Griffin Network Today Summer 2012 Edition
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Griffin Network Today Summer 2012 Edition
Griffin Saint Joseph/Monsignor Donovan High School Network Today Summer 2012 Saint Joseph / Monsignor Donovan High School “Growing in Faith, Academics and Service” Griffin Network Today A newsletter for the alumni, parents, and friends of Saint Joseph/Monsignor Donovan High School Inside this Issue 3 Welcome Father G. Scott Shaffer 4 A Message from Dr. Gere 5 Alumni Relations/Reunion Thank You 6 Hall of Fame 7 Endowment 8 Faculty Focus 10 Curriculum Spotlight 11 Senior Specialty 12 Graduation 2012 15 Reunion News 16 Class Notes 17 Alumni Athletic News 18 Around the Campus 20 Griffin Athletic Highlights 22 Student Spotlight 23 Future Griffins 24 Into His Hands Century Club Gala The Saint Joseph Century Club held its annual dinner gala Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Toms River. Century club provides scholarships for students from Saint Joseph Grade School who wish to attend Monsignor Donovan High School. entury Club honorees were the Very Reverend Douglas Freer, Vicar C of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Trenton, Mrs. Genie Amabile of Toms River; and Kevin and Rory McCormick of Point Pleasant. Mr. John Steigerwald, Class of 1972 was Master of Ceremony for the evening. Musical Entertainment was provided by Ms. Sarah Bacani, Class of 2012 and the evenings main address was given by Century Club Scholar, Natalie Dabrowski, Class of 2012. T he evening was a wonderful time to celebrate Catholic Education, volunteerism, and service to the schools and Saint Joseph Parish. Staff: Madeline Kinloch Director of Alumni and Public Relations Erin Lesperance Alumni Event Coordinator Administration: Father G. Scott Shaffer Director Edward G. Gere, Ed. D. Principal Eileen McCullion Assistant Principal Kathleen D’Andrea Vice Principal Admissions Bill Vanore Director of Guidance Michele Lassiter Director of Campus Ministry Kimberly Sandomierski Dean of Students Joseph Gomulka Athletic Director Donna Milana Director of Student Activities Welcome Father G. Scott Shaffer Fr. G. Scott Shaffer has been appointed the new pastor here at Saint Joseph Parish. Fr. Scott was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Trenton in 1989. His first assignment was as a curate here at St. Joseph. Father has served as pastor at Holy Innocents in Neptune, Saint Monica and Saint Aloysius in Jackson. We welcome Father Scott back into our fold and look forward to celebrating liturgy with him. A Message from Fr. Scott Dear Friends of SJ/MDHS, Greetings to you all. It does not seem that long ago, but it has been nearly twenty-three years since I first stepped onto the grounds of this great parish of St. Joseph’s as a newly ordained priest. I clearly remember my first day here: I moved in and before I knew it, Monsignor Casey brought me to Rita Kearney’s house for a faculty Christmas party. By the end of that evening, I knew that Bishop Reiss had assigned me to a place that I was going to love! After five quick years and loads of memories of great times with the students of Monsignor Donovan High School and St. Joe’s parishioners, I left on a journey that has taken me back and forth across the state a few times until I landed in Jackson 12 years ago. My time as Pastor of both Saint Aloysius and Saint Monica’s churches brought many blessings, as well as some challenges. However, in my heart I knew that someday I would probably return to Toms River. Well — it has happened! I am very excited and delighted to return to my first priestly assignment as the Pastor of a great parish and the Director of an outstanding school! I look forward to seeing familiar faces from years ago and welcoming many new faces of the school and parish communities. What a wonderful time to return to Toms River as we enter The Year of the Golden Griffin! I am very excited and honored to be a part of the celebration with you as St. Joe’s newest pastor. The Alumni of SJ/MDHS are very important to our school’s tradition of excellence. Let us work together to build a strong future in educating our young people in the knowledge and love of our God. Sincerely in Christ, Rev. G Scott Shaffer GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 3 A Message from Dr. Gere Dear Alumni and Parents: September 2012 has finally arrived - the 50th Anniversary of this outstanding educational community, once known as Saint Joseph High School, now Monsignor Donovan High School. I am honored to be the principal as we come together to celebrate this Golden Anniversary. We also take time to look back and remember the many students, parents, teachers, clergy and religious who made this fine institution what it is today. If I were granted one wish, it would be to sit down with Monsignor Lawrence Donovan and say, “What do you think? Is this school everything you dreamed it would be?” I am confident that his answer would be a resounding YES! Those who knew him best would say Monsignor Donovan would then ask me, “And now, where are you taking “my kids” from here”? We are at a crossroads in Catholic Education. Today’s tough economic times create a challenge for those of us who truly believe in Catholic Education. Just as in the corporate world of today, we need to be bold, to take chances, to think outside the box. Our students and staff are doing that each day through extracurricular activities such as Project Go, Operation Smile and Operation Jersey Shore to serve our community. The curriculum affords a variety of course selections like Media Arts, Dance Appreciation, and Senior Thesis to provide our students with options for their future. I encourage you to support your alma mater financially through the Annual Appeal, and ask you to become a part of our Endowment family. SJHS/MDHS is here and thriving in Ocean County because of the support of gifted and caring alumni and parents. Most of all, I invite you to come back and celebrate with us the 50th Anniversary of your high school! God Bless, Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER 2012 14th 11:00AM–Opening School Celebration Mass 24th 6:30PM–Lori Long, Class of 1989 Scholarship Soccer Game 28th 6:30PM–Endowment for Catholic Education Gala OCTOBER 2012 11th 6:30PM–Evelyn Gere Soccer Game Honoring the 2002 Shore Conference Championship Team/Pre-game tent 19th 5:30PM–4th annual PTA Harvest Gift Auction NOVEMBER 2012 2nd 6:30PM–Homecoming-Football Game & Alumni Hospitality Tent 30th 6:30PM–Hall of Fame Gala DECEMBER 2012 5th 7:00PM–Giving Tree 28th 8:30PM–Alumni Christmas Party JANUARY 2013 10th 7:00PM–Academic Challenge Reunion and Competition/Reception to follow 19th 6:00PM–Cheerleading Spirit Reunion Dinner 25th–26th –Basketball Reunion Weekend 25th 5:00PM–Varsity Girls Basketball Game 6:30PM–Boys Varsity Basketball Game 26th 12:00PM–Alumni Basketball Game 6:30PM–Basketball Retired Jersey Night Reception to Follow FEBRUARY 2013 3rd 12:00PM–Catholic Schools Week Closing Mass MARCH 2013 7th–10th –Spring Musical TBD –Musical Cast Reunion Reception to follow APRIL 2013 13th 1:00PM–Baseball Game and Dedication of New Baseball Field & BBQ MAY 2013 Dr. Edward Gere Principal 4 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 2nd TBA –Monmouth-Ocean PTA Conference at MDHS 3rd 6:30PM–Century Club Gala 14th 7:00PM–PTA Installation TBD –Alumni Spring Weekend Alumni Relations From the Office of Alumni Relations: Dear Alumni: As you read this issue of the Griffin Network Today, I hope you sense the deep pride our staff and students have in each other and in Monsignor Donovan High School. You know the old saying “a family that prays together, stays together.” We pray, we learn, we laugh, and we live, just as you did when you were here. Some things change over the years, and some things never change. This community may be MDHS, but in reality, it is and always will be SJHS. Starting with Father Donovan’s dream, all of us have contributed in some way to this outstanding school. Therefore, this 50th Anniversary Celebration encompasses not only the present staff and students, but also all of us who have walked these halls regardless of the decade in which we attended SJHS/MDHS. The 50th Anniversary Committee has worked diligently to plan many activities for our school community. Included in the year of celebration are the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Homecoming, as well as athletic, music, and academic reunions. We are also planning a special alumni weekend. As Alumni director and one who remembers the “ins and outs” of this special place, I invite you to come back, walk the halls, sit a spell in the quad, shoot a basket in the gym, cheer at a football game, and celebrate liturgy together. Now is the time to Live, Laugh, and Love who we were and what we have become. Looking forward to seeing you soon, So Griffins - Let Us Unite! Madeline Westen Kinloch ’73 Director of Alumni and Public Relations 50th Anniversary Committee Needs your help! The committee is looking for memorabilia for the 50th Anniversary to be used at several venues throughout the year. Perhaps females, you still have your old one-piece gym uniform, or summer pastel uniform dresses; prom programs or favors; school blazers; or sport jerseys; etc. We promise to be real careful with all items and return when we are finished. Please mark the item with your name and phone number. Items can be drop off at the school office. Thank you in advance for all your help. Reunion Thank You Class of 1974 Special thanks to the Class of 1974. SJHS/MDHS purchased two school flags from the $1200.00 donation made by the Class of 1974 One flag (SJHS/MDHS Golden Griffin 50th) will be used for the 50th Anniversary Celebration this coming school year. The MDHS Griffin flag will be used as the official school flag. The design for the MDHS school flag was done by student Thomas Mc Hale ’13. Balance of the donation to go towards scholarships for students of MDHS. Once again, the entire student body and MDHS school community thanks the Class of 1974 for their continued Alumni support. GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 5 2012 Hall of Fame Monsignor Donovan High School is proud to announce the 2012 St. Joseph/Monsignor Donovan Hall of Fame Inductees Guests of Honor Msgr. Casimir Ladzinski Msgr. Sean Flynn Alumni for Distinguished Professional Careers and Community Service Joseph Boland Tim Hamilton Joseph Lebel Dedication to Catholic Education and Community Service Maureen Maroney Alumni for Outstanding Athletic Achievements Randolph Nanna ’68 Thomas O’Brien ’75 Jilene DeFilippis Orman ’88 June Cuiba Ring ’79 Maureen McShea Yarnevich ’85 The 1976 Football Team John Schroepfer ’78 *Jeff Vogel ’79 David DelPizzo ’77 Edward Sidley ’77 Jim Burke ’78 Anthony Sidley ’79 *George Freudenburg ’78 Jeff Finley Vince Cannella ’79 Chris Schroepfer ’77 Salvatore Baglio ’78 Robert Taylor ’77 Timothy Riel ’77 Peter Lodato ’79 Craig Cuiba ’78 William Thompson Greg Fleckenstein ’78 *Dan Cameron ’79 Joe Witterschein ’78 Greg Corbutt ’77 Steven Fleckenstein ’79 John Walter ’79 *Nicholas Tuyahov ’79 Paul Bernard ’79 Steven DeFeo ’78 *Victor Basinski ’77 *Mark Vanella ’78 Bob Kernosovic *Eugene Rice ’77 Sean Cosgrove ’77 *Kevin Maher ’78 *Mike Kakascik ’79 Rich Johnson ’79 Chuck McMahon ’79 Bill Vanore ’78 Tom McDonough ’78 *Joel Havens ’78 *Tim Quense Charlie Cook ’78 *Daniel Duffy ’79 *Terry Robinson ’77 *Dan McCallum ’77 Robert Stuerze ’79 Thomas Thees ’78 John Sandusky ’77 Donald Remaniak ’77 Bob Cassidy ’77 -CoachesDennis Toddings *Ken Scott *Ed Rosen -ManagersRobert Abatemarco Ken Stocco ’77 Tom Yacovino ’77 Dennis Smith ’79 Thomas Kosica Glenn Taranto ’77 Posthumously Charles Tully ’77 Robert Livingston, Coach Alumni for Outstanding Academic Achievements 2000 Academic Challenge Team Monica Zuck ’00 Jennifer Stires ’00 Michael Giordano ’00 Mark Calaguio ’00 *Christopher Hughes ’01 Nicholas Werner ’00 Michael Himes ’00 Christopher Maisano ’00 * Help us locate these missing alumni. If you have any information please contact the Alumni Office at the email or phone listed below For ticket and ad journal information please go to our website www.mondonhs.com and click on the 50th Anniversary link or email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 732-349-8801 ext 2435 6 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Friday, September 28th, 2012 6:30 PM Eagle Ridge Golf Club Lakewood, NJ July 2012 Dear Friend of the St. Joseph’s Endowment Committee: I hope all is well with you and your family as we enter the wonderful summer season. On behalf of the Endowment Committee, I am pleased to invite you to attend our Fifteenth Annual Fall Reception to benefit The Endowment Fund for Catholic Education at St. Joseph’s Grade School and Monsignor Donovan High School. This year’s event will take place on Friday, September 28,2012 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception (two hour open bar), followed by a three-course butler-service dinner at 7:30 p.m. The evening will be spectacular and your presence will make it even more special. We are very proud of our 2012 honoree, Coach Bob Hurley of St. Anthony’s High School in Jersey City, N.J. Coach Hurley is an extraordinary supporter of Catholic Education and has been an essential benefactor of St. Anthony’s High School. His success as a coach is second to none, and accordingly, he was recently inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2012 at the NJPAC along with other esteemed individuals such as Wellington Mara, Michael Douglas, and Christopher Reeve to name a few. His commitment to Catholic Education is admirable and an excellent example for us to follow. This year’s event encompasses some special milestones, including the 80th Anniversary for St. Joseph Grade School and the 50th Anniversary for Monsignor Donovan High School; the latter will be celebrated throughout the year with several events to be announced. Additionally, we extend farewell and appreciation for the efforts of Father John Bambrick, our pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish for the past four years, and wish him well in his studies in Rome, Italy. We warmly welcome Father Scott Shaffer, our newly appointed pastor (July 1, 2012) from St. Aloysius Parish in Jackson, N.J. Indeed, this exciting year boasts many things to celebrate, making the Endowment Reception a wonderful event for us to enjoy. I look forward to seeing you there and greatly appreciate your generous support. Your previous gifts have made a significant impact upon the future of Catholic Education for our two wonderful schools. I have enclosed an ad journal sponsorship form and would appreciate if you would complete it and return it with your donation and ad copy as soon as possible. Your time and consideration are truly appreciated and I can’t wait to thank you personally at the reception. Warm Regards, Paul J. DeMartino, M.D., FACG Chairman, Endowment Committee for Catholic Education Ad Journal and Sponsorship Opportunities ☐ $3,000 — Reception Underwriter Entitles donor to ten (10) dinner reservations, a Full Page Cover Ad in the event journal, recognition during the program, sign prominently displayed at the event , and recognition in all printed materials. ☐ $1,500 — Cocktail Underwriter Entitles donor to five (5) dinner reservations, a Gold Lettered Full Page Ad in a prime location in the event journal, recognition during the program, sign prominently displayed at the event , and recognition in all printed materials. ☐ $1,300 — Ad Journal Underwriter Entitles donor to four (4) dinner reservations, a Gold Lettered Full Page Ad in the event journal, recognition during the program, sign prominently displayed at the event , and recognition in all printed materials. ☐ $1,000 — Gold Sponsor Entitles donor to three (3) dinner reservations, a Gold Lettered Full Page Ad in the event journal, and recognition in all printed materials. ☐ $750 — Silver Sponsor Entitles donor to two (2) dinner reservations, a Silver Lettered Full Page Ad in the event journal, and recognition in all printed materials. ☐ $650 — Contributing Sponsor Entitles donor to two (2) dinner reservations, a Full Page Ad, and recognition in the event journal. ☐ $500 — Full Page ☐ $300 — Half Page ☐ $200 — Quarter Page ☐ $100 — Patron/Greeting Listing Please check one: ☐ USE ART FROM LAST YEAR ☐ PRESS-READY ART ENCLOSED/E-MAILED Ad Size: 4½" x 7½" Ad Size: 4½” x 2” Ad Size: 4½” x 3¾” Contact Name:_____________________________________________________ E-mail:___________________________________________________________ Company:_________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________Fax:__________________________ Please e-mail artwork/information to: [email protected] or return this form, artwork and check payable to: St. Joseph’s Church Endowment Ad Journal 685 Hooper Ave. Toms River, NJ 08753 DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012 Questions? Call 732-349-0018 x2238 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 7 Faculty Focus FAREWELL Rev. John Bambrick Fr. Bambrick arrived as pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in June of 2008. He has served as director over Saint Joseph Grade School and Monsignor Donovan High School for the past 4 years. Fr. Bambrick will be leaving us this July to travel to and study at the Institute for Continuing Theological Education of the Pontifical North American College in Rome. The students and staff of Monsignor Donovan High School wish Father a safe journey and many wonderful days ahead. Thank you Father Bambrick for your time and sharing yourself with our school community. † We say Good-bye to several distinguished and dedicated teachers and staff. We thank them for their many years of service to Monsignor Donovan and truly wish them HAPPY RETIREMENT! For a special presentation Mary Beth DeBlasio asked members of the community to comment on what particular spices best describe our retirees. Excerpts from that presentation are included below each entry. John Navarro John Navarro began his tenure at Monsignor Donovan High School in 1990. John has taught Physics Honors, CP, and AP classes as well as Intro to Astronomy. His physics lab has always been a room full of energy, with students demonstrating how to sit on a board of nails or how to swing a pendulum. John excelled at helping students become independent critical learners. John also served as curriculum coordinator for the Science department and was inspirational in establishing independent study classes at Mon Don. Mike Taris said, “John was like honey…soothing.” You are a quiet presence, a deep contemplative, an angel of peace. John’s spirit of peacefulness is something we will miss most. Dennis Toddings Dennis Toddings came to Monsignor Donovan HS in 1976 as a Physical Education and Driver Education teacher and Head football coach. His first year as Head football coach won him a state championship title. In 1993, Denny became Athletic Director; only the 2nd AD in the school’s history. When the “Gepper” left, Denny had rather large shoes to fill, and he filled them well. As a teacher, coach, and mentor Denny always gave more than 150% of his time and talents to the Donovan community. We acknowledge and thank Denny for all his time, effort, and dedication to Monsignor Donovan. Naomi Beuchner said, “you were like oregano; it has many uses and it surprises you.” It fulfills the need that it is called upon to fill in each situation...just like you…your presence over the years at retreats, in the cafeteria, at every possible game, at Mr. Mon Don…wherever; whenever you are needed…you are there. And you add whatever is needed at the time…hospitality, clean up, an impromptu retreat talk, discipline...joy. You lead subtly..reminding us all that it is never about you..it’s always about the kids. You have taught us about the power of being present. A loving presence. 8 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Josephine “Cookie” Cervino Josephine “Cookie” Cervino has been a member of the school secretarial staff since 1980 working in the Guidance Department finishing up her 31st year. We all know how stressful the college application and selection process can be. Over the years, Cookie has helped well over 6400 students get ready for college; tracking down applications, getting recommendation letters, registering grants and scholarships. When something needed to be done, or money donated to help a colleague, Cookie was always one of the first to step forward. Your motherly concern, your patience and understanding will be missed by students and staff alike. Many staff members said, “you are most like garlic”. Ah yes, an unmistakable spice…and like you, garlic cannot be substituted by anything else… it is strong, it makes its presence known. Whether it is in the guidance office, going to Seaside for Big Brothers, Big Sisters; your presence is powerful. GOODBYE Ms. Danielle DeVincent Danielle was a member of the English Department at Monsignor Donovan for two and a half years teaching freshmen and sophomore English. She instituted the new, lively and creative Dance Appreciation Class. Danielle was moderator of the Dance Club and coached JV Tennis. She will be teaching next year in the Wall Township School District as a middle school language Arts teacher. We wish her all the best in all future endeavors. WELCOME Mr. Joseph Gomulka Joseph has been named the new Athletic Director for Monsignor Donovan High School. Joe is no stranger to Monsignor Donovan Athletics. He has coached at Monsignor Donovan for many years as both the Girl’s Varsity Cross Country coach and distance track coach. Joe comes to Donovan from the Middletown School District where he was a guidance counselor. Many have probably seen Joe throughout Seaside Park where he has served as captain of the beach patrol for many years. We welcome Joe and wish him well in his new position. GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 9 Curriculum Spotlight Dance Appreciation/Dance Club Dance club began as a small group of girls that met once a week after school for a shared passion. It has now expanded to a group of eighteen girls that do a lot more than practice just once a week. Griffin Dancers participated in Rutger’s Dance Day this year, which gave the girls the opportunity to experience dance at a college level. The girls also took a once in a lifetime trip to see the New York City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker . The dancers participate in the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival each year. The participants are encouraged to enter in solos, duets and groups using genres of their choice. The competition is designed to help dancers improve on their performance skills. Kelly Faxon, a veteran Griffin Dancer, was honored this past March for her performance at the Teen Arts Festival at a special ceremony for students that received an award of Excellence. Dance club also inspired a Dance Course to be added to the Monsignor Donovan elective course selection. Dance Appreciation works hand-in-hand with Dance Club. Both the Dance Appreciation Course and Dance Club hosted a charity showcase, “The Dance Experience” this past January. The showcase comprised of cultural dances, solos, duets and group dances of all dance genres. The showcase raised $500 for a Griffin Dancer’s brother, who is battling a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. Both the Dance club and the Dance appreciation Course came under the direction of Ms. Danielle DeVincent, English Department. Media Arts/MDTV Good Morning Mon Don! These are your morning announcements!” These are the cheerful words Monsignor Donovan students are greeted with each and every morning in their first block class. Monsignor Donovan Television, more commonly known as MDTV, is a morning and afternoon news show run by students under the direction of Mrs. D’Anton. The broadcasts bring their peers up-to-date information about the happenings around Donovan. Various announcements and segments, such as the daily club meetings and Sports Desk, reach the entire school and inform a captive audience. However, not just anyone can run a successful newscast like this: a group of students, members of the Media Arts class and club, work tirelessly to keep the show up and running with as little stress and errors as possible. These students run under the direction of Mrs. JoAnn D’Anton, and learn the intricate duties of running a show. In the MDTV Studio, the crew operates behind the camera on the Title Maker, Sound Board, Switcher, Live Scroller, Chroma Key, and Teleprompter. In front of the camera are two jovial news anchors and a friendly meteorologist. Outside of the studio, the Media Arts class uses their studio talents to plan, film, and edit various projects. Students’ projects vary from intros to the daily show, to how-to videos, short films, and 30-second commercials. Media Arts is a favored and enjoyed class among all who have taken it. Numerous Media Arts alumni have pursued careers in Film, Media, and Broadcast Journalism, and are delighted to share that their interest sparked in MDTV. “Well, that’s all for your morning announcements, signing off. Have a great day Mon Don!” 10 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Senior Specialty Mr. Mon Don Mr. Mon Don contestants and their ladies entertained the audience with an evening filled with style, beauty, poise and talent. Special guest Fr. John Bambrick joined in the fun dancing the opening act with all the gentlemen. By the end of the evening only one contestant stood out from the rest, Mr. Football/Jazz choir, Sean McGovern was crowned Mr. Mon Don 2012. Prom 2012 Senior Prom was held at the Ocean Place Hilton in Long Branch. Samantha Bienkowski was crowned senior prom queen and prom king was Tyler Stamberger. Senior Picnic Seniors enjoy burgers and dogs, cooked by faculty members at the end of the year senior picnic. GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 11 Graduation 2012 The 47th graduating class became the newest class of alumni of Monsignor Donovan High School with a graduation ceremony held June 4, 2012 at Saint Joseph Church. Baccalaureate Mass was offered by Bishop David M. O’Connell and was followed by the presentation of diplomas and awards by Dr. Edward Gere and Fr. John Bambrick, Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish. Class Valedictorian Catherine Moresco offered the Honors Address to the graduates and guests. Salutatorian Richard Roberts delivered the Farewell Address to the 210 member class at the Senior Awards Ceremony held on May 31, 2012. The Class of 2012 was awarded $15.7 million in college scholarship and grant money. Michelle Douvris was the recipient of the Bishop George W. Ahr Medal in recognition of outstanding commitment to Christian values. Emily Raleigh and Adam Vanore were the recipients of the Reverend Monsignor Donovan Spirit Award. Alexis Harrison and Timothy Mindnich received the Griffin Award. The Spirit of Saint Dominic Award was presented to Amanda Cialino and the Rev. John Wessel Memorial Award was presented to Kevin Hrycenko. God Bless the Class of 2012. Best wishes for a bright future. Salutatorian, Richard Roberts, Dr. Edward Gere and Valedictorian, Catherine Moresco 12 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Alumni Parents Twenty-four members of the Class of 2012 with their proud parents who graduated from Saint Joseph/ Monsignor Donovan High School. Teresa Russo Lyncheski ’83 with son Joseph, Michael Lacy ’81 with daughter Michelle, Richard Ensor ’71 with daughter Colleen, and Chiarina LaRue Fanara ’77 with son Christopher. Alison Philbin Correra ’89 with daughter Kari Regan, Kerri Wasielewski Davenport ’82 with daughter Carly, Marilyn Bladt Andrews ’73 with son Keith, Richard ’80 and Patricia Statowski Martin ’82 with daughter April, and Maureen Kelly Covone ’78 with daughter Jena. Emily Schiano Klimakowski ’87 with son Brian, Joseph Lebel ’80 with daughter Carly, Mark Babuschak ’85 with daughter Justine, Robert Rowek ’81 with daughter Lauren, and Anne Lyons Hay ’84 with son Rufus. Cathy Edenfield Brown ’79 with sons Timothy ’06 and Thomas, Joseph and Laurie Baglio Gulli ’81 with daughter Amanda. Lauren Brittain Scimeca ’76 with son Tyler, Jennifer Morris Hill’83 with son John, and Catherine McCloskey Gomez ’83 with son Andrew. Bill Vanore ’78 with sons John ’09 and Adam. John Ward ’84 with daughter AnnaMaria, and Debbie Battaglio Papa ’86 with daughter Angelica. Glenn and Linda Guempel Groh ’86 with son Taylor. Brian Hanifin ’86 with son Garrett GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 13 Reunion News 20 years of the “Big Blue Singing Crew” “Magic, Music & Memories” filled Gepp Gym & our cafeteria on May 19, 2012 that rivaled any Broadway production, as the Music Department celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Big Blue Singing Crew & its founder and director, Cindy Wald-Hardyal. It certainly was an enchanted evening overflowing with joy, amid the sounds of friends, parents and children…truly sights and sounds to behold! The concert featured performances from “Big Blue-Old & New”, spoken memories, a wonderful slide presentation of photos through the years and a procession of gold with the countless trophies & awards from our competitions. Following the concert, everyone danced into the cafeteria for an after party with music by Mr. Frazee’s band, The Longview Crew. It is no wonder that Ms. Cindy said, “It was one of the very best nights of my whole life!” Congratulations Ms. Cindy and the Big Blue Singing Crews for twenty amazing and astonishing years. Class of 1973 Several classmates got together at the Beachcomber Bar and Grill on June 23, 2012 and are looking forward to planning their 40th class reunion in 2013. Check in with classmate Joe Weber at http://sjhs73.blogspot.com/ 14 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Class of 1975 We apologize to the Class of 1975 who celebrated their 35th reunion at Doolan’s over Memorial Day weekend, 2011. We did not have pictures from their reunion at the time of our last publication. Nanette Anfuso, Geraldine Farrell, and Linda Coughlin Lois Vitale, Sharon Kelly, and Patti Crowl Frank O’Hara, Patti Miller, Jim Freudenberg, Jeanne Polo, back; Terry Callow, Diane Troeblinger, Tom O’Brien, Craig Hediger Save the Date Linda Coughlin dancing with Dave Froysa Jay Cortese, Robin McMahon, Frank O’Hara, Bill Coda, Liz Quinn, and Elaine Stallings In the Planning.. Class of 1967 Class of 1973 August 4, 2012 Quality Inn, Rte. 37 E. Toms River CONTACT: Joe Weber • [email protected] Donna Adelizzi • [email protected] http://sjhs73.blogspot.com 45th Reunion CONTACT: Andi Stephan • [email protected] Class of 1972 40th Reunion Date:Fri-Sat August 3-4, 2012 Place: Heisler’s CONTACT: Jeanne M. Heisler Phone 732-920-6500 x112 • [email protected] Class of 1992 40th Reunion Class of 1984 30th Reunion CONTACT: Sean Assay Class of 1987 25th Reunion CONTACT: Michael Gottschalk [email protected] Class of 1993 20th Reunion 20th Class Reunion CONTACT: Erin Jacob Cosentino [email protected] CONTACT: Cheryl Pettinato (DeFalco) [email protected] • 732-295-0298 10th Class Reunion CONTACT: Candace – [email protected] August 25, 2012 Riverview Pavilion Belmar Class of 2003 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 15 Class Notes Class of 1967 Alice Phipps Booth welcomed her 5th grandchild 8/27/2011, a granddaughter Lucy Elizabeth. Lucy joins 2 other granddaughters & 2 grandsons. Alice has completed 24 years with Cigna Healthcare of Arizona. Alice’s email is [email protected]. Class of 1980 Phil Hueston, co-owner of All-Star Sports Academy, recently joined with a select group of the world’s leading health and fitness entrepreneurs to co-write the fitness book titled, The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance. The book was released March 29th, 2012 by CelebrityPress™ - a leading fitness and health book publisher. On the day of release, The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance reached best-seller status in two Amazon.com Exercise and Fitness categories - reaching #1 in both the “Injury Prevention” category and the “For Children” category. Phil Hueston will be recognized by The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™, an organization that honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists. He can be reached at All-Star Sports Academy, 1740 Route 9, Toms River, NJ, by phone at 732597-3725 or through the website at www.allstarsportsacademynj.com Class of 1991 Michelle Ward Ballecer is a family physician working for Banner Health and living in the Phoenix, AZ area for the past 8 years with her husband Conrad and two girls, Madison & Emma. Class of 1995 Joseph Dunn received his BA from Saint Peter’s College and was employed by the State of New Jersey (DYFS). In 2004 he entered the NY Fire Academy. Upon graduating the academy Joe was assigned to Ladder Company 114 in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn. On March 13, 2011 , Ladder co. 114 responded to a third alarm fire. As a result of Joe’s and fellow fire fighter Kevin Hogan’s efforts, 11 people were rescued from the burning apartment building and were subsequently named, “Heroes of the Month” by the New York Daily News. On June 6, 2012, Joe was awarded the prestigious Hugh Bonner Medal and the “World Trade Center Memorial Award” in recognition of his valorous performance of duty. Joe resides in Staten Island and can be reached at [email protected] Class of 1997 Chad Dougherty and wife Kristen announce the birth of their second child Giovanna Nicole Dougherty - Born: November 22, 2011; Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. and 21 inches long. Giovanna was welcomed into this world by big sister Ava. Shawn Lennon graduated Syracuse University with a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Public Administration in August 2011. Shawn and wife Marie welcomed their first child Dylan Matthew Lennon on December 20, 2011. Shawn now works as a Budget Analyst for the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) in the Pentagon. Class of 2001 Albert Blackstone made his Broadway debut in 2010 in the musical Wicked. He recently was awarded the Capezio A.C.E. Award for his creation and choreography of a musical dance piece, “Brown Eyed Girl”. Al will be teaching classes in Musical Theatre and Storytelling in Class and Choreography at the Dance Teachers Summit in NYC this summer. Joe Stefanelli and Jess Berger ’03 performed as Don Quixote and Dulcinea, respectively, in “Man of La Mancha” at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove Class of 2003 Emily Heerema is in her second year of the Master’s of Occupational Therapy Program at Stockton College. She is also a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Student Development and resides in Galloway, NJ. Laura Chapman and Shawn Dougherty ’00 were married on April 14, 2012 at St. Joseph Church. Jennifer Mease has been employed at Hahnemann University Hospital since 2007, after receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from Widener University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management in 2010. Jennifer recently accepted the position of Clinical Manager of the 19th Floor at Hahnemann University Hospital. Class of 2004 Janette Lopez was recently promoted to Brand Development Manager at ARAMARK located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is responsible for development and project management of business dining brands along with supporting accounts nationally with implementation of brand strategy and marketing growth initiatives. 16 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Nicole Piela, has been offered an Emergency Room Physician residency position at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in center city Philadelphia, Pa. She will start this July 1st. Currently, she is working in a research position of the Emergency Room Department at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Pa. Thomas Trembulak and Meredith Heim both of the Class of 2004 recently got engaged while on a trip to London. Tom is a 7th grade teacher at Veterans Middle School in Brick, and Meredith is a 6th grade teacher at Saint Joseph Grade School, Toms River. A June 2013 wedding is planned. Class of 2006 Amber Lee Gesslein received her BA in Government Studies from Suffolk University in Boston, MA (2010) where she was on the Dean’s List and inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science National Honor Society). Recently, she attained her Master’s Degree in Political Science from Kean University on May 15, 2012. Amber is also a Brick Committeewoman (2010-2014), a member of the Brick Township Young Democrats (2010 to present) and has just finished her Internship at the NJ Democratic State Committee in Trenton. Class of 2007 Andrew Longo ‘07 and Meghan Mende ‘08 are pleased to announce their engagement. They plan to wed in June 2013. Class of 2009 Brian Gregory Sedillo presently is the weekend radio voice and sound of Magic 101.1. Brian’s show airs on Sunday and Monday mornings from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. As his bio states, true “Jersey Boy” living his dream. Class of 2010 Franklin Thelmo was accepted to the Thomas Jefferson University Summer Training Program in Cancer Immunotherapy. Katie DeTuro, sophomore soccer player at Virginia Tech accompanied nine other student athletes to the Dominican Republic as part of a university-designed study abroad course about leadership and putting leadership initiatives into practice. Katie and the group will be visiting poorer parts of the country to work with underprivileged children and help kids within different communities. These student-athletes will be coordinating sports camps to expose kids there to different sports. Alumni Athletic News Alex Lorenzo ‘11, a freshman at Cabrini College played in the NCAA Division III Championship game against WisconsinWhitewater. Cabrini fell to Wisconsin-Whitewater 63-60. Conner Yatauro ’11 plays lacrosse at Hartford University. He worked his way on to the field as a second line midfielder as a freshman. Connor has 9 goals, 5 assists in his career at Division I Hartford. This season vs. Stony Brook in a must win game, Connor tied the game with under a minute left to send the game into overtime. Hartford won and went to the playoffs Russ Gilliam ‘09 a junior lefty at Neumann University was named to the Colonial State Athletic Conference weekly honor roll as a pitcher. Russ allowed three runs (all unearned) on four hits, struck out eight and walked none in 6 1/3 innings in a 5-4 win over Misericordia. Samantha Parlow ‘09 of the College of New Jersey, was named first team All-New Jersey Athletic Conference in the 400-yard individual medley in women’s swimming. Michael Bodden ‘09 is captain of the Drew University Baseball Team. The Drew University baseball team won their first ever conference tournament title in school history. Michael hit .571 for the week with a .647 on-base percentage over three games, reaching base 11 times in the tournament games. He knocked out eight hits, including a 4-for-6 performance in the team's first game of the postseason, and also scored five of Drew's 17 runs. He also drove in a pair of runs over the course of the week, and had one extra-base hit. Michael was named Landmark Player of the Week. Briana Crowe ’08, Marist Senior, was named first-team CoSIDA/Capital one Academic All-District selection in cross country and track. A Biology major and team captain, Briana was on two school record indoor track and field relay teams, 4x800 meters (9:20.43) and distance medley (11:54.75). She owns the second-fastest time in school history in the 800, a personal best 2:15.94. GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 17 Around the Campus “Discover Your Talents” was a day of fun and interactive workshops offered for students in fifth through eighth grades from all neighboring schools. Students selected three sessions to attend from“Broadway, Here I Come!”, “Quiz Bowl” ,“Chemistry and Physics Playground”, “Marine Biology”, “Let’s Dance!”, “Digital Arts”, “Basketball Skills”, “Wrestling Skills”, “Soccer Skills”, or “Weight Training”. Operation Jersey Shore Vacation (OJSV) is a community project that was started by Monsignor Donovan graduate, Lexi Sinor, who came up with the idea of providing deserving military men & women that had recently returned from or are about to embark on deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan on a free vacation with their families at the Jersey Shore. This was a way to give back to the military men, women and their families for all their sacrifice and dedication to our country. This year Lexi’s sister Aimee and friend Paige Laurence took over the reins of OJSV and met with Colonel John Wood, the Air Base Commander for all of McGuire AFB, Ft. Dix and Lakehurst, O Terrence Greene and CMSgt Michael Ferraro to see how the base could help with OJSV. Academic Challenge Competitions: The Decathlon team qualified for the State playoffs in March by placing 3rd in Region 3 of the N.J. Academic Decathlon held February 4, 2012. The team as a whole took 3rd place in the visual Super Quiz and placed in the top 10 at the state competition. The team was crowned Ocean County Consumer Bowl Champions and during the History Bowl competition the team qualified for the National Finals. Decathlon Team Unsung Student Dinner Consumer Bowl Competitors History Bowl Competitors is a very special night held each spring to honor those students nominated by their teachers for exceptional participation and effort in their class. It is an evening where the teachers serve the award winners and their families with dinner and awards. 18 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Almost Anything Goes is the most competitive contest of the school year. With the grade levels in their class colored t-shirts. The tests of skill commence each February during Spirit week. The senior class won once again. Annual Art Show was held in the lecture hall April 19th and 20th. It showcases the exceptional work of our budding artists. Art classes are taught by Mrs. Florence Bush and Mrs. Caren Stichter. Junior Prom was held at the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin on April 20, 2012. Junior prom queen was Lexi Hay and the prom king was Lawrence Alesio. Spring Musical was held March 22 through March 25. A large talented cast came together to perform the musical “Once Upon A Mattress”. GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 19 Griffin Athletic Highlights Winter Sports Girls Track Alexis Harrison was a double winner at the New Jersey Catholic Track Conference Indoor Track championship at the Jersey City Armory. Alexis won the 55 meter dash, shattering the school record with a blazing time of 7.32 seconds. The time was the 2nd fastest in the history of the meet and ranked her as the #1 - 55 meter runner in the Shore Conference this season; # 10 in the state. Alexis also won the High jump with a season best jump of 5' 2”. At the NJSIAA Group A State Championship, Senior, Alexis Harrison became the State High Jump Champion and Sophomore, Claudia Dabrowski was named the State Pole Vault Champion. The Girls team finished 3rd overall in team scoring. Boys Bowling For the second year in a row and the fourth time in five years, Mr. Joe Romano has led the bowling team to the 2012 New Jersey South Sectional Group I Championship. Team members are Giovanni Testa, Vinny Colantuoni, Captain Joe Picone, Matt McCarthy, Mike Kilkenny, and Brandon Toro. Senior Bowler and Captain Joe Picone was the B-South Individual Champion. His high average of 210 led all others in the division. The Monsignor Donovan Competition Cheer Squad accumulated several titles throughout the season. They won the Liberty Lions Cheer Challenge and the Battle of the Boardwalk Nationals along with taking home the Sportsmanship Award. They ended the season becoming the 2012 Cheersport National Champions Girls Indoor Track» Alexis Harrison – 2nd Team All Shore Boys Swimming» Brain Suatengco – 2nd Team All Shore Boys Bowling» Joe Picone – 2nd Team All Shore Girls Basketball » Dana Carbone – 1st Team All C-Central Kelly Milana – finished at the top of the leader board for rebounds in the Shore Conference Girls Swimming 20 » Finished the season ranked 8th in the Shore Conference. GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY SPRING SPORTS Girls Track and Field NJSIAA South Jersey Group “A” State Sectional Champions Team finished ranked #9 in the Shore Conference Senior Alexis Harrison broke school record at Ocean County Championships in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.15 and won the event • Shore Conference 100 meter dash Champion • State Sectional Champion – 100, 200, HJ • Group “A” State Champion – 100 • 1st Team All Shore-Sprints Sophomore Claudia Dabrowski • Sectional State Champion and meet record – Pole Vault • Group “A” State Champion and meet record – Pole Vault Senior Carly Lebel broke school record in the triple jump at the Ocean County Championships with a jump of 35’6 New school record Shuttle Hurdles 1:05.71 at Ocean County Relays and Champions – Carly Lebel, Claudia Dabrowski, Rachel Rogers, Claire Testa. Marielle Nwana – 3rd Team All Shore-Sprints Boys Volleyball C Central Champions –first time in the history of the school. • Coach Tom Trembulak – Shore Conference Coach of the Year • Will Garry – 2nd Team All Shore-Middle Blocker • Chris Ingraham – 3rd Team All Shore-Outside hitter Team finished ranked #7 in the Shore Conference and C-Central Champions Girls Lacrosse Erin Ruddy – 100 career goals during the girl’s lacrosse match up against Pt. Boro High School on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. (Featured in Student Spotlight!) Boys Lacrosse Mitchell Hall – 1st Team All Shore-Specialist and Coaches All Division Team Boys Tennis Dylan Thompson-Sevick and Antonio Merone – Ocean County Champions 2nd doubles Girls Softball The Team made it to the 2nd round of the State playoffs losing to Camden Catholic. • Courtney Tyluki – 3rd Team All Shore-pitcher and Coaches All Division Team • Rebecca Drake – Coaches All Division Team-Infield Boys Baseball The team competed in the State playoffs. They defeated Norte Dame High School to advance to the 2nd round only to lose to Bishop Eustace. • Rich Power – Coaches All Division Team – Pitcher • Nick Panissidi – Coaches All Division Team – DH Varsity Sailing Congratulations to the Varsity Sailing Team who traveled to St. Mary’s College of Maryland and competed in the MidAtlantic Scholastic Sailing Association’s 2012 Baker Team Race Championship. The team finished 7th overall out of 12 teams from Virginia to New York. Saturday’s racing saw Monsignor Donovan’s three boats sailing in light winds making for a tough day of sailing and on Sunday, the team went 5-0 beating all the teams in the consolation round ending the regatta with a 7-4 record. Great job by Joe Paggi, Emily Raleigh, Courtney Brooks, Matt Brooks, Alex Paggi, Kelly Imfield and Heather Hawkes. GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 21 Student Spotlight Catherine Marie Moresco was named a Finalist in the 2012 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. She was one of 8,400 Merit Scholarship winners from a group of 15,000 finalists. Miss Moresco is only the 13th student in the history of MDHS to earn this prestigious honor. Three students receive Eagle Scout Award: Tom Brown, (senior) achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in November. Tom designed and constructed a fitness trail at Barnegat Middle School for his project. Thomas Seifert (junior) achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on January 10, 2012. He improved the conditions of the parking lot of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brick for his Eagle project. Brian Pizzo, (senior) achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in March for his project of organizing Troop 36 to design and construct 8 benches to be placed along the paths at Cattus Island Park, here in Toms River. Alexandra Marschall, Class of 2016 is The 2012 Miss High School New Jersey. Alexandra competed in the Miss High School America Pageant in March. Three Seniors Sign NCAA Letters of Intent Amanda Gulli a four –year varsity soccer player was named 1st Team All Conference every season and made the All County Team as a junior. Amanda led the team in assists and became the 7th girls’ soccer player to earn 100 career points on Oct. 10, 2011. She finished her high school soccer career with 32 goals and 42 assists. Amanda will be playing soccer for the “Bonnies” at Saint Bonaventure University, New York. Julia Gembry played varsity soccer all four years. When not playing for MonDon, she plays club ball for NJSA 04. Julia finished her high school career with 9 goals and 4 assists. Julia will play this fall for the “Red Flash” of Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania. Mitchell Hall signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. 22 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY The Junior USA Women’s Team Handball squad has named Kamila Pawka and Natalie Dabrowski to the roster for the 2012 Pan American Championships in Dominican Republic scheduled for March 15 through 19. This is the qualifying event for the IHF Junior Women World Championships in Czech Republic in July. Sean McGovern, a senior and two-sport athlete was honored by Sports Faith International, a Chicago based organization that honors Catholic athletes for spirituality and leadership on and off the playing fields. Sean was honored with the “Virtues of Saint Paul” award and was inducted into The National Catholic High School Hall of Fame. Patrick McCaskey, the owner of the Chicago Bears, introduced him and gave him his award at the tradition rich Halas Hall on the grounds of the Chicago Bears football facility. Erin Ruddy of Toms River, a junior lacrosse player scored her 100th career goal during the girl’s lacrosse match up against Pt. Boro High School on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Future Griffins Noah Leonis Pena July 11, 2011 Jennifer Baer-Pena ’93 We live in Staten Island, NY Giovanna Nicole Dougherty Dylan Matthew Lennon Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. and 21 inches 7 pounds 9 ounces and 20.5 Daughter of Chad Dougherty ‘97 and wife Kristen, and big sister Ava. Son of Shawn and Marie Lennon November 22, 2011 December 20, 2011 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 23 Into His Hands It is with sadness that the community of Saint Joseph/Monsignor Donovan High School mourn the loss of the following special people from our community. Chaplain Saint Joseph High School 1973-1974 Father Joseph W. Hughes, 67 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 10 by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Ann Church, Keansburg, for Father Joseph W. Hughes, Lakewood, who died March 7 in Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. The son of the late Albert and Helen (Long) Hughes, Father Hughes was born in 1944 in New York City. He attended St. Ann School, Keansburg, and high school in St. Charles Seminary, Catonsville, Md. He completed his studies for the priesthood in St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore. He was ordained by Bishop George W. Ahr in St. Ann Church, Keansburg, May 30, 1970. Following early assignments as parochial vicar in Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex and St. Phillip and St. James Parish, Phillipsburg, between 1970 and 1972 and St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, from 1973 to 1974, Father Hughes was named principal of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville. Father Hughes served in that capacity until 1988 when he was named to his most recent pastorate, shepherding the community of Holy Cross Parish, Rumson. ALUMNAE Vicki Ross Cosgrove ‘78, wife to Sean ‘77 Ronald Kromer ‘85, brother to Gary ‘86, Theresa ‘87, and Richard ‘89 Frank DelPizzo ‘75, brother to Carl ‘73, David ‘77, Paul ’81, brother-in-law to Donna Juranich DelPizzo ‘73 and Donna Scardillo DelPizzo ‘77, and uncle to Carl ‘98, Nicole ‘00, Terese ‘01 and David ’05 Jack Cassidy ‘78, brother of Mary Ann Cassidy-Hayes ‘79 and Kathy Cassidy-Heiler ‘80 Michael Nichols ‘86, brother of Tom ‘83, Mary ‘88 and Christopher ‘90 Gary Washburn ‘84, brother to Michael ‘83 James Browne ‘77, brother of Tina ‘68; Aileen ‘71; Patrick ‘74; John ‘75 and Jacinta ‘80 Wesley Mulrean ‘04, Private in the US Army Paula Fraraccio Mezak ‘75, sister to John Fraraccio ‘72 24 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY FAMILY Jeffrey L. Werth, past president of the Monsignor Donovan HS PTA, father to Kellyann Werth Murphy ‘83, Mary Werth Russo ‘84, and Kathleen Werth Nesteriak ‘88, and Grandfather to Kati Werth ‘08, Shannon Murphy ‘14, and TJ Murphy ‘15 Dr. Alfred C. Pietrangelo, MD, father to James ‘73, and Alfred ‘75 Donald Ling, grandfather to Ashley ‘09, Christopher ‘12, and Shawna Ingraham ‘13 Denise Poulillo, wife of Richard Poulillo ‘81, sister-in-law to Francis ‘76, Maria ‘83 and aunt of Francis and Staphanie’ 14 Natalie Rae Bennett-Marzarella, infant daughter of Alexandra Marzarella’09 and Michael Bennett Mary C. Pasquale, mother to Marianne Pasquale Hingston ’72 and Patricia Pasquale Murglo ‘73 Carlo “Charlie” DelPizzo, grandfather to Gerard ‘13 and Lawrence Aliseo III ‘15 James Patrick Paris, father to the late David Paris ‘78, Paul ‘81, Maria Paris Newill ‘83, Douglas ‘84, and Claire Paris Gilsenan ‘88 John Burns, father to John and Mary Moore Burns ’71, James ’74, Janet Burns Collinson ‘74, Jacquelyn Burns Flanagan ‘79 and grandfather to Corrine Collinson Bailey ‘04, Kimberly Collinson ‘08 and Matthew Flanagan ‘10 Betty Coronato, grandmother to Joseph Coronato ‘04 Margaret D. Larkin, mother of Susan Larkin Gilius ‘69, Nancy Larkin Taylor ‘ 70, Al ‘74, mother-in-law to Berndaette Caproni Larkin ‘74, and grandmother to Alessandra ‘04, Elizabeth ‘09 and Albert “Hank” Larkin 2014 Mrs. Jenivia C. Wright, mother to Brianna Wright 2013 Jennie Sepanski, grandmother to Heather Sepanski ‘01, mother to former SJGS teacher, Joseph Sepanski Michael E. O’Shaughnessy, father of Joanne O’Shaughnessy Lewis ‘82 and Liz O’Shaughnessy Cuozzo ‘85 William Balletto, father of Anthony 2013 and Austin 2014 Robert Edward Sexton, MD, father to Brian Sexton ‘ 73 Louis A. Weber, father to Mark ’85, Anne Weber-Main ’86, Carolyn ’87, and Suzanne ‘89 Mary Driscoll, grandmother to Nick Scerbo ‘08, Tom Scerbo ‘11, and Chris Scerbo ‘13 Biagio ”Ben“ Amato Apologies to the Amato Family, we did not include grandfather to Kenneth Adams ‘99 Antonnio Carmine Nanna, father to Randolph ‘68 and Marlene ‘71 Elizabeth Hynoski, sister to Zach ‘11 and Noah ‘14 Glen E. West, Sr., father-in-law to Mary Ann Crilly West ‘70, grandfather to Maura ‘93, Kathleen ‘94, Christopher ‘95, Annie ‘97, Bridget ‘01, Amanda ‘02, and Claire ‘05 Jack W. Stone, father to Jane Stone, ‘73 (deceased) GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 25 Pay It Forward! These Alumni businesses, and those found on page 27, proudly support The Griffin Network Today. We encourage our readers to patronize these establishments. Dave Manzo ’96, Mike Mundry ’96, Roland Rodriguez ’96, Mike Manzo ’93 26 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Pay It Forward! These Alumni businesses, and those found on page 26, proudly support The Griffin Network Today. We encourage our readers to patronize these establishments. B Timothy J. Buckley, Esquire, L.L.C. Attorney-at-Law P.O. Box 71, 256 S. White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 270-7646 phone (609) 270-7643 fax [email protected] “Pristine Adirondack Homes & Vacant Land” Corey Iaria Licensed Salesperson 518.524.6608 [email protected] Select SelectSothebysRealty.com 2573 Main St Lake Placid, NY 518.523.2550 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 27 Monsignor Donovan High School 711 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753 P: 732-349-8801 • F: 732-349-8956 www.mondonhs.com Nonprofit Organization US Postage PAID Toms River, NJ 08753 Permit Number 146 Parents: Please Forward Ocean County’s Catholic High School “Modern Excellence, Rich in Tradition” Mission Statement: The Catholic Community of Monsignor Donovan High School educates its students to live their faith, respect and serve others, and pursue academic excellence in a college preparatory environment. Griffin Network Today