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Spring 2015
In This Issue
Welcome David Evans! ......2
Happy Retirement Janet
Malko.................................. 2
Best wishes Mrs. Maryann
Renzulli................................3
Congratulations to the Class
of 2014! .............................. 4
Donor Luncheon ................4
Transition Team ..................5
Alumni Spotlight ............ 6-7
Volume 12, Issue 1
The Principal’s Desk
Catholic education – Who benefits? It has been 84 years since St. Mary of
the Assumption High School was established. Much has changed in those 84
years, but one thing remains the same – the commitment to deliver a superior
education within the spiritual heritage of the Catholic faith.
Perhaps many of us have taken St. Mary’s and Catholic education for granted.
Maybe this was because we were fortunate to have received a Catholic
education ourselves and expect the same for our children; or maybe because
from the outside looking in, everything seems to be fine. Unfortunately, the
time has passed when any of us can presume that this outstanding institution will be able to continue
this tradition.
Board of Regents ................8
Pep Rally Surprise ..............8
Friends and Alumni Get
Together ..............................9
Golf Classic ......................11
Sports Corner ..............12-13
Reunion News ............14-15
The costs for meeting our students’ educational and spiritual needs are rapidly increasing. In recent
years, prudent fiscal policy and improved monitoring have strengthened St. Mary’s financial position.
But much more needs to be done!
The 84 year old building is aging and we need to take care of the aches and pains. You know how
expensive it is to keep up your home, imagine what the cost is to take care of the school. The
infrastructure needs to be improved, and the technology needs to be upgraded.
SAVE THE DATE!
Please think of St. Mary’s – today!
TENTH ANNUAL GOLF
CLASSIC
As you search your heart in support of our annual appeal campaign, we hope you will demonstrate your
generosity in your pledge. Without your support this high school, which sets the standard for overall
excellence, will decline in the face of the new demands of the 21st century. The price to pay for this
will be measured in much more than just dollars.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Glenwood Country Club
Old Bridge
We hope you can join us!
For information, call
Joanne Shigo
908-352-4350, ext. 8
or [email protected]
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
GET TOGETHER
Friday, November 20, 2015
Westfield Knights of
Columbus
Scotch Plains
Areas of need:
• Tuition assistance
• Overall facility restoration and update
• Technology improvements
• Science lab renovation
• Expanded course offerings
• Spiritual development and
retreat programs and
• Upgrading gymnasium and
locker rooms
Thank you for your consideration. We hope that you will keep the students and faculty of St. Mary’s
in your prayers as they work to continue and enhance their spiritual and educational legacy.
God bless you,
David Evans
David Evans
Principal
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WELCOME DAVID EVANS!
A warm welcome to our new Principal David Evans!
Mr. Evans was chosen among many applicants and
joined our staff this past summer. He has an
extensive background in education at all levels. Mr.
Evans is continuing the fine work started by his
predecessor Janet Malko, as well as implementing
the recommendations suggested by the Transition
Team.
David Evans and Janet Malko
HAPPY RETIREMENT MS. JANET MALKO!
Ms. Malko came to St. Mary’s in
1969 as a teacher of mathematics, and
quickly became an integral part of the
St. Mary’s community. In addition to
teaching math during her following
45 years at St. Mary’s, Ms. Malko
taught English, coached girls’
basketball, advised the yearbook,
chaperoned trips, cooked on retreat
weekends and served as principal of
her beloved institution since 1989.
they could come into her office to
ask questions, chat, or express
concerns. She also set the tone for
respectful, considerate behavior for
everyone in the building. One
student who came to St. Mary’s
after having been bullied in middle
school was afraid that the pattern
would continue in high school. He
related that “The turning point
came on my first day as a student
at St. Mary of the Assumption. . .
To my surprise my first day was
amazing. The Principal was so nice, caring, and
friendly. She reached out to me and assured me that I
did not have to worry.” The student gratefully
completed his years at St. Mary’s without harassment
and always found a welcoming smile when he came in to
see Ms. Malko in her office.
Ms. Malko was a brilliant math Janet Malko
teacher who not only understood calculus but who could
also relate higher level math to everyday situations. She
liked to have fun in the classroom, using innovative ways
to approach problems, and many students have come back
from college testifying that their freshman math was easy
because they used her shortcuts and techniques. Even after
becoming principal, Ms. Malko continued to teach at least
one course each year so she could have first-hand Ms. Malko knew how to stretch the resources in the
knowledge of the academic needs of the student body.
building. One teacher who came from a wealthy public
school district commented that he was amazed that she
As principal, Ms. Malko was the face of St. Mary’s, greeting could do so much with so little. Her conservative
students, teachers and visitors as they came in each day. financial stewardship allowed St. Mary’s to survive even
Ms. Malko knew the name of each student in the building, after the grammar school was closed and the recession
and in most cases could greet their parents by name as well. weakened so many Catholic schools. Before she left she
One of her special joys was welcoming into the building the established a strong transition team to ensure that St.
children of former students, continuing the St. Mary’s Mary’s would not only survive, but thrive.
tradition. She also believed in the Catholic part of the St.
Mary’s tradition. Every applicant for a teaching job was Ms. Malko is now enjoying her retirement in a new
informed of the centrality of Christianity in the building, home in Manahawkin, where she continues to bowl, and
and Ms. Malko modeled that in her priorities.
has also taken up other hobbies to share with her new
neighbors. She looks forward to attending alumni
Ms. Malko cared deeply and personally about each events and sharing memories with the many students
student she came to know at St. Mary’s. Students knew she has touched during the years.
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BEST WISHES MRS. MARYANN RENZULLI!
After 20+ years at St. Mary's, Mrs. MaryAnn Renzulli,
Chair of the Science Department, has retired. Mrs.
Renzulli wore many hats during her time here. By her
own calculations, she has taught Earth Science, Biology,
and Environmental Science; when called upon, she has
also conducted classes in Money Management, Law,
and seminars in study and organizational skills as well.
However, for the last several years, she concentrated on
Biology for the 9th graders and Environmental Science
for the upperclassmen. Mrs. Renzulli tried to make her
freshman classes see the connection between their lives
and the world around them through varied and fun
activities. Who can forget making models of cells with
jello, or "cell" cakes decorated with all the correctly
labeled parts? Whether it was tracking the growth rate
of mold on bread, or watching potatoes sprout vines, the
students got hands-on experience.
Over the years, Environmental Science classes planted,
weeded, and seeded the grounds of St. Mary's, learning
what best grew in our soil. Students studied volcanoes,
tornadoes, and hurricanes. They studied epidemics and
pandemics. They learned what they, as responsible
citizens, could do to reduce pollution. They examined a
variety of issues and problems from around the globe,
and saw what individuals and governments could do to
ensure clean water and the growth of healthy crops.
Mrs. Renzulli often said that, aside from the
academics, she tried to get students to follow
directions, organize, and focus on tasks, actions that
would serve them well beyond their high school years.
Her influence was evident as many former students
returned from time to time to let her know she had,
indeed, made a difference. And she took great pride
and pleasure in their success.
Mrs. Renzulli enjoyed working with the students
outside the classroom, too. She served for many years
as an advisor to the senior prom and took great care
planning the decor, selecting the menu, and quietly
arranging financial assistance for some who might
otherwise be unable to attend. She spent countless
hours working to provide the graduating class with
many wonderful memories of their big night.
So what does the future hold for her now? As faculty,
staff, and students know, Mrs. Renzulli is an inveterate
traveler. That's what on her agenda these days. She will
be taking short trips, long cruises, and of course, seeing
her ten grandchildren. After her long, dedicated service
to our school, she is taking time to relax and enjoy
retirement. She now has the opportunity to pursue a
variety of interests, and we wish her well. We are
grateful for all she has done to educate, counsel, and
mentor the students of St. Mary's.
NEW STAFF AT
ST. MARY’S
Joining Principal David Evans are
Christine Acevedo, assistant
principal;
Bridget
Jackson,
guidance counselor; Ed Santana,
athletic director/admissions
director; William Gault, religion
teacher; Ellen Turck, biology
teacher and Martha Dudich, chorus
director. Welcome one and all!
Mrs. Maryann Renzulli
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SENIOR PROM
CONGRATULATIONS Do
you remember visiting the Sisters at the convent prior to attending your
prom? Well, today’s students have what we call a “Fashion Showcase.” The
TO THE
students visit the school gym where parents, staff and friends eagerly await their
CLASS OF 2014! arrival. At the gym, they are announced by teacher Regina Fernandez and walk
Senior Class Night was held on
May 28 at The Westwood in
Garwood. Awards were presented
to Valedictorian – Emilie
Fernandez;
Salutatorian
–
Khassandra Franklin, as well as
Mary Grace Czapran, English;
Jamie Okoli, Mathematics;
Khassanda Franklin, Mechanical
Drawing; Chloe DeLaCruz,
Religion; Mikayla Singleton, Social
Studies and Emilie Fernandez,
Spanish.
On May 30, St. Mary’s eightyfourth commencement ceremony
was held. Forty-four students
received their diplomas at St.
Mary of the Assumption Church,
which was also the setting for the
Baccalaureate Mass in the
morning.
Diplomas were
presented by Principal Janet
Malko and Reverend Manny D.
Rios. Once again, the graduates
were awarded over five million
dollars in scholarships. Among
the universities that the students
are attending are:
Drew
University, Fairleigh Dickinson
University, Felician College, Kean
University, Morehouse College,
Penn State, Rutgers University,
St. John’s University, Seton Hall
University, Union County College,
University of Maryland and
William Patterson University.
CONGRATULATIONS ONE
AND ALL!
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down the center of the gym to the delight of the crowd. Afterwards they
proceed to Pantagis in Scotch Plains for their prom. Another fun night for all
and a wonderful example of St. Mary’s community spirit!
LUNCH WITH SCHOLARSHIP DONORS AND
STUDENTS
Last spring, Principal Janet Malko,
along with Mary (’48) and Bill Ard and
Gail (’56) and Frank Mertz, scholarship
donors, were joined by the scholarship
recipients for lunch at St. Mary’s.
Incoming scholarship freshmen from
Our Lady of Guadalupe also enjoyed
lunch and met their very generous
donors. This scholarship program is
based on need, and the students would
not be able to attend St. Mary’s without
this aid. Thank you Mary, Bill, Gail and
Frank for your continued support of our
school and students.
In the fall, another luncheon was held
with Principal David Evans, Assistant
Principal Christine Acevedo and
Guidance Counselor Bridget Jackson,
doers, donors and students. Students
were joined us by a number of alumni
and friends as well as staff. We plan to
make this a semi-annual event with more
of our doers and donors.
Students, doers and donors enjoying lunch
THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR INNER-CITY
CHILDREN
A big thank you to The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children. The
support of this Fund has enabled many students to attend St. Mary’s.
Did you receive a scholarship from The Fund for Educational
Advancement (FEA) or The Scholarship for Inner-City Children (SFIC)
to attend St. Mary’s? If yes, they would like to hear from you on how
receiving the scholarship and attending St. Mary’s has impacted your life.
Please contact [email protected] with your story and contact information.
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JORDAN OWENS TO PERFORM AT TWO
RIVER THEATER
Senior Jordan Owens has
the McCarter Theatre. After
been selected to perform in
these sessions with the
A Little Shakespeare: A
teaching artists, students
Midsummer Night's Dream at
attended a performance of
the Two River Theater in
the play at the McCarter
Red Bank, New Jersey.
Theatre.
Jordan, playing the role of
Theseus, joins a cast of area
This
performance-based
high school students. Jordan Owens
approach to Shakespeare
Performances will be April 23, 2015 - continues with St. Mary’s participation
May 1, 2015.
in the Shakespearience Festival at
Rider University, where students, in
St. Mary of the Assumption High different years, performed scenes from
School has a tradition of preparing The Merry Wives of Windsor, Othello and
students to perform Shakespeare. In Much Ado about Nothing. This year
2013 St. Mary’s seniors studied and students will perform a medley of
produced parts of Shakespeare’s The scenes on the theme “The course of true
Winter’s Tale with teaching artists from love never did run smooth.”
THANK YOU TRANSITION TEAM!
In March 2014, Ms. Malko brought
together alumni with varied business
backgrounds to form a Transition Team.
The team consisted of two groups –
finance and marketing. A three-month
commitment was asked of each member
and on June 30 the team had a final
meeting with their recommendations at
a thank you dinner.
Before Ms.
Malko’s departure, a number of the
SCHOOL DANCES
Remember school dances? Well on
Friday, September 19 and Friday,
November 21, St. Mary’s held school
dances in the gym. Each event was a
great success and attended by more than
100 students.
Each student was
permitted to bring one guest. St. Mary’s
looks forward to having more dances
and, once again, making this a part of the
Hilltopper school experience.
A big THANK YOU to
our contributors to
The Hilltopper
Kathleen and Tony Cirillo,
Robert Halleck,
Maryann Markowycz,
Pamela Paterek,
Elizabeth Schlesinger and
Ken Smolin.
suggestions were implemented and past and promising future via
continue to this day.
participation in community events;
revival of hot lunches; develop a market
The team’s recommendations included DVD for use in Catholic elementary
creating a Finance Committee; hire a schools and disseminate the DVD to
bookkeeper; centralization of all financial area churches and community agencies
transactions; increase student enrollment; and build a relationship with Catholic
a campaign to have alumni underwrite feeder schools, just to name a few.
scholarships for deserving families;
broaden awareness of St. Mary’s proud During the summer months, painting,
carpeting and general clean-up had the
school ready to greet 210 students in
September. Among these were over 60
freshmen - our goal.
The Alumni Scholarship Program
turned out to be a great success. To date,
19 freshmen and 10 other students in
grades 10-12 have been awarded
financial aid based on family need and
academic performance.
Back Row: Bob McGowan (’72), Frank Mertz (Gail Williams Mertz’s (’56) husband), Bill Hart (’64), Gary
Reece (’64), Allan Markowski (’72), Tom Deckert (’64), Elliot DeSanto (’72) Front Row: Mike Colicchio
(’79), Barbara Burke (’64), Marylou Mallon Spohr (’64), Principal Janet Malko, Sharon MacQuade Eosso
(’64), Joanne Woodruff Shigo (’72)
The Team’s insight and hard work were
invaluable to the continued success of St.
Mary’s moving into the future. Thank
you one and all!
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
VANNESA MARTINEZ (’99)
Although I attended St. Mary’s for grades 7-12, it’s been a
part of my life basically since I was born… my sister Maria
(Martinez) Styron graduated in 1981 (one month before I
was born!), and some of my earliest memories are of her
St. Mary’s friends hanging out at our house. I got to
reconnect with some of them this summer when they came
into town for their 33-year reunion.
As for my own experience at St. Mary’s, I’ll never forget all
of the great times I had, whether it was planning events
with the Student Council, rehearsing for school plays like
West Side Story and Godspell, and most of all promoting
school spirit as a cheerleader. I cherish the memories I
made with wonderful friends, whether or not we’ve kept in
touch over the years (a big thank you to Facebook on that
front!). There was also studying… A LOT of studying!
But mostly, I am grateful for a place that prepared me for
the next steps in my education and helped me develop the
skills, knowledge and confidence that have continued to
serve me well on every step of my professional path.
Vannesa Martinez and Michael Cecchini
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After graduating from St. Mary’s as part of the great Class
of 1999, I went on to study at Princeton University. I had
an amazing four years at Princeton, where I majored in
Politics and minored in Political Theory and Latin
American Studies. After graduation, I went on to study law
at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). I graduated in
2006 and worked at major law firms in Los Angeles and
New York before finding my way into higher education
law. I worked for two years at my alma mater, Princeton,
and since 2012 I have been working for Yale University,
where I am currently an Assistant General Counsel.
On the personal side, I was lucky to have been introduced
to a nice young man from California named Mike when he
moved to New York and began medical school with my best
friend from college, and he’s been my partner in crime for
over six years now. We live in New Haven, CT, where he
is completing his residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Wherever life takes us next, St. Mary’s will always have a
special place in my heart!
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
RUTH SHERIDAN HUNTER (’34)
Ruth Hunter
In 2003, as St. Mary’s was preparing
to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its
first graduating class, school officials
thought they had found the school’s
oldest alumni when they contacted
members of the Class of 1934. They
were wrong —something they learned
when Ruth Sheridan Hunter offered
them a picture of her St. Mary’s
graduating class taken on the steps of
the school in June 1928.
The previous year when Ruth finished her freshman year at
Hamilton Junior High School in Elizabeth, she had been
looking forward to continuing on to high school, where her
diploma would be her first step towards becoming a
teacher. Her mother, however, had other plans for the
youngest of her five children.
Ruth was told she was to attend a “commercial school” —
a forerunner of the familiar high school secretarial track
and gain the skills that would enable her to get a job in an
office. The only thing that softened the blow for the
teenager was the fact that she could enroll in a newly
opened commercial program at St. Mary of the
Assumption.
“We just loved St. Mary’s,” Ruth remembered, “especially
Sister Cecilia Monica,” who taught the 20 students
everything from typing and shorthand to elementary
Spanish.
Manufacturing Company in Elizabethport for two years,
she left the business world when they decided it was time
for her to stay at home to raise the family they anticipated
having. Eventually they had two daughters: Jean Marie,
who is now retired from Mobil Oil Company and living in
Mesa, Arizona, and Kathleen, who is the Dean of Arts and
Sciences at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown.
In June 2003, Ruth had one of the greatest thrills of her life
when Joan Gallagher, then Director of Development and
then-Principal Janet Malko invited the Hunter family to
participate in the annual Awards Assembly marking the end
of the school year. Urging the students not to take their
opportunities for granted, Ms. Malko introduced Ruth as
someone who had not had the chance to attend four years of
high school and called her forward to receive an honorary St.
Mary’s high school diploma, 75 years after she had completed
the program at St. Mary’s Commercial. As the student body
stood and cheered, it was obvious that the decades separating
the 92-year-old from more recent students didn’t matter. They
clearly agreed with Ruth’s estimate of her Alma Mater: “St.
Mary’s is a wonderful place.”
Ruth passed away in 2008, but new home buyers in
Cranford recently came upon a St. Mary’s Commercial
diploma from 1928 while they were renovating. They
posted a picture of the document on Facebook hoping to
find relatives of the scholar who had studied at St. Mary’s
almost 90 years ago. The name on the diploma? Ruth
Dolores Sheridan.
The program was apparently well-regarded by the
business community, since the Underwood Typewriter
Company in New York City offered a job placement
service to any of the top five graduates who could pass
their typing and shorthand tests. “It was such an honor
when Sister Cecilia selected me to go,” Ruth recounted.
She landed a job as a secretary with Thomas Loughlin
Marine Supplies—a position she held for eight years. The
combination of her excellent training from the Sisters of
Charity and her natural ability enabled her to run the New
York office of the Maine-based company for several years
after her boss died.
Ruth had married James Hunter in 1935, and after
working as an executive secretary for the Diehl
1928 Graduates
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PEP RALLY SURPRISE BOARD OF REGENTS
During 2004-2005, St. Mary’s
celebrated its 75th anniversary. At each
celebratory event, Sr. Regina O’Connell
had alumni sign a small square. Sr.
Regina sewed the squares together to
make a quilt which was hung in the first
floor hallway. Janet Malko attended
our pep rally this past December and at
the event, Principal David Evans
presented her with the quilt.
David Evans and Janet Malko
TOUR DE ELIZABETH
Students and alumni participated in
the Tour De Elizabeth bike tour on
Sunday May 18, 2014. Many alumni
stopped at the St. Mary’s table to chat
about their experiences with students
who volunteered for the day. Some
students and alumni joined in the tour
and fun was had by all!
Reverend Manuel D. Rios, pastor of
Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish,
has established a Board of Regents in
support of the school's new
administration and its long-term
renewal plan. In December, principal
David Evans and Pastor Rios officially
welcomed the first six regents at the
Board’s inaugural meeting.
Regents include three members of
the 2014 Transition Team: Elliot
DeSanto ('72), Robert McGowan
('72) and Gary Reece ('64).
Joining this nucleus are alumnus,
Robert Halleck ('60), who is
retiring this year as the high school
athletic director and Patrick
Murray (’60).
Two newcomers to St. Mary's have also
been appointed as Regents: Denise
Mylson, director of marketing and
public relations at Young Audiences of
New Jersey and Erica Parkes, deputy
attorney general. Additional regents
will be named this spring.
The Regents Board will concentrate on
school operations. Top oversight
priorities include budget, enrollment
management, institutional advancement,
educational programs and overall
strategic planning.
For many years, St. Mary's has
benefited from an Advisory Board that
focuses on fundraising events that
support the high school. This alumni
group will continue its work.
ALUMNI RECEIVE DEGREES
Melanie Amorim '10 BA
Montclair State University
Christopher Canady '09 BA
Becker College
Rebecca Chery '07, BA
Montclair State University
Valezka Cruz '10, BS
St. Peter's University
Jonathan Exil '08 BS
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Shanay Fegins '10, BA
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Daniel Guerrero '10, BA
American International College
Talmia Igus '08, BA
Christopher Kennedy ’10 BS
Rosa Peredo '10 BA, BS
Rutgers University
Julissa Perez ’09 BA
New Jersey City University
Xavier Rivera '10, BA
Evangelina Rodriguez '09 BA
Kean University
Valerie Sanchez '10, BA
Patricia Mulhearn Sciscione '78,PhD
Seton Hall University
Nataly Tamayo '08, MA
Seton Hall University
Stephanie Trivino '09 BA
Kean University
Selenia Vega '09, BA
Caldwell University
CONGRATULATIONS TO Ashley Bolivard (’16), Elizabeth Mayor Chris
Bollwage (’72), Nicole Fernandes (’16) and
Xavier Sanchez (’15)
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Robert Adams (’85). Rob was recently
named one of the top 25 people to watch
by Graphic Design USA magazine. He
earned his BA from Rutgers and has spent
over twenty years creating award-winning
campaigns. Congratulations Rob!
Elizabeth Rodrigues (’88). Elizabeth is the
Supervising Pharmacist at the A&P in
Kenilworth!
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ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GET TOGETHER
In November we held our Alumni and
Friends Get Together. The event was
held at the Westfield Knights of
Columbus on Friday, November 21
and was attended by more than 75
people. Food and 30 gift baskets were
donated by Advisory Board members
and alumni. The gathering was one of
our best yet! Save the date as we have
reserved the Knights for Friday,
November 20, 2015 for our next get
together. We hope to see you there!
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
TO DATE
We are happy to report that as this
newsletter goes to print a number of
our students have been accepted to the
following colleges: Montclair State,
Union County College, College of St.
Elizabeth, Kean University, William
Paterson University, New Jersey City
University, Rider University, Fairleigh
Dickenson University, Iona College,
Mount St. Mary’s University, St.
Peter’s University, Berkeley College,
Penn State University, East
Stroudsburg University, Alvernia
University and York College.
EMAIL UPDATES
Pat Glackin Merola (’62), Jack Gosdick, Barbara Kraus Hammer (’62), Joanne Brown Macaluso (’62),
Kathy Kraus Gosdick ('65) and Mary Ann Marron DiOrio (’62)
Have you received an email from us
about school activities? If not, why
not be a part of the Hilltopper
spirit? Please send your email
address to Joanne Shigo at
[email protected] Thanks!
WHERE ARE THEY?
Ed Palmieri (’73), Marylou Mallon Spohr (’64) and Mary Krech (’59)
Some of our recent correspondence
has been “returned to sender.” If
you happen to know the
whereabouts of any of the following
graduates, please have them
contact Joanne Shigo at 908-3524350, ext 8 or by email
[email protected] with their
updated information – Frances
Bracuto (’55); Todd Jones (’98);
Charlie Feeney (’48); Edward
Plungis (’75); Nadia Gonzales (’00);
Cynthia Pomales (’08); Anthony
Quinn (’60); Patricia Russell (’62);
Rosemarie Szostowski (’59) and
James Donegan (’77). Thank you!
REMEMBER ST. MARY’S IN YOUR WILL.
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STUDENTS WORK FOR
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
St. Mary’s School Counselor, Ms.
Bridget Jackson, has arranged
several in person events to help
parents and students with the
college application process.
In February, parents of juniors and
seniors filled the room of a Saturday
morning
workshop
where
information on steps in the college
application process was presented.
During the first semester, college
representatives came to St. Mary’s to
present information on their colleges
to the St. Mary’s seniors and juniors.
Juniors also attend an off-site
College Fair where they can interact
with representatives from scores of
local colleges.
Students meet with campus
representatives and make their best
cases for why they should be
accepted.
In the beginning of this semester,
several colleges came to St. Mary’s
to conduct Instant Decision Days on
site. Instant Decision Days are
events that allow students to bring
their transcripts, standardized test
scores, recommendations and
personal statements to a campus
representative for evaluation in
order to learn immediately whether Juniors Nicole Fernandes and Ashley Bolivard
they will be accepted as students for review material from the College of Saint
the upcoming academic semester. Elizabeth
Seniors Joshua Valladares and Tiffany Martinez receive acceptances from
Bloomfield University
Senior Stephanie Fernandez meets with Felician College representative on
Instant Decision Day.
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
duet, dance acts and a rap performance. It was especially
meaningful to have recent alumni performers return to cheer
on this year’s group, establishing another St. Mary’s
tradition.
The Celebration of the Arts was established at St. Mary’s in
the spring of 2013. This event is meant to allow St. Mary’s
students to share their talents in the areas of spoken word
and written poetry, drama and musical performances.
STUDENTS ATTEND THEATER AT
TWO RIVER
The gym is set up like a coffee house with tables and chairs.
Coffee, tea and cold beverages are available, along with
St. Mary’s students have attended performances of two plays
dessert.
at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey this year.
Seniors enjoyed a powerful performance of Camelot in the
This year’s celebration was held on March 27. Performances
fall, and Juniors attended a performance of Your Blues Ain’t
included a tribute to Shakespeare’s death scenes, a drama
Sweet Like Mine on April 23. As part of the student matinee
solo performance of “Ain’t I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth,
experience, students also participate in a pre-performance
several solo and duet singing performances, an instrumental
discussion and a post-performance forum with the actors.
OUR NEW WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING! www.stmaryhsnj.org
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RECORD ATTENDANCE AT OUR 9th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
On Monday, June 23, 2014 the
Advisory Board held its Ninth
Annual Golf Outing at the
Glenwood Country Club in Old
Bridge. Seventy-seven attendees
joined us for this year’s event.
Thank you to Claire and Hubie
Brown (’51), our dinner sponsors,
and John Fernandez (’81), our
hospitality cart sponsor. This
year’s golf shirts were made
possible through the generosity of
Bel Suarez (’79), as well as an
anonymous donor. The Board did
a great job resulting in another
successful event. This year’s event
was attended by 70 golfers and an Bob Hallack (’60) and John Tighe (’54)
additional 7 alumni who joined us
for dinner. The attendance at this
Ferguson Family, In Memory of Msgr.
year’s Classic was record setting! We Robert Harrington, Joan and Mike
thank one and all for making it such a Gallagher, David Jones (’56), Rose Vera
success. Awards were presented to: First Ilg Kaeppel (’41), Jeff Lieb (’79), Janet
Place Team – Tom Koczur, John Malko, The Moragas Family, Robert
Maloney, Bill McCue and Mark Moya (’78), The Nicholson Family,
Kurdyla. Closest to the Pin – Jack Joanne Woodruff Shigo (’72).
Lloyd; Longest Drive – Mike Colicchio
(’79).
Please
patronize
our
business
supporters –
A special thanks for our very generous
donors –
Bed, Bath & Beyond; Bellomo Fuel
Service, Blackthorn, Kenilworth; Body &
Theresa Woodruff Baron (’67), William Faces, Elizabeth; Brooklyn Pizza,
Bihler (’37), Kathy Nicholson Brown Cranford; Cheesecake Factory, Menlo
(’72), The Brown Family, John and Park; City Tavern, Elizabeth; Cosimo’s,
Laura Bush, Michael Colicchio (’79), Westfield; Cranford Hotel; Darby Road,
Scott Esbrandt and Robert Esbrandt Scotch Plains; Dolce Lounge, Elizabeth;
(’66), Ryan Faella Foundation, The Europa Bar and Restaurant, Elizabeth;
Scott Esbrandt, Bob Esbrandt (’66), Ross Marrone and Ken Rowinsky (’68)
Galloping Hill Golf Course,
Kenilworth; Garcia Liquor Depot,
Elizabeth; Garden Restaurant,
Union; Glenwood Country Club,
Old Bridge; Grillstone, Scotch
Plains; Il Gabbiano Ristorante,
Cranford; Kilkenny’s, Cranford;
Lakewood BlueClaws; Leisure
Sporting Goods, Magic Fountain,
Mario’s Tutto Bene, Union;
Michelino’s, Elizabeth; Molly
Maguire’s, Clark; Monmouth
Building Center, Shrewsbury;
Mosaic Spa, Avenel; Mr. J’s,
Cranford; New Jersey Devils;
Office Beer Bar & Grill, Cranford;
Outback Steakhouse, Springfield;
Pairings Palate + Plate, Cranford;
Paterek Brothers, Inc.; Publick
House, Mountainside; Renaissance
Hotel, Newark Airport; Romolo’s
Seafood & Grille, Cranford; ShopRite,
Clark; Somerset Patriots; Spanish
Tavern,
Mountainside;
Spirito’s,
Elizabeth; Sun Tavern, Roselle Park;
Suspender’s Restaurant and Pub, Union;
Tango Insurance Agency, Tiff’s Bar &
Grill, Union; Torna a Sorrento
Ristorante, Elizabeth; Ursino Restaurant,
Union; Valenca’s Restaurant, Elizabeth
and The Westwood, Garwood.
Thank you one and all for making this
event our biggest and most successful
golf Classic to date. Our Tenth Golf
Classic is scheduled for June 22, 2015.
We hope to see you there!
Dinner time!
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SPORTS CORNER
2014-2015 BOWLING TEAM
The Union County Mountain Bowling Conference has
come to an end and St. Mary’s bowling team finished in
second place.
Alize Stevenson (’17)
row: Gary Striggles (’18), Alize Stevenson (’17), Auston Davis (’15), Samir
Leading the Mountain Division of the Union County Back
Henderson (’17), Front row: Dean Ruth (’16), and Anthony Olivera (’18)
Conference across the board with a 196 average, 275 high
game and 717 high series, Alize Stevenson (’17) took first First Team All State. Auston Davis (’15) had the highest
at the Union County Tournament. After placing third in male game of 267.
the North Jersey sectional tournament, Alize finished
third overall at the state individual tournament in her Congratulations to the team and Coach Maryann Cistrelli
second year qualifying and was recently named to the Markowycz (’69) for one of their best seasons yet!
ST. MARY’S SENIOR ATHLETES
HONORED AT UCIAC DINNER
Mary Grace Czapran and Jamie Okoli were honored at the
Union County Interscholastic Athletic Conference. The
dinner was held at The Westwood on May 14, 2014. While
students at St. Mary’s, Mary Grace participated in bowling,
softball and basketball and Jamie was a basketball player.
Both students were chosen based on their athletic ability,
academic achievements and best all-around student.
Athletic Director Bob Halleck, nominated the students.
Mary Grace and Jamie received a cash award and a watch.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
A basketball camp for boys and girls ages 5-16 was held for six
weeks this past summer at St. Mary’s. Gage Daye (’07) conducted
the camp which was well-attended. Gage recently signed with the
Wagga Heat of the Australian Basketball League.
A SHOUT OUT
to John Tighe (’54) who attends most, if not all,
varsity basketball games – home and away!
Thanks John!
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2014-2015 BASKETBALL SEASON
Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team who
finished with a 19-4 record, winning the Sky Division of
the Union County Conference as well as the Benedictine
Christmas Tournament Invitational and establishing St.
Mary’s as one of the top teams in Union County.
Coach Anthony Jackson’s Lady Hilltoppers used a
smothering defense and an up-tempo offense that
wore out our opponents and gave us a season to
remember.
Senior girls basketball players – Back row: Desiree Watson; Maya Brown; Keslyn Milien, Nazjae
Imes and Ziykara Hicks; Front row: Termonica Jones and Zsade Byrd
Our boys’ team finished with a 17-7 record winning a very
tough Mountain Division of the Union County Conference,
winning The Al LoBalbo Christmas tourney and appearing
in many polls as the 15th best team in the state. Coach
Anthony Colletti’s squad was fun to watch, had a 1000 point
scorer in Dontay Julius (’15) and brought out many
colleges to scout our players. Several seniors will move on
to play at the next level, while the colleges are already
excited about the team coming back next season.
The Union County Basketball Coaches Association have
chosen Dontay one of the top five players and Frank
Rokins (’15) one of the top fifteen players in the county.
Congratulations!
Back row: Joshua Jones (’17), Keyshawn Roache (’15), Xavier Sanchez (’15), Kyle Heath
(’15); William Sessoms (’16), Kevin Londono (’16), Dominique Sanon (’15) and Ahmad St.
Fleur (’17) Front row: Elisha Baskerville (’15), Claude Jenkins (’15), Dontay Julius (’15),
Frank Rokins (’15), Mansfield Warren (’16) and Michael Freeman (’15)
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REUNION NEWS
The Class of 1965 will be holding their reunion on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort and
Spa in Long Branch. For information, please contact Vinnie Tavormina at 732-329-8659 (h); 732-740-9339 (c) or
[email protected]
The Class of 1949 celebrated their 65th reunion at a luncheon at Boulevard Five72 in Kenilworth on October 16.
A Mass for the deceased members of the Class was celebrated on Saturday, December 6 at St. Mary’s Church
The Class of 1962 celebrating their 70th Birthday at a picnic on September 20 at the Brick Elks.
The Class of 1964 reunion was held at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch on November 1
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The Class of 1974 celebrating their 40th reunion
The Class of 1979 had their 35th Reunion on Saturday, November 8. The festivities started with a
Mass at the school chapel celebrated by Fr. Michael Hanly, followed by a tour of the school and dinner
which was catered by classmate Donna Rinaldo at St. Benedict’s Society Club in Elizabeth
CALLING ALL ALUMNI!
We would love to hear from you!
We would like to start a section of
this newsletter with memories of St.
Mary’s and what’s going on in your
life since you left. We think it would
be a fun article and nice way to
reminisce. Why not drop us a line?
An alum from ’63 made this
suggestion and we think it’s a good
idea. You can either email Joanne
Shigo at [email protected] or
write to Joanne at the school at 237
South Broad Street, Elizabeth, New
Jersey 07202. We look forward to
hearing from you!
THANK YOU!
A big THANK YOU to the many
alumni and classes that have sponsored
scholarships for our students. Your
generosity has enabled students to
attend St. Mary’s who otherwise might
not have the opportunity to do so.
Thinking about becoming a scholarship
donor? Please contact Joanne Shigo,
[email protected] or 908-3524350, ext. 8 for information.
THANK YOU TARGET
SHOPPERS!
St. Mary’s recently received a check
from Target’s “Take Charge of
Education” program. Thank you so
much for registering your Target
REDcard which donates 1% of your
purchases at Target and Target.com
to St. Mary’s. Thank you again and
keep shopping!
If you haven’t done so already,
please register your REDcard at
Target.com/TCOE and designate St.
Mary of the Assumption High
School, Elizabeth, New Jersey, to
receive your shopping credit.
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ANNUAL APPEAL
Thank you to all who have donated to St. Mary’s, either through the newsletter envelope or
our Annual Appeal in December. All donations received July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 will
be published in the Autumn 2015 newsletter. Thank you to those who took advantage (and
continue to take advantage) of their company’s Matching Gift Program. To find out if your
company participates in a Matching Gift Program, please contact your Human Resources
Department. Please consider planning to include a bequest to St. Mary’s in your will. If you
prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Joanne Shigo, Development Director at
[email protected] or 908-352-4350, ext. 8.
MOVING? Please help to keep our records current and send your new address, as
well as your email address, to our Development Department at
[email protected] Thanks!

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