Benedictine High School - Benedictine Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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N.H.S. Top Row: Matt Bakaitis, Scott Seitz, Joe Stuczynski, Sean Bonner, Mike Asseff, Joe Meyers, Jeff Rais- chel, Paul Schrader Middle Row: Dennis Perkovic, Fr. Anselm (Moderator), Joe Gor- ley, Peter Malave, Tony Daher, Joe Rus- so, Mike Rondini, John Salem, Pat Krejci, Dennis Joherl Bottom Row: Rich Sa- lem, Thad Penman, Tony Toth, Chris Ciri- no, Fred Thomas, Dave Schroeder ! , SCIENCE OLYM- PIAD Jim Sickora, Chris Cirino, Pat Krejci, Peter Malave, Mike Deck, Chris Fontanella, Mrs. Macbeath (Mod- erator) BENNET Back Row: Karl Ringenbach, Joe Zentner, Ed Haluska, Peter Ditchman, Alan Tegel, Aaron Matus- zewski, Curtis Gray Middle Row: Nate Sessoms, Dave Batis- ta, Alex Slemc, Dan Putka, Jeremy Szyd- owski, Mike Asseff Bottom Row: Joe Rus- so, Rich Salem, John Salem, Mike Deck, Kevin Salem, Mark Buchanan Floating: Mike Mozina 17

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S.A.D.D on the rise Students Against Driving Drunk started off slowly this year. However, within the first month of school, many of the seniors realized the importance of a club like S.A.D.D. Membership increased dramatically and behind the guidance of Fr. Anselm, many activities were planned. In the early part of the year, S.A.D.D. members, along with the sponsorship of Pepsi, presented a multi- slide projection show that included such stars as Mi- chael J. Fox and rock group Van Halen. The theme of the presentation was that the American youth will have a great bearing on all future events. A soccer play- er from the U.S. Olympic team spoke to us briefly and then Pepsi representatives passed out t-shirts to the student body. S.A.D.D.’s second activ- ity was to attend a regional program at Painesville Har- vey High School. S.A.D.D. groups from four different counties attended the as- sembly. The topic dealt with giving and taking advice from peers. The speaker al- so emphasized the impor- tance of S.A.D.D.’s pur- pose. That is, members are obligated to show by exam- ple through actions and words that drinking and driving don’t mix. The members from Benedictine were thanked for their in- sightful ideas and contribu- tions to day’s program. In February, the S.A.D.D. group was invited to attend an assembly at So- lon High School. A slide show about the negative in- fluences of advertisements, especially alcohol, was presented to the group. Jim Joiner, a highly regarded speaker, talked about resist- ing temptation from peers and outside influences, such as commercials or magazine advertisements. He made it known to us that a major cause of teenage death is driving drunk. The S.A.D.D. members of northeast Ohio spon- sored a non-alcohol and smoke-free beach party at Club Dancin’ in Parma. The goal was to show teens that fun can be had without be- ing intoxicated. Overall, the beach party was a suc- cess for S.A.D.D. Senior Todd Calamita attended it and said, “It was good to see all the local S.A.D.D. groups working together for the same cause.” Although this year’s S.A.D.D. group is com- prised of mostly seniors, it has showed signs of growth over the course of the year and its members seem to be very active and respon- sible people. Students , Against Driving Drunk will continue to grow in the future and become a big part of the Benedictine tradition. By: Larry Witmer S.A.D.D. TOP ROW: Pat Krejci Dennis Joherl Sean Bonner Anthony Fomiti Alex Slemc BOTTOM ROW: Fr. Anselm John Salem Tony Daher Mike Deck Joe Russo Jeff Raischel Not Pictured: Todd Calamita SPEECH AND DEBATE Joe Pledger Chris Fontanella Mr. Francioli Matt Bakaitis Chris Cirino 16 .a r n

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ACADEMIC CHALLENGE. Chris Fontanelia, John Salem Joe Russo, Matt Bakaitis, Rober Peck, Sean Bonner, Rodney Harris, David Willkomm, Mrs Schulz, Chris Bartlett, and Chris Cirino. Academic Challenge Excells Onward T he Academic Challenge Team has pursued its dream of reaching the top in recognition this year. Under the diligent moderation of Mrs. Margot Schulz, the team has won recognition in its compe- titions, tournaments, on televi- sion, and on the radio. The Benedictine Academic Chal- lenge Team consisted of Senior captain Matt Bakaitas; Seniors Mike Asseff, Sean Bonner, Chris Fontanelia, Robert Peck, Joe Russo, John Salem, and Dave Wilkomm; Juniors Chris Bartlett, Chris Cirino, and Rodney Harris; and Freshman Richard Gainer. In the usual weekly team competition with Gilmour, Beaumont, and Re- gina, the team placed second in the Final standings. In the sec- ond annual Gilmour Tourna- ment, the team placed high in the standings, as well as in the Hawken Invatational, where they Finished third. On televi- sion, the team competed against Lutheran West and Our Lady of the Elms. They Finished second after a crucial tie breaker with Our Lady of the Elms. On the radio, Ben- edictine crushed Orange by a score of 490 to 270 which ad- vanced the team to the quarter Finals. BAND BACK :Anton Kozelj, Edward Stolz, David Strnad, Aaron Matuszewski, Tony Pucell, Paul Valencik, Jim McAdams, Paul Schrader, Daniel Bayer MIDDLE :John Uston, Don Geyer, Roni Rigueur, Sean Gal- lagher, Brian DiFranco, Zino Satterwhite, Mike Malcomb, Robert Gaines, Steve Katanovic KNEELING : David Cote, Jason Washington, Damon Bell, Reg- gie Crawford, Mike Deck, Amir Bell, Bill Hughes, Alex Slemc, Kolecki