KnightlineVolume 14 Number 3 | Spring 2013 | www.marist.org

A newsletter for Alumni, Parents and Friends of Marist High School

19th Annual Blue & Gold Alumni Golf Classic Honoring William V. Attardi ‘58 Read more on page 2

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William V. Attardi ’58 to be honored at Annual Golf ClassicThe Marcellin Champagnat Service Award is named for the founder of the Marist Brothers, Saint Marcellin Champagnat. The award is conferred to those who have dedicated themselves to fulfilling the vision and mission of Marcellin Champagnat: to educate children and prepare them for life. Marist High School is proud to present The Marcellin Champagnat Service Award on June 18, 2013, to William V. Attardi, a graduate of Marist’s first class of 1958.

While at Marist, Bill participated in intramural Basketball and Softball, the Lance, Marist’s yearbook, and photography. He continued his education at Seton Hall University (BA, Political Science), Farleigh Dickinson University (MBA Marketing), Babson College (Consortium for Executive Development) and Harvard Business School (Marketing Management Program).

Bill Attardi founded Attardi Marketing in 1994 after thirty (30) years as a Consumer and Industrial Marketing/Sales Executive in the lighting industry with experience – as a member of Senior Management teams – in Acquisitions, Strategic Repositioning and Market Development. Included are positions as follows: Westinghouse Lamp / Philips Lighting Company – started as a Sales Representative in New York City in 1965 to Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales for various Consumer and Industrial / Commercial businesses before leaving in 1988; USI Lighting (LCA now part of Hubbell Lighting) – Executive Vice President of Marketing & Sales for this major conglomerate in the lighting fixture industry; Wellmade Products – Equity Partner of this fluorescent lighting fixture manufacturer leading them to reposition their product line successfully into the energy efficient upgrade segment; Monmouth University and Brookdale Community College in NJ – currently teaching strategic marketing and management courses as an Adjunct Professor.

Attardi Marketing is a unique marketing and sales consulting company specializing in the energy management industry and currently working with corporations that offer products and services that provide energy efficient technologies.

Bill served as Chair of the Marist High School Board from 2004-2008; Seton Hall University – Board, Stillman School of Business, 2009 to the present; proactive member of various Advisory Boards and Industry Organizations.

Bill lives in Colt Neck, NJ. He has three sons, William S., Marc V., David W. and has eight (8) grandchildren, ages 5 thru 11, all who attend St. James Grammar School in Red Bank, NJ.

Sponsorship, Advertising & Player Opportunities are available!

There are still numerous Sponsorship, Advertising & Player Opportunities still available for the 19th Annual Blue & Gold Alumni Golf Classic. To take a sponsorship, an ad in

the souvenir journal or to register to golf, go to www.marist.org/golfclassic or call the Development Office at 201-436-4545 x 215.

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Mark Lenzo to be honored at Marist’s Annual Day at the Races

The Marist High School Alumni Relations Office invites all alumni and friends of Marist to the Day at the Races at Monmouth Park that will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013. A picnic area has been reserved for the day and we hope that many of our Marist alumni and their families can join us.

The festivities will begin at 11:30 AM in our reserved picnic area. So come out and enjoy a Day at the Races with old friends and former classmates. The cost is $25 per person and children 13-20 years of age and older is $10. Children under the age of 12 are free. The admission price includes a program and a souvenir. Hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni & potato salad, soda, water, and beer will be served.

For more information on the Day at the Races and to order tickets, go to www.marist.org/racetrack.

Marist Wins Seven Awards at Annual Model UN CompetitionThis year’s Model U.N. met at Saint Peter’s University on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13. Marist dominated the event placing 1st and 2nd in five out of eight committees.

The Marist High School’s team received a total of seven awards. Jeremy Virga and Marlon Ramtahal won for Outstanding Position Paper. Maggie Farag and Jeremy Virga won 1st place for Outstanding Delegate. Brian Mukhaya, Ricardo Pereira, and Matt Cabrera won 2nd place for Honorable Delegate. Matt Cabrera also won “friendliest delegate” in his committee.

Marist High School has participated in the Model UN since 2006.

Last year the team received six awards. Marist’s Model U.N. team just keeps improving.

Model UN winners from left to right: Marlon Ramtahal ’13, Matthew Cabrera ’14, Maggie Farag ’14, Jeremy Virga ’13, Ricardo Perreira ’13, Brian Mukhaya ’13

Marist’s Tenth Annual Arts Festival: A Celebration of the Artsby Amanda Di Pasquale ’13

On April 19th, 2013, Marist High School’s Tenth Annual Arts Festival took place. The theme, On the Threshold of a Dream, was one that anyone could connect with. The theme was also executed in various ways by the young artists at Marist. “The Arts Festival is a huge event that shows our school’s art work and talent. I’ve always enjoyed it. Particularly because of what it showcases ... Sometimes, people even surprise you with their talent,” comments senior, Alexis Wilson.

Upon entering the gymnasium, large black display boards could be seen standing, filled with Senior students’ art. Along the closed bleachers were the works of the Junior students and Graphic Design students’ as well. As you moved from artist to artist’s work you

happened upon art specifically created around the theme of the show; each piece so different from the rest.

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Milestone ReunionOn Saturday, May 18th, Marist High School held its Milestone Celebration Reunion in the school’s cafeteria.

The evening started with Senator Sandra Cunningham cutting the ribbon of the Marist Military Memorial in memory of Leonard Keller ’68 and Jack Chiaramonte ’59. The largest graduating class represented was the Class of 1968 with 20 classmates in attendance. Marist would like to extend a special thank you to Paul Consiglio ’68 and John Ruggirello ’68 for orchestrating a fine turnout for their class and being instrumental in the creation of the Marist Military Memorial. We would also like to thank Nick Corrado ’78, Karen Veintimilla ’93 and Jocelyn Small ’03 and Tiffany McQueary ’03 for assisting in getting their classmates together as well. Marist gratefully appreciates all the hard work and continued loyal support to the school from the alumni throughout the years.

Marist would also like to thank Fr. Thomas Lipnicki ’68 for leading mass before the reunion. In attendance were Marist Brothers Bill Maske, Bob Warren and John Dunning. Representing the staff were President Bob Slaski, Frank Anderson, Senior Alumni Officer, Chris Hansen ’99, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.

Our special thanks to Chris Hansen ’99, Norma Abreu, Dan Short ’02, Chris Cassaro, Assistant Principal for Academics and Nelson Gonzalez for all their hard work in putting together this memorable event.

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Alumni Profile: George R.R. Martin ’66Written by the Marist Alumni Relations Office

Raised in Bayonne, NJ, George graduated from Marist High School in 1966. He was a member of the chess team and spent several years on the school’s newspaper, The Shield. He went on to Northwestern University where he continued his passion for writing. He earned a Bachelors and Masters degree in Journalism.

George sold his first book, The Hero, to Galaxy, a science fiction magazine, which was published in 1971. George’s debut novel, Dying of the Light, hit shelves in 1977. He also served as an editor on numerous book projects.

George is the creator of the HBO hit series, Game of Thrones, which will be airing its fourth season in 2014. Marist would like to congratulate George on all of his success. He is a true inspiration to all, especially the students at Marist, who dream of following in his footsteps.

Do you know a notable alum that should be featured in the Knightline?

Send your suggestions to Chris Hansen ’99 at chansen@marist.org Be sure to include the name, year of graduation, contact information and a brief

description of the person’s accomplishments.

Bristol-Meyers Squibb FoundationPrudential FoundationChristopher Columbus High SchoolMarist Brothers Champagnat CommunityJ & J Printing Co.Richmond County Savings FoundationMarist BrothersConcerned Citizens of BayonneSweeney Funeral HomeHudacko’s Pharmacy, Inc.Scholarship Fund for Inner City ChildrenThe Lebensfeld FoundationMutual of AmericaPistilli & CompanyBank of America Charitable FoundationCostco WholesalersMarist Brothers Province of the USASt. Peter’s Preparatory SchoolCentral Catholic High SchoolBCB Community BankStudent Partner AllianceCommunity Foundation of New JerseyChurch of Our Lady of SorrowsBayonne City Regular Democratic OrganizationNew Community CorporationThe Boyle Family Foundation, Inc.The English FundSt. Helen’s Church Parish OutreachGary La Pelusa AssociationCicchetti Associates, Inc.Hudson County Executive OfficePeninsula Lodge No. 99Team BayonneThe Provident BankHerbert’s Army & NavyBernhardt Insurance Agency, Inc.MasTecTotalBankKelly’s Tavern, Inc.Friends of Peter Brennan Election FundHighway Service CorpDavid Plummer and Associates, Inc.MD Respiratory Services, Inc.Richard M. Metcalfe, II Memorial FundJoshua Gonder Memorial FoundationNJ Council on Development DisabilitiesBr. Mike Mullin/Elizabeth Mullin FoundationMr. Charles K. Aleksiewicz ’61Mr. George A. Alexander ’73Mr. Harold F. Allen ’59Mr. David Alonso ’81Ms. Elizabeth Amadeo ’03Mr. Michael P. AmbrosioMr. Francis P. AndersonMr. William V. Attardi ’58Mr. Michael A. Aversa ’74Mr. Dennis A. Balint ’63Mr. Anthony S. Bartolomeo ’76Mr. Richard Bielen ’72Mr. Gary T. Bigg ’68Daniel P. Bonner PhD ’63Mr. Patrick J. Bonner ’67Mrs. Elaine BottinoMr. Brian Bovasso ’68Mr. Gregory F. Boyle ’59Mr. Patrick E. Boyle ’71Mr. Daniel J. Boyle ’81Dr. Terence P. Braden III ’76

Mr. Richard BudkaMs. Jo Ann BuleMs. Melissa BurkeJoseph P. Buttacavoli, DMD 67Mr. Robert J. Byrne ’59Mr. William F. Byrne ’63Mr. Eugene I. Caffrey ’59Mr. Theodore L. Calefati ’69Mr. Denis P. Campbell ’60Mr. Donald D. Campbell ’62Mr. Gerald P. Campbell ’71Mr. Brian M. Campbell ’86Ms. Nancy P. CampbellMr. Jonathan Candelaria ’11Dr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Caputo, M.D.Mr. Edward F. Carey ’60Hon. Frank T. Carpenter, III ’63Ms. Filomena CarpenterMr. William G. Carr, Jr. ’80Mr. Neil J. Carroll ’72Mr. Eugene P. Casserly ’77Mr. James R. Casserly ’80Mr. Harold J. Catlaw ’71Dr. Michael Cenko ’66Mr. Joseph P. Chirichella ’72Mr. James J. Cleary ’61Mr. Ronald J. Clemente ’81Mr. Brian T. Codd ’66Mr. Eugene C. ColeMr. Michael A. Colicchio ’65Mr. James E. Collins ’67Mr. Edward J. Collins ’65Mr. Ronald ColluraPaul Consiglio, LTC, USAR (ret) ’68Mr. Thomas J. Conti ’64Ms. Patricia E. ConwayMr. Ralph P. Corasaniti ’76Mr. Frank N. Corasaniti ’78Mr. Vincent J. Core ’60Mr. Joseph Core ’62Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Costello ’74Ms. Judy CrincoliMr. Joseph D. Cron ’59Ms. Arlene A. CrossonCPO William J. Csontos, USN ’86Mr. Mark S. Cupo ’79Mr. Joseph Cutro ’69Mr. Gregory J. Czerwienski ’68Mr. Robert G. Dalton ’70Mr. Charles C. D’Amico ’72Mr. James R. Davidson ’63Ms. Ann R. De MariaMr. Frank P. De Santo ’62Mr. George K. Degnon ’58Mr. Eugene M. DeHaven ’60Marie and Benjamin Del VentoMr. Brian K. Dellabella ’87Mr. Gerard J. Dell’Orto ’67Anthony N. DeMaria, M.D. ’60Mr. Stephen Demski ’66Mrs. Kathleen DePoaloMr. Michael Deveney ’80Mr. Gene DeveneyMr. Jose M. DiazMr. Charles DonahueMr. Gaetano DonatoMr. Paul D. Donnelly ’60Mr. Victor DonofrioDr. Neil Dorans ’70Joseph V. Doria, Jr., Ed.D. ’64Mr. Russell W. Dorn, Jr. ’64Mr. Gregory W. Druback ’65Mr. John D. Dwyer ’58Mr. William J. Dwyer ’71Mr. J. Ronald Dzubeck ’62Mr. Stephen Ellerman ’70Mr. Neil L. Esposito ’69Mr. Peter J. Fabriele ’59

Ms. Diane FabyanskiRev. Msgr. William J. Fadrowski ’62Mr. and Mrs. Paul FalconeMs. Geraldine FarhatMaj. Gen. George R. Fay USA ’66Mr. Thomas S. Fee ’69Mr. Mark A. Feniello ’81Mr. Thomas R. Finch ’76Mr. Michael F. Finck ’74Mr. Donald J. Fiscella ’62Mr. Peter Flores ’02Mr. Edward J. Foeri ’62Mr. William FreseMr. John FrostMr. Bernard R. Gaffney ’59Mr. Joseph Gelchion ’78Gerald J. Germano, M.D. ’65Mr. Joseph Geronimo ’68Gwen Giannina, D.D.S.Mr. Robert E. Gibney ’71Mr. Joseph B. Giesler ’59Mr. Lawrence J. Gill ’74Mr. Christopher J. Gill ’82Mr. James J. Gillespie ’84Mr. Vincent M. Gironda ’73Mr. and Mrs. William R. GoasevskiMr. Walter T. Godlewski ’66Antoinette Goglia PhDMr. Dennis J. Gormley, Jr. ’59Joyce and Donald GraceMr. Leonard GranowitzMr. Barry Grays ’89Mrs. Susan G. GregoryMr. Kevin P. Guckian ’79Mr. Jerome Haggart ’66Mr. Dennis J. Hammer ’67Mr. and Mrs. William HanleyMr. John R. Hansen ’61Mr. Gary J. HansenMr. Bruce HansonMr. Navidra Hardin ’12Mr. John Haschak, III ’72Mr. Robert F. Hassett ’62Mr. Mark Hayes ’71Mr. Louis P. Healey ’68Mr. Robert A. Henne ’67Mr. John J. Hurley ’64Mr. Leo J. Hurley, Jr.Mr. James K. Iorio ’69Mr. John M. Ives ’60Mr. Theodore F. Jakubowski ’61Mr. Thomas M. Jankowski ’80Mr. John E. Januszewski ’67Mr. Stephen A. Jendras ’74Mr. Karl M. Jessen ’82Mr. John J. Julius ’76Mr. Paul Juniewicz ’72Mr. Joseph A. Kascik ’62Mr. Ricardo Kaulessar ’90Mr. John J. Kean, Jr.Mr. Robert G. Kelly ’71Mr. William F. Kennedy ’59Ms. Mary P. KennedyMr. Michael J. Kennelly, Jr. ’78Ms. Nancy KistMr. Walter I. Koprowski, Jr. ’67Mr. Raymond J. Kowalski ’68Ms. Karol L. KrychkowskiMr. Ronald A. Kucenski ’73Mr. Richard C. Kuhn ’64Hon. Gary G. La Pelusa, Sr. ’84Mr. Lawrence V. Langan ’72Mr. Joseph M. LaPilusa ’66Mrs. Honora E. LattozMr. William J. Lau ’61Ms. Diane LeskyMr. John M. Lisa ’71Mr. Eduardo LlanoMr. Michael P. Loscalzo ’66

Mr. James C. LoveMs. Victoria Lubnewski ’07Mrs. Maria LucaMs. KarlaMae Luz-Roque ’07Ms. Jennifer J. LydenMr. James J. Lynch ’73Mr. Joseph M. Macchi ’84Mr. Ernest Magliato ’98Rev. Msgr. Cornelius J. Mahoney ’63Mrs. Geraldine MahoneyMs. Mary MaloneMs. Roseanne MandragonaMs. Norma ManiganMs. Susan M. MarchisioDr. Arthur J. Mariano ’74Mr. Stephen C. Mariski ’73Mr. Charles J. MariskiMr. David Marsh ’62Mr. John B. MartoranaMr. Michael Mastromonica ’70Mr. Robert K. Mazzouccolo ’62Dr. Andrew A. McCabe ’64Mrs. Kristina M. McCannMr. Joseph J. McCusker ’69Mr. Frank J. McDonald ’80Ms. Juanita McEachernPatricia L. McGeehan Ed.D.Mr. Paul J. McKenna ’67Mrs. Lisa McKinney-Boyd ’90Mr. James McLaughlin ’72Mr. Robert McMahon ’67John K. McNally, DDS ’63Mr. John A. Meyer ’75Mr. and Mrs. Luis M. MinietMr. Andrew J. Mirabito Esq. ’68Mr. Charles F. Moersdorf ’59Mr. Robert H. Molloy ’66Ms. Sally Ann MoralesMr. Kevin P. MoriartyMr. Joseph R. Muller ’61Mr. John P. Mumby ’71Mr. Charles K. Murphy ’62Mr. Frank MurphyMr. and Mrs. John P. MurrayMichael A. Nalesnik, MD ’69Mr. Donald Nalesnik ’71Mr. Kenneth Nather ’70Mr. Sean NearyDr. Tony Ness ’77Cesar V. Nolasco, MD ’66Mr. Nick NugentMrs. Marilyn OberlanderMr. John P. O’Donnell ’58Mr. William P. Olsen ’73Br. Kevin O’Neill, F.M.S.Mr. Howard J. Openshaw, III ’78Mr. Carlos OramasMr. Robert J. Paradine, Jr. ’61Mr. Carl F. Parente ’67Ms. Rosemary ParlavecchioAugust D. Pellegrini Jr., D.D.S. ’78Mr. Vito A. Perrotta ’81Mr. John F. Plaskon ’73Mr. Chris A. Plunkett ’83Mr. Kenneth Plutnicki ’80Mrs. Dolores PlutnickiMr. John D. Polakowski ’58Michael Polisin, MD ’71Mr. Raymond A. Polomski ’65Ms. Alexandra PonceMr. Charles Powers, Jr. ’68Mr. Philip Pulcini ’67Mr. Michael A. Raganelli ’78Lt. Col. Anthony Raniszewski, USMC ’64 (Ret.)Mr. Thomas Raslowsky ’67James and Eileen RathBr. Luke Reddington, F.M.S.

Mr. Peter B. Reilly ’64Mr. Patrick E. Reilly ’69Ms. Doris A. ReischachMr. Edward W. Reuter ’59Ms. Isabel RicoMr. Carmen A. Rio ’62Br. Norbert Rodrigue, F.M.S.Mr. Robert F. Rosa ’65Mr. Paul A. Roskos ’62Mr. Donald W. RowleyMr. Gerard M. Ruane ’69Ms. Catherine RuaneMr. John R. Ruggirello ’68Mr. Robert RussoMr. Robert D. Ryan ’62Mr. Owen M. Ryan Jr. ’80Mr. John E. Ryan ’61Mr. Stephen Salot ’90James F. Savard, Ph.D. ’59Mr. Alfred V. Scerbo ’66Mr. Thomas M. Scerbo ’73Mr. and Mrs. Alfred SchneiderMr. Leonard Scrudato ’61Mr. David J. Seeley ’63Mr. Christopher J. Sekel ’78Vincent J. Serafino, M.D. ’72Mr. Mark G. Serock ’69Mr. James Servino ’71Mr. Joseph Serylo ’73Mr. Robert M. Sexton ’61Mr. John J. Sheedy Esq. ’66Marilyn and Arthur ShulmanMr. Thomas A. Sileo ’62Mr. Richard J. Sinton ’67Mr. Charles L. Sizer ’63Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. SlaskiMr. Mark G. Sloan ’71Mr. David SloanMr. Martin V. Smith ’58Mr. Leo J. Smith, Jr. ’71John Joseph Smith, M.D., P.C.Mr. John J. Smith Jr., Esq.Mr. Frank G. Speranza ’81Mr. John J. Spiegel, Esq.Mr. Pasquale A. Spitaletta ’67Rev. Eugene P. Squeo ’61Mr. Louis I. Squitieri ’74Mr. Anthony W. Staltari ’69Mr. Robert S. Stomber ’62Mr. Thomas J. SullivanMs. LaShauna J. Swinney ’96Mr. John A. Tennissen ’66Mr. William R. ThomasMr. Robert TomkinsMrs. Pamela C. TowerMr. Charles F. Trapp ’67Mr. John F. Trigo ’74Mr. James R. Trolice ’72Ms. Franca TutelaMr. Richard Unish ’59Mr. John M. Valdora Jr. ’78Mr. Thomas Van Note ’73Mr. Francisco J. Varela ’77Ms. Anita VelezMr. Vincent A. Virga ’85Mr. Richard J. Walsh ’70Mr. John B. WarrenMr. Mark T. Whaley ’72Ms. Constance WhiteMr. John B. Wilson ’65Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wister ’61Mr. Glenn M. Youncofski ’81Mr. Stanley J. ZieniukMr. Alfred H. Zywicki

Marist High School gratefully acknowledges the following Honor Roll of Benefactors towardsAnnual Giving during the months of October, 2012 through March, 2013:

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Cover.........................Alumni Golf ClassicPage 2................................Bill Attardi ’58Page 3......................... Day at the Races Model UN Arts FestivalPage 4 & 5...........................Hall of FamePage 6.................George R.R. Martin ’66Page 7..........Thank You for Your SupportBack...................................Save the Date Annual Fund Kick-Off

June 1819th Annual Blue & Gold

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July 18Annual Fund Kick Off

July 20Day at the Races Honoring

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