Serra Catholic High School - Fall 2012 Newsletter

This school year is off to a wonderful start at Serra! On Thursday, September 20, 2012, the

Cardinal Newman Society named Serra Catholic High School as a recipient of the Catholic High

School Honor Roll. Since 2004, the Honor Roll has recognized excellence in Catholic identity, aca-

demics and civic education at Catholic high schools across the United States. The Honor Roll pro-

vides a powerful resources to parents and educators by acknowledging those schools that best

maintain high academic standards, uphold their Catholic identities, and prepare students to ac-

tively engage the world.

Of the nation’s approximate 1,200 Catholic high schools, the Top 50 are selected after a

rigorous competition to be named on the Honor Roll. Serra Catholic High School President, Mrs.

Diane DiNardi, acknowledged the outstanding performances by both students and staff. Mrs.

DiNardi remarked, “We are exceptionally grateful and excited to be recognized by the Cardinal

Newman Society as one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools in the nation. Everyday our students

follow Serra’s motto: Always Forward, Never Back. They faithfully use

the gifts given to them by God to achieve academic and personal excel-

lence while providing service to their church and community. I applaud

our students, parents, faculty, and staff for their wonderful dedication

and commitment to our mission.”

The Catholic High School Honor Roll was created by the Acton

Institute in 2004. The Cardinal Newman Society assumed the program

this year, consistent with its mission of helping Catholic families and

promoting faithful Catholic education.

SIEMPRE ADELANTE Serra Catholic High School Alumni Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Homecoming Weekend 2012………………..Page 6

Class Challenge……………………………. 4

Distinguished Alumni Celebration…………Page 21

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:

Google Chromebooks come to Serra!

Annual Giving Report for 2011-2012

Alumni Spotlight & Class Notes

Serra Named to National Catholic

High School Honor Roll!!

Wonderful news for the entire Serra Community!

Volume 17, Issue 2 Fall 2012

Also for the graduates of St. Peter High School,

Divine Redeemer Academy and Mon

Yough High School

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Published Semi-Annually

by the Development Office

Contact Us!

Serra Catholic High School

200 Hershey Drive

McKeesport, PA 15132

Phone:

(412) 751-2020

Email:

[email protected]

Jennifer Salvador ‘00

Development Director

Editor

&

Sandra Barbieri

Development Coordinator

Contributing Editor

***

Additional Contributors:

Nicholas Astle ‘12

Taylor Barbieri ‘11

Gregory Hanratty ‘66

Dennis Stasukevich

Benjamin Ziegler, ‘13

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Dear Alumni and Friends:

This has been a very exciting year for Serra. I am thrilled to tell

you that the Cardinal Newman Society named Serra one of the Top 50

Catholic High Schools in the Nation! This is a tremendous honor which

recognizes excellence in academics, Catholic identity, and civics educa-

tion. We celebrated this achievement with a special Mass; and the pride,

joy, and appreciation felt by every member of our community created an

atmosphere full of energy and excitement.

Furthermore, in September every student was issued a Chromebook—Google’s laptop—for

exclusive use during the school year. The overwhelmingly positive response we have received from

students, faculty, and parents is encouraging and exciting. When you add Chromebooks to Serra’s

outstanding curriculum, which includes the opportunity for our students to earn up to a year of college

credit in high school, we are setting the bar high.

Also in September, we recognized our second class of distinguished alums. This year’s hon-

orees have set themselves apart through their accomplishments, service to their communities, and the

fine example they demonstrate daily for those who follow in their footsteps. Please read their abbrevi-

ated biographies in this newsletter, and visit our website for more information about the event.

Finally, in October we hosted our annual Open House for prospective students. The record

number of families who joined us that evening was more than encouraging. We look forward to a full

class of incoming freshmen, eager to join our family and grow through our challenging curriculum,

faithful teaching, and extensive athletic and extracurricular programs.

I hope you feel a sense of pride in the accomplishments of your alma mater. As a Serra gradu-

ate and friend, you are part of a community which is growing, one which is changing young lives in a

positive way—a community created to bring each of our young men and women closer to God.

Please keep Serra in your prayers that we may continue our mission. With almost 5,000 Serra

alumni and thousands more graduates from St. Peter High School, Divine Redeemer Academy, and

Mon Yough Catholic High School, a gift at any level from each and everyone could do wondrous things

for your school.

May God bless you,

Diane DiNardi, President

BOARD OF MEMBERS

Most Rev. David A. Zubik, DD

Very Rev. Ronald P. Lengwin, VG, MDiv

Robert L. Paserba, Ed.D.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee:

Dr. James Campagna, Chair

Mr. Matthew Franckiewicz, Esq., Vice Chair

Mrs. Wendy Staso, Secretary

Mrs. Dawn Sauter, Treasurer

Directors:

Mr. Gary Antonella

Dr. Ronald Bowes

Mrs. Jennifer Cairns, Esq.

Mr. Timothy Chirdon

Mrs. Diane DiNardi

Mr. Charles Gala

Fr. Joseph Grosko

Mrs. Rita Joyce, Esq.

Mr. Jeffrey Kelly

Mrs. Patricia McGrail, Esq.

Mrs. Maureen Vissat

Spiritual Advisor:

Fr. Stephen Chervenak

From the President

Always Forward

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A turbulent “technological wind” has swept through

Serra Catholic High School this Fall! Each student was issued a

“present” at the beginning of the school year that will have a

huge impact on their education going forward. It was literally a

Christmas morning scene as the students ripped open the boxes

that contained their Google Chromebooks for the first time.

Each student has been issued their own personal laptop to use in the classroom for their

studies. Faculty are now able to engage students through the use of various web-based

courses, digital textbooks and paperless homework. They have also been linked with

their own Google accounts to manage their weekly assignments.

The word spread like wildfire about this exciting upgrade – so much that WTAE

News stopped by the school this September to visit our students and staff in action with

their Chromebooks! Mike Clark reported that “Snow days are no longer an excuse to

take a day off from learning at Serra Catholic High School!” This statement is very ap-

propriate now that all students and faculty can log in and attend

class from home. If there are snow days, cancellations or emer-

gencies which would prevent students from physically being in-

side of the school building, this will not prevent a day of learn-

ing at Serra Catholic. Our plan was already put into action

when Hurricane Sandy caused a school cancellation at the end

of October. Although students were not in the building, class

continued from home through the power of our Chromebooks and our Google applica-

tions.

Serra has been working with Cloudcast, the only certified

retailer of the Google apps, to roll out the Chromebooks. Patrick

Sullivan, a 2012 Serra graduate who is currently attending Penn

State University in McKeesport, is an intern with Cloudcast and

is certified to train the services provided by Google. Patrick has

spent tireless hours working with students, faculty and staff to

assure that this transition has been flawless. Serra is so grateful

to have him as our very own “Google Expert.” A whole new

world of learning awaits those who enter Serra’s doors for years to

come!

THANK YOU to John Paul Pascasio and his team at Cloudcast for all of their

hard work to get Serra up and running with Google computing!

Patrick Sullivan ‘12, our onsite

Google expert!

Google Chromebooks come to Serra!

By: Mrs. Jennifer Salvador, Development Director

“I look forward to using Google

Earth to ‘take’ students to the

Holy Land as we are studying

the Scriptures.”

-Mr. Tim Crossen, Religion

Department Chair

“There are hundreds of education-

al applications available to us now

and countless more that have yet

to be discovered.”

-Mr. Tim Chirdon, Principal

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20th Annual Serra Catholic

Juniper’s Journey Auction:

“Building for the Future”

April 21, 2012

2012 Spring Event Highlights!

On April 21, 2012, we gathered for our 20th Annual Juniper’s Journey

Auction. The theme of this year’s event was “Building for the Future” to high-

light our Capital Campaign project that was launched in April of 2012. All auc-

tion proceeds benefit the future of Serra students. This year we had a guest

auctioneer, Leonard Davis, from Harry Davis & Co., who auctioned off items

such as dinner with Bishop Zubik, a full one-year Serra tuition scholarship, ad-

ditional college scholarships and a vacation at the Wyndham Cyprus Palms in

Florida with four Disney passes! There were also many crowd-pleasing raffles.

The event was once again a success and we would like to thank our volunteers,

donors and sponsors!

SAVE THE DATE: Next year’s auction will be held on April 6, 2013….more details to follow!

As the current director of Serra’s musicals, I have to admit that each year when the curtain is ready to

rise on opening night, I am filled with a sense of anticipation, excitement, and pure terror. Last year’s produc-

tion of Hello, Dolly was no exception. I know any cast’s potential weaknesses and always fear that the first ap-

pearance in front of an audience might manifest those flaws. As the curtain rose on Hello, Dolly, however, magic

happened. The actress who had a few weak lines spoke them flawlessly, the waiters’ difficult dance numbers

were performed with exceptional energy (even though an occasional “left foot” made its presence known), no one

was killed while jumping into or out of the extension through the trapdoor, the chefs’ costumes were finished

without a moment to spare, no one developed laryngitis, and the stage crew moved the monster sets in record

time. As for me, I realized once again how much I had enjoyed working with our students over the previous few

months and how sad I was that the seniors would not be returning for the next year’s production of The Boys

from Syracuse. Perhaps more than anything else, however, I was so proud of every person on that stage...proud

of the hard work, dedication, talent, perseverance, and self-confidence that had developed and come to fruition

as the curtain opened. My only hope was that those students on and behind stage had had as much fun as I!

Serra Presents: “Hello, Dolly!”

April 25-28, 2012

By: Mrs. Diane Gambassi,

School Musical Director

On Friday, May 11, 2012, Serra alumni and mem-

bers of the White Oak Rotary gathered at Serra Catholic

High School for Career Day. The presenters shared their

accomplishments, professional responsibilities, expertise,

and experience with the students. After a morning of

informative presentations, alumni and other members of

the business community gathered for lunch in Serra’s

Friary. This event was a wonderful way to conclude the

2011-2012 school year!

If you would like to present

at our next Career Day,

please contact:

Jennifer Salvador

[email protected]

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Career Day

May 11, 2012

Thank you to our Career Day presenters!

Mr. Patrick Bendel (‘84) Career Placement-Synergy Staffing

Dr. James Campagna (Serra Board Chair) - Physician

Ms. Victoria Erkman (‘88) Design Engineer– A. Stucki Co.

Mr. Robert Gdovic (‘82) CTO– Next Tier Bank

Dr. Joseph Grice (‘82) Chiropractor-Grice Chiropractic

Mr. Jeffrey Kelly (‘65, Serra Board Member) CEO-Hamill Manufacturing Co.

Mr. John Oliver (Rotary) Owner-Oliver Development

Mr. Bob Petty (Rotary) CEO-Bade Incorporated

Mr. Dale Stein (‘71) Banking/Finance-PNC Bank

Mr. Jeffrey Valenta (Rotary) Photographer-Infinite Pose

Dr. Stephen Vargo (‘71) Dentist

Dr. Joseph Grice, Class of ‘82

Dr. Stephen Vargo, Class of ‘71

Mr. Jeffrey Kelly, Class of ‘65

Mr. John Oliver, Rotary

Mr. Robert Gdovic, Class of ‘82

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May 31, 2012, appeared to be an average day in downtown Oakland with

rush-hour traffic blocking every street. But for 102 young adults proceeding into St.

Paul’s Cathedral accompanied by the powerful skirl of the bagpipes, May 31st will be

forever in their hearts as the night they flew from the hallowed nest of Serra Catholic

High School.

After celebrating the Liturgy of the Word, Fr. Alexis Anania, second Head-

master of Serra Catholic, introduced our distinguished commencement speaker for

the evening, Mr. Edward Deenihan of the Serra class of 1969. Fr. Alex noted his sub-

stantial success, including a Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from the University of

Detroit and considerable contributions to the technology company, NetApp. Fr.

Alexis then thanked him for his continued dedication to his alma mater, saying that

Ed Deenihan helped “Serra enter a new stage in the school’s history and generate a

strong forward-looking plan with his contributions to the new physics lab.”

Mr. Deenihan, visibly moved and surprised with the introduction by his for-

mer headmaster, recounted the day he was asked to address our graduates. Humbled

but excited, he immediately began his research on memorable commencement ad-

dresses. Sharing life-long lessons was a central theme--but most important was the

admonition to “keep it brief!” a statement which elicited a round of laughter from

the audience.

Mr. Deenihan noted the impressive changes in our lives created through ad-

vancements in technology, and he mentioned that the same opportunities which ena-

bled him to succeed in the tech sector were still available for Serra’s most recent graduates. He encouraged the

students to seize the innumerable opportunities that exist in our world today and seek out careers dealing with

issues such as alternative fuel sources, medical engineering, and transportation -- including the “amazing” fuel-

less cars, one of which he proudly drives.

Deenihan shared an experience with a Russian colleague in the mid 80s who was enthralled by the copi-

ous amounts of knowledge and information available in the United States. Mr. Deenihan asked, “What would

you have done if you were born in 1920?” “His eyes lit up and he said, ‘Radio.’” The significance of this remark,

observed Deenihan, was that opportunities are always out there for one to grab onto.

Mr. Deenihan then focused his address on the necessity and importance of leadership in these rapidly

changing times. He expressed his belief that while there are thousands of seminars, books, and symposiums on

how to be an effective leader, one can only become one by watching others and most importantly, through expe-

rience. He touched on a few key qualities of leadership: getting out of one’s comfort zone, staying focused, em-

bracing change, and learning from both success and failure. Above all, he maintained that a leader must focus on

the success of his followers, “something that we don’t see much of today.”

To close his speech, Deenihan commented on the unchanging and most imperative values of a leader,

faith and family, something he thinks about daily. “Today is a great day for you to thank God for everything

He has done for you and for how fortunate you are.” Edward Deenihan is the epitome of the few humble leaders

that are left in America, but one of many humble leaders that Serra Catholic has guided to their destiny.

By: Mr. Benjamin Ziegler, Class of 2013 &

Mr. Dennis Stasukevich, Serra English Department Chair

Ed Deenihan, Class of 1969

Commencement Speaker


Class of 2012 Commencement

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Congratulations Class of 2012!

Congratulations to the Class of 2012 Valedictorian, Rachel Thomas &

Salutatorian, Emily Skiba! Your Serra family wishes you the best with your future endeavors.

Rachel Thomas ‘12

Valedictorian

Emily Skiba ‘12

Salutatorian

On Friday, October 5, 2012,

the students and faculty of Serra

Catholic participated in their Annual

Homecoming Walk-A-Thon. This

year’s walk was in honor of Nick

Conn, graduate of the Class of 2007.

Nick sadly lost his life to melanoma at

the age of 21. A swarm of students

wearing specially designed red shirts

walked the local streets to raise aware-

ness for the mission of Miles Against

Melanoma. We are so happy that

Nick’s mom and classmates were able

to join us for this very special day!

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2012 Homecoming Weekend Events!

PICTURED ABOVE: Alexis Walker (classmate

of Nick's), Lori Costello Gevaudan (Nick's

mom), Mandi Lynn Bulischeck (classmate and

friend of Nick's), and Jessica Vega Rogowicz.

Powder Puff Game

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Walk-A-Thon

Friday, October 5, 2012

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Homecoming Football Game

Friday, October 5, 2012

2012 Homecoming Queen & King:

Gina Rosso & Michael Mercea

Congratulations to this year’s Homecoming Court!

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The Golf Team won the section Championship for the se-

cond consecutive year. Junior Max Kaminsky qualified

for the PIAA individual state championships at Heritage

Hills Golf Club in York, PA. Congratulations, Golf

Team!

From the Eagle Bench

Fall 2012 Sports Highlights

The Girls Soccer Team finished their regular season

with a 10-8 record. Nice season, girls!

The Boys Soccer Team won the section championship

for the first time in school history! They made it to the

semi-final game of the WPIAL playoffs in Class A.

Congratulations, boys!

The Girls Volleyball Team won their second consecutive

section championship. The girls made it to the Quar-

terfinal game of the WPIAL playoffs in Class A.

Great job, volleyball team!

The Football Team completed their football

season at home on October 26th.

GO EAGLES!!!

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Yes, you did read that correctly! Serra is thrilled to announce that several of its teachers

have been named adjunct professors by local universities and are now sanctioned to teach college

courses to our students. We are pleased to offer 63 college and university credits. Many of those

credits are provided by Seton Hill University and St. Vincent College and will readily transfer to

other schools. Through this program, Serra students may earn up to a year of college credit. Fur-

thermore, Seton Hill and St. Vincent have promised admission and significant scholarships to Serra

students who successfully participate in our college-in-high-school program.

At this year’s Back to School Night in September, parents were able to meet with represent-

atives from Seton Hill University and Saint Vincent College to discuss the option of earning college

credits. This program speaks volumes for Serra’s mission and will prepare our students for college

long before they graduate. Learn more on our website about the courses that we offer and you will

know why Serra continues to be a leading provider of education!

College in High School

Serra Alumni named Emerging Leaders at Saint Francis University!

It has been quite a first semester of college for two re-

cent Serra graduates! Nick Astle ’12 and Megan Sayles ’12 have

both been accepted into the Emerging Leaders program at

Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA. The Emerging Lead-

ers are a group of students who have demonstrated leadership

in their organizations, both in high school and on campus. A

total of twelve incoming freshmen were selected this year to be

a part of the group.

The Emerging Leaders are responsible for many events

on campus, both for students and non-students. They are the

flagship program of the F.L.A.S.H. initiative (Franciscan

Leaders Achieve, Serve and Honor) which Serra has partici-

pated in several times. Serra wishes Nick and Megan the best

as they continue to reach their educational goals during their

years at Saint Francis University!

Great job,

Nick & Megan!

Always Forward, Never Back.

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Thank you to the following alumni and friends from the Serra Catholic High School Community who con-

tributed to our Annual Fund Drive during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. (July 1, 2011—June 30, 2012)

We have made every attempt to assure this list is accurate and complete. If we did not mention your name

below, please accept our sincere apology.

Annual Fund Report 2011-2012

$25,000 and above

Anonymous (2)

Highmark Foundation

Michael ’70 and Carol Linn

Mistick Construction/M. Robert Mistick ‘67

$20,000 and above

Anonymous (1)

$10,000 and above

Bridge Educational Foundation

William J. McFadden ‘65

$5,000 to $9,999

Allstate Foundation &

Children’s Hospital of Pgh.

Charles G. Gala

Bernard Picchi ‘67

$2,500 to $4,999

James & Marsia Campagna

George ‘71 & Gail Derhofer

Kate M. Kelley Foundation

Jeffrey ’65 & Sharon Kelly

Richard F. Locke ‘67

Law Offices of Patricia McGrail

George R. Mihalko ‘73

Ronald W. Ogrodnik ‘66

The Pittsburgh Foundation

$1,000 to $2,499

Thomas W. Braum ‘65

Olga Brendel

Jennifer L. Cairns ‘94

George N. Derhofer ‘71

$1,000 to $2,499 (Cont’d)

Diane & Tim DiNardi

George Fink ‘65

Matthew M. Franckiewicz ‘65

Joseph T. Grice ‘82

L&S Machine Corporation, Inc.

Marie Luberti ‘45

Barbara & Ann Miklos ‘61

William & Catherine Purdue

Edward M. Seliga ‘71

James R. Stevens ‘70

Bernard J. Tamasy ‘69

Charles D. Tullius ‘81

$500 to $999

James D. Bendel ‘56

Neal R. Brendel ‘72

Elizabeth A. Buckley ‘84

Creative Designs/Michele Astle

John Dougherty ‘78

Raymond Drnevich ‘66

Thomas D. Englert ‘68

Joseph P. Fortunato ‘69

Gala Jewelers/Charles Gala

Michael A. Garvey ‘68

Louis Grant, Jr. ‘79

Glenn Harvey ‘88

Albert Jozik ‘65

William G. Kiger ‘65

Eric P. Linn ‘74

Mary E. Movic ‘77

Johnnie Myres

Paul N. Smocer ‘70

Eric W. Stamber ‘86

Timothy J. Tremont

James Valecko ‘86

Arthur Versich ‘66

Denise Verosky ‘75

$500 to $999

Kenneth Wojcik ‘76

$250 to $499

Paul Anselmo

John A. Bodnar ‘72

Barbara Bonnet ‘67

Maryann Brendel ‘81

Milbrey Campbell ‘70

Thomas Catteral

Laura Cronkhite

Linda ’75 & David Duessel

Michael Dujmic ‘68

Michael Durkay ‘68

Michael Elko

Lauren A. Fagan ‘79

Joseph Franklin ‘49

James P. Hannan ‘73

Bernadette Hengesbach ‘67

Joseph M. Hohman ‘66

James W. Jackson ‘69

Rita F. Joyce ‘67

Dianne B. Jozwick ‘75

Wilfred B. Kushto ‘65

Tom Lasch

Miller Information Systems

Stephen P. Momich ‘67

Mary Ann Mrkonic-Patman ‘57

Cindi Oliver

Glenn E. Otterman ‘65

Michael D. Rost ‘93

Douglas Skinner

Christopher Ulmer ‘95

Jeffrey Voelker

Edwin Wichman ‘67

James R. Williams ‘74

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$100 to $249

Roberta Abaday ‘72

Michael T. Anitori ‘82

Ashland Chemical

Jonathan ’99 & Elaine Bartko

Thomas H. Bieniosek ‘70

Tammy L. Birmingham ‘90

Kelly Bobby ‘97

Joseph R. Brendel ‘77

Claudia Cairns

Ellen R. Cameron

Gerald H. Cerrone ‘74

K.C. Craft

Sharon L. Crites ‘87

Jon J. Danzak ‘72

Susan Dennett ‘89

Virginia DeRoss

Judy Dougherty

Donald T. Dulac ‘71

Victoria Erkman ‘88

Tracy Fassinger ‘92

Patrick J. Flaherty ‘69

Thomas J. Gorski ‘77

Fr. Joseph Grosko

Susan Heatherington ‘72

Mildred Hendricks ‘72

Douglas James ‘72

Allyson L. Jordan ‘95

Patricia Gallagher Kinn ‘80

Karen Kolenik

Matthew H. Kruszewski ‘89

Patricia M. Lucas ‘57

James L. Malandra ‘82

Kenneth A. Mazur ‘86

Dennis J. McElhinny ‘42

Paul Maguire ‘66

Marc McKonic ‘56

Nora R. McLanahan ‘78

Gary G. Miller ‘68

Roberta Miller

Mary Jean Molinaro ‘76

Patrick Murray ‘66

David F. Petrak ‘73

Edward Poropatic ‘73

Mark Jo Priselac ‘63

John Ragan

$100 to $249 (Cont’d)

Ronald Riesmeyer ‘66

Charles M. Rottmund ‘67

Mark J. Scarlato ‘99

Barbara Schroeder ‘85

Gary Slafka ‘74

Kenneth E. Slafka ‘69

Matthew S. Slafka ‘01

Catherine E. Spisak ‘11

Dale A. Stein/Stein Family Scholarship ‘71

Richard A. Stevens ‘75

Robert Stirone ‘86

Melissa A. Stretavski ‘02

Nancy Hanley Tall ‘59

Kathleen Foley Thomas ‘90

Mary Tullius ‘75

John L. Urban ‘65

Dolores Walton ‘48

Thomas A. Waseleski ‘73

David Wichman ‘75

Josephine Wichman ‘41

Ronald Willard ‘64

Kathryn M. Williams ‘01

Fr. William J. Winter

Lisa R. Yanek ‘87

$99 and under

Eileen Almeter

Gary Antonella

Molly A. Bagby ‘97

Kathleen M. Barth ‘84

Carol Bernick

Bruno A. Bonacchi ‘76

Katelyn L. Bornak ‘07

Jennifer A. Braccia ‘83

Thomas W. Briggs ‘67

John E. Brown ‘70

Veronica M. Burkhalter ‘63

Clement Cafasso

Sarah J. Campbell ‘07

Beth Ann Coonrod ‘82

Mary Ellen Corcoran ‘75

Maureen Crossen ‘69

Michelle ’81 & Doug Delo ‘80

Jean Dickey ‘63

$99 and under (Cont’d)

Craig Dolan ‘67

Marie A. Dominick ‘66

Donald T. Dulac

Jamie M. Fair ‘02

Colleen & Michael Fedor

Connie Fitch

Bernadette K. Geyer ‘86

Edward Gniazdowski ‘58

Caren A. Grau ‘89

Beverly A. Guarascio ‘52

Andrew Halapin

Gregory L. Hanratty ‘66

Joseph Hawk ‘50

Donald Holmes

Virginia Holten ‘56

Mary Ann Hunt ‘78

Paul Jozik ‘70

Andrew Kandra

Frances M. Kolic

Thomas A. Lee ‘64

Amy M. Ligo ‘80

Christopher Loving ‘08

Thomas Macko

Leona Majewski ‘59

John Markell ‘51

Anthony Marinov ‘91

Michael Matthias ‘85

Kathy McBarron

Blaine J. McClendon ‘07

B.R. Meehan ‘44

Mary K. Meyers

Lisa M. Midla ‘90

James Miller ‘50

Mary Ann Mularski ‘47

Gregory F. Muha

Joyce & John Myers

Carleen S. Neher ‘88

Mark A. Nelson ‘73

Wendy E. Novotnak ‘89

V.P. O’Brien ‘67

Joshua M. Pausic ‘94

Tiffany R. Pausic ‘96

James Pazuchanics ‘86

Daniel P. Poisel ‘66

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SIEMPRE ADELANTE

YOU make the real difference in the lives and education of current and future

students of Serra Catholic High School. Participation in the Annual Fund is extremely

important, and supporting the fund every year makes a difference daily at Serra, from

our morning prayer until the lights turn off in the gym. We know that with your help

we can continue to move Serra in a direction of success!

Going forward, we want to “challenge” our classes to participate in the Serra

Catholic Annual Fund Drive. Each winning class will be recognized for their donations

to the annual fund based on the highest percentage of participation, highest average do-

nation and most money donated (these numbers will be generated based on a class total,

not individual amounts). The winning classes will be listed in our Fall 2013 issue of

Siempre Adelante!

As an individual, you have a chance to be placed on our very own “Honor Roll of

Donors.” Those donors who make gifts to the Annual Fund within the fiscal year of

July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 will be recognized by the categories listed on the

next page.

Will you accept the

“CHALLENGE”?

Serra Catholic Annual Fund

2012-2013

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Make your donation today!

Those donating at one of the following levels will receive a gift!

$100 & Above: Wendell August Junipero Serra Ornament

$250 & Above: Black, leather bound Serra Journal


Honor Roll of Donors

Leadership Circle $25,000 and above

President’s Circle

$20,000 and above

Principal’s Circle $10,000 and above

Junipero Circle

$5,000 to $9,999

Friars Circle $2,500 to $4,999

Ruby Circle

$1,000 to $2,499

Gold Circle $500 to $999

Silver Circle $250 to $499

Eagle’s Nest $100 to $249

Friends of Serra $99 and under

Are you a BORN LEADER?

Consider being a part of the Alumni Association at Serra Catholic

High School! We are looking for people who will actively engage our

alumni and plan events throughout the year. If you are interested,

please contact:

Jennifer Salvador, ‘00

Development Director

(412) 751-2020 x132

[email protected]

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The Serra Catholic Legacy Society

Leave your footprints with Serra forever and join

the others who are members of our Legacy Society! The

Legacy Society consists of alumni and friends who have

included Serra in their will.

If you have already included Serra Catholic High

School in your will, we would love to recognize your gen-

erosity and your belief in our mission!

For more information about how you can make a

gift to Serra through your will, please refer to the infor-

mation on our website or contact Jennifer Salvador in

the Development Office:(412) 751-2020 x132

THANK YOU to those who made a donation to Serra on the Day of Giving! We are pleased

to announce that with donations and our 10.5% matching grant, we raised a total of

$37,692.28! Your contribution will allow us to continue living our mission...

The mission of Serra Catholic High School is to educate young men and women in a Catho-

lic Franciscan tradition which nurtures students in spiritual, moral, academic and social

growth, preparing them to personify Christ's command to be a light of the world.

Legacy Society Members:

Anonymous

Jeff Kelly ’65

Mike Linn ‘70

Matt Madonna ‘65

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2

Renovated Locker Rooms!

Do you remember what the locker rooms looked like when you were a student? Well, some

major changes took place this summer! Both the girls and boys locker rooms have been complete-

ly renovated for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year.

We would like to extend a very special thank you to those who donated the funds to support

this project. Check out some photos below and come to see them in person by making a visit to

your alma mater soon! Our special thanks to Michael ‘70 and Carol Linn and Bob Mistick

‘67/Mistick Construction.

Welcome back, Jennifer!

We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Stoessel Salvador, class

of 2000, has returned to the Eagles’ Nest as our new Development Di-

rector. Jennifer is a graduate of both Robert Morris and Seton Hall

Universities. She brings to us a wealth of experience in the areas of de-

velopment, alumni relations, and event planning. Perhaps, most im-

portant, is her personal experience as a member of our Serra family and

her belief in and commitment to sustaining our mission.

Jennifer joins Sandra Barbieri, Development Coordinator and

Assistant to the President. Sandra has been a valuable member of our

development staff since 2009. She has been instrumental in incorporat-

ing technology into all development functions while reaching out to

alumni and supporters. She is also a parent of a Serra alum--class of

2011--as well as an incoming freshman--future class of 2017.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT…

Leave a legacy for Serra that goes beyond donating money. Volunteering for events, serving

on the board and getting others involved is the way you can leave a positive legacy.

YOU have the opportunity to make a difference at Serra today!

Jennifer & Sandy at this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

SIEMPRE ADELANTE

Serra’s Campaign for the Future is now underway; and in the first few

months, we have already secured commitments over a half million dol-

lars. Please consider participating in our program to ensure that your alma ma-

ter continues to provide an outstanding education to the youth of our area.

Every gift, every commitment--from $1 to $1M--will help us reach our

goals. First and foremost is the need to build an Endowment for Scholar-

ships. No private educational institution can succeed with such a fund. By year

-end, Serra will have created an Endowment, with funds on deposit. Consider

joining this effort. Make your gift before the end of the year, and reap the tax

benefits, as well.

If you would prefer a “bricks and mortar” project, please review our

campaign literature on our website on the “Campaign for the Future” tab under

“About Serra.”

You can be a part of something special. The Cardinal Newman Society

has acknowledged what you already know--Serra Catholic High School is one of

the Top Catholic High Schools in the nation. Help us preserve and grow your

school. Contact me today to join this wonderful effort!

Reach Mrs. DiNardi at: (412) 751-2020 or [email protected]

“Building for the Future” Campaign Update

By: Mrs. Diane DiNardi, President

Send your Tax Dollars to Serra!

YOU have the chance to decide where to send your tax dollars. Why not make an impact on

the lives of our children at the same time? Read on to learn more about two Pennsylvania pro-

grams which allow businesses to send their state taxes to Serra Catholic High School!

Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)

This program allows you to send your state tax dollars to Serra to provide tuition assistance to eligi-

ble families. Tax credits are then awarded to businesses who contribute to a scholarship organization.

Your business’ taxes then become a donation to Serra Catholic High School! (You will find a full list of our

current EITC partners on page 20)

Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC)

This newly introduced program provides tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to an Oppor-

tunity Scholarship Organization (Serra Catholic). Business contributions will be used by Serra to provide

scholarships to eligible students who reside within the boundaries of a low-achieving school district. Many

of Serra’s students are eligible to participate in this program. This is a tremendous opportunity to give

children the chance to attend Serra! Funding is still available at this time. Applications will be approved

until the amount of available tax credits is exhausted.

Be a part of this WIN-WIN opportunity!

For more information, please visit: www.newpa.com or contact the Development Office

today at (412) 751-2020 or [email protected]

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2

Members of the Mon Yough Catholic High School

Class of 1972 gathered on Saturday evening, September 2,

2012, at The Rose Bar & Grille in White Oak to kick off

their 40th Reunion weekend celebration. In total, about 18

classmates enjoyed getting reacquainted that evening.

On Sunday morning, September 3, 2012, the group

gathered together for Mass. The Reunion Liturgy was cele-

brated by Fr. Francis Lackowicz at St. Patrick’s in Christy

Park. Everyone was delighted to welcome their Music

teacher, Mrs. Mary Shatlock, as the organist for the liturgy.

Following Mass, 24 of the 72 classmates gathered for brunch

at the Youghiogheny Country Club and enjoyed an after-

noon visit.

These women comprised the last graduating class of

the Diocesan Catholic High School for girls in McKeesport.

The class was a blend of girls who spent their first two years

at either St. Peter’s or Divine Redeemer Academy and their

last two years in the old St. Peter’s building on Market St.

Their graduation marked the closing of the Catholic School

that served our community for 100 years. A great time was

had by all!

Class of 1972 Reunion Committee

(All pictured to the left)

Chris Sipkovich Happ, Dolores Cortazzo Miklos, Denise Tortorice

Demchack, Susan Heatherington, LuAnn Sebastian, Janet Bernick

Plan your Class Reunion for 2013!

The following reunions are right around the corner!

Class of 1973 – 40 Year




Contact Jennifer or Sandy in the Development Office to

gather a class contact list and begin planning today!

[email protected] The Serra Catholic High School Class of 2002

celebrated their 10 year reunion this summer!

A Fun-Filled Weekend of Celebrating!

The following companies provided matching gift contributions to the 2011-

2012 Annual Fund through alumni and friends of Serra:

Bank of New York Mellon

Coca-Cola Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Conoco Phillips

Emerson

GE Foundation

GENEX Services, Inc.

Merck Partnership for Giving

People’s Natural Gas

PNC Bank Foundation

SIEMPRE ADELANTE

If your employer offers a

matching gift program,

please take advantage of this

opportunity to increase your

gift to Serra!

Thank you to the following

companies for their generous

contribution through the EITC

Program!

Extrel CMS, LLC

Hamill Manufacturing Company

L&S Machine Corporation, Inc.

Maher Duessel

Mistick Construction

Natale Sporting Goods

OSPTA, Inc./OSPTA @ Home LLC

Synergy Staffing, Inc.

Workscape, Inc.

Alumni Networking Happy Hour

January 24, 2013 at Bar Louie Station Square, 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

if you are interested in attending!

Juniper’s Journey Auction “Celebrating Our Success”

April 6, 2013 at Edgewood Country Club

Check our website for more information early next year...

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR!!

2013 Events

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS!!

$99 and under

(Cont’d)

Tom Prusko ‘61

Nancy Ridenbaugh ‘79

Donald Rielly

Eileen Rossi ‘71

Kevin E. Rump ‘73

George R. Schlicht ‘64

Wendy Seibert

$99 and under

(Cont’d)

John C. Serena ‘48

Timothy G. Simmons ‘76

Dawn E. Snell ‘00

Janet Sullivan

Ron Symons

Beverly Van Citters ‘66

Stephen Volk ‘67

$99 and under

(Cont’d)

Rose Weible ‘43

Florence Welesko ‘47

Earl R. Westerlund ‘72

Mary Wetmore ‘62

Patricia Williams ‘56

John F. Wilson ‘70

Jeffrey M. Yurkovich ‘89

Annual Fund Report 2011-2012

(Continued from Page 13)

Donations were made this year

In Memory of:

Bruce M. Guarascio

Father Joe Avella

Francis Bieniosek

Frank J. Kolic, Jr.

Helen & Barney Tamasy

Dr. Milton G. Tall, M.D.

Margaret and Angus Hanley

D-Day, France

On the evening of September 22, 2012, the lights from the Pittsburgh skyline sparkled

against the ladies’ jewelry and the men’s freshly polished dress shoes as they mingled their way into

the Fountain View Room of the Sheraton in Station Square. Wine glass stems were slowly imprint-

ing their red ink onto the tablecloths, the gentle strokes of lipstick were seeping into the linen nap-

kins, the reds competing with one another against their white canvas’, something of a make-shift

Jackson Pollock painting. Later in the evening, a triple chocolate mousse torte was making its way

from the dessert plates onto longing palates, the forks barely lifted to mouth level before being en-

joyed – but this was only the second highlight of the evening. The first, undoubtedly, were the sto-

ries of success, compassion, determination, and humility from the seven Serra Alumni honored at the

2nd Annual Alumni Dinner. Each speaker, regardless of their graduating year or career path accredit-

ed their success to the senses of scholarship, ambition, and fraternity instilled within them, as well as

the Serra family’s nurturing nature. Moreover, it is worth noting that each of the alumni were ex-

ceptionally humble, owing their achievements to the love of their family, teachers, and God.

(You will find bios for our 2012 Distinguished Alumni on pages 22 and 23.)

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2

Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration

September 22, 2012

Sheraton Station Square

By: Ms. Taylor Barbieri ‘11

If you would like to nominate

someone for next year’s event,

please refer to our website for a

nomination form or contact the

Development Office!

Congratulations to our 2012 Distinguished Alumni!

SIEMPRE ADELANTE

Thomas W. Braum, Class of 1965

Tom is a very dear member of the Serra Catholic Family. After graduating,

he pursued a Mechanical Engineering Degree and MBA at the University of Detroit

Jesuit. He then spent 13 years working in the auto industry in Detroit followed by a

career at MCI. Due to job re-positioning, Tom was let go at the age of 50, a part of

the Worldcom acquisition of MCI. Tom had the good fortune and vision to start a

small private family foundation. This has allowed him and his wife, Marion, to

make grants to needy people and organizations they encounter in their travels. For

the last eight years they have lived in a 40’ Motor Coach traveling the country to

offer their support on a number of volunteer projects. Tom continues to support Serra

and would love to see more scholarship funds available for deserving students. He believes that they, too,

will benefit from the life-long values that come with a Catholic school education.

Laureen Leptinsky Costa, Class of 1986

After graduating high school, Laureen attended Bucknell University and

received a BA in Economics. She worked for two years in commercial lending and

then attended The Amos School of Business at Dartmouth College where she

earned her MBA. She is now a Managing Director at JPMorgan Asset Management

where she serves as a Portfolio Manager in the private quite group. Laureen and

her husband, Michael, were married by Serra’s own Father Alexis Anania. Laureen

and Michael believe in the value of education and have established The Edward

Leptinsky Scholarship at Bucknell University. The Scholarship shall be awarded to

students who demonstrate financial need, with preference for students from Serra

Catholic High School. We are thankful to Laureen for her continued support and

proud to recognize her as a Distinguished Alumna.

Sister Bernadette Washy, Class of 1958, Divine Redeemer Academy

We were very proud to celebrate this year’s Honorary Alumna, Sister Ber-

nadette Washy. Sister Bernadette began her career at Serra Catholic in 1975, cre-

ating wonderful memories until her retirement in 1990. Over the years, Sister made

it her mission to make learning more fun and stimulating. In doing so, she devel-

oped a new way of teaching to actively engage her students. Sister “B”, along with

her students, won many science competitions, some of which were international!

She considered all of the students of Serra Catholic her children and has many

warmhearted memories. Even though she is no longer teaching at the school, Sis-

ter B feels as if she never left and would love the legacy of Serra’s quality educa-

tion to live on forever. She is remembered fondly by students, faculty and staff.

Sister changed lives through her dedication to Serra and our students. We thank

Sister Bernadette for her hard work and dedication to Serra!

2012 Distinguished Alumni Bios

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2

Edward J. Deenihan, Class of 1969

Ed is a very familiar face to the Serra Catholic Community. In June of 2012,

Ed addressed the Serra graduating class of 2012 with an inspirational commencement

speech emphasizing the true meaning of leadership. He encouraged the class to re-

member to thank God for all the gifts they have been given by Him. Ed is currently

an Executive Vice President at NetApp, leading Global Support, Quality and Cus-

tomer Advocacy, and Information Technology. In addition to his career, Ed is dedi-

cated to his church. Always a believer in Serra’s future, Ed was a major participant

in the refurbishing of our Physics Lab last summer. Serra is very thankful to Ed for

his continued support!

Ralph P. DiCicco, Class of 1969

Ralph has had much success since graduating from Serra. He earned six degrees at

Universities around the country, culminating with a Ph.D. in Information Systems from

Kennedy Western University. He served as a Program Manager for the Defense Advanced

Research Projects Agency leading a contract team in network and systems engineering.

Within the Department of Defense, Ralph held numerous leadership positions from base

through National Command Level authority levels. He has received many awards and

recognitions throughout his career. Currently, Ralph is the Chief Performance Officer for

Engineering Services Network (ESN). He is committed to helping Serra students continue

their education and their pursuit of excellence through his support of our scholarship fund.

Matthew M. Franckiewicz, Class of 1965

After leaving our Eagles’ nest, Matt received his S.B. in Economics from the Mas-

sachusetts Institute of Technology. He continued his education at the University of Chi-

cago Law School, where he received his J.D. Matt is a well-known and well-respected Ar-

bitrator serving clients throughout the United States, through his own practice in Wil-

merding. He has authored several books, including Winning at the NLRB. He has also

written articles featured in The Arbitration Journal, Labor Law Journal and the Dispute

Resolution Journal. Matt is actively involved in shaping Serra’s future as a member of

our Board of Directors. Spearheading our Investment Committee, Matt hopes to see our

endowment and operating funds grow to ensure a long, successful future for Serra and her students.

Bernard Picchi, Class of 1967

Bernie is a portfolio manager at Palisade Capital Management in the firm’s

Wealth Management Group. His career, which began at Mellon Bank, also took him

to Salomon Brothers, Lehman Brothers and Federated Investors. Bernie has been a

frequent commentator on the securities and energy industries. His TV appearances

include: Wall Street Week, The Today Show, Nightline, CNBC, BBC, and Bloom-

berg. Bernie is committed to helping Serra secure her financial future by working

with our Investment Committee to insure the maintenance and growth of our en-

dowment and operating funds. He realizes and appreciates the need to develop

funds to support tuition assistance and scholarships for our students as well as capi-

tal improvements. His belief in the value of a Serra education is the driving force behind his efforts.

SIEMPRE ADELANTE

Intro

Introduction by Mrs. Diane DiNardi, Serra President:

While reading the newspaper early one morning, a special glossy

insert tumbled into my lap. On the cover was a picture of an imposing

man— A Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Victor Pribanic. I knew the name

well—the quaint Victorian home that has been converted into his office

and bears his name sits in White Oak, the beautiful little community, just

a stone’s throw from our campus. Furthermore, I recalled that Victor is a member of our Serra

family—an alum from the class of 1972. I enjoyed a visit with Victor shortly thereafter. His

passion for helping his clients was evident as he provided a brief history of his life after Ser-

ra. In fact, just weeks after we met, I was moved while reading another article regarding one of

Victor’s most recent cases. A mother’s CT scan was misread, leading to her death. She had been

the primary caregiver for her severely disabled son. Victor’s perseverance and skill led to a ver-

dict in favor of her son, which will provide a lifetime of funds for his care. Clearly, cases such as

this take an emotional toll and require immense dedication and commitment. In fact, Victor

joked that he had little time for a personal life as he was “married to his job.” His commitment

to his mission—to help those who have been injured—is commendable. We are proud to count

Victor as a member of our Serra family. He truly uses his God-given talents each and every day!

Interview by Mr. Nicholas Astle, Serra class of 2012:

Recently, I had the privilege to speak with Victor Pribanic, Serra class of ‘72, of Pribanic

and Pribanic Law Offices. Dressed casually, ensconced in an office that could pass for a parlor,

Mr. Pribanic clearly showed that his work is not something he dreads, but a career that he pours

his heart into every day!

Law, according to Mr. Pribanic, was not a “lifelong calling.” Even when he had begun to

explore it as a career, he was not certain which specialty to pursue. An original goal to become a

trial lawyer led him to the District Attorney’s office. Eventually, he started his own practice,

dealing primarily with personal injury and malpractice cases.

Pribanic’s job is rarely easy, and he must overcome obstacles every step of the way. “The

most difficult aspect of my job,” he said, “is that decades of hype from Corporate America…has

poisoned people’s attitudes toward clients and lawyers. Many people—people who often end up

on juries—are suspicious of any plaintiff because of the supposed amount of frivolous law-

suits.” (Cont’d pg. 25)

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Victor Pribanic, Class of 1972

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2

In actuality, he claimed, very few unnecessary lawsuits

could make it to trial. Pribanic stated that the inflated num-

ber, in public opinion, is due to media hype over a few unneces-

sary cases. This bias works against him before he even sets foot

in the courtroom, and it is a major stumbling block he must

overcome.

When our discussion turned to the value of a solid educational foundation, Mr. Prib-

anic lamented the lack of reading and writing skills among the new generation of lawyers.

“Some of them…I just have to ask myself how they graduated in the first place.” He sees this

as a major reason Serra graduates excel in so many areas—they learn the critical thinking and

expository skills that are required in any profession.

Despite the obstacles he has faced, Mr. Pribanic has found his place fighting for the

rights of those who have been injured—so much so that no singular moment stands out as his

proudest. “When you represent people who have children who are injured at birth unneces-

sarily…survivors, accident victims that you can help…it is very gratifying. I have been

blessed with so many high points, it’s hard to distinguish one proudest moment. Every case is

its own battle, and every successful outcome is a victory.”

Mr. Pribanic gives much of the credit for his success to his days at Serra, and he ex-

tolled the value of exposure to the humanities. “I was well prepared by virtue of the really

superb liberal arts education I got at Serra. It was a far more expansive education than what

was available at the public schools at the time.” He was pushed to excel by the inspirational

teachers he encountered at Serra, who gave him the “lust for learning” he found so essential to

success.

English and Biology were two of his favorite subjects, as well as a cinema course taught

by Father Simeon—all of which, he said, prepared him for his career. The film class taught

him to look deeper into situations and to see the more abstract side of things. Biology, he sur-

mised, was what drew him to personal injury cases. Finally, he said that English was what

gave him the critical thinking skills that are invaluable to any professional career.

That was the message he conveyed throughout our discussion,

and the best piece of advice he had for any student—“learn to read well,

learn to write well, and learn to think well.” He said that Serra’s high

expectations demanded excellence of its students. “Excellence breeds

success. If nothing else, everybody who goes to Serra will be well pre-

pared for it, and once you get a taste of that, it feels too good to forgo

after that. Success builds on itself.”

“Excellence breeds success. If

nothing else, everybody who goes

to Serra will be well prepared for

it, and once you get a taste of that,

it feels too good to forgo after

that. Success builds on itself.”

-Victor Pribanic ‘72

SIEMPRE ADELANTE

1963 (Divine Redeemer Academy)

Charlotte Fiore Gizzi recently wrote and self-published a murder

mystery titled “September Tempest.” Charlotte refers to the no-

vella as Nancy Drew for the geriatric set. It is about two former

college roommates who reunite in their sixties to run a bed and

breakfast and become involved in a murder mystery which takes

place in Irwin. The book in in large print and is available on Ama-

zon.com in paperback and on the Kindle.

1975

Rob Matwick, Executive Vice President of Ballpark and Event Opera-

tions for the Texas Rangers, received the Professional of the Year

Award at the 2012 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and

Exhibition in New Orleans this past August. The award recognizes an

individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing

safety/security issues while setting an example for others to follow.

CLASS NOTES

2000

Siobhan Storm married Gavin Hovanec on March 10, 2012, in

Pittsburgh, PA. The couple resides in the Pittsburgh area and

are expecting their first child in February 2013.

1969

Tim Stash retired this past June from the Upper

St. Clair School District where he served as a

Technical Education teacher for 26 years. He

and his wife, Jane, have four children who have

all graduated from Serra: Jillian ‘00, Kristen ‘03,

Tim ‘05 and Kara ‘06 (pictured in the same order to

the left). Serra has always been “in the hearts” of

the Stash Family. Tim still attends as many bas-

ketball, football and baseball games as he can!

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2

2001 & 2003

Chris Darcy ’01 and Amanda (Hudak) Darcy ’03 are proud to announce

the birth of their daughter, Kenzie Joy Darcy, born on April 7, 2012.

2006

Samantha Bennett married Brian Bilotti on June 13, 2012, in

South Park, PA. The couple currently resides in Pittsburgh,

PA.

Please note the following retractions from the Spring 2012 Newsletter:

Our acknowledgement to Greg Hanratty, a contributing editor to the newsletter, was cut off at the end of

Page 3 and should read as follows:

We thank Mr. Greg Hanratty, 1966 Serra Alum, for offering his time and talent to Serra’s newsletter.

Mr. Hanratty has graciously contributed his writing and editing skills to Siempre Adelante. We salute

the wonderful way Greg has shared his God-given talents with the entire Serra Community!

The amount of EITC tuition assistance funding should be $187,000. Page 9

Share your news with the Serra Community!

Marriages * Births * New Jobs * Retirement * Achievements

Visit the Grand Reunion website and click on “KEEP US POSTED!” to be included in our “Class Notes”.

(www.serragrandreunion.com)

Email us your photos too! Send them in .JPG format to:

Jennifer Salvador ‘00

[email protected]

2005

Ashley (Kotun) Manning ’05 and Joseph Manning ’05 will celebrate

the first birthday of their son, Logan Arthur Manning, this

December.

A special THANK YOU to Serra Catholic High School alumna Crissy (O’Toole) Regan ‘86 and her com-

pany O’Toole Printing for their work in printing this edition of the newsletter!

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Fax: (412) 751-3488

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