Alumni Updates

1970s

LTC Christina Was ( '79) is on her 9th deployment with the US Army. Please pray for her and her troops over this next year for a safe return for all. 

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

Gabby Paonska (‘14) married Spencer Dusi on September 12, 2026, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Mentor. The wedding party included Maids of Honor Susan Daly (‘20) and Tara Daly (‘21), along with bridesmaid Megan Dusi (‘14) and groomsman John Szep (‘16). Congratulations Gabby and Spencer! 
 

Brad Taton (‘14) got engaged to Bailee Smoot. Congratulations Brad and Bailee! 
 

Lindsey Rich (‘17) got engaged to Brett Bryant. Congratulations Lindsey and Brett! 
 

Nicole Bush (‘17) and Billy Skoch (‘17) were recently engaged. Congratulations Nicole and Billy!

Stephen Reho (‘18) married Elena Dahlhausen on September 12, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Cleveland. The wedding party included bridesmaid Rachel Walker (‘05), Best Man Joe Seifert (‘18), and groomsman Bob Reho (‘08), Malcolm Reho (‘13), Jack Lausin (‘18), Juan Tousel (‘18), Michael Ragazzo (‘17), and Raymond Marinucci (‘18). Congratulations Stephen and Elena! 

Matt Valentino (‘18) has been promoted to Project Manager at The Krill Co., Inc.

Gabrielle Grandini (‘19) married Shawn Myers on August 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cleveland. The wedding party included Maid of Honor Gianna Grandini (‘17) and bridesmaids Madison Doles (‘19) and Grace Suponcic (‘19). Congratulations Gabrielle and Shawn!

Julia Mercadante (‘19) married Mitch McLaughlin on August 22, 2026. Congratulations Julia and Mitch!

Mallory Lough (‘19) married Andrew Druzina (‘19) on Saturday, June 23. Congratulations Mallory and Dre!

2020s

Payton Zurbach (‘20) and Jake Carcelli (‘20) got engaged. Congratulations Payton and Jake!

Rose Ashdown (‘18) and Aaron Leovic (‘20) were married in a backyard ceremony on June 20, 2026. The wedding party included several Lake Catholic alumni - Maid of Honor Lauren Denk (‘17), Brynn Morgan (‘18), Allie Peterlin (‘18), Jillian Jarem (‘18), David Coates (‘11), and Danny Walsh (‘20). Congratulations Rose and Aaron!

Kate Minton (‘21) will be joining Syneos Health - AstraZeneca as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Nikole Valentino (‘25) graduated from the Nurtur Aveda Institute of Columbus. After she passes her state board, she will begin working at Michael Christopher Salon.