Class Notes for 1986

It is with a mixture of happy and sad that I write this column today, as it will be my final one as your class columnist. My first column was submitted in July of 1999, so it’s been over 7 years that I have been at this post. The time to move on must come some time, so I guess this is as good as a time as any. Gigi Togliatti-Rice and Beth (Bonanno) Hausoul requested the chance to write on your behalf, and thus, the torch is passing to them with the next issue. Please be sure to send information to them directly -- Gigi gigirice@neo.rr.com and Beth ehausoul@mac.com. I certainly wish them much success with this column and I’ll be anxious to read what they have to report! ... So, onward with the last bits of news that I have in my in-box. Margaret (Peggy Rydzel) Grzywacz has moved to Lexington, KY, with her husband Chris and daughters Megan (9) and Ally (7). They are adjusting to their new “Southern” life while Chris attends the University of Kentucky in the Ph.D. program. They are missing the Northern weather (ha ha). ... Mary (Dahl) Frank (MBA grad) is living in Mantua, OH, after a two year stint in Oregon. She and her family moved back to Ohio in August this past year and have settled nicely into new digs. ... Karen Rogers is living in Canton (Michigan--not Ohio) with her husband Kevin Collins and their children Rebecca (4) and Tyler (3). She graduated from OSU in 1992 with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and is now an assistant professor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She works in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine. That’s awesome Mary! ... And for those who don’t know, James Milton Marsh is living in New Canaan, CT, and working for Hanover Square Capital Management as managing partner of their New York office. He received his MBA from New York University in 1996. ... Well, that’s it. My mailbox was a bit empty this time around. Please be sure to send information to your new columnists. Always remember you can still submit and update personal information to JCU online at www.jcu.edu/alumni/update_record_new.asp and this information will go directly to the alumni office and then gets forwarded to your columnists if you check the box to ok that. But hey ... TAKE A CHANCE ... PUT YOURSELF OUT ON A LIMB ... STEP OUTSIDE THAT BORING BOX ... and send some news to Gigi and Beth. It’s a hard gig getting enough information to fill this space! Do them a favor, and make their life EASY!!! I wish them the best and I wish you all the best too. It’s been a great time. My very final ... Ciao! Belinda

For those who were not able to attend reunion, you missed a great weekend! The weather cooperated in fine fashion and Saturday evening dinner under the Big Tent was quite a lovely event. It was great to see so many from our class in attendance. Be sure to check http://www.jcu.edu/alumni/classes/1986/index.htm to view photos! I certainly felt sorry for the poor photographer who had to rally the troops for our class photo! A huge thank you to all who made a donation to our 20th reunion class gift. As of June 24, 18.6% of our classmates had participated to raise $47,233 for our gift! That’s amazing! You can still make a contribution to our class gift by visiting www.jcu.edu/givetojcu or you can call Bob Kirschner director of Annual Giving at (216) 397-4198. And now for the news ... Someone at reunion passed on information regarding Robert Tangredi. He is living in Carmel, IN, with his wife, Erica, and working for Monster, but his actual position couldn’t be identified! Bob, please let us know what you’re up to! ... I can pass along also that Edward Shingary is still living in Parma, OH. Hope you’re OK out there Ed, but your online update didn’t relay what you’re up to either, so we’ll all be in the dark until you shed the light. ... I heard through the grapevine that Maureen McCoy Spooner is living in Willoughby, OH, and just recently (well, if you call over six months ago recent...) accepted a position at Progressive. My source told me that Maureen and her husband Andrew have five children ... which is totally crazy and insane! Maureen, drop me a line and tell me how you manage all that ... you must be super mom! ... Margaret “Peggy” (Hannigan) Salamon is now living in St. Charles, IL, with husband Michael. After 10 years in the Minneapolis area, Mike is now employed with Niagara LaSalle Steel in Hammond, IN, and is VP of business development. Peggy is a busy mom to Elizabeth (15), Michael (13), and Luke (6). The family is kicking back and adjusting to life near Chicago after their 18 year hiatus. ... Al Casino is currently living with his wife, Susan, in Barberton, OH. He received his MBA from Regis University in December 2005 and is presently a VP with JPMorgan Chase Bank in Akron, OH. Al and Susan have six children (sorry Maureen…they’re even crazier than you!) Kylie (15), Abbey (12), Noah (9), Owen (6), and Molly (2) just recently welcomed child number six, but I have no information. ... As for me, I’m just hanging out with the boys and enjoying our first week of good hot summer weather after start off summer vacation with a crummy month of rain. We finally hit the beach, the pool, the sprinkler park, the pool, the zoo, the pool (yes, there’s a pattern here). My phone has a ton of messages that need returning, but I’ll save it for another day. 92° beckons again! Work can wait until the sun sets ... Now if only those of you with those large families will tell me your secret to keeping your laundry done! Please don’t tell me it’s all the pool towels and bathing suits. There’s only four of us here, and yet it seems I should just move my office into the laundry room in order to accommodate the frequent trips there. I wonder if there is a way to deduct that as business mileage ... hmmm. ... Until next time, Ciao! Belinda

I’ll remind you all again ... REUNION ... this June 23-25. BE THERE. You all received your reservation forms and hopefully you returned them already. If not, remember you can register online! It’s fast, easy and convenient. Trust me ... that’s how I did mine. If you like to shop online, this is for you! It’s that fast, easy, convenient thing that hooks me every time. Point, click, pay ... right from my desk ... it’s no wonder I have my VISA number memorized! Remember that when you register for reunion, you can also make your class gift at the same time. Even if you are not planning to attend reunion, won’t you consider making a donation to our centennial class gift? Your help in reaching our class-gift goal of $50,000 will be thankfully appreciated. We have a very lofty donor goal for our centennial class, but as a committee, we felt that while lofty, the goal was definitely attainable. ... Now for some news. I read a press release that indicated Jim Grazko has been promoted as of January 1, 2006 to vice president, general manager of Underwriting and Contract Services for Premera Blue Cross in Mountain Terrace, WA. Jim received his MBA in Health Services Administration from George Washington University. He has worked for Health Net, Ernst & Young, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Congratulations! Jim mentioned via e-mail that his dad probably forwarded the press release to John Carroll, as he’s been so busy he never got around to it! Jim and his wife, Marybeth, are living in Redmond, WA, with their boys: Matthew (9), Ryan (7) and Christopher (4). Although they like Washington State, they wish they were back home in Cleveland and they miss it here a lot. COME ON JIM ... Cleveland WINTER? You MISS that? You’re crazy! ... I also received an e-mail from Carolyn (Mockenhaupt) O’Connor. She and her husband James welcomed Christian Joseph Edward O’Connor on January 3rd. His big brother Cole (6) is thrilled to have a new little brother. Carolyn ... sorry I couldn’t get this in our last column. For once, there was too much to report in one column, so I saved it for this one! ... This is really OLD news, but someone just sent it to me, so mea culpa for being so long overdue. Ric Harris was named executive vice president and general manager of Digital Media and Strategic Marketing for the NBC Universal Television Stations Group. He made a name for himself in the Cleveland area in local and national sales at Channel 5, WOIO Channel 19, and WUAB Channel 43. He earned his master’s degree in communications management from JCU last spring. He and his wife Mindee (hey girl ... long time, you should call me) and their children are now living in the NYC area. Hope you are all doing well, and if any of this information is now outdated, please feel free to contact me with something more current! ... More currently, my best pal Silvia Grava got married to Andrew Bird on December 30, 2005 in their hometown of Toronto. Silvia and son Davis now have a dog to go with their cat! Congratulations to you friend! And I plan to be in camp to celebrate with you the week before reunion! Can’t wait to meet you Andrew ... and I want a ride on the Harley! ... Last, but not least, Frank Uhlir and his wife, MaryAlice, welcomed their first child, son Thomas Peter, in February 2006. Thomas didn’t come home right away. Like all Uhlirs, he had to do things the hard way and he arrived a little early. So while mom got to recuperate at home, Thomas had to stick around at the hospital for awhile. But everyone is doing fine now, and I can’t wait to hear how they like the new “Walter…” books we bought them as a gift! I can just hear the laughter as they read about poor Walter. ... Well, I have more news, but again, I’ve run out of space. That’s a good problem! So ... see you at Reunion! Until next time ... Caio! Belinda

I’ll remind you all again ... REUNION ... next June 23-25. BE THERE. Just to get you ready for the summer weekend, a few facts and figures. Did you know we have 577 living class members? Out of those, only 35 have unknown addresses! Our reunion attendance was 108 in 1991, 106 in 1996, and a meager 62 in 2001. COME ON GUYS ... we can do WAY better than that for 2006! I think we should go for RECORD ATTENDANCE for a 20-year reunion ... that number would be 130! WE CAN DO IT! The number of reunion class donors has decreased from 271 to 114 from 1991-2001, but our total dollars of giving increased from $16,792 to $35,853. Let’s try to set record numbers of donors and dollars this year too while we’re at it! ... And now the news. We have a whole bunch of online submissions. First, we find Anne Batcheller Muller living in Milton, MA, with her husband, Paul Muller, and son, Daniel (2). Also, Jeffrey Malicki indicated he is now living in New Lenox, IL, with his wife, Barbara, and son Ryan (1). He is working for Mass Mutual Financial Group as an agency director. ... Julia Spiker e-mailed that she is now living in Tallmadge, OH. And the last online submission was from Laurie Hubman MacDonald who is living in St. Pete Beach, FL, with her husband, Stewart, son Ian (3) and daughter Bridgette (2). ... I got word that Drue Carney is living in McKinney, TX, with his wife, Kelly, son A.J. (7) and daughter Megan (5). He recently left FC Dallas of Major League Soccer to join U.S. Marketing & Promotions as the director of Account Services. The company is a division of The Marketing Arm.... As for Rich Gorman, he is living in Davie, FL, with his wife, Cuqui, daughters McKinzie (10) and Haley (8), and son Nicholas (5). Rich received his MBA from University of South Florida in 1996 and is currently employed as president of Choice Generics. ... I received a lengthy e-mail (THANK YOU!) from Jim Dowdle who I must assume is working for The Food Network since his e-mail address was as such. Now if only he could forward those Emeril tickets... He indicated he was heading to two JCU introductory receptions in the Chicago area held in honor of Fr. Niehoff. Jim sent news regarding PJ Kissane, who apparently is still at U.S. News and World Report, is married, and living in Winnetka with one child. Also, Jim indicated that James Marsh is still in NY and has recently started his own hedge fund. He and his wife Joanna ’88 live in Greenwich, CT, and have five children (crazy, crazy): Dean, Joanna, Richard, Mary and Mac (McNally). Rick Collins was mentioned as having a regular day-job with an intellectual property firm, but has time to side-line as manager for the Umpires Clubhouse at U.S. Cellular Field. I’m told he had a blast at the recent World Series! As for Jim’s news that Tim McGrath looks the same as he did in 1986 ... NOT FAIR! ... I have even more news, but I’ve run out of space! This has got to be a first! SO ... look for next issue, when I’ll tell you all about Jon Mezzopera, Frank Uhlir, Jim Grazko, Maureen (McCoy) Spooner, and Silvia Grava. Geez, I have to confer with them first before I tell you all their news! ... Until next time ... Caio! Belinda

I’ll remind you all again ... REUNION ... next June 23-25. BE THERE. If anyone is interested in being on our reunion committee, please contact Rosalie Massey at 216.397.3014 or 1.800.736.2586. She can also be e-mailed at rmassey@jcu.edu. ... And now the news folks ... Finally I heard back from Jordan Pace regarding the status of his pending partnership at Plante & Moran. The great news is that it is now official and was effective July 1, 2005. Congratulations Jordan! Specifically, he is now a partner in the Health and Human Services Group. Even with all the new responsibilities, I’m sure he still has time to spend with his favorite 1 year old (Siena)! Jordan and his wife, Marci, are still in Columbus. So if any of you are in the area, look them up! ... I got an e-mail from John Bruening. I am flattered that he thinks I am the keeper of all things 1986, but much credit must go to Michele McFarland at JCU who does lots of the behind-the-scenes forwarding! She is definitely my life saver!!! Anyway, John sounds like he has this really cool job as media relations manager at Telarc Records -- which is an independent record label located in Beachwood, OH. The company has won 42 Grammy Awards in the 27 years since its founding -- mostly in classical and jazz categories. He is living in South Euclid with his wife, Mariah; daughter Jessica (4), and son Jack (2). He noted that he drives by JCU twice daily on his commute to work. And YES, things sure DO look different now. He is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces mixing it up at the ever-changing campus at our reunion next summer. ... For those of you who are foodies out there, check out Bob Sferra from Viking Culinary Arts. He was recently spotted at the Greater Cleveland Community Shares 20th anniversary celebration. He was a member of a panel of judges who were forced to endure a chicken-wing cook-off (as if that could possibly be a bad thing). The event was held on August 17th in the pavilion at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. If you can believe it, 300 guests ate more than 5,000 wings from 11 contest contenders. The judge’s unanimous decision went to Rock Bottom Brewery’s sweet and spicy Asian-style wings. Cleveland Community Shares was founded in 1985 and supports 40 local social justice organizations through workplace giving programs and philanthropic initiatives. (By the way, the accountant in me couldn’t let it rest ... that’s an average of 16.67 wings per person!) ... And lastly, I ran into Pam Malone Mitchell at my son’s elementary school open house just a few weeks ago. She looked great as always, and had her two daughters in tow. She lives a stone’s throw from me in Concord Township, OH, with her husband, Wayne, and daughters Anna (2nd grade) and Mindy (5th grade). Seems our kids now go to the same elementary school. Funny how we end up where we begin ... I’ve known Pam since we went to grade school together ... then high school ... etc. We live so close, yet we never seem to run into each other! ... Finally, did you know you can update your alumni information directly online at www.jcu.edu? If you take a few moments to do that, the alumni office sends your class columnist the information the very next day! Well, maybe not THAT quick, but trust me, I get the word! So, for those of you who are reluctant to send information to your class columnist (yeah ... me), then GET ONLINE and fill out the information. It only takes a few quick moments, and it’s painless ... trust me! Until next time…Caio! Belinda

Let’s get busy! We have a reunion right around the corner ... only one year away. If you are thinking about attending, start sending me your inquiries now. I’ll be happy to print those! ... I got a status report on David Bennett and he’s living in Derry, NH, with his wife, Jennifer, and 1-year-old son Andrew. David was in ROTC at JCU and is now a plans officer with the U.S. Army in Londonderry, NH. He recently finished a one-year tour of duty in Tikrit, Iraq supporting the 1st Infantry Division. David ... on behalf of our classmates, we salute you! ... I also got an e-mail from Robbyn Redding Jones and she’s had quite an exciting and busy year. She was living in Florida and got engaged to David Jones last October. A week later she found out that her employer, Magnivision Reading Glasses, was sold to AAI Foster Grant. Thus she had to pick up and plan a move to Rhode Island in addition to planning a wedding! As if that wasn’t enough to keep her busy, she and her fiancé each sold their respective houses and then built another in Rhode Island over the Christmas holiday! They got married on February 19, 2005, and moved to Cumberland, RI, on March 10. Robbyn is now a merchandising manager for Magnivision there. After six years in sunny Florida, I am sure the weather will take some adjusting to. Hey Robbyn, wasn’t Davey Jones one of the Monkeys????? Or am I the only one who watched that show? ... Salvatore D’Angelo was appointed to assistant cashier with Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio way back in January 2005. By now, I am sure that Sal has solidified his position as an investment executive in the Fifth Third Securities Department. He is responsible for working with the retail banking division to increase investment sales and help Fifth Third customers in Lake and Geauga counties (Ohio) achieve their investment needs. Hey Sal, are you living in Mentor theses days? Drop me a line and let me know how the job is going. ... Michael R. Anderson is living in Lyndhurst, OH. After graduating from JCU he received his MD from CWRU in 1990. He now works at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital as director of the Fellowship Program. He and his wife, Dianne, have five children -- Timothy (14), Brian (12), Kevin (9), Elizabeth (8), and Bradley (5). As if five kids aren’t enough to keep one busy, Michael has been busy as a Pediatric ICU physician at Rainbow, and was recently appointed the medical director of the PICU at MetroHealth Medical Center. His wife is ... well ... just busy as hell (can you just imagine?) managing a house of seven. I wonder how many soccer and baseball games she has watched so far this summer! ... Ann Zuppan Neylon is living in Brookpark, OH, with her husband, Alan, daughter Erin (14). She has a Master’s of Education and is teaching in the Cleveland Schools as a computer resource teacher. ... Lastly, I heard from Gigi Togliatti-Rice, who is working with State Farm. She has offered to forward me bunches of information for future newsletters with help from anyone who is in her circle of friends and contacts! So if you don’t feel like e-mailing me, feel free to e-mail Gigi at gigi.rice.code@statefarm.com. ... Hey, any help I can get is sure going to be appreciated! And did you know you can update your alumni information directly online at www.jcu.edu? If you take a few moments to do that, the alumni office sends your class columnist the information the very next day! Well, maybe not THAT quick, but trust me, I get the word! So, for those of you who are reluctant to send information to your class columnist (yeah ... me), then GET ONLINE and fill out the information. It only takes a few quick moments, and it’s painless ... trust me! And by the way ... if you DO opt to e-mail me, make sure your subject line specifically indicates JCU alumni news so I don’t delete your message as spam! Caio, Belinda

Another tax season begins. By the time you read this, it will almost be over (thank goodness)! My mailbag is extremely light this time. Maybe with the holidays just being over, you all forgot to send me a note – go figure. ... I received an update on Mary Bailey Frank. She is living in Eagle Point, OR, with her husband, Jerome, and son Jimmy (15). She actually received her MBA from JCU in 1986. Yes, our first thoughts are those undergraduate classmates. But we DID have an MBA graduating class as well, let’s not forget! ... And I finally heard from the ever-elusive Jordan Pace. I was finally able to track him down and inform him that he might think he can run, but he can never hide! He is doing very well these days. He is currently on an accounting partnership track at Plante & Moran and is probably awaiting word on his acceptance as we read this. Good Luck!!! He and his wife, Marci, are living in Galena, OH, outside of Columbus. They were married in October 2002 in Tuscany -- specifically Siena, Italy. About 20 people made the trip to Italy to attend their wedding. They then honeymooned in Como, Bellagio, Venice, and Santa Margerita. They just welcomed a daughter named Siena in July 2004. I got to see Christmas pictures and she is very adorable! Now, be sure to let us all know about that partnership! And you never did send that information on John Veres. ... Well, that’s it. If anyone has anything interesting to share, please contact me. If you opt for e-mail, make sure your subject line specifically indicates JCU alumni news so I don’t delete your message as spam! And if anyone wants to hear from someone or is wondering what someone is up to, send me a note. I’ll pass along your inquiries in print and perhaps we will all get a response! ... I was kind of wondering about Nancy DeJovine-Hetki, Pam Malone Mitchell, Jon Fimiani, Maureen McCoy Spooner, Greg Morse, Diane Mekker, Gigi Togliatti-Rice, Dave Eichenlaub, Dave Zarlenga, and Paula Zerbi Reape. I wonder if I ask you to respond ... maybe that’s a good way to get 2005 rolling off to a good start! Caio, Belinda

Class Notes 1986

	Gigi Togliatti-Rice 931 Sheirer Road Mansfield, OH 44093 419.429.5530 gigirice@neo.rr.com Beth (Bonanno) Hausoul 179 S. Kenilworth Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 ehausoul@mac.com


spring 2008	We hope you are off to a good start in 2008 ... we seem to be as we have heard from a few more classmates this time around. Gigi heard from Margaret Guira Friend who reports that her three children: Izzi, Austen and Cami are doing great. Her exciting news is that she became a certified Pilates instructor two years ago and opened, along with a partner, her own Pilates studio - Reach Pilates. Visit www.allwithinreachpilates.com - their studio is in Chicago located close to Wrigley. ... Spencer Cominos ... WOW ... where to begin. Beth received seven (yes, seven) voice mail messages from a very excited Spencer -- that’s a total of 20 minutes of recorded calls -- the excitement didn’t stop there, he left a message on Beth’s mom’s voice mail and then sent her an e-mail. So here’s the scoop -- on September 27, 2007, Spencer met a woman named Tiffany Welsh. On September 27, 2008, Spencer and Tiffany are getting married. Yes, it is a whirlwind romance. Tiffany has a daughter named Makena (4) and Spencer is thrilled to have an instant family. Congratulations Spencer! It was great to hear your news and the excitement in your voice. We are very happy for you! Spencer also mentioned he still keeps in touch with fellow classmates P.J. Kissane, Randall Koczara, Bill O’Donnell, John Grazia and Paul Hansen. What have you guys been up to? Any news to share? ... Maureen Lennon-Zeeb recently ran into Jaime Foley at Starbucks right after Christmas. Maureen said Jamie also lives in Clarendon Hills and has three boys which she decided to home school this year. WOW! Maureen also reports that Karin Van Egmond Lennon is teaching preschool in Park Ridge. Jamie and Karin, we would love to hear from you. ... On a more serious note, former class columnist, Belinda Glavic Grassi wrote that her husband, Morris ’85, has MS. Belinda spent the past spring and summer raising awareness and funds for the National MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society. She started fundraising in April 2007 for the August 2007 Pedal To The Point bike ride -- 150 miles from Berea to Sandusky (Cedar Point) and back over the weekend of August 17-18. She was the captain of a team called “The Bee’s Hive.” They had nine other team members and combined they raised $15,650. Belinda personally raised over $12,500. Belinda’s personal goal for 2008 is to raise $15,000 herself and for her team to raise $25,000. Please contact Belinda - mobee@sbcglobal.net - if you are interested in becoming a team member or in becoming a donor. If anyone is interested in making a contribution, see - http://www.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/OHABikeEvents?px=3309575&pg=personal&fr_id=7821 - Belinda’s team personal web page at the MS site. Belinda’s efforts do not stop there. In February 2008, she and a colleague are rolling out a program in local elementary schools, called FAMILY HEALTH CHALLENGE. It is aimed at getting kids and their families more active and focused on their nutrition and activity habits -- 900 kids and their families will be involved. Belinda, we admire your ambition and accomplishments and wish you continued success in your efforts. ... We look forward to hearing from you, class of ’86! Your friends, Gigi and Beth


fall 2007	Hello class of ’86. It has been a beautiful fall and the Tribe did very well. We have not heard from too many classmates since the last edition. We encourage you to call or e-mail us with your information or information about other members of our class. ... I spoke to John F. Kelly who lives in Cleveland with his wife, Tara. They have three children, Shayla, who lives in Tampa, Teresa who is in 4th grade and Peter who is in 2nd grade. Jake works for Kalwall Corporation and does a lot of traveling. He still talks with Fred Roberts ’84 who was married a few years ago and just had his first child. Congratulations Fred. He said that he also talks with Tim Schwartz. Tim is part owner of Howl at the Moon in the flats. Make sure you stop in and say hi to him if you are in Cleveland. ... We heard from Dan Dreiling. Dan lives in Strongsville with his wife, Stephanie ’88 and their children, Kaitlin (13), Danny (11) and Casey (5). As reported before, Dan will be running in the 2007 ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 4, as a proud member of Team Fox (Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research). He would like special thanks to go out to the following JCU Alumni for their support of Team Fox and his efforts: Bill Kahl, Dan Gaugler, Dave Pratt ’85, Eric Jochum ’83, George Blaha, Jim Mason ’63, Dan O’Horo ’56, Kevin Bresnahan ’78, Dan Brogan ’87, Otto Dreiling ’56, Bob Conrad and Bob Hager ’84. Dan heard rumors that Tim McGrath will be competing in the Ford Iron man Florida event on November 3 (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run). Good luck Tim! Please send us an update. ... If you have some time and haven’t already done so, go to www.jcu.edu/jcuconnect and sign up today. JCU Connect launched in June 2007 and provides the opportunity to keep in touch with old friends and classmates by reading class notes and message boards, searching online profiles, viewing member photo albums, or chatting online. It also keeps you informed of the latest university happenings with news listings, event postings, and a special download center. ... We hope you enjoy the holidays with family and friends and we look forward to hearing from you in 2008. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your friends, Gigi and Beth Editor’s note: We apologize for the error in the summer 2007 issue. The first two sentences of the class of 1986 column were above the header and might have caused some confusion for readers.


summer 2007	As we write this column, August is almost upon us, the Bears and the Browns are in training camp, the Cleveland Indians are one game out of first place and most importantly the Chicago Cubs are only half a game out of first place! We hope you have all enjoyed a fun-filled summer with family and friends. We are assuming it was an exceptionally busy one given we have only heard from a few of you. So, what happens when we don’t hear from our fellow classmates? We are forced to talk about our very exciting lives and speculate on others. Let’s start with Gigi ... she and her husband, Bob, live in Mansfield, OH, with their three children, Daniel (11), Brady (9) and Luci (7). Gigi has worked as a claims specialist for State Farm Insurance for 18 years. Gigi recently ran into Ellen Titus ’85 poolside in Port Clinton. ... Beth Bonanno Hausoul lives in Elmhurst, IL, with her husband, John, and son Andrew (4). She has spent the last six years working for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Beth ran into Jenny Labuda Prangle and Howie Collins with their respective families while spending an afternoon with Karen Judy Foley and family at the Riverside Pool. Howie mentioned he had lunch with Drue Carney and agreed to forward more information – maybe next time, right Howie?!?!? We did hear from Drue Carney. Drue has lived in McKinney (far north suburb of Dallas) for 11 years and Dallas a total of 15 years. His wife’s name is Kelly and they have two children, a son, A.J. (9) and a daughter, Megan (7). Drue did confirm dining with “H” in Chicago and sends his apologies to the other Chicagoans he did not see. Drue also spent time with Rich Kramer at the Daytona 500 in February and recently talked with Bob Conrad who lives in Westlake with his wife, Laurel, and two daughters. Bob shared news that he and the extended Conrad family are off to Ireland for a vacation. Safe travels Bob! Thanks for the call Drue – it was great to hear from you. ... A few more updates: Lisa Geraci Macauda ’85 and husband Vince live in Pepper Pike with sons Alex and Matthew. Paul Volpe and Carol Rowand-Volpe live in University Heights with their children, P.J., Daniel and Michael. ... Grace Volpe Barber and her husband, Ron, recently moved back to the East Side after spending years on the West Side. ... Come on Class of ’86 – we want to hear from you ... this is a great venue to share news ... send us pictures, notes, anything! Your friends, Gigi and Beth


spring 2007	We have heard from several people since the last column so we want to get right into the scoops. Maureen Turney Guise and her husband, Rick, live in Downington, PA, with their three children -- Rick (9), Kelly (7) and Katie (6). We have heard from Sister Donna Gribschaw who is currently in Arecibo, PR, which is about 60 miles from Puerto Rico. She is supervisor of four AmeriCorps* Vista Members for grant writing and fund raising activities, she can be reached through the admissions office if you are heading her direction. ... Eileen McDonough ’83 is living in Portugal she reports that Elizabeth Gallant Grundy is an Iron Man. The race sounded very exciting -- her whole family was in Arizona to cheer her on. What an accomplishment Elizabeth, congratulations. ... Mary Cavanaugh Monroe is an attorney practicing in Cleveland. She is married to John and they have two boys Reilly (6) and Aiden (4). They live right next door to Jeff and Letitia Linker both ’85 in Euclid. ... Denise Borkowski Siemborski lives in Old Brooklyn with her husband, John. ... Mary Kulina Jurcisin ’87 is a teacher and is married to Tommy, a firefighter in Cleveland. They have three kids, Kaitlan, Alex and Hannah. ... We heard from Bill O’Donnell, he reports that Susan Caraher just moved back to Chicago after a three-year job transfer to LA. She is the VP of corporate marketing for Mac Steel USA. She has been with them for seven years and with the steel industry for 19 years. She misses the weather but is happy to be home. Bill also met up with Randall Koczara in Chicago for a business meeting. He his wife and daughter Camilla (10) live in Dallas. ... Jamie Foley Bautista lives in Clarendon Hills, IL, with her husband, Michael, and three boys. Jamie contact us, we would love to hear more. ... Chris (O’Brien) and Rich Kramer reside in Bath, OH, with their four children. I know the children are doing well in sports and I hopefully will have an update for the next column. Rich was named president, North American Tire for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, in March 2007. ... I also heard from Jamie Milton Marsh who is still working in NY. He resides in New Canaan, CT, and has four children -- Max (9), Charlie (8), Betsy (6), and Sammy (4). It was good to hear from you Milts. ... Thanks for all the e-mails and calls. We would love to hear from Kevin Flynn, Howard Dobbins, Rita Schafer Carroll, where are you guys? ... Your friends, Beth and Gigi

winter 2007	In case you did not get the last edition, we are the new reps for our graduating class. The two of us caught up at reunion where we decided to leave our families behind and partake in an entire weekend of friendship, laughs, good food, and fun. We were able catch up with so many people and we would like to start off by thanking Bob Sferra for his contribution. He volunteered his time and talent to provide a special lunch for our class and a grilling demonstration for a multitude of graduates. Everything was delicious, hats off Bob. Some of the other people representing the class of 1986: Cathy Coyne Walsh, LuAnn Mayle Gabel, Eileen Gerity, Mary Hoenig Ward, Jenny Labuda Prangle, Karen Judy, Maria Amelio Magee, Drue Carney, Howie Collins, Jim Dowdle, Dan Dreiling, Susan Menner Stojanovski, Paula Zerbi Reape, Bill O’Donnell, Kathy Larson Conway, Andy Logan, Peggy O’Leary Grisley, Mary Metzger-Croft, Annie Sutphin Nock, Cathy Maher Fichtner, Maureen Lennon-Zeeb, Karin Van Egmond Lennon, Caroline Hoffmann Malloy, Carole Donnelly, Dave Wechter, Cynthia Valena Bellian, John Scanlon, Debbie O’Donnell Scanlon, George Blaha, Bill Kahl, Chris O’Brien Kramer, Rich Kramer, Colleen Liederbach-Guest, Julie Gulden, Paul Volpe, Carol Rowand-Volpe, DeeDee DeGidio, Shannon Madigan Cain, Grace Volpe Barber, Cheryl Zuppan Neylon, Karen Pontoriero Simpson, Margie Bredemann Richmond, Amy McDonough Weber. ... Paula Zerbi Reape enjoyed her years at John Carroll so much that she and her family, husband David, and children Marisa (9), Zachary (6) and Josh (3) live right up the road. ... We caught up with Susan Menner Stojanouski who lives on the West Side with husband, Krume, and two children Zivon (6) and Elena (4). ... We heard that Dan Dreiling successfully completed the Chicago Marathon in October - congratulations Dan! ... If any of you are interested in a little nip or tuck, Ray Seballos writes that he is now in his 10th year of private practice as a Plastic Surgeon. He works out of the Docere Medical Center located in Strongsville, OH. Ray is married to Lynn Downey Seballos. They have three children Ryan (12), Jason (9), and Kristen (6). ... Terri Dy Sivik is currently living in Broadview Heights with her husband, Matthew, and kids, Amanda (13) and Steven (10). She is a dermatologist practicing at North Coast Dermatology Associates in Independence, OH. ... Annie Sutphin Nock is living in Bay Village, OH, with her husband, Mike, and two beautiful children Michael (3) and Madeline (1). ... Bill O’Donnell and his wife, Amy, live in Barrington, IL, with their three sons, Billy (8), Patrick (6) and Jake (2). They are expecting a girl in March 2007! ... Riverside, IL, seems to be a small hub for JCU alumni. Karen Judy lives in Riverside with her husband, Michael Foley, and two children, Thomas (5) and Kate (3). Karen is a pediatrician at Loyola University Medical Center. Karen’s smiling face was shown across America in an American Medical Association commercial during 2006. Karen lives within walking distance to classmate Jenny Labuda Prangle, her husband, Mike, and their three children, Grace (4), Jack (3) and Sophie (1). Also residing in Riverside is Howie Collins with his wife, Mary Margaret, and their son, Riley. Margaret Guira Friend lives near Wrigley Field in a beautiful home with her husband, Kevin, and three lovely daughters. ... Congratulations to Kim Labadie Miller and Chris Miller ’85. Baby Caroline joins siblings Ryan, Patrick, Catherine and Andrew. ... I caught Mike Anderson on the early morning show. He is working as a Pediatric Critical Care Specialist, congrats Mike. ... Ann Bridgman, Marilyn Myles, Joe Saadi, P.J. Kissane, Jaime Foley ... what are you up to? Gigi and Beth

fall 2006	It is with a mixture of happy and sad that I write this column today, as it will be my final one as your class columnist. My first column was submitted in July of 1999, so it’s been over 7 years that I have been at this post. The time to move on must come some time, so I guess this is as good as a time as any. Gigi Togliatti-Rice and Beth (Bonanno) Hausoul requested the chance to write on your behalf, and thus, the torch is passing to them with the next issue. Please be sure to send information to them directly -- Gigi gigirice@neo.rr.com and Beth ehausoul@mac.com. I certainly wish them much success with this column and I’ll be anxious to read what they have to report! ... So, onward with the last bits of news that I have in my in-box. Margaret (Peggy Rydzel) Grzywacz has moved to Lexington, KY, with her husband Chris and daughters Megan (9) and Ally (7). They are adjusting to their new “Southern” life while Chris attends the University of Kentucky in the Ph.D. program. They are missing the Northern weather (ha ha). ... Mary (Dahl) Frank (MBA grad) is living in Mantua, OH, after a two year stint in Oregon. She and her family moved back to Ohio in August this past year and have settled nicely into new digs. ... Karen Rogers is living in Canton (Michigan--not Ohio) with her husband Kevin Collins and their children Rebecca (4) and Tyler (3). She graduated from OSU in 1992 with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and is now an assistant professor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She works in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine. That’s awesome Mary! ... And for those who don’t know, James Milton Marsh is living in New Canaan, CT, and working for Hanover Square Capital Management as managing partner of their New York office. He received his MBA from New York University in 1996. ... Well, that’s it. My mailbox was a bit empty this time around. Please be sure to send information to your new columnists. Always remember you can still submit and update personal information to JCU online at www.jcu.edu/alumni/update_record_new.asp and this information will go directly to the alumni office and then gets forwarded to your columnists if you check the box to ok that. But hey ... TAKE A CHANCE ... PUT YOURSELF OUT ON A LIMB ... STEP OUTSIDE THAT BORING BOX ... and send some news to Gigi and Beth. It’s a hard gig getting enough information to fill this space! Do them a favor, and make their life EASY!!! I wish them the best and I wish you all the best too. It’s been a great time. My very final ... Ciao! Belinda

summer 2006	For those who were not able to attend reunion, you missed a great weekend! The weather cooperated in fine fashion and Saturday evening dinner under the Big Tent was quite a lovely event. It was great to see so many from our class in attendance. Be sure to check http://www.jcu.edu/alumni/classes/1986/index.htm to view photos! I certainly felt sorry for the poor photographer who had to rally the troops for our class photo! A huge thank you to all who made a donation to our 20th reunion class gift. As of June 24, 18.6% of our classmates had participated to raise $47,233 for our gift! That’s amazing! You can still make a contribution to our class gift by visiting www.jcu.edu/givetojcu or you can call Bob Kirschner director of Annual Giving at (216) 397-4198. And now for the news ... Someone at reunion passed on information regarding Robert Tangredi. He is living in Carmel, IN, with his wife, Erica, and working for Monster, but his actual position couldn’t be identified! Bob, please let us know what you’re up to! ... I can pass along also that Edward Shingary is still living in Parma, OH. Hope you’re OK out there Ed, but your online update didn’t relay what you’re up to either, so we’ll all be in the dark until you shed the light. ... I heard through the grapevine that Maureen McCoy Spooner is living in Willoughby, OH, and just recently (well, if you call over six months ago recent...) accepted a position at Progressive. My source told me that Maureen and her husband Andrew have five children ... which is totally crazy and insane! Maureen, drop me a line and tell me how you manage all that ... you must be super mom! ... Margaret “Peggy” (Hannigan) Salamon is now living in St. Charles, IL, with husband Michael. After 10 years in the Minneapolis area, Mike is now employed with Niagara LaSalle Steel in Hammond, IN, and is VP of business development. Peggy is a busy mom to Elizabeth (15), Michael (13), and Luke (6). The family is kicking back and adjusting to life near Chicago after their 18 year hiatus. ... Al Casino is currently living with his wife, Susan, in Barberton, OH. He received his MBA from Regis University in December 2005 and is presently a VP with JPMorgan Chase Bank in Akron, OH. Al and Susan have six children (sorry Maureen…they’re even crazier than you!) Kylie (15), Abbey (12), Noah (9), Owen (6), and Molly (2) just recently welcomed child number six, but I have no information. ... As for me, I’m just hanging out with the boys and enjoying our first week of good hot summer weather after start off summer vacation with a crummy month of rain. We finally hit the beach, the pool, the sprinkler park, the pool, the zoo, the pool (yes, there’s a pattern here). My phone has a ton of messages that need returning, but I’ll save it for another day. 92° beckons again! Work can wait until the sun sets ... Now if only those of you with those large families will tell me your secret to keeping your laundry done! Please don’t tell me it’s all the pool towels and bathing suits. There’s only four of us here, and yet it seems I should just move my office into the laundry room in order to accommodate the frequent trips there. I wonder if there is a way to deduct that as business mileage ... hmmm. ... Until next time, Ciao! Belinda

spring 2006	I’ll remind you all again ... REUNION ... this June 23-25. BE THERE. You all received your reservation forms and hopefully you returned them already. If not, remember you can register online! It’s fast, easy and convenient. Trust me ... that’s how I did mine. If you like to shop online, this is for you! It’s that fast, easy, convenient thing that hooks me every time. Point, click, pay ... right from my desk ... it’s no wonder I have my VISA number memorized! Remember that when you register for reunion, you can also make your class gift at the same time. Even if you are not planning to attend reunion, won’t you consider making a donation to our centennial class gift? Your help in reaching our class-gift goal of $50,000 will be thankfully appreciated. We have a very lofty donor goal for our centennial class, but as a committee, we felt that while lofty, the goal was definitely attainable. ... Now for some news. I read a press release that indicated Jim Grazko has been promoted as of January 1, 2006 to vice president, general manager of Underwriting and Contract Services for Premera Blue Cross in Mountain Terrace, WA. Jim received his MBA in Health Services Administration from George Washington University. He has worked for Health Net, Ernst & Young, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Congratulations! Jim mentioned via e-mail that his dad probably forwarded the press release to John Carroll, as he’s been so busy he never got around to it! Jim and his wife, Marybeth, are living in Redmond, WA, with their boys: Matthew (9), Ryan (7) and Christopher (4). Although they like Washington State, they wish they were back home in Cleveland and they miss it here a lot. COME ON JIM ... Cleveland WINTER? You MISS that? You’re crazy! ... I also received an e-mail from Carolyn (Mockenhaupt) O’Connor. She and her husband James welcomed Christian Joseph Edward O’Connor on January 3rd. His big brother Cole (6) is thrilled to have a new little brother. Carolyn ... sorry I couldn’t get this in our last column. For once, there was too much to report in one column, so I saved it for this one! ... This is really OLD news, but someone just sent it to me, so mea culpa for being so long overdue. Ric Harris was named executive vice president and general manager of Digital Media and Strategic Marketing for the NBC Universal Television Stations Group. He made a name for himself in the Cleveland area in local and national sales at Channel 5, WOIO Channel 19, and WUAB Channel 43. He earned his master’s degree in communications management from JCU last spring. He and his wife Mindee (hey girl ... long time, you should call me) and their children are now living in the NYC area. Hope you are all doing well, and if any of this information is now outdated, please feel free to contact me with something more current! ... More currently, my best pal Silvia Grava got married to Andrew Bird on December 30, 2005 in their hometown of Toronto. Silvia and son Davis now have a dog to go with their cat! Congratulations to you friend! And I plan to be in camp to celebrate with you the week before reunion! Can’t wait to meet you Andrew ... and I want a ride on the Harley! ... Last, but not least, Frank Uhlir and his wife, MaryAlice, welcomed their first child, son Thomas Peter, in February 2006. Thomas didn’t come home right away. Like all Uhlirs, he had to do things the hard way and he arrived a little early. So while mom got to recuperate at home, Thomas had to stick around at the hospital for awhile. But everyone is doing fine now, and I can’t wait to hear how they like the new “Walter…” books we bought them as a gift! I can just hear the laughter as they read about poor Walter. ... Well, I have more news, but again, I’ve run out of space. That’s a good problem! So ... see you at Reunion! Until next time ... Caio! Belinda

winter 2006	I’ll remind you all again ... REUNION ... next June 23-25. BE THERE. Just to get you ready for the summer weekend, a few facts and figures. Did you know we have 577 living class members? Out of those, only 35 have unknown addresses! Our reunion attendance was 108 in 1991, 106 in 1996, and a meager 62 in 2001. COME ON GUYS ... we can do WAY better than that for 2006! I think we should go for RECORD ATTENDANCE for a 20-year reunion ... that number would be 130! WE CAN DO IT! The number of reunion class donors has decreased from 271 to 114 from 1991-2001, but our total dollars of giving increased from $16,792 to $35,853. Let’s try to set record numbers of donors and dollars this year too while we’re at it! ... And now the news. We have a whole bunch of online submissions. First, we find Anne Batcheller Muller living in Milton, MA, with her husband, Paul Muller, and son, Daniel (2). Also, Jeffrey Malicki indicated he is now living in New Lenox, IL, with his wife, Barbara, and son Ryan (1). He is working for Mass Mutual Financial Group as an agency director. ... Julia Spiker e-mailed that she is now living in Tallmadge, OH. And the last online submission was from Laurie Hubman MacDonald who is living in St. Pete Beach, FL, with her husband, Stewart, son Ian (3) and daughter Bridgette (2). ... I got word that Drue Carney is living in McKinney, TX, with his wife, Kelly, son A.J. (7) and daughter Megan (5). He recently left FC Dallas of Major League Soccer to join U.S. Marketing & Promotions as the director of Account Services. The company is a division of The Marketing Arm.... As for Rich Gorman, he is living in Davie, FL, with his wife, Cuqui, daughters McKinzie (10) and Haley (8), and son Nicholas (5). Rich received his MBA from University of South Florida in 1996 and is currently employed as president of Choice Generics. ... I received a lengthy e-mail (THANK YOU!) from Jim Dowdle who I must assume is working for The Food Network since his e-mail address was as such. Now if only he could forward those Emeril tickets... He indicated he was heading to two JCU introductory receptions in the Chicago area held in honor of Fr. Niehoff. Jim sent news regarding PJ Kissane, who apparently is still at U.S. News and World Report, is married, and living in Winnetka with one child. Also, Jim indicated that James Marsh is still in NY and has recently started his own hedge fund. He and his wife Joanna ’88 live in Greenwich, CT, and have five children (crazy, crazy): Dean, Joanna, Richard, Mary and Mac (McNally). Rick Collins was mentioned as having a regular day-job with an intellectual property firm, but has time to side-line as manager for the Umpires Clubhouse at U.S. Cellular Field. I’m told he had a blast at the recent World Series! As for Jim’s news that Tim McGrath looks the same as he did in 1986 ... NOT FAIR! ... I have even more news, but I’ve run out of space! This has got to be a first! SO ... look for next issue, when I’ll tell you all about Jon Mezzopera, Frank Uhlir, Jim Grazko, Maureen (McCoy) Spooner, and Silvia Grava. Geez, I have to confer with them first before I tell you all their news! ... Until next time ... Caio! Belinda

fall 2005	I’ll remind you all again ... REUNION ... next June 23-25. BE THERE. If anyone is interested in being on our reunion committee, please contact Rosalie Massey at 216.397.3014 or 1.800.736.2586. She can also be e-mailed at rmassey@jcu.edu. ... And now the news folks ... Finally I heard back from Jordan Pace regarding the status of his pending partnership at Plante & Moran. The great news is that it is now official and was effective July 1, 2005. Congratulations Jordan! Specifically, he is now a partner in the Health and Human Services Group. Even with all the new responsibilities, I’m sure he still has time to spend with his favorite 1 year old (Siena)! Jordan and his wife, Marci, are still in Columbus. So if any of you are in the area, look them up! ... I got an e-mail from John Bruening. I am flattered that he thinks I am the keeper of all things 1986, but much credit must go to Michele McFarland at JCU who does lots of the behind-the-scenes forwarding! She is definitely my life saver!!! Anyway, John sounds like he has this really cool job as media relations manager at Telarc Records -- which is an independent record label located in Beachwood, OH. The company has won 42 Grammy Awards in the 27 years since its founding -- mostly in classical and jazz categories. He is living in South Euclid with his wife, Mariah; daughter Jessica (4), and son Jack (2). He noted that he drives by JCU twice daily on his commute to work. And YES, things sure DO look different now. He is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces mixing it up at the ever-changing campus at our reunion next summer. ... For those of you who are foodies out there, check out Bob Sferra from Viking Culinary Arts. He was recently spotted at the Greater Cleveland Community Shares 20th anniversary celebration. He was a member of a panel of judges who were forced to endure a chicken-wing cook-off (as if that could possibly be a bad thing). The event was held on August 17th in the pavilion at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. If you can believe it, 300 guests ate more than 5,000 wings from 11 contest contenders. The judge’s unanimous decision went to Rock Bottom Brewery’s sweet and spicy Asian-style wings. Cleveland Community Shares was founded in 1985 and supports 40 local social justice organizations through workplace giving programs and philanthropic initiatives. (By the way, the accountant in me couldn’t let it rest ... that’s an average of 16.67 wings per person!) ... And lastly, I ran into Pam Malone Mitchell at my son’s elementary school open house just a few weeks ago. She looked great as always, and had her two daughters in tow. She lives a stone’s throw from me in Concord Township, OH, with her husband, Wayne, and daughters Anna (2nd grade) and Mindy (5th grade). Seems our kids now go to the same elementary school. Funny how we end up where we begin ... I’ve known Pam since we went to grade school together ... then high school ... etc. We live so close, yet we never seem to run into each other! ... Finally, did you know you can update your alumni information directly online at www.jcu.edu? If you take a few moments to do that, the alumni office sends your class columnist the information the very next day! Well, maybe not THAT quick, but trust me, I get the word! So, for those of you who are reluctant to send information to your class columnist (yeah ... me), then GET ONLINE and fill out the information. It only takes a few quick moments, and it’s painless ... trust me! Until next time…Caio! Belinda

summer 2005	Let’s get busy! We have a reunion right around the corner ... only one year away. If you are thinking about attending, start sending me your inquiries now. I’ll be happy to print those! ... I got a status report on David Bennett and he’s living in Derry, NH, with his wife, Jennifer, and 1-year-old son Andrew. David was in ROTC at JCU and is now a plans officer with the U.S. Army in Londonderry, NH. He recently finished a one-year tour of duty in Tikrit, Iraq supporting the 1st Infantry Division. David ... on behalf of our classmates, we salute you! ... I also got an e-mail from Robbyn Redding Jones and she’s had quite an exciting and busy year. She was living in Florida and got engaged to David Jones last October. A week later she found out that her employer, Magnivision Reading Glasses, was sold to AAI Foster Grant. Thus she had to pick up and plan a move to Rhode Island in addition to planning a wedding! As if that wasn’t enough to keep her busy, she and her fiancé each sold their respective houses and then built another in Rhode Island over the Christmas holiday! They got married on February 19, 2005, and moved to Cumberland, RI, on March 10. Robbyn is now a merchandising manager for Magnivision there. After six years in sunny Florida, I am sure the weather will take some adjusting to. Hey Robbyn, wasn’t Davey Jones one of the Monkeys????? Or am I the only one who watched that show? ... Salvatore D’Angelo was appointed to assistant cashier with Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio way back in January 2005. By now, I am sure that Sal has solidified his position as an investment executive in the Fifth Third Securities Department. He is responsible for working with the retail banking division to increase investment sales and help Fifth Third customers in Lake and Geauga counties (Ohio) achieve their investment needs. Hey Sal, are you living in Mentor theses days? Drop me a line and let me know how the job is going. ... Michael R. Anderson is living in Lyndhurst, OH. After graduating from JCU he received his MD from CWRU in 1990. He now works at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital as director of the Fellowship Program. He and his wife, Dianne, have five children -- Timothy (14), Brian (12), Kevin (9), Elizabeth (8), and Bradley (5). As if five kids aren’t enough to keep one busy, Michael has been busy as a Pediatric ICU physician at Rainbow, and was recently appointed the medical director of the PICU at MetroHealth Medical Center. His wife is ... well ... just busy as hell (can you just imagine?) managing a house of seven. I wonder how many soccer and baseball games she has watched so far this summer! ... Ann Zuppan Neylon is living in Brookpark, OH, with her husband, Alan, daughter Erin (14). She has a Master’s of Education and is teaching in the Cleveland Schools as a computer resource teacher. ... Lastly, I heard from Gigi Togliatti-Rice, who is working with State Farm. She has offered to forward me bunches of information for future newsletters with help from anyone who is in her circle of friends and contacts! So if you don’t feel like e-mailing me, feel free to e-mail Gigi at gigi.rice.code@statefarm.com. ... Hey, any help I can get is sure going to be appreciated! And did you know you can update your alumni information directly online at www.jcu.edu? If you take a few moments to do that, the alumni office sends your class columnist the information the very next day! Well, maybe not THAT quick, but trust me, I get the word! So, for those of you who are reluctant to send information to your class columnist (yeah ... me), then GET ONLINE and fill out the information. It only takes a few quick moments, and it’s painless ... trust me! And by the way ... if you DO opt to e-mail me, make sure your subject line specifically indicates JCU alumni news so I don’t delete your message as spam! Caio, Belinda

winter 2005	Another tax season begins. By the time you read this, it will almost be over (thank goodness)! My mailbag is extremely light this time. Maybe with the holidays just being over, you all forgot to send me a note – go figure. ... I received an update on Mary Bailey Frank. She is living in Eagle Point, OR, with her husband, Jerome, and son Jimmy (15). She actually received her MBA from JCU in 1986. Yes, our first thoughts are those undergraduate classmates. But we DID have an MBA graduating class as well, let’s not forget! ... And I finally heard from the ever-elusive Jordan Pace. I was finally able to track him down and inform him that he might think he can run, but he can never hide! He is doing very well these days. He is currently on an accounting partnership track at Plante & Moran and is probably awaiting word on his acceptance as we read this. Good Luck!!! He and his wife, Marci, are living in Galena, OH, outside of Columbus. They were married in October 2002 in Tuscany -- specifically Siena, Italy. About 20 people made the trip to Italy to attend their wedding. They then honeymooned in Como, Bellagio, Venice, and Santa Margerita. They just welcomed a daughter named Siena in July 2004. I got to see Christmas pictures and she is very adorable! Now, be sure to let us all know about that partnership! And you never did send that information on John Veres. ... Well, that’s it. If anyone has anything interesting to share, please contact me. If you opt for e-mail, make sure your subject line specifically indicates JCU alumni news so I don’t delete your message as spam! And if anyone wants to hear from someone or is wondering what someone is up to, send me a note. I’ll pass along your inquiries in print and perhaps we will all get a response! ... I was kind of wondering about Nancy DeJovine-Hetki, Pam Malone Mitchell, Jon Fimiani, Maureen McCoy Spooner, Greg Morse, Diane Mekker, Gigi Togliatti-Rice, Dave Eichenlaub, Dave Zarlenga, and Paula Zerbi Reape. I wonder if I ask you to respond ... maybe that’s a good way to get 2005 rolling off to a good start! Caio, Belinda

fall 2004	Let the word-count begin! Here goes ... First, Susan K. Lewis is currently living in Olmsted Falls, OH with her children Carey (11) and Madison (9). She is employed at Case Western Reserve University as the director of Major Gifts. ... Stephen Raglow-DeFranco and his wife, Carolyne, recently moved to Niagara Falls, NY with their children Stephen Carl (12), Mariska (10), Zora (8), James (4), and Paul (2). I counted 5 children ... just call him crazy! He holds a MA in English from Bowling Green (1991) and is currently working with American Express Financial Advisors. He is looking to hook up with other JCU alumni in the area of Niagara Falls, so feel free to e-mail him at ragdefranco@adelphia.net if you are living nearby! ... Susan Rae Vecchio is living in Birmingham, MI with her husband, Christopher, and children, Anthony Salvatore (5), and Johnny Rae (3). She is currently working at being a great mom and enjoying her time at home with her family. ... I also heard that Gregory Clark is living in Aurora, OH and is a vice president at Cleveland Motion Controls. In addition to his undergraduate degree, he holds an MBA from JCU ’98. He resides with his wife, Amy, and their children Nathan (6) and Garrett (4). ... Just FYI, I also heard through the grapevine (literally) that Jordan Pace and his wife welcomed their first child sometime this past summer. Now, I don’t know all the details, but perhaps Giordano would be kind enough to fill me in sometime. ... And lastly, I received a very lengthy news release regarding Thomas Short. He’s been a busy guy it seems. After graduating from JCU, he went on to earn a master’s (1988) and a doctorate (1991) both from Carnegie Mellon University. He was named a Fellow of the American Statistical Association on August 10, 2004 during an annual awards ceremony at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is currently an associate professor of mathematics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Since the Fellows Committee can only elect one-third of 1% of the total membership as Fellows, this is quite an accomplishment. This year, only 56 members nationwide (of 17,000 total!) were accorded the Fellows honor. The Fellow is awarded for “outstanding contributions to statistic education from elementary school through graduate school at local and national levels, for excellence in teaching and statistical consulting, and for editorial and professional service.” Congratulations to you Tom! ... As for me, I’m still hanging out in Concord Township, OH with the guys. Morris and the boys (Dante Roberto (4) and Marco Romano (2)) are doing awesome. I’m now teaching 6 spinning classes a week at both Fitworks and the YMCA and have added Sunday preschool teacher to the collection of titles that I wear. Don’t let me forget the 2 toddler gym and activity classes I agreed to teach once a week at the local community center. And oh yeah ... I almost forgot ... I’m still working as a self-employed CPA! Let’s just say that we are keeping ourselves really busy! ... That’s it. Perhaps you could remember me next time you are sitting at your computer. SEND ME AN E-MAIL. Update me on all your friends—if not yourself! If I got just a few e-mails each issue… Word-count ends now (567 phew)! Caio, Belinda

spring 2004	This will be very brief, since I haven’t heard from too many of you since the last column. I received a note regarding our very own former class columnist John Reilly. He is back in Cleveland as many of you probably already know. He left Ohio State after 12 years and accepted a position on the staff of in-house counsel at Case Western Reserve University. He and his wife, Karen, are now living in Bay Village with their 4 children -- Conner (6), Kiera (4), Liam (2), and Aidan is soon to be 1. I wonder if any of them had a birthday since I received that note! ... I also received a note that Jeanine (Sheehy) Poleti is living in Cranberry Township, PA with her husband, Tony, and children Jennifer and Tony. She sends a big hello to all of her sisters at Lambda Gamma Sigma! ... I told you this was brief. That’s it. Perhaps you could remember me next time you are sitting at your computer. SEND ME AN E-MAIL. Update me on all your friends -- if not yourself! If I got just a few e-mails each issue... Until next time, Caio, Belinda

winter 2004	Well, the holidays are over and thank goodness. But my family room floor now looks like a cyclone hit it. My lovely coffee table is now stored under my bed and has been replaced with my sons’ train table -- which Santa so graciously left here on Christmas Eve. I long for the day I can vacuum without spending 30 minutes picking up train track first. So much for my exciting life! Excitement here now means we got a new train video to watch! Let’s move on and see how my exciting life stacks up with these fellow graduates. Shall we? ... I received a lengthy press release regarding our very own Diana Maiola. She has been quite the busy gal lately. The year 2003 marked the 7th year since the launch of GoldMax™ by Diana – a collection that includes quality jewelry from Italy as well as personally designed creations by Diana. Her collection pieces are offered through home presentations and private appointments in Cleveland and other major cities throughout the U.S. and Italy. Diana also has been educated at the Gemological Institute of America. GoldMax serves as a full service jeweler and is registered with the Jeweler’s Board of Trade. Feel free to contact Diana at dainamai63@hotmail.com. Congratulations on your successes so far! ... I heard through the grapevine that Kathy Novak Cooper is now living in Medina, OH with her husband Doug and their 5 (yes I wrote 5) children! Katelyn (10), Megan (8), Kevin (6), Daniel (3), and Kyle Grace (1). I hope they haven’t had any birthdays since I got this e-mail! Man ... 5 kids ... she must be crazy insane. On top of that craziness, they live in a unique log home that they designed and built themselves. How did you find the time? I found her e-mail address quite amusing at “kc5kids”! ... I also heard that Tom Short is now living in Indiana, PA. Yes, I did write that correctly. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 1991 and is now an associate professor in the mathematics department of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He wrote that he will be teaching statistics. He makes his home with his wife Mary Schaefer Short ’85 and their 4 children -- Bobby (12), Kathy (10), Peter (7), and Kellen (4). ... I read in the newspaper some time back that Annora C. Marcus was elected assistant secretary at the Lubrizol Corporation. She joined Lubrizol in 1989 as a domestic tax analyst and has held various domestic and international tax related positions in the company’s finance division. Congratulations Annora and good luck, even though I know this note comes quite some time after your appointment! ... Kathleen Pero M.D. wrote that she is living in Stow, OH with her husband John DiSabato M.D. and their 3 children -- Michael (6), Joseph (4), and Christopher (2). Kathleen is a private-practice psychiatrist at Family Behavioral Health Care Center in Mayfield Heights. She also does community mental health work at Pastoral Counseling Services in Akron. Her husband is a family practice physician at the Summa Health System Residency Program in Akron. They have both been listed in the 2002-2003 editions of “Guide to America’s Top Family Doctors” and “Guide to America’s Top Psychiatrists.” Kudos to you both! ... Major Mark S. Bennett wrote that he is currently stationed at Fort Bragg and is living in Fayetteville, NC with his wife, Yvonne. He holds an MBA from Syracuse University that he received in 1998. His current position is as division finance officer with the 82nd Airborne Division. ... Ann Daley Smrekar writes that she is living in Willoughby, OH with her husband, Richard, and their children Claire (6) and Charlie (4). ... Well, that’s all for now. Since we had no column in the last issue some of this information may be long overdue for printing. I hope I covered everything. If not, you know where to find me. I am waiting to hear from you ... Caio, Belinda

winter 2003	An e-mail from Rich Gorman indicated that he is still in the “drug business” - in Florida I presume. Not to worry, it’s legitimate, as he is still in the pharmaceutical business. He and Cuqui are doing great and they spend as much time as possible with their three children - McKinzie (7), Haley (5), and Nicholas (2). He indicated that he and a bunch of former classmates get together for golf every year and have had this tradition every year since we graduated. He had this to pass on about ... Dan Tierney and his wife, Elizabeth, have two children now. No names or ages were available, so Dan, please update all of us. One of those children is a new addition . Dan is working as a nephrologist, in Charlotte, NC. ... Tim McGrath is running a brokerage business in downtown Chicago. When not working, he spends time at his mountain vacation home in Colorado. ... Rob Marshall is a cardiologist in Washington, DC. He and his wife, Capricia, have one child named Cole (2). ... Tom McDonald and his wife, Laura, live outside of Philadelphia. Tom is also in the “drug business” and keeps busy with three children. Again, no names or ages available. So Tom, if you want to post me a note, I’ll let everyone know about your three angels! ... Bob Tangredi and his wife, Erin, have recently (well, not so recent now) moved to Indianapolis, where Bob took over a business unit of Monster.com. Bob and Erin also have two children. Any updates will be appreciated, Bob. ... As for Frank Voltarel, he is living in Chicago with his wife. They own and operate one of the busiest dry cleaning businesses on the North Side. Frank, tell me the name and address and I will plug some free advertising your way! You know we have tons of alum living in the Chicago area. ... John Wagner and his wife, Cathy, are also living in Chicago with their son, Jack. ... Robert Lees, who is living in Sarasota, FL, was named assistant principal at Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota on June 1, 2002. Robert also holds an MA from JCU that he received in 1996. ... Gregory Clark is living with his wife, Amy, and children, Nathan (4 1/2) and Garrett (2) in Simpsonville, SC. He works for Parker Hannifin. ... And last but not least -- my husband, Morris '85, and I welcomed our second son, Marco Romano, on April 5. Ten days early and a welcome relief at that! He weighed a whopping 9 pounds 10 ounces and was 21 inches. He is already over 20 pounds now at 6 months! We are hoping for a great career in football or something ... His brother; Dante Roberto (2 1/2) can’t wait to have him as a playmate. Now if I can only remember all those April birthdays at our house. ... Well, that’s all for this issue. Please, please, please, send me information. There can’t be a column without you, so post away. I’m only an e-mail or phone call away! Caio, Belinda

spring 2002	Well, another issue of the Alumni Journal gets underway as another busy tax season lingers on. Thank goodness for snow and cold weather -- because if taxes were due in the summer I’d really be in trouble! There’s just no better way to spend a cold and snowy day than behind a desk preparing a 1040! That really is a joke (ha ha), but if it were summer, I’d have a real dilemma. What to do ... work or play? ... This column is going to be pretty lean because I don’t have that much to report. I did get an excellent e-mail from Jane Ruby (Guzauskas). After graduating from JCU she began working in the Chemistry Research Department at the Lubrizol Corporation. She completed her master’s in Chemistry in 1990 at JCU while still at Lubrizol. At the same time, she was also an active member of the National Ski Patrol at Alpine Valley in Chesterland, OH. Now how’s this for cool ... she wanted to improve her skills in ski patrolling so she signed up for an avalanche workshop at Wilderness Medical Conference in Big Sky, MT -- and while there, she met her future husband, David. They were married in 1994, and had a daughter, Alaina, in 1995 and a second daughter, Gillian, in 1998. They currently live in Phoenix, AZ where David is an emergency physician and Jane is now a certified infant swimming research instructor. Seems that Jane became interested in infant swimming lessons while working on her Ph.D. at Arizona State University. She had enrolled her daughters in the program because of her concern with the high incidence of young children drowning in the Phoenix area. She was so impressed that she went on to become an instructor herself. Since becoming certified in May 2000, Jane has taught over 50 infants/toddlers. Her youngest were 6-month-old twins who learned how to float on their backs in 4 weeks. Now, that’s what I call a real career change! ... Some other notes ... Patricia Banks is currently living with her husband, Paul Lashua, in Cincinnati, OH and working as the clinical director of Family Ties Therapeutic Foster Care. She received her M.Ed. from Xavier University in 1989. I also heard that after completing his MBA, Kevin Flynn now works for Tooling & Equipment International as a CAD/CAM programmer. He is living in Ferndale, MI with his wife, Veronica, and their two children -- Brigid (3) and Aileen (1). And last but not least, I learned that Susan Tucker is alive and well and living in Painesville, OH. ... That’s it. Short and sweet. Next time I write I’ll be a new mom again! And here’s just a bit of irony for all the other accountants I know. My due date is April 15th! Don’t you all laugh out loud. I already did that for you plenty of times. I thought the first time around was funny when my son’s due date was April 13th. This time around, it’s just plain warped! I never thought in a million years ... So long. Keep your notes headed my way. Don’t forget that you can e-mail your notes to me for convenience too. ... Caio, Belinda

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