Trojan Alumni Newsletter, July, 2020 Edition

Alumni Association

Forever True

Newsletter July, 2020

	DATES TO REMEMBER

	Teutonia Mannerchor Club Alumni Luncheon Remember that there will not be a July alumni luncheon. The next monthly alumni luncheon hopefully will be held on August 25, 2020 at the Teutonia Mannerchor Club located at 857 Phineas Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Doors open at 11:00 AM and lunch is served at 11:45AM. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Eberz ('64) at 412-321-4145 or Carmen DiGiacomo ('59) at 412-563-1859. The cost of the luncheon is $12.65 which includes buffet lunch, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert. TROJAN OPEN GOLF OUTING The 36th Annual Trojan Open Golf Outing is set for Monday, Aug. 31, 2020! Come out and join us for a day of fun in the sun at Olde Stonewall Golf Club for the annual Shotgun Four Person Scramble. Proceeds benefit the tuition assistance program at North Catholic. Registration and Breakfast at 8AM, Shotgun Start at at 9:30AM followed by lunch at 1:30PM. Prizes, Sponsorships and advertisement opportunities available. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION! Interested in signing up or have questions? Contact Amber in the alumni office for more details at [email protected]

	Hall of Fame

	*Nominations are still being accepted for the 2020 Hall of Fame* Do you know a classmate who has done some charitable work that deserves recognition? Someone who is worthy of accolades for their work in the community? Someone who has done a lot for North Catholic? The Hall of Fame is always seeking nominations for induction. We know that there are distinguished graduates, who deserve a place in the school's hall of fame. If you know of someone from your class or anyone who should be recognized for their accomplishments, please nominate them. Remember this not just a sports hall of fame. You can go to the school website for complete details. If you have questions, contact us here and we will pass your message to the Hall of Fame Committee. Please note that nominations are only good for three years, but they can be renewed. Nominate someone today. The committee will be meeting in January to begin the review process for this year's class. Note : nominations that come in after May 15th will be considered for the 2021 induction class.

Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Teacher Quiz

Our annual teacher quiz got a good number of responses. The teachers are all identified below so you can see just how well you did. David Dworsky ('67) identified Bro Bill Deanhofer, Mario Perfetto, and Sam Lema as did Jeff Witherel ('66). Vince Senatore ('68) did the same but called Sam Lema Gil who was Vince's classmate. John Bixby ('69) knew Lema and Perfetto. Denny Ferris ('66) knew Mario Perfetto and commented, "My all time favorite teacher. He taught life skills long before anyone else thought of it." Keith Andiorio ('67) knew not only Lema and Perfetto, but also identified Dave Machalski. By far Carl Deutsch ('72) recognized the most, naming Gary Coggin, Dave Michalski, Ron Hughes, Ruth Duerstein, Bill Deanhlffer, Sam Lema, and Randy Thomas. Only four teachers were not identified: Sister Kathy Adamski who taught religion in the 80's and 90's; Paul Stutz who taught English and coached Cross Country for over 35 years, and Kevin Henry who teaches math, and Vince Amoroso who teaches religion. Both Henry and Amoroso started on Troy Hill and are still teaching at North.


Gary Coggin


	Sister Kathy Adamski


Kevin Henry


	Dave Michalski


Ron Hughes


	Ruth Duerstein


Bro Bill Deanhofer


	Paul Stutz


Sam Lema


	Randy Thomas


Mario Perfetto


	Vince Amoruso

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	Alumni News

	Transcript Information Alums who need a copy of their high school transcript for a new employer should note that the process has changed, so please note: NCHS Alumni (1939-2013): Please contact the Diocesan Archives at (412) 456-3158 for a copy of your transcript or for a new employer education verification. NCHS Alumni (2014 - present): Please go to northcatholic.org, under the Alumni Tab, click on Transcript Request (located in the red box) and download the online request form. Memories Available The alumni office has some past editions of the yearbooks. If you can't find yours from senior year, we may be able to help. Not all years are available and supply is limited. If you own a yearbook and want to donate it to the school, let us know! Contact us here for information and availability. Facebook You can stay on top of what's going on at your alma mater by following Facebook - www.facebook.com/NCForeverTrue. Engagements Congratulations to Shauna Gonzales ('00) on her engagement to Shane Wolf. Congratulations to Adam Mahood ('07) and Carolyn Campbell on their engagement. Congratulations to Joe Long ('09) and Molly Regan on their recent engagement. Weddings Congratulations to Sarah Cullo ('14) and Jonathan Brick on their recent wedding. Congratulations to Eric Hood ('05) and his wife Kiera on their recent nuptials. Congratulations to newlyweds Evan Petrack ('09) and his bride Kate. Rest in Peace Albert Krebs - class of 1952 David Karpinski - class of 1983 Lori Jarnevich - class of 1978 Joseph Domachowski - class of 1956 Gary Pullen - class of 1982 Know someone who is an alum but doesn't get the newsletter? Send us their email address and we will add them to the list. Sign them up here.

	Class Notes

	The display case just inside the entrance to the school houses North Catholic memorabilia, as well as some of the apparel available in the school's Spirit Shop. You can check out the NC gear by clicking here . *Class of 1960* John Vaughan spends time with his son and namesake John ('81) - two generations of North grads. *Class of 1962* Two generations of Rooney's: Jamie and his son Myles ('92) on the stoop. *Class of 1965* Congratulations to Wayne Young and his wife Helen on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. *Class of 1966* Dennis Unkovic was featured in the Pittsburgh Quarterly discussing Pittsburgh's future. Read his comments here. *Class of 1970* Wayne Quinn enjoys the company of his grandsons. *Class of 1972* Jack McGuire enjoys Fathers Day with his daughter Katie ('12) *Class of 1973* Earl Bayer knows granddaughters make it a special Fathers Day. *Class of 1974* Kevin Quinn and his wife are at the shore. *Class of 1979* Tru McGorty celebrates Fathers Day in the sun. Rick Mueller is obviously very excited about his beach vacation. Class of 1981 Congratulations to Jim Burn on his appointment to the Compensation Panel of the NFL Players Association. Read about Mike Sukitch's newest venture on the North Side here. Mike Sukitch also celebrated a birthday. Class of 1983 Congratulations to Jody Thornton-Powell on being named associate head coach at Chatham University. Read about it here. Class of 1990 The Mazzas - Dave and Becky ('87) celebrate Fathers Day. Gloria Ogden relaxes on the couch with two of her favorite people. Class of 1992 Katie Gauntner and her canine friend enjoy some time in the sun. Class of 1993 Congratulations to Sandra Kozakowski on her election to the Judiciary Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association. Class of 1994 Neil Gregorio and his kids are ready for some baseball. Geoff Quinn celebrates a birthday with his kids who made a miniature golf course in their home for him to enjoy. Mary Jo Schultz shows off her post lockdown look. Craig Anderson celebrates Fathers Day with his dad. Class of 1995 Missy Takacs enjoys a day in the sun on the water. Mike Quinn and his kids are with his dad, Walt ('65) on the shore of Lake Michigan. Lamar Calhoun shows off a Fathers Day gift. Class of 1996 Megan McCabe-Klinefelter and her children soak up the sun on their beach vacation. *Class of 1997* Gerald Stevens is a proud father of this graduate. Class of 1998 Kevin Ferra and his family enjoy a day on the water. Juliane Kania Hedgepeth and her family celebrate Father's Day. Here's Jon McLean's Fathers Day photo with his children. Class of 1999 John Mueller and his family are enjoying their Star Wars adventure. Class of 2000 Teddy Sweeney is all smiles when he's with his girls. Brian Papinchak and his wife are relaxing at the beach. *Class of 2001* The Davis sisters: Sheree and Monica ('98) share a moment. *Class of 2002* Ron Dunn and his wife take in the sun at Conneaut Lake. Class of 2003 Chris Mueller still can't believe he gets paid to talk about sports on his radio show. Class of 2005 Eric Hood walks down the aisle with his wife, Kiera. Rachel Frederick Zimmerman and her husband spend some time out side in the warm weather. Kurt Steigerwald and his wife announce that they're adding baby #3 in November. *Class of 2006* Mary Lamb smiles with her dad Mike ('70) for this Fathers Day picture. *Class of 2008* Kerri Cabin is happy to spend time with her special beau. Kelsey DiSanti Sweeney with Kerrigan Sweeney and their son celebrate the end of the school year Class of 2010 Tina Jablonski and her fiancé sent us an engagement photo. John Klocko takes the helm. Class of 2012 Congratulations to Katie McGuire on getting her Masters in Teaching. Megan Prybyl gets her first cuddles with her newest nephew. Shannon Quigley is on her way for a fun day. Courtney Wolosik smiles for the camera. Class of 2013 Lauren Bates doesn't want us to tell you how old she is. Class of 2014 Congratulations to Liz Leonard who was named outstanding student by the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association and Duquesne University. *** Thanks to Carmen DiGiacomo ('59), Wayne Quinn ('70), Bob Gierl ('66), Katie McGuire ('12), Jim Burn ('81), Liz Leonard ('14), Kevin Quinn ('74), Sandra Kozlowski ('93), and Wayne Young ('65) for sending information and pictures to us. If you have news/photos you want to share with classmates send them to alumni news. .

	Flashback Photo

	This Month's Flashback Here's the front page of The Trojan News from April of 1963. There was a lot happening as you can see. In addition there was also a controversy going on among the student body over what many students deemed a radical change in tradition. Take a guess and let us know what that uproar among the students was all about. Send your guesses to us here . We will be featuring photos from North Catholic's history over the next few months.We hope you enjoy reliving pieces of the school's 80 year history.

	Request for Prayers

	Your prayers have been requested for Prayers have been requested for Gary Tevis ('68) who has been struggling with some health issues. Continue to keep Denise Enzerra ('82) in your prayers. Connie Cahill ('59) needs our prayers as he recovers from a stroke. Your prayers are requested for Michael (Mickey) Kavanaugh ('59) who is in poor health. Continued prayers for Bob Rathke ('59). General Michael Hayden ('63) continues his recovery from a stroke. Please keep him in your prayers. Prayers have been requested for Andrew Mager ('53) Please pray for Fred Arden ('59) and his wife Mary. A request for prayers for Bill Niederst ('59) as he continues to struggle with illness has been made by classmate Ken Rozycki. Let us know of any alumni who should be included in our prayers by sending us an email by clicking here.

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	Military Legacy Scholarship

	The school has initiated a Military Legacy Scholarship in honor of all alumni who have served in our nation's military forces. The goal is to raise over $30,000 and to provide a $1,000 scholarship annually. The scholarship will be awarded annually to the student provided certain benchmarks are met. Every four years (or sooner) it will be awarded to another incoming 9th grade student. Congratulations to this year's recipient, Douglas Joseph. The military legacy scholarship fund has passed the $28,000 mark. Recent contributions received that made that happen were from Regis Urschler '53, Robert Sinagra '70, Michael Conroy '59, Michael D. Herman '75, The Class of 1954 and The Class of 1989 in memory of Mark Melcher. A special thanks to everyone who has contributed to this scholarship fund since its inception All money will be used to provide educational opportunities to a student. To honor those who served, please consider a contribution in any amount to the new Military Legacy Scholarship. If you wish, you may make a contribution in someone's honor/memory. Donations can be made by sending checks payable to North Catholic, write "North Catholic Military Scholarship" in the memo, and mail to: North Catholic High School 1617 Route 228 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 ATTN: Development Office

	Kathy Monti Memorial Scholarship

	Kathy Hickey Monti's limitless love and passion for helping others was apparent to everybody she met. Her pride for North Catholic began in 1973, when her high school closed and she enrolled in the first co-ed class at North as a junior. Kathy led the charge to keep her school's basketball team together. As a standout guard and the very first team captain of North's first women's basketball program, Kathy and her fellow Trojanettes began a women's basketball dynasty that is alive and continues to thrive today. Following her graduation from North in 1975, Kathy played basketball in college and served as team captain and leader. Soon, she was recruited to come back to North and take on the role of Assistant Basketball Coach for the girl's team and with Coach Don Barth, her mentor, friend and former coach, led them to win multiple state championships. When North opened in Cranberry Township, Kathy continued to volunteer her time at the new school that she loved so dearly until her last breath. In 2017, just before her death, Kathy was voted unanimously into the North Catholic Hall of Fame. Kathy will long be remembered for her impact on hundreds of lives as a teacher, an assistant basketball coach and female role model for girls in athletics. To continue Kathy's legacy and mission in life of helping others, a scholarship has been established in her name. More than $20,000 has already been raised. The purpose of the Kathy Monti Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial support for a young woman who possesses the same leadership qualities that Kathy demonstrated in her life. In order to finance this scholarship and celebrate Kathy's life, we hope you can join us by donating. Checks can be sent payable to North Catholic with "Kathy Monti Scholarship Fund" in the Memo and mailed to North Catholic High School, 1617 Route 228, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

	The John Latulippe Memorial Scholarship

	The John Latuilippe Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Adrian Hightower - NC class of 2020. Thank you to all who have donated.

	Class of 1959 Scholarship

	The NCHS Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund has awarded $4,400 Scholarships for the 2019-20 School Year to Canaan Branch and Tess Myers. The Fund has awarded scholarships totaling $63,800 to seven recipients since the inception of the Fund. Contributions to the Fund can be made at any time and should be sent to the North Catholic Foundation, North Catholic High School, ATTN: Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund, 1617 Route 228, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. If you would like more information about the Fund, please contact Joe Blitzko ( [email protected]), Dick Halleran ( [email protected]), or Mike Conroy ( [email protected] ).

	Class of 1965 Legacy Scholarship

	The Class of 1965 Legacy Scholarship continues to grow. To date, our classmates have raised over $31,000 in donations and pledges. Special shout out goes to ART MURPHY for his recent donation of $10,000. We need the help of our classmates to grow the scholarship fund. Classmates wishing to contribute can contact Walt Quinn ([email protected]) or Dan Wolovich ([email protected]). If we can get more of our classmates to step up and help keep our legacy scholarship fund growing, there is no end to what the money can do to help a student to get the great education that North provided to us and continues to do so today. No contribution is too small. Thanks also to TOM HENCHAR and BILL GUBANIC for their recent donations and to WAYNE YOUNG, WALT QUINN. and BOB COLBERT for their continued monthly donations. Bob Colbert has been making a small monthly donation for the past three years that is put on his credit card. As Bob said, "it's less that the cost of a bottle of wine." If you would like to contribute a small monthly amount via your credit card, contact Amber Nicotra Morrison *to set it up.*

	Class of 1969 Scholarship

	At our 50 th reunion on September 14, 2019, the Class of '69 pledged to raise $10,000 to show our support and appreciation for North Catholic's continuing work of educating young men and women. Joe Bradley reports that as of mid-January, we have raised over $6,000. Fourteen (14) classmates have already contributed. The fact that you contribute says that you stand with the Class of '69 and that is more important than the amount. Please help our class meet this very worthy goal and show the NC community that the Class of '69 remains "Forever True." When you donate (online or check) please indicate Class of 1969 with your gift. If you need more information, please feel free to contact Joe Bradl ey (812-216-0394) or Amber Morrison at [email protected]. Donations can be made payable to North Catholic, and mailed to North Catholic High School, Attn: Amber Morrison, 1617 Route 228, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Online donations can be made by clicking here. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

	Military Alumni

	Thanks to many of you, our list of alumni who have served in our nation's military services has grown to almost 1,500. We thank all of you who have taken the time to help us with this endeavor. Perhaps you have noticed that recently an asterisk has been added next to name of more than two dozen individuals on the list. This indicates the individual died while in the military, either Killed in Action or a non-battle death. There may be more alumni who died while serving. If you know of someone that should have the asterisk added next to their name please let us know. We will always appreciate your efforts to help us update this honor roll of our alumni. Thank you to all of our alumni for their service to our country!

	Planned Giving

	Planned giving is a wonderful way to prepare for the day we depart this life and enter into God's kingdom. By planning ahead, you can provide opportunities to young men and women by supporting North Catholic. Planned giving allows us to help continue the work of Christ and pass on our traditions and Catholic Marianist values. Gifts can be specified in one's will as either a dollar amount of a stated percentage of one's estate. A growing number of alumni have taken this step and discovered a great sense of joy and satisfaction that they are helping families. If you are interested in finding out more, contact Amber Nicotra Morrison in the Development Office at [email protected]. *For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.* *Luke 12:34*

	Reunions

	ALL reunion updates will ALSO be available on the school's website, northcatholic.org or by clicking here! NC Class of 1965 The class of 1965 has postponed a picnic which was planned in June of 2020 to mark the 55th anniversary of our graduation from North. We are hoping to make it happen in 2021 Save the date in early June of next year and look for further news. NC Class of 1970 The class began plans for a 50th reunion, but those plans have been put on hold until things can be clarified regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The classes of 2010, 2000, 1995, 1990, and 1980 will celebrate their 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 40th reunions. Let us know about reunion plans so that we can spread the word. Check out the latest school news a few pages down!

	Shop Amazon and support NORTH!

	Please consider supporting North students while shopping online! North Catholic High School is now fully registered and eligible for your support through AMAZON! Just follow the link below and choose North Catholic High School to receive the .5% donation on all of your Amazon purchases. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-0961543 As always, thank you for your continued support!

	EITC Contributions

	SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION Our children are worth it...Our future depends on it! Do you have a business that pays corporate taxes in Pennsylvania? You could be be eligible to apply for tax credits and help with tuition assistance for families and children wishing to attend Catholic schools, like North Catholic High School. And another benefit? There is little or no cost to your company. The EITC program allows business owners to divert state tax dollars to support our school. This means the money you are obligated to pay in state taxes can go directly to provide student scholarships and financial aid to help students. For more information on how you can help children receive a quality education, please visit this website or call 412-456-3085. The website has everything you need including the state application, answers to frequently asked questions and a calculator to estimate your cost and tax credit. Many thanks to our generous EITC contributors: FLYNN'S TIRE GROUP FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PA GILMICHER GROUP GRANT STREET GROUP HAND & UPPER EX CENTER HUNTINGTON BANK THE LYNCH LAW GROUP, LLC MAHER DUESSEL MONARK STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY THERMOFLO EQUIPMENT CO., INC. WRIGHT HYUNDAI, INC

	Donating Made Easy!

	Online giving to North Catholic is fast, secure and easy! Because tuition alone does not fully cover the cost of educating our students, we are grateful for every gift made to the Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, Scholarships and various fundraisers. Every gift benefits our students and stays at North Catholic. Please accept our deepest gratitude on behalf of the young men and women who will benefit most from your generosity. EVERY gift stays at North Catholic. To make a donation please click here To make a donation from your DONOR ADVISED FUND please click here

	NCHS News

	North in the News School News Since the governor shut down the schools, North Catholic immediately went to online instruction, not missing a single day. Congratulations to the faculty and administration for their efforts in maintaining the educational process for the student body. Three incoming freshman have been named as Christian Leaders Scholars for the 2020-2021 school year. Congratulations to Alex, Anna, and James. The school will hold the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 near the end of the month. Forensics News Ms Beth Young, Forensics moderator sends us this year-end wrap up: The 2019-2020 forensic season finishes with a strong national performance! Despite the quarantine imposed by the COVID-19 virus, the speech and debate team continued to compete at online tournaments. Jordan Dilley, Bekah Bollman, and Thomas O'Toole competed at five local and national tournaments through the months of April and May, winning several top awards in the process. All of this was preliminary work intended to prepare Bekah and Thomas for national competition at the annual NSDA tournament held in June. At NSDA nationals, Bekah Bollman, who normally competes in dramatic interpretation but who also debates in our Mock Trial program, teamed with four students from other schools in western Pennsylvania to be part of one of the World Schools Debate teams sponsored by the Pittsburgh district. The five-person team finished with a 3-3 record. Bekah then competed in her back up event, storytelling, something not common in our area. At the same tournament, Thomas O'Toole competed in two events, storytelling and programmed interpretation (POI). Thomas was the Pittsburgh district champion in POI, and he and 250 out of the 1000 students who tried this event nationwide were part of the NSDA national tournament in POI. Thomas placed 40th overall, finishing his season by advancing to octofinal round competition in POI, his main event for the past year. In storytelling, Thomas finished among the top 60, which means that he advanced to octofinal rounds there as well. He is pictured below. Congratulations to all the members of the 2019-2020 team, with particular congratulations to these three individuals who were pioneers in the new direction that this activity is taking! North Catholic Sports Right now the practice fields at North are empty, but before the week is out fall sports teams will begin workouts under a plan the athletic department submitted to the diocese. When the plan was approved, the school set up the workout guidelines for the teams always keeping in mind students' health and safety. *Trojan Football* Anthony Serventi has committed to playing college football at the University of Dayton. *Trojan Soccer* Sophomore Gabe Gallup signed an offer letter from Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati to play for their academy program. You can read more here. *Trojan Hockey* The numbers for the hockey program continue to grow to the point that Coach Hoffman said the school will now field a varsity and junior varsity team for the upcoming school year. Not only that, but there will also be two middle school teams as well. *Trojan Crew* Coach Sands sent the following information: Even though the team wasn't able to be on the river we competed in 4 virtual rowing events on our machines: The Dillion Invitational: The City Championship & the Midwest Championship. WE medal in 6 of the 9 events we were entered in with several first place finishes. All 23 of our rowers medal during this competition. The Crown Jewel of the virtual season was Pittsburgh Rows around the World." This was a complete North Catholic Family event. Family members & students achieve this win. North finished far a head of North Allegheny, Fox Chapel, Pine Richland, and Oakland Catholic. They all out distanced rowing teams - Steel City, Three Rivers First Row, and Three Rivers Juniors.

	Keep in Touch

	With over 14,000 graduates world-wide, we strive to spread as much news as we can! If you have personal news, accomplishments, ideas about topics, articles, stories or alumni profiles for our newsletter, please reach out to Newsletter Editor Walter Quinn, NC '65 at [email protected] or share them with us at [email protected]. North Catholic High School 1617 Route 228 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Thank you for your continued support!