Class of 1984 – 30th Reunion - Donovan Catholic High School

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Class of 1984 – 30th Reunion
“30th Reunion Weekend Extravaganza”
The Class of 1984 “30th Reunion Weekend
Extravaganza” began with a Kick-Off “Meet
and Greet” at the Annual Homecoming
Football Game on October 10, 2014. The
Lecture Hall became a room full of Griffins
with many staff members stopping by to visit
and reminisce. Saturday night was filled with
dinner and dancing at The Crystal Point in
Point Pleasant, with music by their very own
Bobby Fontinelli and the band Sneekbox. The
water- view room was glowing with blue and
white lights and memorabilia from their old
Alma Mater …everything from old uniforms,
newspaper articles, and photos.
Class members experienced fun and smiles in
the photo booth. They strolled down memory
lane as they watched a video montage of their
four years, up on the big screen! Their final
celebration was held at Jenkinson’s Pavilion
with brunch and a trip down the boardwalk
on Sunday.
The reunion was spear headed by Ann
Michele Thompson Sayers, Mercedes
Nola, Michael Fogarty, Andrea
Crowley-Papageorgiou, Tom Lebel,
Mark Malland, Terri O’Neil, Sean Asay,
Lisa Carny - Kay and Tony Fevola. The
Class of 1984 raised $2,186 which they
generously donated to purchase 2 lamp
posts for the high school in honor of
the friends that left this earth too soon:
Tommy Gilroy, Pete Fanuele, Charlie
Bitter, Gary Washburn, and Dawn
Sutter. The Class of 1984 has created
a Scholarship Fund to continue the
legacy the way their high school taught
them!!!
A 50th Birthday Bash for the entire
class is in the works for their next GetTogether…details to follow!!!
GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY
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Graduation 2014
The 49th Commencement of Monsignor
Donovan High School took place on June
9, 2014 in St. Joseph’s Church, marking the
last graduating class from MDHS. We are
happy to welcome182 new alumni.
Bishop David O’Connell of the Diocese of
Trenton presided at the Baccalaureate
Mass assisted by Father Scott Shaffer,
Pastor and Director of the school, Msgr.
Kenard J. Tuzeneu, Pastor of St. Mary’s
Parish, Barnegat, Father Fernando Lopez of
St. Aloysius, Father Gary Koch and Father
Carlos Aquinos both of St. Joseph’s Church.
Bishop O’Connell tied the celebration of
graduation together with the Feast of the
Pentecost, sending the message, “Go
forth in faith with all you have learned;
make a difference by being different, being
Catholic, being just, and being holy”
Father Scott along with Principal Dr.
Edward Gere, conferred diplomas on the
Class of 2014. Ninety-five percent of the
class will attend college and were awarded
$22,186,276.00 in collegiate grant and/or
scholarship money. Throughout the course
of their senior year, six members of the
Class of 2014 signed NCAA Letters of Intent
committing to play at Division I schools.
Claudia Dabrowski of Toms River was
Valedictorian for the graduating class and
Megan Borowski also from Toms River
was Salutatorian. Vanessa Konzelmann
received the Bishop Ahr Religion Award
and Sean Suskevich and Claudia Dabrowski
were awarded the Griffin Award. The Rev.
Monsignor Donovan Spirit Award was
awarded to Dana Carbone and Matthew
Migdon. The Spirit of St. Dominic Award
in honor of the Sisters of St. Dominic who
taught at the school was awarded to Daria
Dressler. Two members of the Class of
2014 committed themselves to serving our
country. Alexander Paggi of Toms River
was recognized for superior academic
achievement and leadership potential
by the US Coast Guard and accepted an
appointment to attend the Coast Guard
Academy. Alex was sworn in as a member
of the Class of 2018 on June 30, 2014. John
Covone III from Jackson enlisted to serve
in the US Navy.
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It is always our pleasure to recognize our alumni who have children graduating.
Maureen Gaffney Dressler ’83 with
daughter Daria and Pamela Robinson
Furey ’80 with her sons Charles and Casey
Steven Asanza ’82 with
daughter Stephanie
Thomas Murphy ’83 and Kelly Werth Murphy ’84
with daughter Shannon, Michael Kearney ’80 with
son Eamonn, Mary Goertz Mey ’78 with daughter
Kristen, and Marc Cerami ’82 with son Thomas.
The Hoeler Family; Kyle Jr. ’11,
Samantha Hoeler ’07, Kyle Hoeler and
Patty Kennedy Hoeler both Class of 1980
with daughter Kalee
Family Connection (L to R) Albert Larkin and Bernadette
Caproni Larkin both of the Class of ’74 with son Albert “ Hank”
Larkin with sisters Liz Larkin ’09 and Alex Larkin ’04 , along with
Victoria Caproni Saluccio ’76 with son Adam
Tamie Dougherty
Pagano ’84
with son Dante
John Covone III with
sister Jenna ’12
Melanie Nan Keating and Sean
Keating, both ’90, with son Jarred
Maura Sheehan Duddy ’77
with daughter Anna
Francis J Pouillo ’76 and
his children Stephanie and
Francis Jr., Melissa Bock
VanDeSande ’90 with son
Gavin Scribellito, and Robert
Rowek ’81 with daughter Julie
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Valedictorian Claudia Dabrowski, Dr. Edward Gere,
Salutatorian Megan Borowski
Traditional throwing of the caps outside St. Joseph Church
Welcome Alumni Class of 2014
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Class Notes
Academic Forum
Class of 1983
Our thanks to the Academic Forum Panel: Michael Bodden ’09,
Tomaso DeNoia ’09, Nick Conrad ’10, Christian Krenek ’08, Pauline
Dabrowski ’11, Masie Carr ’12, Dan DeToro ’13, Mackenzie
Sheridan ’13, Brianna Crowe ’08, Frankie Thelmo ’10
Class of 1990
A panel of young alumni home on break in January were gathered
by admissions director Mrs. Kathleen D’Andrea to address
students about what to expect in college, how to handle the work
load, and what to do in high school to prepare oneself for the next
educational level.
Joseph A. DeFeo is the new Executive Director of the Ignatian
Colleagues Program (ICP). Joe’s involvement with ICP began as
coordinator of on-line workshops and as Ignatian reflector on a trip
to Nicaragua. He serves at Fairfield University in student formation
programs and is an adjunct faculty member of the Religious Studies
Department teaching a course on Ignatian Spirituality.
Anysia Marcell Kiel, author of the book Discovering The Medium
Within: Techniques & Stories From A Professional Psychic Medium
received the recognition and honors as a finalist in the 10th Annual
USA Best Book Awards in the category of New Age-NonFiction.
Anysia received two awards for her book within the first six months
of publication through Liewellyn.
Class of 2003
Emily Heerema received her MS in Occupational Therapy from
Stockton College and is employed at Bay Shore Community
Hospital in Holmdel, NJ. Emily resides in Aberdeen, NJ
Class of 1979
Class of 2004
Ken Jones graduated from Ocean County College and received
his Bachelor of Fine Arts from The College of New Jersey and a
Visual Communications Certification at Gibbs. Ken likes to work
with graphite pencil, color pencil and pen & ink. He specializes
in drawing people with a concentration on sports illustration. His
drawings have graced the covers of various magazines, such
as the portrait of Ernie Banks (“Mr. Cub”) that was featured on
the cover of Sports Collectors Digest in 2005, the New York Mets
50th Anniversary illustration for the Inside Pitch Magazine cover
in April 2012, and the Fenway 100 Illustration for the Boston Red
Sox DIEHARD Magazine cover in December 2012. His portraits of
various College Football Hall Of Famers have been on display in the
College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana.
Laura Apruzzese was married on
December 7, 2013 to Lars Vercelli
of Thompson, CT. Laura earned
her Master’s Degree in Vocal
Performance/Music Theatre and
an Advanced Certificate in Vocal
Pedagogy from NYU/Steinhardt in May
2013, after having received her BM
from the same in 2008. Her husband is
a graduate of NYU and Columbia and
works for Tommy Hilfiger. They reside
in New York City where Laura has her
own private voice studio and where
she also continues to perform.
Class of 1980
Class of 2005
S. Tien Wong is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tech 200,
Inc. of a Herdon, Virginia based provider of advanced technology
training, mobile e-learning, and mobile content management
software to Fortune 500, education, and government clients. Tien is
also Chairman of Lore Systems, Inc, Silver Spring, a Maryland based
IT professional services company. In 2001 he received the Ernst
& Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Greater Washington
and the 2003 Ernst & Young Performance Excellence Award.
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Kathleen Napolitano is editor at Plume, an imprint of Penguin
Random House Publishing.
Class of 2006
Jennifer Calafato graduated from West Virginia School of
Osteopathic Medicine this past spring.
Daniel Goresh received the 2014 United Way of Ocean County
Young Altruistic Professional Award. Dan is a full member of the
East Dover Volunteer Fire Company and a full time career firefighter
and EMT for Princeton University’s Plasma Physics Laboratory in
Plainsboro NJ.
Nicole D. Gervato was admitted to practice law in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey,
and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Nicole presently works for the firm of Weir & Partners, LLP, a
Philadelphia Law Firm.
Class of 2007
Dana J. Vouglitois after graduating
Georgian Court University in 2009 with
a B.A. in Communications continued
her education at the University of
Miami Frost School of Music and
received a degree of Juris Doctor and
a Master of Music in Music Business
& Entertainment Industries.
Marie Ventrone completed her reign
as Miss National US 2012. She spent
much of her time in the last year as the
spokesperson for the Anita Kauffman
Foundation advocating for Epilepsy
and also with the Elle Foundation for
cancer and the NJ chapter for Donate
Life. While holding the title, she was
teaching musical theater at The Paper
Mill Playhouse, The Institute of Music
and Front and Center for Performing
Arts. In her free time she was able
to perform the role of Marcy in The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee for which she was nominated
as Best Female Actor for the Perry Awards. She is headline
production entertainer onboard the luxury cruise line Oceania
doing world cruises.
Class of 2008
Jordan Berardi, graduated on May, 2014, from Quinnipiac University
in Hamden, Connecticut with a doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Class of 2009
Mark Poinsett senior left-hander for Stevens Institute of
Technology was named to the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball
Coaches Association Division II-III All-State second team.
Harold Dauncey is working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art
as a Network Engineer responsible for maintaining, securing,
and updating existing infrastructures and implementing new
technologies.
Class of 2010
Meagan Brosnan graduated from the United States Military
Academy at West Point on May 28th with the rank of Second
Lieutenant.
Alexi Sinor is a senior at Westminster
College in Salt Lake City, Utah and
competed at the World University
Games held in Trentino, Italy in the
half-pipe and boarder-cross. Lexi
is studying to become a teacher
and held a dual major in elementary
and special education. Since her
freshman year, Lexi has been a
member of dean’s list and a twotime first team All-American and a
three-time academic first team All
American.
Class of 2011
Dylan Larcey graduated Valedictorian in September from Full Sail
University. He is working aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of
the Seas cruising the Caribbean, Portugal and Spain as a theatre
technical staff member.
Meg Hanna a junior at La Salle University studying nursing is
completing a clinical assignment at Cooper University. Meg was
selected to sing the National Anthem at the La Salle vs. Quinnipiac
University Men’s Basketball Game broadcasted on ESPN.
Lauren Mosley a junior at Washington and Lee University was
named a winter 2014 General of the Month recipient for Celebrating
Student Success (CSS) initiative sponsored by the Division of
Student Affairs. Lauren is a double major in global politics and East
Asian Languages and Literatures, with an emphasis on Japanese.
She is the head student intern in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
and Vice President for the Multicultural Student Association.
Robert “Bobby” McGeehan is scheduled to graduate a semester
early with a BBA in Finance from the Mendoza College of the
University of Notre Dame. Bobby attributes his success to all those
AP courses he took in high school. Bobby will join the work force
this January as a Business Data analyst at DraftKings in Boston.
Class of 2012
Emily Raleigh received the 2014 United Way of Ocean County
Young Altruistic Professional Award. Emily is a junior at Fordham
University and CEO of The Smart Girls Group which fosters a
unique environment that seeks to unite, inspire, and empower the
next generation of influential women. The Smart Girls Group just
published its 25th issue and held its first conference in New York
City this past summer drawing 300 attendees from 36 states and
6 countries. The Smart Girl Group presently has members from
46 countries. Emily and The Smart Girls Group was featured in
Forbes Magazine.
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Around the Campus
The school year was packed full with
a number of activities and events our
students would like to share with all
of you.
Halloween at Donovan
saw seniors and staff members
dressing in costume for Halloween.
The senior class parade of costumes
traveled through the grade school and ended
with a pizza party in the cafeteria.
Halloween parade featured St. Joseph
Grade School teaming up with the Donovan
band “The Grifftones”, and service school
groups such as Habitat for Humanity to make
their presence known in the community. A
special thank you goes out to Carl DelPizzo
and the DelPizzo family of Carl’s Fencing for
the use of the trucks.
Thanksgiving prayer service
recognizes and thanks individuals who
reflect our mission statement through their
faith and service to the community. The
2013 Saint Joseph the Worker Award was
presented to Dick and Judy Schadl, long
time parishioners and former teachers here
at the school who consistently exhibited the
qualities of Saint Joseph: Faith in God, care
and compassion for others, and commitment
to serving those in need.
This year the Saint Joseph the Worker
Award was presented to the Sisters of Saint
Dominic for their dedication and service to
the schools and the parish. The Dominican
Sisters of Newburgh, NY were the first
teachers to serve at Saint
Joseph Grade School in
1932 and then at St. Joseph
High School when it opened
its doors in 1962. Sister
Mary Anthony Schmittauer
and Sister Jean Spena
represented the Sisters of
Saint Dominic.
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Almost anything goes 2014
came within a few points of the freshman taking
the prize. Each class put forth their best efforts
and in the end the seniors had acquired the most
points. However, it was the freshmen that really
came away with all bragging rights on the day
as they defeated the sophomores, juniors and
seniors in the toughest contest of the day, the
infamous “Tug-of-War”.
Photos with Santa
The holiday season offered
a time not only to prepare
the annual school Christmas
Card, but a time for classes
and students to have some
fun taking photos with our
very own Santa (Mr. Brian
DeTuro). The gym at flex
was abuzz with the sound
of the season as Christmas
music overtook the sound of
bouncing basketballs, and
students lined up to try the
various props and signs for
their photo shoot.
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Seven last words of Jesus was
the theme for Holy Week this year. Mrs. Mary
Beth DeBlasio, Coordinator of Campus Ministry
chose to depict the Seven Last Words of Jesus
at the Lenten Prayer Service. The themes
of these words-- forgiveness, the feeling of
abandonment, thirst, caring for the grieving ones
left behind, surrender to God’s will, are part of
our spiritual/life journey too. The student body
heard reflections from their peers, teachers
and clergy.
1st reflection: “Father forgive them, they do not know what they are doing” was
given by senior Haley Seccafico.
2nd reflection: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” was given by
Fr. Gary Koch, Parochial Vicar, at Saint Joseph’s Church, Toms River.
3rd reflection: “Woman, this is your son, Son, this is your mother” was a
heartrending solo performance by sophomore, Rebecca Rosenberg
4th reflection: “My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?” was given by
Donovan’s Pastoral Minister to Athletics and head football Coach Dan Duddy.
5th reflection: “I thirst” was given by sophomore Katie Milewski.
6th reflection: “It is finished” was given by junior Joanna Stasik
7th reflection: “Into your hands, I commend my spirit” was a song presentation of “How Could You Say No”
sung by junior soloist, Arianney Dacumos.
The World Stride – Heritage Performance Festival
was held on the first weekend of May in Washington
D.C. Eighty members and sixty parents and staff of
Donovan choirs and Jazz/Rock Ensemble traveled to
our nation’s capital for this very prestigious festival
performing at the Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts and at Historic Fords Theatre.
The Girls Show Choir, Mixed Show Choir, Jazz Choir
and Classical Choir all received gold awards for
their performances. The Jazz/Rock Ensemble took
home silver. Donovan received the Sweepstakes
Award; the highest honor given at the festival for a
Total Program of Band and Choir.
Unsung Student Dinner
is held every
year in the spring to honor those students who go
above and beyond to assist faculty and staff or who
show outstanding promise but may not otherwise
be recognized. Faculty and staff nominated
students each semester. The dinner is held in the
cafeteria and the faculty and staff serve the student
honorees and their family and guests.
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Physics Club In Action
This past spring fifteen students of
the Physics Club traveled to Media,
PA where they launched a weather
balloon that reached an altitude of
93,000 ft. producing beautiful views
of our planet earth. Teresa Holl,
Mackenzie Dalton, Laura Guempel,
Jessica Sipili, Austin Koziol, Sergio
Caputo, Miya Grimaldi, Faith
DeLorenzo, Marianna Singer, RJ
Berardi, Michael Li, Kaitlyn Dillon,
and Hursch Desai accompanied club moderator Mrs. Helga Paggi
for the launch. The balloon spent approximately two hours in the air
and landed in a residential neighborhood in Willingsboro, NJ.
In October, the Physics Club along with other students constructed
mechanical catapults mostly out of wood with the objective to
see which catapult design
would send a softball and then
pumpkins (less than 2 lbs.) the
farthest. Contestants set up
their catapults on thegoal line of
the football field and under the
direction of club moderator Mrs.
Helga Paggi treated the student
body to a competition display
during flex. Sophomore, Drew
Tooker won the contest.
Art Show
presents the outstanding
artistic talent of our students under
the caring hands and instruction of Art
teachers, Mrs. Caren Stichter and Mr.
Christopher Hrycenko.
Paper, wire, and paris craft sculptures
Paper mache masks
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FALL MUSICAL
A Christmas Carol
Christmas was in the air as the Performing Arts department
prepared for its fall production of A Christmas Carol. On Saturday,
November 23, 2013 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the Donovan campus was
alive with the feeling of Christmas. Children of all ages along with
parents and grandparents came to enjoy “A Christmas Magic
Morning”. The guests enjoyed a holiday breakfast, photo with
Santa, tour of the stage, and visit with the characters. A festive
horse carriage ride straight from Currier and Ives completed the
day.
On December 5th the Performing Arts Department welcomed
students from St. Joseph Grade School, Saint Peter’s, Pt. Pleasant,
Saint Veronica’s, Howell, Saint Dominic’s, Brick, & All Saints,
Manahawkin to a morning performance of A Christmas Carol with
a presentation on The Life and Times of Charles Dickens. After the
performance, two schools had lunch with the cast.
On December 6th, 7th, and 8th the performing arts students
presented their fall production of A Christmas Carol, bringing to
life Charles Dickens famous literary work. The curtain went up
on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
It was a true holiday extravaganza starring David Wintrode as
Scrooge, Charley Furey as Bob Cratchit, Will Downing as Jacob
Marley and our own Mrs. Kathleen D’Andrea and Mr. Ed Graichen
as Mr. & Mrs. Fezzwig. Gabi Hay portrayed the Ghost of Christmas
Past, Todd Kwitchoff was the Ghost of Christmas Present and
Art Director, Mr. Christopher Hrycenko stood in for the Ghost
of Christmas Future. The story of A Christmas Carol was told by
narrators, Carly Dove, Maddie Michowski, Courtney O’Connell,
Joanne Holler and Kelsey Sobieski.
God Bless Us Everyone
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SPRING MUSICAL
Les Miserables
Les Miserables was another box office smash for the Performing Arts
Department here at Donovan in Gepp Gymnasium with record crowds for
each of the performances held on March 20th - 23th.
Les Miserables, set in early 19th-century France, is the story of Jean
Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving
nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving
child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew. Along the
way, Valjean and a slew of characters
are swept into a revolutionary period
in France, where a group of young
idealists make their last stand at a
street barricade.
Todd Kwitchoff played Jean Valjean,
Will Downing played Jarvet, Kelsey
Sobieski was Fantine, Kathryn
Milewski played Eponine, Carly Dove
played Cosette and there was a
surprise performance by our pastor
Fr. Scott Shaffer as the Bishop.
With canons at the ready, the cast
and crew of Les Miserables put on a performance worthy of Broadway.
The student actors held the audience captivated to the very end and the
barricade scene blew people away.
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Service
Riding for Heroin Awareness
107.1 FM’s popular Porkroll & Eggs morning
show, dedicated a week in May to raise
attention to New Jersey’s heroin epidemic
with stationary bike stations set up
throughout Monmouth and Ocean County.
Several Donovan student athletes traveled
to the Ocean County Mall with Trainer Bob
to ride for heroin awareness.
The Jules L. Plangere, Jr. Family Foundation
donated $1 for every mile ridden on each
bike at all locations, up to $25,000, to local
charities that fully fund recovery programs.
Typhoon Haiyan Collection
Routed in the Dominican tradition,
our students live their faith by respecting and serving others in
our community and beyond.
Catholic Athletes for Christ
The Catholic Athletes for Christ from Donovan joined a contingent of NFL
players from the Denver Broncos for The Knights of Columbus “Coats for
Kids” program at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Jersey City. Catholic
Athletes for Christ (CAC) is a program directing, encouraging and guiding
student athletes, better known as “Cathletes”, in the practice of their faith
and sharing the Gospel in and through sports. Catholic Athletes for Christ
was formed in response to Pope John Paul II’s call to evangelize the
world of sports. Chapters of Catholic Athletes for Christ exist in each of
the eight high schools throughout the Diocese of Trenton.
Denver Broncos Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and his wife Linda
have been influential in supporting the Knights of Columbus “Coats
for Kids” project via the Del
Rio Foundation. Linda Del
Rio serves on the Board of
Directors of the Catholic
Athletes for Christ. The Del
Rio Foundation sponsored a
new CAC Chapter at Sacred
Heart School kicking off
an elementary school pilot
program as a national model.
Donovan students held a special collection to raise money
for the Filipino communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.
The Students collected over $3700.00 to present to the Filipino
Community here in Toms River to be forwarded to relief aid
for those waiting for help in the Philippines. Junior Kathleen
Gallardo first presented the idea to the administration who
readily approved the request for the special collection. On
December 4, 2013 Dr. Gere presented a check for $3700.00 to
Dr. Suatengco and Dr. Gallardo and members of the Filipino
community.
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Habitat for Humanity
More than 13,000 volunteers were expected to partner with 300 Habitat for
Humanity affiliates across the country to help build affordable housing during
National Women Build Week, May 3-11. Habitat’s National Women Build
program recruits, educates and inspires women to build and advocate for simple,
decent and affordable homes in their communities. Donovan teamed up with
employees from Lowe’s, Surf Taco and Merrill Lynch to construct three houses
in the area. With a contribution of $1.75 million to National Women Build Week,
Lowe’s will provide a $5,000 gift card to more than 300 participating affiliates.
On the 2nd anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Donovan students held a Sandy
Recovery Celebration at the high school. The Campus Chapter helped to
decorate and run the event. Habitat homeowners, volunteers, and supporters
attended this event.
CHOP
Coach Mark Deppen and the Powerlifting Team play Santa
to the patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia each
year .The Powerlifting team raffles a three foot Chocolate
Santa to raise the funds to purchase the toys for the
children. Coach Deppen takes great care to find out from
staff members at the hospital what the children want from
Santa and then he puts together a theme wish list. The team
travels to Philadelphia to spend the day with the children
and hand out the gifts.
Lending A Helping Hand
The Valley View Middle School Concert Band and
Symphonic Choir from Wachung, NJ performed at
Donovan as part of the Performing Arts Consultant (PAC)
Day, Six Flags Festival.
The 7th and 8th grade Band and choir from Valley View
were to perform for the competition venue at another
area school that eventually fell through. The band and
choir performed several numbers in front of judges
Harold Frazee and Cindy Wald-Harydal, both musical
directors at Donovan.
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Student Spotlight
State Student Council Executive Board
Junior Jenna Panek ’15 of Brick, was elected
Secretary on the NJASC Executive Board for
2014. Jenna will serve from January 2014 to
January 2015.
Jenna initiated the process by indicating her
interest to run for a state office to MDHS
Student Council moderator, Mrs. Joan
Fraclose. Being selected as the Donovan representative Jenna
and Mrs. Fraclose attended a slating meeting at Bridgewater
Raritan HS in mid December where Jenna was interviewed by the
2013 Executive Board and slated to run for the office of Secretary.
Jenna’s campaign slogan was: “Don’t panic, Vote Jenna Panek
for Secretary”.
On Wednesday, January 9th Jenna and her campaign team
had one hour in which to campaign among the other high
schools gathered at the student center of The College of New
Jersey (TCNJ). Jenna presented her two-minute speech to the
presidents of all the student councils who then cast ballots for the
persons they selected for the executive board.
Jenna is only the third student from Monsignor Donovan to hold a
position on the state executive board. Paul D’Elia Class of ’99 was
President of the NJASC Executive Board and Tyler Krenek Class
of ’10 was Executive Member in charge of the State Charity.
Jessica Bowman was named an Outstanding participant in the
2014 National Achievement Scholarship Program. Outstanding
Participants scored in the top 3 percent of more than 160,000
Black Americans who requested consideration.
John Goodyear received Honorable Mention by the 2013-2014
National Hispanic Recognition Program. The NHRP recognized
5,300 Hispanic/Latino students from a pool of over 259,000
who took the 2012 PSAT, NMSQT/.PAA. Students have to be ¼
Hispanic and achieve a year cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Tyler DePaolo ’15 of Jackson and Michael Quigley ’15 of Bayville,
two scholastically talented seniors have been recognized as
Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit® Scholarship
Program. As a Commended Student Tyler and Michael placed
among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who
entered the 2015 competition by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Loving Life Logo Contest
Senior Rachel Rogers of Toms River is the
winner of the Diocesan “Loving Life Logo
Contest” sponsored by the Respect Life
Ministry Office of the Diocese of Trenton.
Rebecca Drake ’15 signed a
letter of intent to play Softball for
Quinnipiac University and Kelsey
McGeehan ’15 signed to play for
St. Thomas Aquinas College.
The Loving Life Logo contest was opened
to all high school students living within the
four counties of the Diocese of Trenton, calling
for them to use their unique artistic talents to
design a pro-life logo for Loving Life 2014. The logo design could
be computer generated or hand drawn. It needed to reflect the
students understanding of how to show respect for God’s gift
of Life.
Angus Yeoman ’18 is the first
student athlete to receive the
new Donovan Catholic Varsity
letter, presented by Athletic
Director, at the Boys CrossCountry Banquet.
From a field of 131 logos representing nine Catholic high schools
and eight public schools, five finalists were selected and their
names were posted on the Diocesan webpage. The overall
winner was determined by on-line voting. Rachel was named the
overall winner of the contest, receiving the most votes winning
her an Apple Macbook.
Commended Students
Casey Furey of Toms River, was named a
Commended Student in the 2014 National Merit
Scholarship Program. As a Commended Student
Casey placed among the top five percent of
more than 1.5 million students who entered the
2014 competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT). Being named a Commended
Student, demonstrates Casey’s dedication to academic
excellence.
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Dedication Breeds
Tradition and Success…
S
uccess has been the middle name of
the Donovan Tennis programs over
the years with the first and last name
belonging to Tom Connerton. Coach Connerton
would humbly say that it is his athletes who
should claim that distinction, but just as a
ship is manned by its mates; it is also under
the command of a respected captain. Tom
Connerton has been the commander of this
particular vessel since 1997.
Tom is a member of the St. Joseph High
School Class of 1981. After graduating from
the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Tom
worked as a disc jockey in Hartford, Connecticut
and then for New Jersey Public Broadcasting.
He traveled to Nashville,
where he signed a
development recording
contract with Curb
Records and released two
albums. Upon returning to
New Jersey, he formed an
Indy Record Label (Jilcon)
and Publishing Company.
Tom is a professional
photographer. This career
started with sports photography shooting the
Andretti Family, and the WTA-Womens’ Tennis
Association events.
Following a music career and work in the
corporate sector, Tom returned to his alma
mater in 1997 as the Boys and Girls Tennis
Coach. In 1999 he joined the Monsignor
Donovan staff as a full- time employee with
coaching being just one of the many hats he
wore. He was the school’s photographer,
Flex coordinator, and substitute teacher. Even
though he has coached several other sports at
Donovan over the years, tennis has been his
true passion.
Coach Connerton’s career as the head boys
and girls tennis coach spans 17 years. He
has amassed a total of 604 matches in 30
seasons having coached an overall record of
439 wins to 165 loses. He was named the
All-Shore Coach of the year in 1999 and has
received the distinction of Ocean County Coach
of the Year five times. To his credit Coach
Connerton’s teams have achieved seven state
final appearances, 13 divisional titles, and two
Ocean County Tournament titles. Aside from
coaching tennis, Tom also serves as a USTA
Middle States High School representative and
is a NJSIAA tennis official. As part of the 1979
State Tennis Team, Tom was inducted into the
Griffin Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the
Donovan Giving Tree, for sharing his time, talent
and treasures with the Donovan Community.
The experience Coach Connerton has brought
to the courts and the calm, quiet manner
in which he imparts that experience and
knowledge to his players, have encouraged his
players to strive for greatness. His dedication
and skill have resulted in the highly successful
Donovan tennis program.
Sports Highlights
POWERLIFTING POWERHOUSE
Danielle Ross was the strongest Griffin pound for pound to
ever walk the hallways of Monsignor Donovan High School. In
2014, at the 128 lb. weight class, Danielle ranked in the top 10 in the
USA out of teens 14-19 age group and top 50 out of women 20 to
35 age group. Her North America world records include a 290 lb.
squat, 205 lb. bench press, and 305 lb. deadlift. She was a threeyear captain on a male dominated team and is an excellent student.
She holds numerous state and world records in three different
Powerlifting Federations. Danielle is a three-time state champion
and has received the Best Lifter award ten times. Currently she is attending the University of Texas San Antonio as a Iron Road Runner.
Lawrence Aliseo III on August 11, 2103 along with his dad, Captain Thomas ”Tucker” Colguhoun and
crew of their 68 foot boat G -Rod set a new record for total number of Marlin caught in a day. Lawrence himself
released 16 of the total 23 Blues caught out of Los Suenos, Costa Rica. The previous record set was 20 in one day.
Senior Rebecca Drake was named 1st Team All-American
and 1st Team All-Region over the summer by
the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
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NCAA Signings
Six student athletes signed NCAA Letters of Intent to continue their athletic participation in college.
Dana Carbone
Basketball, Monmouth University
Joey Fields
Football, Central Connecticut
State University
Courtney Tylucki
Softball, Georgian Court University
Kyle Carrington
Football, Liberty University
Vincent Grasso
Football, Monmouth University
Jim Cleveland
Football, St. Francis University
Congratulations Winter Athletes 2013-2014
Girls Indoor Track
Claudia Dabrowski (SR)
•2nd Team All Shore-Pole Vault (Asbury Park Press)
•3rd Team All Shore-55 Hurdles (Asbury Park Press)
•2nd Team All Ocean-Pole Vault (Star Ledger)
•3rd Team All Non-Public-55 M Hurdles (Star Ledger)
Katie Weeks (SR)
•1st Team All Ocean-Shot (Star Ledger)
•1st Team All Non-Public-Shot Put (Star Ledger)
•3rd Team All Shore-Shot Put (Asbury Park Press)
Boys Indoor Track
Joey Fields (SR)
•3rd Team All Ocean-55meter dash (Star Ledger)
Boys Swimming
•Team of the Year in Ocean County (Star Ledger)
•Team finished ranked #2 in the Shore (Asbury Park Press)
Corbin Borrero (JR), Brian Suatengco (SR), Connor Payne (Soph), Alex
Tenner (SR)
•1st Team All Ocean-200 medley relay (Star Ledger)
•2nd Team All Shore-200 medley relay (Asbury Park Press)
Brian Suatengco (SR), Alex Zalepa (JR), John Goodyear (SR), George
Thompson (SR)
•2nd Team All Shore-200 freestyle relay (Asbury Park Press)
Brian Suatengco (SR)
•2nd Team All Shore-100 breaststroke (Asbury Park Press)
•2nd Team All Ocean-200 IM (Star Ledger)
•3rd Team All Non-Public-200 IM (Star Ledger)
Connor Payne (Soph)
•1st Team All Ocean-100
freestyle (Star Ledger)
Alex Tenner (SR)
freestyle (Star Ledger)
Corbin Borrero (JR)
backstroke (Star
Ledger)
Cody Keany (JR)
•2nd Team All Ocean 500 feestyle (Star Ledger)
Alex Tenner (SR), Corbin Borrero (JR), George Thompson (SR), Connor
Payne (Soph)
•2nd Team All Ocean-400 freestyle medley (Star Ledger)
•3rd Team All Non-Public-200 free style (Star Ledger)
Connor Payne (Soph), Brian Suatengco (SR), George Thompson (SR),
Corbin Borrero (JR)
•2nd Team All Ocean-200 free relay (Star Ledger)
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Congratulations Winter Athletes 2013-2014 (cont’d)
Girls Basketball
•Team finished ranked #1 in Ocean County and team of the year in
Ocean County (Star Ledger)
Girls Swimming
•Team finished
ranked #7 in the
Shore (Asbury Park
Press)
Gabby Corpuz
(SR),Thea Reymann
(SR),Natalie Brown
(Soph), Stephanie
Cushman (Soph)
•2ndTeam All
Ocean-200 medley
relay (Star Ledger)
•2nd Team All
Shore-200 medley relay(Asbury Park Press)
Natalie Brown (Soph)
•2nd Team All Ocean-100 free style (Star Ledger)
Elizabeth Spernal (Soph)
•2nd Team All Ocean-500 free style (Star Ledger)
Gabby Corpuz (SR)
•3rd Team All Ocean-100 backstroke (Star Ledger)
Thea Reymann (SR)
•3rd Team All Ocean-200 IM (Star Ledger)
Dana Carbone (SR)
•Player of the Year in Ocean County (Star Ledger)
•1st Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger)
•3rd Team All State (Star Ledger)
•1st Team All Non-Public (Star Ledger)
•1st Team All Shore (Asbury Park Press)and 1st Team All ShoreCoaches Poll (Shore Sports Network)
•All B-South Team (Asbury Park Press)
•B-South Player of the Year (Asbury Park Press) and Coaches Poll
(Shore Sports Network)
Chelsea Crowe (JR)
•1st Team All Ocean (Star Ledger)
•All B-South Team (Asbury Park Press)and 1st Team B South-Coaches
Poll (Shore Sports Network)
Boys Basketball
•Team finished ranked #6 in Ocean County
Tom Cerami (SR)
•3rd Team All Ocean (Star Ledger)
•All B-South Team (Asbury Park Press) and 1st Team B SouthCoaches Poll (Shore Sports Network)
Eamon Kearney (SR)
•2nd Team All B South-Coaches Poll (Shore Sports Network)
Congratulations Spring Athletes 2014
Track
Claudia Dabrowski (SR)
•Athlete of the Year in Ocean County (Star Ledger)
•1st Team All Shore-Pole Vault (Asbury Park Press)
•1st Team All Ocean County-Pole Vault (Star Ledger)
•2nd Team All Non Public-Triple Jump (Star Ledger)
Katie Weeks (SR)
•1st Team All Non Public-Shot Put (Star Ledger)
•2nd Team All Ocean County-Shot Put (Star Ledger)
Alyssa Wilson (FR)
•1st Team All Ocean County-Discus (Star Ledger)
•1st Team All Non Public-Discus (Star Ledger)
•1st Team All Shore-Throws (Asbury Park Press)
Marissa Higham (SO)
•2nd Team All Ocean County-Long Jump (Star Ledger)
•Team finished ranked #16 in the New Jersey Top 25 (NJ Milessplit.
com)
Softball
Courtney Tylutki (SR)
•1st Team All Shore-Pitcher (Asbury Park Press)
•All B-South Team-Pitcher (Asbury Park Press)
•2nd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger)
Samantha Broo (SR)
•2nd Team All Shore-Outfield (Asbury Park Press)
•All B-South Team-Outfield (Asbury Park Press)
•2nd Team All Non Public (Star Ledger)
Kelcy McGeehan (JR)
•All B-South Team-Infield (Asbury Park Press)
•2nd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger)
Nikki Davis (Soph)
•3rd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger)
Coach Debbie Schwartz
•Coach of the Year for Ocean County (Star Ledger)
•B South Co-Champs (with Pinelands)
Baseball
Russell Petranto (JR)
•3rd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger)
Boys Tennis
•Team finished ranked 8th in Ocean County
Rebecca Drake (JR)
•1st Team All Shore-Utility Player (Asbury Park Press)
•All B-South Team-Pitcher (Asbury Park Press)
•2nd Team All Non Public (Star Ledger)
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Future Griffins
Basil Edward Hrisafinis
January 2, 2013
5lbs. 6oz. and 19.5 inches
Son to Mihalis and Kelly Moore Hrisafinis
Class of 2000
Emma Claire Snyder
December 4, 2013
8lbs. 2 oz. and 19.5 inches
Daughter of Maura Fraclose Snyder
and Michael Snyder
Class of 1997
Sister to Kaitlyn Grace
Christopher James Fraclose
May 12, 2013
7lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches
Son of Michael and Erin Fraclose
Class of 2000
SJHS/MDHS 2013-2014 Griffin Fund Giving Levels:
Legacy Club.....................$25,000 or more
Founder’s Cub...............$10,000 - $24,999
Principal’s Club.................$5,000 - $9,999
Partner’s Club...................$2,500 - $4,999
Benefactor Club............... $1,000 - $ 2,499
Griffin Pride..................... $500 – $999
Griffin Spirit......................$250 - $499
Friends...............................$100 - $249
Blue and White....................... $1 - $99
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Annual “Griffin Fund”
In the amount of: $____________________
Make checks payable to: Monsignor Donovan HS (MDHS)
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Into His Hands
It is with sadness that the Donovan community mourns the loss of the following special people.
FACULTY & STAFF
Alice Bahring (SJHS Librarian), mother to John ’67, Nancy ’70,
Beth ’76.
Charles “Charlie” Joseph Hayes (Former football coach and
police officer providing school security), father to Charles ’80,
Thomas ’81, Michael ’83 and Nancy ’90
Sr. Kathleeen Sullivan (Former Teacher 1969-2005), Sr.
Kathleen taught French and Latin, was a Guidance Counselor,
NHS Moderator and assisted in TLC and Campus Ministry.
Helen Theresa Armstrong, mother to Mary ’79, Catharine
Frank ’82, Philip ’84, Robert ’85 & Michele (Tesdesco) ’86,
Francis ’86, Jeanette Armstrong Turner ’88, James ’92
Sebastian Frank Gallella, father to Marc ’73, Matthew ’74,
Bart ’76, Nancy ’81, and David ’84
Andrew Virga Jr., father to Michael ’97 and Danielle Virga
Strain ’99
P. Kenneth Hershey, father to Cara Hershey ’94
Ines Carrington, grandmother to Kyle Carrington ’14
Barbara Ferrante (worked MDHS Cafeteria 1980-2009)
Franca Komuves, mother to Flavio Komuves ’87
Elsie M. Kelly (SJHS Cafeteria worker for over 25 years),
mother to Henry J. Kelly ’74
Emmitt Worthy Jr., father to Charlotte Worthy
(1967 – Deceased), Diane Worthy ’70, grandfather to
Christina Worthy ’95
William Horan (Former Teacher 1983 - 1994, Science)
ALUMNI
Kimberly Ann Ritter ’76
Kathleen McCullion ’93, daughter to Eileen (Donovan Catholic
Assistant Principal) & Robert McCullion (Deceased) and
sister to Michael ’96 and Timothy ’99
Amy Jordan O’Grady ’73, sister to Christopher Jordan ’74,
sister-in-law to Pat ’69 and Claire Crilly
Carla Louise Butterfield ’82, sister to Raye Butterfield ’80
Richard (Rick) Clary ’71, brother to Karen Clary Speer ’73,
father to Erin Clary ’04
Jennifer Gross Noon ’91, sister to Barbara Gross
Fredericks ’75, Marilyn Gross Timony ’77, Evelyn
Bisignano ’78, Kenneth Gross ’80, David Gross ’83,
Patricia Gross Fredericks ’85, Erik Gross ’94
Edward Gambarella ’08, brother to Emily Gambarella ’09
Frances Xavier Duddy ’13, son to Dan Duddy (DC Football
coach) and Maura Sheehan Duddy ’77, brother to Aileen, Dan
Jr., Michael ’09, Keenan ’11, Annah ’14, Grace ’16 and William
Constance Novozinsky, mother to Bruce Novozinsky ’79
Eileen Drexler Dillon, mother to Tom Dillon ’85
Charles “Chuck” Fischetti, father to Dina Maroukis
(teacher DC), grandfather to Matthew, Joseph “JC” ’15,
Jacob & Michelle
Marie Kostyk, mother to Edward ’78, and Paul ’79
Michael Abatemarco, father to Robert (former teacher, coach,
counselor and administrator) & Thomas ’75 grandfather to
Michael ’93, Melissa Abatemarco Parshall ’95, Matthew ’97,
Nicholas ’05, Michele ’12
James Burke, father to Scott ’80 and Jimmy ’82
Robert Wiorek, father to Cyndi Wiorek-Tilley ’75
Anthony B. Caproni, father to Bernadette Caproni & Albert
Larkin ’74, Vicotria Caproni Saluccio ’76, grandfather to
Alessandra ’04, Elizabeth ’09, Albert ”Hank” ’14, Larkin and
Adam Saluccio ’14
George Ogden, grandfather to Jonathon Hyland ’14
James J. Hayes, father to James ’93
Kristen M. Englert ’06
Arlene Jones, mother to Melissa Jones Mahoney ’84,
Thomas Jones ’86, Melanie Jones Mitchell ’89
Jennifer Oleske Coffey ’92, sister to Suzanne Oleske
Kwitchoff ’88 and aunt to Todd Kwitchoff ’13
Karen Fischer Messina, sister to Charles Fischer ’67
FAMILY
Edward Kashuda, father to Jeffrey ’67, Greg ’69, Mark ’74, and
Mary Kashuda Sullivan ’76
Kathleen M. Halligan, sister to Gregory E. Halligan ’66
Cheryl Novello, mother to Blake ’00
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Robert “Bob” McCullion, husband to Eileen McCullion
(Assistant Principal), Father to Kathleen ’93, Michael ’96 and
Timothy ’99
George Lorenz, father to George ’75, Bernie ’80, father-in-law
to Debbie Gray Lorenz ’81 and grandfather to Blair Lorenz ’07,
Kevin Lorenz ’10
Denis A. Mitchell, father to Dennis Jr. ’79,
Kevin (Deceased) ’80, Joseph ’87 and Denise Kebeck
Charles Schill, father to Paul Schill ’68 (CDHS teacher),
Joseph ’74, and brothers, Charles, Ed, Ray and Jim Schill
Donovan Catholic High School
Annual Report
2013-2014
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Financial Summary
The Annual Griffin Fund represents annual unrestricted gifts, restricted gifts, corporate grants, employee giving and
matching gifts that provide funds for school programs and tuition assistance.
2013-2014 Annual Giving Campaign Unrestricted Gifts $30,398.74
2013-2014 Annual Giving Campaign Restricted Gifts $3,220.00
Scholarships $24,418.00
Donovan Fundraising is conducted by clubs, teams and school sanctioned organizations for the purpose of providing
additional funds to school programs and “Paying It Forward” to charitable organizations.
Fundraising $88,788.11
Pay It Forward
The Donovan community “Pays It Forward” to many charitable organizations
through its fundraising and service activities.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Side Out Foundation
Robert Fine Pancreatic Cancer
Research Fund
Propagation of Faith
Jersey Shore Region of the American
Cancer Society-Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer
The Seeing Eye
Greater Philadelphia Search & Rescue
Canine Team
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity
Horsing Around LLC
Horse Rescue United
Second Call Thoroughbred Rescue
Quad Sponsorships 2013-2014
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Quad Beautification Project. The Quad continues to be a work in
progress and we are always seeking sponsors to help maintain and support it. To date, we are on our 5th shipment of
memorial pavers totaling approximately 150 inscribed pavers. Four picnic tables and 21 benches have been purchased in
the name of loved ones. The latest contributions to the Quad are 6 solar lampposts that encircle and add special ambiance
around St. Joseph. We continue to accept all requests for sponsorships on the Quad.
$1000 + Club
(Benefits the overall preservation of
the Quad)
Citta & Moffitt, LLC Realtors
D’Onofrio Family
Urner Barry Printing & Mailing
LAMP POSTS
The Crowe Family
BENCHES
John Bahring & Family
David Schlendorf
Donovan Catholic PTA
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PAVERS
Laura Jordan Barsh
Robert Berardi
Ron & Jackie Cialino
Jane Coressel
Mark Dalton
Kimberly Dillon
Robert Edenfield
David & Beverly Eiserle
Virginia Gelczis
Grace Giacchi
Bridget Hennicke
Robert Heschle
Carol Jordan
Jason Kinloch
Nicholas Kriticos
Corrine Kohl Lomack
Heidi Mango
Rosie McGeehan
Monique Michowski
Robert & Nancy O’Hara
Performing Arts Dept.
Physical Education Dept.
Alan Smith- for SJHS Class of 1967
Thomas & Meredith Heim Trembulak
Deborah Wehrlen
Griffin Annual Fund 2013-2014
Following is the list of donors who contributed funds to the 2013 - 2014 Griffin Annual Fund. This annual report list gifts
received between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. This report acknowledges the donors by giving categories, including
those who requested anonymity. If you made a gift to Monsignor Donovan High School (or to St. Joseph Parish, designated
to Monsignor Donovan High School) during this fiscal period and your name is missing, listed incorrectly or misspelled,
please accept our apologies. Please report any errors or corrections by calling the Office of Alumni and Public Relations
at 732-349-8801.
PARTNER’S CLUB ($2,500 - $4, 999)
Barry J. Lindenbaum
BENEFACTOR CLUB ($1,000-$2,499)
Dr. Richard Angowski
Hart & Barbara Ferrall - Meghan Heck ’15
Kathleen Henry Griffin ’84
Rita Kearney
John Paggi
Corporate Incentives
Target -Take Charge of Education
GRIFFIN PRIDE ($500 - $999)
Mr. & Mrs. M John Bocchino
Jerome & Barbara Capasso
Carl DelPizzo Jr. ’98
Mr. & Mrs. Milton D’Souza
William & Jeanne Heisler ’72
Bruce ’72 & Madeline Kinloch ’73
Mrs. Carole Kowalenko
Merck Partnership
Thomas Novakowski
Senator & Mrs. Robert Singer
Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Suatengco
GRIFFIN SPIRIT ($250 - $499)
Michelle Ballecer ’91
Mr. & Mrs. William Dougherty ’72
Brian Dublon ’09
John Fraraccio ’72
Micheal Huber ’73
Richard Lansing ’82
Living Trust of the Borowski Family
Michael Manzo ’93
Joseph & Peggy Steigerwald McGarry ’80
Clifford O’Brien
Todd C. Palladino ’91
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Scerbo
Thomas Thees ’78
Nathalie Weber
Corporate Incentives
Stop n Shop -A+ Rewards
Friends ($100 - $249)
Matthew Abatemarco ’97
Gerard & Mary Aliseo
Maria Alonso ’74
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Baker
Harold Beal
Mr.& Mrs. Donald Bingle
Lynn Bowe ’71
Thomas Caffrey
Mr.& Mrs. Ronald Cialino
Christopher Conforti
Hon. James P. & Mrs. Courtney
Mr. & Mrs. Emilio Cruz
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dalton
Paul & Rebecca D’Elia ’99
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas DeMasi
Patricia Dowd ’70
Robert Edenfield ’86
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ensor ’71
Karen Erbe ’84
John Farrell ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friesema, Jr. ’79
Mr. James Frye
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gaffney
Maj. Joseph T. Gerard ’77
Dr. Edward Gere
Ms. Eileen Giffoniello
Jose & Reynalda Gomez
Patricia Brown Guerinot ’78
Linda Higham
John Huber ’71
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jacko
Mr. & Mrs. Paul E.Kelly
Bernard Kibitlewski
Leatrice Neyland Kimener ’79
Anastasia Lawlor
Paul Lienesch ’69
Eugene & Joan Lonegran
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lopez ’74
Mr. & Mrs. John Macchiaverna
Kathryn Speaker Macnett ’66
Manuel & Judith Maroukis
Rich & Teresa Marron
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Martin
Ms. Maryann Mattia ’80
Victorino Matus ’91
Bob & Eileen McCullion
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne McGee
Randolph Nanna ’68
William & Kristen Newman ’00
Michael Nowak ’01
Edwin & Betty O’Brien
Christina Paccione ’82
Janice Knapp Poinsett ’77
Maricar Polotaye ’91
Joseph Punday ’90
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenberg
Rui & Maria Santos
Nicholas Scerbo ’08
Richard & Janet Scott
Skevakis Family
The Finnegan Family
The Flanagan Family
Patricia Vanhise
Walter Veth
William Wells
James & Katherine Wilson
Mr. &Mrs. Eugene Woods
Annette Wroblewski
BLUE AND WHITE ($1 - $99 )
Michael & Jacquelin Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Edgardo Avalos
Jean C. Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Baker ’80
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Baldassarre
Jean Barto
Mr. Edward Benya
Mr.& Mrs. Gregory Bigg
Ida Bilodeau
Joan Bitter, In Memory of Charles Bitter ’84
Clinton Bradley ’09
Micheal P.Brogan ’72
Barbara A.Busch ’78
Terrance J.Callow ’75
Mrs. Elizabeth Ciuba
Class of 1967
Richard & Fernanda Cuneo
Claudia D’Andrea ’87
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard D’Andrea
Madonna M DeRosa ’71
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Dolcimascolo
Erin, Kristen & Caitrin Dunn
Mrs. Margaret Edenfield
Barbara Elliott ’67
KarenEnglish
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Griffin Annual Fund 2013-2014
Gerard Lowry ’74
Mr. & Mrs. John Macchiaverna
Elaine Mann
Mr. Joseph Manning
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Marciniak
Kerri Meyer Marino ’98
Maria Marucci
Domenick Mastrocola
Mr. & Mrs. John McEvoy
Betty McGeehan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. McNamara
Mr.& Mrs. Richard Monaco
Diana Monroe
Linda Novak
Mary Novak ’75
Jamie Congilose Onorato ’03
Mr. Anthony Ordino Sr.
Denise Papiernik ’80
DavidPenner ’66
Michael Penner ’73
Bonnie Peterson
Betty Pierre
Anne Ertle
Charlotte Funkhouser
The Fusiak Family
Virginia M Gage
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Geardino
Antoinette Genakos
Mark & Patty Gordon
Mr.& Mrs. William Gross III ’68
Hawkins Family ’76
Patricia Heerema ’75
Christopher Heisler ’03
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heschle
Edward Holowienka
Deborah Hrbek
Diane Hudson
Sally Jordan ’88
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Knudsen
Mr. & Mrs. George Kresan
Mr. & Mrs. William Lago
Laurie Jansen Lange ’87
Mrs. Mary Lohmann
George Lowry ’70
Corinne Piotrowski ’09
Joan Pitarresi
Mrs. Eva Pulos
Mr. & Mrs. Marc S. Riendeau
A. L.Roe
Jane Schadl ’88
Robert Schlueter
Denise Beaver Schmedes ’90
John Scott
T. Kristine Shirey
Clint Sprague
Thomas J.Steinbacher
Theresa Toolan-Veverka
Mary Turash
John Underwood
Mr. & Mrs. James Vicari
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wallden
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Wernock
Mr. George Wyatt
Thomas Yacovino ’77
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Yetman
Restricted Giving
Gifts donors specify for a particular use or organization within the school. Listed alphabetically.
Mr. & Mrs. Braaten
Mr. Thomas Caffney
Ms. Susan McGrath
Ms. Diane Monroe
Mr. & Mrs. William Perry
Ms. Bonnie Peterson
Mr. Christopher Reyman
Mr. & Mrs. Sadowski
Senator & Mrs. Singer
Mr. James Vicari
Mrs. Maureen Ward
Ms. Laura Zybrick
ESTATE GIVING
William Horan
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
Many businesses and corporations provide grants or match the amount donated by one of their employees,
increasing the value of their individual gift.
Thank you to the companies listed below that made Gifts of Kind to the Griffin Fund during 2013-2014
EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAMS
AT&T United Way – John Paggi
Bank of America United Way – Barry Lindenbaum
United Way – Chris O’Brien
United Way of Monmouth County – William Wells
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MATCHING GIFTS
Merck – John Bocchino
MBS EPAC PAC – Denise Papiernik
VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Verizon Foundation – Susan McGrath
Alumni Giving
A gift from a graduate speaks volumes. An alumni gift represents the gratitude those alumni hold for the school that
gave them a solid spiritual and academic foundation. We are grateful to the alumni listed here for their commitment to
their alma mater and our mission. We encourage all graduates to consider future investments that provide for continued
growth and development at MDHS.
Top Four Classes:
By number of participants
Class of 1972 - 5 • Class of 1971 - 4 • Class of 1980 - 4 • Class of 1991 - 4
Class of 1966
David Penner
Kathryn Speaker Macnett
Class of 1967
Class of 1975
Terrence Callow
Patricia Heerema
Mary Novak
Class of 1988
Sally DeGruccio Jordan
Jane Schadl
Class of 1990
Class of 1967
Barbara Elliott
Class of 1976
Hawkins Family
Denise Beaver Schmedes
Joseph Punday
Class of 1968
Class of 1977
Class of 1991
William Gross
Randolph Nanna
Class of 1969
John Farrell
Paul Lienesch
Class of 1970
George Lowry
Patricia Dowd
Class of 1971
Lynn Troebliger Bowe
Richard Ensor
John Huber
Madonna M. DeRosa
Class of 1972
Michael Brogan
William Dougherty
John Fraraccio
William & Jeanne Heisler
Bruce Kinloch
Class of 1973
Michael Penner
Michael Huber
Madeline Kinloch
Class of 1974
Gerard Lowry
Maria Alonso
Joann Semanchik Lopez
John Novak
Thomas Yacovino
Major Joseph T. Gerard
Janice Knapp Poinsett
Class of 1978
Michelle Ward Ballecer
Todd Palladino
Victorino Matus
Maricar Tinio Polotaye
Barbara A. Busch
Patricia Brown Guerinot
Thomas Thees
Class of 1993
Class of 1979
Matthew Abatemarco
Charles Friesema Jr.
Leatrice Neyland Kimener
Class of 1980
Todd Baker
Denise Pulos Papiernik
Maryann Mattia
Peggy Steigerwald McGarry
Class of 1981
Diana Monroe
Class of 1982
Christina Paccione
Richard Lansing
Class of 1984
Michael Manzo
Class of 1997
Class of 1998
Kerrie Meyer Marino
Carl DelPizzo, Jr.
Class of 1999
Paul D’Elia
Class of 2000
William Newman
Class of 2001
Michael Nowak
Class of 2003
Christopher Heisler
Jamie Congilose Onorato
Karen Erbe
Kathleen Henry Griffin
Class of 2008
Class of 1986
Class of 2009
Robert Edenfield
Class of 1987
Claudia D’Andrea
Laurie Lange
Nicholas Scerbo
Clinton Bradley
Corinne Piotrowski
Brian Dublon
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With Gratitude
The Donovan Community wishes to extend its gratitude
to the various individuals and establishments who have
supported different projects and events throughout the
year outside of the annual giving.
Special thanks to World Volkswagen for their sponsorship
of the Athletic Football Scoreboard.
FOOTBALL SIGNS SPONSORSHIPS
Rich Green Lawns
Robert Carbone –Air conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Superior Driving School
Stone Fire Grille
Ocean County Sports Medicine – Joseph C. Tauro, M.D.
Farro’s Tees
Nicholas Pools
Puglisi Egg Farms. Inc.
Atlantic Physical Therapy
Oral Surgeon Associates – Stephen J. Glawson, Sr. D.M.D.
Shore Points Professional Driving School, Inc.
ShopRite - Perlmart, Inc.
Orthodontics – Steven Asanza, D.M.D
Lucky Leo’s
Toms River Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
GRIFFINFEST
Ray Marzarella & family
La Fontana – Mike Durazzo ’94
Café Italia – Varriale Family
Joey’s Place – Joseph Varriale ’04
Boemio Family
Real Pizza
Surf Taco-Courtney Boys
Steve D’Onofrio ’72
Beachcomber – Michael Carbone ’73
Gordon Family
PTA HARVEST GIFT AUCTION
Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home
Baywood Pharmacy
Ms. Caroline DeCastro
Ms. Louise Leone
Oral Surgeon Assoc.
Quinn Hopping Funeral Home
Silverton Memorial Funeral Home
****
A+ Lettering – Ray Finnegan
Wawa of Toms River - Rte. 37
Hecht Trucks
Carl’s Fencing
Gallo Family
Furey Brothers
Horsing Around, LLC
Jackson Memorial High School
Mr. Ralph Bertini - OCC
Tuition Assistance
4A Tuition Assistance Program
Thank you to the following parents who through increased tuition payments
provided tuition assistance to students at MDHS
Jeffrey Bowen
Group, Inc., Tiancheng International
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Scholarship Giving
Donations received and designated toward Memorial Scholarships between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014
JOHN CAMARDELLA MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. & Mrs. John Busco
NICHOLAS COSTELLO MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. & Mrs. Francis Costello
D’ONOFRIO FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
The D’Onofrio Family
BROTHER FRANK GUIDO
SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Guido
MAURICE B. HILL SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Maurice B. Hill Jr.
CATHERINE LEE JONES
Mr. Ron Jones
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Mt. Thomas Thees
CHARLES P. LOGAN
Mr. Brian K. Logan
LORI LONG MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. & Mrs. James Carrigan
Lori Long Soccer Donors
Donovan Catholic Girls Soccer Team
KEVIN MITCHELL MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Vincent Asanza
Mr. Francis A. Braun III
Mr. Hubert Brown
Ms. Jean Cooper
Mrs. June DelGado
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Eckhardt
Ms. Joann Eckhardt
Ms. Carol Guerrero
Dr. & Mrs. Floro G. Guerrero
Mr. Vaughan Howard
Mrs. Rita Kearney
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Lesperance
Ms. Suzanne Marra
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Nagy
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
Ocean County PBA Local 171
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Petrecca
Ms. Edith Dunfee Ries
Ms. Dawn Santag
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Willetts
DOUGLAS OLAND MEMORIAL
Atlantic Physical Therapy
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Buttacauoli
Dr. John Gumina
Mr. Keith Koehler
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Nyman
Dr. & Mrs. William O’Grady
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Treasure Island Fashions, Inc.
VICTORIA ROSS COSGROVE
Mr. Robert Ross
SEAN EMMETT SIMON MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Ralph Simon
CARL & IRIS SOUTH
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Farrell III
THOMAS WHITNEY MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barbiera
Mr. & Mrs. Henry G. Behnke III
Ms. Michele Campagnone
Ms. Kari Caporale
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cassano
Ms. Margery Chandler
Ms. Karen D. Chicalese
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Christina
Ms. Jacqueline Colon
Ms. Patricia Combs
Ms. Patricia Coppolino
Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Danna
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Desch
Mr. Michael Desch
Ms. Lucille DiSalvo
Ms. Maryann Dyne
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elliott
Ms. Donna Falk
Goldman Sachs
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Graebe
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hamill
Ms. Nancy Hayford
Mr. & Mrs. James Hines
Ms. Tracy Lawdor
Mr. & Mrs. Sang Lee
Ms. Karen Leschak
Ms. Margaret E. Long
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lozada
Ms. Susan Lynch
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Mangel
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Margolis
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mezzano
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Monash
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Moorefield
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Muller
Ms. Patricia Mulligan
Mr. Joseph Nasella
Ms. Katherine Neff
Mr. & Mrs. John O’Malley
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Orlando
Mr. Peter Paul
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Portilla
Ms. Debra Rizzo
Mr. & Mrs. Robinsky
Mr. & Mrs. Rowland
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ryan
Ms. Linda Schiano
Mr. & Mrs. David Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. William Smithouser
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stabinsky
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Strugibenetti
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Verzolini
Mr. Justin A. Vona
Ms. Maria Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Whitney
Mr. & Mrs. Carmine Zaccaria
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Donovan Catholic High School
Nonprofit Organization
US Postage PAID
Toms River, NJ 08753
Permit Number 146
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
P: 732-349-8801 • F: 732-349-8956
www.mondonhs.com
Parents:
Please
Forward
Come Spend Some Time With Us
JANUARY
14th
Instrumental Winter Concert
25th Open House
7 PM
1-3 PM
FEBRUARY
1st Catholic School Week Mass
13th
Wine Tasting & Food Pairing
21st Discover Your Talents (Grades 5-8)
28th
“Hello Dolly Tea”
12 PM
7 PM
10 AM - 2 PM
10 AM
MARCH
1st
Music Department Spaghetti Dinner
26th – 27th – 28th
Spring Musical – “Hello Dolly”
1:30 - 3:30- 5:30PM
7:30 PM
2:00 PM
19th
APRIL
NHS Senior Citizen Prom
MAY
4th
Spring Open House
8th
St. Joseph Century Club
14th Choir Spring Concert
16th
Donovan Spring Flea Market
19th
Instrumental Concert
6th
JUNE
“GriffinFest”
1 - 4 PM
7 PM
6:30 PM
7 PM
8 AM - 2 PM
7 PM
6 PM
For Additional information, contact Erin Lesperance 732-349-8801 x 2433
Griffin
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Class of 1984 – 30th Reunion - Donovan Catholic High School

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