The Family of Bill and Elaine McCaughey

Bill and Elaine McCaughey were natives of New England. Bill was a graduate of Providence College and Boston University Law School. In 1961, they and their small family of six children transplanted to Hamilton from Walpole, Mass. They were lifetime members of St. Peter in Chains parish; Bill was active in the Parish Finance Committee.

Bill was employed by the Ohio Casualty Group as Vice President and General Manager. Elaine was the matriarch of the family and never met a stranger. They both passed away much too early; Bill at the age of 53 in 1981 and Elaine at the age of 76 in 2007. Those of us who knew Bill and Elaine can attest they left this world in much better shape than they entered it. We were honored to be their friends.

Bill & Elaine McCaughey proudly had 14 children & 5 grandchildren graduate from Badin High School. They recognized the importance of the quality academics associated with a Catholic education and the continued spiritual growth of their children and grandchildren.

The McCaughey children & grand children played a memorable role in the success of Badin athletics over the years:

Bill '70. Bill, the eldest of the McCaughey clan, was a two-year starter as a linebacker and defensive lineman for the Ram football team. In his senior year they defeated Coach Pat Mancuso's Princeton Vikings 20-0. Bill was a three year starter for the Badin Golf Team. In 1969 the Ram golf team was runner-up in the OHSAA State Championship. Bill played one year of basketball at Badin, and as a senior played for the St. Peters CYO team that won the state championship in Akron. Bill is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Gateway Logistics Group, Inc. He and his wife, Marcia Ogden '70, a former English and Drama teacher at Badin, live in Houston, Texas. They have two sons, Billy, 30; and Matthew, 27. Their sons regret not having the opportunity to play for the Rams.

Mike '71. Michael played football for four years for the Rams. Mike also played baseball for three years. He was co-captain senior year. He played basketball for one year. Mike graduated from Miami University in 1975. In 1976, he was married to Becky Harvey. Mike and Becky have one daughter. She was Springboro High School and Indiana University grad. (She also holds the distinction for being the first McCaughey to score against a Badin team.) Mike has been in the paper business for 35 years in the Dayton market. He currently serves as vice president and general manager of RIS, the paper house.

Kevin '73 Kevin played football for Badin his freshman year. Kevin graduated from Miami University in 1978. Kevin is self-employed.

Elaine '76 Elaine, eldest of the McCaughey girls, was the first girl to graduate from BHS. She wed Dave Dejohn '69 together; they have one child, Sam. Sam '07 played football and was a member of the bowling team.

John '77 John played football for Badin for four years and was a starting defensive tackle on the 9-1 1976 team. John ran track for two years, and was a four year member of Student Council. John married Badin graduate Kimberly Schlager '79, who ran track for Badin. Together they have raised three Badin grads. John '00 was a two time all-GCL defensive tackle. He was football captain senior year and earned honors as Most Valuable defensive lineman. John was a two-way starter on the 1998 Ram district
champion football team. Christopher '05 was a four-year starter in football and a two-year starter in baseball. Chris was a member of the 2005 state runner-up baseball team. Molly '05 played soccer for four years at Badin. In 2005, her team earned the GGCL girls soccer title and played in the district championship. She earned All-Southwest Ohio and GGCL Academic honors as an athlete. She swam for four years, earning GGCL honors and was recipient of the Coaches Award three of her four years. Molly was recipient of the J.Kyle Braid Leadership award for athletes at Badin. Their prized golden retriever, Marley '09, is a graduate of the Badin Celebration! John is an engineering manager for Ingersoll Rand and Kimberly is the owner of the Main Look Salon and Spa in Hamilton.

Kate '78 Kate is married to Scott Henry. Scott is a 1973 graduate of Taft High School in Hamilton. Together, they have two children, Bridget, Hamilton High '04, and Luke, HI-1S '09. Bridget graduated from Wright State University with honors in 2008. She played softball for Wright State and in her junior and senior year made it to the NCAA softball tournament. Luke played baseball, football and basketball for 111-1S. Kate is employed as a sales manager for Crown Hill Memorial Park in Cincinnati. Scott is a machinist for Hamilton Industrial Knife and Machine, in Hamilton.

Dan '80 Dan played football for four years Badin.

Patty '80 Patty is married to Bryan Barlow. Patty ran track, played tennis and basketball. She was a member of Badin's "first" girls basketball team. She graduated from Miami University in '84 with a BS in Business. Patty and Bryan reside in Coppell, Texas, with their 3 children, Erin (a UT Longhorn) 18, Sarah 17, and Ryan 13.

Joe '83 Joe played football for four years while attending Badin. He was captain of his undefeated 1979 team. He was a member of the 1980 state runner-up team as a sophomore. He went to the state playoffs with his team as a junior. He was named first team All-Butler County as defensive end in 1981. As a senior his team went 7-2-1 and once again reach the state playoffs. Joe was captain his senior year. He was once again first team All-Butler County in 1982, and a two-way starter that season. Joe married Lisa Wilhelm in 1990. Their daughter, Hannah '10, played basketball, softball and golf while at Badin. Joe is general manager of Richard's Pizzeria, RTU Inc.

Sarah '84 Sarah is married to Joe Menzer. Sarah played volleyball all four years at Badin. She graduated from Miami University in 1988 with a BA in Sociology. Sarah currently resides in Charlotte, N.C., with her husband and their four children, Andrew 18, Elizabeth 16, Emma 14, and Michael 11. She is a Realtor/Broker for Allen Tate Realtors.

Sheila '86 Sheila played volleyball all four years at Badin.

Mark '88 Mark played football for four years at Badin. Mark was the leading receiver during his senior season. He was an outstanding athlete, and part of the team that revived the winning tradition of Badin football in '88. Mark is employed by Anheuser-Busch and resides in Hamilton.

Ann '89. Ann graduated from Miami University in 1994 with a BA in Education. Ann recently graduated from Good Samaritan College of Nursing in 2009. Ann currently is a Registered Nurse and resides in Charlotte, N.C.

Vincent '90 Vincent, also known as "#14", was the only McCaughey to bring home a state title. Vincent played football for four years at BHS. He was a two-year starter on the 1989 state runner-up football team and 1990 state championship football team. He credits his success on the field to his older brothers who made him the man he is today. He currently is employed by Scholastic Book Fairs.