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Issue No. 3
SPRING 2012
The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School
Why I
Teach
Celebrating a legacy of teaching and service to
Cathedral Preparatory School.Message from the
The Magazine of Cathedral
Preparatory School
President
Developing men of vision
Cathedral Preparatory School in spirit, mind, and body.
225 West Ninth Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737 “Go teach all nations!” Those words spoken by Jesus himself in the Gospel
www.cathedral-prep.com
of Matthew as part of his great commissioning, give a special purpose, dignity and responsibility to
the teaching profession and ministry. Jesus, just prior to his ascension into heaven, entrusted to his
ADMINISTRATION disciples this important task of teaching others, knowing that he would no longer be around in the
Bishop of Erie same way that he had been during his earthly ministry. After he ascended into heaven, who would
Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, S.T.D., S.S.L. take over the mission of telling others about the Kingdom of God? Who would instruct others about
Jesus and his good news of salvation?
President
Rev. Scott W. Jabo, M.Div., S.T.B. This small band of disciples, initially uncertain about what life without Jesus would be like and even
frightened at the prospect of what the future held for them, was later empowered by the Holy Spirit
Principal
Rick Fessler ’68 and sent out into the world. Thus, they carried on the mission and became effective instruments
of Jesus Christ by proclaiming his message to a world that did not know Christ or his good news.
Assistant Principal Although not trained as teachers as we understand the profession today, they nonetheless opened
Trevor Murnock ’98
the minds and hearts of others to Jesus Christ and his message. Their classrooms became the streets,
Director of Finance synagogues, marketplaces, and the homes of those who welcomed them in. Their words, actions,
Dawn Slokan lifestyle and, in many cases, even their martyrdom taught others about the love of God and the
Director of Advancement promise of eternal life. In doing so, they made a difference in the lives of others across generations,
Christopher J. Hagerty ’75 cultures and borders. We today are their legacy and so are called to take up the same mission and
teach others.
Director of Athletics
Bill Flanagan ’87 It goes without saying that the teachers make a huge difference in the lives of their students. All of
Director of Admissions us can recall a certain special teacher who had an impact on our own personal lives and taught us
Timothy Dougherty ’98 valuable life lessons. That teacher left an indelible mark on our lives and changed us in ways that go
far beyond learning the traditional 3 Rs. Because of that teacher, we have never been the same.
Board Chair
Jerome Wegley The teachers at Cathedral Prep have not only the opportunity, but also the privilege and
responsibility to help form our boys into men: men of integrity, men of courage, men of faith, Men of
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE TEAM Prep. By instilling in their students the principles of our faith and a healthy moral system, the Men of
Prep leave our hallowed halls to become the change agents of the world. They will also become the
Director of Advancement teachers of their own children and families and friends and coworkers.
Christopher J. Hagerty ’75
chagerty@cathedral-prep.com Although I am no longer in the classroom, as an administrator and a priest I know that I can still
Director of Admissions have an impact on a young man’s life through the various opportunities that arise on a daily basis,
Timothy Dougherty ’98 such as through a homily, an interaction in the hallway, a conversation at a sporting event or by
tdougherty@cathedral-prep.com attending a concert. Thus, I have opportunities to teach – not always in a formal way, but in ways
Director of Communications and Annual Fund that can nonetheless be effective. Knowing that I share in Christ’s mission of teaching all nations
Christine R. Eddy and that I can indeed make a difference in the life of someone else, often in ways that I may never
ceddy@cathedral-prep.com realize, is both an energizing and humbling experience. Somehow, if I remain open to him, Christ
Director of Special Events can works through my words and actions to teach someone about the Kingdom. That is an awesome
Kathy Grisier realization!
kgrisier@cathedral-prep.com
No doubt there are many answers to the question of why a teacher teaches. Many will say because
Director of Constituent Relations they want to make a difference in a student or that they enjoy the intellectual challenge and the joy
Nancy Bird of an “aha” moment when their student finally understands a difficult concept. The teachers, staff
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and administration at Prep also have another reason: like the early band of disciples, they have been
Major Gifts Officer entrusted with the important mission to go teach all nations about the good news of salvation and
Paul Simon ’78 the love of God found in the person of Jesus Christ.
psimon@cathedral-prep.com
Cathedral Prep is blessed to have competent and devoted teachers and staff members who play an
Advancement Services Manager
Terri Hess important role in educating and forming our young men. These pages contain some of their stories
thess@cathedral-prep.com and reasons why they teach. Whatever the reason, they all share in the mission of Jesus Christ and
his great commissioning – “Go teach all nations!”
© 2012 Copyright of Cathedral Preparatory School.
All rights reserved. Fr. Scott W. Jabo
PresidentEditor In Chief
Fr. Scott W. Jabo
Editor Table of
Christine R. Eddy
Contributing Editors
Contents
Paul DeSante ’51 A Message from the President
Contributing Writers Cover Story
Bob Achille ’75 2 Why I Teach
Benjamin Davis ’12
Advancement News
Timothy Dougherty ’98 6 The President’s Leadership Council Commemorates a Great Fiscal Year
Director of Admissions
Bill Flanagan ’87 Technology
Director of Athletics 7 Prep & Villa Will Have iPads Next Year!
Matthew Grisier ’12
Admissions
Terri Hess 8 Welcoming Students from Around the World
Advancement Services Manager
Maggie Hoag ’12 (VMA) Alumni
Fr. Scott Jabo 9 Class Notes
President 11 Obituaries
13 Stealing the Show
Lt. Col. Brian McGrain
14 Reunion Weekend
Nathalie Rahner ’12 (VMA) 16 Vitus Kaiser ’48 Beyond the Canvas
Anthony Squeglia ‘12
A Special Tribute
The Cathedral Prep Magazine is published in the Fall & Spring 18 Our Lady of Prep – Joann Mullen 1939-2011
by Cathedral Prepartory School, 225 West 9th Street, Erie, PA
16501 through the Advancement Office to keep Prep’s alumni,
parents and friends informed and updated about the activities Special Events
and achievements happening at Cathedral Prep. Address all 20 Legacy Gala 2012
correspondence to Christine Eddy, 225 West 9th Street, Erie, 22 Harvest Gala 2011
PA 16501.
23 The Fifth Annual Mother-Son Brunch – A Success
24 Rambler Golf Classic
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25 Jekyll & Hyde
26 Fiddler on the Roof
27 A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Students
28 CPR Instruction Available at Prep & Villa
28 Prep Students Grow Beards to Benefit Make-A-Wish
28 Prep Students Help “Light up a Child’s Life”
29 Prep Night at Buffalo Wild Wings Benefits Make-A-Wish
29 Key Club Dishes Out Kindness and Compassion
Why I 30 Prep and Villa Students March for Life
30 Prep Wins SafeNet Video Contest
Teach
Celebrating a legacy of teaching and service to 31 Cathedral Prep Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
31 Second Harvest Food Drive
Cathedral Preparatory School.
31 Prep Students Dissect Cow Eyes
About the Cover 32 Prep Continues To Help the Needy
32 News & Notes
Why I Teach 33 Where’s Your Prep Spirit?
33 Bragging Writes
The teachers on the front cover of the magazine
represent the dedicated and passionate faculty at Athletics
Cathedral Prep. Many teachers decide to teach for 34 Burger King Classic
a myriad of reasons. Here at Cathedral Prep those 36 Tennis Tournament Benefits Legacy Gala
reasons revolve around our students and their 36 Hockey Returns to Prep with Wonderful Success
ability to touch the future as leaders as “Men of 37 Prep Swimmers Capture Districts
Prep.”
News & Notes
Pictured are:
37 Rambler Retail
Mr. Robert Achille’75, Mr. Michael Alexa ’70, Mr.
37 Book Your Graduation Party at the CPEC
William Clancey ‘65, Mr. Patrick Czytuck ‘70, Mr. Tom
38 Where in the World?
Deau, Mr. Corey Ferraro ’97, Mr. Brian Markley ’89,
41 Mark Your Calendar
Mrs. Colleen Maxson, Fr. James McCormick ’74, Mr.
41 In Case You Were Wondering…
Frank Mezler, Mr. Antonio DelRio, Sr. James Francis
Mulligan, Mr. Trevor Murnock ‘98, Mr. Kent Peightal,
MSgt. Rich Sambuchino, Ms. Nancy Schaaf, Mrs.
Elizabeth Slaby and Mr. David Weston ’03. SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 1Cover Story
Why I Teach By Christine Eddy
Why I Teach
“I teach because it is a way to positively
impact society by influencing the lives of
young people.”
Mr. Matt Melle
W hy do the teachers stay at Prep Clancey worked for the Nuclear Equipment Technology
as long as they do? What drives Division of the Babcock and Wilcox 1 year at Prep
them to teach here? I asked these Company and spent 15 years there. He
questions to the entire faculty, and those was primarily involved with design of “I teach because I truly enjoy the daily
who responded answered astoundingly, components and systems for naval and contact with young people. I’d like to think I
“the students and their ability to touch the nuclear reactor plants. give them skills to help them in college and
future.” They after all are our legacy. The in life, and they brighten my day in return.”
Clancey is in his 27th year here. When Mrs. Linda McKean
faculty takes pride in molding Prep students asked what he enjoyed most about teaching,
over there short time here. They watch English
he said, “The day-to-day interaction in the 14 years at Prep
students enter the building as freshmen and classroom with the students. I enjoy the
leave as “Men of Prep.” satisfaction of seeing their success in college “I enjoy working with children, especially
Although the school year is a long and and in their careers.” those who enjoy the beauty of mathematics.“
challenging one, for teachers at Prep, When trying to put the Prep experience Mr. Mike Alexa ’70
teaching is more than just a job. It’s in words, Clancey said, “It’s an experience Mathematics
who they are. The entire faculty is to be difficult to define. There is a unique 36 years at Prep
commended for their undying efforts and association with and a loyalty to not only
passion for teaching at Cathedral Prep. your own classmates, but to alumni who “I teach because I love kids, I love science,
Because teaching is the heart of Prep, we have come before and after you.” and I love this country. What a better way
asked a few faculty members to tell us why to serve them.”
they do it. Their answers are inspiring, Mr. Angus Biebel
which teaches us something about each of Science
them and our world — proving that they are 1 year at Prep
masters of their trade.
“I teach because I want to try to help the
kids at Prep to grow into a deeper faith,
find a sense of purpose in life, and develop
a good moral compass for the world we
live in today.”
Mr. Corey Ferraro ’97
Theology
10 years at Prep
“I teach because I want to help students
express their views effectively, think
critically, and read carefully. By educating
students to have these skills, society will be
better for everyone.”
Mr. Jonathan Kern
English
1 year at Prep
Clancey’s colleague, theology teacher
Colleen Maxson, is in her 7th year at “I love to teach because I love the
Prep. She attended Penn State – Behrend satisfaction of seeing the excitement in the
and Gannon University. She has a B.A in students’ eyes and the enthusiasm in their
theology from Gannon University. actions, when the ‘light bulb’ turns on and
Science teacher Bill Clancey graduated they understand and excel at the subject
from Prep in 1965. From there he attended Maxson teaches sophomore theology, both matter I’m teaching! Their excitement
Case Western Reserve University in academic and honors, as well as the electives while making videos assures me they
Cleveland, where he graduated with a degree Effects of Media and Men’s Issues. know the material and are having fun
in Chemical Engineering. Following college, Maxson wanted to teach at a Catholic high executing what they have learned in the classroom.”
Clancey went on to graduate school at the school, but not just any high school. She Mr. Thomas Deau
University of Akron for Contract Law and said, “I wanted to be at a school where I felt I MVP Program
Baldwin Wallace for Financial Management. could wholeheartedly support its mission, a 5 years at Prep
2 SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory Schoolschool where I felt that my values and theirs Prep. By far, he has the tidiest classroom in
“I have had a passion for teaching since were on the same page. I found that here.” the tri-state area. The desks are in perfect
grade school when I would stand at alignment, and there is not a speck of dust
the chalkboard in my parents’ garage Coming to work every day is easy for
Maxson. She is passionate about what she in sight. Every blind in his classroom has
and play ‘school’ with my friends. In to be at the same level. He once told me
my senior year of high school, my does. “I love being able to share my faith
with students every day. It is a joy and a that if there is a miniscule piece of paper
picture was in the faculty section of on the floor, he simply cannot continue. A
the yearbook as a ‘Future teacher of challenge to show them how important it is,
how it impacts their everyday and eternal perfectionist? Absolutely, and we are glad to
America’ - I have always wanted to have him on board.
make a difference.” life. I hope I open up new doors for them
Mrs. June Klins and give them a different way of looking at Aside from his neatness, Achille is a brilliant
Mathematics things.” teacher and has spent the past three decades
25 years at Prep Although there are many things that make teaching algebra here. He graduated from
Prep stand out from other schools, Maxson Gannon University in 1979 with a B.S. in
“I believe in the tenet that ‘Knowledge said the one thing that makes Prep stand mathematics. Surprisingly, he did not have
is power.’ I love teaching because it out from other schools is its brotherhood. any education courses while at Gannon.
permits me to work with the hearts She said, “That word has been said so many He was always good at math and decided
and minds of my students to guide times, but I don’t think people realize what to apply for a teaching position at Prep. A
them in becoming empowered and it really means unless you’re here. This math teacher left Prep in August of 1979,
engaged in life.” place is unlike any other. When you’re here, and Fr. Dollinger, who was the Headmaster
Ms. Nancy Schaaf you’re family, and I truly believe that is felt at the time, called Achille and offered him
Science throughout the building.” the job. He really learned a lot that first year
9 years at Prep and had a lot of help from the other math
Some people might have a false sense of teachers who were teaching at the time,
“As a teacher, I function as a bridge what Prep is. Maxson said, “This isn’t just especially Mrs. Joann Mullen.
between two or three generations. a school for the children of alumni. I think
Prep’s reputation is obvious by the students Teaching at Prep is Achille’s first and only
I have taught the fathers of many of job. It’s quite obvious he loves what he does.
my current students. I can point out who are here – their parents are graduates
from a variety of different high schools. “I teach to help the students in any way I can
similarities and differences between to prepare them for college. It is important
our current decade and the 60s, 70s, They are here because they realize the
opportunities that Prep has to offer. It’s hard for me to teach freshman students in
80s , and 90s.” particular the proper way to study. Neatness
Mr. Jim Scharrer ’70 work, but the work pays off. The people
I work with on a daily basis aren’t just and organization are most important in
English order to succeed.”
38 years at Prep concerned about getting them through the
next few years; they’re concerned about their Achille said the first year at Prep is
“I would like to make a difference in entire lives. I’ve never seen people invest important. “I really feel strongly that your
the lives of our young men. I want to themselves into students’ lives they way I freshman year lays the foundation for your
leave this world better than when I see it happen here. I wouldn’t want my son later years at Prep. Some people do not
came into it.” going anywhere else.” prefer to teach freshmen, but I feel that I
Mr. Rolf Daeschner ’64 Fellow teacher and neat freak Bob Achille can make a difference and prepare them for
German has spent the past 33 years teaching at their high school years. I have always been
44 years at Prep a fanatic about neatness and organization
in my classes, and I always stress these
“Developing our young men into qualities to the 9th graders I teach. I think
future leaders falls right into line at times they think I am nuts, but that is OK
with the leadership lessons I learned with me because in the long run, they will
throughout my military career. Over benefit from the constant nagging that I do.
the last seven years I have demanded a They do not see it now, but after they have
lot from Prep’s JROTC cadets, and they graduated and gone to college, most admit
make me proud. Several have gone that it was well worth it.”
on to be outstanding citizens in our Achille teaches his students about
communities. This is at the heart of why we have JROTC in reputation. “A good reputation as a person
our building, not to recruit for the military.” and student is so very important. I have
MSgt. Richard Sambuchino seen a lot of good kids go through Prep,
AFJROTC but I have also seen some kids not make it
7 years at Prep because of the poor decisions they made. It
is my goal to try to make a difference in their
“I teach to help form the future and to first year of high school that will carry them
change the world.” through until they graduate and move on to
Mrs. Laura Lopez college.”
Spanish
1 year at Prep
SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 3“I love working with students. God has blessed me
Cover Story Continued with the ability and the knowledge to be a positive
example in the lives of today’s young people.”
Mrs. Susan McElhinny
Spanish
Achille is proud to be a part of the Prep job interviews, and Father offered me the 1 year at Prep
family. “I believe that Prep offers the student position.”
a sense of ‘Family’ that no other high school Prior to coming to Prep, Murnock taught “I teach because it is what God has called me to do,
can even dream about offering. The teachers music, drama, technology, and character and I want to do everything possible to help my
at Prep really care about their students and education in a variety of capacities in the students succeed not just in school, but in life.”
will go the extra mile to help any student Erie, Millcreek, Fairview, and Wattsburg Mr. Tony Parsons ’05
who needs it at any time before or after school districts. He also directed/ taught Social Studies
school. Cathedral Prep comes together for numerous marching bands in the city and 2 years at Prep
anyone who needs help at any given time. It county.
is just incredible to see what this school will “I teach because I believe it is my life’s mission to
do for someone who needs assistance. If He attended Mercyhurst College help others and to serve others, according to God’s
you are not part of the Prep ‘Family’, it is a (University) for philosophy and music will. My daughter is a third-generation Peightal
hard thing to understand.” education, Gannon University for teacher. My father was a college professor at the
his master’s degree in Educational Penn State Behrend College. It is in my blood. It is a
Leadership, and Gannon University for family legacy.”
his administrative certification. Mr. Kent Peightal
This is Murnock’s eighth year at Prep. English
He taught Jazz Band, Advanced and 23 years at Prep
Beginning Percussion Ensembles, Drum
Line, Guitar Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, “I teach so that students will become conscientious
Class Piano, Class Guitar and Transition citizens who respect others, appreciate diversity
to High School. in America, and think critically about the world
around them.”
As Assistant Principal now, he helps
Mr. David Weston ’03
oversee every aspect of the teaching and
Debate
learning environment inside and outside
4 years at Prep
of the school.
When asked what he liked most about “There are many reasons why I teach, but I would
working at Prep, Murnock said, “The say the biggest influence was due to my late
character of our students and faculty. The aunt, Miss Shirley Markley. She taught in the Erie
overt fact that we are developing men of Diocese for over 40 years, and I will always look to
Christ with unbridled academic prowess her as a role model whom I wish to emulate.”
to take the reins of the future and lead us Mr. Brian Markley ’89
onward.” Science
Another member of the Prep family is Murnock stands behind the faculty 12 years at Prep
Assistant Principal Trevor Murnock ’98. and all that they offer to students at
He beats his own drum…literally. He Cathedral Prep. He said that Prep offers “Discipline does not have to hurt to be effective; it
started at Prep in 2004 to help resurrect the something that other schools do not. only has to teach.”
arts. As a student at Prep, he participated “Uncompromising moral integrity in all Fr. James McCormick ’74
in everything musical the school had to that we do and a commitment to superior Social Studies
offer: Marching, Concert, and Jazz Band, academics, not to mention an outstanding 28 years at Prep
Drum Line, Percussion Ensemble, as well array of extra-curricular opportunities
as in numerous talent shows, Battle of the to complete the full development of our “When I was growing up in Paris, my parents
Band shows and pep rallies. “There were young men.” emphasized two aspects of life that have been, and
so many opportunities to play music here are still of absolute importance to me: education
The Prep faculty will continue to do what and the arts. I believe that both teaching and the
– some months my drums were at school
they do best at their core…guide their arts offer similar results. They alter the way we live
more than at my house. When I heard Prep
students not just to answer but to ask to create a better world. Thus, it is thrilling to be
was going to launch the new Music, Visual
questions, to seek knowledge, make a working at Cathedral Preparatory School and Villa
and Performing Arts program in 2004, I
difference in society, and be molded as Maria Academy, practicing the art of teaching.”
called Fr. Jabo to get involved in any way I
students into “Men of Prep.” Mr. Jean-Marc Baier
could. Consultation meetings turned in to
French
5 years at Prep
“I teach to help the students in any way I can to
They after all are our legacy. The faculty takes pride prepare them for college. It is important for me to
in molding Prep students over their short time here. teach freshman students in particular the proper
They watch students enter the building as a freshmen way to study. Neatness and organization are most
important in order to succeed.”
and leave as “Men of Prep.” Mr. Bob Achille ’75
Mathematics
33 years at Prep
4 SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School“I teach because I believe there is nothing as We asked some students to tell us why
wonderful or valuable as helping people see the
possibilities that education provides and helping them Prep’s faculty stands out from all others.
take the steps through education to open up the world Here’s what they had to say.
and their own futures. It’s exciting and rewarding to
see all the things our students accomplish. Teaching “The personal attention and advice I have received from
is like seeing a preview reel of the future. It’s exciting the teachers at Prep are like no other. I have always felt
and uplifting.” comfortable going to them if I had a question about the
Mrs. Elizabeth Slaby material or anything going on in general. The teachers are
Theology the reason I love coming to school in the morning, and I
10 years at Prep don’t know what I would do without them.”
—Michael Scutella ’12
“As a theology teacher, I have a unique opportunity
to share with my students something extremely “The faculty at Prep are very dedicated to their students.
important to me – my Catholic faith. I’m not just They are always working hard to make sure that we are
trying to impart knowledge so they can pass a test or reaching our full potential. They teach us not only academic
get into a good college. I’m giving them experiences lessons, but life lessons as well to prepare us for the future.”
—Daniel Makowski ’13
so they can see how their faith impacts their entire life
– their eternal life. There is nothing better than when
“Only at Prep have I ever encountered such a diverse and
a student tells you, ‘I never thought about it that way unique contingency of individuals so devoted to furthering
before.’ That’s why I teach.” the education and well-being of others. The faculty helps
Mrs. Colleen Maxson students not only with schoolwork, but also with the most
Theology Department personal of issues. It is the teachers and administration
7 years at Prep at Prep who have instilled in me the virtues of hard work,
perseverance and commitment.”
“I teach because I enjoy interacting with students and —Dann Lintelman ‘13
helping them develop an appreciation of learning,
especially about the world in which they live. I “The teachers at Cathedral Prep are committed to your
find immense satisfaction when I observe students overall educational success. They challenge you in the
working collaboratively in the lab to solve a problem, classroom and guide you on your path to becoming a Man of
discussing possibilities, and thinking innovatively. I Prep in spirit, mind, and body.”
teach for those moments, when students are engaged —Joe Causgrove ’14
and thinking.”
Mrs. Rosemary Apa Grove ‘83 (VMA) “Prep teachers are always willing to take the extra step in
Science creating students who strive to succeed. The teachers always
4 years at Prep want what is best for the students and will do whatever they
can to help us become the best student possible. Without
“I teach for the challenge it presents. After 37 years, it the teachers at Prep, the leaders of tomorrow could not be
keeps me going, and I’ve learned quite a bit too.” created today.”
—Mario Nicolia ’12
Mr. Pat Czytuck ’70
Mathematics
“Academically, spiritually and personally the teachers at
37 years at Prep Prep have always been willing to further my high school
experience through their own personal sacrifice. Not only
“I like to teach in Catholic schools because I enjoy teaching and holding us to the highest expectations in the
helping others, I learn from the students, and besides, classroom, but even more important, providing us with the
working to lower the intellectual entropy in the next tools to become a true man of Prep.”
generation is always positive.” —Ryan Dill ‘14
Fr. John Miller
Science “The teachers at Cathedral Prep show consistent dedication
3 years at Prep to their students, both in and out of the classroom. They can
be seen at extracurricular activities, cheering on students
“As I reached the midpoint of my 29th year at Prep and offering them their support. I cannot imagine a more
(January, 2012) and reviewed email correspondence involved, knowledgeable, caring group of teachers anywhere;
for the day, I opened a message from a junior I also cannot imagine Cathedral Prep without them.”
biomedical engineering major from the University —Matt Grisier ’12
of Pittsburgh. Prep grad Patrick Murawski ’09 was
requesting a letter of recommendation from me to use “In my four years at Cathedral Prep, I have had a learning
for internship opportunities. This young man already experience that I can only describe as sublime. Our
had worked for and compiled a resume’ that was rich educators combine their extensive knowledge of the subject
in research and grant experiences. Pat remembered his matter and their passion for faith-filled education to create
an experience that is second to none. Because of these fine
two years with me in Honors and AP Biology and the
educators Cathedral Prep is not only a school, but a family.
impact it played in making his career decision.”
May God continue to bless them as they mold the men of
Mrs. Donna Stoczynski today and tomorrow.”
Science —Benjamin L. Jefferys ’12
29 years at Prep
SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 5Advancement News
The President’s Leadership Council
Commemorates a Great Fiscal Year
Over 100 people gathered at the President’s Leadership Council Cocktail Party on October
20 to celebrate an ending to a great fiscal year! Everyone who attended the event had the
opportunity to visit with others who support the Prep and Villa community.
The President’s Leadership Council was established to honor the proud legacy of Cathedral
Prep and Villa Maria Academy. The council is composed of lead benefactors to the Annual
Fund, who through their generosity demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Cathedral
Prep. Membership in the council is open to all individuals who made a gift of $1,000 or more
to the Fund for Cathedral Prep or the Fund for Villa Maria Academy prior to June 30, 2011.
Class Prep senior class president Ben Jefferys spoke about his experience as a student. Villa
Maria Academy senior and Student Council President Elizabeth Nawrocki also spoke. They
thanked the council for their commitment to Prep and Villa. President Father Scott Jabo also Fr. Scott Jabo, President of Cathedral
spoke to the benefactors thanking them for their continued support. Preparatory School and Villa Maria
Academy, and Vern Toulon ’50.
Thanks to everyone for your support and commitment to both
schools. The Annual Giving in the 2010-2011 fiscal year totaled
$2,750,030 for Prep and $1,743,245 for Villa Maria.
Help transform the life of a student by making your commitment to the Fund for
Cathedral Prep today. You can visit the website at www.cathedral-prep.com and
click on the orange donate online button on the front page.
Kim, Ben ’12 and Mike Jefferys ’83.
Sister Mary Drexler SSJ ’63 (VMA),
Jim ’92 and Bridget Palas Gartner Principal of Villa Maria Academy, and
’99 (VMA). Sister Joyce Lowrey SSJ.
Anne ’76 (VMA) and Mike Rahner ’76 and Board President
Atty. Jerry Wegley.
Seniors Nathalie Rahner (VMA), Ben Slomski, Nicholas Bird, Elizabeth Nawrocki ’12 (VMA), Bill Reinhold ’47 and Dan
Michael Scutella and Rosa Fatica (VMA). Nawrocki ’83.
6 SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory SchoolPrep & Villa Will Have iPads Next Year!
Cathedral Preparatory School and Villa Maria
Academy have always been the leaders of
technology in the classroom. It began with
launching the Tablet PC program eight years ago. In
February, that was made even more apparent with
the announcement that starting with the 2012-2013
school year, every student will have their own
Apple iPad.
The iPad, a device that was made for the students
of today, inspires creativity and hands-on learning
with features that other educational tools do not
offer. President Father Scott Jabo was eager to make
the announcement to a large group of parents
and students in the H. David Bowes Auditorium at
Cathedral Prep. He was dressed as the late mastermind,
Steve Jobs. Dressed in a black turtleneck, jeans and
spectacles, Father Jabo gave a presentation on the
Apple iPad. He said, “We believe that this addition to
our already renowned college preparatory curriculum
will complement our newly renovated facilities and
state-of-the-art classrooms. Due to the fact that we
have had the most aggressive and advanced high President Fr. Scott Jabo as the late Steve Jobs and Director of
school technology program for years, we are very well Technology Ryan Fasenmyer.
positioned to make this a seamless transition.”
Prep and Villa Maria students will be able to access
their textbooks directly from their iPads, which will
result in a lot less hassle of toting around backpacks
with loads of books in them every day. With education
information right at their fingertips, Father Jabo
showed attendees the limitless abilities that students
will now have. This includes reading texts books,
zooming in on specific cell models, creating their own music and videotaping, just to name a few.
Following the presentation, many staff/ faculty members were available to answer questions. Students and parents were given the opportunity to
have a hands-on look at the iPad.
Afterwards, guests proceeded to the Prep cafeteria for apple pie.
SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 7Welcoming Students From Around The World
By Timothy Dougherty ‘98
T here has been a notable change at Cathedral Preparatory
School and Villa Maria Academy for the second semester of
the 2011 – 2012 school year, and no, it’s not further renovations,
touring our facilities proves that our schools are one of the
most attractive educational options in the world. Most families
had reviewed dozens of top-tiered schools around the country
a new facility, or more technology, but a change to the diversity before enrolling their children at Prep and Villa.
of the student body. In early January, 16 new students from All of the Chinese students are exceptionally bright and have
China, eight boys and eight girls, arrived in Erie, PA to realize been through an interview process to ensure their English ability
their dreams of studying in the United States. is at a level at which they can be successful in our classroom.
Cathedral Preparatory School and Villa Maria Academy The students are very excited to be studying at our schools and
have begun a global marketing program in order to attract to have an opportunity to share their culture with our current
students from around the world. Right now the focus has been students and teachers. In addition, each international student
in China and other parts of Asia; however, there are plans to has special talents to share with the student body, whether it is
begin marketing in Europe and South America as early as this drawing, painting, calligraphy, playing instruments or dancing.
fall. The 16 Chinese students are living with host families
The current international marketing has been immensely that also have children at Prep and Villa. So far it has been a
successful, and we have had an overwhelming demand for very positive experience for the families and the international
our international program. The fact that we are the leaders students. Living with families from our school community
of technology in the classroom, are single-sex schools, have allows them to become fully immersed in the traditions of Prep
several globally known alumni, provide superior academics, and Villa and provides a truly authentic American experience.
offer the opportunity to earn college credits, and offer the most Eight additional Chinese students have enrolled for the
thrilling social experience is the reason that Prep and Villa are 2012 – 2013 school year for a total of 24. In order to provide an
being recognized around the globe. optimal experience for the international students and our local
The fact that there have been several families that have students, the program will cap itself at about 30 international
visited the United States from China for the sole purpose of students.
Front row: Nick Zou ’14, Terry Jia ’14, Jay Miao ’15 and Row 1: Sandy Cheung ’14, Winnie Zhang’14 and Lu Lu Ye ’14.
Andy Qiu ’15. Row 2: Wen Shan ’15 and Mirah Xu ’14.
Back row: Philip Ouyang ’14, David Cao ’15, Row 3: Blair Dai ’15, Leshi Zheng ’14 and Grace Wang ’13.
Russell Lin ’15 and Kennedy Xiong ’14.
8 SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory SchoolClass
1954, Charles Wittmann, M.D. recently
had a new patient pavilion named after him.
Wittmann Pavilion was named in his honor.
He recently retired after more than 40 years as
Notes
a general and thoracic surgeon with Summit
Medical Group.
1964, John Bossolt, along with two other
Massachusetts police officers, Thomas Drakos,
Terrence Gaffney, was awarded the prestigious
George L. Hanna Medal of Honor at the 1977, Jim Canella, owner of CanellaVision, is
statehouse in November by Governor Deval a professional optician who has served the Erie
Toohey & Kroto, Inc. John and his wife Lisa
Patrick. The award was bestowed to officers area for over 30 years. He opened CanellaVision
(Williams) Kroto welcomed their first child,
for the bravery that they exhibited in the at 2022 West 38th Street in November 2010.
Katelyn Rose Kroto, on July 18, 2010.
pursuit and apprehension of Anthony Burns
on November 16, 2010. During the incident, 1978, Gery Nietupski
1998, Ryan Field
all three officers were shot at multiple times finished his first ultra
and his fiancée
by Burns in the course of his flight. The officers marathon, the Oil Creek
Angela Albertson
exhibited exceptional bravery and disregard for 100 in October. Out of
‘98 (VMA) were
their own safety by holding their ground and 125 runners, he finished
one of five finalists
returning fire. After being shot by police gunfire, in 59th place in the
in the “LIVE! with
Burns was ultimately stopped but only after 50K race with a time of
Kelly” Hawaiian
officers wrestled him to the ground, whereupon 10:05:22.
Dream Wedding
he was disarmed. In the course of this incident,
Giveaway! Their
Officer Drakos was struck by gunfire in his upper
story was featured on the show in January.
arm where the projectile remains embedded.
Although, they did not win, their story is
Thankfully Officers Bossolt and Gaffney as 1991, Mark Andersen
remarkable and inspirational. To view Ryan and
well as several others were not hit. There are was promoted to partner
Angela’s story, please visit www.dadt.com/live/
four levels of the Hanna Award: the Medal of at Argy, Wiltse & Robin-
contest/hawaiiwedding/.
Honor, the highest award; the Medal of Valor; son, one of the largest
Meritorious Recognition; and the Group Award. accounting firms in the
Officers Bossolt, Drakos and Gaffney received D.C. area. Andersen is a
the Medal of Honor. partner in Argy’s Assur-
ance & Business Advisory Group with 17 years
of public and corporate accounting experience.
He leads the Technology Practice at Argy and
focuses on working with venture-backed
information technology companies, venture
capital funds and govern-
ment contractors.
1991, Robert Slayton
1998, Mark Lane married Angela Christ on
married Di Yuan in Erie on
June 25, 2011 in Temecula, CA. Several Prepsters
November 19, 2011. The
served as groomsmen. L-R: Brian Helminski ’98,
couple honeymooned in
1975, Dave Blazek has just had his fifth book Mark Lane ’98, Angela Lane, Michael Lane ’95
the Bahamas.
of comics published. Dave is the creator of the and Tom Morris ’98.
newspaper comic Loose Parts, which appears in 1993, Casey Halloran married Keyra Gonzalez
newspapers all over America including the Erie 1999, Eugene Cross is living in Chicago and
on June 17 in Costa Rica.
Times. His fifth book, “Attack of the Chortling is teaching Fiction Writing at Columbia College
Halloran is owner of tourism
Stomach,” contains 200 of the best Loose Parts Chicago. His first book , a short story collection
companies in Costa Rica
cartoons from the past three years. Loose Parts entitled “Fires of Our Choosing,” is was released in
and Panama. The couple
was nominated by the National Cartoonist March. He received an MFA from The University
had their reception at Villa
Society as America’s Best Newspaper Panel. Dave of Pittsburgh. His stories have appeared in
Buena Onda (his company’s
will specially autograph the new book for any Narrative Magazine (which named him one of
villa). They honeymooned
Rambler alumni who purchases one through “20 Best New Writers” and his story “Harvesters”
in Maui in March.
his website: LoosePartsComic.com. Dave also a “Top Five Story of 2009-2010”), American
works at The Philadelphia Inquirer as a creative Short Fiction, Story Quarterly, TriQuarterly and
1993, John Kroto accepted the position of Law
guru whose work in radio, print and online has Callaloo, among other publications. His work
Clerk working for the Honorable Chief Judge
won him over 130 local, regional, national and was also listed among the 2010 Best American
Thomas P. Agresti, United States Bankruptcy
international creative awards. He lives with his Short Stories’ 100 Distinguished Stories. He is the
Court for the Western District of
wife, Eileen, in Valley Forge, PA. His daughter recipient of scholarships from the Bread Loaf
Pennsylvania. Prior to accepting
Jillian graduated from American University and Writers’ Conference and the Chautauqua Writers’
this position John was in private
works at the Discovery Channel in Washington, Festival and the winner of the 2009 Dzanc Prize
practice for seven years at the
D.C. His daughter Olivia is a pre-med student at for Excellence in Literary Fiction and Community
firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis,
William & Mary. Service.
SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 92002, Patrick McGill 2004, Jacob McCommons graduated from
received a B.A., cum laude, Queen College in New York City in May of 2009
in history in 2006 from Yale with a Bachelor of Arts in environmental science.
University. While at Yale, he After completing internships to help restore the
received the Andrew D. White desert in California and work at the Interpretive
Prize, given for the best senior Center in Denali National Forest in Alaska, he
essay on a topic in European began a 27-month stint with the Peace Corps.
history. He also received the Jacob has been working in Africa. When he
F. Wilder Bellamy Jr. Memorial completes training at
Prize, given to a member of each Yale class for the end of August, he
his/her “high spirits, integrity, and loyalty.” Pat will be sworn in as a
received a J.D. in 2009 from Columbia University Peace Corps volunteer
School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske for two years. He will
Stone Scholar. While in law school, he served as be a natural resource
the director of the Harlan Fiske Stone Honors advisor in a village in
Moot Court, as a staff member of the Columbia Ghana. He is pictured
Journal of Transnational Law and participated in with his adopted family
Columbia’s Child Advocacy Clinic. Pat works in member.
Manhattan as an associate for the corporate law
firm of Winston & Strawn LLP. 2007, Mykola Kosenko graduated from the
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy as a naval officer.
1999, Patrick Speice, Jr., married Karen A. 2002, Devon Peightal He is working in the oil industry for Gulfmark.
Fleming on September 10, 2011, in Madison, and his wife Angela, He wants to give back by volunteering on a
NJ. The couple honeymooned in Bermuda and welcomed their first baby Mercy Ship that will sail to Africa in July. He will
live just outside Washington, D.C., in Arlington, on December 28, 2011. volunteer his time to help others. Mercy Ships
VA. Patrick is a white-collar criminal defense Adelyn Rose weighed 6 is a global charity that has operated hospital
attorney, and Karen is a financial statement lb. 10 oz. and was 18.5 ships in developing nations since 1978. Mercy
auditor. Fr. Raymond W. Hahn ’66 co-officiated inches. Both Devon and Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten
the ceremony, and Michael J. Pomorski ’99, Angela are pharmacists poor by mobilizing people and resources
Andrew R. Stephany ’99 and Patrick E. Waldinger and reside in Baltimore. worldwideand serving all people without regard
’99 served as groomsmen. They are pictured for race, gender or religion. Mykola will also
above with the groom’s father, Patrick F. Speice, oversee security, maintenance and day-to-day
Sr., ’72 and cousin, T.J. Reilly ’10. L-R: Fr. Raymond operations on the vessel. For more information,
W. Hahn ’66, Andrew R. Stephany ’99, Patrick please visit mercyshipships.org.
F. Speice, Jr., ’99, T.J. Reilly ’10, Patrick F. Speice,
Sr., ’72, Patrick E. Waldinger ’99, and Michael J.
Pomorski ‘99. 2003, Matthew Hodas married Allison Roberts
’02 (VMA) on December 30, 2011. Shown below,
Prep Iron Men Front Row- L-R (kneeling): Robert Vitale ’08,
In the last issue of Cathedral Prep, we were Jeffrey Lynch ’76, Dr. Daniel Roberts ’78 and
interested in finding out how many of our 2003, Capt. Paul McMahon is in the Explosive James Roberts ’77. Second Row: Dr. James
grads participate in Ironman competitions. The Ordnance Unit of the Army. McMahon was in Roberts ’53, John Fries ’56, David Roach ’07,
following Prepsters have competed…. charge of clearing the building at Ft. Campbell Timothy Roberts and Peter Hodas ’01. Third
1994, Brian McCune completed the 2008 (KY) where President Obama met with the SEALS Row: Michael Moore ’81, Michael Moore ’10,
Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. He to congratulate them on the Bin Laden mission. Glynn Chase ’70, Brad Chase ’03, Matthew
also qualified for the 70.3 (Half Iron) Worlds on Paul graduated from Edinboro University with a Hodas ’03, Robert Barber ’03, Andrew Vitale ’01,
several occasions and has completed several bachelor’s degree in physics. The photo above Thomas Schumacher ’03 and Timmy Roberts ’15.
other Half Ironman events. Prepster Ironmen was taken at the Pentagon. Paul graduated first Back Row: Robert Hersch ’05, Craig Chase ’05,
include: Ron Rzepecki ’89, Hon. John Trucilla in his class. L-R: Capt. Paul McMahon, Secretary Casey McCloskey ’03, Thomas Cross ’72, Michael
’78 and Mike Collins ’88. of Defense Robert Gates and Paul McMahon Sr. Grab ’74, John Hersch ’03 and Matthew Hersch
’76.
2000, Peter (Joseph) Totleben, a native of
St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Erie, recently
made his solemn profession in the Dominican
Order. The solemn profession involves taking
on the religious vows of poverty, chastity and
obedience. Brother Totleben graduated from
Penn State in 2004 with a degree in math
and computer science. Before he joined the
Dominicans, he worked for two years as a
software developer in northern Virginia. He
entered the Dominican Order in August 2006
at St. Gertrude Priory in Cincinnati. He was
assigned to the Dominican House of Studies in
Washington, D.C., in 2007 where he is currently
pursuing studies for the priesthood.
10 SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School1938 William A. Richter, December 12, 2011, graduated from the University 1952 George R. “Bob” Seyboldt, January 19, 2012, served in the U.S. Air
of Pittsburgh. He received his Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Force as a Sergeant in the Korean War. He studied radar while in the
He retired from Lord Corporation as a Senior Chemical Engineer. He Air Force, leading to his career as an air traffic controller. He retired
was a deacon and elder at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. after 30 years of service.
1939 Richard J. Kosobucki, December 24, 2011, was a chemist at National 1953 Joseph A. Nitczynski, January 4, 2012, was a pioneer in the skiing
Forge before his retirement. industry in the greater Erie area, as a skier, salesman, promoter and
1941 Daniel D. Daleski, October 22, 2011, served in the U.S. Army during owner of Joe Nitt’s Ski Shop. He retired from the Carpenter’s Local
WW II. He graduated from Gannon College and the American Institute Union 81.
of Foreign Trade. He was employed by Esso/Exxon as an auditor/ 1955 Rev. Donald J. Cooper, December 16, 2011, attended Gannon
accountant and lived in Aruba, Venezuela and Burma. He then College and then graduated from St. Mary Seminary and University
consulted with HUFFCO in Indonesia and finally retired in Houston. of Baltimore in 1963. He was ordained on May 23, 1963 at St.
1941 Frederick G. May Jr., February 7, 2012, joined the U.S. Army. He later Peter Cathedral by Bishop Edward P. McManaman. Following
transferred to the Army Air Corp where he was awarded the Air Medal. his ordination in 1963, Fr. Cooper was assigned to the faculty of
He attended Gannon College and transferred to Indiana Institute of Bradford Central Christian High School while residing at St. Bernard
Technology where he earned an aeronautical engineering degree. Parish in Bradford. He served as assistant pastor of St. Titus Church
After graduation, he worked for U.S. Rubber in Fort Wayne. Later, he in Titusville from 1964-1971 and St. George Church, Erie from 1971-
worked for Boeing, working first at Patrick AFB, then Cape Canaveral. 1975. In 1975, Fr. Cooper was named pastor of St. Charles Church,
All our Alumni and all our benefactors, living and deceased, are remembered in our daily
He retired in 1987. New Bethlehem, until he was asked to serve as pastor of Mt. Calvary
Church from 1984-1987. He served as pastor of St. Joseph Church in
1942 Robert F. Smith, January 28, 2012, was a graduate of Gannon College.
Masses celebrated in our St. Joseph Chapel. Mary, Queen of Prep, pray for us!
Force from 1989-2002 and Christ the King Church and Holy Trinity
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during WWII.
Church in Farrell from 2002 until his retirement in 2005.
He was co-owner of Schwab Wallpaper and Paint Co.
1955 Robert P. Giannamore, November 20, 2011, joined the Army
1947 Charles Balbuza, August 27, 2011, owned Charles Flower Shop for
National Guard, where he rose to the rank of sergeant and served
over 50 years.
as a squadron leader. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve
1947 Richard C. Scibetta, September 25, 2011, attended Allegheny where he served as an instructor in engineering and judo. In 1962, he
College. He graduated from Case Western Reserve Medical School. received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from California
In 1956, he entered the U.S. Air Force, where he served as Director of State Polytechnic University. He worked for the Department of
Medical Services at Oxnard AFB, CA, and Chambley AFB France, before Defense as a civilian engineer on ballistic missile submarines in the
servings as Assistant Chief of Aerospace Medicine for USAF Europe, Department of the Navy.
North Africa and the Middle East. He returned to Baltimore, where he
1958 John C. “Jack” Dobrzynski, January 12, 2012, was a U.S. Army
completed a residency in psychiatry. He was appointed as Chairman
veteran. He was a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in
of the Psychiatry Department at Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center
2002.
in Dayton. He was instrumental in the development of the USAF
Alcoholism Detoxification and Rehabilitation Program, serving as 1958 Donald J. Hatheway, November 13, 2011, attended Gannon
Director. He helped institute the Department of Psychiatry at Wright College. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea. He was
State University Medical School in Dayton. employed at Ervite Corporation, retiring after 25 years of service.
1948 Paul D. Carrick, November 23, 2011, was an accountant and 1958 Joseph Kleiner, October 23, 2011, attended Gannon University. He
lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. taught in the Erie School District and retired in 1997 after 32 years of
service. He coached and mentored young athletes at St. John Grade
1948 J. William Jones, December 9, 2011, was a graduate of Gannon
School, Cathedral Prep, Strong Vincent, Academy and Central Tech.
College. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He
worked for GTE (later Verizon) for 31 years, retiring in 1988 as a systems 1960 Joseph A. Biondi, December 10, 2011, studied accounting at
analyst. After his retirement, he became the Erie Diocesan grade Gannon University. He worked for Marine National Bank for 12 years
school athletic director. He spent 30 years as the Blessed Sacrament and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for over 40 years, the last 30 of
swim coach and a Gannon basketball stats keeper. which he served as store manager at various locations, the most
recent being Cranberry Twp. He retired in 2009.
1949 B. Dale Monahan, September 4, 2011, received a degree in
accounting from Gannon College in 1953. He also graduated from 1960 Rev. Robert J. Kerner, January 11, 2012, was a U.S. Navy veteran.
bank administration school and Pennsylvania State University He served as a Roman Catholic priest for nine years in the Diocese
Management Program. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He of Erie. He was received as a priest in the Episcopal Church in 1990
retired from Integra Trust Company (formerly Security Peoples Trust and served parishes in the Dioceses of Florida, Georgia and Southern
Company and succeeded by National City Bank) from the position Virginia, retiring in 2010.
of Vice President and Director of Bank Operations. He taught many 1960 Gerald M. Newberry, October 26, 2011, was the former owner of
banking courses at the Erie Business Center. the Colony Inn.
1950 Michael J. Carey, March 24, 2012, was employed at General Electric 1961 Joseph P. Fitzgerald, February 10, 2012.
for 31 years and retired in 1992. 1961 Robert P. Perfetto, March 31, 2012, earned an associate degree
1950 James A. Shenker, August 25, 2011, retired from Avery Dennison from Erie Business Center. He was a realtor associate with Caldwell
Corporation as Vice President of Manufacturing and Procurement Banker Select and Froehlich Realtors for over 20 years while living
Services in 1997 after 40 years of service. in Erie. He was a patient accountant at the Brattleboro Retreat in
1950 Thomas J. Ward, February 1, 2012, was a systems analyst for DSA of Brattleboro, VT. Before retiring.
Erie before retiring in 1997. 1961 William Seelinger, December 15, 2011, was a graduate of Gannon
1952 Nicholas J. Bruno, October 22, 2011, attended Niagara University. University. He was one of the first graduates of the GE Apprentice
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Program and worked at General Electric in Erie for 37 years as an
Penelec for over 40 years as a lineman. engineer and marketing specialist. He retired in 1998. While in Erie,
he also taught religious education at St. Boniface for 20 years.
1952 Robert “RC” Herman, March 3, 2012, served in the U.S. Marines
during the Korean Conflict. He owned RC Herman and Sons 1964 Michael E. Crane, February 14, 2012, served in the U. S. Navy during
Landscaping and Snow Removal and was a former Summit Township the Vietnam War. He worked as a technical writer for AMSCO before
Supervisor. He also was a private contractor for National Fuel and Erie becoming the manager of operations at Kinetic Biomedical and then
Water Works, and for 10 years he was a school bus driver for Fort Le as an independent contractor at Crothall.
Boeuf School District.
SPRING 2012 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 111965 Thomas J. Doyle, December 29, 2011, was a graduate of 1980 Graham C. Parsons II, December 27, 2011, was a graduate of Penn
Gannon University. He served in the U.S. Army as a Reserve State. He was a financial advisor for LPL Financial.
Captain serving in South Korea. He was employed at Penn 1983 David K. Bol, October 25, 2011, received a B.S. in microbiology from the
State Behrend before beginning a real estate firm. He was University of Rochester in 1987. In 1992, he received a Ph.D. in molecular
also employed by National Fuel Gas and retired from the and cell biology, along with a certificate in MBA studies from the
Pennsylvania State Government & Lottery in March 2010. He University of Maryland. He was an instructor of developmental biology
was an elementary and high school swimming coach from at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute from 1992 to 1993. From 1994 to
more than 20 years and was a PIAA and YMCA swimming 1996 he was a faculty research associate, Dept. of Carcinogenesis at the
and diving official since 1986. He was the founder of the Erie M.D. Center of Canter. He was group leader/principal scientist, Oncology
County Aquatic Hall of Fame. Site, for Bristol-Myers Squibb from 1996 to 2002. He was Senior Vice
1970 Thomas D. Maus, January 15, 2012. President at Avalon Pharmaceuticals from 2002 to 2008. In 2009, he was
1971 Timothy J. Williams, March 7, 2012, attended Case Western Vice President at Pharm Athene, Inc. Most recently, he was cofounder
Reserve University. He finished his education at Carnegie and CEO of Axeuron Therapeutics, LLC.
Mellon in Pittsburgh and became a licensed architect. 1984 Robert Rzepecki, Jr. August 27, 2011, attended Mercyhurst College.
1972 Robert Baran, March 22, 2012, received a bachelor’s degree He was employed by Sherwin Williams and Glidden Paint and was a CNA.
from Penn State. He was employed at Wells Fargo Home 1994 Daryll Carter, August 29, 2012, received a bachelor‘s degree in
Mortgage as a mortgage consultant. marketing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was a manager
1974 Jeffrey A. Bloxdorf, December 11, 2011, graduated from at an auto body shop in Cleveland for over four years and most recently
Cleveland State University with a bachelor’s degree in urban worked for Farmer’s Insurance as a claims adjuster.
development & parks and recreation management as well as 1996 Ross L. MacNinch, June 17, 2012, earned a B.S. degree in aerospace
a master’s degree in public administration. He also studied engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and entered the
at Slippery Rock and Clemson to obtain his Ph.D. in urban Army in 2004 serving as a human intelligence specialist at Fort Bragg,
planning. He was a lifeguard in Boca Raton, FL, for over 20 NC. He attended the Officer Candidate School and was commissioned
years and also at Presque Isle State Park for over 10 years. He into the infantry. He was preparing to start Airborne School to become a
was a competitor in national Ironman competitions. paratrooper.
1976 Theodore J. Gregorek, March 12, 2012, earned a degree in 2002 Phillip A. Azevedo, March 29, 2012, attended St. Mary’s University in
engineering from Penn State Behrend. He worked for the Erie San Antonio, TX. He entered the U.S. Navy and became a corpsman,
Parking Authority in security. serving 15 months in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Bronze Star
1976 Michael C. Holland, Sr., October 29, 2011, was a graduate of during his deployment for heroic valor. He reenlisted and enrolled at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was an administrator Gannon University to obtain a nursing degree.
at SUNY Cortland for the past 30 years, where he received 2009 Jason G. Gehrlein, February 19, 2012, attended Edinboro University. He
the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. was employed as a cook at the Travel Port in Harborcreek and for many
He served as an academic advisor to the students of SUNY years was a lifeguard at the Eastside YMCA.
Cortland.
All our Alumni and all our benefactors, living and deceased, are remembered in our daily
Masses celebrated in our St. Joseph Chapel. Mary, Queen of Prep, pray for us!
Attention Ramblers
!
2nd Annual
Alumni 5K
Congrats at Frontier Park
Saturday,
The following Cathedral Prep graduates
were named to the Dean’s List for the spring September 22
2011 semester at Penn State Erie, The
Behrend College. In order to qualify for the
8 a.m.
Dean’s List, students earned at least a 3.50 Further details will be available in June and will be updated
grade point average.
though the following: Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy
Gregory Chludzinski ’07 websites and Facebook pages, Erie Runners Club and www.
John Gromacki ’10 bigwhitetrailer.com.
Anthony Little ’08 Last year’s results are available at www.bigwhitetrailer.com
Christopher Marcini ’09
Martin Serene ’05
under the results section. Questions?
Christopher Sinclair ’00 Chet Moffett 814-440-0252
Terrance Vybrial ’09
Alex Wardi ’05
cmoffett@cathedral-prep.com
Eric Wisniewski ’07 Steve Curcio 814-547-0091
curce07@gmail.com
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