Double (and Triple!) the Joy: Celebrating Red Tail’s Remarkable Families
In Red Tail, family ties run deep — and sometimes in twos and threes! Meet the amazing sets of twins and triplets who add double (and triple) the spirit, energy, and heart to our community, from lively six-year-olds to thriving young adults.
Petrus twin- babies
Fifty-one years ago, the day after my 8th birthday in June, I was gifted twin sisters, Anne & Judy. My parents had no idea until the second one was delivered. Our family changed immediately:
From swivel leather dining room chairs to benches.
From hot rods to a station wagon.
From having our own bedrooms to sharing.
From having my own birthday celebration to celebrating it with my twin sisters.
From being the youngest for 8 years, to being a middle child!
And, I wouldn’t have it any other way!
What a blessing my twin sisters were to my family. I am sure all of the twins and triplets in this neighborhood were also a blessing. And….I’m guessing these Red Tail parents knew they were having multiples before delivering, thanks to modern technology!
Names: Miles and Mason Kopp
What sex are they? Male
Children's ages: 12
Are they identical or fraternal? Fraternal
How are they alike? They are involved in the same sports.
How are they different? Miles is outgoing, and Mason is Easygoing.
Parents' names: Meghan & Adam Kopp
Names: Carter, Maggie, and PJ Yug
What sex are they? Two males and one female
Children's ages: 20
Are they identical or fraternal? Fraternal
How are they alike? They all enjoy traveling, skiing, and art. They all prioritize academics and are highly focused on their future careers. They all attend business schools at their respective universities.
How are they different? They go to school in three other states! Carter goes to Miami University and is studying abroad in Luxembourg this semester. He is a Cleveland sports fanatic and loves his fraternity, Chi Psi. Maggie goes to school at Boston College and loves volunteering and giving back to her community. She also hosts a radio show. PJ goes to Fordham University in NYC. He loves attending art show openings and independent movie premiers.
Parents' names: Darin and Chrissy Yug
Names: Jack & Sloane Petrus
What sex are they? Male/female
Children's ages: 6
Are they identical or fraternal? Fraternal
How are they alike? They both enjoy sports and competition! Both are loving, caring, and thoughtful! They were both all-stars in their Co-ed basketball league.
How are they different? Sloane prefers veggies, fruit, and pasta, and Jack prefers a good ole’ cheeseburger.
Parents and other family members' names: John and Kelly Petrus, and big sister Stella, who will be 9 in June!
Names: James & Matthew Beeler
What sex are they? Male
Children's ages: 13
Are they identical or fraternal? Fraternal
How are they alike? James and Matthew both enjoy multiple sports, including basketball, golf, and football. They also have many of the same friends they enjoy spending time with. They love Cleveland sports and attending Browns, Cavs & Guardians games. Both absolutely love the thrill of Cedar Point.
How are they different? By looking at them, you might not know they are twins. Personality-wise, Matthew and James are very different. As much as they are different, they also complement each other, making it super fun to be around them both. There are a lot of laughs in our house.
Parents' names: Luke & Michelle Beeler
Names: John & Michael Thompson
What sex are they? Male
Children's ages: 20
Are they identical or fraternal? Fraternal
How are they alike? John & Michael are both majoring in business; John attends Boston College, and Michael is at The Ohio State University. Personality-wise, they both are kind, respectful, funny, athletic, and ambitious. They both love to play sports, watch Ohio and Cleveland-based sports teams, travel, work out, read & ski.
How are they different? John is a bit more reserved than Michael. Michael is a huge Morgan Wallen fan, whereas John prefers hip-hop and rock. John enjoys playing golf and skiing, with his favorite vacations being golf and ski trips with friends and family. Michael also likes skiing, but prefers football and rugby. John enjoys Christopher Nolan movies, whereas Michael enjoys history-based movies.
Parents and other family members' names: John & Vickie Thompson (parents), Cliff & Joan Thompson (grandparents, who also live in Red Tail)
Names: Grant & Lauren Visocky
What sex are they? Male & female
Children's ages: Currently 29 (30 July 5th)
Are they identical or fraternal? Fraternal
How are they alike? They both love good food and drinks, like to cook, enjoy traveling, both own miniature dachshunds, and love their family and friends. Both enjoy sports.
How are they different? Grant is good at math, and Lauren is good at writing and is more creative. Lauren is more outgoing.
Parents' names: Darryl & Sherry Visocky