Panther Prowl

The
Panther Prowl
Elyria Catholic High School Est. 1948 Winter 2009
Elyria Catholic...
Where the sky’s the limit!
Friendship Day Rally

Administration
Administration
Mr. Andrew G. Krakowiak
President/Principal
Mrs. Amy Butler ‘80
Assistant Principal
Ms. Elaine Hurst
Dean of Academics
Mrs. Michelle Wisnor
Development Office
Coordinator
Mr. Michael Wisnor
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Karen Moser
Director of Guidance
Mrs. Barbara Salata ‘66
Director of Athletics
Mrs. Jill Anglin
Treasurer
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Department Chairs
Rev. Patrick Humphrey ‘71
Religion
Mrs. Suzanne Camp ‘70
Fine and Performing Arts
Physical Education,
Computer Science,
Consumer Science,
Industrial Arts
Mrs. Patricia Bradesca-Schock
Foreign Language
Mr. Ted Blaszak
Mathematics
Mrs. Donna Grisa
Science
Mr. William Brand
Social Studies
Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich
English
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Endowment Foundation
Ms. Margaret Lyons
Superintendent
Mr. Wayne Uehlein
Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Andrew G. Krakowiak
President/Principal
Mr. David McCoy ‘92
President
Mr. Robert Dlugosz
Vice President
Mr. Kelly Flowers ‘76
Secretary
Mr. Jim Levis
Treasurer
Mr. Timothy Flowers ‘74
Mr. Pitt Gorske ‘76
Mrs. Paula Kuhn ‘78
Mr. Paul Yeager ‘85
Mr. Dan Metelsky
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Administration’s Advisory
Board
Timothy Kuhman ‘74
President
Cindy Sellers ‘76
Vice President
Karen Joris
Secretary
Laura Chaves
Greg Coolidge
Annie Heldersbach
Linda Keys
Karen Radachi ‘75
Dr. Jim Schneider
Patti Sleva ‘73
Frank Szollosy
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Principal’s Message
Dear Alumni and Friends of Elyria Catholic,
Someone once remarked: “We may not be able to control the
wind; but we can always adjust the sails.” This statement certainly
provides a strong applicability to the challenges and
conditions facing all of us in these times of economic uncertainty
and challenge.
Those of you familiar with the current costs of Catholic Education,
both at the elementary and high school levels, know quite
well of the sacrifices required to provide your children the life
long gift of a Catholic secondary education and the impact it
has during their critical formative years of early adulthood. You
are the best examples of the inherent values instilled through the “living breath” of EC’s mission by the
very nature of the people you are today.
Our school theme this year captures it all, “BELIEVE IT, AND YOU WILL SEE IT!” It will take all of us,
past and present, who have been in any way associated with EC, to “adjust our sails” and to hopefully
embrace the responsibility we all share to ensure that Elyria Catholic’s mission and influence continues
to shape the lives of the younger generations at a time when the “winds may not be as favorable as they
once were.” You must believe in this!
Simply put, the future of Elyria Catholic High School’s viability will increasingly be placed in the hands
of her alumni and friends whose gifts and support help offset the ever-increasing costs to make it all
possible.
Thanks to all of you who have faithfully supported the EC tenet, “Loyalty that never Dies, Hail Elyria
Catholic High!” May the Divine presence of the Christ Child touch you with love, enfold you in peace,
and fill you and your loved ones with hope throughout the New Year.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Andrew G. Krakowiak, President/Principal
Elyria Catholic High School - Financial Statement
Income 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006
Tuition & Fees (less financial aid) $3,241,350 $3,109,241 $2,837,385
State Mandated Services 164,982 148,225 146,815
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore) 446,129 464,262 549,377
Athletics 178,799 199,513 208,845
Fundraising 154,231 175,986 155,759
Other Revenue 641,404 671,717 680,064
Total Income $4,826,895 $4,768,944 $4,578,245
Expenses
Instructional $1,944,944 $1,856,852 $1,842,267
Student Services 207,164 201,140 185,913
Operation & Maintenance of Plant 1,145,782 1,096,133 1,080,925
Administration 724,194 737,145 685,813
Athletics 393,095 405,791 395,905
Development 114,244 114,062 128,007
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore) 448,593 390,881 406,797
Total Expenses $4,978,016 $4,802,004 $4,725,627
Net Operating Income/(Loss) $ (151,121) $ (33,060) $ (147,382)
Non-Operating Income
Unrestricted Gifts & Donations $ 58,978 $ 62,886 $ 77,411
Restricted Gifts 321,523 693,508 138,737
Investment Income (121,885) 275,085 165,564
Diocese 40,451 39,100 28,687
Total Non-Operating Income $ 299,067 $ 1,070,579 $ 410,399
Net Income $ 147,946 $ 1,037,519 $ 263,017
Cost Per Student $ 8,733 $ 8,652 $ 8,883

Event News
19th Annual Elyria Catholic Golf Classic
The Golf Classic was held Homecoming weekend on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Over 100 golfers teed off at
Forest Hills Golf Course and thankfully the weather cooperated. The event raised nearly $10,000 for the technology
department at Elyria Catholic High School.
Thanks to all who supported the event with a sponsorship or donation. Thanks also to the golf committee who
gave so much of their time helping before and the during the outing.
Check the events calendar on the school website in late spring for the date of next year’s Golf Classic. We hope
to see you there!
Inaugural Cornhole Tournament and BBQ Dinner Held for EC Athletics
A very big THANK YOU to all who attended or supported the cornhole tournament and BBQ dinner held on November
8 th . Twenty-four teams gathered in the auditorium for our inaugural cornhole tournament in the afternoon.
Those in attendance had a great time and the top three teams left with cash prizes totaling $500! A special thank
you to the following cornhole board sponsors: Campana Development, Parmer Screen Printing, Panther Club,
Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home, St. Jude Sports Committee, Quarterback Club, Alan Januzzi, CPA, Allstate Insurance,
and Hungry Howies Pizza.
Following the cornhole tournament, doors opened for the BBQ dinner, catered by Sterk’s Catering. Attendees
enjoyed a BBQ ribs and chicken dinner, auction items, sideboards and raffles. Guests had an opportunity to
purchase tickets to win EC cornhole boards hand crafted by Craig Petrus. The first three names pulled were given
a chance to toss the beanbags for cash prizes and tuition for the 2009-2010 school year! The evening concluded
with live entertainment provided by the band, 12 oz. Decision. Thanks to all of our auction donors and volunteers!
A very special thank you to Coach Rothgery and the girls’ basketball team for help setting up; Coach Januzzi and
the boys’ basketball team for help cleaning up; and to Debbie Hoagland, Linda Schuster, Phyllis Rokasy, Lisa Bir,
Mike Wisnor, Craig Petrus, Gordon Bramwell, Tom Schoonmaker, Alan and Jean Januzzi, and Greg and Sallie
Coolidge for their countless hours of help! Thanks for making the event such a big success!
EC Student Car Raffle
We are especially blessed this year to again have Nick Abraham ’60, Jim Herrick ’70, and Jack Matia ’75 each
generously donate a vehicle for our car raffle. The lucky winner will have their choice of a 2009 Jeep Wrangler,
2009 Ford Fusion, or 2009 Chevrolet Malibu!
All of the money raised from the student car raffle goes into the Student Scholarship Fund to help as many families
as possible afford an Elyria Catholic education. The drawing will be held at half time of the boys’ basketball game
on Friday, February 27 th .
For more information, contact the Development Office at 440-365-1821 ext. 22 or 34 or visit the school website at
www.elyriacatholic.com.
Mark Your Calendar!
Our spring fundraiser, the “Legacy Ball,” will be held on Saturday, April 25,
2009, at the Elyria Country Club. Please consider joining us for an elegant
evening cosisting of fabulous food, open bar, and live entertainment. The
highlight of the evening will be a $5,000 reverse raffle.
Contact the Development Office at 440-365-1821 ext. 22 or 34 for more infor-
mation or to purchase tickets.

Honor Roll of Giving
Annual Appeal
Gifts made between
July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008
*Any gifts received after June 30, 2008
will be in the Annual Giving for 2008-2009.
Friends of EC
Ms. Lorraine Allen
Mrs. Dorris Atkins
Mr. and Mrs. David Barr
Honorable & Mrs. David A. Basinski, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Becker
Dr. Paul Bedocs and Dr. Laleh Bedocs
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Berge
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Blaszak
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bobola
Mr. Joe Bolash
Ms. Christine Bowes
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boyer
Mr. John B. Boyson
Mr. and Mrs. Girard Bucello
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Campbell
Mr. Joseph Cardi
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Castiello
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Caswell
Mr. Michael Christoph
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Crumb
Mr. Gerald Daniel
Dr. and Mrs. Raymundo de la Pena
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Diederich
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Duffin
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Emory
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Essenmacher
Ms. Robin Farmer
Mr. Richard J. Franklin
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Frey
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Frink
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fye
Mr. and Mrs. John Gallo
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Galvin
Mrs. Elaine Gandolfo
Mr. and Mrs. Brandt Giffin
Ms. Barb Glavas
Mr. Brian Goodman
Ms. Ashlea Graham
Ms. Lesley Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Graham
Ms. Mary Griglak
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gross
Ms. Elizabeth K. Guzina
Mr. Gary Halpin
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hamp
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Harris
Mr. and Mrs. William Hartman
Mr. John D. Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heath
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Holizna
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hujo
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kelling
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Kuebler, Jr.
Mr. John T. Lillis
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logan
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lotko
Ms. Marianne Mahl
Mr. Earl Mahl
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Malbasa
Ms. Irmgard Marquart
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Matchett
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Matchett
Ms. Jennifer Mattson
Mr. Matthew McDermott and
Ms. Christina Gorski
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne McFarland
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Miller
Ms. Elizabeth Mulligan
Mr. Jack Murawski
Ms. Eileen Murawski
Mr. Philip Naik
Mr. Paul Naik
Mr. and Mrs. Neal O’Malley
Mr. and Mrs. Rory O’Neil
Ms. Lillian Paolo
Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Paquette
Mr. John Plas
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pritchard
Mr. and Mrs. William Pultinas
Mr. Melvin Rice
Mr. Jerome Rodak
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Rohal
Mr. and Mrs. Chet Roswell
Mr. Lou Rotunda
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ruth
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Schlather
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schuster
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Seaman
Mrs. Gertrude Short
Ms. Mary Sittinger
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smitek
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Smitek
Mr. John Smitek
Mr. Marian Smitek
Mr. Jim Smitek
Mr. Mark Smitek
Mr. Jack Smith
Mr. Craig Snodgrass
Mr. Francis Stuart
Mr. Jesus Urriola
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wacker
Ms. Sherry Wallace
Mr. Frank Wargo
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weitzel
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Weybrecht
Ms. Maren Worley
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman
Cascade Perk Girls
Dads’ Booster Club
DGA Planning / Architecture /
Interiors
Elyria Catholic Cross Country Past
State Champs
Elyria Catholic J.A. Student Company
Program Challenge
Friends of EC Hockey
Joe Savoy Insurance Agency
Knights of Columbus, #774
Natl. Association of Retired Federal
Employees Chapter 1592
NFL Films
Panther Club
Sam’s Club Foundation
Scott Holland Scholarship Fund
St. Jude Church
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Whelan Foundation
Whirlaway Corporation
William A. Ely Trust
Matching Gifts
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #12
Avery Dennison
Bank of America
Eli Lilly and Company
Emerson Electric Co.
F & ISD
ICI Paints
Key Foundation
Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation Inc.
Moen, Inc.
Mutual of America
National City Corporation
Nordson Corporation
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Pfizer Inc.
Ridge Tool Co.
Texas Instruments Foundation
The Bank of New York Mellon
The Capital Group Companies
Charitable Foundation
United Slovak Societies
UPS Foundation
Western Reserve Bank
Alumni Gifts
Class of 1950
Robert White
Class of 1951
Dorothy Birkbeck Meek
Class of 1952 - $1,247.00
Mary Bryant Aldrich
Carol Webber Blackburn
Ann Caywood Brown
Barbara Walsh Diedrick
Thomas Diedrick
Ann Schork Doherty
Rae Hengesbaugh
Fritz Leonard Kaszubinski
Eugene Mittler
Patricia McAllister Riegelsberger
Richard Rodriguez
James Ross
Richard Seward
Frank Smith
Richard Vash

Honor Roll of Giving
Class of 1953 - $41,530.50
Barbara Gubeno
Marilyn Kozel Lisicky
Harold Minnich
Phyllis Coghlan Murray
Joanne Myers Plas
Arline Patyak Rader
Lynn Rader
Gerald Roling
James Smith
David Tracey
Rita Manzo Zydonis
Class of 1954 - $200.00
Robert Holtwick
Robert Kolopus
Robert Smith
Class of 1955 - $1,721.61
Barbara Yarsa Barnes
Constance Conry Brent
Martha Diederich
George Garton
David Hemminger
John Herberger
James Herberger
Jeanne McCoy Tucker
Class of 1956 - $782.50
Timothy Boylan
Roberta Lescher Bruder
Mary Hayes McPolin
Rosalie Rutkowski Nielsen
Richard Pileski
Donald Rothgery
Class of 1957 - $7,585.00
Ellen Naughton Basinski
William Dolan
Lavonne Phillips Drager
Dianne Defazio Goold
Mary Ellen Sensback Hatfield
E. Gene Henderson
William Kovacs
Richard Lewicki
Stanley Machock
Norman Mazurowski
John O’Connor
Marcia Smith Rothgery
Ann Weideman
Robert Zsigray
Class of 1958 - $1,908.61
Richard Callahan
Patricia Byar Daniel
Carolyn Ferancy - Wynns
Mary Jane Riley Garton
Richard Henke
Sheila McGuire Marshall
Edward McCoy
Francis McGlynn
John Ross
Sandra Cornell Smith
Class of 1959 - $5,345.00
Emerson Biersbach
William Bulger
Karen Davis Carson
Barbara Gutman
Margaret Plas Novotny
Margaret Wirscham Quinlan
Class of 1960 - $235.00
Leroy Berthold
James Elkins
Michael Gula
James Solet
Ann Bommer Taylor
Class of 1961 - $675.00
Midge O’Connor Carmon
Jacqueline Graham Coulston
Marian Melcher Dugger
Richard Durack
Rev. Walter Jenne
Douglas Seward
Linda Webber Seward
Leona Pajor Sterbank
Janet Dombrosky Sternfeld
Catherine Dolan Stoughton
Class of 1962
Margaret Murray Hoagland
Class of 1963 - $745.00
John Beno
Kathleen Chaplar Corona
James Fritz
Rudolph Rehm
Class of 1964 - $955.50
Patricia Lysaght Casgar
Mina Boyson Marciniak
Sidney Neuhoff
Mary Heimburger Plas
Robert Schlather
Joanne Gallagher Sullivan
Barbara Harper Unger
Barbara Urig
Class of 1965 - $3,630.00
Marilyn Becker
David Charnes
Joseph Daly
Patricia Mahl Kamba
Stephen Kirsh
Rita Wirscham Koberna
Steven Komives
Sally Hart MacGilpin
Joan Brown McKinney
Marcia Hintz Pichola
Dennis Plato
Class of 1966 - $970.00
Ernest Bedocs
Joyce Blakeslee Clark
Jim Cyran
Philomena Barden Fisher
John Fritz
Patrick Glasow
Class of 1966 (cont’d)
Margaret Rzetelny Hambrick
Joseph Salata
Barbara Peck Salata
Susan Straka Sanders
Faith Harbeck Vautier
Class of 1967 - $1,025.00
Kevin Cosgrove
Elizabeth Dolan
Mary Ann Dowdell
Bob Lytle
William Machovina
Frank Perrotta
James Terrell
Class of 1968 - $792.50
Judith Toth Bigham
Gonzalo Delgado
Catherine Jones Fuchs
Stephen Fuchs
Marsha Knipp Greulich
Mary Stillwell Haupt
Christopher Loflin
Kevin McDonough
Patrice Moore
Marilyn O’Connor
Roberta Mitock Pierce
Peggy Schmidt
Class of 1969 - $868.00
Philip Allegretto
Bernard Ashyk
Julie Bajda
Christopher Glasow
Gerald Golski
Patricia Kirsh
Edward McCarty
Gerard McHugh
Joseph Pliszka
Mark Reichlin
Charlene Knipper Stetson
Joan Larkin Villarreal
Class of 1970 - $1,091.00
William Archer
Mary Zink Bird
Rita Bauer Bowen
Judy Felgemaker Buzas
Joseph Demarco
Nancy Dowdell
Denise Lieux Grimes
Marianne O’Donnell Ivany
Daniel Knoble
Mary Anne Wagner Koebel
Ronald Rybarcyk
Mark Stewart
Mark Straka
Barbara Denes Valentik
Jayne Muzick Zehngut
Class of 1971 - $2,246.00
James Catalano
Dale Diedrick

Honor Roll of Giving
Class of 1971 (cont’d)
Jayne Matia Eisbrenner
Donna Diedrick Humphrey
Rev. Pat Humphrey
Gerard Kretschmann
Gerard Weber
Class of 1972 - $797.00
Kathleen Poje Bramwell
Donna Ratusz Chapman
Walter Christensen
Edward Eisbrenner
Jeanne Fowl
William Fraser
Richard Janowicz
Richard Kovacs
Susan Taylor Mabry
Steve McCoy
Mark McGuire
Brian Powers
Class of 1973 - $1,615.00
Mary Clifford Heasley
Kathryn Burrer Hyer
Robert Larkin
Martha Logan-Bieler
Charles Lynch
Kathleen Young McCarthy
Jean Rybarcyk Nejman
Francine Kretschmann Paschall
Thomas Peck
Peggy Resar
Susan Gilles Ricks
Kathleen Ruppelt Schoeb
Marilyn Verhoff Wagner
Nancy Bommer Wagner
Kenneth Yunker
Class of 1974 - $7,793.15
Sandra Powers Bennett
Mark Brattoli
Robert Burell
Jeffrey Cole
John County
Ann Laskin Feick
Timothy Flowers
Peggy Youngless Hartman
Barbara Diedrick Hornbeek
Marci Abookire Janas
Theodore Mahl
Timothy Mahl
Robert Majoras
Donna Peck McConaughey
Marti Miller-Sparks
Cynthia Pikovsky
Michele Ross Samek
Debra Lehman Smith
David Tollett
Class of 1975 - $1,270.00
Joseph Callahan
Linda Kerekes
Christine Steedman Rawson
Bernard Smith
Douglas Yunker
Class of 1976 - $3,135.90
William Connors
Ann Farrell
John Gorske
Tom Hoover
Lee Ann Gorney Hoover
Amy Ashyk Ladwig
Gregory Machovina
Cynthia Rodak Majoras
Richard Poje
Rory Tomasek
Amy McCoy Vegh
Paul Zvirblis
Class of 1977 - $170.00
Theresa Woconish Grbach
Kathleen Meanor Holmes
Dawn Decarlo Yutzy
Class of 1978 - $1,085.00
Thomas Callahan
Margaret Schuerger Connelly
John Farrell
Paul LaGrotteria
Brian McCoy
Patrick McHugh
Tom Reighley
Thomas Smelko
Randy Tomasek
Greta Ziegman
Class of 1979 - $450.00
Pamelynn Cielinski Carver
Michael Gorske
Michael Kozma
Scott Miller
Patrick Radachi
Class of 1980 - $300.00
Brenda Pasenow Miller
Pamela Mahl Plagens
Christopher Smith
John Swansinger
Class of 1981 - $275.00
Janice Radyk Godbey
Martha Flanigan Parsson
Ronald Rick
Class of 1982 - $600.00
David Basinski
David Eischen
Stephanie Botos Hribal
Brian Kohler
Susan Koviak Krezman
John O’Donnell
Greg Perusek
Thomas Zimmer
Class of 1983 - $525.00
Jeffery Eischen
Adam Francis
Brian Kaufmann
Cynthia Petrik Kozma
Matthew St. Marie
Class of 1983 (cont’d)
Arlene Stillwell
Kelly Ann Burgess Tompkins
Class of 1984 - $850.00
Celeste Terrion D’Souza
Greg Mesaros
Michelle St. Marie
Class of 1985 - $735.00
Gregory Coghlan
Robert Gandolfo
Paul Gigliotti
Stephanie Smith Golski
Kathleen Ray
Joseph Savoy
Vincent Zemanek
Class of 1986 - $1,090.00
James Gaffney
John Golski
Amy Jones
Richard Pichola
Robert Zidek
Class of 1987 - $845.00
Patricia Brizes Cooney
Mary Gurchik Doherty
John Fitzpatrick
Kimberly Lang Gurd
Christopher Lehman
Brian Ray
Class of 1988 - $700.00
David Dunstan
Sheila Rice
Barbara Gandolfo Srnovrsnik
Michael Vajentic
Class of 1989 - $2,700.00
Benjamin Basinski
Melissa Davis-Hartranft
John Kichan
Colleen Wukie Scavuzzo
Mary Duffin Stuckert
Class of 1990
Amy Laubenthal Bodde
Class of 1991 - $ 2,444.00
Michael Gandolfo
John Lescher
Tanya Thome Pallardy
Melissa Roberts Parsons
Bernadette Fallon Pierce
Laura Frey Quigley
Sarah Duffin Schadek
Thomas Tierney
Class of 1992 - $4,029.00
Karen Baldoza
Melissa Somers Fichtner
Stefanie Burns Holland
Gwen Dyer Hullman
Jamie Hullman

Honor Roll of Giving
Class of 1992 (cont’d)
Robert Krupka
Paul Kuebler
Jenefer Sasse Machovina
David Malinas
Brian Masters
David McCoy
Russell Monchein
Dora Loflin Pruce
Jason Ruck
Melissa Brown Sharp
Alison Switalski-Hobbs
Class of 1993 - $ 600.00
Collyn Rybarczyk Dyer
Stephen Fuchs
Jared Hine
Jason LaPointe
Kristin Koch Penton
Brandon Thimke
Johnny Willis
Class of 1994 - $1,830.00
Diane Betz
Beth Bielecki
Christopher Brunkow
Christopher Buzas
Steffany Masters Congelio
Michael Essenmacher
Todd Fritz
Kevin Haskins
Melinda Homola
Heather Humphrey
Kenneth Kovach
Bryan Machovina
Erin Vessalo Pacilli
Amanda Lacko Rodgers
Michelle Abraham Sartor
Jennifer Polutnik Schlater
Julie Snider Shoemaker
Julie Szendrey Zonneveld
Class of 1995 - $ 2,440.22
Aubrey Peck Calvert
David Hatch
Angela DiLuciano Horwedel
Neal Kothe
Erin McCarty
Craig McKinney
Nichole Lacerna Rogers
Stephen Ross
Mary Lynne Dyer St. Clair
Alan St. Marie
Don Tollett
Brian Wallace
Class of 1996 - $335.00
John Dunstan
Eric Fritz
Kevin Fritz
Laura St. Marie Jackson
Dana Bearer Smullen
Class of 1997 - $191.00
Jennifer Dechant Conroy
Joseph Conroy
Class of 1997 (cont’d)
Laura Fritz
Melissa McCarty
Brent McCoy
Class of 1998
Randy Deeks
Class of 1999 - $ 1,450.00
Julie Esch Grube
Thomas Hesmond
Mike Meecha
Christina Abraham Meecha
Ben Serio
Class of 2000 - $80.00
Kathleen McDonnell Frey
Sara Forthofer Linnell
Class of 2001
Morgan Mabry
Class of 2002 - $ 60.00
Brittany Bramwell
Jennifer Thompson
Class of 2003
Brittany Gorney
Class of 2004
Ryan Hill
Class of 2005 - $ 100.00
Haley Flowers
Andrew Hoover
Christopher Kaczmarczyk
Class of 2007 - $ 155.00
Amy Burke
Michael Frey
Kahla Gagne
Monica Harris
Mackenzie Keys
Nicole Pozzie
Maria Sellers
Michael Simmons
Samantha Sleva
Ryan Soucek
Alexandra Wetzel
Class of 2008
Jaynie Taylor
Please note: We sincerely apologize
for any errors or omissions.
Parents’ Annual Fund
2007-2008
Names highlighted in purple are
EC Alumni.
*Any gifts received after June 30, 2008 will be
in the Annual Giving for 2008-2009.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Accorti
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Amos
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Andre de la Porte
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andulics
Ms. Jennifer Aponte
Mr. and Mrs. David Arredondo
Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim Assily
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Azok
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baluh
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Baptiste
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beeman
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Berry
Mr. and Mrs. David Best
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bialko
Mr. and Mr. Bruce Bissett
Mr. and Mrs. David Bogner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bopp
Mr. and Mrs. John Bott
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Brailer
Ms. Cheryl Brand-Willard
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brownfield, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Buchs
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Buckley
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Buterbaugh
Ms. Ann Butkowski
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campana
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Capasso
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Carson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Case
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chavez
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chunnic
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Cintron, Jr.
Mrs. Robin Cipullo
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Colon
Ms. Deborah Conner
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conroy
Mr. Brian Cooksey
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Coolidge
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coughlin
Mr. and Ms. Cheryl A. Cramer
Mr. and Mrs. David Cummins
Mr. and Mrs. John D’Amico
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dangelo
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Didion
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Doran
Mrs. Eve Dowdell
Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle
Mrs. Patricia Drews
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dumski
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ehlke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis, Jr.

Honor Roll of Giving
Parents’ Annual Fund
2007-2008
(cont’d)
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ely
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ester
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Everett
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Everhart
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fabanich
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fentner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferut, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Fielding
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Filiaggi
Ms. Julia Fischer
Mr. and Mrs. Terence Flanagan
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Floor
Mr. and Mrs. David Foisy
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Foreman
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Forthofer
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Freeh
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gagne
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Galvan
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Geletka
Mr. and Mrs. William Gentry
Mr. and Mrs. David Giovannazzo
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle G. Giunta
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Gober
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Don Grisa
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Griswold
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gross
Mr. and Mrs. James Gundlach
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gutfranski
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hammerschmidt
Ms. Brandy Healy
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Heidersbach
Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Herbert
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hogue
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horansky
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Houser
Ms. Sharon Hudak
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janosik
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Januzzi
Ms. Mary Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joris
Mr. Ray Kaczmarczyk
Ms. Sharon Kaczmarczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Kapucinski
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Katricak
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Keys
Ms. Julie Kilrain
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kocian
Mr. and Dr. Mark Koziel
Dr. and Mrs. Nick Ksenich
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kubuski
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kukula
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaMoreaux
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Leachko
Ms. Linda A. Lesniak
Mr. and Mrs. James Levis
Mr. Gary Lilly
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Lopez
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lutke
Mr. and Mrs. David Oakes
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Dell
Mr. and Mrs. Ted O’Dell
Mr. and Mrs. Neal O’Malley
Dr. and Mrs. Charles O’Shaughnessy
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pack
Ms. Jacqueline Pagenstecher
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Palichleb
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patton
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Peacock
Mr. and Mrs. William Peacock III
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pilkenroth
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Pitts
Mrs. and Mr. Kelly Plas-Russ
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Platten
Mr. and Mrs. William Price
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quayle
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Radachi
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Rapp
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Raymond
Ms. Nancy J. Reaser
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Reaser
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Recko
Mrs. Judith Rego
Mr. and Mrs. James Reitenbach, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Richards IV
Mr. and Mrs. Hanna Rizk
Mr. and Mrs. Moussa Rizk
Ms. Melinda Rogers
Mr. Giulio Romano
Ms. Colleen M. Rosado
Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Rothgery
Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Ruggiero
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schmittgen
Dr. and Mrs. James Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. William Sellers
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sierra
Mr. and Mrs. Perfecto Sisi
Mr. and Mrs. David Sommer
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Spaetzel
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. James Spikowski
Mr. Paul R. St. Marie
Mr. Matthew St. Marie
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. St. Marie
Mrs. Cheri Stamper-Frank
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Stanziano
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steindl
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stimmel
Ms. Amy Stone
Ms. Sylvia Strand
Mr. and Mrs. William Stumphauzer
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stursa
Mr. and Mrs. John Suetta
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Szalai
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Szollosy, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Szymanel
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teitenberg
Mr. and Mrs. John Tillman
Mr. and Mrs. John Tirbaso
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tony
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Toth
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Trifiletti
Ms. Christine Tubbs
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Turner
Ms. Mary Van Almen
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Vargo
Ms. Ann Vaughn
Mr. and Mrs. Len Vittori
Mr. Terry Wall
Mrs. Irene Wallace & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weber
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Weissinger
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wetzel
Dr. Glenn Whitted
Dr. and Mrs. Bob Wilden
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilhelmy
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wisnor
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yonkof
Mr. and Mrs. David Zaworski
Mr. and Mrs. James Ziegelmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zifcak
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Zwegat
Matching Gifts
AT & T
Avery Dennison
Emerson Electric Co.
Energizer
Key Foundation
Nordson Corporation
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Rockwell Automation
Scott Fetzer Foundation
UPS Foundation
Please note: We sincerely apologize
for any errors or omissions.
The 2008-2009 Annual Appeal
brochure was mailed in November.
We are asking all of our alumni and
friends to please consider a tax
deductible donation to this year’s
appeal. Any gift, no matter the
amount, is critically important to
maintaining the vitality of our
school. Donations can be made
through the school website at
www.elyriacatholic.com under the
“Donate to ECHS” link or can be
mailed to: ECHS Development Office
725 Gulf Rd. Elyria, OH 44035.
To be attributed to this year’s
appeal, your gift must be received
by June 30, 2009.

In Memorium / Memorial Gifts
July 2008
Dolores Yeager, mother of Marsha
Clapham, Jennifer Flowers, Kathy
Frederick, Terry Hansen, Janet
Ruprecht, Gail McLean, Bruce’74, Paul
’85, Chris ’88 and Matt ‘92.
August 2008
James Boone ’53, brother of the late
Fr. Thomas Boone ‘52.
James Halbohm, father of Anna
Halbohm Helms ’81 and Janine
Halbohm ‘85.
Ted Plas ‘52, husband of Diane;
father of Shelley, Christy, and Jeff;
brother of Jean Sittinger ’55 and Al.
September 2008
Anthony Aulisio ’65, brother of Nick
’59, Russ ’60, Paul ’62 and Theresa ‘67
James C. Bailosky
Jane Birkbeck Hess ‘53
Estelle Burgett, mother of Jennifer
Burgett Witt ‘83
Michael Medders, son of Frances
Alferio ‘71
Patricia Ann Rambo ‘58
October 2008
Rosemary Gaughan, mother of Tim
Gaughan’82
November 2008
Jacqueline Sickles Cannarella ’63,
mother of Michelle ’87 and Pamela Ruth
‘89
Donald Graham ‘62
December 2008
Hayden Keenan Nelson, son of
Kenneth ’92 and Hillery, nephew of
Natalie Nelson-Riesbeck ’97 and Matt
Nelson ‘95
Richard McCrann ‘58
Corrections:
March 2008
Betty Kowalski, mother of Bob
Kowalski ‘67, Barbara Kowalski
Berthoff ‘69, Cynthia Kowalski Hoover
’74, Mother -in -law to Jim Hoover ‘74,
Grandmother to Justin Hoover ‘99, Tony
Hoover ‘03, Nicholas Hoover ‘03 and
Mandy Hoover ‘05.
May 2008
Samantha “Lisa” Cloonan ’80,
daughter of Judy Flaherty McCally ’58
and “Buz” Cloonan ’58, sister of Michael
’82.
Memorial gifts may be made to Elyria Catholic Education Endowment
Foundation as a memorial at the death of a relative,
friend, or loved one or to honor a living person on a
birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. Some of
those recently memorialized include:
Anthony Aulisio
Mr. Lou Rotunda
Mr. Thomas V. Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman
Jim Bailosky
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grega
Emilie Blaszak
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
Dolores Crane
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoover
Donald “Larry” Davis
Mr. and Mrs. William Connors
Ms. Diane M. Corrigan
Dads’ Booster Club
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Davie
Mrs. Margaret Hoagland
Mr. Harold F. Minnich
Mr. Richard P. Seward
Bernard Dowdell
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman
Ron Fritz
Mrs. Pauline Cyran
Mr. Daniel P. Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek
Ann Glancy
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hoover
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoover
Pat Keys
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Giovannazzo
Sandra Dumski Modock
Ms. Frances Dumski
Dolores Novak
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman
Irene Polacsek
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman
Jon Polacsek
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman
Chester Szymczak
Ms. Mary Buck
Robert C. Vesely
Ms. Barbara A. Vesely
Mona Vesely
Ms. Barbara A. Vesely
Mrs. Dolores Yeager
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grega
Please note: We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions.
Please notify the Development Office for corrections
to be made by calling 440-365-1821, Ext. 22.
Scott M. Holland Scholarship
Awarded
The Scott M. Holland Scholarship
was awarded to two juniors at the
Junior Ring Ceremony held in November.
The first recipients were
Evan Foreman and Megan Miehls.
The award was presented by Brittany
Gorney ’03.
Gandolfo Scholarship Fully Funded
The Gandolfo Family Scholarship, that was established in 2005 in
loving memory of Robert Gandolfo, father of Barbara ’88, Michael
’91, and Robert ’85, is now fully funded. The first scholarship will be
awarded to an incoming freshman for the 2009-2010 school year.

Panther Prowlings / Panther Cub
PROWLINGS
Joan Thome Labutta ‘76 received her
Master of Science Management in December
from Indiana Wesleyan University. She
is employed as a Habilitation Supervisor by
Cuyahoga County Board of MRDD at the
Parma Adult Activities Center.
Barbara Vesely ’86 moved to the Upper
West Side of Manhattan in New York from
London 4 years ago. She is working for
MSNBC as a hair and make-up artist. She
works on many actors, athletes, musicians,
comedians, authors, and politicians. Needless
to say she is taking a bite out of the Big
Apple and loving it.
Laura Frey ’91 married Joseph Quigley on
May 23, 2008. The couple resides in Aspen,
CO.
Breana O’Donnell Crum ’93 and her husband,
Terry, recently celebrated their 10th
wedding anniversary. They currently reside
with their two children, Ana (7) and Ian (6),
and many furry friends, in Eaton Township.
Bre is starting her 11th year teaching in the
Elyria City Schools as an intervention specialist
working with special needs children.
She is currently attending Ashland University
in pursuit of her Masters in Curriculum
and Development. She only has three more
classes to go! Terry is still employed at
Modern Poured Walls in Wellington, Ohio.
The two of them are very proud of their two
children who will be starting school as a first
and second grader, in Elyria.
Michael Hartman ’94 recently accepted
an attorney position with Squire, Sanders &
Dempsey LLP’s maritime practice group in
their New York City offices.
Crystal (Bruck) Lammers ’97 is a practicing
pharmacist in Ottawa, Ohio for Walmart.
She was recently promoted to Pharmacy
Area Manager. Crystal and her husband A.J.
have two daughters, Madelyn and Audrey,
who was born on June 18, 2008.
Natalie Nelson-Riesbeck ‘97 married
Brian Riesbeck in June 2004. They had a
daughter, Avery in June 2007 and had a son,
William in September 2008.
Amy Mould ’00 received a Bachelor of Art
in Strategic Communication from OSU in
‘04 and an Associates of Applied Business
in Fashion Merchandizing from Virginia
Marti College of Art and Design in ’07. She
recently opened her first store in Chagrin
Falls in September. The store, called “Offspring,”
is a baby and children’s boutique
offering unique gifts as well as stylish, fun
pieces for children up to size 6T.
Elizabeth Kenska ’01 graduated with her
doctorate in physical therapy in May 2008
from Slippery Rock University.
Adam Zanni ’01 is currently living in Hollywood,
CA, pursuing an acting/modeling
career. He has been on several television
shows and movies casted as an extra. Currently
he is working at LASC men’s clothing
store in West Hollywood and recently did a
photo shoot for them. He will also be in the
2009 “Men & Machines” cycle calendar.
Lee Ann Zanni ’04 graduated from Kent
State University in the spring of 2008. She
is teaching at Loris High School in South
Carolina. She teaches 9 th and 10 th grade Algebra
and Geometry. Loris is 30 minutes north
of Myrtle Beach.
Bradley Sparks & Andrew VanBuren ’06
graduated from the United States Marine
Corps at Parris Island SC on November 21,
2008. Currently, they are at Camp LeJeune
North Carolina for MCT.
Panther Cub
Michael Meecha ’99 &
wife Christina Abraham
Meecha ’99 welcomed
their little boy
Alexander Abraham
Meecha on June 20,
2008. He was 7 lbs. 3 oz.
and had a head full of
hair!
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 PANTHER PROWL. You
can send us a note, use the form on
the back cover, or e-mail us at
michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com.
SPC. Jared Balog, ‘06 is currently serving
in Iraq with the US Army Military Police
Co., Airborne Unit 031. Upon graduation from
EC Jared left for the Army where he graduated
from basic & AIT training in the top nine
and was Platoon Honor Soldier of his company
of 250. He achieved an above perfect
score on his physical fitness test as well as
perfect scores in shooting. He then graduated
in the top three of his class at Airborne school.
He was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC where he
trained as an MP. In April 08’ he was one of a
three-man team representing Ft. Bragg at the
Global Warrior Police Challenge that took
place at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He and his
team mates won the grueling four day/ night
challenge which included Military Police Officers
from all over the world. They were
named “Top Cops” of the Army and received
promotions as well as other prestigious awards
and world wide recognitions . Jared deployed
June 26 th from Ft. Bragg for a 15-month tour
in Iraq and is currently training with special
forces.
PFC. Dustin Balog, ‘07 is currently stationed
at Ft. Belvoir, VA with the US ARMY Military
Police Co. Intelligence & Security Unit
at the Army Intelligence World Headquarters
, INSCOM. Upon graduation from EC Dustin
left within two weeks for the Army where he
graduated from basic & AIT at the top of his
class in his Company of 230. He also graduated
in the top three at Airborne school following
AIT. In July 08’ Dustin had the distinct
honor of cutting the Army birthday cake
in Washington DC as the youngest enlisted
person at Ft. Belvoir along with the oldest
enlisted person. Dustin has also been acknowledged
for his leadership qualities and nominated
for Soldier of the Year where he competed
against others soldiers from around the
world. He achieved perfect scores on his
physical fitness and shooting test repeatedly
and won the Regional Soldier of the Year competition
and is currently competing for the
Soldier of the Year of his Post in Ft. Belvoir.
He is to begin Air Assault training within the
next two months. Please keep them both in
your prayers!

Reunion News / Upcoming Events
The ECHS Class of 1958 (pictured above) held their 50 th Class
Reunion with 52 classmates returning to reminisce at Len
Deluca’s Rose Café, at the “new Lakeview Park;” total 89 in attendance.
A good turnout at the Homecoming game was enjoyed
by all. The reunion consisted of a lot of fun, appetizers, dinner
and conversation about old times and how all were blessed to
have been taught by all Notre Dame nuns. Sister St. Michael, aka
Sister Margaret McGovern, one of the many nuns who gave such
a great education, was in attendance. The Class of ‘58’s own
Sister Lucia, aka Lucy Haas, gave the invocation before dinner.
John Guenin received an Avian Award Certificate signed by Sister
Margaret McGovern. Richard Henke (King of Laughter) received
recognition for all of the laughter and humor provided for 50 years.
The door prize, a month’s supply of “Depends Diapers,” was
won by an anonymous class member.
The reunion team consisted of Brenda Bruck (Mettler), Ann Marie
Hartman (Schiska), Tom Zeck and Paul Pustay. The Class of ’58
designed EC Alumni Mugs as dinner “favors.” They donated 100
mugs to the Alumni Office to use as fundraiser items, through the
bookstore. Why not use these EC Alumni Mugs for your class
reunion? Call the Development Alumni Office for more information.
After 50 years, it was suggested that the class should try to
meet every year, maybe less formally.
The ECHS Class of 1968 celebrated their 40th reunion with an
Informal get together on Friday, August 1, 2008 at the KC
Columbian Club. Dinner with entertainment and a cash bar was
held on Saturday August 2, 2008 at the Knights of Columbus
Hall. A great time was had by all.
The ECHS Class of 1983 (pictured above) celebrated their 25
year reunion on homecoming weekend, September 26-27, 2008.
Members in attendance tailgated at the Homecoming football
game on Friday. Interested classmates golfed in the EC Golf
Classic at Forest Hills on Saturday morning followed by the reunion
party on Saturday evening at Red Tail Country Club.
The ECHS Class of 1998 celebrated their 10 year reunion September
19 - 20, 2008. A casual mixer was held on Friday at Around
the Corner Saloon and Café. The golfers of the group teed off on
Saturday morning at Avondale; a Reunion Party was held on Saturday
evening at Dave and Busters!
The ECHS Class of 2003 celebrated their 5 year reunion in August,
2008 at Quaker Steak and Lube. There was a good turnout
and fun was had by all. Money was raised to make a donation to
the Scott Holland Memorial Scholarship Fund.
UPCOMING REUNIONS
1959 - 50 years - The reunion will be held the weekend of September
4-5, 2009. Attend the EC football game on the 4th and tour
the school. The reunion will be September 5, 2009 at the Holiday
Inn in Elyria. Golf Saturday morning at Forrest Hills. For more
information, contact Barb (Sim) Knittle at 440-225-2104, Joe
Webber at 440-935-0589 or Dick Boyson at 440-366-9751.
1960 - Will be celebrating their 50 th reunion in 2010. If you are
interested in helping to plan the reunion, please contact Marianne
Gnizak Clark at 216-990-3370.
1969 - 40 years - The reunion will be held August 8, 2009 at the
Party Center in N.Olmsted just off of Lorain Rd. on Bagley Rd.
More information will follow as the planning process unfolds.
1989 - 20 years- We are putting together a host committee and
are planning for the end of June for a casual meeting of old
friends. Please contact Colleen Fitzpatrick Wing at 216-227-8581
or e-mail colleen@thewingfamily.org with any updates, contact
info, to send in photos, or if you would like to help. There is also
an EC Class of ’89 Facebook group. Check it out.
The ECHS Class of 1978 (picture above) began their 30 th year
reunion celebration with a tailgate party before the Homecoming
game on Friday, September 26 th . About 30 classmates
reminisced and enjoyed recognition during the half time festivities.
On Saturday, many golfed at the EC Alumni Golf Outing
and then met at Quaker Steak and Lube for an evening of fun.
The rumor is true; the restaurant closes at midnight and we
were kicked out at 12:30am. Some things never change! Sunday
morning ended the weekend celebration with a Mass at
St. Jude’s. Visit our class blog spot at: http://
echsclassof1978.blogspot.com/.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Freshman Registration: March 7, 2009, 9:00 am–12:00 pm,
Elyria Catholic
Spring Musical: March 27 & 28 & April 3 & 4, 2009, 7:30 pm, EC
Auditorium
Legacy Ball: April 25, 2009, Elyria Country Club
Baccalaureate Mass: May 22, 2009, 9:00 am, EC Coliseum
Graduation: May 24, 2009, 1:00 pm, EC Coliseum

Hall of Fame
The Elyria Catholic Alumni Association is currently transforming the ECHS Distinguished
Alumni Award to the ECHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
This year, awards will not only be given out to Distinguished Alumni, but new categories
have been added for one Outstanding Educator and one Exceptional Service Award.
We need your help to make this venture a success. Please consider nominating someone
in one of these categories for these prestigious recognitions. Criteria and a nomination
form are included and are also available in the Main Office, Development Office or by
calling (440) 365-1821, extension 34.
ECHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME CRITERIA
ECHS Distinguished Alumni
· The candidate must have graduated at least 5 years prior to selection.
· The candidate may be active in a variety of fields, including but not limited to: medical, science and health; art and
literature; entertainment; business and finance; government; education; humanities and athletics.
· The candidate demonstrated leadership in his/her field in terms of career or philanthropic endeavors.
· The candidate ignificantly impacted his/her area of expertise.
· The candidate is recognized by their peers and community as a person of good moral character with high standards.
ECHS Outstanding Educator
· Teachers, coaches and/or administrators associated with Elyria Catholic High School who have distinguished themselves
by outstanding achievement or contributions.
· The candidate has had a significant positive impact on students, Elyria Catholic High School and the community.
· May or may not be an Elyria Catholic Alum.
ECHS Exceptional Service Award
· Alumnus or friend of Elyria Catholic High School whose volunteer actions or achievements to Elyria Catholic High
School are deserving of recognition.
· Well-respected by students, peers, and the community.
· Has had a significant positive impact on students, ECHS and the community.
We need your help to make this venture a success. Please consider nominating someone in one of these
categories for this prestigious recognition. A nomination form is enclosed and is also available in the Main
Office or the Development Office.

Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Elyria Catholic Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award Nomination Form
Please circle the award for which you are nominating somebody:
Distinguished Alumni Outstanding Educator Exceptional Service
Please complete the Nomination Form and send along with as much information on the nominee as possible (i.e.
resume, letters of recommendation, newspaper articles, etc.).
Name of Nominee: ________________________________________________ Maiden: _______________________________
Year of ECHS Graduation (if applicable): _________________
Home Address: _____________________________________________City: ___________________State: ____ Zip: _______
Home Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________________
Education: College or University ____________________________________________________________________________
Year graduated: ______________ Degree: ___________________________________________________________________
Honors or Awards:_______________________________________________________________________________________
Career/Professional
Career/Profession: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Years of Service: ___________________________ Position: _____________________________________________________
Honors or Awards: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Community/Public Service – list nominee’s community and public service activities:__________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please answer the following question using specific details that support the criteria mentioned above. Please use the reverse
side of this page if necessary and write legibly. Attaching handwritten or typed pages is appropriate.
Why do you believe this individual should be selected for recognition with an ECHS Hall of Fame Award? Please include any
relevant facts, figures, job descriptions, special honors, contributions, years of service, or any other information that will be of
assistance to the selection committee:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Nominator Information:
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________
Home Address: _____________________________________________City: ___________________State: ____ Zip: _______
Home Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________
Cell Phone: _________________________________________________
This nomination will be kept on file for five years for consideration. Any new information added to a nominees’
file in subsequent years will start the time frame over again.
Mail To:
ECHS Development Office
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035

Student News
Wendy’s High School Heisman Awarded to EC Senior
Congratulations to Evann Heidersbach ’09 who has been chosen as a state finalist for Ohio in the Wendy’s
High School Heisman program. The program celebrates the achievements of the nation’s top high school
seniors both in and out of the classroom.
The Wendy’s High School Award is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level. The
award encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age. Wendy’s will
display the 20 state finalists on a poster in all of their Ohio restaurants throughout 2009.
Bishop Pilla Scholarship Awarded to EC Student
Christian Foisy ’10 has been awarded the Bishop Pilla Award for Excellence Scholarship.
Christian, along with the other recipients was honored at a luncheon, where he
was awarded a $2,500 scholarship toward his high school tuition.
Christmas on Campus
Sixty-five first graders from various Elyria City Schools participated in Elyria Catholic’s traditional Christmas
on Campus in December. The morning began with a warm breakfast and hot chocolate followed by a
Christmas play performed by a team of EC students. The children also had the opportunity to decorate their
own Christmas cookies. The highlight of course was a visit from Santa himself and a pile of presents each
child received from their EC buddies. Thanks to a couple of anonymous gifts to the program, we were able to
provide the children a fantastic, fun-filled day with memories that will last a lifetime.
As tradition has it, on August 22nd,
122 freshmen were greeted by faculty
and staff as they entered the building
to begin their first day of classes.
The Elyria Catholic Drama Department
presented “Don’t Drink the Water” this
past fall.
Homecoming 2008: Front Row (left to right): Morgan
Lapos, Gia Tony, Evann Heidersbach, Audrey Weich
(Queen) and Kelly Gutfranski. Back Row (left to right):
Mike Weber, Colin McConville, Zach Poling (King), Jimmy
Reitenbach and Kevin Fentner.

Athletics
PANTHER SPORTS REVIEW OF THE FALL SEASON 2008
North Coast League Honors
SEASON SUMMARY BY SPORT
Congratulations to all
Fall sports teams - EC
was #1 in the NCL
President’s Cup Race!
GOLF
1st Place White Division
1st Team All League: Colin Coughlin
MVP of League with a 74 - Colin Coughlin
2nd Team All League: Ryan Polk
Won LCAAA Golf TNY
Team advanced to District
TENNIS
1st Place North Coast League Tournament (7th consecutive
win)
MVP of Tournament: Becky Mittler
1st Team All League: Becky Mittler, Emily Mueller, Morgan Baker,
Nicole Campana, Shannon Tomshack,
2nd Team All League: Michele Mueller, Mary Dowdell
Coach of the Year: Terry Butler (7th consecutive win)
Won LCAAA Tennis
Doubles team of Emily Mueller and Morgan Baker
Advanced to OHSAA State TNY
CROSS COUNTRY
Boys:
1st Place North Coast League TNY
1st Team: Marty Coolidge
League MVP: Marty Coolidge
NCL Coach of the Year: Chuck Lynch
1st Place in District, Regional OHSA TYNY: Marty Coolidge
4th place OHSAA State Meet: Marty Coolidge
All-Ohio Team
2nd Place District OHSAA
3rd Place Regional OHSAA
Placed 9th at OHSAA State Meet
BOYS SOCCER
1st Team NCL: Jimmy Zambo
2nd Team NCL: Matt Bir
Honorable Mention NCL: Alex Miehls
CHEERLEADING
Great spirit, hustle, sportsmanship
GIRLS SOCCER
1st Team All League: Michelle Clark
2nd Team All League: Jamie Herbert
Honorable Mention: Stephanie Cramer
VOLLEYBALL
Runner-up District OHSAA Tournament
1st Team All League: Zoe Zwegat
2nd Team All League: Katie Wetzel
Honorable Mention: Breanna Roldan
FOOTBALL
2nd place North Coast League
1st Team NCL: Jared Schuster, Nick Ksenich, Daniel Davila,
Alex Alicea, Josh Russ
2nd Team NCL: Zach Rogers, Adam Kirsch, Cory
Campbell, Danny Reaser
Honorable Mention NCL: Mike Betka
1st Team Lorain County: Jared Schuster, Nick Ksenich, Daniel
Davila, Alex Alicea, Josh Russ
Hon. Mention Lorain County: Zack Poling, Adam Kirsch
1st Team All-District: Danny Reaser, Josh Russ, Jared
Schuster, Daniel Davila, Nick Ksenich, Zach Rogers
Honorable Mention: Alex Alicea, Mike Weber
Girls:
1st Place North Coast League TNY
1st Team
NCL Coach of the Year (Girls): Tim Kuhman
Michelle Clark finished 11th in Regional
Michelle Clark advanced to OHSAA State TNY
Finished 73rd overall
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 PANTHER PROWL. You can send us a note, use this form, or e-mail us at
michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com.
Name___________________________________________________________________________ Class of__________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________________________________ State____________ Zip____________
Phone Number______________________________________________________________
E-Mail_____________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in working with your alumna/i association as a class representative? _____ Yes _____ No
News to share:_____________________________________________________________________________________
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E-mail us your “Panther Prowlings” at michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com

The Panther Prowl
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
PH: 440-365-1821
FAX: 440-365-7536
www.elyriacatholic.com
Winter 2009
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time someone does a search using Goodsearch and specifies
EC as their cause, we will receive about one cent per
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Please note: We sincerely apologize
for any errors or omissions in this
issue of The Panther Prowl.
School Website
If you haven’t logged on to the school website in awhile, take a few minutes
to check it out! Go to www.elyriacatholic.com to stay informed on upcoming
events, reunion news, and current school news. Make sure to click into the
EC photo gallery to view photos of some of the EC happenings.
PARENTS: If this issue is addressed
to a son or daughter who
no longer maintains a permanent
residence in your home, please
send corrected information to:
Elyria Catholic High School
Development Office
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035