Benedictine High School - Benedictine Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1977 volume:

i ir?iwi ji TABLE OF CONTENTS The 1977 Yearbook Staff Edward Busi — Editor-in-Chief 1 James Buttitta Edward Busi Nostalgia James Augustine — Faculty Chris St. John Activities Robin Vozar — Asst. Activities Edmund Gardias --- Underclass Jerome Champa •--Asst. Underclass James Cooper Sports Jamie Georgenson -■ Asst. Sports Jorge Martinez Seniors James Quinlan Business Bob Stoffko Keith Prather Pierre Priestley Photographer 1 Gabor Sute -Asst. Photographer! Mr. Joseph Csaszar Moderator Introduction----------------------------1 [Dedication-----------------------------4 Nostalgia-------------------------------6 Faculty--------------------------------22 Activities-----------------------------40 Underclass-----------------------------68 Sports---------------------------------96 Seniors-------------------------------138 Business------------------------------170 In Memoriam---------------------------192 Benedictine High School ■ y00 East Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44104 GOLDEN ANNIVERSAR Y CELEBRATION To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Benedictine High School, a special feature has been added to this year’s edition of the BENEDICTINE. The milestones of these past fifty years have been retraced to portray an era that will never be forgotten. In the Nostalgia Section an attempt was made to relive the Golden Years of Benedictine High School. Each Yearbook Section is highlighted by two pages of Golden Oldies, which are portrayed in blue tint. 7 SUNDAY MAY 1st, 1977 Gucsi Speaker: Chuck Noll Dedication: The 1977 Benedictine has been dedicated to Rev. Roger Cries, Principal of Benedictine High School. For many years Father Roger has played a significant role in the molding of young boys into 'Men of Benedictine. ” Father Roger has completed his last year as Principal of Benedictine High School and has been named Prior of St. Andrew’s Abbey for the coming year. OM AIM IVIIAND 5 NOSTALGIA These three monks were in the first Benedictine Graduating Class of June 17, 1931. Fr. Bernard Slimak O.S.B. Fr. Cyril Novotny O.S.B. Fr. Thomas Podobnik O.S.B. I Larry Ze Familiar Faces Chuck Noll, 1949 graduate, head coach of two-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. George Sefcik, Graduate 1958, now backfield coach of the Cleveland Browns. Gf 0p, SCo r C lNS C ?f S rvvrv In Memoriam The memory of Father Damian and Father Fiorian overshadows the sorrow that was caused by their deaths. Both men by their display of hard work and tireless dedication set examples to all at our high school. The passing of Father Fiorian in August of 1969 and the unexpected death of Father Damian in October of this past school year have left hearts saddened in our Benedictine Community. Father Damian and Father Fiorian were both totally committed to their roles as priests, teachers, and coaches. But most of all they were committed to their role as involved human beings. I i J ABOVE: Fr. Roger Gries, 1954 Mr. Benedictine, seen as a member of 1954 football team. ABOVE RIGHT: Mr. Daniel O'Shaughnessy, 1961 Mr. Benedictine, crowning the Virgin Mary during May crowning ceremonies. This was a custom carried out by all Mr. Benedictines. RIGHT: Fr. Roger proving that one of the requirements for becoming a Mr. Benedictine is hard work. Officers REV. PLACID PIENTEK Treasurer REV. AUGUSTINE YURKO Vice-President REV. ABBOT JEROME KOVAL President 24 Business Fr. Robert Wilkes Economics and Accounting, B.A., St. Benedict College, M.A., Notre Dame University, 30th yr. Mr. Daniel O'Shaughnessy Business Law, B.A., Cleveland State University, 10th yr. Br. Theodore Girard Accounting, B.S., John Carroll University, 2nd yr. FR. ROBERT 25 English MR. CSASZAR Rev. Ronald Mahake B.A., St. John University, 15th yr. Rev. Norbert Ozimek B. A., St. Charles Borromeo College, 9th yr. I agree, it’s great to have a President without an accent. Let's play Secret Demerit. Mr. Timothy Evert B.A., Notre Dame University, 3rd yr. Mr. Joseph Csaszar B.A., John Carroll University, 10th yr. Mr. Anthony Russ B.S., University of Cincinnati, 7th yr. MR. RUSS MR. EVERT 26 I'll find those cigarettes . . . Did I ever tell you about this camera? BR. GIRARD GONDA, Student Teacher Fr. Norbert, neat as usual. 27 • -LVl I LA t I Lingua Barbra Fremdsprechen Lengua Ext ran jera Langur E tranjcre FR. BENEDICT FR. DENIS Rev. David Vizsolyi B.A., St. Benedict College , M . A. , Notre Dame University, School Counselor Certification. John Carroll and Kent State Universities, 25th yr. FR. DAVID Rev. Denis Sheets Spanish, B.A., St. John University, M.A., Western Reserve, 12th yr. Rev. Anselm Zupka German, B.A., St. Charles Borromeo College, M.A., John Carroll University, School Counselor Certification, John Carroll University, 12th yr. Rev. Benedict Sellers French, Latin, Spanish, B.A., Spring Hill, M.Div., St. Mary Seminary, 2nd yr. FR. ANSELM 28 Fine Arts FR. JOACHIM BRO. ALFRED % % j• v MR. BOSSU :7890 2345 7890 Dth GH JK LMN OP SJ'J “ Z I’ll beat Hell out’a ya . . . Let me help you. Mr. August Bossu Phys. Education, B.A., Notre Dame, M.A., Stanford University, 24th yr. Bro. Alfred Nasticky Typing, B.A., St. Charles Borro- meo College, 24th yr. Rev. Joachim Pastirik B.A., St. Charles Borromeo College, M.Div., St. Mary Seminary, B.A., Art Ed., Baldwin-Wallace, 8th yr. Rev. Thomas Podobnik Engineering Drawing, B.A., St. Procopius College, 35th yr. Mr. A. Michael Sachs Music, B.A., Hiram, Interlochen Arts Academy, 2nd yr. 29 FR. JAMES FR. PLACID FR. BERNARD T JEROME Social Studies Mr. Joseph Rufus Civics, Health, Driver Ed., B.A., Ohio University, 32nd yr. Mr. Fred Heyer Ohio History, Dean of Men, B.A., John Carroll University, 10th yr. Rev. Jonathan Zingales Psychology, B.A., St. Leo College, M.Div., St. Mary Seminary, 2nd yr. 32 MR. FRED HEYER And this is Helen of Troy! Look at that! Rev. Dominic Mondzelcwski Current Events, Assistant Principal, B.A., St. Charles Borromeo College, M.Div., St. Mary Seminary, Administration Certificate, John Carroll University, 8th yr. Mr. Joseph Csaszar American History, B.A., John Carroll University, 10th yr. Mr. John Mastrey Anthropology, Sociology, B.S., Cleveland State University, 4th yr. Rev. Christopher Schwartz World History, Chaplain, B.A., St. Charles Borromeo College, 3rd yr. 33 Science 3 This is a very good wine! Fr. Cyril Novotny 40th Yr. Electronics B.A., St. Procopius College Mr. Charles Paisa 5th Yr. Biology and General Science B.S., Baldwin Wallace College 35 FR. CYRIL Rev. Prior Roger Cries Algebra, 13th Yr. B.A., St. John University M. A., Loyola of Chicago Mr. Thomas I wan Trigonometry. Algebra, Physics 8th Yr. B.S., John Carroll University 36 MR. IV AN; Prompt as usual. PR. ROGER Mathematics J Just Suppose . . . MR. DAVID SKIBA Fr. William Matyas 22nd Yr. Calculus B. A., St. John University M. A., Univeristy of Pittsburgh Mr. David Skiba 2nd Yr. Algebra, Chemistry M. A., Xavier University 37 FR. WILLIAM. O.S.B Theology FR. ALBERT Rev. Timothy Buyansky B.A., Si. Charles Borromeo College, M.Div., St. Mary Seminary. M.A.L.S., Rosary College, Librarian, 7th yr. Rev. James Forgac B.A., St. Benedict College, M.A., Notre Dame University, S.T.D., University of Ottawa, 33rd yr- Rev. Albert Marflak B.A., St. John University, 2nd yr. Rev. Clement Zeleznik M.A., Notre Dame University, Physics, M.A., Loyola of Chicago, Rel. Education, M.A., Duqucsne University, Religion and Personality, 15th yr. FR. TIMOTHY FR. JAMES 38 FR. CLEMENT Mrs. St. John and Mrs. Jason Bro. Phillip Infirmarian c Mrs. McCoy and Mrs. Petrovich Ken Kovalik Mrs. Zupka Mrs. Kozak I 39 Mrs. Kubicek Mrs. Gadus Mrs. Lavrcnchik 41 THE 1977 Rosanne Switalski The activities for this school year were set off in the right direction because of the success of the Homecoming Dinner Dance. The reason for such a satisfying outcome was mainly due to one of the largest turnouts in years - 63 couples. Earlier in the week, the candidates from Erieview, Lumen Cordium. Notre Dame. Regina, and Villa Angela were shown around the school by their escorts and were introduced to the administration and also to all the students attending the Homecoming. The candidates then were taken to the cafeteria where they gave some very interesting speeches on why they wanted to become this year's Homecoming Queen. Because of the help of Fr. Joachim, and a few seniors along with Mr. Csaszar. the cafeteria looked like a grand ballroom on Homecoming night. Dancing went on all night with the music provided by H. C. Hooker. Finally towards the end of the night, Terry Seitz from Erieview was chosen as Queen. 4? Janice Boyza HOMECOMING LEFT TO RIGHT: Chris St. John, Janice Boyza, Ed Busi, Peggy Goggin. Bob Stoffko, Ruthie DeGrandis. Lynn Donahue, Mike Daddorio, Rosanne Switayski, Joe Marino, Terry Seitand Jim Quinlan. 43 SANTA AND HIS HELPERS COME TO HEALTH HILL Again as in years past. Benedictine students have come through in bringing a very heart warming Christmas to the children at Health Hill by donating money and toys to the annual toy drive. Led by Santa, who was Fr. Roger again, and along with his helpers, the senior class officers and Br. Phillip and some members of the Key Club, many presents were brought to these special children making their Christmas a very happy one. AA National Honor Society SITTING: M. Gnatowski, Pres.: Fr. Anselm, J. Martinez. Sec.: R. Manning, Treas. MIDDLE: C. St. John, F. Szocs, J. Champa, G. McBeath, G. Ward, P. Buzalka, D. Thompson, B. St. John, R. Stoffko. ABOVE: D. Gnatowski, J. Difiore, C. Zoldak, J. Cooper, E. Busi, B. Kabat. MISSING: T. Burton, V. Pres. 45 SITTING: Fr. Christopher, R. Murray, J. Taylor, M. Davidson, T. Morgan, K. Donohue, L. Tischer. STANDING: D. Frate, J. Harris, B. Arrington, K. Squaer, L. Green. STANDING: Fr. Timothy, D. Bates, M. Pollock, L. Tischer, J. DiFiore, T. Burton, J. Leonti, J. Bush, D. Thompson. SITTING: D. Fore, F. White, J. Newman. CHESS TEAM 46 THE 4 CHESSKINGS KEY CLUB The Key Club again was involved in various community activities including their annual Pancake Breakfast and the organization of a Red Cross blood-mobile. This year they also went to Columbus for the annual Key Club Convention. BENEDICTINE HIGH SCHOOL OHIO Moderator Br. Phillip KNEELING: K. Mullins, J. Goggin, G. Shannon, M. Leonti, D. Palumbo. C. Zoldak, K. Squaer. STANDING: W. Yambor, D. Wilson, T. Deal, C. Gagliardo, C. Walker, P. Walden, M. Olekstak. BAND Under the watchful eye of Mr. Sachs at the annual summer camp, the band blended into a polished group of musicians ready to perform at the football games and various concerts. The band also brought some excitement to the usually monotonous school days by giving concerts for the students during special assemblies. Row 1: F. Shannon. S. Consiglio, J. Palko, R. Harcar, P. Constantine, C. Jacobson. G. McBeath. Row 2: B. Haluska. C. Arth, T. Deal. J. Angeles, D. Johnson, J. Hackman, M. McGowan. Row 3: R. Kaspar, M. Olek-siak. D. Gnatowski, P. Walden, G. Ward, J. Harding, R. Kozsey. Row 4: R. Hall, F. Sanders, T. Middleton, J. Butlitta. L. Tischer, S. Toth. R. Buttitta. Row 5: G. Coulter. Mr. Sachs. D. Gnatowski. PARENT BOOSTERS CLUB li would be useless to list all the help that the Parent Boosters Club has given to the school because the list would probably be endless. But just to name a few, this year along with their annual donations to the school, sponsoring of the sports banquets, helping out with freshman orientation and the roast beef dinner at open house, and the Mardi Gras, the booster club purchased a 1977 Chevrolet Van for the school which was placed under the control of the athletic department. Thanks to the good Christian and loyal members of the boosters club, the school seems to improve each year. 4V F R E S H M A N 0 R 1 E N T A T I 0 N To prevent some of the usual mad panic of freshmen on their first day in school, the frosh along with their parents briefly visited the school on orientation night. Along with receiving their class schedules, they also had the chance to get acquainted with some of the faculty. 50 Academic Challenge The Academic Challenge Team of Captain Ed Busi, Jim Cooper, and Tony Matlock, made a commendable showing by being runner-up to football rival Massillon and beating out Sandusky under the preparation and help of Mr. Evert. Alternates: Tim Burton and Mike Dragas. SITTING: B. Buzalka, S. Harth, D. Cash. D. Vauro. STANDING: Fr. Anselm, Fr. David, R. Matousek, T. Hackman, M. Prosper, D. Gnatowski, J. Hackman. Dads and Moms Club At the golden anniversary of the school on May 1, 1977, Mr. Albert Edwards, President of the Dads and Moms Club, presented a check for $5,000.00 to Principal Fr. Roger. This donation along with the group’s annual donation aids very much in the support of our school. Kneeling: T. Hackman, D. Byane, M. Taraba, W. Siford. S. Keefe, P. Ancustine, L. Chipchak. Standing: S. Toth. F. Rndin, M. Madan. T. Pletka. G. Suto. Mr. Heyer. T. Kenney, B. Kogovsek, M. Neff. Missing: M.ilrom Stewart. 52 53 Wright Brothers' Assembly Rich Matteson and the B. W. Jazz Band. DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club started the year out on a humorous note with the comedy play. Send Me No Flowers, with an all star cast of students including gold medal winner James Buttitta and scholarship receiver Darryl Fore, the play turned out to be a great success. The second play performed by the Drama Club, a murder mystery entitled The 13th Chair also proved to be very satisfying. As before in the previous play our talented students brought in a packed house of well pleased people and according to Director Fr. Timothy, things look bright in future years for the Drama Club. SEND ME NO FLOWERS Row 1: M. O’Brien. J. Hall. L. 'Fischer, C. McCormick. D. Fore. Row 2: T. Kenney, J. Buttitta, P. Hogan, K. Franklin. P. Antonelli, M. Leonti. J. Walcott. Row 3: E. T. Wil- THE 13th CHAIR liams. R. Zoldak, S. Harih, S. Dein-ingcr, T. Morgan, T. Deal. P. Pearson, A. Herbeha, Director Fr. Timothy. Missing: J. Mabery. 57 French Club 1st row: D. Frate, K. Riley, D. O'Bryan!, S. Nagy. 2nd row: P. Walden, J. Mincek, J. Foersi, T. Fasolo, J. Buday, Fr. Benedict, O.S.B. 3rd row: T. Middleton, R. Jendrix, P. Matonsek, P. Constantine, S. Griffen, J. Mukics. 4th row: D. Dews, E. Saunders, K. Hawkins, J. Buttitta, T. Ule, M. Davidson. 5th row: K. Floyd, A. Poole, M. Romine, J. Tucker. 5 T U D E N T L I B R A R I A N S Front row: R. Eisler, D. Koers, D. Fore, Fr. Timothy. Middle row: G. Shannon, T. Olivo, A. Eulinberg, J. Szuch. Top row: K. Franklin, J. Taylor. L. Green. S. Hoyett, C. Zoloak, R. McCanelley. Missing: J. Leonti. J. Mukics, Sec.: G. Brichacek, Treas.: J. Mincek, Pres.: J. Buday, V. Pres.; J. Buttitta, Historian. VARSITY ’rB CLUB 59 This eggciting eggsperience took place on Wednesday May 11, 1977, after the egging of Fr. William which got him so steamed up that he fried. On that day Mr. Heyer eggstinguished their mischievous fires. After this shellacking both Huesdash and St. John were left shellshocked. Mr. Heyer left the eggsperience rather eggshausted, but he left St. John and Huesdash with some eggstremely scrambled thoughts . . . while the pain was eggstremely eggscruti-ating for these two young eggs-amples, most of the eggstatic fans cracked up over the eggsperience. THE EGGSECUTION 60 PIZZA EATING CONTEST The winner of this obese contest was Terry Tubs' Armelli. He out ate Andy Stocky Smith, Ed Blute Tomba. Tony Scieve Dipetro, and darkhorse Al Meathook Washington. Terry also received a check for $10.00 from the student council for his fatness. 61 X STUDENT COUNCIL COOPER’S LAST MEAL. The only way to realize all the work that the Stu dent Council did this year would be listing all the various activities they sponsored this school year. The Student Council ran buses to football games, sold tickets and buttons for football games, raised money for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, ran the Thanksgiving food drive, brought back senior privileges, devised schedule for the weekly group meetings, donated money for the Jazz Concert, held a pizza eating contest, conducted elections for Mr. ”B and class officers, appropriated money to purchase a new sign for the front of the school, ran school outings to Geauga Lake, and conducted a student exchange with Villa Angela. All these activities would probably not have turned out the way they did without the help and proper guidance of Moderator Fr. Dominic. EL PRESIDENTE LEADS THE CHARGE. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Quinlan, Pres.: R. Stoffko, V. Pres.: G. McBeath, Corr. Sec.: F. Olivo. Soph. Rep.; B. St. John. Jr. Rep.: J. Georgeson. Rec. Sec.: J. Cooper. Treas. SITTING: Fr. Dominic. THE 1977 This year's yearbook staff set impossible goals for itself, then went ahead and met them. Starting in the spring of 76. Mr. Csaszar and editor-in-chicf Ed Busi started planning a book that would take a year and a half to complete, more than $10,000 in ads and donations, and countless hours of work by the editors and cameramen. Each member was given a list of people to contact for ads in the summer, and several car washes were held in conjunction with the senior class. In the fall, the activities and sports began, and the cameramen were kept busy running to and fro covering them. The annual Yearbook Polka dance was a huge financial success, and a good time was had by all. Soon deadlines came and the editors were kept busy trying to keep up, especially for the final deadline, when it was past three in the morning when the book was finished. Looking back on our yearbook experience, we feel that it was a privilege to work with a man as truly dedicated as Mr. Csaszar. 64 YEARBOOK STAFF R. Vozar, J. Buttiua, J. Martinez, J. Cooper. Miss ing: J. Georgeson. Moderator Mr. Csaszar and Editor-in-Chief Ed Busi involved in one of their numerous discussions. The Chief at work. 65 Basketball: H.R. 43. Row 1:0. Reed, C. Prater, N. Roscoe. Row 2: G. McBeath, R. Saunders. R. McCanelley, H. Sharp- Speed Baseball: H.R. 42. M. Kovacic, R. Guice, W. Jones, B. Holbrnt, L. Lumpkin, P. Hogan, A. Grande, E. Harris, M. Leonti. Speed Football: H.R. 42. Row 1: B. Holbert, M. Leonti, W. Jones, E. Harris, P. Kisilewicz. Row 2: A. Grande, M. Kovack, Fr. Timothy, G. Gloster, R. Guice. Volleyball: H.R. 44. C. St. John. E. ”T. Williams. A. Zuccaro, R. Urda, Mod. Mr. Paisa, R. Stoffko, K. Squaer, D. Vauro, A. A1 i. 67 FRESHMEN— 1980 Freshman Class Representatives: Front: Buerger, Mod. Fr. Christopher, Kalish. Back: Noble, Powell. St. John and Dews. The class of 1980 brought new faces and ideas to the future of our school. The freshmen, about 150 of them, started their high school years by having Father Christopher appointed as their moderator and enjoying a trip to the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Father Christopher has learned to control the frosh through the use of hypnotism. 70 ? The Frosh enjoyed their trip to the Hall of Fame. % “Hey man, it sure looks like holding to me. 71 Doug Morchak Band members Harding and Kaspar try to protect their Scott Modzolewski idol. Ms. Majors. 77 David Digeronimo Robert Kellner You mean I get my picture in the yearbook?” Julio Ortiz Chris Jacobson 73 90 74 ABOVE LEFT: Rich Dzuroff ABOVE CENTER: Jim Case RIGHT: Jerry Mismas ABOVE RIGHT: Charles Forte LEFT: Mike Shanerty, Jim Coleman, Paul Martin BELOW LEFT: Mike Rapsik BELOW CENTER: John Savage BELOW RIGHT: Dave Palumbo ABOVE LEFT: Paul Matou-sck ABOVE CENTER: Craig Minch ABOVE RIGHT: Ray Kaspar RIGHT: Wally Ropelewski, George Henderson, Reno Lucarelli BELOW RIGHT: Scott Peterson BELOW CENTER: Daniel Cash BELOW LEFT: Shawn Sam-mon 76 Joe Palko and Alan Fugo. David Schaefer 77 Lawrence Jackson SOPHOMORES — 1979 Sophomore Class Officers: From: Olivo, Molchan, Augusiine. Back: Case and Mt. John Mastrey. The Sophomote class of ’TO warned 10 have Mt. Masttev as their moderator and continued through another fruitful 'year that included a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. CLASS OFFICERS Pies. Paul Augustine Vice. Frank Olivo Sec. Jeff Molchan Trcas. Glen Case Homeroom Representatives: Front: Chris Siemen, lames Forest, Hugh tvei Glowik and Anthony Pletka. Mr. Mastrey and his Sophomore Class on a field trip 79 fi _ . — « W - '� . Hackman looks for the cartoon thief. Ken Mullins shows study habits. 80 Mo, ! really think there is no hope for you. A look into lunch . . 81 Mike Fedor proves that it takes two hands. Let's take a look back to the days when these men were only students of Benedictine High School. A look back to a time before their dreams and ambitions could possibly come true. James Lisy Graduate of '74 Bemie Wiederwohl Graduate of 75 82 Kenneth Kovalik Graduate of '68 John Serkownik and Micheal Mondzelewski Graduates of '60 Daniel O’Shaughnessy Graduate of '61 William J. Gries Graduate of 54 83 ' ‘ FOOTBALL -. Things arc looking up for Ken Mullins. Bill Gunn and Mike Gura Mr. Steve Toth DEAN OF MEN? The Odd Couple: Charles Gagliardo and William Yambor 84 Soph. Larry Green shows slave labor is alive and well and living ai Benedictine. Richard Gaul Daniel Prate Joe Mosby and cool sweater We caught Mark Davidson with his shoes down. Joe Mincek John Sperhac 86 Jonathan Harris Duane Wilson 87 George Hertelendy JUNIORS— 1978 Junior Class Moderator: Father Norbert The class of ’78 enjoyed their last year as underclassmen with Father Norbert assisting them in their every decision. Fr. Norbert's belief in class-wide representation led to the appointment of some 15 representatives. And due to financial and organizational setbacks a prom was not held. A couple of the many class representatives, hard at work planning future class functions. 88 Juniors hard at work trying to finance class activities The Junior class contributed to the production of the yearbook by adding four talented assistants. But really man, I can get your picture in the yearbook . ’ Gabor Suto Assistant Photographer Jerry Champa Assistant Editor f Jamie Georgeson Assistant Editor Robin Vozar Assistant Editor 90 Keith Minch John Cranley Chris Kniola tries out a new talent. Jerry Champa informs his class that their picture is being taken. 91 92 Doug Winston says he's looking for the formula that made Dr. Jekyl famous. 93 Ya wania buy some acid?” Bill St. John just can’t read Fr. William’s writing. Julius Nagy Karl Golias in action9 Property of Father James Mike Quinlan Tony Hominsky studying hard or hardly studying. Front row: M. Dillard, J. Augustine, T. Armelli, J. Martinez, T. DiPietro, E. Tomba, C. St. John, B. Conwell. 2nd row: C. Prater, R. Manning, B. Kogovsek, J. Repasky, E. Huesdash, P. Antonelli, C. Kniola, A. Smith, N. Baucco. 3rd row: J. Georgeson, B. St. John, J. DiPaolo, T. Modzelewski, J. Pymn, J. Marino, C. O’Neill, M. Medovic, S. Deininger, J. Szuch. 4th row: J. Few, B. Clayton, R. Saunders, A. Washington, S. Tanner, P. Ger- The 1976 football season was one of tough breaks for the Bengals. A team of tremendous talent, the varsity just couldn’t get it together for the big games - Parma, Massillon, St. Joe’s, and Latin. However, many individuals turned in many fine performances, and won decisively several games. mano, T. Glowik, M. Mariani, A. Eulinberg, D. Marshall, G. Thomas. Back row: Head coach A. Bossu, J. Rufus, T. Evert, Fr. Roger, T. Iwan, F. Szocs, J. Mincek, S. Peterson, J. Goggin, J. Mastrey, C. Paisa, D. O'Shaugh-nessy, J. Cranley. 99 The start of the season held high hopes for the Bengals, which not even the rain could dampen. After a scoreless first half, the Bengals erupted for four touchdowns. Three of them came through the air, with quarterback Jamie Georgeson showing good form. An interception by Joe Marino rounded out the scoring. A good performance was also turned in by the defense, which held the Orange Tigers to only six points. ORANGE Martinez and Few lead the pack. Coach in an anxious moment. CHAGRIN FALLS In another rainy game, the Bengals tied a surprisingly tough Chagrin Falls team. Senior Bill Clayton scored two touchdowns, one on an eighty yard run, the other with only three minutes to go in the game. The Tigers battled back to tie up the game, however, to the dismay of Benedictine coaches and fans. This put our record at 1-0-1, setting a trend for the rest of the year of not coming up with the necessary points at the crucial times. 2T T“' PARMA The Bengals faced a fired-up Parma team in their next game. Clayton scored one touchdown, and Frank Szocs scored a field goal, but late in the game our opponents capitalized on an unfortunate roughing the kicker call and went on to score in the closing minutes, giving us our first defeat. Offensively, the Bengals dominated the game with twice as many total yards. Frank Szocs scores again. It was a frustrated football team that went to Painesville, and the pent-up anger was released in the form of six touchdowns, all by different players. The Bengal defense also put together a fine game, and it seemed as if we were back on the right track again, going into Massillon. ' 7 SiS wK di Jfaiiili r T 77 ■ M - v rj d ■ ? 102 1 I • 1 f WlTWH™ i IT1 — Armelli on the stop, again. A bone-jarring tackle. The Bengals storm in. MASSILLON Traditionally the biggest game of the year, the Massillon game added a further setback to the Benedictine hopes. Both teams came into the game fired-up emotionally, but the Bengals could only keep it for one well-played quarter. The offense could never get going, and the Tigers were left with good field position on several occasions, which they took advantage of. Our lone score came on a field goal by Szocs. WICKLIFFE Senior Bob Conwell came into his own in this game, rolling up 175 yards and scoring two touchdowns. A1 Washington, one of the mainstays of the team, played his first game at fullback (which could be the reason for Conwell’s explosive game) and scored once. Bengals lose the fumble - but win the game. ST. THOMAS The Bengals roared onto Louisville and completely dominated the game, with Germano at quarterback. The scoring started with Peterson returning a blocked punt. The other three touchdowns were scored by the backs, going through holes made by tackles Tomba and Huesdash. The victory put our record at 4-2-1, and hopes were still alive for the state championship. Portrait of determination. The Bad Cats ST. JOSEPH We went into this game soaring emotionally, but couldn't get on the scoreboard even though we had good field position several times. A fumble deep in Benedictine territory allowed Joe's to score the game’s lone touchdown. This was a tough defensive struggle, with Tanner and Armelli playing very aggressively. The Homecoining game was played on a sunny day in from of a lively crowd, bui it was a dismal performance for the listless Bengals. We couldn't seem to coordinate our efforts and went down to defeat to Latin 15-7. The defensive secondary was burned on long passes, and the offense could only manage seven started out in good after the long ride to and although we wavered first quarter, we held on to . Conwell scored first as he yards on the opening series, protection was good, with effort put forth by guards and Chris St. John, and Martinez. TIN points. In this game, as in all the Saunders, Tanner, et al, close up the middle. SCOREBOARD STATISTICIANS Bernie Wiederwohl Jim Cooper Dr. Martinez BHS 26 Orange 7 BUS 14 Chagrin 14 BHS 10 Parma 13 BHS 48 Painesville Harvey 0 BHS 3 Massillon 18 BHS 28 Wickliffe G BHS 27 Louisville St. Thomas 0 BHS 0 St. Joseph 7 BHS 17 Toledo Whitmer 10 BHS 7 Cathedral Latin 15 Managers John Cranley and Dean Koers Team Physician Fr. Jonathan A spiritual leader CO-CAPTAINS Tony DiPietro Jorge Martinez Athletic Director Mr. Joseph Rufus A prayer before each game. Row 1: D. Curry, T. Banks, C. Holecek, H. Evert, P. Augustine, F. Olivo, R. O'Brien, C. Siemen, M. Rappaselli, M. Mullins. Row 2: W. Tucker, T. Pletka, J. Urda, D. Frate, G. Sheredy, J. BaucCo, T. Hackman, J. Foerst, G. Baylor, D. Pappa, P. Walden. Row 3: Coach Mastrey, Coach Iwan, D. Dove, B. Browning, K. Franklin, R. Browning, B. Rutledge, C. Manning, S. Stokes, D. Marshall, B. Middleton, Coach Paisa. The Varsity Reserve team consisted of mainly sophomores wit a few juniors. They had a fairly successful season. They were led by junior quarterback John Szuch and running back Mark Marian. Strong performances were turned in by Hugh Evert and Chris Kniela. They were coached by Mr. John Mastrey and Mr. Tom Iwan. B.H.S. 14 B.H.S. 16 B.H.S. 54 B.H.S. 28 B.H.S. 6 B.H.S. 20 B.H.S. 24 Chagrin Falls Parma Lincoln-West Wickliffe Menter St. Joseph Latin FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Top row: Chris Noble, Rick Manning, Dan Cash, John Goode, Jim Kalish. Row 2: Kevin Miller, Melvin Romine, Bob Zamiska, Steve Kuchta, Leroy Landrum, Anthony Poole. Row 3: Vincent Smith, Scott Peterson, Bill Jazbec, Jim Case, Rick Dzuroff, Phil Mutillo, Joe Buerger, Percy Kelly. Row 4: Paul Martin, Lloyd Farmer, John Savage, Kevin Riley, Steve Kitro, Melvin Ware, Reno Lucarclli, Emmett Crichlow. Row 5: Coach O’Shaughnessy, Charles Forte, David Tcdescni, Jerry Mismas, Scott Modzelewski, Dave Schaefer, Bruce Collins, Frank Vance, Coach Even, Fr. Roger. Kneeling: Jerome Avery, Jeffrey Tucker, David Palumbo, Mike Shantery, Frank Daddario, David Hradek, Mike Rapsik, mgr. John Goggin. For the first time in the past two seasons, the Baby Ben-gals were defeated by the opposition. However, they played very tough and showed a lot of character. They had no individual stars, although many showed they possessed some fine talent. The team was led by Scott Modzelewski, Scott Peterson, Melvin Ware, and John Savage. Impressive performances were also turned out by Joe Buerger and Jerry Mismas. This year's team was coached by Mr. O'Shaughnessy, Mr. Evert, and Fr. Roger. no Plugging up the line. A Bengal on the move. B.H.S. 0 St. Ignatius 0 B.H.S. 14 St. Edward 12 B.H.S. 6 St. Joseph 8 B.H.S. 33 Painesville Harvey 0 B.H.S. 14 Holy Name 12 B.H.S. 12 Latin 6 B.H.S. 14 University (J.V.) 0 Front: B. Peck, J. Mosby, L. Stanton, T. Burton, K. Squaer, A. Stevenson, G. McBeath, M. Minor, J. Champa, T. Browne, G. Ward, W. Ropelewski, J. Goggin. Middle: B. Kellner, K. Hawkins, P. Matausek, G. Hertelendy, S. Triska, D. Byrne, S. Bruce, G. Baylor, D. Dews, B. Niro, D. Winston, B. Michael. Back: M. Quinlan, H. Montgomery, A. Jordan, B. Henderson, S. Jennings, E. Sanders, M. Stewart, J. Harris, G. Coulter, C. Tate, Fr. Dominic. The essence of cross couniry is running. Running until you cannot, then running some more. To reach into yourself and find the strength to continue along the merciless trail. You go until breathing is next to impossible, your legs have a will of their own that says STOP, and you want only to give in to the desire. It’s at this point that you remember that you’re a Man of Benedictine - and you run still further. The Starting Fivesome: Nicklaus, Watson, Crenshaw, Weiskopf and Palmer. Bowling Standing: K. Metzger, S. Saylor, J. Nagy, Coach Br. Theodore. Sitting: G. Case, R. Reiwke, J. Case, B. Stoffko. 115 hnlii ind Standing: Vernon Powell, John Spershak, Chris St. John, Jorge Martinez, Kevin Franklin, Ed Tomba, Terry Armelli Steve Deininger, Selwyn Powell, Coach Mastrey. Kneeling: Frank Olive, John Goggin, Mark Davidson, Mike Presper Frank Daddario, Arnold Stevenson, Bob Eisler, Mike Daddario. Ed Timba flattens his opponent. WRESTLING Vice-grips sizes up his opponent Cathedral Latin Martin Luther King Trinity Chanel Central Catholic Collinwood St. Joe’s John F. Kennedy Armelli looking for the three-quarter. oh I VARSITY BASKETBALL E. Busi, T. Browne, J. Few, C. Prater, P. Germane, J. Mincek, A. Washington, D. Marshall, C. Man- It was a tough year for the varsity roundballers. The team had a potential that was never quite realized. Senior A1 Washington was the team leader, with juniors Pere Germano and Jim Few contributing to what could have been a very good team. Sophomore John Lanier was a surprising starter this year, and although he is not big, he was invaluable as a ballhandler, and he should have a bright future ahead of him. Twice this year we went up against a strong Latin team, who were the eventual state champs. Once, the Bengals were fired up, and with a large fan support outscored the powerhouse for the first quarter in our own gym, but then collapsed and fell behind and lost the game. Coach O’Shaughnes-sy’s team had their highlight when they beat Lutheran East, a highly touted team. With five seniors graduating, next year's team will have to build, using this year's underclassmen as the nucleus. Alvin ai the line Pete passes to Marshall. Row 1: Chris Kniola, Hugh Even, Cormac O'Neill, Kevin Brown, Tim Browne and Craig Manning. Row 2: Terry Preston, Jim Urda, Joe Mincek, Willie Tucker, Terry Banks and Coach Mr. Timothy Even. 126 This year's Bengals finished with a 10-6 won loss record. It was a very well balanced team led by Craig Manning, Joe Mincek and Tim Brown. Although they lacked size they came back with determination to make up for it. Chris Kniola and Cormac O'Neill also were regulars under Coach Evert. B.H.S. 65 University 34 B.H.S. 51 Lutheran E. 42 B.H.S. 51 Chanel 45 B.H.S. 40 C.C.C. 37 B.H.S. 65 W.R.A. 40 B.H.S. 57 Twinsburg 43 B.H.S. 54 Lincoln West 51 B.H.S. 60 M.L.K. 30 B.H.S. 63 Latin 60 B.H.S. 57 University 47 B.H.S. 39 Trinity 42 B.H.S. 50 Collinwood 58 B.H.S. 40 Holy Name 41 B.H.S. 49 Latin 50 B.H.S. 47 P. Harvey 50 B.H.S. 60 St. Joseph 69 128 STANDING: Coach Tom Iwan, J. Hanis, K. Gantt, M. Minor, B. Conwe Huesdash, C. Manning, J. Mincek, E. Sanders, T. Burton, R. Saunders, S. Paisa, B. Peck, L. Stanton, S. Triska, R. Matousek, T. Hackman, T. Bai R. Manning, B. Arrington, G. McBeath, R. Kogovsek, C. Tate. SITTI Thomas, S. Keefe, J. Georgeson, T. Davison, B. St. John. K. Hawkins, Dc NH 11, R. Browning. J. Urda, C. Kniola, W. Tucker. P. Davis. E. Tanner, A. Washington, D. Marshall. KNEELING: Coach Chuck iks. J. Chumpa, J. Dipaola, S. Stokes, G. Coulter, B. Clayton, NG: L. Chipchhk, H. Evert, Don Winston, G. Hertelendy, G. ug Winston, M. Oragas, F. White, W. Jones. Co On to victory. Banks chases his shadow. mm i i m MB ii i 130 The varsity track team went into their season with high expectations, most of which were reached. During the dual meet season, which started latesbecause of bad weather, the spikers dominated most of their opponents, losing only once. The Bengal trackmen put in a fine showing at all the tournaments entered, including a spectacular performance at the Solon Relays, which we won. We went into the postseason with a few key injuries, but still took the runnerup spot in a tough sectional meet. The districts rurned out to be a killer to the state championship hopes of the cin-dermen, however, especially for hurdler Ricky Saunders, a definite state contender, who pulled up. Benedictine had a fine showing at the state meet in Columbus. Tim Burton placed seventh in the mile run, after making it to the tournament the week before by running twice on a hot afternoon. Melvin Minor took a sixth in the 880 yard dash, and the mile relay came in fifth to give Benedictine a hard-earned five points overall. The varsity baseball team started slowly, but soon gained a winning form as the weather warmed up. During the season, fine pitching won many games, but couldn’t make up for errors committed by the fielders. Dan Bucciere, Bob Stoffko, Nick Baucco and P.ete Germano made up the starting rotation, with Greg Sheredy pitching consistently when he started. In the sectional game, we fought back in the late innings to beat Chagrin, and it was the same story in the semifinals of the district against Ashtabula. The District championship was a breeze for us as we blew Chardon away, 4-0. The season came to an end against Buckeye in the regional semis as we lost 7-6 in a close battle. Mgr. John Goggin, P. Augustine, R. Gaul, J. Chaky, C. Szuch, M. Ware, J. Valenti, D. Radic. Sitting: P. C. Sieman, K. Reilly, C. Holocek, J. Mismas, B. Siford, J. Avery, M. Pecarcik, J. Foerst. Standing: Fr. Dominic, S. Kuchta, M. Marian!, J. Baucco, J. Buday, B. Zamiska, J. Foerst, T. Pletka, J. Buerger, J. SCORECARD BHS 10 Nathan Hale 2 BHS 16 W.R.A. 4 BHS 6 Cleve. Hts. 7 BHS 2 Rocky River 8 BHS 10 Rocky River 9 BHS 4 Orange 3 BHS 6 Beachwood 2 BHS 10 Lincoln West 4 BHS 2 Hawken 0 BHS 8 Lincoln West 0 BHS 9 Nathan Hale 3 BHS 4 W.R.A. 2 BHS 2 Lorain Caih. 0 BHS 3 Wickliffe 4 BHS 11 U.S. 4 BHS 5 Brush 11 BHS 11 c.c.c. 0 BHS 23 Gilmour 4 Coach Fr. Dominic can be proud of his last J. V. squad he will coach (at least for a while) as it posted a fine record of 15 wins and 4 defeats. The team was led by freshman sensation Joe Buerger. He finished with an 8-1 record and boasted a 1.01 E.R.A. John Baucco added with his 5-0 mark. Marc Mariani led the team in base hits with 25, and Paul Augustine led with a .378 B.A. Bill Siford was tops with 17 RBI’s, while Tony Pletka and Jerry Mismas can be proud of their .326 and .362 batting averages, respectively. With some hard work and consistant play, the future should be very promising for the Benedictine baseball team. 1st Row: D. Radio, J. Avery, G. Curry, J. Savage. 2nd Row: S. Peterson, B. Collins, J. Ester, P. Kelly, M Ware, L. Woods. 3rd Row: Coach Novak, J. Goode , B. Zmiska, D. Dews, E. Crichlow, R. Manning. Basketball The baby Bengal basketballers had a very fine season under coach Frank Novak. On the way to compiling a 9-3 record, the freshmen showed talent and should prove to be a big help in the future. Standing: K. Miller, J. Kalish, V. Smith, R. Manning, T. Poole, D. Cash, J. Matesic, M. Romine, M. Ware, H. Baker, D. Dews, Coach Paisa. Kneeling: J. Pecic, M. Radmanic, T. Thomas, L. Farmer, J. Avery, P. Martin, R. Lucarelli, J. Savage, B. Collins, S. Peterson, C. Noble. Sitting: D. Myrick, Dale Horton, Bobby Michael, M. Belton, R. Toppin, B. Kellner, Wally Ropelewski, J. Palko, D. Palumbo, S. Modze- (Tlii (Crrtifirs Chat IKenuctli (Djontas arrljar lm� romplrtrb ihr (Tourer of £tuby prrerribrb by tljr Authentic of thie School, aub approurb by tljr £tatr of ODbio for tipe 3uetitutiou, a JHiijli School of t!|r JFiret Oi rabr. Hr it Ijrrrby bcrlarrb a 0!� rabuatr of Itcurbictiuc Hi h £cljool, aub is aluarbrb thie 3u lllituree lllhcrcof, bt affix our eigiuiturr at (Tirtirlaub, CDbio, this 281b bay of iHay 192 1. .. |l' • •• ••! Pres. Jim Augustine, Mod. Mr. Csaszar, Sec. Chris St. John V. Pres. Keith Prather, Treas. Ed Busi Jim and his crew united the Class of '77 and rolled over any and all obstacles. Very individualistic during our first few years, we grew closer together and matured. Many sneered at us along the way, saying we wouldn't make it. We are proud to say we have! Thank you, Benedictine. Keith, taking care of business! Pocketing the treasury D. Alexander P. Antonelli T. Armelli J. Arnone S. Askari J. Augustine R. Austin ALEXANDER, Daryl: Intra. 2, 3 ANTONELLI, Peter: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 ARMELLI, Terrence: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; B” Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 ARNONE, Joseph: Intra. 1, 2 ASKARI, Sacid: New Student AUGUSTINE. James: NHS 4; Class Pres. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; .Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4: YEARBOOK FACULTY ED. AUSTIN, Raymond: Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intra. 3, 4 L. Belcher T. Burton G. Brichacek D. Bucciere E. Busi J. Buttitta BATES, Dennis: Chess 1, 2, 3, 4: Intra. 1,2, 3, 4 BELCHER, Leonard: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 BRICHACEK, Gary: Golf 3, 4; ”B Club 3, 4; Intra. 3, 4 BUCCIERE, Daniel: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 4; ”B” Club 3, 4 BURTON, Timothy: NHS 3, 4; C. Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Chess 2, 3, 4; ’•B Club 4 BUSI, Edward: NHS 3, 4; Class Off. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; B Club 4: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4; YEARBOOK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BUTTITTA, James: Drama 3, 4; Band 3, 4; YEARBOOK COVER ED. D. Days COOPER, James: NHS 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; ”B Club 3, 4: YEARBOOK SPORTS EDITOR: Intra. 2, 3, 4 DADDARIO, Michael: Key Club 2 tling 4: Intra. 3, 4 wres- D. Cobbs B. Clayton M. Daddano J. Cooper R. Conwell CLAYTON. Bill: Football 1, 2. 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4 COBBS, David: Basketball 2: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 CONWELL, Robert: Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4: ”B” Club 2, 3, 4; Intra. 1,2, 3, 4 DAYS, David: Intra. 1, 2, 3. 4 DiFlORE, Jeff: NHS 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4: Chess 3, 4: Intra. 3 J. DiFiore DiGERONIMO, James: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 DILLARD, Marvin: NHS 3, 4; Class Off. 3: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 4 DiPIETRO, Anthony: Student Council 3: Class Off. 3; Football 1, 2. 3. 4: Wrestling 1, 2: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 FASOLO, Philip: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 FORE, Darryl: Chess 3, 4: Drama 3, 4: Ski Club 3. 4 GARDIAS, Edmund: Karate 1, 2: Bonnet 2: YEARBOOK UNDERCLASS ED. GLOSTER, Gardell: Intra 1, 2, 3. 4 J. Digeronimo M. Dillard A. DiPietro P. Fasolo D. Fore E. Gardias G. Gloster GNATOWSKI, Mark: NHS 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Inua. 1, 2 GRANDE, Anthony: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 GUICE, Ricardo: Football 1, 2: Track 1, 3: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 HOGAN, Patrick: Key Club 3, 4: Drama 2,3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 HOLBERT, Benjamin: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 HOYETT, Theloneious: Drama 2, 3, 4: Intra. 1, 2 HUESDASH, Edward: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; ”B Club 2, 3, 4: Intra. 1. 2, 3, 4 W. Jones R. Kish P. Kisilewicz R. Kogovsek M. Kovacic R. Kozsey JONES, Wilton: Football 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4: B” Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 KING, Terry: Intra. 1, 2 KISH, Robert: Intra. 1 KISILEWICZ, Paul: Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: B' Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 KOGOVSEK, Robert: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; B” Club 3, 4; Intra. 1. 2, 3, 4 KOVACIC, Michael: C. Country 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Inua. 1, 2, 3, 4 KOZSEY, Robert: Band 1, 2, 3, 4 D. Mahonc L. Lumpkin R. Manning E. Malysa J. Mabery LARRY, Darrell: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1 LEONTI, Michael: Key Club 3, 4: Golf 1,2, 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 LUMPKIN, Lindsay: C. Country 2: Track 1: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 MABERY, James: Drama 4; Intra. 3, 4 MAHONE, Daryle: Intra. 2, 3, 4 MALYSA, Edward: Football 1, 2; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; '■B Club 2, 3, 4 MANNING, Ronald: NHS 3, 4: Football 1,2, 3, 4: Track 1,2,3, 4; B Club 3, 4 M. Leonti J. Martinez MARTINEZ, Jorge: NHS 3, 4-, Class Off. 2: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; ”B Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4: YEARBOOK SENIOR ED. McBEATH, Giorgio: NHS 3, 4; C. Country 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 MINOR, Melvin: C. Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; B” Club 2, 3, 4: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 MYLES, Reginald: Band 3, 4 OKAL, John: Intra. 1, 2 PEARSON, Wilmer: Intra. 2, 3 PRATER, Charles: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 W. Pearson C. Prater PRATHER, Keith: NHS 4; Class Off. 4; Track 1; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4: YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHER PRIESTLEY, Pierre: Football 2: Manager; YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHER QUINLAN, James: Student Council 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4; YEARBOOK BUSINESS ED. REED, Odell: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 REPASKY, John: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; B” Club 3, 4 ROSCOE, Norman: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Intra. 2, 3, 4 SAUNDERS, Richard: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4: ,,B Club 3, 4 H. Sharpley L. Skowronski K. Squaer G. Shannon L. Squaer SHANNON, George: Key Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 SHARPLEY, Henry: C. Country 2; Intra. 2,3, 4 SIMS, Benson: Intra. 1 SKOWRONSKI, Leonard: Football 1, 2: Intra. 1. 2, 3, 4 SQUAER, Keefe: C. Country 2, 3, 4: Intra. 1, 2, 3. 4 SQUAER, Lateef: Key Club 3, 4; C. Country 2, 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 ST. JOHN, Chris: NHS 3, 4; Class Off. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1; ,,B” Club 2, 3. 4; YEARBOOK ACTIVITIES ED. C. St. John STOFFKO, Robert: NHS 3, 4; Baseball 2,3,4: Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Student Council 4: Class Off. 2, 3; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4; YEARBOOK BUSINESS ED. THOMSPON, Darryl: NHS 3, 4: Chess 1, 2, 3, 4 TOMBA, Edward: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; ”B Club 2, 3, 4;,lntra. 2, 3, 4 TOTH, Thomas: Intra. 1 ULE, Thomas: Intra. 1, 2. 3, 4 TANNER, Steven: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 TAYLOR, Joseph: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 J. Walcott D. Vavro C. Walker URDA, Robert: Golf 3, 4; Intra. 3, 4 VAVRO, Dale: C. Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Ski Club 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 WALCOTT, Jerome: Drama 3, 4; Intra. 2, 3, 4 WALKER, Carl: Key Club 3, 4; Ski Club 3: Intra. 3, 4 WHITE, Fletcher: Track 1, 2, 4; Chess 1,2, 3, 4; Intra. 3, 4 WASHINGTON, Alvin: Football 1, 2, 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4: ”B” Club 2, 3, 4; Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAMS, Eric: Drama 2, 3, 4; Intra. 2, 3, 4 WORTHY, Arthur: Football 1, 2; Band 1, 2: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 ZELLNER, Aubrey: Football 2; Intra. 3, 4 ZUCCARO, Anthony: Golf 3, 4: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 A. Worthy POLLOCK, Michael: Intra. 1, 2, 3, 4 STEVENSON, Arnold: C. Country 1, 2, 3. 4: Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; B” Club 2, 3, 4 A. Zellner M. Pollock A. Stevenson A. Zuccaro No Photos: E. Harris J. Koloze R. McCanelly Lil Fat Boy! Ed secures a spot on the roster. MUSCLEHEAD! Parkay margarine Jorge and Terry; alias, Frick-N-Frack; alias, Spic-N-Span . . . 153 BUTTER! Du bisi ein Dummkauf. BHS TEACHING Fr. William gives Chris a HAND Just a few more minutes of therapy NOW, do you understand? METHODS 55 BHS ZOOLOGICAL Just like in the Old Country. A sleeping HIPPO. DANGEROUS: UNDER OBSERVATION! Hey, mister, how much is that monkey in the window? Take that! 'Up your nose with a rubber hose!’' Come 'ere and say that. BBBmm . . . Ehh, you like the way you're put together? Quit spittin on me, Prather! 158 BHS: ONE BIG Hmm, noi bad, not bad at all.'’ •'LOOKIN’ GOOD!” Ehh, I’d give her a B + , maybe an A - . How ’bout you, Ron?” Beautiful girls are seldom seen at Benedictine! 44 I'll give that girl a Let me sleep on it 'Hey, aren’t you Woody Hayes?' You jive'n me man? You mean Mr. Russ really wears pantyhose?” Wow, look at that!” He went thataway A certain ethnic snowblower I still can’t believe I missed Emergency” last night. Hey did you guys hear that Fr. Jonathan has pink hearts on his Jockey Shorts? To complete picture, connect the dots in numerical order. I just can’t figure it out, Quinlan told me the 'John was right down this hallway. Place . . . And Her Court. Senior Prom 1977 Saturday May 28 North Randall Holiday Inn Bliss • • We've Only Just Begu We waited and waited, four years to be exact, and finally it happened, we had a tremendous prom! Thank you to all who made it possible. SAVORING HIS DIPLOMA. GRADUATION. Four years ago, 114 boys walked in the doors of Benedictine High School. Time and troubles took their toll ’til four years later 92 men talked out of Benedictine. Congratulations Graduates! TUESDAY, MAY31,1977 25th MR. BENEDICTINE 1977 JAMES Q UINLAN 7 This year’s Mr. Benediciine, Jim Quinlan, was the product of a successful and active life at BHS. He exemplified the ideals of Christian responsibility, maturity, and leadership in everything he did. Amongst all his contributions to the community , he will best be remembered for his jovial and witty personality. Jim will hold a spot in the hearts of everyone who knew him and will never be forgotten. 169 PORTRAIT STUDIO DOWNTOWN 579-3700 FREE MASHED POTATOESANDGRAVY WITHANY9PC I5PC R 21 PC ORDER 0 F CHICKEN THE RED BARN 171 11414 Buckeye Rd. Cleveland, Ohio Beef Corral Restaurants Magic Shear Barbering Salon 3831 Lee Good Luck Seniors Paul Martin 80” Good Luck Seniors Howard Baker ”80 Digeronimo Builders Co. 795-7761 Jack Harding 80 says Congratulations Good Luck Seniors Larry Jackson 80 Good Luck Seniors Freshman Tom Jagels Bob Kellner class of 1980 Good Luck Seniors Steve Kito 80 Good Luck Seniors Carl Marian! 80” Good Luck to the Seniors from Dan Frate Good Luck to the Seniors from John Buday Robert Browing Class of 1978 Jerry Champa says Hey” Brent Kecskemety Alumnus in ”76 Good Luck Class of 1977, Bob Fink 76 Congratulations from Bob and Sue Hilfer Congratulations from Baskinds Dmgs Mr. and Mrs. Claude Arnone Aunt Limp and Rindy Arnone Mr. and Mrs. C. Gambritta and Son Good Luck Bengals, Beck’s Deli 12727 Woodland A. Divitta Son's 12721 Woodland Humphries Insurance Agent 12807 Larchmere Blvd. Moreland Beverage 13005 Larchmere Best wishes to the Senior Class the Fore Family Congratulations to the Class of ••77 Harry Henderson Lots of Luck, Everett A. Chandler Best Wishes from Clarence Rogers Jr. Best Wishes From John Harcar Mr. and Mrs. Hezekiah Manning Jr. Good Luck to Ron Manning, The McGhee family The Repasky Family Mr. and Mrs. Emery J. Flowers Mr. Thomas J. Flowers class of 65 Richard Stoffko 75” Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stoffko ”41” John Colagiovanni Class ”75 Don Busi 66” Go H.R 41 truckers Mr. and Mrs. Feno Busi say Go Bengals Compliments of a friend Good Luck Class of 1977, The Daddario Family- Good Luck Mike Daddario GRANDMA and GRANDPA Good Luck from Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ainsworth 60” Best Wishes from Dave and Beverly Blasko Good Luck Class of ”77” Better Luck to the class of ”78” Jim Kovach Good Luck to the Seniors Brookside Tavern Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Keating Congratulations from Mr. and Mrs. Emeric Fedor Best Wishes from the O'Neill Family Cormac O’Neill ”78” God Bless You ”77” Julius Nagy Family Good Luck ”77”, American Hungarian Folk Dancers Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lawry ”68” Best Wishes, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lo Presti ”54” Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Emery M. Nagy Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Matousek Good Luck Seniors from Daryl Alexander Good Luck Seniors! Terry Armelli ”77” Good Luck Seniors, Joseph Arnone ”77” Good Luck to all of the class of ,,77” May your future be prosperous and bright, from the Antonelli Family, Peter Antonelli ,,77 I am from Iran, Benedictine was my first school in America. The priests, teachers and students were so kind. 1 shall never forget this. Good Luck Seniors, Ra.y Austin ••77 Good Luck Seniors. Dennis Bates ”77” First choice for Savings'' Main Office: 7050 Broadway You’ll Like Us at Qua Buick . . . Honest 441-2300 Member OPEN F.S.F.I.C. SATURDAYS QUABUICK AND OPEL d UNLTED A SAVINGS Just West of St. Luke's on Shaker Boulevard An Affiliate of TRANSOHIO Financial Corporation Ohio’s First Billion Dollar Savings Group 173 Good Luck Seniors, Len Belcher ,,77'' Good Luck Seniors, Gary Brichacek ,,77 Good Luck Seniors! Dan Bucciere '77” I, Tim Bunon, would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Mom and Dad, for putting me through Benedictine, and to say that I LOVE you both very much. Good Luck Seniors, Bill Clayton ,•77,’ Good Luck Seniors, Dave Cobbs ''77” Robert Conwell 77”, Would like to say good luck in the future to everyone in the class of 77 Good Luck From Jim Cooper 77 A special good luck to the seniors from David Days 77 Good Luck from Jeff DiFiore Good Luck frorrf Jim Digeronimo ,,77 To homemade apple pie, Mr. Paisa, Mr. Cooper, The Racing Car, George Harrison, Fr. William, The Great Cutlass, Clint Eastwood, and THE YEARBOOK STAFF. I'll be back. E.G. 77- Good Luck from Phil Fasolo • 77 Good Luck Class of ,,77 May you reach all your dreams, from your classmate Tony Grande Good Luck seniors from Ed Huesdash 77- Good Luck friends, Wilton Jones Good Luck guys! Bob Kish Luck be with you, from Jeff Koloze 77 Don't party too much from Mike Leonti ••77- Good Luck to the camel jockey from Homer Good Luck Seniors from James Mabery Life's pleasures are many; Its sorrows are too. But I love you Mom and Dad, and I want to thank you. Daryle T. Mahone Edward Malysa ,,77 wishes the seniors good luck. Tip some cans, soak up the suds, and have an endless summer, Chris St. John 77 Good Luck Seniors! Jorge Martinez ••77- Good Luck to all the Seniors from Ron Manning Good Luck to the Seniors from Danny McGinnis 77- Good Luck Seniors! John Okal ••77 Good Luck Seniors! Wilmer Pearson 77 Good Luck Seniors Michael Pollock 77- Good Luck Seniors! Charles Prater 77 Good Luck Seniors! Pierre Priestley 77 The Time Has Come For Me to Take My Place in a World That Respects a Man With Knowledge and Power. I Will Do My Best to Gain That Respect. To the Graduating Class of 1977 - Best of Luck. Best of Luck in the Years to Come! Class of 77 Is the Best Good Luck Seniors! Rick Saunders ••77•, Good Luck Seniors! George Shannon Good Luck Seniors! Len Skowronski •,77 Good Luck Seniors! Arnold Stevenson Best of Luck Seniors! Bob Stoffko 77 Good Luck Seniors! Jamey Buttitta 77 Good Luck to the 1977 Graduates from Your Classmate Bob Kozsey Good Luck Seniors! Reginald Myles 77 Here's Yours Truly, Joe, With Words of Wisdom, Be the Best You Can Be, and When Things Look Discouraging Take a Deep Breath and Be Yourself, There's Always Someone to Help You. To the Class of ,,77 Peace. J.T. Good Luck Seniors! Darryl Thompson Good Luck Seniors! Robert Urda 77 Good Luck Seniors! Thomas Toth 77- Class of 77 - The Best Yet From Jerome Ted Walcott Good Luck to the Graduating Class of 1977. I Hope You Succeed in Whatever You Do. Carl M. Walker 77- Good Luck Seniors! Fletcher White The Eric T. Fan Club Is Now Accepting Members, Write the Eric T. Fan Club, 1250 East 102nd St., Cleveland President Eric T., Vice-President Eric T., Secretary Eric T. 174 Good Luck Seniors! Arthur Worthy ••77” To the Members of the B.S.U. Unity Is Everything. Thanks. The Bree To My Main Lady Leslie, I May Get Mad Sometimes, But It's Still There. A.S.Z. To William and Annie Zellner, Thanks For Everything, Love Your Son A.S.Z. To all my friends and fellow classmates. Best wishes, Good luck and may your future hold much success, Jim DiGcronimo Ross and Betty Armelli, Tom ”71” Tim ”74” Terry ”77” Congratulations to the Class of ’77 Mrs. John Kozsey and Family • • Good Luck Babb's Fruit Farm Richfield, Ohio Arnone’s Secretarial Services, Merritt Island, Florida Surfside Barber Shop, Cocoa Beach, Florida Leake's Dry Cleaners 561-7220, 14929 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland Compliments of Fr. H. B. Peters, St. Cecelia’s Parish Roosevelt Williams Big Gun Locksmith Shop Best Wishes to the 1977 Benedictine Graduates, Academy Tavern 12800 Woodland Avenue Louis Castellarin 12734 Woodland Ave. Good Luck Class of ”77” Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Fasolo, Good Luck to all of the Seniors Good Luck to the Class of 77”, Best Wishes from Tom Fasolo ”80” Good Luck Seniors! Pat Hogan To My Brother, Ron, Best Wishes for Future Success -Your Sister, Karen Manning ”76 Good Luck to the Classes of 1977 Benedictine and John Adams H.S. From Melvin Minor and Rhonda Jordan Wagon Wheel - French Cuisine 13114 Woodland Ave. Cleveland Sam Person, D.P.M. - Hough Foot Center 6500 Hough Avenue A Man's Flight Through Life Is Sustained by the Power Of His Knowledge State Restaurant - 7817 Cedar Avenue Open 24 Hours Congratulations to the Graduates of 77 from the Quinlans To a Grand Grandson, With the Best of Wishes: Grandma and Grandpa Galyas Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of '77 from Cheryl Repasky Good Luck Ed and Class of ”77” from the'Tomba and Cooney Families, Helen, Ed, and Jane. Bob, Laura, Tina, and Paula. Congratulations and Best Wishes Class of ”77”, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Ule and sons: George '70, Bob '72, Tom '77 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Switalski: Tom '70 Rick 73. The Happiest of Memories Homecoming '76 Rosanne Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. David D. Vavro: David '69 - Don '72 Dale 77 Good Luck Class of 77, Best Wishes from Mrs. Walcott Good Luck Seniors! The Washingtons All the Darkness In the World Cannot Put out the Light of One Small Candle Congratulations to all the Seniors Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Zuccaro Good Luck Class of '77: The McBeath Family '74 and 77 Christ the King C. Y.O. Hi-Club Best of Luck Class of '77 from the Piskura Family Best Wishes: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Augustine Hagg's Lounge - 12200 Woodland Ave. Montcson Flowers Inc. - Sheraton Cleveland, 44113 Best Wishes to all the Seniors from Band Member Joseph Palko Good Luck to the Seniors from band member Chris Jacobson Good Luck to all the Seniors from Band Member Brian Haluska Now there’s more to ask us about at Cleveland Trust. PAT JOYCE'S TAVERN Like the Cleveland Trust Baok-Americard. ReservAccount Checking really Beautiful Checks. Straight Talk Loans and Daily Interest on savings accounts. We want to help. And there are lots of ways we car Just Ask us. On the Green 1114 Chester U CLEVELAND TRUST On the Mall 602 St. Clair Buckeye 116th Office 11534 Buckeye Road Cleveland, Ohio 44104 687-4340 Member FDIC UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, CLEVELAND, OHIO JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY 176 Best Wishes to the Class of 77 THE STUDENT COUNCIL Jim Quinlan - President Bob Stoffko - Vice President Jim Cooper - Treasurer Giorgio McBeath - Corr. Secretary Jamie Georgeson - Rec. Secretary Fr. Dominic - Moderator The Community of St. Andrew's Abbey 1977 177 FRENCH CLUB Fr. Benedict - Moderator Gary Brichacek Joe Mincek Jin Bunina Joe Mukics On n'est Jamais si hereux ni si malhereux qu'on s’imagine! Sonny Wilcox Bail bonds and Insurance 2060 Payne Ave. Cleveland 621-3418 24 hr. Answering Service Best Wishes to All Charles E. Mosley Jr. 220 Marion Building Cleveland, Ohio Congratulations to the Class of 1977 James Esther Cleaners Inc. 888 East 105th St. Cleveland 44108 Telephone; 431-7373 Cooper Pheasant Farm Hatchery Freshly Dressed and Live Birds Any Age Located in Chesterland, Ohio (216) 729-9634 or 481-2506 Good Luck Class of 77 Sam's Bar 3616 East 131st Si. Dave Buccicre 75 . Dan Bucciere 77 In Memory of Rev. Florian Hudac O.S.B. Best of Luck to tile Benedictine Bengals: The Michael Hudac Family Somody's Delicatessen 10017 Sophia Avenue Suburban Tile: 232-0219 C. Deininger: 23 Years Experience 52 Eldred Ave. Bedford, Ohio Commercial - Residential - New - Remodel Congratulations Seniors Spiros Restaurant 2189 Noble Road 249-9701 Pctrak Baker Company Located off Harvard Avenue 3977 East 12nd Street 883-0958 Quality Bakery Reasonable Prices The Key Club of Benedictine H.S. Best Wishes From the Alliance Printing Co. Printers of Distinction for 40 Years 13950 Broadway 587-1600 Cleveland Vault Company Inc. 6235 Halle Drive Valley View Industrial Park Cleveland, Ohio 44125 Settler's Tavern 12906 Buckeye Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 921-4261 Best Wishes from the St. John Funeral Homes 10601 Buckeye Rd. and 923 Broadway Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44104 Bedford 44146 421-6014 232-1155 B.H.S. Athletic Department Best Wishes from the State Title Co. Congratulations from Mr. Robert Belinger 913 Engineers Building Cleveland 44114 771-5000 Missig Accounting 14812 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107 221-9496 Congratulations! Best Wishes Graduates Ray McGuinness 48 - Tony Rahija 48 Webster Realty The A. A. A. Chair Company 3596 East 131st St. Cleveland 41120 561-7560 Best Wishes to the Benedictine Grads Dari-Swirl Ice Cream Store 6605 Mayfield Rd. Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 Willowick Printing Lithographing 642 East 135th St. Cleveland 44119 186-7580 Orban's Flowers and Fruits 11520 Buckeye Rd. Cleveland 44104 721-1500 For Service . . . Home Federal Savings Loan Association of Lakewood Broglio's Restaurant 5563 Brecksville Road Independence, Ohio 41131 Telephone: 524-2700 179 PAPP'S BODY SHOP INC. 20980 St. Clair Avenue William Pappalardo Proprietor Good Luck 10 the Class of 1977 and Best Wishes from THE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB Good Luck to all the Seniors from Band Member Charles Arih The Best of Luck to the Class of '77 and to the Pollock Leo Tischer Benedictine is Best. Ruthic Do Grand is Good Luck to the Bengals, Cathy DcGrandis Bengals are 1: Aurelia Caporale 79 Best Wishes from the Kopco Family Joe '42 - Bob '71 - Bill '74 - Jim 79 Congratulations to the Schmucks of '77 Lenny Bruce - Rick Butiitta Good Luck to all the Seniors from Junior Sidney Peterson Congratulations to the 1977 Grads from Judge Edward F. Katalinas Best Wishes from Rev. Francis A. Karpi - Pastor of St. Enteric's Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kovalik Jim 'G5 - Ken '68 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krane and Family Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Kraynak Jr. (’63) K Fresh Farm Products - f 707 Carlton Drive Bedford Heights, Ohio Congratulations from the Sicmen Family Jack '48 -Jack Jr. '71 - Ken '74 - Chris '79 Maple Heights Catering 663 7333, 17330 Broadway Avenue Maple Hgts. Good Luck to the Class of 1977 From Duane Wilson Best Wishes to the Seniors from Sophomore William Yambor Good Luck to all the Seniors from Freshman Joe Buerger Good Luck to the Class of ,,77 from Freshman Dan Cash Best Wishes to all the Seniors from Freshman James Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Dzuroff wish Good Luck to the Class of 80 Best Wishes to the Seniors From Freshman John Filakosky Good Luck to the Seniors From Freshman Alan Fugo Fred Nero Cement Construction Co. Inc. 831-4121 or 831-0721 St. Catherines Church - 3443 East 93rd Street. Bingo Saturday 7:00 P. M. Good Luck to the Seniors from Robert Henderson Good Luck to all the Seniors from Jim Kalish Congratulations Class of ,,77 from The Kasper Family Good Luck to the Seniors from Reno Lucarclli - 2669 East 126th St. Best Wishes From the Kabat Family Fred '48 - Mary Ann - Brian '78 - Noreen Good Luck to all the Seniors Douglas Kren 78 Dean Koers 78 Good Luck Seniors! Sean Keefe 78 Good Luck Seniors! Rick Homrocky 78 Good Luck to all the Seniors From Junior Tony Hominsky Congratulations from the Golias Family Richard '47 - Bob '70 - Rich Jr. 74 - Karl '78 - Tim '81 - Paul '86 Best of Luck to all the Seniors and May Their Years After Be Even Better Jeffrey A. Molchan '79 Good Luck Seniors! Dennis Byrne The Minceks - Ignatius and June - Charles '73 -Joseph '79 - Ann - Julia - Maria Best Wishes from Mayfield Importing Co. 12018 Mayfield Rd. 421-5063 Best Wishes from the Lavrenchiks Rudolph '51 -James '75 - David '79 Good Luck Seniors! The Hertelendys Good Luck Seniors from the Gunn Family: William '48 - William Jr. '79 Class of '79 Superstars: Jonathan Harris Good Luck Seniors: Larry C. Green Good Luck Seniors: Richard Gaul We're � 1 - For Best Deals Come to Ed Wolf Shaker Saab - 10299 Shaker Blvd. 181 Congratulations Class of 77 From ST. BENEDICT PARISH Branch 34 of the SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Good Luck and Success to the Class of 1977 from the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Fr. Anselm - Moderator Mark Gnatowski - President Tim Burton - Vice President Jorge Martinez - Secretary Ron Manning - Treasurer 182 ir MINUTE GIRLS OFFICE HELP C-0 K-0 771-5633 71131. Ilfh FOR ALL YOUR TEMPORARY HELP Unskilled and Semi-SkMed 461-1652 MINUTE MEN INDUSTRIAL HELP WOMEN AND MEN 1113 (AST it sr. 621-2246 If MEN AND WOMEN • ur pvwcm omuiom • HI CUM • MCWUMIUOM • UCAUA « � OtMKAl . triMCO«A «M • MXMIIPIU • MCWTlOWII • to HIO«« OMAATOAt • mvottoav aiMi • TiumOM lull • iwnoAOM© on aatoa� • irmn • lAKDtCAAtH • WIMHOUHWII • mvtmoftv woaaiaa • MATIMAl HAWKIM • OANiAM lAMA • fACKAONO • AIM MM • muca • HIlMU • MOMITAI WOAKIA . MACJ — OMAATOAA • JMOAMM MINUTE W� mi u«m ml W� pay tmtm! Mcvnfy. MINUTE GIRLS SAMU IUCAMUJ KIStWIT - MCX lUCAMLU MEN Best Wishes From JOHN'S LUMBER COMPANY Gates Mills, Ohio 44040 P.O. Box 308 Telephone: 231-6000 John Nuzzo's INDEPENDENCE FORD Sales - Service - Body Shop New and Used Cars and Trucks G950 Brecksville Rd. 524-1466 Best Wishes From the CAFETERIA STAFF 184 Chaloupka's Home Bakery 12602 Woodland Ave. 231-8081 Congratulations to all the 1977 Graduates: Hughie's Flowers and Film Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jakosh Jr. Best Wishes from the Hopko Funeral Home 6020 Broadview Rd. 2890 Club Angelo Bonina Manager Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zambory -Class of 1948 Best Wishes Graduates: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Trzcinski Best Wishes Graduates: Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Turoczy and Family ’57 Best Wishes to the 1977 Graduates Mr. and Mrs. James Tiinko Supreme Garage 12311 Woodland Ave. 791-9269 Cleveland. Ohio 44120 Good Luck from Bill Steuart National Meat Market 12701 Buckeye Rd. 561-3711 Cleveland 44120 Olympia Import Center 12414 Buckeye Rd. Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Osenar: 32350 Miller Ave. Wickliffe Odess Plumbing Heating Company 12619 Woodland Ave. 795-2000 Best Wishes to the 1977 Graduates Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nousek Jr. Compliments from the Johnny Pastirik Combo - 521-4956 J. Piazza’s Hairstyling 696-1240 Congratulations on Your 50th Anniversary From Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Lajack Best Wishes Graduates: John and Barbara Kulig Best Wishes to the 1977 Graduates Mr. Leonard J. Malinak, C. P. A. - '48 Best Wishes to the 1977 Graduates Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore R. Marrone Mr. and Mrs. Lavrence J. Masek Jr. North Royalton. Ohio Master Pizza 8459 Memphis Avenue 749-0232 Brooklyn, Ohio Jack Miklus Florist and Parkview Florist 14918 Lake Shore 1680 Som Center Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matousek ”48 Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manor Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. John Kusner Congratulations, Robert Launch Best wishes from Mr. and Mrs. DiPietro Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Pellecchia Mr. Thomas Nemec Class of 1960 Carmen A. Siciliano ”64” Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Sterkel Mr. Ronald J. Toke ”58” Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Tilly Richard S. Taushanoff John D. Szy Best wishes from Mrs. Domenic J. Trivison Mr. and Mrs. Louis S. Toth Mr. and Mrs. John J. Volarcik Mr. and Mrs. James E. Virost Ralph Dicamillo Mr. and Mrs. James Verdone Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Zahler Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Zippay and son Mr. and Mrs. Len Horning Best wishes from Dr. Kinniih Klak Best wishes to the class of 77” from Leo Kerchenskc Mr. William Kavula Dr. and Mrs. Peter P. Katafias Joseph C. Kachmar ”76”, good luck” Mr. Joseph A. Konecny Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Kucera St. Luke's Medical Building Pharmacy 185 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Sabol Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ropelewski Ed and Pat Stakolich and Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Sivanick Sipos Garace 1420 Mayfield 381-9852 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Duda 1958 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Drabik ”56” Jane and Francis Dinda Mr. and Mrs. Vincent A. Delsanter Henninger’s religions goods 241-5504 Best wishes from Stephen Haburay Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Granito Best Wishes. Frank Gombrarcik Mr. and Mrs. Bill A. Hlivak Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Bagi Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Bacho Edward Avsec ”46 ' Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bartosik Mr. Jeffery L. Bedker ' 62 Bloom Bros. Supply. 2884 East 116 St. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Blatnik ,,70” Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Blanda Mr. and Mrs. Steven V. Ciuni Mr. and Mrs. John Cingel ”54 ’ Mr. Richard M. Cawley Mr. and Mrs. Richard Byrne Patrich Burns Ray Burant class of 1949 Sylvester Czajkowski Gerald Czajkowski - BUS Alumnus Mr. and Mrs. John Fogarty Mr. Patrick Fleming Good luck class of 77 the Presper Family Best of luck to the class of 77 The Pymn Family Good luck seniors from Ron Reinke ”78” Good luck to all the seniors Brian Rutledge '’78 ' Good luck to the Seniors Robert Simpson To LILY, ROMAN. LOIS, DOLLY, FELIX. MAGDA. HEDA, ANGIE. MARGARET. CARMEN. SHARLENE. PATTY. TONY. DICK. CALVIN, WILBUR. DOT. ESTER, DAVE, and RITA Good luck seniors from Steve Triska Good luck to the seniors Mr. Joseph A. Davidson Keith Donahue ”79” Good luck to the seniors Mr. Gabriel Bendcnritter Good luck the seniors David Austin The best wishes for the future Tom and Jim Hackman •79’ The Best of luck from Jack Foerst Art Perko Orchestra Tele: 381-9246 File Bengals are back! John Dipaola and Terri Santoro Good luck seniors from John Cranley '78' Best wishes from David Palumbo Best wishes from Julio Ortiz Good luck seniors from Chris Noble Good Luck to all the seniors from Ken Gantt Best wishes from Jamie Georgeson '78' Best of luck to the seniors Good luck to the graduating seniors Best wishes from the Marino Family Good luck seniors. I'll be following in your footsteps soon. Best wishes to the 1977 graduates Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Biacsi Best wishes to the 1977 graduates Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benovich ’65' Best wishes to the Graduates from Norman Locker Tool Producers Inc. Joe and Fred Biacsi National Casket Company Tele: 881-4500 38800 Euclid Best wishes to the 1977 graduates Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mulec 186 Best of Luck From THE BOOSTER CLUB THE BENEDICTINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The 6,653 Alumni Welcome the Class of 1977 Class of 1976 Best Wishes to the 188 Class of 1977 To the following graduates of the Class of 1977. They have faithfully assisted at our weekly Sunday and Wednesday Socials, and through their sacrifices Benedictine High School has been able to keep tuition costs down. Nearly every Sunday and Wednesday night they have worked 4-5 hours helping raise funds to operate our fine school. Their work certainly has not gone unnoticed. Best Wishes in the Future to: Terry Armelli Jim Augustine Tony DiPietro Ed Cardias Efrem Harris George Shannon Chris St. John Bob Stoffko Steve Tanner Ed Tomba Dale Vavro Alvin Washington From the Sunday and Wednesday Social Staff and Workers WEDDINGS - BANQUETS - BUFFCT3 Clam Bakbo-Canapc - Party Tray JUBILEE CATERING 25737 DCTROIT ROAD WESTLAKE, OHIO 44I4B 835-0000 Sincere Congratulations to the Class of ”77” LEN BUTTITTA'S NORTH AMERICAN SANITARY COMPANY INC. Offering Complete Sanitation Service 2108 Payne Avenue w. G. Nowak JOHN E. KAUFFMAN B. J. RUMPLIK — SON FUNERAL HOME 5337 Dolloff Road 781-3522 STATE SAVINGS 10 Convenient Offices 11623 Buckeye Road Cleveland, Ohio Telephone: 795-4110 189 Best wishes to the 1077 graduates Mr. and Mrs. Dick Milyo Steve Krsacok K Fresh Farm Products 5707 Carlton Tele: 232-6457 St. John Dairy Queen Brazier 401 Broadway Tele: 232-4283 St. Eugene Byzantine Catholic Church 264 Warrensville Rudowsky Son Gulf Service Station 5703 Fleet Ave. Tele: 641-9665 Rosenbluth Dress Coat Shoppe 11616 Buckeye Tele: 421-3704 Rez Furnace Improvement Co. 751-2913 Best to the graduates from Frank Kuchta Best wishes from James Slapnik Florist Tele: 431-8824 Skala Refrigeration Service 5810 Cable Ave. Tele: 341-5032 Fleet Ave. Flower Shoppe 3761 East 71st. Mr. and Mrs. James Fakult Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Ditchman Rev. John Deka 6114 Francis Ave. Best wishes from Ray Henry Congratulations to the graduates from John Hertrick 51” Success and best wishes - the Harwell Ice Cream Co. Tele: 431-7979 Good luck from Frank P. Haluska Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hrabik Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Houdek and Family ACME Chair Rental company Good luck class of 1977 From Aritisan Pattern Co. A Man’s Place Barber Style Shop 4837 Turney Tele: 441-1045 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Barnoski '57 Best wishes from the Casamatta's Best wishes from the Caja Family Good luck from Paul Buffa Frare Sewer Construction Co. 1400 Belvoir Tele: 291-3778 P.B.F. Pioneer Business Forms Inc. P.O. Box 5427 Good luck to the seniors from Mike Rapisik Congratulations to the cross country team - 11 wins 1 loss Best wishes to the seniors from Shawn Sammon Good luck from John Savage Congratulations from Dave Shaefer Michael Shanier class of ’80’ Good luck from Melvin Ware Haynes Firestone Dealer 561-5600 Heights Council of the K. of C. 291-0629 Good luck from Jerry Mismas '80 Good luck from Howie Montgomery Good luck from Joe Mosby Best wishes from Ken Mullins Best wishes from Frank Olivo Best wishes from Frank and Flo Rappaselli and Family Good luck From the Sheredy's Good luck from Cheryl Ferrier Best wishes from Mike Neff Good luck from the Franklins Congratulations from Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Lechowicz Fred Barbieri Insurance Agency Tele: 238-5300 Good Luck from the Bookstore Best wishes to the seniors from the Library Staff Best wishes from Ed and Alida Borsuk Bartel - Stelma Realty Bican Bros. Funeral Home 5215 Fleet Avenue Caine Ave. Beverage 13200 Caine 991-1765 Congratulations Class of '77' 190 TENTATIVE PLANS OF TIIE GRADUATES OF 1977 Abdullha Ali------------------University of Florida Peter Antonelli---------------------Join Marine Corps Terry Armelli-----------------------Ashland College Joseph Arnone........................Cleveland State University Saeid Askari-----------Lakeland Community College James Augustine------------------------Miami of Ohio Raymond Austin------------------------Bowling Green University Dennis Bates--------------------University of Dallas Leonard Belcher------------Cleveland Stale University Gary Brichacek-------------Cleveland State University Daniel Bucciere------------Cleveland State University Edward Busi-------------------John Carroll University Jamey Buuiita..............................Undecided Bill Clayton...............-................Undecided David Cobbs-------------------------------Will Work Robert Conwell------------------------------Baldwin Wallace James Cooper---------------------University of Dayton Michael Daddario................-........— Will Work David Days----------------------Ohio State University Jeff DiFiore...............Cleveland State University Jim DiGcronimo------------------Kent State University Marvin Dillard-----------------------Emory University Anthony DiPietro....................Ashland College Philip Fasolo —...........-Cleveland State University Darryl Fore---------------------------Bowling Green University Edmund Gardias............-Cleveland State University Gardell Gloster-----------------Kent State University Mark Gnatowski................ Will Major in Pro-Med Anthony Grande ----------Cleveland State University Ricardo Guice-------------------Ohio State University Efrem Harris------------------------Join Marine Corps Patrick Hogan-----------------------------Undecided Benjamin Holbert................Kent State University- Sonny Hoyeit------------------University of Chicago Edward Huesdash------------West Virginia University Wilton Jones —......................—Join Coast Guard Robert Kish----------------Cleveland State University Paul Kisiliewicz------------------- San Diego State Bob Kogovsek..................University of Missouri Jeff Koloze------------------------------ Undecided Michael Kovacic —Cleveland Engineering Institute Bob Koszey----------------------------------Undecided Darryl.Larry...............Cleveland State University Michael Leonti-------------Cleveland State University Lindsay Lumpkin-----------------------Join Air Force James Mabcry-----------------John Carroll University Daryle Mahone------------------------------Undecided Edward Malysa-------------Cleveland State University Ron Manning----------------------------------Baldwin Wallace Jorge Martinez---------------John Carroll University Georgio McBeath-----------------Case Western Reserve Rodney McCanelley.................... Join Air Force Melvin Minor--------------------Case Western Reserve Reginald Myles-----------------------------Undecided John Okal-----------------Cleveland State University Preston Pearson------------------------John Carroll Michael Pollack--------------------------Will work Charles Prater---------Northwestern Business College Keith Prather----------------John Carroll University Pierre Priestley--------------Mercy-Hurst College James Quinlan-------------Cleveland State University Odell Reed--------------------------------------Fisk University John Repasky-----------------------------Will work Norman Roscoe--------------------------------Wooster College Richard Saunders---------------Wisconsin University George Shannon---------------------------Will work Henry Sharpley-------------Bowling Green University Benson Sims----------------Bowling Green University Len Skowronski-------------Bowling Green University Keefe Squaer-------------------------------Undecided Latecf Squier..................Ohio State University Chris St. John---------------John Carroll University Arnold Stevenson---------------Ohio State University Bob Stoffko--------------Cleveland State University Joe Taylor-------------------------------Will work Darryl Thompson-----------Ohio Northern University Edward J. Tomba------------------------------Ashland College Tom Toth-------------Ohio Diesel Technical Institute Tom Ule-------------------Cleveland State University Bob Urda-----------------------------------Undecided Dale Vavro-------------------------------Will work Jerome Walcott-------Electronic Technology Institute Carl Walker--...........--Cuyahoga Community College Alvin Washington —............Ohio State University Fletcher White------------Bowling Green University Eric Williams................. Kent State University Arthur Worthy------------------Kent State University Aubrey Zellner-----------------Ohio State University Anthony Zuccaro--------------------------Will work Georgio McBeath-----------------Case Western Reserve 191 IN MEMORY OF TIM BURTON. . . The Graduating Class of 1977 was deeply saddened by the death of one of its classmates. Tim Burton. Tim drowned on May 29, 1977, at Camp Hi, while at a Senior Class Canoe Outing. Tim was an outstanding student, ranking 4th in his class, with an accumulative average of 3.707. He was to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall on a scholastic scholarship. Tim was also an excellent runner, excelling in both track and cross country. His outstanding dedication and perserverance shall serve as an example to all of the Graduates of the class of 1977. l 192 UMimlS IP, PUBUC LIBRARY 0009185776078