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OUR MEMBERS

Dr. George Bahay Graduates from Optometry School

It is with great pleasure that the graduation of Dr.
George Bagay is announced from Midwestern Uni-
versity’s Chicago College of Optometry in May 2025.
Dr. Bagay, also an Eagle Scout, grew up in Pittsburgh,
PA, attended Bishop Canevin Catholic High School
and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Kent
State University. While studying optometry, Dr. Bagay
built a strong foundation in clinical practice through
his externships at Chicago Cornea Consultants, Mid-
west Eye, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health
Care Center and the Midwestern University Eye In-
stitute.
Dr. George Bagay is the son of Joann Bagay and a
former parishioner of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic
Church in McKees, Rocks, PA. Dr. Bagay will begin an
optometry practice in Indiana in June.
Dr. George Bagay.
The GCU World wishes Dr. Bagay great success with
his practice.

Torres Family Visits Dominican Republic

On Bright Monday, April 21, 2025,
GCU members and parishioners of
St. Mary BC Church in Trenton, NJ.,
made a humanitarian visit to the
Dominican Republic. Juan Torres,
Nicholas Torres and Dr. Emily Tor-
res, traveled to the DR and deliv-
ered 100 coloring books and cray-
on boxes to the children in Juan
Torres’ hometown school in Inoa.
The children were very happy to
receive the gifts from the GCU.

Greg Embley

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