i n t h i s i s s u e :

A c A d e m i c e n r i c h m e n t c e n t e r O ' c O n n O r ' 6 5 s t e p s d O w n

A c O m m u n i t y O f e x c e l l e n c e

ST. JOSEPH’SCOLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

WIN

TE

R 2

010

the co

lleg

iate

presidentandprincipal

ST.

JO

SE

PH

’S C

OLL

EG

IATE

INS

TITU

TE

thecollegiateWINTER 2010 | VOLUME 10 | ISSUE 2

President & PrincipalRobert T. Scott, AFSC

Editor & Director of CommunicationsMichael Freedman

PhotographyJack Cryan '12, Joshua Jakson '10, James McCoy, Tom Wolf ’82, & Office of Institutional Advancement

The Collegiate is published three times per year by St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute.

716.874.4024

www.sjci.com

Cover Photo Credit:James DeiotteThe St. Joe's Varsity Singers performed at Blessed Trinity Church as part of their mission of musical ministry on October 25, 2009.

Robert T. Scott, AFSC

When the Board of Trustees made it a primary focus to revisit our mission statement last year, I don't think anyone realized just how difficult it would be to sum up all that St. Joe's is in a sentence or two. Reading through the next 14 pages, you will undoubtedly see why.

Quantifying an institution that incessantly preaches the value of "holistic education" - that is, we strive to cultivate well-rounded young men regardless of their background or circumstances - is a considerable challenge, especially when attempting to be succinct. To the dismay of some of our public relations professionals, the revised mission statement is nearly three times as long as its predecessor. It came as a result of much deliberation amongst the Board of Trustees, input derived from our faculty and staff, and suggestions accumulated from the Greater St. Joe's Community.

We are confident that this mission statement will be as effective as possible for those occasions when we need to describe St. Joe's in only a few dozen words. Of course, much of what the students receive from their four years on Kenmore Avenue is indefinable. That predominantly unquantifiable experience was well articulated by Dennis Playfair, a member of the class of 2009, just prior to last year's commencement. He said that when he entered into our community as a freshman, he became part of St. Joe's

announce his appointment as the first lay president in Canisius College's 139-year history. Each of these men were clearly grateful for the opportunities that they had been afforded and it was evident that St. Joe's had indeed become part of them.

Still, ask these seven men what St. Joe's is and you're likely to receive seven different answers. I take this to be a definitive confirmation that we are meeting our objectives. We pride ourselves in being accessible to boys from diverse backgrounds, educating them and nurturing their multifaceted talents, and preparing them for life.

Yes, St. Joe's is academics and it is athletics and it is certainly fine arts. The spirituality component sets the foundation for it all. It is this well-roundedness that persuaded the Board to consider revising the mission statement in the first place. Its brevity, while a delight to those aforementioned PR people, simply did not do the school's versatility justice. St. Joe's is so many things and, given the diversity of our student body, each person is certain to draw from it differently.

The updated mission statement, which appears on the back cover of The

Collegiate, endeavors to outline St. Joe's for you in one broad stroke. On your way there, we'll fill in the details.

but, by the time he graduated, St. Joe's had become part of him.

I was reminded of this comment during a luncheon at the Buffalo Convention Center, where six St. Joe's graduates were honored at Business

First’s 18th Annual “40 Under Forty” awards ceremony. Here were six alumni under the age of 40, all of whom were identified as being successful in their professions and heavily involved in community activities - and all of whom were quite different from one another. In essence, they are a microcosm of the Greater St. Joe's Community.

Mark Collard '94 works in investments while Jason McCarthy ’92 is invested in transforming abandoned Buffalo waterfront areas into public parks. Brian Grunert ’88 can design a Grammy-winning CD cover and have it printed by Patrick Young '88. One, Scott Horrigan ’92, is employed by a medical manufacturing company while another, Michael Dehn ’88, is an engineer. Six success stories, one common thread.

Mark, Jason, Brian, Patrick, Scott and Michael also did something anomalous of their fellow honorees: they all mentioned their alma mater in their acceptance remarks. John Hurley '74 did the same during a press conference to

Quantifying the Mission

2

Please contact Scott Burns in the Advancement Office at 716.270.4115 for additional information on making a bequest or to let us know of an existing bequest intention—so that you may become a member of The John J. Barden Society at St. Joe’s.

This article is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult with your own legal or tax advisor regarding bequests and other forms of planned giving.

WIN

TER

2010

Charitable bequests are the most popular and easiest way to make a planned gift to any charitable organization. Simply stated, a bequest is a transfer—via a will or a living trust—of cash, securities, or tangible property to an individual or a charity.

in thisissueWINTER 2010

4 Board of Trustees 5 Bob O'Connor '65 Steps Down 6 Academic Enrichment Center 7 Advanced Placement Opportunities

8 Musical Ministry 9 "Harvey" 10 Fall Sports All-Stars / New Merchandising Partnership 11 Samuel J. Vastola Jr. ’53 - In The Spotlight

12 Sports Hall Of Fame Inductees 13 29th Annual Phil Scaffidi Alumni Scholarship Awarded 14 Alumni Notes

Bequests can be made for a specific amount, for a percentage of your estate, or even for all or a portion of what is left after you have made specific bequests to your family and others.

For many of the over 100 donors listed in the school’s John J. Barden Society, who have planned a future gift in support of St. Joe’s mission, bequests offered the opportunity to make a more substantial gift than would be possible during their lifetime. Other donors viewed their bequests as an opportunity to round out a lifetime of giving with a lasting legacy to the school. Bequests offer several benefits:

Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime. You can modify your bequest if your circumstances change. There is no upper limit on the estate tax deductions that can be taken for charitable bequests. Your gift will benefit St. Joe’s tomorrow just as you intend it to today. You can direct your bequest as you wish, as shown in the adjacent chart.

•

•

•

•

•

When you donate to the St. Joe’s Annual Giving Fund, every dollar donated goes to our students in the form of financial aid or scholarship assistance. You gain the satisfaction of knowing that your generosity truly makes a lifetime of difference for our students. In addition, you may deduct contributions of money or property made to St. Joe’s if you itemize your deductions on your federal income tax return.

Even better, did you know that over 16,000 companies match gifts made by their employees? Most will match your gift dollar-for-dollar, some will even double or triple your gift! You can discover if your company or your spouse’s company (even if you are retired) will match your gift by visiting our Web site. Once you find your company, you can simply download, complete and send your company's forms into the school with your gift—and we will take it from there. When we receive the matching gift, we will be sure to let you know.

Even if you have already sent in a donation this year, your company may still issue a match. Many companies have a 90-120 day window (after your donation) during which you can submit your matching gift forms to them. Again, you can confirm those details by going online or by calling the Advancement Office at 716.873.3599.

Remembering St. Joe’s in Your Will Annual Giving Fund

institutionaladvancement

3

Types of BequestsUnrestricted bequests: The use of your gift is left to the discretion of the school.

Restricted bequests: You direct your gift to a specific area of the school—such as the instrumental music program or financial aid.

Endowed funds: You elect to establish an endowment or add to an existing endowment to provide income every year in perpetuity.

Honorary or memorial bequest. Any of the above bequests can be given "in honor of" or "in memory of" someone close to you.

President / Principal Robert T. Scott, AFSC

invites you to

“SAIL WITH US ON THE S.S. MARAUDER”

Lasallian 2010 The Marauders’ Ball

Dinner & Auction

Saturday, February 6, 2010

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO:(but you need to hurry)

Come on board as a GALA sponsorReserve a Table for 10

Make reservations (couple or solo)Become a catalog patron

Contribute a gift Sign-on as a volunteer

For Lasallian 2010 Information please visit us online at

sjci.com/lasallian-2010-dinner-auctionor

contact Cathy Greene by phone at 716.270.4117

or via e-mail at cgreene@sjci.com

••

••

••

Lasallian 2010: The Marauders' Ball

4

ST.

JO

SE

PH

’S C

OLL

EG

IATE

INS

TITU

TE

Br. Thomas Scanlan, FSC is the auxiliary visitor for boards and

special projects for the Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of Eastern North America. He recently retired from his position as

president of Manhattan College, a role he had served at the school since 1987.

Joseph M. ’72 and Mary G. Schnitter are the incoming president

couple of the St. Joe’s Parents’ Guild. Joseph is presently a partner in the law firm of Brown & Kelly, LLP, where he specializes in insurance coverage,

personal injury, and appellate practice. Mary teaches fourth grade at

Harris Hill Elementary School in the Clarence Central School District and is active on the English Language Arts and Mathematics Committees.

Timothy T. Tevens is president and chief executive officer at the Columbus McKinnon Corporation. The current chairman of the March of Dimes, Tevens also serves on the board at Zep Inc. and sits on the Canisius College Board of Regents.

Br. James Martino, FSC is the director of administration for

the Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of Eastern North America. His responsibilities range from the operation of

the District Office and its infrastructure, to working with the Brother Visitor in managing various issues and projects.

Henry McWilliams ’90 is the director of finance at UB Associates Inc., a management services organization affiliated with the University at Buffalo. A member of the SJCI Alumni Board since 1996, McWilliams is also involved with Hasek’s Heroes and The Niagara Group.

Mark V. Mistretta ’75 is a principal at Wendel Duchscherer, the prominent architecture and engineering firm. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and is a past chairman of Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Sharon Myers is the director of public relations at Houghton College,

a position that she began after a five-year tenure as the director of communications at St. Joe's.

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Announces 2009-2010 Additions to the Board of Trustees

Eight community leaders have recently been elected to serve three-year terms as members of Board of Trustees at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. Their duties as Trustees commenced this past September.

institutionaladvancement

highschoolnews

WIN

TER

2010

The decision was made prior to a 2009 season that saw the Marauders exceed expectations by advancing to the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association championship game. The team’s success put O’Connor on the short list of coach of the year candidates, an award that he has won at the conclusion of four previous seasons.

“We are extremely proud of and grateful for all that Bob has accomplished during his three-plus decade tenure at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute,” said Robert T. Scott, AFSC, President/Principal of St. Joe’s. “His name has become synonymous with St. Joe’s football and, most importantly, he has had a profound impact on the hundreds of young men who have played for him over the years that cannot be measured in wins and losses.”

A 1965 graduate of St. Joe’s, O’Connor began as an assistant at Neumann High School six years after graduating. He joined the staff of iconic St. Joe’s Coach Tucker Reddington in 1975 and was handed the keys to the program in 1981, quickly establishing his own legacy.

With O’Connor’s “spread” philosophy in tow, St. Joe’s morphed into one of the area’s most consistently prolific offenses, overmatching opposing defenses on its way to a #2 ranking in Western New York by O’Connor’s second season at the helm. The football team would be ranked as one of the area’s top five teams four separate times in a seven-year span

during the 1980’s. In 1983, O’Connor’s Marauders won their first of 17 straight games over archrival Canisius, a winning streak that would factor significantly into his incredible 26-8 career record versus the Crusaders.

St. Joe’s would continue its dominance over the rest of the league in the 1990’s under O’Connor, culminating in 1998, when the Marauders were the top ranked team in Western New York with a 10-0 record, and featured the Connolly Cup winner and Western New York Player of the Year in running back Sandro DeAngelis.

O’Connor has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the WNY Football Coaches Association “Coach of the Year” (1998, 2005, 2006), the WNY High School Sports Joe Foyle Award as “Coach of the Year” (1996, 1998, 2005), the Buffalo Bills “Coach of the Year” (1998), and, in recognition of his 62-30-1 mark during the 1990’s, the WNY High School Sports Large School “Coach of the Decade.”

In light of the accomplishments throughout his incredible career at St. Joe’s, which included 169 wins and 13 league championships, O’Connor was selected as the 2009 recipient of the John D. Burns Award, which recognizes individuals from Western New York for their continuous dedication, loyalty, commitment, contributions and service to high school football.

St. Joe's would like to congratulate and thank Coach O'Connor for his phenomenal achievements.

Twenty-nine years since taking over as the head football coach at St. Joe's, Bob O'Connor '65 has stepped down as the winningest coach in the storied program's history.

Bob O’Connor '65 Steps Down as Head Football Coach at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute

Through the Years

5

highschoolnews

Research indicates that many students find the adjustment to high school to be trying. They may not be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary for completing high school level work, and they do not yet have the study skills needed to meet higher standards. St. Joe's now has a program in place to help ease that transition.

Bridging the Gap: The All-New Academic Enrichment Center

ST.

JO

SE

PH

’S C

OLL

EG

IATE

INS

TITU

TE

For years, St. Joe's administrators had longed for the opportunity to develop a transition program for freshmen struggling to acclimate to the school's stringent academic standards. When the Cullen Center for Excellence in Science was completed last August, the classrooms previously occupied by biology and chemistry laboratories were left vacant, and the Academic Enrichment Center was born.

The Academic Enrichment Center, or AEC, falls perfectly in line with the vision of St. John Baptist de La Salle, who made it his life's work to ensure that every child be given equal access to a quality education, regardless of their circumstances. Just as St. Joe's redirects contributions to its Annual Fund to those in need of financial assistance, the school has dispatched Brother Joseph Reed, FSC to help students transition to a ninth grade courseload.

"It is so clearly something that de La Salle would've approved of," stated Br. Joe, who administers the program. "The idea is to take kids who may be at risk of falling behind their peers from an academic standpoint, for whatever reason, and help them to get to that level."

One such student is Gregory Koch '13, who admits that, without Br. Joe's guidance, it is unlikely that he would have achieved a B average in math, as he did during the first marking period.

"Math has always been tough for me; it seemed to hit me like a typhoon," said Koch, who travels to St. Joe's from Lakeview. "Brother Joe is able to explain math in a way that I can understand and it is no longer overwhelming."

Br. Joe returned to St. Joe's in the spring of 2007, 23 years after his initial tenure at the school. He was immediately tabbed with running an intermediate math lab, a subject-specific precursor to the AEC. A request for additional help for struggling ninth graders was made at a freshmen teachers' meeting last fall. When space opened up this year, all that was needed was someone to oversee the program. Br. Joe was the logical choice.

"I had Brother Joe in mind from the beginning – because of the way he works with students," remarked President/Principal Robert T. Scott. "He's patient yet persistent, and able to bring structure to their academic lives."

Retired St. Joe's teacher Bob Elias has joined Br. Joe as an AEC instructor twice a week, and a handful

of upperclassmen have volunteered their time to work with their St. Joe's brethren.

"When Mr. Scott told the class about the AEC, I immediately felt that I could help out. From my tutoring, I have been able to improve my teaching and communication skills," said Andrew McGloin '11. "More importantly, however, I feel like I am making a real difference in someone's life. I am helping them to achieve their goals, and that's exciting for me."

Equipped with a SMART board and computers, the AEC is open until at least 4 p.m. every school day. Of the 21 students enrolled in the program, nine passed all of their classes in the first marking period and seven more were one class away from doing the same.

One student recently asked Br. Joe if he would get to work with him again next year, to which Br. Joe replied, "When baby birds are learning to fly, they have someone there to help them and then, when they are able to, they begin flying on their own. That is my role this year - to help you fly on your own."

6

Brother Joseph Reed, FSC assists Ty-leal Hodge '13 with homework in the Academic Enrichment Center.

are known for providing participants with real-life experiences that relate to course content. For instance, St. Joe's has hosted an annual political debate in conjunction with AP Government, while AP Chemistry students have conducted laboratory research at Canisius College. Each experience helps students correlate their studies to actual work situations.

"Before I started taking AP courses, most of my high school classes consisted of memorizing and regurgitating facts," said Terry Heller. "AP courses taught me how to analyze, draw connections, and communicate what I learned."

qualified students enables them to learn how to read, outline, and study at a more sophisticated level and hit the ground running when they enter college.

"Without the experience of having taken AP's, I would have been in way over my head," said Terry. "The classes gave me enough training to hold my own at a demanding school like Yale."

Most AP offerings are relegated to high school seniors but St. Joe's does allow its sophomore and junior honors students to challenge the exams. In addition to mentally preparing young men for what lies ahead, scoring well on the AP's will often provide students with the option of skipping introductory level courses - and saving thousands of dollars in the process. For colleges with the most stringent of academic standards, participation is advised just to be considered for admission.

"Taking classes like AP Calculus, Chemistry or Biology looks incredible on a college application and helps kids get into better schools," remarked James Maiarana '10. "Of course, when compared to standard classes, they can be much more challenging and require much more work out of the classroom."

When it comes to bringing work outside of the classroom, AP classes

The Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum at St. Joe's, which was expanded to 16 courses with the addition of AP World History this fall, is meant to further challenge advanced students and prepare them for college-level work. It does so by requiring students to develop strong study habits and explore the world from a variety of perspectives.

The Heller family fully understands the benefits of taking AP courses. The matriarch, Barbara, is a former high school teacher, current St. Joe's Board member and chair of the Academic Life Committee. Her sons, Terry '98 and Christopher '01, both took a number of AP courses at St. Joe's, which helped them get admitted to Yale. Terry is now a prosecutor at the Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney's office while Christopher is in his third year at Boston Law School. He will soon be returning to Buffalo to work at the law firm, Hodgson-Russ.

"I firmly believe that qualified students should be encouraged to take AP courses, especially in areas where the student has a special interest and/or aptitude," commented Barbara.

While St. Joe's offers much more than course selections, the vast array of AP's that the school provides for

highschoolnews

Preparing for College: Advanced Placement Examinations

As the premier college-preparatory high school in Western New York, academic achievement is among the top priorities for the students and faculty at St. Joe's. The availability of Advanced Placement examinations and the outstanding achievement on those tests by St. Joe's students reflects this commitment to academic excellence.

7

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute advanced placement examinations

$14.8 millionIn scholarships earned by the class of 2009,

marking an average of $100,000-plus per grad

16College Board Advanced

Placement courses offered at St. Joseph's

Collegiate Institute

84%Of 2009 AP exams scored a grade of 3 or higher (out of 5), qualifying SJCI students for credit at most colleges

4.38Average score (out of 5)

on the AP Biology & Chemistry exams by

St. Joe's students in 2009

WIN

TER

2010

Christopher '01 and Terry '98 Heller benefited from taking AP courses at St. Joe's.

4.88Average score (out of 5)

on the AP Calculus examination by St. Joe's

students in 2009

2

highschoolnews

"Music is the last language of the soul and so many were touched, especially our memory care residents. It brought me great joy to see them reminiscing and swaying to the old tunes while laughing with each other." ~ Geri Robinson, administrator of the Park Creek Senior Living Community in Williamsville, New York

Fulfilling the Mission Through Musical Ministry

To the more than 140 students who participate in Swing Choir, Varsity Singers, Glee Club and the Jazz Lab Band each year, comments like those above have become commonplace, but certainly not repetitive.

"Whether we're singing at a nursing home or at a school for physically or mentally disabled children, the response is always overwhelming," remarked T.J. Newton '10, a four-year veteran of the Swing Choir and Varsity Singers. "Those particular moments make all of the rehearsals worth it."

At St. Joe's, the decades-long tradition of performing acts of musical ministry was initiated early on in the school's existence, nurtured by men like Fr. Jim Kelly, Br. Gabriel Milanese and Fr. James Young, and has been furthered by Jim Deiotte, Marcus Deveso '89, Br. Fred Dihlmann, Br. Peter Killeen '90, Russell Owens, Mary

ST.

JO

SE

PH

’S C

OLL

EG

IATE

INS

TITU

TE

Roaldi, Karen Wieland and others. While musically-inclined Marauders had always sung at Masses and social services, the ministry took a leap forward when Deiotte joined St. Joe's in 1974.

"I learned from Father Jim Young that it would be a great service to ask our students to work for the marginalized, those forgotten, and let that be the mission," said Deiotte,

who has seen many of his former pupils go on to pursue service-oriented careers. "It was clear to me that the real artists were those whose talents were used as blessings for the benefit of others, instead of their own self-adulation."

Despite the growing pressures that students face from college admissions offices to enroll in more and more advanced academic courses, often to the detriment of the fine arts, the program

at St. Joe's has continued to expand. The ministry typically attracts 140-170 students with duties ranging from singers to instrumentalists to tech and stage crews.

This year alone, that group will embark upon at least 20 missions of musical ministry, including trips to the Cantalician Center, Camp Good Days, and Holy Spirit Church, where they will sing for the church's 100th anniversary. They have traveled as far as New Orleans, Louisville and even Europe. To fund these goodwill tours, the music department produces a handful of ticketed events throughout the year.

Still, the question remains: does the opportunity to musically minister to those less fortunate really appeal to teenage boys? Ask Patrick Hyzy '10, the artistic president of the St. Joe's Swing Choir.

"The ministry gives the program a spiritual purpose. I feel humbled and touched when I see people enjoying our music. What most people don't know is that we in the choir are equally uplifted by our audience as they are by us."

Members of the St. Joe's Jazz Lab Band mingle with residents from the Park Creek Senior Living Community following a performance.

The St. Joe's Swing Choir brings some holiday cheer to Camp Good Days in December 2009.

8

3

Veta Louise Simmons (Liz Marciniak of Holy Angels), and niece, Myrtle Mae (Rachel McIntosh of Kenmore West), attempt to have him committed to a local sanitarium. There, the behavior of prominent psychologist William Chumley (Geoff Blosat '10) and his staff - Dr. Sanderson (Michael Dempsey '11), Miss

Kelly (Sydnie Perkins of Holy Angels), and Duane Wilson (David Croglio '11) - raises the age-old question of who is more dangerous to society: the easy-going dreamer with a vivid imagination or the people who want him to conform to their accepted version of reality.

Ultimately, just before Elwood is about to receive a special injection that would transform him back into a "normal human being," Veta realizes that she'd rather have Elwood be the same

highschoolnews

WIN

TER

2010

9

“Harvey”

"Harvey," the Pulitzer Prize winning play penned by Mary Chase and made famous by the 1950 film adaptation with Jimmy Stewart, was the subject of the school’s second annual fall theatrical production. The show ran December 3-5, 2009 and featured students from St. Joe's, Holy Angels Academy and Kenmore West.

Ideally suited for taking the stage of the John S. & Charlotte C. Cullen Center stage halfway between Thanksgiving and Christmas, "Harvey" is a comedic-yet-heartwarming American tale that subtly suggests to its audiences that they should appreciate all that they have, no matter how seemingly irrational that may be.

Starring as the good-natured, mild-mannered eccentric Elwood P. Dowd, Steven Coffed '11 was charged with the task of portraying a man whose best friend is an invisible, six-foot tall rabbit named Harvey. During the post-show question-and-answer session with the cast, Coffed admitted that conversing with a make-believe castmate presented its challenges. "Early on in rehearsals, I was having a difficult time keeping my eyes focused on where Harvey was supposed to be. Once we were able to start practicing on the set, I would just concentrate on looking at a specific object, which made it a lot easier."

Early on in the show, Elwood's sister,

as he's always been — carefree and kind — even if it means living with Harvey the pooka.

Michael Lillis '11 and Ed Pokoj '11 rounded out the cast of actors from St. Joe's, while Matt Dow served as producer and Steve Harter '03 provided technical direction.

Director Paschal Frisina III '96, who instituted the fall production a year ago, had originally planned to alternate comedy and drama on a biannual basis. However, given the cast's enthusiasm with this particular show, those plans may be subject to change.

"The students really enjoyed working on this production and several of the younger ones have already expressed an interest in producing another comedy next year," admitted Frisina. "It's quite possible that you could see another comedy as early as next fall."

Steven Coffed '11 and Geoffrey Blosat '10 starred as Elwood P. Dowd and Dr. William Chumley.

David Croglio '11 shined as the hot-tempered Duane Wilson.

highschoolnews

interested in printing shirts, hats, shorts or anything of the like.

Ad Pro Sports is also making some premium clothing choices available for those who prefer brands such as Nike and Under Armour. While St. Joe's will still stock quality brands like Gildan online and in its Bookstore, Web site shoppers will soon notice that Marauder apparel will also be sold at varying price points, depending on the supplier.

Additionally, the Bookstore has been re-stocked with a fresh supply of St. Joe's merchandise. Please note that the apparel available online may differ from what is for sale at the St. Joe's Bookstore. To contact the Bookstore, please e-mail sjakiel@sjci.com.

For any questions regarding the new partnership with Ad Pro Sports, please contact Peter Schneider, director of athletics, at 716.270.4151 or pschneider@sjci.com, or Mike Freedman, director of communications, at 716.270.4119 or mfreedman@sjci.com.

By joining forces with this Buffalo-based retailer, our students, parents and alumni can now shop online from wherever they may be, and have their purchases delivered right to their doorsteps. St. Joe's and Ad Pro Sports will be splitting the proceeds right down the middle so there is also the comfort in knowing that each and every item purchased will directly benefit the school.

Along with providing the St. Joe's community with the convenience of being able to shop for Marauder Gear online, it was also imperative for St. Joe's, from a branding perspective, to identify a single provider to handle all of its merchandising needs in a clear, consistent fashion. From this point forward, any piece of clothing bearing the St. Joe's seal, emblem or Marauder logo must be ordered through Ad Pro Sports. That means that all teams, clubs and alumni groups should contact St. Joe's if they are

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute has partnered with Ad Pro Sports to present an Online Store where anyone, anywhere can purchase Marauder apparel.

St. Joe's Forms Partnership with Ad Pro Sports

ST.

JO

SE

PH

’S C

OLL

EG

IATE

INS

TITU

TE

10

Fall Sports All-Stars MMHSAA Champions

Varsity Boys Soccer

All-Western New York Scholar AthletesMichael Johnson ’10 - Soccer

James Maiarana ’10 - Soccer

Matthew O'Leary ’10 - Football

All-Western New York (1st Team)Matthew Rosenhahn ’10 - Football

All-Western New York (2nd Team)Aaron Mycek ’10 - Volleyball

All-Western New York (3rd Team)Christian Didas ’10 - Football

All-Catholic (1st Team)Torrey Barnes ’10 - Football

Tyler Beresford ’10 - Football

James Blackwell ’12 - Golf

Connor Celotto ’11 - Soccer

Jason Clark ’10 - Volleyball

Christian Didas ’10 - Football

Matthew Dyrek ’10 - Volleyball

Thomas Escott ’11 - Volleyball

Nicholas Hall ’11 - Football

Joshua Moore ’10 - Football

Chuck Mule ’10 - Cross-Country

Julian Olin ’12 - Soccer

Patrick Papia ’11 - Football

Matthew Rosenhahn ’10 - Football

Zach Schmidt ’10 - Soccer

All-Catholic (2nd Team)Dominic Bargnesi ’11 - Football

Matthew Coad ’10 - Soccer

Brian Duquette ’10 - Football

Michael Green ’10 - Football

Kent Greer ’11 - Football

Chris Loguidice ’11 - Soccer

William O’Hare ’10 - Volleyball

Braden Scales ’12 - Soccer

shop onl ine at adprospor ts.myshopif y.com/collect ions/sjci

inthespotlight

WIN

TER

2010

Samuel J. Vastola Jr. ’53

So often, graduates look back upon the predictive inscriptions within their senior year STAR Yearbooks and chuckle at the contrast between teenage conjecture and life's subsequent journey. Yet there are some, like Samuel J. Vastola Jr. '53, whose personal and communal prognostications can be viewed as prophesy.

Plans to be an economist after graduation from Harvard.

From St. Joe's, Vastola moved on to Harvard University where he graduated with a degree in, sure enough, economics. He went on to obtain an MBA from the University of Chicago and was recruited by Exxon Corp. - then known as Standard Oil New Jersey - soon afterwards. Vastola accepted their offer, which proved to be the genesis of an employer-employee relationship that would persevere for 38 years.

"Joining Standard Oil/Exxon turned out to be a great career choice as there is never a dull moment in the international oil business," acknowledged Vastola. "With the forbearance of my wife, Inge, we

11

moved around quite a bit - New York, Athens, Greece, back to New York, Sydney, Australia, London, Houston, New York again, and, finally, Dallas."

Voted most likely to succeed.Vastola began as a financial analyst

at Standard Oil, fresh out of graduate school in 1958. When he retired in 1996, he was Exxon's manager of strategic planning, a position that furnished Vastola with the opportunity to work closely with the oil giant's top management. He has also served on the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations, a private non-profit membership organization of Dallas-area business, academic and diplomatic leaders who have an active interest in foreign policy and international affairs.

In true Lasallian fashion, Vastola has been conscientious about parlaying his personal prosperity into the assistance of those less fortunate. He and Inge are lifelong benefactors of St. Joe's and were responsible for establishing the Samuel J. Vastola Sr. 1910 Endowment Fund in his father's memory. Several years later, the Vastolas funded the MIDI Lab, which was named in honor of Sam's brother, Francis '45. They were also quick to offer their generous support of the recent capital campaign.

"I have been fortunate enough to be able to contribute to St Joe's for scholarships and other needs of the school," noted Vastola, who still resides in Dallas. "In a way, this has been only a partial repayment of the debt I owe St Joe's. Like other graduates, I have benefited from a first-

class, Catholic education that provided the foundation for my life and career."

Hopes to trade in his Ford for a Jaguar.

After spending his freshman year at the "old school" on Main Street, Vastola became a member of the first sophomore class to attend St. Joe's in its Tonawanda location. Two years later, he could be seen motoring down Kenmore Avenue in a Ford of "ancient vintage."

Fast forward 57 years and this is one aspiration that has yet to be realized; Vastola still does not drive a Jag. His time spent overseas induced him to select more economical automobiles (he owned a pair of Volkwagen Beetles, for instance) although he did become a BMW owner upon retirement.

Regardless, Vastola considers his to be the Rolls Royce of family lives, with he and Inge on the brink of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They are the proud parents of three, Alex, Andrew and Jennifer, and grandparents to Emma and Julian.

And in the fall of 2009, at the urging of Inge, who had never visited St. Joe's but had heard plenty about it, Vastola returned to the school with his wife for a tour of the completely revamped campus.

"On that recent visit I was able to see the new Athletic Complex, Science Center and how much the school has changed over the years," said the literary editor of the 1953 STAR Yearbook. "But the students are still the same - young, bright and eager...just as I remember."

Samuel J. Vastola Jr. ’53

sportshalloffame

ST.

JO

SE

PH

’S C

OLL

EG

IATE

INS

TITU

TE

Michael J. Diggins is one of the most successful coaches in St. Joe's history. Succeeding the legendary Bob Ivory ’47 at the helm of the cross-country squad in 1983, the program never missed a beat, racking up 16 regular season titles, 16 undefeated seasons, 16 All-Catholic crowns, and 108 total wins during his tenure. Mike teamed up with Jim Roland ’69 and, later, Matt Hellerer ’75 to guide the track team to a 107-15 composite record, which included 13 regular season titles (with 12 undefeated seasons), and 15 All-Catholic championships.

Clarence “Bud” Smith ’35 † quarterbacked the football team to two consecutive private school championships, and slugged the Marauders baseball club to a 16-0 record and another league title. In his three-year varsity career, Bud won 58 of the 79 contests that he participated in (in three sports), and helped St. Joe’s claim three private school championships.

Dennis P. Riley ’58, or "Dennis the Menace" as we he was dubbed by The Buffalo Courier-Express, was an outstanding two-sport athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball. On the court, Dennis held the team together as a stellar ballhandler who controlled the offense, set up plays and drove the lane. His all-around play led the Marauders to a regular season co-championship and a first team All-Catholic berth during his senior

season. On the diamond, Dennis and fellow Sports Hall of Famer Frank Kreutzer '57 pitched the Marauders to the Burke division championship in 1957.

Thomas C. Toy Jr. '68 † was known as one of the most consistently active St. Joe's Alumni Association Board members ever. As its former president, Tom was the driving force behind the creation of the Sports Hall of Fame, and served as its chairman since its inception. He was also one of the founders of the annual Bob Ivory ’47 5K Run, a key organizer of the St. Joe’s-Canisius post-football game party, and a volunteer at numerous other events. Tom was chosen as the St. Joe’s “Man of the Year” in 1990 and inducted into the school’s Signum Fidei Society in 2004.

Rick “Rico” Mariano ’70 won back-to-back Georgetown Cups as a St. Joe's baseball player, and was named First Team All-Catholic and team co-MVP for two consecutive seasons. He returned to St. Joe’s in 1991, and became the varsity skipper six years later. St. Joe’s has since won seven regular season titles and three Georgetown Cups. He is already the winningest baseball coach in St. Joe’s history.

Michael E. Ginal ’96 became one of the most extraordinary athletes in Western New York history despite losing a leg to cancer at age

2009 St. Joe’s Sports Hall Of Fame Inductees

Michael J. Diggins, Clarence "Bud" Smith ’35, Dennis P. Riley ’58, Thomas C. Toy Jr. '68, Rick "Rico" Mariano ’70, Michael E. Ginal ’96 and the 1954 & 1955 Varsity 8 Crew Teams were enshrined into St. Joe's sports history on November 20, 2009 as members of the 16th Sports Hall of Fame induction class.

12

three. Mike won the junior amputee golf championships of the United States, Canada and Great Britain in 1995. Still, his first love has always been hockey. In his four-years as the St. Joe's goaltender, the Marauders captured three Federation titles and Mike was named First Team goalie on the Federation All-Star Team. He then became the first person ever to play in a Division I ice hockey game with a prosthetic limb when he made the Harvard University varsity team as a freshman walk-on.

The 1954 & 1955 Varsity 8 Crew Teams will go down as two of the most successful teams ever to don the Maroon and White. The 1954 squad registered the best schoolboy record in the West Side Rowing Club’s history and won the U.S. National Championship. They successfully defended their All-High titles and finished second at the U.S. National Championship.

Michael Diggins, Clarence Smith ’35, Dennis Riley ’58, Thomas Toy Jr. '68, Rick Mariano ’70, Michael Ginal ’96 and the 1954 & 1955 Varsity 8 Crew

Teams comprised the 16th class of Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

for the St. Joe’s soccer team and is the basketball team's point guard, while serving as president of the Student Council and Donate Life Club. Also involved with Diversity Club and Food Basket, James hopes to attend a prestigious college or university, where he will study medicine. He is the son of James and Paula Maiarana of Cheektowaga.

St. Joe's offers its congratulations to Tyler and James

WIN

TER

2010

alumninews

29th Annual Phil Scaffidi Alumni Scholarship Awarded to Beresford, Maiarana

Collectively, Tyler Beresford '10 and James Maiarana '10 are major contributors to five teams at St. Joe's, yet they do not participate in a single common sport. Still, the pair will forever be linked in the school's athletic lore as they have been honored as co-recipients of the 29th annual Phil Scaffidi Alumni Scholarship.

The award is presented annually to an incoming senior (or seniors) who participates in multiple sports and exemplifies dedication, determination and desire, and has demonstrated himself as a good citizen to the community and to St. Joe's.

Tyler, a three-sport star, excels as a ball-hawking, All-Catholic linebacker on the gridiron, is an All-Catholic Champion (189 lbs.) wrestler and pitches and plays center field for the Marauders baseball club. Off the field, he is the Student Council treasurer, and assists with the Food Basket Drive and Donate Life Club. The son of John Beresford of Amherst, Tyler is planning to major in psychology when he begins college in the fall.

Not one to shy away from responsibility, James plays goalkeeper

13Call for Information: War VeteransDon't look now, but St. Joe's will be celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary this year! Beginning in September, St. Joe's will enhance its traditional event lineup to commemorate 150 years of Lasallian excellence. As part of this, we are looking to honor those who were called into service before graduating from St. Joe's.

Please let us know if you are aware

of a family member or friend who was

unable to complete their studies at St.

Joe's because they were called into

service. Their families will be presented

with honorary certificates during the

150th commencement ceremony of

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute.Simply fill out the adjacent form and

mail to: St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Attn: Alumni Office, 845 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223, or e-mail us at advancement@sjci.com.

L to R: James Maiarana '10 & Tyler Beresford '10 are co-recipients of the Phil Scaffidi Alumni Scholarship.

for the spirit of sportsmanship, athletic competition, and good citizenship that they – and Phil Scaffidi – exemplified.

Veteran's Full Name ________________________________________________

War Service _______________________________________________________

Years Attending SJCI _______________________________________________

Your Full Name ____________________________________________________

Relationship to Veteran ______________________________________________

Your Address _____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________

Phone (Home) _____________________________________________________

Phone (Work) _____________________________________________________

E-mail Address ____________________________________________________

alumninotes

1930’s

Mark J. Mogavero '39 competed in the National Senior Games at Stanford University. He won a silver medal in mixed doubles and a bronze medal in doubles table tennis for the 85 to 89 year old age bracket.

1940’s

Franklin “Jack” Voak '48 bowled his first ever perfect game at Spring Hill Lanes in Spring Hill, FL. Jack is a member of the St. Joe’s Sports Hall of Fame.

1950’s

Robert E. Nesslin ’54 has been promoted to associate professor in the School of Adult and Graduate Education at Medaille College. He teaches in the MBA and Bachelor’s programs. He was also re-elected chair of Faculty Council for his sixth term.

Nathan M. Bliss '56 and his wife, Martha, celebrated their 47th wedding

Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Bill was honored as the “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser” at the National Philanthropy Day Awards event on November 18, 2009.

1970’s

William M. Collins '72 was recognized as a 2009 National Philanthropy Day Award Winner for his philanthropic work within Travers Collins & Company. Bill’s company was honored as the “Outstanding Philanthropic Media” at the National Philanthropy Day Awards event on November 18, 2009.

Joseph M. Schnitter '72 was awarded the designation of Super Lawyer in the 2009 Upstate New York Edition of Super Lawyers and was recognized as a 2009 Super Lawyer in the magazine's Corporate Counsel Edition, which is distributed to the top public and private companies across the country.

John J. Hurley '74 was selected as the 24th president at Canisius College, effective July 1, 2010. John currently serves as the

anniversary with family and friends on November 22, 2009.

Paul M. Hassett '58 was awarded the designation of Super Lawyer in the 2009 Upstate New York Edition of Super Lawyers.

1960’sRobert M. Greene '62 was presented with the Father William Lewers, C.S.C. Award by the University of Notre Dame Law Association in recognition of his contributions in the areas of civil and human rights, social justice, and international humanitarian service.

Richard J. Herdlein, Ph.D. '62, an associate professor at Buffalo State University, was selected for a Fulbright Specialists project in France at the Catholic University of Lille in October 2009.

James W. Kosnik '67 performed an organ recital at the Vatican on November 29, 2009.

William H. Scott Jr. '67 was recognized as a 2009 National Philanthropy Day Award Winner for his philanthropic work for

college’s executive vice president and vice president for college relations. He will be the first lay president in Canisius’ 140-year history.

James B. Foley '75 has been dispatched on his new assignment as U.S. ambassador to Croatia by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. James’s previous assignment was as the U.S. representative in Haiti, where he spent six years.

Brian S. Meyer '77 is the City Hall reporter for The Buffalo News. He credits his stint as editor of The Student Prints for helping to fuel his passion for journalism. Brian has published more than 50 books about Buffalo as the founder of a regional publishing company that is celebrating its 25th anniversary. He also teaches communications courses at Buffalo State College and Medaille College.

James E. Knight '79, a real estate broker and appraiser has been appointed to the Town of Tonawanda Industrial Commercial Incentive Board.

1980’s

Christopher L. Hope '87 was recognized by Business First as one of the 2009 "Who’s Who in Education" for the second year in a row. Christopher has been named principal at St. John Vianney School in Orchard Park, NY, after spending seven years at Prince of Peace School.

James Wysocki '87 has been accepted to speak on the topic of homework in math classes at the annual NCTM meeting in San Diego, CA in April 2010. James works at the Chadwick School in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.

Paul Prusakowski '88 recently acquired another orthotics and prosthetics practice in Gainesville, FL. Paul is president and lead prosthetist of Gainesville Prosthetics, as well as president of O&P Digital Technologies, a software development firm

ST.

JO

SE

PH

’S C

OLL

EG

IATE

INS

TITU

TE

14

L to R: Brian Grunert ’88, Jason McCarthy ’92, Scott Horrigan ’92, Mark Collard ’94, Michael Dehn ’88, and Patrick Young ’88 were honored at Business First’s “40 Under Forty” luncheon on November 12, 2009.

alumninotes

WIN

TER

2010

In Memoriam

Romas S. Bernacki '35Leon G. Brunning '48Patrick Campana '77Julie CerroneJeffrey M. Dahl '73James William DowdThomas P. Flaherty '42Robert Gunderman '55Asa Binam HillPaul KrzystekNorman E. Liberatore Sr.James F. Lyons '62Charles A. McNamara '50John W. O'Day '57Paul P. PothMichael Rowe '60Mary A. RuteckiSteven Shults '84Raymond E. Sinclair '46Mary Lynne TimmsRaymond J. Tubridy ’49Robert Zawada '69

Births

Weddings & Engagements

Frank P. Mergl '97 married Jennifer Levesque on August 15, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Church in Kenmore, NY. Frank is vice president, business and professional banking at M&T Bank. The couple resides on Grand Island, NY.

James P. Tracy '98 married Melinda Li on November 8, 2008 at Dahlgren Chapel, Georgetown University. Melinda is employed as an attorney with Latham Watkins, LLP, and James is employed as an attorney with Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, both in New York City, where the couple now resides.

Peter Kopera '86 and his wife, Janine, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Mya Kateri, on October 14, 2009.

Patrick Burger ’93 and his wife, Chanthala, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Alexandria Claire, who was born on May 19, 2009.

P. Kevin O’Sullivan '94 and his wife, Marianne, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Joseph Patrick, who arrived in September 2009.

Steven A. Glamuzina '04 and his wife, Maria, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Maria, who arrived in April 2009.

Samuel F. Tiranno '00 married Anastasia Stachera on February 14, 2009. He and his wife have purchased a home in Tonawanda, NY, where Samuel works for the Bank of America Home Loans as a mortgage underwriter.

Stephen Hoeplinger '01 married Stephanie Brauch Hoeplinger, JD in St. Louis, MO on September 19, 2009. They are both graduates of Washington University Law School. Steve is working for Goodwin, Proctor Law firm in Boston, MA.

Thomas S. Glamuzina '03 announced his engagement to Lauren Destefano. They attended Allegheny College together.

specializing in electronic medical records software specifically for the O&P market.

1990’s

James A. Wrzosek '97 recently graduated from the University of Illinois as valedictorian of his class.

Brian S. Cipolla '98 graduated from D’Youville College in May 2008 with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is currently employed at Suncoast Hospital in Largo, FL.

Benjamin J. Davis '98 received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from UCLA. His thesis work was on the design of chemical processes. Benjamin has recently accepted a position as an assistant professor of chemical engineering at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in Manhattan.

2000’s

James N. Roland '00 accepted an associate dental position in Penfield, NY and will be practicing as a general dentist.

Andrew T. Rafferty '05 became the first-ever recipient of a fellowship set up at NBC to honor longtime "Meet the Press"

15

moderator Tim Rusert. That designation means that he will spend nine months at NBC’s Washington, D.C. bureau working behind the scenes on the Sunday morning political commentary show.

Jordan D. Frey '05 graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA in 2009 with a degree in chemistry. Jordan is now attending the University of Rochester Medical School.

Naaman Roosevelt '06 completed his University at Buffalo football career as the college's all-time leading

L to R: Dr. Steven Candela '91 celebrates his March 2009 wedding with Todd Helyler '91, Alan Capenhurst '49, Brian Tierney '91 and Drew Hamilton '91.

receiver in terms of receptions, yards and touchdowns.

A. Bergen Ackerman '07 was named to the Dean’s List at SUNY Maritime College for the fall and spring semesters of his sophomore year. He continued to pursue his major of Naval Architecture during a two month voyage aboard a Tyco Telecommunications ship on the Pacific Ocean. His contributions to the Off Shore Sailing team helped SUNY Maritime capture its first Shield's Trophy since 1977 by winning a weekend-long sailboat race in Annapolis, MD.

A Co m m u n i t y o f Ex C E l l E n C E

St. JoSePh’Scollegiate iNStitUte

845 Kenmore AvenueBuffalo, NY 14223-3195

Address Service Requested

NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE

P A I DBUFFALO, NY

PERMIT NO. 83

PARENTS: If The Collegiate is addressed to a graduated son who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please clip the address label and return it with the correct address to: St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Attn: The Collegiate, 845 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223-3195.

The Mission of

sT. Joseph’s CollegiaTe insTiTuTe

"sT. Joseph's CollegiaTe insTiTuTe (sJCi) is a CaTholiC, independenT College-preparaTory high sChool eduCaTing young Men of diverse baCkgrounds in The TradiTion of sT. John bapTisT de la salle.

Through a broad and balanCed, huMan and ChrisTian eduCaTion, sJCi guides The developMenT of eaCh sTudenT's unique TalenTs,

fosTering a CoMMiTMenT To aCadeMiC exCellenCe, serviCe, and leadership

in The global CoMMuniTy."

Steven Coffed '11 starred as Elwood P. Dowd in the St. Joe's production of "Harvey," the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy written by Mary Chase.

Featuring students from St. Joe's, Holy Angels Academy and Kenmore West High School, the show was onstage at the John S. & Charlotte C. Cullen Center from December 3-5, 2009.