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Connecting the Dots with Shawn Young
In this position, one gets to meet so many people who have a passion for this school, and hearing them tell all of the stories is fascinating. In this edition of
Connecting the Dots, I would like to share a story of someone who has done a great thing for Archbishop McNicholas High School.
To start, we must go back to the planning for the Class of 1962 reunion. As many of you know, helping classes put their reunions together is one of the best parts of this job. Every class has a story to tell, and I love those stories. The Class of '62 has a very strong planning committee which is led by Cassie Wahl Feldhaus. The planning meetings were fun, and I got to meet so many people.
While planning the reunion, I received a call from a member of the Class of '62, Cecil Replogle who likes to be called Sonny. Sonny was not able to come to the reunion, but he would be in town a couple of weeks later, and wanted to know if he could stop by and see the school.
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Events in the news at McNicholas High School
To learn more about what has been happening on campus this past month, click on any of the stories listed below.
Rockets of the past and present: Finding commonalities and differences
McNick Minute Podcast
If you are interested in what is going on at McNicholas,
check out
The McNick Minute the official student-run podcast of Archbishop McNicholas High School. Several alumni have been interviewed already. If you know anyone that has a great story to share, please contact the alumni office. syoung@mcnhs.org.
Click here
to listen to these Rockets share their story.
Stories that are posted:
Jeff Ostereld '78
Osterfeld is the founder and CEO of Penn Station and the benefactor of Penn Station Stadium on the McNicholas campus.
Pat Tabler '76
Tabler played baseball with the Cleveland Indians and is the broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Christiane Hazzard '16
This past summer, Hazzard finished 3rd place best lifter in the IPF University World Classic Powerlifting Cup with her team from The Ohio State University.
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Alumni Association hosts Rocketing Into Your Future
The first
Rocketing Into Your Future college and career skills seminar was held on Saturday, October 13, at McNicholas High School. This seminar was presented by the McNicholas High School Alumni Association, in coordination with the Archbishop McNicholas High School Counseling and College Readiness Department.
The seminar's design team was a collaborative effort, with Patti Benigni Dold, '71, Amy Arbino Wylie, '88, the Alumni Association's Co-Chairs, and Kerry Trombley, '02. They worked in coordination with Alaina Way, Director of the Counseling and College Readiness Department, to gain insight to what students need and want, in terms of personal development and skill building. "This was key to hitting the right learning targets, and designing the right learning sessions for this particular student audience." says Dold.
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First Rocket Nation Event coming up November 29
If you want to become a member of a great team, become a member of Rocket Nation. Over 120 members strong at present, Rocket Nation is a group of alumni, current and past parents, and friends of McNick who are contributing to a tuition assistance program for current and future Rocket families. We want as many students as possible to enjoy the friendships, experience a coed environment and receive a faith-based education.
As a member of Rocket Nation you will receive and invitation to be a part of three great events this school year.
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McNicholas hosts Wenstrup for Veterans Day
Thank you to all of you that were able to join us on campus on Nov. 9 as we celebrated Veterans Day. The morning started with Col. Brad Wenstrup talking to the students and to our veteran guests. Col. Wenstrup talked about his days working at a medical hospital during the Iraq War.
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Alumnus speaks to theatre class
Joe Beumer '03 is a New York-based lighting designer for theatre, opera, and dance. After graduating from McNick, Joe earned a bachelor of arts degree in theatre and a bachelor of science degree in math education from the University of Dayton. He then taught theatre (and occasionally math) at Centerville High School for seven years. While at Centerville, Joe served on the board of directors of the Ohio Educational Theatre Association and developed a high school theatre program that was consistently recognized at the local, state, and national level. After teaching, Joe earned an master of fine arts degree in lighting design from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatroy of Music (CCM) and transitioned into freelance design.
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2nd annual St. Nick at McNick alumni project prepares for the season
Time flies, and Christmas will be here before we know it! The Alumni Association, led by the St. Nick crew from the Class of '66, is busy preparing for the 2nd annual St. Nick at McNick project for people in need at Christmas.
Last year, we raised nearly $3,000. It was a great first year effort and allowed St. Nick provided gifts to 130 people. This year, we hope to surpass that amount in rather significant fashion by getting the St. Nick word out early and gaining support and involvement from a greater number of alumni.
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Recognition Tiles make unique Christmas gifts!
Honor a graduate, teacher, parent, or other loyal Rocket with a commemorative tile. The tiles are permanently installed in the main hallway and are available in white ($100), yellow ($150), and green ($250). The deadline for this years order is December 31.
Family and friends looking for a meaningful and beneficial way to honor their graduate can
click here or call Shawn Young, Manager of Alumni Relations and Special Events, at 231-3500 x5850.
You can also go online,
click here, and print off the form.
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"ROCK-IT" Raffle
Would you like to win $5,000 while helping McNicholas High School?
Beginning on December 18, the McNicholas community will have a chance at $5,000 or more with the "ROCK-IT Raffle" !
What is the prize? $5,000 plus an additional 10% of ticket sales over $50,000
How will the funds from the raffle be spent? The funds will be applied to some of the Most Critical Needs of the school which covers many diversified areas.
How long will the "ROCK-IT" Raffle last? The raffle will begin on December 18, 2018 and will end on Monday, January 28, 2019. The winner will be announced by February 1, 2019.
How can I purchase tickets? You have two options to purchase tickets. 1. See a current McNicholas student. 2. Purchase your tickets online by visiting
www.mcnhs.org on December 18 through January 28.
What are the ticket prices?
* $5 - per ticket
* $25 - for 6 tickets
* $50 - for 12 tickets
* $100 - for 25 tickets
Keep the good spirit of the first half of the school year going by participating in the "ROCK-IT" Raffle.
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Bus Tour 2019 to Nashville
Grab your lasso ladies! It's not too late to get on the bus to Nashville for the annual ladies only weekend on April 5, 6 and 7.
The bus trip is a ladies-only, kid-free weekend that raises money for the Athletic Boosters. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, at Veteran's Park (8531 Forest Rd.).
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Alumni trip to Keeneland
Thank you to everyone that went on the Alumni Keeneland trip this year. It was our largest crowd yet! The date for the trip next year will be October 19. We leave McNicholas at 9 a.m. and return around 8 p.m. It is a full day of fun. Since the crowd has grown, we do have 2 buses reserved for next year. Hope to see you then! Look for registration information starting in August.
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Time to start planning reunions for 2019!
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Alumni Updates
Any news?
Do you have news to share? Let us know what you've been doing since graduation! Update your information by completing our alumni update form on the
McNicholas webpage or call the Alumni Office at 513.231.3500. ext. 5850
Shane Heikenfeld '96
was recognized for his great work as the Cross Country Coach of West Clermont.
Click here to read
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Katie Bogenschutz '00 was
on the list of WeLead women representing Kroger. She was one of 54 selected for a 10-month executive leadership development experience for high-potential goal-oriented women who are actively preparing for the next level in their career.
Emily Serger Prem '02
was nominated and selected to be a YWCA Rising Star this year. Her induction took place in October.
Chelsea Hillman '08 published her first book under her pen name Li Hill,
Universal Chemistry is now available on Amazon.
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In Memoriam
This list is generated from local obituaries and information received from the family and friends of our alumni and current students. Please contact the alumni office
if there is incorrect or missing information.
Alumni
Mary Ann Riggs Huebschle '50; Mother of John '77, the late Dan '79, Patty Huebschle Rohrkemer '82, and Tom (attended).
Mary LeFever Cassinelli '58
Thomas Sander '59; Brother of Willard '62, and Martha Sander Barone '65.
John Hixenbaugh '64; Father of Jayme Hixenbaugh Smith '88, and Laura Hixenbaugh Sink (attended).
John V. Gries '80; Brother of Kathleen Gries McOwen '63, Marcia Gries Reitenbach '66, Sally Gries Kevill '67, Joseph Gries '69, Rosemary Gries Quinn '71, and of the late Paul (attended).
Daniel R. Chadwell '08; Son of Jonna Benkert Chadwell '80, and Brother of John '05.
Distinguished Family and Friends
Harry R. Betz; Father of Katelyn Betz-Stetter '06.
Richard A. DePuccio; Father of Julie '93 and Angela '06.
Stephen P. Gilmore; Father of Andrew '06.
Robert J. Imbus; Father of Kathleen Imbus Johnson '79, John '80, William '81, Thomas '82, and Teresa Imbus Messer '85.
J
ames L. Nordloh
; Father of Lee '71, Denise Nordloh Strasser (attended), and Diane Nordloh Gilcrest (attended).
Lillian R. Pfaller; Mother of Jerry '66, Ken '69, Lynn Pfaller Ellerhorst '71, Jim '78, and Nancy Pfaller Mitchell '81.
Gail D. Sandmann; Mother of Laura Sandmann Sullivan '76, Lynn Sandmann Cochran '77, Lisa Sandmann Imbus '79, and Amy Sandmann Ackerman '85.
Suzann Schmidt; Mother of Fr. Jan '72, Barry '74, and Glen (attended).
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