Sam Titus ’08

Alumni Award

A member of the Guerin Catholic Class of 2008, Sam and his wife Alex (Stanley) ’08 walked through the front doors of Guerin Catholic as freshmen students on opening day, August 16, 2004.

“I remember going to informational meetings about the school in prospective parents’ homes before there was even a single brick laid,” said Titus.

Today, more than 15 years after graduation Titus still follows and is involved in many capacities with his alma mater.

“I’m honored, humbled, and grateful to be a part of this Guerin Catholic Community,” said Titus. “It’s important to celebrate the ways this community is different than any other — the mission that’s still alive in the school, and the small, routine, intentional interactions that build up, challenge, and form students like myself.”

Whether it’s attending an athletic event, a play or even an annual fundraiser, Sam and his family are clearly models of being a “Golden Eagle for life”.

“Sam personifies the goals the school has for its alumni,” one nominator wrote. “He is a spiritual leader in his parish and is raising his family in the local Catholic community. He is actively involved in the church and here at Guerin Catholic.”

Sam is the owner of Titus Orthodontics in Westfield. He and his wife, Alex have six children (Anthony, Sebastian, Zoe, Dominic, Josephine, and Gabriel) and are members of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish.

Philip & Brigitt Caito

Community Award

Philip and Brigitt Caito were introduced to Guerin Catholic when their grandchildren (Allie Wagner ’23; Davis Wagner ’24; Brady Wagner ’27) began attending the school.

“We’ve had grandchildren attend other high schools and have never felt such a warmth or calling as we have at Guerin Catholic,” they noted. “From our first All-School Mass to Grandparents Day to attending concerts and sporting events, we feel the love and Spirit that Guerin Catholic exudes.”

The Caito’s graciously give of their time, talent and treasure to numerous events, fundraisers and capital campaigns. In addition, they can be seen at nearly every All-School Mass and are active participants in the lives of their grandchildren.

One nominator pointed out, “The Caito’s perfectly personify the words of Mother Guerin: ‘We are not called upon to do all the good that is possible, but only that which we can do.’ Philip and Brigitt are true servant leaders and we are so blessed to have them as part of the GC Family.”

The Caito’s have four children, Melissa, Rob (Dena), Matt (Kerry), and Mandy (Donnie) Wagner, 17 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. They are members of Holy Spirit at Geist.

James McNeany

Faculty/Staff Award

Currently serving his twelfth year as principal of Guerin Catholic, James McNeany has made his mark on Catholic education in Hamilton County. In addition to overseeing a 10-person leadership team, McNeany also manages a faculty of 60 and was recently recognized as Indiana District 5 Principal of the Year.

“Mr. McNeany’s tenure at GC has truly been more than a decade of remarkable service in living out the words of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin; ‘Love the children first, then teach them,’ noted one nominator. “I have witnessed students speaking freely to Mr. McNeany about their perspective, potential issues and possible solutions. That freedom of dialogue and productive discussion is something that is fostered through James’ truly caring for and genuine desire to help these students grow into faithful adults of integrity.”

Mr. McNeany proudly supports the mission of Guerin Catholic and has attended literally hundreds of GC plays, athletic events and fundraisers over the years. Alumni make it a point to pop in and visit when they’re back in the Nest because as one stated, “Mr. McNeany has always been so approachable and easy to talk to.”

James recently represented Guerin Catholic in Washington, D.C. as the school was recognized with its first National Blue Ribbon Award.

James and his wife, Jennifer, have five children (Noah ’20, Evan ’22, Adam ’25, Mary ’27 and Colin) and are members of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Westfield.

Perry Page

Faculty/Staff Award

A mainstay at Guerin Catholic, Perry Page, affectionately known as P-squared to students and staff alike, has been a friendly face in the halls of Guerin Catholic since the school opened her doors in 2004. A faculty member of the math department for more than 20 years, and currently in his 41st year of teaching, Mr. Page’s dedication to the field and his love and passion for Catholic education is simply unmatched.

“It has been my pleasure to work alongside so many dedicated and faith-filled colleagues,” said Page. “I have grown in my own faith as we try to shepard the students that we have been entrusted with. Coming to a school where the staff takes Mother Guerin’s advice to ‘Love the children first, then teach them’ to heart makes for a glorious work environment!”

Everyone he passes in the halls receives a warm smile and an enthusiastic “glorious day” greeting from P-squared. As one colleague put it, “P-squared’s enthusiasm for life is so uplifting and contagious. His warm and heartfelt greetings have literally turned many of my days from bad to good.”

In addition, P-squared is famously known for acknowledging and celebrating all staff birthdays by inserting a jumbo-sized candy bar in the birthday person’s mailbox. A simple gesture repeated over 100 times during the course of the calendar year!

“I remember Bishop Higi celebrating Mass with us and in his homilies he shared his ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ with us. I’ve tried to take that concept and infuse that in my daily prayers and reveal that to everyone that I meet,” said Page.

Perry and his wife Tammy have been married for over 40 years and have two sons, David (Rachel) and Andrew and one grandchild, Marlow. They are members of Indianapolis’ Holy Spirit Parish.