“Holy Father, Please Bless Us”

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“Holy Father, Please Bless Us”
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Connelly Foundation has Noble Heart
T
he Archdiocese of Philadelphia honored the Connelly Foundation
in March 2015 with a Distinguished Graduate Award. The event
honors recipients whose vision, generosity, and shared commitment
to living a Catholic life have inspired an appreciation for Catholic
education. The Connelly Foundation personifies this commitment.
Founded by John and Josephine Connelly in 1955, the Foundation
places philanthropic emphasis on Catholic education. Countless
young men and women have been provided the opportunity to
receive an outstanding Catholic education at Shanahan as Neumann
Scholars through the Neumann Scholars Program (see below Joe
Brady ’11 and Lily Quiroz ’11). Parochial grade schools and high
schools alike receive funds from the Foundation for scholarships.
Visiting the Connelly Foundation website, you witness their dedication to others (http://www.connellyfdn.org/). “Ever mindful of the
spirit of its founders, John and Josephine Connelly, and inspired by
their faith, vision and courage, the Foundation assists members of the
community attain more fulfilling and productive lives by providing
incentives to learn, encouragement to achieve and reasons to hope.”
Bishop Shanahan High School has also been the recipient of
Connelly grants which enrich academic programs. From laptops,
string instruments, language lab, Interwrite pads and Vernier probes,
to funding the JVLA (Jesuit Virtual Learning Academy) program
– their generosity is boundless. The Bishop Shanahan band was
named to greet Pope Francis when he arrived in Philadelphia – the
Connelly Foundation funded the indoor/outdoor band instruments!
Thank you to the Foundation for making this dream possible for our
students!!
Now celebrating its 60th Anniversary, the Foundation is guided
by an 18-member Board of Trustees, with Josephine Connelly
Mandeville CEO, Emily Connelly Riley EVP, and Victoria K. Flaville
COO at its helm. The Connelly Foundation is mindful that the aim of
Catholic education is for students to flourish intellectually, morally,
and spiritually, and they remain dedicated to this mission. Truly….
the Connelly Foundation has a Noble Heart!!
Proud Day for Shanahan at Villanova Graduation
Neumann Scholar
Joe Brady ’11
Neumann Scholar
Lily Quiroz ’11
fter taking the first-ever pre-engineering course with Dr. Lottes/Mrs. Moore
my junior year back in 2010, I decided I
wanted to pursue engineering. Through AP
Chemistry with Mrs. Ansley and a heavy
dose of Mr. Finley my senior year, I decided
on chemical engineering. Fast forward four
years, and over a year of experience at
GlaxoSmithKline and Johnson & Johnson,
and I am about to start a PhD program
at MIT (with acceptances to Berkeley,
Princeton, Penn, and other top schools). I
was also humbled to receive the Chemical
Engineering Department medallion at
Villanova University’s graduation as well as
the award for the top overall student in the
College of Engineering graduating class of
2015. I will always be thankful for my time
at Shanahan not just for the opportunities
which I’ve been given, but the moral compass necessary to pursue them.
f you are looking for proof of Shanahan’s
excellence in academics, look no further than Villanova University’s 2015
Commencement. I was honored to graduate
summa cum laude, receive the Electrical
Engineering Department medallion, and
watch my fellow Shanahan graduate, Joseph
Brady, receive many accolades. I could
not have been more proud of the invaluable foundation that Shanahan had given
to us. At Villanova, I had the honor of
being a Presidential Scholar, participate in
a study abroad program in Madrid, Spain,
and spend a couple of spring breaks in
Nicaragua and Panama with Engineers
Without Borders. I work at Lockheed Martin
in their Mission Systems and Training division in Moorestown, NJ. I am in Lockheed’s
Engineering Leadership Development
Program which includes four 9-month rotations and participation in a Master’s program. I am grateful for all Shanahan gave me
that has allowed me to be where I am now.
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Shanahan Magazine design by Margaret Galeano (www.gr8pg.com). Many pictures courtesy of Jim Hetherington ’63.
Cover photo credit: Michael Keating papal blessing. Boys and girls band photos: Joseph Gidjunis (photographer for the World Meeting of Families)
Sr. Regina blessing: Nicholas Kamm/Getty Images
A letter from our president
Shanahan
Dear Parents, Friends,
and Fellow Graduates,
A publication of:
Bishop Shanahan High School
Office of Advancement
220 Woodbine Road
Downingtown, PA 19335-3081
Phone: (610) 518-1300 Fax: (610) 343-6220
Website: www.shanahan.org
M
Michael McArdle
Principal
John DeSantis
Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs
all of you at this most holy time of year.
Please know that you are remembered daily in
Administration
Sr. Regina Plunkett, IHM ’64
President
ay the peace of our Risen Lord be with
the prayers of our BSHS school community. I
have much good news to share with you! This has been an extraordinary “Year of
Grace” for BSHS and you are an important part of it. I would like to share a special
“Shanahan moment” with you.
As you may know, our band was chosen to welcome Pope Francis upon his
Teresa Dellicompagni
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs
arrival in Philadelphia on September 26, 2015. We were all at the airport at 5:00
Robert Seefeldt
Assistant Principal for Student Services
a.m. on that special day, anxiously awaiting the first sighting of the Holy Father. His
Advancement Staff
Maureen Morin, P’98, ’02, ’05, ’08
Advancement Director
[email protected], 610-343-6255
Amy Seifert, P’08, ’10, ’13, ’13
Director of the Shanahan Fund
[email protected]
Meghan Cascarelli ’08
Director of Alumni Affairs/Events Coordinator
[email protected]
long-awaited plane finally arrived and there he was. After waving to all and greeting
the dignitaries who welcomed him, he headed for his well-recognized “Fiat.” As we
watched the car head toward the exit, we were wondering if we would be blessed
with a “close encounter” with our Pope since we knew he was running a little late.
Then it happened...the car made a slight left turn and came around directly in front
of the band. Pope Francis, eyes twinkling, smiled, gave a “thumbs up” to the band
and encouraged them to keep on playing, It was a wonderful joy-filled moment—a
beautiful grace-filled surprise. As he passed by smiling, his attention was directed
Eileen Cornell, P’93, ’95, ’98
Alumni Relations Coordinator
[email protected]
to Michael Keating, the son of our band director, who was in his wheelchair right
Sr. Dorothy Mayer, IHM
Data Input
[email protected]
and social media, when Pope Francis saw Michael, his eyes opened wide, he told his
Rose Pera
Office Assistant
[email protected]
was heard to say, “Oh my God, here he comes!” Everyone was in silent awe as he
Advisory Board
2015 –2016
Members of our Advisory Board are volunteers that
provide invaluable wisdom, expertise and guidance to the
administration. They portray the commitment to academic
excellence that we have at Bishop Shanahan. We are
blessed and grateful for all their efforts on behalf of our
mission.
Leo Parsons ’78 - Chairman
Beth Harper Briglia, P’12, ’17
Michael Cabry, P’08
Joseph J. DellaVecchia III, P’12
Francis DiFonzo ’62, GP ’18
Eugene DiOrio St. Agnes ’50
Robert J. DiSciullo ’82, P’15, ’18
Anthony Fiorenza ’72, P’05, ’09
James B. Griffin, P’08, ’10, ’12, ’14, ’16
Mary Kay Hennessy ’75, P’00,’04
Courtney Mulvey Lofgren ’95
Donna MacFarland, P’09, ’15
Michael Miley ’94
John P. Morrissey, P’07, ’09, ’12, ’16
Kevin C. Quinn, P’02, ’08
Louis N. Teti
Gunard C. Travaglini, P’01, ’03, ’05
Ex-Officio
Sister Regina Plunkett, IHM ’64, President
Michael J. McArdle, Principal
Maureen Morin, P’98, ’02, ’05, ’08,
Director of Advancement
up front. Michael suffers from cerebral palsy. As seen over and over again on TV
driver to stop and he got out of the car and headed toward Michael. One bystander
approached with his beautiful smile and gave Michael a loving kiss on his forehead.
That image went around the world and is still touching hearts and lives. In this
“Year of Mercy” I believe it truly exemplifies the loving mercy that God the Father
shows to each one of us by a kiss on the forehead when we are in need.
After Pope Francis blessed Michael and greeted his parents, he came toward
Sister Maureen and me, took our hands and greeted us. I was able to thank him for
blessing Michael and ask him in Spanish, “Santo Padre, por favor, bendícenos.”
(Holy Father, please bless US.) He then smiled, placed his hand on my forehead
and prayed a special blessing for US. All of you were included in that blessing and
I hope you have felt it throughout this year. As I have often reminded our students,
when you need a special grace draw on the blessing that Pope Francis gave you. It
was real and meant for the BSHS community. Pope Francis himself has emphasized
that “The Face of God is Mercy.” We have seen that face in the merciful, loving face
of Pope Francis. Let’s remember that throughout this “Year of Mercy” by receiving
God’s free gift of mercy in our lives and then passing it on to others.
As we reflect on “Noble Hearts” in this issue of our magazine, we give thanks
to God for so many noble and faith-filled people who live the mission of BSHS as
“People of God and People for Others.” God bless you all!
Sister Regina Plunkett IHM ’64
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W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
Shanahan Welcomes Pope
The “Pope-formance” of a Lifetime
By: Eileen Mostyn ’17 from “ShanaViews”
T
he adventure began in July when
Bishop Shanahan’s Marching Band was
informed of the exciting news that they were
going to play for Pope Francis as he landed
in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of
Families. Two months, two television programs, thirteen songs, and countless hours
of practice later, the moment finally arrived
for the band to greet the Holy Father at the
airport.
September 26 was an early day with all
80 band members leaving school at 5:00
A.M. to get to the city on time. After arriving at Philadelphia International Airport, the
band warmed up, marched onto the tarmac,
and waited anxiously for the arrival of Pope
Francis.
At 9:30 A.M. the leader of the Catholic
Church stepped into Philadelphia with the
iconic “Gonna Fly Now” ringing in the air.
Pope Francis was greeted by Mayor Nutter
and Governor Wolf. He climbed into his car,
circled around, and waved to the faithful
who had come to see him.
What happened next made a true impact
on the band and on the world. As the final
notes of “Ode to Joy” rang out, the pontiff
spotted Band Director Chuck Keating’s son,
Michael, and asked his driver to stop. The
ten-year old suffers from cerebral palsy, and
Pope Francis wanted to bless him before
continuing with the rest of his trip.
Total silence overtook the crowd as His
Holiness blessed Michael and kissed his forehead before shaking hands with Mr. and Mrs.
Keating as well as Sister Maureen and Sister
Regina. There was not a dry eye as everyone
looked on at the emotional moment.
“It was surreal,” Jennie McIntyre, a senior
flute player, said. “Our ShanaBand is truly a
family. Seeing one of our brothers, Michael,
blessed and kissed by the pope was truly
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A close up view of Pope Francis between ShanaBand members.
beautiful beyond words.”
Immediately, the news of the Pope’s magnificent act spread. It was featured on several different news stations, and many inspiring articles about the Pope’s beautiful deed
were published on websites, such as Time
Magazine and People.com.
The whole Keating family was interviewed on Fox and Friends the day after the
Pope’s arrival.
In the month that followed, however,
there were even greater miracles to come.
A reporter from the Washington Post
stayed with the Keating family, visited
Michael’s school, and eventually wrote an
in-depth article describing what life is like
for them and what has changed since their
interaction with Pope Francis.
After posting the article online, a fundraising website was set up to raise money
for a new van with a wheelchair lift for the
Keatings.
Within hours of the article being published, the money raised had skyrocketed.
J.J. Abrams, famous for his work on the TV
show, Lost, and director of the newest Star
Wars movie donated $50,000 to the cause.
Over $133,000 has been raised.
The attention the Keating family has been
given is a true blessing, and it is a beautiful thing to see such deserving people be
rewarded for their faith.
It is truly fantastic that the “Pope Francis
effect” has not faded away, and it is still very
much a reality even after the pontiff left
Philadelphia.
The entire band is grateful to Mr. Keating,
the administration, and everyone who helped
them to have such an amazing opportunity, including, of course, Pope Francis. This
experience will surely be cherished for a lifetime by everyone who was involved.
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Shanahan Connections to Papal Visit
SThe marching band was selected to perform at the airport upon Pope Francis’
arrival to Philadelphia. Thanks to the
Nick Smiles on the Fine Arts Foundation
(established in memory of Nick Mullin
’08) for providing the necessary funding to
purchase the band uniforms and allowing
the band to look its best for the Pope! (See
front cover)
STheology teacher Rebecca
(Pine) Dougherty married
Dan Dougherty on the
feast of the Assumption,
August 15th, less than six
weeks before the Pope
visited Philadelphia. They
honeymooned in Rome
and while there, received
a papal blessing of newly
married couples (who are
encouraged to wear their
wedding attire).
SMichael Keating (son of band director
Chuck Keating and his wife, Kristin)
received a special papal blessing that was
captured in a photo that was seen worldwide! (See front cover)
SPresident Sr. Regina Plunkett received a
papal blessing as she waited alongside the
band at the airport. Sr. Regina called out
to Pope Francis, “Santo Padre, bendícenos,
por favor” (Holy Father, please bless us.)
(See front cover)
SMary Beth Devenney ’06
(BSHS faculty), Leslie
Kelso, P’08, ’11, and
Hank and Barrie Fila,
P’10, ’13, were invited to
share in the Mass at St.
Charles Seminary.
SNine students and one alumnus auditioned and were selected as members of
the 500-voice choir that sang for the Papal
Mass on the parkway.
SMarge Campbell, Choir Director, helped
assemble the high school portion of the
papal choir.
SSeminarian Austin Chukinas ’07 was a
candle bearer in the Mass at St. Charles
Borromeo Seminary at which Pope Francis
presided.
SThe white-robed
army of concelebrants
process to the closing
Papal Mass where Rev.
Matthew Guckin (l)
and Rev. Christopher
Michael Walsh ’87 (r)
took part.
SDeacon Mark Cavara ’05 concelebrated
with Pope Francis at the Mass at St.
Charles Borromeo Seminary.
SSeminarian David O’Brien ’10 was the
incense bearer at the Papal Mass on the
parkway.
SFr. John Donia (school minister) created
the beautiful Mass booklet for the Papal
Mass on the parkway that was distributed
to 300,000 attendees.
SFr. John Donia and Fr. Matt Guckin (former school minister) distributed communion at the Papal Mass on the parkway.
SMr. Jim Hennessy (parent), a member of
the Knights of Columbus, helped escort
We apologize if anyone
was inadvertently omitted
from this list.
priests to their communion stations at the
Papal Mass on the parkway.
every Thursday last year to share with the
students in theology classes.
SDeacon Matthew Biedrzycki proclaimed
the Gospel at the Papal Mass on the parkway. Deacon Biedrzycki came to Shanahan
SMany in the Shanahan community were
present at the various masses and celebrations at which Pope Francis presided.
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Noble Leadership
S
ister Maureen Lawrence McDermott,
IHM was named Superintendent of
Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.
A dedicated leader at Bishop Shanahan for
14 years, Sr. Maureen will share her educational expertise with the 17 archdiocesan
secondary schools. Christopher Mominey,
Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for
Catholic Education, said that the search for
a new Superintendent extended outside the
five-county archdiocese. He explained, “It
quickly became clear that our profile was
matched right here in our own school system
with a talented and proven leader who has
served our schools well over the past four
decades.”
While serving at Shanahan, Sister
Maureen led the students to a broader global
view during the Middle States process. Her
vision was to make Shanahan students contributing members of a global society stating,
“Our graduates will be moral stewards who
accept their responsibility to create a social
and cultural atmosphere which promotes
the common good. Shanahan alumni strive
to be motivated young adults who are academically prepared, emotionally mature, and
spiritually developed to meet the challenges
of the future. Our graduates will be lifelong
learners who have the necessary foundation
to be productive members of the Church and
society.”
In April 2015, Sister Maureen entered
the national stage as a speaker at the NCEA
Convention in Orlando, FL. Dr. Carolyn
Woo, President and CEO of Catholic Relief
Services was a keynote speaker. Sr. Maureen’s
topic “Becoming a High School with a Global
View and a Noble Heart” covered Bishop
Shanahan’s journey of actions and activities
to becoming a CRS Global High School. The
Shanahan school community was presented
the platinum award by the Catholic Relief
Service during the Thanksgiving liturgy in
2014 and signified the strengthening of the
Shanahan commitment to be “People of God
and People for Others.”
Leo Parsons ’78, Bishop Shanahan’s
Advisory Board Chairman stated at Sr.
Maureen’s farewell celebration: “She is a
visionary!” God bless you Sr. Maureen for
all you do for Catholic education! May your
vision bring many blessings to Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia!
Introducing the New Faces in Administration
Mr. Michael J. McArdle takes the helm as the 10th principal of
Bishop Shanahan High School. Mr. McArdle is not new to BSHS; he
served on the administration from 2000-2004 as Assistant Principal
for Academic Affairs. He went on to become President of Archbishop
Ryan High School and then Director of Financial Aid and Scholarship
Programs for the Office of Catholic Education. Mr. McArdle is passionate about Catholic education and his experience will serve him
well at Bishop Shanahan!
Mrs. Teresa Dellicompagni is the new Assistant Principal for
Student Affairs. “Mrs. Delli” came to Bishop Shanahan in 2013 as a
faculty member in the Business & Technology Department. She is the
founding moderator of the DECA club (business club) and a former
coach of the BSHS freshman cheerleading team.
Mr. Robert Seefeldt is the new Assistant Principal for Student
Services. Mr. Seefeldt came to Shanahan after teaching assignments at
Archbishop Carroll HS and Kennedy-Kenrick HS. He began as a faculty member of the Business & Technology department in 2007 and
became chairperson of that department in 2011. He has also serves as
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From left to right: Fr. John Donia, Mrs. Teresa Dellicompagni, Mr. Michael
J. McArdle and Mr. Robert Seefeldt
assistant football coach and assistant lacrosse coach.
Fr. John Donia is the new school minister at Bishop Shanahan. Fr.
Donia was ordained in 2007 and came to us from Archbishop Ryan
HS where he was school minister for five years. He works side by
side with student leaders to manage service projects, Kairos retreats,
participation in the sacraments, and much more. This year, Fr. Donia
participated in the World Meeting of Families by designing and preparing the booklet for the Papal Mass.
W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
Pope Dedicated 2015 as “The Year of Consecrated Life”
P
ointing to the importance of religious
vocations, Pope Francis announced
that the year 2015 would be dedicated to
Consecrated Life. In speaking of the mission
and identity of consecrated life, the Pope
remarked that a “radical approach is required
of all Christians, but religious persons are
called upon to follow the Lord in a special
way: They are men and woman who can
awaken the world.” The Holy Father went
on to say, “Consecrated life is prophecy. God
asks us to fly the nest and to be sent to the
frontiers of the world, avoiding the temptation to ’domesticate’ them. This is the most
concrete way of imitating the Lord” (“Pope
Dedicates 2015 to ’Year of Consecrated Life’.”
29 Nov. 2013. Zenit. Online. 3 Sep. 2014).
Shanahan acknowledged the noble hearts of
our IHM sisters at a Mass held in May followed by a small reception afterwards.
While their backgrounds may be diverse,
it is what they share that unites this special
group of women—namely their passion and
commitment to living the vowed consecrated
life and sharing the faith. During this year’s
Distinguished Graduate Award Ceremony,
the Office of Catholic Education recognized
the Sisters (all orders) for their service to
the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia and to the Church.
Remembering Sister Therese Maureen Colavechio
B
ishop Shanahan
has been blessed
with the works of many
of the Sister Servants of
the Immaculate Heart of
Mary for years. One faithful IHM servant was
Sr. Therese Maureen Colavechio. She began
her career at Bishop Shanahan High School
teaching in the religion department from
September 1987 until 1998 and then serving
as Assistant to the Vice Principal of Student
Services until her retirement in June 2014.
She faithfully served 64 years of religious life
working in the elementary and secondary
schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
and the Dioceses of Harrisburg and Arlington
before her passing in April 2015. Upon
hearing this news, many shared their love,
thoughts and experiences with Sr. Therese
with the main theme being “she was tough,
but she was fair!” Thousands of young men
and women were touched by Sr. Therese’s
dedication to her IHM ministry!
Amanda Dolan Riddle ’97 What a wonderful
person! So lucky to have known her. RIP Sr.
Therese!
Mike Goldovich ’04 She was tough but fair...
RIP Sister Therese!
Sr. Maureen Peter, IHM Every time I read
this, I think of Sr. Therese and I miss her…
Michele Fischer ’94 I remember she would
tell the girls our skirts shouldn’t be so short
that others could see our miraculous medals!
So funny and down to earth. I really learned
a lot about my faith from Sister Therese.
This is what we are about:
We plant seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted, knowing that
they hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further
development.
We provide yeast that produces effects beyond
our capabilities.
Teri Anne Lalik Definitely one of my favorites... RIP Sister
Michelle Boyko-Mazur ’94 So sad! I loved
her! She was a breath of fresh air and totally
awesome! She will be missed by many.
Mary Ann She was so memorable! She had
a kind heart, a loving spirit, one heck of a
personality. She will be missed!
Sister Maria Francina Travis, IHM, St. Agnes
High School ’45 (From a morning working in
the laundry at Camilla Hall) Sister Therese
comes in and with her cheery voice says,
“Good morning boys and girls!” Everyone
gives her a smile back with “Good morning
Sister!” to start our day. What fun we have as
we all work on! Great memories!
We cannot do everything
and there is a sense of liberation in realizing
that.
This enables us to do something, and to do it
very well.
It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning,
a step along the way, an opportunity for
God’s grace to enter and do the rest.
We may never see the end results,
but that is the difference between the master
builder and the worker.
We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs.
We are prophets of a future not our own.
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W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
From Groundbreaking to Blessing…
O
n August 5, 2015 Shanahan held its official groundbreaking
ceremony to celebrate the realization of the vision of OUR
TEAM. OUR DREAM. Our community welcomed PA Senator Andrew
Dinniman, PA State Representative Harry Lewis, Downingtown
Borough Council President Anthony Gazzerro, Archdiocese of
Philadelphia Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for Education
Christopher Mominey, as well as our school administration, project
committee representatives, and the Student Council President.
We Give Thanks After the completion of the stadium renovation, School Minister Fr. John Donia led school administrators and Fall team captains in a
prayer service to bless the new turf field.
President Sr. Regina Plunkett and Principal Michael McArdle led students across the field to sprinkle holy water on the entire track and field. Thank you to
the many noble-hearted donors who are helping to make this dream a reality. (See list of donors as of 2/14/16 on pg. 27)
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Faith and Service are Integral to Athletics
A
thletics at Shanahan go well beyond the
gymnasium, the stadium and the fields.
Faith and service are integral parts of their
athletic program, so in addition to the students’ busy academic and practice schedules,
they make time for these important aspects
of student life as well. “People of God; People
for Others” is a phrase that Bishop Shanahan
High School instills in its students and they
strive to live it every day.
After the recent completion of the $2
million stadium renovation project to install
new lights, turf, and track, the team captains
of all the Fall sports joined School Minister
Fr. John Donia, the administration, and
invited guests at a ceremony to bless the new
track and field. During the various sports seasons, many of the teams hold “team Masses”
at the school chapel. Assistant Principal and
former Assistant Football Coach Bob Seefeldt
said, “Whether in the classroom, on stage, or
in the athletic arena, we all strive to celebrate
the gifts we’ve been given.”
Going hand in hand with faith is service,
and Shanahan athletes spend many hours
on team service projects to help others in
the community. Pope Francis once said
“We all have a duty to do good,” and these
students have many opportunities to do just
When the football team Mass could not be held at school one Thursday when it was closed during the
papal visit, they met at St. Joe’s parish instead.
that. The football team collected money
and bought diapers and various baby products which they then delivered to the St.
Agnes Day Room in West Chester. Team
members then stayed and played with the
children there. The girls’ basketball team
helps out with Special Olympics at a nearby
parish on Saturdays during the winter, and
recently wrote thank you notes to veterans
at Christmastime. The boys’ and girls’ soccer
teams have fundraisers for Unite for Her,
an organization which helps women with
breast cancer. The girls’ field hockey team
gleans produce at various farm sites for the
Chester County Food Bank. Senior Mary
Kate McCracken said, “I try to make every
aspect of my life reflect God and this draws
me to service. Through Shanahan athletics
and team service projects, I can draw closer
to Jesus.”
Rugby Team Loads
Truck for UPenn CSA
For the fourth year in a row, the Walker
family (Jane ’71, James ’74, P’09, ’10)
held a used clothing drive to support the
University of Pennsylvania’s Center for
Studies of Addiction (CSA). They collected
13,763 pounds of clothing, linens, bikes,
etc. This was 2,624 more pounds than
last year! Because of this, they were able
to donate $3,077.56 to Penn’s CSA in
memory of James ’09. This donation is
earmarked for research they are doing in
their Brain-Behavioral Vulnerabilities Lab.
Once again, Rugby Coach Greg Karabin
and current and past players and parents
helped load the truck for the Walker
family.
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W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
Noble Alumna continues to serve Shanahan
Excerpts from Sr. Regina’s presentation of the 2015 Shanahan Medal Award
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n 2002, the BSHS Administration initiated
the conferring of the Shanahan Medal
at graduation. This medal is awarded to
a person whose commitment, dedication,
and contribution to Catholic education and
deserve the recognition and gratitude of the
entire Bishop Shanahan Community. The
three words engraved on the medal are:
Service, Commitment, and Dedication.
This year we are very happy to be able to
honor one of our own--a Shanahan graduate from the class of 1963, a truly generous, spirit filled and dedicated person,
who has lived a life of service sharing the
spirit of Bishop Shanahan High School over
30 years as Varsity Cheerleading Coach,
Assistant Librarian, Senior Class Moderator,
Homecoming Advisor, Chairperson of the
Golden Anniversary Celebration and so
much more--wherever she could be of assistance. She is a great generator of school
spirit. Captain of her own high school cheerleading squad, she has continued cheering
throughout her life, inspiring “a nation” of
young women to proudly represent BSHS.
On a daily basis, she interacts with and
encourages our students to be the best they
can be. She also generously serves in her
parish and in her local community of West
Chester.
Married to John Riccardo, BSHS class of
1959, they have been blessed with 4 children
and 19 grandchildren.
Today, we are delighted to bestow the
Shanahan Medal on Nancy Giunta Riccardo,
a life-long cheerleader who shares her smile,
her energy and enthusiasm, and her love
of life with everyone she meets. Her lively
Nancy Giunta Riccardo ’63, with her husband
John Riccardo ’59.
“Ladies, take the floor” echoes in the hearts
of hundreds of Shanahan graduates who
have called her COACH! God bless you!
Service
Commitment
& Dedication
Shanahan Medal
Recipients
2002 –Mr. Gerald J. Parsons ’70
2003 –Mrs. Barbara Travaglini
All Catholic Chorus
Twenty-six BSHS students were selected for the All Catholic Chorus. A total of 105
students were chosen from 23 archdiocesan schools and private academies. This is a
great statement for the talent that Shanahan continues to nurture! The chorus will be
performing at the Kimmel Center and the Honors Convocation at the Cathedral. Pictured
in the back row (center) is: Dr. Christoper Kiver, world class Conductor/Professor from
Penn State. Dr. Kiver was born in London and taught in Australia and New Zealand prior
to Penn State.
Students pictured are: Back (l to r): Anna Baffa, Grace McLaughlin, Kristen Loughlin,
Mary Kate Shields, Michael DeBoer, Skyler Shields, Kevin Jensen, Beatrice Schaffer,
Emma Byler, Madison Fretz
Middle (l to r): Grace Wible, Michelle Farina, Jordan Bibb, Elissa Ousey, Anna O’Brien,
Veronica Harrer, Alexis Owsik, Sophie Bonini
Bottom (l to r): Daniel Gorman, Timothy Vander Neut, Joseph Fullam, Owen Luebbers,
Dean Walters, Andrew Blank
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2004 –Mr. Edward Torrance
2005 –Mr. Leo Parsons ’78 and
Mr. Justin McCarthy ’64
2006 –Mrs. Kathleen Byrnes Jarrett ’59
2007 –Sr. Helen Rapine, IHM
2008 –Kevin and Barbara Quinn
2009 –Mr. James Hetherington ’63
2010 –Rev. Msgr. Daniel Kehoe
2011 –Bob ’76 and Diane ’78 Ward
2012 –Mrs. Marge Campbell
2013 –Rev. Mr. M. Eugene Favinger ’62
2014 –David McQuiston ’67
2015 –Nancy Riccardo ’63
W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
Rosary Day
Christopher Plucienik ’15, Bishop John McIntyre, and Courtney Brennan ’15
On Rosary Day at Shanahan, students
participated in a very moving recitation
of the Holy Rosary. Here are some of
their reflections…
2015 Commencement Grads
Share Words of Wisdom
Excerpt from the Valedictory Speech
by Christopher Plucienik ’15
Excerpts from the Salutatory Speech
by Courtney Brennan ’15
O
T
ne of my personal favorite songs is
“You Get What You Give” by the New
Radicals. And I believe that the title of that
song is one of the most important lessons I
have learned throughout my time at Bishop
Shanahan. By giving back to this wonderful
school community through my involvement
in NHS and Student Council, I have truly
grown as a young man and a person of God
over the past four years. Now, you may call
me a nerd, but the fondest memories in my
life usually reference working an event at
Shanahan or even just sitting in classes in
this very building, with my loyal friends next
me and our marvelous teachers at the front
of the room. There is nothing more fulfilling than knowing you have helped someone
in need, and so I have two very important
words for all of my classmates: Give back.
Jesus once said, “It is more blessed to give
than to receive,” and by giving back to those
in need, we build a stronger relationship
with ourselves, others, and especially, God.
If you give back, you will experience an overwhelming sense of happiness. Giving back is
like a Catholic school kid’s drug. Once you
start, you are hooked, and in a good way.
hroughout our lives, we have had to
travel down many roads. Luckily for
us, we have an amazing tool to guide us
along the way, a sort of personal navigation
system. We have relied on this system
countless times in our cars, but without
realizing it, we have also relied on a
navigation system of a different sort each
day. Our lives are a journey striving to
arrive at one destination; guiding us along
this route is our own personal navigator…
God. He has a roadmap for each and every
one of us, and today we are taking a new
road on our adventure.
Today, we the graduates Bishop
Shanahan are headed in a new direction.
Earl Nightingale once said, “All you need
is the plan, the road map, and the courage
to press on to your destination.” You have
reached the stopping point of your high
school graduation. Now allow God to be the
voice of your navigation system and show
you the right path. Be courageous,… buckle
up… and be ready for the next stage of your
life. Congratulations to the members of the
class of 2015.
“When the lights dimmed,
the whole atmosphere was
peaceful.”
Thea Dejong ’18
“The candles lined up around
the auditorium really made it
into a living rosary.”
Emily Kemme ’18
“By lighting each candle it
showed how our prayers come
together to affect others.”
Sabrina Hinkley ’18
“When the lights dimmed
down you could see the lights
of the candles around you and
it was the light of Jesus.”
Christina Williamson ’18
“I liked how Father told us to
pray for someone for every
decade.”
Dan DiBeneditto ’18
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W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
A Special “White Christmas” Performance
T
he Fine Arts department at Bishop
Shanahan High School presented their
Fall musical White Christmas for guests with
special needs on Thursday, November 19th.
Admission was free for this special performance. Shanahan offered six performances
to the general public, plus this additional
show to accommodate children and adults
with physical disabilities, autism, and other
special needs.
The idea for the special performance
came about this past summer when BSHS
band parent, Mary Jaramillo, discovered a
website for the Theater Development Fund
(TDF) which has a Theater Accessibility
Program. This program promotes adapted
theater performances which enable these
theater-goers to enjoy the performance in a
comfortable, calming setting. The idea was
presented to show producer and conductor,
Chuck Keating, and the school administration who thought this was a wonderful
opportunity for the Shanahan students to
serve their community.
Under advice from TDF, the full-length
performance was modified. The lights in the
auditorium were not dark but dimmed so
that the guests were always aware of their
surroundings.
The full orchestra was replaced with a
piano so the noise level remained low and
calm. The cast, crew and audience were
warm, welcoming, and understanding of the
special needs of those attending the show.
Two special “break rooms” were available
for anyone who felt the need to take a time
out from the activity. One of the rooms, the
auxiliary gym, had cushioned mats on the
floor for anyone who needed to rest.
The Jaramillos assembled 200 trinket
boxes with small toys and other assorted
items to occupy these special guests while
watching the play. Flyers promoting the special White Christmas performance were sent
to surrounding schools and agencies such as
The Chester County Intermediate Unit, Child
and Career Development Center, Devereux,
Downingtown Area School District, The Arc
of Chester County, Our Lady of Confidence
Day School, and others.
The musical had over 200 students participate as cast and crew under the direction
of Keating, director David Frantz, and music
director Marge Campbell.
Arlington Wreath Ceremony
Parents volunteered their sewing talents to create
the costumes.
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Students from Mr. Arthur’s history classes took part at the “Laying of the Wreath”
ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary on April 9, 2015 as part of a class field trip.
Those who participated in the ceremony were: (back, l to r) Seamus Fromhartz, Andrew
DePompeo, (front, l to r) Owen Luebbers, and Mary Zwaan
W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
Noble Student
Serves Homeless
Jessica Zaccarelli ’18
accepted an internship
during the Summer
of 2015 at Friends
Association in West
Chester, PA. This association helps homeless
or near homeless families stabilize their lives
and find permanent or temporary housing.
Jessica helped out in the office and also
helped clean and do yard work at various
homeless shelters. Thank you for your noble
heart, Jessica!
Shanahan Buddies with Special Olympics
Shanahan students helped out at the Special Olympics held at Villanova University where
the theme was “Cheering is Volunteering.”
DECA Competition
On December 8th, the
DECA club competed
in the District 9 DECA
District Career Conference
and Competition at the
Valley Forge Convention
Center. 47 students
qualified at that time
to compete at the PA
Career Development
State Conference and
Competition.
School Nurse Nobly Serves BSHS
Diane Travis, school nurse, was named
“Pennsylvania’s School Nurse of the Year”
by the Pennsylvania Association of School
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners (PASNAP).
She was honored at the association’s
annual conference in State College.
Bishop Shanahan High School is proud
and fortunate to have such a dedicated
professional as a member of our community.
MCNulty
Recognized at
National Level
Ryan McNulty ’16
was ranked as the #4
overall lacrosse player
in the country, the #1
defenseman, and the
#5 overall recruit. He
signed with Loyola
University Maryland and
is pictured here with his parents, Kathy and Chris McNulty. Analysis from recruitingrundown.
com: A hulking athlete at 6’2 and 200 pounds, McNulty handles his longpole like a toothpick,
often taking advantage of unsettled situations and hammering blistering shots past goalies.
Throughout the past few springs and summers, he’s been a takeaway artist and a groundball
machine (126 as a junior) to trigger fast breaks. Fits in perfectly with Loyola’s system.
Library Learning
In order to become familiar with both the
physical and online library resources,
Librarian Mrs. Marie Langevin prepared
a “Library Scavenger Hunt” for freshman
students which helped them learn how to
use these resources throughout their four
years at Shanahan.
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W h a t ’ s Ha p p e n i n g a t S h a n a h a n
Community Service Corps (CSC)
People of God; People for Others
CSC Christmas
Child Project
Shanahan students
collected toys, clothing,
and other necessities
for 60 children served
by the St. Agnes Day
Room in West Chester.
Each homeroom
sponsored a child and
members of the faculty
and staff sponsored
others.
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CSC Makes Candy Bags for Soldiers Overseas
CSC Stocks the Lord’s Pantry
The school collected Halloween candy and then arranged the candy
into bags, made greeting cards, and sent them to a division of
soldiers stationed overseas. (Emily Fanning’s ’16 father is a marine
and helped with the distribution of the bags)
The Bishop Shanahan Community Service Corps (CSC) collected
peanut butter, jelly, and mashed potatoes that were brought into
school by students. The food was donated to the Lord’s Pantry in
Downingtown.
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A g l o ba l S h a n a h a n
A Global Shanahan
Where’s
Shanahan?
BSHS Communication Skills teacher
and CCIU Math Specialist, Maureen
Dages traveled to Beijing China for a
week in May 2015. She, along with
Senator Andrew Dinniman, West
Chester University Dean of Education,
Dr. Ken Witmer and three other
Chester County teachers had the
opportunity to visit schools and learn
about the education system in China.
Alumnus uses soccer skills to help youth in South Africa
A
usten Kelso ’11 is working until
summer 2016 with GRS (Grassroot
Soccer) as a volunteer programs intern in
Soweto, a township located just outside of
Johannesburg, South Africa. As a program
intern, he works directly with the GRS
coaches and participants to provide programmatic support and ensure that GRS curriculums are able to run effectively. Austen
also works with GRS coaches, ages 18-24,
through one-on-one sessions to develop their
professional skill set. Through coach development sessions, coaches gain the employable skills they need to find work after their
time with Grassroot Soccer.
Grassroot Soccer (GRS) is a non-profit
organization founded in 2002 that uses the
power of soccer to educate, inspire, and
empower youth to stop the spread of HIV.
Founded by four professional soccer players,
Grassroot Soccer is mobilizing the most vulnerable population of youth, ages 12-19, to
break the cycle of AIDS by engaging coaches
who equip young people with the knowledge, skills and support they need to avoid
HIV. GRS has a global reach with flagship
sites in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Where’s Shanahan?
Austen with team
Bill Kelso P’08, ’11 at the tip of South Africa
while visiting his son Austen. Bill sports his
Endowment Golf outing shirt as he enjoys the
spectacular view!
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A G l o ba l S h a n a h a n
Kathy Finegan ’67
Restoring Smiles – A Noble Mission
Excerpts from Daily Local News, by Monica Thompson Fragale, For Digital First Media
E
very time Kathy Finegan ’67 travels to a third-world country,
she leaves behind smiles! The smiles belong to children, teenagers and even adults who had been ostracized for facial deformities,
who had trouble eating and speaking, or who didn’t have the appropriate medical care to make a difference in their lives - until Finegan
and other volunteers from Operation Smile entered their lives!
Finegan, an emergency room nurse from West Chester, volunteers
with Operation Smile, an international nonprofit medical organization that helps repair cleft lips and palates and other facial deformities
in poverty-stricken areas worldwide. “I took my first trip in 2007,”
Finegan said in a telephone interview. “Thirty-three trips later I’m
still in love with it.” She was recently honored with the organization’s
Donna Poe-Davis Award for Excellence in Nursing. Finegan, whose
duties with the organization include pre- and post-nursing during the
surgeries, was described by Operation Smile as “the ideal volunteer.”
“She is the nurse you want to have training all of the other nurses,”
according to a press release from the organization. “She is wonderful
with patients and their families.”
Finegan worked as an emergency room nurse in Philadelphia,
serves as part of a team who perform the often life-changing surgeries. In March of 2015 she traveled to Myanmar; in May to Nicaragua;
in July to the Congo; and the Philippines in August.
“It’s quite an eye opener to see how the majority of the world lives
and how we can make a difference,” she said. “It changes their lives.”
Cleft lips and palates occur during pregnancy and result in openings
in the lips or mouths of the babies. Finegan explained that facial and
oral deformities are often seen in countries as supernatural in nature,
or as errors on the part of the mothers. Those born with cleft lips or
palates or other facial deformities can be ostracized. The free surger-
Kathy Finegan ’67, left, spends time with the mothers of some of her patients
at a former Belgium hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
ies, Finegan said, “change their lives.” Two years ago, when she was
in the Congo with Operation Smile, Finegan met a 79-year-old man
who wanted his facial deformities repaired. “He lived with it all those
years,” she said. “It was quite moving.”
Operation Smile dispatches a team of nurses, anesthesiologists,
plastic surgeons, dentists, psychologists, operating room and recovery
room nurses, medical records specialists, and others – all managed
by a project coordinator. “It’s amazing to watch 40 to 50 strangers
interact, and within two days act as a team,” Finegan said.
Finegan’s passion for the work that Operation Smile does is obvious when she talks. “It’s such an amazing organization,” she said.
While she works part-time in the ER these days, Finegan said she
wants to take full advantage of working with Operation Smile. “I’m at
retirement age but I keep on going,” she said. “They know I’m available for last-minute add-ons. Operation Smile has provided me a lot
of opportunities.”
World Affairs Recognition
Three members of the Bishop Shanahan World Affairs Club
received awards for their outstanding contribution toward combating global terrorism at the recent Counter-Terrorism Summit
that was sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.
Pictured here are Andrew Briglia ’17, John Jursca ’16, and
Daniel Costello ’19.
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Kathy Finegan ’67 shares a laugh with Operation Smile coworkers and
local nurses in Egypt. She said that cultural barriers dissolve when they
work together for the children.
alumni news
Sarah Alderman ’99
Alumna aims to boost Coatesville’s image
Excerpts from “The Philadelphia Inquirer”
(Michaelle Bond, Staff Writer)
W
hen Sarah Alderman ’99 was a real
estate agent a few years ago, clients
said they would live anywhere in Chester
County except Coatesville. She came across
a shirt she assumes someone made as a joke
that outraged her. The front said, ’Friends
don’t let friends live in Coatesville.’ “I think
the reputation is a bigger issue than any real
issue,” Alderman said.
As Coatesville continues to work toward
a revitalization that has stalled for decades,
Alderman, 34, is one of the people trying
to improve the city’s image for residents
and potential businesses and developers.
Alderman, a fourth-generation Coatesville
native, is a writer and photographer working on an online, interactive documentary
about the city called Bypassed: The Coatesville
Project. The website is to combine film, photographs, and written stories of current and
former members of the community.
Alderman lives in Unionville, but she said
her heart is in Coatesville. Her goal is to capture the city “in a really honest but beautiful
way, but not a puff commercial.” About 25
people of various ages and backgrounds are
on Alderman’s list of interviewees.
She feels a deep connection to Coatesville,
a city she describes as having “grit” and
“authenticity.” Alderman’s great-grandfather
owned a grocery store on Coates Street. Her
grandmother, whom Alderman describes as
one of her heroes, worked at the store and
passed on her pride for Coatesville.
A few years ago, Alderman worked on a
community storytelling project for National
Geographic focusing on the Oglala Lakota
people of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
in South Dakota. The project inspired her to
do something similar for the city she loves.
“The way she was so passionate about
coming back home to where she was born
and telling the story of the city and its
people — it’s what the city deserves,” said
Aadil Malik, a spoken-word poet who lives
in Coatesville. Dorothy Carter, the 92-yearold widow of Coatesville artist Lee Carter,
will also share her story for the documentary. She has spent her whole life in the
Coatesville area and helped integrate its
schools in the 1950s.
Ross Kershey, 82, who taught history in
Coatesville for 42 years, said, “There are a
lot of people, including Sarah, that are seeing to it that Coatesville has some kind of
rebirth and are making Coatesville a better
place right now.”
Mark Cavara ’05
Called to serve
Mark Cavara ’05 was ordained Order of Deacon by Archbishop Charles Chaput on May
9, 2015 at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Congratulations Deacon Cavara!
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alumni news
Andrew Ghrayeb ’02
When Music Meets Medicine
Reprinted from syncweekly.com/Shelby Brewer
T
hroughout the halls of Arkansas
Children’s Hospital, you can spot
Music therapist Andrew
Andrew Ghrayeb ’02 (four-year BSHS band
Ghrayeb ’02 at Arkansas
member) making his way to a patient’s room,
Children’s Hospital changes
lives through the healing
slinging a guitar on his back and wheeling
power of music
musical instruments on his cart filled with
two xylophones, drums and two ukuleles.
Rather than using medicine, Ghrayeb uses
the healing power of music.
Ghrayeb is the first board-certified music
therapist to work in Children’s Hospital’s youngest kids listening to Charlie Parker who has cystic fibrosis. Kylee has been in
Music Therapy program, which was estab- records,” he says. It wasn’t until he took up and out of hospitals since she was 3 years
lished in December 2014. The 31-year-old guitar in the seventh grade that he really fell old. In February, Kylee spent 19 days receivsinger-songwriter moved to Little Rock in love with music. By the eighth grade, he ing treatment at Children’s Hospital. “Kylee
in December 2014 from his hometown of was in a band and has been playing in bands was very upset from having to have so many
treatments,” McCray says. “We were trying
Downingtown, Pennsylvania. He earned ever since.
a master’s degree in music therapy from
Before Ghrayeb creates an individualized everything we could do to calm her down.
Immaculata University.
treatment plan, he must work with other Andrew came into her room to do a session,
Music therapy is more than just a musi- hospital specialists to evaluate the patient’s and as soon as he started playing the guitar,
she instantly calmed down and stopped
cian playing by a patient’s bedside.
It is defined as an evidence-based,
“… as soon as he started playing the guitar, crying. Soon, they were singing ’You
Are My Sunshine.’ Her eyes lit up. It
clinical profession in which music is
used to address physical, emotional, she instantly calmed down and stopped crying was the first time in a while that I had
… He helped her when nothing else could.”
seen her smile.”
cognitive and social needs of indiDuring another session, Kylee was
viduals, from infancy to the elderly.
Ghrayeb provides therapy for 15 to 20 medical and social situation, followed by an upset that she had a PICC line, a peripherpatients a day and meets with those patients assessment of the patient’s musical experi- ally inserted central catheter, in her arm.
two to three times a week. A typical day ence and preference in music, both of which “Andrew gently directed her to play the
starts by working with patients in the infant are key elements in music therapy. “It is xylophone. She relaxed and forgot what the
toddler unit first, followed by sessions with rare that I am ever just playing music for nurses were doing. He made her forget about
patients in the burn unit, the progressive care someone,” he says. “I give the patient an the pain in her arm,” McCray says. “She
unit and the adolescent unit. “I love what opportunity to play different instruments even let the nurses give her the medicine.
I do because it combines my love of music and drive the session. Some patients may Before, she would only let me do it. To see
along with my love for helping others,” he want to improvise music; some may want to the progress and the positive change in her
says. “Music saved me and has been one of sing a song that is important to them; some was just unreal. He helped her when noththe most consistent influences in my life. may want to learn the ukulele; and others ing else could. To see your child, just for a
With music, there is always something new may want to listen to music and discuss the moment, forget that something is wrong is
to discover.”
lyrics. This all gives me information on how worth so much.”
Ghrayeb continues to write songs in his
Ghrayeb has been playing music since age the patient is feeling. And this is where the
7. At the behest of his parents, he reluctantly therapy happens. The goals of the therapy spare time and is hoping to start a band in
took piano lessons. “I did not particularly session can range from encouraging self- Little Rock. He says he misses his home state
enjoy the lessons and never practiced will- expression, reducing anxiety or improving but is discovering the charms of Little Rock.
“Little Rock is growing on me because I feel
ingly, but it was a lesson in perseverance,” he speech.”
says. After picking up the saxophone in the
Michelle McCray, of Caddo Valley, saw there is a sense of community here. The city
fourth grade, Ghrayeb developed an appre- firsthand the healing effect Ghrayeb’s ther- has a lot to offer. There is so much to do here
ciation for jazz. “I may have been one of the apy had on her 7-year-old daughter, Kylee, in terms of food, art and culture,” he says.
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alumni news
Mike DiBerardinis ’67
From Community Activist to Philadelphia
Managing Director
Excerpts by Claudia Vargas, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
M
ichael DiBerardinis was preaching his personal gospel to
parks and recreation directors from across the country, about
the importance of working with the people they serve. “You have to
value citizen engagement, you have to value citizen involvement,” he
told the group at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Skyline Room,
where they had gathered for a two-day conference. “You have to not
only believe in it, but you have to invest in it.” And it’s something
DiBerardinis has done for almost his entire adult life.
It helps explain why the city’s longtime recreation czar was
recruited by Mayor Jim Kenney to be Philadelphia’s next managing
director - because of his skill at bringing government and community
together. That’s a skill he has honed since his activist days in the
1970s, when he fought to get homes for Kensington’s poor and have
a high school built.
Mike DiBerardinis took the No. 2 job in City Hall on Jan. 4th. He
will oversee more than a dozen departments, including police, fire,
water, and streets. Good luck, Mike!
Muffet McGraw ’73
800th Win!
Sr. Regina Plunkett, IHM ’64 and Sr. Maureen McDermott, IHM brought the Lady Eagles basketball team to watch Coach Muffet McGraw
’73 and her fighting Irish Notre Dame team play St. Joseph’s University in December 2015. (Also pictured with Muffet, the Sisters and
the Lady Eagles are BSHS girls’ varsity Coach Fran Burbidge and Kim Greenhut P’18, BSHS Administrative Assistant for Athletics). Coach
McGraw went on to join an historic club with win #800 in January vs. Pittsburgh. Notre Dame beat Pittsburgh 65-55 on the road, giving
McGraw the 800th victory of her coaching career, 712 of them in 29 years at Notre Dame. McGraw has led the Irish to the Final Four the
past five seasons, and seven times overall. Reflection by Muffet’s mom Anne O’Brien: “I have many fond memories of BSHS and happy
that all eight children received such a wonderful education there!”
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alumni news
Shanahan Quizzo
The world has taken trivia games to a new level
by introducing the increasingly popular “Quizzo
Night,” and the Bishop Shanahan Alumni
Association has now brought this game of general
knowledge questions to our school. This new
event pits alumni and parents against Shanahan
faculty and staff as they test their knowledge of
various topics, including fun facts about BSHS.
In addition to being an enjoyable night out, this
Alumni Association event benefits senior students
in need of financial assistance. Join us again on
Friday, April 22, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
for your chance to see your favorite teachers and
fellow alumni, and to win a grand prize!
Kristen Kissinger Kurtis ’03 Hosts
Her Own Radio Show
WXPN named a new morning show host in October 2015 in
Downingtown — native Kristen Kissinger Kurtis ’03. Kurtis returned
to Philadelphia following her four-year tenure as midday host and
assistant program director and music director at Austin Triple A radio
station KGSR 93.3 FM. “Returning to the area via 88.5 brings my life
and career full circle. I am ecstatic, proud, and honored to be joining
the prestigious staff at WXPN,” Kurtis said in a press release.
Kurtis got her start in radio in Boston at Emerson College’s station WERS 88.9 FM and
served time on air at WBOS 92.9 FM before heading to Spokane where she held music director
and midday hosting positions at KEZE 96.9 FM and KZZU 92.9 FM, respectively. Off the air,
Kurtis brings a background in improv, sketch and stand-up comedy. Kurtis took over mornings from longtime host Michaela Majoun who left to focus on writing.
Designer Bag
BINGO a Blast
It was truly a “ladies’ night out” that
was celebrated at Bishop Shanahan this
past fall at our third annual Designer
Bag BINGO event! Bringing their favorite
wine, cheeses, and snacks, guests
enjoyed an evening of true comaraderie
while also playing BINGO to win designer
bags. This year the bags featured
included designers like Kate Spade,
Coach, Michael Kors, Furla, and Vera
Bradley. The best part of this event,
however, is that proceeds benefit senior
students in need of financial assistance.
Be sure to join us in the Fall of 2016 for
another fun evening!
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Class of 1965 On Campus for 50th Anniversary
Members of the Class of 1965 returned to Shanahan to help celebrate graduation with the Class of
2015, and then stayed to reminisce and share memories at a luncheon served in their honor.
alumni news
Colin Egan ’12 Athletic
Superstar at Hopkins
2015 Shanahan Legacy Families
BSHS alumnus
and Johns Hopkins
University senior
guard Colin Egan
’12 was named a
First Team AP Little
All-American and
was also named to
the D3football.com All-America First Team.
Egan’s two All-America nods add to what
is quickly becoming one of the most impressive resumes in Hopkins school history. He
adds his AP Little All-America and D3football.
com All-America selections to his previous
selections as an AFCA All-American this
season. He had previously also been named
First Team D3football.com All-South Region,
First Team All-Centennial Conference and
First Team CoSIDA Academic All-District.
Egan started all 12 games at guard in 2015
and helped lead the way for an offense that
averaged school records of 45.7 points and
505.8 yards per game. The Blue Jays scored
a school-record 75 touchdowns in 2015.
Congratulations Colin!
ALUMNI PARENTS OF
2015 GRADUATES
Deborah Gibson Bobrowski ’85
Robert C. Bobrowski ’15
Daniel Broomall ’78
Allison M. Bromall ’15
Carolyn Kelly Brown ’86
Kathleen P. Brown ’15
Matthew K. Brown ’15
Kate Ehrhart Cary ’91
Elijah Ehrhart ’15
Pamela Mehok Diehl ’90
Madison A. Diehl ’15
Robert J. ’82 and Anne Fossity
DiSciullo ’82
Abby T. DiSciullo ’15
Steven J. ’85 and Kelly Hargrove
Donia ’86
Catherine A. Donia ’15
Helen Meakim Forrest ’84
Robert E. Forrest ’15
Joann Guerrera Fullam ’75
Julianna M. Fullam ’15
Donna Ivey Gavin ’78
Briana E. Gavin ’15
Debora Piotti Gehron ’88
Gabrielle L. Gehron ’15
Gary M.’78 & Kathleen Griest
Gilligan ’77
Kristine A. Gilligan ’15
Leda Lawrence Hart ’88
Brandy Hart ’15
Kathleen Bizal Holdsman ’81
Mary C. Holdsman ’15
Robert E. Holman ’86
Brendan T. Holman ’15
Elisa Myles Keefe ’86
Morgan M. Keefe ’15
Jeanne Kahl Mazur ’84
Laura E. Mazur ’15
Laurie Angeny Moran ’92
Joseph M. Moran ’15
Andrew P. O’Donnell’84
Ryan A. O’Donnell ’15
Julianne Beck O’Donnell ’81
Kelci M. O’Donnell ’15
Theresa Hable Powers ’83
Jamie E. Powers ’15
Kathleen Hanlon Reid ’84
Haley E. Reid ’15
Gerald A.’87 and Irene Schoener
Riccardo ’87
Gerald A. Riccardo ’15
Rose Rodner-Tims ’93
Emma Rodner-Tims ’15
Kristin Raytik Roth ’89
Devon M. Roth ’15
Allen R. Silveri ’82
Thomas W. Silveri ’15
Michael L. ’68 and Mary Jo
Valocchi Zengel ’68
Dominic M. Zengel ’15
ALUMNI GRANDPARENTS
OF 2015 GRADUATES
Lois Trout Downing ’59
Paige V. Downing ’15
Francis X. Dulin ’68
Samuel Venuto ’15
Arlene Zvodar Kane ’67
Brandy Hart ’15
Louis N. Raytik ’60
Devon M. Roth ’15
John N. ’59 and Nancy Giunta
Riccardo ’63
Gerald A. Riccardo ’15
Father
Daughter
Retreat
Hank and Kristen Fila
’13 (left) and Tom
and Samantha Fullam
’13 shared their faith
with Fr. Matt Guckin
as “People of God,
People for Others” at
the Annual FatherDaughter Retreat at
Malvern.
Congratulations
to Dr. Zachary
Manchester ’05
Zachary Borchardt ’11
Speaks on Navy Career
Midshipman 1st Class Zachary Borchardt ’11
returned to Bishop Shanahan to speak to several
classes about his life and experience at the Naval
Academy in Annapolis, MD.
Dr. Zachary
Manchester ’05
recently earned his
PhD in aerospace
engineering from
Cornell University.
Alumni Reflection
Not a moment goes by that I cease to
be grateful for all that Shanahan has
offered me. All the teachers and staff
have helped make the foundation of
what I am becoming today. I hope
to see Shanahan and all the students
thrive in the best Catholic school they
could go to.
— Veronica Ashby ’14
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Shanahan Flashes Back!
Remember the
Fire of 1979?
Reprinted from the Spring 2003 “Eaglespeak” newsletter. Article submitted by Kellie Knox ’81 (deceased), Vice President Alumni Association
I
t started on Ash Wednesday, March 8,
1979. A short circuit on a radio alarm
clock started a fire that caused over $100,000
damage to the old Shanahan High School
located in West Chester.
The fire damaged six administrative office
and the adjoining school cafeteria as well as
smoke damage throughout the school, but it
did not dampen the hearts and souls of the
staff, teachers, and students.
Shanahan was closed the rest of the
week. But students started arriving Thursday
morning about 9:00 a.m. loaded with rags,
buckets, and a lot of love. You might say they
were moved or enlightened! No one told
them to come, no one even hinted that they
should come. But they came ready for cleanup duty. The blaze, besides destroying the
offices, deeply charred the adjoining cafeteria
wall. The residue—the black smoke, heavy
coat of soot, ashes and dirty water entered
virtually every corner of the building.
Teachers, parents and Dr. Valenti were
amazed. Wow! Could this be our students
There were about two hundred students and
another one hundred who wanted to come
but were asked to stay home. They say you
get back what you give: that day we
gave our best.
We’ve kept it a secret for many years.
Who would believe us? Could we rise to the
occcasion? We never wanted to be labeled
“perfect,” just proud! We were proud of a
school that cared enough to teach us right
from wrong.
Our school taught us how to love—a love
that was expressed that day in the work we
devoted to our school.
Forgive me for letting you in on our
secret. I just thought it was time to let everyone know!
Noble students rallied to clean their school.
Receive Shanahan #TBT (Throw Back Thursday)
emails! Send your email address to Eileen
Cornell at [email protected]
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alumni news
Mary Kay Conahan Hennessy ’75, P’00, ’04 and Bruce Hagy ’68
A Noble Calling – Catholic Education
“Those who instruct others unto justice shall shine like stars for all eternity.”
— Daniel 12:3
C
ongratulations to the two Shanahan Alumni who are principals of two of the three diocesan elementary schools that were
named 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence! Mary Kay
Conahan Hennessy ’75, P’00, ’04 is principal of St. Norbert School
in Paoli. Bruce Hagy ’68 is principal of Our Mother of Consolation
Elementary School in Philadelphia. The third diocesan elementary
school is St. Agnes in West Chester led by principal Sister Joan Felicia
O’Reilly, IHM. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors
public and private elementary, middle and high schools where
students perform at very high levels. All three schools were named
Exemplary High Performing Schools.
“We at St. Norbert are extremely humbled to be recognized as a
Blue Ribbon school,” said Principal Mary Kay Hennessy. “It is a great
honor and a testament to the dedication of our whole school community - the faculty, staff, students and parents. We look forward to
flying the Blue Ribbon flag, and continuing to reach for new heights.”
“Receiving the 2015 National Blue Ribbon award validates the
hard work of our entire community – faculty, staff, students, and
parents,” said Mr. Bruce Hagy, principal of OMC. “We have always
reached for academic excellence, and this recognition only serves to
publicize what we already know – OMC Parish School is an exceptional place for students to learn and thrive.”
The schools were honored at a ceremony November 9 and 10,
2015 in Washington, D.C. In addition to presentations, networking
and small group discussions, awardees attended a special awards luncheon. School representatives went onstage to be greeted by Program
Director Aba Kumi and receive the National Blue Ribbon School flag
and an engraved plaque as symbols of their success. All three schools
were also honored and recognized by the state with the Keystone
Award of Excellence in Hershey, PA on December 6th.
Congratulations on continuing the tradition of excellence in
education in Catholic schools. BSHS is proud of you!!
Robert Carden ’10
High Achiever in Chemistry
R
obert graduated in the Spring of 2014 from Saint Joseph’s
University magna cum laude with a BS in Chemistry. He
was awarded the American Institute of Chemists Award for
Scholastic Achievement, given to one of the top chemistry students. He was also elected as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the
most prestigious honor society of the liberal arts and sciences.
​Robert started his Ph.D. program in Chemistry at Duke University.
He joined a lab where he is researching gold complexes and gold
catalyzed organic reactions. He also teaches General Chemistry lab
and a team-based learning section of General Chemistry at Duke.
He received the Department’s Pelham Wilder Fellowship for
excellence in undergraduate teaching. Robert also received an
Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation Graduate
Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) competition this year,
one of 2,000 recipients from over 15,000 applicants. Shanahan
wishes Bobby continued success!
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Sa i n t A g n e s N e w s
SaintAgnes High School
St. Agnes Flashes Back!
Remembering the Class of 1949
Charles and Margaret Whiteman, both St. Agnes
1956 graduates, sing their alma mater along with
other St. Agnes alumni at the close of the liturgy.
Frank DiSanti St. Agnes ’40 a regular attendee
at the St. Agnes Mass and May Crowning was
honored to be selected to crown Mary during the
liturgy.
Brendan Nulty ’15 “nobly” offered his suit coat to
Helen Shaffer St. Agnes ’42 on that chilly evening
following the event.
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The Glory
of Truth
1949 Kathleen M. Shay penned a
noble poem!
Bright diamonds seem such priceless things,
So do the riches of great kings;
Thus, too, the lily soft and white,
And the lone northern star at night.
Yet as we stop to ponder long,
We see a loving pow’r more strong.
’Tis Truth with worth beyond all bounds—
Triumphantly its note resounds;
And by the honest man ’tis heard—
Through him its glory is conferred.
But as tarnish comes to gold,
And often weeds the victors hold,
So Truth concealed and dim will be
Unless upheld for all to see.
“Uphold the Truth” must be our cry;
For God, Truth’s Source, we’ll do or die.
What nobler motive to contend?
What better cause can we defend?
— Kathleen M. Shay
Advancement News
What attracts students to Shanahan?
I
believe the number one reason students are attracted to Bishop Shanahan is the welcoming
community feeling and the faith-filled environment. Our students achieve great academic
success with excellent course offerings, competitive athletic teams, award-winning Fine Arts
programs and a variety of clubs. But it’s the administration, teachers and coaches all working
together to complement each other in the formation of our students that sets us apart. The
result is well-rounded life-long learners who are prepared to meet the challenges of college/
university and eventually become contributing members of a global society. In other words,
they are “People of God; People for Others.”
— Carol Dale, Enrollment Manager
Register for Nick Smiles
T
he Nick Smiles
on the Fine
Arts Foundation
benefits the Fine
Arts program at
Shanahan in honor
of the always happy
Nick Mullin ’08. Many thanks to Dee and
Tom Mullin who are an inspiration to all –
Nick continues to smile on Shanahan! Join
the Mullin family and friends at the…
6th Annual Nick Smiles on the Fine Arts
Foundation 5K Challenge & 1 Mile Walk
Saturday, May 14, 2016 9:00 a.m.
West Chester, PA
Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Ryan’s Pub at 124
West Gay Street, West Chester, PA
Alumna Charlene Towers ’79 volunteers with
Santa – parents can shop while their children
visit Santa and work on arts and crafts!
Christmas Craft & Gift
Show 2015
S
hanahan’s longest standing fundraising tradition of the Christmas Craft
& Gift Show kicked off the season with
much joy and cheer! Students from various
sports team, clubs, and activities generously
donated their time to help the more than
130 show participants unload their vehicles,
order lunches, and accept admissions. Past
and current parents, and friends of Shanahan
also donated their time as volunteers to support the students and shoppers at the show.
New to the show this year were eight
small business vendors who brought much
beloved gift items such as Pampered Chef
and Stella & Dot into the mix. Next year, the
show’s organizers plan to expand this area to
accommodate this growing interest.
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advancement News
GOLF
Shanahan Hosts
9th Annual Endowment
Fund Golf Outing
A Great Way to Support Catholic Education!
T
he long tradition of supporting Catholic
education and students in need of
financial assistance continued this year at
Bishop Shanahan High School’s 9th Annual
Endowment Fund Golf Outing. The event
was blessed through French Creek Golf Club’s
beautifully presented course and the perfect
game day weather. Over 100 golfers joined
on game day as supportive representatives of
the various corporate sponsors, community
partners, past parents, current parents, alumni,
and friends who know and love BSHS.
After golfing had finished around the
course, everyone enjoyed a relaxing evening
of fine dining with a raw food bar and various carving stations. Good conversation and
comaraderie were to follow, as well as awards
for the top foursomes and a putting contest
whose final contestant came within three feet
of winning the $10,000 prize!
This year’s Golf Outing raised nearly
$60,000 for the BSHS Endowment Fund.
NOW is the time
to become a lead
Sponsor
T
he need for tuition assistance for our students and their families will be greater
than ever for the 2016-2017 school year! The
budget impasse of the state of PA (still present at this writing) has challenged accountants, lawyers, businesses and schools. Please
email Meghan Cascarelli at mcascarelli@
shanahan.org for more information!
Join us at the
French Creek Golf Course
Tuesday, September 13!
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Advancement news
The
Shanahan
Society
On Eagles’ Wings
L to R: Lou Teti – Chairman of the Shanahan Society, Ann Giunta ’61 and her
husband Leonard Giunta ’58, Eugene Favinger ’62, P’94, ’98 (retired BSHS faculty
member), Eugene Diorio, St. Agnes ’50.
Shanahan Society Inductees
I
nduction of new Shanahan Society members occurred Thursday,
February 11th at the annual Mardi Gras President’s Reception. Louis Teti,
Chairman of the Shanahan Society, spoke to the reception attendees about
the importance of making a commitment to Bishop Shanahan through a
planned gift to secure the mission of the school for the future. Sister Regina
Plunkett, IHM ’64 and Michael McArdle awarded members with a rosette
to signify their membership. Thank you for making BSHS a philanthropic
priority.
Shanahan Sprint 2015
O
ne of Shanahan’s newest fundraisers for the BSHS Endowment Fund,
Shanahan Sprint, a 5K Run/1 Mile walk
challenge, broke a new record by raising
over $10,000 this year. This year, about
75% of the participants ran for a competitive finish at the 5K, while the rest decided to enjoy the 1-mile walk. All
participants received long sleeved, dry fit t-shirts from sponsor Level One,
specialized race bibs, thermal water bottles, and complimentary coupons to
various area businesses. Thank you to all of the students, coaches, staff, and
volunteers who helped to make this fun event possible!
Red Maples
M
ike McGinty and his brother Tim
McGinty P’10, ’13, ’16 (right)
planted two red maple trees along the
Shanahan bus loop. Donated as live auction gifts, the red maples will grow to
70 by 40 feet each… you will have to
come look when they mature in 30 years.
Thanks to McGinty’s Landscaping for
the donation to the Restaurant Fair and
Auction and thank you to the Gorr and
Lemelin familes for bidding on these trees
and providing beauty to the Shanahan
campus for years to come!
T
he Shanahan Society membership includes our
cherished alumni, parents and friends who, as loyal
visionaries and generous benefactors of our school have
included Bishop Shanahan in their will or estate plan.
Through their Planned Gift, they have committed to
securing the mission and the legacy of Bishop Shanahan
into the future.
Anonymous (2)
Beth Harper Briglia & Michael Briglia, P’12, ’17
Michael & Donna Cabry, P ’08
Ms. Kathleen Capriotti ’74, P’06, Faculty
Patricia (Cloud) Celii ’61 & John Celii Jr. ’61
† Mr. Robert Degnan, Former Faculty
Mr. Eugene Diorio, St. Agnes ’50
Eugene Favinger ’62, P’94, ’98
Kevin and Donna Gillespie P ’13
Ann D. Giunta ’61 & Leonard Giunta ’58
Fr. Matthew Guckin, Campus Minister
† Mike Hennessy ’75 &
Mary Kay Conahan Hennessy ’75, P’00, ’04
Robert E. Hennessy ’04
John ’66 & Susan ’66 Huber
Mr. Eugene Huston, Jr. ’59
† Msgr. Daniel E. Kehoe, Founding Principal
Gerhart ’66 & Anne Klein
Mr. Fred Koppenhafer, St. Agnes ’50
† Mrs. Zelinda LeBoutillier
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Levasseur, P’05
Mr. Philip Mascherino ’95
Mr. Michael Miley ’94
Paul & Maureen Morin, P’98, ’02, ’05, ’08
Mr. John Mulgrew ’90
Leo ’78 & Maryanne Parsons
Robert ’67 & Marilyn Parsons
Kim (Krempa) Schneider ’82 & Duke Schneider, P’11,’14
† Mr. Francis Tait ’65
Louis N. & Joann M. Teti
† Kathleen E. Thornton, St. Agnes ’50
Charlene Towers ’79
Alfred ’65 & Deborah Yudes
If you are interested in remembering Bishop Shanahan High
School in your estate plans, please contact the
Advancement Office at 610-343-6255.
† Deceased
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advancement News
What would
Shanahan be Like
without these
missing students?
One in four students
need tuition assistance
– answer the call! Help
these students receive a
Shanahan education!
Introducing SPE! Tax Credit Program no longer limited to businesses…
Y
ou may now direct your PERSONAL Pennyslvania tax dollars to
students attending Bishop Shanahan High School…YOU could
make a difference in the life of one of our students. Pennsylvania
has made it possible for interested parties to join a “Special Purpose
Entity” (SPE) which applies for tax credits on behalf of its members
to offset their personal PA income.
“Special Purpose Entity” has been established to apply for and
utilize the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program or
the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program to offset
personal PA income of the respective members. Bishop Shanahan
High School is a designated recipient of these funds which are used
to assist our students-in-need.
The following individuals may participate in an SPE:
• Owners of existing businesses that may have owners/partners who
do not wish to participate in the EITC or OSTC program or that
may want to participate in an amount different than their ownership percentage. Owners could be partners in a professional practice, including: CPA firm, Law firm, Dental group, Medical group.
• Employees of Pennsylvania businesses
• Shareholders (including retirees) of Pennsylvania businesses
The goals of the SPE are to solicit members, apply for the credit,
receive capital from its members upon approval, and disburse funds
to EITC and OSTC organizations – namely BISHOP SHANAHAN
HIGH SCHOOL!
You may PERSONALLY join the PA Tax Credit Program — even if you do
not own your own business!
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“Bishop Shanahan has seen a four-fold increase in funds
from businesses who have directed their tax credit dollars
over the past four years,” asserted Anthony Fiorenza ’72,
P’05, ’09, Chair of the BSHS Business Tax Credit Committee
and a local business owner. “This number will probably
increase as the SPE will permit many more individuals to
participate and to dedicate funds to benefit our studentsin-need.”
Thank you to our
Business Sponsors!
Please join these businesses who are tax-credit supporters of
Bishop Shanahan students-in-need!
Allied Wire & Cable, Inc.
Austill’s Rehabilitation Services
Cigas Machine Shop, Inc.
Clompus & Reto Vision Assoc.
Communications Test Design, Inc.
Connor, Weber & Oberlies
CSX Transportation/
Bridge Foundation
DNB First, National Association
DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd
Funeral Home
Enterprise Rent-a-Car /
Bridge Foundation
Expac
Faith in the Future via
Undesignated Funds
First Resource Bank
G. O. Carlson, Inc.
HRM USA, Inc.
HSC Builders & Construction
Managers
Infinity Benefits Group, Inc.
James B. Griffin, P.C.
Joe Hand Promotions
Lasko Group, Inc.
Lebanon Seaboard Corporation
Level One LLC
Lubker Distribution
Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc.
Penn Liberty Bank
Schaper Associates, Inc.
Swiatek Orthodontics
Sterling Services, Inc.
The Gilbertson Group
The Guinan Financial Group
The Mutual Fire Foundation, Inc.
The Norwood Company
The Summit Group Associates, Inc.
The Ziegler Family
Tri-State Technical Sales Corp.
Veltek Associates, Inc.
Von Urff & Associates
Advancement News
Gifts to Our Team. Our Dream.
(as of February 14, 2016)
THANK YOU to the many generous donors who have contributed to the very special lights, track and turf project! So far your support of
“OUR TEAM. OUR DREAM” has raised $1,500,000 of the $2,000,000 funds needed to complete this project. Please consider making a
commitment and joining our team to fund the remaining $500,000. Together we will ensure that our current and future students will enjoy
state-of-the-art athletic facilities today and for years to come!
Anonymous (12)
Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott Cornell
Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. Fortunato
Amerine Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey W. Coron
Sophie Fowler
In memory of Ignatius S. Hneleski,
Jr., MD
Babin Family
Christy Enoches Cosgrove
Theresa Penderghest Frederick
Kathleen M. Holdsman
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Baffa
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Cottrel
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. French
Bob and Pat Holenstein
Mrs. Monica Baldwin
Cox Family
Paul and Donna Frick
Holenstein Family
Dan and Paula Barry
Cuneen Family
Donald and Margaret Friel
Dr. & Mrs. Ian D. Holgado
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Bassett
Patrick and Christy Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick K. Fullam
Anthony and Patricia Holowsko
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew G. Bathon
Brendan Curran
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gabage
John and Lynn Huber
Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Battagliese, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Cusick
Kathleen Murphy Gabriel
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hughes
G. Joseph & Christine Parsons
Bendinelli
Peter and Joni Dagios
Margaret White Gagliardi
Anne Clement Hutchison
Jim and Kristin Danna
Galante Family
Joey Ippolito
Bertolami Family
Miss Erin T. Gale
Miss Clare M. Jameson
Katie Kelly Bissett
Gay Shaddock de Plevick and Omar
Plevick
Andrew Gentile and Family
Elkin and Mary Jaramillo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Blosenski
Christopher and Kelly Dearing
Mr. & Mrs. John R. George, Jr.
Johns Family
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Boland
DeCesaris Family
Miss Nicole M. George
Keith and Christa Jones
Miss Claire M. Boncek
Robert and Susan DeFalco
Marybeth Dougherty German
Mr. & Mrs. David F. Joslin, Jr.
Booth Family
Amadeo and Lynne De Jesus
Gike Family
Juliana Family
Dennis and Mary Booth
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. DellaVecchia, III
Kathleen Griest Gilligan
Jeff and Irene Kaminski
AJ Boyle
deSimone Family
Dave and Sharon Gingrich
Kaminski Family
Wayne and Jennifer Braccia
Paul and Lee Ann Dietl
Brian and Kathy Kane
Bracken Insurance Agency
Dr. Emil A. DiFilippo
Ann D. Giunta ’61 and Leonard
Giunta ’58
Mark & Cheryl Bradley and Family
Francis and Sharon DiFonzo
Glendenning Family
Mrs. Joan Kavanagh
Drs. Thomas and Tamara Brady
Greg snd Shannon DeFonzo
John and Kitty Goetz
Mr. Gerard L. Kefford
Mike, Matt, and Marie Bray
Bob and Anne DiSciullo
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Gorman
Denise Kelly
Ms. Anne Brehme
Tom and Gail Dodds
Gregg and Debbie Gottshall
Mr. Liam C. Kemmerley
Cindy Vodde Breme
Brian and Janice Dolan
Mrs. Jane Graham
Medve/Kiesel Family
Mrs. Beth Harper Briglia
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dolan, Jr.
Frances Gray
Jim and Cheryl Kiley
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Briglia
Poppy Gibas
Mr. Michael F. Gray
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Knezo
Mr. Jack Bushnell and Mrs. Jennifer
Shaddock
Donia Family
Michael Gray
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koch
Kathryn Donnelly
Aurora and Gerry Green
Thomas C. Koehler
Daniel and Stephanie Butler
Chris and Christine Dougherty
Kris & Kim Greenhut
Fran and Carol Kolimago
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Cabry, III
Robert and Barbara Downing
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Greenwood
Krause Family
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Cancelmo
Doyle Family
Mr. William J. Griest
Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Krempa
Tom and Alise Capista
Christopher Duffy
James. B. Griffin, P.C.
Krieman Family
Carangan Family
Dugan Insurance, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. David Harper
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kropp
Larry and Kristin Carlin
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Eberwein
Daniel and Trisha Harrer
Ken and Lisa Kunzman
Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Carlin
Edgcumbe Family
Mrs. Carole Hart
Lacey Family
Elizabeth and Barry Carney
Einstein Family
Jeffrey & Molly Heary
Harold and Susan Lamb
Brian J. Cassidy
Cortney Evans
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Heary
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin S. Lannan
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Cattie
Ross and Maryanne Fasco
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Hennessy
Laszecki Family
Patricia C. and John Celii
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Fastuca
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Hennessy
Shawn and Cathy Lawton
Chan Family
Mr. Mario J. Ferroni
Mrs. Mary Kay Hennessy
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Layton
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Christof
Patricia Fertal
Robert E. Hennessy
Blanchard Children
Ciarrocchi Family
Mr. Matthew J. Ficca
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Hepner
Leinhauser Family
Ann B. Cigas
Barrie and Hank Fila
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Herm
Sally Lemheney
Craig J. Cigas
Rich and Donna Filipone
Heygood Family
Levi Family
Cipriano Family
Kathleen Caulfield Finn
Gene Hickman
Joseph and Marian Lewis
Mr. William J. Cleary, Jr.
Folan Family
Sharon and Thomas Higgins
Mr. and Mrs. Wynn J. Lindley
Ms. Elizabeth S. Collica
Mr. Edward F. Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hirs
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Litton
Ginger Hoffman Conway
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hmiel
Courtney and Todd Lofgren
Corcoran Family
Forrest Family
Ms. Heather Loisel
Cordivari Family
Jeffrey & Elizabeth Parsons Forsythe
Edna Wynne Hneleski, Grandmother
of Andrew ’16, Grace ’18, &
Corinne Dolan ’19
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Karros
Longenderfer Family
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Advancement News
Gifts to Our Team. Our Dream (Continued)
Lyons Family and Craig Bradford
Associates
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Musick
Tom and Amy Seifert & Family
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Newton
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. MacCarrick
Mr. and Mrs. Thinh Nguyen
Seifert Family -- Tim, Lisa, TJ ’12,
Tommy ’14, Anna ’17
Bruce and Donna MacFarland
Dave and Bonnie O’Brien
John and Karen Seifried
Jason V. Madden ’03
Patrick J. O’Donnell
Mr. John D. Shaddock
Brion and Mary Maguire
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. O’Malley and
Family
John Shaddock and Puddy Seccombe
Caroline D. Maguire
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald M. Makoid
Duane and Rori Oakes
Pat Walsh Short
Dr. and Mrs. John Manta
Conrad and Eileen Olenik
Shrader Family
Christopher and Megan Marchese
John and Kathy Ondrasik
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Skahan
Philip Mascherino
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Panetta
Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Skros
Massimo Family
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Parsons
James and Maryanne Smart
Michael and Dana Matkovic
Donald and Ethel Parsons
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Smith
David, Jane, Emmett and Peter Mauer
Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons
Rob & Jen Smith
Mr. & Dr. Frank D. McAdams
Gerald & Eleanor Parsons
Rebecca L. Smith
Gary, Stephanie, Mark ’11, Caroline
’12, Catherine ’18, Julia ’19
McAneney
Sr. Judith Parsons, IHM
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Smyth
Leo & Maryanne Parsons
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Snook
Matthew and Megan Parsons
Mr. & Mrs. George W. Stairiker
Richard & Claudia Parsons
Subers Family
Robert & Marilyn Parsons
Sullivan Family (Patrick & Joan)
Karen Patterson
Sullivan Family (Richard & Kathryn)
Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Pavelik
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Pease
Mary (McBratnie) ’79 & Michael
Swanick P ’04
Ms. Carolyn Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Sweeney
Michael and Gioia Pezone
Joe and Jilll Sweeney
Meghan Heary’s Aunt KJ
Mr. & Mrs. Louis N. Teti
Plevyak Family
Matt and Rachel Tomlin
Plucienik Family
Edward G. Torrance, III
Patricia & Sarah Podziomek
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Toussaint
Polidore Family
Ms. Charlene J. Towers
Suzanne Mehok Pollick
Gunard and Susan Travaglini Family
Chris and Christine Poppe
Tronoski Family
Brian and Mary Ellen Powell
Emilee Truitt
Mrs. Barbara Pratt
Louis Tulio
Mrs. Laurie Puccino
Vassil Family
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Puz
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Velez
Jim and Jenetta Quinlan
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Versaggi
Kevin and Barbara Quinn
Tony and Kathy Verwey
Dan and Caroline Rachfalski
Madelyn Wadlinger
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rachfalski
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Wait
Mr. Arthur J. Raymond
In memory of James Walker ’09
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Reeves
Bob and Diane Ward
Ms. Roseann E. Reguto
Eileen & J. Richard Weaver
The Reicharts
Mr. & Ms. Harry D. Wein
James & Katherine (Hanlon) Reid
Weir Family
Mrs. Johanna T. Reighard
Susan and Chip Weldon
Remaley Family
Whalen Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Rice
Williamson Family
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Roche
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Wilt
Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Roselli
Katherine Yoquinto
Joyce and Terry Ross
Grampy Russ and Grandma Moe
Kevin J. Rothwell
Mr. Alfred E. Yudes, Sr.
Mom Mom and Pop Pop Ruch
John Ziegler Family
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Saello
Zink Family
Ms. Dorothy B. Schaub
Dennis ana Maureen Zwaan
Tom and Barb McCarron
Mr. Justin J. McCarthy
Mrs. Sandy McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. McCloskey
William and Robin McCracken
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McCullen
McCullen Family
McCullough Family
McDonald Family
Mr. & Mrs. John McElvenny
Mr. Patrick C. McElwee
Ashley McGeehan
McGeehan Family
McGlone Family
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. McGovern
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. McGraw
Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. McGrogan
John and Beth McGrory
Michael and Katey McGuire and
Family
Mark and Carol Mehok
Maryfrances Metrick
Marc Michell
In loving memory of Gabriel
Milanese Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Miley
Erin McNamara Miller
Jim and Melissa Miller
Meredith Mulvey Minor
Jack and Mary Ann Mitchell
Keith and Katie Montone
Maureen and Paul Morin
Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Morrice
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Morrison
John and Mary Beth Morrissey
Bill Morrow
Mr. & Mrs. Francis X. Muller
Mr. Brendan P. Munley
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Murphy
Musick Family
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Shanahan
Chris & Debby Schell
Duke & Kim Schneider
Schwartz Family
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Mr. Mark Shasteen
Business Donors
Business Donors
Ampacet Corporation, Robert
DeFalco,CEO
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Bank of America Corporation
Beaver Agency, Inc.
BSHS Boys Soccer Team Booster
Club
BSHS Field Hockey Boosters
BSHS Parent Association
BSHS Rugby Club
Cigas Family Charitable Trust
Cigas Machine Shop, Inc.
CYO Clinic
eBay Inc.
Exelon Corporation
Exton Millennium Softball
Exton Nissan
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Fiorenza’s Food For Friends
First Resource Bank
Ford Custom Painting
FM Global
Giunta Enterprises
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Glenmede Trust Company
Gueriera Roofing Corp
Gunard Berry Carlson Memorial
Foundation, Inc.
Health Strategies Group
Infiniti of West Chester
Infinity Benefits Group, Inc.
James J. Terry Funeral Home, Inc.
Lamb McErlane
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Macy’s, Inc. Matching Gifts Program
Mary Knoll LLC
Mattioni Plumbing
McFalls Construction LLC
McKesson Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Moran, Jr. Family
Foundation
Pfizer, Inc.
Philadelphia Freedom Lacrosse Club
Primary Residential Mortgage
Pro College Advisors
Pro Signs
Progressive Insurance Foundation
Rennaissance Advisory Group LLC
R. J. Evercrest Poymers, Inc
Rotelle Development Co.
Rothman Institute
Smedley Orthodontics
State Farm / Shawn Staska
State Farm / Thomas C. French
Titus Sports Academy
TRI-PAC, INC.
Vanguard Group
Verizon Matching Incentive Program
Wegmans
Whitford Insurance Network, Inc.
What’s new with you?
What’s New?
The 1950s
Anthony D’Addezio ’58 has joined the ranks of the
retired. Enjoy!
The 1960s
Marie Louise Litz ’62 I love my education. I continued to
be educated and received my college diploma 1990-1991.
The dear nuns were ALWAYS in my head.
Eileen Kain Buoni ’64 “What a wonderful 50th reunion!
We had such fun reminiscing and catching up. And of
course, some dancing too! Ouch! To my beautiful classmates of ’64. ’Be Happy & Stay Healthy’. Thank you, Mary
Yanni for bringing us together. We miss you.” Sadly Mary
passed away on March 3, 2015.
Ed Robinson ’65 enjoyed the BSHS 50-year reunion held
at the Hilton Garden Inn in October. Ed shared, “Many
thanks to Peppy Popolillo Mozzani and her reunion committee!”
Class of 1966: 50th Reunion will be held on October 21,
2016 at the Downingtown Country Club
The 1970s
Nancy Potts ’70 is a teacher at Shanahan in the
Mathematics Department.
The 1980s
The 1990s
Geoffrey Karabin ’96, PhD, is an assistant Professor of
Philosophy at Neumann University. He taught an AP
course in Philosophy at Shanahan during the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year.
Brenna Levi ’99 is an Assistant Principal at Kennett Middle
School in the Kennett Consolidated School District.
The 2000s
Frank Cunningham ’03 and Gina Sardella ’05 were
married on September 6, 2014. With the exception of
a bridesmaid who is a friend from college the bridal
party consisted of Shanahan alumni; Kara Sardella ’16,
Alexandra Sagnor ’07, Sean Cunningham ’06, Kristina
Mazzula ’05, Steven Foley ’03, Theresa Milanese ’11,
John Sardella ’08, Kelly Hertzog ’05, Albert Sardella ’08,
Ashton Pimley ’05, Matthew McGowan ’03, Lisa Parsons
’05, Sean Munnis ’03, Jim Olenik ’03, Daniel Spaziani ’96,
Bridget Cunningham Spaziani ’01.
Victoria (King) Hostetter ’04 graduated in 2008 from
Shippensburg University with a BS in Elementary
Education and in 2011 from Wilkes University with a MA
in Instructional Technology. She is currently a fourth grade
teacher in Avon Grove School District.
Zachary Manchester ’05 recently earned his PhD in aerospace engineering from Cornell University.
Brittany Manchester ’06 earned a Master’s degree from
Georgetown University a few years ago. She is currently
working as a senior consultant for Deloitte.
Elizabeth King ’07 graduated in 2011 from Penn State
University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Minor
in Human Development and Family Studies. She continued
at the University of PA graduating in 2015 with a Master
of Science in Nursing Adult Gerontology, Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner. She is currently employed as a Sleep
Medicine Nurse Practitioner.
Chelsea Manchester ’08 completed a Master’s degree at
Marymount University and is currently in a PhD program
at George Washington University in counseling.
Paige Kaminski ’09 graduated from the University of
Texas at Dallas with a Master of Science degree in
Communication Disorders. Paige was selected as the graduate student featured in an informational video for the
Callier Center for Communication Disorders at UT Dallas.
Additionally, she was selected to present at the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc. (ASHA) Convention in
Orlando, FL. Paige has accepted a position at Weisman
Children’s Rehabilitation in NJ as a Clinical Fellow Speech
Language Pathologist.
Ellen Taylor ’09 has earned her MS in education from
St. Joseph’s University. She is teaching at St. Cornelius
Elementary School in Chadds Ford.
The 2010s
David Lee ’10 graduated summa cum laude from Drexel
University with a BS in Electrical Engineering on June
13, 2015. He received the University’s award for Highest
Academic Achievement graduating with a 4.0 GPA. He was
also the Treasurer of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society
of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,
and a Lead Percussionist in the Drexel Pep Band and
Concert Band. During the summer months, David coached
American Legion Baseball as well as the Delaware Valley
team in the Keystone games.
David accepted a position with Woodward McCoach,
Inc., an electronics design and software development firm
in West Chester, PA, where he previously worked 2 sixmonth co-op cycles while at Drexel.
Emily Pisano ’10 is co-owner of the leather handbag
company Tesoro Design, based in West Chester, PA. Emily
co-owns the company with her best friend and business
partner, Brittany Reed. One of their reversible clutches
was featured as a “Must Have” in the February issue of
Mainline Today Magazine. Currently, all products are
sold on Tesoro’s website, www.tesoro.design. Also run by
Emily and Brittany is the blog gleekstyle.com.”
Catherine King ’11
Catherine King ’11 graduated in 2015 from
Bloomsburg University with a BS in Education (PreK
– 4). She chose to work in the Alaskan bush and is
currently a kindergarten teacher in the Bering Strait
School District in Shaktoolik, AK.
Courtney Cary ’11 graduated cum laude from Bloomsburg
University of Pennsylvania this past May with her bachelors of science in Education. She is currently teaching 9th
and 10th grade English Language Arts full time at Pope
John Paul II High School in Royersford.
Adam Kaminski ’11 graduated Cum Laude from Dickinson
College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Adam was a 3 year letter winner as the kicker/punter
on the Dickinson Red Devils Football team. He was a
member of the Phi Delta fraternity, President of the PreDental Society and also served as a mentor to local youth
through the LEAD program. Adam is a first year dental
student at the University of PA School of Dental Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA.
Daniel Skahan ’11 has passed his nursing boards and is
now a registered nurse practicing at Johns Hopkins based
in Baltimore, MD.
Patrick Taylor ’11 has earned his BS in Psychology from
Temple University.
Diana Cusick ’13 was named to the 2015 Collegiate
Academic All-Area Women’s Cross-Country Team. Diana
is a junior at Immaculata University majoring in Allied
Health.
Alice L. Snook ’13 is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh
where she is majoring in Public Relations. Alice is on the
Dean’s List, is an Honors College RA and a Director of the
Pitt Program Council.
Don’t miss out
on the latest reunions,
alumni events, alumni
socials, Homecoming and
more BSHS happenings.
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Make sure we have your current
home and email addresses.
Send us your updated professional and educational information,
achievements or awards, marriages, births, and any other news!
Email your updated information to
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What’s new with you?
In Loving Memory of
Our Deceased Alumni
May they rest in peace
Bishop Shanahan High School
Eamon Cantwell ’01 Married
Eamon Cantwell ’01 married Erin Edwards on March 14, 2015. The wedding was presided over by Father John Masson
’04. In the picture from left to right: Rhett Cantwell ’03, Carolyn (Schustrich) McLaughlin ’01, Clint Smedley ’01, Eamon
Cantwell ’01, Erin (Edwards) Cantwell, Anthony Mattioni ’01, Kristen (Lamb) Diamond ’01, Mike DeEmilio ’01, Phil
Cantwell ’04, Fr. John Masson ’04. Also in attendance were Elizabeth Tarloski ’01, Greg and Bonnie Karabin.
Kelly Ann O’Brien ’06 to Daniel Edmund Moore
September 12, 2015
Zachary Kish ’06 to Katee Tobin
August 3, 2013
Births
Geoffrey Karabin ’96 and wife Kristin, welcomed a daughter, Abigail Katherine on December 18, 2015
Nursing Graduates
Three Shanahan alumnae graduated with nursing
degrees from Neumann University, Margaret Feathers
’08, Downingtown; Elizabeth Tipton ’10, West Chester;
and Meghan Wyly ’02, West Chester. Courtesy photo
Kelly Montone DeLozier ’99 and husband Dan, welcomed
a son, Matthew Edward on November 26, 2015
Meredith Mulvey Minor ’99 and husband Ray, welcomed
a son, Graham Hudson on March 30, 2015
Kevin Hennessy ’00 and Gina Mascherino Hennessy ’01
welcomed a daughter, Samantha Grace on June 11, 2015.
Kelly Eckerd ’14 made the spring 2014 Dean’s List at
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Daniel Karabin ’00 and wife Danielle, welcomed a son,
Brendan Joseph on February 13, 2016
Ainsley Barry ’15 performed in the “Christmas at
Belmont” concert at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony
Center. The performance was taped live and aired nationally during the holiday season on PBS. Ainsley is a Mass
Communication major at Belmont University.
Martha Deeney Benanti ’04 and husband Nick, welcomed
a daughter Gemma on October 2015
Marriages
Jessica Boyle ’97 to Richard Amoroso
August 7, 2015
Daniel Jensen ’07 and wife Andrea Teter Jensen ’08 welcomed a daughter, Anastasia Kathleen on July 13, 2015
Erin MacDonald Casale ’08 and husband Fran welcomed a
daughter, Emily Agnes on May12, 2015
Katie Pepe Harris ’10 and husband Joshua welcomed a
son, Joshua Vincent Harris, Jr. on June 19, 2015
Eamon Cantwell ’01 to Erin Edwards
March 14, 2015
Frank Cunningham ’03 to Gina Sardella ’05
September 6, 2014
Letitia Travaglini ’03 to Douglas Hill
December 31, 2015
Allison Castrovillo ’05 to Gary Walton, Jr.
September 5, 2015
Katie Hoover Koons ’06 and husband Matthew,
welcomed a daughter, Madison Anne on January 27,
2015
Thank you for helping
Green/Kish wedding
Benjamin Green ’08 to Mariah Kish ’08 married on May
2, 2015
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Alumni, we need your help! Since many of our alumni live
out of the area, we may not receive notification of the
death of an alumnus/a. If you should learn of the death
of one of your classmates or fellow alumni, please email
the Advancement Office ([email protected]) so that
we may send a Mass card to the family. Please email the
name of the alumnus/a, the date of death, and where the
alumnus/a lived. Thank you for your help!
Linda Laurento Fuller ’60
April 23, 2015
Sr. Therese Maureen Colavechio, I.H.M.
April 24, 2015
Former Faculty 1987-2014, Religion
Department and Student Services Assistant
Teresa O’Tap ’76
April 25, 2014
Corey W. Besack ’02
May 14, 2015
David P. March ’65
June 1, 2015
Maria Proctor Rogers ’81
June 5, 2015
Stephen C. Patrizio ’13
July 5, 2015
Sr. Emily Wright, I.H.M.
(Sr. Dennis Marie ,I.H.M)
July 17, 2015
Former Faculty 1986 – 1995
Mathematics Department
William J. Murray, Jr. ’76
August 11, 2015
Mary Ann Voigt Heckman ’61
August 17, 2015
Andrew J. Kratzer ’77
September 8, 2015
Mary Gail Shaffer Gallagher ’66
September 12, 2015
Stephen M. Schlosser ’67
October 28, 2015
Grace Bonifacino Davis ’60
December 15, 2015
William F. Wilson ’68
December 25, 2015
St. Agnes High School Alumni
Teresa Fitzpatrick Walton ’49
March 23, 2012
Kathryn McClain Handlin ’54
January 25, 2015
Paul Joseph Cosgrove, Jr. ’44
July 6, 2015
V. John Leary ’50
July 9, 2015
Concetta Ogborn Bannan ’52
August 30, 2015
Mildred Orendorff Cosgriff Reilly ’34
September 13, 2015
James J. Ruggiero, Sr. ’56
October 5, 2015
Leo A. Tigue ’41
November 9, 2015
Francis L. Newman ’41
November 14, 2015
John L. Clark, Jr. ’46
December 2, 2015
William C. West ’49
January 2, 2016
Irene Daley Hutton ’46
January 23, 2016
Antoinette ’Toni’ Clementi Moran ’51
February 1, 2016
Richard J. Joyce ’50
February 2, 2016
Honor roll of donors
A nnual R eport of G iving
Gifts received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015
Financial Highlights
2014–2015
T
he Bishop Shanahan Advancement Office compiles the
Annual Report of Gifts. We appreciate your continued
generosity to Bishop Shanahan High School and would like
to recognize your generosity. This report reflects all gifts
received during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and
ending June 30, 2015.
Although we make every effort to insure the accuracy
of this report, mistakes can occur. We apologize for any
errors. If your name is omitted or does not appear in the
manner you prefer, please contact Maureen Morin, Director
Summary of Gifts
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Shanahan Fund
Restaurant Fair and Auction Craft Show Scholarship Funds Neumann Scholarship (Connelly Foundation
Sullivan Scholars Program
Tax Credit (EITC + OSTC)
Grants
Target, Scrip & Giant A+ Rewards & Misc. Programs
$ 320,121
$
47,813
$
18,418
$ 310,872
$ 151,575
$
4,000
$ 303,900
$10,850
$
3,709
_________________________________________________________________________________ Total Annual Gifts
Endowment Fund
Golf Outing + Sprint
Endowment
Major Gifts
Shanahan Society (Planned) Gifts
Total Charitable Contributions $ 1,171,258
$
83,741
$21,400
$ 1,078,725
$
15,000
$ 2,370,124
of Advancement at 610-343-6255.
Thank you from the students at Shanahan!
Bishop Shanahan gratefully acknowledges the Planned Bequests from 45
of our constituents. We thank them and all of our many benefactors for
making a commitment and investing in our students and our future!
*** Thank you for your support ***
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The President’s Society Donors
Major gifts of $1,000 or more received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015
The Visionary Society
The President’s Circle
Leadership Circle
(Gifts of $100,000 and above)
(Gifts of $10,000 - $14,999)
(Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia  (F)  ^
BLOCS (Fdn)
Connelly Foundation (Fdn)
Foundation for Catholic Education  (Fdn)  ^  *
Mr. Craig J. Cigas  (Fr)  ^
Mrs. Eileen L. Cornell  (PA, S)  ^  !
Mr. & Mrs. G. Scott Cornell  (PA)  ^  !
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. DeFalco  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Francis P. DiFonzo  (A, AdB, GP)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Gentile  (PA)  ^
Ms. Mary D. Hayes  (Fr)  ^  +
Irene Daley Hutton (StA) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Hutton  (StA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Smith  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Sweeney  (P, PA)  #
Mr. & Mrs. Gunard C. Travaglini  (AdB, PA)  ^  !
The Norwood Company (B) ^ #
Ampacet Corporation, Robert DeFalco,CEO  (B)  ^
Tri-State Technical Sales Corporation  (B)
Cigas Family Charitable Trust  (Fdn)  ^
Bridge Educational Foundation, Inc.  (Fdn)  ^  *
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Battagliese  (PA)  ^  #
Claire Jasiukiewicz Blair (A) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Blair  (A)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Boland, Sr.  (P, PA)  #
Mr. & Mrs. Terry J. Conrad  (P, PA)  ^  *
Mr. John P. Craig, Jr.  (Fr)  ^
Anne Fossity DiSciullo  (A, P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. DiSciullo  (P, AdB, A)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. Dolan  (P)  ^
Ron Farkas (Fr) ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Fastuca  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. Patrick C. Gallery  (A)  +
Patricia Lohr Giunta  (A, PA)  *
Mr. Edward J. Greene, Jr.  (PA, FAdB, AdB)
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Greeves  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. James B. Griffin  (AdB, P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Hackett  (P)  *
Mr. and Mrs. Norman M. Heisman  (GP, Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Holowsko  (P, PA)  ^
Kathleen Byrnes Jarrett  (A, FAdB)  ^  @
Mr. & Mrs. Marino Kaminski  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Koppenhafer  (StA, SS)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Leppert  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Logue  (P)
Mrs. Donna MacFarland  (AdB, P, PA)  ^
The Doctors Martino  (FAdB)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Morrissey  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Ondrasik  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Panetta  (P)  ^
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Pia  (A, FAdB)  *
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Roth  (P, A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher A. Schell  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Schmitt  (PA)  #
Mary McBratnie Swanick  (A, PA)  ^  !
Ms. Charlene J. Towers  (A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Williamson  (P, PA)  ^
M.F. Irvine & Associates  (B)
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (B) ^ *
BSHS Homerooms (Org) #
Saints Simon and Jude Parish  (Prsh)  ^  *
Aetna (B) ^
Lincoln Financial Foundation (MG) ^ *
P. J. Whelihan’s (B) ^ #
Rotelle Development Co.  (B)  ^
Campbell Soup Foundation  (MG)  *
Saints Philip and James CYO  (Org)  ^  *
Giant Food Stores, LLC  (B)  ^  *
G.O. Carlson, Inc.  (B)  #
BSHS Rugby Club  (Org)  ^
Level One  (B)
Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco  (B)
H. O. West Foundation  (Fdn)  ^
Citibank NA (B) ^
Schaper Associates, Inc.  (B)  ^
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. (B) ^ *
AKD Technologies, Inc.  (B)  #
Citizens Bank (B) #
Jackson Cross Partners, LLC  (B)  #
McKesson Foundation (MG) ^ #
Smedley Orthodontics (B) +
The Bishop Shanahan Society
(Gifts of $50,000 - $$99,999)
Anonymous (A, PA) ^
Parsons Family Giving  !
  Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons  (PA)
  The Hon. & Mrs. Donald F. Parsons, Jr.  (A)
  Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Parsons  (A)
  Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Parsons  (A, PA)
  Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Parsons  (A, PA, FAdB)
  Elizabeth Parsons Forsythe  (A)
  Sister Judith K. Parsons, IHM  (A)
  Mr. & Mrs. Leo Parsons  (AdB, A)
  Mr. and Mrs. G. Joseph Bendinelli  (A)
Communications Test Design, Inc.  (B)  !
Circle of Honor
(Gifts of $25,000 - $$49,999)
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Travaglini  (FAdB, GA)  ^  !
Mr. Alfred E. Yudes, Jr.  (A)  ^  +
Cigas Machine Shop, Inc.  (B)  ^
The Gunard Berry Carlson Memorial Foundation,
Inc. (Fdn) ^ +
Partners in Mission
(Gifts of $15,000 - $24,999)
Anonymous
Mrs. Ann B. Cigas  (Fr)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Fila, Jr.  (PA)  ^  #
Maryfrances Metrick (A) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Marian Morys  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Seifert  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Skahan  (PA)  ^  +
Diane DiSanti Ward  (FAdB, A, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Ward  (A, PA)  ^  +
First Resource Bank (B) ^ *
Enterprise Holdings (B) ^ #
Bishop Shanahan High School  *
Kathleen E. Thornton Education Trust 
(Org, SS) ^ *
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The Principal’s Circle
(Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999)
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Cattie  (PA)  ^
Mr. Adam G. Clemens  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Dulin  (A, PA, GA)  +
Mrs. M. Kathryn Dulin  (A, PA, GA)  +
Mr. Mario J. Ferroni  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Folan  (PA)  ^  #
Mr. Edward F. Ford  (A)  +
Ann Donahue Giunta  (A, GP, PA)  ^
Dr. & Mrs. Leonard C. Giunta  (A, GP, PA)  ^
Ms. Stacey M. Grant  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hennessy  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Lasko  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. MacFarland  (P, PA)  ^  *
Mr. David M. McQuiston  (F, A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Miley  (A, AdB)  ^  +
Mr. John P. Moran  (Fr)  #
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Morrissey  (AdB, P, PA)  #
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rachfalski, Jr.  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Skros  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Werwinski  (GP)  ^
The Lasko Family Foundation  (Fdn)  ^
ProCollege Advisors (B) ^
Lasko Products, Inc./Air King America  (B)  ^  *
Shanahan Rugby Alumni Scholarship  (Org)  ^  #
Prudential Foundation (MG) ^
Gentile’s Farm Market Co., Inc.  (B)  ^
Trion Group (B) ^
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund  (Fdn)  ^
Julius “Bud” & Dorothy Elberfeld
Foundation (Fdn) *
CCRES (B) #
The Becket Family Foundation  (Fdn)  #
Iron Mountain (B) #
^ .......... Increased Gift
* .......... 3-4 consecutive yrs
# .......... 5-9 consecutive yrs
+........... 10-14 consecutive yrs
! ............ 15-19 consecutive yrs
@ .......... 20+ consecutive yrs
A........... Alumni
AdB....... Advisory Board
Adm...... Administration
B........... Business
F........... Faculty
FA......... Former Administration
The President’s society Donors
Monsignor Schuyler’s Circle
(Gifts of $1,500 - $2,499)
Anonymous (3)
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Alderman  (PA)  ^  #
Miss Sarah C. Beierle  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Celii  (A, FAdB)
Patricia Cloud Celii  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey W. Coron  (P)  ^
Mr. William J. Dawson  (A, PA)  ^  +
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony F. DeCesaris  (P, PA)  ^
Anthony and Laura Fiorenza  (AdB, A, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Ford, Ed. D.  (PA,
FAdB) ^ +
Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Frick  (PA)  ^  +
Dr. & Mrs. John M. Goetz  (P)  ^  *
Mrs. Mary Kay Hennessy  (AdB, A, PA)  ^  @
Dr. & Mrs. Craig A. Hurtt  (P)  ^  *
Mr. Alvy Kelly  (Fr)  #
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Kelso  (PA, FAdB, AdB)  #
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Kelso  (PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Krapf  (Fr)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Krempa  (GP, PA, GA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Mark C. Langdon  (PA)  +
Mr. Louis Lanzalotto, Jr.  (PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn P. Lawton  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Leo  (PA)  +
Mrs. Lydia Leo  (StA, PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Levi  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. William Levis  (PA)
Rachel A. Maher, DMD  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher H. Marchese  (P, A)  ^  #
Megan Connors Marchese  (P, A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Gary T. McAneney  (P, PA)  ^
Mrs. Stephanie D. McAneney  (S, P, PA)  ^
Carolyn Giunta Mehok  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Mehok, Sr.  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Morin  (AdB, Adm, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin C. Quinn  (PA, AdB)  !
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Rothwell  (A, PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. John Schneider  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. Kevin J. Small  (A)  +
Ms. Kimberly A. Stack  (A)  !
Eileen M. Sullivan-Marx, PhD  (A)  ^  !
Mr. & Mrs. John K. Ziegler, Jr.  (P)  ^
Target (B) ^ +
Morrissey Family Foundation  (Fdn)  ^
BSHS Field Hockey Boosters  (Org)  ^
architerra, pc. (B) ^
General Sales Company of West Chester, Inc.  (B)  ^
Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.  (MG)  ^  #
Bank of America Corporation  (MG)  ^  #
United Way of Delaware  (Org)  #
Sterling Services, Inc.  (B)  ^
Giunta Enterprises (B) ^
D2 Solutions  (B)
Beatus Charitable Foundation  (Fdn)  ^
FAdB..... Former Advisory Bd
Fdn....... Foundation
FF......... Former Faculty
Fr.......... Friend
FS......... Former Staff
GA........ Grandparent of Alum
Freshman Rebecca Richard entertained members of the President’s Society at the reception
in February.
The Shanahan Heritage Circle
(Gifts of $1,000 - $1,499)
Miss Cora K. Alexander  (A)  #
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Amerine  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Anderson  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Bassett  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Blosenski  (GA)  #
Mr. & Mrs. David Booth  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Bradley  (P)  ^
Mrs. Beth Harper  Briglia  (AdB, P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Briglia  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Butler  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Coxson  (PA, FAdB)  !
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Degnan  (Fr)  ^
Mr. Eugene DiOrio  (AdB, StA, SS)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Dougherty  (P, A)  ^
Mrs. Donna Dougherty  (Fr)  ^
Helen Meakim Forrest  (A, P)  ^
Dolores O’Neill Gincley  (A, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Gincley  (StA, PA)  ^  +
Mrs. Kimberly A. Greenhut  (S, P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Kristian W. Greenhut  (P)  ^
Mrs. Sharon Higgins (P) ^ *
Mr. David M. Huston  (A)  ^  @
Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Ireland  (P, PA)  ^
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Kelly  (PA)  !
Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Kolimago  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Krause  (P)  ^  *
Mr. Joseph R. Lewis  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Loffredo  (P, S, PA)  #
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Manta  (PA)  ^
Mr. Robert L. Marchand  (A)  #
Mr. Dennis S. Marlo  (A)  +
Mrs. Carolyn L. McLaughlin  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Moran  (Fr)  #
GP........ Grandparent
MG........ Matching Gift Co.
Org........ Organization
PA......... Parent of Alumnus/a
P........... Parent
Prsh...... Parish
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Moran, Jr.  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio R. Pera  (P)  *
Mr. Bernard A. Perella  (A)  #
Mr. Paul C. Peterson  (FF)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Plucienik  (P, PA)  ^  #
Suzanne Mehok Pollick  (P, A)  ^
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Reid  (P, A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Brian L. Roselli  (P, PA)  ^
Reverend Thomas Sodano (FF) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Sweeney  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Verwey  (P)  ^  *
Eileen Helm Weaver  (A, FAdB)  +
Mr. & Mrs. John B. Whalen  (P)  ^
United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern
New Jersey (Org) ^ *
Zelinda LeBoutillier Charitable Foundation  (Fdn)  ^
McGinty’s Landscaping, LLC  (B)  ^
Saints Philip and James Parish  (Prsh)  #
IMS Health (MG) ^
First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of the
USA (Org) ^
Catholic Business Network of Greater Philadelphia,
Inc. (Org) ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Moran, Jr. Family
Foundation (Fdn) ^
Joseph J. D’Amico Memorial Fund  (Fdn)  *
General Electric (MG) ^ #
George Krapf Jr. & Sons Inc.  (B)  +
The Young Ambassador Circle
Alumni of past 15 years
(Gifts of $500 - $999)
Gina Mascherino Hennessy  (A)  #
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Hennessy  (A)  +
Mr. Robert E. Hennessy  (A)  ^  + 
S........... Staff
SS......... Shanahan Society
StA........ St. Agnes HS
† .......... Deceased
33
Honor Roll of Donors
Gifts received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015
Legacy Club
(Gifts of $500 - $999)
† Mr. Anthony D. Agatone  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Norbert K. Becker  (PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Boland  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Braccia  (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Bracken  (P)  ^
Ms. Anne Brehme  (F)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brennan  (GP, PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey W. Byard  (PA)  ^  +
Mrs. Suzanne M. Byard  (S, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chevalier  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ciarrocchi  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. James Daugherty  (P, PA)   *
Mr. James Davis (StA) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. DellaVecchia, III  (AdB, PA)  ^  #
Mr. Louis DeRogatis  (P)
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Donnelly  (GP, PA)
Mr. & Mr. Robert Downing  (GP)  ^
Mr. Christopher Duffy  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Ross M. Fasco  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Field, Sr.  (PA, FAdB)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Filipone  (P, A)  ^
Mr. Thomas G. Foley  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Ford  (P)  ^
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Fuller  (Fr)  +
Mrs. Margaret White Gagliardi  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John R. George, Jr.  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John T. Giacomucci  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Gorr  (P, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg D. Gottshall  (PA, FAdB)  +
Mr. Gerard A. Goulet  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher M. Gubanich  (PA, FAdB)  !
Mr. & Mrs. Marc F. Gueriera  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. Eugene J. Huston  (A, SS)  ^  +
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Johnston  (Fr)
Mrs. Bonnie Karabin  (PA, FS)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Karabin  (PA, FAdB, AdB)  ^  +
Ms. Kathleen M. Kiesel  (P)  ^
Mr. Gerhart L. Klein  (A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Knezo  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Kobylt  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Kraszewski  (PA)  ^
Cynthia Talucci Leahan (A) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Bradford C. Lyons  (P)  ^
Mr. Joseph E. Maher, Jr.  (GP)   *
Ms. Joanne Mancini (Fr) ^ #
Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Marchesani  (FF)   *
Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Marchesani  (FAdB)   *
Christine M. McCann  (A)  +
Mary Walker McCreesh (A) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Edward K. McCullough  (P, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John McElvenny  (PA)  +
Muffet O’Brien McGraw (A) ^ +
Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. McGuire  (P, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. William J. McLaughlin  (P)  ^
Mrs. Patricia Milanese  (P, PA)  ^  *
Erin McNamara Miller (A) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew R. Nardone  (P, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Narisi  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. Joseph S. Nescio Esq.  (FAdB)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Pascarella, III  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mrs. Helen Piergalline  (StA, PA)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Plevyak  (P, PA)  ^
Barbara Black Pollock (A) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Regan  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Rice  (P)  ^  *
Ms. Nancy M. Rooney  (A)  +
34 Annual Report 2014–2015
Mr. Christopher J. Ruggiero  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schubert  (PA, GA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Schwartz  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Smart  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Snyder  (P, PA)  ^
Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Tanzilli  (PA, GA, GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Louis N. Teti  (AdB, Fr)  ^  #
Mr. Edward G. Torrance, III  (A)  ^
Mr. Mark W. VanBelle (A) ^ #
Mrs. Josephine Vellutato  (GP, GA)  ^
Ms. Jeanne M. Weis  (Fr)
Mr. Raymond A. Wolownik  (A)  ^
Ms. Lisbeth V. Wortman  (Fr)  ^
Saints Peter and Paul Parish  (Prsh)  ^  #
Saint Elizabeth Parish (Prsh) ^ *
Exelon Corporation (MG) ^
Infiniti of West Chester  (B)  ^
Berwind Corporation (B) ^
Titus Sports Academy  (B)  ^
Gueriera Roofing Corp  (B)  ^
The Joseph M. Reis Memorial Scholarship
Fund (Fdn)  *
Integrative Health (B) ^
Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms  (B)  +
Saint Agnes Parish (Prsh) ^ *
Vanguard Group (MG) !
Saint Patrick Parish  (Prsh)
Opera Company of Philadelphia  (B)  ^
John H. Ansley Photographer  (B)  ^
Chester County Community Foundation  (Fdn)  ^  +
Comcast Corporation (B) ^ *
BNY Mellon Community Partnership  (MG)  ^  *
The Williams Companies  (MG)  ^
Elliott-Lewis Corporation (B) ^
Connors Law, LLP  (B)  ^
Exton Nisson (B) ^
Harlan Tree Service  (B)  ^
Georgio’s Restaurant, LLC  (B)  ^
Gabriel Milanese, Jr. Memorial Foundation  (Fdn)  ^
Rennaissance Advisory Group LLC  (B)  ^
RDS Vending, LLC  (B)   *
PJM Interconnection (MG) ^ *
Eagles’s Nest Club
(Gifts of $250 - $499)
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Barnette  (PA)  !
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Basile  (P, PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew G. Bathon  (P)  ^
Mr. Kenneth S. Beck  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Bodary  (PA)   *
Dorothy McMichael Bomgardner  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur S. Boyle  (P)  ^
Patricia Dulin Bozarth  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. David F. Caliendo  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Cancelmo  (P, PA)  ^
Miss Nancy J. Cassel  (A)  +
Elizabeth Trumpelman Cerritelli  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Rodger M. Cerritelli  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Creighton  (PA)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cunningham  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph G. Dale  (S, PA)  +
Eileen Caulfield Dalton  (A)  +
Reverend Michael J. Davis  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. David C. DeBoer  (P, PA)
Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Delio, Jr.  (A, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Delphais, Jr.  (P)  ^
^ .......... Increased Gift
* .......... 3-4 consecutive yrs
# .......... 5-9 consecutive yrs
+........... 10-14 consecutive yrs
! ............ 15-19 consecutive yrs
@ .......... 20+ consecutive yrs
Mr. Brian C. Dimick  (A)  +
Kelly Hargrave Donia  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Donia  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Downing, Jr.  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick F. Doyle  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Duffy  (PA)  ^
Mrs. Cecilia M. Duke  (GP, GA)   #
Joanne Wernier Dulin  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick H. Dulin  (A)  ^
Mary Donnelly Dumont  (A, PA)   #
Christen Coxson Dunn (A) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Edgcumbe  (P)  ^
Reverend Mr. & Mrs. M. Eugene Favinger  (A, PA, FF)  +
Mrs. Susanne M. Favinger  (FF, PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Fonash, Sr.  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. French  (P)  ^
Mr. Keith E. Gabage  (P)  ^
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gentile  (S)   #
Dr. & Mrs. John C. Gentile  (A, PA)   #
Mary Hennessy Gentile  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. William V. Giannetti, Jr.  (PA)   #
Kathleen Gallery Grismala  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Harrer, Jr.  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey E. Heary  (P)  ^
Mildred Pitt Hoffman  (A)
Mr. Timothy J. Horstmann  (A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Huber  (A)  ^  #
Susan Reilly Huber (A) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Hughes  (P, PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Elkin Jaramillo  (PA, P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Johnson  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Johnson  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. David F. Joslin, Jr.  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Kempinski  (P, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Kropp  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kunzman  (GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Kunzman  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lacey  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Lamb  (PA)  ^  #
Mr. John P. Langan  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Lawrence  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Layton  (P)  ^
Mr. Thomas M. Lenker  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Levis  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Levis  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Lord  (P, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald M. Makoid  (P)  ^
Mrs. Martha Marchese  (GP, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Massimo  (P)  ^  *
Dr. Edward M. Matejkovic  (AdB, A)   *
Mr. Frederick P. McCarthy, Jr.  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. William J. McCracken  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick F. McIntyre  (P, PA)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. James S. Meenan  (P, PA)   #
Mrs. Joan Mitro  (GP)  ^
Kathryn Parsons Montone (A) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Montone  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Mullin  (PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Myers  (P)  ^
Mr. Charles S. Naber  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Nappi  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Scott K. Nulty  (P, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin R. O’Brien  (A, P, PA)   *
Mr. Joseph C. O’Brien  (A, PA)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher G. O’Connor  (P, PA)  ^
Christina Cokonis O’Donnell (A) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. O’Donnell, III  (A)  ^  *
Carol Dougherty O’Leary  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. George Owen  (GP, GA)  ^
Mrs. Madeline A. Paiva  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Pavelik  (P)  ^  *
Mr. Camillo A. Pizii  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Prince  (P)  ^  *
Mrs. Laurie Puccino  (P)  ^
Mr. Louis N. Raytik  (A, PA, GP)  ^  +
A........... Alumni
AdB....... Advisory Board
Adm...... Administration
B........... Business
F........... Faculty
FA......... Former Administration
Honor roll of donors
Anne Dawson Renahan (A) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Riddell  (P, PA)
Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Rowe, Jr.  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Steven S. Rule  (P, PA)   #
Margaret Doran Schock  (A)   #
Mrs. Amy M. Seifert  (S, PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Seifert  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Seifried  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Shumard  (PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Smyth  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Snyder  (PA)  +
Mr. Albert J. Valocchi (A) ^ +
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Vassil  (P, A)  ^
Mrs. Joanne Wankmiller  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. Wentzel  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Earl B. Wilkins  (P, PA)  ^
Kelly Ousey Wood (A) ^ #
Mary Jo Valocchi Zengel  (A, P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Zengel  (P, A)  ^  *
BSHS Faculty (Org) ^
Estate of Frank A. Lasak  (Org)  ^
Saint Cecilia’s Choir  (Org)   #
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish  (Prsh)   *
QVC Partners in Giving  (B)  ^
BSHS Class of 1979  (Org)  ^
Fischer Cunnane & Assoc. Ltd.  (B)
Macy’s, Inc. Matching Gifts Program  (MG)
Two Men and A Truck  (B)  ^
O’Malley Moving & Storage  (B)  ^
Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited  (B)  ^
Exton Millennium Softball  (B)  ^
Penn State University  (C)  ^
Belmont Printing Co.  (B)   *
Roberts Automall  (B)   #
United Way of Chester County  (Org)  ^  #
Sheller Oil Company  (B)  ^
The Linde Group  (MG)
MasterCard (MG)
CTS Electric (B) ^
Chester Springs Financial Group, LLC  (B)  ^
Primavera Fitness (B) ^
Pfizer, Inc.  (MG)   *
The Stove Shop Fireplace Center  (B)   *
Goshen Beverage Center (B) ^ *
Keller Williams / Noel Bernard  (B)   *
DeGrandis Automotive Center  (B)   *
Family Practice Associates of Exton & Marshallton,
P.C. (B)  #
Loyalty Club
(Gifts of $100 - $249)
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Amora  (PA)
Marie Cassel Anderson  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Anderson  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. David Angelo  (P)  ^
Bernadette Fuller Arthur  (A)   *
Mary Jameson Ashwell  (A)  !
Sheila McCarthy Ayers (A) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Babin  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Baffa  (P, PA)  +
Miss Molly J. Baldwin  (A)   #
Lieutenant Timothy J. Baldwin  (A)   #
Ms. Victoria J. Bardsley  (A)   *
Mr. Robert P. Barnes  (A)  ^  #
Mrs. Ellen Barton (StA) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Becker  (PA)   #
Kathryn Lyons Beech  (A, PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Berger  (PA)   #
Mr. Stephen C. Berger  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bernier  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Mahlon Z. Bierly, III  (PA)   #
Veronica Mento Bird  (A)  ^
FAdB..... Former Advisory Bd
Fdn....... Foundation
FF......... Former Faculty
Fr.......... Friend
FS......... Former Staff
GA........ Grandparent of Alum
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bizal  (GP, PA, GA)  ^
Miss Claire M. Boncek  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Booth  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Booth  (GP, GA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Borraccini  (PA, Fr)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bradley  (PA, GP)   *
Regina Olise Brecht (A) ^ +
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick E. Brennan  (PA)  ^  #
MaryEllen Regan Brice  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Adam J. Brower  (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Brower  (GP)   *
Miss Mary J. Bucci  (A)   #
Eileen Kain Buoni  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. David Burdick  (PA)  ^  *
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Byler  (P, A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Cabry, III  (AdB, PA)  ^
Mr. James V. Calista  (StA, GP, GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Callan  (P)  ^
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Cancelmo  (GP, GA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Carlin  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Barry W. Carney  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Casciato  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. David L. Cassel  (A)  ^
M. Claire Voigt Cavanaugh (A) ^ +
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Caven  (P)  ^
Ellen Hayes Cerritelli  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Cerritelli  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Tai W. Chan  (P)  ^
Colonel Mary Clementi  (StA)   #
Virginia Hoffman Conway  (A)  ^
Mrs. Mary H. Cooper  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Cordivari  (P, PA)
Mr. John E. Cosgrove, Sr.  (StA)
Ms. Florence I. Crews  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Cusick  (P, PA)   *
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D’Adamo  (GP, GA)  ^
Mr. Anthony C. D’Addezio  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Clair Daigle  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dameika  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel D’Amore, Jr.  (PA)   #
Mr. Peter J. D’Angelo  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Davis  (PA, P)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Davison  (PA)   #
Ms. Marie F. Dawson  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dearing  (GP)
Mr. William T. DeHaven  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Amadeo DeJesus  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. Alex DeJong and Ms. Maria C. San Miguel  (P)  ^
Patrice Furey Delargey  (A, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Dell’Arciprete  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. Frank C. Delphais  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Desiderio  (A, PA)   #
Mr. Domenic L. D’Ginto  (A)  +
Josephine Talucci D’Ginto  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DiBerardinis  (GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Diederich  (A)  ^
Meredith Hanson Diederich  (A)  ^
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory DiFonzo  (A, P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John Ditmore  (GP)
Mr. Richard J. Dixon  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Dodds  (P, PA)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Dolderer  (P, PA)   *
Mr. James J. Dorazio  (A)  +
Mr. James M. Dougherty  (PA)  ^  *
Mr. James E. Dougherty  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dugan  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Francis X. Dulin  (P, A)  ^
Dr. Susan E. Dulka  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Eberwein  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Eckerd  (PA)   #
Mr. William F. Egan  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Ellington  (P)   *
Mr. Paul J. Endrey  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Jack D. Enoches  (PA)   #
Mary Lou Polito Enoches  (A, PA, FAdB)   #
GP........ Grandparent
MG........ Matching Gift Co.
Org........ Organization
PA......... Parent of Alumnus/a
P........... Parent
Prsh...... Parish
Mr. Thomas J. Farley  (A)  ^  *
Reverend Lawrence J. Finegan  (A)  +
Mr. Francis X. Flaherty, III  (A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Flood  (PA)  +
Mrs. Maureen D. Fogerty  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Fogerty  (PA)  ^  *
Maureen McDevitt Foley  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Forcellini  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Forese, Sr.  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Forloines  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. Fortunato  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Frankenfield  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick K. Fullam  (P, A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Fullam  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Albert D. Fuller, Jr.  (P, A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gabage  (GP)  ^
Mr. Joseph G. Gallagher  (A)  ^  +
Laurence D. Gallagher  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Gentile  (P, A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Gary M. Gilligan  (P, A, PA)  ^
Kathleen Griest Gilligan  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Giunta  (A, PA, FAdB)   #
Nina DiFilippo Giunta  (A, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Glendenning  (P)  ^
Catherine Schwarz Gold  (A, PA)   *
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Green  (PA)  ^
Judith McGrogan Green  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Greenwood  (P)   *
Mr. Ryan J. Griffin  (A)  ^
Mr. Francis J. Gundy  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hagenow  (P)  ^
Mrs. Mary Anne McGinty Hague  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Hanlon  (GP, PA, GA)  ^  #
Mrs. Carole Hart  (GP)  ^
Mr. Richard J. Hartman  (A)  +
Rosemary Helm (A) ^
Mrs. Elisabeth Hennessy  (GP, GA)   #
Amy Henson (A) ^
Beverly Caputo Herkins  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Herkins  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Herm  (P)  ^
Mr. James J. Hetherington  (F, A, PA)
Mr. Eugene G. Hickman  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Higgins  (P)  ^
Mrs. Edna W. Hneleski  (GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Hoffman  (P)
Mr. Robert M. Hogan  (A)  ^  *
Dr. & Mrs. Ian D. Holgado  (P)  ^
Mr. Joseph E. Hook  (A, GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. William P. Hughes  (PA)  ^
Donna Silvestri Hussey  (A)  +
Mr. Leon W. Hutton  (A)  ^  *
Donna Sheridan Ireland  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Johnson, Jr.  (A, PA)   #
Mr. Michael A. Joyce  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Joyce  (StA, PA)  ^  #
Mr. Warren C. Junium, III  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kahl  (GP, PA)
Irene Hamerlinck Kaminski  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Kaminski  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy W. Kane  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Karros  (P)  ^
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kelley  (P)  ^  *
Mrs. Alleace Kelliher  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Kelly  (PA)  ^  +
Ms. Elizabeth M. Kelly  (A)  +
Mr. Liam C. Kemmerley  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Kessel  (A, PA)   #
Lisa Bannan Kessel  (A, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. David Kiefer, Sr.  (GA)   #
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Kiley  (P)  ^
Miss Angela M. Knapp  (A)   #
Nancy Barnaba Knapp  (A, PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Stamatios Kousisis  (PA)  ^  +
Katherine McCarthy Kraenzle (A) ^ *
S........... Staff
SS......... Shanahan Society
StA........ St. Agnes HS
† .......... Deceased
35
Honor Roll of Donors
Loyalty Club
continued
Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Labiak  (A, PA)   #
Marietta Lamb-Mawby (A) !
Mrs. Rosemarie Langan  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Lanzar  (P, PA)  ^  #
Miss Megan N. Lanzar  (Stu)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald B. LaPorta, Sr.  (FS, PA)  +
Mrs. Linda J. Laszecki  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. V. John Leary  (StA, PA)  ^  #
Virginia Morgan Leary (StA) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Leinhauser  (P, PA)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. Lemheney, III  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Levan  (P)  ^
Roberta Beamer Levan  (A, GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Lewis  (P)  ^
Ms. Janet Loffredo  (GP, GA)   *
Mr. and Mrs. C. Todd Lofgren  (AdB, A)  +
Ms. Loisel (F) ^
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Longenderfer  (P)
Michelle Kriston Loughery  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Lutz, Jr.  (A)  ^  #
Mr. Francis J. Lutz  (A)  +
Miss Kathleen M. Lyons  (A)   *
Miss Laura A. MacFarland  (A)  ^
Angela D’Alessandro MacNeal  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew J. MacNeal  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Magee  (P, A, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Brion T. Maguire  (A)  ^
Mary McNamara Maguire  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Maguire  (P)  ^
Mr. Frederick D. Manning  (A)  ^
Kelly Levan Manning  (P, A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Terrence M. Manning  (P, A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Marinucci  (PA)  ^
Ellen Klales Markwalter  (A)   #
Mr. Michael R. Martin  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Martino  (P)   *
Mr. John L. Matt  (A)   #
Michelle Naber Mattson  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. David Mauer  (PA)   #
Miss Anita R. Mazzula  (A)  ^
Miss Kristina M. Mazzula  (A)  ^
Mr. Francis D. McAdams  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Dr. Frank D. McAdams  (Fr)   *
Dr. & Mrs. Edward McAssey  (GP)  ^
Mr. Donald R. McCallin  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCarthy  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McCullen  (GP, GA)  ^
Ms. Jennifer McCullough  (P)  ^
Mr. Stephen J. McCullough  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. John R. McDonald  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. McDonald  (P, PA)  ^  #
Sarah Sobecki McDonald  (A)  ^
Reverend Msgr. James T. McDonough  (FAdB, Fr)   #
Mr. Patrick C. McElwee  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. McGlone, Sr.  (P)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. McGovern  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. McGrogan  (P, A, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. John V. McGrory  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. McHugh  (PA)
Ann F. McKenna  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John A. McKeon  (P, PA)   #
Bonnie Dempster McLaughlin  (A, PA)   *
Reverend Msgr. Joseph McLoone  (Fr)  ^
Reverend Msgr. Robert T. McManus  (Fr, FAdB)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John McNamara  (GP, PA)  ^  #
Janet Ciarlone McShane  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. John P. McVicker  (P, PA)  ^
Ms. Danielle R. Meehan  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony C. Meenan  (A)  ^
Helenann Shaffer Meenan  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Albert R. Menna  (A, PA)
Marion Nagy Mento (A) ^ +
Mr. Marc S. Michell  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Mignogna  (PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. James Miller  (P)  ^
Mr. Joseph O. Miller  (A)  ^  +
Meredith Mulvey Minor (A) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. William P. Monahan  (PA)   #
Mr. Kevin E. Montone  (PA)   #
Catherine Bartelmo Moran  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Moran  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. Mostyn  (P, A, PA)   #
Margaret Rothwell Mostyn  (P, A, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Moylett  (P, PA)  ^  *
Mrs. Anne Rothwell Mulhern  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel N. Mullen  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Francis X. Muller  (P, PA)
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Muller  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Mullin  (P, PA)  ^  #
Reverend Msgr. Thomas M. Mullin  (Fr)  ^
Mr. F. Tucker Mulrooney  (GA)   #
Mr. Brendan P. Munley  (A)  ^  #
Moiya Thompson Murphy (A) ^ #
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Z. Murray  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Musick  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Naber  (GP, PA, GA)
Virginia Dulowski Neumer (A) ^ *
Ms. Jennifer A. Nicolas  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. David P. O’Brien, Sr.  (P, PA)  ^
Bernadette Straub O’Donnell  (A, GP, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John J. O’Donnell  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. O’Donnell  (A, GP, PA)  ^
Reverend Charles R. O’Hara  (FF)  ^  +
Mr. Conrad Olenik  (GP)  ^
Roberta Maier Olliver  (A)  +
Mrs. Martina Ossman (StA) ^ *
Kathleen Murphy Paleudis  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Panik  (GA)   #
Mr. Thomas D. Parker  (A)  ^  *
Karen Hauck Patterson  (A)
Ms. Carolyn Peterson  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Ms. Michael J. Peterson  (A, PA)  ^
Aileen Dill Pilarski  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Barry S. Pine  (Fr)  ^
36 Annual Report 2014–2015
^ .......... Increased Gift
* .......... 3-4 consecutive yrs
# .......... 5-9 consecutive yrs
Sr. Maureen L. McDermott, IHM, Superintendent of Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia reminisces with Tom and Dee Mullin P’04, ’08 about the dream of a marching
band and uniforms for Bishop Shanahan. Thanks to the Mullin’s efforts with Nick Smiles on
the Fine Arts Foundation fundraising, the BSHS band welcomed Pope Francis to Philadelphia
during his visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in wonderful new uniforms!!
(Don’t miss the next run for Nick Smiles on the Fine Arts Foundation May 14th – to register
visit www.nicksmiles.org)
+........... 10-14 consecutive yrs
! ............ 15-19 consecutive yrs
@ .......... 20+ consecutive yrs
The Honorable Thomas Pitt  (StA)
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Pitt, Jr.  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Jon F. Plakosh  (PA)  ^
Mr. Robert A. Pomento  (A)  +
Mrs. A. Veronica Porter  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Pralle  (PA)  ^
Mrs. Barbara Pratt  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Puz  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Quiroz  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rachfalski  (P)  ^
Ms. Joanne M. Radie  (PA, P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Redditt  (GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Regan  (P, PA)   *
Mr. Edward Reilly  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. William Reilly  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Reymos  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Reynolds  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Richter  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Richter  (GP)  ^
Mr. Howard F. Riley  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Riotto  (P)  ^  *
Mary McQuiston Ritter  (A, PA)  ^  +
Margaret and Roderick Roberts  (A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Roche  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. Christopher A. Rodgers  (A)  ^
Mary Susan Dunleavy Rooney  (A)   *
Mr. and Mrs. George S. Ruch  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Ruffenach  (P)  ^
Eleanor Finegan Ryan  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Albert M. Sardella  (PA)
Dr. & Mrs. John V. Sardella  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Scamuffa  (GP)   *
Frances Bell Scarborough  (A)   *
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Schaffer  (P, PA)   *
Mrs. Maria Schubert  (GP, GA)  ^
Mr. Eric D. Schumacher  (A)  ^  *
Shirley DePaolantonio Scott  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Keith M. Scribner  (A)
Nicole Gummel Scribner  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Scrocca, Sr.  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory T. Sendi  (P)  ^
Mrs. Helen Snyder Shaffer  (StA, PA, GA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Shirley  (PA)   #
A........... Alumni
AdB....... Advisory Board
Adm...... Administration
B........... Business
F........... Faculty
FA......... Former Administration
Honor roll of donors
Loyalty Club
continued
Mr. & Mrs. Allen R. Shrader  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Shultz  (P)   *
Catherine McLaughlin Silva (A) ^ #
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skulski  (P)  ^
Amy Gerry Smith  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew M. Smith  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Barry J. Smith  (A)
Mr. Daniel R. Smith  (A)  ^
Mr. Chad A. Speiser  (P)  ^
Linda Gardner Spinelli  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Stewart  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Stine  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Subers  (P)  ^  *
Miss Janet A. Sullivan  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Sweeney  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. and Mrs. D. Robert Coulson  (Fr)   #
Marisa Burke Thornton  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Toussaint  (P, A, PA)  ^  *
Reverend Msgr. James A. Treston  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Truskey  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Tutin  (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Bartholomew C. Tuttle  (PA)  +
Ms. Christina Valocchi (A) ^
Mr. Christopher Veno (Fr) ^
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Versaggi  (P, PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Wallin  (PA, FAdB, GA)  ^  +
Reverend Christopher M. Walsh  (A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Walsh  (A)  ^
Susan McCrain Walsh  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Weldon  (P)  ^
Therese McFadden Wells  (A)   #
Mr. William R. Whitehead  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Willard  (PA)  ^
Jeannie Conahan Wimble  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Wittig  (PA)   *
Mrs. Carol A. Wolfington  (GP, GA)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Woodward  (GA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Worrell, Jr.  (P, PA)   *
Maureen Fagan Worrell  (A, PA)  +
Phyllis M. Yankech (A) +
Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Zink  (P, PA)  ^
Linda Dudas Zuratt  (A)  +
Campli Photography  (B)   *
Parkway Cleaners (B) ^
BSHS Parent Association  (Org)  +
Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP  (B)
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish  (Prsh)   *
Escape Salon & Spa  (B)  ^
BSHS Class of 1964  (Org)
Marisalon (B) ^
Merck Company Foundation (MG) ^ #
Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia  (B)
Nick Smiles on the Fine Arts Foundation  (Fdn)  ^
Joseph P. Riley & Sons Moving Company, Inc.  (B)  ^
Harpo Originals (B) ^
Voya Foundation (MG) ^
Split Rock Resort  (B)  ^
BSHS Office Staff  (Org)  ^
Hotel Warner (B) ^
Paper Source (B) ^
Broad Run Golfers Club  (B)   *
Rainbow Dinner Theatre (B) ^ *
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees  (B)  ^
Richard R. Bright, Jr. DMD  (B)  ^
PNC Foundation (MG) ^
Mattioni Plumbing, Heating and Cooling  (B)  ^
Whitford Insurance Network, Inc.  (B)  ^
Aegon Transamerica Foundation  (MG)  ^
Bob Wagner’s Flooring America  (B)  ^
Jeff D’Ambrosio Auto Group  (B)  ^
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center  (B)
FAdB..... Former Advisory Bd
Fdn....... Foundation
FF......... Former Faculty
Fr.......... Friend
FS......... Former Staff
GA........ Grandparent of Alum
Benefit Consulting Group  (B)
Charles Blosenski Disposal Co.  (B)  ^
Pine Street Carpenters Inc.  (B)  ^
Triple Fresh, Inc.  (B)
Sardella Family Dentistry  (B)
State Farm / Shawn Staska  (B)  ^
Saint Joseph Hawks CYO  (Org)  ^
Knights of Columbus Council 10351  (Org)  ^
Brandywine Financial Planners  (B)  ^
Richard A. Wendig Plumbing, Heating & AC  (B)  ^
Sight & Sound Theatres  (B)  ^
Parkway Greetings (B) ^
Core De Roma  (B)  ^
Jamberry Nail Wraps  (B)  ^
Lou Beverage  (B)   *
Home Depot Foundation (MG) ^ *
Delaware Park  (B)   *
Dulin Construction LLC  (B)   *
Saint Patrick Parish  (Prsh)  +
Green & White Club
(Gifts of $50 - $99)
Anonymous (2)
Marianne Beam Abdul  (A)
Mrs. Angela Pozza Andree  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Avis  (GA, GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Baldwin  (PA)   *
Mrs. Roberta Basile  (GP, GA)
Miss Rachel E. Becker  (A)  ^
Dolores MacIntire Benson  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Berman  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bertolami  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Best  (GP, GA)   #
Miss Emmalee R. Bierly  (A)   *
Ms. Francee Biondi  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bizal  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. Brian T. Blair  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Blank  (P)  ^
Mr. Joseph W. Borraccini  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bove  (GP)   *
Marie Litz Bowers  (A)  +
Mrs. Carmel J. Bradley  (S, P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Bradley, Jr.  (P, PA)  ^
Cynthia Vodde Breme (A) ^
Mr. Joseph M. Brown  (A)  ^  *
Mr. James R. Burns  (A)  +
Jean McBratnie Burns  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. David Burton  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander W. Byard  (A)   #
Shannon Griffin Byard  (A)   #
Lorraine Androwick Byrd (A) ^ #
Mr. Michael J. Cabry, IV  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Capista  (P, PA)  ^  #
Ms. Kathleen A. Capriotti  (F, A, PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. James T. Carlin  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Carlino  (GP, GA)  ^  *
Mrs. Christina Carroll  (GA, Fr)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Cascarelli  (A)  ^
Meghan Peterson Cascarelli  (S, A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Celidonio  (PA, GP)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Colman  (PA)   *
Patricia Lyons Conboy  (A)  +
Rosemarie Pomento Connolly  (A)  +
Dr. Robert Cosgriff  (StA)  ^
Mr. John P. Crossan  (A)  ^  #
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dagios  (Fr)  ^
Dr. Joseph M. Dalton  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Scott V. Daugherty  (PA)  ^
Marcie Lamb DeCapite  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Emil DeJohn  (GP, GA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Delaney, III  (P)  ^
Mr. Nicholas M. DelGrande  (A)  ^
GP........ Grandparent
MG........ Matching Gift Co.
Org........ Organization
PA......... Parent of Alumnus/a
P........... Parent
Prsh...... Parish
Dr. Justin R. DiAngelo, PhD  (A)  ^
Frances Foster Dickens  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dietl  (P)  ^
Dr. Emil A. DiFilippo  (A)  ^
Sister Carolyn Dimick, IHM  (A)  ^ @
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. DiSanti  (P, A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Francis DiSanti  (StA, PA, GA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dixon  (StA)  ^
Mrs. Mary Dixon  (StA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dolan, Jr.  (P, PA)
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Dominiecki  (P)  ^
Mrs. Alice Dowling  (FF)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Egan  (P, PA)
Mr. Joseph M. Egan  (A)  ^  *
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Einstein  (P)  ^
Mary Morrison Evans  (A)   *
Mr. William E. Fell  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Fellman  (P)  ^
Mr. David J. Fenimore  (A)  +
Mrs. Barbara Carnathan Finegan  (StA, PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Finkbohner  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Jason E. Galante  (P, PA)  ^  *
Cynthia Vitale Gallo (A) ^
Miss Patricia L. George  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Kris K. Gike  (P, PA)  ^
Mary Glah Gillin  (A, PA)  ^
Mr. William J. Griest  (GP, PA, GA)  ^  *
Mr. Francis J. Haas  (A)  +
Mr. James F. Hargraves  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Hauck  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John Heary  (GP)  ^
Daniel B. Heffernan  (A)  ^
Christine Mehok Hegarty  (A)  ^
Denise McConnell Hetzel  (A, PA)  ^
Noreen Bayer Hetzel  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Hetzel  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Kai Heyer  (GP)   *
Ms. Leslie E. Heygood  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hmiel  (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard M. Holdsman  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Horger  (P)   *
Mr. and Mrs. John Huber  (F)  ^
Ms. Grace Hunt  (StA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Hurley  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Huss, Jr.  (PA)  +
Miss Clare M. Jameson  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. C. Eric Johns  (P, A, PA)   #
Dr. & Mrs. Henry Karcsh  (PA)  ^
Miss Savvina M. Karros  (Stu)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John Kaufmann  (GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Keane  (PA)  +
Miss Maureen H. Keating  (A)  ^
Mrs. Anita K. Keefe  (P, PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Keefe  (P, A, PA)   #
Mary Moyer Kelly  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy F. Kelly  (A)   #
Mr. Alexander J. Kelso  (A)   #
Lizanne Pezzetti Kile  (A)   *
Regina DiLabbio King (A) ^ #
Miss Elise N. Knezo  (A)   #
Mr. Jason Knezo  (A)  +
Mr. Zachary E. Knezo  (A)  +
Mr. Thomas C. Koehler  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Kopec  (GP)  ^
Louise Alexander Kraft  (A)  +
Mary Pirri Launi  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Law  (P)
Ms. Ann M. Leahan  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Leinhauser  (GP, GA)  ^
Mr. & Ms. James Lentz  (PA)   *
Ms. Marie A. Lentz  (PA)   *
Ms. Ellen P. Lester  (Fr)  ^
Ms. Kimberly A. Levan  (A)  ^
Mr. Richard A. Lichty  (A) @
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Loeper  (PA)  ^
S........... Staff
SS......... Shanahan Society
StA........ St. Agnes HS
† .......... Deceased
37
Honor Roll of Donors
Green & White Club
continued
Anne Marie Pacinelli Lutz  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Lyons  (P, A, PA)  ^
Mr. Jason V. Madden  (A)  ^
Ms. Suzanne Magee (PA) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Maier  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Herman Marks  (GP, GA)   #
Mrs. Arlene Martino  (GP)  ^
Mr. Philip M. Mascherino  (A)  ^
Mr. John M. Massimini  (A)   *
Eileen Conroy McAnally  (A)  ^
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. McCahon  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. McCloskey  (PA)
Ms. Lyn S. McCullen  (Fr)  ^
Mr. Lawrence D. McDevitt  (A)  ^
Marlene Madonna McDonough  (StA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Norbert McDonough  (StA)  +
Mr. Joseph P. McKenna  (A)   #
Cristin Braun McMichael (A) ^ *
Mr. Richard L. Miller  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Mirarchi  (GP)  ^
M E. Mistretta  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John T. Mitchell, III  (PA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mueller  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Murphy  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Philip W. Murray  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Musick  (P)  ^
MaryAnne Santangelo Newman  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Newton, Jr.  (P, PA)  ^
Lois Dutt Nines  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Duane M. Oakes  (P, PA)   *
Miss Kristin J. O’Donnell  (A)  ^
Mr. James F. O’Dore  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Conrad J. Olenik, Jr.  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. O’Malley, Jr.  (PA)  ^
Corrine Rambo O’Neill  (StA)
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Ottaviano  (GP, GA)   #
Dr. & Mrs. John R. Ousey, Jr.  (GP, PA, FF )   #
Mrs. Patricia Paciello (StA) ^ *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Parker  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Pease  (PA)  ^
Mrs. Kathryn Penderghest  (PA)  ^
Ms. M. Kathryn Persch  (A)  +
Mr. Ernest R. Pescatore  (A)  +
Mr. Glenn G. Peterson  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Benett C. Pettine  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pettine  (GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Nhan Phandinh  (PA)  ^  *
Mrs. Mary L. Phillips  (StA)   *
Mr. George S. Podziomek  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Potance  (GA)   #
Ms. Dolores A. Potts  (A, F)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Brian E. Powell  (A)  ^
MaryEllen Keenan Powell  (A)  ^
Kathleen Perley Przychodzien  (A, PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Queppet  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Quinlan  (P)
Mr. Arthur J. Raymond  (GA)  ^  #
Ms. Barbara Redditt  (F)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Remaley  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. John N. Riccardo, Sr.  (A, PA, GP)  ^
Nancy Giunta Riccardo  (S, A, PA)  ^
Mr. Joseph R. Sabo, Jr.  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Scott R. Saboe  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Samson  (P)  ^
Reverend Msgr. John M. Savinski  (FF)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Benedict A. Scalia  (PA)
Mrs. Nancy A. Schwemler  (PA)  ^  #
Mrs. Noel Scott  (GP)  ^
Mr. John R. Shaddock  (GA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Shields  (GP)  ^
Patricia Walish Short  (A)  ^
38 Annual Report 2014–2015
Reverend Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Shurer  (PA)  ^
Elizabeth Hanley Smith  (A, PA)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Smith  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Snook  (P, PA)   #
Mrs. Brenda Stank  (P, PA)  ^
Mrs. Cheryl A. Stolis  (P)   *
Patricia O’Brien Strauber  (A, PA)   *
Mr. Donald F. Stroman  (A)  ^
Patricia Losito Swiger  (A, PA)   #
Ms. Lillian M. Taliercio  (A)  +
Mrs. Donna Thompson  (F)
Carole Rice Toewe  (A)  ^
Patricia Hanisch Townsend  (A)  ^
Mr. John Travaglini  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Truitt  (PA)  ^
Mrs. Diane L. Uleau  (PA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Valentino  (PA)
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Velez  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Vink  (P, PA)   *
Leah DeBarberie Wade  (A)  ^
Mr. James Walker  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. George Weir  (GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Williams  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. John M. Williams  (StA)   *
Martina Davish Williford  (A)
Louise Bowman Wilson  (S, A, PA)  ^  #
Mrs. Jean Yoder (StA) +
Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Yoquinto  (P)  ^
Susan Waldron Zacharkiw  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Zwaan  (P)  ^
Eastern State Penitentiary (B) ^ *
The Colonial Theatre  (B)   *
United Way of Southern Chester County  (Org)  ^
The Media Theatre  (B)  ^
People’s Light & Theatre Company  (B)  ^  *
Arden Theatre Company (B) ^ *
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation  (MG)
Big League Haircuts  (B)  ^
Style Masters Salon  (B)   *
Buca Di Beppo  (B)
Choo Choo Barn  (B)
Brandywine River Museum (B) ^ *
Hagley Museum & Library  (B)   *
Independence Seaport Museum  (B)
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre  (B)  ^  *
Knoebels Amusement Park (B) ^ *
Camden Riversharks (B) ^ *
J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation  (MG)  ^
Dicks Sporting Goods  (B)  ^
Pepperidge Farm, Inc.  (B)
Paoli Hardware (B) ^
Ludwig’s Village Market & Caterers  (B)  ^
Taylors Music Store & Studios  (B)
Brinker International (B) ^
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College  (B)  ^
Friends of Shanahan
(Gifts up to $50)
Anonymous
Virginia Carter Abbott  (A)   #
Barbara DiSanti Amiro  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Amons  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Amrein  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Anderson  (PA)   #
Mrs. Loretta DiAngelo Anderson  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Vahik Andonian  (PA)  ^
Ms. Christine Armitage  (Fr)  ^
Ms. Mary Armitage  (Fr)  ^
Mr. Roger Arthur  (F)
Mrs. Nancy Bachofer  (StA)   #
Helene Gilger Badeau  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Badeau  (A)  ^
^ .......... Increased Gift
* .......... 3-4 consecutive yrs
# .......... 5-9 consecutive yrs
+........... 10-14 consecutive yrs
! ............ 15-19 consecutive yrs
@ .......... 20+ consecutive yrs
Mr. Kevin T. Baffa  (A)   *
Miss Mary K. Baffa  (A)   *
Mr. Matthew R. Baffa  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Barry, Jr.  (P, PA)   *
Mrs. Patricia C. Beach-Pepe  (PA)  ^  +
Mr. Richard E. Beam  (A)  ^  #
Deborah A. Bellwoar  (A)  ^
Miss Amanda L. Berghuis  (A)  ^
Miss Barbara A. Boehmler  (A)   *
VMrs. Mary F. Boland  (GP, GA)   #
Mrs. Marilyn Boncek  (GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. David Bova  (GP)  ^
Mrs. Margaret Boylan  (GP, GA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Braun  (GP)   *
Mrs. Judith Treston Brice  (StA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Briglia  (PA)   #
Miss Cara T. Brindley  (A)  ^  #
Miss Elena C. Brindley  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Brooks  (GP, GA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Page C. Brown  (PA, A)   *
Miss Catherine E. Brown  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Brown  (PA)   #
Ms. Joanna Catanzaro  (F)   #
Miss Carly L. Clayman  (A)  ^
Mr. Scott N. Clayman  (A)  ^
Ms. Mary-Rita Coffey  (StA)  ^
Kathryn Schmidt Cole  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Collins  (GP)  ^
Miss Caitlin L. Colman  (A)   *
Mr. Jonathan D. Colman  (A)   *
Ms. Donna M. Colsher  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Conners, Sr.  (P)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Cortese  (PA)   *
Dr. Melinda A. Cosgrove  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Crawford, Jr.  (A)   *
Frances Viscichini Crawford  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Cuneen  (P)  ^
Reverend Msgr. Louis D’Addezio  (StA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D’Antonio  (GP, PA)   *
Sister Anne Elise Darreff, IHM  (S)
Mr. Jeremiah J. Davis  (A)  ^
Mrs. M. Regina Dawson  (StA)  ^
Miss Rebekah DeBarberie  (A)  ^
Miss Sarah A. DeBarberie  (A)  ^
Mrs. Patricia Raub DeHart  (StA, PA, GA)   #
Mrs. Muriel DeLorio  (GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael DePompeo  (P, PA)
Mr. John M. DiEugenio  (A)   #
Mr. David DiMarzio  (StA)   *
Mr. Charles DiValerio  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Donaldson  (P)  ^
Sister Kathleen E. Doyle, IHM  (A)   *
Sister Kathleen P. Eagan, IHM  (F)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John Eckert  (GP, GA)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew R. Ecklund  (P)
Miss Catherine B. Egan  (A)   *
Mr. Harry J. Elliott  (PA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. George F. Eltringham  (GP, PA, GA)   *
Ms. Cortney A. Evans  (Fr)  ^
Mrs. Joan Fahy  (GP, GA)  ^
Mrs. Dolores DeAngelo Feconda  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Federico  (Fr, GP, GA)   #
Miss Margaret A. Fenimore  (A)  +
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Fertal  (P)  ^
Karen Demchak Ficca  (A, PA)
Mr. Matthew J. Ficca  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Ficca  (A, PA)
Mr. Brendan C. Flood  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Frampton  (GP, GA)   #
Mrs. Joan Fullam  (GP, GA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Gale  (A, PA)   *
Mrs. Lydia Galvin  (GP, GA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Alan G. Garnett  (PA)  ^
Mrs. Aurelia Naples Garzia  (StA)   #
Miss Nicole M. George  (A)  ^
A........... Alumni
AdB....... Advisory Board
Adm...... Administration
B........... Business
F........... Faculty
FA......... Former Administration
Honor roll of donors
Friends of Shanahan
continued
Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Giancatarino  (P)  ^
Miss Emily A. Gottshall  (A)   #
Mrs. Elizabeth Gravinese  (StA)  ^
Miss Lauren M. Griffin  (A)  ^
Sister Regina Bernarda Hackett, IHM  (S)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis N. Hagel  (P)
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hagenkotter  (PA, GA)   #
Mr. Thomas J. Haines  (Fr)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Hamilton  (GA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Haux  (GP)   *
Miss Alicia F. Hennessy  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Holenstein  (GP, GA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Holenstein  (P, A, PA)   #
Mr. Jeffrey M. Huckel  (A)   *
Dr. & Mrs. Evarisius Ihejirika  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ingraham  (P, PA)  ^
Sister Paula R. Jameson, IHM  (A)  ^  #
Miss Nicolette M. Juliana  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jursca  (GP)  ^
Miss Paige A. Kaminski  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Kelly  (P, PA)  ^
Karen Lazarski Kempel  (A)   *
Mr. & Mrs. James Knox  (GP, GA)   *
Jeannette Gentile Kolb  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kolimago  (GP)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Kopec  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lantz  (GP)  ^
Mrs. Annette LeGendre  (F)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lemelin  (P)  ^
Mrs. Margaret Lenahen  (GP, GA)   *
Mr. Steven F. Leonhardt  (A)   *
Mrs. Patricia Leppert  (GP, GA)
Dolores Massucci Lerch  (A)   *
Maryanne Dawson Malin  (StA)   *
Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Marks, Sr.  (P, PA)
Algerinda Avioli Matuson  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. McCarron  (P, PA)
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. McCarter  (Fr)  ^
Mrs. Regina McCarthy  (GP, GA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin R. McClure  (P, A)  ^
Mr. Ryan C. McCole  (A)  ^
Sister Maureen L. McDermott, IHM  (AdB, Adm)   #
Mr. Benjamin V. McDonald  (A)  ^
Miss Caitlin M. McElvenny  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. William McFalls  (GP, GA)
Mr. David A. McGuffin, IV  (A)  ^
Mrs. Ann McKeown  (P)   *
Miss Shannon M. McNally  (A)  ^
Susan Valocchi McShane  (A)
Reverend James J. Melle  (FF)
Ms. Eileen Melone  (GP, GA)
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Meyer  (PA)   #
Mr. & Miss Jeffrey A. Michinok  (P)  ^
Doris Krupansky Miller  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Miscioscia  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. Samuel Mohr, Sr.  (GA)   *
Sister Michael Raymond Moore, IHM  (F)
Mrs. Antoinette Clementi Moran  (StA)   #
Mrs. Mary Cosgriff Morrell  (StA)   #
Mr. & Mrs. John Moylett  (GP, GA)   #
Mr. Joseph J. Munley  (A)   *
Sister Francis Helen Murphy, IHM  (A)  ^  *
Miss Kathleen L. Murphy  (A)
Barbara Beitel Nash  (A, PA)   *
Mr. Frank J. Nosek  (A)   *
Dr. Michael J. Oakes  (A)
Sister Regina Anita O’Brien, IHM  (StA)   #
Mr. Bryan G. Oteri  (A)  ^
Alicia Ash O’Toole  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Paulachok  (PA)
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Perry  (GP, GA)
FAdB..... Former Advisory Bd
Fdn....... Foundation
FF......... Former Faculty
Fr.......... Friend
FS......... Former Staff
GA........ Grandparent of Alum
A gift of $2000 for
tuition assistance
was presented to Sr.
Regina Plunkett by
Robert McCann of
the Ancient Order of
Hibernians (Chester
County).
Mr. John J. Piergalline, Jr.  (A, PA)  ^
Mrs. Elizabeth Burns Pitt  (StA)   #
Ms. Karen J. Planinshek  (Fr)  ^
Sister Regina E. Plunkett, IHM  (AdB, Adm, A)   #
Ms. Marie J. Postus  (PA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Powell  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Chan Prathanaluangxay  (P, PA)  ^
Mr. Robert B. Purcell  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Rainey  (GA)
Miss Julianne S. Rakus  (A)  ^
Ms. Linda Reichart  (Fr)  ^
Mrs. Johanna T. Reighard  (A)  ^
Mr. Edward R. Robinson  (A)  +
Mrs. Nancy Roche  (GP, GA)  ^  *
Miss Wilmarie Rodriguez  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Ross  (GP)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rowe, Sr.  (GP)  ^  *
Miss Audrey L. Rucker  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Saello  (P)  ^
Miss Cara A. Schmidt  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schneck  (PA)   #
Mrs. Janet Schramm  (GP)  ^
Mr. Matthew D. Schwab  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Shields, Jr.  (P)  ^
Mr. Daniel V. Skahan  (A)  ^
Miss Kathryn A. Skahan  (A)  ^
Miss Kolleen A. Skahan  (A)  ^
Mr. Matthew E. Skros  (A)  ^
Mrs. Eleanor J. Smith-Helker  (GA)  ^
Mrs. Deborah Snyder  (F)   #
Anne Murphy Sogluizzo  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. George W. Stairiker  (PA)  ^
Mary Kelly Stoltzfus  (A)  ^
Miss Anne T. Sturm  (A)
Mr. Benjamin T. Sturm  (A)
Mr. Peter J. Sturm  (A)
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sullivan  (PA)  ^
Dr. Herman T. Tavani, PhD  (A)   #
Mr. Christopher A. Taylor  (A)  ^  +
Ms. Kathleen M. Terramin  (A)  ^
Lucia Walinchus Thayer  (A)
Kathleen Sweeney Thomas  (A)  ^
Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson  (F, PA)   #
Patricia Helms Thornton  (A)   *
Sister Maria Francina Travis, IHM  (StA)   *
Miss Laura A. Trusila  (A)   #
GP........ Grandparent
MG........ Matching Gift Co.
Org........ Organization
PA......... Parent of Alumnus/a
P........... Parent
Prsh...... Parish
Mr. Louis Tulio  (F)  ^
Miss Julianne K. Tuttle  (A)  ^  #
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Venuto  (P)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vitale  (PA, GA)   *
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Wadlinger  (P, A, PA)  ^
Dr. Elizabeth Wagoner  (GP, PA, GA)  ^
Mrs. Mary A. Wallace  (A)  ^
Cecelia Durning Walton  (A)   #
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Winkie  (GA)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Witt  (GA)  ^
Stephanie Giannetti Wittig  (A)  ^
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Wittig, Jr.  (A)  ^
Jo Anne Herron Wright  (A)  ^
Eileen McShea Wylie  (A)   #
Ms. Doris Yannatell (P) ^
Mr. Francis Yannatell (GP) ^
Donna Guie Yarnall  (A)   #
Mr. and Mrs. Young  (F)  ^
Mrs. Anna Zebrowski  (GP)   *
Tyler Arboretum (B) ^ *
Reading Fightin’ Phils  (B)
Longwood Gardens (B) ^
The National Civil War Museum  (B)  ^
State College Spikes (B) ^ *
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum  (B)   *
Einstein Bros. Bagels  (B)  ^
Gettysburg Heritage Center  (B)  ^
Philadelphia Soul  (B)
Twenty9 Bar & Restaurant  (B)  ^
Margo’s Ice Cream  (B)  ^
Timothy’s (B) ^
National Liberty Museum  (B)   *
Polka Dots (B) ^
Baltimore Orioles (B) ^
ShopRite of West Chester  (B)  ^
Appetites on Main  (B)  ^
Talbots, Inc./Paoli (B) ^
Seven Stars Inn  (B)   *
Mostardi Nursery  (B)   *
Wilmington Blue Rocks  (Org)  ^
Acme Markets (B) ^
Outback Steakhouse (B) ^
Kitchen Kapers (B) ^
American Helicopter Museum  (B)  +
Definitely Dance (B) +
S........... Staff
SS......... Shanahan Society
StA........ St. Agnes HS
† .......... Deceased
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spirituality
at Shanahan
Above: Seniors praying at The Grotto at the
Malvern Retreat House prior to graduation.
At left: French teacher Kathleen Capriotti led
her students in reciting a decade of the rosary in
French on the PA system every day for a week
following the terrorist attack in Paris, France.
MISSION STATEMENT
Bishop Shanahan High School, a
Catholic co-educational secondary school of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia, provides its students
with a strong spiritual formation, challenging academic offerings, and rich extracurricular programs.
A vibrant witness to Christian values and a commitment to academic rigor and integrity prepare all
students to be critical thinkers and moral stewards
in a rapidly evolving global environment.
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Shanahan
| Spring 2016
Memorable moments
Freshman Welcome Night
at Shanahan
Let’s Go Eagles
Senior Pride
Christmas Tableau
Respect Life Club
Italian language students celebrate Carnevale
Band performs in Center City
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Restaurant Fair and Auction
April 9, 2016
Spring Concert & Art Expo
May 13, 2016, 7:30 pm
7th Grade Visitation Day
April 14, 2016
St. Agnes Mass & Social
May 17, 2016, 6:00pm
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April 21, 2016, 7:00-9:00 pm
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June 10, 2016
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