NFL Coach Returns to His Roots

THS Spotlight: NYG QB Coach

Jerry Schuplinski!

When Jerry Schuplinski '95 was a student, and eventually coach and teacher at his alma mater, you always new there was something special about him. The bright and talented coach is a rising star now in the NFL ranks as a Quarterbacks Coach for the New York Giants. Coach Schuplinski returned home to Northeast Ohio recently with his wife Megan, and their 4 beautiful children. They took time to visit dad's beloved alma mater, and Coach was kind enough to answer a few questions for us. Jerry is this month's feature in THS Spotlight.

Jerry returns to his hometown on August 22 as his Giants, take on our Cleveland Browns in a preseason game at First Energy Field at 1:00 PM.

Welcome New PPI Partners!

It's been a busy summer for Internship Director Mrs. Barb Dottore as she continues to make the Pre-Professional Internship Program bigger and better than ever. During the last several weeks she added new partners, the Akron RubberDucks, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Chamberlain College of Nursing, the Diocese of Cleveland, Corpus Christi Academy, Holy Name Elementary School, St. John Byzantine School, and Mary Queen of Peace School. We hope to have several more announcements in the coming weeks.

Your organization can also join the movement changing Cleveland's workforce one student at a time! Just contact Mrs. Dottore at dottoreb@ths.org or 216-581-5749.

Veterinary Track for 2!

As you make your way into Dr. Jay's Broadway Animal Clinic, you are gretted by many friendly faces, and on this day, cookies and coffee too! Two of those faces are familiar to the THS family, Tommy Burke '17 and Isaiah Johnson '20. Both alums were interns for Dr. Jay while at Trinity, and now work at the animal clinic. "They are both very important to me," said Dr. Jay. "Tommy is ready for veterinary school, and I predict both are going to be very successful. All of my Trinity interns have done very well and gone on to success."

Burke graduated from the University of Findlay in May, and this week begins veterinary school at Auburn University this week. "Findlay has a great hands on program, I received a lot of experience working with livestock," said Burke. "I'm looking forward to the next 4 years at Auburn." Johnson is studying at Kent State University while serving in the ROTC. Both young men are thankful for the experiences they received as interns at Trinity. "I can honestly say I loved the internship program," said Johnson. "You learn what your passion is and for some, we learn what we are not into as well." Burke added, "You can't replace the hours I received in high school. The retreat program and the internship program were my two favorite programs at Trinity. I had great experiences with both."

You can see the admiration both alums have for Dr. Jay when asked about him. "He really opened my eyes to what veterinary medicine is all about," said Burke. "I want to be a vet just like him, he says I'll be better, but I'm not sure about that." Johnson appreciates that Dr. Jay is all about hands-on experience. "It's the best way to learn. We can do procedures on our own because he has us do it over and over. Dr. Jay is really important to me. Obtaining this position has been one of the best things to ever happen."

We are so grateful to partners like Dr. Jay who believe in our mission of having our students both college prepared and career ready when they leave our halls. If your organization, or someone you know, could use very talented much needed assistance during these difficult times, please contact our Internship Director, Mrs. Barb Dottore at dottoreb@ths.org or 216-581-5749.

News and Notes

Current THS families, remember to complete the PowerSchool Back to School forms by this Friday, August 6. These forms must be completed before your student may attend class, get their class schedule and receive their Chromebook. Guidelines are here.

Reunion News! It was so great to see the Classes of 1995 and 1996 celebrate recently. The Class of '96 got together in mid July at the Blind Squirrel Winery in Chagrin Falls.

Our graduates from '95 gathered at the Wild Eagle Steak and Saloon in Broadview Heights this past Saturday night. We can tell by the smiling faces that a good time was had by all reminiscing about their days as a Trojan!

We are excited to announce that THS applied and was accepted into the National School Lunch Program. Every student is eligible for a free lunch during the 2021-22 school year under the NSLP program. A monthly menu will be posted on the Trinity High School website under Student Life.

We are also thrilled to report the Howley Foundation's further commitment toward our students with 5 new scholarships for the Class of 2025! The Howley Family also awarded 5 scholarships to the Class of 2024 in 2020. Read all about the Howley Foundation's incredible generosity here.

A reminder that our very own Meredith Garofalo '04, will return home from Colorado to sing the National Anthem at Progressive Field. Meredith will perform in 2 weeks, Friday night, August 20, when her beloved Indians take on the Angels at 7:10 PM. Tribe tickets are available if you would like to see Meredith in person and root on your hometown team!

Trinity is hiring! We currently have a Full-Time Math Teacher opening. Interested candidates can read the job description here, and email Principal, Mrs. Linda Bacho at bacho@ths.org.

We also have opportunities available for morning and afternoon Van Drivers for the 2021-22 school year! Regular and occasional positions are available. Contact Jenn Newrones, newronesj@ths.org or 216-581-5753 to apply

As always, you can keep up to date with all alumni news on our special Alumni Facebook page, @TrojansAlumni. And if you have news or a story about yourself or one of your classmates, don't hesitate to contact Mr. Burke at burket@ths.org.