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This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Marty Loncar (Class of 1992), who is the CEO of Citywide Solutions Inc.

Why do you support Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic is a special place for me. I had an awesome experience when I was there, and it has been a great place for my kids. This place is a family to me and makes me smile when I walk through the doors. I am really excited about the leadership John Morabeto brings to the school, and the positivity in the halls is awesome. My kids have loved everything about it since day 1!

What specific areas or missions are you drawn to at Lake Catholic?

Sports! I help coach the football team, and my son, Marty, is a senior captain. My daughter, Lola, is also a captain of the volleyball team. So blessed and proud of them. The entire athletic department is unmatched!  

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

The sense of family and faith - that is what this place is all about. The relationships I made 30 years ago are still strong today. There are great people here: Marty Gibbons, Jimmy King, Tess Connolly, to name a few. They truly care about your kids and want them to grow as people, and they hold them accountable. Academically, we cater to everyone, which to me, is very special.

What is your favorite memory of Lake Catholic?

Personally, when I was there, winning the first football state championship and making lifelong friends!   For my kids, is just watching them grow and love the place they are at.

Why did you choose Lake Catholic for your children?

Ha. My kids didn't really have a choice. Honestly, since their childhood, we have stayed involved with Lake Catholic, so when the time came, there really wasn't a choice; they wanted to be at Lake Catholic. Families want more educational opportunities, especially college courses at the high school level. While Lake Catholic has exceptional offerings for this, my advice would be to let your kids enjoy the high school experience. Let them be kids and enjoy their friends! It's four years that have a lifelong impact on your child! My kids love being at Lake Catholic and love their friends and the school.  

What are you currently up to? What's new and exciting that you have going on now?

I own a security company with my business partner Mike Tominc ('98).  Mike runs our office in Dublin, OH, and I run our office here in Mentor.  We do security, access controls, fire systems, and gate automation for both commercial and residential customers. Last year, we worked on adding access controls to Lake Catholic. So that was a project that meant a lot to me.  

Currently, I live in Concord with my beautiful wife Stephanie and have four children who have all attended or currently attend Lake Catholic - Vince (2019), Mia (2020), Marty (2026), and Lola (2028).

If you're interested in being a part of our Alumni Spotlight, or would like to nominate someone, please reach out to our Director of Alumni Relations Bill Weaver.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Ethan Richlak (Class of 2019), who is a med student at the University of Pittsburgh.

Why do you support Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic played a pivotal role in my growth as a student and, more importantly, as a person. 

What specific areas or missions are you drawn to at Lake Catholic?

I think that the Science Department has always done a great job of cultivating students’ interests in STEM, and I value the service-oriented mindset instilled in me through the Campus Ministry.

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

There is such a strong sense of community and tradition at Lake Catholic that sticks with you long after your four short years at Lake Catholic.

What is your favorite memory of Lake Catholic?

Meeting up everyday with friends in the Campus Ministry office fishbowl room for some unproductive study halls.

What are you currently up to? What's new and exciting that you have going on now?

Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Pitt, pursuing a career in plastic surgery. I’m fortunate to be volunteering with Operation Smile, where I’ve gotten the chance to travel on international medical programs (see my friend Evelyn from the Philippines) and will be representing them on a panel at the UN General Assembly this fall.

If you're interested in being a part of our Alumni Spotlight, or would like to nominate someone, please reach out to our Director of Alumni Relations Bill Weaver.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Nick Varricchio (Class of 2008), who is an actor.

Why do you support Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic succeeded in measuring a 4-year span of my "time relative to gravity." I continue to uphold myself to its proverb, "Live the Difference."

What specific areas or missions are you drawn to at Lake Catholic?

I am indebted to my fellow Performing Arts Cougars and their influence on my life's odyssey. Who gets to say they were introduced to a true American art form at such an impressionable age alongside burgeoning professionals?

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic is a communion of pulsating tradition, a playground in which to root lifelong friendships, and an ever-evolving tapestry with space for everyone.

What is your favorite memory of Lake Catholic?

7:00 AM. Mom at the wheel; my brother cramming for Frau Germaine's "Prüfung" (exam). Alighting at the extinct mammoth conifer, I'd greet Band Hall's geeks, shuffle past the defunct payphones, and high-five Mr. Ward & and dance with Mrs. Novitskey. The day's final "tone" seemed light years away, and my privilege of youth and educational opportunity was about to catch wind and set sail...

What are you currently up to? What's new and exciting that you have going on now?

I recently starred as the lead role in Broadway Bound Theatre Festival's world premiere of the new musical comedy "Making Ends Meet" Off-Broadway in July. Directed by acclaimed actress Emily Loesser. Book & Lyrics by Holzman & Needleman. Music by British composer Ian Brandon.

If you're interested in being a part of our Alumni Spotlight, or would like to nominate someone, please reach out to our Director of Alumni Relations Bill Weaver.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Judy Gohring (Class of 1977), who is a private piano teacher.

Why do you support Lake Catholic?

I like to be connected to those important years of our lives.

What specific areas or missions are you drawn to at Lake Catholic?

Performing Arts

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

The people!  How wonderful everyone is who's connected to Lake Catholic.

What is your favorite memory of Lake Catholic?

That's a hard one, but I'd have to say LC Singers and the plays.  (Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus comes to mind because I accompanied that one!). Also, riding my unicycle in “Carnival,” and I remember my Dad (Rudy) teaching our German class the Schuplatter (An Austrian folk dance)!!!  It was also fun being the President of the senior class.

What are you currently up to? What's new and exciting that you have going on now?

John (originally from Missouri) and I are in our 40th year of marriage...big anniversary this year!!!

I am in my 24th year of teaching piano, my hobby which became my profession after staying home with my babies and leaving my computer science profession in 1992. I am winding down to retirement, probably in a couple of years. Yahoo! I have 3 adult children and one grandson, whom we are very close to. They are spread across the state of Colorado, but we see each other pretty frequently. I am currently singing in a community choir, have been the director of music for 28 years at the church where we were married, am an avid skier (I ski every week), and camp, fish, hike and have a new Beagle/Bassethound that keeps me on my toes and in good shape with lots of walks!! 

If you're interested in being a part of our Alumni Spotlight, or would like to nominate someone, please reach out to our Director of Alumni Relations Bill Weaver.