Grad News Summer/Fall 2011

ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

The Alumni Magazine of St. Francis Preparatory School published by the Office of Development

GradNews Summer/Fall 2011

New Facilities for

The Next 150

Hallway and Classroom in the new Art Education Center

Coach Vince O’Connor, Bro. Leonard Conway, and Peter Callahan ‘59 in the new Physical Education and Athletic Training Center

As I begin my 29th year as Principal, I look around at all the activity and the future plans, and I am reminded that this is a very exciting time in the history of St. Francis Prep—and that everything we do here is rooted in our Franciscan heritage.

Construction has been completed on The Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education and Athletic Training Center AND The Art Education Center, with the formal dedication of these new facilities taking place on September 25th.

This is all part of our Master Plan for Modernization as well as The Campaign for St. Francis Prep which now begins its second stage: The Next 150. After years of planning, the dream is finally becoming a reality thanks to the foresight of the Board of Trustees and the generosity of our alumni and benefactors.

Future phases of the Master Plan will include the addition of a music and science building and a large new chapel situated above a totally re-designed entranceway to the school.

We have received re-accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and our Music Department received a special recognition, with the Prep becoming the first high school to ever receive a separate music credential from the association. This underscores the fine tradition and reputation we have established with so many of our academic and extracurricular programs. We remain on solid ground with enrollment despite the ongoing economic uncertainty, and we continue to be the largest private, non-diocesan, Catholic high school

in the country with another large freshman class and over 2700 students enrolled overall. More than 99% of the seniors go on to college each year, and the members of this past June’s Class of 2011 are attending many fine colleges and universities this fall.

Know that your financial support helps in many real ways that have a direct and lasting effect on young lives. You help us keep tuition at moderate levels so that more students can afford a St. Francis Prep education. You also provide scholarships for deserving students and sponsorship support for needy students. And you will soon be asked to “make your pledge” to support our modernization efforts as part of our capital campaign. As always, I know you will do your best to assist us with this.

In closing, I hope you will look through these pages and read about the many wonderful alumni events and activities. Continue to stay involved with us and every so often say a prayer that the Prep will continue its mission and meet its goals and objectives as we look ahead to a bright future.

Thank you and God bless you.

Yours in St. Francis,

Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F.Principal

Dear Graduates and Friends,

Principal’s Message

Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F.

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What’s Happening @6100 Francis Lewis Blvd. Page 32-39

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A review of how our students excel in science, music, art, and language (among other things), while performing acts of service which exemplify the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. For the third year in a row, hundreds of alumni, family, faculty, students and administrators gathered in New York City to march up 5th Avenue for the 150th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

June Golf Classic

Each year the Alumni/Development Team organizes more than 20 events and activities, from local professional chapter receptions to regional gatherings. One of the biggest events in terms of both fund raising and participation was our 18th Annual Golf Classic that was held on Monday, June 20, 2011, at The Cherry Valley Club in Garden City. Prep honored three very special individuals: Robert Adams ‘80, Bro. William Boslet, O.S.F., and Jeffrey Alter ‘80. The net proceeds of the event benefit the Prep’s scholarship program!

Alumni Events & Activities page 5-31

Summer/Winter 2011

Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. Alumni Director

Robert T. AngelettiDirector of Development

Michael Graziano Assoc. Director of Development

Sally KhanAssoc. Director of Development

Maria VelazquezAsst. to the Director of Development

Nancy DeStefano Assistant to the Alumni Director

Alumni Editorial CommitteeNicholas Moraglia ‘88John S. Pereira ‘62Gerry Scales ‘76

Special thanks to:Rev. Bill Sweeney, ChaplainJill Verdi, Yearbook/Phys Ed. Casey Smith, Art DepartmentTami Terzian ‘11Sal Fischetti ‘83, Athletics DirectorTony Grimm, Religion Nancy DeStefano, Alumni Relations

Photo CreditsMichael GrazianoFrank MilanoMusic Dept. FacultySan Fran Yearbook Staff

Please address all correspondence to:St. Francis Preparatory SchoolOffice of Development Michael Graziano6100 Francis Lewis BoulevardFresh Meadows, NY 11365Phone: (718) 423-8810 FAX : (718) 423-7813 email: [email protected]

Highlights

Cover Story: New Facilities for the Next 150 Years: Page 40-42

St. Francis Prep Community Members who celebrate an anniversary of service or ministry during the

Feast of St. Francis of AssisiBrother Alan Zodda, O.S.F.

on the occasion of his 60th Anniversary as a Franciscan Brother (2011) Brother Warren Prentiss, O.S.F.

on the occasion of his 50th Anniversary as a Franciscan Brother (2011)Sister Mary Ann Napier, C.S.J.

on the occasion of her 50th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Joseph (2011)Father Bill Sweeney

on the occasion of his 30th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination (2011)

The Principal’s Award 15 Years of Service

Nancy DeStefano (2011)Andrea Ferranti (2011)Nancy Locascio (2010)Jean Truzzolino (2010)

The Canticle Citation Award 25 Years of Service

Maureen Logan (2011)Magdalena Ostaszewski (2011)

Mark Teofilo (2011)William Turner (2011)Michael Caiafa (2010)

Elizabeth Prohaska (2010)Joseph Sciame (2010)

40 Years of ServiceBrother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. (2011)

Fred Salvo (2010)Carolyn Szostek (2010)

Sunday, September 25, 2011Dedication of The Physical Education and Athletic Training Center and The Art Education Center

Thursday, September 29, 2011Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Reception

Friday, October 7, 2011First Annual Walk-a-thon

Thursday, October 13, 2011Homecoming: Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament at the Prep

Friday, October 14, 2011Homecoming: Alumni Golf Outing in Memory of Daniel Apicella ‘00 at Clearview followed by A Night at Sullivan’s in Bayside

Homecoming Football vs. St. John the Baptist at Mitchell Field Athletic Complex

Saturday, October 15, 2011Homecoming: A Day at the Races at Belmont Race Track

Sunday, October 16, 2011Homecoming: 5K Fun Run at the Prep Honoring our 9/11 Heroes

Thursday, October 27, 2011Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Reception

Sunday, November 6, 2011Annual Memorial Mass & Brunch

Saturday, November 12, 2011Class of 2006 5th Anniversary Reunion

Saturday, December 10, 2011Christmas Party for Our Friends with Special Needs

Thursday, January 12, 2012Legal and Court Services Chapter Alumni Reception

Saturday, February 4, 2012Class of 2002 10th Anniversary Reunion

Thursday, February 9, 2012Healthcare Services Alumni Chapter Reception

Saturday, March 3, 2012Florida Area Alumni Chapter Reunion

Saturday, March 10, 2012Class of 1992 20th Anniversary Reunion & Class of 1997 15th Anniversary Reunion

Saturday, March 31, 2012Principal’s Dinner for Benefactors and Trustees

Saturday, April 28, 2012Alumni Spring Reunion Classes of ‘37, ‘42, ‘47, ‘52, ‘57, ‘62, ‘67, ‘72, ‘77, ‘82, and ‘87.

Thursday, May 3, 2012Financial Services Alumni Chapter Reception

Thursday, May 24, 2012Greater Boston Area Alumni Chapter Reception

Monday, June 19, 201219th Annual Golf Classic at Cherry Valley Club

For more information and/or to Register/RSVP for any of these events, please visit the SFP Alumni Website at alumni.sfponline.org. You can also reach us by phone at (718) 423-8810, ext. 269 or 259.

SFP Alumni Association Calendar of Events

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Annual Principal’s DinnerThe Annual Principal’s Dinner helps to recognize and thank the Prep’s key benefactors, trustees, and administrators for their many generous contributions to the school. Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F., hosted the event on Saturday, April 17th in the Prep’s Library. Alumni, administrators, spouses, and other family members were in attendance--over 150 people in all. As they dined, Bro. Leonard gave his “State of the Prep” address while Prep senior Tami Terzian ‘11 (now on a full scholarship at St. John’s University) and Raymond Pashun ‘06, (who went on to attend Notre Dame) spoke about their wonderful experiences at SFP!

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ROAD TRIPS:Visiting Alumni In Chapters Around the Region

For the past five years, St. Francis Prep Alumni and Development Offices have reached out to hundreds of alumni living in places both near and far. Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F. often says “If you can’t come back to Prep, then we’ll bring the Prep back to you.”

Hundreds of alumni respond with overwhelming enthusiasm and gratitude. The chapters have provided alumni who have relocated to other regions with a great way to keep in touch with their classmates, network with other professionals and make new friends while learning about all of

the exciting developments at St. Francis Prep. You can find all of the news, information and photos from our Area Alumni Chapters on the SFP Alumni Website at: http://alumni.sfponline.org

If you’d like to start and/or host a chapter reception in your area, simply contact either Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. at (718) 423-8810, ext. 259or Bob Angeletti at (718) 423-8810, ext. 269.

We are grateful to all of the leaders in our area alumni chapters for the loyalty, dedication and service throughout the year!

The spirit and camaraderie evident in Prep’s Alumni Chapter in Philly live up to the city’s nickname as “The City of Brotherly Love.” Each year a group of alumni gathers for dinner in a central location. This past year, a dozen area alumni gathered together on September 23rd at the Blue Monkey Tavern in Merchantville, NJ, for a special dinner.

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GreaterWashington DC

Area Alumni

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GreaterBoston Area

Alumni Chapter

A dozen and a half members of the Prep Alumni Association from across the Greater Boston Area gathered at Maggiano’s in the heart of Beantown on May 12th for a wonderful dinner. The veteran chapter leaders welcomed their “newest” members as five recent Prep graduates who are now enrolled at Harvard and Boston University joined the reception.

Mark your calendar and join us next spring on Thursday, May 24, 2012, for the 6th Annual Boston Area Alumni Reception. Check the SFP website for more details.

On October 26, 2010, more than 31 attended the reception at Bobby Van’s. Participants ranged from a wide spectrum of graduating years. The Washington DC Area Alumni Chapter is as dynamic as the district itself--each year Prep hosts a reception of a core of faithful chapter devotees and welcomes a number of enthusiastic new comers thanks to the efforts of Chapter coordinator William Ashton ‘76. The next reception will be held on October 27, 2011.


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Florida Area Alumni Reunion Weekend

Friday, March 5th- 25 Prep Alumni and friends attended a Mets Spring Training Game followed by a home cooked BBQ graciously hosted in the home of Joanne and Bill Dunn ‘59. More than 40 guests attended the fun filled gathering that evening.

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Saturday March 6, 2011A special celebration of Mass was offered and presided over by Fr. William Sweeney. It was followed by cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a wonderful dinner hosted by generous benefactor, Peter Callahan ‘59, at The Fox Club in Palm City, Florida.

Photos by Mike Graziano

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Professional Receptions

St. Francis Prep FINANCIAL SERVICESALUMNI CHAPTER

St. Francis Prep

LEGAL AND COURT

SERVICES ALUMNI CHAPTER

NYC Based Alumni Chapter


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St. Francis Prep

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS

ALUMNI CHAPTER

These alumni chapter gatherings are just some of the many special events and activities that the SFP Alumni Association sponsors each year. In addition to these “professional” chapters, there are also four regional chapters, all of which have been established over the past few years by the SFP Alumni Board in association with the Prep’s Alumni Relations and Development Offices. All NYC based alumni chapter receptions were held at The Friar’s Club and were generously underwritten by Vincent Pitta ‘68, who has stated, “Every success in life I have had is owed in large part to my Franciscan elementary, high school and college education.” Pictured clock wise from top left: The Legal and Court Services Alumni Chapter on Thursday, January 13, 2011; The Healthcare Professions Alumni Chapter on February 10, 2011 and the Financial Services Alumni Chapter on May 5, 2011.

Group Name: St. Francis Prep Alumni

Network

Group Name: St. Francis Preparatory School

To learn more about the chapters, visit the SFP Alumni Website at: http://alumni.sfponline.org.

Connect Your ServicesSee what your friends are up to on other social and professional networking sites and share more with your friends on the SFP Alumni Website using the “Networks” link.

Join Our Social NetworksMake professional contacts on LinkedIn and find our “Latest News” links from the SFP Alumni Community website on the of-ficial SFP Facebook page.

GET CONNECTED & STAY CONNECTED


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Class of 2005 5th Anniversary Reunion

Their first official Prep class reunion was a great success and enjoyed by all.

After the gathering, many

participants continued

celebrating at the many restaurants

located on nearby Bell Boulevard!

November 20, 2010

View and download more Reunion photos at: alumni.sfponline.org


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Class of 2001 10th Anniversary Reunion

It was a cold winter night when 200 Class of 2001 alumni returned to Prep on Saturday, January 8, 2011, but there were plenty of warm smiles, laughs and memories to share!!

January 8, 2011

View and download more Reunion photos at:alumni.sfponline.org


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1991 & 1996

A night of great fun at St. Francis

Prep on Saturday March 12, 2011.

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Simply go to: alumni.sfponline.org Click on “Photo Gallery Archives”

View, download & share photos from this event on the SFP Alumni website!



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On Saturday, April 9, 2011, St. Francis Prep hosted its Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Bro. Ralph Clifford Auditorium. The evening began with a celebration of Mass, which was hosted by Prep’s Chaplain, Father Bill Sweeney. This year’s Hall of Fame Inductees were Jack Cahill ‘67 and Dr. Gerry Hevern ‘68.

In addition to the prestigious Hall of Fame ceremony, four other very special members of the Prep community were recognized for their loyalty, service and dedication when they were conferred as Honorary Alumni of St. Francis Prep. The honorees are pictured on the opposite page from left to right: John A. Thomas ‘44, who was presented with his diploma by Bro. Leonard. Center: SFP Parents Joan and James Prendergast pictured with Alumni Board President, Wally Bishop ‘80. Right: Prep’s Development Director, Robert Angeletti, is pictured with Bro. Leonard during his presentation.

Special Anniversary Classes of 1936, ‘41, ‘46, ‘51, ‘56, and ‘61 were welcomed into the Golden Terrier Society by SFP’s Principal, Brother Leonard Conway, and Alumni Director, Brother Robert Kent. (See photos on opposite page.)After the presentations, the reunion celebration festivities for the anniversary classes of 1966, ‘71, ‘76, ‘‘81, and ‘86 were well underway in the cafeteria, while the Golden Terriers enjoyed a more intimate reception in the library. (See the next pages for an array of photos from the evening.)

The next Alumni Spring Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at St. Francis Prep. Hall of Fame Honorees will announced by January 2012. The anniversary classes of 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982 and 1987 will celebrate! You can get more event information and locate your classmates by going to the SFP Alumni website at: http://alumni.sfponline.org.

Annual Alumni Spring Reunion

& Hall of Fame INDUCTION CEREMONY

2011Hall of Fame

Inductees

Jack Cahill ‘67Dr. Gerard Hevern ‘68



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The Golden Terrier Society Induction Ceremony

Honoring the Classes of 1936, ‘41, ‘46, ‘51, ‘56, and ‘61Saturday, April 9, 2011

H O N O R A R Y A L U M N I

John A. Thomas ‘44 (r.) and Bro. Leonard Conway.

Joan and James Prendergast with Alumni Board President, Wally Bishop ‘80 (center).

Bro. Leonard (l.) and SFP Director of Devel-opment, Robert Angeletti


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Alumni Spring Reunion & Hall of Fame

The reunion celebration festivities for the anniversary classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, and 1986 took place in the cafeteria immediately following Mass and the Hall of Fame Induc-tion Ceremony. Several current and former faculty members were present and a great time was had by all!

Next year the classes of 1967, ‘72, ‘77. ‘82 and ‘87 will be celebrating!

Registration information can be found online by going to the SFP Alumni Website at:

http://alumni.sfponline.org/


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Class of 1981Class of 1976

Class of 1971

Reunion of the classes of

1966, ‘71, ‘76, ‘81, and ‘86


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2011 New York CitySt. Patrick’s Day Parade



HOMECOMING GAMEPhotos by Mike Graziano

HOMECOMING GAME Honoring the LIFE & Memory of John “Zeek” Marchassalla ‘79

Brian Murphy ‘87 Vito Seripiero ‘88Edward Savidge ‘89 Victor Acuna ‘90 Michael Nevitt ‘91Robert Nodar ‘92 Alexander Manolopoulos ‘93 Eric Klauck ‘94

Matthew O’Donnell ‘95 Teddy Damour ‘96 David Forman’ 97Sean Hennelly ‘98 Giuseppe Roccisano ‘01 Christopher Zambrano ‘02 Natale Modica ’03Thomas Forster ‘04

Larry Gallegos ‘05Jeffrey Aime ‘06 Keith Ferrara ’07 John Sowulski ’08Tristan Akong ‘09 Ryan Paccione ‘10 Frank Campisi ‘11

On Saturday, October 16, 2010, the St. Francis Prep community gathered at Mitchell Field to honor a revered player and coach—the late John Marchassalla ‘79 on the occasion of the 25th year of the SFP scholarship in his memory. “Zeek” was taken from us all too soon. He embodied the greatest elements of Terrier Spirit, Franciscan Values and Sportsmanship. Members of the Marchassalla family gathered along with scores of past players and coaches to honor his memory during a touching half-time ceremony in front of an enthusiastic crowd of more than 1,000. It was a very moving ceremony for the Marchassalla family, organizers and supporters of The John “Zeek” Marchassalla Scholarship Fund as Jack Grein ‘79 and Tony Truzzolino ‘79 announced that the committee had raised over $ 150,000 in scholarship support. Scholarship recipients were invited and nearly all of them were able to attend and participate in the special ceremony.


Homecoming 3-on-3 Basketball

On October 14, 2010, more than 100 alumni, family and friends turned out in support of the Homecoming Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament. It was cre-ated to honor the memory of James Prendergast ‘79 and to raise funds in support of an annual scholarship in his name. There was plenty of excitement for all as participants took part in various shooting contests. The evening concluded with an awards ceremony with plenty of cold refreshing drinks and food available!

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Homecoming w e e k e n dA Night at Sullivan’s

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Last October 15th, more than 150 alumni, parents, and friends from across the generations gathered at the Annual Night at Sullivan’s in Bayside. The evening began with a one hour open bar and hot buffet compliments of Sullivan’s proprietor, Chris McManus. Dozens of raffle prizes were awarded and everyone went home with a complimentary SFP Homecoming T-shirt. This year, the reception will be held on October 14, 2011, in honor of Danny Apicella ‘00 and a memorial golf outing at Clearview Golf Course will precede the reception. Online registration and complete information can be obtained at: alumni.sfponline.org/events.


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More than 150 SFP alumni, family and friends gathered last year on October 16th in the Turf and Field Club Room at Belmont Park for the annual Day at the Races. The weather was ideal and guests received a private tour of the Paddock area and enjoyed a buffet lunch surrounded by private wide-screen TV monitors and a private betting window. Join us again this fall on October 15, 2011. Online registration is available at: alumni.sfponline.org/events.

A Day at the Races

Homecoming Weekend 2010

SaturdayAfternoon

Photo provided by Belmont Park

Photo provided by Belmont Park


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It was perfect “crisp” Fall weather last year on Sunday, October 17th, when more than 150 runners of all ages and abilities gathered to compete in the Annual Homecoming 5K Fun Run in memory of Capt. Vincent Giammona ‘79 who lost his life on 9/11. Awards were presented to the top overall finishers in several categories and a hot buffet brunch was served.Elizabeth Kalvoda was the first Capt. Vincent Giammona Scholarship recipient.

This year’s event will be held on October 16th in honor of all those lost on 9/11/01.

5K Fun Run

3-on-3 Memorial Basketball

Tournament

• Memorial Golf Outing at Clearview • Night at Sullivan’s in Bayside• Homecoming Football Game vs. St.

John the Baptist at Mitchell Field Athletic Complex

A Day at Belmont Park

5K Fun Run in Honor of our 9/11 Hereos

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P r e s e n t e d b y

Golf Classic St. Francis Prep’s

18th Annual

The SFP Golf Classic Committee: Wally Bishop ‘80Michael Mongelli ‘79John Pereira ‘62Gerry Scales ‘76and the SFP Alumni and Development Team

Our 18th Annual Golf Classic was held on Monday, June 20, 2011, at The Cherry Valley Club in Garden City. After playing a superb course and enjoying an outstanding cocktail hour, an awards ceremony was held during a wonderful full-buffet dinner in which we honored three very special individuals: Robert Adams ’80, Bro. William Boslet, O.S.F. and Jeffrey Alter ‘80. The net proceeds of the event benefit the Prep’s scholarship program! Join us next year on Monday, June 18, 2012.

We thank all of our sponsors for their wonderful support!

EVENT AND DINNER SPONSORUnitedHealthcare

LUNCHEON SPONSORBankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc. (BMS)

& BNY Mellon

COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSORBob and Lisa ‘80 Adams

FRANCISCAN BROTHERS SPONSORCulinArt Managed Dining Services

SILENT AUCTION SPONSORT&H Benefits, LLC • Bob Sherlock

JOURNAL SPONSORSMike Mongelli ‘79Wally Bishop ‘80

GOLF CARTS SPONSORTRITEC Building Company, Inc.

DRIVING RANGE SPONSORTRITEC Building Company, Inc.

PUTTING GREEN SPONSORFlynn & O’Hara School Uniforms

RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORSTRITEC Building Company, Inc.

Primary Land Services • Tom Gebert ‘79 Harvard Maintenance Inc. • Dan Duffy H’03

Eileen LeMonda ‘78 The Nolan Group • Ed Nolan

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORTower Ford of Great Neck, NY

Honorees (l-r): Bob Adams ‘80, Bro. Bill Boslet, O.S.F., and Jeff Alter ‘80. Photos by Mike Graziano


What’s Happening@ 6100 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD

Drama Society The Art Department and the Alvernian Drama Society staged two performances under the direction of art department faculty member Donna Mejia this past year. The first was the perennial Christ-mas holiday classic “Miracle on 34th Street”, and the second was the timeless classic “Annie.” Both were performed in front of large crowds of alumni, parents, friends and faculty. Proceeds from “An-nie” were directed to help homeless youth programs at Convent House. Special thanks to James McCullagh and his wife Jeanne Schneider- McCullagh ‘76, par-ents of Kelsey ‘12 (pictured in the photo above at right) and Colleen ‘05, for con-tributing their time and for providing the stage lighting equipment.

St. Francis Prep’s commitment to providing an outstanding, well-rounded, Catholic education is well-documented throughout its long history. As we begin a new era, our 153rd year, it was reaffirmed as we witnessed our students excel in science, music, art, and language (among other things), while performing acts of service which exemplify the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

Bronx Zoo TripIn May 2011, The Science Department faculty organized a trip to the Bronx Zoo for the entire sophomore class. All faculty members and several staff members served as chaperones to the more than 750 students. The students were assigned various lessons which had to be completed by the end of the day and turned in to their teachers. The trip marked the start of a new tradi-tion at Prep and in the coming years, each department within the school will organize a theme-based trip in sub-sequent years. Pictured above is SFP Math teacher Fred Salvo ‘66 guiding his group of students.

Poetry Writing and Reading English teacher Eric Hafker ‘86 (pic-tured above) and the editorial board of “The Little Portion” assemble students each who have read, memorized, recit-ed and even written an original poem of their own for publication in the Prep’s literary journal, “The Little Por-tion.” Many students volunteer to read their poetry at this annual event. Mr. Haftker reiterated to the students how poetry provides insights into the world around them, keeps the mind sharp, helps them understand themselves and others.

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Donation Drive Campus Ministry orchestrated the collection of thousands of household goods this Thanksgiving season to help supply local community agencies that serve the less fortunate among us. “Give From Your Cor” was the theme of this successful program.

A Tree Lighting in BrooklynThe Prep String Orchestra and the Chorus were invited to perform at the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Fort Hamilton Brooklyn for their Annual Tree Lighting Concert on Sunday, December 12th. They performed an hour-long indoor concert to an overflowing crowd. Afterwards, our students sung “Silent Night” outside, on the front steps during the tree lighting.

Franciscan Youth Movement Dozens of Prep students visited local nursing homes to bring cheer to the elderly and infirm. On December 15th students visited the residents of Queen of Peace Residence in Middle Village. They chatted with residents and distributed Christmas cards and letters from the Prep student community. On the 21st, they visited Ozanam Hall in Bayside. Meanwhile, hundreds of other students worked behind the scenes to prepare cards and letters which were delivered to service men and women in the Veterans Home in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn. The activities of the Franciscan Youth Movement coordinated by Bro. James McVeigh, O.S.F.

A “Model” StudentIyeisha Barrie ‘12 is an amateur model, singer and dancer. She appeared in the August 2010 edition of “Seventeen” magazine. Iyeisha is taking classes at Broadway’s dance center and is working on singing and acting. She will be attending Long Island University C.W. post campus and continuing to model for Epic Hollister on Fifth Avenue.

Solidarity Sleep Out News CoverageNY1 News Assistant Alanna Finn ‘05 was at Prep in January to cover the story of our participation in “Covenant House’s Solidarity Sleep Out.” More than 100 students slept “outside” of Prep (under supervision) in order to raise both awareness and funds to combat Youth Homelessness in America. Alanna worked in Thailand for a year teaching English at a Catholic school prior to joining NY1! Alanna is pictured above interviewing Father Bill Sweeney.



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On Sunday, March 13th, our Science Research Program seniors competed at the Junior Science Humanities Symposium (JSHS) at York College. Paul Bergin earned First Place in Physics; Natalie Madrowski earned First Place in Behavioral Sciences; Kenneth Tong placed Second in Behavioral Sciences and, Sean Coffey took First Place in Physics. Paul Bergin, who placed second in the overall competition, was invited to present his work at the regional competition. This is the second year that a student from SFP has represented New York at the regionals. Congratulations to these outstanding students. Pictured at right (l-r): Paul Bergin Natalie Madro-wski and Kevin Tong. Photo by Mike Graziano.

Science Research Program

Nine Prep students earned awards at the New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF), on March 31, 2011. The event is the city’s largest high school research competition. More than 600 students from around the city submitted applications for a chance to compete for a variety of cash and prizes including an all-expense trip to Los Angeles, CA. Pictured at right(l-r): Sean Coffey, Kenneth Tong, Sheree Brown-Carter, Meredith Mills, Damilare Oyefeso, Paul Bergin, Divya Patel, Katherine Santana and Kaitlyn Smolen.

Seven St. Francis Prep seniors were named finalists at The New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) Preliminary Event that was held on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at The City College of New York (Manhattan). The students were invited to participate in the Finals Event on March 29, 2011, at the American Museum of Natural History. The finalists are pic-tured (l-r) : Oluwadamilare Oyefeso, Meredith Mills, Sean Coffey, Sheree Brown-Carter, Divya Patel, Katherine Santana. Paul Bergin, not pictured, was also a finalist. He is pictured in the image above on the far left.

Photo by Mike Graziano.

The goal of the Science Research Program is to stimulate independent and original thought through individual research in the natural and social sciences. Its success is due to the fine-working balance among the dedicated faculty advisors, talented young student researches, and supportive mentors. Congratulations to all of these fine students and to the St. Francis Prep’s Science Research Program faculty advisers, Mary Ann Spicijaric ‘84, Annette Kosiorowski ‘03 and James Boylan. Photos by Mike Graziano.


Two years ago, Bishop DiMarzio gave Catholic high schools permission to pilot catechetical programs that would prepare teens attending those schools to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Fr. Bill Sweeney, SFP Chaplain, called a group of interested faculty and staff members together, and within a few months twenty students signed up for the program. Approximately ten faculty members from different academic departments joined the group to support the teens in their process of learning about the Catholic faith. Some adults shared faith experiences with the students, led special prayer experiences, or organized service projects. After a year of preparation, the students were confirmed in 2009 and they chose to receive the various Sacraments of Initiation this past April.

Mrs. Susan Vivona, Religious Education Instructor, acted as a co-coordinator with Fr. Bill. Her efforts were instrumental in creating

a religious education curriculum that complemented the students’ academic Religion courses and challenged the teens to pray, reflect, and participate in community service to be ready for their big day. “The whole school community is proud to have teens who demonstrate such maturity in approaching their faith life. We welcome them to the Catholic faith and I think each one of

them is a powerful role model to their peers,” said Dr. Christian Sullivan, Director of Campus Ministry.

Interesting Facts: In 2008, Bishop DiMarzio initiated a process of strategic planning for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. Many statistics regarding faith practices of the Catholic community of Brooklyn and Queens have surfaced during this process of assessment, reconfiguration, and visioning for the future. One startling set of facts regarding young people revealed that since 1999, baptisms have decreased by 25%; First Eucharist has experienced a 30% drop, while Confirmations have decreased 11% (Christ Jesus Our Hope A Diocesan Strategic Plan for Renewal, April 2010). Consequentially, Bishop DiMarzio asked the Catholic high schools to help improve the relationship between teens and the Church.

After the Confirmation ceremony, students gathered outside American Martyrs Church for photo. Pictured from (l-r) Christopher Rodrigquez, Rachael D’Amoato, Natalie Pruden, Elissa Raduazzo, Mrs. Susan Vivona, Fr. Bill Sweeney, Michael Perez, Maithe Penaher-rera, Helen Li and Steven Toumanidis.

Nurturing Faith and Spirit

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The tour started with a stop at the Coliseum, an amazing dinner, and a night on the Piazza Novona in Rome. Then our series of four concerts started in Florence with the Jazz Band performing at the deconsecrated church of Santo Stefano al Ponte.

This was a great chance for Prep students to work side-by-side with their teachers and perform for a very enthusiastic international audience.

The day in Florence also included a stop at the Academia Museum to visit Michelangelo’s David, as well as a lesson in leather craft, a staple of Florentine shopping. Prep students and parents even got to model leather jackets for their friends and families.

The next day the group travelled to the medieval hill town of Orvieto, where all three ensembles performed at the Teatro Mancinelli. They were even featured on Italian television!

July 2nd found the group visiting two countries, as they spent the day in Vatican City, visiting the Vatican Museum, including the stunning Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then they headed to the nearby town of Gallicano nel Lazio for the Chamber Orchestra performance in the church of Sant’Andrea. The orchestra was conducted by former Assisi pilgrims Robert L. Johnston and Mark Krolikowski. At the conclusion of the concert, both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor presented the Prep contingent with an Italian flag and a plaque featuring the crest of the town.

For many, the trip all led up to a visit to Assisi. The day started with a private Mass at the church of S. Maria Maggiore, thanks to Brother Thomas Barton, O.S.F., who was in Assisi leading a pilgrimage for Franciscan educators. For many, the day included time at the Basilica of St. Clare (where the cross of San Damiano resides), as well as taking in the peace that this city has to offer. It ended at the Basilica of St. Francis. The group’s final performance featured the Chamber Choir under the direction of group leader and music faculty member Rosie Pignataro ‘03 in the Upper Basilica among the stunning frescoes by Giotto that detail the extraordinary life of Francis. They enjoyed a farewell dinner in a restaurant overlooking the Spoleto Valley during sunset.

“When I had the privilege of going on pilgrimage to Assisi, Brother Tom had mentioned that the best way to experience Francis is to walk the streets he did, see what he saw, eat the food he did…in short, experience Assisi, said faculty member Robert Johnston. He continued, “Our students and many of their parents and siblings who came on tour with us had that experience, and will be sharing their experiences with their friends and families for the foreseeable future.” Next year promises to be another very special homecoming, as Prep ensembles will be visiting Ireland where Brothers Vincent Hayes and John McMahon left in 1858 at the invitation of the Bishop of Brooklyn to found what is today St. Francis Preparatory School.

SFP Student Musicians & Faculty Travel “Home to Rome”

Travel is a great opportunity to experience the culture, food, music, history, and even a bit of the daily life of other countries. That, coupled with making music in other countries, provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, and Chamber Orchestra “went home” to Assisi, the birthplace of our patron St. Fran-cis this past summer. Other stops also included Rome, Florence, Orvieto, The Vati-can, and Gallicano nel Lazio.


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St. Francis Prep Awarded First-Ever Music Credential by Middle States Association The Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools has awarded St. Francis Prep’s Music Department the first-ever high school Music Credential. The process involved a thorough self-study of our current program, as well as setting long-term goals that will ensure continued growth and excellence.

This is a tremendous honor which speaks to the outstanding quality of our music program, and we all join together in congratulating our Music Department Chair, Dr. Robert Corbino, and the extraordinarily dedicated Music Department Faculty for this well-deserved and ground-breaking recognition.

All the more reason for us to look with optimism toward the next phase of the Prep’s capital improvement program (currently proposed for 2012-13) which is slated to include new, state-of-the-art science and music facilities.

If you’re interested in assisting the Music Students in offsetting the cost for this wonderful opportunity, please contact the Music Department at (718) 423-8810, x255, or email Department Chairperson Robert Corbino at [email protected]. In addition to donations, we’ll be looking for auction and raffle items for our Music Marathon on March 18, 2012. We’ll also need food items, decorations, and people to volunteer their time, as well as just attending. Please do consider helping us in this worthy endeavor!

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2010-11 Varsity Season

r e v i e wS F P T E R R I E R

ATHLETICS Boys Basketball Brooklyn/Queens Division I 7th Place City Playoffs 1st Round

Girls Basketball Brooklyn/Queens Division I, 6th Place State Play-offs Semi-Finalist

Baseball Brooklyn/Queens- 4th Place; Intersectional Quarter finalist

Bowling 5th Place

Football AA Division – 4th Place; AA Playoff – Quarter-finalist

Golf A Division 5th PlaceCity Play-off – Quarter finalist

Gymnastics Division 3rd Place

Handball 2011 CITY CHAMPIONS

Hockey B Division – 2nd PlacePlayoff Semi– Finalist

Boys Lacrosse B Division – 4th Place; Play-off – Quarter-finalist

Girls Lacrosse B Division – 1st Place Play-off Semi-finalist

Boys Soccer Brooklyn/Queens Div. I1st Place; City Play-off – semi-finalist

Girls Soccer Division 1 – 4th Place Play-off – Semi-finalist

Softball Brooklyn/Queens 2nd Place; Playoff – Finalist

Boys Swimming Division 1 – 4th Place

Girls Swimming Division 1 – 4th Place

Girls Tennis CITY & STATE CHAMPIONS MAYOR’S CUP CHAMPIONS

Boys Tennis 22011 CITY CHAMPIONS

Boys Track & Field Brooklyn/Queens – 2nd Place

Girls Track & Field Brooklyn/Queens – 2nd Place

Boys Volleyball Division 3rd Place; Play-off Finalist

Girls Volleyball BROOKLYN/QUEENS CHAMPIONS

St. Francis Prep has been continually nurturing great student-athletes for more than a century and a half. Our history is replete with stories of great teams, inspiring coaches and talented athletes.

Ask our coaches and they will tell you that there are never as many trophies to award as there are great stories of individual student-athletic achievement. Whether its playing as a team or individual practice to master a skill, these highlights may only be known to the coaches and the athletes who reached their goals.

We thank the teachers and coaches who inspire our students to reach a little further. We thank the parents whose encouragement and support along the way! St. Francis Prep salutes EVERY student-athlete, parent, coach, and manager!

As we begin the 2011-12 season, we are reminded once again about just how fortunate we are to have so many loyal and generous alumni and parents supporting us. Evidence of this can be found in the newly completed Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Fitness and Athletic Training Center that will officially open this Fall. I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention the ongoing support of so many alumni, family and friends who help raise tens of thousands of dollars each year in support of St. Francis Prep! The Terrier spirit, pride and tradition is ever so strong and enduring!

On for Ol’ St. Francis!

Sal Fischetti ‘83Director of Athletics

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Boys Varsity Soccer 2010 Brooklyn Queens Champions

Girls Varsity Volleyball2010 Brooklyn Queens Champions

Boys JV Soccer2010 Brooklyn/Queens Champions, 2010 City Champions

Girls Varsity “A” Tennis12th Consecutive State Championship2010 Nassau/Suffolk Champions2010 State Champions2010 City Champions

Varsity and Junior Varsity Handball9th Consecutive Undefeated CHSAA Championship for the Varsity Team. The JV Team won its 8th Consecutive Championship. The last 7 they were undefeated and this year was the 5th Perfect Season. Pictured: the Varsity & JV Team together. Photo by Mr. Frank Milano

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Once a Dream, Now a Reality

New Educational Facilities Usher in a New Era at St. Francis Prep

The process all began more than five years ago with a vision and a plan to improve, expand and update our instructional facilities at Prep. It was the eve of Prep’s 150th Anniversary. This plan would position St. Francis Prep to meet the demands of The Next 150 Years. But it was not without challenges along the way.

Feasibility studies had to be conducted, financing arranged, architects and contractors brought on board. We were then ready to embark on a major $30 million capital improvement project in late 2008. Suddenly, the country found itself in the midst of the worst financial crisis in more than 70 years. However, in the three years that followed, our major benefactors stood by their campaign pledge commitments and we even witnessed an increase in the overall number of annual gifts. Our

Board of Trustees drafted a new plan and a new timetable. It called for the project to move ahead in phases. Phase One brought the infrastructure up-to-date. Phase Two ground-breaking took place in June 2010. Despite some obstacles, including the rough winter, construction progressed! This past spring and summer things really came together and on September 25, 2011, we will be dedicating the Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Fitness and Athletic Training Center along with the new Art Education Center at St. Francis Prep!

Overall, the new Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Edu-cation and Athletic Training Center is the largest and most advanced facility among local area high schools. Thanks to a generous donation by Peter Callahan ‘59 and his family, the Prep was able to construct this mag-nificent facility and purchase more than a quarter of a

The last time St. Francis Prep witnessed such a monumental change is when it relocated from N. 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to its present location in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Now, nearly four decades later there is a new energy and excitement in the air for students and faculty as the Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education and Athletic Training Center and the Art Education Center are now open!

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million dollars worth of advanced new training equip-ment. Initial reactions to this new facility by students, parents, alumni and faculty members have been over-whelmingly positive.

Mr. Callahan attributes much of his success in life to his Franciscan education which endeavors to develop the whole person—social, physical, intellectual and emotional. (Note: Mr. Callahan is also a graduate of St. Francs College, Brooklyn.) Mr. Callahan is ever so mindful that a school with such a fine athletic tradition as Prep should have a first-rate training facility named in honor of the man (Coach O’Connor) who gave so much to so many over the course of more than a half century.

During a recent tour of the new facility Coach O’Connor said, “We’re all getting older, but he (Peter Callahan) still has a vitality and energy about him, and I believe that’s because he was an athlete and he kept the impor-tant lessons and Franciscan values with him throughout his life.” That is the lesson that both Peter Callahan and

Vince O’Connor hope to share with the next generation by way of this new facility.

The Art Education Center at Prep The new Art Education Center adds more than 8,000 square feet of new instructional space to a program that has long been recognized for the talent it attracts and cultivates, but that has been notoriously short on space. Now situated atop the west wing in the fourth floor space that was formally the Convent, the Art Edu-cation Center is refreshingly bright and spacious. It is also very functional. Each classroom was designed to the specifications of the Art Department faculty with a more modern curriculum in mind.

Darkrooms have been replaced by digital media class-rooms for instruction in both film and photography. SmartBoards have replaced chalkboards. A hallway “gallery” display area is now possible since there was no need for lockers in the corridor outside of the new class-rooms. “For the first time in decades, we can now have an ongoing display of the fine work produced by our


Pictured above is one of the new classrooms which comprise the nearly 8,500 square foot Art Education Center. This par-ticular space will be used for both classroom instruction as well as for video production/editing. Photos by Mike Graziano

students,” Art Department Chairperson Len Antinori explained.

Until this year, The Art Department’s instructional space was limited to retrofitted classrooms. When de-scribing one of the old spaces SFP Principal, Brother Leonard chuckles, “For those of us old enough to re-member when Home Economics was taught here, we had a clothes washer and a stove in those classrooms.”

The lack of proper facilities provided great challenges for the faculty, but it was never a total hindrance to stu-dent’s success. “With these new facilities, and others that we have planned, we can continue to strive even further, educate our students for demands of a new age and provide our faculty and students with working space that is commensurate with the great work they continue to perform,” Brother Leonard Conway noted.


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I am delighted to extend our warmest of greetings to you and your family from the Prep, and share the many accomplishments and achievements of our students, our faculty, our staff and our alumni. The Franciscan charism influences every aspect of education at St. Francis Prep. Encouraging our students to grow in faith, engage in activities to help others and serve as part of a team or club member attests to the presence of the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi in our midst.

Throughout the pages of this publication, you’ll read about all of the wonderful accomplishments and activities of today’s fine students and dedicat-ed faculty, staff and administration. I am sure you will gain a renewed sense of pride and a greater awareness of why your ongoing support means so much to Prep! We wish to do something special and unprecedented at this year’s Homecoming.

On Friday, October 7th, St. Francis Prep hosted its first ever Walk-a-Thon” fundraising event. All the proceeds from this event will benefit various vital projects and programs at the Prep, most notably the current Capitol Improvement and Moderniza-tion Project. As you may be aware, we dedicated our new Coach Vincent O’Connor Physical Edu-cation and Athletic Training Center as well as our new Art Education Center on Sunday, September 25th. These new additions to the Prep building complex will help enhance our existing education-

al programs by providing more opportunities for our students.

In order to show unqualified and complete sup-port of the new “Walk-a-Thon,” every student at St. Francis Prep was required to secure a mini-mum of $100 in sponsorships and to participate in the event and complete the walk.

I would like to wish a fond farewell to Sr. Mary Kenneth Lane, C.S.J., Educational Media Center and Mrs. Marianne Stolfi, Social Studies, who retired from the Prep this June. Thanks for your years of dedicated service. Time to smell the roses!

As ever, I am truly grateful for all your efforts on behalf of St. Francis Prep. I know that you share with me a great respect and love for all the good that is accomplished every day in this remarkable educational institution. May the blessing of St. Francis be with you and your family, now and all the days of your life.

Sincerely,

Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F.Alumni Director

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Alumni Director’s Message


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GRAD NOTESRaynor G. Gundersen ‘53 is married 33 years, has three children, 12 grandchildren. In 2005 he spent a year and a half in Ba-gram Afghanistan, keeping the soldiers warm in the winter and cool in the sum-mer. He received two commendations and a special thanks from the French AIF sta-tioned at Bragram in April 2007. He and his wife are now both retired and they share an interest in cruising the world for enter-tainment and knowledge.

Daniel E. Toomey ‘57 is retired after 21 years from the Nashua, NH Fire Depart-ment. He is now working as the Direc-tor of Community Media at Lowell (MA)Telecommunications Corporation. He also produces a daily public affairs radio pro-gram on UMass Lowell’s WUML 91.5 F.M.

George R. Gebus ‘60 is semi-retired, and works part-time for the Department of La-bor as a District Medical Consultant. He reviews cases and determines if former De-partment of Energy workers were injured by a work-related disease. The program was instituted by Congress on July 31, 2001 and is The Energy Employees Occupational Ill-ness Compensation Program (EEOICP). He works at home, and usually reviews a case each month, and uses the computer for any necessary research. He’s learned more about occupational medicine from this work.

Salvatore J. Crispi ‘61 is semi-retired and currently works as Referee Director for the Walnut Creek Soccer Club, Walnut Creek, California and Camp Director, Piedmont Soccer & Track Camps, Piedmont Recre-ation Department, Piedmont CA. He’s still an active Soccer Referee and continues to officiate Youth, High School, Collegiate and Amateur Soccer Games. In addition, he is a USSF Soccer Assignor for some 500 Of-ficials in 8 Leagues and 3 Associations.

Michael Strofolino ‘61 is a business grad-uate of Villanova University, class of 1965. He played professional football 1965-1969 in the NFL with the L.A. Rams, Baltimore Colts and St. Louis Cardinals. He was in-ducted into the Villanova Hall of Fame.

Thomas J. Welling ‘61 established Welling Associates, Inc. in 1978, an NASD Broker-Dealer specializing in retirement plans for employees of not-for-profit organizations. He sold the company to Arthur Gallagher & Co. in 1983 and retired as Chairman and President in 2002.

Alfred Wittine ‘61 graduated from Notre Dame in 1965 and married Marion Stariha in 1965. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Joseph V. Gallagher ‘61 has lived 49 years as a professed Franciscan Brother with ministries in education, counseling, clinic therapist and trainer in addictive treat-ments.

George Mayer ‘61 has two Masters degrees and a professional diploma in Industrial Relations Studies from Cornell University. He served for 34 years as a teacher on Long Island and retired in 1999 as president of teachers union. He retired to Florida and is currently involved in arbitration and me-diation. He is married for almost 45 years to the same gal (Mary) that went with him to the senior prom at the Prep.

Robert Reavey ‘61 is happily married for 41 years, and has six children, and four grandchildren. Worked as a Programmer and then in management positions for AT&T for 23 years. He took advantage of retirement package at end of 1989. He worked at Affinity Federal Credit Union as a Systems Operations Manager for 17 years and retired in 2010.

John F. Donohue ‘61 is married in 1970, has three grown children, 4 grandchildren.

John F. McCormack ’61 is retired after 33 plus years with the FDNY. He is married to wife, Carol for last 18 years and spends spring, summer and fall in Miller Place, NY and winters at Jensen Beach, Florida.

Frank R. Dukes ‘67 was appointed Lieu-tenant Colonel, United States Army Re-serve on August 13, 2001 by the Secretary of the Army, Thomas E. White. He was awarded the Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for Military Service with the US Army in Bagh-dad, Iraq in 2005. Frank was also awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon on August 8, 2007. He retired from the US Army on Oc-tober 29, 2009 and retired from NYC De-partment of Finance on January 15, 2011. He is currently working as a Private Inves-tigator in New York and Florida as well as a Consultant on Investigations and related matters.

Patrick F. O’Brien ‘71 married his wife Mary in 1980. He retired as a Lieutenant with U.S. Park Police (Commander horse mounted) with 29 years of service in 2006. He then became an investigator for I.R.S. Currently an Investigator for U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. He resides near Annapo-lis, MD.

Erin McLoughlin ‘75 received the Neil Shanahan Labor Award for “leading with integrity and grace” from the Catholic Teachers Associations of the Diocese of Brooklyn in April 2011. She began her ca-reer with the Department of Education 27 years ago. She has two daughters, (Deirdre and Tara) and a son, (Shamus) who also graduated from SFP.


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Vincent A. Lopano ‘75 is a USA Ice Hock-ey Referee.

Gerard A. Compito ‘76 has three great kids and a wife, Connie. He is Vice Presi-dent, Medical Staff, University Medical Center at Princeton.

Donna M. Cantrell-Gerzof ‘76 is married with two wonderful boys. She enjoyed 20 years in an active practice in Orthopedics & Sports medicine fields of Physical Therapy. She now serves as a part-time consultant for Autistic children.

Michael A. LaForgia ‘76 has been mar-ried to Christine since 1986, and his three children are currently in high school. His daughters Cristina (Class of 2012) and Jac-lyn (Class of 2014) attend Prep, while son, Nick (Class of 2012) attends Holy Cross. After 29 years with the NYC Department of Education in various positions including middle school teacher, HS principal, Depu-ty Superintendent, Local Instructional Su-perintendent (to name a few), he decided to pack it in and retire. He is the principal of Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy at St. Anastasia Parish in Douglaston, Queens.

Susan E. Loftus ‘76 spent 18 years on Wall Street for Brown Brothers Harriman. After graduating from Harvard Business School’s executive program in 1998, she spent the next five years consulting for various not-for-profit organizations. She joined AIG’s international property and casualty insur-ance division, AIU, in 2003 and spent 2004-2010 living and working in Asia covering South East Asia and Greater China. She moved to Madrid in July 2010 with AIU’s rebranded international company, Chartis, to cover Emerging Markets division which includes Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East, South Asia, Turkey and Russia.

Donna DeLuca-Ferry ‘76 is happily mar-ried. Her daughter graduted from Prep in 2010 and her son will graduate in 2014.

Linda Yankoschuk-DiCarlo ‘76 and her husband Douglas and child Angelina moved in September 2008 from Northport to Centerport, just as third grade began in Harbor Fields school district. Their new home is near Franciscan Camp Alveria!

Frederick Kress ‘80 is a Queens Park leader and the Executive Director of the Cornu-copia Society. He is involved in many civic

and greening meetings. He runs into many SFP graduates from across the many gen-erations in his activities and concedes that “everyone at Prep received a great educa-tion and knows what it is to serve”.

Linda Wong-Ng ‘81 is currently occupa-tional therapy director at Glen Cove center for nursing and rehab working with adults with physical disabilities. She has been mar-ried for 23 years to Rich and have 3 kids.

William Spencer ‘81 taught guitar & bass at First Flight Music in the East Village; since 2008 he has been active with “Musi-cians On Call”, which brings music to the beds of patients in area hospitals. He is the recipient of the Stephen E. Burdman Memo-rial Award in Economics. He sings bass in The Brooklyn Conservatory Choir.

Doris R. Varlese ‘81 received her law de-gree from Harvard Law School in 1988 and currently works for Mount Sinai Medical Center & Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Diane Catalanotto-Gafa ‘81 was recog-nized as Nurse of Excellence at NSLIJ Pla-inview 2011.

Krystyna Pisarska ‘81 graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook with a BS in Psy-chology, and obtained her MS in Nutrition from Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons. She worked as part of a research team whose work was published in The New England Journal of Medicine and The FASEB Journal. She later went on to medi-cal school at The NY College of Osteopathic Medicine where she received her DO de-gree in ‘95. She married while enrolled in medical school and completed her residen-cy in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Columbia/Cornell’s NY Presbyterian Hos-pital in 1999.

Edward Dainesi ‘81 is married with three children and is practicing Internal Medi-cine/Hospital Medicine in McMurray, PA.

Edward P. Boles ‘81 is a lieutenant in the FDNY. He is the treasurer & legislative Chair of the Uniformed Fire Officers As-sociation. He is also a recent graduate of Harvard Trade Union Program at Harvard Law School.

Kyriakos Peponakis ‘83 is the Head Bas-ketball Coach at Queens College.

Dana Hamlin-Vezza ‘86 is married 22 years and president of Marylou’s Dance Studio in Whitestone. Her son Adam grad-uated from Holy Cross H.S. and her daugh-ter, Taylor, is on the Prep Tennis team.

Peyman S. Zandieh ‘86 is married and has three sons. She has a busy OBGYN medical practice in Bethpage, L.I. and is delivering lots of babies, and would love to hear from old friends.

Susan M. Bolster-Sagara ‘86 has been married for 15 years and has an 11 year old son, Justin. She is currently living in Tokyo, Japan.

Christina Buffamonte-Gerbino ‘86 is working as the Senior Content Manager of Good Housekeeping magazine online. She and her husband Doug, a Long Island school teacher, reside in Queens.

Linda Donovan ‘86 is a partner in a law firm, Donovan LLP and is the mother of a one year old son.

Alejandro R. Finardo ‘86 was appointed to the NYC Police Department in 1992. Retired with the rank of Captain in 2009. Appointed by Mayor Bloomberg to the po-sition of NYC Marshall in 2009.

Walter A. Gorelczenko ‘86 has been with The People’s Court since 1998 serving as a Legal Advisor.

Frances T. Robles ‘86 covers Latin Amer-ica-including Cuba and Haiti for the Miami Herald, where she has worked since 1993.

Daniel F. Ryan ‘86 is the co-chair of the Long Island Autism Speaks Walk. He also served on the Board of National Alliance for Autism Research. He is pictured below ringing the opening bell at the NYSE on be-half of the organization.


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Lorraine Zago-Rosenthal ‘88 is excited that her debut novel, “Other Words For Love”, was published by Random House (Delacorte Press) on January 11, 2011.

Regina A. Harding-Bast ‘90 is married to William Bast, DMD, ‘86. They have three children ages 10, 8, and 3. Bill is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, practicing in Sayville, NY.

Denise F. Barracca-Allmaier ‘91 married for 13 years and has two children. The fam-ily moved to Texas nine years ago and they love it there. She works in busy Fort Worth Trauma Hospital as a Cat Scan Tech and the rest of the time she is a soccer coach for her children’s teams and is dedicated to her family life.

Karen M. Latimer ‘91 received Medcial Degree from Stony Brook School of Medi-cine and trained in family medicine at Co-lumbia Presbyterian, NY.

Maria Pang-Ho ‘91 graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry from Binghamton Univer-sity and a Ph. D. in Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology from SUNY Stony Brook. She is currently at Novartis.

Lori Seeger-Graziano ‘91 received her Masters Degree in Education and taught at the Elementary level for seven years. She is now living in Orange County, New York and has been married for 12 years. She is currently staying at home raising her two beautiful daughters, Sarina and Ava.

Alexandra V. Casten ‘91 is a personal manager for child performer son who now attends the Prep! She is a part-time Spanish teacher and substitute teacher at Our Lady of Fatima School. She also works as a nan-ny for several NYC families on weekends & nights. She is in the Mother’s Guild at Prep.

Donna T. Wrublewski ‘96 defended her doctorate degree on September 1, 2010. Her Ph.D is in Polymer Science & Engi-neering from the University of Massachu-setts Amherst. She is also now a tenure-track faculty Librarian at the University of Florida in Gainesville Fl, responsible for the chemical sciences. She looks forward to hearing great things out of the SFP Sci-ence Research Program!

Ellen Garrett-Petrangelo ‘96 attended the Rochester Institute of Technology to ma-

jor in Biotechnology and plays Division III softball. She was a four year starter and a two year captain of a team that ended up second in NY State. She met her husband, Matt, in college and they were married in October 2004. They welcomed their son, Alex, in January of 2007. They welcomed their second son, Ian in March of 2009.

Luigi Pedalino ‘96 was very excited on Monday, February 28, 2011 when his wife, Erin Kathleen, gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy named Carlo Michael, who will hopefully be a member of the class of 2029!

Melanie Napier ‘01 graduated from Har-vard University in 2005 with a B.A. in Bio-chemical Sciences. She is currently pursu-ing a graduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill for Epidemiology.

Brian Pavlovic ‘02 was married on Octo-ber 16, 2010 and many other SFP alumni joined in the celebration. Pictured below (standing, l-r): Lianne Legaspi ‘01, John Kelly ‘01, Lars Pihlava ‘01, Michael Pav-lovic ‘99 (the groom’s brother/best man), Melissa McCarthy Pavlovic ‘01; Michael DiMola ‘01. Seated: The bride, Amanda Finn, and groom Brian Pavlovic ‘02. After a beautiful ceremony and lively reception, the happy couple honeymooned in Califor-nia.

Joe Pantaleo ‘03 recently graduated from NYU Dental School. He did his residency in Jamaica Hospital and is currently work-ing in a family practice operated by fellow SFP alumna, Alexandra Simpson ‘06. Joe was the youngest person in his graduating class and he credits Alexandra with provid-ing him excellent advice and guidance be-fore he embarked on his path toward dental school education.

Theresa Mendez ‘05 graduated from Saint Joseph’s College, Brooklyn in 2009 with a major in special education as well as gen-eral education birth to sixth grade. She is

currently teaching in an inclusion kinder-garten classroom. She is also in her second year at Queens College for her masters in special education for children from birth to second grade.

Catherine Pinos ‘05 is a New York Law School, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2012.Stephanie Zambrano 2005 is a candidate for J.D. at St. John’s University of Law class of 2013.

Phillip F. Acevedo ‘06 is a Sophie Davis 2012 Medical Student who applied for and was accepted to a 2010 Orthopaedic Sum-mer Externship at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. Working under Dr. Joseph Fetto, he completed a research presentation on Patellar Instability.

Last year we reported that two members of the Class of 2010, Carlos Sanchez and Elizabeth Matomoros, were accepted to Harvard University. We were delighted and proud to learn that a third member of the class of 2010 is also Harvard bound! Kristina Saffran ‘10 is now among the elite few (less than 1% of all applicants) who was accepted to Harvard as a transfer student. In addition, we learned that the research work that Elizabeth performed while at Prep was published in a professional journal, Nature NanoTechnology. Pictured above: (l-r) Carlos, Kristina and Elizabeth at the 2011 SFP Science Research Symposium.

The Class of 2010’s Harvard Trio


John Lafond ‘78, a Managing Direc-tor at GBS /Deutsche Bank Securi-ties Inc., has been appointed Glob-al Head of Business Engineering. Global Business Services (GBS) is a 15,000 person division within the Global Technology and Operations group. John will also join the GBS Executive Committee, which is the top level of management which con-sists of just 12 individuals.

In recent years, John has played the lead role in building the company’s Jacksonville office from scratch to the major success it is today.

On handing over this responsibility at the end of 2010, John had taken on the role of forming and leading the new Strategy & Mobilisation team in GBS, as well as becoming the COO for GBS Americas. Over the last sixteen years with the bank, John has been in numerous leader-ship roles spanning IT, COO, Strat-egy and has been instrumental in leading several significant change programs.

Please join us in congratulating John on his appointment.

John LaFond ‘78 appointed Global Head Of Business Engineering at Deutsche Bank

Nicole Hollant‐Denis, AIA, NOMA, is owner and president of AARRIS Architects. Ms. Hollant‐Denis is a graduate of Cornell University and completed her master’s degree at Harvard University.

She is the recipient of the NOMA, National Organization of Minority Architects, Honor in Design Excellence and a finalist of Building Back Better Communities, (BBBC) for Haiti competition. AARRIS Architects. Nicole is mostly known for the African Burial Ground National Monument, in New York, completed in 2007. AARRIS Architects Design Build has recently begun construction of their team’s competition prototype for an affordable and unique housing model in Haiti . As finalists in the Building Back Better Communities for Haiti competition (BBBC), sponsored by the Government of Haiti , with participation from the Clinton Foundation, their design aims to realize a

better and sustainable residential structure for displaced Haitians following the devastation of the earthquake in January 2010. The design (see image at right) is named affectionately, “Haiti - House for Life”, referencing the need for Haiti to provide permanent housing structures that will protect the lives of its inhabitants. The design is structurally sound and is flexible to meet International Building Code requirements while allowing for varying forms of sustainable construction methods and different construction price points depending on the property owner, family size and site conditions.

Ms. Hollant-Denis, who is Haitian American, also dedicates this design to her late cousin, Architect Muriel Jolivert, and 5-year old baby cousin, Giovanni Guiteau who were lost in the earthquake last year, January 12, 2010. The winner of the competition will participate in the design of a planned community for 125 families in Port au Prince that will help shape the direction of major rebuilding efforts on the island.

Nicole Hollant-Denis ‘83 Working to help Rebuild Haiti After EArthquake

Pictured above: (Top) Former U.S. President Bill Clinton with Nicole in Port-au-Prince. (Bottom) A prototype of an affordable housing model in Haiti that her firm designed.


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Nearly 200 people attended a reception hosted by St. Bonaventure’s at Fordham last January just prior to the men’s basketball game. They were there to honor the late Tom Stith ‘57 and his brother Sam ‘56. Both were standout players at St. Francis Prep and later at St. Bonaventure. They were inducted into the SFP Hall of Fame in 2007 and were also honored at the Prep’s historic “Return to North 6th Street Reunion” at the close of the Prep’s 150th Anniversary year in October 2009. Tom passed away shortly thereafter in June 2010.

There have been so many glowing recollections and tributes written over the years about the Stith brothers and their profound influence on both Franciscan schools. Perhaps the most poignant of all was a tribute written by Bro. Michel Bettigole, O.S.F., about Tom which appeared in the Tablet shortly

the basketball legend’s recent passing.

Bro. Michel wrote, “There were many winning teams at Prep in 1957, but none captured the imagination and enthusiasm more than the Catholic school basketball rivalries. In the midst of all of the talent, one stood out from all the rest.”

“Tom and his brother Sam stood together on and off the court and they will remain in the hearts of Prepsters and the Bonnies for all time,” said Bro. Robert Kent.

Pictured top left: Mrs. Tom Stith unveils the renderings of a tribute that will be created in honor of Sam Stith and his late brother Tom at St. Bonaventure during a special pre-game ceremony at Fordham University. Bottom left: Brother Robert joins members of the Stith family in the bleachers at Fordham following the ceremony. Photos by Mike Graziano.

Tom was working as a Phys. Ed. teacher and found that he still had the need and desire for athletic competition. He was on a summer school prep period in 2008 when he went to check the internet for the medal count of the Beijing Summer Games. A recruiting ad for the U.S. bobsledding and skeleton teams appeared on the screen. Santagato clicked it after remembering watch-

ing skeleton’s return at the 2002 Winter Games. “I was pretty much the size that they were looking for,” said the 5-foot-9 Santagato, who played defensive back at St. Francis Prep and football and lacrosse at Springfield College. “So because I had nothing better to do and I was in summer school, I filled this thing out.”

Just a few months later, after forget-ting ever filling out the application, he received an invitation. The goal-oriented Santagato took a week off from his job as a physical education teacher at PS 177, a special needs school in Fresh Meadows, and was at the Olympic Training Facility in Lake Placid.

Shortly after that he was invited to the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY, to try out for the US Skeleton Team. (In the sport of skeleton, you sprint, all out, for about 30 yards before you jump head first on a sled and accelerate down a track at speeds reaching 80+ mph.) The coaches liked what they saw at the training camp and told him if he could commit to the sport he could be really good in a couple years. After that camp, he went home, resigned from his job and has been pushing it to the limit ever since. “I am now a member of the US National Team and represent our country against international competition in races all over the world,” Tom said with a great sense of pride.

Brothers Tom Stith ‘57 and Sam Stith ‘56 Honored by St. Bonaventure University

Tom Santagato ‘02 Pursues Olympic Dream


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In an annual tradition at St. Francis College more than 150 people, including scholarship recipients and the people who funded their awards, came together for a special reception on December 6th. Deirdre Turner ‘06 was the recipient of the John Daniel Callahan Memorial Scholarship from 2007-20011. She told the audience what the scholarship meant to her and expressed her profound gratitude. The Turners are truly a true Franciscan family. Her dad, Bill, is a 25 year veteran educator at SFP and her siblings are all Prepsters too!

Pictured (l-r) Carolyn Callahan, Peter Callahan ‘59, Bill Turner, Tara Turner ‘08, Shamus Turner ‘11 and Deirdre Turner ‘06.

More than a dozen SFP alumni posed for this photo on July 23, 2011, in celebration of the nuptials of Denise Boorman ‘91 and Mike Healey. Pictured: (Bottom row l-r): Justine Popolizio-Augello ‘91, Michele Buoninfante-Blainey ‘91, Mike Healey, Denise Boorman-Healey ‘91, Colleen Reilly-Fitzpatrick ‘91, Matt Boorman ‘93. (Top row l-r): Brian Kohm, ‘90 Gavin Blainey, ‘91 Chris Testani ‘86, Nancy L. Demers ‘91, Jackie Szewczyk ‘92, Korrine Sheerin-Kohm ‘91, Christine DeLuca-Bertrand ‘93, Ingrid Popolizio ‘89, Tom Cassidy ‘89, and Roseanne Daly ‘92.

Deirdre Turner ‘06 Shows her Franciscan Spirit

Wedding “Belles and Beaus”


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Aspiring actress Krista Buccellato ‘06 is thrilled to be playing the role of Wendy in the National Tour of “Peter Pan” starring Cathy Rigby. She’ll be flying in Madison Square Garden this December 2011!

How did she get started acting? Krista says, “I started picking out songs I knew on an old moldy piano in my basement around the age of 5. When I was 7, I started piano lessons, but it only took two years to figure out what I really wanted to do was sing. 13 years later, my piano skills aren’t anything special, but my love of music took me to the stage.” Krista spent four years in Boston and graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Musical Theatre and moved back home to New York and is actively pursuing a career as a singer/actress. She says, “It’s a crazy

endeavor, one I’m figuring out as I go (with help from my friends), but I couldn’t be more excited.”

Congratulations to Krista! Everyone at Prep wishes you continued success in your acting career!

Picutred at left (inset) Krista as Rapunzel in a production of “Into the Woods” at Emerson College. Below: Krista in Fulton Theatre’s production of “Sweeney Todd”, where she played Johanna.

Krista Buccellato ‘06 is Flying in Madison Square Garden

In March 2001, family, friends and SFP classmates raised over $14,000 in connection with The Colon Can-cer Challenge in Central Park in memory of Ann Guthenberg ‘01 who passed away in September 2010 after a long battle with cancer.

She had proved to be a valiant oppo-nent to Colon Cancer for five years, but lost the long battle three weeks shy of her 28th birthday.

Annie is the daughter of SFP Math teacher Bob Guthenberg and he was grateful to everyone because “An-

nie’s team” had the second highest fund-raising total out of over 500 teams in the metro area. Bob said, “The effort not only served to raise funds to honor her memory, but to help continue to raise aware-ness of the importance of screen-ing so more colorectal cancers can be found earlier when the disease is easier to cure.”

Bob and his wife MaryEllen ex-pressed their profound apprecia-tion to the entire SFP community for their overwhelming support and friendship!

Prep Alumni, Family and Friends Honor Ann Guthenberg ‘01

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Don Kent ‘62 was inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame, on March 20th, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The Monsignor McClancy coach joins the likes of Archbishop Molloy’s Jack Curran, former St. John’s Prep coach Jimmy Gatto and St. Francis

Prep’s Tim Leary. Less than a year ago, Kent wasn’t sure he would live to see the day. Kent, 66, was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and when doctors also found a growth on his right kidney, he feared he would have to live the rest of his life on dialysis — or worse. “I was looking at cancer in the left kidney, the right kidney and the prostate,” he said. “I went to the library two nights in a row and I had to close the books, I got so terrified. You try to read as much as you can and gather as many facts and statistics. It’s scary. There were moments that I cried. I want to live, and I’m sure those words come out of every cancer patient’s mouth.”

Last June 22, Kent had his left kidney with the cancerous, grapefruit-sized growth removed, and following a CT scan, heard the greatest six words of his life. “Mr. Kent, there is no cancer.” Kent, who has 432 wins in 39 years

of coaching, isn’t taking any chances. He said he has cut red meat out of his diet. He is eating green vegetables and organic foods as much as possible and drinking green tea.

Under the advice of Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, who survived prostate cancer, he delegated more responsibility to his assistant coaches. Now the late Jim Valvano’s famous words — “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” — take on a greater meaning. “I’m living life, I’m enjoying life, but in the back of my mind, every time I go for the CT scan, I’m frightened,” the Brooklyn resident said. “I’m terrified.” But not today. Kent’s biggest concern this morning is making sure he doesn’t mess up his acceptance speech. “It’s an honor. It’s great to be recognized,” Kent said. “It’s a reward for 39 years of coaching and trying to help kids. I’m proud.”

Don Kent ‘62 inducted into hoops hall of fame

Story and photo excerpted from NY Post Online. “Health Scares Couldn’t Derail Kent’s Journey to Hoop Hall”, 3/20/11 Written by Dylan Butler ‘92

Jim May ‘76 was inducted into the Girls Catholic High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame (Diocese of Brooklyn Ceremony) on April 14, 2011. Jim has been a faculty member at Prep, teaching Computer Science and coaching for the past 31 years. Between Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Jim’s teams have won 19 City Championships and 35 Brooklyn-Queens Championships. During the 1986 season, St. Francis won the triple crown of track, winning the city championship in all three seasons in the same year. Jim’s commitment and dedication to the sport of Track and Field and

to his student athletes sets him apart from the rest. Jim and his wife Anne have two daughters, Deirdre and Jillian. Jim said, “The rewards I have received from coaching made all the effort worth it. I enjoyed every minute of it. The athletes I have coached over the years have been wonderful.”

Jim May ‘76 Inducted into Girls CHSAA Hall of FAme

Pictured (l-r): Denise Hillig, Presi-dent of the Girls Catholic High School Athletic Association in the Brooklyn Diocese, Jim May ‘76 and Marisol Solano ‘00 who spoke from the heart about the great inspiration that Jim was as a track coach. Photo by Mike Graziano.


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Bob Torre ‘61 was honored at the 59th Annual SFP Football Awards Dinner January. He was not only incredibly proud to be honored that night, but he was the most enthusiastic event honorees in recent memory. In fact, family, friends and colleagues of Bob’s sponsored a record number of dinner journal ads which totaled more than $25,000!

Bob is no stranger to fund raising either. He is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, where he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Foundation and the overall fund raising plan and development program for the $1.4 billion Hackensack University Medical Center. He has devoted his entire career to public service at not-for-profit colleges and universities and hospitals.

He has served as a board member on numerous other non-profit organizations and has been recognized for his contributions to both his community and the healthcare industry on several occasions.

In addition, Bob has presented papers and been a guest speaker at numerous professional fund raising conferences. He is the author of 11 published articles and one book, which covers all aspects of professional fund raising including media, marketing, direct mail and estate planning. Bob earned a BA in psychology from the University of Connecticut. He is the father of four children and has eight grandchildren.

Pictured: Bob Torre ‘61 (right) with Coach Vince O’Connor at the 59th Annual Football Awards Dinner. Photo by Mike Graziano

Bob Torre ‘61 Honored by SFP Football program at Annual Dinner

Several St. Francis Prep alumni were among the community and business leaders who were recognized on February 3rd for their achievements at The Queens Courier’s third annual Rising Stars Awards & Networking Event at Citi Field. These “Rising Stars” were selected not only because they excel in their chosen professional fields, but because they are also active in giving back to the community.

April Brown ‘88, is the Director of Corporate Relations at the American Cancer Society, and Frances Scarantino, ‘90, is the Founder and President of S.T.A.R.S. Youth Center. Neil A. Carousso ‘13, a a sophomore at St. Francis

Prep, whose involvement includes being an announcer on SFP TV and a reporter, received the “Rookie of the Year” Award. Neil is also part of a larger Prep family—his mother Rosemarie Agusta Carousso ‘81 and father Neil G. Carousso ‘81 are Prep graduates, as well as his sister, Christina Carousso ‘09.

Former New York Met legend Darryl Strawberry was honored with the “Star of Stars” Award. Congratulations to one and all!

Pictured at top: (l-r) April Brown ‘88 and Neil Carousso ‘13. Bottom: (l-r) Frances Scarantino ‘90 with Baseball Legend Darryl Strawberry. Photos by Mike Graziano

SFP Alumni Honored at Citifield

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Annual Memorial Mass & BrunchSunday, November 6, 2011

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of two major losses faced by members of the Prep community. The first tragic loss became known as the “Father’s Day Fire.” It took place on June 17, 2001 and claimed the lives of three FDNY firefighters, including our own John Downing ‘79.

Less than three months later, we lost 19 SFP alumni who were either working in or responding to the emergency at the World Trade Center on September 11th. A very special new memorial will be dedicated in their memory.

All ceremonies will be followed by a complimentary brunch reception in the school cafeteria.

Please RSVP by phone at (718) 423-8810, ext. 259, or online at: alumni.sfponline.org so that we may make proper arrangements.

We RememberSeptember 11, 2001

Lawrence T. Stack ‘60 (FDNY)

Marian R. Hrycak ‘63

John J. Kren ‘66

Andrew J. Desperito ‘75 (FDNY)

Vincent G. Halloran ‘76 (FDNY)

Timothy M. Stackpole ‘77 (FDNY)

Kevin J. Pfeifer ‘78 (FDNY)

Vincent F. Giammona ‘79 (FDNY)

Alfonse J. Niedermeyer ‘79 (PAPD)

Thomas Kelly ‘80 (FDNY)

Matthew Garvey ‘81 (FDNY)

John Sammartino ‘81

John J. Florio ‘85 (FDNY)

Michael F. Lynch ‘86 (FDNY)

Jill Maurer-Campbell ‘88

Cono E. Gallo ‘89

Michael E. Brennan ‘91 (FDNY)

Michael Marti ‘93

Fr. Mychal Judge – Hon ‘91(FDNY Chaplain)

Each year, during the month of November, we remember and pray for all the deceased. We will once again gather as a community on Sunday, November 6th, for our Annual Mass of Remembrance. Together we seek strength and comfort as we continue our own journey of healing and reflection. At this Mass, we pray especially for all those who we have lost during the past year. All are welcome to join us and pray for all their beloved departed. This well-attended liturgy also provides us with an opportunity to bless the new and existing memorials on the Pathway to St. Francis as well as our “Wall of Honor” in the gym.


In Memoriam

Frank Arricalefather of Frances ‘86

Jeremy BannonSon of Dennis ‘73

E. Antonino BattagliaFather of Marco ‘91

John Benik Sr. Father of John Jr. ’95, Marie ’88,

Karen ‘89 & Gary ‘02Aiden Binkley

Son of Lisa ’87 & Mike, nephew of Marc Hamlin ’84 & Dana ‘86

Hank BolgerHusband of Helen (former Secretary)

Marie BosletMother of Bro. William Boslet, OSF

(Superior General of the Franciscan Brothers, fmr. Faculty & Alumni Dir.)

James BryantFather of Jessica ‘13

Mary Burke Mother of Bro. Cletus Burke, O.S.F.

Hugh Careybrother of Dennis ‘36, father of

Christopher ‘66Rosaria Caruso

Aunt of Phyllis Gambino-Skody ‘90 Amanda Cespedes

Grandmother of Catherine ‘11Leonora Christiano

Great-grandmother of Cheyenne Coco ‘13Thomas Coccia

Brother of Gerilyn (Guidance Dept.)Brian Collins

Father of Alexis ‘12Eleanor Connelly

Grandmother of Meagan ‘14

Thomas V. Conroyfather Thomas ‘68

Karen ConwayCousin of Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F.

(Principal SFP)Robert J. Cunningham

Father of Pat ’81 & Father Jim ‘86Mildred Dalgish

Grandmother of Alexandria ‘13Anthony DeSiervi

Father of Danielle ‘99Thomas Devaney Sr.

father of Decon Thomas ‘74Richard DiFuccio

Formerly known as Bro. Francis RegisLouis Ditizio

uncle of Ann Marie Rich (Science Dept.)Georgann McDonough

wife of James ‘50Robert Eilbacher

husband of Marie (fmr. SFP Nurse, H ‘07), father of Robert Jr. ’82 & Ann ‘80

Patricia Faheymother-in-law of Bob Guthenberg (Math)

John Flannigan Sr.Father of John Jr. ’86, Karen ’85 &

Kristine ‘83James Fleming

father of Leigh ’08 & Allison ‘99Franca Ganci

cousin of David ‘88 (Science Dept)Bro. Marius Grone, O.S.F.

Science TeacherKathleen Harkins

aunt of Father Bill Sweeney (SFP Chaplain)Sr. Eileen Hennlly, S.C.

former Audio Visual Librarian

Marion Huldiegrandmother of Kelly Ramsey (Religion)

Donald Johnston uncle of Tom ’66 & James Curtin ‘69

Walter Kayfather of Matt ‘96 & John ‘02

Kevin Kaufmannbrother of Brian ‘11

Dorothy Lally mother of Bro. Campion ‘55

Antonio Letobrother of Angelica ‘11

Edward Maloney uncle of Pat Maher (Admissions)

Gabriele Manzolillo brother of Nancy ’95 & Marco ‘00

Noe Maruca grandfather of Angelica Leto ‘11

Ed McCannuncle of Terry Kent

James McHalefather-in-law of Joseph Castellano

(Assistant Principal)Josephine Melito

mother of Nick (baseball coach McClancy High School)

Sr. Virginia (Ginny) Miller O.P.SFP Faculty Member (Ret.)

Jennie Mullenwife of Kevin ‘87

Anthony (Ski) Niedzwieckiretired Chief Engineer at SFP

Josephine Parente aunt of Amy Filadelfo ‘99

Bro. DeSales Pergola, O.S.F.Librarian

James J. Pescefather of Chris ’76 & John ‘78

Regina Powerswife of Tim (friend of SFP)

Ramon Ramirez uncle of Laura ‘13

Tanaya Ramos aunt of Nia Rollins ‘13

Lucy Russo mother of Patrick ‘65

Joe Sciemecca husband of Marcia, father of Louis

‘77, Nancy ‘79 and David ‘81Thomas SheaFriend of SFPDaniel Sosa

uncle of Laura Ramirez ‘13Anne Marie Stilwell

sister of Sr. Philip Kiely (Computer Dept.)Steven A. Toscano

son of Vince ’53 & Paulette H’08Joan VanGrembergen

mother of Joseph ’77 & (long time volunteer at (SFP)Lucy Waldmann

grandmother of Bro. MarkJean Williams

wife of Dr. John ‘58Rose Wish

great-grandmother of Alexandria Dalgish-Choi ‘13

Rocco Varlesefather of Felicia ’79, Doris ’81,

Laura ’85 & father-in-law of William Viscovich ‘79

Ana Veronica Zavandoaunt of Rafael ‘05

Thomas Griffin Sr. 1940William McCaffrey 1940

Patty “Tuffy” Tufano 1946Charlie O’Neill 1948John Dunleavy 1951

John Brennan Sr. 1954Alfred Logozo 1954

Francis Kabisch 1955

Joseph P. Walker 1957James Knott, Jr. 1958

Frank Montelone 1956James Heverin 1958

Martin Hamburger 1959James Brolley 1963John Pirando 1964

John Zaptin 1968

James Breck 1976Nancy Kostel Donlon 1976

Mary P. Murphy 1982Raymond Ferguson 1983

Kristina Kraker-Blum 1985Joseph Cunnigham 1986

Rosanne LaSala-Barre 1987Neil Keating 1988

Thomas Zangas 1988Daniel O’Connor 1990

Gregory Zaino 1991Shani Duplessy 1997

Daniel Apicella 2000Anne Guthenberg 2000Ashley Frangella 2008

Theresa Buccellato 2012

Alumni, family and friends of SFP who have passed during the year will be honored at the Mass of Remembrance on Sunday, November 6, 2011. All are welcome to attend. Please see the alumni website for more information and to RSVP: http://alumni.sfponline.org


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