Parma teachers honored during Founder's Day (06/08/97)

Parma teachers honored during Founder's Day

by Katherine Kenney

PARMA, Ohio - Students, parents, faculty and administrators at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral School in Parma gathered on May 16 in the Astrodome for the annual Founder's Day Dinner sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Unit.

Lisa Paschyn, PTU president, served as chairperson, as well as mistress of ceremonies for the event.

Following dinner, student winners of the Language Arts Competition delivered their winning orations; students in grades 4 and 5 played several selections on their recorders and sang songs in English and Ukrainian.

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Msgr. Michael Rewtiuk, pastor and Sister Miriam Claire, principal, introduced and recognized each faculty member as they were introduced by Mrs. Paschyn. Each teacher was remembered with a corsage, a plaque and a monetary gift in appreciation for her many acts of service throughout the school year.

A special tribute was accorded Esther Lobur, school secretary. Mrs. Lobur will relinquish her duties at the school after 14 years to assume the position of parish secretary.

Mary Hanycz, a member of the PTU and a former St. Josaphat School teacher, conveyed the sentiments of the faculty and staff members as each had expressed them in writing. Mrs. Lobur's talents and kindness during her tenure as school secretary were recognized and acknowledged.

To close the evening, members of the St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral School PTU board for 1997-1998 were installed by Msgr. Rewtiuk in an impressive candlelight ceremony. Marge Cambareri will serve as PTU president for the coming school year.

After the ceremony, Msgr. Rewtiuk offered the benediction and intoned the traditional "Mnohaya Lita" (Many Years) for Mrs. Lobur. A standing ovation gave witness to each person's love, respect and admiration for Mrs. Lobur.

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