Brunnerdale High School Seminary
Alumni Web Page
**Updated:
11/09/2007**
Religious Vocations: Some find this
website in searching for a Catholic high school seminary to attend. Brunnerdale Seminary served this purpose for
the Missionaries of the Precious Blood for 50 years. It closed in 1981, but the spirit of Brunnerdale Seminary is
alive. More important, the Missionaries
of the Precious Blood continue to be a very active and growing Apostolic
Community. If you are interested in a
vocation as a priest or brother, please Click Here to contact the Director of
Vocations through the Missionaries of the Precious Blood-Cincinnati Province
Website.
Brunnerdale
Alumni/Former Students (1931-1984) are encouraged to hold Class Reunions in
conjunction with the AMICI Gathering held every two years.
**New Amici Coordinator: Fr. Al
Naseman, C.PP.S.**
NEW CATEGORY: Brunnerdale
Graduation Portraits
ALSO FEATURING: Alumni Search
BRUNNERDALE CLASS OF 1974: Graduation Day
BRUNNERDALE SEMINARY: Photo of
Vestiture Day: February 2, 1941
ALSO FEATURING: Photos of the
"Class of 1958"...THEN & NOW
40 YEARS OF BRUNNERDALE BASKETBALL IN
PICTURES: 1941-1981
YOU ARE VISITOR NUMBER:
Brunnerdale High School Seminary
1931-1981
Brunnerdale
High School Seminary was owned and operated by the Missionaries of the Precious
Blood (C.PP.S). For fifty years, Brunnerdale served as the center
of high school education for the American Province of the Missionaries of the
Precious Blood, differing from other Catholic high schools in that it was for
young men who were considering the priesthood or brotherhood as a possible
vocation. It closed as a high school seminary in 1981. The building
and grounds were sold in 1989 and it is now Glenmoor Country Club.
Race Memorial Chapel
Brunnerdale
was located midway between the cities of Canton and Massillon in northeastern
Ohio. The seminary complex sat approximately in the middle of a 450 acre
plot. About 80 of these acres were devoted to campus. The main
building of Brunnerdale was equipped to house approximately 250 students.
It included the Race Memorial Chapel, classrooms and administrative
offices, an auditorium, a gymnasium with bleacher space for 750 spectators, an
indoor swimming pool, dormitories and locker rooms, and recreational
facilities.
There
are hundreds of Brunnerdale Alumni/Former Students. In 1963-64 alone, the
enrollment at Brunnerdale was 286 students from 20 different states. The
Brunnerdale Alumni Web Page is available to help keep Brunnerdale Alumni/Former
Students up-to-date on the whereabouts and happenings of their classmates,
friends, and former Brunnerdale faculty/staff members (as well as to help
locate them) and to announce upcoming reunions.
Brunnerdale Seminary Vestiture Day: February 2, 1941
(Photo Courtesy of Mr. Bernard Killinger)
According to Mr. Killinger, at least eight young men in this photo
later became ordained priests, including: Fathers Dinkel, Oser, Burns,
Neidlinger, Shields, Girt, Nagele, and Bender.
Letters
and announcements can be submitted for publication in the Brunnerdale Alumni Web
Page. Dates and location of upcoming reunions may also be announced here.
Any suggestions to the Brunnerdale Alumni Web Page are welcomed.
BRUNNERDALE HISTORY
BRUNNERDALE CLASS OF 1974: GRADUATION
DAY
(Photo Courtesy of Father Tim McFarland)
BRUNNERDALE GRADUATION PORTRAITS
Brunnerdale Class of 1981
Brunnerdale Class of 1980
Brunnerdale Class of 1979
Brunnerdale Class of 1978
Brunnerdale Class of 1977
Brunnerdale Class of 1976
Brunnerdale Class of 1975
Brunnerdale Class of 1974
Brunnerdale Class of 1973
Brunnerdale Class of 1972
Brunnerdale Class of 1971
Brunnerdale Class of 1970
Brunnerdale Class of 1969
Brunnerdale Class of 1968
Brunnerdale Class of 1967
Brunnerdale Class of 1966
Brunnerdale Class of 1965
Brunnerdale Class of 1964
Brunnerdale Class of 1963
Brunnerdale Class of 1962
Brunnerdale Class of 1961
Brunnerdale Class of 1960
Brunnerdale Class of 1959
Brunnerdale Class of 1958
*** DIARY FOUND AT BRUNNERDALE ***
This
"DIARY" was found in 1978 at Brunnerdale Seminary---in a third floor
storage room at the top of the back staircase---above the auditorium and
adjacent to a student dorm. The "backstage" room was used to store
theater props. Brunnerdale students started this Diary in 1952. They were
assigned to daily work in the stage and backstage areas of the
auditorium---cleaning, building and tearing down sets, keeping inventory of
theater materials, etc. The Diary then remained hidden for 17 years. It was found
by a Brunnerdale student in 1969. He was assigned to the same daily work as
those students before him. Having found the Diary, this student decided to
"renew its use" and additional enteries were made in 1969. No other
entries had been made in the Diary for over 30 years. Beginning in 2001, as a
tribute to the 70th Anniversary of Brunnerdale Seminary opening its doors to
students, the signatures and entries of Brunnerdale Alumni/Former Students and
Former Faculty/Staff are being sought to complete the Diary. It will be
available at AMICI Gatherings for you to add your signature/entry.
BRUNNERDALE ALUMNI
THEN & NOW
Brunnerdale High School Seminary
Class of 1958
Class of 1958 in October 1998
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Greetings from Fr. Lee Flaherty
(11/16/98)
"The Rock"
Hi
all you B-dale Alums out there (no alumnae are there?)! Got a few goosebumps,
or should I say felt some moss growing (rocks don't get goosebumps) as I read
some things and saw some pictures. This past summer I was a bit under the
weather and did not travel far from my home base here in Whiting--Maybe next
year I can get to some of the reunions. Keep them posted on the Web. I do have
some album pictures, and some super 8mm movies if anyone is interested. Got
some from the b-ball squad, I think. Thanks to Tom B for putting this thing out.
It beats driving around the country trying to find some of you guys. Drop me a
note at ljflah@nnex.net and we'll see if we can connect. HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO
ALL!
Fr. Lee Flaherty, C.PP.S. (aka "The Rock")
ljflah@nnex.net
[NOTE
FROM TOM B: I also have 8mm movies of B-Dale from 1978-1980. I have transferred
them to videotape. Looking for an "alum" who has the equipment to
convert video to MPEG so that short movie clips can be displayed on the B-Dale
Alumni Web Page. Perhaps the same could be done with Fr. Flaherty's super 8mm
movies.]
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Greetings from Fr. Barry Fischer,
Moderator General of the C.PP.S (10/29/98)
Congratulations
on the great Web Page! I am a Brunnerdale Alumnus of the years 1960-1964. Our
class, if not mistaken, was the second largest ever to enter Brunnderdale. We
entered with over one hundred and graduated with 52 (If memory doesn't fail
me!) I am in Rome, serving as the Moderator General of the Congregation. It
gives me great pleasure to recall those B'dale days and congratulate you for
the fine Page you put together. Unfortunately to my knowledge, our Graduating
Class never had a reunion. Is there anyone in my Class of 1964 out there? I'd
love to hear from you.
Fr. Barry Fischer, C.PP.S.
modgencpps@linet.it
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Bernard Killinger
(Brunnerdale Alumnus, 1939-1942)
Mr.
Bernard Killinger sent the following E-Mail to the Brunnerdale Alumni Web Page:
Greetings,
It was my good fortune to attend Brunnerdale
from August of 1939 thru June of 1942, then on to St. Joe's. I have visited
Brunnerdale many times in the past thirty years just to see the old place. You
can imagine the disappointment in finding that it has been turned into a
country club.
During my time at Brunnerdale, I kept a
journal of events which I still have, and even have a few pictures of old
faculty and students. Our prefect of students was Fr. Urban Iffert and Fr.
Ignatius Wagner was the equivalent of the Headmaster. I forget what title was
used to indicate his position.
I am happy to have found this page and will
watch its development with great anticipation. The happiest years of my life
were spent at Brunnerdale! Bernard Killinger
ALUMNI SEARCH
BRUNNERDALE ALUMNI/FORMER STUDENTS E-MAIL ADDRESSES:
Please contact me, Tom Battocletti ('80), at tabatto@ix.netcom.com
for assistance in re-connecting with classmates and friends.
Mr.
Harry Lyons hlyons@mindspring.com
writes: "Looking for old friends. I went to Brunnerdale from 1960-1962.
Would like to locate or know if requiest in pace the following: Bill Hogan,
Naples, Italy; Marcus Tucson, Hawaii (?); John Freiburger; Fr. John McKay; Fr.
Bill Smith; Brother Tim (?); Larry Kramer; John Martin; Rich Bialczak."
(Mr. Harry Lyons, 1181 Ambleside Ct., Columbus, OH 43229-1901)
Mr.
Bill Rettig ('69) writes: "I am looking for the following members of the
Class of 1969. If you know where they are, please contact me at wjrett@aol.com
or have them call me at 513-793-3617. Looking for: Mike Baltes, Jim Britton
(Vuksanovic), Jim Brun, Tom Guess, Harry Hummer, Steve Lauryn(Monastyrski), Tom
McGuirk, Bob Plavecsky, Bob Ridenour, Gary Swink, and Jim Wilker."
REQUIESCANT IN PACE
Brother
Bernie Barga, C.PP.S. was called to his new life in Christ on December 26,
2001. He died of congestive heart failure
at the age of 73. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on December 29, 2001 at
St. Charles Center (Carthagena, Ohio).
In his homily, Father Rick Neiberding, C.PP.S., told the mourners that
"although the cause of death is listed as heart failure, Bernie's heart
could never fail. It just gave out" (C.PP.S. Today, Spring 2002, p. 16).
Father
James Froelich, C.PP.S. was called to
his new life in Christ on July 10, 1998.
He died in Africa at the age of 69.
Father
Joseph Pax, C.PP.S. was called to his new life in Christ on April 14,
2007. The Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated on April 19, 2007 in Assumption Chapel at St. Charles Center
(Carthagena, Ohio). Internment followed
in the Community Cemetery.
From
Mike Ploetz (Class of 1966;
AMICI-C.PP.S.
As noted above, Brother Bernie Barga, C.PP.S. was called to
his new life in Christ on December 26, 2001. He entered the Society of the
Precious Blood (C.PP.S.) at Brunnerdale Seminary in 1943 and was incorporated
in 1951. Brother Bernie returned to
Brunnerdale High School Seminary in 1976. He became the Spiritual Director at
Brunnerdale Seminary (1979-1981). Brother Bernie served as a member of the
C.PP.S. for 50 years.
In the January 2002 issue of the AMICI-C.PP.S. Newsletter,
it was noted that Brother Bernie once wrote about an Amici gathering held one
summer at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. Brother Bernie wrote:
"Evident was a lingering C.PP.S. attraction for bringing and keeping
individuals together. It is the blood. It is in the C.PP.S. charism of the Blood
of Christ. We are stained in the Blood of Christ. Jesus' words call us
together. 'I have called you friends.' Amici."
Through AMICI-C.PP.S., the Missionaries of the Precious
Blood have provided a means by which those who formed a bond through profession,
ordination, or years of seminary studies through the C.PP.S. can remain
together, as Brother Bernie said, in the Blood of Christ.
Many may not know, but Brother Bernie produced a video
tribute to Brunnerdale and what it represented. Using clips from Fr. Wagner's
original films of the construction of Brunnerdale Seminary (1929-1931), Brother
Bernie provides insightful narration.
Brother Bernie speaks to the formative experiences we shared through our
attending Brunnerdale--which we continue draw upon and seek in our lives today
and in the future. "It is the blood." Brunnerdale, as the minor
seminary of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, closed in 1981. But we can
now be together through AMICI-C.PP.S. and, no matter where we live, continue
our relationship with and support the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.
Please spread the word about AMICI-C.PP.S. to other Brunnerdale Alumni/Former
Students.
40 YEARS OF BRUNNERDALE BASKETBALL IN
PICTURES
1941-1981
[ Click
Here to see 1941 Brunnerdale Basketball Team ]
[
[ Click
Here to see 1966 Brunnerdale Basketball Team ]
[
[ Click
Here to see 1973 Brunnerdale Cougars Varsity Basketball Team ]
[ Click
Here to see 1977 Brunnerdale Cougars Varsity Basketball Team ]
[ Click
Here to see 1980 Brunnerdale Cougars Varsity Basketball Team ]
[ Click
Here to see 1981 Brunnerdale Cougars Basketball Teams ]
BRUNNERDALE PUBLICATIONS
[ Click
Here to see the January 1979 issue of the "Brunnerdale Bee" ]
THE BRUNNERDALE "DUGOUT"
For those of you that do not know or
cannot recall, Brunnerdale had a Snack Shop called the "DUGOUT". It
was originally located in the basement, but was moved to the sub-basement
(close to the Gymnasium and Television Rooms). The DUGOUT was managed by the
Student Council Treasurer. While I attended Brunnerdale, the Student Council
Treasurer from 1976-77 to 1977-78 was Ronald Schnipke and from 1978-79 to
1979-80 it was Kenneth Schnipke (now Father Kenneth Schnipke, C.PP.S.). I
purchased this piece of Bazooka Bubble Gum from the DUGOUT.
I paid good money for this gum. I have
been saving it. The question that I have is, will either Ronald Schnipke or
Father Kenneth Schnipke guarantee the quality (freshness) of the product sold
to me? If not, can I get a fund? Tom
REPLY FROM MR. RONALD SCHNIPKE AND
FATHER KENNETH SCHNIPKE (05/17/99): The upper management team of the
"Dugout" consulted a team of experts from Bazooka International, Inc.
and they guaranteed freshness for a period of 20 years. Beyond that, they were
cautious. After consultation with the most recently known investors, the
managers of the "Dougout" during the years 1978-80 agree to refund
the money for any products sold that may not have retained their freshness,
color, or texture. This refund will only occur with a dated proof of purchase
personally signed by the managers and/or any of their designated associates.
Our motto was always centered on customer satisfaction and that tradition continues
to this day. If you have difficulty with attaining the necessary documentation
identified above, you can always consult our recent web
page--www.whocaresanyhow@dugout.com. The management accepts no legal
responsibility which may occur in the consumption of this product (i.e., broken
teeth, numbness of teeth and gums, bad breath, and diarrhea).
The Management 1978-80
BRUNNERDALE TRIVIA
(1a) What SEARCHER Yearbook is this
picture taken from?
(1b) Who is the student, and what is the caption?
(1c) Judging from the picture, what was the nickname given to the VERY young
Br. Ben by the Senior class of that year?
(2) Who made this banner and in what year?
(Answers to"Brunnerdale Trivia" are located at the
bottom of the Brunnerdale Alumni Web Page)
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MESSAGE BOARD
Messages sent to the Brunnerdale Alumni Web Page will be posted
here with your permission.
Brunnerdale Class of 1979
(Photo Courtesy of Brother Ben Basile)
REUNION: CLASS OF 1958
The Class of 1958 held their 40th reunion in Snowmass Colorado the
first week of October (Snowmass Lodge & Club; website:
http://www.snowmass-lodge.com).
Dan Drew, M.D., Class of 1958(dandrew@inetdirect.net), sent the following
report:
"We (The Class of1958) are still recovering from the excitement and
wonderful
experience of our 40th anniversary reunion. It was held in Snowmass Colorado
the
first week of October and was truly a HUGE SUCCESS! Of the eighteen '58 grads,
14 showed up for the event! One classmate (John Nordenbrock) is deceased...so
that
means only three were unable to participate.
Although it was billed as our "40th," the truth is, this was the
first time
in 40 years we had all been together again!
We had a copy of our official "graduation picture" on the steps of
the
Brunnerdale altar in our caps and gowns...and we had a professional
photographer
take a group picture of the 14 of us "lined up"exactly as in 1958.
I've not seen
the picture yet; but I'm sure it will be worth posting when we finally get it
developed and digitized.
There was lots of golf, card-playing, potato chips, beer, and general
reminiscing.
We had three evenings of "formal" activities, including Saturday
Evening
Masswith our classmate, Bishop Joe Charron (of Des Moines) presiding.
What a blast! We will most definitely be doing this again soon."
REUNION: CLASS OF 1965
"To all the alumni of the Class of '65, we are planning on having a
34th reunion sometime in 1999. Tiern [Mike Tierney] and myself feel it may be
too difficult reserving a place in the year 2000. There will be
many other celebrations and festivities occurring in 2000, our 35th year.
Love to hear from you! If anyone is in the Princeton, NJ area,
just look us up. We are located in West Windsor, NJ."
Tom "Nate" Nath, Class of 1965
Work: tnath@att.com
Home: thenaths@worldnet.att.net
REUNION: CLASS OF 1969
"The Class of 1969 will hold its 30th year reunion on July 11, 1999, in
Cincinnati. The details have not been workedout yet, but an initial mailing
will be sent soon
to as many classmates ascan be located. Bill Rettig is the main coordinator
and he can be reached at WJRETT@AOL.COM. We will submit more
information as it becomes available.
Good job on the B-Dale Web Page, it looks great!!!"
Tom Wanner
TWANNER286@AOL.COM
REUNION: CLASS OF 1973
"October 16 & 17, 1998: A very sincere Thank You goes out to Mark and
Mary Grever
for hosting our 25th Class Reunion at their home& farm overlooking the Ohio
River.
It made for a picturesque view and nice setting for our outdoor mass that was
said
by Fr. Dave Kelly. Our great weekend began with dinner at the Montgomery
Inn--Boathouse
in Cincinnati (Thanks Rick & Kate Kremer!!), followed by the usual
chit-chat & memory
teasers at the Grever residence. Saturday morning, Fr. Bill Nordenbrock and
Tom Walters went out to add a couple more divots to the local golf course.
Tom Pisarick and I (Steve Brun)tried to strike it rich at the Argosy Riverboat.
My wife, Patty, is disappointedthat Tom & I didn't return in an armored
car.
Tim Kirkbride and wife, Caroline, checked out the big city of Cincinnati trying
to find the right antique.
When we all gathered back at Mark's, we met up with Steve Beickelman and wife,
Lynn.
We had a really nice mass, followed by a superb prime rib dinner. Following
dinner
and desert, we all received a short lesson in square dancing and line dancing
(Quite comical!!).
Weall gathered to look at some 8mm movies from the wonder years and videotape
taken at
Brunnerdale/Glenmoor of our 20th Class Reunion held in August of 1993. With the
evening stars above,
the roar of the bonfire, and the sound of beer dripping into a plastic cup, the
evening was
complete. Great Food, Great Friends, Great Memories!! You can't ask for
anything more!
Thanks Brunnerdale!!!"
Steve Brun
patynsteve@aol.com
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EPILOGUE
From the 1966 SEARCHER Yearbook
WE SALUTE
We are leaving.
Our memories are
fond,
fair and
lasting.
We salute this
hallowed ground,
Our battle here
is won.
We are marching on
to another battle,
another fight,
another victory.
This Web Page is dedicated to all former Brunnerdale
Seminary faculty/staff and to my family and friends.
Thomas A. Battocletti, Brunnerdale Class of 1980
“What we have once enjoyed we can never
lose. All that we love becomes part of
us.” Hellen Keller
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Answers to "Brunnerdale
Trivia" questions:
(1a-c)???
(2) ???