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MagnificatALUMNI
Saint Mary’s College Preparatory High School Alumni Association Magazine | Winter 2008
Volume 2 | No 2
Coming Home AgAin16th Annual Don Monti Memorial Golf ClassicWho Says You Can’t Go Home?Fall Reunion HighlightsSCHool newSStudents to WatchWindows on Saint Mary’s
in tHe SpotligHt Gaels Society MembersDouble Your Money, Take the Siedlick Challenge
Wishing you and your families a very blessed Christmas season.
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Visit our website for the latest updates, news, and events for the Alumni Association and Saint Mary’s College Preparatory High School at www.stmaryalumni.ws or call the Alumni Relations Office at 516 627 4605.
February 26, 2009 Young Alumni Night6:00 PMBar 9807 Ninth Avenue, NYCFor more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 516 627 4605 or visit www.stmaryalumni.ws
March 19, 2009 Ladies’ Night Out: Fashion Show & DinnerLeonard’s - La Dolce VitaCocktail Hour: 6:30 PMDinner: 7:30-10:30 PMAll alumnae and mothers of alumnae are invited to attend and reconnect with Saint Mary’s. Make this your mini-reunion in 2009!Please contact Alice Evans at [email protected] for more information and reservations.
April 23, 2009 4th Annual St. Mary’s High School Alumni Hall of Fame Induction & Spring Alumni Reception6:00 PMNew York Athletic Club, NYCFor more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 516 627 4605 or visit www.stmaryalumni.ws
September 24, 200917th Annual Don Monti Golf Classic & Fall Alumni ReceptionPlandome Country ClubFor more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 516 627 4605 or visit www.stmaryalumni.wsca
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On the Cover: Shannon Farley '97, Eileen Symmons '86, and Kristin Lynch Graham '88. Photo by Constance Brukin. For story, see page 17.
On the Web!Please visit the high school website www.stmary.ws/highschool for the Spring Athletic schedule. Alumni are invited to attend night games and BBQs to reconnect and see the current teams in action!
Alumni Updates Wanted...We are currently restructuring our Gael Winds section. We would love to hear from you and publish your news and photos in the next issue of Magnificat. Please submit your entries to [email protected]. All digital photos must be hi-res for quality printing.
sectionsalumni association | 5
student profiles | 6
in the spotlight | 11 & 20
school news | 13
coming home | 17
reunions | 23
in memorium | 38
feature stories7 16th Annual
Don Monti Memorial Golf Classic & Fall Dinner Reception
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www.stmaryalumni.ws | 3
MagnificatALUMNI
EDItORIALeditor in Chief | Kristin Lynch Graham ‘88
editor | Jay McDonnell
Creative Director | Eileen Symmons ‘86
Contributing AuthorsEileen T. McMahon
Terry Laughlin ‘68
ADMINIStRAtIvEpastor | Rev. Msgr. John J. McCann ‘57
principal | Dr. Kevin McBride
Director of Development | Kristin Lynch Graham ‘88
Director of Alumni Relations | Jay McDonnell
Director of Communications | Eileen Symmons ‘86
SAINt MARY’S ALUMNI ASSOCIAtION OFFICERS
president | Andrew DellaRatta ‘88
Vice president | Thomas Smyth ‘86
Secretary | Janet Barth McHale ‘69
treasurer | Robert Pennachio ‘86
Chaplain | Sr. Marylin Grosselfinger, IHM ‘61
moderator | Sr. Mariette Quinn, IHM
BOARDRobert Anastasia ‘71
Alice Phillips Belmonte ‘84
Judi Annibale Betts ‘59
Thomas Clifford ‘99
Robert Dunphy ‘93
Melissa DeRosa Johnston ‘94
Gary Leli ‘00
Mary Beth Welsh ‘84
GAELS SOCIEtYChairperson | Sr. Barbara Jablonski, IHM ‘59
Chairperson | Br. John Klein, FMS ‘65
Co-ChairsAnthony Bonomo
Francis J. Coughlin, Jr. ‘73
Donald Denihan ‘79
Margaret Grace
Stephen Hannan ‘80
John Idol ‘76
Rev. Msgr. John J. McCann ‘57
Daniel Nolan
Arthur & Caroline Monti Saladino
Silvana Scotto Zangri ‘88
11 Gaels Society Members
Windows on Saint Mary's13Who Says You Can't Go Home?17
Larry Siedlick and His Call to Action20Fall Reunion Highlights23
2008 Annual Fund Donor Listing33
Teaching the Gospel Values30
The 2009-2010 school year marks the 60th Anniversary of the founding of St. Mary’s College Preparatory High School.
When the Class of 1949 entered as freshmen, the legacy of St. Mary’s High School education began. Sixty years later, St. Mary’s continues to provide excellent and accessible Catholic education to young men and women.
Plan to join us for a year of anniversary celebrations. Details to follow.
If you have a piece of St. Mary’s history to share, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 516 627 4605. All stories, photos and memorabilia are welcome.
Anniversary Celebration
60th
"Joyful, Loving Service."
"To Jesus, through Mary."
Saint Mary's College Preparatory High School
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Founded 1949 www.stmaryalumni.ws
alumni association
Dear Fellow Alumnus,
It is a pleasure to serve as the Saint Mary’s High School Alumni
Association President for the current term. I am a graduate of the
Class of 1988, celebrating our 20th reunion this year. I attended
St. Mary’s High School by following in the foot steps of my brother
John ‘82, and my sister Regina ‘84. Our parents were married in
the parish church and we were all born and raised in the parish.
The parish and our high school have always played an important
and central role in my life and family.
Our Alumni Association is over 13,000 strong with members
serving in all walks of life. From teaching our future leaders in the
classroom, to serving as first responders, to serving in our military
and protecting our nation, to serving as doctors, engineers,
lawyers, scientists, financial representatives, and many other
professions, as well as serving Christ and mankind in various
religious orders. We are a very special group with a common
denominator. We are all graduates of St. Mary’s High School.
Something for which we are all very proud.
The Alumni Association has again been hard at work hosting
and planning events for the year. The Annual St. Mary’s High
School Don Monti Golf Classic was another huge success. Alumni
enjoyed the Plandome Country Club golf course, along with
a wonderful cocktail hour and reception where relationships
were rekindled and new ones created. The Annual Alumni Mass
honoring our deceased Alumni was held at St. Mary’s Church
on October 12, 2008. Another huge success, the Mass was said
by Father Edward Doran ‘59 who shared anecdotes of his Irish
childhood with his grandmother, parents and many siblings. A
reception followed below the Church in the Marian Room. The
Association is planning two alumni social, networking receptions
in Manhattan. The first is on February 26th at Bar 9, and plans
are underway for a July date. We will return to the New York
Athletic Club in April for our Hall of Fame Induction Reception.
We will gather to honor those that have given selflessly to their
profession, communities and have made your Alma Mater so
proud. Finally, Tom Smyth ‘86, has been hard at work planning
a theater night in Manhattan. We hope to have tickets available
for a Broadway play next year. I hope you will make an effort to
attend and enjoy these events with family and fellow alumni.
As you may know, St. Mary’s High School was founded in 1949
by St. Mary’s parish pastor Monsignor John K. Sharpe, and was
encouraged by Bishop Thomas E. Molloy of Brooklyn. Monsignor
Sharpe was an early benefactor to our school, donating $2,000
of his personal savings to help make our school a reality. Two
thousand dollars was quite a large sum in the late 1940s,
especially for a man of the cloth. In that same spirit, I hope
you will consider giving to St. Mary’s High School to continue
the Catholic education and development of young men and
women. Make your donations personal; give in honor or memory
of a teacher or classmate. Remember, your donations are tax
deductible, which will benefit you while benefiting our school.
Finally and on behalf of the Alumni Association and St. Mary’s
High School, I extend my deep gratitude to past president Frank
Coughlin, Jr. ‘73, and past trustees Laura Mastrogianni Landgraff
‘63 and Michael Doran ‘69. Over the years, Frank’s leadership has
been instrumental in the success of the Association and direction
of our school. Laura and Michael have given personally of their
time and energy to plan and attend countless Alumni events. We
owe a great deal of gratitude to them and will sorely miss their
guidance, wisdom and energy.
I extend to you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a
happy and healthy New Year. I look forward to meeting you at our
upcoming events.
With best wishes,
Andrew F.J. Della Ratta ‘88
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student profiles
by Eileen T. McMahon
One of the outstanding members of her
class, Grace Chao is a person able to
combine academic excellence, volunteer
work and advocacy. Daughter of Dr.
Chu-Liang and Soon-Eng Chao, Grace is
a member of our Scholar Service Institute.
Grace finds community service worthwhile
for the assistance it gives others, but she
also considers it fun. One of her favorite
ways is to tutor at Adventures in Learning
through Campus Ministry. She has taken
initiative here, founding clubs when she
sees a need. The Asian Club is important
to Grace because with a large population
of international students at St. Mary’s, this
club assists the new students in meeting
others, contributes to their sense of
belonging, and provides an opportunity
for cross-cultural learning. Having played
the violin since the age of four, Grace also
started a Chamber Music ensemble.
Grace is actively involved in an
organization called YouthAction which is
involved in improving the New York City
Public Schools. She has learned much
about how advocacy works, about the
art of compromise, and of the power to
effect change. “That sort of power is not
something most people are exposed to,”
she noted. One example of the group’s
work is that it lobbied to have students
become members of school boards. Her
membership in the Reformed Church
and her faith help her to be very positive
and hopeful about life. Effecting change,
she says, is about using one’s God-given
talents to share with
others. Currently, Grace
is applying to college,
hoping to pursue a
career in medicine. She
was recently notified
that she was one of two
New York students to
earn a perfect score of
36 on the September
2008 ACT Test.
Gregory Sullivan’s career
goal is to become a
novelist. He has had a short story, “The
Window,” published in The Phoenix, our
literary magazine. Greg participates in
the Creative Writing Club and is in English
Honors. Among his activities is teaching
sixth grade CCD at St. Anastasia’s Parish.
Faith is important to Gregory and to his
family; they strive to express their beliefs
through their everyday lives.
From Little Neck, Greg is the son of Gene
and Regina Sullivan and has an older
brother, Ryan, who graduated from St.
Mary’s in 2005. His family has hosted
a number of exchange students from
around the world: Sebastian (Germany),
Ahmet (Turkey), Marcos (Spain), Ruben
(Mexico) and Tiago (Portugal). He reports
that the experience has “enriched my
life.” His family may be adopting three
children from the Ukraine shortly. When
speaking of this, Greg uses the pronoun
“we” because all family members are part
of the decision making. His family doesn’t
want to see brothers separated from one
another. Because he is close to his older
brother, he knows how difficult that would
be. He sees these children as children in
need and has come to love them. Greg
has kept in touch with all of the people
who have lived with his family and has
been able to visit some of them in their
home countries. Perhaps what he has
observed on his journey and through
the interactions with people of different
cultures will one day be reflected in his
novels.
Eileen T. McMahon is the director of the
Scholar Service Institute and teaches English
and Religion at St. Mary’s.
Students to WatchGrace Chao and Gregory Sullivan ‘09
Gregory Sullivan
Grace Chao
16th Annual Don Monti Golf ClassicAnother Success for the Alumni Association
The Saint Mary’s Alumni Association’s
16th Annual Don Monti Golf Classic and
Fall Dinner Reception took place on
September 25. Seventy-six golfers, and
over 100 alumni and guests attended
the dinner and auction at the Plandome
Country Club. The event raised over
$45,000 which directly benefits St. Mary’s
High School.
It was a fun filled day of golf and sharing
new and old memories. Below are
the unique perspectives of this year’s
chairperson, Kathleen “Rooney”
Cawley ’78 and the 2008 Timothy
Coughlin Award winner, Mary Beth
Welsh ‘84.
The 16th Annual Don Monti Memorial
Golf Classic and Fall Reception, was again
a great day of golf, fun and reconnecting
with friends and rekindling past
relationships, as well as starting new ones.
It was a resounding success and I want
to thank all the participants, volunteers,
my committee members, the staff at
Plandome Country Club and the St. Mary’s
alumni staff for making it so!
This was the first time I’ve actually been
able to play in the event, and I now know
what I’ve been missing.
The golfers had a true challenge on a
blustery day, but the wet weather held off
until well after we left the course for the
scrumptious dinner.
After cocktails and dinner, we conducted
the live auction with several interesting
items including a “Swim with Michael
Phelps” which gave the winner a chance
to get in the pool with the most decorated
Olympian. I also had the honor of
introducing the Coughlin family to present
the Timothy Coughlin Award, which was
presented most deservedly to Mary Beth
Welsh! Congratulations to Mary Beth, and
my personal thanks to her for all her help
and guidance with this year’s event.
Kathleen Cawley ‘78
In recent years, the St. Mary’s outing has
become the one-and-only day each year
that I play golf. For most golfers that
statement conjures up images of some
really ugly golf. And I definitely had my
share of really bad golf moments this
year, which prompted me to emphatically
announce that this was the last time I
would play in the outing. But then there’s
that one nice shot that lures me to believe
that next time my game will be better. To
be honest, it’s the laughs that I have with
my good friends and other alum during
our round of golf and at the dinner that
follows that keep me coming back.
This year’s dinner was particularly special
for me. Each year at the dinner, the
Coughlin family recognizes an alum in
memory of their brother and son, Timmy
Coughlin, in honor of his commitment
and dedication to St Mary’s High School.
The name of the recipient is a closely
held secret, shared with only a select few
until the award is presented. I think the
Coughlins enjoy seeing that look of shock
when the name is announced, and the
look on my face when my name was
announced did not disappoint. Sudddenly,
in my dumbfounded state, I found myself
standing, still in my golf clothes, in front
of a microphone with a room full of
appropriately dressed diners waiting for
my remarks. So I eloquently said the first
thing that came to mind, “This was a
bad day to forget a change of clothes”.
After a moment, I was able to regain my
composure and attempted to convey just
how honored and touched I was to receive
this award.
I have fond memories of Timmy Coughlin
from the St Mary’s outing. He was among
a core group who established the outing
years ago and made it a success every
year. His enthusiasm for St. Mary’s was
contagious, and you could feel the energy
he brought to this event. You didn’t need to
know Timmy well to know his enthusiasm,
commitment and dedication to the people
and places that were important to him.
I am both humbled and honored to be
recognized in his name.
Mary Beth Welsh ‘84
“To be honest, it’s the laughs that I have with my good friends and other alum during our round of golf and at the dinner that follows that keep me coming back.”
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Photo 1: Dennis Burns, Bruce Ginder, Kathy Cawley ‘76 and Ed Lipinsky. Photo 2: George Beglin ‘66, Frank Giovanzio, James Walsh ‘69, and William McDonnell ‘66.
Photo 3: Dennis Coughlin '75, Mary Beth Welsh ‘84, this year's recipient of the Timothy J. Coughlin Award, Rob Coughlin '80 and Frank Coughlin, Jr. '73. Photo 4 : Jodi Kiggins Gilligan ‘84, Cathy Welsh, Libby Welsh and Amy Marsigliano.
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Photo 5: Rob Dunphy ‘93, James Blake ‘93, John Morrissey ‘93, and Matt Feeney ‘93. Photo 6: Stephen Mink ‘68, Gregory Mink ‘81, Jeffrey Mink ‘73, and Ted Lull. Photo 7: Lee Hayes ’62, Ken McGinnis , and Tom Raleigh Sr.Photo 8: Alice Phillips Belmonte ’84, and Shawn Kelly ‘70.
Photo 9: Mel McLaughlin ‘79 joins other alumni golfers on the course. Photo 10: James Devins ’01, Patrick Devaney ‘90, Mike Devaney ’93, and Tom Devaney ‘91.Photo 11: Alumni Friends reconnect.Photo 12: Louise Bianculli '61, Meghan McHale Canty ‘96, Janet Barth McHale ’69, and Sr. Marylin Grosselfinger ‘61.Photo 13: Craig Campbell, Scott Heaney, Stephen Hannan ‘80, and Peter Buckley.Photo 14: A happy foursome enjoys a day on the course.
the Gaels SocietyInaugurated in 2007 as the most prestigious donor recognition society of
St. Mary’s High School, the Gaels Society recognizes our most generous
benefactors with cumulative lifetime giving of $25,000 or more to St.
Mary’s High School. Members receive private school mailings, invitations
to exclusive events, and special public recognition.
The leadership of the society encourages other benefactors to join the
cycle of generosity at St. Mary’s High School.
ChairpersonsSr. Barbara Jablonski, IHM ‘59Br. John Klein, FMS ‘65
Co-Chairpersons Anthony Bonomo John Idol ‘76
Francis J. Coughlin, Jr. ‘73 Rev. Msgr. John J. McCann ‘57
Donald Denihan ‘79 Daniel Nolan
Margaret Grace Arthur and Caroline Monti Saladino
Stephen Hannan ‘80 Silvana Scotto Zangri ‘88
DonorsDaniel Amoruso
Anthony and MaryEllen Bonomo
Brooke Barrett ‘67
Thomas Burke ‘81
Daniel J. Cahill ‘80
Richard F. Chapdelaine
Roger Coleman ‘78
Francis J. Coughlin, Sr.
Francis J. Coughlin, Jr. ‘73
Robert E. Coughlin ‘80
Timothy Coughlin ‘76
Hank and Ann Z. DeCarlo
The Family of Enriquetta DeGaal
Daniel Denihan ‘61
Donald Denihan ‘79
John DiStefano ‘97
Benjamin and Irene Denihan
Laurence Denihan ‘82
James A. D’Orta, MD ‘69
The above represents a working list of donors to St. Mary’s College Preparatory High School. We apologize in advance for any inconsistencies or omissions. If you have feedback or comments, please contact Kristin Lynch Graham ’88, Director of Development at 516 627 4605 or via email at [email protected].
Maureen Ferrari ‘73
John Foerst
Raymond Gentile ‘76
J. Peter and Margaret Grace
Stephen Hannan ‘80
John Idol ‘76
John Iskyan
Rev. Jeffrey Johnston ‘69
The Family of John Marshall
Joseph and Tita Monti
Richard Monti
Donal Murphy ‘54
Eugene F. Murphy
Daniel Nolan
The Sauvigne Family
Arthur and Caroline Monti Saladino
Eugene Sullivan
Mary Jane Surgala
Timothy J. Welsh ‘79
thursday9/24/2009
plandome Country Club
Don’t miss it! Call 516 627 4605 for sponsorship opportunities and ticket information.
Save the Date!
17th Annual Don Monti Golf Classic& Fall DinnerReception
Caroline Monti Saladino and her family
began their relationship with Saint Mary’s
High School more than 35 years ago
when Caroline’s brother, Don Monti, was a
sophomore and lost his battle with acute
myeloblastic leukemia in 1972. Don was
a special young man who brightened the
lives of all those who knew him. Through
their profound sorrow, Caroline’s parents,
Joseph and Tita Monti, established the
Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation
in Don’s memory. Caroline has served as
President of the Foundation since her
mother’s passing in June 2006. The Don
Monti Memorial Research Foundation
is the premier organization dedicated
to research, education, fellowship and
patient care in the fields of oncology and
hematology in the Long Island/Tri-State
area. The Foundation is also extremely
generous to St. Mary’s High School with
annual support of the Don Monti Memorial
Golf Classic, which celebrated its 16th
anniversary this year. The library in Marist
Hall was recently re-dedicated to honor
the late Joe and Tita Monti in addition to
Don, for whom the library was dedicated
after his death.
Since its inception, The Don Monti
Memorial Research Foundation has raised
more than $36 million to support research,
education and patient care at North
Shore University Hospital. Long Island is
now home to several Don Monti Cancer
Centers, forming the largest network of
cancer treatment centers in the region.
Two years ago, Caroline Monti Saladino
and the Don Monti Memorial Research
Foundation established a relationship with
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL).
Caroline takes pride in serving as a bridge
between the cancer biology research at
CSHL and its clinical application at North
Shore Hospital. The Don Monti Memorial
Research Foundation is supporting the
research of laboratory scientist Dr. Scott
Lowe. In the Tita Monti Cancer Research
Laboratory at CSHL, Dr. Lowe and his team are
working to better understand the genetics
behind cancers, including leukemia Caroline
has recently initiated a collaborative effort
between the North Shore-LIJ Health System
Doctors and CSHL scientists to study the
cause of relapse in leukemia patients. In
2009, the Joseph and Tita Monti Research
Center will be established as part of CSHL’s
Hillside research building expansion where
the Monti family’s mission to cure cancer
will continue.
In addition to the Don Monti Memorial
Research Foundation, Caroline is an
Associate Trustee at North Shore Hospital.
She and her husband Arthur also serve as co-chairs for the Saint Mary’s Gaels Society and are involved with many philanthropic organizations in the New York area. They are frequently honored for their
continuing support of the community. The
Saladinos have been residents of Lloyd
Harbor for the past twenty-seven years.
They are a very close knit family and enjoy
spending time with their four children
and eight grandchildren. St. Mary’s holds
a special place in the hearts of this special
family.
Anthony J. Bonomo values the lessons
his Italian heritage taught him: hard work,
loyalty, and the value of education. He
grew up in a house jumping with laughter,
Italian stories, and of course, filled with
family and food. Family drives to visit his
grandparents in the “country” (Merrick,
Long Island), developed Anthony’s love for
family, and inspired him to find a nurturing
family-like environment for his children to
study and learn. That is why Anthony and
his wife, MaryEllen, selected Saint Mary’s
High School for their children: Anthony Jr.
‘05, Julianne ‘07, and Jaclyn ’08.
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Gaels Society Members Caroline Monti Saladino and Anthony J. Bonomo are Helping to Make Tomorrow Possible, Today.
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Caroline Monti Saladino
Anthony’s appreciation for Catholic education began with his own experiences at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary
School and Bishop Loughlin High School. In high school, Anthony excelled as a
student, but spent most of his time playing
baseball. Upon graduation, he attended St
John’s University on a baseball scholarship.
After college graduation, he began St.
John’s Law School. He went at night and
worked during the day at the law firm of
Hayt, Hayt & Landau to defray the cost and
gain experience in the field of law.
He stayed with Hayt, Hayt & Landau until
February 1986 when he left to join a small
start up company called Physicians
Reciprocal Insurers. Again, blessed
by some luck, hard work and family
support, today, Anthony is the
President and Chief Executive Officer
of that small company which has
grown to be the second largest in
the state of New York and fifth largest
in the country.
Anthony coached the St. Mary’s
boys’ baseball team for many years.
He says, “Being around the students
made me realize what honorable
and respectful young men and
women were coming out of St.
Mary’s.” A believer in passing along
the value of Catholic education
to the next generation, Anthony
wanted to support the place where
his children studied and spent
most of their time. Subsequently,
he created the Gaels Foundation,
an independent foundation which
raises money for St. Mary’s High
School’s most pressing needs. The
Foundation has contributed to the
Denihan turf field and refurbished
the Immaculata Hall auditorium
and the boys’ locker room in Marist
Hall. We look forward to featuring
the Foundation’s most recent gift
to refurbish the weight room in the
Spring issue of Magnificat.
In 2006, Anthony was the honoree at
the 14th Annual Don Monti Golf Classic
for his tremendous support of St. Mary’s.
Anthony and MaryEllen have opened their
home to host Gaels Society receptions
to encourage others to get involved and
support St. Mary’s. They are a tremendous
example of parental involvement and
generosity.
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Anthony J. Bonomo proudly displays his Gaels uniform jersey.
school news
the Fall playThe Drama Club prepared it’s Annual Fall
production, You’re a Good Man, Charlie
Brown, an award-winning musical based
upon the characters from the famous
"Peanuts" comic strip. A team of more
than fifty students touched our emotions
as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and
the rest of the gang were brought
to life.
Campus ministry
Our Campus Ministry is in full
swing, making concrete the
spiritual component of our
mission. Students in all grades
are involved in outreach to
the community through our
afterschool and weekend
volunteering opportunities. This
includes tutoring, visiting the
elderly and serving in a soup kitchen. The
Senior Shepherds are employing their
leadership skills by giving retreat days to
the freshmen, serving as liturgical ministers
at Mass, and continuing to inspire by
example. Through our Spiritual Adoption
Program, our students have “adopted”
a child in danger of abortion, praying
for her and for her mother as the child’s
development in the womb is monitored.
We will have a baby shower to which the
students will bring baby items to donate
to Momma’s House, a program for girls
in crisis pregnancies as well as for young
moms and their children.
Fall prayer Sports Breakfast At St. Mary’s, each sports season begins
with a prayer breakfast for all of the student
athletes. Always an inspiring experience,
this year’s breakfast was even more so
because Deacon Frank Bice was our guest
speaker. A renowned inspirational speaker,
he completely captured the attention
and the hearts of all present as he told of
the tragic accident on the football field
that left him paralyzed. Deacon Bice
went on to become a coach. Resisting all
temptations to give up on himself, Deacon
Bice told the story of a young man whose
life was changed by imitating him, a story
that truly touched all of the students and
faculty present. Later that evening at the
kick-off dinner for the coaches, Deacon
Bice gave an encore presentation which
again deeply moved those present.
marathon
On Friday, October 24, a lovely fall day
with the leaves at their autumnal peak,
the student body and faculty of St. Mary’s
participated in the 22nd Annual Marathon
to raise money for the school. When
we’ve needed buses or vans to transport
teams or clubs, money raised in the
Marathon has enabled us to purchase
them. The Marathon was begun by the
Marist Brothers, and Mr. Richard Krams
has coordinated this event for many years.
The police assist with safety along the
route. $100 prizes were offered to the top
student at each level, and to the top senior,
a much-cherished parking space on the
campus. For every ten dollars raised above
$120, students had the chance to win $500
or an iPod. Mr. Krams noted the school
spirit, the bonding across homeroom and
grade lines, and the general comraderie
that this annual event engenders
in our students.
the Ring Ceremony Ring Night celebrates a milestone
and is a rite of passage for our
juniors. The ceremony focuses
on the unique gifts of each junior
and the responsibility each has to
utilize these gifts for the greater
good of the community. The
ring symbolizes the role St. Mary’s
plays in their journey. Through
their parents, teachers and classmates,
students find their faith in the abiding
presence of God in their lives deepened
during their high school experience at
St. Mary’s.
night of Soccer gameThe Fourth Annual "Night of Soccer" Game
was held on Friday, October 3. The smell
of hamburgers and hot dogs attracted
many customers, especially at the unheard
price of $1.00 thanks to the Gaels Parents’
Association. Faculty chefs, parent cashiers
and patient customers made the barbecue
a huge success. The lineup of the event
featured the St. Mary’s High School Girls’
and Boys’ Varsity Soccer Teams and the
St. Mary’s Elementary School Boys’ Soccer
Team squaring off against opponents from
the Lutheran High School, otherwise known
as LuHi. The first game featured the Girls’
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Students enjoy the Night of Soccer.
Larry Kupferman proudly posed with Thomas Mehmet,Class of 2008 as he returned to St. Mary’s for the Night of Soccer Event.
Saint Mary’s Elementary School Boys’ Soccer Team planning pre-game strategy as dusk fell on the field.
Kevin Dillon was a teacher-chef serving up burgers and dogs for the crowd.
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teacher Competency Last year, through their hard work and dedication, St. Mary’s teachers achieved 100% competency on all New York State Regents competency examinations.
Dr. Kevin McBride notes, “the results support research findings concerning the importance of offering a rigorous academic program as well as extra help programs.” This incredible statistic also underscores the Middle States evaluation which cited St. Mary’s as a faith community within an educational community that exceeds expectations in critical academic, social, safety, and moral areas.
Faculty competency is one of the key factors leading to student success. Below is a graph depicting the academic scholarship money earned by the class of 2008. These scholarships and the acceptance rate of St. Mary’s students to some of our nation’s most competitive colleges and universities make St. Mary’s an outstanding academic institution of which current parents and alumni can be proud.
Varsity Team, coached by Ms. Shannon
Farley ‘97. The Lady Gaels were led to a 2-0
victory by Bianca Salerno and Lauren Price.
As twilight approached during the
elementary school’s game, the rented
lights bathed the field in a glow, giving
the teams the “under the lights” feeling.
Despite their loss, the SMES boys' game
was exciting and enjoyable to parents and
players. The Boys’ Varsity Soccer game saw
a lone goal scored by AJ Scaraglio. The
final score was 3-1. Their new coach is
Mr. Paul Amato. Cheerleading, dance and
numerous raffles rounded out the activities
at this well-attended event.
mission and Diversity The faces of all of God’s children can be
seen in the halls of St. Mary’s. Diversity and
inclusion are the strongest characteristics
of our student population. We pride
ourselves on providing an environment
that is characterized by mutual respect for
racial and cultural diversity. At St. Mary’s,
the uniqueness of each individual is
celebrated by educating the whole person
spiritually, intellectually and emotionally in
order to assist each person in becoming a
positive and productive leader in today’s
society.
The September 14, 2008 edition of The
New York Times Magazine stated: “But if we
are going to be innovative and creative
and have more breakthrough thinking that
produces better ideas, we must accept the
mountain of evidence that tells us that the
more diverse team outperforms.” During
the past ten years, St. Mary’s diversity has
tripled. As one member of the Middle
States evaluation team noted, “St. Mary’s is
a cutting edge school - light years ahead
of most schools - in regard to diversity,
inclusion and academic excellence.”
the Blood Drive
On November 12th, St. Mary’s students
“St. Mary’s is a cutting edge school - light years ahead of most schools - in regard to diversity, inclusion and academic excellence.”
and faculty participated in a Blood
Drive. Long Island Blood Services has
proudly recognized St. Mary’s College
Preparatory High School for its leadership
in introducing automated collection
technology at blood drives in Nassau
County for 2008. Through the continued
efforts and generosity of our students who
want to give back to the community, we
have donated over two hundred pints of
blood. The blood was then separated into
its components and distributed to patients
in hospitals throughout our area. These
blood drives not only provide much-
needed blood for immediate transfusions
but also lay the groundwork for a stable
donor base in the future. St. Mary’s students
should be applauded for their efforts.
the Senior/Faculty Basketball game The Senior/Faculty Basketball Game
took place November 25th in the
Marist Gym. A tradition begun many
years ago as a spirit builder between
faculty and students, the game’s
proceeds support different charitable
causes each year. Last year, we
chose the Robert Terry Foundation
which supports families of children
suffering from brain tumors. Robert’s
father, Bob Terry, graduated from
St. Mary’s in 1990, and was a member of
the Gaels hockey team. He named the
foundation in memory of his son, Robert
Terry, Jr., who lost his battle with cancer.
The game is always a good-natured
competition featuring many laughs,
some pratfalls and even some basketball.
While the Class of 2009 was hopeful, the
faculty remain undefeated. The format
of the game remains two quarters of
co-ed students and one quarter each
for just boys or girls. With the current
state of the economy, we will keep the
money available to assist someone in our
community who may require assistance to
get through these difficult times. Helping
those in need, having fun while doing
so, and strengthening ties within the St.
Mary’s school community are all outcomes
stemming from this game.
Freshmen Camp The transition to high school can often be
challenging for freshmen on many levels.
Entering a new educational environment
is in itself a challenge to many students.
Even more daunting at times can be
the social challenges of finding oneself,
making new friends, and finding where
one “fits in.” To aid this transition which is
a challenge all schools face, twenty-four
years ago, St. Mary’s began what remains
a unique program called Freshmen
Camp, held at Camp Marist in New
Hampshire. The sole purpose is to create
an atmosphere conducive to making
friends and having a great time. Of course,
we have the traditional icebreakers, yet it
is the dynamic of senior-led groups that
participate in the summer camp activities
which make Freshmen Camp work. Within
a day, barriers and defenses come down,
and friendships which may last throughout
high school or beyond are forged. The
first week of school is quite different for
the students who choose to participate in
Freshmen Camp. No longer feeling alone,
they have made friends, can recognize
faces, and may even be acquainted with
some of the faculty. Freshmen Camp is the
first of many efforts we undertake to build
a school community that embraces all.
opportunities for leadership During the nearly two years of listening
to the campaigning for the Presidency,
voters frequently reflected on the
candidates’ leadership qualities and
judgement. St. Mary’s seniors have had
many opportunities to grow in leadership
skills over their time here, and senior year is
when those in our community notice how
all the work is bearing fruit.
As a school rooted in the Gospel values
of Jesus, His leadership style of service is
the model to which we aspire. Through
Campus Ministry, seniors serve as
Ambassadors to freshmen homerooms,
as retreat leaders and as facilitators
on Spirit Days. Members on the
Student Council strive to implement
ideas to improve our school
community. Through publications
like the yearbook and the school
newspaper, The Magnificat, students
keep a record of the wealth of
activities here and seek to inform
others about St. Mary’s student
life. Many hours of pain-staking
work goes into the preparation
of both. Smiling members of the
National Honor Society are on hand when
we have an Open House or parent/teacher
evenings to assist visitors or parents with
locating the places or people that they
seek. Members of the Scholar Service
Institute (SSI) have a requirement to fulfill
thirty hours of service during their time of
membership, but most regularly exceed
that. SSI members each do individual
service-related projects ranging from
walkathons to bake sales, from donating
hair so wigs can be made for sick children
to creating a handbook in Korean to
welcome our international students. In
many ways and with joyful spirits St. Mary’s
students are making a difference in our
school and local community. ■
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Tom DiBlasi ’09, Bobby Anastasia ’71 and Danny Rivera ’09 share a moment at
the golf outing.
coming home
Who Says You Can’t Go Home?Meet Three Women Who Have Done Just That...
This year, three St. Mary’s
alumnae returned to St. Mary’s
as members of the faculty and
administration. They joined the
twelve other alumni who are
already part of the St. Mary’s
community.
Shannon Farley ‘97 returns to
St. Mary’s as a physical education
teacher and coach. Shannon
spent the last seven years
coaching college basketball
full time at St. John’s University.
While at St. John’s, she helped
guide the Red Storm to national
success as well as post season
play each season. During the
2005-2006 season, the team
cracked national rankings in
the Top 25 polls and advanced
to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA
tournament where they lost to
eventual national champions,
the University of Maryland. Ms.
Farley will be coaching all three
seasons at St. Mary’s. She is
currently coaching the Varsity
Girl’s Soccer Team, she is taking
on Girl’s JV Basketball this winter,
and will be coaching Girl’s Varsity
Lacrosse in the spring.
Kristin lynch graham ‘88 is proud
to return to St. Mary’s as the Director of
Development. Kristin was formerly the
director of leadership gifts at Columbia
Law School where she worked with the
dean and associate dean raising money
toward the $350 million law school
fundraising campaign and the multi-
billion dollar University campaign. Prior
to Columbia, Kristin spent ten years at her
college alma mater, Fordham University,
as the assistant vice president for alumni
relations and individual giving. She and
her husband, Chris, welcomed their first
daughter, Cecilia Faith, in November 2007.
Kristin says, “It is an honor to be a part of
St. Mary’s at this exciting time in its history.
So many alumni had great experiences
at St. Mary’s, and I believe that they will
get involved and support St. Mary’s. We
need everyone’s participation
to ensure an excellent St.
Mary’s experience for the next
generation of students.”
eileen Symmons ‘86 returned
to St. Mary’s officially in March
2008. Since graduating from
New York Institute of
Technology in 1990, Eileen has
worked closely with St. Mary’s
over the years as a consultant
on many design projects and
fundraising campaigns, never
leaving St. Mary’s out of sight.
She brings over 18 years of her
talents as a graphic designer
and marketing communications
professional to the table as our
Director of Communications.
Her position includes working
for the high school, elementary
school and the parish. Eileen
graduated from both the
elementary and high school
and has many fond memories
of her twelve years as a student
here, as well as a parishioner.
When the opportunity to
work full time at St. Mary’s was
presented to her by Dr. Kevin McBride, she
knew her life was about to change, and for
the better. “Life is an incredible journey and
returning to where I got my start could
not be a better way to come full circle. St.
Mary’s was always my home, no matter
where I was in my career or personal life, so
this is truly a special home coming for me.”
Eileen looks forward to working closely
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Eileen, Kristin, and Shannon join the twelve other alumni who are currently working at St. Mary’s.
with everyone at St. Mary’s, in particular
the high school and alumni association
where she can bring her St. Mary’s
experience to the students of tomorrow,
today.
St. Mary’s has made an impression on
many former students as they too
returned to serve their alma mater.
maria gorycki ‘81Jeanine Buatti ‘81Jonathan Kramer ‘92Christina nagy ‘98Diane papa ‘58Robert phelan '01Carlo puca ‘02elizabeth Bice ‘77Anne tomlinson ‘84Christine Hanne Schifaudo ‘99Kevin weber '02Jared weir '02
We look forward to highlighting these
alumni-faculty in future issues.
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If you are interested in receiving information on this great event, contact Jay McDonnell, Director of Alumni Relations at 516 627 4605 or [email protected].
Making the future possible
today...Proud of where they got their start,
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Photo by Constance Brukin
in the spotlight
by Terry Laughlin ‘68
In September 1964, when the Class of
1968 first arrived on Clapham Avenue, it’s
likely that every male freshman had seen
“The Bridge over the River Kwai” a movie
depicting a WWII-era Japanese POW camp,
in which one inmate cheerfully endured
repeated banishments to “the hole” – an
airless box in the baking sun – for his bold
defiance of their captors. It’s possible
some of us drew a connection between
Larry Siedlick and that character…albeit
requiring a self-dramatizing willingness
to cast our teachers as “cruel captors.” But
few will disagree that Larry left a stronger
impression than any other member of the
male half of our class – many of us sharing
something like awe over his willingness
to test authority and endure – indeed
welcome – consequences.
Like many less-secure members of the
class, I “kept my head down” around Larry.
Both from a fear of accompanying him to
“the hole” – after-school detention – and
to remain safely beyond range of his
stinging wit. From virtually the first day
Larry became known for highlighting and
skewering any perceived foible in a teacher
– seldom covertly. George Shaughness,
our 4-year class president and a radiologist
in Tampa today, sums up a common
fascination: “We were attracted to Larry
because his wit was razor sharp, but it was
his nerve that set him apart. He did the
things we were afraid to do. Larry was the
‘Fonzie’ in our group, with a confidence
we all envied that made him seem larger
than life.” Jim Sweeney, a mutual fund
executive from Essex Fells NJ, was Larry’s
closest friend and most frequent “partner
in crime.” He recalls: “I met Larry the first
day of school and he sat directly in front of
me in every freshman class. Since neither
of us had the self-control to keep a funny
comment to ourselves, we spent a record
amount of time in detention.” In fact, the
soon-notorious duo of Sweeney and
Siedlick finished that year on suspension
and spent the first week of vacation
sentenced to clean out every locker in the
building.
Forty years later, Larry is still leaving a deep impression on the rest of us,
for reasons that typify his still-intriguing
makeup. In the weeks leading up to
our 40th reunion, word filtered out of a
stunning challenge Larry had issued to the
class. He asked us to take the lead among
all classes in demonstrating appreciation to
St. Mary’s, and backed it up by promising
to donate up to $100,000 in matching
gifts for every dollar pledged by our class.
Larry has since generously extended that
challenge to all St. Mary’s alumni.
At the first evening of our reunion, that
news drew me to Larry as strongly as I’d
been inclined to keep my distance at 15. I
quickly found him to be as approachable,
direct and sincere now as he was, well,
intimidating then. The alumni directory
had listed Larry, for years, as CEO of Sunrise
Medical Laboratories. I was curious to
learn how he’d come to the capacity –
and motivation – to show such striking
generosity.
Larry came to St. Mary’s, in the footsteps
of his brother Ed a decade earlier. “To
be honest, I wasn’t very focused on life’s
goals but my father had always stressed
that education was important for my
future. He passed away after freshman
year but his message stayed with me.”
That influence was evidenced in Larry’s
ability to wrangle sterling grades from
the same teachers whose authority – and
dignity – he continually challenged,
making Honor Roll as consistently as he
earned demerits. As Jim Sweeney says,
“Larry was unquestionably bright and got
good grades while having more fun than
anyone.” About his inclination to needle
teachers, Larry says, “I think something in
my DNA makes me question authority and
march to my own drummer. Fortunately
that tendency to resist conventional
thinking turned out to be an asset in
business. I think I liked the idea of proving
to more experienced people that I could
overcome challenges.”
For Larry that meant recognizing
possibility, where most of us probably
saw only a paycheck -- in a summer
job. “The summer after my first year in
college, I worked in a medical lab washing
test tubes, which opened my eyes to
opportunities in that field. I worked there
throughout college and, after graduating,
started Sunrise.”
The venture Larry started on a shoestring,
Sunrise Medical Laboratories, now has 500
Larry Siedlick and His Call to ActionOne Man’s Challenge to All Alumni
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employees and is recognized as one of the
most successful regional laboratories in the
United States. As CEO, his responsibilities
now include strategic planning, mergers
and acquisitions, regulatory issues and
compliance. Farther afield, Larry has risen
to leadership among his peers, speaking
often at industry gatherings in the US, UK,
and Canada.
Management consulting firm KPMG
recognized Sunrise as one of the “25
Fastest-Growing Private Firms” and last year
the company made Inc.
Magazine’s honor roll
of the “Fastest Growing
Private Companies in
America” for having
doubled revenues since
2001. In 2007, Sunrise
attracted a bid from the
Australian company,
Sonic Healthcare, which
paid one of the highest
multiples ever for a
laboratory company, to
acquire it. Larry remains
aboard as CEO of Sonic
Northeast.
When I asked Larry to
describe milestones
he’d experienced in
growing along with his
company, he replied: “One day I looked
around and realized we had about 50
people working for us. I had this sudden
epiphany that I was responsible for all of
them…and their families. That drove me to
become much more thoughtful about the
impact of my decisions on the company
and our people.”
One outcome was Larry’s decision to
move Sunrise from technically-focused to
people-oriented. “I was a good technical
manager but I had to learn how customers
wanted our services delivered.” He worked
from the inside-out. “We thought of our
staff as internal customers, who deserved
our keen awareness of their needs. In
turn, they’d be more likely to treat our
external customers in the same way.” That
inclination begins with hiring policies.
“When filling a customer service position,
if we have a choice between hiring
someone with great technical knowledge
versus someone who’s innately helpful, we
hire the person with a helpful personality.
So we take great pains during our hiring
process to know candidates as people.”
In a hotly competitive industry that
has evidently been an effective way to
differentiate Sunrise from competitors.
Returning his attention to St. Mary’s,
Larry said, “St. Mary’s gave me an ethical
foundation that helped me in business and
life. It also gave me an intellectual curiosity
that helped me succeed.” His inclination
to pay back came from his mother. “Even
though she lived on Social Security,
I would still find her donating small
amounts to various charities. I questioned
her giving away money she needed for
herself. Though she had so little she would
say how grateful she was for what she had
and there were many people who had less.”
It’s likely that example was on his mind
as Larry stood before us at dinner and
delivered a brief, but impassioned, plea
to consider how we had benefitted from
our St. Mary’s education and to respond
by giving back: “Please understand that
the size of your gift is less important than
your participation. Give what you can,
but please give something. Every gift is
important to St. Mary’s future.”
Speaking personally,
though my introduction
to swimming at St. Mary’s
led directly to a rewarding
life’s work, I’d neglected
to show material
appreciation. Larry’s talk
recalled the impact of a
rigorous yet affordable
Catholic education for
countless young people,
and moved me to commit
to begin repaying the
value I had received so
others can benefit in the
future. Jim Sweeney spoke
for all when he said: “I was
overwhelmed by Larry’s
generosity. Like most of us
he values his experience
at St. Mary’s and wants to return the favor.
We’re all fortunate for his example.”
The Siedlick Challenge is now open to all
alumni through December 31st. Please
consider being part of it by making a gift
to St. Mary’s.
Terry Laughlin ‘68 is the founder and CEO of
Total Immersion Swimming and the author
of numerous top-selling books on swimming.
He was a member of St. Mary’s charter swim
team when it launched in 1965. Terry lives in
New Paltz, NY.
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Development Director Kristin Lynch Graham, and Alumni Association President Andrew Della Ratta join Larry at the 1988 reunion, where he
shared his challenge with other reunion classes.
DOUBLE YOUR MONEY:Accept the Siedlick ChallengeLast year, St. Mary’s had 3% of its
alumni make contributions which
is well behind other Catholic
schools. Larry Siedlick, ‘68 has
challenged all of us to do better.
Up until December 31, 2008, your
gift to Saint Mary’s will be matched
dollar for dollar up to $100,000 by
Larry as part of the “Siedlick
Challenge”. Larry says, “The size
of your gift is less important than
your participation. Give what you
can, but please give something.
Every gift is important to St. Mary’s
future.”
If you believe St. Mary’s helped
you in your life you can now help
secure St. Mary’s future by being
part of this unique opportunity.
Make a gift of any size to Saint
Mary’s today.
This fall was a very successful reunion season for St. Mary’s High School alumni. Five
classes (1958, ‘68, ‘83, ‘88 and ‘93) planned reunions to reunite their classmates and col-
lectively raised over $20,000 to date to support current St. Mary’s High School students.
If you are interested in serving on the planning committee for your class reunion, please
contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 516-627-4605 or visit the alumni website at
www.stmaryalumni.ws for more information.
15th Reunion - Class of 1993 Alumni board member, Robert Dunphy, and Brian Kralj organized a great evening for
the Class of 1993 on November 1 at the Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club.
20th Reunion - Class of 1988Kristine Dunn Flannery, Kristin Lynch Graham and Laura Driscoll helped unite their
classmates on October 24 at the Swan Club.
25th Reunion – Class of 1983 John O’Hara and Gerry & Sheila Riley put together a great night for the Class of 1983
on June 14 at Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club. Approximately 60 classmates and
friends gathered for a great evening of fun memories.
40th Reunion – Class of 1968The tireless efforts of George Shaughness and the power of the internet made this
reunion a record breaking success. Larry Siedlick’s tremendous challenge gift of
$100,000 set a new standard for reunion participation (see full story on pg. 20).
50th Reunion - Class of 1958Even tropical storm Hanna could not dim the spirits of the Class of 1958 on September
5 at the Port Washington Yacht Club. Eileen Granito Simons worked hard to plan a
weekend of events for her fellow classmates which included a Friday night dinner at her
home, school tours and lunch on Saturday afternoon.
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Photo 1: Peter Viall, Peter Pace, & Peter Artinian Photo 2: Alan & Terry McAnally Photo 3: Connie Cowley Elliot, Judy Stradar Menachio, Janet Firmbach Shaw, Kathy Rossworn Thomas, Cathy Gyurik LeBel, & Mary Ann Radowski Mazzola Photo 4: Cecile Bergold Williamson, Leonard Williamson, Carole Ann Hudson, & Anne Marie Garry Smith Photo 5: Eileen Granito Simons, Dave & Peggy McCarthy Photo 6: Dave & Roseanne Wands, Jim Peck, Bob & Sandi Murphy, Mark Proper; front: Carole Ann Hudson, Walter Silbert, Ray Ganser, & Rosemary Proper Photo 7: Joyce Waters Flynn, Frank Flynn, Ellen Tobin Gillespie, George Gillespie, Annette “Ronnie” Cronin Kopp, & Ronald Kopp Photo 8: Peggy Reilly Taylor & Anne Marie Garry Smith Photo 9: Mimi Kravis, Denny Blagden & Patricia Kenny Blagden, and Mary McDonald Callstrom.
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Saint Mary's Gaels Parents' Associationcordially invites you to the
Annual
Ladies' Night OutBoutique, Fashion Show & Dinner
Thursday, March 19, 2009Cocktails: 6:30 pm
Dinner: 7:30 pmLeonard's | Dolce Vita
555 Northern BoulevardGreat Neck, New York
Make this your mini-reunion and spend the evening with fellow alumnae and current mothers.
Please contact Alice Evans [email protected]
for more information, sponsorship opportunities and reservations.
When you enter Marist and Immaculata
Halls these days, you’ll notice something
new. At first glance, it may look like a
jumble of letters on the walls, but stop and
take a moment to see that these letters are
really words. Words that form sentences
meant to teach and bring meaning to
everyday Christian life. Teaching the Gospel
values, also known as Catholic social
teaching has become a project that Dr.
Kevin McBride, Principal brought to fruition
last year in the academic curriculum. When
he decided to decorate the main hallways
of each school this past summer, it was his
intention to not only have the students
read each statement, but develop them
into a mission in which to live by daily.
The statements are based on these seven
themes:
1. The Sanctity of Life2. The Importance of Family and Community3. The Importance of Human Rights and Our Responsibilities4. The Preferential Option for the Poor5. The Dignity of Work6. Solidarity – We Are One Human Family7. Care for God’s Creation
Students and teachers alike are studying
the values in classes together, developing
projects based on them, reporting on their
experiences and sharing them with each
other.
How does a Gospel value parlay into a
Math class? That’s easy. Freshmen are
learning about Introspection-Use of Time
(Tolerance); Sophomores are studying
Global Warming Statistics (Solidarity) while
Juniors will be creating a Scatter Plot for
Civil Rights (Rights and Responsibilities).
In addition to Math, the course outline
has been developed to encompass other
subjects such as English, Social Studies,
Foreign Language, Science, Religion, PE/
Health and Fine Arts with the study of
these values.
So, whether the students of St. Mary’s
are feeding the world, learning ways to
recycle-reuse-renew, or examining world
issues of injustice, they are creating a
stability of sense and awareness for their
future, as well as for their children to come.
In a recent issue of Momentum magazine,
excerpts from the U.S Bishop’s website,
www.faithfulcitizenship.org, were used
to create an article that recapped the
volumes of useful information available to
individuals looking for a clearer introspect
on these teachings. Appropriately
published in September/October of 2008,
the magazine clearly asked readers to be
sure that they know all of the facts about
their political candidate of choice, and
should “use the framework of Catholic
teaching” to do so.
What St. Mary’s is trying to instill in today’s
challenging, diverse society is critical to
survival in peace and understanding.
Teaching these lessons to young teens
is the more viable route to travel, as
they will be our leaders of tomorrow.
Learning how to coexist in troubled times,
learning to love each other equally and
unconditionally, and taking responsibility
for their actions is a giant step for anyone
to take these days with so much hatred
in society. But Dr. McBride is determined
to make an impression; one that will last
in the minds of each and every student.
In his project development, he took the
time to grasp a quote to reflect on a value,
coincided a prayer, then ended with a
question for self-study.
The Importance of Human Rights and Our Responsibilities
Implicit in Jesus’ Gospel message is the
understanding that there are rights that
we claim on people in society, so we can
live a full human life. We do not have to
earn rights; they are due to us because we
are made in God’s image.
"The right to life is fundamental and includes
a right to food, clothing, shelter, education,
medical care and essential social services."
Pope John XXIII
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not come
yet. We have only today. Send us your Holy
Spirit so that we may live committed to the
understanding that the human rights of each
person are balanced by a responsibility to
respect the rights of all other people." Amen.
Mother Teresa
How are you being called to proclaim and promote the rights of other people for the common good?
Visit www.stmary.ws/highschool and
download the Gospel Values Project and
explore how you can make a difference in
your life and those around you.
school notes
Teaching the Gospel Valuesin Today's Culturally Diverse Society
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The following companies provided matching
gifts to the 2007-2008 Annual Fund: American international group, inc. AXA equitable Chevron goldman, Sachs & Co. mmC morgan Stanley Many corporations offer matching gift programs that increase the impact of their employees’ charitable donations. If you or your spouse work for a company with a matching gift program, you can participate in the program on behalf of St. Mary’s College Preparatory High School and significantly increase the total value of your gift.
How do I know if my company has a matching gift program? Your human resources representative can tell you if your company has a matching gift program. You may also call the St. Mary’s Development Office or Alumni Relations at (516) 627-4605.
How can I initiate a matching gift to St. Mary’s College Preparatory High School? Simply obtain a matching gift form from your company’s human resources office. It will provide information for initiating a matching gift from your company to St. Mary’s.
Is my matching gift tax deductible? Only your portion of the gift is tax deductible. You will not receive tax credit for your company’s matching gift. However, St. Mary’s will credit you with the combined contribution of your gift plus the match from your company. The total gift amount is considered when determining membership in such societies as the Sr. Theresa Maxis Duchemin, IHM and St. Marcelin Champagnat, FMS Society.
I have more questions about matching gifts. How do I get in touch with someone who can help me? In addition to your human resources representative, a member of the St. Mary’s Development Office or Alumni Relations Office is available to answer any question you may have. Please call 516
627 4605.
Matching Gift Companies
Class of 1968 Reunion Photo Captionspages 24-25
1. Cara Sheridan, Carolyn Dague Shuh, and reunion organizer Dr. George Shaughness2. Lorraine LoCurto and Patricia Lynch Gaffney3. Margaret Baierwalter and Careen Bondel Hubbard 4. Mary Breslin-Shackel, Steve Shackel and Kathleen Buck Dubester5. Maureen McGlynn-Sheehy, Brenda Madigan, and Eileen Drummond Cadigan 6. Jerry Anderson and Robert Betz7. Husband and wife Robert Kahan & Jane Papas8. Jolene Jennings Cuppello, Elaine Phillips Stinchfield, and Kathy McManus Carey9. Peggy McLaughlin and Eve Breslin Strawn10. Robert McGuigan and Tony Bamonte11. Michael Grace and Paul Tressa12. Brother Alphonse Matuga, FMS and John Simone13. Capt. and Mrs. Brian Basel and Paul & Kathleen Milo14. Richard Cogliandro and Mike Riccio
Class of 1993 Reunion Photo Captionspage 261. Karena Sanchez Gallagher, Raphaela Pasqualina Dekkers2. Matt Feeney, Joe Nieves, Jim Blake and Giaccome Ciccone 3. Bill Lang, Mike Zmuda, and Rob Dunphy4. Mary Pat Lynch Lang, Jim Blake, and Terence Doran5. Vincent Ianuele (far right) joins two alumni spouses 6. Liz McCrea Dalton (middle) joins 2 classmates 7. Drew Miller, Maureen Jamison Anderson, and Wyatt Anderson
Class of 1988 Reunion Photo Captionspage 271. John FitzGerald and Andrew DellaRatta 2. Kristine Flannery Dunn, Kathy Francavilla, Valerie Gentile, and Diane McCullagh3. Laura Driscoll, Regina Phillips Munster and Janice DelDuca Hyland4. Jorge Garcia, Bobby Hyer, and Larry FitzPatrick5. Tom Raleigh, Farrell Sheridan, and John Nicholas 6. Linda Keilich, Margaret Walsh, Kristen Ahlfeld, and Claire Harvey7. Brian Flannery and Courtney Schweitzer Fitzpatrick '89
4th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame
Induction & Spring Receptionthursday, April 23, 2009 | 6:00 pm
new York Athletic Club | Central park west, nYC
For more information, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 516 627 4605 or E-mail Jay McDonnell at [email protected]
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2008 Annual FundGiving by Level
Below is a listing of alumni and friends who generously contributed to the St. Mary’s High School Annual Fund during fiscal year 2008 (September 1, 2007- August 31, 2008).
Sister theresa Maxis Duchemin, IHM Society ($10,000 and above)
Richard and Therese Chapdelaine
Richard Monti
Arthur and Caroline
Monti Saladino
Lawrence Siedlick ‘68
Saint Marcellin Champagnat FMS Society($5,000 to $9,999)
Robert Coughlin ‘80
Peter J. Clare ‘83
Donald Denihan ‘79
Maureen Denihan Ferrari ‘73
Eugene and Mary Murphy
Monsignor John K. Sharp Council($1,000 to $4,999)
Nancy Alexander
Donald Beckmann ‘62
Kathleen Cawley ‘78
Francis J. Coughlin, Jr. ‘73
Michael C. Denihan‘77
Patrick Devaney ‘90
John Driscoll ‘54
John P. Ernenwein ‘81
Leonard and Geraldine Genovese
Stephen Hannan ‘80
Thomas Hoban ‘76
Pat Barnard Kenny ‘60
Peter J. Kenny ‘59
Alvaro Martinez-Fonts ‘75
Mel McLaughlin ‘79
Murphy & Durieu
Stephen J. Paluszek ‘75
Christopher Schneider ‘87
Timothy Welsh ‘79
Golden Gaels Circle ($500-999)
Patricia Hayes Axtmayer ‘69
David Bonagura ‘72
Diane Mascioli Bonagura ‘72
Christopher Brady ‘81
Nancy Betowski Brooks ‘65
Robert Brooks ‘62
Roger V. Coleman ‘78
Suzanne Quinn Craig ‘87
Brian Davies ‘79
Patricia Concannon De Santis ‘83
Laurence Denihan ‘82
Andrew Doulos ‘92
Laura Driscoll ‘88
Noel Kade Foley ‘65
Gennaro Granito ‘57
John C. Greco ‘86
Dennis Lee Hayes ‘62
Steven Iglio ‘89
Henry King ‘55
John LeViness ‘74
Jennifer Lynch ‘80
Kevin F. Lyons ‘90
Bill Meyer ‘66
Edward Moran ‘56
Kevin Nolan ‘66
Peter O’Hanlon ‘89
Kevin F. Olson ‘64
Christian Platt ‘54
Tim Smollen ‘80
Anthony Truglio ‘87
Silver Gaels Circle
($250-499)
Manny A. Alas ‘78
Mary Healey Alas ‘80
James Alexander ‘04
Thomas Alexander ‘01
Warren W. Augenthaler ‘55
Tara Shea Bacigalupo ‘91
James B. Blaney ‘79
Kerry Pollicino Brady ‘84
Christine Cosgrove Brooks ‘70
Joan Blissert Burns ‘71
Frank Caldwell ‘73
Kevin B. Connolly ‘71
Joseph G. Connolly, Jr. ‘66
Dennis Cooney ‘75
Leo Crowley ‘73
Mark P. Davies ‘76
Christopher DeCerbo ‘08
Brian Devaney ‘72
Peggy O’Neill Dillenbeck ‘58
Robert B. Dunphy ‘93
Donald Dunphy, Jr. ‘60
Eugene Ferguson ‘62
Jeffrey Fisher ‘82
David Francescani ‘60
Michael Fucigna ‘83
The Gabrielli Family
Michael Gaffney ‘68
Patricia Lynch Gaffney ‘68
Kristin Lynch Graham ‘88
Mary Mackey Gross ‘75
Robert Halliday ‘60
Paul G. Hines ‘72
Jane Hoffman ‘71
Margaret Concannon Joyce ‘83
Edward H. Koch ‘92
Michael Lightfoot ‘56
Carl Ludecke ‘59
Christopher March ‘80
Rev. Msgr. John J. McCann ‘57
Paul McCarthy ‘55
John McCormick, III ‘82
Frances Blissert McCutchin ‘75
Daniel McNally ‘82
Albert J. Meyer ‘64
Deborah Fitzpatrick Mink ‘73
Jeffrey A. Mink ‘73
James J. Moloney ‘85
Denise Walsh Moran ‘75
Katherine King O’Connor ‘92
Janice Barbino Padden ‘62
Marie McVeigh Pierce ‘72
Kerin King Rausch ‘90
Jill Kennedy Regan ‘70
Alfred J. Ross ‘56
Lynda Swanson Rubino ‘86
Francis Ruddy ‘66
Nicholas Scobbo ‘68
John J. Sheerin ‘78
Maria Murillo Taliercio ‘91
Patricia Sanford Tierney ‘60
Jane Dyer Trevisan ‘73
Maurice J. Voity ‘62
William Weisner ‘77
John H. Yamamoto ‘59
Bronze Gaels Circle ($100-249)
C. Roy Acker ‘60
Marykate Trainor Alcusky ‘95
Charles Alutto ‘84
Frederick Anderson ‘56
George Areson ‘53
Virginia Blissert Bachman ‘82
James Belter ‘65
Kieran Blake ‘89
Maureen Brady ‘93
Brian Breheny ‘86
Patricia Callahan Brennan ‘59
Christopher Caldwell ‘79
Richard A. Citarella ‘68
Wayne M. Clinch ‘69
Karen Franjola Confoy ‘59
Jane McHale Cotter ‘67
Robert E. Cullen
Gerard P. Dankel ‘68
Richard J. Dee ‘84
David DeGennaro ‘03
Niall J. Delaney ‘81
Carmela DiMeo ‘91
John Doran ‘62
Diane Meenan Doyle ‘69
George Dunn
Anne Lynch Dussel ‘73
Gail Hotarek Dwyer ‘61
John Fitzgerald ‘65
Margaret Schreiber Fitzgerald ‘68
Anne Hill Fitzgibbon ‘66
Danielle Forbes ‘91
Paulette Furness ‘62
Lisa Maria Gattulli ‘83
Michael Gayson
Bob Glaser ‘69
Hope Furness Gottschall ‘66
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Eileen Fitzpatrick Grishman ‘62
Richard Grund ‘62
Raymond Haller ‘74
Thomas Haller ‘72
Debra Vey Voda Hamilton ‘76
Arthur M. Hayes, Jr. ‘60
John Heusner ‘74
Linda Novotny Hildebrand ‘61
Carolyn Paget Howley ‘53
Maureen Wall Huber ‘61
Gayle Simpson Iandoli ‘86
William Jablonski ‘55
Melissa DeRosa Johnston ‘94
Thomas Jordan ‘71
Alyson M. Kelly ‘80
Karen Kilhenny ‘72
Bradley King ‘98
Cristin Mathiez King ‘98
Helen Gordon Kirsch ‘79
Bruce W. Kramer ‘59
Douglas Kublin ‘07
Courtney Kwas
Mary Jo Lilly ‘82
Karen Mulligan Linarelli ‘64
Theresa Loftman
Laura Fosco Marceca ‘92
Alfonso Martinez-Fonts, Jr. ‘67
Matthew R. McCabe ‘90
Nancy Kumpfbeck McClintock ‘63
Lawrence McDonald ‘56
Gerald R. McGratty, Jr. ‘62
Kevin McHale ‘69
John McKee ‘61
Cecilia McMahon
James McNamara ‘54
Judith Stradar Menacho ‘58
Elizabeth Molnar-Girouard ‘82
Christopher F. Murphy ‘70
Linda Nahles ‘74
James C. Neill ‘53
John A. Nelson ‘67
Mary Dalton Nicklas ‘56
Laurence A. Nummy ‘69
Maureen Duffy O’Donnell ‘55
Thomas Olson ‘64
Robert O’Neill ‘79
Elizabeth A. Parrella ‘80
Florence M. Parrella ‘84
John M. Pearson ‘80
Robert Pennachio ‘86
Gerhard L. Perz ‘76
Richard F. Phelps ‘55
Jennifer Ewing Pierce ‘91
Adm. Donald Pilling ‘61
James Poplawski ‘76
Thomas Quinn ‘82
Eileen Forde Rivera ‘85
Mark J. Roldan ‘81
Charles J. Romanski ‘55
Ronald Ronzoni 56
John P. Ryan ‘77
Robert Scheer ‘00
Kenneth M. Scheriff ‘67
Patricia Van Bloem Schumacher ‘79
Kathleen Maurer Smith ‘71
Patricia E. Doran Spatola ‘71
George G. Stevenson ‘56
James Sweeney ‘68
Mary Valentine-Gyorffy ‘74
Joseph Vasek ‘56
Christian P. Vaupel ‘92
Cecilia Ladyzinski Verhaegen ‘74
Francesca Mattone Volpe ‘76
John G. Walsh ‘66
Robert J. Ward ‘70
MaryBeth Welsh ‘84
Joseph Whelan
Paul T. Wilson ‘67
Barry A. Worfolk ‘55
Diane Richmond Zanazzi ‘70
Blue and White Supporters(up to $99)
Eileen Dominici Aivaliotis ‘81
Marilyn McKeever Angello ‘73
Carroll A. Bolen Banta ‘59
Robert Baumgartner ‘62
Joseph Begen ‘59
John Bellport ‘54
Michael C. Bigler ‘64
Barbara F. Blissert ‘69
Lori Montenegro Bredder ‘81
Adriane Bringe ‘97
Joseph R. Bunce, Jr. ‘54
Craig Caceci ‘90
Stefane Cahill Farella ‘88
Madeline A. Nazzaro Cannon ‘67
Bruce Cappio ‘70
Kathy Miller Collyer ‘76
Richard J. Conklin ‘63
Donald L. Corrado ‘60
Paul T. Cullen, Jr. ‘66
Gerald Dillon ‘79
Dan Doremus ‘04
Luke Driscoll ‘87
Virginia Deedee Driscoll ‘57
Charles J. Eagan ‘62
Mary E. Ehling ‘55
Brian Escobedo ‘00
Kerri Escobedo ‘04
Sean Escobedo ‘08
Myles Fitzpatrick ‘55
Philip Flor ‘63
Floral Park Window Cleaning
Hugh J. and Mary Ellen Forde
Ronald F. Gallagher ‘54
Mary Jane Hudson Gannon ‘56
Maureen O’Kelly Garrett ‘96
Margaret Malloy Garte ‘97
Agnes Hughes Gaus ‘53
Maureen Gaus ‘84
Tara Foley Geibel ‘83
Michael Golden ‘69
Thomas J. Gorman ‘78
Kathleen Dunn Grigo ‘71
William Grogan
Annette Ziller Guiliani ‘84
Edward Hanrahan, Jr. ‘64
Joseph Harkins
Ann-Marie Fassl Hartline ‘68
J. Michael Hayes ‘97
Elizabeth Hudak Haynie ‘84
Mary Elizabeth Heiskell ‘88
Colleen Broderick Henrikson ‘95
John Hitscherich ‘81
Michelle Anne Hololob ‘97
Anne E. Hunt ‘84
Katherine Hynes
Marijo Insalaco ‘76
Leizel Anne Laserna Jose ‘94
John Jove ‘79
Sharon Burger Judge ‘79
Kristen Karoff ‘05
Thomas B. Kearns
Catherine Davidson Kerr ‘69
Adam Labadie ‘90
Vincent Faulkner Lally ‘54
Cesar Laucam ‘87
Anna Montenegro Lehman ‘83
Belinda Gonzalez Leon ‘88
Frances Scrofani Levitt ‘68
Nora Walsh Loughnane ‘81
Frank R. Maiello, III ‘90
Mary T. Malley ‘79
Michelle Mally ‘66
Laura Marchetti-Mullette ‘97
Thomas E. Mawn ‘56
Philip J. McCabe ‘74
James J. McCann, III‘64
Barbara McElroy ‘81
Constance I. McDermott ‘56
Michael X. McGuire ‘64
Maureen Maybury Mealie ‘79
Douglas Menelly ‘93
James J. Merkel ‘62
Richard Merkel ‘67
Annette Butkovsky Messina ‘56
Margaret Ann Mitchell ‘56
Louis Monari ‘68
Catherine Minichiello Montiel ‘85
George Morr ‘62
Rowena Larkin Morris ‘55
Richard Mulvihill ‘66
Nancy Bruno Muney ‘60
Kathleen Kennedy Murphy ‘70
Christine Navaretta ‘99
James J. O’Connor ‘67
John G. O’Handley, Jr. ‘58
John O’Hare ‘79
Lauren O’Leary ‘94
Richard E. Olson ‘59
Maureen O’Sullivan O’Neill ‘83
Michael Orlando ‘93
Patricia O’Rourke ‘60
Rosemary Schaefer Padala ‘60
Arnold J. Perz ‘80
Thomas Petrie ‘60
John M. Polcari ‘69
Carmen-Felicia Recinello ‘92
Virginia Thode Reilly ‘72
Kathleen Egerer Ryan ‘63
Ed Sapeta ‘68
Thomas P. Sassi ‘79
John Schermerhorn ‘55
Deidre Diesing Schiela ‘77
Christopher Shea ‘71
Mary Ann Murphy Smaldone ‘71
Briane Sorice ‘01
Patricia D’Atri Sparks ‘67
Paul Steck ‘81
Kevin Toman ‘64
James Tomlinson ‘78
Kevin J. Tomlinson ‘81
Shanise L. Tyler ‘03
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Donna Jackowski Van Norden ‘80
Frank Verderber ‘64
Paul Vermaelen ‘56
Arlene Persico Vislocky ‘71
Jack Vivinetto
Raymond A. Vogel, Jr. ‘74
Helen Opferman Von Salzen ‘61
Christopher Von Zwehl ‘80
Ralph Waite, Jr. ‘66
Richard F. Walsh ‘67
Helen Deegan Wareham ‘68
Kevin J. White ‘54
Christopher A. Whyte ‘56
David M. Wilson ‘61
Alyce Robertell Wise ‘74
If you have any questions or
comments, please contact the
Office of Development at
516 627 4605.
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2008 Annual FundGiving by Class
CLASS OF 1953George Areson
Agnes Hughes Gaus
Carolyn Paget Howley
James C. Neill
CLASS OF 1954John Bellport
Joseph R. Bunce, Jr.
John Driscoll
Ronald F. Gallagher
Vincent Faulkner Lally
James McNamara
Christian Platt
Kevin J. White
CLASS OF 1955Warren W. Augenthaler
Mary E. Ehling
Myles Fitzpatrick
William Jablonski
Henry King
Paul McCarthy
Rowena Larkin Morris
Maureen Duffy O’Donnell
Richard F. Phelps
Charles J. Romanski
John Schermerhorn
Barry A. Worfolk
CLASS OF 1956Frederick Anderson
Mary Jane Hudson Gannon
Michael Lightfoot
Thomas E. Mawn
Constance I. McDermott
Lawrence McDonald
Annette Butkovsky Messina
Margaret Ann Mitchell
Edward Moran
Mary Dalton Nicklas
Ronald Ronzoni
Alfred J. Ross
George G. Stevenson
Joseph Vasek
Paul Vermaelen
Christopher A. Whyte
CLASS OF 1957Gennaro Granito
Rev. Msgr. John J. McCann
Virginia Deedee Driscoll
CLASS OF 1958Peggy O’Neill Dillenbeck
Judith Stradar Menacho
John G. O’Handley, Jr.
CLASS OF 1959Carroll A. Bolen Banta
Joseph Begen
Patricia Callahan Brennan
Karen Franjola Confoy
Peter J. Kenny
Bruce W. Kramer
Carl Ludecke
Richard E. Olson
John H. Yamamoto
CLASS OF 1960C. Roy Acker
Donald L. Corrado
Donald Dunphy, Jr.
David Francescani
Robert Halliday
Arthur M. Hayes, Jr.
Pat Barnard Kenny
Nancy Bruno Muney
Patricia O’Rourke
Rosemary Schaefer Padala
Thomas Petrie
Patricia Sanford Tierney
CLASS OF 1961Gail Hotarek Dwyer
Linda Novotny Hildebrand
Maureen Wall Huber
John McKee
Adm. Donald Pilling
Helen Opferman Von Salzen
David M. Wilson
CLASS OF 1962Robert Baumgartner
Donald Beckmann
Robert Brooks
John Doran
Charles J. Eagan
Eugene Ferguson
Paulette Furness
Eileen Fitzpatrick Grishman
Richard Grund
Dennis Lee Hayes
Gerald R. McGratty, Jr.
James J. Merkel
George Morr
Janice Barbino Padden
Maurice J. Voity
CLASS OF 1963Richard J. Conklin
Philip Flor
Nancy Kumpfbeck McClintock
Kathleen Egerer Ryan
CLASS OF 1964Michael C. Bigler
Edward Hanrahan, Jr.
Karen Mulligan Linarelli
James J. McCann, III
Michael X. McGuire
Albert J. Meyer
Kevin F. Olson
Thomas Olson
Kevin Toman
Frank Verderber
CLASS OF 1965James Belter
Nancy Betowski Brooks
John Fitzgerald
Noel Kade Foley
CLASS OF 1966Joseph G. Connolly, Jr.
Paul T. Cullen, Jr.
Anne Hill Fitzgibbon
Hope Furness Gottschall
Michelle Mally
Bill Meyer
Richard Mulvihill
Kevin Nolan
Francis Ruddy
Ralph Waite, Jr.
John G. Walsh
CLASS OF 1967Madeline A. Nazzaro Cannon
Jane McHale Cotter
Alfonso Martinez-Fonts, Jr.
Richard Merkel
John A. Nelson
James J. O’Connor
Kenneth M. Scheriff
Patricia D’Atri Sparks
Richard F. Walsh
Paul T. Wilson
CLASS OF 1968Richard A. Citarella
Gerard P. Dankel
Margaret Schreiber Fitzgerald
Michael Gaffney
Patricia Lynch Gaffney
Ann-Marie Fassl Hartline
Frances Scrofani Levitt
Louis Monari
Ed Sapeta
Nicholas Scobbo
Lawrence Siedlick
James Sweeney
Helen Deegan Wareham
CLASS OF 1969Patricia Hayes Axtmayer
Barbara F. Blissert
Wayne M. Clinch
Diane Meenan Doyle
Bob Glaser
Michael Golden
Catherine Davidson Kerr
Kevin McHale
Laurence A. Nummy
John M. Polcari
CLASS OF 1970Christine Cosgrove Brooks
Bruce Cappio
Christopher F. Murphy
Kathleen Kennedy Murphy
Jill Kennedy Regan
Robert J. Ward
Diane Richmond Zanazzi
CLASS OF 1971Joan Blissert Burns
Kevin B. Connolly
Kathleen Dunn Grigo
Jane Hoffman
Thomas Jordan
Christopher Shea
Mary Ann Murphy Smaldone
Kathleen Maurer Smith
Patricia E. Doran Spatola
Arlene Persico Vislocky
CLASS OF 1972David Bonagura
Diane Mascioli Bonagura
Brian Devaney
Thomas Haller
Paul G. Hines
Karen Kilhenny
Marie McVeigh Pierce
Virginia Thode Reilly
CLASS OF 1973Marilyn McKeever Angello
Frank Caldwell
Francis J. Coughlin, Jr.
Leo Crowley
Anne Lynch Dussel
Maureen Denihan Ferrari
Deborah Fitzpatrick Mink
Jeffrey A. Mink
Jane Dyer Trevisan
CLASS OF 1974Raymond Haller
John Heusner
John LeViness
Philip J. McCabe
Linda Nahles
Mary Valentine-Gyorffy
CeciliaLadyzinski Verhaegen
Raymond A. Vogel, Jr.
Alyce Robertell Wise
CLASS OF 1975Dennis Cooney
Mary Mackey Gross
Alvaro Martinez-Fonts
Frances Blissert McCutchin
Denise Walsh Moran
Stephen J. Paluszek
CLASS OF 1976Kathy Miller Collyer
Mark P. Davies
Debra Vey Voda Hamilton
Thomas Hoban
Marijo Insalaco
Gerhard L. Perz
James Poplawski
Francesca Mattone Volpe
CLASS OF 1977Michael C. Denihan
John P. Ryan
Deidre Diesing Schiela
William Weisner
CLASS OF 1978Manny A. Alas
Kathleen Cawley
Roger V. Coleman
Thomas J. Gorman
John J. Sheerin
James Tomlinson
CLASS OF 1979James B. Blaney
Christopher Caldwell
Brian Davies
Donald Denihan
Gerald Dillon
John Jove
Sharon Burger Judge
Helen Gordon Kirsch
Mary T. Malley
Mel McLaughlin
Maureen Maybury Mealie
John O’Hare
Robert O’Neill
Thomas P. Sassi
Patricia Van Bloem Schumacher
Timothy Welsh
Class of 1980Mary Healey Alas
Robert Coughlin
Stephen Hannan
Alyson M. Kelly
Jennifer Lynch
Christopher March
Elizabeth A. Parrella
John M. Pearson
Arnold J. Perz
Tim Smollen
Donna Jackowski Van Norden
Christopher Von Zwehl
CLASS OF 1981Eileen Dominici Aivaliotis
Christopher Brady
Lori Montenegro Bredder
Niall J. Delaney
John P. Ernenwein
John Hitscherich
Nora Walsh Loughnane
Barbara McElroy
Mark J. Roldan
Paul Steck
Kevin J. Tomlinson
CLASS OF 1982Virginia Blissert Bachman
Laurence Denihan
Jeffrey Fisher
Mary Jo Lilly
John McCormick, III
Daniel McNally
Elizabeth Molnar-Girouard
Thomas Quinn
CLASS OF 1983Peter J. Clare
Patricia Concannon De Santis
Michael Fucigna
Lisa Maria Gattulli
Tara Foley Geibel
Margaret Concannon Joyce
Anna Montenegro Lehman
Maureen O’Sullivan O’Neill
CLASS OF 1984Charles Alutto
Kerry Pollicino Brady
Richard J. Dee
Maureen Gaus
Annette Ziller Guiliani
Elizabeth Hudak Haynie
Anne E. Hunt
Florence M. Parrella
MaryBeth Welsh
CLASS OF 1985James J. Moloney
Catherine Minichiello Montiel
Eileen Forde Rivera
CLASS OF 1986Brian Breheny
John C. Greco
Gayle Simpson Iandoli
Robert Pennachio
Lynda Swanson Rubino
CLASS OF 1987Suzanne Quinn Craig
Luke Driscoll
Cesar Laucam
Christopher Schneider
Anthony Truglio
CLASS OF 1988Stefane Cahill Farella
Laura Driscoll
Kristin Lynch Graham
Mary Elizabeth Heiskell
Belinda Gonzalez Leon
CLASS OF 1989Kieran Blake
Steven Iglio
Peter O’Hanlon
CLASS OF 1990Craig Caceci
Patrick Devaney
Adam Labadie
Kevin F. Lyons
Frank R. Maiello, III
Matthew R. McCabe
Kerin King Rausch
CLASS OF 1991Tara Shea Bacigalupo
Carmela DiMeo
Danielle Forbes
Jennifer Ewing Pierce
Maria Murillo Taliercio
CLASS OF 1992Andrew Doulos
Edward H. Koch
Laura Fosco Marceca
Katherine King O’Connor
Carmen-Felicia Recinello
Christian P. Vaupel
CLASS OF 1993Maureen Brady
Robert B. Dunphy
Douglas Menelly
Michael Orlando
CLASS OF 1994Melissa DeRosa Johnston
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Leizel Anne Laserna Jose
Lauren O’Leary
CLASS OF 1995Marykate Trainor Alcusky
Colleen Broderick Henrikson
CLASS OF 1996Maureen O’Kelly Garrett
CLASS OF 1997Adriane Bringe
Jeffrey Garte
Margaret Malloy Garte
J. Michael Hayes
Michelle Anne Hololob
Laura Marchetti-Mullette
CLASS OF 1998Bradley King
Cristin Mathiez King
CLASS OF 1999Christine Navaretta
CLASS OF 2000Brian Escobedo
Robert Scheer
CLASS OF 2001Thomas Alexander
Briane Sorice
CLASS OF 2003David DeGennaro
Shanise L. Tyler
CLASS OF 2004James Alexander
Dan Doremus
Kerri Escobedo
CLASS OF 2005Kristen Karoff
CLASS OF 2007Douglas Kublin
CLASS OF 2008Christopher DeCerbo
Sean Escobedo
FRIENDS Nancy Alexander
Richard and Therese Chapdelaine
Robert E. Cullen
George Dunn
Floral Park Window Cleaning
Hugh J. and Mary Ellen Forde
The Gabrielli Family
Leonard and Geraldine Genovese
William Grogan
Joseph Harkins
Katherine Hynes
Thomas B. Kearns
Courtney Kwas
Theresa Loftman
Cecilia McMahon
Richard Monti
Murphy & Durieu
Eugene and Mary Murphy
Arthur and Caroline
Monti Saladino
Jack Vivinetto
Joseph Whelan
Thank you for your generosity and support!
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The St. Mary’s Alumni Association expresses its deepest sympathy to the families, friends, and classmates of the following deceased alumni whose deaths were reported to the Alumni Office between May and November 2008.
JoHn BellpoRt ‘54 – June 15, 2008
JoHn J. FRitz ‘53 – September 2008
KeVin FARleY ‘71 died suddenly on November 17, 2008 from a heart attack.
miCHelle gAlluCCio ‘94 passed away July 21, 2008.
CARole ReDeR JACquette ‘57 – November 2007
miCHAel S. mClAugHlin ‘63 – July 13, 2008
mARion Denon molitoR ‘55 – May 16, 2008
DeiDRe o’CAllAgHAn ‘68 passed away July 21, 2008 after losing her battle with cancer.
eileen mAgee SHAugHneSS ‘69 died peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2008. In 2000 Eileen was stricken with a brain cancer. She fought the tumor aggressively, researching every option and traveling extensively for treatments. As a result, she had survived nearly ten times her expected prognosis. Eileen was
married to George Shaughness ‘68 and they have three sons; Kevin (28), Neill (23) and Craig (21).
Please contact the St. Mary’s Alumni Office at 516 627 4605 to report the passing of a St. Mary’s High School graduate. All deceased alumni are remembered at our Annual Memorial Mass.
in memorium
David DeSanctis ‘86It is with great sorrow that the Alumni Association announces the passing of David DeSanctis on September 25, 2008. His family sent the following message to us:
Some of the best years of David’s life were spent at St. Mary’s. Those who knew him, knew him as a compassionate, tolerant person. David struggled for a very long time with depression, but throughout it all, he never stopped caring for others or giving love and comfort to those in need.
A fitting tribute to David comes from the Book of Wisdom 4: 7-15:“The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest.For the age that is honorable comes not with the passing of time,Nor can it be measured in terms of years.
Having become perfect in a short while, he reached the fullness of a long career: For his soul was pleasing to the LORD, therefore he sped him out of the midst of wickedness."
The world has lost a very special soul, but David will always be in our hearts.
And from David’s heart – “Remember, you are all very special.”
did you know?
The National Catholic Education Association Report on Catholic High Schools
Who among us had not been the beneficiary of generosity from the generation before us? Our responsibility is to be generous to the
next generation. It is a way of giving thanks to God for all that has been given to us. Now that you are behind the scenes, we invite you
to let God work through you and support St. Mary’s students in their journey to answer Jesus’ call selflessly in all that they do.
St. Mary's Endowment As of December 2008$1,993,118
The average annual fund goal for 2007-08 was $333,283
On average, 18% of alumni contribute to the annual fund
The highest reported alumni contribution rate was 89%
St. Mary's annual fund as of August 2008 has commitments totaling $94,515 from 333 donors. This represents an alumni participation rate of 3%
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Come Home for Christmas...Church of Saint mary
CHRiStmAS ConFeSSionSSaturday, December 20th
4:00-4:45PMTuesday, December 23rd
4:00-5:00PM & 7:30-8:00PMWednesday, December 24th
9:30-10:30AM
CHRiStmAS eVe mASSeS4:00 PM Family Mass in Church
4:15 PM in Elementary School Wiest Hall5:30 PM in Church
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CHRiStmAS DAY mASSeS7:30 AM in Church9:00 AM in Church
10:30 AM in Church12:00 Noon in Church
12:15 PM in Elementary School Wiest Hall
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