FEATURES CLASS OF 2017 AWARDS &

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

THE YEAR IN REVIEW FOR THE KENNEDY FAMILY

EAGLE UPDATE

FALL SPORTS AWARDS & HONORS

LOWER CAMPUS HIGHLIGHT

UPPER CAMPUS HIGHLIGHT

REUNION UPDATES

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2016-2017

JUNIOR HIGH HIGHLIGHT

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2017

Ryan Galle - ValedictorianSon of Michael and Deborah Galle, Attends Blessed Sacrament Parish

Ryan is a member of the Kennedy MedPREP Program. He serves on the Executive Board of National Honor Society, and has volunteered at the NHS Blood Drive, Toledo Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club. He is a member of the Boys Baseball Team and the Boys Golf Team where he earned First Team North Coast

Joseph Sidoti - Valedictorian Son of Joe and Brenda Sidoti, Attends St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Joey is a member of National Honor Society and a three-year Academic Letter winner. He is a member of the Kennedy MedPREP program and a graduate of the Rotary Youth Leadership Association (RYLA). He played Boys Soccer for four years and is a three year letter winner. Joey traveled to India as part of the Kennedy

Elizabeth McCue - SalutatorianDaughter of Brian and Christine McCue, Attends St. William Parish

Elizabeth is the President of National Honor Society, a Relay for Life Team Captain, Captain of the Speech and Debate Team, and a Speech and Debate State Qualifier. She is an Executive Board Member of Student Government and serves as the Student Director for the Kennedy High School and Junior High Theatre program.

Class of 2017 By the Numbers

League Honors. Ryan will attend the University of Toledo for pre-medical studies.

Mission Team and has volunteered at the Warren Italian American Festival and Relay for Life. He will attend Ohio Northern University to study Pharmacy.

She is a three-year Varsity Girls Tennis letterman, was nominated as the 2016 Homecoming Queen, and was a top 5 finisher of the Tribune Chronicle’s 20 Under Twenty Young Achiever Award. Elizabeth serves as a youth representative on her Parish Council and traveled to India as part of the Kennedy Mission Team . She will study Child Psychology at the University of Minnesota.

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“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

– John F. Kennedy

The following four students have chosen to enter professional military service upon graduation. When asked, the students emphatically said that they took comfort in what a military career would secure for their future families. We celebrate these young men and woman for their courage, integrity and dedication and thank them for making the decision to defend our country and our freedom.

Class Song “Don’t You Forget About Me” - Simple MindsClass Flower Four Leaf CloverClass Colors Blue and WhiteMotto“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Zachary LewisUnited States Marine Corps

David MintusUnited States Navy

Dominic MorelloUnited States Marine Corps

Tiffany SlusarczykUnited States Navy

We are Kennedy.

As the last of our underclassmen took their finals, we reflected on this tremendous year. We cheered on our students; they are athletes, entertainers, artists, scholars and volunteers. Their success has kept us on the edge of our seats all year. Together, we also mourned the loss of our beloved Mr. Gillen and shared our stories and memories in his honor.

We take comfort and pride in our storied history but anxiously anticipate our bright future. Next year, every Eagle in grades K-12 will have their own Chromebook. The 1:1 device is part of Kennedy's educational philosophy to create leaders of the future through innovative and student-centered teaching and learning opportunities. We close this chapter in the Kennedy history book and eagerly turn the page toward the future.

Making Memories

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W H A T P R O B L E M DO YOU WANT

TO SOLVE?

C L A S S O F 2 0 1 7

A K E N N E D Y E X P E R I E N C ETHAT GREATLY

INFLUENCED YOU

I Want To: Solve the Energy Crisis

The Kennedy Experience that Influ-enced Me: Learning about society, technology, and how people inter-act with one another.

Tyler CetinaUniversity of North Carolina

I Want To: Create a more positive and loving environment through my own actions.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: I have learned to care for others, and place the needs of the less fortunate above myself. I hope to use the opportunities granted to me to benefit the development of countries overseas and communities here in the States

Julia LombardiIndiana University of Pennsylvania

I Want To: Allow children to choose a school that allows them to improve their education regardless of economic status and residency.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: Winning a State Championship and leading my team! I feel I can help others by giving them a hand and helping them achieve their goals. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities John F. Kennedy has provided me with, especially the brotherhood and family I have been blessed with.

Ryan LeeYoungstown State University

I Want To: Help others to be more accepting of their peers.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: My Catholic education since preschool has instilled morals and values that I will carry throughout my journey in life.

Madison Roscoe Youngstown State University

I Want to: Solve the problem of inequality.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: Taking Mr. Green’s world issues class helped me decide my major.

Nicolette EddyMercyhurst University

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I Want To: Solve the issue of lack of health care for underprivileged children.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: MedPREP has prepared me to go into a career in medicine.

Ryan Galle

I Want To: Use the leadership skills I have learned at Kennedy to encourage young people to make a difference in the lives of others through volunteerism.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: My time at Kennedy taught me the importance of service to others. I especially enjoyed working at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall. By pursuing a nursing degree in college, and eventually working as a geriatric nurse, I will always try to help the people who need it the most.

Jessica CrishYoungstown State University

I Want To: Encourage the activism of those with the ability to solve social injustice.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: The mission trip with Me to We to India changed my view on how I see the world and made me realize the change I can make in the world if I put forth an effort.

Elizabeth McCueUniversity of Minnesota

I Want To: Help solve the drug epidemic that is sweeping not only our country, but our very own city.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: Participating in the mission trip to India has allowed me to see poverty, suffering, and illness. My future plans are to become a pharmacist to be able to give back to my community by changing lives, educating the public, leading by example and inspiring people to do good in the world.

Joey SidotiOhio Northern University

I Want To: Be part of a program that will educate all people about the importance of being a motivated and productive person to eliminate poverty.

The Kennedy Experience that Influenced Me: In general, I learned education is crucial, what you do can never be too small, and that the world is full of needs.

Gina BivianoOhio University

Fall Sports Awards & RecognitionThis information is provided by the Kennedy Athletic Department and individual coaches. Winter and Spring Awards will be published in the Kennedy Magazine.

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BOYS GOLF

Gannon Fridley 1st Team NCL White Division2nd Team All Northeastern District

Ryan Galle 1st Team NCL White Division Northeast Ohio All ScholasticHon. Mention All Northeast Ohio District

Jimmy GrahamState Qualifier 1st Team All NCLMVP NCL White Division1st Team All Northeastern Ohio District1st Team All Mahoning Catholic League

Nick Macali Northeast Ohio All ScholasticHon. Mention All Northeast Ohio District

Dominic O’Brien 1st Team NCL White Division

Ryan Theis Northeast Ohio All Scholastic Hon. Mention All Northeast Ohio District

Coach Jim St. GeorgeCoach of the Year NCL White Division

GIRLS GOLF

Nicolette Eddy Honorable Mention NCL

Emily MarcavishHonorable Mention NCL

BOYS SOCCER

John DianaMost Improved

Dominic MalvasiHonorable Mention All NCL

Phillip MalvasiHonorable Mention All NCLCoach’s Award

Charles Mateo MartinHonorable Mention All NCLBest DefenderCoach’s Award

Nunzio Merlo2nd Team All NCL

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Fall Sports Awards & RecognitionThis information is provided by the Kennedy Athletic Department and individual coaches. Winter and Spring Awards will be published in the Kennedy Magazine.

David Mintus1st Team All NCLBest Defender

Michael NeopolitanHonorable Mention All NCLMost Valuable Athlete

Devonte Parker2nd Team ALL NCLOffensive Player of the Year

Joey Sidoti1st Team All NCLLeadership Award

GIRLS SOCCER

Alexa Chieffo1st Team NCL1st Team All County

Caitlyn Condoleon2nd Team NCLAll County Honorable Mention Forward of the Year

Naomi HermanMost Improved

Antonella LaMonicaAll StateRecognized as one of the top 4 players in the District1st Team All DistrictNCL Player of the Year1st Team NCLMidfielder of the Year

Lauren Neopolitan1st Team NCL1st Team All CountyCo-Defender of the Year

Genie Orlosky2nd Team NCLCo-Defender of the Year

Alissa Scattino2nd Team NCL

Hannah SylvesterEagle Award

GIRLS TENNISGirls Tennis Team finished 15-3; the highest winning percentage in school history.

Jermani Bryant Most Improved Player

Caitlyn CondoleonDistrict Qualifier/Doubles

Paras Kontos District Qualifier/Doubles

Kaytlin Marlatt Sectional Singles Champion Most Valuable Athlete

Fall Sports Awards & RecognitionThis information is provided by the Kennedy Athletic Department and individual coaches. Winter and Spring Awards will be published in the Kennedy Magazine.

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Fall Sports Awards & RecognitionThis information is provided by the Kennedy Athletic Department and individual coaches. Winter and Spring Awards will be published in the Kennedy Magazine.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Corey Cobb-Davis2nd Year Letterman

Anthony Ross2nd Year Letterman

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Div. VII State Football ChampionsDiv. V OASSA Mount Cheer Champions

Div. IV District Basketball ChampionsDiv. IV District Baseball Champions

VOLLEYBALLAlexa FordeleyMost Kills

Veronica LucykMost Improved

Julia LombardiMost Blocks

Athena BurzynskiMost Assists

Jermari BryantMost Aces

Alexis McCartneyMost Digs

Larissa LeeHustle Award

Haley SlusarczykTeam Spirit Award

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Lower Campus Highlight - Kindness Project

Junior High Highlight - Wall of Fame

Upper Campus Highlight - Up & Coming Artists

Mrs. DeJulia’s class completed their Kindness Project this winter. They packaged up homemade stuffed animals to be sent to local hospitals. The stuffed animals were given to little ones who may need a little extra love during a difficult time. Thank You Kindergarten!

Junior High held their Wall of Fame Ceremony several times this school year. It is done to recognize students who go above and beyond. Nominations come from many sources: faculty, administration, office and dining hall staff or fellow students. Their hands are painted blue to put their handprints on the wall. Once dry, they sign their name below. It’s painted over every year and the tradition starts again!

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Congratulations to our artists whose work was selected for the 2017 Trumbull County Educational Service Center’s Annual Art Show! Tyler Cetina, Tiffany Slusarczyk, Marleah Flajnik, Gabrielle Femia, Drew Paul Mendik, Jessica Crish, Ryan Theis and Phillip Sajnovsky.

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Over 150 participants ran or walked at the 3rd Annual Flying Eagle 5K in Honor of Coach Tony Napolet. The race was renamed last year in honor of our beloved Football Coach who passed away in 2015. Upper Campus students had games and activities set up for kids to play while their parents ran and they cheered all the runners in as they completed the race. Chase Brewer was the overall Men’s winner with a time of 17:41.4 and Lauren (Perisa) Cicchillo ’07 was the overall Women’s winner with a time of 23:15. 9.

We thank all of our sponsors*, volunteers and runners for making the 3rd Annual race such a success. We are proud to announce the date for our 2017 race, Saturday, September 23, 2017. The race is also held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Warren Homecoming Weekend!

*A complete listing of sponsors will be published in our 2016-17 Annual Report.

3rd Annual Flying Eagle 5K in Honor of Coach Tony Napolet

Upcoming Reunions

The Class of 1967The 50th Class Reunion is planned for Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Squaw Creek Country Club. Contact Peggy Armitage at parmitage@verizon.net for more information.

Class of 1997The 20th Class Reunion Weekend begins on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Enzo’s Restaurant at 6 p.m. Followed by coffee, donuts, and a tour of Kennedy on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Contact Colleen (Ogan) McGuire at mrsmcguire11@gmail.com or follow on Facebook - Kennedy Class of ‘97: 20 Year Reunion.

Are you planning your class reunion? Contact Jillian Rossi Phillips ‘97 (jphillips@warrenjfk.com) in the Communication Office at John F. Kennedy for help with class lists and promotion of your event!

Lower Campus Highlight - Kindness Project

Junior High Highlight - Wall of Fame

Upper Campus Highlight - Up & Coming Artists

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