“A true piece of writing is a dangerous
thing. It can change your life.”
—Tobias Wolff
VOLUME 23, NUMBER 2
Spring 2017
The Ready Report
The Semi-A nnual Newslet ter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Read y High School
Celebrating Ready Writers
A Message from the
Principal...
Dear Friends,
A
s you well know, Ready alums can be found
in all professions and walks of life. They are
devoted grandparents and parents, concerned
citizens and activists, and life-long learners. They
work in healthcare, as first responders, in our military
services, in education and the Church, in sports and
entertainment, as entrepreneurs and trades people,
artists and, as you could tell from our cover, writers.
We chose to highlight Ready authors in this issue but
we hope to devote future cover stories to our alums in
other professions.
We have lots of good news to report: from our
successful Knight for the Future/Adopt-a-Classroom
event to individual items
about some graduates
who are making names
for themselves in
business and music and
a new feature, Spotlight
on a current Ready
senior. We rely on you (alums/parents/grandparents) to
let us know what you’re doing, how you’re following
your dream, and what your plans are for the future.
You may fill out and mail in the form in this issue, use
the form on our website under Alumni/ae, or send an
e-mail to Michelle Kelly at mkelly@cdeducation.org.
Use whatever method is best for you, just please keep
in touch!
Our current students continue to exemplify that
Ready “can do” spirit! From academics to community
service and sports, individuals and teams excel
in their endeavors and lead by example. It makes
me very proud to see our student leaders include
all students in Ready activities. With a growing
international component, Bishop Ready truly offers
a way forward for many…and our student leaders
welcome this diversity and follow the spirit of Pope
Francis in bringing all together in a thoughtful, loving
way. Ready continues to offer a variety of clubs and
organizations that not only gives students a chance to
grow spiritually, socially, and academically, but also
enables them to sample an interest or expand their
horizons in areas they may not have considered before.
We give you a sample of their achievements
here but for a more complete idea of what life
at Ready is like today, I encourage you to visit
our website (home page, Quick Clicks, Student
News) and view Knightline, our publication
that focuses on student life. As I ask you to
contribute to our annual fund, I also want you
to understand the good that your donations do!
Bringing all
together…
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you
to several events coming up this spring and summer.
First is our annual Knight at the Races. Michelle Kelly
and her team work hard to make this a successful
venture and they have succeeded for the last five years!
This year Races VI will be held on Friday, May 5,
at Our Lady of Victory Parish Center. All proceeds
benefit our students. Also, the second annual Knight
for the Future, which raises money to renovate our
classrooms, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15.
Hosted by Class of ’65 alums Hank Martensen and
Don Bradley, Mike Mentel ’80, and Joe Hippler ’86,
the evening includes a reception, dinner, and auction.
You will find more information inside this issue.
Check our website regularly for updates!
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The Class of ’65 continues to “step up to the plate,”
spearheading projects that benefit Bishop Ready.
The latest endeavor, which you can read more about
inside this magazine, is a Wall of Honor, a public
appreciation for Ready alums who have served in
the Armed Services. We owe a huge debt of gratitude
to our veterans and this is one way that we hope to
acknowledge that debt.
Bishop Ready news and information can now be
found on our website (be sure to visit The Update),
our app, Twitter, and Facebook. Choose your platform
and keep up-to-date.
Finally, a word of congratulations to long-time
Ready girls’ basketball coach, Ready alum ’73, Ready
Admissions Director, and faculty member, Joe Lang,
on his 500th win! Quite an accomplishment!
Sincerely,
Celene A. Seamen
Principal
[ COVER STORY ]
“Either write something worth reading
or do something worth writing.”
—Benjamin Franklin
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Ready Writers Have Done Both…
Whether it’s writing about deaf adolescents, using comedy to tell a story, developing a strategy
for healthy living, exposing corruption in government, or detailing the Vietnam War,
Ready alums have shared their expertise in printed form to help make this world a better place.
“This is the most poignant
Vietnam War book I have read
and without any self bravado.
One could never again glorify
war after reading this book.”
“…I completed reading it
in eight hours. It has been
extremely helpful in my practice
with treating PTSD and is one of
the best books I have ever read.”
Drew Martensen
Those are just two reviews
of the book, Widowmaker,
by Drew Martensen ’65,
a searing account of his time
in Vietnam. His experiences
in that war as an infantryman
“led to PTSD, addiction, and
recovery. When the Persian Gulf War
broke out,” Drew said, “my trauma
returned and flowed onto the pages of
the book. It was my wife’s suggestion
to title the book Widowmaker, since
my battalion was known as a suicide
battalion…hence, widowmakers.”
The book is described as a “20-year
endeavor to make his story come alive
and involve the reader in witnessing
the triumphs and tragedies of war,
alcoholism, and recovery.”
Most war veterans are reluctant
to talk about their experiences. With
Vietnam, the trauma of the battlefield
was bad enough but the unpopularity
of the war itself could often add to
that trauma.
In the mid70s, returning
veterans did
not necessarily
have at their
disposal the
help that could
alleviate some
of the residual
suffering or
aftereffects of
combat.
Drew
managed
to “make
the most” of
these experiences and look outward,
helping others to arrive at where he
was able to land: in recovery. “God
called me,” he stated, “to work in
addiction for the last 36 years.” He
holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
from OSU and has worked as a
counselor, clinic manager, teacher,
and employee assistance program
representative. Among the many
topics Drew addresses is wartime post
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
When Drew looks back on his
years at Ready, he has particularly
fond memories of a theatrical band he
was part of, “where we imitated The
Beatles. Later, four of us from Ready
fumbled into playing instruments,
and went on to form a real band that
played around the state: Barry and the
Romans.”
Drew and his wife, Linda, have
been married for 37 years and are
the parents of one son, Brian. The
branches of the Martensen clan at
Ready reach wide: His brother Hank
Jr. ’65, Bradley ’69, deceased brother
Mark ’72, and Cynthia ’75, as well as
Bradley’s wife, Kathy Morbitzer ’68,
and their four children: Chris ’90,
Jennifer ’92, Brad ’97, and Nick ’00.
Drew’s plans going forward are to
“continue to lead a healthy lifestyle
(stay out of hospitals) and help
others.” His advice for Ready students
is blunt and to the point: “Don’t
drink or use drugs, study hard, go to
college, help others…and God will
show you direction in life.”
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Culpa: One Mother Comes Clean and
Makes Her Maternal Confession. In
addition to her books, Patti has stories
in several anthologies and wrote a
humor column for eight years.
Pat Wynn Brown
Pat Wynn Brown ’69, has
developed a successful performance
venue, Hair Theater, for which she
writes a variety of shows that make
people laugh and, even if just for an
hour or so, help them to forget about
their troubles. A cancer survivor
herself, Patti is a proponent of Good
Here Days,
through living,
laughing, and
learning. Her
Hair Theater
performances
benefit a
charitable wig
fund for those
women who
have lost their
hair because
of cancer
treatments.
Patti’s writing is a natural
outgrowth of her family life. “I grew
up in a family of storytellers,” she
said, “and received my training at
the kitchen table. I wanted to start
telling stories of my life because people
seemed to enjoy
hearing them
and also they
seemed to benefit
personally
when I shared
my tales.” Her
story telling led
to two books:
Hair-A-Baloo:
The Revealing
Comedy and
Tragedy on Top
of Your Head
and Momma
| 4 | “It is important to me that I use
my skills to make the world a better
place and help people with broken
spirits and who have suffered trauma.
The arts are an essential element in
soothing our souls…they can also help
us see how our life’s circumstances
have meaning and purpose.”
In the “prophecies do come true”
department: Patti acknowledges
being a “bit rambunctious while at
Ready,” telling her stories and evoking
humor at inopportune times, say in
French class. “Sister Consilia was
not amused…One day, when she
was completely frustrated with my
admittedly
ill-timed
shenanigans,
she said,
‘Patricia, you
are going to
end up in
a women’s
prison!’ I
now do
volunteer
work at
the Ohio
Reformatory for Women, singing in
the Harmony Project Choir there,
producing my Hairdo Monologues
with the inmates performing, and
conducting the “Ladies of Success”
project that I created, which teaches
etiquette and comportment. Sister
Consilia was proven correct!”
Patti is married to Steve ’68 and
they have one son and one grandson.
She holds a B.S. and M.A. from OSU.
Patti continues to work with various
women’s groups, stages Hair Theatre,
and as the emcee and a producer of the
Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop.
“I will always hold Ready in my heart
because I received a great education
there, and I also met the love of my life
in its hallways.”
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Mary Lou Luebbe-Gearhart
Mary Lou Luebbe-Gearhart
’69 loves her work, transforming lives
through the gift of better hearing.
She holds a doctorate in audiology
from the University of Florida,
having received a B.S. in business
administration and marketing and a
Master’s degree in communication and
hearing and speech science from OSU.
She is the owner and president of
Luebbe Hearing Services, continuing
a 70-year family tradition. “I think of
myself as an Auditory Fitness Coach,”
she says. “I evaluate, improve, and
protect hearing, using state-of-the-art
technology.”
Mary Lou has co-authored two
books: “From a Leap of Faith to a
Divine Fall” in the book Succeeding
Against All Odds, which was a
#1 Best Seller on Amazon, and
Entrepreneurial Success Stories,
Vol. 3.
It was a literal “break” which led
to her involvement in writing for
publication As she relates the story, “I
fell and essentially broke both of my
legs at the same time. I was unable to
work for six months. In a second, I had
lost my mobility, my independence,
and my very active lifestyle. While
recuperating at home, Ken Kagen, who
brought about “We Are the World”
for African famine relief and “Hands
Across America,” an event that raised
money for hunger and homelessness
in the states, and the manager of
Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, The
Bee Gees, and others, called me. His
next project was to ask 37 women in
America to contribute a chapter for
his book of inspirational stories. God
had given me the story and the time,
so I said ‘yes’!”
Mary Lou and her husband,
David, have recently visited Santiago,
Chile, on their way to Easter Island
(Rapa Nui), about 2,300 miles
west of Santiago. (“Remember the
Kahiki Restaurant’s huge carved
heads? Those were ‘Moai’ from
Easter Island.”) She and her husband,
whom she met 46 years ago on a
blind date at an Air Force ROTC
Cotillion at OSU, enjoy travelling
and have a bucket list prepared. “If
you continually say ‘yes’ to life’s
challenges, you will grow and learn
and succeed…because you have to!”
Her years at Ready provide a
special memory of playing piano
accompaniment for the sophomore
chorus Christmas Cantata for
music teacher, Sister Clarece. “I still
remember the song, Ring Those
Christmas Bells.” If she were to
give any advice to current Ready
students, it would be: “Remember,
it’s the difficulties and challenges
that keep your life interesting and
make you stronger, more organized,
and confident. Don’t dwell on what’s
happening to you. Rather, think
about why and how you will emerge
a better person if you stay positive
and overcome fear, excuses, and selfdoubt.”
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“ Good writing
is clear thinking
made visible.”
—Bill Wheeler
Martha Sheridan
Martha Sheridan ’73 holds
a B.A. degree in Psychology/Social
Work from Gallaudet University,
a Master of Social Work from the
University of Maryland, and a Doctor
of Philosophy from the OSU College
of Social Work. Martha has authored
many articles and book chapters in
addition to Deaf Adolescents: Inner
Lives and Lifeworld Development
and Inner Lives of Deaf Children
Interviews and Analysis. They
include Training of Mental Health
Professionals: Yesterday, Today, and
Tomorrow, Deaf People and Society:
Psychological, Sociological, and
Educational Perspectives, Deaf and
Hearing Siblings in Conversation,
Whose Literacy Is It, Anyway?, Deaf
Women Now: Establish Our Niche,
and Personal Narrative: Martha
Sheridan in Disability: A Diversity
Model Approach in Human Service
Practice.
Martha currently serves as
Professor and Coordinator of the
School of Social Work/MSW Program
at Gallaudet University in Washington,
D.C. Her first book, Inner Life of
Deaf Children, was based on her
Ph.D. dissertation. “Colleagues
encouraged me to publish my research
as a book for parents of deaf children,
professionals working with them,
students in professional programs,
and deaf people themselves,” Martha
said. “After the publication of my
first book, I was encouraged to
continue my research.” This research
resulted in Martha’s second book,
Deaf Adolescents…Inner Lives and
Lifeworld Development, a study that
reveals how young adults have begun
to deal with tasks and situations that
lead them to rely more on themselves
and others outside of their families.
According to the publisher, in this
volume Martha “examines the
similarities and differences that these
deaf young adults reveal in their views
at two developmental points in their
lives. Her renewed study has advanced
the quest to determine what pathways
and spaces can foster productive,
healthy, satisfying, actualized deaf
lives.”
“My career in social work was
influenced by my Catholic education,
and especially the Church’s social
justice teachings that value service
to others,” Martha said. “I was
blessed to find so much purpose in
my life and career encouraged by the
spiritual aura that was ever present
at Bishop Ready. I was fortunate to
have two experiences as a Ready
student, exposing me to American
Sign Language and other people who
were deaf,” Martha continued. “Both
of those experiences, plus field trips to
Ohio School for the Deaf, helped to
plant seeds of my self-awareness as a
deaf person and my direction in life.”
Martha and her husband, Michael
Harper, met as leads in the 1986
Players Theatre Columbus production
of Medoff’s Children of a Lesser God.
Michael was a founding member
and resident actor at Contemporary
American Theatre Company
(CATCO). Their son, Christopher
Harper, is an honors scholar and
aspiring attorney. Martha’s sister,
Mary Sheridan Ogden, is also a Ready
alum, Class of 1977, and teaches in
the Hilliard City Schools.
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Jim Schaefer
I didn’t realize
their positive
impact on me
until I left…two
English teachers
in particular
recognized that I
had some skill as
a writer and they
encouraged me
along that path,”
Jim said. “I got
my first newspaper job, working for
The Catholic Times, the diocesan
newspaper, when I was a junior. My
English teacher helped me decide to
take on that challenge. Ultimately,
by doing that, she helped me pick a
career.”
“I feel very fortunate to be able to
call out injustice when I see it, and
to have some impact on how our
government performs and how we live
as a society.”
Jim and M.L. Elrick have edited
The Kwame Sutra, a volume that
recounts Mayor Kilpatrick’s career
and downfall using the mayor’s own
words.
Those words from Jim Schaefer
’82 encapsulate his career so far:
dogged investigative reporting that
exposes untoward
doings to the light of
day.
In 2009, Jim and
fellow reporter at the
Detroit Free Press
M.L. Elrick shared
the Pulitzer Prize for
Local Reporting for
coverage of former
Detroit mayor
Kwame Kilpatrick.
Their investigation
chronicled the lies,
false testimony, and insider dealings
that led to the downfall of the mayor.
Jim is also the recipient of the 2008
Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative
Journalism, the George Polk Award,
Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment
Award, and the Clark Mollenhoff
Investigative Reporting Award.
Jim began his career at the
Free Press as a copy editor but his
newspaper career began while still a
student at Bishop Ready. “I had some
very good teachers at Ready, though
| 6 | Jim currently is an investigative
editor, reporter, and columnist at the
Detroit Free Press. “I write about
elected officials, criminal justice,
government performance, and sports
(sometimes), so I get to meet some
really interesting and influential
people. But my favorite thing to do,”
he continued, “is interview and spend
time with regular folks. I love having
a career that allows me to help people,
especially people who may not have
a voice in many issues that affect
them. I feel very fortunate to be able
to call out injustice when I see it,
and to have some impact on how our
government performs and how we live
as a society.”
A graduate of OSU, Jim and his
wife, Sue, are the parents of a son and
two daughters. His Ready connections
include Christine Schaefer Shoemaker
’70, Carol Schaefer ’72, John Schaefer
’72, Jeff Schaefer ’74, and Joe Schaefer
’85. His future plans are “to continue
doing stories and investigations that
matter. If you screw up like I did as
a freshman (lots of detentions!), never
fear. You can still get it together and
succeed.”
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Amy Hock Green
Owning a construction company
was never in Amy Hock Green’s
plans. But she does. Amy, Class of
’94, is the vice president and co-owner
of Apex Modular Group, a modular
construction company. Writing a
book was something that she always
wanted to do and when a publisher
found her blog online (amygreen.me)
and liked it, a deal was struck and
soon Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free:
180 Easy & Delicious Recipes You
Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less was
a reality. Her recipe development falls
under her other company, Amy Green
Consulting; she hopes to write other
books when her children are older.
“A book is a huge undertaking,”
she said, “and right now the kids
are more important. Writing a book
is hard; you’re putting a piece of
yourself out in the world for people
to look at. At times, I would be
paralyzed with fear and want to quit.
My husband would look at me and
say, ‘Amy, we don’t quit. We don’t
give up.’” That’s the Green Family
motto and Amy finished her book.
“The work I’ve done around glutenfree and reduced sugar-free eating
has helped so many people.”
Amy continued, “High school was
hard for me. I was trying to figure
out what I wanted to do with my life,
where I wanted to go to college, and,
in the middle of it, balance everyone’s
expectations. If there is one thing
I learned, and that I’d like to pass
along, it was to do whatever was in
front of me well. I used to come to
school early on test days and meet
with my friends in the cafeteria and
study. It might have been ‘nerdy’
but I learned how to learn and be
self-directed. This served me well,”
she said, “in college and in my life
afterward. There is no shame in
working hard and being your best.”
Amy earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology and a Master of Education
from OSU. She and her husband, Joe,
are the parents of three children and
reside in Prosper, Texas.
As for her plans: “Honestly,
I never planned on owning a
construction company or writing a
book. The one thing that I can say
with certainty that I plan on is doing
whatever the good Lord puts in
front of me to the best of my ability.
That’s been the one thing I’ve done
consistently and it’s worked out well.
My life is better than I could’ve ever
dreamt of or planned for.”
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“I have no
special talents.
I am only
passionately
curious.”
—Albert Einstein
Julie Laipply Carrier
Julie Laipply Carrier ’95
is the author of BeYOUtiful, a
national award-winning book for
girls and young women that deals
with character, leadership, and selfconfidence, Girls Lead! Extraordinary
Girls Share How to Stand Up, Step
Out and Make a Difference!, and has
contributed to Chicken Soup for the
Extraordinary Teen Soul.
In addition to writing, Julie is an
award-winning national speaker
and has been featured on NBC’s
Today Show and has served as a
Success Coach for MTV’s positive
goal-setting TV show, Made. As
Julie traveled
the country
speaking
to teens at
leadership
conferences,
she started to
do break-out
sessions just
for girls: “I
found that
they were
standingroom only and I realized that there
was a dire and unmet need. In our
media world, girls are given many
messages about ‘external beauty,’
but they are often missing the
messages that matter most—how to
share and lead from the inside out
with great character, confidence,
and courage.” This realization led
Julie to write her books.
After graduation from Bishop
Ready, Julie graduated summa cum
laude in Leadership Studies from
OSU, where she was Phi Beta Kappa.
She was recognized as one of the
Top 50 Student Leaders in the nation
and was a Rotary International
Ambassadorial Scholar to England.
From OSU, Julie accepted a job as
Senior Management Consultant in
Leadership Development for the
Pentagon. After four years, Julie
left the Pentagon to follow her
goal of serving as a role model and
confidence-builder for young women.
“I’m grateful for my education at
Ready,” Julie said, “because it gave me
a solid foundation of faith, character,
and values. My advice to Ready
students would be to remember that
every choice, no matter how large or
seemingly
small, either
takes you
closer to
the dreams
and goals
you have or
takes you
further away.
Every choice
matters. You
deserve to
make the best
choices, every day!”
Julie is married to a West Point
graduate, is currently working on
a positive TV show for girls, and is
CEO of JulieSpeaks.com. She has
reached over a million young people,
speaking at high schools, student
conferences, and colleges…and has no
plans to quit any time soon!
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Ready alums continue
to pursue their dreams,
live up to the
Ready Family
tradition of caring, excel
at what they attempt,
and remember their years
at
Ready fondly… These
authors have used their
talents to help others
and to add a little
Taylor Riggs
By the time she was 24, Taylor
Riggs ’10 had 14 years of experience
with food and nutrition. When Type
1 (juvenile) diabetes was diagnosed
when she was 10, Taylor learned that
she had to be more aware of what she
ate and how she reacted than most 10
year-olds did.
After graduating from Ready,
Taylor enrolled at OSU and received a
Bachelor of Science degree in Human
Nutrition, Dietetics. While at OSU,
she began experimenting with the
Paleo Diet, a plan that advances a diet
heavy on meat and fish and rich in
fruits and vegetables, but with little or
no grains. While the diet successfully
kept her blood sugar levels stable
and she required less insulin, Taylor
decided to further experiment by
adding a few “non-Paleo” foods back
into her diet.
Through her blog, Simply Taylor,
Taylor shared her recipes and
promoted a healthy lifestyle. The blog
caught the attention of a publisher
who approached her with the idea of
doing a cookbook. “I really wanted
to create simple, healthy recipes that
could prove that eating well doesn’t
have to be scary or intimidating,
which is why each recipe can be
made in just five steps or less,” Taylor
explained. “My biggest goal,” she
said, “is to make healthy eating feel
more approachable for the everyday
person.”
Taylor did post-graduate work in
the Human Nutrition Dietetic
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works as a Dietitian and Health
Coach at Quantum Health in
Columbus. “As an RD, I love having
the opportunity to help people make
small changes in their lifestyles that
can add up to big differences. I’m
a big advocate of choosing real,
whole foods, helping people find a
balance that works well for them,
and showing them that eating healthy
doesn’t have to be boring,” Taylor
said.
Taylor’s philosophy can be summed
up as: “Follow the things you truly
love and enjoy. I feel so lucky that
nutrition is not only my job, but also
my hobby and biggest passion. I think
it’s rare these days that all of those
things are the same, but it makes me
truly love what I do!”
Taylor’s family extends through
several decades at Ready. Her mother,
Susan Lang Riggs, is a member
of the Class of ’74 and her sister,
Lindsay, is Class of ’08. Ready’s girls’
basketball coach is Taylor’s uncle Joe
Lang ’73 and her uncle David Lang
is Class of ’81. Aunts Judi Lang ’78
and Debbie Bell ’81 complete the
family/Ready tree. Her own favorite
Ready memories revolve around her
time spent playing volleyball and
basketball. “I’ll always remember
the fun times that I had with my
teammates, our silly locker room
rituals, getting ready for CCL games,
and, of course, our close friendships
both on and off the court.”
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Photo Credits: Matt Goodman
Ready
“hopefulness” to the wider
We appreciate their
world.
cooperation with this story
and hope that they inspire
our readers to continue to
pursue dreams and goals…
and to let us at
The Ready Report know
just what you’ve been doing
since your graduation!
Silver Knight Service Awards:
Two Fathers of Alums Honored
Silver Knight Service Award recipients Rob Wahl (left) and
Matt Goodman (right) with Principal Celene A. Seamen
T
seen his photos in Ready publications and on the
website and you can view them over the years at
http://goodman312.zenfolio.com/f313478698.
wo fathers of Ready alums were honored for
their service to Bishop Ready at the school’s
homecoming assembly held in October: Matt
Goodman and Rob Wahl. Both men exemplify the
qualities that provide the example for others to follow
in the name of service: tireless devotion and dedication
to a project and enduring commitment to Bishop
Ready. In this year, the particular dedication is to the
Ready Theatre Department.
It’s like taking a trip down memory lane and a great
archive of Ready’s theatre department development.
Rob Wahl and his wife, Lisa, are the parents of
six children, three of whom are Ready alums: Elaina,
Class of 2010, Jonas, Class of 2013, and Rylie, Class
of 2015. An Art Director at ABC6/FOX28/CW
Columbus and an adjunct instructor in the design
department at Columbus State, Mr. Wahl puts his
professional abilities (and considerable talents) to work
for Bishop Ready in various venues: he designs the
playbill and web banners for the theatre productions
and can often be found working as an emcee at Ready
events, including the annual Spring Fashion Show
Luncheon. In his “spare” time, Mr. Wahl performs as
an improv and stand-up comic and has entertained
audiences at many Catholic parishes across the
country. In his routines, he focuses on the basics of
the faith, highlighting the sacraments, stewardship,
and discipleship in an entertaining and enlightening
way. The Wahl family will continue to be a presence
at Bishop Ready for a few more years: Elias will be a
freshman in the fall of 2017…and a nine-year old and
a four-year old are waiting in the wings!.
Matt Goodman and his wife, Christy, are the
parents of two Ready alums, Calvin, Class of 2009,
and Jennifer, Class of 2011, both of whom were Class
Salutatorians. Mr. Goodman’s day job is as a Test
Engineer at The Gap where he develops and tests
software. He is receiving this award because of his
“extracurricular” work as a photographer, specifically
as the “official” photographer for the theatre
department’s various productions. He began taking
photos of productions in 2007, basically to document
his children’s involvement in the theatre. When his
children graduated, he continued to take photos of the
plays, shared them with other parents and director
Jill Larger, and a “side job” was born. Since those first
photos, he has photographed 25 productions, both
musicals and drama/comedies. Over those ten years,
Mr. Goodman has taken over 8500 photos, just to
capture that one perfect moment on stage. You have
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Alums Bring the Music!
From being recognized in the Dispatch’s Local Limelight section to opening for singer/songwriter Trevor
Hall, British rising star Declan McKenna, and The Weeks, Ready alums Anthony Herrmann and Jordan McVey,
both Class of 2012, are pursuing their dream of making music with their band Personal Public.
Anthony Herrmann
their debut EP, “Out of the Blue,” to their first
From
full-length record, “Revival,” their band has found
a solid following and has played local venues to much
success. Personal Public has headlined the Newport Music
Hall and had a sold out show at the LC. Following that
show, the band’s song, “Tangled Up in Time,” made the
top five requested songs on CD102.5.
Both young men have been interested in music from
a young age. Jordan began playing the drums at the age
of five, when he received a small set as a gift. “I grew up
in a family that loved music, with two uncles who were
both avid musicians themselves. Having them around to
play music and show me the ropes kept me coming back
for more. Their efforts, combined with going to concerts
with my Dad frequently between the ages of 10 and 16,
created a lasting love of music in my life.” Tony started
playing the piano after he graduated from high school.
“I’ve always been interested in performing,” Tony said.
“My Dad was in countless bands growing up. Both of
my parents played guitar and sang in the church choir…
Music and performing has always been embedded in my
DNA… My sisters and I would put on concerts in the
back yard” and, once, almost caused a fire using stage
lights in the family room.
Both young men have been busy since leaving Ready.
Jordan, after a stint at OSU Newark, spent some time in
New York to pursue modeling. He returned to Columbus
to continue his education and now attends Capital
University where he is studying Music Technology and
Marketing. Tony received his Associate Degree in Sports
Management from Columbus State and is continuing
his education at California University of Pennsylvania,
pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the same subject area.
Jordan McVey
Tony and Jordan have been playing music together for
four years and are enjoying the experience immensely.
They recently signed their first record deal with a student
label at Ohio University; their newest, “Revival,” is
available on Apple Music and Spotify.
In looking back at their time at Ready, each had fond
memories of special people who had a great deal of
influence on them. For Jordan, it was English teacher
Susanna Dillenberger and government and economics
teacher Ken Guillory. “Both teachers were passionate
about what they taught, had excellent real world
experience, and were just plain charismatic!” For Tony,
it was theatre director Jill Larger and football coach
Larry Wolf. “They both inspired me to push the limit
and never give up. Transitioning from the football field
to theatre my senior year was a very difficult decision,
but there were so many lessons that I took with me from
both of those experiences. If it weren’t for Mrs. Larger
and Coach Wolf, I would not be the person I am today.”
As for the future, both hope to complete their educations
and continue with the band.
Both had some advice for current Ready students.
From Tony: “Never get comfortable in your own
shoes, step outside of your comfort zone and
really push your boundaries. Life is going to get
challenging, keep the faith and fight the good
fight.” And from Jordan: “Don’t give up on something
just because it may seem difficult at the time,
because you are only depriving yourself of the
experience. Chase your dreams until they become
goals, and chase those goals until they become
reality.”
For a sampling of Personal Public’s music visit www.personalpublicmusic.com
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Student
Spotlight
Focus On Haley Meyer ’17
Soccer,
skeet shooting,
basketball,
softball,
karate…
Honor Roll,
Beta Club,
National Honor Society,
Ready Ambassador,
Art Club,
Environmental Club,
St. Vincent de Paul Society,
Campus Ministry…
You simply can’t pigeon-hole senior Haley Meyer;
she’s the perfect example of the Ready student!
T
o focus on one aspect of
Haley’s career would be
to miss the larger picture:
her sports accomplishments
complement her academic
achievements and both are
enhanced by her caring qualities
and her concern and willingness
to help others, going out of her
way to do so.
teaches karate to a boy with autism, and is a soccer referee
at the Kiwanis Club. And, she is a K/1st grade PSR teacher,
extraordinary minister, altar server, involved with the
Children’s Liturgy, and is a Vacation Bible School Leader
for her parish, St. Patrick/London…
where she is also a babysitter for a
parish family.
Haley’s favorite Ready-related
activity is being an Ambassador.
“I enjoy showing and speaking to
people about Ready, and especially
just having a conversation with
them in general,” she said. “You
would be surprised how much
you learn about someone by just
talking to them.” Speaking from
her own experience, she continued,
“By involving yourself at Ready,
not only will you grow closer to
your class but you will also leave
a lasting impression on the people
that you meet, so make sure you
give your all, whatever you do.”
Haley Meyer ’17
As a Ready Ambassador
and member of Castle
Crew, Haley represents
Bishop Ready to a larger
public, be it visitors to
the school or members of
Ready partner elementary
schools who participate in
events at Ready.
Haley with Kyle Callahan, Moderator
of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
Academically, Haley has
maintained Honor Roll status, which has earned her
membership in the National Honor Society, where she
serves as Vice-President, and the National Beta Club. Her
leadership qualities have also earned her a position on the
Board of Directors of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Looking to the future, Haley
plans to continue her education at
Marian University in Indianapolis,
with a major in exercise science and a minor in pastoral
leadership. Her end goal is to earn a doctorate at OSU,
with a career as a Pediatric Physical Therapist.
Gift of the Heart Award
recipient...
When it comes to sports, Haley is an enthusiastic and
consistent participant. “I have played soccer basically
my whole life,” she said. “I played as a starter all four
years on the varsity team here at Ready. I have shot
trap competitively for eight, going on nine, years for two
different teams and work at Madison County Fish and
Game as an official scorer and trap reloader.” Haley has
also played basketball and softball and she does karate.
“My four years at Ready have flown by in the blink of
an eye,” Haley said. “They have been a lot of fun because I
have gotten to grow close to my friends, class, and Bishop
Ready High School. You begin to feel a sense of pride and
connection to Ready and that is what really makes you
enjoy and live your high school years to the fullest.”
While there are only 24 hours in a day for most people,
Haley seems to have found some additional time to
accommodate all of her activities and interests. While
maintaining her high academic standards, participating in
sports both at Ready and off-campus, and working, Haley
also volunteers at the Madison County Humane Society,
“Ready,” Haley affirmed, “is the definition of family.”
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Alumni/ae
Inductees
T
here are high standards for admission to the
Ready Alumni/ae Hall of Fame. Among them
are academic excellence, accomplishment
in the alum’s chosen field, community service, and
service to Bishop Ready. Our Hall of Fame members
serve as role models for our students and highlight
the diversity of our alums, from their choice of career
to their community interests.
This year’s inductees exemplify what it means to be
a member of the Ready family.
Angel (Chico) R. Cadiz, M.D., FAAP, is a member
of the Class of 1968. He received his Bachelor’s degree
from OSU, his medical degree from the University of
Zaragoza in Spain, and did his pediatric residency/training
at OSU Columbus Children’s Hospital. Angel is a Fellow
of the American Academy of Pediatrics, member of the
Board of Consultants/National Journal, and a Clinical
Associate Professor/Nova Southeastern University/College
of Osteopathic Medicine, in addition to his private practice
and serving as team physician for Marjory Stoneman
Douglas High School
Born in Havana, Cuba, Angel was one of 14,000 children
who were sent to the US without their parents in what is
known as “Operation Pedro Pan”; he was just 12 years old
at the time. An uncle and his family accepted Angel into
their lives and his journey took him from Cuba to Florida
to New Jersey, and finally, after five years, his parents were
able to leave post-revolution Cuba, and the reunited family
settled in central Ohio.
“My parents stressed the need for a Catholic education,”
as he had received in Cuba, Angel said. “I enrolled in
Bishop Ready and became the ‘new kid on the block.’ Being
Hispanic (at that time, there were not a lot of Hispanics in
the Columbus area), I promptly was given the nickname
‘Chico’ by my new friends. I accepted my nickname as a term
of endearment (literal meaning is ‘little One’). To this day, the
closest friends of my life are my Bishop Ready buddies. We
keep in touch through social media and at least once a year
we get together for a Buckeye game in Columbus. We always
have a great time and, needless to say, much of the time is
spent in reminiscing about the Ready days.”
Angel married his high school sweetheart, Linda
Edmonds ’68, and they had two children, daughter Amaya,
who is a neonatal nurse in San Francisco, and son Alan,
who is a Board Certified pediatrician in Coral Springs.
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New inductees Andrea Palka Wert ’05, Tom Nance ’73, and
Angel Cadiz ’68 with Principal Celene A. Seamen
After 19 years of marriage, Linda died after a ten-year
struggle with lymphoma. A few years later, Angel met
a doctor while on vacation with his children and, a few
years after that, they married. Angel and Araceli Quevedo
continue to live in Florida and enjoy being grandparents to
Amaya’s and Alan’s six children (three each).
“As I approach the seventh decade, I thank God for all of
my blessings,” Angel said. “I have helped many families and
children as a pediatrician and I recognize that Bishop Ready
had a profound impact in my life and I have received great
satisfaction in maintaining contact with my high school
friends.”
Tom Nance ’73 was one of five children; he worked
and paid his own tuition at Bishop Ready. He retired
after over 30 years with Ohio Bell and AT&T. A life-long
parishioner at St. Agnes, Tom sits on the Parish Council and
does outreach to the Latino community, including teaching
English as a foreign language. A devout Catholic, he attends
daily Mass and was so touched at a Cum Christo retreat
that he has now served on four retreat teams.
Tom is the very embodiment of what the role of
community service is at Bishop Ready. In addition to
working on retreats and teaching English, he is involved
with the Kairos Prison Ministry. Tom started as a table
servant, serving the prisoners. He now leads retreats for the
Ministry, writes letters to/for the prisoners, solicits snacks
for the prisoners, and is involved in a prayer chain. In
addition to this work, Tom also works at the Holy Family
Soup Kitchen, not only contributing groceries but also
helping to serve lunch every Monday.
A great family man, Tom is an uncle to ten nieces and
nephews and 16 great nieces and great nephews.
His tireless efforts on behalf of those less fortunate
provide a stellar example for our Ready students (and
others!) to emulate.
Andrea Palka Wert ’05 received a B.S. degree in
Nursing from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She
currently works in Bone Marrow Transplant at the OSU
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Arthur G. James Cancer
Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
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“At Bishop Ready, I was lucky to have been inspired by
some of the greatest teachers… When deciding what focus
of study to pursue in college, I was at first undecided,”
Andrea said. “It wasn’t until my grandmother suggested
nursing that I considered that career. In my first year of
study, my grandmother was diagnosed with and passed
away from lung cancer. I was fortunate to be surrounded
by supportive friends and family who encouraged me to
honor my grandmother by becoming an oncology nurse.”
And the rest, as they say, is history.
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Over the past several years, Andrea has established unit
leadership on the various units on which she has been
employed. As the leader of shared governance, she was
responsible for overseeing improvement operations for
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Medical Hematology/
Oncology. In her role as Chair, Andrea initiated a “BMT
gives back” group that focuses on community service
projects in the Columbus community.
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Following a ten-week spirited fund-raising competition,
Andrea was named 2016 Central Ohio Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year, having exceeded
her stated goal of $50,000 by raising $71,372 for the
Society. She became only the second female to raise over
$50,000 for the Society.
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Andrea holds certifications in Basic Life Support
and Advanced Cardiac Life Support/American Heart
Association, Oncology Nurse, and Chemotherapy
Administration. She participates in various projects with
the unit council for community service and also does work
for the Columbus Free Clinic, served as an Assistant Coach
for Girls on the Run, and is a Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society Leadership member. “As a nurse,” Andrea said,
“I have been lucky enough to find that the career allows
me to serve the community in a positive way. I have
been blessed to participate in life changing events that
have deeply connected me with the community. One of
my fondest memories of Bishop Ready included leading
the NHS in a school supply drive benefitting students in
Florida after a devastating natural disaster. I have always
been incredibly passionate about stewardship and our call
to love one another.
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“I am completely honored and humbled by my
nomination,” Andrea stated. “I hope my nomination and
induction can inspire others to know that no matter how
grand or how subtle, sharing our passion and talents with
the world can make a positive difference and connect one
another in a powerful way. I have deep admiration and
kind memories of the years that I spent at Bishop Ready.
Through my experience on Student Council and the
National Honor Society, I knew that whatever I pursued in
life would require that I help and serve the community in a
positive way.”
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A Knight for the Future
Achieves Success
When Ready alums set a course of action, there is no stopping them
and success is virtually guaranteed.
S
uch was the case when two members of the first Ready
graduating class, Hank Martensen and Don Bradley,
Class of ’65, took on the project of raising funds for a
revamp of the classrooms at Bishop Ready. Styled “Adopt-aClassroom,” this project aims to keep Bishop Ready on the
cutting edge when it comes to the classroom environment.
The event, held at Smith & Wollensky, Easton Town
Center, brought 200 Ready supporters together for an
evening that included a reception, dinner, and auction.
According to the hosts, “Because of the generosity of those
attending, Bishop Ready High School can begin the process
of updating its classrooms and make the changes that will
continue to keep Bishop Ready on the cutting edge of
Catholic education.”
Among the auction items were a “Behind the Scenes Zoo
Encounter,” a trip for two to the New York Stock Exchange,
a week’s stay at a Colorado Ski Home, and a Private Chef/
Table for Six with a chef from Smith & Wollensky.
Joe Holdrieth ’65 and Diana Bradley Nageotte ’65
The first classroom, Ms Ball’s English classroom, has
been renovated and plans are afoot to complete the next
projects: upgrading the old Industrial Tech room, converting
it into the Curtin Communications Center, and renovating
the Guidance Office. The Curtin Communications Center is
named for long-time and generous Ready benefactors Mike
and Sharon Curtin, parents of Matthew ’95 and Christy ’97.
This new Center will house a broadcast journalism studio,
video production studio, and spaces for technology classes,
a robotics center, and classes such as design essentials, media
production, photography, and yearbook.
“At Bishop Ready, we emphasize skill development,
content mastery, and project-based learning,” Principal
Celene A. Seamen said. “Students learn best by doing, not
just by listening and taking notes. Our classrooms should
reflect a design that enables the students to think and to do.”
Hank Martensen ’65 and Don Bradley ’65
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An outgrowth of the recently renovated Cacchio Library
and the Wiser Innovation Center, the Adopt-a-Classroom
undertaking will benefit from the second annual Knight for
the Future, scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, with Hank
Martensen and Don Bradley continuing their association, and
Mike Mentel ’80 and Joe Hippler ’86 also serving as hosts.
Check the Ready website and Facebook page for updates.
Ms Ball’s English classroom
newly renovated
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Adopt-a-Classroom
The new Guidance Center and
The Sharon and Mike Curtin Communications Center
will both open in the fall of 2017.
Guidance Center
T
he current Guidance Office will be expanded and
upgraded to provide a Center that will serve as
the hub for students looking for information about
colleges, career choices, ACT & SAT testing, and general
guidance about their options both at Ready and beyond.
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guidance counselors and an administrative assistant and
will continue to provide private areas where students can
talk with a counselor and fill out various applications.
Adjacent to the Center will be a new Tutorial Center,
making use of an unused classroom.
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technology related.
Space will be developed for robotics, a broadcast journalism
studio, a video production studio, an Apple lab for design
purposes, room for tech classes that will allow for building
additional 3D printers, and a space for 3D goggles and
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COMMUNICATION
“…I Had a New Door Open
and I Took It…”
The idea of
converting
shipping
containers
into homes
has received
national and
international
attention and
is quite the
avant garde
concept
Bryan and wife Bridget with (left to right)
Jacob, Gabriel, and Annie
H
Bryan
amilton ’04 had
As Bryan notes on his website, he
began his work in the construction
industry as a facilities manager for the
Diocese of Columbus. He thought this
would be a temporary job while he
completed studies in law enforcement.
What he hadn’t counted on was the
pleasure he took in working on and
completing projects and the passion
that evolved for the building trade.
Remodeling
and Builders,
the residential
side, comprise
the successful
businesses
that
Bryan has
established.
Projects have
included
adding decks,
complete
home
remodeling,
home additions, and bathroom/kitchen
remodeling for residences; the company
has worked on renovations/remodeling
for St. Luke and St. Mary Catholic
Churches and Jesus Power Assembly of
God. The company has done work in
Clintonville, Bexley, Hilliard, Powell,
Merion Village, Grove City, and
Columbus.
Bryan started his company in 2010.
Hamilton Construction Services,
the commercial arm, and Hamilton
In the spring of 2016, Bryan’s
company, partnering with other
firms, produced the first home in the
always wanted to be
in law enforcement.
That was his life
plan and, for
many years, he did work in law
enforcement in Franklin County.
But when a new door opened in the
construction business, he took that
opportunity and that willingness
to follow a new path has led to a
successful business for this Ready
entrepreneur.
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area built completely out of overseas
shipping containers, which garnered
several awards for technology,
engineering, and education. The
Columbus Dispatch did an article, and
Bryan was interviewed on television,
with regards to this project, which was
also featured at the Home and Garden
Show. The idea of converting shipping
containers into homes has received
national and international attention
and is quite the avant garde concept.
In looking back on his
years at Ready, Bryan recalls
that these were the best years
of his life. “The teachers not
only taught me academics,”
he said, “but they also taught
me how to be a respectable
person in today’s society.”
Bryan was a server at all
of the school Masses and
that brought him closer to
God. As for those who had
the most influence on him
during those years, “Bob
Ghiloni, Sister Nancy, Joe
Lang, Celene Seamen and my
teachers were all very good
role models, showing how to
be respectful to others. I’m
not saying that I didn’t get
into trouble,” he continued.
“I did hear a few times from
Mr. Lang’s office: ‘Hamilton,
my office NOW.’ But the
experience of Bishop Ready,
from the toughness to the
caring teachers and staff,
helped me become a better
person.”
Bishop Ready
Student Referral
Bryan acknowledges that
his “main support is my
wonderful family. I am also
blessed with a wonderful
staff who, on a daily basis,
give everything they have to
make sure that our clients,
potential clients, and past
clients feel they are being
treated fairly.” Among those
staff members is another
Ready alum, Shawn Golden
’96.
Who better to recommend Bishop Ready to a prospective
student than a Ready alum/parent/grandparent/friend?
It’s never too soon to start thinking about enrolling
at Bishop Ready. If you know of a middle or junior high
school student (or high school student who might be a
good candidate for a transfer) who would benefit from
a Bishop Ready education, please call Joe Lang, Director
of Admissions, at 614-276-5263, ext. 201, or complete and
return this form to:
Joe Lang, Director of Admissions
Bishop Ready High School
707 Salisbury Road
Columbus, OH 43204
Bryan’s advice to
anyone who would ask is
“Don’t close any door of
opportunity that might come
your way. Peek inside to
see what it is all about. You
never know what God has
planned for you.”
Student Name__________________________________________________
Parent Name(s)_________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
City_______________________________ State______ Zip_____________
Phone ( ___________ )__________________________________________
For more information about
Hamilton Construction/Remodeling,
visit the website at hamiltongrp-ohio.com
Current School _________________________________________________
Current Grade___________
Your Name____________________________________________________
Your Phone ( __________ )_______________________________________
With Sincere Sympathy
Your E-mail____________________________________________________
T
he Ready Family extends its sincere sympathy
to Assistant Principal Jeri Rod on the death
of her father, John (Jack) Gordon, who died on
Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the age of 94.
A WWII Navy veteran, he was involved with many
service organizations, including the Alpha Athletic
Club, Charity Newsies, Knights of Columbus #3727,
and AmVets Post #89. He was on the boards of The
United Way, Catholic Social Services, Huckleberry
House, and St. Stephen’s Community Center and
was a devoted member of St. Matthias Church.
He retired as President of Teamster Local #413.
Requests for Transcripts
If you are a Bishop Ready alum in need of a transcript, you
must make your request in writing. You must include specific
permission to release your transcript to the employer or
institution requiring it. Include your full student name, current
name, social security number, year of graduation, to whom and
where (full address) the transcript is to be sent, and a check
made payable to Bishop Ready High School in the amount of
$3.00. Send to: Guidance Office, Bishop Ready High School,
707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204.
In addition to Mrs. Rod, Mr. Gordon is survived
by his wife of 73 years, Edna, and children Jack
Gordon Jr., Joe Gordon, and Joni Pietrzak, 15
grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and sisters
Jeannie Metzger and Dorothy Bingham.
Official, sealed transcripts are not released to graduates but
are sent directly to the employer/institution.
Requiescat in pace….
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Alum Celebrates
30th Anniversary of Swim Win
Great Gift Ideas!
For the person who has everything…
To honor the memory of a loved one…
For a special occasion, birthday,
or anniversary…
Looking for an original
gift idea?
Plaques, bricks, and theatre seats at
Bishop Ready make excellent gifts
and last a lifetime!
Ann Smith ’83 in the center of it all at the 30th reunion of the OSU
Big Ten Championship swim team, OSU fall 2016 homecoming.
It’s a great way to become a permanent part of
Bishop Ready’s history!
(Please PRINT all copy)
A
Plaques:
nn Smith ’83 and her 1986 OSU swimming teammates were
honored during homecoming ceremonies in the fall of ’16…
celebrating the 30th anniversary of the team’s fifth consecutive
Big Ten Championship win. Team coaches Jim and Bev Montrella
came in from California to join in the celebrations.
2 lines, 35 characters per line… $50
q Memorial Plaque q Honor Plaque
Copy:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Bricks:
3 lines, 13 characters per line… $100
q Memorial Brick
q Honor Brick
Copy:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Ann is the mother of current OSU student and gymnast Joey
Smith, Ready ’15, and has passed on her love of swimming to her
children Elaine (Trinity, 8th grade), Katie (Ready ’20), and Joey.
Theatre Seat:
2 lines, 25 characters per line… $200
q Memorial Seat q Honor Seat
Copy:
Find Us Online…
For quick updates, information on athletic events
or arts performances, and general news about Bishop
Ready (including reunion information), please visit us
online at www.brhs.org. The site also provides a means for you to
communicate with us! You can send us information for The Ready Report
or update your personal information (address, phone, work information,
e-mail address, etc.) through forms found on our site. Keep us informed…
but don’t be strangers! When you get a chance, the best way to reconnect
with Bishop Ready is in person…visit us, attend a concert or play
performance, or game. We’re always happy to see our alums/friends!
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_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________
Your Phone: _________________________________
Please make check or money order payable to
Bishop Ready High School and mail, with this
form, to: Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Relations,
Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road,
Columbus, OH 43204
The Race Is On!
T
he sixth annual Knight at the Races will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017,
at Our Lady of Victory Parish Center
Sponsorship packages are still available; contact Michelle Kelly at 614276-7827 or mkelly@cdeducation.org.
This year’s event will include a silent auction, dinner, and 12 races…with
all proceeds benefitting the students at Bishop Ready! There will be a Derby
Hat contest, Kentucky Bourbon Tasting, and a cash bar (with Mint Juleps
available!). Dinner and admission to races is $40 per person.
Dress is Business Casual.
Bring your family and friends (21 and over only, please) and enjoy an
evening of racing and camaraderie, all for a very good cause!
Invitations will be arriving soon but you may reserve a place by returning
the form below. R.S.V.P. deadline is April 21.
Please make check or money order payable to Bishop Ready High School
and return with this form to: Michelle Kelly, Development Department,
Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204
Name____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________ State______ Zip______________
E-mail____________________________________ Phone_________________________
Please reserve _____ place(s) @ $40 per person = $________________
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The Class of 1981 held their 35th Reunion
on October 15, 2016,
at the Shamrock Club in Columbus.
Top row, left to right: Bob Moraine, Tami Cahill (guest), Tim Wilson, Debbie
McFadden (guest), Jeff Hockingberry (guest), Steve Yauch, Bernie Kruse, Jenny Quillin
Ventresco, and John Kusan.
Second row, left to right: John Lind, Jeff Montenaro, Jeff Horch, Dan Francis, Amy
Waldmann Vatter, Suzanne Smith Kincaid, Matt Montgomery, Brenda Crumley, Paula
Castorano Davis, Lori Scott Mongolier, Becky Garcia Kruse, Lisa Corbett Wade,
Chris Smith, Ken Cahill, Mary Beth Dawes Culbertson, Greg Schreck, Lisa Pellegrini
Scheiderer, and Debbie Lang.
Front row, left to right: Mark Valentino, Rebecca Krutko, Sandy Russo Hurd, Erin
O’Rourke, Teresa Quinn Montgomery, Mr. George Pritchard (teacher/retired), Patty
Bright Derdzinski, Rita Brooks Hall, Lisa Santangelo Latorre, Teresa Martin Paulsen,
Lisa Campbell Rees, and Kathy Hardwick Skunza.
Guests are those who attended but did not graduate from Bishop Ready.
Not pictured: Kelly McAndrew Eramo and Patty Frazier Detty.
™™™™™
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Highlighting…
The Marian Foundation
B
ishop Ready students are fortunate to
have a number of both legacy and outside
scholarships available to them, allowing them
to begin or continue their Catholic educations.
One of the scholarships that our students
have received over many years has been that
offered by The Marian Foundation. Formed in
1954 by the Reverend Raymond Bauschard,
founder and initial pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Church, The
Foundation provides Ready students with yearly scholarships of up
to $2,500, for a total of $10,000 over four years.
Alum’s Artwork Graces
Holiday Card
Jim Siemer ’78
had his artwork entitled
“Snowy Holidays at the Ohio Statehouse” chosen
for the 2016 Ohio General Assembly Holiday
card. A small print of his work “Ohio Statehouse
in Winter” was printed on the envelope for the
card; this piece of artwork had been created for the
2000 General Assembly card and made a return
appearance on the 2016 card envelope.
Father Bauschard’s idea was to target smaller qualified groups and
special causes; Ready is one of many beneficiaries, which include
Birthright of Columbus, Christ Child Society, Boys & Girls Club
(Westside Unit), and the Southside Learning & Development Center.
The Foundation was established with the purpose of aiding and
supporting area service organizations for educational, scientific,
religious, and charitable programs through grants funded by 100%
tax-deductible contributions.
The Ready Family is happy to acknowledge and salute the fine
work of this foundation, which has been of great benefit to the
Ready Family.
Alum Receives Patents
E
ver been to a graduation/tailgate/
anniversary party and felt like
you needed an extra hand (or two) to
handle the plates, drinks, etc.? Ever
set your drink on a table and wonder
later, “Now, which one is mine?”
Ready alum Don Bradley ’65 ran
into those situations (and saw others
ponder what to do) and decided to do
something about it. The owner of
the Bradley Company developed
“Get Party Ready,” a device which
fits on your arm and allows you
to balance food, drinks, perhaps
your phone, while keeping your
other hand free. This party pallet,
as described by Don, is flexible and
lightweight and can be personalized.
Snowy Holidays…
Ohio Statehouse in Winter
Don Bradley ’65 with his Get Party Ready invention…
When asked what motivated him, Don just replied that he saw
a need and came up with a solution. The convivial optimist, Don
believes that “Life is good…If you can lift somebody up, you lift
yourself up; it’s contagious.”
(You can see Don’s invention in use at https://m.youtube.com/
watch?feature=youtu.be&v=X21LzfjPhUo)
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Jim was first introduced to the watercolor art
medium by art teacher Sister Marie Miller at Ready.
Jim graduated from Ohio University and attended
Columbus College of Art and Design, Maryland
College of Art and Design, and has taken watercolor
classes in Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia.
Jim’s work is available in art galleries and gift
shops in the Columbus and Lake Erie areas. His
work may be viewed online at OhioArtwork.com
A Milestone Win…#500
Alumni/ae
G
irls’ basketball coach, Joe Lang ’73, became only
the 24th coach in OHSAA sports girls’ basketball
history to reach the milestone 500 wins, which he did
in the Lady Knights win in this year’s district semifinals, defeating Utica 41-35.
Nomination Form
I
f you know an alum who has contributed outstanding
service to her/his community, please let us know by
nominating this individual to be a member of our
Hall of Fame. Criteria for consideration include academic
excellence, accomplishment in the alum’s chosen field or
career, community service, and service to Bishop Ready.
Please complete the form and use additional sheets,
as necessary, to explain why this individual should be
considered for this honor.
Send your nomination to Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae
Hall of Fame, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury
Road, Columbus, OH 43204 or send via e-mail to
mkelly@cdeducation.org.
Athletic director Stevie McQuade ’05 with coach Joe Lang ’73
Joe started student teaching at Ready in the fall of
’78 and became a regular faculty member in January
’79. He began his coaching career as a JV assistant
girls’ basketball coach and also as an assistant baseball
coach in 1974-75. Joe’s first win as head coach was
against Hartley; his “best win” was January 11,
1992…a win against Watterson at Watterson, 71-70.
“The place was packed! It was great to be a part of
that,” he said.
Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 19, 2017.
Please print all information.
Name of Nominee_____________________________________________
Nominee’s Class Year__________________________________________
Nominee’s Phone ( __________ )________________________________
Over the years, Joe has led many teams to many
championships:
Nominee’s E-mail_____________________________________________
Your Name__________________________________________________
CCL Championships…
’82-’83, ’86-’87, ’88-’89, ’89-’90, ’90-’91, ’06-’07
Your Phone (___________)_____________________________________
District Championships…
’87-’88, ’99-’00, ’05-’06, ’06-’07, ’13-’14
Your E-mail__________________________________________________
District Runner-Up…
’81-’82, ’82-’83, ’90-’91, ’04-’05, ’14-’15, ’15-’16
My nominee should be considered because:
Fun fact: Joe was head softball coach for ten
years; the 1984 team was Class AA State Final
Four. The team was defeated in the state semi-final
by Akron Archbishop Hoban, 6-0…current boys’
basketball coach Dan DeCrane’s alma mater.
(Please use a separate sheet…)
Congratulations to the coach and his team!
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Student News
Freshman Bowl Project
The freshman bowl project was developed as part of a
community-building event that also raises money for a
mission in the Philippines.
Freshman Emily Mathew
Freshman Fernando Arias Robles
Holy Family Food Drive
With 100% participation, the Ready Family collected 1,562 items for the
Holy Family Soup Kitchen in November.
Students with the items collected for Holy Family. Standing, left to right: freshman Sophia Hoersten,
senior Alyson Wiseman, junior Terron Crowder, junior Jackson Rathmell, senior Danielle Lancia,
junior Chase Jones, and senior Hailey Hejduk Seated: seniors Daniel Halko and Erik Manning
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Technology Club Builds
3D Printer
Angel Tree Project
The Student Council sponsored the annual Angel Tree Project,
which collects toys for children ages 1 through 14 in the
Columbus area. The gift bags are then distributed to the
children through the Salvation Army.
E
leven members
of the Ready
Technology
Club recently
followed a 50+
page instruction
manual and built
a 3D printer,
part-by-part.
According to Tech
Club moderator,
Tim Nunn, “The
building of the
printer was 100%
led and initiated
by the students.”
Mr. Nunn saw his
role as overseeing
the project. “The
students were
very motivated
The Ready seal being printed…
and worked hard
to complete the project, working five to six hours over a
period of our club sessions,” he said. “The group was led by
freshman Matthew Frye and sophomores Lucia Beickman,
Daniel Hamilton, and Connor Nagy.”
Sports Updates
Cross Country…
New head coach Rich Green began the season with only
four team members but added four members to the girls’
team and three members to the boys’ team, allowing both
teams to score consistently in meets throughout the season.
Sophomore Evan Cordle was the boys’ team’s highest placer
at each race this season and was selected as the Boys’ Most
Valuable Runner. Four-year letter winner senior Katherine
Perry was chosen as the Girls’ Most Valuable Runner as she
was consistently the first or second placer for the girls’ team.
Mr. Nunn envisions Tech Club students collaborating with
other clubs and faculty members to utilize the printer for
various projects. “Students will begin by creating their own
3D models that can be printed. Ultimately, the students will be
given the opportunity to consider ways the printer can be used
to benefit the larger Bishop Ready community and beyond.”
Volleyball…
Coach Mike Kusan led his team to a 12-12 record,
finishing with the third toughest schedule of all D3 teams
in the state.
n
Senior Samantha Vrancken…First Team, All CCL;
First Team, All Central District
n
Senior Danielle Lancia…Second Team, All CCL;
Second Team, All Central District
n
Senior Alyson Wiseman…Honorable Mention,
All Central District
Football…
Members of the Bishop Ready Tech Club with moderator Tim Nunn
(far right) and their newly created 3D printer. Left to right: Freshman
Finnegan Hardenbergh, sophomores Xuesi Ma and Lucia Beickman,
freshman Matthew Frye, sophomore Daniel Hamilton, sophomore
Connor Nagy, and Mr. Nunn.
n
Junior Devin Dukes…First Team, All State
n
Junior Anthony Baum…Second Team, All State
n
Seniors Brandan Burks and Patrick Jansen…Special
Mention, All State
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The Bishop Ready HIGH SCHOOL
Wall of Honor
“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to
protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to
their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.”
– Former New Hampshire Governor Judd Gregg
B
ishop Ready High School plans to honor Ready
alums who have served in any branch of the
United States Armed Services with a Wall of Honor to
be displayed inside the halls of the school.
This is a call to action for all Ready vets (or their
families or friends) to contact us so that we may
enshrine their names, service branches, and dates of
service on this wall.
Information may be sent in several ways: fill out
and mail the form below; send the information via
e-mail to Michelle Kelly at mkelly@cdeducation.org;
or call one of these alums from ’65 and give him the
information:
Don Bradley…614-348-0814
US Army
founded June 14, 1775
“This We’ll Defend”
US Navy
founded October 13, 1775
“Non sibi sed patriae” (Not Self, but Country)
US Marine Corps
founded November 10, 1775
“Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful)
founded August 4, 1790
Drew Martensen…614-519-6185
“Semper Paratus” (Always Prepared)
All three of these gentlemen are Navy veterans
who served in Vietnam.
Please spread the word about this project and help
us to honor our Ready veterans!
Wall of Honor
“Always Ready, Always There”
US Coast Guard
Jim Howells…614-620-8903
T he Bishop R eady H IGH SC HOOL
National Guard
founded December 13, 1636
US Air Force
founded September 18, 1947
“Aim High…Fly, Fight, Win”
Return to Michelle Kelly, Bishop Ready High School,
707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204
Name _______________________________________________________________ Class Year ____________
Branch of Service _____________________________________________________ Years of Service ________
Additional information:
(Please use an additional sheet to provide more information, if necessary.)
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If you have
Lived or Studied Abroad…
We want to hear from you!
A
s Bishop Ready continues on our global
journey to prepare our students for their
place in today’s international environment,
we count on our alums to tell us about their
adventures/time spent abroad.
In earlier issues, we have vicariously visited
Kyrgyzstan, the Arctic Circle, Korea, Europe,
China, Zambia, and Iceland—through the
exploits of our alums.
We know there are more instances of Ready
alums working, learning, and travelling
abroad. We hope that you will take the time—
either online through our Alumni/ae Profile,
via e-mail (Bevatbrhs@aol.com), or the “oldfashioned” way: write to us—and let us know
where you’ve been, what you’ve done, and
how it has had an impact on your life, your
education, your future.
And, of course, be sure to include some
photos! Let us know how to get in touch with
you, via phone or e-mail, and we’ll follow-up
for future issues of The Ready Report.
You serve as role models for our current
students; not only do we want to share your
story with other alums, we want our students
to know about “Life After Ready!”
ail to:
M
Michelle Kelly
Alumnae/i Relations
Bishop Ready High School
707 Salisbury Road
Columbus, OH 43204
To get you started »
Name______________________________________________________________
Did you:
q☐Study abroad? If so, where & when?
____________________________________________________
Through what college/university?
____________________________________________________
Course(s) of study:
____________________________________________________
q☐Work abroad? If so, where & when?
____________________________________________________
Through what company/agency?
____________________________________________________
Job title/description::
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
What is the best way to get in touch with you?
E-mail______________________________________________________________
Phone ( __________ )_________________________________________________
Best time of day:______________________________________________________
(Please use an additional sheet to provide more information, if necessary.)
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Alum News and Notes
Condolences
n
Albert James Luebbe, brother of Mary Lou
Luebbe-Gearhart ‘69, on 6/30/16
n
William Peden ‘70, on 7/4/16
In Memoriam…
n
Rusty Wuebold – 7/5/2011
n
Pat Wuebold – 12/18/2015
Rusty and Pat Wuebold were staunch supporters of
Bishop Ready during and beyond the time that their seven
children attended Ready. Rusty was president of the Athletic
Association for over ten years, a founding member of the
Grand Knight event, and helped to run the successful bingo
program. He also coordinated an ox roast fundraiser (at
which Archie Griffin appeared) that included food, rides, and
games. Pat made sure that the football and basketball teams
had meals before games and often had players over to the
house for dinner. Both Rusty and Pat served as chaperones for
various teams when the teams traveled and provided “taxi”
service, making sure that students got to school on time, to
their various events, and back home safely. Their dedication
to all things Ready knew no bounds.
They were the proud parents of David ’74, Doreen ’75,
Mary ’76, Patsy ’78, Kathy ’80, Theresa ’83, and Phyliss ’83.
Eternal Rest…
The “Cheering” Continues…
Following up on her successful cheer career at Ready,
Courtney Bair ‘15 continues to cheerlead at Vanderbilt
University.
Pictured with
Courtney are her
parents, Robert ’82
and Dorothy Bair.
Courtney’s sister
Lindsey is currently
a freshman at Ready
and her older sister,
Jordan, is a member
of the Class of 2014.
Goal!
Rachel Neff ’16 continues her spectacular play at
The University of Charleston, West Virginia, where
she has earned Mountain East Conference Offensive
Player of the Week.
News
n
John Burkley ’69 spent three years working in Singapore
(’97-’00) as Asia Pacific Regional Counsel for MasterCard.
n
Leah Caldwell ’12 received her Bachelor’s degree from
the University of Dayton during winter commencement
ceremonies.
n
Stephanie Fair ’12 received a Bachelor of Science degree
from the Kent State College of Education, Health, and
Human Services in Hospitality Management.
Joe Graessle ’10 (#33)
continues his hoops career
with Enrique Soler…
Get the latest news
via Twitter…
Follow Bishop Ready on Twitter
@BishopReadyHS for all things Ready and
@ReadyAthletics for all sports-related news.
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Alum Garners Navy Awards
Alumni/ae…College Notes
The following information has been
provided to us; it is a small sample of the
honors that Ready alums earn on the college
and university levels. We encourage others
to let us know of their accomplishments
during their college/university years
Capital University
Kalie Holt ’12…Dean’s List
Mackenzie Cutteridge ’13…President’s List
Stephanie McCool ’15…Provost’s List
Zachary Bair ’14
has been awarded several honors for his
service with the U.S. Navy.
Zach enlisted in August of 2014 and is currently an AE3
(Aviation Electrician, Petty Officer 3rd Class), stationed in NAS
Oceana, VA, and assigned to VFA-211 Squadron. He was deployed
on the Roosevelt in 2015 and saw duty in the Persian Gulf.
Zach was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement
Medal in February of 2017 and had been named Junior Sailor of
the Quarter and Junior Sailor of the Year in 2016. After being
named Junior Sailor of the Year, his name and city were painted
on an F-18 jet. Zach is the son of Jim ’86 and Kati Bair and the
brother of Taylor ’17.
Heidelberg University: Dean’s List
Jimmy Hanley ‘14
Shane Lee ‘14
John Carroll University: Dean’s List
Kelly Culbertson ‘14
Bayleigh Green ‘16
Kent State
Allie Leidinger ’16 – President’s List
Kent State: Dean’s List
Stephanie Fair ‘12
Donavan Capehart ‘13
Courtney Carrera ‘14
Sarah Nierman ‘14
Ellie McAndrew ‘16
Marietta College: Dean’s List
Ryleigh Wahl ‘15
Miami University: Dean’s List
Bridget Cullivan ‘13
Kaitlyn Keyes ‘14
University of Akron
Michael Osborn ’14 – President’s List
University of Akron: Dean’s List
Karley Kusan ‘13
Ashley Ritter ‘13
Mallory Vrancken ‘14
Hunter Akers ‘16
Dawn Ritter ‘16
University of Dayton: Dean’s List
Kyle Carrera ‘12
Miranda Ball ‘13
Joel Moehrman ‘13
Matthew Sweet ‘13
Sarah Warbis ‘14
Youngstown State University: Dean’s List
Mary Lind ‘10
Zach and “his” F-18
Class of 1987 Alumni/ae Reunion
Save the Date!
This is the year that the Class of 1987 will be celebrating its
30-year reunion, so save the date and be sure to join us for a
great evening!
Saturday, September 30, 2017 (Location to be determined)
Questions? Suggestions? Please e-mail…
Debbie (Brock) Bramlish at dbramlish@columbus.rr.com or
Corry (Neff) Rausch at corry1968@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
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Assistant Principal
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Dean of students
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Director of Admissions
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Alumni/ae Relations
Asst. Director of Development
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April 2017
Sunday, 4/9
Castle Crew: Faith Formation Retreat,
2-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/11
National Business Honor Society
Induction,
10 a.m.
Tuesday, 4/11
Sophomore Parents’ Night,
sponsored by Guidance,
7 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/12
Holy Week All-School Prayer Service &
Stations of the Cross
Thursday, 4/13
Holy Thursday
Friday, 4/14
Good Friday
Saturday, 4/15
Holy Saturday
Sunday, 4/16
Easter
Wednesday, 4/19
Band Recruitment Tour
Wednesday, 4/19
Blood Drive sponsored by NHS
Friday, 4/21
Juniors’ Retreat
Friday, 4/21
Boys’ Basketball Fundraiser:
Ready Rumble
Monday, 4/24
Juniors’ Retreat
Tuesday, 4/25 to Thursday, 4/27
Incoming Freshman Registration,
3:30-7:30 each day
Wednesday, 4/26
Bake Club Bake Sale
Friday, 4/28
All-School Liturgy
Friday, 4/28
Spring Production:
Alice in Wonderland,
7 p.m.
Saturday, 4/29
Spring Production:
Alice in Wonderland,
2 p.m.
Sunday, 4/30
Spring Production:
Alice in Wonderland,
7 p.m.
May 2017
Friday, 5/5
Knight at the Races VI,
Our Lady of Victory Parish Center,
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/9
Beta Club Induction,
7 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/10
FBLA Fundraiser, Donut Sales,
7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 5/10
Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 5/11
Band, Spring Concert,
7 p.m.
Friday, 5/12
Prom
Monday, 5/15
All-School Liturgy
Tuesday, 5/16 to Thursday, 5/18
Band: Percussion &
Color Guard Clinic,
3-5 p.m. each day
Friday, 5/19
Castle Crew: Knight Games,
6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/24
Senior “Knight,”
7 p.m.
Friday, 5/26
Baccalaureate Liturgy,
St. Mary Magdalene,
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 5/27
53rd Commencement Ceremony,
10 a.m.
Monday, 5/29
Memorial Day
June 2017
Monday, 6/12
Summer School Begins
(8 a.m. – noon)
Monday, 6/12 to Friday, 6/16
Summer PE (8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily)
(2nd week begins Monday, 7/10)
Monday, 6/19 to Friday, 6/23
Summer Study Skills
(9-11 a.m. daily)
All scheduled events are
subject to change.
Please confirm any event you
wish to attend by
calling the main office at
614-276-5263.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Bishop Ready High School