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The Brothers of Christian Instruction arrived to North Canton and formed a vision to turn 50 acres of alfalfa into a college campus. On November, 17, 1960, that vision came to fruition when the seven founding Brothers welcomed the inaugural class of 67 "gentlemen" to Walsh College's two-building campus. Never would they have imagined that over the course of the next 60 years Walsh College would emerge as Walsh University, a 136-acre campus with 27 buildings and 18,000 alumni and counting. Yet, with their steadfast faith, courage and dedication to providing a values-based education to all who seek it, that is exactly what transpired.

In celebration of Walsh’s 60th anniversary, we are delighted to share the reflections of 60 alumni, faculty, staff and community members. Each of their stories (along with the tens of thousands that go untold) comprise the story of Walsh University and pave the way for generations of Walsh students to come.

Founding Brothers

 

As we celebrate the day the Brothers of Christian Instruction made their vision become reality 61 years ago, we take you back to the first graduating class, with a personal letter from a senior who, in the moment, paused to share his thoughts on growth, perseverance, and gratitude for his experiences as a student at Walsh. Read more here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tiffany Smith

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Michael Sproull

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Harold Ziegler

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Paul Wells

 steve g

Steve Gyalai

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Terie Frank Jusseaume

 The Deighton's

The Deighton's

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Peggy Fanelli Jakab

 julianne b

Julianne Buynak

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Myron Draper

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Len Milazzo

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Jerry Armstrong

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Alyson Sliman

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Clay Moughiman

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Ronald Garmey

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Sherry Bossart

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Sandy Suvak

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Ron D’Amore

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Lois DiGiacomo

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John Latchic

 Jason Reed

Jason Reed

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Zachary Sturmi

 harry chapin

Harry Chapin

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Dr. Gerald “Skip” Koff

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Gaetano M. Cecchini

maria

Maria Crookston

 Michael Koluch

Michael Koluch

Michael K. O’Brien

Mike O'Brien

 cheryl

Cheryl Palumbo Lebo

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Brian Hopkins

 Jim and Pam Hanratty

Jim and Pam Hanratty

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Tadd Kruse

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Michael Cinson

Don Caiazza

Don Caiazza

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Jerry Pellegrino

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Giovonna Rion Harmon

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Andre and Ericka Lessears

Thomas Wilks

Thomas Wilks

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Cassandra Barone

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Tom Ling

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John “Patrick” Gannon

Ronald DeBarr

Ronald DeBarr

 Dr. Laura Fisher McIntyre

Dr. Laura Fisher McIntyre

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Carole Bendekgey Eaton

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Veronica Kennedy

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Dr. George Duncan

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Linda Heinzer

 Alisha Abramson

Alisha Abramson

Brother Guy

Brother Guy Roddy

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Ralph Regula

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Sal Parsa

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Martha Capeta

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Brittany Harmon

Joe Ezzie 

Joe Ezzie

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Juliana Tasule

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Brother Marcel Sylvestre

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Anna Wilson

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Jim Dennison