Team State Championships:Football 1961 (St. Mary), 1972, 1981, 1982, 1988, 2012, 2013Girl’s Basketball 1979, 1980, 1995 Boy’s Basketball 1929 (St. Mary), 1984, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018 Baseball 1986, 1989 | Girl’s Cross Country 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013Softball 1979, 1984 | Wrestling 2001 Boy’s Track & Field 2011, 2013, 2016 | Girl’s Track & Field 2012, 2016Cheerleading 2015 OASSA State Champions

Individual Titles:Track 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 Cross Country 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012Wrestling 1972, 1979, 1981, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2018

SPRING SPORTS | 2018

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Jacob ConneryBoys Baseball

Sophie BissonGirls Lacrosse

Michael ChmuraBoys Tennis

Nick CorwinBoys Baseball

Ellie CicioneGirls Lacrosse

Sereeda ClarkGirls Softball

Gabby AzarGirls Lacrosse

Matt BallBoys Baseball

SENIORS

Alexandira DawkinsTrack

Erin DempseyTrack

Neil DonohueBoys Lacrosse

Cameron ErvinBoys Lacrosse

Sara FosterTrack

Sterling FoxTrack

Nate GorbachBoys Lacrosse

Sara HauckGirls Softball

Jack MullinBoys Baseball

Louis NagyBoys Lacrosse

Sean O’BrienTrack

Joey PerellaBoys Baseball

Owen PresperBoys Lacrosse

Desmond RockTrack

Andrew SchmittTrack

Peter RybkaBoys Tennis

Noah SiminskeBoys Lacrosse

Dylan SkidmoreBoys Baseball

Joanna SteczGirls Lacrosse

Emma StrobelGirls Softball

Evan TanthongsackBoys Lacrosse

Jack WagnerBoys Lacrosse

Scott WalterBoys Baseball

Maria WhiteTrack

John JacksonTrack

Olivia JanoloGirls Lacrosse

Jordan JenningsBoys Baseball

Tyler Lattea Boys Baseball

Leah LisleTrack

Jared LloydBoys Baseball

Evan MarandoBoys Lacrosse

Nate MinerTrack

Patrick WhiteTrack

Martice WilliamsBoys Lacrosse

Leonard YoungerTrack

Willie D. McGee VM03 Athletic DirectorI would like to take the time to express my appreciation for the opportunity to be the Director of Athletics at St. Vincent St. Mary High School. It is extremely important to me to continue the rich tradition and

legacy of academics and athletic excellence. My goal is to stress that all student-athletes “Be the Best” in the classroom and in life. It is an honor and blessing to return home to STVM as an administrator. I understand the rich tradition of STVM as a former student-athlete, class president and as a part of the historic Fab Five. I strongly believe that “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”. My village encompassed a supportive family, friends, teachers, and coaches in the STVM community. STVM is a unique and special community where we wear the green and gold proudly. It is a priority for me to give back to this community and make a difference in the lives of our youth. It has always been in my prayers that I would one day return to STVM. My prayers have been answered and this is a dream come true. The Fighting Irish have always represented with strong pride, integrity and great sportsmanship. I look forward to supporting the students, coaches, administration, parents, alumni and boosters. Thank you for your continued support of our athletic programs. I am excited and looking forward to another year of greatness with our athletic events this year.

Irish Forever!

Willie D. McGee VM03, Athletic Director

Carley Whitney VM07 Assistant Athletic DirectorTime and time again, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School proves that we are the BEST high school in Akron, and in my mind Ohio. The tradition of academics and athletics here at STVM is rich in history and deep

rooted in Faith and Family. I am so blessed to call this place my alma mater, but most importantly my home. I was once the little girl in the stands, then the student athlete, then the alum, then the assistant, then the employee, and now a head coach and an employee of a place I hold near and dear to my heart. This place creates boundless opportunities, and I am thankful for that every day. There is something extremely special about this place, each reason different but the parallel is the same- our tradition. We believe in winning in the classroom, in life, and on the playing surface. We set the foundation for many to succeed and the 18,000 living examples all over the Nation are exhibiting that daily. I am extremely excited and feel truly blessed to be a part of the Athletic Department here. This year will, yet again, be something special and I am excited to share it with each and every one of you. Thank you for your support. Without you, our tradition and history would not be as rich- for that, I cannot thank you enough.

Your friend,

Carley Whitney VM07, Assistant Athletic Director

Brian Knight Athletic TrainerAthletic Trainer Brian Knight has 21 years of experience and is a 1991 graduate from Stow High School and received his degree from Kent State University in 1996 in Athletic Training and Physical Education.

Brian is in his 18th year as Head Athletic Trainer for STVM. Brian and STVM are partners with Akron Children’s Hospital as of 2014. Brian also acts as an outside curriculum instructor for Kent State and The University of Akron students majoring in Athletic Training.

Brian comments, “We had a great year in the Athletic Training Program. Our program continues to grow each and every year. My work with Kent State and The University of Akron students helps to keep our Athletic Training strong. In addition, Dr. Magoline and Dr. Kerr are back as team physicians for the upcoming fall sports season.”

Brian and his wife Lisa reside in Stow and they have two children, T.J. and Drew who attend IHM.

Our Mission StatementIn the spirit of the Gospel,

we are committed toeducate the whole person:

to lead and to serve, enlightening the mind, developing the body,touching the heart,

and inspiring the soul.

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 ATHLETICS

Anthony Boarman | BaseballCoach Boarman is entering his 10th year as head coach of the Fighting Irish baseball team, with eleven years involved in the program. Coach Boarman is a graduate of Copley High School and Kent State University and has 13 years of coaching experience in varsity baseball, varsity football and at the college club baseball

level. Coach Boarman currently teaches Local History and Economics and Personal Finance at St. Vincent-St. Mary. He is the school’s website manager, Irish Athletes for Christ advisor, and the varsity football quarterbacks coach. Coach Boarman is married to his wife Emily (VM05), who is a school counselor at STVM. They are expecting their first child in May of 2018.

Eric Ervin | Boys LacrosseEric Ervin enters his second season as Head Coach of the Fighting Irish Boys Lacrosse Team. Before being head coach, Eric spent the previous season as an assistant for the Lacrosse Team. He was also an offensive line coach for the Fighting Irish Football Team. Coach Ervin has been coaching high school sports since

graduating from The University of Akron in 1998. He has coached football and lacrosse at the high school level at Beachwood, Stow, Hudson, Central Hower, Woodridge and now at St. Vincent-St. Mary.

Eric lives in Stow with his wife and two children. Eric’s son, Cameron VM18 is also a member of both the lacrosse and football teams.

Michael Paxton | Girls LacrosseCoach Paxton enters his second year as head coach for the Fighting Irish. Coach has been involved with lacrosse for the past seven years, coaching boys youth lacrosse, coaching at Revere and now head coach at STVM. Coach Paxton holds a Level II coaching certification from US Lacrosse, and is a

US Lacrosse certified official.

Coach Paxton grew up in Stow and attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and Stow High School, before pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Akron.

Coach Paxton served his country through military service for over 20 years in the United States Army completing assignments in Ohio, North Carolina, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. Some of his many military assignments included Battalion Scout Platoon Leader, Tank Platoon Leader, and command of Special Operations Tactical Psychological Operations Detachment and Company. He retired with the rank of Major in 2009.

Coach Paxton is a Process Engineer with Summa Health in Akron, where he works to enhance both patient and employee experience by removing waste from system processes.

Michael resides in Copley with his wife, Karen, and three children, Mickey, Sophie and Olivia.

Dan Lancianese | Track & FieldHead Coach Dan Lancianese enters his 25th year as Head Coach of the STVM Track and Field Team. Coach Lancianese has 36 years of coaching experience. Coach Lancianese comments, “This year’s track and field team have already encountered their first opponent,

the weather. With the extreme conditions, including snow and rain, the Irish have braved difficult conditions while they have been training. Despite the conditions, many of the Irish began their quest for a trip to the big dance at the end of the year. The goal for this year is to be balanced in all track and field departments and attempt to qualify as many events as possible at State in June.”

Nick Dadich | SoftballNick Dadich enters his first year as Head Softball Coach for the Fighting Irish. Coach Dadich has had a history of success at the High School level as a baseball coach in the 1990’s and as the President and Head coach of the 16u Devils Fastpitch Summer program based out of Tallmadge, Ohio in the 2000s. While this will be

his first hand at coaching Softball at the high school level, giving sound instruction, bringing the best out of his players, setting realistic and exciting goals for his players, and demanding the very best out of each student athlete is not new to him. His passion for competitive softball, love for teaching the game, and bringing the Fighting Irish Softball program not only to the forefront of Summit County, but to the minds of people across the Buckeye State are but a few of the qualities he brings to this fine school. His motto has always been… “Be Great!” To achieve this, the kids must be drinking the Kool Aid he is stirring up, and he guarantees, he has a pitcher large enough for everyone to take a drink from!

Coach Dadich and his daughters, Delanie VM19 and Samira VM21, live in Akron, he is employed by Akron Public Schools and coach Dadich also runs a small restaurant in Tallmadge called Delanie’s Grille

Steve Donahue | Boys TennisCoach Donahue enters his second season with the Fighting Irish Boys Tennis Team. Coach Donahue has multiple years of teaching/coaching experience and just recently retired after 17 years in teaching in the Akron Public Schools. Coach Donahue is also our Head Girls Tennis Coach.

He comments, “I am extremely proud to have the privilege of coaching the Boys Tennis Team again this year. Having just recently retired from teaching, and having a passion for teaching and coaching tennis players, I will be entirely committed to providing the best possible experience for the tennis teams at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. I look forward to supporting the students, coaches, administration, parents, alumni and boosters to help provide the best experience possible for the students at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.”

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | SPRINGHEAD COACHES

First Row: G. Puglia (St. Sebastian), J. Faetanini (St. Hilary), C. Littler (IHM), B. Rosenfeld (St. Sebastian), L. Denowski (St. Matthew), A. Zraik (Tallmadge), J. Lloyd (Holy Family), I. Watson (St. Francis de Sales), A. Rayman (Lake)

Second Row: Coach E. Cameron, T. Ellsworth (Kent), J. Thomas (St. Sebastian), J. Sapper (Hyre), Q. Knox (Holy Family), E. Mewborn (STEM), M. Stams (IHM), R. Chicoski (Holy Family), Coach J. Currie

First Row: J. Pentasuglio (St. Sebastian), T. Lattea (Chippewa), J. Lloyd (St. Paul), J. Jennings (St. Sebastian), M. Ball (St. Sebastian), Z. Markulis (Tallmadge), D. Skidmore (St. Paul), J. Mullin (St. Sebastian)Second Row: Head Coach Anthony Boarman, A. Morse (IHM), G. Bischof (IHM), C. Schar (St. Sebastian), J. Connery (Woodridge), J. Perella (St. Joseph), M. Smith (Homeschool), N. Corwin (Highland), Coach D. Pence

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | VARSITY BOYSBASEBALL

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | JUNIOR VARSITY BOYSBASEBALL

First Row: C. Hale (Akros), A. Watson (Miller South), N. Malik (Rootstown), J. Cavallaro (Holy Family), S. Fox (St. Augustine), N. Steel (St. Sebastian), C. Powers (Jackson)Second Row: E. Brown (Miller South), M. Williams (St. Paul), S. Haas (Holy Family), R. Bronowski (St. Patrick), D. Manley (Redeemer Christian), P. White (Holy Family), A. McSteen (St. Sebastian), M. Dennee (St. Sebastian), A. Zieman (Rootstown), J. Nickerson (Streetsboro)Third Row: A. Schmitt (St. Joseph), D. Burney (Emmanuel Christian), L. Younger (St. Mary), D. Rock (St. Augustine), S. O’Brien (St. Joseph), A. Phillip (St. Sebastian), J. Jackson (Arlington Christian), C. Scahill (St. Patrick), C. Gegick (Sacred Heart), N. Miner (Kimpton)

First Row: J. Hunt (St. Sebastian), H. Gaffney (St. Matthew), S. Fazio (St. Francis de Sales), C. Scahill (St. Patrick), J. Sanders (Lake), T. McNeal (St. Anthony), P. Morgan (Warren JFK), M. Jones (IHM), T. Hagey (St. Sebastian), A. Walters (St. Anthony) Second Row: E. Brindo (St. Augustine), A. Claxton (Litchfield), L. Lisle (Holy Family), N. Tobin (St. Sebastian), O. Mathis (Emmanuel Christian), K. Shadie (Litchfield), M. White (Holy Family), T. Nevels (St. Paul), J. Palma (St. Matthew), E. Bame (St. Vincent), E. Dempsey (IHM), S. Porchowkshy (St. Hilary), A. Tomaszewski (Holy Family)Third Row: N. Zraik (St. Matthew), S. Sollenberger (St. Hilary), D. Metzler (St. Francis de Sales), K. Harris (St. Mary), M. Leeser (St. Joseph), K. Liggins (St. Sebastian), A. Donnelly (Redeemer Christian), S. Foster (IHM), J. Dunlap (St. Hilary), S. Williams (St. Anthony), A. Lenz (Green), A. Dawkins (Emmanuel Christian Academy), M. McSteen (St. Sebastian), E. Fagerstrom (St. Mary), T. Polk (Barberton)

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | VARSITY BOYSFIELD &TRACK

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | VARSITY GIRLSFIELD &TRACK

First Row: R. Gisentaner (St. Sebastian), M. McCarron (St. Hilary), C. Horrigan (St. Sebastian), G. Azar (St. Joseph), J. Stecz (Wadsworth), E. Cicione (Tallmadge), S. Bisson (IHM), O. Janolo (St. Matthew), L. Chmura (St. Hilary), A. Boske (St. Vincent), S. Khieoswang (St. Anthony)Second Row: Head Coach Michael Paxton, M. McGowan (St. Francis Xavier), L. Holstein (St. Patrick), C. Tersigni (Holy Family), S. Rilley (St. Joseph), R. Stams (IHM), R. Cetnarowski (IHM), Z. Brown (St. Vincent), E. Newland (Jackson), T. Polk (Barberton), G. Fleming (Holy Family), A. May (St. Matthew)

First Row: B. Martell (Roberts), A. Rodriguez (St. Sebastian), B. Modic (St. Joseph), M. Chmura (STEM), M. Piglia (IHM), M. Baldini (St. Vincent), G. DiFeo (St. Vincent), M. Saliga (St. Sebastian), M. Reed (St. Anthony), A. Palmer (St. Vincent), V. Janolo (St. Matthew), M. Zmuda (Lippman), E. Kerr (Revere)Second Row: M. Williams (Chapel Hill), L. Nagy (St. Vincent), M. Vanscoy (Cuyahoga Falls), M. O’Connor (St. Vincent), M. McCary (St. Vincent), J. Mostoller (St. Hilary), E. Tanthongsack (St. Mary), N. Gorbach (St. Vincent), A. Shumaker (St. Vincent), E. Butler (St. Francis de Sales), A. Sivak (St. Francis de Sales), I. Stecz (St. Francis de Sales), A. Murray (St. Vincent)Third Row: J. Vought (St. Sebastian), B. Bilinovich (St. Vincent), E. Marando (St. Hilary), O. Presper (St. Vincent), N. Donohue (St. Vincent), N. Siminske (Lippman), C. Ervin (Stow), D. Hammer (Chippewa), A. Mazzagatti (St. Francis de Sales), J. Stecz (St. Francis de Sales), J. Kipp (St. Hilary), J. Wagner (Miller South)

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | BOYSLACROSSE

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | VARSITY GIRLSLACROSSE

First Row: E. Strobel (Tallmadge), S. Clark (St. Augustine), S. Hauck (Holy Family), C. Carr (St. Vincent)Second Row: A. Burke (St. Hilary), K. Skinner (St. Augustine), D. Dadich (Tallmadge), C. Morrison (Miller South), A. Wojcik (Kimpton), K. Curley (Akros), S. Dadich (Tallmadge), K. Kemp (Bolich)Third Row: Coach R. Strobel, Coach C. Jackson, A. DiFeo (Litchfield), T. Lanham (St. Paul), P. Boggs (St. Augustine), M. Moss (St. Augustine), A. Johnson (Coventry), Coach T. Raybuck, Head Coach Nick Dadich

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | Boys Tennis

First Row: S. Volk (Holy Family), K. Reese (St. Francis de Sales), C. Caputo (Wisconsin), A. Reese (St. Francis de Sales)

Second Row: M. Schellenberger (St. Vincent), P. Rybka (St. Mary), E. Tipton (Old Trail), Head Coach Steve Donahue, M. Chmura (St. Hilary), B. Rodgers (Holy Family), Z. O’Dell (St. Joseph)

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | VARSITY GIRLSSOFTBALL

St. Vincent-St. Mary 2018 | VARSITY BOYSTENNIS