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ST. PAUL SCHOOLN E WSL E T T E RRev. Robert Edwards Parish PastorMr. David Pancurak School PrincipalDECEMBER 2018Volume 12, Issue 1ContentsFoundation Letter. 1Pastor’s Letter. 2Principal’s Letter. 3In Memoriam. 5School News. 6-7Alumni Honors. 8-9Alumni News. 10-13Reunions. 14Donors. 15Foundation Contributions. 16St. Paul SchoolFoundation BoardDear Alumni, Parishioners, and Friends,St. Paul School has entered its 115thyear of educating students—mind,body and spirit. Needless to say, 115 yearsof producing young people who have excelled at the highest levels academically,athletically, professionally, and civicallythroughout their higher education andcareers, is a remarkable achievement.over a century continues. The buildingblocks remain in place: eager students;professional, dedicated teachers and staff;caring parents; Home and School Association; strong parish support; and the St.Paul School Foundation. Financial support from alumni and friends completesthe picture.The tremendous value of a St. PaulSchool education cannot be overstated; theacademic achievements over the decadesare testimony. As well, the school’s faithbased environment allows for the valueswe hold dear to be imparted upon thestudents. The long-term results are real:the students excel; they ultimately becomevaluable members of their parishes andcommunities; society as a whole benefits.It is this outside support from alumni and friends that has allowed the schoolto continue its mission, and we ask againthat you open your hearts (and checkbooks) to help the work continue. It is indeed worth supporting St. Paul School—aplace where for so long, so many have become so much. Thank you for your wonderful generosity!Together we can insure that theschool’s amazing record of success forMark Webb,SPSF PresidentGreg ArcuriJackie BertholdJoseph CappuzzelloJeremy CorbiselloRobert EdwardsJulie JohnsonLucille KarnofelMichael ReaJoe RottenbornJohn Paul TolsonBarbara WagnerMark WebbFrank ZamarelliSt. Paul School925 East State St Salem, OH 44460P. 330.337.3451www.stpaul.k12.oh.us/foundationSchool email: Stpaulelemsalem@Youngstowndiocese.orgFoundation email:stpaulschoolfoundation@gmail.comFind us NDFacebook.com/groups/177736046326/St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 20181
Left: Students at St. Paul Schoolare consistently collaboratingon projects. St. Paul Schoolencourages critical thinking,practical application, andcreative problem-solving.Right: Partner Readingis a cooperative learningstrategy used often at St.Paul School. The PartnerReading strategy allows studentsto take turns reading and provideeach other with feedback as a way tomonitor their comprehension of text.Stories come to life when St. Paulstudents share their favorite booksduring an interactive book-talkexperience with friends and family.Dear Alums and Friends,During thepast yearI was greetedwith the words,“My great auntswere ReligiousSisters who wereprincipals at St.Paul School.” I felt very grateful for theinformation the young woman offeredme. She also handed me a donation fromher father for St. Paul School. When Ihear things like this, I feel very proudand grateful for St. Paul School and theway it has blessed many alums with fondmemories.Not too long ago, Peggy Fitch, ourCoordinator of Religious Educationat St. Paul, shared her thoughts about2Catholic Education. She mentionedhow fortunate she was to attend CatholicSchools in grades 1-8. She credits herfamily with teaching her more how tolive the faith and the schools with havingeducated her more with the teachingsof the Church. That is why she sent herchildren to St. Paul School: to continuethe family tradition and because of thequality of education.Parishioners at St. Paul stillremember when she brought herchildren to Mass when they were still inthe infant carrier. They enjoyed watchingher children grow into the considerateyoung people they are today.She says, “I did not considerbringing my children to Mass unusual;we are Catholic, so it is what we do. Thedecision to send our children to CatholicSt. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 2018School was made long before our firstchild was born because we wantedto make sure they were learning ourfaith.” I know that Christians of otherdenominations relate to this, too. Theparents provide the living foundation,while the school affirms and educatesabout the faith.Peggy’s reflections are important tokeep in mind as we work together withfamilies to support the faith they aresharing with their children.Father Bob Edwards
Below: A Catholic education is a challenging, yetenjoyable, education. St. Paul School has highstandards and strong motivation, paired with anatmosphere of caring teachers and mentors to fosterexcellence and a high quality of student performance.Above:Daisy, a therapy dog in-training, visits the school to help meetstudents’ emotional needs. She enjoys the smiles and belly rubsthat the students give her. This is part of the school’s effort topromote students’ social and emotional well-being at all times.Friends, Families and Supporters,Saint PaulSchool hashad a wonderfulstart to our 115thyear of educatingthe minds, bodiesand spirits of allthe children. Ourstudents have been busy using 21st-centuryskills to better prepare them as productivemembers in the community. We continueto pride ourselves not only on what we areresponsible to teach the children but also howwe teach the children of Saint Paul School.This year the school faculty is wrappingup a two-year self-study which is theinitial part of the accreditation process forCatholic schools. In 1994 the Bishops ofOhio formed the Ohio Catholic SchoolAccrediting Association (OCSAA). TheOCSAA is a collaborative undertaking of theCatholic dioceses in Ohio and is governedby the superintendents of schools from eachdiocese in Ohio. The purpose of the OCSAAis to strengthen Catholic school identity andto engage Catholic schools in the ongoingimprovement of student learning. This takesplace through the accreditation process thatfollows a six-year cycle. The first two yearsof self-study are followed by four years ofimplementing. The years of implementationare formed around two goals that involvethe Catholic identity and the academicperformance of the school.Throughout this year, Saint Paul Schoolwill be presenting data to show how weperformed toward meeting the goals set inthe last OCSAA cycle as well as data thatproves where we plan to go in the nextaccreditation cycle. An administrator fromthe Diocese of Youngstown will completean internal review. This will be followed bya two-day visit from a team of principalsin which they will complete an externalevaluation. Once that is complete, the schoolwill consider any suggested adjustmentsbefore submitting our entire plan to OCSSAin Columbus for final acceptance.We ask for your prayers of strength andguidance as we continue to work throughthis process to merit reaccreditation forSaint Paul School. I also thank you for yourcontinued support of Saint Paul School.Your support makes it possible for us tobe here in the community for our 115thyear to provide a Catholic education forthe children in Salem and the surroundingcommunities.Mr. David Pancurak,PrincipalSt. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 20183
SCHOOLN E WSSt. Paul School is a dynamic place. In addition to the reaccreditation process that is underway anddiscussed in the principal’s letter, many other activities and developments of interest to the St. PaulSchool Family have taken place in 2018. Samples of them are reported below.Building Upgrades and ChangesChanges, improvements, and additions to the buildingduring the past year include: Preschool expansion to the entire lower level ofthe school.A second security door at the main entrance.A new heating and cooling system in Scullion Hall,thanks to the generosity of St. Paul parishionersand a grant from the diocese.Hallways freshly-painted in brighter colors.Recruitment and FundraisingSt. Paul School worked to expand public awareness ofits programs beyond Salem in effort to recruit students.During 2018 the school staffed booths at the CanfieldFourth of July celebration, the Columbiana County Fair,the Canfield Fair, and other shows and festivals.Several fundraising activities were held throughoutthe year: A Night of Chances (May)Golf outing at Salem Hills Golf and Country Club(August)Chevy Cruze raffle and car show (September)Race for Education (December)On May 4th, St. Paul School will hold its third benefitauction. This major fundraiser will have many differentitems available for bid. Donations of small items like giftcards or big items such as event tickets or overnightstays are welcome. Please plan to attend and helpmake this a success. It will be an evening filled with fun,laughs, and good cheer, with several hundred membersof our St. Paul School Family for a very worthy cause!CorrectionSister Marie Therese Pidick, HM, was inadvertently left off the listof St. Paul School principals in the 2017 edition of this newsletter.Sister was the 18th principal and served from 1950 to 1953. Weregret the omission.4St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 2018Student Population by the NumbersEnrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is 107students, preschool through grade six, a six percentincrease over last year. The increase comes in spite ofthe difficult decision to cut grades seven and eight dueto low enrollment and to reduce costs. At the other endof the student population, St. Paul now offers all-daypreschool where there is a waiting list to enroll.Diversity is increasing among the student body.Whites (non Hispanic) (77%), Hispanics (13%), NativeAmericans (4%), multi-racial (3%), and Asians (1%)are represented. Catholics make up two-thirds of thestudent population.Sixty-three percent of students receive tuitionassistance. The aid comes from friends of the schooland St. Paul parishioners known as ‘tuition angels,’ theLoyal Christian Benefit Association, the St. Paul SchoolFoundation, and the State of Ohio EdChoice ScholarshipProgram. Annual tuition is 3,300 per student forCatholics and 4,800 for non Catholics.Student Well-beingMr. Larry Truzzie, MED, is now a part-time counselorat St. Paul to assist teachers to support students andto help students cope with factors that may affect theirability to learn. Daisy, a therapy dog in-training, also visitsthe school to help meet students’ emotional needs. Sheenjoys the smiles and belly rubs that the students giveher. This is part of the school’s effort to promote students’social and emotional well-being at all times.STREAM CurriculumSt. Paul School recognizes that preparing students forSTEM (science, technology, engineering and math)careers is not enough. St. Paul takes this a step furtherby offering a STREAM curriculum that integrates religionand arts into STEM. STREAM emphasizes our spiritualand academic priorities.
IN MEMORIAMFormer St. Paul School alumni and staff known to have died between December 1, 2017, andDecember 4, 2018, are listed below along with student class years. May their souls rest in thepeace of Christ. We regret any omissions.AlumniEducatorsMary F. Mozina Birchak. . . . . . . . . . . 1947Sister Mary Robert (Jeanne)Bricker, RGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940Richard J. Cavanaugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934Josephine M. Santarelli Ciotti. . . . . . 1933Lester J. (Joe) Cosgrove. . . . . . . . . . . . 1958Dorothy M. Paster Crawford. . . . . . . 1942John L. DelFavero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957Regis J. Donnelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966Patricia A. Kolner Donovan. . . . . . . . 1961Mary Louise Emery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935Rose A. Ieropoli Emmerling . . . . . . . 1967Thomas L. Foreman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953Irene E. Matsuk Gbur. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937Sister Jean Babeaux, HM(formerly Sister Mary Irene)Margaret M. Potts Greier. . . . . . . . . . 1953David W. Grimstad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973Brian J. Hippley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973Theresa M. Hoff Horning. . . . . . . . . . 1935Robert P. Julian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953Robert R. Lepping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946R. Patrick Mundy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962John P. Pasko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976Marlene A. Santini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960Jospehine M. Vender Schmidt. . . . . . 1936William J. Schmidt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942Dean S. Sobek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947Carole T. MacDonald Vangura. . . . . 1952Ms. Sue A. BakerTaught briefly in the 1960s.Sister Lucy Copeck, HM(Formerly Sister Mary Theola)Sister Grace Marie Kalal, HM(Formerly Sister M. Marcella)Photos courtesy of the Sisters of the Humility of MarySister Jean Babeaux, HMSister Clementina Foley, HMSister Lucy Copeck, HMSister Grace Marie Kalal, HMIn September, St. Paul School waspleased and surprised to received aletter with a donation from Mr. JohnMcGaugh of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Inexcerpts from his letter, Mr. McGaughwrote:receiving prayer notes, medals, prayer books,“Two of my great aunts, Sister Clementina Fo-Sister Visitation was the fifth principal (1910-ley and Sister Visitation Foley, were members1912). This donation is given in their memory.”etc. from Sister Clementina as I was learningmy prayers and preparing for sacraments. Among other assignments the Sisters served atSt. Paul School in Salem, Ohio. Sister Clementina was the first principal (1904-05) andof the Humility of Mary Order .I rememberPhoto: Saint Paul Church, 1881-1981,100th Anniversary, Salem Color Press.St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 20185
ASKIMAGINEPLANLearning is always madefun in first grade withcollaboration on projects.St. Paul School recognizes that preparingstudents for science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) careers in the future is notenough. St. Paul School takes this a step furtherby offering a STREAM curriculum model, whichintegrates religion and arts into STEM contentareas. The STREAM educational initiativeemphasizes our spiritual and academic priority.Exciting community events such as thisyear’s first annual St. Paul Car Show bringfamilies together throughout the year.Students collaborate withtheir houses, so studentsfrom all grade levels performtasks such as reading orservice projects.6St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 2018
CREATEIMPROVEGiven the importance of technology to life skills today and in thefuture, iPads are an integral partof the educational experience atSt. Paul School and are in everyclassroom.First graders at St. Paul School worktogether to build an ark that had tofloat, hold two plastic animals, andhave a door and window.The Energized Guyzmade a visit to St. PaulSchool. Our studentslearned about whereenergy comes from,what is used to makeenergy, ways we wasteenergy, and ways tosave energy resources.St. Paul School is committed tothe development of the wholestudent. Extra-curricular activitiesand special events are regardedas an important part of thetotal learning experience. Weplan these to create a spirit ofcooperation and to foster bothleadership and creativity.St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 20187
AlumniHONORSThe following St. Paul Schoolgraduates were recognized for:ACADEMICSSPS Alumni That ReceivedScholarships From LocalAlumni OrganizationsSalem High School Alumni AssociationSPS 2012GPA 4.1 and higher - 6,000 Georgia McLachlan Kate YuhanickGPA 4.0-4.09 - 5,300 Zachary Bezon Logan Brine Paige Butcher Gustav SchusterGPA 3.9-3.99 - 4,800 Gabriel FitchLeon H. Colley Award - 1,500 Georgia McLachlanJohn Michael Pozniko EngineeringScholarship - 1,000 Zachary BezonSPS 2010John F. Cone HumanitarianScholarship - 2,000 Max RighettiFlorence C. Schaefer Award - 1,500 Georgia McLachlanSPS 2005Charles Fox MemorialScholarship - 2,860 Alexandra ShiversSPS 2003Charles Fox MemorialScholarship - 2,860 Rick Samu Dana WebbUnited Local SchoolsSPS 2012National Honor Society Scholarship Grace Maroscher Mollieann Fox8“We Believe In You” Vocational Scholarship Grace MaroscherColumbiana County Retired TeachersAssociation Book Grant Mollieann FoxUnited Eagle Award Mollieann FoxUnited Key Club Book Scholarship Mollieann FoxUnited Ruritan Scholarship Mollieann FoxColumbiana County Senior Honors“Heads Above The Rest”SPS 2012Scoring 31 or higher on the ACT Georgia McLachlan Kate YuhanickSt. Paul School Foundation2018 ScholarshipsWinner Sydney ShugartRunners Up Zachary Bezon Georgia McLachlan Gustav Schuster Seth Shivers Kate Yuhanick2018 National Merit ScholarshipSemifinalist Jackson Corbisello–SPS 20132018 Salem High School VarsityAcademic Challenge Team Zach Tungate–SPS 2013 Jackson Corbisello–SPS 2013ARTS AND HONORS Grant Menough–SPS 2015, won a silvermedal in the 2018 Scholastic Art Awards.His two paintings will hang in the Ohiogovernor’s office as a part of being in theTop 25 in the State out of 13,000 entries. Gray Buta and Gabriel Fitch–SPS 2013,received the honor of Eagle Scout in theBoy Scouts of America.St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 2018SPORTSOhio State Track and Field Finals Jackson Corbisello–SPS 2013, Salemboys 3200 M relay - 7th place Georgia McLachlan–SPS 2012, Salemgirls 3200 M relay - 7th placeColumbiana County Track Meet Jackson Corbisello–SPS 2013, Salemboys 3200M relay - 1st place, 800Mrelay - 1st place Georgia McLachlan–SPS 2012, Salemgirls 3200M relay - 1st place, 1600Mrun - 6th place Cooper Stockman–SPS 2013, Salemboys discus - 2nd place, shotput - 5thplacePenn-Ohio 39th Football Classic Zachary Bezon–SPS 2012, representedSalem High SchoolColumbiana County Basketball Classic Zachary Bezon–SPS 2012, representedSalem High SchoolSalem High School Swim Team Awards Mackenzie Jeric–SPS 2013Other Athletic Accomplishments Grace Maroscher–SPS 2013, will attendCalifornia Lutheran University and continue her tennis career. Phillip Hovanic–SPS 1973, competed inthe 122nd Boston Marathon Carli Scarpitti–SPS 2014, was a part ofthe West Branch Warrior basketball teamthat went to the Division II basketballtournament in Columbus, Ohio. Theteam received the Division II AssociatedPress Award for finishing the season in 1stplace. Grant Menough–SPS 2015, placed 4th inthe Youngstown Marathon. Seth Shivers–SPS 2013, was on theColumbiana County 2017-2018 All-StarBasketball team as an Honorable Mention. Max Righetti–SPS 2010, is a member ofthe University of Mount Union footballteam as a kicking specialist. The team wonthe Division III NCAA National Championship in December of 2017.
AlumniHONORSFoundation Awards 2018 Senior ScholarshipsCongratulations to Sydney Shugart, the top-prize winner of the2018 St. Paul School Foundation senior scholarship! Other scholarship winners were Zach Bezon, Georgia McLachlan,Gus Schuster, Seth Shivers, and Kate Yuhanick. These 2012 St.Paul graduates shared a total of 6,900 in financial assistance fortheir first year of college education. Sydney, Gus, and Kate attendYoungstown State University; Zach is enrolled in the University ofAkron; Georgia goes to Ohio State and Seth to Cleveland State.High school seniors who graduated from St. Paul School are eli-Sydney ShugartZach BezonSalem High School AthleticHall of Fame 2018 Tom Fisher–SPS 1966 Marty Hergenrother–SPS 1976 Dale Jenkins–SPS 1981 Joe Marks–SPS 1981Georgia McLachlangible for the scholarship. Awards are based on academic achievement, grade-point average, church and community involvement,three letters of recommendation, an essay that describes anapplicant’s educational and career plans, and the role of a St. PaulSchool Catholic education in their academic success. The foundation takes pride in helping these graduates and encourages them toreturn often to St. Paul. Since establishing the scholarship in 1995,the foundation has awarded 92,050 to 119 St. Paul School alumni.Visit the foundation web page for a list of previous winners.Gus Schuster Diane Less-SPS 1968 is the founder ofAngels for Animals, a shelter for abandoned animals in North Lima, Ohio.The organization is in the process offundraising for a proposed addition tothe facility. Dr. Peter Apicella–SPS 1976 was the2018 Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC)2018 Salem Alumni Association HonVolleyballored Alumnus. Josie Miller–SPS 2013, first team honors Mackenzie Jeric–SPS 2013, honorable John Dennis (JD) Creer–SPS 1969mentionearned second place writing awards inthe Ohio Associated Press Media Editors’ 2017 newspaper contest.ALUMNI HONORS ANDCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Maureen Washill Zimmerman-SPS1959 was selected treasurer of the SalemRegional Medical Center’s Auxiliary for2018-2019. Pam Dolence Kiko-SPS 1970, JackieWelsh Hergenrother-SPS 1950, and GinaApicella Dermotta-SPS 1979, receivedrecognition for their service to MobileMeals of Salem. Mark Sabatino–SPS 1965 and SteveGuappone–SPS 1967 were recentlyobserving the 100th anniversary of theSalem Italian American Club. Mark isthe club’s secretary and Steve is theirtreasurer.Seth ShiversKate YuhanickFORMER RELIGIOUSMEMBERS OF ST. PAULSCHOOL AND PARISHCELEBRATING JUBILEES Sister Barbara Herrmann, HM(formerly Sister Leo)–65 years Sister Rose Huber, HM (formerly SisterMary Donnarose)–60 years Sister Marie Bohn, HM(formerly Sister Mary Claude)–70 years Rev. Gerald DeLucia, associate pastor atBoardman St. Charles Borromeo–40 years.St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 20189
AlumniNEWSDiscovering and Celebrating Our St. Paul School FamilySince its beginning in 1904, an estimated 4,000 students have walked the hallsof St. Paul School. These alumni, alongwith current and former staff, parishioners, donors, relatives and friends, proudlyshare a common bond as members of theSt. Paul School Family. They are scatteredin 45 states, two territories, the Districtof Columbia, and in seven foreign countries. Since 2000, alumni have celebratedSt. Paul’s 100th (2004) and 110th (2014)anniversaries; held an all-class reunion(early 2000s); enjoyed annual alumninewsletters (starting 2006); followedthe St. Paul School Alumni and FriendsFacebook page (beginning 2009) and theSt. Paul School Foundation Facebook page(starting in 2018); and organized several50-year class reunions.Creating the First Alumni RegisterFor most of the school’s history, a list ofalumni did not exist. That changed in themid 1990s when Barbara Clary, a foundation trustee at the time, spearheaded theeffort to compile the first register of alumninames and contact information. Sheachieved this by tapping the memory ofother trustees who identified St. Paul alumni in the database of Salem High Schoolgraduates that is maintained by the SalemHigh School Alumni Association. (Classrecords prior to the early 1990s have notbeen located at St. Paul School. Individualstudent records have been unavailable because of privacy rules.) Rita Joseph O’Leary,a former foundation trustee and St. Paulgraduate, and Patricia Bauman, a longtimeSt. Paul teacher and principal from 2006to 2012, later enhanced and maintainedthe original register. Following these earlyefforts, the alumni of our St. Paul SchoolFamily stood at about 1,700 names.Photo courtesy of Terry Zocolo and Joe Ciotti.Images such as this eighth grade photo of the St. Paul Class of 1961 have been very helpfulfor identifying St. Paul alumni.St. Paul School Class of 1961. Front row, left to right: Diane Zimmerman, Joni Fisher,Thalia Dumovic, Molly Hamilton, Rita Pastorelli, Sandra Weigand, Shirley Radler, LynnRay, Anne Glista, Anita Migliarini, Gayle Detwiler, Lana Lowry, Kristine Hicks. Second row:Susan Merrifield, Frances Ruse, Cornelia Redinger, Donna Santucci, Jean Mack, LynetteFisher, Donna Galchick, Patricia Englert, Lynda Seroka, Sharon Scott, Alice Myers, MarieBuchmann, Pat McNicol, Chris Krauss, Marjorie Marks. Third row: Bill Syppko, Jeff Davis,Dave Thomas, Frank Engle, Peter Poly, Joe Ciotti, Sister Benedicta, Joe Loutzenhiser, PaulTurney, Mike Foreman, Dave Karmazin, Chuck Joseph, Jim Galchick. Fourth row: FatherRichard Gaffney, Dave Julian, Mark Pitts, Gerald Govin, Robert Beltempo, Terry Zocolo, JimMauro, Joel Fisher, Tony Stumpo, Noel Jones, Ron Parlontieri, Louis Pilch, Richard Juliano,Father William WittTaking the Register to the Next Level been useful. Online lists of Salem HighBy 2011, the register needed a significantupdate. Foundation trustee John PaulTolson, SPS 63, Mary Walpert Mayo, SPS1963, dozens of other alumni and theirrelatives, current and former St. Paulstaff, and friends of St. Paul School, haveworked diligently to achieve the goal oflocating every St. Paul School alum. Forthe past seven years, a daily effort hastried to keep alumni contact informationcurrent and expand the alumni registerwith the names of all former St. Paulstudents to help increase alumni support.Personal contact with hundreds of alumni,friends, parishioners, teachers, relatives,and others has been the primary meansto accomplish this. Class photos have also10 St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 2018graduates were again used to help thosetrying to recall the names of their St.Paul classmates. Efforts were also madeto identify students who went to highschools such as West Branch and UnitedLocal or who moved from Salem whileattending St. Paul. While the process hasbeen arduous, the alumni now stand atover 3,400 names, double the size of earlyregisters, and a reason to celebrate our St.Paul School Family!Finding AlumniDiscovering whether alumni are living ordeceased and acquiring contact information are the most difficult aspects of thiswork. For many alumni, especially thosewho left Salem long ago, it can be tediousand time-consuming. Online locators,
AlumniNEWSSt. Paul Family – Number of Alumni by StateSt. Paul Alumnias of October 12, 2018as of October 12, 2018Number of Alumni Identified.3,424Living*. 2,583 (75.4%)Deceased. 796 (23.3%)Unaccounted for**. 45 (1.3%)Unidentified***.400-600 (estimated)Location of Alumni (number)Salem addresses. 984 (38.1%)Ohio addresses otherthan Salem. 776 (30.0%)Addresses in otherstates and territories. 817 (31.6%)Foreign Addresses. 7 (0.3%)Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Germany,Mexico, Norway, Spain, SwedenSt. Paul School alumni by state as of October 12, 2018. Numbers are based on mailing addresses in a database maintained by the St. Paul School Foundation. A small number of alumnilive in places other than their address in the database. Approximately five to seven percent ofalumni move annually. Base map courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.obituaries, social media profiles, andInternet searches make it easy in somecases. Clues such as parent names orwhere a family lived in Salem in referenceslike the Polk Directory or old phone booksare sometimes necessary. Contact withthose who may have knowledge of formerstudents often helps to uncover theirwhereabouts. As of October 2018, thelist of those who are unaccounted for hasbeen whittled down to 45 names, just overone percent of identified alumni. However, some individuals who have been askedrepeatedly for information about formerstudents now run the other way whenthey spot the St. Paul alumni hunters!As gratifying as it is to find a longlost member of the St. Paul SchoolFamily, parts of the process can beunsettling. A few find the hunt forcontact information intrusive. Searchessometimes expose hardships, alienation,and disharmony that families endure.One individual from the 1960s revealedhow St. Paul was a refuge from the dailyturbulence of family life.When former students have beenlocated and contacted, most expressedsurprise and appreciation that someonemade an effort to find them. Many willingly shared experiences of their St. Pauldays, both good and bad. Occasionally,some asked for no further contact. Butreaching out to hundreds of alumni hashelped to re-awaken their memories andelevate their awareness of St. Paul School.A friendly and engaging conversation witha former student who has just been locatedafter many years makes the search worththe effort and a reason for celebration.Top Ten States Not Including OhioFlorida.131California.72Pennsylvania.57North Carolina.55Texas.49South .27Most Common Surnames uhanick.19Hippely/Hippley.18* Includes current students, kindergartenthrough grade six** Not located or unknown if deceased*** Most are likely in classes prior to the Classof 1928. Most are likely deceased.**** Does not include married namesSource: St. Paul School Foundation alumni database.Continued on Page 12St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 201811
AlumniNEWSDiscovering and Celebrating OurSt. Paul FamilyFrom Page 11Finding alumni can evoke nostalgic remembrances of our scho
4 St. Paul School Foundation Newsletter 2018 Correction Sister Marie Therese Pidick, HM, was inadvertently left off the list of St. Paul School principals in the 2017 edition of this newsletter. Sister was the 18th principal and served from 1950 to 1953. We regret the omission. N E W S SCHOOL St. Paul School is a dynamic place.
