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SPRING 2021
This Happened ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
JULIENNE HIGH SCHOOL
Senior Year Ashes to Easter Hall of Fame
CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL
Experience Class of 2020 ST. JOSEPH COMMERCIAL
HIGH SCHOOL
IN this
ISSUE
Message from the President................. 1
Living the Faith – Sr. Damien
Grismer, SNDdeN........................................2 CLASS OF 2021
Living the Faith – Monroe
Welborne ‘95................................................3
R I V E R B O AT C R U I S E
From Ashes to Easter.............................. 4
Achievements...............................................6
The Light Ahead......................................... 8
CJ Acquires Property................................9
Virtual Story Library.............................. 10
Diverse Leadership Produces
Success......................................................... 11 CAMP KERN
Senior Talk...................................................12
Hall of Fame Class of 2020..................14
Give. Grow................................................... 16
Milestones...................................................17
In Memoriam..............................................20
Salve Regina...............................................21
Alumni in the News.................................22
Catholic Educators..................................23
Alumni Events...........................................25
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2021 Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School.
All CJ students have shown tremendous grace throughout the 2020-2021 school year. Their courage,
Nondiscriminatory Policy flexibility and perseverance have met pandemic-driven challenges with creativity, hope, and great inspiration
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School wel- for our community #UnitedTogetherCJ! This is especially true for our seniors, the Class of 2021.
comes students of any race, color, national and
ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, pro- As we celebrated their return last fall along with all of the rest of their schoolmates, so, too, did we want to
grams and activities generally accorded or made celebrate contributions that this class has made to the school community. Teachers and staff members were
available to students at the school. CJ does not committed to finding new and creative ways to celebrate end-of-year activities for the Class of 2021 — even
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national with the limitations of current COVID-19 safety protocols.
and ethnic origin in the administration of its ed-
ucation policies, admissions policies, scholar- Due to the generosity and support of many people in the extended CJ community, the school was able to plan
ship and loan programs, and athletic and other multiple opportunities for every member of the class of 2021 to spend time together and celebrate with one
school-administered programs. another — beginning with Senior Celebrations Days. For three days in mid-March, all seniors were invited to
take field trips to the Cincinnati Zoo, Camp Kern, and a Riverboat Lunch Cruise on the Belle of Cincinnati, at no
cost to students. It was a way to ensure that the senior class had the opportunity to participate in events that
were fun, memorable, and full of family spirit.
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, The Society of Mary,
Ohio Province Province of the United States
me s s a g e F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T
Dan Meixner ‘84, president, conducts an interview with CJ COVID-19 vaccination partner Premier Health and addresses the hopefulness that vaccines
provide as well as how crucial it is that the CJ community continues following health and safety protocols in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.
A S W E H E A D T O W A R D T H E C O N C L U S I O N of the 2020-
2021 school year, we continue to celebrate our many blessings in
• Seeing interactions on campus between students and teachers. We
may be wearing masks, but we’ve learned to express joy, frustration,
what has been an incredibly challenging time period for our students, insight, and concentration more fully with our eyes, foreheads, hands,
teachers, staff members, and families. In many ways, our 17-acre and voices.
campus in downtown Dayton has been a microcosm of what has
• The bold investments from a number of our benefactors, allowing us
been repeated in schools, businesses, and communities around the
to make some initial progress towards our campus master plan.
world as we planned, adjusted, adjusted again, contact traced, and
quarantined. Among our many blessings: In the midst of these blessings, we have mourned those we lost over the
past year. So many of us know someone who succumbed to COVID-19
• The swift development and deployment of a number of vaccines to
or we have been unable to attend the funeral Mass of someone we loved
protect against COVID-19. In Ohio, those working in schools were
or admired. It is heartbreaking to consider the magnitude of the grief
among the first to receive a vaccine, after those 75 and older, and
experienced over the last 14 months. I will miss listening to stories told
everyone 16 years old or older has been able to receive the vaccine
by Sister Damien Grismer, SNDdeN ‘47; being inspired by the energy
since March 29.
and vision of Sister Carol Bauer, SC; being advised by CJ Trustee Bro.
• The outpouring of love, support, and prayers for our students and Victor Forlani, SM; seeing the joy of Marty Duffy when she was with
their teachers since the pandemic began. Your encouragement has her family and her CJ friends; being greeted by Norm Neff ‘49 when he
sustained us and your financial support has allowed us to address and his wife, Peggy, attended every alumni event. Nonetheless, we look
the challenges with confidence, particularly the needs of families at the relationships we had with those persons as blessings — and as
most impacted by shutdowns and business interruptions. reminders to celebrate each moment we have with those close to us.
• The grace and determination of our teachers and staff members It appears that we are heading toward a time in which some of the
who have put serving our students at the forefront of their efforts barriers that have separated us can begin to be lifted, allowing us to
throughout this experience. We have shifted and pivoted and again experience the embrace of loved ones, the calming effect of a hand
adjusted throughout as the reality has changed — and they have on a shoulder, the joy that comes from watching another person laugh.
accepted and adopted each of these, knowing that our students We are hopeful, and we try to remain patient.
were counting on them every day.
As St. Julie Billiart told her Sisters, “Let us follow the good God step
• Our embrace of technology as a learning tool, starting with the by step, let us not go faster than Him.” We do not yet know what
implementation of our Connected Classroom initiative in 2013, restrictions will be necessary at the start of the 2021-2022 school
allowed us to quickly shift to distance learning last spring when year, but we do know that the CJ community will continue to carefully
ordered and, even after we were back on campus in August, sustain consider and implement all that is necessary to keep our community
distance learning for those students who needed to continue safe while finding ways to form community, celebrate being together,
learning from home during this school year. and grow in knowledge and faith.
• The way in which creativity has been unleashed in a new way to As you read the pages that follow, you will discover how we have
allow students the opportunity to continue the activities that they embraced the Marianist gift of “adaptation and change” during this
love and that make high school such a formative time. Attendance unusual and challenging time. Life has been different, but our focus on the
at sporting events has been physically distanced; concerts and mission of our school has endured. Thank you for making this possible.
plays have been recorded and made available on virtual platforms;
May God bless you in great abundance.
student clubs and organizations have moved meetings to bigger
spaces; and the annual senior trip to Washington D.C. became Sincerely,
three days of senior celebration at places closer to campus. The
opportunity to rethink traditional experiences and events allows
us to take advantage of new methods to expand and deepen the CJ
Daniel J. Meixner, 84
educational experience.
President
CJ TRUSTEES Phillip Chick; Sr. Kim Dalgarn, SNDdeN, secretary; Lainie Dean; Daniel Foley ‘83; Joseph M. Geraghty ‘83, chair; Christina Grant; Robert Hickey, Jr.; Andy Horner;
Elaine Lantz ‘70; Dr. Thomas Lasley; Bro. Tom Oldenski; L. Tony Ortiz; Ellen Quinttus, vice chair; Julie Roach; Jennifer Theibert ‘92; and Kevin Weckesser ‘93
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Fr. Bob Jones, SM; Greg Lewis, finance & accounting; John Marshall ‘86, development; Dan Meixner ‘84, president; Greg Mueller, principal;
Brandon Meyer, admissions; Tina Wagoner, marketing & communications; Nathan Wilson, facilities EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Jama Badinghaus, guidance;
Marcus Colvin, dir. student services; Steve Fuchs, asst. principal; Jeremy Greenleaf, athletics; Kelli Kinnear, ministry & service; Greg Mueller, principal
living the faith
Sr. Damien Grismer SNDdeN ‘47 (1929-2021)
as written by Sr. Kim Dalgarn, SNDdeN
of growing up to be a nun. In her own as principal and wearing the traditional
words, “There were two things in life – Notre Dame habit, Sr. Damienne gladly
basketball, and earning the gold medal joined students for a quick basketball
in piano.” Then came the afternoon of game. She enjoyed teaching the younger
October 16, 1946, when she nearly died children, but she LOVED teaching the
on the school grounds after a motorcycle older kids. Sr. Damienne saw all of her
jumped the curb and struck her. students as gifted children of God – she
Janet’s fall resulted in a fractured skull. just had to help them discover the gifts
Later she would recall, “It was all very within themselves. She had a special
dramatic. It was a major rally of prayer love for working with students who
and offering of novenas so I wouldn’t needed a little extra help.
die.” She was operated on two days
In the mid-1960’s Sr. Damienne travelled
later and remained hospitalized until
Tony Ricciuto, social studies teacher, visits with Sr. Damien in March 2020 each summer to Manhattanville
November 3rd. Janet not only survived,
College in Purchase, NY to work on a
but returned to school December 2nd,
MA in Interdisciplinary Studies. Her
turban-clad, head shaven from surgery.
experiences in New York broadened
She resumed her classwork, caught up
her worldview and introduced her to
with the rest of her class and went on to
work with drug addicts. She personally
make a complete recovery AND earn the
saw the educational system failing to
gold medal in piano.
teach teens skills they needed to live
During her senior year, Janet began to successful lives. Sr. Damienne listened
think about joining the Sisters of Notre to the stories from young adults who
Dame. She later remembered, “The had fallen into addiction. In each of them
Sisters seemed to have some intangible she saw a glimmer of God’s goodness,
spirit – a peace, a happiness, a deep no matter their choices or failures.
secret of some kind.” On a questionnaire, She saw the need for programs to help
Janet would write that she desired to young addicts. Sr. Damienne believed
be a religious because she wanted to a religious person with a positive
grow in her love of God and that she attitude could help bring about positive
After her retirement, Sr. Damien traveled to CJ whenever possible, here in 2015 preferred Notre Dame “because of its attitudinal change in young addicts, and
beautiful simplicity in dress and action.” so, she asked to work in a rehabilitation
She entered the community the summer program. Sr. Damienne later said, “Oh,
after her graduation. Janet later reflected I’ve got plenty of degrees, but learning
“My daughter, what I ask with all my heart that she was never lonely or homesick, about people, that happened in Chicago.
for you and for your sisters is a very great nor did she ever think about leaving. “I I left Manhattanville and asked to go
liked the camaraderie. It was a whole to Chicago to create a GED program
simplicity of heart and soul in all your new family; it was a community – and for drug addicts at a halfway house. I
the word ‘community’ was the kicker.” learned more about people in those five
behavior, the great liberty of the children
years than I could have ever learned in
Upon entering the novitiate, Janet asked
of God.” (Saint Julie Billiart, Letter 162) any classroom.” In Tinley Park, IL she
for the name Sr. Damienne of the Sacred
taught 18-22 students for two hours a
Heart because of her life-long devotion to
day, served as Bursar for the program,
Fr. Damien of Molokai. She was known as
filled out probation reports, rationed
hen Janet – who would later in life take Sr. Damienne for the rest of her life. After
cigarettes to the participants, supervised
the name Sister Damien(ne) – began her Fr. Damien was canonized, she spelled it
the property and participated in the
freshman year at Julienne High School, “Damien.” Sr. Damienne spent 16 years
clinical operation of the house, including
she not only came into daily contact with teaching 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th graders
staff and resident groups. Sr. Damienne
the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, before being assigned as principal at
loved every minute of it, so much so that
but also joined the third generation of Saints Peter and Paul School in Reading
she started working toward a Master
her mother’s family to attend the Sisters – where she was known to keep the
of Science in Mental Health Counseling
of Notre Dame’s secondary schools in financial records for the school in a
the summer of 1974. In 1975, she was
Dayton. Janet was not one who dreamt notebook she carried in her pocket. Even
asked to join the faculty at Chaminade-
2 Spring 2021 (Continued on page 24)
living the faith
We Can
Be The Change Our World
Needs
by Monroe Welborne ‘95
never imagine; however, this Sister/ Puckett ‘95, my classmate and now head
Brotherhood would, and still is, standing football coach at Vandalia-Butler High
the test of time. School. “Come talk to my students,” he
said. I had given talks on the behalf of
The next four years I would see Mrs.
the Department of Corrections before,
Wheeler become my in-school mom,
but this was different. My CJ Brother
forever reminding me of all that I was
invited me into his sanctuary to share a
capable of—not accept anything but
message. For him to believe in me after all
my best. Coaches Place and Ricciuto
my shortcomings said so much about the
were firm in helping me appreciate the
strength of the bonds that are formed at
opportunity, instilling a work ethic in
CJ. After that engagement, and after the
me. Brother Ed Brink, SM told us about
unrest from the killing of George Floyd,
what the Internet would become, and
I took to LinkedIn and created a group
Sister Kim Dalgarn, SNDdeN humbled
called CJSTRONG. I penned a message to
me in a way that only she could. Foreign
my White brethren from CJ and shared
languages, sporting events, exams,
with them that it is time for us to become
projects, parties and — Yes! — Mass, had
agents for change and how much having
molded us as the four years flew by and
them in my life meant to me. It is easy
Monroe Welborn ‘95 and John Puckett ‘95 it became time for us to spread our Eagle
to identify with those that look like you,
wings.
“Freshmen rock the For me, the 25 years since graduation
but the bond I shared with them was no
different. I knew them and they knew me.
house! Say ‘What?’
i
has been a roller coaster ride. As a Our day-to-day experience was something
Freshmen rock the result of a reckless lifestyle and poor
decisions compounded, I served a
that we became accustomed to, but
many people in this world have not been
house!” lengthy period of incarceration. Those afforded that opportunity. If we could be
days were dark, and I felt like a failure to others what we had
t was September 1991, and the CJ gym
on so many levels. All of the lessons been for one another, About the author:
was rocking. Coming off a summer that
I had learned at CJ seemed so distant maybe things could begin Monroe Welbourne ‘95 lives in
had us grooving to “Summertime” by
and I was so ashamed. Many reached to look different. Columbus and works for the
Fresh Prince, the fall sports pep rally was
out, but I could not accept the fact that Department of Rehabilitation
underway and this class of youngsters Our group has grown to
I was still embraced by the CJ family.
was eager to let the school and the world roughly 100 members and Corrections, where he is in
After 15 years, I was released in 2015
know that we were here and going to and I pray that it will sales and in project management
and my CJ family was immediately there
leave our mark. The spirit stick would continue to expand. I am for Ohio Penal Industries (OPI).
for me. No judging, no questioning, no
definitely be ours! certain that our network
embarrassing questions. There was only In his free time, Monroe enjoys
could provide endless
All of us in the CJ class of 1995 were love and an outpouring of support —
layers of support for one
cooking, taking walks, reading
from different social, economic, racial, the bonds were still there. I went back and watching sports. He invites
another and our extended
and religious backgrounds. Inner-city, to school in 2016 and completed my
CJ family. Our downtown everyone to the LinkedIn page,
country and suburban kids had united in degree in 2018. I am now employed by
Catholic school is where CJStrong ... #wellwegot
a way that would forever bond us. From the very agency for which I served time,
it started, and has done
day one, we were quick to realize that we hopefully serving as an inspiration for
us all some good in one
had far more in common than what was those I once sat with behind bars.
way or another — socially, economically,
perceived as differences. Our parents
Summer of 2020 saw our country in or professionally. The impact continues in
covered every spectrum from prominent
the midst of a pandemic, as well as a our current youngsters who, like us, will
to blue collar. Our athletic and academic
visible social divide. Races were being carry on the legacy. God bless them, and
prowess was duly noted, and we would
pitted against one another and social God bless us.
forever have one another’s back — this
justice stood out in every aspect of our
journey as one was just beginning!
life. I received a message from John
We would be tested in ways that we’d
VISION 3
Ashes to Easter
Ash Wednesday - FEB 17
Lent began with an Ash Wednesday prayer service that was live-streamed
to the school community. Assignments and to-do lists took pause as the
entire school participated in a Liturgy of the Word presided by Fr. Bob
Jones, listened to a reflection offered by Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI — and had
their own time to reflect on the message, and received ashes. (Sr. Nicole’s
reflection can be found on CJ’s Facebook page.)
St. Joseph Mass - MAR 19
Parents, alumni, community members, and all CJ friends were
encouraged to celebrate the traditional Feast of St. Joseph School
Unity Mass with the community from the comfort of their homes,
offices, or wherever convenient to honor the Solemnity of St.
Joseph - Husband of Mary.
CJ Employee In-Service - FEB 19
The Ministry and Service in-service day utilized the theme of
“finding God’s grace” as faculty and staff enjoyed testimonies
from a few of their coworkers on how they have found God’s grace
through a variety of things, both this past year and throughout
their lives. Afterward, faculty and staff joined with their small
sodality groups to reflect and share how they have experienced
God’s grace and concluded with an all-employee Mass at
Emmanuel Catholic Church.
4 Spring 2021
We have Hope through
the Resurrection
of the Lord.
Happy Easter!
Stations of the Cross - APR 1
Student Retreats - March CJ held the annual Stations of the Cross activity on Thursday, April
Student retreats for freshmen and juniors were held in the last 1, offering the opportunity to meditate on the passion and death of
weeks of March. This year, the one-day retreat normally held Jesus, and to reflect on its meaning in our own lives.
for all freshmen was instead held for six groups on different
days for social distancing. The experience gave the newest
class of CJ a welcomed opportunity to meet classmates on a
personal level. The theme of freshman retreat is Respect for
Self, while the theme for the two-day retreat for juniors is
The Journey.
Sacraments Celebrated
Students were granted the opportunity to celebrate the
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) during Lent via
appointment with Fr. Bob, obtaining forgiveness for their
sins through His never ending love and mercy. Masses were
offered frequently in CJ’s chapel. The men’s tennis program
(shown above) attended as a team.
Catholic Schools Week – Jan. 31 – Feb. 6
Student Activity
As is tradition to cap off Catholic Schools Week at CJ, students
participated in all-school bingo. Each class listened as prompts were
read over the school intercom and students were encouraged to shout
“BINGO” to build school spirit and have fun on a Friday morning.
Lenten Mission Drive Service
The annual Lenten Mission Drive at CJ supported the Sisters of To benefit the Foodbank, Inc. in Dayton, students worked together
Notre Dame de Namur’s Clean Water Project, helping provide clean to gather non-perishable food items for their annual food drive. In
water to communities in Latin America and Africa. The drive also the spirit of giving during what has been a tumultuous year, students
benefited the Marianist Sisters’ school, St. Mary’s Karonga Girls managed to exceed their drive goal by nearly 60 percent.
Secondary School in Karonga, Malawi. Donations were collected in
all eighth period classes through the end of Lent.
VISION 5
achievement
So much to Celebrate!
Here is a look at some of the highlights and achievements
that we celebrated this year.
TechFest
Since 2012, CJ STEMM has hosted
Nate Wilson fun activities led by student
Earlier this year, Chaminade Joey Nartker volunteers at this community event
Julienne welcomed Nathan Wilson Joey Nartker ‘21 was selected
Scholastic Art typically held at Sinclair Community
as director of facilities. Wilson for a full tuition, room and
Awards College. Like most activities planned
spent most of his career in the At the Miami Valley Regional for larger crowds during this time
board scholarship to Princeton
construction industry, raising Affiliate of the Scholastic Art of COVID-19, this event was held
University through the competitive
buildings from the ground up Awards, hosted by K12 Gallery and virtually featuring a wide variety of
Questbridge program. While Nartker
around the greater Dayton area. TEJAS, seven CJ students stood out, STEM activities for participants from
is looking forward to the vast
Most recently, he worked at the two earning gold keys, four silver, the comforts of their homes.
academic opportunities that await
University of Dayton (UD) in the him, he is quick to credit several and four earning honorable mention “We’re excited to be a part of this
Facilities Management Department members of the CJ community with for their efforts. year’s virtual event with an engaging
for 11 years, spending eight of those his success. “Mrs. DeLong was the experience about our amazing
A multi-award winner in the 2020
years as manager of maintenance kindest teacher I had ever met when ‘Human Body Systems,’” said Meg
competition, Chloe Proffitt ‘21
contractors. Being a part of Catholic I first started at CJ, that kindness Draeger, CJ STEMM coordinator.
received three recognitions for her
education in a Marianist setting for allowed me to be comfortable “Two of our CJ Project Lead the Way
entries this year, including a Gold
many years, Wilson became quite enough to go after everything I Biomedical Science students, Tori
Key for her fashion design of “Sun
attached to the mission and beliefs, wanted and excel in class,” he said. Hale ‘23 and Helen Brzozowski ‘23,
Set.” Her experience as a distance
leading him to CJ. His appreciation “Dr. Mominee was a mentor who helped create CJ’s exhibit — a tour
learner, and the additional challenge
of mission and experience in allowed me to grow as a person of our body systems. For 19 years,
of a semester art class taught over
working with a campus as large as to the point where I could be my TechFest has been the go to STEM
the span of a quarter, inspired her to
UD’s made him a great fit for CJ. authentic self. Finally, the person festival in our region where families
think and create in new ways.
who made all of this possible was and people of all ages can do hands-
“I’m most excited for the campus
Mrs. Badinghaus. She told me to go “The new found freedom of time on science, technology, engineering,
master development plan that was
after this scholarship and helped me and working from home were and math activities, and meet and
established prior to me joining CJ,”
through every single step.” difficult at first, but it also opened learn from local practicing STEM
said Wilson. “When I saw the plan, I
me up to new mediums that professionals and college and
knew it was my opportunity to not Nartker has encountered a wide would’ve been harder to execute at university students,” said Draeger.
only make a lasting impression at range of emotions since receiving school like sewing and cardboard
CJ but the city of Dayton overall. the news about the scholarship but construction work in these times of
Dayton is the Gem City but when one thing he knows for certain, he is distancing,” said Proffitt.
I leave, my wish is that CJ is the ready for what lies ahead. “Thanks
crown jewel of the city.” to this scholarship, I will be able to Congratulations to our 2021
do amazing things and CJ has given student award winners: Gold Key
me the self-esteem and talent to Award: Allie Bertke ‘21, Chloe
succeed at Princeton.” Proffitt ’21; Silver Key Award:
Josh Cross ‘23, Lily Davis ‘21,
Kate Machuca ‘22, Chloe Proffitt
’21; Honorable Mention: Javian
Caldwell ‘22, Josh Cross ‘23,
Morgan Dean ‘22, Chloe Proffitt ‘21.
6 Spring 2021
Sports Update
CJ athletics saw great success Wrestling
this spring, with multiple athletes Wrestling team, Second Place, GCL
receiving recognition as well as state Championship
championship wins and runs. Below
are some highlights. Isabell Carrington ‘24 (below),
Wrestling, Third Place, OHSWCA
State Championship
Libby Harbaugh - Melanie Kenney ‘24 (below),
Hope Scholarship Wrestling, Sixth Place, OHSWCA
Award Kathryn Schinaman State Championship
“This sounds cheesy, but I tell my National Merit Finalist Weight Class Winners, GCL
students, they get to watch me do Championship: Evanson Good ‘23,
Chaminade Julienne senior Kathryn
what I really love every day.” Libby Chris Rau ‘21, David Frederick ‘21,
Schinaman ‘21 was named a
Harbaugh, Spanish teacher at CJ, Jack Leiher ‘22
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
received recognition from The Hope
in the 66th annual National Merit
Swimming
Scholarship Corporation through Second Place, GCL Championship:
Scholarship Program, a feat McKenzie Reid ‘21, Division II State
Echo Boutique in Troy, OH for her Adam Elder ‘22, Mishaun Stevens
achieved by some 15,000 students Champion, 100 Fly, 54.58 seconds
outstanding work as a teacher ‘24, Jon Castonguay ‘22
out of 1.5 million entrants each (School Record); Division II State
and a mentor at CJ. “Though the Runner-Up, 100 Back, 55.99 seconds
year. “I’m extremely grateful for the Third Place, GCL Championship: Leo
recognition is not why we do what (School Record)
opportunity to attend Chaminade Switalski-Lail ‘23, Melanie Kenney
we do, every teacher deserves a
Julienne and for all I have gained ‘24, Kendale Owens ‘24
window like this, especially this McKenzie Reid ‘21, Lily Davis
academically and spiritually during
year, when doubting ourselves may ‘21, Grace Schaefer ‘22, Aidah Frederick (below) went on to
my high school career,” Schinaman
come more easily,” said Harbaugh. Shuttleworth ‘21 (above), Division II place third at the Division II State
said. “I have been blessed to
Things like this that come straight State Championship, 200 Free Relay, Tournament.
experience diversity and participate
from the students — their words, 1:42:46 seconds (School Record)
in travel and social justice projects
time and energy to say ‘thank you’
that have framed who I am as a Along with these accolades, Reid
or to recognize what we do — mean
leader. My experiences at CJ have was also named the Penn Station
so much.”
shaped me into the person that I am March Athlete of the Month. Reid
Lauren Sass, a senior this year at today, and I am so grateful for the plans to attend Miami University in
CJ, nominated Harbaugh. Through CJ leaders and teachers who have the fall on a swimming scholarship.
their time together throughout always supported me and helped
her career at CJ, Sass appreciated bring out the best in me as a student
the effort Harbaugh put into not and person,” she said.
only providing a proper education,
While Schinaman is still making
but developing relationships
college decisions, her favorite CJ
with her students that go beyond
classes to date have been AP biology
the classroom. “Ms. Harbaugh is
and AP psychology and she has
the perfect example of a teacher
enjoyed the biomedical science
creating a legacy of love, hope, and
program as well as her volunteer
community with each student at
work at Miami Valley Hospital. Logan Brown ‘21, Matt LaBianco ‘22,
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High
Mason Wilkson ‘21, Andrew Kutter
School,” said Sass.
‘21, Division II State Championship,
200 Medley Relay, Ninth Place,
1:38:64 seconds (School Record)
Men’s Basketball State Semi-Finalists
The men’s basketball team had a prominent run in the Division II State Basketball
Tournament, cutting down the nets in the Regional Finals after back-to-back wins
against Tipp City Tippecanoe and Bishop Watterson and advancing to the Final
Four where they lost a competitive game against St. Francis DeSales.
Dan Nauseef ‘21, First Team All-GCL; Honorable Mention All-Southwest District;
District 15 Senior All-Star Team
Jonathan Powell ‘24, Second Team All-GCL; Honorable Mention All-Southwest
District; District 15 Underclassmen All-Star Team
AJ Solomon ‘21, Second Team All-GCL
Evan Dickey ‘23, Honorable Mention All-GCL
Parent Q&A Sessions members through the fall and winter,
Over the last year, CJ hosted parent Q&A and also provided a series of updates for
sessions so that parents had the ability to the CJ community.
be more fully informed about the safety The winter quarter session included how
measures that were being employed to the school prepared for second semester
make in-person instruction possible. with live-streaming being made available
This included holding sessions prior to to alternative distance learners and
the first day of school for all students; lunch space moving indoors during
when students returned to in-person winter months. He also reflected on
instruction following Christmas break; those in our community who lost their
and in March for updates and assistance lives to COVID-19 and the legacy they
in enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year. have left behind.
Recordings of the sessions were then Gratitude was also expressed to those
made available to those parents who who continue to support the CJ mission
were not able to attend in real time. and have allowed the school to operate so
With the advent of the global pandemic Community Updates successfully during these incredible times.
and the need for separation in the early
In order to keep the broader CJ
months and restrictions on gathering in
community updated on the viability of Messages created for the
person, Chaminade Julienne embraced community may be viewed
the school during the time and impact
teleconferencing technology in bringing
of COVID-19, Dan Meixner ‘84, president,
at the school’s website:
people together in a virtual way to hear cjeagles.org.
met virtually with Eagle Council
about decisions made by school leaders.
Established programs bring stability, success
The addition of iPad technology
allowed distance learners to join in-
person classmates for live instruction.
Since 2013, Connected Classroom
has placed a Chromebook into the
hands of every student, allowing
teachers to integrate technology into
their lessons using the Google Suite
of tools.
Anticipating challenges presented
by a prolonged national emergency “Access to different resources,
is not typically part of a school’s working in the same documents, Established Programs
planning process for the future of and the ease of communicating with • Standards based grading provides students
education. However, monitoring each other placed CJ in a pretty good with multiple opportunities to demonstrate
rising trends and implementing position to handle the initial demand mastery of a standard — students become
strategies that grow student of distance learning,” said Steve masters of what they are learning (2019)
opportunities can provide a sense of Fuchs, assistant principal.
• Connected Classroom brings the Google
stability when a crisis occurs.
“Our experience and development suite of products to the forefront of student
When Ohio Governor Mike of Connected Classroom over the learning through technology (2013)
DeWine announced in March 2020 years gave us an early advantage in
• City Connects serves all students by
that schools were to switch to delivering online instruction, and
providing assessment across six target
remote learning due to COVID-19, allowed us to quickly improve upon
areas (academics, social/emotional/
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High the experience for students and
behavioral, career, health, family, and
School turned to its established teachers,” he said.
spirituality) in an effort to provide
system of online learning for
individualized support (2012)
immediate solutions. Familiar programs played
a role in the success of the
8 Spring 2021 2020-2021 school year.GROWING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Acquired Property Brings
New Opportunities
hanks to the support and encouragement be programmed and utilized for future
of generous benefactors, Chaminade use. In the meantime, CJ will continue
Julienne has expanded its campus with to use the space as a lunch area for
the purchase of the 300 South Perry students, faculty, and staff.
Street building.
“The building has been a great space for
“We are incredibly grateful to our us since January, allowing our students
benefactors who continue to respond and teachers to relax during lunch while
to our plans for the future and needs remaining safe with COVID-19 protocols
of our community,” said Dan Meixner in place,” said Meixner. “Our team is
‘84, president. “This new space helps us eager to start planning how else we can
take an initial step toward activating our utilize the unique and substantial space.”
campus master plan and opens the door
CJ is incredibly grateful for the support
for new opportunities to support our
of benefactors who have allowed the
community.”
school to make strategic investments
The school’s 2019 campus master like this. This support covers the cost of
plan anticipated future growth of the acquisition and the interior and exterior
campus. The building, with more than painting needed to make the building
20,000 square feet, allows the school CJ’s own, a project CJ will begin at the
to consider a number of uses, including conclusion of the current school year.
gathering space for alumni and student
“As the CJ community continues to
events, additional learning spaces,
expand our impact on our students and
needed office space, and an auxiliary
our neighborhood, our campus must
cafeteria.
also grow,” said Meixner. “Strategic
This is an important investment as it investments into our campus like this will
will enable CJ to continue to extend the only help further our goal of creating the
footprint of campus and remain flexible best environment for learning, teaching,
in its use of spaces. CJ will be assembling and growing in our faith.”
a planning team later this spring to
begin considering how the building will
VISION 9Clifford, Franklin,
Winnie the Pooh
and the CJ Eagles
– it’s a perfect fit.
Chaminade Julienne student council
members found a way to connect
with local elementary school children As part of building a virtual story library for young children, Crystal Cardenas ‘22, Grace Schaefer
virtually, share their love of reading ‘22, Lauren Stueve ‘22, and Kitty Greek ‘22 showcase some of the literary classics for children.
and spread some holiday cheer with Each created a video of themselves reading a story for young students to enjoy later online.
the creation of a Story Time Video
Library. Service projects have been a
bit more challenging given pandemic “I wanted to participate because I collaborate for the common good. With
parameters, but Libby Harbaugh’s junior thought it was such a fresh, creative much gratitude for the beauty and
class student council members were not idea to record ourselves reading for joy wrapped up in this virtual library
deterred. elementary students,” DeLong said. “My experience,” Elisabeth Friel, reading
older daughter, Charlotte, is a freshman specialist at Ascension.
“We were brainstorming COVID-friendly and a student council ambassador for
ideas for a service project – something “Thank you so much for this! How
her class. She wanted to get involved in
different and unique – and Lauren Stueve exciting to see so many of our former
the project because she is really inspired
suggested this idea,” the junior class students reading the stories. I know our
by all the opportunities for service as
student council moderator said. students will enjoy seeing their former
a student council member. She is also
prayer family leaders, family friends,
Stueve, a junior, had previously created a book lover, so it was fun for her to
and older siblings on these videos.
fun and engaging video resources for St. share some of her favorites with other
And as the librarian, I can use all the
Benedict the Moor Catholic School and children. As a mom, it was so fun to
resources I can get for story time during
The Glen, including activities to use as watch her read in such an animated way.
the pandemic,” Carrie Hartley, teacher at
brain breaks as well as virtual stories. She really got into it.
St. Chris.
“My aunt works with kids with “As for my little one, Sylvie, she is 8 years
Harbaugh, who is also a CJ Spanish
disabilities and I have a 4-year-old old. She saw Charlotte and me doing
teacher, is already brainstorming
brother, so when I was looking at the virtual story time, so she wanted to
engaging ways to continue and expand
service ideas, I was definitely drawn jump right in. She read ‘Sam and Dave
the program.
to education and children right away,” Dig a Hole,’ which is one of her favorites.
Stueve said. Overall, it was a fun experience to share “I could have Spanish students read
and it combined some of my favorite stories in Spanish and share them as
It wasn’t long before the story time things – teaching, reading, and my girls.” well,” she said. “I think there is definitely
video library went from idea to reality. enough interest to keep it going.”
While the junior class members Each video began with a brief
came up with the concept, all student introduction of the student and a And while the elementary school
council members were encouraged mention of their own elementary school. audience likely enjoyed their time
to participate. They selected favorite In all, 47 videos were recorded and the hearing about Pete the Cat and Charlie
childhood books – many with a holiday close to 20 students who participated Brown, they weren’t the only ones who
theme, given the timing – put on some received service hours based on reaped the benefits of the project.
CJ apparel and recorded themselves the number of stories they read and
“I think the project is great for the high
reading. Sometimes there were a few submitted. Harbaugh then shared a
schoolers to do because it makes them
takes to get it just right. link to the video library with 13 local
more aware of the small ways they can
Catholic schools.
“I felt like I never had the perfect video, reach out to others in the community,”
but it was a lot of fun,” Stueve said. “We heard the most amazing feedback,” DeLong said. “Service is such an integral
Harbaugh said. part of life at CJ, and this year has
The virtual story time project was a challenged all of us to think of creative
family affair for English teacher Katlyn “What a fabulous idea - this just
ways to share our blessings, gifts, and
DeLong. energizes me with the goodness
talents with others.”
that bubbles up in all of us when we
10 Spring 2021Diverse Leadership Produces Success,
a
Fosters Relationships for CJ Football
round 2012, two young assistant All three of these coaches have bolster their resumes and grow into
football coaches at Urbana been strong Black role models qualified candidates.
University, Cory Hardin and Maurice for CJ students. “It’s important to
“Program it, outreach it,” said
“Mo” Harden, sat in an office promote the opportunity for Black
Colvin, noting the importance of
before taking the field for practice, coaches to get a chance, show what
establishing a structure to grant
discussing dream scenarios for their you can do,” said Colvin, who has
these young coaches with limited
coaching careers. been at CJ for 17 years and has
experience the opportunities they
been the head football coach since
“Cory and I were in the office just need to succeed. “Just presenting
2011. “The important part is that
talking, telling stories and talking new opportunities.”
our community supports them to
about the future,” said Mo. “I said
succeed when they’re there, just like Finding good candidates is not so
‘man, look, if I ever get the chance
CJ always has.” much about their football resume as
to coach at CJ, I will. You run the
much as it is about their character
defense, I run the offense. How great “The biggest thing I’ve learned is
and ability to help student athletes
would that be?’” that building strong relationships
reach their full potential.
with student athletes matters,” said
A goal achieved as Cory would join
Cory. “If you don’t connect with “Find good, present, and loyal
the CJ football staff in 2014 with
students as people and you just people to be coaches,” said Mo. “The
Mo to follow in 2016. Both would
focus on football, you aren’t going to football piece will take care of itself.”
coach together for five years at CJ,
be successful.”
helping build a winning program, a As one chapter closes and another
hardworking culture, a lifelong bond “Diversity is important because it begins, Cory and Mo each reflect on
with the community, and a special enables you to have those different their time at CJ with admiration and
friendship with current CJ head viewpoints from different people,” gratitude.
coach Marcus Colvin. said Mo. “It allows you as coaches to
“CJ just gave me opportunity after
work together to find the best way
“Teaching us how to be great opportunity after opportunity as
to communicate with those kids. It’s
coaches, great men, great husbands, a coach and educator” said Cory.
the old mantra of ‘they don’t care
every facet of what we are goes back “Coach Colvin became like a big
how much he knows until they know
to what Marcus taught us,” said Mo. brother to me. I look up to him more
how much he cares.’ It’s important
“Those are life lessons that I’ll never than he will ever know. I’m just very
for Black kids to see guys that look
be able to pay back. There’s so much grateful for the opportunities that CJ
like they do that are successful; they
that he has given to both of us.” provided me with when they didn’t
feel they can do it too.”
have to.”
As a new season approaches, both
Football coaches, like any other
Cory and Mo will be donning new “Marcus Colvin was the first African
profession, cannot be hired just
colors, with Cory moving on to American teacher I had and the first
because of the color of their skin,
become the head coach at his alma successful African American man I
they need to be qualified individuals
mater of Fairborn High School and saw,” continued Mo. “Now I get to go
who can help further the program.
Mo becoming the head coach at be somebody else’s Marcus Colvin.”
The discrepancy lies in finding ways
Xenia High School.
to get inexperienced Black coaches Read the full story posted on CJ’s
the opportunities they need to website: cjeagles.org
VISION 11senior talk
With all of the planning over the summer to welcome teachers, staff and students
back on campus in August, no one knew exactly what to expect, but that we would go
through the year #UnitedTogetherCJ. Here, seniors share the joys and challenges that
they experienced through the year of pandemic.
Ben Campion Trinitee Howard Drew Lehmann
We were still able to create a fun, Photography class! This class was stress-free Global English 12 was my most inspirational
What teachers, person, understanding, and safe environment in my and just another way to express myself. Class class because I was able to write about issues
classmate or class inspired engineering CEA class. The class also helped me was a place where I was excited to go. It gave that were interesting to me. My teacher, Mrs.
you the most this year? explore the field of engineering in which I will be me a break from all the homework and projects, Delong, inspires me to come to school every day
majoring in the fall. and just allowed me to have fun. and enjoy myself.
What activity outside of I participated in varsity soccer. Unlike the I am in Students in Action Club, which I think This year I played varsity soccer as goalie and
seniors of last year who lost their season to deserves more recognition for their service. lacrosse as attack, and also served as a team
the classroom did you take COVID-19, I was fortunate to play a rewarding We are thinking of new ways to get students captain. I recently scored a school record 10
part in? What was the most last season to end my varsity run. involved and help our school become more points in a game!
memorable thing about it? united. We listen to everyone’s ideas and
brainstorm, and getting excited for things we
have planned.
What memory from this past The opportunity to go on Kairos and bond with On senior movie night, the seniors all went out My favorite memory from this year was meeting
to the football field with an inflatable projector
year brings a smile to your my classmates, friends and some of my favorite
and watched a movie. There were food trucks
my favorite dog named Cinderella, an Australian
teachers. We created some lasting memories Shepherd. Also, getting accepted to several
face? together. and glowsticks, and we all had a fun time. different colleges was exciting!
The moments when I would wake up in the In religion class, we meditated to help bring us
What brought a sense of mornings after a snowstorm and hear, “CJ will
It has been hard to find these things lately but
peace and calm. Also just listening to relaxing
if I had to choose, it would just be hanging with
calm, peace or stability to be closed today because of… have a great day my friends laughing, and forgetting about the music and resting helps me be peaceful.
you? Eagles!” worries in the world.
How did you create and I made sure to keep in touch through video calls, I Facetimed my friends most of the time and no A big part of staying social during the pandemic
phone calls, or text messages. I would make is connecting with my friends via social media.
maintain friendships/ sure to let people know that I am thinking about
matter how short or restricted our time was
Apart from that, I tried to live my life normally
together, we lived it to the fullest and enjoyed
community with the them and willing to help out wherever I could. every second. while staying safe and wearing a mask.
restrictions of the pandemic?
What did you do to help I involved myself in my Senior Capstone Project, A couple of friends and I went to a hospital/ While it has been hard to go out and do
working with a few other students in cleaning rehabilitation center on Veterans Day and drew normal service during the pandemic, my
others this year? up the environment and the local metroparks. art all around the campus. We had American Capstone group and I have been working
monuments drawn and inspirational quotes for to raise awareness for animal cruelty and
people to see. homelessness.
Tell us about your hopes and I will major in environmental engineering so that I hope to earn my bachelors in criminology, I I hope to go to college and study psychology.
I can help my community with environmental also hope to find a stable job and continue my After graduating, I would like to find a job that
dreams for the future. needs, such as, renewable energy technology career, wherever it may lead me. would best allow me to help people struggling
and working with each environment to find with mental health issues.
suitable solutions.
12 Spring 2021Suzie Lyons Jahlil Twitty Rebecca Weinel Alex Yunger
There are so many people who inspire me daily, Mrs. Benson, Coach Hardin, Mr. Colvin, and Mrs. Mrs. Bardine has inspired me this year in The teacher who inspired me the most was Ms.
that choosing just one is next to impossible. Saunders always believed in me and made sure rediscovering my love of reading books. Ruffolo. She made every effort to make sure
My community is made of amazing people who I was doing good. I probably wouldn’t be who I that we had as many opportunities to have as
encourage me to never believe that anything is am today if I hadn’t been coached by Mr. Hardin “normal” a school year as possible.
impossible. during my three years playing football. Shout
out to Mrs. Ketch for looking over my college
essays, too!
I have taken part in retreats every year, some as I played football and the most memorable I played soccer and lacrosse this year and I participated in Student Council, Eagle
a leader, and have played four years of varsity moment was probably team camp with the attended Kairos. I chaperoned the freshman Ambassadors, National Honor Society, Student
softball. I am a Student Development Chair, 2020 class. I remember we were all just chilling fun night and other student council events. My Development Chairs, LIFE, Little Sibs, lacrosse,
Eagle Ambassador, and Admissions Office Aid. together on the last night of camp. favorite thing was playing one last season with soccer, and Kairos. The most memorable thing
I volunteer at Danbury Senior Living, as well as my friends. was interacting with my peers. There isn’t a lot
St. Peter Catholic Church as Sacristan. The most of time to talk to them during the school day due
memorable part was making a difference in my to social distancing and safety precautions.
community and helping those around me smile.
Even though our school prom got cancelled last I enjoyed telling Mrs. Benson that I got a full I loved being able to play indoor lacrosse with We are able to see our little sibs! We were all
year, my closest friends and I had an at-home ride scholarship to my dream school, and going my friends. very unsure of what the program was going to
prom. We dressed up in the dresses we already up to Mrs. Ketch’s room with my friend and look like this year, but thankfully we are able
had, took pictures, then got in our swimsuits joking around with her. to see them in person. The “littles” always
and swam in my friend’s pool. manage to make me laugh or bring a smile to my
face every time I am there.
My faith played a major role in keeping me Being around my friends and having some fun The ability to play school sports with my
My family and friends have brought me a sense
calm. Even though we could not physically go with them. I especially enjoyed getting to know teammates and have a good time at practice.
of peace during this past year. Lacrosse is
to church for the Easter Vigil (my favorite Mass my friends better during Kairos. Practices and games brought joy and were some
something that I can rely on to put a smile on
of the year), I still felt connected to my faith of the few times I was able to forget about the
my face.
through prayer and online Mass. pandemic.
Understanding that everyone is battling I just tried to be as friendly as possible. This I reached out to old friends that I haven’t talked Through my sports! I was blessed to keep
some type of obstacle whether emotionally was a little harder for me to do because I to in a while. My friends and I Facetimed to stay relationships strong by interacting together
or physically played a big role in building couldn’t be as physical as I would normally be. in touch. during practices and games. I learned to
relationships — we all had something to relate appreciate the small gestures of friendships.
to. From there, I had to learn how to smile
through my eyes while wearing a mask.
My best friend and I went to Danbury Senior I just tried to check in on my friends more often I set up a service site to give Valentine’s Day My Capstone group made reading blankets for
Living, where we volunteer, and drew pictures than usual to see if they were doing OK. Also, cards to senior citizens at a retirement home all the first graders at St. Benedict the Moor.
on the sidewalk using sidewalk chalk. The my capstone group is focusing on giving shoes where I worked. I have tried to think of creative Along with the reading blankets, we gave them
residents came to the windows and watched us to people who can’t afford them. We’ve raised ways to do service during the pandemic. each a book to promote and encourage reading
draw the rainbows, hearts, suns, etc. and they over $1,000 so far. by themselves or with their parents.
smiled so big just enjoying the moment.
I hope to continue my education studying I just want to make my family proud. I really I hope to play lacrosse in college and study to I hope to make a difference in children’s lives
business management. want to go to medical school so I can become a become a physical therapist. I would also like to as a pediatric nurse. My dream is to travel the
physician. continue giving back to the community through world and experience the beauty, geography,
service. and diversity of the world around me.
VISION 13Athletic Hall of Fame Announces
THE
t’s about more than records
and recognition, the Chaminade Julienne Athletic Hall of Fame is
about reconnecting.
Established in 1980, the Athletic Hall of Fame has inducted more than
300 people over the past four decades whose achievements as student Todd Barhorst ‘10
athletes, coaches, or supporters has been exceptional. While their athletic SPORTS: Baseball and soccer
VARSITY LETTERS: 3 baseball, 3 soccer
accomplishments vary, the gratitude of the inductees is a constant.
Achievements: The multi-sport athlete earned
Greater Catholic League Player of the Year
“Everyone is so humbled and so appreciative,” committee chairperson honors in baseball and was also a defensive
Mike Raiff ‘79 said. “And what’s amazing is that CJ has such a rich athletic force on the soccer field. Barhorst tallied a .435
tradition that there is never a shortage of deserving athletes.” career batting average and had posted a school
record on-base percentage (.584) when he
graduated. He was tied for the highest season
This year is no exception with seven athletes and one coach earning induction batting average with .506 and season record for
this year. They join decades of inductees who have made their mark as Eagle triples with eight.
athletes. The CJ Athletic Hall of Fame was established just seven years after the
merger of Chaminade and Julienne high schools in 1973.
“It began as a way to bring the alumni together through athletic
accomplishments,” Raiff said. “It was a way to recognize and celebrate
the athletes.”
While more than a decade has passed since any of this year’s inductees suited
up for the Eagles, the memories remain and, in many cases, are reignited by
becoming a Hall of Fame member.
“I know the Hall of Fame has reconnected folks with their alma mater,” Micaela Cronin ‘10
Raiff said. “And it also connects them with the many accomplished athletes SPORT: Golf
that came before them.” VARSITY LETTERS: 4
Achievements: A medalist in 15 of 47 matches,
The school hopes to celebrate the induction of the the three-time team MVP consistently scored in
the Top 4. The All-State golfer holds the school
Class of 2020 at an event held in their honor record for nine holes with 34 and led the Eagles
to a Top 6 finish in the State Championship
in the fall of 2021. in 2009. Cronin, a first-team Academic All-
Ohio selection as a senior, earned a Division I
scholarship to Cleveland State University where
she golfed for the Vikings.
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