Fall 2020
ROCKET NEWS
For Alumni & Friends
Hello again!
We are sorry for the delay in communications over the last few months.
We value you and are excited to say...
WE ARE BACK!
Development and Alumni Office
Connecting the Dots
By Shawn Young, Manager of Alumni Relations
What a trio! Alumni who were State Champs, College Athletes, and Hall of Famers return to McNick to teach the next generation of Rockets.
Notes from the Convent Porch
By John Jorden, Director of Development
The Student Relief Fund was a Success!

Thanks to your quick action and generosity, NO McNicholas student had to leave school due to financial hardship resulting from the pandemic. You gave generously to the Student Relief Fund, and we put your gifts to use keeping our students where they want to be—at McNicholas High School.
Announcements
Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration has been postponed to the spring. We will get together as soon as we are able to gather indoors with a large crowd.

Reunions
Due to the pandemic, most of the reunions for 2020 have been delayed to 2021. Contact Shawn Young for further assistance.

Sports
Live Streaming is available for all events in the Main Gym and Penn Station Stadium to watch your beloved Rockets! Subscribe today!

New Hires
In the recent months, McNicholas High School has had a few alumni return to use their talents and experience to build an even stronger McNick. We would like to welcome back to campus:
  • Drew Schmidt '06, Athletic Director
  • Lori Ecker Carigan '86, Director of Admissions
  • Sarah Liette Losee '01, Development and Alumni support
Alumni Updates

Update your information by completing our alumni update form on the McNicholas webpage or call the Alumni Office at (513) 231-3500 ext. 5850.
Alumni Association
Thank you Ken, Welcome Patti!
We would like to thank Ken Serger '69 for his years of service as President of the McNicholas Alumni Association; welcome to the newly elected President, Patti Dold '71, and John Kindel '69,Vice President. The Association is collaborating with school administration to align to the strategic objectives of Mission26 with implementation plans and supporting events.
Service Corner
Rockets Making a Difference
Members of the Class of '79 are feeding bodies and souls as they donate, prepare and serve food at Phil's Place every third Monday. They show the best of McNick by serving a wonderful dinner and extending a warm and caring welcome to all!
Brad's Blessings

Join Brad's Blessings in its 4th annual Random Act of Kindness Day on October 22, 2020 in memory of Brad Giesting '05. It’s simple - do a random act of kindness in Brad’s name. Anything you want, big or small. Be the sunshine in someone’s day!

For more information, visit the Brad's Blessings website and his Facebook.
McNicholas Military Memorial
Join us Saturday, October 10, for Rocketoberfest, a craft beer festival. Come rain or shine to enjoy a variety of craft beers from some of Cincinnati’s best breweries with over 20 varieties to try!

All proceeds benefit the Military Memorial Committee to preserve the memorial and provide tuition assistance to McNick students.
Upcoming Events
Join in the 5th annual blood drive in honor of Bridget Liette Dennis '98 and Bret Dennis' '98 son who received bone marrow transplant.

Ryan Dennis Giveback Hoxworth Blood Drive
October 26, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Make an appointment to donate blood.
St. Nick at McNick is back for its annual giving to the local families. Please help by donating to help those in need this Christmas.

Look for wrapping parties and delivery dates to come. Click below for more information.
In the News
TQL builds on its success - Cincinnati Business Courier

Last fall, Ken Oaks, CEO of Total Quality Logistics, grabbed one of the ropes attached to the front of an 18-wheeler and began pulling with all his strength. Seven other executives joined in to help roll the massive semi-tractor-trailer across...

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Gary Carr '82, Kerry Byrne '83, Ken Oaks '83, Mike Zins '83 and Jeff Montelisciani '87 recognized in the Cincinnati Business Courier for bringing McNick football mentality to the workplace.
Business First's 40 Under 40: What our 2020 honorees...

This was not how this was supposed to go. It feels like years ago now, but when we finished looking through the record 227 applications we received for the 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 and came up with this year's honorees, it was still early in...

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Bob Bitzenhofer '01 recognized in the Class of 2020's 40 under 40 in Columbus.
Herbarium Specimens in the Digital Age | Salvatore...

Botanist and ecologist Salvatore Marino tells the story of E. Lucy Braun, a trailblazing botanist from the University of Cincinnati. Through her story he exp...

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Salvatore Marino '16 gives a TEDx talk about the importance of herbarium specimens (pressed and preserved plants) in the digital age of botany. His goal is to make the world of botany and science more accessible to the future generations. 
In Memoriam
This list is generated from local obituaries and information received from the family and friends of our alumni and current students. Please contact the alumni office if there is incorrect or missing information. 

Alumni

Joan Ackley Hartlaub '53; Wife of William Hartlaub '53, Mother of Sally Hartlaub Hickland '79, Patricia '80, Marilyn "Mimi" Hartlaub Baurichter '84, Sister of the late Carol Ackley Robinson '54, and Robert '54.

Joyce Lacinak Trentman '53; Mother of Sandy Trentman Howell '74, the late Robert '75, Vanessa Trentman Bystrom '76, Joe '77, Judith Trentman Wynn '81, Clinton '96, Linda (attended), Tom (attended), and Mary (attended), Sister of Patricia Lacinak Sulken '54, and Tim '63. 

Jane Francis Niehoff '55. 

Nancy R. Cooke '56; Sister of the late Janet '56, and Barbara (attended). 

Dianne Marie Deimling Mountain '58; Sister of Carl '57, Bill '61, the late Carol Deimling Thompson '62, Theresa Deimling Knowlton '64, Bonnie Deimling McGonegle '67, Sandy Deimling Kiefer '69, Kim Deimling Swift '74, and Joe '75. 

Judith Bain Titchener '59; Sister of the late Donna Bain Christos '61, Mary Ann Bain Cariola '62, Pat Bain Nieman '64, Joanne Bain Breitenbach '66, the late John (attended), and William '73. 

Ronald J. Vestring '60.

Paul E. McEvoy '60; Husband of Ruth Rapp McEvoy '62, Father of James '01, Nicholas (attended), and Brother of the late Michael '57. 

John R. Lymangrover '62; Brother of the late Sharon '59, and the late James '60.

Cecil "Sonny" Replogle Jr. '62; Father of Tina Replogle Harris '90, and Scott '94.

John C. Guntzelman '63; Brother of Dan '66. 

Mary Jo Moore Strieker '66; Mother of Cheryl Strieker Stout '88, Gail '89, Sister of Kathy Moore Pharo '65, Maureen Puthoff Moore '70, Nick '73, and the late Paul '63. 

Charles D. Knopf '68; Brother of the late Steven '66.

Donna Ritter Chandler '71; Mother of Amy Chandler Kingsley '98, Sister of Mark '73, Matt '78, and Danette Ritter Grizovic '79. 

Michael W. VonLuehrte '72; Husband of Pamela Rensing VonLuehrte '74, and Brother of Gregory '68. 

Mary Sanders Heyl '78; Wife of the late John '76, Mother of Rachel '05, David '07, Kayla Heyl Powell '08, and Matthew Heyl '12

Kevin R. McNerney '02; Brother of Margaret '97, and Anne "Annie" McNerney Tate '99.

Michael D. Wegman '02; Brother of Sharon Wegman Owen '00.

Tyrone A. Jabin '14; Son of Kay Clear Jabin '82, Brother of Rebekah Jabin Alemagno '08, Reese '17, Vanya (attended), and Maria '23. 

Distinguished Family and Friends

John J. Bose; Father of Amelia '89, and Heather Bose Steinher '90.

Mark W. Burgess; Father of Meredith '21, and Zane '23.

John P. Casey; Father of John '85, and Eileen Casey Rouse '86.

William R. Charles; Father of Martin '76; Sarah Charles Frank-Fogarty '78, Moira Charles Morgan '80, Katy Charles Hudak '82, and Caroline Charles Joseph '88. 

Stanley L. Clark; Father of Cathy Clark Barrett '77. 

James E. Condo Jr.; Father of James III '98.

Patrick R. Daly; Father of Kevin '86, Brother of the late Holly Daly Tarte '89, and father-in-law of Jeanne Favret Daly '84. 

Patricia Haase Davis; Mother of Melissa Davis Pobanz '73, Shelley Davis Albiez '74, Christian '78, and Timothy '85.  

Mildred Finn; Mother of Phil '67, and mother-in-law of Marilyn Schuetz Finn '67.

Harry A. Flottemesch; Father of Patricia Flottemesch Mathews '82, father-in-law of Tom Mathews '81, grandfather of Ryan '01, and Allyson Mathews Montgomery '05. 

Catherine M. Geshan; Mother of Len '79, Andrew '82, and Jean Geshan Gaines '86. 

Jerome R. Hassenger; Brother of Mary Hassenger Pulliam '66, the late Thomas '70, Patricia (attended), Gloria (attended), William (attended), and the late James (attended). 

Sr. Mary John Hotard; Former teacher at St. Thomas More and Guardian Angels. 

Jerome Langguth; Father of Jay '84, and Joan '87.

Rosemary Lennertz; Mother of Lawrence '72, Carla Lennertz Booth '73, Robert '75, Lisa Lennertz Damico '78, and Amy Lennertz Sutter '82. 

Patrick J. McManus; Brother of Maureen McManus Sandlan '67.

Constance M. Meyer; Mother of Barb Gilming McNicholas teacher.

Allen L. Miller; Father of Steve '71, Tim '73, Tom '73, Mary Jo Miller Strassel '80, and the late Sue Miller Sutter '76. 

Howard J. Mushaben; Father of Joyce '70, Diane Mushaben Otrembiak '72, Mary Mushaben White '74, and Paul '78.  

Marianne C. Myers; Mother of Kathy '78, Michele Myers Beuerlein '78, Doug '80, Patricia '84, and Christina '85. 

Rose A. Quehl; Mother of Linda Quehl Friedrich '73, Connie Quehl Fishback '76, Charles Jr. '78, Barb Quehl Boots '78, Patsy Quehl Weisbach '79, and Margie Quehl Hinson '80.

James Regensburger Sr.; Father of Mariann Regensburger Smith '75, Sue Regensburger Ritz '77, Peggy Regensburger Luehrmann '78, Jimmy '79, and Chris Regensburger O'Brien '80. 

Clare L. Rinner; Mother of Marc '80, and the late Robert '79. 

Joan C. Rogers; Mother of Gary '75, Amy Rogers Schmidt '77, Kevin '82, Tim '84, and Theresa Rogers Ciampone '85. 

Robert J. Rogers; Father of Gary '75, Amy Rogers Schmidt '77, Kevin '82, Tim '84, and Theresa Rogers Ciampone '85. 

Elizabeth A. Schroder; Wife of Joseph '69. 

Joseph E. Sheatzley; Brother of Sr. Julie Sheatzley '56, and the late Sr. Patricia Sheatzley '52.

Paul Staubach; Father of Sara Staubach Jehle '06, Michael '09, Matthew '11, Hannah '14, and Maria '18. 

Neal F. Wagner; Husband of Jennifer Black Wagner '86, Father of Jack '13, Mitchell '15, and Daniel '19. 
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