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Hi folks! Here are updates on beloved faculty from dear old CM…
First, from Charlie Yanaitis, Class of ‘74
“Laurie, I found this great webpage with a picture and write-up on Mr. Merola, on his induction into the Section V Hall of Fame. I thought you may be interested in posting this. Go Cardinals! (remember that!)”
Tony Merola Section V Hall of Fame inductee
Anthony Merola split his nearly four-decade coaching career evenly between varsity head coach and program assistant responsibilities, registering nearly unprecedented success at both levels. The Caledonia native (CMCS Class of 1952), a 4-year starter in football (24-6 record), baseball, and basketball for his hometown high school, began as a freshman coach at Mt. Morris and then took the varsity from 0-7 in 1959 to 7-0 in 1962 for the only undefeated mark in school history. That was followed by 10 winning seasons in 13 years at Cardinal Mooney in Greece, with the highlight coming in 1972 as the Cardinals won their only outright City-Catholic League championship.
For the “rest of the story” (as Paul Harvey would say) on Mr. Merola, please visit this page
Next, from Mary Lou (Boehm) Cooper (Class of ‘73?) regarding “Where in the world is Sister Lisette?”
“I saw Sr. Lisette a couple of years ago at something at Mercy H.S. I think at that time she was living out in the community somewhere with other sisters. If you called the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, I’m sure they could connect you with her.”
A faculty update from Suzanne (Langelotti) Fox:
I do not believe Mr. Nietopski has NOT passed yet…I found this fairly recent article…read below….
Also, anybody remember Mr. Cy Resch? He taught Social Studies and Gym. Well, to my surprise my older son had him as a Social Studies Teacher in 9th grade at Churchville Chili Junior High School in Churchville, NY. He lookes the same…as we all do right? He also teaches Drivers Education. (Small world)…
Also, my home parish is St. Lawrence. (I now attend St. Pius X, in Chili, NY ) I have known Fr. Haycock since I was in 1st grade. He knows my family well. My parents still attend St. Lawrence. He is a wonderful man…..
Here’s the article…
Monday, May 08, 2006
What do they do at Nietopski Sports? I’ve walked past the sign on the door a few times and always wondered what they do at Nietopski Sports, so I decided to stop by and find out.
If you’ve lived in the Greece area for any length of time, you’ve certainly heard of Ed Nietopski. He is the beloved (recently retired) baseball and basketball coach from Cardinal Mooney and Bishop Kearney. I assumed Mr. Nietopski ran the business but was pleasantly surprised to learn that his daughter Theresa is the founder and President of Nietopski Sports.
Theresa started the business thirteen years ago after graduating from St. John Fisher College. She began selling sporting goods and team wear but quickly grew to include business gifts, promotional premium items and advertising specialties. They essentially add logos to products such as hats, golf balls, pens, water bottles and just about anything else. A sample of the name brands they offer are Carhart, Nike, Adidas and Under-armour, just to name a few. They service sports teams, universities, schools, political campaigns and golf tournaments. The business grew so quickly that she brought her sister Margaret and family friend Joyce Daly on board to help keep up with demand.
If that weren’t enough, Theresa is an avid volunteer and sponsors many events in the Rochester area. She was recently named a board member for the New York Branch of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is on the boards of Golisano Childrens’ Hospital, National Kidney Foundation and the Red Cross. She volunteers at Hope Hall and School of the Holy Childhood. Nietopski Sports also sponsored the Monroe County Girls Sports Festival.
While it’s wonderful to recognize all the good that big companies do for our communities, it’s also nice to highlight some of the things small businesses are doing.
If you’d like more information about Nietopski Sports you can access the website at http://www.nietopskisports.com or phone (585) 663-8180. They are located at 550 Latona Road, Building C, Suite 307, Rochester, NY 14626.
Boy, it’s been a while since I’ve posted to THIS blog, so my apologies to folks for the delay. However, great news prompted me to bust a move and refocus my attention.
Our own John Larrere co-authored an article published in Business Week, entitled Advice for Obama’s First 100 Days.
The article is very good and no matter whom your preferred Presidential candidate, the points made in this article apply to anyone in a leadership role, formal or informal.
Anyone else out there have something they’d like the group to know about? Please email it over to me or post a comment!
All my best, Laura Benjamin (formerly Laurie Schickler)
Hi, I taught English at Mooney from February 1973 through June 1981.
Once a month a few members of the Class of ‘74 go to breakfast together and I am honored to be invited to join them. Now that they are well into their fifties, we seem to be (and are) the same generation.
Sad to say, Spanish teacher Jerry Hertweck passed away a short time ago. He’d had multiple strokes. His wife Rosie gave him the tenderest care possible. Some of our group went to the funeral and reported seeing Ed Nietopski there…so he can’t be dead!
Laura, I can remember you–a lovely blonde young lady, right?–but I don’t know if I taught you English or Theology.
Two years ago I retired from teaching English and Creative Writing at Canandaigua Academy (a public high school), and now I am living happily ever after.
Warm regards to all my former students, a wonderful group of people!
Joann Hinz
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