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Bishop
McDevitt
High School
The Loyalist
Winter 2013 Volume 26
The Annual Report
Letter from the Alumni
Association President
To say your Alumni Association has been busy this past year would be a crowning
understatement. It is hard to believe that we just celebrated our school’s 54tg Birthday
with cupcakes for the entire school. The students also joined us in singing “Happy
Birthday” to our Alma Mater at each lunch period. This time last year birthday
celebrations were hardly at the forefront of any Archdiocesan high school. But last
February, we were able to celebrate not only the saving of four of our sister schools,
but also the change of organizational structure of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
The Faith in the Future Foundation ushers in a new era of growth and stability for bedrock Catholic high schools throughout
the Philadelphia area. Our school is excited about being a part of the future of Catholic schools in Philadelphia.
The Alumni Association year also saw us form a successful Scholarship Committee and distribute our annual scholarships
to the children of our alumni. Last Spring, we held a very successful Mentor Day in which 40 alums returned to speak
to current McDevitt students about the career path that McDevitt helped them to achieve. In March, we had a fantastic
Spring Fling at the school that brought a night of dinner and dancing for nearly 150 of our alumni. In April, we honored
three more alumni by conferring upon them our school’s greatest honor-- induction into the Hall of Fame for Bishop
McDevitt High School. In May, the Association inducted 178 new members from the Class of 2012, and your Association
was proudly present at both the Baccalaureate Mass and graduation at Arcadia University for this exceptional class. In
October, we hosted one of the best annual golf outings in years which helped to raise money for Alumni Association events
throughout the year, as well as our scholarship program for the children of McDevitt alumni now attending our school. The
legacy lives on in a big way on Royal Avenue. And in November we held our annual Memorial Mass remembering those
among our alumni who left this world much too soon.
However, the biggest achievement of the year by our alumni is to give us our new President, Steve Finley, from the Class of
1969. In just five short months, he has already begun to steer our school on a course that keeps a sharp eye on the future, but
also bring back many of the great McDevitt successes of the past to ensure our school is the first choice of 8th Grade students
throughout the area. The vibe inside the building is an exciting atmosphere of success and spirit that only a graduate from
the decade of the 60’s can bring, and that many of us can remember with soul warming fondness.
While the future at McDevitt could not look brighter, also know that securing our future is the role of every alum. Our
students attending McDevitt need your help. That means come back to McDevitt and be a mentor. That means come back
to McDevitt and volunteer your time and talents. That means come back and represent your class on the Alumni Board.
You will agree that each McDevitt graduate is unique. Wherever you go, you will meet a fellow alum, and instantly feel a
kinship to that person. That is legacy, and for the legacy to continue in that unique way, you need to contribute our school’s
greatest asset: You. If you want to help at McDevitt, call me at 215.901.9333, and I will be glad to help you come back to
your future.
Table of Contents
Thank you,
Mary Beth Driscoll ‘80
President
Bishop McDevitt Alumni Association
PS: For regular Alumni Association updates, please
join the “Proud Bishop McDevitt Alumni” Facebook page!
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Senior (‘13) Stories
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In the News
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Hall of Fame Nominations
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Mentor Day
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Alumni Spotlight
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Class of 2012
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Upcoming Events
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Annual Report
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Hall of Fame
Bishop McDevitt celebrated the past, present, and future at
the 2012 Honors Convocation in April . Current students were
awarded Academic and Distinguished Letters. Scholarships
recipients for the Class of 2016 were also acknowledged, and
lastly, three new members were inducted into the Bishop
McDevitt Alumni Hall of Fame; Dr. Susan Timoney ’79, Ralph
Bocchino, Esq. ’79, and Bill Jenkinson ’65.
Dr. Susan Timoney ‘79 was honored for her work within the
Archdiocese of Washington D.C. She is the Executive Director
of the Department of Evangelization and Family Life. She also is
a contributing author to the Archdiocese of Washington D.C.’s
blog, with topics ranging from Lenten Service to the basics of Prayer.
Ralph Bocchino, Esq. ’72 is one of Philadelphia’s finest attorneys having been selected a “Super Lawyer” each year since 2007.
Ralph has also been the President of Hunter Soccer for over 15 years. He founded the Jack Walsh Memorial Soccer tournament
that has grown to include over 220 teams and brings well over 4,000 people to the neighborhood to support local businesses.
Bill Jenkinson ’65 is one of the country’s most respected and trusted baseball historians. He has served as either official or de
facto consultant for The Baseball Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, The Society for American Baseball Research, The Babe
Ruth Museum and ESPN. He has been quoted in nearly every major American newspaper as well as Time Magazine, Newsweek
and Sports Illustrated. He has personally interviewed almost every top slugger, including Hank Aaron, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey
Mantle, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, Mark McGwire and Ken Griffey Jr. along with many others. He currently has two published
books in circulation The Year Babe Ruth Hit 104 Homeruns and BASEBALL’S ULTIMATE POWER.
Class News
Cecilia Stewart Gallucci ’65 was
honored May 18, 2012 at Rider
University’s 10th Annual Spirit of Jane
Rodney Celebration, receiving the
Ribbon of Hope Survivor Award. This
event recognizes three community
leaders who exemplify the Spirit of
Jane Rodney, the late director who
brought Race for the Cure to New
Jersey. The other two awardees are
corporate sponsors. Cecilia, a twelve
year breast cancer survivor, is devoted
to this cause and has supported many
women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Ron Brett ’73 is currently an Account
Manager
for
Anheuser
Busch,
Inc.
He resides in Horsham with
his wife of 19 years, Dorothy Ann
Fitzgerald.
They have three girls;
Allison, 16, Amanda, 15, and Alexis,
12, and a golden retriever named Coal.
Joan Gramlich ’83 is the Administrative
Director of the Transplant program at
Crozer-Chester Medical Center. She
handles the day to day operations
of
transplants; compliance with
regulatory laws, recruitment of staff,
and the oversight of patient care.
Alison Sweeney ’89, who is married to
Jim Kowlski, recently joined WorkOutDr.
com. She is currently a practice manager
personal trainer, and is happy to be
giving back to the world of health.
Lance Corporal Jeremey Reed ’10
returned to Camp Le Juene Marine Corps
Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina on
July 5th. He was one of thousands of
marines returning to the country after
a six-month deployment to Marjah,
Afghanistan with the 2nd Battalion, 9th
Marines Division Fox Company (Infantry
battalion). He enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps upon graduation and
is currently serving a four year Enlistment.
If you would like to be included in the next Loyalist’s
Class News, please email [email protected]
In Loving Memory...
Please remember in your prayers the
members of our Bishop McDevitt
community who have passed away since
our last publication.
Alexander Buono, ‘62, William “Bill”
Elliot ‘62, John F. Maher, Edward
Momorella ’62, James E. Macleid ’63,
Lois M. Hess ‘65, Elizabeth Hennessy
Messina ’66, Robert G. Hughes ‘67,
Mary Ann E. Casey ‘70, Rosemarie
Eppinger ’72, James P. Hunte ’73,
Dennis Anthony Jenson ‘73, Karen
Stone Korman ‘73, Michael K. Carr
’79, Maureen McGillian-Haley ’87,
Alexis Madell ‘92, Colleen Kenney
Jaszewski ‘98, Jason Waeltz ’00
Daniel Sweeney ’05, a Philadelphia
firefighter with Ladder 10, gave the
ultimate sacrifice April 9th at the
warehouse fire in Kensington. Daniel,
a Royal Masque participant, was a brave
and respectable young man.
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My Seoul
By Claire Meaney ‘13
When I was little, I was a momma’s girl. I stayed
home, I helped with chores, I talked for hours, all with my
mom. Never did I think that I would grow a set of huge
wings and fly off to South Korea this past summer. While
I’d always dreamed of traveling, I never really thought I
would do it, at least, not without my family. This summer,
however, I was one of fifty American students chosen
for the National Security Language Initiative for Youth
program funded by the U.S. Department of State to study
in Seoul, South Korea. The application took hours and the
wait for results was painfully long, but when I found out I
was picked from over a thousand semi-finalists alone, I was
stunned.
Through the program and its international
associates, I was placed with a loving host family. My father
and two sisters were all fluent in Korean, Chinese, and
English, but my host mother knew only Korean. Our broken
conversations and moments of understanding are some of
my most cherished memories, each day having given us
little blessings in disguise. While there, I studied Korean at
one of South Korea’s top colleges: Sogang University. There,
we were sorted into classes and learned Korean intensively
for six weeks. The classes spanned from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
everyday excluding weekends, leaving the rest of our time
to discover Seoul for ourselves.
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We were helped along the way by the staff members of the
program as well as our own support groups of three or four people.
Each group had a supporter, a Korean college student who spent
Tuesday and Thursday mornings with us to help teach us more
Korean as well as experience Korean culture at historical places. My
own group was just three people; myself, my friend Megan, and our
supporter Dongchan. We explored Seoul together and grew very close.
I’ve also found some of my greatest friends in Korean students I met
while in Seoul. We hung out often after we American students would
finish school, meeting around the university in Sinchon or in other
populated areas of the city like Gangnam or Hongdae. We would walk
for hours together just talking, half in Korean half in English, about
everything and anything. They were our best tour guides and friends.
Other American students from the program are some of my closest
friends as well. It’s strange thinking that now my best friends live in
Nevada, Texas, and Saudi Arabia and I can’t just see them in class or
to walk with them by the Cheonggyecheon, a stream that became one
of our favorite places to talk.
Many of the staff members told us that culture shock could
be bad, but reverse culture shock is worse. They were right. It’s been
difficult adjusting back into my routine here in America, but I don’t
regret the struggle it is. My experience in South Korea has made me
so much stronger and more confident that I’m ready to take on this,
my senior year at McDevitt. It’s not going to be easy, but I’m glad to
be back and taking on the world. Soon, I’ll be applying to universities
and hoping for scholarships, but I’ll also be wishing for something
else: another trip to South Korea. Hopefully, with a little hard work
and dedication, I can find my way back to Seoul for another year of
experiencing the rich culture I’ve fallen in love with.
My Country
By Gabe Dwyer ‘13
Bancroft Hall United State Naval Academy
James and Gabe Dwyer - Herndon Monument
United States Naval Academy
Cadet Honor Code United State Military Academy
During the beginning of this summer, I had the opportunity to spend a week at two of the finest institutions in the
world, The United States Naval Academy and The United States Military Academy at West Point. I attended their Summer
Seminars. The seminars are an opportunity for a candidate to experience academy life, and an opportunity for the academies
to assess the candidate.
From June 2 to June 7, I slept, swam, ate, and ran on the very same facilities utilized by the Navy Midshipmen during
the academic year. Each day consisted of four classes that I chose prior to my arrival in Annapolis. The eight classes that
I took were martial arts, mathematics, ship design, physics, chemistry, ship simulation, damage control, and systems and
weapons. Day 5 was military day; a day of intense activities beginning with a morning swim starting around 7am. Other
activities throughout the day included water PT in the Severn River, running the E-course (endurance course), and classic log
PT. The day finished with a replica I-Day (Induction Day). Overall the experience at the Naval Academy was great.
I returned home for a day to take an exam at McDevitt, and off to West Point the next day. From June 9 to June 15,
I walked the same grounds and halls as the Cadets from West Point that include Douglas MacArthur, Ulysses S. Grant, and
Robert E. Lee. The Seminar at West Point was very similar to that of the Naval Academy. Each day was high speed and action
packed. There I took one major class each day. These classes included; Arabic, Mathematics, and Systems Engineering. Day
6 at West Point was our military day. Activities included running the confidence course, the leadership course, fighting in
the martial arts pit, running the speed course and learning about combat engineering. The experience at West Point was
definitely one I will remember for the rest of my life.
The two experiences had their similarities and differences. For example, The Naval Academy is in the heart of the
capital of Maryland, while West Point takes its historical strategic position high in the mountains of New York on the Hudson
River. At each seminar, candidates took the CFA or Candidate Fitness Assessment and slept and ate in the same facilities as
students attending the academies. It was an extremely fast paced and intense way to start off the summer, and I would do it
all over again if I could. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to attend both of these prestigious seminars, and
hope to attend one of this institutions in the Fall.
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In the News
The Voices of Inspiration Award for Teaching Excellence,
sponsored by Freedom Credit Union and the Montgomery
County Intermediate Unit, recognizes teachers who exceed
expectations in meeting their students’ needs. Mr. Horn, a 50
year teacher at McDevitt, was nominated for this award by his
former student, Chris Seifert ‘04. “We all owe so much to Mr.
Horn for his dedication, commitment to excellence, service to
others, and incredible abilities both in and out of the classroom.”
Mr. Horn was one of 23 teachers in Montgomery
County to receive this recognition out of 645 total nominations.
Congratulations, Mr. Horn!
On Monday, November 12, Casey Carter, the newly
appointed CEO of the Faith in the Future Foundation,
visited Bishop McDevitt. While here, he met with Principal,
Mary Kirby, and President, Steve Finley ‘69 to discuss the
academic programs of McDevitt. He also toured the facilities
and was very impressed with both students and faculty. He
is committed now more than ever to help each Archdiocesan
high school excel and grow.
Jane Metzler ‘73 was one of five receipients of the
Distinguish Graduate Award at a ceremony on October 11,
2012 hosted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The other
recipients included; Tim Chambers, Director/Screenwriter,
The Mighty Macs (Cardinal O’Hara); Gerard Cuddy,
President and CEO of Beneficial Bank (Monsignor Bonner);
James Hirschmann, Jr. CEO of Western Asset Management
(Archbishop Wood); and Brother Richard Kestler, FSC,
President of West Philadelphia Catholic High School
(LaSalle).
Jane was a proud member of McDevitt’s speech and
debate teams and served as Class Chairman for three years. The
confidence and knowledge she gained from her experiences in
high school eventually lead to a successful career in broadcast
journalism. She is currently an Anchor/Reporter for Fox News
Radio in New York City. Congratulations Jane!
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L to R: Bridget Bryson ‘15, Stephen Finley ‘69 (President), Jane Meztler
‘73, Sophia DiCamillo ‘13, Mary Kirby(Principal)
Two McDevitt Alums recently discovered they work together in
the military as Emergency Preparedness Liason Officers. They
both work for the Defense Coordinating Officer, FEMA Region
III, conducting Defense Support of Civil Authorities. Thank you
for service!
Left:
CAPT Edward Watko ‘79
Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer
Right:
COL Karen (Dann) McCurdy ‘80
State Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer, Maryland
Hall of Fame Nominations
Bishop McDevitt High School wishes to recognize its graduates who by their outstanding achievements and continuing
commitment to the values of the Catholic life have inspired an appreciation for our Catholic school traditions. A list of past
recipients is available on the McDevitt website. Please submit your nomination for the HALL OF FAME on the form below and
send it to the Office of Institutional Advancement, Bishop McDevitt H.S., 125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095, or to kkeane@
mcdevitths.org, by March 11, 2013. Induction ceremonies will take place at the Honors Convocation on Monday, May 13 at 7pm
in the Auditorium. ALL ALUMNI ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
Nominee:
Class Year:
Address:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Occupation:
Parish:
Reason for Nomination:
Submitted by:
Class Year:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Mentor Day
Have you been looking for an excuse to visit Bishop McDevitt? Are you interested in helping McDevitt students find their way
through the “Real” world? Mentor Day is a great opportunity to do both!
Mentor Day 2012 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th and will follow an early morning schedule. Alumni volunteer Mentors
are requested to arrive at McDevitt by 8:15am. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am. The Mentor session will begin
at 9am and conclude at 10:30am. Sessions occur in small groups (8-12 depending on the number of mentors) with an open
discussion format. Any Alums interested in sharing their career experiences with the Class of 2014 should call 215-887-5575
x233 or fill out and return the form below by March 15th.
Career interests expressed in our survey are as follows: 1. Teacher/Special Education, 2. Sports Management, 3. Psychologist/
Counselor, 4. Speech Therapist, 5. Athletic Trainer, 6. Communications Careers, 7. Lawyer, 8. Physical Therapist, 9. Criminal
Justice Careers, 10. Dental Hygienist, 11. Federal Agent FBI, 12. Social Workers, 13. Business Manager, 14. Computer
Technologies, 15. Emergency Medical Technologies (EMT), 16. Interpreter/Translator, 17. Police Officer, 18. Radiologic
Technologist, 19. Design Careers, 20. Entrepreneur, 21. Medical Doctor/Physician, 22. Judge, 23. Accountant, 24. Engineer, 25.
Entertainment/Film Careers, 26. Registered Nurse, 27. Veterinarian. If you work in a field other than those listed above, you
too are welcome!
Name:
Class Year:
Address:
Telephone:
Profession:
Position:
E-mail:
Employer:
Please return to: Advancement Office
Bishop McDevitt HS
125 Royal Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
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Keys to Success
Written By Ellen Dooley
Republished with Permission
from Immaculata Magazine
Fall 2012
McDevitt Alum Christopher DiCamillo ‘09 was the featured
story in Immaulata Magazine for the Fall 2012 Edition.
If you ask Christopher DiCamillo to name
his favorite performance piece, he pauses.
It isn’t an easy question, but DiCamillo
is accustomed to searching his mind and
heart for answers. His response, thoughtful
and poignant, reflects the level of artistic
sensibility and sophistication fostered by
Immaculata’s music program.
“A few pieces are close to me,”
he said, “but one has stayed with
me. The Chopin Etude in C minor,
Opus 25, No. 12, the ‘Ocean Etude.’
I remember during a difficult time,
after being awake all night, I was on
back campus watching the sunrise
while listening to that piece on my
iPod, and it just hit home for me.
The dissonance, the complexity...
that Etude changed my life. I carry it
with me wherever I go. It grows with
me. As I change, it changes with me.”
DiCamillo, a senior who will
graduate in 2013 with a B.A. in music
and an emphasis in performance, is
no stranger to change, or dissonance,
or complexity. His decision to pursue
music was influenced in large part
by his high school’s vice principal
of academic affairs, Mr. Achuff. As
a Diocesan Scholar, DiCamillo took
some college music courses as a
high school senior. “Mr. Achuff was
very excited about my taking music
classes, which shocked me. Here was
a history teacher and administrator
encouraging the arts, and I thought,
‘If he’s supporting this, there must
be value here.’”
When DiCamillo decided to
apply to Immaculata, having been
introduced to the school a couple of
8
years earlier when he participated in
a piano competition, Achuff wrote
his letter of recommendation. “I
was accepted to IU very shortly after
that, “ said DiCamillo. And not too
long after that, Achuff passed away.
“That letter was one of the last
things he did for me,” said DiCamillo.
“He was such a great man, and one
of his last acts on earth was to get
me into this school. There must be a
reason I’m here.”
DiCamillo entered Immaculata
planning to become a music teacher
and, though he enjoyed his classes
and did well, he discovered during
the required field work that being
in control of a classroom presented
some unanticipated challenges.
“The kids were great and the
teachers were great, but I learned
that the classroom wasn’t quite the
right fit for me.”
The decision to switch to
performance was one DiCamillo
made after careful deliberation, and
with the counsel of his professors
and parents. “I feel the Bachelor
of Arts degree fits me well. I can
develop as a musician, as well
as develop in other areas of my
life. Immaculata’s performance
concentration is unique. Because
the school is small, I have been
able to work very closely with the
music faculty. These teachers do
everything to make sure the material
is understood, and that our learning
experience is the best it can be.
“In particular, the semester
performance class gives musicians
the chance to hear each other
perform, think critically, and
offer
constructive
feedback.
Some learning environments are
intoxicated with a competitiveness
that aims only to break musicians. At
Immaculata, the focus is on building
them. The performance class gives
students the experience they need to
be comfortable in a musical setting,
and in future professional settings.
The closeness and friendship among
the performance concentration
students provides support, and
motivates them to become all they
can be at their instruments, and in
their lives.”
According to William Carr,
DMA, IU professor of music and
Steinway Artist, “We have a highlyskilled faculty in the applied music
area, many of whom are active
as soloists or with symphony
orchestras. Ralph Sorrentino is a
percussionist who has worked with
the Philadelphia Orchestra. Dolores
Ferraro has sung at The Met. Janet
Ahlquist, a pianist, has performed
in major recital halls, in addition to
being a graduate of Juilliard and the
Eastman School of Music. It makes
a huge difference when performance
students are taught by musical
artists who are themselves actively
performing.”
Over the past few years, Carr and
DiCamillo have forged a connection
that DiCamillo struggles to put
into words. “How do you describe
the bond that exists between a
teacher and student who have
worked together to develop the art
they both have a deep passion for?
I have discovered so much about
myself just by the time Dr. Carr
invested in making sure I become
the best person I can possibly be
at the piano, and as an individual.
When I came to college, I assumed
I would have many experiences that
would shape me as a person. What
I didn’t expect was that God would
send me someone so incredible to
help me manage and learn from
everything college has presented me
with. I am so fortunate to have him
as a teacher, mentor, and a friend.”
Carr is equally admiring of
DiCamillo and the progress he has
made as a musician. “Chris is such a
joy to teach, a pleasure to work with.
To see him develop, to watch him
coming along is just wonderful. He
is a fine young man.”
In terms of connections-a theme Carr has explored and
developed in his own work as an
expert consultant to the corporate
world--DiCamillo is writing his
senior colloquium paper on the
connections between the world of
music and the world of the gym.
As unlikely as that link may sound,
DiCamillo lives the truth of that
synthesis. “If I don’t work out, I’m
not productive at the piano,” he said.
“When I was in high school, I would
spend hours at the gym--along with
my music, it was my other safe place
of refuge. They both built me as a
person.”
As DiCamillo has learned in the
classroom and at the piano bench,
“There’s so much the arts can teach
us about creativity and problem
solving and hard work. When I’m
giving piano lessons to a youngster,
I’m not just teaching a set of hands,
I’m teaching a person, showing
them an analogous experience at the
piano that they may be able to relate
to their life.”
DiCamillo quells any fears he
might have about the future by
remembering, “What do I have
to worry about if I’m willing to
work hard? My grandfather was
an immigrant with a fifth-grade
education, but he was always able
to take care of his family because
he was willing to work hard. That
applies to the piano-to everything.”
Immaculata’s
Music
Department, for example, is bearing
the fruits of the hard work involved
in the process of the University’s
becoming an All-Steinway School.
“It ‘s a great honor,” said DiCamillo,
“and all the students benefit. Even
non-music majors like to come
in and see the pianos, see for
themselves what this big investment
was, and they enjoy it, too. Music
has something to teach everyone.
It’s a powerful thing.”
“The world is full of hardships,”
he noted. “In musical terms,
that would be consonance and
dissonance. You wouldn’t appreciate
the consonance without the
dissonance. Music gives us a creative
and philosophical way of looking at
life. It isn’t the only way, but it is a
positive and powerful one. I feel as
though it’s my calling to share that
with the world.”
Thanks
to
Immaculata,
DiCamillo is prepared to do just
that.
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The Class of 2012
Recent college and university acceptances
• 98% attending college and other postsecondary institutions.
• 180 students received over $18 million in
academic scholarships/grants
• 99% of the graduates were accepted into
their college/university of first choice.
• A National Merit Semifinalist
• 3 eagle Scouts
Arcadia University
Arizona State University
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Barry University
Boston University
Bucknell University
Carnegie Mellon University
Catholic University of America
Chestnut Hill College
Columbia University
DeSales University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
George Mason University
Gwynedd-Mercy College
Hofstra University
Howard University
Immaculata University
La Salle University
Lehigh University
Northeastern University
Parsons School of Design (NYC)
Penn State University
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rider University
Robert Morris University
Rutgers University
St. John’s University
St. Joseph’s University
Seton Hall University
Shippensburg University
Temple University
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Michigan
University of Notre Dame
University of Scranton
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Vermont
Ursinus College
United States Marine Corps
United States Military Academy at West Point
Villanova University
West Chester University
Widener University
Xavier University
Upcoming Events
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Alumni Association
Meeting
March 5, 2013
6:30pm in the Board Room
“Best of Philly Night”
Hosted by the Parents Assoc.
March 23, 2013
Tickets available at
www.mcdevitths.org
Mentor Day
April 16, 2012
8am-12pm
Auditorium
Spring Fling
feat. Jerry Blavet
April 6, 2013 7pm-12am
Tickets available at
www.mcdevitths.org
Alumni Association
Meeting
May 6, 2013
6:30pm in the Board Room
Honors Convocation
& Hall of Fame
May 13, 2013 at 7pm
Did You Know?
Reunions
Contact Information
Bishop McDevitt sends electronic
newsletters of student and alumni
stories as well as upcoming events.
To be included on this list, send an
email to [email protected].
Emails are sent 2 - 3 times a month.
Stay connected!
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Is your class not listed here?
To provide a Reunion Update
or find out more information
about reunions, contact the
Advancement Office 215-887-5575
x 233 or [email protected]
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Office. Send an email to kkeane@
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information on file (name, graduation
year, address, phone number, and
email address)
The
Annual Report
2012
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
Mission Statement
Bishop McDevitt High School, a college preparatory school, ensures a virtue-centered Catholic education by fostering the
mission of the living gospel in all students. The academic excellence we promote, the diversity we embrace and the history
we cherish combine to create an environment for spiritual, intellectual and social growth that prepares our students for
global citizenship.
Belief Statements
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“The primary purpose of Catholic education is to
prepare the students for eternal life; the secondary
purpose is to prepare the students for this life.” (Bishop
Philip McDevitt)
The Gospel is the living word of God.
We follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and promote
the traditions of the Catholic Church.
All students can learn and must be challenged
according to their ability.
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Education is the shared responsibility of teachers,
parents and students.
Student accountability ensures student success.
A safe and disciplined environment is essential for
learning.
Excellence is attainable and its pursuit is worth the
investment.
Respect is a virtue that must be cultivated and lived.
Change is necessary for continuous improvement.
Profile of Graduates
Bishop McDevitt graduates possess a strong sense of God and self. They will:
• demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge, apply critical thinking skills to real life situations, succeed in a
technology-reliant culture, and engage in life-long learning
• continue their path of spiritual growth through stewardship and service
• impact in a positive way an increasingly diverse world by exhibiting qualities of leadership, integrity, compassion,
tolerance and personal responsibility
President’s Advisory Board
The President’s Advisory Board exists to promote an understanding and appreciation of Bishop McDevitt, to provide the
President, Administration and Faculty with assistance in achieving the school’s goals, and to provide a productive relationship
between the school and the community. We appreciate the hard work and loyalty of all the members of our Advisory Board.
Thank you for all that you do for McDevitt.
Redmond McConnell ‘77
John Steck
David Kraynik ‘77
Timothy Speiss ‘79 - Chair
Rev. Msgr. Richard Skelly
Stephen Finley, Jr. ‘98
Bianca Mason ‘94
Mary Beth Driscoll ‘80
Michael Keenan
Joe McQuillan
Annual Report of Giving Fundraising Report 2012
The 2012 Annual Report of Giving highlights the generosity
of our donors during the past fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.
Donors are published according to class and then by the
following giving categories:
Annual Giving
$ 46,845.75
Educational Fund
$ 77,210.28
Royal Lancer
Gold and White Society
Trustee
Benefactor
Contributor
Friend of McDevitt
McDevitt Booster
Anniversary Patron
Jim Gibbons Memorial Fund
$ 8,584.00
Parent’s Annual Giving
$ 8,836.00
Royal Masque
$ 1,405.00
Alumni Lucky Lotto
$ 12,635.00
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$5,000 and above
$2,500 - $4,999
$1,000 - $2,499
$500 -$999
$250 - $499
$100 - $249
$99 and below
$54
Total:
$ 155,516.03
Memorial Funds
It is important to keep alive the memory and spirit of those who have gone before us. The family and friends listed below have chosen to remember the deceased memorial of their families through Memorial Funds with Bishop McDevitt High School. The purposes of these funds vary, but the intent remains the
same, to unite the memory of someone special with the work of Bishop McDevitt High School in creating bright futures for young men and women through
Catholic education. Below is a list of Memorial Funds our donors supported during the 2012/2013 fiscal year.
Thomas Hartman Memorial Grant
Thomas Hartman Memorial Fund
Gerry and Patricia Fasano
The Kathryn Siegfried Scholarship
Pete Siegfried and the Siegfried Family
Barbara Beach Fasano Scholarship
Elena Giannasio
Mr. Achuff Memorial Fund for
Tuition Assistance
Contributor
Borrell Excavation/Mechanical
Michael and Mary DiCamillo
Rev. Patrick Hoare ‘84
Friend of McDevitt
Robert and Maryann Albertelli
Cecelia Coyne
Dolores Dougherty ‘64
Steven Keatings ‘06
Msgr. Daniel Kehoe
Debbie Maha ‘73
Robert McClendon, Jr. ‘82
Cecilia Oberholzer
McDevitt Booster
Morgan Albert ‘10
Dr. and Mrs. Donald and Christine Anticoli
Mr. Achuff Memorial Fund
for Tuition Assistance
Colleen Bynum
Paul Dempsey ‘86
MaryBeth Finley McGroary ‘99
Jennifer Gallagher ‘04
Kathleen Gillespie ‘68
Maribeth Gilligan ‘65
Rosemary Giordano
Richard Girkin ‘09
Walter and Dolores Hergert
Mrs. Mary Ann Householder
William and Lisa Jenkins
Maryann Klady
Colleen McFadden ‘97
William and Anna Marie McGuigan
Mary Kate Miller
Donald Miller
John O’Donnell
Mr. Jeffrey C Seidl
Mark and Sharon Sears Slusarski ‘78
Joseph and Cecilia Stanton
Bohdan and Kathleen Szkromiuk
Chanel Wilson ‘09
Jim Gibbons Memorial Fund
Gold and White Society
David Smith ‘90
Trustee
Bishop McDevitt Alumni Association
Greater Glenside Chamber of Commerce
Contributor
John Coughlin ‘74
Friend of McDevitt
Michael and Monica Casciano ‘72
Joseph Crews ‘63
Joseph Doyle ‘65
Eugene Farrell ‘61
Debbie Maha ‘73
Mr. Gerard Metzler ‘75
Brian Stone ‘79
McDevitt Booster
Arthur and Debra Baehr
James Bollinger ‘70
Ron Brett ‘73
Kathleen Creamer ‘68
John Gavin ‘78
Mr. Michael Geiger ‘65
John P. and Mary Ellen Gibbons
James Hargadon ‘71
Mrs. Mary Ann Householder
Kevin Madden ‘77
Robert McCartney
Anniversary Patron
Kate Montross
Stephen Raab ‘70
Scholarships
Forst Scholarship
The Forst Foundation
Eddie Shea Memorial Scholarship
Eddie Shea Memorial Foundation
Ryan McGinty Memorial Scholarship
The Ryan McGinty Memorial Foundation
St. Ambrose Scholarship
Anonymous
Bob Harrington Memorial Scholarship
Bob Harrington Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bishop McDevitt Alumni Scholarship
Bishop McDevitt Alumni Association
The Stephen and Nancy Rauscher Scholarship
Stephen and Nancy Rauscher
The Joseph Halligan Scholarship
Joseph Halligan ‘69
Michael B. McGillian Memorial Scholarship
Michael B. McGillian Memorial Fund
Royal Masque
Bishop McDevitt has always taken great pride in our theatre department, the Royal Masque. Thank you to the members of the Royal Masque, both
past and present, for entertaining us year after year. Listed here are the friends of the stage who restricted their gift to support this year’s production
of the McDevitt tradition.
Contributor
Rev. Patrick Hoare ‘84
Dennis Stanton ‘77
Friend of McDevitt
Sarah Anthony ‘04
Caroline Castagno ‘78
Martin McCann ‘79
Tim McLoone ‘01
Taralyn Slusarski ‘00
McDevitt Booster
Alex Page ‘94
Sharon Sears Slusarski ‘78
Liz Zodieco ‘97
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Alumni
Class of 1961
Royal Lancer
Carmen Romeo
Kathleen Rauanheimo
Leonard Schneider
Edward Westermann
Thomas Wieckowski
Mary Ann Zoller
Gold and White Society Anniversary Patron
Warren Miller
Trustee
James Scully
Paul Bowen
Patrick Byrne
Contributor
Marita Frain
James Hennessy
Kathleen Kelly
Friend of McDevitt
Eugene Farrell
Gerald Dougherty
Stephanie Hargadon
Marguerite and John Igoe
Michael Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy
John Pettine
James Weaver
Maureen Whyte
McDevitt Booster
Diane Barbier
Mary Betz
James Carr
William Daley
Mr. Dennis Ecker
Janet Esposito
Arthur Jennings
Michael Mohr
Anne Diamond Roche
Richard Simmers
Anniversary Patron
Sharon Bell
Kathleen Foresman
George Kugler
Henry Schuck
Class of 1962
Benefactor
Genevra Rossman
William Cochrane
Contributor
Louis Simmers
Class of 1963
McDevitt Booster
William Colton
Anne Marie Corwell
Mrs. Denise Dougher
Trustee
Phillip Karsch
Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski Pat Kelly
Benefactor
Mary Ann McNeff
Charles Zoller
Marguerite Willis
Contributor
Dr. Gregory Borkowski
Friend of McDevitt
Mary Jamison
Barbara Cattie
Carol Peterman Cox
Joseph Crews
Maureen Hetzel
Kathleen Kardash
Anthony Macrina
Christian Mattie
McDevitt Booster
Rosemary Kelly
Mrs. Joan Stoop
Kathleen Shields
Lenore Knestrick
Maureen Matakonis
Anniversary Patron
John Eells
Charlotte and Ralph Wallace
Class of 1964
Benefactor
Dr. Anthony Giorgio
Contributor
Sandra Wasser
Ann Bair
Frank Dick
Mary Kaufmann Ryan
Barabra Krumm
Theodore Leichner
Patrick Pottichen
Harvey Sankey
Joseph Scally
Carolyn Constable
Julia Fallon
Carol Flango
Dorothy Hanshaw
Joseph Kolarik
Patricia Krueger
Bernadette and Richard LaMothe
Ms. Mariann Monteleon
Leo Mullen
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Robert Daly
Eileen McHugh
Dolores Colussi Dougherty
John Hagarty
William Johnson
Francis Messaros
David Reid
Paul Repetto
Thomas Storck
Robert Storck
Michael Geiger
Kathleen Lochner
Sister Suzanne Thompson
Theodore Wahl
Maribeth Gilligan
Anniversary Patron
Daniel Doty
Cecilia Gallucci
James Kelly
Barbara Ramsden
John Smith
Mary Ellen Zanine
Gold and White Society
Friend of McDevitt
McDevitt Booster
Friend of McDevitt
Anniversary Patron
Mary Jane Deets
Kathleen Dehan Donahue
John Mergen
Class of 1965
Trustee
Thomas Bender
Roy Kerr
Frank Palopoli
Benefactor
Elena and Charles Giannasio
Contributor
Timothy Hagarty
Rev. Msgr. Stephen McHenry
Friend of McDevitt
Philip Bur
Thomas and Patricia Connolly
Joseph Doyle
David Graber
Susan Mauro
Gerard Meakim
Carol Pottichen
David Quinn
McDevitt Booster
Peggy Crane
Class of 1966
Trustee
Michael Scully
Benefactor
Robert Opdyke
Contributor
Joanne Harshorne
Friend of McDevitt
Joseph Gallagher
Charles Halpin
Daniel Kelly
John McFadden
Robert McNamara
McDevitt Booster
Steven Bove
Suzanne Dalesandro
Patricia Delaney
Virginia Garczynski
Mrs. Bonnie Joy Kaslan
Eileen Magee and Terry Braverman
Millie Schlotterbeck
Anniversary Patron
Kathleen Holmes
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Janke
Class of 1967
Contributor
Michael Borkowski
Friend of McDevitt
Anniversary Patron
Suzanne Dwyer
Dennis Gounley
Mary Anne Moffa
Mary Ellen Taylor
Louis Zanine
Mrs. Rosemary Baird
Mrs. Joan Lynch
Edmund Sharkey, Jr.
McDevitt Booster
Robert Momorella
Judy Murphy
Class of 1975
Benefactor
Joseph Halpin
Anniversary Patron
Mary Adele Kennedy-Bogdon
Class of 1968
Contributor
Mrs. Mary Lou Bryant
Williams Rogers
James Rowley
Friend of McDevitt
Rev. Michael Carroll
John Doyle
Mrs. Sandra Hakos
Kathleen Mosbruger
McDevitt Booster
Kathleen Raab Creamer
Robert Keefrider
Claude Lewis
Clare and Terrance McNicholas
Mrs. Carol Miller
Nancy Kimbel
Christine Hamilton Marsh
McDevitt Booster
Maris Cornley
Kathleen Gillespie
John Thyberg
Class of 1969
Benefactor
Stephen Finley
Contributor
Friend of McDevitt
Robert Lee
Friend of McDevitt
Michael Sperger
Tina Halpin
Luci Wolf Harp
Milissa May Tadeo
McDevitt Booster
James Bollinger
Christine and Michael Buckley
Elizabeth Dean
Elizabeth Sher
Edward Solarz
Robin Huber
Anne Utner DiMauro
James Breen
Edward Fulforth
Mary and Joseph Kenney
Class of 1973
Rich and Nancy Duffy Montgomery
Friend of McDevitt
Stephen Raab
Class of 1971
Trustee
Harry May
Friend of McDevitt
Friend of McDevitt
Contributor
Craig Barnstead
Anniversary Patron
Joseph and Lorraine Dacri
Regina Foy
Robert and Susan Keever
Robert Nerz
Kenneth Storck
Anniversary Patron
Jacqueline Anderson
Michael Foley
Barbara Coyne
Friend of McDevitt
Louis Hagarty
Mark and Deborah Brown Britt Kathleen Schindler
Eileen Hartnett
McDevitt Booster
Ronald Herrschaft
Denise Burlingame
Eileen Koolpe
Mildred Riethmiller Gondek
Gary Kretschman
James Hall
Patrick Stanton
James Hargadon
McDevitt Booster
Marian Murphy
Francis Dykeman
Nancy Myers
Rosemary Field
Anthony Serianni
Mike Loftus
Anniversary Patron
Joan Morton
Lawrence McCrossen
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Slattery
Robert Sterling
David Stroud
Anniversary Patron
Class of 1972
Joan and James McIntyre
Contributor
David O’Donnell
Class of 1970
McDevitt Booster
Etta Berry
Michael Blaine
Joan Dominick
Marian Dondero
Marguerite McFadden
Maureen Miller
Carol Seelus
Ralph Bocchino
Michael and Monica Casciano
Mark Merlini
Robert Poiesz
Debbie Maha
Karen Clarke
Robert Gallagher
John McVeigh
Patricia Sauter Speakman
McDevitt Booster
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. David Newns
Gary D’Alonzo
Ms. Susan Lohmann
Peter Siegfried
Patricia Fleming Clark
Ron Brett
Anniversary Patron
Rosemary Baird
Joan Lynch
Class of 1974
Michele Hartigan
Patrick and Kathryn Kaufmann
Thomas McLaughlin
Gerard Metzler
Thomas Sarisky
McDevitt Booster
Joseph Sidorick
Loretta Young Scott
Anniversary Patron
Jane Groff
Class of 1976
Benefactor
Therese Margevicius Mancuso
Friend of McDevitt
Nora and Charles Dissinger
Kurt Hochstuhl
Robert and Judy Lounsberry
Christine Valera
McDevitt Booster
James McCoog
Anniversary Patron
Mary Pat Steinmetz
Class of 1977
Benefactor
Elena Ruzzi Farrell, D.O.
Contributor
Mr. Kevin Agnew
Redmond McConnell
Friend of McDevitt
Carol Boring
Joseph and Kathy Xibos Hosack
McDevitt Booster
Kevin Madden
Mrs. Eileen Alcott
Mr. Joseph Jennings
Mark Slusarski
Dennis Stanton
Friend of McDevitt
Karen Clark
Robert Gallagher
Mary Ann Goss
Debbie Maha
John McVeigh
Patricia Sauter Speakman
McDevitt Booster
Class of 1978
Benefactor
James and Donna Burn
Contributor
Caroline Castagno
Friend of McDevitt
Michael and Cynthia Gallagher
Nancy Beatty
Joe McDowell
Thomas Breslin
Rosanne McLaughlin
Denise Donato
Joseph McNulty
Mrs. Mary Morey
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Cecilia Margevicius Willer
Jennifer Wilson
Denise Guiteras
Jennifer Rohmeyer
Class of 1988
Class of 1983
Susan Jones
McDevitt Booster
Mary Jean King
Sharon Sears Slusarski
John Gavin
Anniversary Patron
Margaret Kaufman
Class of 1979
Trustee
Kristin Arnold-Viscariello
Friend of McDevitt
Kenny Avallon
Susan Gallagher
Martin McCann
Eileen McGinley
Timothy Speiss
Brian Stone
Joseph Thomas
McDevitt Booster
Angela McGovern
Karen Sullivan
Trustee
Class of 1989
McDevitt Booster
Nikola Tate-Royal
Class of 1984
Benefactor
Rev. Patrick Hoare
McDevitt Booster
Class of 1985
Friend of McDevitt
Friend of McDevitt
Maureen Bythrow
Karen Bryan
Robert Dolan
Alicia Synder
Beth Armbruster
Eileen Burke
Margaret Kennedy
Robert Loughney
McDevitt Booster
Timothy Corrigan
Kathleen O’Connell
Class of 1986
Benefactor
Diane Burke
Class of 1981
Trustee
James Morrissey
Contributor
Harry Forst
Lisa McGarry
McDevitt Booster
Joseph Joyce
Julie Schuck
William Wheeler
Class of 1982
Friend of McDevitt
McDevitt Booster
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Anne Marie McCook
Kevin Bryant
Class of 1990
Gold and White Society
David Smith
Friend of McDevitt
Brian Carter
Friend of McDevitt
Jaime Lynn Longo
McDevitt Booster
Patrick Loughney
Martin Salamone
Dr. William Arnold
McDevitt Booster
Paul Dempsey
Michael Perre
Moira Winstanley
Linda McGlinn
Anniversary Patron
Mrs. Carol Davidson
Class of 1987
Friend of McDevitt
Anniversary Patron
Marie Tucci
McDevitt Booster
James Brett
Joy Harkins
W. Scott Thorp
McDevitt Booster
Stephanie Fratantaro
Mrs. Honora McDowell
Class of 1997
Class of 1991
Tara McLoone
Liz Zodieco
Colleen McFadden
McDevitt Booster
Friend of McDevitt
James Canally
John and Kerri Taylor
Rosemary Miller
Class of 1998
Friend of McDevitt
Stephen Mykijewycz
Class of 1992
Anniversary Patron
Beth Anne Forbes
Friend of McDevitt
Kerrianne Manion
Keri Donahue Meenagle
Peter Leiber
Kevin Kane
Friend of McDevitt
Kathleen Hunter
Dale Braun
McDevitt Booster
Chrisellen and Charles Felker Cmdr. Sarah Arnold, MD
Theresa Forlastro
Heather Huff-Zehren
Robert McClendon, Jr.
Robert Thompson
Donna and Jeffrey Chaffee
McDevitt Booster
McDevitt Booster
Anniversary Patron
Donald Cericola
Karen McCurdy
Friend of McDevitt
Contributor
Class of 1996
Class of 1980
McDevitt Booster
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Class of 1995
Mark Robinson
Kurt and Elizabeth Stieritz
Paul deLuca
Timothy Lawn
Barbara Rose
Maria Sawick
McDevitt Booster
Friend of McDevitt
Joan Ellis
Brendan Kelly
Kathleen Dunigan
Kathleen Kopp
Anniversary Patron
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Finley
Daniel Miller
Gerard and Patricia Fasano
Louis Forcellini
Daniel Kelleher
Dorothy deLuca Hankinson
Judith Maguire Kehres
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Friend of McDevitt
Class of 1999
McDevitt Booster
MaryBeth Finley McGroary
Erin O’Hagan-Auchey
Mary Beth Sautter
Class of 1994
Friend of McDevitt
Bianca Mason
Alex Page
McDevitt Booster
Kathleen Keenan
Class of 2000
Friend of McDevitt
Terrence O’Connell
Taralyn Slusarski
Class of 2001
Friend of McDevitt
Elizabeth A. Lounsberry
Tim McLoone
Patrick Tuffy
Jamie Scanlan
Friends
Royal Lancer
Bishop McDevitt Alumni Association
Mr. and Mrs. James McGinty
Mrs. Thomas McDermott and Family
Gold and White Society
The Forst Foundation
Bishop McDevitt Parents Association
Class of 2004
Friend of McDevitt
Sarah Anthony
McDevitt Booster
Jennifer Gallagher
Class of 2005
McDevitt Booster
Thomas Callahan
Christine Maher
Class of 2006
Friend of McDevitt
Steven Keatings
Class of 2007
McDevitt Booster
Mary Griffin
Class of 2009
McDevitt Booster
Richard Girkin
Megan McGowen
Chanel Wilson
Class of 2010
McDevitt Booster
Morgan Albert
Nancy and Stephen Rauscher
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Shea
Trustee
Greater Glenside Chamber of Commerce
Bob Harrington Memorial Fund
Thomas Hartman Memorial Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Sariego
Benefactor
Broad Street Run
Paul and Kathleen Maher
James McDonough
Contributor
Borrell Excavation/Mechanical
Michael and Mary DiCamillo
Enrico Roman, Inc.
Friend of McDevitt
Robert and Maryann Albertelli
Luis Alvarez
Jane and John Arnold
Jonathan Barnes
Susan Brown
Patrick Bryson
Susan Chlebda
Cecelia Coyne
Harry Degnan
FiberLine
Brian and Janice Jones
Msgr. Daniel Kehoe
Mr. Joseph McGoldrick
Marianne Mesure
Joseph T. Miller Co. Inc.
Philip Murray
James Nagle
Cecilia Oberholzer
The Law Offices of Joseph J. Schafle, Jr.
John and Harriet Stanton
Lucille Traynor
Tam Minh Vu
William R. May Funeral Home, Inc.
McDevitt Booster
Anonymous
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Anticoli
Arthur and Debra Baehr
Nicole Beard
Robert and Eileen Brennan
Dorothy and Andrew Burdziak
Colleen Bynum
William and Patricia Cleary
Kathleen Cunnane
Joseph and Denise Davis
Heather De Simone
James Dean and Mary Jane Dean
Mr. & Mrs. Hank deLuca
Patrick and Frances Diamond
Theresa Dillinger
Dr. Sal DiNenna
John and Eileen Donahue
James and Anna Marie Dwyer
William and Michelle Edgar
Mother of Divine Providence
Matthew Frick
John P. and Mary Ellen Gibbons
Rosemary Giordano
Patrick Gordon
Catherine Hanely
Deborah Haviland
Walter and Dolores Hergert
Mary Heron
Julie Hill
Mrs. William Householder
Joseph and Kathleen Hueber
William and Lisa Jenkins
Judith Kehres
Maryann Klady
Janele Klepczynski
Elizabeth Konopka
Josephine Kraft
Christopher Leahy
Terrance Long
Thomas Maguire
Deborah Mankos
Dennis and Mary McCallister
Robert McCartney
Lawrence McElroy
William and Anna Marie McGuigan
Mr. Thomas McNutt
Ms. Debra Meredith
Mary Kate Miller
Donald Miller
Juanita Mitchell
Ms. Diane Mulgrew
Mary Murphy
Edward Nolan
John O’Donnell
Robert O’Neill
Michael and Roxanne Pinkl
Kristen Ritchey
Beth and Joseph Robbins
Edward and Patricia Rush
Ronald and Joanne Santo
Harvey Schmidt
Mr. Jeffrey C. Seidl
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Settefrati
Joseph and Cecilia Stanton
Gertrud Steptoe
John Stoller
Douglas Sukeena
Mr. Mark & Dr. Joanne Sullivan
Bohdan and Kathleen Szkromiuk
Mary Ellen Way
Mrs. Erma Wiley
Kimnavinnia Williams
Melvin and Jennifer Williams
Donna Wojcik
Joseph and Leslie Wright
Tomasz and Barbara Zurowski
Anniversary Patron
Clare Bohnett
James and Mary Lee Clark
Robert Donnelly
Mr. Erbele
Wilfred and Karen Kushto
Kate Montross
June Smith
While every effort goes into
the accuracy of this report, an
error can occur. If we have
made an error or an omission,
please accept our sincerest
apology and notify us so that
we can correct our records.
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Funds
Parents Annual Giving
Gold and White Society
Bishop McDevitt Parents Association
Educational
Royal Lancer
Bishop McDevitt Alumni Association
Mrs. Thomas McDermott & Family
Trustee
Mr. & Mrs. James McGinty
Carmen Romeo ‘61
Contributor
Gold and White Society
Friend of McDevitt
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Sariego
Enrico Roman, Inc.
Anne Marie Corwell ‘63
The Forst Foundation
Nancy and Stephen Rauscher
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Shea
Trustee
Kristin Arnold-Viscariello ‘79
Bob Harrington Memorial Fund
Thomas J. Hartman Memorial Fund
James Morrissey ‘81
Benefactor
Diane Burke ‘86
Elena ‘65 and Charles Giannasio
Anthony Giorgio ‘64
Michael B. McGillian Memorial Fund
Charles Zoller ‘63
Contributor
Borrell Excavation/Mechanical
Mrs. Mary Lou Bryant ‘68
Michael and Mary DiCamillo
Stephen Finley ‘69
Harry Forst ‘81
Rev. Patrick Hoare ‘84
Lisa McGarry ‘81
David O’Donnell ‘72
William Rogers ‘68
James Rowley ‘68
Friend of McDevitt
Robert and Maryann Albertelli
Nancy Beatty ‘78
Cecelia Coyne
Dolores Dougherty ‘64
Suzanne Dwyer ‘67
Gerard ‘83 and Patricia Fasano
Theresa Forlastro ‘82
Brother David Graber, M. SS. CC ‘65
John Hagarty ‘64
Stephanie Hargadon ‘61
Maureen Hetzel ‘63
Kathleen Hunter ‘87
Mary Jamison ‘63
William Johnson ‘64
Brian and Janice Jones
Steven Keatings ‘06
Msgr. Daniel Kehoe
Eileen Koolpe ‘69
Barbara Krumm ‘62
Robert Loughney ‘85
Debbie Maha ‘73
Susan Mauro ‘65
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Donations can be made online at
www.mcdevitths.org
Robert McClendon, Jr. ‘82
Mr. Joseph McGoldrick
Eileen McHugh ‘64
John McVeigh ‘73
Kathleen Mosbruger ‘68
Cecilia Oberholzer
Robert Poiesz ‘72
Carol and Patrick Pottichen ‘65
Harvey Sankey ‘62
Patricia Sauter Speakman ‘73
Nikola Tate-Royal ‘89
Patrick Tuffy ‘01
Peter Lieber ‘92
Kathleen Lochner ‘65
Ms. Susan Lohmann ‘73
Deborah Mankos
Ms. Christine Marsh ‘68
Maureen Matakonis ‘63
Mrs. Honora McDowell ‘90
Luis Alvarez
Kenny Avallon ‘79
Jonathan Barnes
Patrick Bryson
Brian and Janice Jones
Gary Kretschman ‘69
Mr. Robert Lounsberry ‘76
Marianne Mesure
Barbara Rose ‘83
Maria Sawick
Patrick Stanton ‘69
Kurt and Elizabeth Stieritz
Tam Minh Vu
McDevitt Booster
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Anticoli
Nicole Beard
William and Patricia Cleary
William & Anna Marie McGuigan Kathleen Cunnane
Joseph and Denise Davis
Rosanne McLaughlin ‘74
Heather De Simone
Mary Ann McNeff ‘64
Robert Dolan ‘80
Mary Kate Miller
Robert Donnelly
Donald Miller
James and Anna Marie Dwyer
Robert Momorella ‘67
William and Michelle Edgar
McDevitt Booster
Joan and Raymond Morton ‘69
Matthew Frick
Morgan Albert ‘10
Mary Murphy
Michael ‘74 and Cynthia Gallagher
Anonymous
Edward Nolan
Patrick Gordon
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Anticoli
John O’Donnell
Deborah Haviland
Beth Armbruster ‘85
Mary Heron
Anne Roche ‘61
Ms. Diane Barbier ‘61
Julie Hill
Jamie Scanlan ‘01
Mary Betz ‘61
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Kathleen Hueber
Carol Seelaus ‘72
Robert and Eileen Brennan
Christopher Leahy
Mr. Jeffrey C Seidl
Terrance Long
Dorothy and Andrew Burdziak Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Settefrati
Judith Maguire Kehres ;83
Colleen Bynum
Sharon Slusarski ‘78
Dennis and Mary McCallister
Paul Dempsey ‘86
Joseph and Cecilia Stanton
William and Anna Marie McGuigan
Sal DiNenna
Mrs. Joan Stoop ‘63
Ms. Debra Meredith
Keri Donahue Meenagh ‘92
Bohdan and Kathleen Szkromiuk Juanita Mitchell
Francis Dykeman ‘69
Robert O’Neill
Robert Thompson ‘87
MaryBeth Finley ‘99
Sister Suzanne Thompson, RSM ‘65 Michael and Roxanne Pinkl
Stephanie Fratantaro ‘90
Beth and Joseph Robbins
Mary Ellen Way
Jennifer Gallagher ‘04
Ronald and Joanne Santo
Chanel Wilson ‘09
Harvey Schmidt
Maribeth Gilligan ‘65
Mary Jane Zoeller ‘62
June Smith
Rosemary Giordano
Gertrud Steptoe
Richard Girkin ‘09
Anniversary Patron
John Stoller
Mildred & J. Michael Gondek ‘71 Donald Cericola ‘80
Douglas Sukeena
Mary Griffin ‘07
Family of Rosemarie Eppinger
Mrs. Erma Wiley
Denise Guiteras ‘82
Regina Foy ‘72
Kimnavinnia Williams
Walter and Dolores Hergert
Kathleen Gillespie ‘68
Melvin and Jennifer Williams
Mrs. William Householder
Colleen McFadden ‘97
Joseph and Leslie Wright
Heather Huff-Zehren ‘87
John Mergen ‘64
Tomasz and Barbara Zurowski
William and Lisa Jenkins
Robert Nerz ‘72
Daniel Kelleher ‘83
Mary Pat Steinmetz ‘76
Kenneth Storck ‘72
Maryann Klady
Gifts in Memoriam
In Memory of Hal Bythrow
Mr. Mark and Dr. Joanne Sullivan
In Memory of Daniel Sweeney ‘05
Dorothy and Andrew Burdziak
Dr. Sal DiNenna
Stephen J. Finley ‘69
Mary Griffin
Denise Guiteras ‘82
Kathleen Lochner ‘65
James Rowley ‘68
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Settefrati
In Memory of Thomas Gandolfo
Robert and Eileen Brennan
In Memory of Catherine Maguire
Nancy Beatty ‘78
Catherine Hanely
Elizabeth Konopka
Edward and Patricia Rush
Mother of Divine Providence
In Memory of Martha M. Murray
Philip Murray
In Memory of Thomas Powers ‘61
Michael Mohr ‘61
In Memory of the Deceased Members
of the Class of 1961
James Carr ‘61
In Memory of Sister Rosemarie Westermann ‘65
Theodore Wahl ‘65
In Memory of Msgr. John Sharkey
Maryann Klady
Cardinal Dougherty Cross
Bishop McDevitt is honored to display a part of Cardinal Doughtery’s history. The cemet cross was found on top of Cardinal
Dougherty’s building. With the help of Cardinal Doughtery Alum Joe McQuillan ‘57, and over one hundred other Dougherty
Alums, the cross was relocated to Bishop McDevitt’s campus. Thank you for the support of this project!
Donna M. Lopez Bannon
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Barry
John Beal
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert F. Belzer
Joseph S. Bencivengo
Bernadette R. Bogertey
John J. Bowes, Jr.
John Patrick Boyle
Patricia Brennan
Mr. and Mrs. George Brenner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burke
Kathleen Cuffy Cantz
James Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cotter
Chris and K.M. Daily
Mary Kinney Dean
Maureen Barrett DeFelice
Daniel DeLaney
Mr. and Mrs. Sandeep Dhand
Nancy Anne Clunk DiBlasi
Mary Anne Dooley
Elizabeth Downey and Nicholas J. Berry
Charlotte A. Drummond
Joseph P. Duffy
Anna Marie Kempf Dwyer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott
Mary Flood Esbensen
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fahy
Joanne Fehrenbach, SSJ
Catherin F. Flanagan
Thomas W. Frank
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Friend
Reba Gaughan
Elizabeth A. Gavula
Robert Geiss
Donald Granieri
Rev. William Grogan
Leo M. Jackson
Lawrence W. Jamison
John Johnson
Patti Collins-Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Kiszely
Maryann Purdy Klady
Suzanne Lagner
John J. Letter
Marge McNamee Machulski
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maher
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Malkowski
Loraine McMahon Mann
Norma J. Mannix
Louis Marino
Mr. James E. Martin
Fr. Alexander Masluck
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Masson
Mr. Richard L. Mathauser
Mr. and Mrs. James McBrearty
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCarthy
Mr. David E. McCormick
Eileen McGlinn
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGuckin
Mr. Thomas P. McLaughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNutt
Mr. Joe McQuillan
Mrs. Mary A. Mellon Mezgar
Ave M. Monaghan
Frances J. Morris
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Mullin
Barbara C. Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Murray
Jean Murray
Kathleen Rogan Nerney
Mrs. Maureen McFadden Neyer
Mr. Anthony D. Notarfrancesco
Mrs. Eleanor McNally O’Brien
Joan E. Olson
Mr. H. Brian O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Rourke
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Osborne
Mr. Kevin Owens
Sharon Snedeker Patrick
Mr. William Paull
Lenore Perrott
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Regan
Mr. John Richmond
Rose Mary Malloy Rosella
Patricia Moffo Ruzicka
Mr. Harry Sanders, Jr.
Mr. John Schieve
Mr. and Mrs. John Seydow
Kathleen A. Sheridan
Mr. Vincent E. Shervin
Mr. Donald J. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Snyder
Carol P. Talaga
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Talarico
Lucille R. Urbina
Diana Van Thuyne
Mr. Francis W. White
Patricia Wills
Elisabeth M. Wilson
Madge Wilt
Ms. Bernadette M. Burke Wlas
Mr. Gabriel Zinni
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The Alumni Association's Spring Fling hosts...
Jerry Blavat
“The Geator with the Heator”
April 6, 2013
7pm-12am
For ticket information, check out the McDevitt website or the “Proud Bishop McDevitt Alumni” Facebook Page.