Our Lady of Lourdes Tiger’s Roar

The Tiger’s Roar is published semi-annually for alumni, parents, and friends of OLL School.

October 2012 The 2012 – 2013 school year has begun. This year we welcomed 358 students to Our Lady of Lourdes. This is an increase from previous years. We now have three kindergartens, a first! There are some new teachers and our faithful veterans. Maybe as alumni you are in high school or college or maybe past those familiar school days. I hope Our Lady of Lourdes helped you to know Jesus and become an intelligent, well rounded , gifted, wonderful person. Always feel free to visit your Alma Mater. It is nice to see our success stories. Many blessings to you in all that you do.

Festival Fun for O.L.L. Alumni Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. Those were the days, oh yes those were the days. (Song “Those Were the Days”) O.L.L.’s annual Alumni Night during our Family Festival in July once again brought new and not so new alums

Alums Tony Broxterman’96, Tina Broxterman ‘97, Lauren DePaoli DeFranco ‘96, and Terri Fessel Broxterman ‘70 shared some memories with their families during Alumni night. It’s All in the Family with Alums Joan Hoffecker Fisher ‘67 and daughters Maureen Fisher Croxton ‘97, Erin Fisher ‘92, and OLL kindergartener Nora Winterrowd!

together. Photos from First Communion, school concerts, sports, etc. were shared with alums’ children and grandchildren. Thanks for walking down Memory Lane with us!

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We recently b a d e f a r ew e l l to one of our legendary favorite teachers, Mrs. Eileen Bennett as she retired in her 35th year of teaching at OLL. If any of our alums would like to send a note and/or favorite memory, please send to Sr. Greta, 5835 Glenway, 45238 or email [email protected]. and we will be sure that she receives them!

Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. PSALMS 55:22

May God’s love be your strength and comfort

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David Mooter ‘58, dear brother of John Mooter ‘62 and Greg Mooter ‘66. Bill Bigner, dear father of Dave Bigner ‘63 and Pam Bigner Schwartz ‘73. Karl Mertz, dear father of Lisa Mertz ‘96. Sam Geroulis, dear father of Terry Ann Geroulis Schroeder ‘64, Jerry Geroulis ‘66, and Sam Geroulis ‘71. Robert Driehaus, loving father in law of Ray Broerman ‘67 and grandfather of Bryan Broerman ‘95, JP Broerman ‘97, Joe Broerman ‘01, and Nick Broerman ‘05. Christopher Gauslin ‘94.

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Mary Jean Rowekamp, beloved wife of the late Leonard Rowekamp ‘40 and loving mother in law of Julie Meyer Rowekamp ‘78. Martin Schaffer, loving husband of Patricia Burke Schaffer ‘60 and father of Christopher Burke ‘88, and Matthew Schaffer ‘90. Charles Pataki, loving grandfather of Tim Greulich ‘91, Michael Greulich ‘95, and Dan Greulich ‘98.

Vera Miller Schaible ‘32 one of our founding members of Our Lady of Lourdes, loving wife of the late Jim Schaible ‘27, devoted mother of Dennis Schaible ‘55 and Donna Schaible Kuhn ‘61 , sister in law of Marion Rodenberg Schaible ‘34, Carol Schaible Otte ‘45, and Robert Schaible ‘46, Peggy Eschenbach, dear sister of Sue Eschenbach Croll ‘68, Sally Eschenbach Geiler ‘76, and the late Michael Eschenbach ‘70. Tommy Grady, dear brother of Tyler Grady ‘07. William Carlson, dear father of Connie Carlson Brafford ‘58, Sharon Carlson Romano ‘61, William Carlson II ‘69, Richard Carlson ‘71, and John Carlson ‘73. Loving grandfather of Daisy Carlson ‘04 and Jeremiah ‘08.

Joseph Vitucci ‘65, James Vitucci ‘68, John Vitucci ‘68, Jerome Vitucci ‘72, & Julie Vitucci Zobrist ‘81.

Robert Rosenfeld, dear father of Jenny Rosenfeld Jones ‘89 and Jill Rosenfeld Mokry ‘94.

Albert Crofton, loving father of Debra Crofton Diliso ‘68, Patricia Crofton Thomas ‘72, Sandra Crofton Zang ‘73, and Michael Crofton ‘75. Dear father in law of Terri Kappelhoff Crofton ‘73.

Jude Ulmschneider Ulmschneider ‘68.

Jane Foertsch, loving grandmother of Chris Hubert ‘90, Zach Hubert ‘92, Ben Hubert ‘97, and Josh HuRobert Flick, loving father of bert ‘01 Robert Flick ‘81, Ronald Flick Clifford Mueller ‘39, dear brother of Betty Mueller ‘67, and Renee Flick Wieman Murray ‘40. ‘75. Howard Schutte, loving father of Rita Schutte Griffin James McDevitt, dear father of ‘48, Howard Schutte ‘56, Ruth Schutte Wheatley ‘58, Mollie McDevitt Jameson ‘72, Bob Schutte ‘59, Janet Schutte McGrath ‘63, and the and Patrick McDevitt ‘73 late Rosemary Schutte Lloyd ‘47. Dear father in law Louise Amend, loving mother of of Judy Bode Schutte ‘58. Louis Amend Jr. ‘57, James Rene Joseph Ulmschneider ‘66, dear brother of Ann Amend ‘62, and Marilyn Amend Ulmschneider’63, Tom Ulmschneider ‘70, Mary Holder ‘65. Ulmschneider ‘72, Clare Ulmschneider Sikic ‘73, ‘76,

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Marian Schiesz, beloved mother of Mary Jo Schiesz Cini ‘62, Rita Schiesz Miller ‘64, Nancy Schiesz Harnish ‘69, and Tony Schiesz ‘71

Mary Otte, cherished grandmother of Kevin Flick ‘93 Roger Habertheir, dear father of and Barbara Flick Grimsley ‘98. Richard Haberthier ‘66, Maureen Harry Rechtin, dear father of Haberthier Alexander ‘64, and Lucy Marie Rosier, beloved daughter of Laura HoffDonald Rechtin ‘60, Marsha man Rosier ‘94. Roger Haberthier ‘70. Rechtin Flesch ‘64, and Bob Raymond Bonhaus ‘45, dear hus- Nancy Waldeck , beloved Rechtin ‘68. mother of Amy Waldeck band of Jean. Joe Vitucci, devoted husband of Boehm ‘86 and Kevin WalMartha Habig Vitucci ‘40, loving Donald Kemen ‘55, dear hus- deck ‘89 father of JoAnn Vitucci Kauf- band of Mary. hold ‘64, Joyce Vitucci Noth ‘66,

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Best Wishes! Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1Corinthians 13 Angela Costello ‘94 & Matthew Cunningham

Thomas Sander ‘00 and Sarah Walter

Jessica Meyers ‘95 and Kurt Husum

Joey Sunderman ‘00 and Jennifer Broderick

Bryan Broerman ‘95 and Gwen Duong

Julie Diamond ‘01 and Shane Erford

Kyle Peak ‘96 & Rachel Schneider

Emily Ray ‘01 and Jake Richmond Laura Greulich ‘01 and David Werner

Stephanie Giessler ‘96 & Rob Lymangrover Kurt Munninghoff ‘99 and Jillian Grosze

Kiersten Noble ‘02 and Gregory Meister Amy Behler ‘03 and Christopher Beitz Sarah Bleh ‘03 and Nicholas Holroyd

Chrissy Goehr ‘98 and Craig Reiff

Holly Ludwig ‘03 and Kevin Jackson

Michael Bengel ‘00 and Melissa Zielasko

Newlyweds, do we have your correct address? Send it to Alumni Director, [email protected].

Matt Schaefer ‘98 and Nicole LoVoglia

Congratulations to our Alums who have a new addition in their lives! Holly Carle West ‘86 & Adam on the birth of Andrew K. Dan Carle ‘90 & Rebecca on the birth of Chase Daniel. Tim Greulich ‘91 & Larissa on the birth of Drew Charles Mark Robbe ‘92 and Erika on the birth of Anna Lee. Rachel LaRosa Rose ‘95 & Dan on the birth of Evelyn Grace Jonathan Barnes ‘95 & Sara on the birth of Connor Lee. Brian Dinkelacker ‘96 & Sarah on the birth of Camden James. Jenna Jones Campbell ‘96 & Greg on the birth of Lucy Kevin Bruner ‘97 & Cindy on the birth of Owen James Helen Cassidy McCormick ‘97 & Kevin on the birth of twins Eliza Jane & Evelyn Paige. Maggie Miller Bradley ‘98 & Steven on the birth of Camden David. Chris Boesing ‘98 & Megan on the birth of Cameron Edward. Maggie Miller Bradley ‘98 & Steven on the birth of Camden David

Angel of God, My Guardian Dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and to guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Megan Gunther Muccillo ’00 & Anthony on the birth of Bentley Laine

OLL Legacy Lives On.. Many members of our Class of 2012 were joined by their OLL Alum parents and grandparents on graduation night!

First Row: Bridget Seiler Shad ‘82, Abby Shad, Kaylee Zeller, Barb Whitaker Zeller ’56 , Pat Dugan Frame ’61, Emily Frame, Joanie Hoeting Loebker’57. Second Row: Carissa Oliver Ward ’86 Vicki Neiheisel Monahan ‘84, Sara Monahan, Elizabeth Neiheisel, Jen Hudepohl Morris’85, Indigo Hudepohl, Michael Ridder Third Row: William Neiheisel ’47 Stephen Neiheisel ‘81, Karen Roberto Greisl ‘70, Krissy Wegman Onorato’86, Zoey Hacker, Susan Zentmeyer Hacker’83, Heather Runk, Sabrina Wall Fourth Row: Brandon Meyer, Chris Meyer’76, Andy Greisl, Joe Onorato, Andy James, Justin Ward, Austin James, Patrick O'Conner, Ron Runk ‘71 Fifth Row: David James ’75 Scott James ’81, Bill O'Conner ‘72, Dave Wall ‘89.

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Alum News

Dan Andriacco’s ‘66 new mystery novel, “Holmes Sweet Holmes” can be found on www.amazon.com. Guests can also visit his w e b s i t e , www.danandriacco.com Colleen O’Toole ’67 is the President of the Greater Cincinnati Health Council, a nonprofit association serving 30 hospitals and more than 100 long term care, home health and other health care providers. Pat Dinkelacker ‘68 addressed the Elder Class of 2012 during their graduation ceremony. The judge for the Ohio 1st District Court of Appeals concluded his speech with a quote from the Book of Micah, encouraging the graduates “To do justice and walk humbly God.”

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Debbie Averbeck Keller ‘76 was featured in a recent Business Courier for her newly founded software business, Wildfire Sports, a VolleyWrite software program. She and her business partner hope to revolutionize the volleyball industry.

Trey Radel ‘90 won the primary election in Florida’s District 19 Congressional race. He is now heading to the November general election . Josh Knepfle ’90 was also featured in the Business Courier for his role of Chief Technology Officer for SparkPeople, an online health and fitness web company that is reaching millions of people through their free website. Cara Herman Hyland ‘97 returned to her Alma Mater as the new Director of Admissions at Mother of Mercy. Ricky Brown ‘98 is now playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Congratulations to OLL classmates Sara Sagers ‘98, Sarah Schaefer 02, and Mindy Stanton ‘02 on receiving their Doctorate of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Cincinnati! OLL Classmates Kelly Albers ‘01 and Laura Greulich Werner ‘01 both received their Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the College of Mt. St. Joseph. Abby Ballman ‘04 was awarded the NAIA National T ou r nam e n t “Hustle Award” after returning to play in the tournament in spite of breaking her arm in the

final regular season game. Her coach noted, “Those who saw her last two games witnessed a miracle and the true heart of a champion. Her determination, mental toughness, and love for the game will never be forgotten." Nick Meiners ‘04 graduated magna cum laude from DePauw’s School of Music and is now working as a cruise ship performer.

Two-time MAAC Setter of the Year Michelle James ’04 was named to the Preseason AllMAAC (D1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Team for the upcoming 2012 season for Niagara University. Stephanie Vorherr ‘05 broke All Time Digs Record in a record breaking performance against Miami University while playing volleyball for Xavier University. Amanda Philpot ‘05 was voted team captain of her Ole Miss Volleyball team and recorded her second triple-double in four home matches this season. Cody Makin ‘06 was named to the 2012 AllPresidents’ Athletic Conference baseball team.

Sarah Nicole Mazzei ‘08 was awarded the Ohio High School Athletic Association Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award for her exceptional sportsmanship during St. Ursula grad-

uation ceremonies. Megan Elizabeth Devoto ‘08 was awarded the Judith Thompson Olberding Award at St. Ursula graduation for her “exceptional integrity, compassion, intellectual curiosity, strength in times of trial and her wisdom”. Erin Kissinger ‘08 was a member of Mother of Mercy’s Vocal Ensemble who won the Women’s Choir category of the Kings Island Music Showcase Festival, the highest score in Mercy history. Kristi O’Conner ’09 was named to the 2nd Team GGCL All Star Team on Track and Field. Madeline Tucker ‘08 was the recipient of the Lisa Moore Award at Mercy, the top athletic award for the senior who best exemplifies the team spirit, concern for teammates and overall school spirit. The OLL Class of 2011 is well represented on the St. Ursula Student Council this year. Claudia Vollman ‘11 is serving as Co-President, and Natalie Danenhauer’11, MacKenzie Warman ‘11, Erin Donovan ‘11, and Lydia Breitenstein ‘11 are serving as council representatives.

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Bittersweet Homecoming Betty Mueller Murray ‘40 shared her childhood memories of OLL with her family and Sr. Ann Mary Lay, RSM ( Sr. Constantia) when she returned to Cincinnati from her home in Florida for her brother, Clifford

Mueller’s ‘39 funeral. Betty reminisced about her school days in the original school building and worshiping in the White Frame Church. She noted that time has passed quickly but she has clear memories of her days at OLL.

OLL Champs OLL Athletes continue their tradition of excellence as the OLL Senior team were the CYO Champions and went on to compete in the state championship in Akron where they finished State runnerup. Congratulations to

Ryan Wood ‘08, Josh ey ‘03, and Rinear ‘08, Nathan Ian Gunn ‘08. Schapker ‘08, Nick Hutzel ‘08, Michael Erhart ‘08, Jeffrey Vorherr ‘08, Tyler Sullivan ‘08, Alex Trentman ‘08, Chris Shad ‘08, and coaches Cameron Hick-

Down Memory Lane Donna Schaible Kuhn ‘61, daughter George Schaible used his plow and of OLL Vera Miller Schaible ’32, has mules to dig the foundation for the shared a number of OLL archives original white frame church in 1927. including a prayer book given to her grandfather by our first pastor Fr. Francis Biendl. We are very grateful for these treasures of our past. Donna recalled that her grandfather,

Congratulations, Sr. Greta! Many OLL alums will be happy to hear that Sr. Greta Schmidlin RSM, our school secretary/ administrative assistant at Our Lady of Lourdes School since 1987, was selected as the 2012 Circle of Mercy Award Recipient at Mother of Mercy! This award is presented to a Mercy alumnus who best reflects the Mercy values

of excellence, compassion, faith, leadership and service. We congratulate and thank Sr. Greta for her extraordinary example for others. As our faculty member, Mrs. Wanda Schoenfeld described: “..It is her compassion, along with her strong faith, that makes Sr. Gre-

ta “the glue that holds our school together…..Sr. Greta is a strong, visible sign of What Would Jesus Do?”

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Website www.lourdes.org E-Mail [email protected] The Tiger’s Roar is published semi-annually for alumni, parents, and friends of OLL School

Class Reunions The Class of 1962 held their 50th Reunion on Sept 29th at Aston Woods Club House. We are looking forward to hearing about it from Chairperson Mary Ann Lietz Zieverink and the Committee members in the next issue of Tiger’s Roar The OLL Class of 1972 is planning a fun day at Keeneland on October 19, 2012. Contact Bill O’Conner [email protected] or Judi Roedersheimer@ [email protected] for info. The Class of 1963 is planning a 50th Reunion, help needed. We need phone numbers, addresses, emails of Classmates. Please send to [email protected] or call Jackie Conners Neumann 513-929-3375 or Larry Krabbe 513922-9436

Just moved? Recently married? New job? New addition to the family? Email Alumni Director, Sue Broerman, [email protected].

Welcome to O.L.L. Alumni Association, Class of 2012!

OLL Class of 2002, Remember these concert days? Can you believe that it’s been 10 years since your 8th grade graduation? Time for a reunion! Contact Alumni Director, Sue Broerman to get started, [email protected]