Mr. Tom Sableski, Honorary Patriot
Mr. Sableski served as a Carroll faculty member for 41 years from 1973-2014. He taught English, public speaking, theater, and film classes. He also served as yearbook advisor for 30 years, sports program publisher for 25 years, public announcer at men’s home basketball games for 23 years, audio-visual coordinator, closed-circuit TV show director, golf coach, class play coordinator, and class advisor. Tom also served as an adjunct instructor of communications and public speaking at Sinclair Community College for 35 years, substitute newscaster/traffic reporter for Mix 107.7 radio, and member/chair of Archdiocese of Cincinnati Pension Plan Committee. He also taught inmates at the Dayton Correctional Institution and volunteered for Goodwill Easter Seals, voice-recording the newspaper for the visually impaired. He fired up many Carroll Patriots over the years with his booming voice, enthusiastic spirit, constructive criticism, tolerance, stern demeanor, and love for teaching.
James C. Evans, Ph.D., Class of 1966
James is the editor of the Journal for the History of Astronomy. He has recently retired from teaching as a Professor of Physics and the Director of the Program in Science, Technology and Society at the University of Puget Sound, but continues with research and writing. Jim holds a BS in electrical engineering from Purdue University (1970) and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Washington (1983). His research interests center on the history of astronomy, especially in the ancient Greek period, and the history of physics from the eighteenth century onward. He is the author of many distinctive books, including History and Practice which also appeared in French and Greek translations. In 2008, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) selected him as Washington State's Professor of the Year. In December 2014, the New York Times featured research by James and co-author Christián Carman, a historian of science at the University of Quilmes, Argentina, which sheds new light on the clocklike astronomical mechanism known as the Antikythera Mechanism that has intrigued scientists for more than 100 years. Their research was published in the Archive for History of Exact Sciences.
Rev. James J. Manning, Class of 1966
Ordained a priest in 1975, Fr. Jim also holds degrees from the Athenaeum of Ohio (MPH and Mth) and Xavier University (MED). For the past 48 years, he has served at La Salle High School, Saint Bernard Parish, Saint Aloysius Parish, Saint James Parish, Saint Henry Parish, Saint Albert the Great Parish, Alter High School, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, and Saint Augustine Parish. Fr. Jim was a visionary leader as President of Alter High School where he formed the board of limited jurisdiction and helped bring about major capital campaign renovations. He also has been instrumental in the vision and the strategic planning process that resulted in the relocation of Saint Mary Parish from Franklin to Springboro, the building of a new church, and the regionalization of Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish with Saint Augustine Parish in Waynesville. He is presently the parochial vicar (associate) to the Family of Parishes of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Saint Henry, and Our Lady of Good Hope Parishes. Friend of all ages, trusted by peers, counselor and mentor to all, he has led his parishes and schools to a fuller understanding of their faith and has never forgotten his Carroll roots and classmates.
Ron Reigelsperger, Class of 1966
Ron received his BS degree from Wright State University, and continued at Xavier University for some post-graduate classes. Ron was employed by the Montgomery County Juvenile Court for 32 years. He began as a traditional probation officer and quickly realized there was so much more he could do for at-risk youth. He teamed up with Mike Pratt who had created a new program called Building Bridges and began a life-long journey of serving youth in a personal and transcendent way. Ron advanced to be the program director and encouraged his staff to engage with their clients in meaningful ways that left the youth with a mentor for life, allowing them the opportunity to realize their value while contributing to their communities. His theory in supporting youth was simple: "WW" - Whatever Works! Ron also worked for many years with service clubs to recruit volunteers, as well as financial support for the BB program. In 2002, he received the Brother Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., Ph.D. Award from Montgomery County Office of Family & Children First. Ron’s contribution to his community shows up still, 12 years after his death, as his former clients attribute their positive outcomes solely to Ron’s commitment to their success. Ron truly dedicated himself to making the world a better place for all of us.
James Thomeczek, Class of 1966
Jim served six years in the Ohio Air National Guard and received his associate degree in accounting from Miami Jacobs Junior College. He joined the family business, Northwestern Tools, Inc., while attending Archbishop Carroll High School and worked at the business for over 50 years, retiring as CEO. As chairman, his company went global and thrived. He also received two patents for specialty tools relating to his industry. He purchased two additional companies, American Drill Bushing (Georgia), a manufacturer of hoist rings and lifting devices, and TSB (Georgia), a specialty product bending company. Jim has spent his life assisting with Catholic education and parishes. He has voluntarily served as finance committee member, coach, festival chairman, bus driver for Carroll athletic teams, and has provided extraordinary financial support to Carroll, including the announcement sign in front of the building, remodeling of one of the science labs, contributing to replace the entrance steps in front of the school, renovation of the chapel, as well as other projects.
Robert S. Fisher, Jr., Class of 1975
Bob received his MBA from Harvard Business School, BA from Kenyon College, and AA from Sinclair Community College. As an entrepreneur and senior business executive, he acquired and managed manufacturing businesses worldwide, including a global high-tech business with over 2,000 employees in Asia, Europe and North America. Bob retired at age 45 to pursue humanitarian efforts focused primarily on helping young people make informed education/career decisions. As Managing Director of the National Education Empowerment Foundation, he conducted career and education planning sessions for thousands of students, parents, teachers, and counselors. As a business professor at the University of South Florida, he created/taught the Career Empowerment course and published a website with hundreds of the best “free” career/education planning resources. Bob has written numerous articles, presented at district/state level conferences, and participated in TV/radio interviews. He served as Chairman for St. Paul’s School/Church renovation/capital campaign and served on the Bishop’s Diocese Finance Council and numerous non-profit and city boards in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bob remains dedicated to his alma mater at Carroll.
Amy Zimmerman, Class of 1993
Amy received her BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Amy works for Rockwell Automation responsible for the global program business for Procter & Gamble, providing industrial plant floor automation. Amy is an incredible team player, who has helped spear-head numerous strategic initiatives such as those related to innovative sustainability solutions. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Amy has held various leadership positions at global Fortune 500 companies, specializing in information technology and digital solutions. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her leadership and presence locally and nationally, including the "Forty under 40" recognition from Cincinnati Business Courier. In 2019, she was inducted into the Ohio Kiwanis Hall of Fame. Amy also has been recognized as Kiwanian of the year, Walter Zeller Fellow Award, George F Hixon Award, and is a life member of Ambucs and Kiwanis. She witnessed firsthand the impact of some of the services on a UNICEF mission trip to Cambodia. Amy was one of the youngest women to serve as Ohio Kiwanis District Governor and will be the first leader from Ohio to serve as Kiwanis Children’s Fund President on Oct 1, 2023. She is a dedicated volunteer who has been involved in multiple causes including raising money for the nuns in Bolivia, serving in her church community, volunteering with Ambucs to create mobility and independence for individuals with special needs. On top of that, she has served on the National Speakers Board of UNICEF & Kiwanis for the Eliminate Project to end Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus and raised funds to eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorder in third world countries.