Cleveland St. Joseph High Class of 1970 - Latest News

NEWS RELEASE, 9-03-10

The 40th Reunion Committee for the St. Joe’s Class of 1970 is closing in on its lofty goal of raising $100,000 for Villa Angela – Saint Joseph High School. To date over $92,000 has been pledged. Thus far matching grant money from the Scheidel Foundation has generated an additional $34,000. The Scheidel Foundation will continue to match all Class of ’70 pledges paid by June 30, 2012.

To date 32 classmates from ’70 have committed to the Class Gift fund raising drive; Raise Some GREEN for the RED and BLUE!

Don Dailey, who has led the fund raising effort said, “I hope all Class of ’70 Vikings will make a contribution to this drive. We’d like to have 100% participation from all the Vikings returning for our 40^th reunion.”

Kevin Flynt, who has lead the Class of ’70 fortieth reunion team said, “I’m proud of all the guys from the Class of ’70 who have stepped up to make a commitment to the continuing mission of VASJ. These young Vikings are getting a great Catholic education, just like we did. And our fund raising efforts help make that great education more affordable.”

Alumni can designate their donation to support one of 3 areas; scholarships, athletics or the general fund.

Don Dailey also said, "Any size gift is much appreciated, and every dollar donated will be put to good use. It is important that all of the School's 16,000+ alums take responsibility for ensuring its future, so that our children, grandchildren and communities will continue to benefit from the bright, young leaders being formed everyday within the halls of VASJ."

For more information on how VASJ is meeting today’s challenges or to join your Vikings Class of ’70 in making a pledge to the campaign to Raise Some GREEN for the RED and BLUE click the attached links.

VASJ Current Fact Sheet

Viking Class of 1970 Gift Pledge Card

The Scheidel Foundation

NEWS RELEASE, 6-11-10

St. Joe’s Class of ’70, Fortieth Reunion Makes Class Gift to VASJ: Raise some GREEN for the RED and BLUE!

Leading the 40th Reunion Committee for the St. Joe’s Class of 1970, Kevin Flynt got the team to quickly nail down all the fun activities planned for the October 22-23 weekend.  He then shared with the group his really big idea.  Kevin asked the Reunion Committee to set a Class Gift goal of $100,000. 

Kevin said, “Some of my ol’ classmates thought I was nuts, but I wanted us to set a lofty goal to help as many young VASJ students as possible to get a great Catholic education.“

Kevin went on to say, “Back in 1966, when I was a freshman, St. Joe’s tuition was $220 a year.

Now with inflation and increasing costs, tuition is $7,500.  To help some families with that is very rewarding.”

The Class of ‘70 Reunion Team is also targeting 100% participation for alums attending the reunion.  Don Dailey said, “Our hope is that every classmate makes a contribution at whatever amount they feel comfortable giving.”

The reunion committee gifts and other lead gifts have already reached $76,000.

What makes our class gift even more beneficial is a matching gift program being offered by The Scheidel Foundation.  For pledge commitments made before June 30^th, 2010, The Scheidel Foundation is offering a dollar for dollar match.  So every dollar we, the Class of ’70, donate will be matched by the Scheidel Foundation.  Our $100,000 class donation immediately doubles and becomes $200,000 for VASJ.  The Scheidel Foundation honors the legacy of Herbert Scheidel, St. Joe ’60.

Alumni can designate their donation to support one of 3 areas; scholarships, athletics or the general fund.

For more information on how VASJ is meeting today’s challenges or to join your Vikings Class of ’70 in making a pledge to the campaign to Raise some Green for the Red and Blue, click the attached links.

VASJ Current Fact Sheet

Viking Class of 1970 Gift Pledge Card

The Scheidel Foundation

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