The Paw

Throughout the month of February, this section will highlight a married couple who met at Lake Catholic, reconnected years later, 
or found that their time as a Cougar played a role in their path together.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Tammy (Patton, Class of 1986) and Tony Konte (Class of 1988), who were married on July 10, 1993.

Tell us your story! Share when and how you met and the impact Lake Catholic had on your relationship.

We started out as friends. Tony was a sophomore, Tammy was a senior -- and he was the younger brother of Tammy's best friend. Tammy invited Tony to her senior prom just as friends . . . We've been together ever since! We are so grateful to Lake Catholic for bringing us together. 

What are you currently up to?

Tony and Tammy have one daughter, Kasey (Lake Catholic Class of 2016). They enjoy golf and travel together.

Where do you currently work?

Tony is a retired firefighter after 34 years of service. Tammy works at Lake Catholic in the Advancement Office.

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic is more than just a high school. It is a strong, faith-centered community where lifelong friendships and meaningful relationships are formed.

If you’re interested in being featured this month as a Cougar Couple, please use this link and fill out the questionnaire. Once completed, email a photo of the two of you in high school and a current photo to our Director of Alumni Relations, Bill Weaver, at bweaver@lakecatholic.org.

Throughout the month of February, this section will highlight a married couple who met at Lake Catholic, reconnected years later, 
or found that their time as a Cougar played a role in their path together.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Olivia (Clinton, Class of 2008) and Anthony Buccilli (Class of 2005), who were married on April 16, 2016.

Tell us your story! Share when and how you met and the impact Lake Catholic had on your relationship.

Anthony was a senior when Olivia was a freshman. Anthony was in the same graduating class as Olivia's cousin, so he knew who she was. They talked a couple of times in high school, had a few conversations, but nothing more than that. After high school, they ran into each other a couple of times at Lakeland Community College and downtown Willoughby, where they would talk and catch up. For years, they followed each other on Facebook and would “like” and “comment” on each other’s posts.

One day in 2012, Olivia sent Anthony a random message on Facebook and mentioned they only communicated through liking each other’s posts and thought she’d say “hi.” They started dating two weeks later. It’s crazy for them to think they would have never met if it weren’t for both of them going to Lake Catholic. 

What are you currently up to?

Their 10th wedding anniversary is coming up this year, and they now have four kids whose ages are 8, 6, 4, and almost 2. 

Where do you currently work?

Anthony has been a Chef for Compass Group for the last eight years, and Olivia is a full-time stay-at-home mom. 

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic was a great place to go to high school. We have a lot of great memories from our time there, including meeting the loves of our lives, who have given us our beautiful children, our life purpose, and our renewed relationship with God. 

If you’re interested in being featured this month as a Cougar Couple, please use this link and fill out the questionnaire. Once completed, email a photo of the two of you in high school and a current photo to our Director of Alumni Relations, Bill Weaver, at bweaver@lakecatholic.org.

Throughout the month of February, this section will highlight a married couple who met at Lake Catholic, reconnected years later, or found that their time as a Cougar played a role in their path together.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Molly (Royer) and Kyle Lorek (Class of 2011), who were married on October 8, 2016.

Tell us your story! Share when and how you met and the impact Lake Catholic had on your relationship.

Kyle and Molly met in their freshman year in the theatre program. They began dating their junior year in 2009 and have been together ever since. Lake Catholic allowed us to grow in our relationship by sharing in our interests together and supporting each other throughout our time on stage, in the marching band, in the orchestra pit, and in the choirs. 

What are you currently up to?

After attending the University of Akron together, Kyle and Molly ended up taking a trip to Paris, where Kyle proposed to Molly in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero (thank goodness they both took French at Lake Catholic). They were then married on October 8, 2016, at St. Mary of the Assumption in Mentor. In 2023, they welcomed their son Ayden Joseph into the world and have loved being able to watch him grow. 

Where do you currently work?

Kyle is the Director of Music & Faith Formation at St. Mary of the Assumption, while Molly is the Director of Small Hands, Big Dreams Early Learning Center in Mentor.

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

The important of faith, family, and friends has also been an inspirational part of Lake Catholic. We appreciated the time we were able to spend there and we also appreciate the impact Lake Catholic has on our future generations and community. 

If you’re interested in being featured this month as a Cougar Couple, please use this link and fill out the questionnaire. Once completed, email a photo of the two of you in high school and a current photo to our Director of Alumni Relations, Bill Weaver, at bweaver@lakecatholic.org.

Throughout the month of February, this section will highlight a married couple who met at Lake Catholic, reconnected years later, or found that their time as a Cougar played a role in their path together.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Lindsey (Reminder) and Kevin Sandborn (Class of 2010), who were married on June 22, 2019.

Tell us your story! Share when and how you met and the impact Lake Catholic had in your relationship. 

We met while in the marching band. We were friends at first and by senior year, we were dating. We have fond memories of going to football games and performing and cheering on the Cougars. From hot band camp days to snowy football games, our high school memories will last a lifetime. During a pep rally our senior year, they had "The Dating Game" for all of the senior class couples because there were so many - and we won! We still brag about that to this day. If it weren't for Lake Catholic, we wouldn't have met and we are so grateful for how everything worked out. 

What are you currently up to?

We have one daughter, Charlotte (Charlie) and are expecting our son any day now! 

Where do you currently work?

Lindsey is a teacher at NDCL, and Kevin is a Data Analyst at Flexjet

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic is more than just a school. Its a place where you can form lifelong relationships.

If you’re interested in being featured this month as a Cougar Couple, please use this link and fill out the questionnaire. Once completed, email a photo of the two of you in high school and a current photo to our Director of Alumni Relations, Bill Weaver, at bweaver@lakecatholic.org.

This week's Alumni Spotlight highlights Emily (Class of 1996) and Chris (Class of 1994) Kerwood. Emily is a realtor at HomeSmart, while Chris is an owner/engineer at Engineered Controls Inc.

Why do you support Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic provides a safe and nurturing environment for students. We both look back on our fun memories of our time there and still enjoy friendships from our high school years.

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

We enjoy supporting the art department and the golf team since our daughter is involved with both. 

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

We hope people know that staying involved and giving back ensures that current students can have the same fond memories we do. 

What is your favorite memory of Lake Catholic?

Emily: My favorite memory is being the mascot for basketball games and the Broadmoor school events. 

Chris: My favorite memory is playing Lake Catholic football for four years.

Why did you choose Lake Catholic for your child?

We knew Lake Catholic could provide the learning environment our daughter wanted, and open her up to new experiences. If it weren't for Lake Catholic she never would have tried golf and now she is going away to college next year on a golf and academic scholarship.

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

We live in Concord with our 20-year-old twins, Adam and Sean, and our 17-year-old daughter, Angela, who is a senior at Lake Catholic. In 2025, we opened up a log cabin AirBNB in Kensington, Ohio, just outside Minerva and Alliance. With 17 acres, and a pool, it keeps us busy. In our spare time we enjoy taking hikes with our boxer, Rocky. 

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 Connor Robinson (Class of 2015), who is a Client Strategy Senior Manager at PMG.

Why do you support Lake Catholic?

Lake Catholic brings back so many positive memories from my high school days and was an atmosphere of welcoming people who met me where I was. It was a foundational piece for my own personal growth into my college days and early adult life. I support Lake Catholic in the hopes that it fosters further development of young, well rounded individuals. 

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

Athletics & Campus Ministry 

What is your favorite memory of Lake Catholic?

Kairos was one of my favorite times at Lake Catholic. Being with so many classmates and friends for a retreat and disconnected from the outside world was truly special and a time I wish I could have back and experience again! 

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

I got married in May of 2025 and am always working on home improvement projects with my wife. I am currently training to run the Cleveland half marathon in May. At work, planning some very cool marketing plans for my client. On a normal week, my wife and I are traveling/planning to travel, or you can find me golfing when the weather is warm.

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 Lisa (Haic) Resetar (Class of 1986).

Why do you support Lake Catholic?

Supporting Lake Catholic comes easily and naturally to my family and me. Those four years attending Lake instilled in us the core values of the school, which enabled personal growth academically, spiritually, emotionally, and professionally after college. The willingness to serve others in our communities, whether it be locally, professionally, spiritually, or directly at Lake Catholic, started on the first day of our freshman year. The ability and the opportunity to “give back” to our Lake Catholic community is always a “yes” from my family and me.

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

As a family, we continue to support the Athletic teams by attending sporting events, witnessing the rebirth of the Athletic Hall of Fame, attending the induction ceremonies, and supporting the different fundraisers for each sport. Gregg and I are grateful to Mike Creadon (‘81) and Mike Denk (‘83) for the opportunity to give back to the Lake Catholic community by being a part of the 2025 Strategic Planning Committee and enjoying our time as 1986 Class Ambassadors. 

What do you wish others knew about Lake Catholic?

Every time I walk into Lake Catholic, there is a strong feeling of being home. A warm sense of family and a place where the start of lifelong friendships began, and my personal faith journey continued and grew. I am blessed with 44-year-old friendships (friends I met my freshman year) and look forward to celebrating our 40th high school reunion this year, as my classmates and I get the opportunity to come home again and reconnect. Family is what the Lake Catholic community is to me, and that feeling of family has opened doors and created memories to last long after graduation day.

What is your favorite memory of Lake Catholic?

One of my favorite memories from Lake Catholic would be the Calm Before the Storm Pep Rallys on Fridays before our football games, where you spend the entire day being quiet until you entered the gym for the pep rally with the marching band playing loudly, the cheerleaders chanting, and the entire student body screaming and cheering. Getting to be the Cougar mascot for our Senior year homecoming game with Laura Vitale Bronstrup (we had 2 Cougar mascots that year) was quite a memorable moment too!

Why did you choose Lake Catholic for your child or children?

Having three daughters who all attended St. Gabriel School, Gregg & I allowed them to shadow the top two high schools that appealed to them at the time, while quietly hoping that they felt most at home at Lake. The opportunity to continue to grow in their Catholic faith daily, surrounded by strong academics, meeting new people, participating in sports, and getting involved in different extracurricular activities was exciting and encouraging when they made their decisions to attend Lake Catholic. Proud to say we ended up with three more Cougar alumni in our family!

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

Currently enjoying my role as a Class Manager for my classmate and dear friend, Sandy Shvorob Powers, who owns a Jazzercise franchise in Highland Heights. On October 25, 2025, our daughter Lauren married Nick D’ Angelo at St. John Vianney Church and was officiated by Fr. Tom Johns. It was beautiful to see all the love and support from all the Lake Catholic Cougars who were in attendance, celebrating the start of another Cougar union. Happy to say we are officially family with Sal and Donna (Murray) D’ Angelo!

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.