Cardinal Hayes 2013 Fall/Winter Alumni Magazine
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Cardinal Hayes 2013 Fall/Winter Alumni Magazine
Cardinal’s Nest Fall/Winter 2013 Hayes Soccer Kicks Their Way to the Championship Published by the Office of Development & Alumni Relations Cardinal Hayes High School Bronx, NY 10451 James P. Hynes ‘65 William Lessa Dr. Richard Petriccione ‘77 Maureen Sheehan Fr. Joseph P. Tierney Juan Ulloa ‘88 Fr. Joseph Tierney President William D. Lessa Principal New England Chapter Cardinal & Gold Fund, Inc Board Editor Ruy Guimaraes, ‘97 English Chairman Contributors Trevon Blondet ‘94 Alumni Relations Director John Connolly Development Director Rosana Fernandez-Rivera Communications Director Joe Durning ‘76, Vice-President Juan Concepcion ’92, Vice-President Rich Witherspoon ’75, Vice-President Tom Grant ’49, Secretary Robert Burns ’69, Treasurer CHHS Board of Trustees Albert L. Salvatico ‘68, Chairman Juan A. Concepcion, ESQ. ‘92 John G. Duffy ‘67 Dr. John F. Flynn ‘61 Rev. Joseph Franco Joseph Gerics Eugene W. Harris ‘69 Kevin P. Meenan ‘73, Chairman Bartley F. Livolsi ‘66 John G. Duffy ‘67 John Fontana ‘76 Kevin O’Hanlon ‘73 James P. Hynes ‘65 Kevin L. Johnson ‘76 William Lessa Albert L. Salvatico ‘68 Eddie Sanchez ‘83 Fr. Joseph P. Tierney E xecutive Committee John Fontana ‘76, President Joe Durning ’75, President Juan Concepcion ’92, Vice-President Stalin Colinet ’92, Secretary David Anguira ’69, Treasurer Washington, DC Chapter Kevin Koester ’75, Treasurer Track and Field Chapter Robert Burns ‘69, President Eddie Robinson ‘61, Vice-President Rich Murphy '68, Secretary Marty Holder '68, Treasurer Pending Chapters Mid-America Basketball Football Florida NYPD and FDNY William Montegue ’88, President Chuck Martin ’59, Vice-President Marco Figueroa ’88, Secretary New York City Chapter Neil Murray ’75, President Darnley Beckles ’64, Vice-President Carl Miller ’88, Secretary Monica Torres-Procel Administrative Assistant Photographers Trevon Blondet ‘94 Alumni Relations Director Design Rosana Fernandez-Rivera Communications Director Inside This Issue 2 | © 2013 by Cardinal Hayes High School President’s Letter 4 Hayes News 7 Athletics 12 Alumni News 22 Alumni Chapters 23 650 Fund 24 Alum Notes 28 The Cardinal’s Nest Newsletter is published for Alumni, Parents, Students, and Friends of Cardinal Hayes High School. Address all correspondence to the Cardinal Hayes HS Alumni Office. News items of interest are especially welcome. The Alumni Office is open on school days between 8:00AM and 4:00PM. DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR 60TH & 50TH class reunions Reunion Weekend ~ May 31-June 1, 2013 Classes 1953 & 1963 Cardinal Hayes HS 650 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451 T. 718.292.6100 E. [email protected] W. alumni.cardinalhayes.org Register Online at alumni.cardinalhayes.org/reunionweekend | 3 From Our Leadership Dear Hayesmen and friends of Hayes, Greetings from your alma mater, Cardinal Hayes High School! I hope that the New Year will bring to you and your families many blessings as we progress our way through the 2013 year, and continue to celebrate the Year of Faith, declared last October by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. The Year of Faith also brings with it the gift of another of the Theological Virtues we must never lose sight of, and that is the gift of Hope. Cardinal Hayes High School has based its existence on this wonderful virtue, and we trust our hope for the future will continue to remain strong as we begin the new year. In order for us to have hope, we must look ahead and begin to put into place the necessary programs that will ensure a strong and solid future for our school. I write to you today, to lay out some of the ideas and needs of our school, so as to allow you to consider how you might be a source of encouragement, support and hope. As we begin this new year, it is our hope that we will continue the fine tradition of Hayes in providing our students with a fine Catholic based education and formation as they progress through their high school years at Hayes. We do this by offering the young Hayesmen a variety of opportunities to succeed: in the classroom, in their clubs and activities, by participating in our athletic programs, and by offering them various community service venues to give of their time and talent. One of the challenges we continue to face as we begin the year 2013, is student retention and financial assistance. We are committed to providing a quality Catholic education for our students, while holding to a reasonable tuition rate for our parents and guardians. A large number of our students receive a scholarship in one form or another, while others are afforded some financial assistance due to the generosity of so many of our alumni and friends of Hayes. Without this ability to assist our families, we would not be able to hold on to them, as they would not be able to afford to pay their full tuition. Currently, our tuition is $6,200.00 per year, (a far cry from what some of you reading this letter paid when you were a student). The real cost of educating a student today at Hayes is roughly $8,300.00. Thanks to the generous donations we receive each year in our 650 Fund and the quality work of our Cardinal and Gold Fund investments, we are currently able to meet this budgetary shortfall. However, I feel that unless we receive additional assistance from our alumni and friends of Hayes, we might not be able to assist those students who, more and more, are in need of financial assistance in order to continue their studies at Hayes. A “Bridge the Gap” program might be something you would consider to support Hayes and a student meet the growing costs of education, and so be a “silent partner” to a current Hayes student as he focuses on his studies. The “Bridge the Gap” assistance would allow us to continue helping our students with financial aid, while helping to assist the school in meeting any budgetary shortfall. In addition, your donation to assist a student with his full or partial tuition, also would afford them not to be worried about whether he will be able to continue his studies at Hayes, and so enable him to focus his energies on his school work and the activities he is engaged in at Hayes. When it comes to an academic schedule, Hayes continues to offer a challenging and rigorous program for our young men. We are a full-service institution from our Academy Program to our Honors program. We span the educational spectrum to serve the needs of our students. This type of far reaching plan does not come without a greater need of providing the funding for such programs and ancillary personnel. In order for our students to succeed, some of them need additional assistance in after-school study programs which we provide for struggling students. Our “9th Period” Program, affords students to receive much needed tutoring or to take advantage of the opportunity to get homework done before leaving school. This program is monitored by teachers who are compensated for their time, and this is part of the greater challenge of providing adequate stipends for them, as they assist our students in their academic pursuits. 4 | In addition, the needs of some of our students in specific areas of growth and development are plentiful. Some of the situations our students face each day – outside of the school environment – are often too much for them to handle. As the “family of Hayes”, we must provide these students with support services to ensure them with opportunities to be able to talk about the issues they are facing each day. Too often, these issues cloud the ability of the students to function at their highest level. The hope for their continued success compels us to provide for them adequate and competent services for them to face their challenges and achieve their goals. From Our Leadership As you know, Hayes has always been blessed with the strong interest in the variety of athletic programs offered on all three competing levels: freshman, junior varsity and varsity. On any given day, (and weekend), the gymnasium and “Duff ” are populated with athletes who are striving to ‘raise the bar’ on their abilities and conditioning. There is no shortage of students interested in our sports clubs, but there is a shortage on the space and availability of providing the opportunities for their goals to be met. As you know, we are limited in the space we are able to provide for our sports programs; in addition, more and more we are faced with the cost factor of transporting teams to practice venues and with the rentals of those facilities. Our goal is not to limit their opportunities, but to have a greater outreach to a variety of venues for our use, to ensure the students safe and adequate means of transportation, as well as, the proper personnel to provide our athletes with the greatest opportunity for success in their programs. These programs and opportunities are not without expense, and so we look our alumni and friends for their continued generous support to help us. We want to give our athletes the best chance at success as they represent their school. This desire will require us to find adequate facilities, provide safe transportation, and afford them quality instruction and coaching for their respective sports. Men of Hayes, these are just some of the challenges that we face; however, despite them, I am committed to providing these, and many other opportunities for our young Hayesmen as we look to the future, with hope. Please let us know how you would like to help “Bridge the Gap”, or provide some time to volunteer to help us with our alumni programs, or to assist us so we can provide tutors for our students who want to succeed in their studies, or in helping to enhance our athletic programs. We are blessed to have alumni all across the United States. If you are interested in having me visit your area and where we could arrange a gathering of our Hayes Alumni from the surrounding area, please let me know. I am interested in traveling to meet with any of our alumni to discuss the various needs and challenges I have indicated here in my letter, as well as to provide you with an update on our school, our programs, our activities, our students and our plans for our future. We have already set up some alumni gatherings, along with our Hayes National Alumni President, Mr. John Fontana, ’76, to meet with our Hayes alumni. These are informal gatherings of Hayesmen who are still sharing stories (some true and some contrived) of their time at Hayes, reminiscing about a particular teacher or event, and allowing me to provide an update on “Hayes as it is today”. Please let me know if you are interested in helping organize a Hayes gathering or your desire to attend such a reunion. (I do travel well with my golf clubs…). You can contact me by email at [email protected], or you can reach out to our Director of Development, Mr. John Connolly at [email protected], if you are interested in arranging an alumni gathering in your area. You can also visit our website at www.cardinalhayes.org for any other information about what is going on at 650 Grand Concourse. In November, there was a gathering of our Hayesmen in the Boston area. Last December, I was in Washington, D.C. for a Hayes Alumni gathering, and also here in the Bronx. In late December, I traveled with the Hayes varsity basketball team to a tournament in Palm Desert, Ca. And, we plan to be in Atlanta, Ga., on January 24-25, for a Hayes Alumni reunion. Thank you for all you do for your alma mater, Cardinal Hayes High School. It is our hope, and prayer, that we will all continue to work together in giving our support to this fine school and it future. God bless. Up Hayes and all its loyal men! Sincerely, Fr. Joe Tierney President | 5 Cardinal Hayes High School has been working diligently to enhance our online presence – last year we initiated a new Alumni website located at http://alumni.cardinalhayes.org and we also increased our visibility on several Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. And now in 2012, in response to the countless requests to have an online store for Hayes, we’ve pushed ahead and it’s finally here! Through BIG BEAR NY, a subsidy of Algonquin Services in Buffalo, NY and their more than 60 years of experience in the garment decoration business, we are ensured of quality and consistency for the entire Hayes Family. Located at https://alumni. cardinalhayes.org/shophayes . SHOP NOW! What this means for Hayes: For anyone involved with Cardinal Hayes High School, the HAYES SHOP allows them to buy merchandise in support of their favorite teams and/or the school by simply logging-on and creating a username and password for secure and express checkout. Since the site is secure, credit card information can be stored after your first purchase so you can shop freely the next time you visit us. No more carrying cash to Hayes functions looking to buy sweatshirt and hats only. We have expanded and will continue to do so until we have a well round assortment of Hayes items of whih we can all be proud. Offering top of the line apparel like NIKE and ADIDAS was not cost efficient for the school. We would only keep limited supplies on hand and have to turn away customers because of sizing issues. Now we carry every size from XS-4XL. What will Hayes’ online store provide? Other than the typical sweatshirt, t-shirt and hats, Hayes will be able to provide: sports pullovers, down vests, fleeces, sweatpants, shorts, athletic jerseys and varsity jackets. We will also provide hard goods like bags, branded mugs, notebooks, pens, mouse pads and umbrellas, just to name a few. Most importantly, the HAYES SHOP will provide you with the ability to purchase Hayes gear in any quantity and any sizes you’d like…24/7. HAYES NEWS How does this benefit Hayes? All orders are submitted directly to BIG BEAR NY. Once ordered, your selected item(s) will be packed and prepped for delivery… shipping will be arranged by BIG BEAR NY and mailed to you directly via UPS. In the past the school would order merchandise, select sizes and art work, and ship the order from Hayes. Often times whatever sizes were left over weren’t sold. The time and energy spent on ordering, shipping, housing and counting inventory can now be put to more efficient use. The HAYES SHOP will also provide various seasonal items that will be more appealing to the masses. All proceeds generated from the online store will benefit the students of Hayes directly. Order online and email us a photo of you at [email protected] sporting your favorite Hayes gear! We hope you enjoy your shopping experience with Hayes, and we look forward to seeing you all in your new Hayes apparel. 6 | | 7 Hayes Goes Dominican... New York and Dominican Republic Educational Conferences, 2012 A pioneer Educational Exchange between teachers and administrators from Cardinal Hayes High school in the Bronx and their counterparts from District 15-03 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, took place in July, August, and October of 2012. These events sought a sharing of strategic ideas to deeper understand the organizational structures of the school systems involved in order to strengthen the teaching profesion and the quality of instruction, which will help narrow the cultural gap Latin American students confront when they arrive in the United States. Cardinal Hayes alum Class of 1983, Mr. Gerald Ford, envisioned this Educational Interchange as a “Vehicle for Classroom Learning,” the name of the project. As a result of his recommendation and contact with District 15-03, a distinguished group of educators from both nations emerged and convened in the Bronx with the purpose of sharing and developing more effective pedagogical methods. Mrs. Yesenia Chavez, an Administrator in District 15-03 based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Mr. Francis De Castro, Chairperson of Foreign Languages Department at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx embarked on the organization of the event. They outlined a meticulous conference agenda filled with educational activities involving presentations and discussions on curriculum 8 | planning, preparing lesson plans, classroom observations, use of technology, school counseling, school and teacher evaluations and special education; they also shared lively discussions of their individual educational experiences. of educational programs supporting in-coming Elementary students and college freshmen. The assembly was welcomed at Immaculate Conception School in the Bronx; where Principal, Sister Patrice Owens gave a tour of the Institution and spoke informatively of the diverse educational programs offered by the school. During the first Educational Interchange, which took place in July of 2012, the assembly also visited Marble Hill High School for International Studies in the Bronx; where College Counselor, Mrs. Luz Jacobson conducted presentations about Marble Hill’s educational plan. Mrs. Aida Lopez, Administrator of District 15-03, also shared institutional details of her district. The group also traveled to the prestigious Manhattan College School Building Leadership Program, where the Director, Sister Remigia Kushner and one of its professors, Dr. Peter Mutarelli spoke about how the Program trains education professionals to become leaders in their field, including how it responds to social, economic, and educational trends. The visiting group enhanced this discussion by providing some key insights into some of these educational dynamics in the Federal District of Santo Domingo, as well as the rest of the Dominican Republic. The remarkable achievements of the first Educational Interchange in July set the wheels in motion for a subsequent journey, which took place from October 22nd to the 25th, 2012. The second exchange was characterized by a professional and enthusiastic participation by Cardinal Hayes and members of District 15-03; joining in were Mrs. Ermidia Robles, Director of District 15-03, as well as Father Joseph Tierney, President of Cardinal Hayes High School, and its Principal, Mr. William Lessa. Such vital administrative support set the tone for a fruitful event, which would not have been possible without the contributions of the Hayes faculty and its students. Teachers, counselors, and administrators, and students devotedly prepared conference presentations and activities, from escorting our guests around the building and translating, which was assigned to several bilingual Hayes students, to planning the details of the conference, which was handled by several faculty members, including members of the Foreign Languages Department and the school’s Hispanic Outreach Committee. The focus of the second Educational Interchange highlighted the diversity Working together to achieve realistic goals for all our students, while harvesting the professional growth of educators from both nations, the future of Educational exchanges like this one looks bright. However, as in the first three meetings, the prevalent achievement of future meetings is the renewal of an educator’s mission: to help realize successfully the collective dreams of our students. everyday life at hayes Mass of the Holy Spirit Senior Retreat Big Brother Night Sports Rally Honors Convocation Freshman Field Day Francis De Castro Cardinal Hayes High School Us on Facebook at facebook.com/cardinalhayeshs | 9 Meet Rui Guimaraes, ‘97 Teacher and Hayesman Rui Guimaraes graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1997 and like many before him, came back to give back. From William Stetter ’46 and Eddie Robinson ‘61, to Bob Burns ‘69 and Danny Torres ’84, (and everyone in between) Hayesmen have answered the call and returned to 650 Grand Concourse to teach, coach, or volunteer. As a student at Hayes, the self-described ‘young and insecure teenager’ was in honors courses his junior year and was fortunate to be in the presence of the best teachers anyone could ask for. Mr. Tom Kenney. “Easily the most influential teacher from my days as a student has to be Tom Kenney, my AP English teacher. His course introduced me to Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Hamlet and Othello, works that I went on to study much more closely in college and that are the foundations of the courses I now teach to my AP English prep students. In the summer of 2002 Rui joined the English department of Cardinal Hayes High School and quickly earned his stripes, leaving a lasting impression on eager English students, whether their passion was Literature or Grammar. In 2006 Mr. G received the “NY Times Teachers That Matters” Award. He was nominated by NY Times scholarship winner Justin Jiminez ’06. Justin, one of Guimaraes’ first students in 2002, went on to become President of the National Honor Society. He would receive two more nominations and NY Times Awards; when in 2007 he was nominated by Luis Soto ‘07, and a third time in 2011 by another one of his prize students, Kenneth Hicks ’11. “Justin is one of the first students that I ever taught and was the first NHS president I worked with, while Kenneth is my most recent NHS president and all of his kindness and humility still resonates so clearly,” Guimaraes reflects on two of his more memorable students. “I have had the incredible fortune of teaching at least one honors course in each of my years teaching at Hayes, so I’ve been quite fortunate to encounter so many amazing and talented students in my time at Hayes.” Currently RG teaches English 9 Honors, English 10 Honors, AP English and English 10. His responsibilities outside of the classroom include Exam Coordinator where he organizes the execution of Hayes’ Mid-term and Finals exams; he oversees all of the College Board exams, like the AP English and PSATs, as well as administers the TACHS exam, which is given to 8th graders seeking admission to one of the Archdiocesan schools. On top of that Rui is also Moderator of the National Honor Society. As moderator to the National Honor Society, Rui works with some of Hayes’ most talented students. Tyreece Santana ’13 was taught by Guimaraes, during both his freshman and sophomore year and is now a member of the NHS. “Mr. G knows how to motivate students and allows us to take ownership of the group’ ideas and allows us to present them to the administration,” Santana stressed. “I would rather have it this way instead of everyone relying on the moderator. It makes the NHS a more active group.” That sounds like a full plate, but not for the Hayesman who sees the bigger picture, “I would love to be able to donate huge sums of money to Hayes as our amazing alumni have done and continue to do. Unfortunately, that’s not a possibility. What I can give in great abundance to the school and its young men is my time. So, I think I would most want to be remembered as that teacher who was always there for anyone at any time, the teacher whose door was open when a paper needed editing, homework needed to be completed, or when a student needed a place to which he could go when no other doors seemed to be available.” While at Hayes Rui admits he wasn’t as involved as he would have liked. “I did not get involved in many activities while I was a student, nor did I attend many of the school events like the school plays. I regretted this very much once I entered college and could not share the same stories and experiences about Hayes that other students could share about their own high schools,” Guimaraes laments. “For this reason I am a huge advocate of student participation and community service. I do not want our students to have any regrets about events and activities they missed out on while they went to Hayes.” 10 | I recall that in my first few years teaching, I definitely tried to emulate his style of teaching and I enjoyed placing notes all over the walls of my room. He was such a kind and fair teacher, the type of person I aspired to be. Those last two years at Hayes, when I started to become the person I am today, are the reason I have such fond memories of Hayes, and probably why I came back here to teach.” Sophomore Tyron Ingram ’15 has had Mr. G. two years in a row. “My first day in class, freshman year, Mr. G. asked someone to leave the classroom for asking a question not relevant to the lesson. That’s how I knew he was a serious teacher,” Ingram remembered, as his three track teammates and fellow honor students who also have Guimaraes nod and laugh in acknowledgement of the validity of Tyron’s story. Angelio Grullon ’15 and Dante Rodriguez were in the same English class last year as freshman and they both agreed they quickly became better writers. “We learned to get straight to the point when writing,” Grullon said. “It helps us in other classes like when I have to write a Geometry paper,” Rodriguez added. Tyler Polite ’15 also had Mr.G. as a freshman and sophomore, but this year he has two subjects with the dedicated educator. “I have him for two periods this year…AP English and English 10 Honors. He holds us to higher standards, he wants us to be better than average,” Polite emphasized. The four students also agreed their papers would probably get higher grades if they had other teachers. There is no coincidence the four academians share a common interest in English and Running. Rui likes to stay physically fit and the one school activity that he did participate in while at Hayes was the Track and Field team. “I was a triple-jumper and by my senior year, I was pretty good and one of the top jumpers in the Archdiocese,” Rui recalls. “I think my true calling was always running, though I didn’t know it at the time.” “What little time I have when I am not doing something related to Hayes, or obviously spending time with family, goes toward endurance race training. I easily spend an additional twenty hours per week running or biking in the evenings and on the weekends. I love distance-running and marathons; even ultra-marathons are now a huge part of my life. I take these events very seriously and have had a lot of success in competition. Winning my first marathon last summer was the best feeling I’ve ever experienced in sport. My new goal, however, is to earn a spot on the 2013 USA National Team in the sport of duathlon next May, and to compete at the World Championships in Ottawa next August.” Having received his B.A. in British and American Literature and in Education from Hunter College, Rui has earned half of his credits towards a Master’s Degree in English Literature and plans to return to Hunter and complete his degree in the next year or two. By: Trevon Blondet ‘94 Director of Alumni Relations | 11 ... And We'll Win For Cardinal & Gold The Cardinal Hayes 2012 Fall Athletic Season was very successful and left a feeling of high expectations for the future. The Varsity Football Team posted a 5-5 record which ended in a defeat at the hands of rival Mt.St. Michael on Thanksgiving Day. The offense was led by running back Patrick Heumengi and wide receiver George Dawson, and the defense by Kalil Collier. The Cardinals were successful enough to earn a playoff berth against Fordham Prep which ended in a heart breaking 1 point loss. With time running out Hayes scored to cut the deficite to 1. Coach CJ O’Neil went for the 2 points and the win, but was turned away by the Fordham defense. Coach O’Neil and his staff are excited about the teams future because of the returning team members, and the success of the JV and Freshman teams. ATHLETICS 12 | For the first time in as long as anyone can recall the JV and Freshman teams both posted winning records in the same season. Both teams were 4-3 and showed dominance in several of their victories. Both seasons ended in disappointment due to Hurricane Sandy. The Freshman lost their final game of the season and the JV lost the entire playoffs. Veteran coaches Craig Joseph ( JV ) and Rudy Turnbull (FR) have assured coach O’Neil and his staff that they will be coaching plenty of talent in the near future. Van Cortlandt Park was home for the Freshman and Varsity Cross Country teams. Both teams placed 2nd in the CHSAA team championships. Nana Boakye led the Varsity runners while Nicholas Rivera the Freshman. Both teams logged countless miles through Franz Sigal Park and the treacherous hills of Van Cortlandt Park in all kinds of weather. Coaches William Dowling, Anthony Pena, and Christopher Gironda were very happy with the success of the teams and look forward to next year. Kevin Iurilli took over the bowling program and had moderate success. The Varsity, which moved up in the division, finished in the middle of the pack and the JV finished just 4 points out of a playoff spot. The Varsity was led by sophmore Kelvin Oates who had one of the leagues highest averages. First year coach Kevin Iurilli promises a better season next year. The Hayes Soccer Team had visions of a City Championship the past 2 seasons only to be eliminated in heartbreaking fashion both years. For Hayes and coaches Paul Ellis and Doug McEachern the wait was worth it. After posting a 4-1-1 regular season record the Hayes Soccer Team again had their eyes on the top prize once again. In their first playoff game, they won a thriller 2-1. Next up, the Final against St.John’s Prep. St.John’s Prep handed Hayes its only defeat in the final game of the regular season by a score of 2-1. The Final was hard fought as both teams were evenly matched. At the end of regulation time the score was tied at 1. Everything was settled and Hayes’ dream was realized when Hayes leading scorer Ricardo Reid put the ball past the St.John’s Prep goaltender. Congratulations to all the Hayes teams, but especially to Coaches Paul Ellis and Doug McEachern and the soccer team winning the City Championship. With winter upon us it’s time for Basketball and Track and Field and the expectations are high. By: John Fisher ‘72 Athletic Director ***If you would like to donate to the Athletic program online, please visit: https://alumni.cardinalhayes.org/athletic-fund | 13 Champions The 2012 Cardinal Hayes soccer season began and ended with goals from junior Ricardo Reid, who led the team in scoring with 16 goals in 10 games. The most important of these goals came less than a minute into overtime during the Varsity B Finals against St. John’s Prep in November. Reid’s goal gave Hayes a 2-1 victory and resulted in Cardinal Hayes winning its first city soccer championship in well over a decade. Despite losing 9 players to graduation in 2012, Hayes rallied behind the team captains, senior midfielder Cesar Espinoza and junior goalkeeper Jessi Dolores, to finish the regular season in first place with a 6-1-1 record. The offense was productive, scoring a total of 32 goals in the regular season. The leading scorers were Reid, Espinoza, 14 | Fight, fight, fight ... and sophomore Julius Tumukunde. The forwards were supported by a strong midfield anchored by Espinoza along with sophomores Derek Torres and Darwin Anguisaca. While not as stingy as in past seasons, the Hayes defense allowed only 13 goals in the regular season. Sophomore Jesus Galvez-Prudente returned from a collarbone injury that cut his freshman season short to deliver an all-star performance at sweeper. Seniors Nana Boakye and Cecil Ansah were solid defenders in their one season for Hayes. The 2012 season saw the CHSAA boys soccer league split into three levels for the first time, with Hayes moving to the B division. Due to schools canceling soccer programs, it is unclear whether the three division format will continue in fall 2013. Hayes soccer looks ready to compete with a talented pair of strikers, an experienced midfield, and a veteran goalkeeper. The Cardinal Hayes Varsity Football team finished the season with a 4-3 divisional record and a 5-5 overall record. Hurricane Sandy forced the cancellation of the lower level seasons after 7 games; however, both the Freshmen and JV finished with 4-3 records. Not unlike many Hayesmen that came before them, the varsity team traveled to practice this season. New York City Parks Department officials decided that Franz Sigel Park (located across the street) could not be used by our freshmen football team. The freshmen moved onto Duffy field with the JV and the varsity traveled everyday to Pelham Bay Park for practice. Varsity wins were tallied over Fieldston, Spellman, Bishop Ford, Christ the King, and St. Peter’s. This propelled us to our 5th consecutive AA playoff berth. We drew Fordham Prep in the first round; an excellent game was culminated with Hayes down by one and attempting a 2 point conversion to win the game with under 20 seconds to play. The pass attempt was incomplete giving Fordham the victory. At the Turkey Bowl several days later, we lost in a game we feel was a very winnable matchup against the Mount. However, one positive was we started 3 sophomores on the offensive and defensive lines, which bodes well for the future. A number of seniors have drawn attention from colleges such as Princeton, Wesleyan, Union, Ithaca, Rhode Island, and several other local institutions. National Signing Day is Wednesday, February 1st and we are looking forward to several of our seniors making commitments on that day. They will join the over 2 dozen Hayes graduates competing on the college level. Up Hayes! Hayes congratulates Senior George Dawson on his selection to the 2012 Msgr. Peters Golden 11 Award. The Catholic High School Football League presents this award to players who exemplify academic and athletic excellence. | 15 hayes basketball in california ... Chasing excellence... Track & Field Needs your help! Whether you realize it or not, the Cardinal Hayes Track and Field is one of the elite programs in New York State. The team consistently sends student athletes to the top races/events throughout the region and in many cases, takes home hardware. In the past two years the track program has not only grown in size but also has raised it level of competition. Since 2011, we have finished in the top 5 in the CHSAA, doing so with fewer coaches and facilities than all of our competitors. We have fostered an environment that is inviting to all members of the Hayes Student Body from the athletically gifted to those just looking for a place to compete. Our team has been a home for hardworking Hayesmen, who meet the academic challenges and seek a team where they can feel at home. Our athletes are responsible for higher academic standards… our team has one of the highest team averages in the building. The 2013 season is just about to begin and we have great expectations. With these expectations we have some wonderful opportunities: 1. The Hayes Track Team has been invited to Orlando to compete in the Disney Invitational. 2. We have also been invited to North Carolina to attend the Out door National Races. The Hayes Varsity Basketball Team departed for Palm Desert, California the morning after Christmas for our first trip to the prestigious Max Preps Tournament. It was a long, turbulent, six hour flight that saw us arrive in Los Angeles at 12 noon, Pacific Time. We then got in our rental vans and took nearly three hour drive to Palm Desert. Between lunch and the bad weather that we drove through, we arrived at our hotel around 6 PM. We tipped off 3 hours later against 2 time champion Harvard Westlake and lost a tough 2 point contest. It was quite a long day for our Hayesmen, but they showed great heart as the game ended at roughly 2AM Eastern Time. The following day we responded with an emphatic 14 point victory over Dorsey High School from Los Angeles. It was a hard fought win as we were up only 6 at halftime, but we were able to pull away late. Mustafa Jones had his second big game of the tournament. Unfortunately, we lost our next contest to an excellent Leuzinger High School Team. We had a rough night at the free throw line and it became contagious. Finally, we played Miller High School from California in the last game of our trip and scored a double-digit victory. It was a team win as we had 5 players score in double figures. Overall, the trip was an exciting one for the young men of Hayes. Many of them had never been to california, including myself, and it was quite an experience for them. Our Hayesmen were commended quite a few times by the local people on their dress, behavior, and friendliness. Our alumni base should be proud of the way our student-athletes conducted themselves at the tournament, both on and off the court. As soon as we arrived back in New York, we already had a message waiting for us that we had been invited back next year to represent our school once again. By: Coach Joe Lods, Head Varsity Coach To donate to the Hayes Basketball program, please visit: alumni.cardinalhayes.org/athletic-fund 16 | Support Hayes Track & Field and their efforts to compete at the Penn Relays. For a limited time only, the Hayes Super Shirt will be $15 at the school. See Coach Craig Joseph. Many of the teams within the CHHSA are less competitive than we are but still make these trips on an annual basis. It is time for Hayes to compete on a national level. Help the track team by donating online at: alumni.cardinalhayes.org/athletic-fund The Needs The trip to Orlando for 6 athletes and 1 coach is estimated to be $5,130: Fight $2,450, rental car $380, Hotel $1700, Food $600. The Trip to North Carolina cannot be estimated because the location of the meet has not yet been confirmed. Upon final decision of the location, we will submit a budget. THE SOLUTION In order to meet the financial challenge of attending both events, we are asking our alumni, spearheaded by the National Cardinal Hayes Alumni Association and the Track and Field Association, to consider earmarking their 2013 gift to The 650 Fund for the Track and Field program. All contributions are greatly appreciated, but if you are capable of making a substantial gift of $500, $1,000, $5,000 or even more, your gift will be designated solely for use within the Track and Field program and acknowledged as a gift to The 650 Fund, Hayes’ Annual Appeal. Please be assured that the team is not looking for a handout – Coach Craig Joseph has initiated two fundraisers to help raise money for the team. The first is having the team members sell a specially designed T-shirt, and the second is a Gatorade program. These efforts, at no expense to the school, along with the support of Hayes alumni, parents and friends will certainly help the team grow and compete on a national level. It is our intent to make this annual program, | 17 Q&A with Anthony Polanco '14 Here is a peek into the life of Junior, Anthony Polanco, Class of 2014, current Cardinal Hayes Varsity Baseball player. The quiet, shy, unassumingly big talent will be a huge asset this season. It will be very exciting to see what he can bring to the Varsity level. The team has not won a Championship since 2005 but with the new talent and coaching of Orlando Encarnacion ‘97, this year looks very promising. Here is my conversation with Anthony Polanco: RF: What is your Name, Age and Grade? AP: My name is Anthony Polanco, I am 16 years old and currently in the 11th grade. RF: What would be your ultimate achievement? AP: Bringing a championship to Hayes. RF: Where do you reside? AP: I live in the Bronx RF: What is your biggest challenge here at Hayes, and what do you do to manage this challenge? AP: My biggest challenge at Hayes is being a student-athlete and time management. After my workouts, I dedicate 2-3 hours to homework and studying. Sometimes, I even get to school earlier than usual just to study. RF: What is your favorite sport and what got you started playing? AP: My favorite sport is Baseball. My father always wanted to be a professional baseball player but at the age of 11, he got into a car accident and could no longer fulfill the dream of playing. He is the reason, I play baseball. RF: What’s your favorite subject? Why? AP: Math is my favorite subject because I am good with numbers and it comes easy to me. RF: What do you do outside of playing baseball? AP: I like to play Basketball with my friends, play video games, and workout. RF: What is your biggest accomplishment in baseball so far? AP: Playing on the same field as my idol, Alex Rodriguez in Yankee Stadium was the biggest honor but being invited to play there and performing the way I did was the greatest feeling. 18 | RF: How are you preparing for the upcoming Spring 2013 Varsity Baseball season? AP: I do weight training in the Hayes Weight Room Monday through Thursday from 4-6pm. I also workout with a personal trainer 4 times a week from 6:30pm – 8pm. After I eat dinner and do homework, I also do 60 push-ups and 60 sit-ups every day. RF: Have you experienced a breakthrough, and if so, what led to it? AP: During my sophomore year, I was struggling with 3 classes. Mr. Jackson, my biology teacher, freshman coach and mentor told me to put baseball aside and focus more on school. Mrs. Guerrero, my guidance counselor, met with me every day afterschool to ensure I stayed on task with my school work. If it weren’t for them I wouldn’t have developed the study habits and 85 average I have today. RF: Bottom of the ninth, down one run, tying run is at 2nd base, 2 outs and you’re up to bat, How do you handle that type of pressure? AP: I go up to bat with no pressure. There is no difference between a championship game or a regular season game. I just expect to perform. RF: What was the best advice you were ever given? AP: My father once told me, don’t try to be someone else to impress others, just be yourself. I have seen it firsthand when some players on my summer league tried to impress scouts and other coaches, they almost always fell short. “I think about baseball when I wake up in the morning. I think about it all day and I dream about it at night. The only time I don’t think about it is when I’m playing it.”- Carl Yastrzemski RF: Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by? AP: Don’t let anyone get in between your dreams. RF: Where do you draw your inspiration from and/or is there anyone in particular that motivates you? AP: My father is my motivation. He’s always pushing me to do better. RF: What role does your family play? AP: My father comes to all my games. He doesn’t just watch the game, he studies it. He tells me what I need work on. He’s also my independent summer league coach, so we spend lots of time discussing the sport. RF: What school did you attend before Hayes and why did you choose to come to Hayes? AP: I went to Christ the King middle school on the Grand Concourse. I knew Hayes was a great school when it came to studies, athletics, and teaching young boys as myself, how to become men. RF: As a student-athlete for Hayes, what makes you different than a regular student? AP: What makes me different than the regular student is knowing that my day does not end when the dismissal bell rings. RF: Anything else you want to add? Or do you have a message to the Alumni and Friends of Hayes that will be reading this publication? AP: I would like to see more Alumni at our Baseball games supporting our team. I think the more fans we have the more they will motivate us. I understand our games are not in the most convenient location, but especially, to all former baseball Hayesmen, please come to at least one game. I would like to meet and personally thank you. Here is what the coaches are saying about Anthony: “Anthony Polanco is a great example of what a student/athlete should be and a blessing for a coach to have on a team. He’s very respectful, understanding, hard working, leads by example and is motivated to get better, not only in baseball but as a student and human being. After meeting Anthony at the beginning of his Sophomore year, I knew he was a great kid because of his discipline, maturity, and of course his talent on the baseball field. Anthony continues to work hard off the baseball field, he’s been really dedicated in finding ways to improve in his studies as well as the weight room in order to gain strength and speed. As a first year head coach I couldn’t be happier and more excited to have a student/athlete such as Anthony Polanco. He has the ability to do great things in life.” -- Orlando Encarnacion ‘97 (Varsity Head Coach) In many ways Anthony epitomizes what is best about Hayesmen. He is polite, hardworking, and even-tempered. After coaching him on the JV team, I am excited about him actualizing his potential with the bat and the glove as a Varsity Player.” -- Brother Bill Sherlog (JV Head Coach) By: Rosana Fernandez-Rivera, Director of Communications & Special Events Please Note: The 2013 Varsity Baseball Schedule is on page 21. If you would like to donate to the baseball program visit: alumni.cardinalhayes.org/athletic-fund | 19 Meet Richard Villar, '14 the 6'6" scholar & athlete to afford Hayes? Luckily a friend told me about the “Student Sponsorship Program.” Fortunately, I was accepted and assigned a sponsor whom is generous enough to cover most of the tuition at Hayes. My name is Richard Villar. I am a Bronx native, only living a couple blocks away from Hayes. I live in a family of four and have been taught to be disciplined, educated, humble and grateful for everything. God and my parents are the lead roles in my life and the people I look first for advice about anything. In my household, education is looked upon as primary and baseball secondary. My parents tell me that getting an education is necessary for a successful career in the future. I’m also told that baseball should be look as an activity I look forward in participating only when my academic performance is good. Although school and baseball consume a lot of time I like to spend time with my family. I started my academic career at PS MS 218 located on 167 and Gerard Avenue, just a few blocks away from Hayes. I spent 9 memorable years there from kindergarten to 8th grade. Once in 7th grade going to Hayes was the furthest thought from my mind and going to a public highschool was my intention. During 8th grade, I was introduced to Hayes via a baseball coach and was given a tour around the school. At first sight I liked Hayes and all its facilities, but what I liked most was that aside from teaching regular subjects Hayes also taught spiritually. Once the tour finished, I realized I wanted to attend Hayes because Hayes was the spiritual, educational and athletic environment I wanted to be in for the next four years of my life. However, one major issue did arise, how were my parents going 20 | My first year at Hayes changed me, I began to appreciate the blessings God has given me and see how God is good all the time. Before Hayes I would take things for granted and didn’t seriously care of how important having God is in one’s life. It has been a humbling experience that has taught me not only to excel in school, but outside of school. I’ve met a wonderful group of people that have helped me along the way. I’ve held my education as my top priority at Hayes and I try to keep a first honor grade equivalence in all my classes. Although, there is always room for improvement, I always try to build on the grades I earn. I currently have a 96.9486 cumulative GPA and am ranked 10th among 207 students. I tribute my academic performance on what Hayes has taught me to be a disciplined and organized young man. Though Hayes has made me a better student, it also has contributed in making me a better baseball player as well. Hayes baseball has played a big role in building my confidence and helping me believe that I’m capable of doing great things in life. Playing baseball at Hayes means a lot to me, it is the time I most look forward to in my day. I played junior varsity baseball as a freshman and played varsity baseball as a sophomore and now as a junior. My freshman year at the junior varsity level I earned the student-athlete award. In sophomore year I earned the team’s hardest worker at the varsity level. If I can name something the baseball program has taught me, is that talent can only take you so far and there has to be a second component; how hard you work. Hard work is crucial if you want to be top dog or maintain yourself at a high level of performance because you don’t want anyone else to come and take your spot. There are always people out there that are more talented and it’s up to you to work hard and perform at the highest level. I am a pitcher and during the season I try to stay in shape and keep my grades up while still eating right to perform to the top of my ability. During the offseason I try to get myself in the best shape I possibly can, so that I’m ready to compete during the season. 2013 SPRING SCHEDULE Being a pitcher requires a lot of anaerobic exercises, especially for the legs. Because pitching is an explosive movement and most of the strength comes from the legs. At Hayes I’ve met a great number of people including teachers, coaches, and other faculty members that have motivated me to continue working hardat at everything I do. I’ve developed a good and respectful relationship with the coaches especially Coach Sciebe, Coach Encarnacion, Coach Jackson and Coach Fulco. They’ve taught me how to become a better baseball player at this level and frequently talk to me about what it takes to get to the next level. My years so far at Hayes have been a life changing experience and the year’s left I believe are going to be extraordinary. I have nothing but good things to say about Hayes, not only influencing me as a student and athlete, but above all as an individual. By: Richard Villar ‘14 Day Date Opponent Field Time Thursday 3/14 John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy 4PM Friday 3/15 Holy Cross Holy Cross 4PM Tuesday 3/19 Bishop Ford Bishop Ford 4PM Thursday 3/21 Monroe Monroe 4PM Friday 3/22 Scanlan Scanlan 4PM Monday 3/25 Scanlan Scanlan 4PM Tuesday 3/26 Dewitt Clinton Dewitt Clinton 4PM Wednesday 3/27 Collegiate Juniper Park 4PM Monday 4/1 Monroe Monore 11AM Wednesday 4/3 *St. Joseph by the Sea St. Joseph 12PM Friday 4/5 *Farrell Roberto Clemente 12:30PM Tuesday 4/9 *Mt. Saint Michael Roberto Clemente 4PM Wednesday 4/10 *Iona Roberto Clemente 4PM Friday 4/12 *St. Raymond’s St. Ray’s 4PM Tuesday 4/16 *Xavier Xavier 4PM Friday 4/19 *All Hallows TBA 4PM Tuesday 4/23 *Regis Randall’s Island #53 4PM Wednesday 4/24 *Spellman Spellman 4PM Friday 4/26 *Fordham Prep Fordham 4PM Tuesday 4/30 *Stepinac Roberto Clemente 4PM Wednesday 5/1 *Salesian Salesian 4PM Monday 5/6 *St. Raymond’s Roberto Clemente 4PM Tuesday 5/7 *Xavier Roberto Clemente 4PM Monday 5/13 *All Hallows TBA 4PM Tuesday 5/14 *Regis Roberto Clemente 4PM Playoffs TBA TBA Championship TBA TBA Phone # 1-718-292-6100 Ext. 157/ Nickname- Cardinals *Denotes League Game President: Fr. Joseph Tierney Principal: Mr. William Lessa Athletic Director: Mr. John Fischer Head Coach: Mr. Orlando Encarnacion ‘97 Assistant Coach: Mr. Danny Almonte Assistant Coach: Mr. Ron Fulco | 21 Chhs National Alumni Association which has grown steadily every year. Whatever the reason, or the venue, it’s always good to get back to Hayes. The Cardinal Hayes National Alumni Association (DMV ) Chapter is expanding through the efforts of several dedicated Hayesmen in NYC and various parts of the country. In Boston the New England Chapter of Hayesmen met in December to celebrate Hayes Spirit and Christmas Cheer. We gathered at Vintage Lounge in the heart of Boston and talked about Hayes experiences and ways to better help the school believe the same quality education. We had graduates attend from the classes of 1962 through 2003. We also had an alumnus make the trip from New Hampshire, which is roughly one hour away. ALUMNI NEWS Photo taken at the 2012 Homecoming at Maritime College 22 | The Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Chapter reconvened with their annual Christmas brunch on Sunday, December 12th, 2012. Alumni have been meeting for many years, and recently decided to tackle another endeavor: playing host to Fr. Joseph P. Tierney and the select students in the nation’s capital. The Students were able to absorb a few historic landmarks as well as visit Capitol Hill where they met, and were able to take a picture with, Congressman Serrano. Get involved with the Hayes DMV Chapter today! The origin of the Hayes Alumni Association is rooted in New York City. For more than 30 years, dedicated groups of men have been supporting the school through the Hayes Hall of Fame Dinner Dance, The Hayes Golf Outing, not to mention the countless donations and work done for the school at little to no cost. Most recently the NY Chapter of Hayesmen have revamped the alumni sports day by adding football to the day and also launch Hayes Homecoming, In Mid-America, Hayes alumni Dan Healy ‘49 and Dennis Healy ‘50 (not related), have laid the ground work for Hayes to launch another chapter for alumni in 2013. If you are looking to connect with fellow Hayesmen in the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin areas, we encourage you to contact the school and be on the lookout for more Hayes News coming out of the Mid-West. Many Hayesmen have found solace in migrating south to the Sunshine State. Whether it is for higher education, career advancement, retirement or seasonal living, they have called Florida home for decades. Taking into consideration the geography of the state, we are looking for men who are willing and able to be the organizers for the chapters in North, Central and South Florida. If you are interested, contact the alumni office. The reward is greater is greater than the work involved. We announced the launch of the Hayes Football Chapter at homecoming in October of 2012. We had roughly 30 Hayes football alumni in attendance at the pregame BBQ and football game, all eager to increase their support of the Hayes football program. Run in conjunction with the NY Chapter Hayes will look forward to marching onward to a full functioning support system for Hayes football. The Hayes Alumni Track Association has been operating for almost 30 years. As one of our most experienced groups, we lean on the ATA to assist Hayes in defraying the cost of uniforms for the students. They also use their funds raised for tuition assistance in specific cases and for special event like the Penn Relays, State Championships, and of course the Hayes Invitational. To get involved with the Hayes invitational or to support the Hayes Alumni Track Association, contact Bob Burns ’69. Since Hayes’ basketball resurgence in the CHSAA ‘AA’, the Cardinals have become instantly competitive, reaching the semi-finals in the playoffs of the City Championship last season. The rebirth of the Hayes basketball program has brought the school national attention which has led to invites to the Kreul Classic in Florida, as well as the MaxPreps Tournament in California, and the SNY Tournament in NYC where the Cardinals will face Long Island Lutheran in the first round. If you are a basketball alumnus and would like to support the current Hayes Basketball program and join the Basketball Chapter, please contact the alumni office and find out how. For all alumni looking to get involved in an existing chapter or start a new chapter, please contact, Trevon Blondet ‘94, Alumni Director, Cardinal Hayes High School, at 718-292-6100 ext. 101, or by email at, tblondet@cardinalhayes. org . Save the Date Hall of Fame Dinner Dance March 23, 2013 Sports Day May 18, 2013 School Play April 26-28, 2013 10th-45th Class Reunions April 27, 2013 Junior Career Day May 2, 2013 Graduation June 1, 2013 60th & 50th Anniversaries May 31 - June 1, 2013 Annual Golf Classic June 11, 2013 | 23 The 650 FUND The 650 FUND The Annual Appeal for Cardinal Hayes High School serves as the primary annual fundraising source for the Cardinal and Gold Fund. The 650 Fund will accept contributions each Fiscal Year from September 1st through August 31st. Giving Society Hayes Supporter $1 to $99 Century Club $100 to $249 The purpose of The 650 FUND is to raise monies for tuition assistance, school operational assistance, athletic and extra-curricular activities, faculty and staff enhancements, educational and religious programs, and meeting the Mission and Philosophy of Cardinal Hayes… Gold Club $250 to $499 Cardinal’s Club $500 to $999 The 650 Fund is designed to raise as much as possible toward an overall “need” of $1,500,000 in funds for the remainder of 2013. 650 Member $1,000 to $1,499 Founder’s Member $1,500 to $2,499 This year’s 650 Fund serves as the foundation for all fundraising for Cardinal Hayes. Over the past 4 years The 650 Fund has established a base of donors that serve as an effective device that involve, inform and bond all alumni, administrators, parents, faculty, and friends. Executive Member $2,500 to $4,999 President’s Advisor $5,000 to $9,999 Cardinal & Gold $10,000 to $24,999 Chairman’s Circle $25,000 and above The 650 Fund’s success helps Cardinal Hayes and the Cardinal and Gold Fund look to bigger and better things and directly assists the school as it heads toward complete independence. The 650 Fund provides a steady flow of annual income over and above the funds received from tuition. The 650 Fund has become the cornerstone and key to success for all fundraising at Cardinal Hayes. President’s Council *Please note: Alums from the classes of 2000 through 2012 who make a gift of $500 or more will become Junior Members of the President’s Council. The President’s Council The 650 Fund Seeks support from all our constituents. Builds and develops a stronger and more consistent base of donors. Helps establish new habits and patterns of giving by a regular solicitation process. Informs, involves and bonds all alumni, administrators, parents, faculty, and friends. Promotes giving habits that encourage all of us to eventually make scholarship, endowed & planned gifts. The 650 Fund provides incentives and the means for parents, alumni and friends to contribute private, tax deductible gifts that will directly benefit Cardinal Hayes. Contributions to The Cardinal and Gold Fund directly enhance the Catholic Education and the experience of our young Hayesmen. All donations will maintain Cardinal Hayes HS as a great institution and mainstay in the Archdiocese, the Bronx and all of New York City. Over the past few years, Cardinal Hayes HS has been blessed with a generous couple who have taken the school under their wing. Joanne and Kevin Reed are clearly the epitome of “Friends of Hayes”. The Reeds have been helping Hayes in countless ways throughout the years- whether backing the first Cardinal Hayes Lacrosse team, sponsoring a number of students with tuition support, helping with Admission marketing ads or sponsoring field trips to Washington DC (to name just a few), Joann and Kevin have made the most substantial impact in financial support over last two years. The entire Hayes family is thankful for Joann and Kevin Reed’s dedication to and support of Cardinal Hayes. Your friendship is gratefully appreciated! 24 | The President’s Council is Cardinal Hayes’ premier giving society. All donors who contribute an annual gift of $1,000 or more will be recognized for their generosity and commitment to the school. Each year, all President’s Council members will be invited to a special day at Hayes where they will have a chance to see our progress and hear first-hand news from the leaders of the Cardinal and Gold Fund and Cardinal Hayes. Please note that contributions of any size are graciously accepted. The number of individuals who participate is a significant factor in attracting talented students and faculty, and influencing corporate and foundation grant support. Our success in gaining recognition as THE leader in Catholic High School education consistently will be made possible by the generous support of foundations, corporations, and most importantly, our community of alumni, parents and friends. In essence, any gift increases the perception and value of the Cardinal Hayes experience. Hayes Legacy Society Appeal Ensuring Our Future through the Hayes Legacy Charitable gift planning, sometimes called "planned giving," means making a charitable gift of estate assets to one or more nonprofit organizations like Cardinal Hayes through the Cardinal and Gold Fund. It presents all members of the Hayes family—alumni and friends—an opportunity to make a substantial gift that is arranged now and paid later. By naming Cardinal Hayes in your will or trust, you will provide a lasting gift that will greatly help Hayes and its students. With an increasing number of our benefactors taking this approach, we hope to attain more than 500 participants in our Legacy Appeal over the next five years. SEE HOW EASY IT IS… Consider remembering Cardinal Hayes in your will or trust. Gift planning benefits you today and Hayes forever. You can make a bequest for a specific dollar amount or for a percentage of your estate. Many individuals establish endowments that honor the memory of a family member or another loved one. These endowments live forever, since only the income is used annually. Since a will is an important legal document, you should seek an attorney's help. To assist you with this important process, we offer some suggested bequest wording below. The following are some examples of various types of bequests: a. Specific bequests are used to make a gift of a specific dollar amount or specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or personal property. b. Residuary bequests are used to give all or a portion of the rest, residue, and remainder of your estate after payment of expenses and any specific amounts designated to other beneficiaries. Including Cardinal Hayes High School in your Will Each individual situation is unique and, therefore, these examples include only some of the possible gift opportunities. We encourage you to share your final will provision with Cardinal Hayes to ensure that your wishes will be properly followed and recognized. Percentage of estate for unrestricted purposes: Percentage of estate for Designated purposes: Dear Cardinal Hayes High School: Dear Cardinal Hayes High School: I give, devise, and bequeath to Cardinal Hayes, located at 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, _____ percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate as an unrestricted gift to be used for the general purposes of Cardinal Hayes High School. I give, devise, and bequeath to Cardinal Hayes, located at 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, _____ percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate as a restricted gift to be used for (scholarships, athletics, science program etc…) at Cardinal Hayes, located in Bronx, New York. Specific amount for unrestricted purposes Specific amount for Endowment purposes (min. $25,000): Dear Cardinal Hayes High School: Dear Cardinal Hayes High School: I give, devise, and bequeath to Cardinal, located at 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, the sum of $_______ in cash or in-kind (or ________ shares of ________stock) to be used at the discretion of Cardinal Hayes for the general purposes of Cardinal Hayes High School. I give, devise, and bequeath to Cardinal, located at 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, the sum of $_______ in cash or in-kind (or ________ shares of ________stock) to be used at the discretion of Cardinal Hayes as an “endowed fund” purposes of Cardinal Hayes and its related entities. Federal Estate Tax Indexed for Inflation for 2012 Please note: The federal estate tax is currently back in effect through the end of 2012. The top tax rate is now 35%, and the exclusion amount is $5,120,000 per person and $10,240,000 per married couple. Any exclusion amount not used by a spouse who dies after December 31, 2010 is portable and generally may be used by the surviving spouse. It is very important that you seek the advice of your estate-planning attorney to determine what changes, if any, need to be made to your existing estate plans. For more information, please contact John Connolly at Cardinal Hayes 718.292.6100 ext. 104 or [email protected]. | 25 Hayesmen coming together Jeremiah Kobena ‘10 Returns to the Bronx On December 29th 2012, Hayesman Jeremiah Kobena ’10 returned to the Bronx to play football. This time he was not breaking explosive plays for Hayes against Mount St. Michael on Thanksgiving in the Turkey Bowl; he was wearing the Orange and Blue of Syracuse University and playing in none other than the New Yankee Stadium, against the Mountaineers of West Virginia, days before New Year’s Eve, in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. As Familiar as Hayes is with Mount, Syracuse and West Virginia, former Big East foes share that same familiarity. Bronxite Doug Marrone and his SU roster, with more than two dozen NYC players, marched into the New Yankee Stadium and defeated WVU 38-14, to capture the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl Title in their final season in the Big East. In 2013, Syracuse will make the move to the ACC to face stiffer competition and hopefully get a bigger cut of the television contract than a depleting Big East. 2012 Homecoming Freshman Field Day Turkey Bowl Kobena, after exploding onto the college football scene as a kick returner in his freshman year, seized his opportunity in his sophomore campaign, after injuries sidelined a fellow starting receiver. On the season, Kobena led the Orange in receiving average (24.7 yards per catch), eating up big chunks of yards per reception, until he too was sidelined due to injury. Orange quarterback Ryan Naasib targeted Jeremiah on a couple of deep passes during the Pinstripe Bowl to stretch West Virginia’s already porous defense. West Virginia’s kicker made sure to kick away from the speedster from Hayes. On his one kick return of the game, a miscue by the kicker, Jeremiah managed to find a seam and burst for 22 yards on the snow dusted field of Yankee Stadium, home of the Bronx Bombers. It was great seeing a Hayesman on one of the biggest sports stages in NYC, once again. Though the stadium is new, and now across the street, the history that is Yankee Stadium is still there. From Papal visits, to historic boxing matches, and of course the 1985 Hayes City Baseball Champions, Yankee Stadium has always been a favorite place for many Hayesmen. By: Trevon Blondet ‘94 Mashburn Named Kentucky ’s 2013 SEC Basketball Legend On Saturday, October 20th 2012, Cardinal Hayes High School hosted its annual homecoming football game at SUNY Maritime College in Throggs Neck, NY. The Hayes football team took on the Cougars of St. John the Baptist in a tough contest that came down to the final drive before the Cardinal’s fell to the Cougars. What made this Homecoming extra special was the halftime introduction of Hayes’ former football players in attendance. In an effort to kick off the Cardinal Hayes Alumni Football Chapter, roughly 30 Hayes alumni came out as a sign of solidarity and support of Cardinal Hayes and the Hayes Football Program. 26 | The Alumni Track Association put together another successful Freshman Field Day at Hayes to start the school year and indoor season off, and the introduce the underclassmen to the world of Track & Field. For many of them, it’s the first time they have thrown a shot put or tried to properly long jump. Each year the ATA facilitates this intramural meet pitting each freshman homeroom against the other, for HR supremacy. If you would like to participate in the Alumni Track Association, please register to https://alumni.cardinalhayes.org and/ or contact, Trevon Blondet ’94, Alumni Director at [email protected] . The (4-3) Cardinal Hayes Cardinals and the (4-4) Mount St. Michael Mountaineers laced up the cleats once again in the Hayes vs. Mount Turkey Bowl, on Thanksgiving Morning. Coming off disappointing losses in the playoffs, both teams mustered up the strength and fortitude to reignite one of the true Bronx rivalries left in sports. Thousands are always in attendance and most are Hayesmen. As the Cardinals reload for next season, after losing stand out senior leadership from, Mamadou Bah ’13, Khalil Collier ’13 and George Dawson ’13, it’s important to show our support doe these excellent student athletes all season long. Check out our website for schedules and updates. LEXINGTON, Ky. – Former Kentucky All-America selection Jamal Mashburn has been tabbed as Kentucky’s Southeastern Conference Basketball Legend and will be honored at this year’s SEC Tournament being held in Nashville, Tennessee. A three-time All-SEC selection, Mashburn finished his career with 1,843 points, fourth most in school history at the time. Voted the 1993 SEC Player of the Year, Mashburn was selected fourth overall in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. A two-time All-America pick during his three years at Kentucky, Mashburn was the cornerstone of UK’s return to the elite of college basketball. He was selected consensus first-team AllAmerica in the 1993 season when he helped lead the Wildcats to the Final Four where he was named to the AllFinal Four Team. Each SEC Basketball Legend will be recognized at halftime of his institution’s first game at the tournament. This marks the 15th year of the SEC Basketball Legends program. Courtesy of the University of Kentucky Athletics Junior Career Day May 2, 2013 | 27 We Want to Hear From You! 1942 Joseph J. Metzler ¬– How many ’42 graduates are still around? 1943 George J. Carrol – I have had 8 books of poetry published. I have written over 2,200 poems in the past 8 years and I still write every day. My regards to all at Hayes. 1944 Joseph Sarna – I am moving at the end of the month! 1946 Thomas P. Cullen –This is dedicated to Allan Eagan ’49 who passed away Sunday, August 19th 2012…nobody loved Hayes more. George A. Nelson – Vin Digicoli: Remember Holy Family Annex and Latin. We lost Alton Smith, he was a good friend. I married an Italian, a DiSalvatore 1947 John F. Dwyer – I am now living at the Cardinal O’Connor Retired Clergy Residence in the Northwest Bronx. Over 25% of the men here are Hayes Graduates. 1948 Thomas D. White – I am residing in St. John County, FL. with my wife of 60 years, Mary. I would like to hear from 28 | graduates of Blessed Sacrament school, who went to Hayes. Thomas J. Kelleher – I am still alive and still married to the same bride of 58 years, Patricia Beal from Cathedral H.S. I retired 17 years ago from the N.Y. Times after being there for 45 years. I am a father of 6 kids and of 10 grandchildren. I am proud of being a Hayesman and seeing the current students still wearing suits and ties. God bless the USA, it still needs the valves and ethics instilled in me during my Hayes years – now more than ever. Eileen N. Durning – Please keep my late husband, Patrick ( Joe) Durning ’48, in your prayers. Patrick McConnell – I am the designated driver for my three grandchildren: Katlyn, 14 yrs. old, Alanna, 10 yrs. old and Kevin McGrach, 8 yrs. Old. I drive them to school, sports and special events. The kids call me Grandpa the Old Pair not Au Pair. Anthony Di Perna – Thanksgiving Day, 65 years ago, the Hayes Football team defeated the Mount for the first time. It was a memorable moment in our great high school’s history. I have raised five children who are of the ages: 28, 30, 46, 47, 48 and they are all college grads. I also have four grandchildren. I am a retired H.S teacher and coach of New Rochelle H.S. I was at the school for twenty-nine years. 1949 John Peluso – Still living in Stony Point 52yrs. – 11 grand children. Give us an update on 49 grads. Bishops Brucato Msgr. Byrues, Vinci chamber. 1950 Ken Gorman – After retirement in AlumNotes Cont’d 1997, I’d just released my 5th novel, Patriotic Gamble. It is a political thriller, which covers bizarre happenings in the Electoral College and on Inauguration Day. Available as E-book and soft cover through website: www.kengorman.com. My wife, 4 children and 9 grandkids give all the credit to Cardinal Hayes High School. Paul J. Mooney – I spent a very pleasant week with Dr. Bill Ryan ’54 and his family at their home in Vermont during the last week in August. 1954 Denis Healy – Denis and Dan Healy ’50 are chairmen of the board members of the Korean War National Museum, Library and Cultural Center… Anthony J. Spinella – I am retired, living in Thornwood, N.Y. I am proud of my six grandchildren; one is in grammar school, two are in high school, one is in college and the last is a college graduate. 1951 John T. Oates – I am living in New Jersey. I meet up with Bronx friends every few months at Rory Dolan’s. Edward Kelly – Just celebrated 50 years of marriage with my wife, Cathy, June 30, 2012. I had a great family get-together with visitors from NY area, Colorado and Florida. It’s hard to believe that I graduated from Hayes in 1951, and it will be 62 years ago next June. Up Hayes!! 1952 John Thomas Pendergast- I have retired from teaching English and Latin, in beautiful Fairfield. Peter J. Nolan – I am 78 years old and still teaching Physics at Farmingdale State College and I love it! Mario A. Norelli – I am the retired V.P and Senior credit officer of Citibank. Richard M. O’Malley –I live in the Villages, FL since 1995. Any other alumni living in the Villages? Philip Griffith – I celebrated 50th anniversary with my wife, Nancy, with a trip to Spain. I am enjoying retirement from 39 years of teaching. Life is good – thanks to Cardinal Hayes H.S. 1953 James Dalton - Still Alive! (Barely) John E. Hogan – On June 2, 2012 I celebrated the 10th Anniversary of my Ordination as permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ. Eugene O’Neill –I retired from the fields of Chemistry (thanks to Br. Ryan) and Food Technology. Regards to school buddies of ’53 and ’54. 1955 Anthony Naclerio – I just retired from Rutgers University as their throws coach. I had 47 years in education and 55 years coaching. I was also the 1996 USA Olympic coach in Atlanta. I achieved 2 gold medals and 2 silver medals. Tom Muldowney – I retired from State Supreme Court as Sr. Court Reporter, in 1996, but I’m still working as Freelance Court Reporter in Dunkirk, N.Y. I also have vacation rentals in Florida and Western N.Y. Charles Gargiulo – I retired in Middletown, N.Y. I am living in an active community with my wife, Etta. Carlo Bracci – “Hello!” and God bless to all! Myles Prior – Myles Prior retired after 43 years with McGraw Hill. Inc. Great to see Hayes is fielding a lacrosse team – it’s a great game 3 of my boys played it in college. Currently living in New City N.Y. 14 grand children. God bless Hayes and all Hayes men. 1956 Vincent A. Gonsalves – Retired for 12 years; I say “Hello!” to Danny Tyler ’56 and the Hunt Brothers. Up Hayes!! Walter Brennan – US Army, BBA and MBA from Pace University, married and career in financial management. Retired in 2011, owe it all to Catholic schools teachings and valves. 1957 Marco Minasso – I am living a semiretired life here in Yonkers. Want to reach out for other members of our class of ’57 who live near nearby. Christopher D. Morley – I hope to make our 60th Reunion. 1958 Robert Finn – I say “Hello!” to Tommy Gunn. I retired from Dr. Pepper after 29 years. Santo Gallo –I just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. My two children have gifted us with nine grandchildren. Richard F. Callahan – Former Hayesman, Thomas Hartnett, passed away in Albany, NY this past September. On the other hand, I’ve been a gov’t affairs lawyer for 20 years. 1959 Jeremiah C. Murphy – Remembering Brother Pat ’56 and Richard ’52. Robert A. Kowalski – Retired in 1997 after working as a physiotherapist in St. Augustine, FL. I traveled extensively in Europe until 2004. I relocated to the mid-Hudson Valley where for the past 5 years I’ve been working for the N.Y.S Parks Dept. at Dinsmore Golf Course in Staatburgh, N.Y. I would like to get a foursome from Homeroom 4R for next year’s golf outing at Westchester Country Club. Jerry O’ Connell – I’m very proud of Cardinal Hayes High School and its importance to the young men of the Bronx, Our marching band looks great! Thanks to Terry McGrath of Music Department. Keep up any good works for the knowledge and teamwork Gaeton (Guy) Stella – I am serving as the Superintendent of Schools in Woodbridge, CT, and am completing my 50th year as an educator. I will always be grateful for the wonderful education received at Cardinal Hayes, best wishes to Joe Musci and all of the members of the class of 1959. 1960 Edward R. Smith – I now have 8 grandchildren. I also met with Bill Ryan ’60 and John Donovan ’60 for breakfast in August ’12, near Adirondack, N.Y. Philip Zurlo – I am retired from the NY State Tax Dept. and I love traveling and boating. I also have a granddaughter, with whom I enjoy spending time. Joseph Marrone – I am still working part-time with the Knights of Columbus. I would like to contact Fr. Francis Principe, my mentor Kenneth R. Strandberg – President of Strand Engineering for the last 15 years. I’ve being residing in RI for the last 33 years. I’ve been married for the last 47 years with three and five grandchildren. 1961 Peter H. Gagne – I retired from E.E. for over 40 years now. I live in the peace | 29 AlumNotes Cont’d and quiet of Brookfield, CT with my wife Donna, 42 years. TIME FLIES! John T. McCarthy – My wife, Jane, and I have escaped the clutches of NYC and have moved to Troy, N.Y., which features panoramic views. We are looking forward to the arrival of our 8th grandchildren in mid-October. I would love to hear from any of my classmates at [email protected] 1962 Dennis J. Conroy – I am now fully retired and am currently residing in Scarsdale, near my 2 children and 2 grandchildren. I am enjoying family, friends and golf; however, I am still a solid Hayes supporter. Nicholas J. Bianco – I had a great time at the 50th Anniversary! I hope all can come on the 60th anniversary. I still live in Yorktown Heights, Westchester County. Gerald A. Ducey – Gerald is doing well in retirement and continues to live in Northern California. He’s into golf and wine. James Patrick Towey – I am still happily married to my high school girlfriend. Nancy and I enjoy living in Bergen County, NJ, near one of three children and seven grandchildren. I would love to hear from former classmates and old friends. 1963 Joseph J. Puglia - Retired. 1966 Michael E. Carey – Hello Hayesmen! I’m recently retired and living in Eastchester, N.Y. I was sorry to read about the passing of Mr. James Clarkin, my homeroom teacher in 1963 and a fellow faculty member while I was teaching there from 1970 – 1978. He was a kind, good and caring man. William Neslon – Bill has marked his fifth years as Chairman and CEO of HBO, the world’s largest and most successful pay television company. HBO has just crossed the 100 million global subscribers’ level. Before becoming Chairman and CEO, five years ago, he was COO from 2002-2007. He has been at HBO for 28 years. William Cosgrove – I became pastor of St. Augustine Church in New City, in 2008. I am also a member of Clarkstown Ethics Board, New City Rotary Club and Clarkstown interfaith Clergy Association as well as Board Chairman of the Fraternity of Priests. 1967 Peter Moro - Retired from NYPD after 22 years of service. Currently an investigator at Bronx District Attorney’s Office on East 161st streets for over 10 years. Vito Calamito – I have been retired from the NYPD for 22 years. I am still playing guitar in several bands. I visit Hayes whenever I can and I always enjoy the visits. I’d like to say “Hi!” to Msgr. Pavis, who was my principal when I attended Hayes. 1965 1968 William Canavan – Bill Canavan and wife Janet live in Springfield, VA near Washington, DC Where Bill is contractor for the Dept of Defense. Daughter Kelli married last year and lives in Alexandria, VA. Freddie C. Nimphius, Jr. – All the best to the class of ’68. Best to the ’68 baseball and football team players. 30 | Mario L. Hernandez – “Hello!” to my fellow classmates. Anthony D. Marchitelli – I am the pastor of Our Lady of The Assumption Parish in Pelham Bay. I am glad to be back in the Bronx. 1969 Robert V. Napoli – “Hello class of ’69!” I worked for Lake Isle CC in Eastchester. I have 2 kids: my son is 35 and my daughter is 30. 1970 Thomas F. Monaco – I’m working for Liberty Lines Transit – Bee Line Bus, 33 years. I was also a representative for the Transport Workers Union Local 100 1972 Frank R. Vignali – Frank is in his thirty-fourth year with the FDNY. He is married to his wife, Debra, and he has two sons. Christopher is also with the FDNY and Brian is with the NYPD. Frank says “Hello!” to all his fellow Hayesman. 1975 John Gilheary – I’m married to a wonderful woman and I have two great sons. My life is blessed. Up Hayes! 1981 Vincent Estella – I worked 25 years at Con Ed and I am still in touch with classmate, Harry Ramos. The Hayes education has affected my life everyday! Thank you to: Fr. Graham, Mr. Ages, Br. Horan, Fr. Ansald, Msgr. Monahan and Mr. Kauawagl. YOU CAN MAKE A LIFE-CHANGING DIFFERENCE WITH A GIFT TO HAYES. Why Give? To Change Lives for the Better What better investment can any of us make than supporting the hopes and dreams of a young person? For students who can’t afford a private education, the future can look bleak. But you can make a life-changing difference with a gift to Hayes. To Strengthen Hayes By contributing to scholarship aid, you lessen the need for Hayes to dip into operating funds to provide financial assistance to students. To Set an Example We’ve seen it over and over again. The student who receives a scholarship today becomes the donor to a scholarship tomorrow. Your gift can establish a chain of philanthropy that extends far beyond your lifetime. To Make a Gift That Lasts With an endowed scholarship, you can create a fund that is invested each year, producing annual income used for scholarship aid. The principal remains intact, ensuring that the fund continues in perpetuity. CARDINAL HAYES HS NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION VISIT: ALUMNI.CARDINALHAYES.ORG | 31 SAVE THE DATE CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL Why Register? 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