Vision
SPECIAL EDITION
FALL 2016
With Joy & Gratitude
LIFT FINISHES WITH FLYING BLUE & GREEN COLORS
ROGER GLASS STADIUM – HOME OF THE CJ EAGLES OPENS
CJ JOINS HANDS AND SERVES THE MIAMI VALLEY
ME S S AGE
A
FROM TH E
President
t Chaminade Julienne, life often appears as a journey
with well-marked
milestones along the way — first quarter ends and the second begins; freshman year concludes and
sophomore year starts; graduation is celebrated and college begun. Our Church, too, marks the
progression of the liturgical year — the reflective anticipation of Advent leads to joy of Christmas;
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent guides us to the glory of Easter. We progress in our
sacramental journey — baptism to First Communion, reconciliation to confirmation. Whether
graduation or Christmas or First Communion, we join with family and friends to celebrate the
event. Days or weeks or years later, we remember the importance of each celebration through
photos or mementos or cards we saved, cherishing the feelings of accomplishment and love, and
recognizing the impact each milestone had on our lives and our hearts.
1 SAMUEL 7:12
“SAMUEL THEN TOOK A STONE
AND PLACED IT BETWEEN MIZPAH
AND JESHANAH;
HE NAMED IT EBENEZER (THE
HELP OF THE LORD), EXPLAINING,
“AS FAR AS THIS PLACE THE LORD
HAS BEEN OUR HELP.”
My wife and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. That day, she texted me a photo
(shown left) taken the day of our wedding — our newly-married selves walking into the reception,
me desperately trying to hold onto this beautiful and brilliant woman who had actually said “yes”
a few minutes before, both of us smiling as we greeted family and friends. The photo brought
me right back to that sense of joy and excitement we both felt about beginning our life together.
I also recalled so many of the events that have transpired since then — raising our daughters,
celebrating important events, experiencing loss and hurt, changing jobs and parishes and homes,
quiet evenings at home and busy Saturday afternoons. And, it made me consider how much more
I need to do to fulfill our promise to help each other grow in holiness.
This fall, the Chaminade Julienne community had the opportunity for celebration — the
dedication of Roger Glass Stadium - Home of the Chaminade Julienne Eagles; the grand opening
of our newly renovated auditorium; the successful completion of LIFT — Leading in Faith
Today, the most ambitious and successful campaign in school history. In this issue of Vision,
we recognize exciting achievements and honor hundreds of people whose encouragement and
generous support through LIFT made possible the investments that have strengthened our
Catholic educational experience. We have reasons to celebrate, to mark this important milestone
in school history, to recognize how this generation of alumni, parents, local and national
foundations and corporations, and the Sisters and Marianists brought new life to classrooms,
cafeteria, and auditorium; extended our campus and added new athletic facilities at which to
watch the Eagles excel; and enhanced our long-term viability by growing our endowment.
We should embrace these successes as milestones in the continuing story of Chaminade
Julienne. We’ve had many such milestones since the founding of the first predecessor school in
1850 and the opening of the first school on the corner of Franklin and Ludlow Streets in 1886.
As the needs of young people continue to change, as our nation desperately needs young people
with the skills and intellect to make our world a better place, and as our Church calls for faithful
leaders among the old and the young, Chaminade Julienne will continue to progress, to consider
our responsibilities to our families, community, the Marianists and the Sisters, and our Church,
and to plan for new milestones. Today is exciting; tomorrow awaits those who offer themselves
to God continually, marking every milestone in reflective worship and joyful witness, motivated
to keep serving the good God and His people.
Thank you for making great things possible at Chaminade Julienne. May God continue to bless
you in great abundance.
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84
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Administration
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84, President
John C. Marshall ‘86, Principal
Brett A. Chmiel ‘02
Director of Admissions
Julie A. Goetz
Director of Finance & Accounting
Tina M. Wagoner
Director of Marketing &
Communications
Deacon James W. Walworth
Director of Development
Brian Reinhart
Director of Athletics
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur,
Ohio Province
Living The Faith
2 Marianist Charism, Worms,
and Extending God’s Love
3 Limitless Reach of a CJ
Education
The Society of Mary,
Province of the United States
LIFT-Leading In
Faith Today
8 Charted Historic
Transformation
9 Campus Development
History
Foundation
4 Marianist Bicentennial Brings
10 Defining and Meeting
5 Welcoming New Staff
13 LIFT Contributors
Blessings and Celebration
Steve Fuchs
Assistant Principal
the Priorities of LIFT
Gregory S. Mueller
Assistant Principal
Development
15 Roger Glass Stadium -
Home of the CJ Eagles
Alumni News
16 Milestones
19 In Memoriam
16 Snapshots of 2016
Reunion Weekend
17 Social Media Sites
Institution
6 LIFT Impact on Enrollment
7 Join Hands Miami Valley
Kelli D. Kinnear
Director of Ministry and Service
Charlene C. Wheeler ‘65
Director of Guidance
Bob Young
Facilities Coordinator
Board of Trustees
Dr. Stephen Grant ’70, Chair
Mr. Timothy M. Kroger ‘78, Vice Chair
Bro. Raymond L. Fitz, SM, Secretary
Mr. Donald R. Hoendorf ’72, Treasurer
Phillip G. Chick
Fr. Anthony E. Cutcher
Sr. Kim Dalgarn, SNDdeN
Comm. Daniel K. Foley ‘83
Bro. Victor Forlani, SM
Mrs. Mary E. Garman ‘79
Mr. Joseph M. Geraghty ‘83
Mr. Robert E. Hickey, Jr.
Ms. Jessica I. Jenkins ‘02
Ms. Elaine J. Lantz ‘70
Dr. Thomas J. Lasley
Mr. L. Tony Ortiz
Ribbon Cutting at Roger Glass Stadium — Home of the CJ Eagles
A three-day period of festivities surrounding the opening of Roger
Glass Stadium — Home of the CJ Eagles culminated on August 20th
with “Soccer Day at CJ” and the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. After
introductions by Dan Meixner ‘84, president, prayer led by Fr. Bob
Jones, SM, chaplain, and welcome by Roger Glass ‘60, Deacon Jim Walworth, director of development,
staged participants for the big moment. On the count of three, and a hearty, “Go Eagles!”, the varsity and JV
teams for men and women’s soccer rushed through ribbons that stretched across the field.
Those who assisted the teams with the ceremony included: Steve Budde ‘69 (RGS project manager),
Mary Garman ‘79 (Premier Health Partners, Trustee), Rachel Goodspeed (Vectren), Roger Glass ‘60
(Marion’s Piazza), Steve Grant ‘70 (Board of Trustees, chair), Suzanne Grove (Shook Construction), John
Hoff (RTA), Fr. Bob Jones, SM (CJ Chaplain), Tim Kroger (LIFT Steering, Trustee), Sr. Carol Lichtenberg,
SNDdeN (LIFT Honorary Co-Chair.), John Marshall ‘86 (principal), Dan Meixner ‘84 (president), Bev Shillito
(Shillito Family), Steve Wagoner (TAR, Inc.), and Holly Wiggins (DP&L).
The first official competition at the stadium charted a win for the women’s JV team over Butler H.S.,
with women’s varsity also marking the first varsity win with a 5-2 victory.
Mr. Thomas R. Petrovic
Mrs. Ellen Quinttus
Mr. Joseph A. Zehenny
Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s (1850-’27)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-’27)
Julienne High School (1927-’73)
Chaminade High School (1927-’73)
St. Joseph Commercial
High School (1946-’74)
About the Author
liv ing th e faith
Marianist Charism, Worms,
and Extending God’s Love
I
have felt God’s presence in different ways,
and throughout different stages of my
life. As a young child, I felt very loved,
nurtured with compassion, and was taught
the value of serving others, being assertive,
and living out Catholic values. When I
entered CJ, I felt ready for new challenges.
At CJ, I began feeling at home with seeing God through Mary. Getting to know
the Marianist brothers and priests and joining LIFE (Living In Faith Experience) were
instrumental to my growing faith. I was attracted to Mary’s virtues of love, challenge,
welcoming — and getting things done behind
the scenes. I saw how CJ staff lived that out.
The Marianists and the Sisters of Notre
Dame de Namur helped me better understand my call to service. When I attended
the University of Dayton, I was immersed in
Marianist charism, and knew that service,
welcoming, and continued faith formation
would always play an important role in my
life. Now, as a parent, teacher and volunteer,
I try and live my faith with love and compassion, and am open to challenge.
I am blessed to continually know God’s love
and feel called to pass it on to others. I feel
God’s strong presence in the sacraments and
when I am observing and enjoying nature. My
spouse, Daniel Evans, a Moeller grad whom
I met at a LIFE reunion retreat, and my children also inspire me with their faith and help
me to not take life so seriously. Through the
direction and support of family and friends,
I have learned to see God in all aspects of my
life, even in the difficult and messy ones.
As a young adult, I appreciated my Marianist
formation. My dream was to teach at a
Marianist grade school, but opportunities
FALL 2016 2
By Christine Evans ‘86
were sparse. Life led me to bring my faith
experience and Marianist spirit to Our
Lady of Mercy for a year, then to Queen
of Martyrs, my alma mater, for two before
staying home for 12 years with our four
children. As I watched others advance in their
careers, I knew I was in the right place —
at home, forming our children and sharing
God’s creation with them. At times when I
didn’t feel like changing another diaper or
running to another scout meeting, I reminded
myself that opportunities were endless, and
that I would know when it was time to do
something different.
That time came when our youngest entered
second grade and I was hired part-time at
St. Albert the Great School, in Kettering.
For five years, my family supported me teaching and taking classes to renew my certificate.
I have now been teaching full-time for five
years, watching God’s hand through my work.
I love teaching students about science —
a wondrous revelation of God’s beauty
and power! I am passionate about helping
students discover that they are all scientists
as they experience worms, plants, chemicals,
cells and space. Also teaching religion class,
I love showing them how science and religion
go together.
Marianist charism remains a big part of who
I am — welcoming all students, listening to
them, and trying to understand their life experiences. I meet great young people who are
thirsting for attention, guidance, faith and
love. I am blessed to see God in them and
form relationships that continually touch my
heart. How blessed to be formed in faith, and
now teaching young ones to look for God in
all aspects of life. V
Christine ‘86 teaches science,
religion and reading at St. Albert
the Great School in Kettering.
She also likes to sew, read, walk
in nature, and remain involved
in her children’s lives. She
and husband, Dan, have four
children, Peter ‘13, Julianne ‘15,
Claire ‘17 and Samantha ‘18.
“It has been wonderful to see our
children blossom at CJ, nurtured
through the Marianist and Notre
Dame charisms, and continue
that development in college.
They have been ignited with fire
to serve the poor and vulnerable,
and share their faith with others.
Peter and Julianne are at UD,
both involved with Marianists
and campus ministry due in
large part to influences at CJ
and our continued connections
as lay Marianists.”
liv ing th e faith
Limitless Reach
of a CJ Education
By Jeffrey Pate, Jr. ‘90
W
Photo with permission of Kelly Miller Middle School
hen I was in the 8th grade my
parents were concerned about the
quality of the education that I was
receiving in the public school system. They
felt it was important for me to have rigor in
my studies as well as the experience of culture
diversity that I wouldn’t necessarily receive in
my neighborhood in northwest Dayton.
ture and creating opportunities for students in
Ward 7 help fill my mission to serve others.
My first year at Chaminade Julienne was a challenge, but members of school leadership assisted me to help make the transition as seamless as
possible. Ms. Arlene Adcock, for example, would
meet with me one-on-one after school to help
ensure that I understood the classwork.
Unfortunately, all students can’t receive the
quality education CJ affords young people.
However, if I can take my experiences and what
I learned as a CJ student, and help instill those
same values as well as confidence in the young
people I serve, then I believe that the mission of
Chaminade Julienne extends well beyond 505
S. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio.
In addition to guidance and academic support,
I also received financial assistance to help offset
tuition, which made my education at CJ possible. Opportunities continued to open as I became involved in activities like spirit committee,
black student union, and drama club. Along the
way, I formed life-long relationships that I still
enjoy today.
Experiences at CJ required me and my classmates to go outside of our comfort zone and
do things such as give class presentations, take
part in retreats, and work together in racially diverse groups of students. These challenges helped build my confidence, a confidence that
has grown over the years, and one that I try and
instill in today’s youth. Daily life at CJ was about
more than just religion and academics, it was
about striving to meet your highest potential, as
Christ would want.
As an assistant principal and director of school
operations at Kelly Miller Middle School in
Washington D.C. for the past five years, I work
with low income, at-risk youth. I enjoy my work,
much like I imagine Ms. Adcock did in her time
spent with me and others who needed the support and direction of a caring adult. Now I have
the opportunity to develop relationships with
young people and share the importance of working toward their fullest potential. Building cul-
St. Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the Gospel at
all times, and when necessary, use words.” This
quote reflects my life today. It is a reminder to
strive to be a good person and serve others in
whatever capacity we find our life’s work.
Last winter, I had the opportunity to meet several CJ students when they, and teacher Tony
Ricciuto, came to D.C. to compete in a Junior
Council on World Affairs national quiz bowl.
The students shared their excitement for the
new renovations and developments on campus,
knowing they were getting opportunities some
of us couldn’t imagine during our time at CJ.
It is warming to see that these same values and
spirit of mission continue to inspire students at
CJ today. V
About the Author
Prior to his current work at Kelly
Miller Middle School, Jeffrey
‘90 was responsible for the
development and management
of student mentoring
engagement programs in the
District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia region, for college
students who were recipients
of the Bill and Melinda Gates
Millennium Scholarship.
A first-generation college
student — earning a BA in
Pre-law at Bowling Green State
University; and a MEd at The
Ohio State University — Jeffrey
has always felt compelled to
advocate for young people,
supporting them in accessing
post-secondary education.
In his free time, Jeffrey serves
as a member of the Executive
Board for Black Philanthropic
Alliance, and is an active
member of D.C. Americorp.
He also enjoys participating in
fitness challenges, exploring
D.C.’s food scene, and traveling.
VISION 3
A Time of Gratitude and Hope — May 25, 2016 – January 22, 2018
Bicentennial Brings Blessings & Celebrations
“T
o know, love and serve,” – simple but meaningful words – and
the theme for the Marianist
Bicentennial which got underway in May
and runs through January 2018.
The Daughters of Mary Immaculate, the
Marianist sisters, were founded in 1816 by
Venerable Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon
in Agen, France. The Society of Mary,
Marianist brothers and priests, were
founded in 1817 by Blessed William
Joseph Chaminade in Bordeaux, France.
With a shared charism and devotion to
community, it was fitting that the orders
celebrate their bicentennials together, and
that as a school co-founded and co-operated
by the order, the CJ community share in
and host celebratory activities as well.
“To know, love and serve” was chosen
by the Superiors General of the Society
of Mary and the Daughters of Mary
Immaculate. “The phrase is grounded in
our history,” explained Fr. Bob Jones, SM,
chaplain.
“Blessed Chaminade used it in reference to
our relationship with Mary. So, the theme
encourages us to look with gratitude to
our past and the founding charism of
Blessed Chaminade and Mother Adéle.
At the same time, it inspires us to look
forward with hope as we articulate the
vision of our founders in the 21st century.”
Jones explains the challenge the Superior
Generals are making to broaden the scope
of the traditional phrase — to know, love
and serve Christ, Mary and the Marianist
charism.
“It is a reminder that we can only move
forward if we are grounded in Christ with
the help of Mary and the inspiration of our
founders,” he said.
CJ plans to commemorate the bicentennial
in a variety of ways.
During a sodality meeting near the
beginning of the school year, faculty
FALL 2016 4
and staff heard from Sr. Nicole Trahan,
FMI, CJ ministry & service, about what
the future may hold. She shared ideas
and perspectives envisioned during the
Horizon’s program this year held in
Europe — a gathering that brings together
the “youth” of the Orders every five years.
“Nearly 30 from 12 countries came
together ‘to know, love, and serve’ Mary,
Christ and our charism more deeply. One
week was spent on each of these verbs,
in prayer, conversation, and dreaming
about our future as vowed religious in the
Marianist Family,” said Sr. Nicole.
A school-wide celebration will take place
on December 8, the Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception. The Marianist
religious in the Dayton area have been
invited to join in this festive celebration.
An added blessing: the Marianist
bicentennial icon that is traveling around
the globe will also be on campus that day.
It features a depiction of the wedding feast
at Cana and includes original letters of
Blessed Chaminade and Mother Adéle,
written in their own hand.
PHOTO — COURTESY OF MARIANIST PROVINCE OF THE US.
The Marianist bicentennial icon includes an image of
the wedding feast at Cana created by Bro. Salvatore
Sanctacroce, SM, and includes letters written
by Venerable Adéle de Batz de Trenquellón and
Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. The icon’s world
pilgrimage began on May 15, 2016, in Agen, France,
the birthplace of the Marianist Sisters, and will end in
Ranchi, India on Chaminade Day, January 22, 2018.
Bicentennial Prayer
Gracious and loving God,
God of our founders, You have
blessed us with 200 years of
mission and mercy.
Lead us on, Lord.
Make us good stewards and
attentive listeners, ready to
do whatever you tell us to
accomplish Mary’s mission
in our world today.
With great thanksgiving and
loving praise, we say Amen.
May the Father, and the Son and
the Holy Spirit, be glorified
in all places through
the Immaculate Virgin Mary.
BY SR. LAURA LEMING, FMI
The bicentennial is also a part of the
lesson plans in some English, language,
social studies and religion classes. Honors
English students plan to explore icons
found in literature while French students
will translate original letters into English.
The social studies students plan to discuss
the history of this and other icons, while
religion classes will delve deeper into the
charisms.
Other speakers and events are likely as
the bicentennial celebration continues
according to Nancy Dever, Mission
Integration Team co-chair. V
institution
Welcoming Faculty & Staff
Educating in Family Spirit
I
n Chaminade Julienne’s tradition of
family spirit, nearly a dozen individuals were welcomed into Marianist
and Notre Dame de Namur community
that is uniquely CJ. Joining faculty and
staff this year include new chaplain and
math teacher, Fr. Bob Jones, SM. Fr. Bob
comes from Chaminade
College Prep in St.
Louis, MO. He has
a bachelor’s degree
from the University
of Dayton, a master’s degree in Pastoral
Ministry from Boston College, and attended Seminary at Pontifical University
St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome, Italy.
Also new to CJ is Leslie
McGeady, development
database coordinator,
who has a bachelor’s
degree in social work
from the University of
Dayton and a Master’s
degree in social work
from OSU. Colleen
Mason-Norris, accepted
the position of school
nurse. She graduated
from Wright State
University’s nursing
program and has worked
with the Combined Health District of
Clark and Montgomery counties and the
Adolescent Wellness Clinic.
University and is a music teacher at Our
Lady of Rosary through the Lelanne
program at the University of Dayton.
Familiar faces to CJ
include Jessica
(Hanley) Anderson,
science teacher, who
is returning to CJ after spending time with
United Rehabilitation
Services and Dayton Leadership
Academies. She has a bachelor’s degree
from the University of Dayton in adolescent to young adult education in sciences
and a master’s degree in education with a
focus on students with special needs.
Elaine Bonner, annual
giving coordinator, is
familiar with CJ after
her children graduated
in 2007, 2010 and
2013. She is a Purdue
University graduate and
spent the last two years in development
for K12 Gallery & TEJAS and Learning
Tree Farm.
Brian Reinhart, director
of athletics, had been
to CJ previously with
the Catholic Heart
Workcamp. Reinhart,
has a bachelor’s degree
in journalism-public
relations from The Ohio
State University and a master’s degree in
theological studies from the University
of Toronto. He was most recently
the assistant principal and director
of formation at St. Mary’s Parish in
Annapolis, MD.
CJ is continuing to work in partnership
with K12 & TEJAS Gallery to provide art
education on campus and beyond the walls
of CJ. Joining as members of the art staff
this year are Lesa Haapapuro (ceramics)
with a bachelor’s degree from University of
the Arts in Philadelphia and a master’s degree from the Cranbrook Academy of Art;
Chanda Hunt (Ceramics) who has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University; and
Kaitlyn Puskarich (Photography) who has
a bachelor’s of science degree in education
from the University of Central Missouri. V
Ceramics teacher Chanda Hunt works with Shannon
Murray ‘18, Emsley Spees ‘18 and Lizzie Weiler ‘18 at the
potter’s wheel for their teapot project. Students in the
Ceramics II class looked at the history of teapots and how
they are used in different cultures before beginning to
sculpt their own.
The CJ community is
also welcoming Dominic
Sanfilippo, a University
of Dayton graduate
and PULSE (Partners
in Urban Leadership
Service and Education)
volunteer. He is working
with programs such as City Connects
and the Interdisciplinary Social Justice
Research Project.
Andy Gazzerro is the
Eagle Pride band director
with a degree in music
education from Miami
VISION 5
institution
LIFT — Leading In Faith Today
and Impact on Enrollment
“What impact has LIFT had on
enrollment?” It is a question that Director
of Admissions Brett Chmiel ‘02 says
continues to humble him.
“While we can’t measure the direct impact
now, there is a correlation between enrollment momentum and our community’s
excitement for the outcomes of LIFT.
“The development of capital renovations,
a growing endowment, and a stronger
investment in access to curricular
resources are all great signs of current
and future prosperity — and families are
attracted to that,” he said.
And while Chmiel would not attribute
a causal relationship between LIFT and
enrollment, he says that both enrollment
and admissions trends are up.
At the beginning of the LIFT effort in
2011, there were nearly 200 more students
in local Catholic grade schools than there
are today. Even with this drop, the number
of eighth grade shadows has increased from
117 to more than 250 per year, and enrollment is up nearly 40 students. In addition,
freshman classes then had students coming
from 27 different grade schools, now that
is nearly 40, illustrating how far CJ’s reach
has grown to families around the region.
“Looking ahead, we see great promise in
our enrollment, and through the efforts
of LIFT, the CJ community has secured a
Eighth grade students are invited to spend a day at CJ to
give them helpful insight on making a decision for high
school. “It’s good for them to see what we do throughout
the day,” said Megan Piatt ‘19, pictured above with visitor
Trinitee. “When my brother and sister went to CJ, I heard
about the renovations. When I came in as a freshman, I
was excited by all of the improvements. Showing shadows
around, I’m proud of what CJ’s accomplished and the
community it has built — I’m honored to be an Eagle!
thriving existence for the outreach of our
mission, and longevity to serve many more
generations of students.” V
CJ Tradition — Join Hands Miami Valley
People of Compassion, Integrity
and Service
O
ver the October 21-22 weekend, with Friday being a day
off of school, more than 130 CJ
students, faculty and staff volunteered
as part of Join Hands Miami Valley
— a service collaborative this year between CJ, Five Rivers Metro Parks,
University of Dayton, Wilberforce
University, Wright State University,
and Volunteer Connection, according to
Miami Valley Association of Volunteer
Administrators.
The annual event has been a CJ tradition
for more than 25 years, with Eagle
volunteers traveling to more than a dozen
locations this year including the Marianist
Environmental Education Center,
Catholic Social Services, and the YWCA.
“It shows our care for the community,”
said Ian Saunders ‘17 when reflecting on
his experience at the Rebuilding Together
FALL 2016 6
Dayton service site. “It shows that we want
to give back.”
Director of Ministry and Service Kelli
Kinnear said Join Hands Miami Valley is
one of many activities offered through CJ
that helps form a foundation of service in
students that stays with them.
“Many of our graduates go on to continue
living lives of service. One, for example,
is completing a year of service as a
post-college graduate, and another has
dedicated much of her time to combating
human trafficking, making several trips
to South America. Others have become
involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters, as a
result of their experience in Little Sibs,”
she said.
“These opportunities not only fortify
the graduates’ faith, but lets us know the
school’s spirit continues to move in them
well after leaving the halls of CJ.” V
The Foodbank
Rebuilding Together Dayton
YWCA
CJ Community Exceeds $20 Million Goal
Success of LIFT Charted Historic
Transformation
“We knew that our goals for LIFT were ambitious, but we believed the
CJ community was ready to make significant investments in the
Catholic educational experience at Chaminade Julienne.”
— DAN MEIXNER ‘84, PRESIDENT
I
n 2011, Chaminade Julienne quietly launched a
campaign initiative called LIFT – Leading in Faith
Today, with an ultimate goal of raising $20 million.
When successful, this milestone effort would:
• Initiate programs supporting and guiding students to new
opportunities;
• Strengthen the school’s endowment, which funds tuition
assistance, teacher development, and ministry and service;
• Rejuvenate school buildings, and revitalize and add learning
and gathering spaces that match innovative teaching and the
vibrancy of CJ students; and
• Grow the annual fund to support yearly operations while allowing
every member in the CJ community to participate
in the joy and success of LIFT.
The campaign was announced publicly in January 2014,
and it took just one and a half years for Chaminade
Julienne to reveal the results of this monumental,
community-wide effort. On September 14, 2016, the school
was ready to make an extraordinary announcement.
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How It Began
G
The story of LIFT —
Leading In Faith Today, begins in the early
2000’s when broad conversations of “Does
CJ stay put?” were taking place. In 2003,
the Board of Trustees made an important
determination that Chaminade Julienne
Catholic High School would remain at the
corner of Ludlow and Washington Streets.
That same year, a facility sub-committee
began benchmarking objectives that
ultimately produced a Campus Master
Plan in the summer of 2004. The plan
imagined an expanded multi-acre campus
that would allow academic and student
activities to take place on school property
for the first time.
To this end, CJ began acquiring properties
adjacent to the school and closed two sections of streets that bisected campus. As
old structures were demolished and land
was cleared, these areas were re-purposed
for modest use. By 2012, CJ’s campus had
expanded to include nearly 17 acres.
Development that took place during this
period included the opening of Blue Green
Field in 2008 on what had been the site of
the DP&L steam plant; closing sections
of Franklin and Perry Streets in 2009,
and in 2010, acquiring and transforming
an empty warehouse on Eaker Street
into the Student Conditioning Center.
The following year, the old student
conditioning building was demolished,
creating space for additional on-campus
parking.
In early 2010, at the same time the
new Student Conditioning Center
was underway, the Board of Trustees
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D
Early 2000’s
Map Credit: Google - Imagery c 2011 GeoEye, State of Ohio / OSIP,U.S. Geological Survey, Map data c 2011
Campus Development History
A - SCHOOL BUILDING
B - 2003 - Student parking lot
C - 2004 - DP&L steam plant donated
2005 - Demolition of steam plant
D - 2005-07 - Neighborhood reclamation
C - 2008 - Blue Green Field
E - 2009 - Franklin & South Perry Sts. Closed
approved a planning and readiness
assessment program for a potential
comprehensive campaign. CJ needed to
assess the potential to fund longer-term
capital improvements, emerging strategic
programs in academics and student services,
and provide for growth of the Annual
Fund, which supports yearly financial needs
F - 2010 - Student Conditioning Center
B - 2011 - Eagle Tennis Center
G - 2011 - Demolition of former conditioning center
grading for practice field and parking
H - 2012 - Layer Electric property acquired
C - 2016 - Roger Glass Stadium-Home of the Eagles
From these conversations and feedback, it
was clearly evident that the CJ community
and school leadership were ready for a multimillion dollar comprehensive campaign that
had as its over-arching priority to enhance
the teaching and learning environment at CJ.
With readiness affirmed, a detailed plan —
including resource requirements, budget,
LIFT would help firmly position Chaminade Julienne as the premier
educational experience in the Dayton region, empowering even more
students to have an even greater impact in our world.
of the school. As a part of that program,
a national readiness assessment survey
was conducted by an outside professional
organization. They interviewed over 50
community members about CJ, their
personal support of potential campaign
priorities, and their evaluations about CJ
leadership readiness.
leadership structure, key policies for gifts
and investments, communications and
branding, as well as expected contribution
levels — was presented to the Board of
Trustees in November 2010. With the
Trustees’ unanimous approval, the LIFT
campaign was launched on November 18,
2010, at 6:15 p.m.
LIFT — Leading In Faith Today
October 2016
The Goals
In January 2011, the Board of Trustees
approved a set of four areas of investment
for which at least $19 million would
be raised. They also approved the
commencement of the quiet phase of
LIFT — a time when goals would be
shared with key benefactors, inviting them
learning environment at CJ, the Board
of Trustees approved the $19 million
for LIFT investments: $9 million for
capital improvements; $3 million for
endowment; $1 million for strategic
initiatives and $6 million for annual fund
over five years.
Endowment Gifts — $3 million
New dollars were sought to increase CJ’s
endowment fund so that it would exceed
a benchmark level equivalent of one times
the school’s operating budget. A fortified
endowment would provide a long-term
foundation for financial vitality.
As part of this priority, there would be
support for new strategic initiatives in
their beginning stages of implementation.
Upfront investment was needed to help
jump start programs that envisioned a
level of excellence for students by way of
services and technology.
Annual Fund Growth — $6 million
As dollars were to be raised for capital
projects, endowment and strategic
initiatives, it would be essential that gifts to
the annual fund increase over the same fiveyear period. As part of its overall goal, LIFT
would need to include funding of school
operations and annual tuition assistance
that subsidizes tuition dollars paid. This
goal envisioned that the annual fund total
would grow from approximately $1 million
in 2011 to $1.3 million by 2015.
“As we moved through the
phases of the campaign, we
LIFT Priorities
began to understand how
deeply committed our CJ
community really was. At every
turn, we conveyed our message
and the community responded.
We heard stories of the strong
impact CJ had on past
graduates and families of
our alumni.”
— ANTONETTE LUCENTE ‘70,
CJ TRUSTEE & DAC CHAIR
to participate in this historic effort, and be
the catalyst for future giving.
Guided by the clear desire of the CJ
community to invest in priorities that
would greatly elevate the teaching and
Capital Improvements —$9 million,
later revised to $10 million
Approximately 85% of this investment
was earmarked for modernization
throughout the main building complex
including new HVAC and other
infrastructure, classrooms, auditorium,
gym, cafeteria and hallways. The
remaining 15% would target creating
campus gateways and the further
development of campus, including a
tennis facility and practice fields for
football, soccer, and lacrosse, which could
also be used as home game fields for the
latter two.
ELEVATE - $10 million
to enhance learning and teaching
spaces for our students and teachers
through capital improvements
PROPEL - $4 million
for strategic programs and an increase
to the endowment investment fund to
sustain programs and support faculty
development
ENGAGE - $6 million
to grow a sustainable annual fund
that continues to significantly
subsidize annual operating costs
and so that CJ remains accessible
to all qualified students
LIFT - LEADING IN FAITH TODAY
“LIFT proves that there are so
many people in the area and
around the country who believe
in the mission of Chaminade
Julienne. The generosity of
|our supporters has made it
possible to bring an already
outstanding school to a new
level of excellence.”
2011 - EAGLE TENNIS CENTER
Overwhelming Response
Support began early in 2011 from several
key benefactors, as well as both the
Marianists and Sisters of Notre Dame de
Namur, who made significant major gifts
and started a momentum that propelled
LIFT to success.
In January 2014, LIFT was revealed to
the public with a gala event at CJ. A $20
million goal was announced along with
another astonishing detail — more than
$13.4 million had already been raised.
The initial $19 million goal had increased
because of the amount already raised,
and because it was believed that the new
goal was more in line with the willingness
of the CJ community to make gifts to
support the priorities of LIFT. At the
time of the announcement, momentum
and excitement were already building with
the emergence of the Eagle Tennis Center
(2011) and CJ STEMM Center (2013),
as well as the remodeling of Mary, Our
Lady of Victory Gym (2013). The added
million dollars was earmarked for the
capital improvements, which would offset
annual increases of construction costs and
help extend the reach of improvements
that could be made.
Support Exceeds Expectation
Over the next year and a half, hundreds
in the CJ community pledged new and
additional support for LIFT, swelling the
final special contributor roster to more
than 500. These individuals, partners, and
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organizations from the CJ community and
the Dayton community — with gifts large
and small — brought LIFT to a powerful
conclusion.
On September 14, 2016, during the
school’s annual leadership reception, CJ
President Dan Meixner ‘84 announced
that the community’s outstanding
response to LIFT totaled $21.2 million —
well exceeding each of the four investment
goals set by the Board of Trustees in 2011.
Behind the Scenes Effort
In order to gain overwhelming support
by hundreds, it takes the sustained
leadership and ongoing work completed by
a dedicated group of individuals.
The ability of Chaminade Julienne to
determine priorities for the school, set
— SR. CAROL LICHTENBURG, SNDdeN,
PROVINCIAL LEADER OF THE OHIO
PROVINCE OF THE SISTERS OF
NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR.
a financial goal, and ask its community
for historic support was made possible
through the direction of the Board of
Trustees; guidance from CJ sponsors —
the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
and Marianists; and the leadership and
day-to-day work and commitment by the
development team, adeptly assisted by the
LIFT Steering Committee.
Formed in 2011 by the Board of Trustees
to lead and guide LIFT initiatives
and advise the Board throughout, this
committee was directly engaged in all
aspects of the campaign process. Members
include: Pete Haley (chair), managing
2013 - CJ STEMM CENTER
LIFT — Leading In Faith Today
“LIFT has provided resources to
enhance the excellence of the
curriculum, to transform our
educational facilities, and most
importantly to provide families
and students access to a
CJ education.”
— BRO. RAY FITZ SM, FR. FERREE
PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE,
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON.
2015 - BUILDING ONE IMPROVEMENTS
director, Gosiger, Inc.; Jeff Cox, partner,
Faruki, Ireland & Cox, PLL.; Brother
Ray Fitz, SM (honorary co-chair), Ferree
Professor of Social Justice, University of
Dayton; Roger Glass ‘60, CEO, Marion’s
Piazza; Jane Haley ‘48, past-president,
Gosiger, Inc.; Tom Holton, counsel to the
firm, Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur
LLP; Tim Kroger, president, Main Line
Supply Co.; and Sister Carol Lichtenberg,
SNDdeN (honorary co-chair), provincial
leader, Ohio Province; supported by Dan
Meixner ‘84, CJ president; and Deacon Jim
Walworth, CJ director of development.
Finally, it is because of Chaminade
Julienne’s innovative educators and bright
students that LIFT was created, launched
and implemented. Thanks and gratitude
go to teachers, staff members, students
and volunteers who have endured room
changes, hallway closures, construction
noise and dust with a wonderful spirit of
generosity and patience throughout the
multiple construction phases.
The Significance of Meeting Goals
ANNUAL FUND GOAL — EXCEEDED
In great tribute to the CJ community, the
Annual Fund goal of raising $6 million
over five years reached $6.6 million
through thousands of contributions great
and small, adding up to this remarkable
number. Every person’s gift is greatly
appreciated and recognized in the annual
report each year. Through this period,
many sustained their gift at the Eagle
Council level or became new members
(annual gifts of $1,000 or more). This
growing group of people has helped CJ
achieve significant annual growth needed
for our annual fund.
ENDOWMENT GOAL — EXCEEDED
Another goal of LIFT was to grow CJ’s
endowment with $3 million in new
dollars to support tuition assistance,
faculty development, and our ministry
and service program. Over the campaign,
new endowment gifts totaled $3.3 million.
Endowment investments are an important
foundation for our financial vitality at CJ,
and the LIFT growth was a great first
step in strengthening CJ’s endowment
foundation.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES GOAL — EXCEEDED
Another LIFT goal was to support
strategic initiatives and programs with
initial funding of $1 million from LIFT
gifts. Programs like Connected Classroom,
City Connects, and the Senior Capstone
are examples of some of the important
programs that have blossomed in recent
years, all jump started with early funding of
$1.1 million from LIFT.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT GOAL — EXCEEDED
The fourth goal for LIFT was to
enhance the teaching and learning
environment for faculty and students
with capital investments of $10 million
by renovating our classrooms, hallways,
cafeteria and auditorium, and improving
our nearly 17 acre campus.
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LIFT - LEADING IN FAITH TODAY
VISION W
I T H
G R A T I T U D E
OVER THE SPAN OF FIVE YEARS Hundreds in the CJ Community generously responded with support so that
Chaminade Julienne could achieve the priorities of LIFT. Prior to the January 2014 public announcement of the $20 million
goal, $13.4 million had already been raised through major gift contributions of more than 70 individuals, partners and
organizations. In August 2016, the fund raising portion of LIFT concluded with contributions totaling more than $21.2 million.
This level of success is owed to every member of our community who made giving to CJ a top priority. It is with gratitude
and thanksgiving that we acknowledge the following individuals and organizations as “Leaders In Faith Today.”
BRINGING NEW AND ELEVATED OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE DAYTON REGION:
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Mr. Clyde R. Brenner †
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Mr. & Mrs. David L. Brinkman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Brinkman
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Brockman
Mr. Phillip D. Brockman
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Roy and Patricia Begley Foundation
RTA Regional Transit Authority
Shook Construction Co.
Sinnathamby Family Scholarship Fund
Sisters of Notre Dame deNamur
Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
University of Dayton
Vectren Foundation
Wallace Foundation
Those listed are contributors
who pledged multi-year
gifts, made special gifts
or grants, and/or made
cumulative gifts of $5,000
or more to CJ during the
LIFT campaign period.
“Together, we dreamed big and have made
history. We have celebrated along the way, as
each new initiative or project came to fruition,
but now we celebrate the conclusion of this
journey of faith and hope.”
— DAN MEIXNER ‘84, PRESIDENT
LIFT - LEADING IN FAITH TODAY
— continued from page 11
These capital improvements created a
teaching environment worthy of CJ’s
outstanding educators and a learning
environment to better meet the needs of
today’s students. $10.2 million was raised
for those capital improvements and many
of the projects envisioned in 2011 are
completed.
Progress began in 2011 with the first outdoor athletic venue on campus, the Eagle
Tennis Center and moved into the main
building in 2013 with development of the
CJ STEMM Center and renovations to
Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym.
Building One was next in 2015, with
fortifications, and modernization —
including air-conditioning — of the
building and renovation of classrooms,
hallways, and the performing arts rehearsal
space. The cafeteria was transformed
into a community meeting and gathering
space, and a much more pleasant place for
students to gather for meals. At the same
time, air-conditioning was installed into
Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym.
In October 2016, the Grand Drape
Ceremony revealed the newly renovated
auditorium to a packed house and
wonderful performances for our Fall
Concert program. It is now a place ready
to inspire more students to explore the
world of performing arts and grow their
talents with confidence.
The march of progress throughout the
building and campus have been exciting
for the community because of all that
has been accomplished and for all of the
opportunities it opens for students, for CJ
and for the Dayton community. Capital
projects will continue with the completion
of LIFT investment and will include an
elevator for improved accessibility as well
as further renovation in the remaining
section of our main building.
Inspired by LIFT
THE STORY OF LIFT IS THRILLING — priorities met,
opportunities opened, and communitywide support and celebration. Through it
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2013 - CJ CAFETERIA
all, benefactors who were excited for what
was taking place, made commitments to
the priorities of LIFT, and then asked
us to consider, “What’s Next?” Several
challenged CJ to expand goals even
further. One of these people, Roger Glass
‘60 and a member of the LIFT steering
committee, encouraged CJ to consider the
development of a stadium on campus.
As a four-year member of the marching
band, he remembered what it was like
to practice in the parking lot of the old
Sears store on Monument Avenue and
perform at halftime of the football games
in somebody else’s home. Having a home
stadium had been a dream for decades and
part of the campus master plan since 2004.
Though field improvements were part of
2016 - CJ AUDITORIUM
the plan for LIFT, a stadium did not
make the list of priorities, but Roger
said he wanted to help make it happen
for today’s students and generations of
students to come.
Good to his word, Roger made the lead
gift, and in August 2016 CJ opened and
blessed Roger Glass Stadium — Home of
the Chaminade Julienne Eagles.
His gift and other similar commitments,
including several large planned estate
gifts, and other capital gifts — all of
which were inspired by LIFT, have
brought additional gifts of over $7.5
million in addition to CJ’s $20 million
goal — an amazing and unforetold
chapter to the story of a community that
is Leading In Faith Today. V
A Dream Come True
Opportunities Open at Roger Glass Stadium —
Home of the Chaminade Julienne Eagles
Upon the occasion of the opening and ribbon cutting events for revitalized classrooms, cafeteria and performing arts space on August 19, 2015,
Chaminade Julienne made the announcement that “What’s Next” for the community would be the realization of a dream held by generations.
One year later, Roger Glass Stadium opened its gates to welcome all “Home.”
Inspired by the students, teachers, programs and
positive surge in revitalizing the school and campus
through his work on the LIFT steering committee,
Roger Glass ‘60 decided to put his own stake in
the ground in helping to secure a strong future
for Chaminade Julienne. Because of his lead gift,
two multi-purpose competition fields and support
building have brought football, soccer, lacrosse
and band practices and competitions home to
CJ’s campus, saving students, parents and staff a
significant amount of time in travel.
A week-long of festivities were held to celebrate
the opening of Roger Glass Stadium - Home of the
Chaminade Julienne Eagles, beginning with the
school’s traditional “Meet the Eagles” held August
18. At this pep rally-style introduction of participants
in fall sports and performing arts activities, the
complex was dedicated and blessed in the company
of students, parents, teachers, coaches and staff.
On August 19, CJ welcomed young families from across
the region to participate in Kid’s Night Under the
Lights. This event, in partnership with The Foodbank,
provided numerous activities for kids to enjoy along
with CJ students under the glow of stadium lights.
The grand opening was held on August 20 with
“Soccer Day at CJ.” The public was invited as the men
and women’s soccer teams hosted Butler High School
in a series of four games that began at 1 p.m. and
ran through the evening. At mid-point, the ribboncutting was held, with the soccer teams assisting
honored guests with the “cutting.”
The first football game was a sell-out of the stadium’s
2,150 seats as CJ hosted Marion Local on August 26.
Pre-game activities included a welcome by Roger,
fireworks, and a four-plane flyover. V
MEET THE EAGLES
RIBBON CUTTING - SOCCER DAY AT CJ
KIDS NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS
FOOTBALL GAME
At the school’s website, cjeagles.org:
•see campus master plan, development and history of west campus
•learn about the amenities and features of the complex
•see photo albums of opening events, venue features and aerial view
•watch video of the flyover from the ground and pilot’s perspective
•learn “What’s Next” for the stadium
alumni news >>>
1940’s
Tom Connair ‘46 prayers requested as Tom lost
his daughter, Cecilia, to liver cancer in
September after four weeks of treatment
in Columbus.
Jeanne Lyons Leist ‘46 lost her husband, Tom ‘45 in
January. She enjoys lunch each month with
her Julienne classmates at Franco’s and invites more “gals” to attend.
Caroline Madden Hall ‘47 is still living alone,
taking care of things, and making more
friends since moving to Colorado, and her
husband’s passing, 16 years ago. She belongs
to Holy Apostles Catholic Church.
Carol Wuerstl Meyers ‘52 has retired from fi-
Mary Gnau Richard ‘57 sends greetings from
nance at Hughes Aircraft Company. While
her husband died in 1982, she has lived in
Colorado since, surrounded by many good
friends. Her son is retired from the Air
Force after 20 years of service and is head of
a water utility in California. She has grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Florida. She lives there year-round now after
her husband and she “snowbirded” for over
20 years. Mary says there are lots of Buckeyes there.
Eileen Allen Caupp ‘53 just returned from two
weeks in Ireland with her son and daughterin-law and sister, saying, “It was awesome!”
George Miller ‘53 lost his wife, Lola, in October
2015, after 57 plus years together.
John Hildebrand ‘54 and Suzanne Truxel
Barbara Bailey Krastin ‘47 is now widowed with two Hildrebrand ‘54 write, “Our son, Jack, is retired
daughters. Still in good health, she
enjoys traveling.
William Huth ‘48 is a Eucharistic minister at St.
Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.
He celebrated his 54th wedding anniversary
and moved to New Canaan, CT.
1950’s
Joseph Matt ‘50 and his wife, Rosalie,
celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary
this year. They have lived in Hernando,
FL for 16 years.
Bob Aufuldish ‘52 and Dee Gombert Aufuldish ‘54 have
been inducted into the Wickliffe Ohio Community Hall of Fame.
Jim Fleischman ‘52 and Rita Seiser Fleischman ‘53
write, “The oldest of our nine children are
now in their 60’s which puts us in our 80’s.
We have 27 grandchildren and about as
many great-grandchildren. With all the husbands, wives and newly married, our family is approaching 100 members. We are
truly blessed — God is good! We were truly
blessed with our years of learning at Chaminade and Julienne as they especially helped
us to remain strong in our Catholic faith.”
Gene Hausfeld ‘52 celebrated his 80th birthday
by sky diving from 10,000 feet, saying the
experience was “awesome!”
John Hussong ‘52 coached the Cincinnati St.
Xavier Academic Team, which reached
regional competition.
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from the U.S. Marshal Service and is now
the administrative sergeant at West Texas A
& M University in Canyon, TX.”
Mary Wilson Panstingel ‘54 has three children,
two grandchildren, and two-great grandchildren. She is requesting prayers for her
husband, Steve, who has Alzheimer’s.
Lena Suttman Scholle ‘54 and her husband,
Frank, celebrated their 59th wedding
anniversary in September. They have six
children, 21 grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. Lena writes, “We
are blessed!”
Donna DeVoe Kelly ‘55 married Mark Kelly after
they both graduated from the University of
Dayton. They have been married 56 years
this past June and have four children,
Colleen, Christopher, Kathie, and Brendan.
Grandson, Justin, is 25 years old.
Jerry Wessels, USMC (Ret) ‘55 writes, “Continuing to be busy. Visiting and baby-sitting two
teenage grand girls. Tough job for Nannie
and Pop Pop! Continuing to visit CJ and
the Hall of Fame Golf tourney, and friends.
God Bless!”
Bill Furst ‘56, and his wife, Shirley, celebrated
their 56th anniversary in October. Bill’s
family business, Furst Florists, is celebrating
its 110-year anniversary this year. They have
three children and five grandchildren.
Michael Barlow ‘57 and his wife, Kathy, have
moved to St. Leonard’s Retirement
Community as of August.
Jerome Schaaf ‘57 and Sandra Weaver Schaaf ‘60 celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in
August. They are both retired and residing
in Inverness, FL.
James Schulker ‘57 reports that he has five
children, 22 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. He has worked as a pharmacist for 30 years, home improvement
contractor for 26 years, and is now celebrating 34 years as a licensed realtor.
Patricia Kuntz Tateman ‘57
is now a widow after
the recent death of
her husband, Ron,
of 57 years. She has
four children and 13
grandchildren. She,
and best friend of 63
years, Roseann Longo
Lemp ‘57, enjoy going
to gatherings every fall. She is a musician
who plays guitar and has a folk group at St.
Christopher, is a pilot and a watercolor artist. She is proud to be a graduate of Julienne.
Karen Hausfeld ‘59 is a retired nurse, formerly
working in nursing administration at St.
Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis, MO.
She has traveled abroad extensively and
enjoys being a volunteer nurse for the Cloistered Carmelites. She is involved in her parish and assists at abused women shelters and
tends to needy school children through the
Assistance League of St. Louis. She received
her graduate and undergrad degrees from
St. Louis University and is active in their
alumnae association.
Tom Hentrick ‘59 is co-owner of Little York
Tavern & Pizza, along with his son, Matt,
who became co-owner as of January 2015.
1960’s
Michael Bodary ‘60 retired 10 years ago and is
enjoying coaching high school tennis, traveling, and being near his five grandchildren.
years and will be celebrating 50 next year.
Bob Sichman ‘67 is looking forward to seeing his
She says that she feels very blessed, and loves classmates at their 50th reunion in June.
Julienne, UD and CJ.
Joan Baker Andersen ‘68 celebrated grandson LinJan Issenmann Abols ‘64 sends greetings from
coln Andersen’s first birthday in Novemcolorful Colorado, feeling truly blessed. She ber. Lincoln is the son of Eric Andersen ‘04, and
and her husband, Eglis (Eg), have lived there nephew Tim Anderson ‘07. Joan retired in SepJim Charters ‘60 enjoys a moment with fellow ‘60
for over 40 years and love the magnificent
tember after 41 years as a nurse at Kettering
classmates at the first football game held at
mountains
and
360
days
of
sunshine.
Four
Medical Center. “Woo-hoo!”
Roger Glass Stadium - Home of the CJ Eagles,
and says the picture was taken by CJ president of their five children as well as eleven of their John Caporal ‘68 and Debra Harmuth Caporal ‘68,
grandchildren live there too. Son, Alex (a
Dan Meixner ‘84. Pictured, (l-r): Paul Ulrich, Fr. Tom
moved back to the Austin, TX area to be
smoke jumper) and his wife live in Idaho
Schroer, Roger Glass, Bill Wabler, and Jim Charters.
near their three youngest grandsons, son
and are expecting Jan and Eg’s 12th grandand daughter-in-law.
Susie Tischer King ‘60 now has five great-children, child in December.
one boy and four girls. She recently enjoyed a
Kathleen O’Hearn, PhD ‘69 officially retired her
visit from a classmate from Dayton who came Dale Banford ‘64 writes, “I lived to age 70, none
psychology
license as of September. She says
all the way to the Red River Valley to see her. of my classmates who knew me ever thought she is grateful for all of God’s blessings in
that would happen. Most of all, I never did
Sr. Nancy Wellmeier ‘60 is teaching English and
either. I haven’t always been at the foot of the her work and life.
Citizenship to immigrants at Centro de
cross as I am now.”
Mary Jo Peck-Patrick ‘69 has four grandsons and
Educaceon Santa Julia in Mesa, Arizona.
two
granddaughters and says, “Come visit us
Dan Pfeiffer ‘64 and Mary Mastbaum Pfeiffer ‘64
in
San
Diego anytime.”
Robert Deger ‘61 writes, “My second grandson,
have been together since junior year in high
Oliver H. Lewis, was born on Easter Sunday school and married 49 years. They have
1970’s
and joins his older brother, Ian, and their par- three daughters, seven grandchildren and
ents Rebekah and Mark Lewis of Shreveport, reside in Centerville, OH. Mary is a retired Gregory Bayer ‘70 and wife, Marilyn, enjoy
being back in the Midwest, living in LouLA. Besides other volunteer activities, my
nurse and Dan retired from the USPS. He
isville after spending 10 years in the San
dog, Toby, is a registered therapy pet and vis- now works at the Centerville Kroger’s.
Francisco Bay area. He was recruited by
its hospitals, hospice, and the local library for
Judy
Fussner
Schneider
‘64
is
enjoying
retirement
Humana, Inc. as vice president overseea Children Read to Dogs program.”
and serving as administrative assistant for
ing the Behavioral Health Division for the
John Hagan ‘61 was recently featured in the
Kettering Children’s Choir. She and her
Clinical Care Services. The couple celebratThomas More College magazine, “Morehusband, Carl, enjoyed a trip to Austria and ed their 39th anniversary this year and look
over.” He was selected as a TMC alumnus
Germany last summer with the Kettering
forward to catching a CJ fish fry.
for his 30-year career in education as a high Sister City Group.
Fr. Jim Duell ‘70, pastor at St. Patrick Catholic
school English teacher, secondary princiGreg
Campbell
‘66
retired
in
June
2015
after
33
Church
in Troy, OH, is in his 13th and final
pal, and for his poetry and short-story colyears
in
the
federal
government
—
13
with
year
at
the
church. He will receive his new
lections: “An Irish View of the Country,”
the
National
Institute
of
Health
and
20
ministry
assignment
in July.
“A Long Farewell,” and “Ties That Inspire.”
John retired as principal of Oakwood Junior with the Food and Drug Administration.
He lives in Maryland, traveling and doing a
High School in 1997 before serving for six
years as an adjunct, composition instructor little statistical consulting, and enjoying his
four grandchildren.
at The University of Dayton.
Steve Engelman ‘63 wishes all his classmates peace Thomas Henehan ‘66 is enjoying retirement and
his three grandchildren: Paul (13), Ava (11),
and good health.
and Katelyn (11).
John Pickrel ‘63 retired in January after 14 years
Jack Froschauer ‘70 and Tony Meininger ‘70 have freas an attorney, followed by 31 years as a Judge Charles Simon ‘66 retired at the end of March.
quently
socialized and played all sorts of sports
in Dayton Municipal Court.
Arthur Sullivan ‘66 and his wife, Teresa, recently
together. Half a century later, they still haven’t
Fran Concannon West ‘63 is now retired after teach- walked the Camino de Santiago, an anrun out of escapades and have now partnered
cient pilgrimage route in Spain, featured in
ing at St. Peters and Stivers School for the
to invest in a standardbred racehorse.
the 2010 film, “The Way,” starring another
Arts. She is enjoying her four grandchildren
Chaminade grad, Martin Sheen ‘58.
and her arts, photography, painting, sculpting and writing. She has been married for 49
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alumni news >>>
Kevin Kavanaugh ‘70 retired after 37 years of
teaching physical education and health, and
coaching football, baseball, and soccer at the
high school and middle school levels. Most
recently, Kevin was head girl’s soccer coach
at Brunswick High School in Georgia. Before moving there, he spent a year as a biology teacher and head football/track coach
at Sidney Lehman High School, after 131/2 years at CJ as a physical education and
health teacher, assistant football coach,
and head baseball coach as well as serving
as director of student services. He plans
to start a rugby program at The College of
Coastal Georgia, and will always cherish
his times and memories of Chaminade
and CJ. “Go Eagles!”
Joseph Bachmann ‘72 is retired from DP&L and
Vectren Energy. He works part time for the
City of Clayton.
Barbara Kronenberger Marsh ‘72 retired from the
Department of Homeland Security in 2014.
She re-married husband Stephen the same
year and the couple moved back to the Dayton area from Washington D.C. They are
enjoying their rediscovery of Dayton after a
20-year sojourn.
Terry Carnes Hatch ‘73 writes, “My oldest son, DJ,
met during senior year, dated throughout
college, and married in 1981. They have
seven children: Emily, Laura, Susan, Molly,
Kathy, Carl and Amy. David is an accountant and Cecilia is a nurse.
Sam Elam ‘78 is permanently retired. He sold
his Environmental Lab business in 2014
and is living six months in Dayton and six
months in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
He spends his time cooking, traveling, golfing, sailing and is currently taking Spanish
and painting lessons.
1980’s
Timothy Kopp ‘83 has been working at Wright
Patterson AFB since 1985 and is currently
in the 88th Communications Squadron.
Dr. Alexis Parks Myton ‘83 writes, “My son,
Andrew Myton ‘08, graduated with a BS in
materials engineering from The Ohio State
University. He continues to work at Wexner
Medical Center Emphasis in Biomaterials.
Christian ‘09 is a member of the Dayton
Dynamos Soccer team while working in
Cincinnati. And, Adrienne ‘14, is majoring in
Spanish at The Ohio State University and
working toward becoming a bilingual nurse
practitioner.”
graduated from the University of Virginia
with a BS in History. Wahoowa!”
Alan Schirtzinger ‘85 retired from Federal
Barb Bussinger Gohmann ‘76 will be a grandmother for the first time in 2017. She is very
excited and looking forward to the first redheaded grandchild in her family.
Edmund Trick ‘85 has served 27 years on the
Matt Tokasey ‘76 has lived in Arizona for 35
Nickie Klepper Sattler ‘87 and husband, Jason,
years and has worked at Repwest Ins. Company and U-Haul. He is a member of St.
Patrick Catholic Church and is involved
with Life on the Streets, notMykid, and
Heathsouth Rehab Hospital. He is a member of the ZFL Club.
David Hess ‘77 and Cecilia Woeste Hess ‘77 celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. They
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Aviation Administration in April 2015.
Dayton Police Department and will retire in
January 2017 — a 50th birthday present to
himself.
moved to New Zealand in February and is
working as the academic manager for Information Technology Training Institute
in Auckland. Son, Joe ‘15, is attending the
University of Waikato in Hamilton, New
Zealand as an international cultures and
languages and history double major. She
writes, “He is currently studying Japanese
and German and loving it! Ashley ‘13 is a senior at Otterbein University,and interned
with Croswell Theatre in Adrian, MI, over
the summer in the costumes department.
She was awarded Outstanding Junior Theatre Design Major last year.”
1990’s
Chris Duffley ‘91 completed the non-profit
executive management program at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. He is
leading military and veteran programs for
the American Red Cross in the National
Capital Region.
Colleen Finnegan ‘98 is in Civil Service as an
Oceanographer.
2000’s
Kyle Davis ‘05 attended Morehead State University in Kentucky where he graduated
Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies in 2009. He then
attended Vermont Law School where he
earned a Juris Doctorate and a Masters Degree in Environmental Law and Policy in
2013. Kyle was admitted to the Missouri
Bar in 2016 and currently practices Immigration Law. He is the son of Kirby and
Janelle Davis of Tucson, AZ.
Patricia Bruns Plavko ‘06 is an associate attorney
with the law firm of Frost Brown Todd,
LLC practicing corporate and securities law.
Jordan Beyerle Richardson ‘06 is teaching for
Cincinnati Public Schools.
Emerald Sparks ‘06 is the proud owner of two
businesses. The first is a financial coaching
business where she helps people of all ages
understand their personal finances (emeraldsparks.com). The second is a dog sitting business where she boards, bathes, and
walks dogs (facebook.com/jewelsboarding).
David Brun ‘08 began working at Messer
Construction Company in Cincinnati, OH
in February and moved to Kentucky. He is
engaged to be married in January.
Matt Miller ‘09 was named to the pre-season
NAIA All America Football team during
his senior year at Briar Cliff University in
Sioux City, IA. He recently graduated from
the Police Academy at Sinclair Community
College and is employed as a Dayton police
officer.
Mariah Nussbaum Warfield ‘09 and Adrian
Warfield ‘09 were married in May and live in
Centerville, OH. Mariah works in paper recycling brokerage, plays in volleyball leagues
and tournaments, and enjoys pottery. Adrian is teaching career tech programs with
Sports Science at a local high school and
is coaching football at Ponitz High School
with Jim Place. Both are very excited to visit
CJ and see the upgrades and take in a game
in the new stadium.
Marlena Hoendorf ‘10 is the director of enroll-
2010’s
Christina Chabali ‘10 has been chosen as a
Fulbright Mentor in Brazil for the year
2016-2017. She is currently finishing a
Fulbright English teaching scholarship
in Belem, Brazil.
Flavio Moreno ‘16 has been working, studying,
IN
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ment and marketing at Springfield Catholic
High School.
Mitchell Jones ‘12 graduated from Yale University with a double major in economics and
political science. He is working at Dropbox
in San Francisco.
and spending time with family.
Colleen Wagoner ‘16 was part of an inaugural
summer program at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology that created and deliv-
ered three different toys designed for teenage
students with cerebral palsy. Colleen’s threeperson team created a game based on the
classic board game, Operation. The group
used a Star Wars theme with the board resembling the Death Star.
Fr. Chris Wittmann, S.M. is serving the Marianist
Province of the U.S. as Director of Novices
at Mount Saint John in Beavercreek, OH.
He is happy to continue connections to CJ
in a number of ways, including introducing
Marianist Novices to the wonderful things
happening at CJ.
Chaminade Julienne extends its deepest sympathy to the families
and friends of CJ family members who have passed on.
E MORIAM
Virginia Steinmetz Kinney ‘47
Monroe Winning ‘51
James Dahm ‘57
Ellen Martin Shahady ‘64
Dorothy Schmitz Ondo ‘47
Dorothy Michael Eisenhauer ‘52
Ingeborg Cook Gallivan ‘57
Michael Goeke ‘65
Clifford Westbeld ‘47
Robert Dresher ‘53
Thomas Glynn ‘57
Linda Bremer Holbert ‘65
Thomas Zimmerman ‘47
Thomas Kain ‘53
Patty Montgomery Krauss ‘57
Charles Koverman ‘65
George Bauer ‘48
Gladys Smith Scheidler ‘53
Judith Kuntz Kronenberger ‘57
Thomas Pickrel ‘65
John Buchholz ‘48
Norinne Smith Werner ‘53
Gloria Leigh ‘57
John Hilton ‘66
Patricia Cramer Croft ‘48
Joseph Jerome ‘54
Paul Makley ‘57
Sharon Meyer Burkhardt ‘67
Roy Deardorff ‘43
Jeanne Geiger Fecke ‘48
Edmund Scarpelli ‘54
Howard Reams ‘57
Paul Kiefer ‘67
Nora Flahive Kuntz ‘34
Werner Losh ‘43
Evelyn Rodway Honious ‘48
John Schockman ‘54
Irmhild Buller Uhlenberg ‘57
Louis Mahrt ‘67
Louis Huart ‘37
Frank Meyer ‘44
Robert Noonan ‘48
Marcia Logan Stefan ‘54
Thomas Kavanaugh ‘58
Ronald Wilson ‘67
Charles McBride ‘37
Robert Spreng ‘44
John Schweickart ‘48
Joanne Gebhardt Sulzer ‘54
Patricia Myers O’Grady ‘59
Peter Klosterman ‘68
Elizabeth Brun Canarie ‘38
George Bussinger ‘45
Joanne Peacock Thoma ‘48
Carol Hanneken Daniel ‘55
Jerome Schmitz ‘59
John Vogel ‘68
Florence Lemming Saettel ‘38
Barbara Norris Gosney ‘45
James Bennett ‘49
Margaret Hayes Holgate ‘55
Nancy Makley Subler ‘59
Sandra Pope Keener ‘69
Anna Grebner Forsthoefel ‘39
Martha Helmig Macy ‘45
Patricia Donisi ‘49
James Lienesch ‘55
Suzanne French Wilson ‘59
James Barstow ‘70
Peggy Evans Greenwald ‘39
Elizabeth Gress Fitzgerald ‘46
Phyllis Heilig Trimbach ‘49
Charlene Finnegan Marshall ‘55
Arthur Hites ‘60
Richard Sparaco ‘70
Louis Thacker ‘39
Ralph Hammer ‘46
Patricia Walter ‘49
Johanna Dix Sweeney ‘55
Paul Horstman ‘60
Theresa Gonsoroski Ziegler ‘70
Mary Wehner Kappeler ‘40
Thomas Kracus ‘46
Patricia Warning Connolly ‘50
Sr. Mary Arleen Bourquin ‘56
Eunice Edwards Hyer ‘60
James Hatton ‘72
Rita Waker ‘40
Patricia Hickey Lechner ‘46
James Heider ‘50
Sylvester Bruggeman ‘56
Connie Horstman Reid ‘60
Richard Mantia ‘72
Virginia Zahn ‘40
Howard Monnin ‘46
Barbara Weis Muth ‘50
Marilyn Duffy ‘56
Darlene Dipasquale Westbrock ‘60
Robert Spreng ‘72
Robert King ‘41
Mary Eileen Reboulet ‘46
Ronald Weiher ‘50
David Ebbers ‘56
Rosemary Gaccetta Heise ‘61
Dorothy Reboulet
John Draves ‘47
Beverly Holycross Weng ‘50
Marilyn Fecher Hansen ‘56
Louis Shampton ‘61
William Duffy ‘47
Ann Lyons Blaeser ‘51
Ralph Heckman ‘56
William Sollenberger ‘62
Paula Brennan Streck ‘76
Dorothy Wenzel Boyle ‘42
Kathleen Simon Gepfrey ‘47
Richard Brown ‘51
Charlene Ewald Mercuri ‘56
Rita Gaeke Grier ‘63
John Burneka ‘80
Ruth Finke King ‘42
Rosemary Burgmeier
Fr. Walter MacPherson ‘51
Donald Robbins ‘56
Dennis McGee ‘63
Michael Moloney ‘94
Thomas Santo ‘51
Richard Stringfellow ‘56
Albert Dabbs ‘64
Annabelle Magetti Simpson ‘51
Charles Coughlin ‘57
Asta Dysas McNally ‘64
Mary Rita Kirchmer Fiala ‘30
Lucille Wehrman
Kronenberger ‘41
Raymond Mock ‘42
James Rich ‘42
Hemmelgarn ‘47
Jerome Kelble ‘47
Stuhlemmer ‘72
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Alumni
Reunion Weekend 2016
Enjoy these scenes from several events hosted through Reunion Weekend, with over 1,200 participating in all
Taste of CJ
More than 800 attended this year’s event held in the courtyard, under tented parking lots, and in the air-conditioned
cafeteria. It was a beautiful summer evening for alumni to reconnect with friends and sample foods from favorite
places around the Dayton area.
Tennis Outing
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Coach Jim Brooks and current tennis team players hosted alumni of all skill levels who wanted to spend a
morning at the Eagle Tennis Center, framed by the Dayton skyline.
These photos and more —
including individual class
parties — can be viewed
on CJ’s website at:
cjeagles.org/alumni/reunion-weekend
Golden Eagle Lunch
CJ Social Media
What’s happening at CJ today? Take a look ...
Facebook: Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
Chaminade Julienne Alumni
Twitter: Chaminade Julienne, CJ Athletics, CJ STEMM and
CJ Ministry & Service, sport teams
Welcome to the club! The class of 1966 were
welcomed as the newest members of the Golden
Eagles. Memorabilia from the archives was displayed to spark the re-telling of great class stories.
Recent Posts
The Sr. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN, ‘49 Ohio Historical Marker
was blessed on All Saint’s Day. Members of Sr. Dorothy’s
family were in attendance for the ceremony.
Community Mass
As a weekend wrap-up for all alumni and before individual class parties got
underway, Community Mass was celebrated Queen of Apostles Church at
Mount St. John in thanksgiving for the CJ community.
The CJ Community, Marianist and Notre Dame schools and
area Catholic high school communities were invited to join in
prayer leading up to election day.
Sandy Gudorf, president of Downtown Dayton Partnership,
updated faculty and staff on the continuing progress on
development and services in Dayton ... she previewed new
projects coming our way, including Levitt Pavilion Dayton.
Plan Now to Join Us Next Year!
Reunion Weekend 2017
June 23 & 24
Dr. John Downer ‘89 spoke to students in the Human Body
Systems class taught by Amy Dudon O’Loughlin ‘86. Downer
shared what it took for him to become an optometrist and
what he does on a daily basis, as well as giving the students
a hands-on look at how the eye works.
VISION 21
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Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s School (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial High School (1945-1974)
You’re Invited!
December 13th
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 19th
LAST FIVE LUNCH
February 4th
CJ HALL OF FAME AWARDS
March 10th - 11th
SPRING MUSICAL: GODSPELL
March 18th
C J FISH FRY
Find Community Events at www.cjeagles.org
MARK YOUR CALENDAR — June 23rd & 24th
>>>>
Plan
Now
Class years ending in ‘2 and ‘7 should SAVE THE DATE
for their milestone class reunions and individual parties.
All are invited to Reunion Weekend 2017 activities, including:
• Golf at Miami Valley Country Club, Friday morning, June 23rd
• Taste of CJ party on campus, Friday evening, June 23rd
• Tennis at CJ Tennis Center on Saturday morning, June 24th
• Golden Eagles Luncheon for 50th reunion and above, June 24th
• Community Mass at 4 p.m. on June 24th
• Class Reunion Parties, Saturday evening, June 24th
Updates for each milestone class will be posted at:
cjeagles.org/alumni/reunion-weekend
Revisit the excitement of Reunion Weekend 2016 on
pgs. 20-21, and at: cjeagles.org/alumni/reunion-weekend