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1-FENWICK Spring 2020
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2019 DIvISIOn II OHSAA
StAtE CHAmPIOnS

A Magazine for the Bishop Fenwick High School Community

Includes Building On Excellence Program Summary 1

4 1-Fenwick Connection 3 Principal Collison

Spring 2020 4-7 Volleyball State
Championship
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8 Career Café
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9 Faculty Spotlight
Bishop Fenwick
HIGH SCHOOL 10-11 Coaches Spotlight
Est. 1952
12-13 Athletic Hall of Fame

14 Mike Raiff

15 Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Build Day

16-17 Day of Encounter

18-19 Crimson & Gold Gala

20-21 Seniors Final Act

22 Rise to the Challenge

23 Alumni Spotlight

24 1-Fenwick Weekend/
Fenwick Farewells

25-30 Building On Excellence

35 Faces of Philanthropy
Frank N. “Hank” Dupps, Sr.

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A Note FroM

PRInCIPAl COllISOn

Dear Fenwick Family, In addition to the service projects planned for this
year being cancelled, our Crimson & Gold Gala also
We are certainly living in was cancelled. However, due to the efforts of Karen
interesting times due to the Foltyn and Tammy Miller along with our Development
Coronavirus pandemic affecting department and administration, we were able to hold
our world. In these times it is an “online” Gala and we are so appreciative to all who
imperative that we look for the participated remotely, and supported our efforts in
things in life that can provide raising necessary dollars for our operating budget.
hope for our daily lives. Much of The spirit of our volunteers who made the event a
this hope lies in the ongoing efforts of our faculty, staff success, coupled with the commitment of our
and students who continue to seek ways to provide for community to our mission as a Catholic school,
the needs of others. This Spring we were set to embark raised $56,000! A tremendous testament to our
on some new initiatives that would positively impact entire Fenwick community!
those in our larger community who are in need of
assistance. One of the groups most affected by the virus within
our school community is our current Seniors of the
Two years ago Fenwick committed resources to create class of 2020. Certainly this unprecedented time in
a position within the Campus Ministry department to our history is something they as a class will never
focus on creating opportunities for students to engage forget. The disruption to our normal school schedule
in the larger community in helping those in need of and activities is certainly a most unfortunate circumstance
assistance. The position of “Community Service for this graduating class. Yet the spirit and enthusiasm
Director” is currently held by Mrs. Julie Yost, who of this class is evident in their efforts to support our
serves in the Campus Ministry department with annual Senior Giving campaign, the class of 2020 has
Mrs. Erin Johnson who serves as the Campus Ministry stepped up, in very trying times to maintain diligence to
Director and plans our retreats, liturgies and is also their academics, a positive attitude and compassion for
involved in community service, while overseeing all the others. Plans for the Senior Banquet and Commencement
facets of our efforts in faith formation. This year we have changed drastically to conform to required health
scheduled a unique, first of its kind event for all faculty, regulations.
staff and students to participate in a “Day of Encounter.”
This day was scheduled for March 13th, and was an While some of the activities we planned were unable
opportunity for our school community to be of service to come to fruition, we’re proud of our faculty, staff and
to over 40 agencies in the Middletown, Dayton and students for rallying in a time of uncertainty and great trial
greater Cincinnati area. The plan was to visit non-profit and tribulation. It’s heartening to know that the “Fighting
organizations that serve the needs of those needing Falcon” spirit is alive and well in our school community!
assistance, as well as nursing homes and homeless
shelters. God bless each of you.
Go Falcons!
Each agency would be served by our school community
and the work they would complete would improve upon Yours in Service,
the facilities, programs and efforts being done to help all
those within these organizations. Unfortunately, due to Blane M. Collison
the Covid-19 virus those plans had to be cancelled for
obvious reasons. While we were very disappointed in
having to cancel, we are pleased that all the planning and
logistics can be put in place next school year, in hopes of
being able to execute the “Day of Encounter.” Additionally,
we were slated to help with the “Sleep in Heavenly Peace”
build day in April. Again, this event was cancelled, but we
are set next year to help build beds for over 100 children
who have no bed to sleep in.

FAItH IntEGRItY COmPASSIOn SERvICE

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It ISN’t tHe DeStINAtIoN,

It’S tHE JOuRnEY

Bishop Fenwick Girls volleyball team won the “We put on our game faces and
2019 Division II OHSAA State title. This statement told ourselves, this is it, this is the
merely reflects an outcome, on one day, for 21 players, moment we’ve been waiting for
four coaches, and thousands of fans. One could leave
it at that but as Coach Herber says, “It isn’t the our entire volleyball career.”
destination, it’s the journey.” Sharing the story of this
programs journey is a lesson for any team, family, The senior class, players who grew up through the Fenwick
corporation, government…any group that wants system, were on Fenwick teams that had amazing potential
to be successful in reaching their goal. to achieve greatness, but performed short of their goal.

In preparing this article, nine questions were posed This class of eight seniors are fully invested in Coach
to Coach Tyler Conley, his coaches, and each player to Conley’s system, all astute players who learned from
answer independently, a total of 25 respondents. Each their own and others’ mistakes. They shared in great
of those 25 submitted their thoughtful, poignant, and disappointment over the years, especially the 2018 state
sincere responses a day before the deadline… just the semi-final loss to Holy Name at Wright State University
first indicator of the respect and accountability team when they returned home without a championship trophy.
members have for Coach Conley and the team. Instead, what came home on that bus was a burning, almost
compulsive desire to finish the job of winning a state title.
Coach Conley took over the program in 2013, at the For them, the 2019 volleyball season really began with that
age of 25, his first high school head coaching position loss, always top of mind as they began weight training in
with aspirations and state title goals to build his January 2019 and still in June, at open gyms.
personal coaching resume. Many seasons later, The “march to State” had begun…
he says, “The reason and motivation behind my goals
and dreams has changed drastically over these seven The nine questions posed to the 25 coaches and players
years. Fenwick and players have taught me that it is were about aspects of the season: highs and lows,
about so much more. Sure, it was nice to win a state challenges, catalysts, standouts, surprises, the state finals,
championship and an amazing honor to be recognized etc. The consistency of thoughts and experiences expressed
as 2019 Ohio Coach of the Year, but what drives me and by those 25 respondents was both a profound statement
creates heartfelt joy is witnessing the smiles on everyone of the team’s collective mindset and a reflection of their
else’s faces. Looking back at pictures of our run, the character. Games gave shape to the experience, but the
moments of thrill, achievement, and joy on players’ team’s mentality drove the outcome of the season.
faces, brings tears to my eyes. I have learned more
than anything, that if goals and dreams are in
alignment across the board, nothing can stop us.”

With a record of 28-1, the journey of the team would
indicate an easy walk of victory, but it goes much
deeper. For many of the players, they play volleyball
year-round, jumping from club to high school and back
again. There are no days off. In club ball, you “pay to
play” in a highly competitive environment with girls
of same age and equal skill. In high school, there can
be a broad variance of age, skill, and ability and most
of all, mentality. This scenario can make or break a
successful high school team. At Fenwick, Coach
Conley and his Coaching Staff established a culture
for players to flourish as people first, players second.
Their expectations of accountability, respect, and work
ethic were clearly enforced, and coaches held the line
consistently without regard to any players value to the
team based on skill or talent.

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Goal “Words can’t describe…”

Win state. Said often, and in different ways, “win state” was a statement
about each coach and each player being 100% committed to their season
goal of winning a state championship in November. Not one of the 25
respondents spoke about individual goals… no goals for kill records, ace,
or dig records. The goal of each player was winning state.

“All through the tough coaching days, it came back to our goal. Every day
at practice we knew why we were there. At 6 a.m. liftings, we knew why we
were working. It was all for the State championship. We knew the hurt from
the 2018 season and no one, whether they played six rotations or cheered
on the sidelines, wanted that feeling of defeat. We wanted it all, and nothing
less. Every girl was in the weight room wanting to get faster and stronger and
at practice we worked our butts off to gain the abilities that would make us
into better players. We were there to better ourselves and each other.”

“#PVO. Positive Vibes Only” mentality

Everyone recognized that it takes more than just talent to reach your
goals; it requires immense TRUST which evolves over time by positively
managing opportunities to develop as a player and team. The coaches
set standards for players, and senior players lead the effort every day,
in every situation, with compassion, integrity and intensity.

Coach Conley shared, “This is the most special group I have ever
coached…they understood that not one person could carry us,
and they took comfort and confidence in that. They knew everyone on this
team would catch them if they fell, so they no longer feared falling. They
knew everyone in the Fenwick community had their back and supported
them.”

key Games “The most rewarding feeling ever”

Players and coaches identified two games, the loss to
Seton, a reminder of what defeat felt like, and a definitive
win against archrival, Roger Bacon, a high caliber team
that could threaten a state title. Roger Bacon had thrown
some ugly accusations about Fenwick, so a final regular
season win in 3 sets, on Roger Bacon’s court, on their
senior night, was a statement about Fenwick’s
character and set the tone for tournament play.

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state semi final Game

They had returned to the scene, Wright State University
Nutter Center, the place where they left unfinished
business in November 2018. This time, the team would
script a better outcome…

“Walking out on the court and seeing everyone in the
crowd and hearing everyone chanting for us was incredible,
and they helped to bring so much energy. The environment
was electric. I never knew my heart could beat that fast.
The attitude from the players and coaches was calmness,
we were ready to go! There was no worry or fear. Some of
us may have had some nerves but it was pure excitement
and anxiousness to just play.”

The semi-final game against Gilmour would be Fenwick’s
most challenging game in terms of competition and talent,
the one game during the tournament that they came close
to losing. Players and fans saw a moment of doubt creep
onto Fenwick’s court late in the 4th set.

Coach Conley reflected, “We were down 2-1 in the match
and down late in that set against a great team, but what
pulled us through the moment was our commitment to one
another as a team. From player 1 through 21…from myself
to my assistants, we were all completely aligned.” A player
described that same moment, “We were behind in the fourth
set and needed to win to continue to the fifth set. I overcame
the doubt by knowing that my teammates would do what
they needed to do, and they did.”

“Overwhelming knowing all “It was the most electrifying “Gratification, joy,
your hard work has paid off” feeling anyone could feel” and gratefulness”

“A day I want to relive
every day of my life”

“The best last chapter I
could have ever asked for”

“A feeling too great to
be explained in words”

“It doesn’t feel real”

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state championship Game

The final curtain was drawn, they were in the state final, fully prepared to
take home the trophy and for eight special seniors, they would play their
last game together.
“The crowd was buzzing with excitement, and I fully believe they acted as
a 7th player for us. You could feel the excitement as soon as you walked into
the gym. Our crowd was incredible … probably the best attendance for an
OHSAA state match in a long time. It made it that much better for the girls.”
By the time players were on the court, the outcome had been determined.
A senior described this final game, “We put on our game faces and told
ourselves, this is it, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for our entire
volleyball career.” Most of the players shared the same emotion of
pregame, they were not nervous, rather surprisingly calm, and simply
excited to play! Their opponent, the Highland Fighting Scots, made
Fenwick work for the win, but there was no doubt, Fenwick would prevail,
winning in four sets. The journey was now complete, they fulfilled their
goal, and could proclaim and celebrate their championship achievement.

“Winning as a player, and then
as a coach; there are no words

to describe the feeling…
it’s emotional.”

“Hands down, best feeling
of my coaching career…ever!”

tHAnk YOu
Coach Conley, Assistant Coaches,
and CHAMPIoN PlAyerS for the
example you have created through your
“sacrifice of individual accolades, individual
glory, and individual involvement” to reach
this pinnacle of success for Fenwick.

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career
café
launched

no, Fenwick has not entered the boutique eatery business!
the term Career Café refers to the expanded services provided through
our Nest curriculum. Counselors created the Career Cafe for students
to explore career options identified on their Birkman Assessment.
the Birkman, a personalized interest inventory assessment uses the
findings to identify jobs/careers aligned with students’ interests and
passions. the Career Café is a logical step of discovery and exploration
for students in advance of mapping post-secondary commitments for
college selection and declared majors. It is designed to expose Fenwick
students to real people, in real industries, to help them make more
informed choices for the next steps in their journey.

the Career Café, still in its infancy of development, provides virtual and onsite visits to businesses and industry.
Director of Development, Mike raiff, explained, “We are seeking business partners, (alumni, parents, friends of Fenwick)
as resource partners to share information to our students about their industry, operation, careers, and employment.
Ultimately, we aspire to grow the Career Café into a resource available to our alumni for networking and mentoring.”

Recently, over thirty students experienced the first Career Café off-site visits at three business locations:
Kleingers Group (civil engineering and surveying), Valley Central Bank (banking and finance), and Kettering Medical
Center (hospital care). two of the site visits, Kleingers Group and Valley Central were hosted by Fenwick alumni,
Jim Kleingers ’74 and Fred DeBiasi ’87, respectively. Students were given a tour of all locations, industry insight,
extensive presentation of the scope of work performed, and Q & A opportunity.

Collaboration between our Counselors, Development team, alumni and business community is critical to build
a “resource library” for Career Café and maintain fluid communication and information. The educational landscape
is constantly evolving as it incorporates technology into the learning space while also adapting to industry educational
needs. to learn more about how you can participate with Career Café, please contact Sabrina Snyder, BFHS Counselor.

Career Café offers our students an impactful platform to more fully prepare them for life beyond Fenwick. the process
comes full circle when they return to Fenwick with appreciation for those who helped them reach professional success.

Reference Information:

Career Café is the second phase of the Nest programming initiated in January 2019 as a result of funding provided
by the yeager Foundation and subsequent funding from Day of Giving campaigns. Directed by Fenwick’s Counselors,
Jean Horn, Sabrina Snyder, and Victoria Weisbrod, they operate in concert with the practicum of the American School
Counselor Association (ASCA).

the Nest is a dedicated space, curriculum,
and student supportive services for the
health and mental well-being of all students
at Fenwick. the Nest, unmatched by
any other school in the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati is a model for other schools
to emulate.

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FACultY SPOtlIGHt:
Katherine Dukes

kAtHERInE DukES, requires creating your own map, constant adjustments,
in her fourth year at and desire to try new things.
Fenwick, is a self-described
Xennial who teaches social Katie had the incredible distinction of attending and
studies to Gen Z students. “Xennial”? “Gen Z”? presenting at the National Catholic educator Association
What exactly do those terms mean and how are they Conference and attending the International Society for
relevant to teaching? technology in education Conference last year.
these learning opportunities allowed her to collaborate
By definition, a Xennial is a micro-generation with educators from all over the country and bring new
or cusp generation, between Millennials and web tools, project ideas, and approaches into her
Generation X. Born between the years 1977-1983, classroom.
this group, approximately 25 million in the United
States, are uniquely described as experiencing an Her “aha” teaching moment is a poignant story. “I was
analog childhood and digital adulthood. they didn’t at St. Francis de Sales and the students were working
grow up with technology in the classroom, but they on a Golden Age explorer project. We were walking out
have immense adaptability to navigate between the of the lab after doing some research and I happened to
two worlds. Alternatively, a Gen Z is a tweener to overhear several boys having a conversation over whose
young adult who is gender fluid, hyper-stressed, explorer was the coolest for reasons like: because they
politically engaged, connected but lonely, and tech fought in a war, or were a stow-away in a barrel, or had
advanced. Because of their lifetime with the internet lost a leg. It was touching to hear 5th graders arguing
and iPhones, they absorb volumes of information daily over which explorer was the best! A couple of those
and perceive information visually. teaching a Gen Z’er students, now at Fenwick, are in my geography class!”
might have a few challenges…
As she wraps up this school year in her virtual classroom
Katie describes her teaching style with one word: forced by Covid-19, she readily admits her greatest
sandbox. She continues, “I try to present materials obstacle is her own FoMo. (For those who don’t know,
so students can connect concepts to what they it means fear of missing out). teaching resources are
have already experienced. I love to hear student abundant and can overwhelm anyone always seeking
discussions where they are connecting to the better and new ways to teach. She grounds herself
materials in new ways. this is usually a huge stretch in recognizing that sometimes there is a necessary
and takes a lot of work on the student’s part, so I try dissemination of information that simply requires
to model it as best I can. teenagers are tough, they practice and memorization. Katie works diligently to
prefer to be told what they need to know so I love challenge students beyond their pre-conceived limits
working to break that and get them engaged in in the classroom, as a swim coach and as an academic
a conversation. team advisor. She stated, “My heart becomes full when
students or swimmers realize they can do something
Implementing technology in the classroom is how they never thought they could. Watching them push
Katie uses her digital aptitude. She doesn’t allow themselves to try something and see it work, or see how
herself to “get hung up on things,” and is willing materials in class are connected to them and discovering
to throw out a computer program and try something their passions is rewarding both personally and
new. She explains, “I‘m not afraid to break it, am able professionally.”
to fix on the fly, and if
necessary, dump it and
move on.” teaching with
technological tools

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COACHES
SPOtlIGHt:

Kelven Moss

kElvEn mOSS, Head Coach for the a respected, competitive team of thriving
Boys’ Basketball Program, recently players. Kelven was making meaningful change
shared his “journey to Fenwick” and impacting lives in ways others had failed.
that began just down the road,
in Middletown. Miami University Hamilton regionals recruited Kelven
into his first collegiate role where he coached one year
raised in an untraditional home, by his under Coach Dwayne terry before taking over as Head
grandmother and support system of a Coach. While at MU Hamilton, Kelven was recruiting
community of people that included his aunts players who wanted to advance to bigger, four-year
and uncles, he faced many temptations to go athletic programs and coached them to reach Division I
sideways but for the grace of many, stayed on and II, and NAIA university teams.
the path that would allow him to fulfill his passion
to positively impact kids through basketball. After four years, he was at a cross-roads in his coaching
career when the job at Fenwick became available.
An innate athlete, he was a high school basketball Intrigued with the idea of Fenwick, but concerned he
All-Star finishing an amazing career under Coach didn’t fit the profile, that perception was changed after
Nocton before taking some knocks his first year not his initial communication with Fenwick’s A.D. Michael
being able to play at Kentucky State. His reputation Coleman. With his first season complete, Kelven
as a player and teammate helped him find a new implemented new programs and engagements to
opportunity at Cumberland University in tennessee create community enthusiasm including the November
where he fulfilled his collegiate eligibility as a Players Preview Weekend, Hoops Parents Club, and
Cumberland Phoenix. With degree in hand, Alumni Nights honoring former players, Fred Nori ’61,
he launched his teaching career in Phoenix, Arizona Rob Beck ’61, John Rossi ‘80, and Jay Byrne ’82.
as a K-12 PE and Health teacher at an inner city,
all Hispanic school who also hired him as their Head New coach, new challenges, as Falcon players learned
Basketball Coach his first day on the job! Coach Moss with Kelven’s coaching system and expectations.
reflected, “I learned a lot about myself. It was my first test A critical turning point in the season occurred when he
of adulthood and I truly had to grow up fast. Classes were called the team together for a meeting following their
outside in 105-degree heat because the school didn’t have fifth consecutive loss. He told them, “You can dictate y
a gymnasium. The job truly tested my patience, my desire, our fate of a losing season if you continue to play outside
and my dedication to be a great leader of my system. you must trust me; you must trust the
for the kids.” system and execute it. Do you?” Players stepped forward
individually with their commitment of trust and the result
After a few years, Kelven returned to ohio but was an incredibly gratifying and exciting season.
despite his coaching title in AZ, he would have
to begin at the bottom to earn respect in local Coach Moss is driven by appreciation for those in his life
coaching circles. His Uncle Doug Jemison, a former who mentored him, who believed in him and who inspired
NBA coach, and Kevin l. Aldridge, his Godbrother, him to “never stop grinding” to reach his goals.
endorsed Kelven and helped him secure a spot
coaching at Middletown… 6th grade boys.
Still just in his 20’s, this assignment was designed
to test Kelven’s maturity and coaching skills.

He quickly worked through the ranks, and was
offered the Girls Head Coaching spot in Middletown
turning a decades long underperforming program into

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true to his personal mission, he commits, “I will
create everlasting relationships with the players
and community members to build a support system
for the basketball program.” His vision for the
Fenwick Basketball Program is to make Fenwick
a destination school for kids who want a great
education and to play basketball—”have them
knocking down the doors to get in.” He appears
to be on his way.

Bio Information: The 2019-2020 season was
Coach Moss’ first for Fenwick. Kelven is also
the Assistant Director operations and event
Coordinator at Marshall High School in Middletown,
part owner of the new semi-pro team in Cincinnati,
the ohio Kings, VP/Director of Sports for Kingdom
Vision outreach, and an AAU coach. His Fenwick
coaching staff includes Assistants Dwayne terry
and Detrick Johnson, JV Coach Andy McCarthy ’12,
and Freshman Coach rob Goodale.

“I will create everlasting
relationships with the players

and community members
to build a support system
for the basketball program.”

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athletic

2019hall of fame
the Bishop Fenwick community proudly honored nine Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee. the Athletic
inductees to the Class of 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Hall of Fame inductions alternate annually with the
last January. the celebration began informally Friday Bishop Fenwick Hall of Achievement inductions.
night when inductees were introduced during half-
time of the basketball game followed by a formal With over 150 family and friends present, nine inductees
banquet and induction ceremony Sunday night, accepted their award and induction pin. Current Hall
January 12, 2020. This was the 23rd induction since of Fame members, Jay Byrne ’82 and Gene Lolli ’75,
the inaugural event began in 1995. Alumni, former were MC’s for the evening with a special presentation
coaches and administrators are nominated through by Mickey Roberts ’75 who shared an anecdotal
a public process and then verified and vetted via the introduction for inductee, tim Gough.

With sincere congratulations, Bishop Fenwick introduces
the 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class:

tim Gough ‘56 Curt Hurst ‘73 Shannon Donoher ‘09
James Dobrozsi ‘72 Steve Rossi ‘77 Alexis Heard ‘09
vic Jarbo ‘72 Jarryd lentz ‘07 Sarah Pearce Peery ‘09

(Seated) Sarah Pearce Peery, Alexis Heard, Shannon Donoher Jarryd lentz was inducted but not able
(Standing) Vic Jarbo, tim Gough, Steve rossi, James Dobrozsi, Curt Hurst to attend the induction ceremony.

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A Note FroM

mike Raiff

Dear Falcons, but all the critical elements progressing to that moment

In the previous 1-FENWICK Connection we of execution were experienced. the “work” was
highlighted some amazing engagements planned accomplished, the “play” was not, but all those involved
for this spring: Senior Campaign, Day of Encounter, in the effort can still take away a sense of community
Crimson & Gold Gala, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace and satisfaction.

Build a Bed Program. life had another plan. the Development team was inspired and honored to

Enter Covid-19. As this is written, we are in the partner with the people directing these engagements.
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for all restaurants and bars being closed for eat-in effort, the people involved, the results of great
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still be in front of us? united community, we will always overcome adversity.

What we do know is that our community, and thank you, Falcon community, for your continued
extensions of our community partnered with support and generosity and for your unwavering
Fenwick directly with volunteers and financial resilience.

support, but also indirectly, with their moral and God Bless and Go Falcons,
spiritual support, fully endorsing our mission.

The adversity created by Covid-19 cannot diminish

the experience of our efforts. The final act of each of Mike raiff
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NO KID SLEEPS
ON THE FLOOR
IN OUR TOWN!

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“Now I lay me down to sleep, I prayer the Lord Mike Watkins
my soul to keep…” Chapter President

Remember being tucked into bed by your parents, 937.938.0269
or the first time you successfully achieved the [email protected]
perfect “hospital corner” when making your bed?
Those memories were all part of having your own NO KID SLEEPS
bed, something lacking in too many homes. The impact ON THE FLOOR
of chronic poor sleep is IN OUR TOWN!
far reaching, both physically and mentally. Homes
where children sleep on a couch, chair, or the floor, Development Associate,
sometimes without a pillow or blanket, often suffer Ginger Bruggeman had
the following: been introduced to Mike
Watkins, the Hamilton
• struggles in school Chapter Director for SHP,
and brought the idea of a
• weaker immune systems build day to Julie Yost who
felt it was a perfect service opportunity. They met with
• decreased focus Mike, scheduled a Bishop Fenwick Build Day for April
4th and committed to building 40 beds for local children.
• emotional problems A Build Day commitment requires the host to finance
the cost of wood and materials and help with bedding
• increased levels of depression & anxiety needs. Ginger identified Middletown businesses and
organizations who gave without hesitation, including
• fewer or weaker relationships the following:

Think of how you felt the next day after a restless • Middletown Rotary - $4,000
or uncomfortable night’s sleep; joint/back pain,
irritability, reduced coping skills. If this situation • Middletown Kiwanis - $500
was prolonged, all these negative impacts would begin
to have significant consequence on your overall health. • Knights of Columbus Council 1610 -$500
Children lacking consistent, restful sleep due to absent
or improper bedding, will suffer long-term adverse • Shaddock’s Pizza- lunch for all volunteers
effects on their mental and physical well-being. and SHP instructors

For all these reasons above, Sleep In Heavenly Peace • Anonymous pillow donor
is an important organization fulfilling their mission of
“no kid sleeps on the floor in our town”. Sleep in A few of our students, Eric ’20
Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a non-profit organization with and Evan ’22 Hendrix have
established chapters across the country whose soul participated in some Build Days
mission is to put children in beds. SHP has perfected the and bed deliveries. They say
science of building beds for children, and helps groups the joy and appreciation of the
with every step of the build kids is an awesome feeling of
process. Host organizations, satisfaction. Our volunteers are
like Bishop Fenwick, bring thrilled to have the opportunity
volunteers and provide to participate in such a unique
resources for materials and program so will patiently wait
bedding. On any build day for our rescheduled date of
you can expect the buzzing Saturday, October 3, 2020!
noise of power tools, lots of
sawdust and big hearts of all to learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace
ages, actively participating and how you can get involved:
in the building and assembly https://www.shpbeds.org/
process. SHP’s mantra is “no
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day of encounter

OuR SERvICE mISSIOn

On March 13, 2020, nearly 600 members of the the logistics of this day were akin to a Fed ex hub
Bishop Fenwick Community were scheduled to visit during the morning delivery shuttle! the week of
41 different charitable organizations between Dayton March 8th we were fully prepared…buses were
and Cincinnati to directly serve our brothers and sisters scheduled, and the matrix of group assignments,
in need, the first of its kind for Bishop Fenwick. The day locations, and drop-off times were posted. lenten
was named Bishop Fenwick’s “Day of encounter,” in the lunches, donated by Joe Castilano, owner of Amber
hopes that students, faculty, and staff would encounter Rose Restaurant was delivering all 600 lunches by 8:30
new people, new situations, and new love for their faith a.m. on that Friday, and the Day of encounter t-shirts,
through this opportunity. generously donated by Dr. Bart & eileen Girdwood,
owners of Girdwood orthodontics, were sorted
“This Day of Encounter is a terrific way for our and ready for students to don.
students and faculty to put their faith in action,
and serve the larger community outside of On Wednesday, March 11, the phones began ringing
Fenwick.” Bishop Fenwick Principal, Blane at Julie’s desk. Calls from the nursing homes with the
Collison stated, “It’s a testimony to our school’s advisement that no outside visitors could be allowed
mission and focus that serving others is at the into their facilities. the phones continued ringing
heart of a Fenwick education.” with other cancellations for the same reason.
Principal Collison regretfully cancelled Day of
The goal: serve our most vulnerable members of society encounter.
– in their environment. this includes individuals living
on the margins of society including people with minimal On Friday, March 13, the originally scheduled Day of
financial resources, those with disabilities, our elderly, encounter, everyone on campus wore their Day of
and young children. encounter t-shirts in solidarity and together, prayed
for those we had intended to serve. Fenwick’s
the architect of Day of encounter, Community Service administration remains committed to the resourcing
Director, Julie yost, shared her excitement for the event and support of this impactful program and will again
by stating, “Not only do we hope to meet others’ needs include a Day of Encounter for the 2020-2021 school
and spread God’s love through acts of service on this year, honoring our mission with great anticipation
day, but we hope to be enlightened to the realities of to humbly share joy and compassion as disciples
other people’s lives and witness the beauty and worth of our faith.
of those who often don’t receive dignity. through this
Christian mission to love and serve those in need, we day of
can receive unexpected gifts of humility and grace,
and feel the call to do more to help those who struggle
the most.”

2000 41 lOCAtIOnS encounter

HumAn 11 CItIES march 13,
IntERACtIOnS 2020

2 SPOnSORS 600 200+

1 DAY vOluntEERS PlAnnInG
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2020 SOPHOmORE ClASS
Service: Engage with individuals through gym activities,
SERvICE lOCAtIOnS art projects, games, and with their work tasks

FRESHmAn ClASS StePPING StoNeS
Service: Face-to-face conversation, games, Cincinnati
and activities
ABIlItIeS FIrSt
DoVerWooD VIllAGe SeNIor lIVING Middletown
Hamilton
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lebanon & Middletown Cincinnati
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Middletown BreWHAUS DoG BoNeS BAKery
oPtIMIZeD SeNIor lIVING Madeira
lebanon
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Middletown Sharonville & Blue Ash
WooDlANDS ASSISteD lIVING
Middletown MArGAret B. roSt SCHool
Cincinnati
JunIOR ClASS
Service: Participate in reading, 1:1 play, SAFeHAVeN FArMS
and student planned activities Middletown

DAytoN eArly ColleGe ACADeMy eASter SeAlS (4 locations)
Dayton Greater Cincinnati
roSA PArKS eleMeNtAry
Middletown tHe rANCH reSIDeNtIAl GroUP HoMeS
St. BoNIFACe (CISe) lebanon
Cincinnati
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Dayton Service: Prepare and serve meals, assist customers,
Holy FAMIly SCHool (CISe) load cars, stock and sort food for distribution
Cincinnati
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Franklin Middletown
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Cincinnati
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tHe lIttle VIllAGe Miamisburg
(in collaboration with City Gospel Mission)
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2020 Crimson & Gold Gala:

A “Virtual” Success

two current parents, Amy Metzger and Sarah Schadek give back in the areas they are able. My mentality is
stepped forward this past fall to take on the behemoth to lead by example.”
responsibility of the Silent Auction for the 2020 Gala.
When repeating Co-Chairs, Karen Foltyn and tammy Sarah too has a history of volunteering and giving
Miller established the Silent Auction goal of 180 back to her community. Co-chairing the Silent Auction
baskets with an average value of $250, amazingly was quite a balancing act, with family, work and other
Amy and Sarah did not run! Instead, they got busy… commitments but thankfully, Sarah has an incredibly
very busy, planning with great process and detail, supportive family. She shared, “Amy and I had a lot of
how they could meet the goal. fun working together, communicating daily for months
thanks to email and texting! Covid-19 imposed an
this year was “Chapter II” for Amy and Sarah’s unanticipated crisis, but thankfully we were able to
involvement with the Crimson & Gold Gala. they execute a very successful all-remote Gala auction. ”
partnered last year to help produce the 2019 Gala When asked about their investment of time dedicated
Bid Book that listed and detailed the contents of to this year’s Gala auction, Amy provided a summary
each silent auction basket. So, when the request was of their work hours, which, as the Gala drew closer,
made in october for a silent auction chairperson(s) consumed more and more time. Stamina was key!
they eagerly raised their hands. together, over the
course of many months, they made some critical When it was announced that the Gala evening
discoveries as the volume of needed basket ideas/ was cancelled, neither Amy nor Sarah allowed
themes, solicitations, spreadsheet documentation, their disappointment to diminish their commitment
photos, wrapping, website logging, etc., etc., revealed to follow this effort to the end. the Gala Chairs,
itself! They readily identified that their talents differ, tammy and Karen, along with school administrators
so separated the responsibilities accordingly: responded immediately with a plan to convert the
Amy took on solicitation, basket themes and creation, night into a virtual auction and everyone was in
while Sarah managed the basket inventory details and motion!
website content.
Covid-19 changed the plan for the Gala, but it
With full-time jobs and families, why do these did Not change the spirit and generosity of our
ladies do what they do? Amy has a long resume of community! Many auction bidders exceeded the
volunteering and philanthropy so knew well the FMV of items, almost every guest donated their
commitment she was accepting for the silent auction. unused Gala ticket, business sponsors agreed to
Her oldest child graduated from Ursuline Academy transfer their investment to future events, and by
where Amy was both Mother’ Club Board President Sunday’s auction pick-up deadline, Gala volunteers
and Ultimate Auction Chair with husband Vince. had even sold the table arrangements and wine
Amy shared, “I feel it is very important to give back to from the wine pull! It was the work of many, in a
the school in time, talent and treasure. I feel if my kids span of just a few days, to convert the Gala into
see me helping, then that will teach them to help and a virtual experience.

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Gala Committee members: Allison Lorei, Margaret Stevenson, thank you to All the exceptional
Karen Foltyn, Jenae Beurlein, Amy Metzger, tammy Miller, volunteers who worked tirelessly for the
Sarah Schadek betterment of Fenwick, and those who
generously participated in our first ever
SupportTHANK YOU FOR YOUR
virtual Gala raising over $56,000!

Gold Sponsor

Crimson Sponsor 2020 CRImSOn & GOlD vOluntEERS

Bill & Debby Gala Co-Chair: karen & Bill Foltyn
Akers Family Gala Co-Chair: tammy & Jim miller
Auction Co-Chairs: Amy metzger & Sarah Schadek
Jeff ‘92 &
Emily Dupps Hendrix ‘92

Bar Sponsors

Specialty Sponsors Ann Zlotnik Michelle Woods
Jenae Beurlein Allison lorei
Larry & Brenda Margaret Stevenson Jim & Kathleen Beene
Charlotte thiery George & Stephanie Nenni
Stier Cathy Capell Keith & Cathy rucker
elizabeth Strong Chris & Amy tanaka
Auction Sponsors Holly Sova Jim & Carrie Gavigan
tina Gustely James & Becky Forse
Marissa Helton Pat & Kelly luers
rosemary & Brian McNaire tracy Goldie
Kelly Houck Amy Hollo
Jeanine Baker Amy McDonald

Bishop Fenwick High School 4855 State Route 122 19
Franklin, OH 45005
513-423-0724
fenwickfalcons.org

SeNIorS down their final days at Fenwick. In 2018, Mike Raiff
FInAl ACt and a vibrant senior had a bet and the loser had to
dance in public. We will never know who was
Class of 2020 in the Falcon costume for the dance-off, but we do
know the Class of 2018 had 92% class participation!
Fenwick began the Senior Campaign in the spring
of 2014 to educate and demonstrate to graduating For seniors plagued with a serious case of senioritis,
seniors the importance of a benevolent community the senior campaign is a prescription to motivate
for long-term sustainability of their alma mater. seniors to stay involved. John Stomps ’16, weary
Since all Fenwick students are recipients of others with senioritis, became a regular money counter
generosity during their four years at Fenwick, the and envelope stuffer for the Development Office.
senior campaign is an opportunity to “pay it Jayna thompson ’17, received the senior superlative
forward” for the next generation of Falcons. “worst case of senioritis” but still came to school on
Highlights of that first senior campaign included her CCP days just to keep track of the campaign.
an anonymous donor who matched the first $1,000 Abigail thompson ’18, channeled her volleyball
of gifts, 69% of seniors participated with a gift, and competitiveness to her classmates and was a constant
they presented their collective gift to the Principal support to keep her class informed of their progress.
at an all school assembly. In 2016, the senior matt Page ’17 made an impressive presentation to his
campaign was assigned to Andrea Wyatt, grandfather to make a significant gift, and logan Horn
Development Associate who added incentives ‘16 withdrew $100 from his personal savings account
to inspire students to become involved. She never for his gift--- his subtle method challenging his parents
imagined these seemingly benign benchmarks to make a gift.
would become rally cries.
the door is always open in the Development
the launch of Senior Campaign begins in early Department and seniors know dropping off a gift
spring when the Development Department gathers envelope includes getting their photo taken, a high
all seniors together and shares with them the five from Mr. Raiff, and a canister filled with candy
purpose and goals of a senior campaign and how for the taking. Before they leave the office, they often
they can be involved. Seniors can earn rewards like ask what they can do to “help”, typically answered by
ice cream sundaes, Chick-fil-A lunch day and the Andrea Wyatt with a laundry list of tasks that they
most revered perk, getting Senior privileges a month willingly complete, unlike chore requests at home.
early. What evolves is Not a campaign directed by
the Development Department, rather a campaign A running total of the gift count is updated daily on
directed by peers. a white board outside the Development office to
manage queries from the most competitive seniors.
Seniors ask seniors to give, seniors ask their And although they get excited about reaching goals
parents and grandparents to give, which and earning perks, what transpires in the process,
leads to others wanting to give! For example, is a bonding and connection to one another in the
a few years ago, a faculty member was aware final months of their high school experience. They
that one of her students simply did not have realize the end of high school is drawing near, and
any money to give for the campaign, so she this “campaign” will be their final act.
donated on behalf of the student. Inspired
students become keen on finding money… Class of
one student cleaned out all the coins from 2015
the floor and seats in their car. They dig into
the abyss of their backpacks scouring for
loose change, and even sacrifice lunch
money to participate with a gift.

over the years, seniors have never ceased to
amaze with humor and creativity as they wind

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Class of
2020

In 2015, never did we anticipate we were creating a new tradition. With
considerable trepidation and a “so-so” outcome, seniors posed for the first
ever senior photo creating the last two digits of their graduation year.

today, this special class photo has become a right-of- passage to graduation.
On March 13th, the last day of school before the Covid-19 shut-down, two
seniors dropping off their senior campaign gifts, concerned it might be their
forever last day of school, asked if the senior photo could be taken that day.
Since freshman year, 2020 classmates have been
witnessing the fun, camaraderie, and excitement
of senior campaigns, waiting patiently for their turn.
With only a couple hours’ notice, seniors chose to
stay after school for the photo… it was for many,
an emotional moment given the uncertainty of their
future. Covid-19 created havoc and disappointment
but did not take away the spirit of our seniors!

tOtAl GIFtS FROm SEnIOR CAmPAIGnS

$72,000+(2014 - 2019) BEnEFItInG FEnWICk StuDEntS:

FunDRAISInG ClASS PARtICIPAtIOn 2018 2019

$30,000 100% 21
$25,000 90%
$20,000 80%
$15,000 70%
$10,000 60%
50%
$5,000 40%
$0 30%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 20%
10%
0%
2014 2015 2016 2017

Crimson & Gold
Campaign Challenge

Can You Help the Class of 2020
Break the Record?

Because of Covid-19, our seniors were
robbed from experiencing many “senior
moments” iconic to the final months of
high school: spring sports season and
their final senior game, prom, last day
of finals, Senior Picnic, faculty/staff hallway good-bye, Senior Toast, pancake breakfast, Senior Week,
Senior Banquet, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. On March 13th, without knowledge or warning,
seniors completed their last day of school in the building.
they also missed an opportunity to complete the Senior Gift Campaign and establish their own record
of giving. But we can help! Any gift to the Crimson & Gold Campaign made in Honor of the Class of 2020,
and received by June 15th will be counted toward the Class of 2020 Senior Campaign! To beat the
current gift record established by the Class of 2017, they need to reach a gift total of $25,500!
Can you help? On June 15th, we will have a Virtual Senior Toast and reveal the Class of 2020 Senior Gift
Campaign total while we raise an honorary glass to cheer their achievements. Let’s help the Class of 2020
reach a new record!

Online gifts can be made at: fenwickfalcons.org/make-a-gift
or use the envelope included in this magazine.

Bishop Fenwick is a 501(3) status non-profit institution. Your gift may be tax deductible.
Please consult with your tax advisor for tax implications.

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AlumnI SPOtlIGHt

A lIFEtImE DEDICAtED
tO ImPROvInG lIvES

The oldest child of ten, Ginger Lolli Bruggeman ’67
is the lolli family matriarch and in the minds of many,
also the matriarch for the city of Middletown. A lifetime
resident, Ginger has seen the best and worst of her
hometown community. During a twenty-four-year
career at the United Way, she established personal
and professional credibility with Middletown
business leaders, politicians and community agencies including the Middletown Community Foundation. Her
esteemed reputation is why she was tapped by the Foundation in 2008, along with Elaine Garver, to spearhead
a committee to attract successful, like-minded women to advocate for residents and follow their mission to
“create a positive place to live for all children and their families.”

Once the new committee was established, the group interviewed numerous non-profit groups ultimately
selecting to support the Dolly Parton Imagination library as it was perfectly aligned with the committee’s
mission. Concurrently, Middletown Community Foundation implemented the Dolly Parton Imagination library
(DPIL) program to promote early childhood education. Founded by Dolly Parton in 1995 for children in her
tennessee hometown, DPIl is a book-gifting program for children birth to school age to impact school readiness
and long-term learning. Age appropriate books, chosen by Dollywood Foundation experts, are sent monthly,
to registered children from ages birth to five years at no cost to the recipients.

The committee’s first challenge in 2009 was to raise $50,000 to fund Imagination Library to pay for the books being
sent by DPIl to local registered children in the program. today, Ginger, elaine Garver and other members of what is
now called Women Enriching Lives (WEL) plan and host multiple fundraising efforts to fulfill their chapters financial
goals, including their signature annual luncheon. they have been able to meet and exceed
the annual budget goals every year since inception.

Over the course of twelve years of WEls efforts, this group of amazing
women have expanded the outreach of Imagination library to include
the districts of middletown, madison, monroe, Edgewood and Franklin,
provided more than 231,900 books to over 10,000 children and have
raised more than $341,000 for the local DPIl chapter!

More importantly, statistics in the school districts served, prove
the long-term benefits of this program. The percentage of children
who are now reading on-level, or have moved from being “off-track”
to “on-track” at various grade levels (K-4) has steadily increased over
prior years’ figures.

These findings caught the attention of Governor Mike DeWine
and wife Fran, who are intent on taking Imagination library statewide.
On March 6, 2020, Ginger and Elaine Garver, along with executive
members of Women Enriching Lives, met with state officials and
Mrs. DeWine. the Imagination library model created by Wel twelve
years ago, is one to be replicated. Ginger and her committee have
demonstrated unfaltering dedication and commitment to improve
the lives of children in their community.

to learn more about a local chapter in your area, 23
or to register your child or grandchild for Imagination Library:

https://imaginationlibrary.com/

1-FENWICK
August 7,8,9 2020

ImPORtAnt

We cannot wait to host our AmAZInG Crimson & Gold Falcons for
1-FEnWICk Weekend in August, but we are also concerned for everyone’s
public safety. Upon confirmation from official sources regarding large social

gatherings we will advise our plans.

In the meantime, stay safe and stay connected! Go Falcons!

FEnWICk FAREWEllS

DOn HORn Don Horn ‘73 retired on May 22, completing almost 14 years of service for Bishop Fenwick in Maintenance,
following a 30-year career as Manager of Engineering for Magnode, a Shape Corporation Company. Don’s
first job for Fenwick began in 1999 as the Head Cross Country Coach, a role he had for 17 years. During this
coaching reign he had the special opportunity to coach his daughter, Abby Horn Bambrick ’06. Every spring for
14 years, Don also coached the Falcon Track & Field team until he was finally asked if he would be interested in
coaching golf. Don, commented, “I took the Cross-Country coaching position in hopes that I would eventually
have the opportunity to coach golf!” It only took 17 years…Don coached the Fenwick JV Golf Team four
seasons: 2016-2019.

We were not able to celebrate Don’s retirement with a traditional send-off party, but we can wish he and wife
Ann, a blissful experience in his next venture. Members of Wildwood Golf Club will see Don on and off the
course as he will be switching hats from golfer to youth coach; sharing his golfing expertise with grandson
Finn. He shared, “I will miss the kids and parents who become family, and his colleagues at Fenwick will miss his
unique and charming “Blazing Saddles” ringtone! Cheers Don, may you continue to accumulate more hole-in-
ones to your current count of three!

mIkE RAIFF Mike Raiff, Director of Development, is transitioning to the role of President, Springfield Catholic Central
Schools, where he will continue to support advancing catholic education within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Originally hired as the Director of Finance & Operations in the Fall of 2010, Mike moved into the role of
Director of Development in 2014 driving his mantra of Building Relationships.

Mike initiated signature engagements including 1-FENWICK, Bridging the Gap and Core Legacy Meetings
and the Senior toast. He enhanced other engagements like the Homecoming Alumni tailgate, Athletic Hall
of Fame, Hall of Achievement and Named Scholarship Brunch, all to provide opportunities for the Fenwick
community to connect and share their lives with one another, regardless of school affiliation or status. His
contributions include significant facility improvements, fundamental and sustainable strategic planning
process’, the Nest curriculum enhancements and most importantly, an indelible impact on the lives of the
Fenwick community he met.

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BuIlDInG On ExCEllEnCE

Program Summary

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“If you don’t know where you are going,
how will you know when you get there?”

- Steve Maraboli

Our school takes its name from Bishop Edward D. Fenwick, the first bishop of Cincinnati.
Since Opening Day on September 3, 1952 – we continue to strive for absolute EXCELLENCE
in all that we do – and in all that we provide our students, families, and surrounding community!

the “Fenwick tradition” began sixty-eight years ago when the need for a Catholic high school
in the Middletown area was realized. each year since – our school has been challenged to grow,
adapt with the changing societal needs, expand our curriculum, and support services to best
address the community in which we serve. All the while – striving for eXCelleNCe!

During the fall months, our school initiated a Building On Excellence program.
This program was specifically designed to:

• Critically assess and evaluate several “key” areas of our school

• Meaningfully engage as many of our constituents as possible

• Educate and inform our constituency regarding the “state of the state”
in critical areas of the school

• Create a forum to provide our constituency the opportunity to provide
candid input and feedback

A tOtAl OF EIGHt (8) FOCuS GROuPS WERE DEvElOPED In tHE AREAS OF:

Academics & Curriculum Community engagement
Student Activities & Co-curricular opportunities enrollment Management
Campus & Facilities Student life & Culture
Marketing, Communications & Brand Management Faith Formation & Community Service

each Focus Group consisted of an internal chair (staff member) and an external chair (community
member). In addition, nearly 120 alumni, current/past/future parents, and friends of Fenwick par-
ticipated on at least one of the Focus Groups. As you will read – an extraordinary amount of input,
feedback and suggestions were gathered from this process.

this document is intended to highlight the overall scope of the Building On Excellence program.
It concludes with four initial priority areas in which to move forward. Due to COVID-19 pandemic,
our timeline has been delayed. Fenwick is committed to this effort and when possible, will begin a
fervent dedication to complete this process for the sustainability of Fenwick. We will know where
we are going!

Special thanks to all those who were a part of this process.

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BuIlDInG On ExCEllEnCE Community Volunteers

Blane Collison Jack english Annetta Major
Internal Chair, Academics & Curriculum Karen Foltyn ryan Phillips
Dan Haverkamp Andrea Wyatt
tom Bill leanne Hensley michael Coleman
external Chair, Academics & Curriculum robert Herber Internal Chair, Student Activities -
Colleen Hirko Athletics & Performing Arts
lisa Averion Kelly luers thomas Donnelly
Suzanne Bischoff Charlie lytle external Chair, Student Activities -
Patrice Harty Brian Mahoney Athletics & Performing Arts
Julie Hobbs Matt Mulligan Renee Fischer
larry Hook George Nenni external Chair, Student Activities -
Jean Horn rachel Prindle Athletics & Performing Arts
lori Payne todd Snelling Peggy Fairbanks
Vicki rohlfs Sabrina Snyder tim Gough
Katie Umberg Bridget Janeck
Brenda Stier Joe Wagner Dave Krebs
Internal Chair, Campus & Facilities Kimberly Willig Ken laake
Daniel Willig Patrick luers
James kleingers Kelven Moss
external Chair, Campus & Facilities Erin Johnson lawrence Mulligan III
Chris Pacetti
Amy Anders Internal Chair, Kyle Sasala
robert Baker Faith Formation & Community Service teresa Steinmetz
Jeff Berns Kathleen Wourms
Jennifer Carpenter Julie Yost Jason umberg
Jon Croake-Uleman Internal Chair, Student life & Culture
thomas Hackett Internal Chair, theresa mulligan
Jeffrey Hayek Faith Formation & Community Service external Chair, Student life & Culture
Amy King Julie Arends
lawrence Mulligan Christina Aquino Mark Atkinson
rob Nicolls Dave eby Amie earls
Keith Nixon Jr. Janet Huelsman robert Goodale
Mark tebbe Steven Joebgen tina Green
Judie Kuhlman tammy longworth
michael Raiff Bev oesterlin Martin luers
Internal Chair, Community engagement Shaughn Phillips Frank Mazzone
Wayne topp Kathy Mazzone
David Burrows Christopher Muia
external Chair, Community engagement natalie Hansman Vicki Weisbrod
Dan Eddingfield
Brian Boland Internal Chair, Marketing, Communications Consultant, Field Development Consultants
Chad Brogan & Brand Management
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Kelly Collison Dan Stringer
Chuck Cramer
James Fedders external Chair, Marketing, Communications
ray Kelly & Brand Management
robert lauer
Mike lehner Jason Ahlers
eugene lolli Kelly Berling
Brandon Major Beth Ferris
tammy Miller Andy Gruber
Steve Page Kevan Hartman
Patti rouster tom Hayes
Michael Scorti
Stephanie Smith
tom Uhl

Betty turvy
Internal Chair, enrollment Management

Cheryl Falk
external Chair, enrollment Management

Beth Anne Schor
external Chair, enrollment Management

robin Blank
David Borgemenke
Cathy Capell

report of Summary Findings o Consider corporate/community partnership to add
new space
ACADEmICS & CuRRICulum
o Will help to better serve student activities and
Chairs: mr. Blane Collison, mr. tom Bill classroom space
Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group
• Develop creative strategies to increase participation
College Credit Plus (CCP) in Performing Arts
• Is already in place with 6 course offerings, should we explore o Increase activity within PA through active and ongoing
underperforming Advanced Placement courses be converted into programming at the lower levels
CCP courses? o Concerts, competitions, camps and clubs –
Build relationships early
• Parents need to be informed about the CCP program and its positive
outcomes i.e. college credit earned in high school, savings on college • Look for opportunities to connect Fenwick to the
by bypassing courses at the collegiate level, dual majors in college, etc. community and create revenue for PA
o rentals for UD band concerts / Winter guard
• Should we offer one CCP course in each content area?
• Stronger marketing and promotion of Bishop Fenwick’s
• Funding of CCP could be an issue if the State legislature decides not programs to a broader audience
to fund
Athletics
• Requirement that teachers must have a Master’s degree in the • New turf fields for baseball, softball and (FB-SOC-LAX)
content areas is an obstacle to potentially offering more of the would be more attractive to the community and perspective
courses, and wanting to keep students on our campus (not on college) families / kids
to take courses, colleges don’t like to bring professors to the high
schools. • Re-Establish strong feeder program for all sports

• Can we offer a CCP course in the Arts? i.e. Art History, Art Theory? • Expanded training facilities / weight room / wrestling space

Curriculum Director • Make a goal to provide ALL transportation needs for ALL
• Should we explore employing a Curriculum Director to have teams
‘seamless’ curricular initiatives. Create a more centralized approach o Consider leasing or renting multi-passenger vehicles
to curriculum. oversee the on boarding of new curriculum programs to transport smaller sports
and implementation, provide oversight of CCP, AP, grants.
• Be more intentional about investing in our coaches
Offerings for non-college bound students o More stipend dollars
• Do we have offerings for students who may not be college bound? o Incentives for performance
Very small percentage that are not college bound. Work Plus at o Bonuses for 3D coaching plan
Miami Middletown could be an excellent alternative program
for non-college bound students. • Better connect athletic information to website

StREAm Education CAmPuS & FACIlItIES
• Science, Technology Religion, Arts, Math curriculum to bring a ‘liberal
arts’/ humanities approach to our curricular program. Could create Chairs: Brenda Stier, Jim kleingers
cohorts of students & teachers who are scheduled into a StreAM Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group
approach and would be a stand - alone program for those able and
willing to excel in the program. More research of what other schools Outside Spaces
are currently doing could be studied or contacted. • Front digital sign does not meet size of graphics needed
for true advertising of events/donors.
Jon Peterson Scholarship
• This is a program we should implement at Fenwick. Will help increase • Front façade of building needs upgraded/addition of
diversity of student ability groups, provides Catholic education with lighting.
the funds to afford the intervention and services each student will
need, is a more inclusive model so will help diversity/inclusion. • Provide a covered entry to the front doors.

Survey Alums • Student entry (back of building towards the athletic
• Particularly survey younger alums and find out what truly prepared stadium) needs improved. Drainage/landscape additions
them for college and what needs to be included in Fenwick’s to hide band outdoor storage.
curriculum that would be truly a help to their college and career
transition. • Athletic Space:
o Drainage improvements of LAX/Soccer fields
ACt (practice and playing field).
• Should we be providing a means within our curriculum for test taking o turf for lAX/Soccer area (would eliminate drainage
skills, could also include PSAt training. issue)
o track in dire need of repair/replacement
• Should we offer a semester class (like we once had) through Warren o Sound system in LAX/Soccer fields is need of upgrade
County Career Center? o JV Softball Field – can it be re-purposed/upgraded for
outside use/rental
StuDEnt ACtIvItIES & CO-CuRRICulAR o Athletic Restrooms in need of major repairs (low water
OPPORtunItIES flow in toilets/water leaks, etc.)
o Cosmetic improvements (floor/ceiling/etc.) needed
Chairs: michael Coleman, thomas Donnelly, Renee Fischer in both facilities. Roof on 1st athletic building needs to
Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group be replaced

Performing Arts Additional Building Structures
• Performing arts needs additional space as well as • Nest structure needs to be permanent structure

28 enhancements/upgrades to existing areas • Provide additional classroom space/counseling services/
offices/storage/robotics lab.

• Addition to the west side of the building for performing arts.

o Storage areas needed for theatre productions. • Media Center
o theatre addition with stage o Create a Student Center in this space
o remove large library desk
• 2nd floor addition above weight room. Additional classroom space, o Can media center be subdivided to serve as multiple
athletic team space, storage. classroom space?
o Can media center become a trophy room?
Indoor Spaces
• Student entry indoor area needs to be cosmetically improved to • Locker Bays
provide space to congregate o remove lockers and place along hallways
(or elsewhere)
• Front entry area needs a congregation space for students/visitors. o Create classrooms/passive learning spaces in locker
o Media center alcove – can this be reconfigured bay areas
and included as a lounge area off the main hallway
o Provide soft seating area for visitors to congregate • Performing Arts
o Create Admissions welcoming area for prospective o remodel current band/chorus room with upgraded
students/families sound absorbing materials/sound system/proper
lighting
• Classrooms
o Study configuration of current school to determine • Spirit Shop Fan Store
if additional classroom space can be accommodated. o Move Fan store to media center/different location
o Provide a programmatic review of the classroom space and other and use current fan store for small classroom space
spaces, such as for meetings and gathering, needed to ensure
academic and extracurricular needs are being met • Front Office
o review re-organizing classrooms into smaller units. o open space by eliminating built-in areas
Consolidate 2 classrooms and provide flexible space o Create additional office space/conference space
for 3 smaller classes. with reconfiguring entry points and offices.
o review offering classes before or after school and the needs o Provide alternate access entry to office by visitors
to accommodate this. o Provide covered space outside where items for
students could be dropped off (office staff would
• Courtyard distribute throughout day)
o Review courtyard usage for possible building addition of roofing
unit, storage space, connection of entry/exit doors from main • Security System
hallway to 500 hallway, locker bays o Can security system be self-managed?
o review courtyard for landscape enhancement to improve
drainage, add more hardscape, create pathways between mARkEtInG, COmmunICAtIOnS
hallways. look at addition of Sail to add shade without & BRAnD mAnAGEmEnt
comprising views.
Chairs: natalie mcDonald, Dan Stringer
• Computer Lab Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group
o review use of current computer lab and determine if lab could
be utilized in a different manner (robotics lab (storage behind lab What is the brand?
is accessible or auditorium style classroom). • There is no universal brand

• Branding needs to be the priority. All else comes from
knowing “Who we are”

• Everything, both internally and externally must
follow brand guidelines

• Need for market research or better understanding
of the target audience(s).
o What are others saying when they hear/talk about
the organization? What is the perceived value?
o Who do we want to be and how do we market that?
o How are we perceived in the market place?

Brand Insights
• Bishop Fenwick is a melting pot

• Potential working tag line: Bishop Fenwick, Be Someone.
o Be an athlete. Be a performer. Be Bold. Be who you
want to be. Be the best version of you…. Be Bishop
Fenwick.
o this is true, tangible and real… unlike current
transforming student lives.

Current Brand Standards
• Need for strict brand guidelines. Everything that is created
for or by the school, including athletics and clubs, should be
approved by Market/Brand committee, Dir. of Marketing
and the Athletic Director.

• Needs more control over internal community to understand
the importance of the brand and growing it.

Overall marketing

• Materials have too many words. Less is more. Short sweet

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• Picture to grab your attention and make 1 to 2 points-that’s it! COmmunItY EnGAGEmEnt

• Who are we marketing too? The parent or the student? Chairs: mike Raiff, David Burrows
Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group
• Internal and external - need a consistent message to promote
and market BFHS. visibility: “Sell the levy Everyday” / “Build the Brand”
• Formalize Effort to Include Past Parents-
• Overall need for a Marketing Policy. No materials, academic or o improve ways / mediums of communication-Alumni Wick
athletics should be shared without approval from Marketing/ would include Past parents
Communications and Athletic Department o Events would be specific for inclusion for this group as
well- (Expand Blue Jean Bash, 1-FENWICK Weekend,
Social media etc.)
• Social Media is fresh and vibrant. Helps sell the school while also
informing current parents and audience. • Strategic TBT-Throw Back Thursday- Keep educating on
History
• Need for more proofing and more professional videos.
• Empower Students to make an impact
• Add budget for social media and use to leverage events and success. o Utilize students to be more Service oriented-reduce
restrictions and create culture of service instead of
• Teachers and coaches need to be better educated on how they can obligation of service- Need more Parish and grade school
contribute to the success or social media/marketing. outreach and support.
o Student led service-create service experiences, don’t just
• Needs to be a social media policy for all internal social media. count hours, count moments!
Marketing/Communications and the Athletic Department should o Showcase all students even if not athletes
have access and monitor all social media outlets that represent a o Not only Administration but also Students i.e...
team or academically a club. Policy needs to be in place and rotary-Students, Middletown Foundation, etc.…
consequences need to be given to those who disobey policy.
• Become more involved with Civic Organizations-
marketing/Communication Policies expand College Fairs with Vocational Fairs and host these
• Policy/Brand/Logo Guides need distributed to all parents, coaches,
faculty & staff • Become the School that “Prepares” Students-to become great
alumni
• Dir. Of Marketing needs to speak at athletic meetings to inform o engage Prospective Students and Parents earlier
and educate public regarding policy/brand/logo guides o Always College prep but build other platforms / runways
for success
• Should be consistent flow through Marketing & Communications. o Capitalize on Birkman and other Platforms to fully
prepare Students for next steps in journey
• Each department must prepare, submit and follow a marketing o Actively connect:
plan/calendar. a) Alumni and Student Birkman Interests- Shorten the
distant between current students and alumni
• Establish a Marketing/Communication/Brand Management (linkedIn idea)
Committee
b) Area Businesses with Student Birkman Interests-
• Need an assistant. Scope of job is large. launch the Career Café, allow for transportation and
time to go to businesses
• Consider interns for department as well
c) Communication Piece to reach alumni with Birkman
• Need for solid budget for general marketing/communication efforts interests
outside of the department budgets
• Create Parent / Alumni Business book (Directory) of Services
Website and Professionals-Student project
• As #1 informative tool for your audience, the site needs
improvement Campaign Efforts
• Propose to AOC to forgive debt and / or interest on remaining
• Not user friendly debt

• Too focused on talons and admissions/visiting/information
transaction-current parents want information to be easily
accessible to them. Who are we targeting with our website?

• All marketing materials, social media, etc. should refer to the
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• Legacy / Estate Planning- Need to host meetings within • Programming that introduces families and children
community, secure assistance from attorney or bank for to the Fenwick community
presentation support o Sell and provide youth spirit wear
a) Bibs for babies of alumni
• Improve database Management support b) Grade school night for all sports/activities
c) Parents did this for volleyball
• Include Venmo in Gift giving d) Are we effectively using parents?
o youth camps using students
Governance o Provide 8th grade service opportunities (feeder students
• Recruit Professional Board members reduce # of current parents are preparing for confirmation)
on board; require board participation financially to school major
gift level annually. • Making a concerted effort to target appropriate students in public
school student candidate pool
• Have Financial and Plan Information and data to support o targeting areas & Demographics and designating
decisions timely at meetings ambassadors (Mason, liberty/West Chester, Springboro,
lebanon)
• Have Admin present to faculty and staff and at board meetings
quarterly-increase their understanding of what’s going on! • Hosting community events
o Kiwanis pancake day
• Expect Faculty / Staff to participate and “Sell the Levy Every day” o Presence at area festivals, fish fry’s, etc.
and show up at engagements
Admissions data analysis
• Replicate these BOE meetings for transparency and education • Trends show decreased catholic feeder pool and increased
of customers and community supporters admissions from other sources

Communication • What numbers do we keep?
• How do we include and who do we include in our communication o Feeder school number of targeted candidates
and promotional pieces and social media? o By candidate
a) HSPt testing
• Look at Constituents and design the info as such. Keep updating! b) respond to email campaign
c) visit to open house
EnROllmEnt mAnAGEmEnt d) shadow
e) legacy (parents, sibs)
Chairs: Betty turvy, Cheryl Falk, Beth Anne Schorr f) other programming
Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group
Why Fenwick?
Pre-enrollment Experience/Programming • Continue developing areas that set us apart!
• Must be able to verbalize the Who – What – How
o Who is our audience – • Integration across grade level
a) Potential Parents/Students
b) youth Attraction • Location
c) Parents/Alumni who can be ambassadors
o What do we want to communicate – • Cost / and locking into a tuition rate
a) Must be consistent with our message/branding –
what is our promise to parents; what will build loyalty • Provide more named Scholarships
to Fenwick?
b) everyone is an ambassador and must be equipped • Highlight Return on Investment
to deliver the same consistent message
c) What is our message? “opportunity”; what does • Make sure we communicate distance and Transportation options
“transformational experience” really mean?
d) Evaluate our messages: website, social media, print. • Moral values compass
Does it communicate effectively, i.e. what we want?
How do we connect emotionally to our audience? • IEP accommodations
o How? – covered throughout these notes
Opportunity
• Nicer, larger, more inviting admissions office. • Size – smaller overall enrollment

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• More pictures around school average in moving from one stage to another. We may find
that, if we get kids to shadow, we have a 95% chance of them
• Visit the best private schools to see what they do enrolling, therefore our focus is getting them to shadow.
Or we may find that if John XXIII kids attend an open house,
Retention they are 2x as likely to enroll. We should track every piece of
• On-boarding students data we can in a CrM, and then look for stories the data tells us

• Flock blocks • Facebook budget should be far higher than the $500 on the
report. FB is currently one of the cheapest ways to reach very
• Senior exit interviews targeted audiences.

marketing • John XXIII seems like low hanging fruit, especially when you
• Are we targeting the right areas? look at where our 8th grade conquests were back in the mid
o Decline from feeder schools so really need to focus to late 2000s.
on public schools
o Parent Ambassador program – A Fenwick parent StuDEnt lIFE & CultuRE
ambassador contact from each local area
o outreach Chairs: Jason umberg, theresa mulligan
Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group
• Mailing list purchase
o 6,600 students from feeder schools on purchased list Safety
• Fenwick is on top of issues and works to be pro-active instead
• Use Billboards of re-active. this must continue

• Social media • Students feel safe

• Student takeover day on social media • Parents feel safe sending kids to our school

• Scholarships Activities/Clubs
o Fenwick gave $450K tuition assistance this year; • 26 current club options
150 students
o Income-based scholarship offered by Alter • Publicity of clubs needs to be better
o representative from each club/activity in charge
• Features of “publicity”

• Use extraordinary alums • Do we spread the kids too thin? Can they fully commit?
How do we limit? Should we limit?
• Bring ambassadors and alumni to talk with grade school
students o this is a key factor to why many choose Fenwick—
opportunities
• We have great kids but don’t always show it
o “Can’t do everything AND tHAt’S oK”
• Showcase students, National merit, perfect scores, o Cutting back would take away—every kid should have at
projects, and trips
o Announce these successes at football games least one thing that anchors their life at the school.
o Announce games, theatre, etc. at otHer A “small” club may be that one thing for a student.
student activities
o Be sure all sports successes are highlighted • Find a way to get more parents/professionals involved in the
o the Sorg opera House club and activities to present on real life situations

• Co-ed environment • 80% of students attended the homecoming dance this year.
What else is there that Fenwick could do where 80% would
• Track academic progress, showing how our students voluntarily pay to participate in?
improve from 8th grade to senior year; this could
demonstrate to parents how an investment of $40K • Small school should allow kids to participate in multiple
has a return in college scholarships and first choice things— “single sport athlete” mentality is not traditionally
of colleges the Fenwick way. It shouldn’t be! Also, sport/club shouldn’t
keep a kid from participating in another sport/club
• Need survey – why did you come to Fenwick?
o Survey students and parents • Spirit Oriented activities are always sports oriented
o What was their second choice and why? o Used to be all basketball/football oriented. Changed to
o What are our weaknesses? seasonal to recognize all athletes as well as some other
groups
• Require all coaches to host “grade school nights” and camps o Other assemblies, not called pep rallies, do this:
o Demands high on faculty/staff a) talent show
o Incentivize coaches and staff to bring kids to school? b) Field day
c) “March Madness” –name of it turned many kids away
• Pay students to work at school and help sell the school d) Award assemblies
o We have students who need jobs e) Service commissioning
o GreAt kids don’t get chance to participate at school
because they need to get a job; this would allow them Family
to do both and school benefits • The Family Culture is the biggest “bang for your buck”
o Welcoming, opportunities for everyone
• Turn our enrollment marketing process into a data-driven
decision structure. We should break the decision process • “Cliques” are present but not necessarily a “bad” element
into several funnel stages:
o First contacted talons
o Attended open house • Service is huge—the one thing that carried most conversation
o Did Shadow Day in this area
o Committed and enrolled in Fenwick.
• How can the other talons of Faith, Compassion and Integrity
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become more of a focus in student lives? Seems everyone are with their faith– online survey, listening sessions, etc.
understands importance of service. Seems the culture includes
the service aspect more than other talons • Campus Ministry should have student aids to help with
paperwork, etc.
• Retreats are great—can’t send younger kids to the more intense
retreats because they don’t have the maturity level needed • Develop a student ministry team who helps in planning
liturgies, morning prayers, talon flock blocks, etc. Meet
• Set time aside where groups can NOT have practice/games/ during lunches? Before school?
meetings o the more opportunities for student leadership,
ownership and empowerment, the better.
Flock Blocks
•Better inform faculty, staff, students, parents, community of the • Get a group of faith-filled parents to pray for our community,
to help set up for Masses, etc.
purpose and design
• Continue to use adult and student witnesses whenever
•Look at ways to group students in Flock Blocks. Why alphabetical? possible! Very important to share joy of the Gospel in a
Why mixed grades? Why same teacher with same group for four lived witness!
years?
masses
•Most do not have experience as leaders—Flock Block provides great • All school– more intimate is always better, chairs on the floor,
opportunity for student leadership but training to take on those kids in stands low as possible, ¾ round format, use banners to
roles is important block off the rest of the gym. Create atmosphere.

Behavioral/Discipline • Priests – we NEED to have some regularity with a priest who
• Cheating! consistently comes to Fenwick in order to work with Campus
Ministers to build a Catholic Culture that speaks to teens.
• Phone use…why can they have their phones? Enforcement of From U.D.? X.U.? Athenaeum?
Policy in place?
• Get together a student worship team to plan and help run
• Teachers, in general, aren’t aware of things happening or are liturgies. Do what will be effective worship for the students
ignoring it (phones, cheating, walking hallways) and do not worry about what others’ complaints. this involves
music ministry, atmosphere, etc.
• Uniform—time to look at policy and revise/update overall
• Try better to be inclusive and make non-Catholics feel
Communication welcome. Invite all to come forward during communion
• Some students do not know the extent of available club for a blessing. Be intentional about mentioning this before
opportunities all Masses.

• How do we get the word out about club activities/success stories? • Offer groups and teams to receive a blessing at the Friday
Is current strategy effective? morning communion services. Donuts afterwards?

• Announcements in the afternoon are loss in the shuffle. • On special occasions, ask adults or students to give a witness/
Suggest making announcements in the morning— personal reflection after Communion.
only CHANGeS (game canceled, bus change, etc.) done for
afternoon announcements Service
• Possibility of doing away with required service hours –
• Friday Morning Assemblies: A lot of complaints about them build it into culture, already a part of the charism of our school,
when they were happening, now kids want them back. kids are doing it already, want them to say it is cool to do
opportunity to come together as a community every Friday service. Students who don’t want to do service are negative
morning at 8:15 to pray, have announcements of accomplishments, or make our lives more difficult.
etc.
• 92% of our students are active in some activity, get them to do
FAItH FORmAtIOn & COmmunItY SERvICE service through all clubs and sports. Build a spirit of service
within these groups, give them depth.
Chairs: Erin Johnson, Julie Yost
Key items of discussion brought forth from the Focus Group • Can’t entertain every opportunity. Come up with a framework

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of what service we promote and offer here and do it well and conversations with those lukewarm or unsure about their faith
that is it. Continue to foster partnerships with local agencies. – want to empower all faculty and staff.

• Service is only beneficial so far as we foster it – reflection must • Difficult to have an identity, really know who we are without a
have tie-in to everyday life, catholic discipleship, social justice Charism. Build a spirituality of some of the modern great
etc., something they care about. saints of the Catholic tradition, people who speak to youth –
saints trANSForM lives!
Catholic Identity
• Catholic identity/charism of school needs to be fostered first ministering to non-Catholics
and foremost in faculty and staff, this transforms the spirit of • Be upfront about your expectations of non-Catholics, welcome
the school and naturally leads to the students. Students need questions, frame class work in a way that other faiths could
to see lived witness of adults on fire for the Lord! Should be apply the lessons to their own faith
surrounded by it at school.
o A product of this is faculty and staff who are eager to get • Really clear in freshmen orientation about the miracle
involved, help with service and retreats, run programs for happening, who can and can’t receive – emphatic about unity
you, come to communion services, etc. of posture, we will all receive a blessing – if you are not of the
catholic faith, we still want everyone come forward – if you are
• Building community always must be intentional. catholic and not prepared to receive communion as well,
Develop small groups of faith among faculty and students. come forward to receive a blessing

• It is hard to find time for faculty and staff to minister to one • Develop an Ecumenical group - Hands across campus – people
another and fill their own cup, but you budget your time for of different faiths, cultures, etc. discuss how we all fit in
what you value. together, host prayer services, etc.
o once there is a solid community of faith among the
faculty, eventually, adults could oversee student small • Praise and worship as much as possible, connect with people
faith groups that meet during lunches. who can do it.

• Campus Ministers could have one on one discipleship • Put a buddy with the non-Catholics to help walk them through
the Mass

initial priority areas

I. ADmInIStRAtIOn: III. EnROllmEnt:
Focus on specific opportunities to
Continue developing a strong Administrative strengthen overall enrollment numbers
team to allow BFHS to address the elements via ohio educational Choice, Jon Peterson
of the Building on excellence Program to Scholarships, and public school students.
achieve short/long term goals and objectives
of the school. Iv. FACIlItY:
Address needed improvements, upgrades
II. CuRRICulum: and renovations of outdoor athletic and
community space.
Develop areas of the curriculum specifically
focused on areas of technology, engineering,
and robotics and continue strengthening
relationship with Warren County eSC while
highlighting areas of the curriculum to
differentiate BFHS.

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Faces of Philanthropy

A tribute to Frank n. “Hank” Dupps, Sr. (1944-2020)

Hank Dupps, third generation and retired executive VP of the internationally successful family
owned Dupps Company could hang his hat on his professional success alone, but Hank’s lifetime
contributions extend far beyond the corporate board room. In his obituary, Hank was remembered
as a conservationist, preservationist, and philanthropist. His employees, many generational like
Hank, would agree that he was also honorable, family focused and ethical. they loved working
for Dupps, and still do, with immense loyalty for the company built by Hank, his father, and Hank’s
brothers, and now run by Hanks son, Frank Jr.

Frank reflected about his father’s business approach, “In the early 80’s, Dad developed the motto,
Dupps Won’t let you Down, from which we continue to operate. I remember as a young boy,
visiting Dad’s office and reading a sign that said, The Customer is always right. He knew how
important our customers were to Dupps’ long term survival and without them we would not
exist. If there was ever a problem on an installation, or system start up, everyone knew that
they were not going to leave until everything was “perfect” and that the customer was happy.
Sometimes this approach was very costly, but he could not sleep at night without fulfilling our
promise to the customer. My father was a stern man, but was honest and fair. He fulfilled every
obligation he undertook. His word was his bond, and everyone knew it.”

Dupps Company conducted business with a commitment to corporate social responsibility
before the term was coined. Frank explained that “Hank recognized Dupps’ impact on all aspects
of society including economic, social, and environmental. Dad was truly a steward of Germantown
and the surrounding communities through his commitment to conserve natural resources and
preserve historical landmarks like the Germantown Covered Bridge and Firehouse.” Hank was a
man who liked to stay under the radar of recognition while generously supporting the causes and
community he loved. Whether buying animals at the Montgomery County Fair so he could donate
to the local food banks or restoring historic landmarks, he generously gifted to over 100 charities.
the Germantown Press recently honored Hank as the Patron Saint of Germantown for his
numerous contrbutions to improving Germantown.

He and wife Robin Weiss Dupps ’61, were consistent volunteers, fundraisers and donor
supporters for John XXIII Catholic Grade School and Bishop Fenwick High School throughout
the years their children attended, and decades beyond. the Dupps Family, Dupps Foundation
and Dupps Company continue to benefit these Catholic institutions funding multiple scholarships,
facility improvements and major capital projects like the recent tennis courts and landscaping at
Fenwick.

Few men could ever compare to Hank Dupps. We are infinitely grateful he became
part of the Fenwick community so we could know personally, a face of philanthropy. God bless you.

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Bishop Fenwick
HIGH SCHOOL
Est. 1952

4855 State Route 122
Franklin, OH 45005

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