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OLSH Alumni Newsletter
January 2018
Happy New Year, OLSH Alumni!

It's time to kick off another great year of alumni activities and initiatives! The date for the Rally for McNally 5K has been set (June 9) and nominations are being accepted for the 2018 OLSH Distinguished Alumni Awards , and as soon as the football schedule is set, we can start planning Homecoming Weekend 2018 .

We are also hoping to have alumni representation at the OLSH Love Walk for the Poor on Sunday, February 11, a tradition started 28 years ago by Sr. Louise Marie Olsofka.

Some classes have started planning reunion activities for the year. Remember, if your graduation year ends in a 3 or an 8, 2018 is a reunion year and it's time to celebrate! Send me an email if you'd like some help planning or advertising your event. I'd be happy to help!


God Bless,
Deena (Newsom) Swank '92
OLSH Alumni & Parent Relations Manager
OLSH Love Walk for the Poor
The Love Walk for the Poor was started 28 years ago by Felician Sister Sr. Louise Marie Olsofka. OLSH will keep this tradition alive by hosting the Love Walk on campus on Sunday, February 11 .

The event will begin with Mass at 9:00 am in the OLSH Chapel. A symbolic walk through the campus to express the Felician Core Value of Solidarity with the Poor will follow Mass. All participants are also asked to bring a donation of baby items for Choices Pregnancy Center and/or nonperishable food for Our Lady's Pantry.

Click here to download a flyer. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact OLSH Mission Leader Jeff Hulbert at jhulbert@olsh.org or Alumni & Parent Relations Manager Deena Swank at dswank@olsh.org .
Sr. Louise Marie Olsofka
Rally for McNally Endowed Scholarship 5K
Save the date! The Rally for McNally 5K/1 Mile Walk returns to the OLSH campus on Saturday, June 9, 2018!

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Rally, or know of a business or individual who may interested in being a sponsor, please contact Deena Swank at dswank@olsh.org or (412) 424-4610.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Nominations for the 2018 OLSH Distinguished Alumni Awards will be accepted through April 1, 2018 .

Alumni can be recognized in one of four categories:
 
  • Professional Excellence Award
  • Christian Leadership Award
  • Alumnus with Heart Award
  • Young Alumnus Award

For more information about the OLSH Distinguished Alumni Awards, or to submit a nomination, go to www.olsh.org/distinguishedalumni/ .
Recent Alumni Visit OLSH Seniors
On Wednesday, December 20, several members of the OLSH Classes of 2016 & 2017 took time out of their Christmas break to visit OLSH. The alumni spoke to the seniors about college and preparing for that transition.

Thank you to all of the alumni who participated!
Back Row: Jared Slattery '17, Cameron LeClaire '17, Matt Schnarre '17, Sara Oros '16; Front Row: Jessica Boy '17, Emma Saftner '17, Cara Gregorious '16, Ariana Harr '17; Not Pictured: Matthew Tarasovich '16
Alumni News & Notes
Colin '92 and Marie (Dixon) '95 Wrabley welcomed their 7th child, Emma Florence, in April. She joins Aidan '19, Ella '21, Audrey, Annalise, Luke & Lucy. Colin continues to practice law at Reed Smith LLP and Marie enjoys being at home with the kids.

On January 2, 2018, Michael Cerchiaro '96 and his wife, OLSH Director of Communications & Constituent Relations Jessica Cerchiaro , welcomed twin boys Michael and Henry.

Beverly (Flaherty) Paul '05 and her husband, Stephen, welcomed their 2nd child, Helen Marie, on January 3, 2018.

Rachel Osheka '14 was named to the Dean's List for her 7th semester at John Carroll University.

Dylan Osheka '17 was named to the Dean's List for his 1st semester at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

For pictures, links, and more, follow OLSH Alumn i on Facebook! Send your alumni news updates to alumni@olsh.org so we can share them in newsletters, OLSHighlights, and on social media! Pictures are always appreciated.
Reunion News
NEW - Class of 1993
The Class of 1993 is trying to gauge interest in a 25 year reunion this year. If you are interested, please contact Bryce Walat at bwalat@gmail.com .

Classes of 1984-1989
Attention OLSH Classes of 1984-1989 and staff from those years: The Class of 1988 will be celebrating their 30th reunion on May 26, 2018, and they want to invite you to join them. If you are interested, check out their Facebook group at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/812935295527056/ !

For more information about class reunions or to begin planning a reunion for your class, please contact Deena Swank '92 at dswank@olsh.org . 
Winter OLSHighlights Hits Mailboxes
By now, you should have received your copy of the Winter 2018 OLSHighlights . If you haven't received one yet, send your updated contact information to alumni@olsh.org and we'll mail you a copy.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Deena (Newsom) Swank '92, OLSH Alumni & Parent Relations Manager, at dswank@olsh.org or (412) 424-4610.