Page 3 - Paduan Summer 2017

MISSION STATEMENT
Padua Franciscan High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory school, committed to the traditions and values of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, educates young men and women within a community where all are chal- lenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a lifelong commitment to Christ in holiness and learning.
THE PADUAN
e Paduan is published biannually by Padua Franciscan High School. It is also available electronically at paduafranciscan.com.
CONTRIBUTORS
Rachel (Teron) DeGirolamo ’02
Director of Communication & PR
Arlene Gagliardo
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
David G. Stec ’86
Principal
Laurie (Keco) Grabowski ’89
Director of MedTrack®
Stephanie (Kurz) Hartman ’96
Director of Constituent Relations
Elaine (Stupka) Heinzerling ’86
Manager of Advancement Services
Erin Hall
Manager of Annual Giving
Ann Marie (Parente) Frattare ’94
Admissions Coordinator
Kevin Leigh ’89
Athletic Director
Tamara Plasterer
Fine Arts Department Chairperson
Matt Harley Sr.
Campus Minister
DESIGN
Mary Remington
Graphic Design Instructor
COPY EDITORS
Suzan Sammons
e Saragossa Group
Alex Frech
School Librarian & Media Specialist
Liz Scholz
General O ce Manager
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Fr. Allan DaCorte, ofm
President
Steve Suding
Executive Vice President
David G. Stec ’86
Principal
Br. Tom Carroll, ofm
Academic Dean
Gary Jennrich
Dean of Students
Linda Clark
Professional Development
Virgildee Daniel
Director of Guidance Services
In This Issue
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Feature
Padua Announces $4.5 Million Capital Campaign
12 Campus Ministry News
Padua Sets New “Christmas for Others” Record, Raises $36K for Charity Padua Receives Parma’s Outstanding Citizen Award
14 School News
New MyTrack Program Launches
Welcome Class of 2021
16 Student & Faculty News
Lunch Lady Receives O cial Cavs Ring
MedTrack® Featured in Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine 20 Athletic News
Bruins Volleyball Wins Fourth State Title
24 Fine Arts News
Students Win Prestigious Art Competition
30 Alumni News
Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees
Somethin’ Bruin – Alumni Updates 36 In Memoriam