Class Notes 1968 - Reunion June 20-22, 2008 |
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Jeff Hawk |
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| spring 2008 | After 22 years of telling your stories, I’m back, and it’s wonderful to be back! Here’s the plan for the column: We’ll have news about you and yours, a spotlight on two or three members of our class, items of interest as “Did you know an appeal to form a JCU Alumni Club in your area is ALWAYS there, so why not start one soon”? So, did you know “my big brother,” Bob McFarland ’67 works for Summit Racing Equipment in Tallmadge, Ohio, and his wife, Michele, edits the class notes that appear in John Carroll magazine? Did you know another of my fraternity brothers and life long friend LTC (Retired) U.S. Army, Vietnam Hero Silver Star, Peter Bernardo ’67 continues to work hard for you and for me at JCU. Did you know I now have five grandchildren, and number six is due May 2008. Did you know we’ve got our Reunion this year at Carroll? Did you know that your financial contributions to JCU are much needed and deeply appreciated. Did you know that I NEED and WANT your news; so e-mail, snail mail, telephone, wire, smoke signal, etc. Did you know that JCU is always ranked in the top 10 universities in the U.S. colleges in the national poll of U.S.News & World Report magazine. Did you know that we’ve got 40 years of stories to tell JCU so write to me. Did you know this IS your column and I depend (No, I challenge each of you to send me as many bits of news as you want -- every time.). ... Spotlight on ’68ers: Marty Susi and his lovely wife, Lynn, have a beautiful daughter, Stephanie, who is a 7th degree Black Belt in Karate and a junior at Kent State University. Marty is in charge of produce for a major grocery chain and Lynn is director of management information systems for a hospital in Cleveland, OH. ... Donna Nelson is a highly respected teacher and real estate agent in Orlando, Fla. Donna is a distinguished speech communication graduate of Miami University of Ohio, Oxford, Ohio - 14156 Weymouth Run, Orlando, Fla., 32828. ... Michael McKenna served in Military Intelligence, U.S. Army. ... Say, Al Maragliano, Ted Pope, Greg Klein, Gale McNeeley, Claudia Ballentine, Deeann Arth, Rita Conti, Adele Gornik, Celia Persin, Mark Kadzielski send me your news! ... Frank Wardega is an Anglican priest who serves as a missionary in many places in Africa. He teaches of historical church in the most primitive areas to postulants and clergy where education is hard to get. His wife, Patricia, has been to Africa to be a part of this ministry. Details may be viewed on http://connectionkenya.wordpress.com. ... John Toppel writes that this month he begins his third year of teaching at Santa Clara Univerity (a Jesuit school), in Santa Clara, Calif. “I am in the business school and teach Intro to Business and Intro to International Business. After retiring from Hewlett Packard in 2004, after 31 years and living in five countries, I spent a year at Villanova University in Philadelphia as a visiting business fellow and then came back home to California to join the faculty at Santa Clara. My wife, Margaret, and I just celebrated our 35th wedding anniversay and our son, John’s wedding in summer ’07. Looking forward to attending the 40th Reunion next summer.” ... Don’t forget our 40th Reunion at Carroll, JUNE 20-22, 2008. See you in the NEWS! ... For you, ’68, and John Carroll University, Jeff |
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| fall 2007 | Attend our 40th Reunion next summer, June 20-22, 2008, on the beautiful campus of John Carroll University. Reacquaint with long time friends and see how campus has changed! |
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| winter 2006 | Heard from John Toppel – he’s very busily engaged in his second career. After retiring from H-P, he took is international marketing and sales experience to the campus: John teaches at Santa Clara University and, in his free time, John heads up the Russell Center at Menlo College. The center is a newly created operation which seeks to create a learning atmosphere for American and Asian, especially Chinese, businessmen and women to exchange ideas, develop partnerships, and prepare to move into the richly emerging markets Asia has to offer. John has taken on a huge responsibility and I am certain he will be successful. Hats off to another Carroll success story. ... Also heard from Phil Jacobs. He and his wife sold their Long Beach home and took on a new place. I’m sure it was hard for Phil to give up that ocean view. ... A quick personal note: for those of you in Florida, I would invite you to join me for an afternoon of golf at the Atlantis Golf Club. The event is being hosted by Don Shula ’51 and the proceeds support some very worthwhile charities. Come out on March 25th and enjoy a day of golf, refreshments, and dinner. If you want further details please e-mail me at the above address or contact Vicki Rautbord -- vrautbord@aol.com. ... We still haven’t reached the 75 threshold to qualify for the trip to Florida. So drop me some notes. Ray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| summer 2005 |
The extended Burchyns family has been extended a bit more as we welcomed Megan Grace on June 27, 2005. Glad to say mom and daughter are doing well. I also had the pleasure of hearing from William Edwards. Like most Carroll grads, Bill has his success story to tell: over his career with Hilton, Bill rose to become Area VP in the D.C. area. In addition, he has recently been named as chair of the Greater Washington Board of Trade. His youngest son recently completed his sophomore year at Carroll, continuing the family tradition. Bill’s other children graduated from Villanova and University of Virginia; his oldest son is now attending Catholic Law School. Kudos all around. ... That’s all from this front. Hope to hear from more of the 68 crowd. Ray
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spring 2005 |
| Well, spring has sprung and time for more news about our fellow classmates. The past few months have uncovered several more of the lost. In no particular order, here they are. Pat Gnazzo was recently appointed compliance officer for Computer Associates. Pat previously worked in Washington, D.C. and Hartford, CT, with United Technologies. I remember my first meeting with Pat back in 1964. It was during the fall presidential campaign. He was a Johnson supporter and I, well, I was for Barry. On election eve we watched the results, me somewhat glumly and Pat with much empathy toward my losing candidate. Pat always had that special quality -- the ability to relate to others, so we shouldn’t be surprised to see how far he has gone on his life’s journey. Congratulations on your success, Pat. ... Also heard from was Gale McNeeley. Gale was a member of the Pacelli fraternity in freshman year and, like the rest of us, he enjoyed lots of laughs. Gale and I had the pleasure of spending three weeks in St. Louis over a semester break, compliments of the Smolek family. When we get you back to reunion, Gale, we shall insist you play the piano for us. Gale now lives in Southern California where he spends his time working in the theatre and producing his original works. Success and creativity -- more hallmark examples of the Carroll endowment. ... Mark Kadzielski, a partner in the law firm of Fulbright and Jaworski, LLP, has been named a Fellow by the American Health Lawyers Association. Mark is one of four attorneys in California and one of 40 nationwide who have been accorded this honor. Mark specializes in representation of health care providers and institutions and is based in Los Angeles. Congratulations on your success. ... Since taking over the column I have heard from some dozen of the lost tribe of ’68. That is heartening but still leaves many out there who’s life’s trip we would love to share. In order to encourage hearing from you, I have an offer: if between now and July 31, 2005 I receive a minimum of 75 “here’s my story” e-mails from ’68 grads who have not written to me, I will place those names, along with the names of those who have written to me already, in a hat and pick one at random. The person selected will receive a one week stay at the Daytona Regency (accommodations only -- drinks and meals the winner’s burden), along with two round trip air tickets from anywhere in the continental United States, compliments of AAA Waterproofing and Building Products. The winner may pick the week, subject to availability. ... That’s all for now. Best wishes to everyone, Ray
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winter 2005 |
| A happy new year to one and all. My wife and I spent the last month at our home in Vermont and got to enjoy a traditional and old fashioned New England Christmas. After living in Florida for so many years it was a big change indeed. ... While I was in Vermont, I received some very welcome e-mails from ’68 grads. ... Bill Trost wrote to bring us up on his life since graduation. Bill has been with the Shaker School District since graduation where he served as a teacher and administrator. Bill and his wife enjoy traveling and are beginning to plan for retirement. Good to hear from him and I hope to see Bill and his wife at reunion 2005. ... Bob Pietlock ’71 also dropped me a line or two. After graduation Bob served in the Army for two years and returned to Cleveland to claim the lovely Judy as his wife. Bob and Judy settled in Colorado where they pursued their love of art and photography. Today they own and operate a first class fine art store, with plans to open several more. Both enjoy travelling and make Europe their destination of choice. ... Walt Lyons and his wife, Connie, live in Cleveland. Walt spent over 25 years as a special agent with the Criminal Investigation Division of IRS, retiring in 1999. Today he enjoys spending time with his grandchild and taking life easy. ... Larry and Mary Kennard recently welcomed their first grandchild to the family. ... Tim Dehaven lives in Ohio and operates the family garden centers. Tim also hosts a radio show which focuses on gardening. And, by the way, he hasn’t changed a bit. It must be all that fresh air. ... So we begin to see the circle develop. In the next several weeks I hope to hear from more ’68 grads with their stories. Especially high on the list are Ned Smolek, Gale McNeely, Dave Dodge’69, and any others from the Pacelli Hall crowd of 1964. ... Ray
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summer 2004 |
Walt Lyons and his wife, Connie, were presented their first grandchild, courtesy of their daughter. Walt was a special agent for the IRS for many years and retired in 1999. ... Larry and Mary Kennard were presented their first grandchild this past February -- grandpa and grandma are doing well. ... Heard from John Toppel -- he has retired and started a second career. (See the adjacent story). ... I had the pleasure of seeing Glenn Bordfeld this past April. Both Glenn and I graduated from Brooklyn Prep a mere 40 years ago and we attended our 40th reunion in New York. Glen is president/CEO of Juno Lighting in the Chicago area. Another success story, fueled by the great tradition of Jesuit education. ... Now folks, I want to hear from some particular ’68 grads: Bill Trost, Ed Eader, Gale McNeeley, Ed Smolik, and Bob Pietlock ’71 please drop me a line. I know you have been successful in your various fields, as I have occasioned upon your exploits in one paper or another. Share your stories with us. ... That’s all for now, folks. Stay well and keep, always, a good thought. Ray
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spring 2004 |
An Open Letter To the Class of 1968 -- Dear Fellow Classmates: For the last 6 months or so I have been wondering why our class is the most underrepresented of all the Carroll classes. It seems that, of all the graduated classes, 1968 is the most disconnected. As I glance back over the landscape of the past 36 years I seem to recall our class as the one caught in the great divide -- that period of clashing social change which saw every aspect of our culture turn on a dime. The years 1964 to 1968 seems almost a Hollywood production -- not real, yet very striking in that it invaded our emotions and our lives and changed all of us. So I should not be surprised that so many of us decided to put the roller coaster ride that was those years behind us and not pick at the memory. ... The remembrance of those years is a hard business. Music, art, theology, and social customs were called into question and, in large measure, discarded in favor of the flavor of the moment; God died, according to Time magazine and Afro-Americans took center stage to demand only what was rightfully theirs to require; the bullet replaced the ballot as assassinations blotted our landscape; gender began to bend and women no longer took the back seat willingly. And Vietnam was urged on us, so much so that friend stood against friend and the noise level drowned out all civil discourse. We, the first of the baby boomers to join the college ranks, had to adjust, readjust, and then recalibrate, once more, our views and traditional mores. By the time graduation came we were, for the most part, exhausted. ... But there is another remembrance, one which warms me as I reflect back. I also remember laughter shared, hopes for the future nourished; I remember dates with our girlfriends, winter and spring dances, and nights spent in genuine friendship. And these memories are worth recalling. ... Last June I found myself back on campus -- an accidental tourist on a fool’s errand. I had thought little about the university over the years and was stunned by its growth. I wandered about the campus and noted the small things: how quietly students went about their daily routine, how well kept the buildings were, how the university had changed in all ways but the fundamentals. And then it struck me -- it was the fundamentals which helped me find my way over the years. And I realized how much Carroll meant to me. ... This June reunion rolls around once more. Now is the time for us, as a class, to rejoin the Carroll community, to spend some time reliving the good times, and to take the opportunity to realize that we are part of something truly spectacular -- a university family. And that university to which we belong is quietly taking center stage as one of the great centers of learning in this country. ... We are now in the autumn of our lives. Most of our great work is completed, or nearly so. We inch toward retirement, those years when we can reflect and enjoy. We will slip into our individual winters and will need the warmth families and memories can provide. Memories are especially important, so much so a poet once wrote that God gave us memories that we might have roses in December. Treasure your memories and stock up on them -- and start with those memories from Carroll. No better place to stock up on those memories can be found than the reunion this June. Ray
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winter 2004 |
After a lengthy hiatus, I return to my duties as your class scribe, but only to say farewell. It has been real and I’ve welcomed the chance to speak with you. To everything there is a season, though, and this is the one to pass the torch to Ray Burchyns, who has the fire. I have no doubt he will serve you well. I look forward to reading of your exploits and possibly catching you on campus before long. Tom St. Marie, sent me an informative e-mail some time ago. Tom. mea culpa, but I misplaced it. If you happen to read this, please resend the info to Journal@jcu.edu. ... Patricia Munson ’70 and her husband, Jeffrey, advise that their son, Captain Peter J. Munson, USMC ’97 was recently promoted to airplane commander of the KC-130 Hercules at Cherry Point, NC. Now there’s a complete JCU family. My guess is that one of these days we will be seeing the Munson grandchildren, Riley Thomas and Lauren Emma, walking the Quadrangle. By my calculations, Riley should be the Class of 2021 and Lauren 2023. Better start those education funds now! ... Robert M. McNamara, Jr. has also spent considerable time in the service of his country. He recently retired from 32 years in government service, including the Peace Corps, as both volunteer and general counsel, legislative counsel to Sen. Edward Kennedy and chief enforcement attorney for the U. S. Treasury Dept. The last four years he spent as general counsel for the CIA, where he must have done well since I never saw him mentioned even once on 60 Minutes. He is now in private practice as a partner and managing director of the international business consulting group of the D.C. office of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips. Bob and his wife, Patti, make their home in Bethesda, together with their children Brendan and Caitlin. ... Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy (and healthy) New Year, Bill
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spring 2003 |
Okay, class, listen up. Maybe we ARE the ones who never ordered our caps and gowns until the day before Commencement. But that was then and this is now -- "this" being our 35th reunion, June 12-15, on a campus you won't believe until you see it. If you haven't made plans to attend, put the magazine down now and dial 1-800-736-2586 -- that's toll-free, 1-800-736-ALUM -- or boot up your computer and visit reunion headquarters at http://www.jcu.edu/alumni/reunion/. If necessary, buzz your Assisted Living Attendant for help. Even if you can't attend reunion in person, you can still be there in spirit by giving something to our class gift. Every alum who contributes helps JCU attract more support from foundations and corporations who want to know how broad-based a university's gift base is before they sign on, too. And if that doesn't convince you, remember how big Paul Mockenhaupt was? Well, he's even bigger now -- and he's our Class Gift Chairman, besides. Remember, if you're worried about what classmates will think of you after 35 years, imagine the shock if you wait until our 40th! ... Bill | |
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winter 2003 |
We're focusing this column on the future instead of the past (since none of you has been doing anything notable - or if you have, you've been keeping it to yourself!) - to remind you that June 12-15, 2003 marks our thirty-fifth reunion. That's "Three-fiver - How copy? Over ... "- for you rot-C types. I know, I thought there must be some mistake, too, but it's true. So make it the first thing you write down in that brand new Franklin Planner, or on that wall calendar Aunt Audrey always gets you for Christmas, the one with the different animal theme each year. Look at it this way: No one wants to show their face after 35 years, but think how painful it will be if you wait until 50! So move up that date with the plastic surgeon and come to reunion this year. In fact, the '68 reunion committee can use your help before then. The committee consists of Larry Kennard and Mike Quinn, who spent their entire first meeting during homecoming weekend subtracting 1968 from 2003 to verify that it is, indeed, our 35th. E-mail Larry at lpkennard2@aol.com or Mike at mquinn@jcu.edu. ... Bill | |
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