The Archmerean - Winter 2015

The Archmerean A Vibrant and Authentic “Communio”

Volume LXXXI Winter 2015

The Archmerean

A Vibrant and Authentic “Communio” The cover of this issue of The Archmerean is a photograph of the middle section of a three-part glass tile wall, created by art department chair Jody Hoffman and several former and current art students. The wall, which completes the Meditation Garden and Stations of the Cross reflection area between The Patio and the Justin E. Diny Science Center, was designed to “embrace all that is Archmere,” says Hoffman. A focus on academic rigor is found in the pattern of the design, which is based on the Fibonacci Sequence, both in the lines and the directional cadence of the work. Archmere’s Catholic, Christian identity is depicted by the spirit rising from the center image – eternal life reflected in the infinite, spiraled patterns. Finally, the bright colors, purposeful design, and centering circle represent the vibrancy, authenticity, and strong sense of community that define the Archmere experience. Made possible by the generosity of an Archmere family and the Mothers’ Guild, this work of art is as beautiful and unique as the communio that we create together.

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Managing Editor and Layout

Damian M. Andrisani, M.D. ’91

Mary Ann E. O’Brien Slowik ’79, PP ’04 ’09

Colleen Sabatino

Richard M. Beck, Esq. ’82, CP ’18 Chair, Strategic Planning Committee Frank J. Behm ’74, PP ’13 Rev. Francis B. Danielski, O. Praem John S. Gerard, PP ’10 ’13 Board Chair Kevin J. Gilroy, PP ’08 ’11 ’13 Chair, Advancement Committee William F. Githens ’64, PP ’88 ’90 ’92 ’94 ’96 Thomas C. Grimm, Esq. ’73, PP ’04 ’08 ’12

Andrew S. Thomson, CP ’18, PP ’08 ’11 Chair, Finance and Facilities Committee Barbara A. Wasik, Ph.D., PP ’09 ’11 Chair, Mission & Heritage Committee Victoria C. Yatzus Chair, Academic Affairs Committee

Communications Manager

Design and Layout Angela Marinelli ’90 & Jac Cottrell Yellow Sky Consulting

Contributors:

Legal Counsel

Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76

Anthony G. Flynn ’69, Esq., PP ’03 ’04

Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.

Candace Penza, PP ’97 ’99 ’03

Executive Officer

Elaine C. Fry Reilly, Esq. ’83, CP ’17, PP ’13

Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76, Headmaster

Andrew Campion ’07 Amber Combs Ainsley Hertrich ’05 Jody Hoffman

Rt. Rev. Ronald J. Rossi, O.Praem

Erin P. McNichol ’92

The abbreviations “CP” and “PP” after each name indicate the individual’s status as a “Current Parent” or a “Past Parent” with their child(ren)’s graduation years following.

David Oswinkle

Denise Alexander Starnes ’93

If you are interested in submitting an alumni note, or would like to add your e-mail to our database, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at: 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703; by phone: 302-798-6632 ext. 708; or by e-mail: acombs@archmereacademy.com 2

Features

A Message From the Headmaster................................................................................................................. 4 Remembering Rev. Michael T. Collins ’68, O.Praem..................................................................................... 7 CWRA+ TESTING............................................................................................................................................ 8 Homecoming 2014...................................................................................................................................... 10 Taking the Classroom Outside..................................................................................................................... 12 Bringing Back the Championship............................................................................................................... 14 Spirituality Center Programming................................................................................................................ 16 Norbertine Pens Official Hymn for Papal Visit........................................................................................... 17 Alumni Inspire Students on Career Days.................................................................................................... 18 College Athlete Spotlight............................................................................................................................. 19 2014 Fall Sports Review.............................................................................................................................. 20 John O’Meara’s Bulletin Board.................................................................................................................... 21 Fall Semester Event Recaps......................................................................................................................... 22 Ways to Give................................................................................................................................................ 24 Unique Giving Opportunities...................................................................................................................... 25 Alumna Profile............................................................................................................................................ 26 News And Notes.......................................................................................................................................... 27 In Memoriam.............................................................................................................................................. 31 Auk Snapshots............................................................................................................................................. 34 Archmere Academy Prayer.......................................................................................................................... 35

Mission Statement Archmere Academy is a Catholic, Norbertine college preparatory school, valuing community, respect, zeal, reverence and wisdom.

Nurturing body and soul, mind and heart, Archmere focuses on the whole person through academic excellence, faith reflection, social development and service to others. Inspired by its heritage, Archmere cultivates empathetic leaders – young men and women prepared for every good work.

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A Message From the Headmaster

Making Music, Connections, and “Communio” Dear Members, I began playing songs on the piano when I was about four or five years old. I could not read music, so my parents sent me to weekly lessons with a piano teacher at my elementary school. Fairly shy, I did not connect with the teacher, and after about two years, I stopped taking lessons.

A year later I enrolled with a teacher at the Wilmington Music School (now the Music School of Delaware,) Mr. Frank Gifford. Mr. Gifford was, for me, that teacher who transformed learning from something that seemed difficult and impossible to something that was challenging and attainable.

A true mentor, he not only understood his craft, but he understood me – my personality, shyness, and my interests.

Photo by Erin McNichol ’92

He showed up to each lesson dressed in a dark suit with a white handkerchief in his jacket pocket. The lessons were structured each week, as to not waste one minute: Hanon exercises first, followed by assigned pieces that I was scheduled to play at a recital or piano competition, and finally, standard classical repertoire.

Follow Dr. Marinelli’s blog at: http://blogsandpubs.archmereacademy. com/headmaster/

I finished my formal piano training when I was 15 years old and a freshman at Archmere. By then, I had the basic skills to play most anything I wanted to learn. This would be important to me, especially during my adolescent years.

With my father’s sudden death the May before I started Archmere, and the social scene of a new school proving to be an adjustment, I often used the piano and music as a way to express what I was feeling each day.

During my years as a student at Archmere, we did not have a formal music program. Yet by sophomore year, a few of us who were musical were “discovered” by Father Robert Sliben, O.Praem., who played piano and clarinet himself. Father gathered a group of us after school to play as an ensemble. (I still have a copy of the arrangement of songs from “West Side Story” he gave to us.)

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Because of that brief, informal musical experience, I developed the confidence to take on my one and only cameo appearance in an Archmere play, “Our Town,” by Thornton Wilder, performed in my junior year.

I also became an organist in my parish church, serving at mass and liturgical celebrations on a regular basis.

This later turned into a part-time job while in college, and my involvement in church music continues today.

I have been playing the church organ for the last 41 years. For me, it has become much more than creating the music; it has become a ministry that has provided many fulfilling experiences and relationships.

I share with you my musical journey because I believe it epitomizes what I see happening each day at Archmere with students and teachers. Our teachers connect with students – they make learning challenging and attainable – allowing students to stretch beyond their assumed limits and take risks. Our teachers give their students the information and support they need to develop a talent or discover an ardor for something.

Our teachers connect with students – they make learning challenging and attainable – allowing students to stretch beyond their assumed limits and take risks.

Like my former music teacher, Archmere teachers are true mentors, who are not only committed to knowing expertly the discipline that they teach, but who also take interest to know about the lives, interests and strengths of the individual students that they teach. This winning combination of knowing your craft and knowing your student creates a synergy that allows for remarkable possibilities and a lasting impact.

Just before our Christmas vacation, a group of young alumni returned to campus to share their college experiences with our junior and seniors. Listening to their stories, I found it remarkable that every one of them talked about how academically prepared they were for the transition from high school to college. But even more amazing to hear was the consistent message of how special the Archmere experience was for each of them – an experience they explained in terms of relationships with their classmates and teachers.

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These relationships are the fiber that builds community, one of Archmere’s five key values. In the Constitutions of the Norbertine Community, chapter 1, paragraph 12, the word communio is defined as “an internal union expressed in external form,” and again in chapter 2, paragraph 17, it is used to describe people of God coming together in “a loving unity of faith and love . . . a communio of life, love, and truth.”

Dr. Gerald Custer, a teacher at Wayne State University in Detroit and retired church choral conductor at First Presbyterian Church in Farmington Hills, wrote that we gather together as to sing as a group “because it gives us a chance to experience and express feelings.”

He states, “With all my heart I believe that we were made for this. The ancients called it communio, by which they meant a deep, interpenetrating union of hearts and minds and souls.” Custer chose to use this term to express the deep-rooted connectedness that music creates, which is much the same feeling that Saint Norbert hoped to create in the community he founded, and continues to be, what I believe, that special ingredient that makes Archmere so unique.

In this issue of The Archmerean, I hope you can glean from the variety of articles and photos the vibrancy and authenticity of community that exists at Archmere Academy. My hope and prayer is that our unique sense of community not only continues to reside within the gates of the physical campus, but is also nurtured and developed beyond the campus into a “deep, interpenetrating union of hearts and minds and souls” teaching you wherever you are in the world.

Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 Headmaster

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Remembering Rev. Michael T. Collins ’68, O.Praem.

Remembering Rev. Michael T. Collins ’68, O.Praem. (June 15, 1950 – January 22, 2015) Longtime member of the Archmere Academy community, Rev. Michael T. Collins ’68, O.Praem of Daylesford Abbey, died on January 22, 2015 at the age of 64.

Born in Long Island, New York on June 15, 1950, Father Collins was raised in Claymont, DE, and attended Archmere Academy, graduating in 1968. He joined the Norbertine Order in 1968 and was ordained to the priesthood on June 17, 1978.

Father Collins devoted his career and ministry to serving Archmere Academy, where he served in a number of roles: teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant Athletic Director, Assistant Prefect of Discipline, Director of Transportation, club moderator, Fathers’ Club liaison, and Headmaster. “Whether at the Abbey or at an Archmere event, he was always smiling and welcoming, happy to greet you and be present with you,” said Dr. Michael Marinelli ’76.

Beloved by the many Archmere students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff that Father Collins impacted during his life, his is a legacy that will live on for years to come.

Rev. Michael T. Collins ’68, O.Praem.

A great mentor, role model, teacher, family man, and friend...You never realize the impact someone has had on

Remembering Rev. Michael T. Collins ’68, O.Praem.

your life until they are gone...Though

(June 15, 1950 – January 22, 2015)

you are gone in body, your spirit lives

A memorial service will be held at

on through the hundreds of people

Archmere Academy

on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM in the Performing Arts Theatre at Archmere Academy

whose lives you touched...Fr. Collins, I will miss you – Joe Devine ‘04

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Measuring Our Students’ “College and Work Readiness” Strategic Plan 2012 Focus 2: Best Practices The CWRA+ Test Preparing our students for life after Archmere isn’t just about making sure they have a strong academic foundation – it’s also about providing them with a broad range of twenty-first century skills.

Skills like those outlined in Archmere’s strategic plan: creative thinking and problem solving; complex oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate both as leader and team member; global perspective; and ethical decision-making.

Many schools are exploring ways to measure their

The CWRA+, developed by the Council to Aid Education

students’ mastery of these valuable skills, with the goal

(CAE), has been deployed to students in over 200

of understanding how to best organize curriculum, assess

participating middle and secondary schools (in the

teaching methods and ensure that students are receiving

United States and internationally). The test measures

the best preparation possible for their post-graduation

critical-thinking and written communication skills, analysis

careers. The College and Work Readiness Assessment

and problem solving, scientific and quantitative reasoning,

(CWRA+) is one measurement tool that will help Archmere

critical reading and evaluation, critiquing an argument,

accomplish this goal.

as well as writing effectiveness and mechanics. The test is distributed in an online format with a proctor.

“Archmere strives...to teach intellectual, purposeful life skills beyond the rentention of testable content.”

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All freshman students at Archmere completed the CWRA+ during an assembly period on Tuesday, October 21, on their MacBook Air laptops. This class will then take this annual assessment each year through their senior year.

One goal of the CWRA+ is to measure the efficiencies of the school’s program in developing students’ critical thinking skills, as evidenced by a class’ growth over four years. The CWRA will be administered to Archmere’s Class of 2019 (next year’s freshman class), as well. Teachers will be able to use this data to refine curriculum to address any areas that might require enhancement.

“Archmere Academy strives, both explicitly and implicitly, to teach intellectual, purposeful life skills beyond the retention of testable content,” says Tim Dougherty, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. “The results from CWRA+ testing can suggest, over time, the degree to which we actually accomplish this.”

The CWRA+ testing initiative at Archmere is being funded in part by a four year grant from the Longwood Foundation to the Delaware Association of Independent Schools (DAIS).

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Homecoming 2014 For more photos go to www.archmereacademy.com/homecoming

Upper left: (Left to right) Jim Curren ’88, CP ’18, Jen Green ’88, Michele Gioffre Smith ’88, and Mike Acierno ’88, CP ’17 take a break from their golf game to pose with the sign sponsored by their classmate, John Rollins ’88.

Upper right: Archmere junior Ben Revak prepares for a kickoff during the Homecoming game against Appoquinimink High School.

Middle left: The 2014-15 cheerleaders led the crowd and supported the Auk Football team in a close game!

Middle right: (Left to right) Gabriella Vasile ’09, Dr. Anthony Vasile ’74, Anthony Flynn ’69, Anthony “Roddy” Flynn, Jr. ’04, Dr. Michael Marinelli ’76, Marie Pat Githens Romano ’94, William Githens ’64, Mary Ann O’Brien Slowik ’79, Kyle Slowik ’09 pose together in the Patio library.

Bottom left: (Left to right) Bob Dunn ’55, Mike Walsh ’55, Phil King ’55, Gonzalo Palacios ’55, Michael Melloy ’55 pose for a group shot under the stained glass ceiling of the Patio during the Golden Alumni Luncheon.

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Homecoming 2014 in Review The 2014 homecoming festivities spanned two weeks, started with the Golden Alumni Luncheon on Friday, October 10 in The Patio. A celebration for those graduated 50 years or more from Archmere, the Golden Alumni Luncheon was attended by over 115 alumni and guests. The Archmere Academy Mastersingers opened the luncheon with a performance, and the Class of 1964 was formally inducted into the Golden Alumni Society, commemorating their 50th reunion.

On Saturday, October 11, Archmere Academy’s campus buzzed with activity as the Homecoming festivities and games got underway. Prospective families were welcomed by admissions, alumni and parents browsed the Varsity Shop and students cheered on their classmates on the fields. Over 100 alumni, of all years, gathered on the Patio terrace for live music, refreshments and cocktails.

To close the day’s events, Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. welcomed all community members to a Mass in the newly renovated Immaculate Conception Oratory in Saint Norbert Hall.

But the fun didn’t stop with reunion night! On Monday, October 20, the Archmere Alumni Association held its 27th Annual Alumni Golf Outing at DuPont Country Club. This year’s outing sold out over a month in advance with almost 150 golfers and was sponsored by many generous alumni and corporate vendors.

The event raised over $30,000 for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund.

Homecoming Game

Athletic

Results

Football defeated Appoquinimink

Volleyball defeated St. Thomas More

20-16

3-0

Field Hockey tied St. Thomas More

Boys’ Soccer lost to St. Andrew’s School

1-1

1-2

Reunion year alumni (classes ending in 4 and 9) gathered in The Patio at 7 p.m. to celebrate their milestones. Alumni in attendance ranged from 1959 through 2009, and all attendees enjoyed reminiscing and being back on campus, together.

The Class of 1989 had an impressive showing at their 25th reunion in The Patio!

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Taking the Classroom Outside Strategic Plan 2012 Focus 3: Excellent Teachers & Staff It’s true that Archmere has been “green” since 1932, but in recent years the Academy has redefined what it means to be “Archmere green” in an inspiring way. Student interest in sustainability, environmentalism, and ecology has steadily grown over the years, and is being fostered in the current student body by opportunities both in and out the classroom.

These opportunities aren’t just to learn either – they are chances to get engaged and to effect change in real ways.

In Bill Mulhearn’s AP Environmental Science class, students learned about the StreamWatch program this year, and a representative from the Delaware Nature Society addressed them in class about the program. The students then gathered at a StreamWatch site on Beaver Run to conduct an assessment.

Sam Dainton ’15, Mary Fiorile ’15, Katherine Ewing ’15, Emily Bradford ’15, According to the Delaware Nature Society, 94% Bill Mulhearn, Preet Bhaidaswula ’15, Kyla Crowder ’16 of waterways are polluted. Delaware’s waters are degraded by polluted runoff from development and agriculture, wastewater discharges, and changes to the landscape. The StreamWatch program allows volunteers to assist government agencies in surveying the water on a more regular basis. As volunteers, Archmere students collected data at the watershed, measuring dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, nitrate nitrogen, phosphates, conductivity, and water temperature.

The class also participated in an overnight field trip to Woodland Beach and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, where they got their hands dirty conducting tests on different aquatic ecosystems, and learned how federal dollars are spent to maintain habitats in a wildlife refuge. “The students learned first-hand the effort, money, and satisfaction involved in maintaining our environment,” said Mulhearn. “A few students commented that the trip was a highlight of their Archmere careers.”

APES isn’t the only class focused on the environment, however. “I make ecology a major theme in all of my biology classes,” says Jennifer Christy, Ph.D., who’s classroom is adjacent to a green house. “I try to give students an appreciation for and an understanding of how the biological world is put together and how it functions.” Christy’s classes can often be found outside on campus doing fieldwork.

Both Mulhearn’s and Christy’s classes have featured speakers who are professionals in fields related to environmentalism, including parents and Archmere alumni.

Outside of the classroom, over 40 students are actively involved in the Archmere ecology club. “Our main responsibility is to manage the school’s recycling program,” says Regan Bice ’15, co-president of the club. “Almost every classroom and office on campus has a recycling bin, and it is the Ecology club that has a schedule that organizes the proper emptying of the bins.”

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This year, the recycling program has expanded, adding a few more bins, and has been even more effective than in year’s past.

“Several teachers have commented on how well the program is working,” says Bill Mulhearn. “And there was even a waiting list of students offering to help out.”

“Archmere as a whole cares about the environment a lot and takes advantage of the recycling facilities that we offer,” said Bice ’15.

“Student involvement and commitment to the recycling program is crucial for us as a school,” said Archmere principal John J. Jordan ’80. “The more ‘green’ we can be, the better our Auk colors show through. I am grateful for the annual student commitment in this important area.”

The ecology club also sponsors a bi-annual Carpool-A-Thon, where students can receive free coffee and donuts for carpooling to school, and this year, members of the club also participated in Members of the ecology club collecting data in the field.

Delaware’s Costal Cleanup, cleaning up trash on the banks of the Delaware River. The “Clean Up” took place on Saturday, September 20, and 14 Archmere students volunteered at Fox Point State Park in Wilmington, DE.

Back Row: Matt Bastian ’15, Katherine Ewing ’15, Sam Dainton ’15, Bill Mulhearn, Johnny Spadaro ’15 Second Row: Payas Parab ’15, Emily Bradford ’15, Mary Fiorile ’15, Megan Clements ’15, Front Row: Lauren McBride ’15, Lexi Fields ’15, Alex Vondran ’15, Preet Bhaidaswala ’15, Claire Caverly ’15, Rob Focht ’15 13

Bringing Back the Championship

Back Row: Kathryn Sturdivant, Mary Pat Kwoka, Megan Reynolds ’16, Jessica Casino ’16, Emily Dentinger ’15, Emily Rosato ’18, Madeline Guido ’15, Regan Bice ’15, Ethan Levine, Jessica Yuschak ’16, Marissa Eppes, Nancy Melvin Middle Row: Samantha Mengers ’16, Victoria Falasco ’16, Kaylie Leclere ’17, Grace Merritt ’17 Tori Mock ’17, Zoe Akoto ’17 Front Row: Anna Baxter ’15, Christina DeFelice ’15, Justine Pantaleo ’15

With a record 2,600 spectators in the Bob Carpenter Center, and student sections from both schools roaring on each point, our fifth-seeded volleyball team (15-4) won its first state title against second-ranked Wilmington Charter (19-1) on Monday night, November 10, 2014.

The last time the Auks claimed the state title was when they went back to back in 1986 and 1987. Needless to say, the term “exciting” does not even come close to describing the atmosphere in the Bob on the evening of November 10th. “Incredible” - “Amazing” - “Unbelievable” - “Awesome” - “Stunning” - “Thrilling” and “A battle worthy of the championship stage” are all phrases that came out of news outlets covering the state title game. The News Journal even titled their article, Auks Complete Ascent, Claim Volleyball Title, referring to coach Mary Pat Kwoka’s words to her team, “Ladies, we’ve got a mountain to climb.”

Archmere played a tough schedule all season, including a 3-0 loss at Charter on October 3. However, they were determined not to lose to Charter again. In the championship game, after splitting the first two sets 25-10 for Archmere and 25-16 for Charter, our lady Auks fought a mighty battle and won the biggest points to earn their 3-1 victory and the DIAA Volleyball State Championship title. During the game-changing fourth set, Archmere scored six straight points, going up 24-23 on back-to-back blocks by Seniors Regan Bice and Emily Dentinger.

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Charter fought them off four times before sophomore Zoe Akoto pushed the ball into an open spot in the back right corner for a 29-27 win, scoring the final two points and setting off a wild championship celebration.

The night was reminiscent of a similar one in the Fall of 1986. That year Archmere’s volleyball team was 16-1 going into the state championship match. Although the uniforms look a little different now, the spirit of the Archmere community has remained steadfast through the years. As Jennifer Kratsa Bastian ’87, current Archmere parent and co-captain of the 1986 state championship said, “I will never forget the final game against St. Mark’s team. It felt like the entire student body was behind us in the stands cheering us on.

Their intensity motivated us to win. It was great to see that same presence of fellow Auks excited to see the 2014 Volleyball team capture the title once again.”

The 1986 Cham pionship Team

Back Row: Coach John Walsh, Mar k Bellafonte, Na Third Row: Andr nc y Ulak Granda ea Zawicki LaGros ’90. sa ’88, Tara Lond Maureen Trainer er gan Kilian ’87, Malloy ’88, Mich ele Giof fre Smith ’88, Jen Iwasyk Bozo kowski ’87.

Second Row: Mar y Kay Kwiatkowsk i ’88, Pauline Da Amy Le wis ’88, Ro rgis Smeins ’88, bin Prince Sachs Front Row: Kath ’88, Jenna Honig y Bowers Ventresc ’88. a ’87, Jennifer Kr atsa Bastian ’87

Entering the 1986 Fall season, the Auks were ranked number one and boasted a 19-0 record.

They never yielded that position. Michele Gioffre Smith ’88, also a member of the championship team, said that, “I am not convinced our team had more athletic talent than our opponents. We may or may not have worked harder than them. But Archmere and Coach Walsh insisted we believe in ourselves, practice with intensity, execute with focus and determination, lose with dignity and win with humility and grace.”

Those same skills were present in the 2014 championship team. Regan Bice ’15, believes that “This was an amazing season because we never once gave up on each other. Especially in the last game, we played one point at a time and gave it our all. It is a game and a season that we will never forget.”

Bringing back the championship title means a bigger banner on the wall, the right to say “Volleyball State Champions” and a larger trophy to add to the collection. It signifies the intense amount of discipline, work and resiliency that it takes to make up a championship team. It also is a reminder of a mighty battle fought and won with a belief in the true meaning of teamwork.

As Emily Dentinger ’15, stated, “We worked hard as a team throughout the season and it paid off. We learned from our mistakes and just kept pushing forward. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to share this experience with.”

Justine Pantaleo, ’15, added, “I am so proud to be a part of this team this year, not just because we won states, but because we were a family. I have never felt more a part of a team or a group of girls before than I have with these girls.” To next year’s team, she advises “Keep up the hard work and never stop climbing that mountain, even though it can get tiring.”

The view from the top of that mountain never gets old. 27 years later, Archmere celebrates a new era in volleyball.

This year, the 1986 through 1990 Archmere volleyball teams were invited to join the 2014 champions at their year end banquet on February 6, 2015. Congratulations to the 2014 Volleyball State Champions.

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Spirituality Center Programming Strategic Plan 2012 Focus 1: Mission In 1972, Daylesford Abbey began a continuing education program called “The Institute for Religion and Culture” which, over time, developed into a series of adult classes, weekend retreats and days of recollection. The program was renamed “The Spirituality Center” in 2002, following major renovations to the abbey and which expanded the meeting spaces and provided handicap accessibility to the building. Today, in the course of a year, over 2,500 people pass through the doors of the Center, participating in Daylesford programs or renting the facility for their own retreats and programs or simply sharing prayer in the Abbey church.

“...we seek to offer a place for people to come and learn as well as simply to pray, be quiet, and listen...”

The Spirituality Center offerings, coordinated by the Center’s Director, Linda Christopher, are led both by Norbertines and lay women and men who have a background in the topics being presented. Program topics have ranged from book discussions to bible study, the intersection of current events and Catholic reflection, to family issues and challenges – to name just a few.

One of the programs offered this past fall was titled “Pope Francis and Social Justice” and was led by Father Joseph Serano, O.Praem., a member of Daylesford Abbey, former board member of Archmere Academy and longtime teacher at Saint Joseph’s University. Over 50 people attended the two-session program, which explored Pope Francis’ teachings on social justice in The Joy of the Gospel.

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This response inspired Dr. Michael Marinelli ’76 to invite Father Serano to share the presentation with the Archmere community during Advent. A two-night retreat program titled “Pope Francis, Social Justice and Advent” was held in The Patio on December 1 and December 8.

“Bringing our programming to Archmere’s campus is a wonderful way to connect and strengthen the relationship between the school and the Abbey,” says Father Serano, who adds that offering programming like this to the adult members of our Catholic community is vital to building a strong adult faith.

“One of the problems in modern culture is that as time progresses and we grow as individuals and are faced with new challenges, often we are left trying to grapple with things using the faith from our youth, rather than working to grow our faith and allow it to evolve with us,” says Father Serano. Masses, retreats, and programs like those offered by the Spirituality Center provide opportunities for adult Christians to grow their understanding of God and enrich their faith.

“Our mission states that Daylesford Abbey exists to enrich the Church by our Norbertine communio (what our Rule calls “being of one mind and one heart on the way to God),” nourished by contemplation on God’s word, made visible in worship and service within the local church,’” says Father Serano. “The Spirituality Center’s programs and retreats are a key way to fulfill our commitment to provide service to the local church. In a word, we seek to offer a place for people to come and learn as well as simply pray, be quiet, and listen to the God who calls us ever to grow. What a blessing to share that goal with the Archmere community.”

A listing of the upcoming Spirituality Center programs can be found at http://daylesfordabbey.org/spirituality-center/

Norbertine Pens Official Hymn for Papal Visit

Father Ciferni’s Hymn Selected for World Meeting of Families Father Andrew Ciferni, O.Praem, a former Archmere Academy trustee (2002-2008; 2012-2013) and teacher at Saint Norbert College in DePere, Wisconsin, has written a song of praise that has been chosen as the official hymn for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia in the fall The song, titled “Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom” was a collaborative effort between the Norbertine priest and composer Normand Gouin, and was selected among many entries in a national competition.

Pope Francis is scheduled to make his debut visit to the United States in September 2015 for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, a conference held every three years in a different city to celebrate the importance of family.

Father Cirferni, who is a native of Philadelphia, focused on the life of Jesus when penning the lyrics, which he composed in just two days. He was quoted by Green Bay journalist Kris Schuller saying “The genealogy is saying God can work even through sin – but that God is working through family.”

Rev. Andrew Ciferni, O.Praem.

Humbly, Father Ciferni says that he is happy for the attention that his song has brought to Saint Norbert College and the Norbertine community, and hopes that the hymn might become a regular selection for Holy Family Sunday.

The song was first performed by the Cathedral Choir during the Offertory Procession of the Sunday, November 30 evening Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Father Ciferni was also the composer of the Archmere Academy prayer, and the mission and vision statements for Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, Pennsylvania.

The lyrics and full song can be found on http://www.worldmeeting2015.org

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Alumni Inspire Students on Career Days Strategic Plan 2012 Focus 5: Alumni Engagment Each year, the College Counseling Office, the Alumni Relations Office, and the Archmere Academy Alumni Association join together to organize two career days – Senior Career Experience Day in the winter, and Junior Career Day in the spring.

Senior Career Experience Day, which took place this year on Thursday, December 4, sends Archmere seniors out into the professional world to shadow individuals in the workplace. This year, more than 50% of the career day hosts for the day were Archmere alumni, current parents or parents of alumni. This percentage has risen year after year, thanks to the engagement of a vibrant and growing alumni association.

“The student that I hosted told me that she had new ideas about possible career goals, based on her Career Experience Day,” wrote one host in her survey form following this year’s event, “I can’t think of a better or more important reason to be involved in this process again!”

The response from the hosts and students alike was overwhelmingly positive. “I really appreciated the opportunity to shadow Dr. Andrisani because I’ve been interested in orthopedics for a while, and there aren’t many other schools that give their students the chance to gain a hands-on experience in the career fields they’re interested in,” said senior Raylin Xu. “I realized I loved the logical aspects of surgery and the immediate results that it could produce, and after this day, medicine is definitely a career path I am considering.”

Dr. Damian Andrisani ’91 and Raylin Xu ’15 at the Limestone Surgery Center.

Junior Career Day, which is held each year in the spring semester, brings the professionals into the classroom. Juniors can choose which presentations they would like to attend, learning about 5 different career fields by the end of the day. Last year, 19 of the 21 speakers who participated in the day were Archmere graduates – that’s close to 95%.

“Through my interactions with our alumni, I’ve observed their overwhelming desire to ‘pay it forward,’” says Erin McNichol ’92, Director of Development and Alumni Relations and member of the Career Day Committee. “By sharing their career experiences with our students, our graduates are able to support our upperclassmen in a very direct and impactful way – helping to guide them as they make important decisions about college and career.”

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Seniors (left to right) Sarah Dlugos, Bryan Gorelick, Gillian Sweeny and Zane Wilson post during their day shadowing Dr. Michael Gioffre ’90 at First State Dental.

College Athlete Spotlight Tyler Burns ’14 While many of his friends were hanging out at home until Martin Luther King Day this year, Kings College freshman Tyler Burns ’14 headed back to school early after Christmas break – but he didn’t mind. It’s just part of the commitment you make when you become a college athlete, and several of his fellow alumni can relate. More than a dozen of Burns’ classmates from Archmere went on the play collegiate sports this year, a larger number of graduates than most years.

“I love school, and I love being an athlete,” said the 5’10” guard. “[Playing basketball] helps me stay on track and balance my schoolwork, because I have a tight schedule.”

Burns is a biology major and practices two hours a day, six days a week with the King’s College men’s basketball team.

Tyler Burns ’14

“The biggest adjustment is being on your own and managing your time,” he said, when asked what the difference is between being a college athlete and a high school athlete.

“But Archmere really prepared me well – sometimes my classes in college are even easier than my coursework was at Archmere,” he added with a laugh.

At Archmere, Burns also played soccer and was deciding between the two sports when looking at colleges. Ultimately, basketball was the sport he loved more. His love for the game, and for his school, is easy to hear in his voice when he talks about his experiences so far. His team was 6-3 as of December 31, but he is confident that they have more wins ahead of them.

Off the court, the freshman is looking for ways to get involved and enjoys his classes. He hopes to attend optometry school after college, an interest he developed as a child and was strengthened by his experience on Archmere’s senior career experience day.

“Being a college athlete is a decent amount of work, it’s a commitment,” said Burns, “But I am getting to continue my education while playing the sport I love – and that’s pretty cool.”

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2014 Fall Sports Review The Auk athletic teams worked hard this Fall, with a few enjoying trips to the State Tournament. To keep up with AUK sports scores and rosters, go to www.aukssports.com. Follow us on Twitter at @AukAthletics and check out our blog at http://blogsandpubs.archmereacademy.com/athletics/

Cheerleading

Field Hockey

Special thanks to the 21 cheerleaders and their coaches for the dedication and support of the football program.

The Auk field hockey team earned a regular season record of 2-10-3, with the JV ending the season 5-5-2.

Boys’ Cross Country The DSAC Conference Champions, the Archmere boys’ cross country runners earned a dual meet record of 2-1-1, earning top spots in area invitationals. The team came in third in the DIAA State Meet DII, fifth in the Salesianum Invitational, seventh in the Briarwood Classic, eighth in the Lake Forest Invitational, ninth in the Marymont Invitational, thirteenth in the New Castle County Championships and fourteenth in the Joe O’Neill Invitational.

All Conference DSAC: Eddie Leonard ’15 (1st team), Luke Jordan ’15 (1st team), Brendan Tarte ’16 (1st team)

Girls’ Cross County The girls’ cross country team earned a dual meet record of 1-2, earning second place in the DSAC Conference Championships, fourth place in the DIAA State Meet DII, fourth place at the Salesianum Invitational, seventh place at the Briarwood Classic, tenth place at the Lake Forest Invitational, twelfth place at the Joe O’Neill Invitational and fourteenth place at the New Castle County Championships.

Colleen Carney ’15

All-Conference DSAC, All-County (New Castle) and All- State: Colleen Carney ’15 (1st team) 20

All Conference DSAC: Leah DaCosta ’17 (1st team) Sarah Bunting ’16 (2nd team), Katie Dempsey ’15 (2nd team), Lorin Donovan ’15 (2nd team), Presley Conaty ’16 (honorable mention), Elisabeth Schiltz ’15 (honorable mention)

Football The Auk football team ended the regular season 7-3 and was one of eight Division II teams to qualify for the State Tournament, but was defeated in the first round

by Wilmington Friends. The JV team also had John Nocket ’15 a great season, going undefeated with a 9-0 record.

All Conference Catholic: Nick Udovich ’16 (1st team offense), Colin Duffy ’15 (1st team defense), Matt Gallagher ’15 (1st team defense), Kenan Hilyard ’15 (1st team defense), JM Nocket ’15 (1st team defense), Pat Udovich ’17 (1st team defense), Sean Devine’15 (2nd team offense), Jack Leonard ’15 (2nd team offense), Ben Revak ’16 (2nd team offense), Daniel Bark ’18 (2nd team defense), Tom Hamilton’15 (2nd team defense), Ben Revak ’16 (2nd team defense) All State: Matt Gallagher ’15 (2nd team defense)

Boys’ Soccer The boys’ varsity soccer team earned a regular season record of 4-9-2, while the JV team ended the season 8-4-2.

All Conference DSAC: Mark Dombroski ’17 (1st team), Pat Fallon ’15 (1st team), Matt McCurnin ’16 (1st team), Sean Murray ’17 (2nd team), Alex Schultz (2nd team), Kenan Wursthorn ’18 (honorable mention) All State: Matt McCurnin ’16 (1st team), Pat Fallon ’15 (2nd team)

John O’Meara’s Bulletin Board If your enemy wrongs you, buy each one of his children a drum.

Penmanship isn’t taught in school anymore to encourage more children to become doctors.

Volleyball 2014 DIAA State Champions, the girls’ varsity volleyball team had an impressive season, with a 11-4 record during the regular season. In the postseason, Auks defeated Caesar Rodney 3-0, Caravel Academy 3-0, Delaware Military Academy 3-2, and finally, the Victoria Falasco ’16 Charter School of Wilmington 3-1 in the State Championship match. The JV team also had an impressive season, finishing with a 14-1 record.

All Conference DSAC: Tori Falasco ’16 (1st team) and Justine Pantaleo ’15 (1st team) Zoe Akoto ’17 (2nd team), Regan Bice ’15 (2nd team), Emily Dentinger ’15 (2nd team), Kaylie Leclerc ’17 (honorable mention), Sami Mengers ’16 (honorable mention)

Traveling through life would be easier if forward and reverse were more clearly marked.

An aim for an Archmere education admiration of the truly admirable.

Some people are so far removed from perfection that they don’t recognize it in you.

If I were two-faced, would I be using this one?

-Abe Lincoln

All State: Tori Falasco ’16 (2nd team)

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Fall Semester Event Recaps

“Christmas at Archmere” On Friday, December 12, the Archmere community got into the holiday spirit with our annual “Christmas at Archmere” celebration.

Over 120 alumni families, current and past parents, faculty and students kicked off the festivities in The Patio, visiting with Santa Claus and Frozen’s Elsa.

Guests then gathered in the quad for a tree lighting ceremony led by Dr. Michael A. Marinelli ’76. The evening concluded with the annual Christmas Concert and performances by the Archmere Academy Concert Band, Concert Choir and the award-winning Mastersingers.

Second Annual Alumni Mastersingers Christmas Concert

Front Row: David Ifkovitz, Barbara Nenno ’01, Michael Raffaele ’94, Michael Logothetis ’89, Jennifer Green ’88, Jennifer Krasta Bastian ’87, Bridget Therriault ’00, Mary Ellen Schauber Second Row: Pia Chaterjee ’99, Kelly Farrell ’02, Caroline Hughes ’94, Theresa Carol ’85, Kristin Mumford ’96, Anne Gerhart ’97 Third Row: Kristine Ward ’83, Kate Hartnagel Nasuti ’87, Jeff Mauriello ’92, Chris Weir ’91, Julie Kubacki ’96 Back Row: Elizabeth Bock ’08, Ginny Burke Marino ’83, Brian Nagle ’93, Brian Gilmore ’88, Sean Filliben ’86 22

For the second year in a row, our talented Alumni Mastersingers chorus gathered in The Patio for a special performance of Christmas Carols as part of the Helen Springer Raskob Green Concert Series.

Approximately 30 alumni, representing class years ranging from 1983 through 2008, participated, and more than 100 people attended. The Alumni Mastersingers were accompanied by Archmere headmaster, Dr. Michael A. Marinelli ’76 (piano), and current students Conor McAvinue ’17 (viola), Mary Ann Quarry (percussion) and Alexander Weir ’17 (violin). The choir was directed

by Mary Ellen Schauber, former faculty member (1982-1988), who founded the Mastersingers at Archmere 1985. Mr. David Ifkovits, Chair of the Music Department & Choral Director, served as a guest conductor and also performed this year.

Dr. Carolyn Woo of Catholic Relief Services Delivers Moving “AUK Talk” The third series of the “Auk Talks,” based on the concept of the popular and innovative “TED Talks,” program was held on Tuesday November 4 in The Patio. The featured speaker was Dr. Carolyn Woo, President & CEO of Catholic Relief Services. Dr. Woo described how Catholic Relief Services responds to the call of the Gospel to serve the poorest and most vulnerable on behalf of the Catholics in the United States.

Woo was featured in Foreign Policy (May/June 2013) as one of the “500 Most Powerful People on the Planet” and one of only 33 in the category of “a force for good.” The former Dean of the Mendoza College Business at the University of Notre Dame (1997-2011), she was the first female dean to chair the accreditation body for business schools and directed its initiative for Peace through Commerce. Woo is married to Archmere alumnus Dr. David E. Bartkus ’66, and they have two sons, Ryan and Justin.

Dr. Carolyn Woo of Catholic Relief Services

The AUK Talks speaker series offers business networking for the Archmere community and is exclusive to Archmere alums, current parents, and parents of alumni.

2014 Fashion Show Sold out for the second year in a row, the Mothers’ Guild Fashion Show proved to be an unforgettable event – and a successful fundraiser for the school! Our seniors strutted their stuff on the runway at the Waterfall Banquet Center on Sunday, December 7, in fashions provided by several local vendors. A lunch reception, silent auction, gourmet and cheer tables and an appearance by “Santa Auk” were just some of the treats enjoyed by attendees.

Audra Woodside ’15 and Colleen Carney ’15 show off their formal dresses on the catwalk.

The chairs of the 2014 Fashion Show (Left to Right): Lisa Bilodeau PP ’08, PP ’13, CP ’17 Lisa Sweeny PP ’12, CP ’15 Kim Watson PP ’14, CP ’17 Tracy Tucker CP’16, ’18 23

Ways to Give Strategic Plan 2012 Focus 5: Financial Sustainability Charitable Gift Planning There are a variety of creative ways to fulfill your philanthropic goals by supporting Archmere Academy. Charitable gift planning enables you to maximize your philanthropic potential, achieve significant tax advantages and even secure lifetime income for you or someone else. You can realize financial benefits today while enriching the lives of others far into the future. We would be happy to work with you and your financial advisor to achieve your charitable goals.

Bequest Giving through your will is the most popular way to make an estate gift and one of the most significant ways donors can benefit Archmere Academy. Through a provision in your written and executed will, you can make a gift in the form of cash, securities, real estate, or personal property.

Consider this sample language: I give and devise to Archmere Trust (Tax ID #46-1515121), located in Claymont, DE, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Insurance Do you have a paid whole life policy that you no longer need? Does your employer provide you with life insurance that you haven’t included in your estate plans? Consider gifting the policy to Archmere Academy as the policy’s beneficiary.

Retirement plan assets Tax deferred retirement assets in your 401(k), 403(b) or traditional IRA are great for you and your spouse. Unfortunately, your heirs will never see the full value of what remains. Once these assets pass to someone other than your spouse, the taxes you didn’t pay are due in full—substantially reducing what your heirs receive. Making Archmere the beneficiary will help build our long-term financial strength while also delivering significant tax savings to your heirs.

Charitable Gift Annuities A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a contract between you and Archmere Academy. You make a gift of a specified amount and we send you a payment each month, quarter or year (your choice) for an amount depending on your age.

Charitable Remainder Trusts You can establish a charitable remainder trust to pay a variable amount (a charitable remainder unitrust) or one that pays you a fixed amount (a charitable remainder annuity trust). At your passing, the trust’s “remainder” goes to Archmere Academy.

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Unique Giving Opportunities Commemorative Gifts Program There are a variety of ways to honor, celebrate and memorialize friends and loved ones while supporting and enhancing the Archmere experience. Commemorative gifts have special meaning and lasting impact.

The Immaculate Conception Oratory Located in Saint Norbert Hall, The Oratory is a place for members of the Archmere Community to be enriched in faith and encouraged in spiritual growth. A variety of commemorative opportunities are available within this special space: Oratory Vestibule and Entry Way.......................................................................$10,000 Musical Instrument..............................................................................................$7,500 Reconciliation Room............................................................................................$7,500 Ambo....................................................................................................................$2,500 Credence Table........................................................................................................$750 86 Congregational Chairs are available......................................................... $500 each

Commemorative Benches on Campus There are two types of and locations for commemorative benches on campus. Full granite benches are located throughout the main quad that connects the central school buildings. Backless stone benches provide a quiet place for reflection in the new Patio Meditation Garden that connects The Patio to the Science Building and the main parking lot. Additional backless stone benches will be added along the “Freedom Walk” recognizing our alumni military service men and women.

Full Benches....................................$5,000 Backless Benches.............................$3,500

To submit names of alumni veterans, please email alumni@archmereacademy.com and indicate the armed force branch for which they served and their rankings.

Alumni from 1952 through 1964 pose with the bench in honor of fellow alum, Eugene J. Garrity ’62 who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. The bench is placed along the Freedom Walk, which honors our alumni military servicemen and women both past and present.

Named Scholarships and Endowed Funds Build a lasting legacy with a named scholarship or endowed gift for a minimum of $15,000 payable over a period of up to five years. The principal will remain intact, while the income will support Archmere in perpetuity. You may also contribute to any of our existing named scholarships or endowed funds at any time. To take advantage of any of these unique gift opportunities, visit www.archmereacademy.com/give or contact Erin P. McNichol ’92, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at 302-798-6632 ext. 637 or emcnichol@archmereacademy.com.

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Alumna Profile Megan Totino Consedine ’87 The first female to serve in the role of Secretary/Parliamentarian for the State Senate of Pennsylvania, Archmere Alumna Megan Totino Consedine has devoted her legal career to public service. Unanimously elected by the Senate to fulfill the role of Secretary/Parliamentarian in June 2012 and again in January 2013, Megan serves as one of the four Officers of the Senate along with the President (the Lt. Governor), the President Pro Tempore, and the Chief Clerk. She is responsible for administering and managing all legislative functions of the Senate, as well as overseeing numerous financial and administrative functions.

Prior to this appointment, Totino Consedine worked in the Governor’s Office of General Counsel as Deputy General Counsel for Transactional and Regulatory matters. She had previously served in the Governor’s Office as Special Assistant to the General Counsel, Deputy Director for the Governor’s Office of Public Liaison, and Special Assistant to former Governor Tom Ridge. During that time, she participated in Duke University’s Strategic Leadership for Executives in State Government and the Office of Administration’s Leadership Development Institute for Women in State Government.

Megan Totino Consedine ’87

Totino Consedine also provided legal service to our nation’s military as a civilian attorney in the Department of the Navy’s Office of the General Counsel, representing the Navy in government contracts, employment, fiscal, and ethics matters.

After graduating from Archmere in 1987, she attended the University of Delaware where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English. She received her juris doctorate from Widener University School of Law, where she served as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and earned Distinguished Service Awards from both the Moot Court Honor Society and the Student Bar Association. Later in her career, Totino Consedine returned to teach courses in the Legal Methods Program at Widener University School of Law, as well as legal studies courses at Harrisburg Area Community College.

Totino Consedine’s interest in public service started at a young age and was encouraged by her family. “My parents instilled in me the values of hard work, doing your best, and being a role model for others,” she says. At Archmere Academy, she served as Secretary of the Executive Student Council under the now Attorney General of Delaware, Beau Biden ’87.

After graduation, one of her favorite teachers from Archmere, Señor McFadden, became her mentor. He left Archmere to pursue a legal career when she was in college and she worked as his intern. “For students considering the legal field, internships and networking are so important,” says Totino Consedine, “and Señor McFadden really helped me discern my interests.”

When she accepted the role of Secretary/Parliamentarian of the Pennsylvania State Senate, Totino Consedine realized the great responsibility and honor that would come with being the first female in the role. “It was a key factor when I was deciding whether to take the job,” she states, “and it drives me to work harder – knowing that I am helping to blaze the path for the future.”

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Alumni News And Notes 1952 Charles Conway, Ph.D. has had essays published in the Oxford Philosophical Review in 2013 and 2014 and attended Peirce International Centennial Congress in 2014.

1955 Gonzalo T. Palacios, Ph.D. announces the publication of his new book, LOVE AND DO WHAT YOU WILL, in March 2015. Dr. Palacios’ new book will appear under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Havana, Cuba.

Greg Shannon and his wife, Barb, are independent distributors for Shaklee Corporation, the nation’s #1 natural nutrition company.

1965 Robert J. Riehs, Ed.D. retired after 20 years as a mathematics specialist with the New Jersey Dept. of Education.

Jack Loughney is a retired professor living in Northampton, MA and Chevy Chase, MD.

William Green continues as the Hoyt C. Hottel Professor of Chemical Engineering and also the Executive Officer of the Chemical Engineering Department at MIT. His research group does much of the fuel and chemical kinetics research at MIT, following in a similar path as former faculty member, Doc Sarner.

William and his wife Amanda Cheetham Green ’81 have three sons. Their oldest son, John, is out of school and living in Connecticut.

Their sons Paul and David are in college at Swarthmore and Amherst respectively.

1966

George Cunningham, M.D. is enjoying the Italian lifestyle in Venice while studying Italian at the Istituto Venezia. George and his wife, Pat (former Archmere faculty member), have rented a scenic little apartment on a canal in the University District.

They are looking forward to some adventurous dining experiences, as well as meeting other students from around the world.

Mark Dobson is in his 37th year of teaching as a professor of law.

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1968

Francis Hickman retired (two weeks before becoming a “Golden Alum”) after 37 years with Boeing Rotorcraft in Ridley Park, PA.

Col. John M. Ramler, M.D. retired after 40 years in medicine.

Harry Chaykun just completed his 45th season as a high school football official in PA. He worked a game with Greg Polischuk ’65 and worked two games with Chip Walsh ’82.

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1967 Charles Sibre welcomed his first granddaughter, Claire Rosemary Sibre, on March 22nd 2014, and his first grandson J.D. Mistr, on October 20, 2014.

1975 Ed Lynch recently published an e-book, High Seas Classroom, about his extensive travels as a cruise ship lecturer. In August 2014, Ed traveled to Spain, France, Italy and Croatia.

When not traveling, Ed is a professor of political science at Hollins University in Virginia.

1981 Amanda Cheetham Green works for the Massachusetts Department of Education in the Special Education Policy Unit, with a focus on helping young adults in special education make the transition from school to independence.

Submit Your News!

Alumni news is regularly posted online in addition to being published in The Archmerean. Submit your news at www. archmereacademy.com/ alumninews, email your updates to alumni@ archmereacademy.com or call 302-798-6632 ext. 637.

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News And Notes 1986 Jeff Flynn was named Director of Economic Development for the City of Wilmington by Mayor Dennis P. Williams in November of 2014.

Among other duties, the city’s economic development director is tasked with mapping out the plan that will bring jobs and growth to the city.

1987 David Hogan and his wife Michelle welcomed their fifth child, Connor Patrick, born on August 25, 2014; Connor was 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Connor Patrick on November 29, 2014 at Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Church, Greenville, DE; Connor’s sisters, Kaeleigh ’14 and

Grace ’18 were sponsors. Connor has two other sisters, Gabby and Margaret. Dave, who works for Springleaf Financial Services, lives with his family in Wilmington.

1988 Michael Albero lives in Garnet Valley with his wife, Jen, and boys, Michael (13) and Christopher (10).

1993 Kevin Bradley re-opened the Chadds Ford Tavern on September 24, 2014 after 14 years in the wholesale wine industry.

1994 Jennifer McKee Hannon and her husband, Jay, welcomed their second child, Francis Mark, born on June 13, 2014; Francis was 6 pounds, 11 ounces; he has an older sister, Lila Beatrix, who is five. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Francis on October 12, 2014 at Saint Mary Magdalen Church, Media, PA. Jennifer’s brother, Francis J. Jr. ’02 is the godfather. Also present were grandfather Francis J. McKee Sr. ’68 and sister Katie McKee Black ’97. Jennifer and her family live in Media.

Stephen Rattigan married Sara John on August 9, 2014, at St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church in Collegeville, PA. The couple live in Collegeville, PA. Stephen is employed by PNC in retail banking.

Get Involved with the Archmere Alumni Program!

Your insight and participation is key to continue the momentum of an active alumni program. Our goal is to offer professional networking and social opportunities for our alumni and contribute to a stronger and more spirited Archmere community. We are looking for volunteers to serve in the following capacities: • THE ALUMNI COUNCIL: Nomination for Council membership is open to all alumni. Elections will be held in May of 2015. Candidates for Council should have an interest in serving the needs of the Academy, and be willing to serve as ambassadors of the alumni.

• ALUMNI CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: Class representatives connect with their classmates and encourage their attendance at alumni event and support of the Alumni Association as well as the Archmere Fund. This role offers the opportunity for alumni to serve as a “voice” for their classes within the school.

• ALUMNI COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Serving as a committee volunteer provides an opportunity to reconnect with long lost friends and influence the strategic direction of Archmere’s alumni programming in your area of interest.

Interested in serving in one or more of these capacities? Please contact Erin P. McNichol ’92, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at 302-798-6632 x637 or emcnichol@archmereacademy.com for additional information.

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Jonathan Daniel and Marion Lee Spangler was married on September 27, 2014 in Washington, DC, where they also reside. Jonathan is teaching AP Calculus and Algebra I in Arlington, Virginia.

1996 John Finley, M.D. and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed their first child, Grace Margaret, born on August 22, 2014. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Grace on December 28, 2014 at Saint Thomas of Villanova Church (University campus). John is a practicing interventional cardiologist in North Philadelphia. John and his family live in Villanova.

Bradley Thomas and his wife Tracey welcomed their first child, Charles Emmett, born in Guam on July 14, 2014. Charlie was 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19.5 inches.

Brad had been stationed in Guam as a physician with the Navy; he was discharged from the Navy on October 15, 2014 and is now a Trauma Surgeon at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Brad and his family live in Charlotte.

1997 Thomas Raymond has authored several columns and reports on investment topics but his most recent accomplishment is his book titled The Eloquent Investor: Facts, Quotations, and Useful Sayings About Wall Street. Thomas has an undergraduate dregree from Penn State, University Park campus, along with graduate degrees from Drexel and Villanova.

William Mannella is living in Reno, NV, and works for Ernest Packaging in Sales.

1999 Erin Mannella is a nurse practitioner at Crozer Chester Medical Center.

Evan Husted and his wife, Natalia Nicastro, had their first child in August. Their daughter’s name is Sonia.

2000 Daniel Kane and his wife Lauren welcomed their first child, Davin Joseph, born on August 18, 2014; Davin was 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches. Dan and his family live in Collegeville, PA.

2001 Katie Trotman married Ryan O’Donnell on August 2, 2014 at World Café Live at The Queen in Wilmington, DE. The bride is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and works as a Vice President of Rewards Marketing at Citibank. The couple reside in New York City with their French bulldog, Laverne.

2003 Adam Smith married Erin Thompson on May 17, 2014, at The University & Whist Club in Wilmington, DE. Adam’s brother Ryan Smith ’09 served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Sean Dyroff ’03, David Jamison, IV ’03, Vasu Palli ’03, and Joe Schmitt ’03. Peter Schmitt officiated at the outdoor ceremony.

Adam and Erin live in Drexel Hill, PA.

Christian M. Burdziak married Kae Wakamatsu on October 12, 2014 in a traditional Shinto ceremony at Kashihara Shrine in Japan where Christian and Kae first met. Christian’s parents, Michael (Archmere teacher) and Anne Marie, and his sister, Jillian ’06, attended the ceremony. Christian and Kae had a Catholic marriage ceremony on December 28, 2014 at Saint Madeline Church, Ridley Park, PA. Christian’s father and father-in-law were the witnesses. Jillian was the attendant and Carmen Buccheri ’03 was a lector. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. was the celebrant of the Nuptial Mass. Christian and Kae returned to Japan on December 31st. Christian works in the trading department of Fuji Electronics Industry in Osaka.

2004 Michael Hall, M.D. and Kathryn Cunningham Hall, M.D. welcomed their second child, Madison Genevieve, born on October 26, 2013; Madison was 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Madison on November 2, 2014 at Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Church, Greenville, DE. Madison has an older brother, Logan Joseph, who is three. Michael and Kathryn are both physicians at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and are living in Philadelphia.

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News And Notes 2004, con’t.

2008

William Larson married Stephanie Nicole DelDuco on December 20, 2014 at Saint Ann Church, Wilmington, DE. Anthony G. “Roddy” Flynn, Jr. ’04 was Best Man and Andrew J. Holliday ’04 served as vocalist. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. concelebrated the Nuptial Mass. William is an attorney in Wilmington.

Amy McKenney is working at JP Morgan Chase in New York City.

Izzie Steele has been cast to play Marion in The Heart of Robin Hood, a play commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The play will open in Winnipeg November 12th before moving to Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre on December 23rd, where it will run through March 1, 2015.

2005 Brittany Killion married Michael Carter on December 27, 2014 at Saint Hedwig Church, Wilmington, DE. Brittany’s sister, Rebecca Killion ’10 served as Maid of Honor and her cousin, Kari McNichol Mackley ’00 served as Matron of Honor.

Christine Gitlin Kempf ’05 and Samantha Pennington Vasques ’05 were bridesmaids.

Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. officiated at the Nuptial Mass. Since July 2014 Brittany has worked within the Public Relations/Government Affairs sector for Sunoco Logistics; previously she worked for Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Meehan.

Brittany and Michael live in Media, PA.

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2011 Madeline Buckley, a senior at William Smith, was named the Liberty League Player of the Year for 2014 and was named Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week twice this season.

David Sang was one of only 20 students from across the United States selected to participate in KPMG’s Global Internship Program.

He spent four weeks interning for the company in Auckland, New Zealand during his senior year at the University of Delaware. David worked for KPMG’s investment banking group during his internship.

His work included market research in the sales of New Zealand businesses.

2012 Orcel Kounga is entering his junior year at Drexel University studying Computer Engineering. As a student leader, he is also working with several college organizations to assist with fundraising efforts for the Painted Turtle. The Painted Turtle offers camp programs for children with serious medical conditions.

2013 John Mascioli, a student at Saint Joseph’s University, has been selected to the 2014 Atlantic 10 Men’s Cross Country All-Academic Team. John is one of six student-athletes on the squad and the only sophomore in a group of one junior and four seniors.

2014 Caroline Rath plays field hockey as a freshman at Ohio State University.

Christina Shea ’10 is a fellow Buckeye.

Help Find “Lost Auks!”

A list of all of Archmere’s “Lost Auks,” graduates for whom we are missing contact information, can be found online at: www.archmereacademy. com/alumni/lostauks If you recognize an Auk on the list and can share contact information with us, you can help bring them back into the Archmere community by providing us with any updates you can.

Fill out the online form on the Lost Auks Web page, e-mail alumni@archmereacademy. com

In Memoriam

We remember and pray for those who passed away since the last Archmerean; August 2014 - January 2015 Mrs. Sally R. Scotton February 6, 2014 Wife of David R. Scotton ’49 Mr. Willard Workman ’64 June 15, 2014 Mr. James McEowen ’51 July 8, 2014 Mrs. Mary Silcox Gleason August 1, 2014 Wife of Francis E. Gleason ’50 and Francis ’76 and John ’81 Gleason Mr. Stephen Fuller ’71 August 25, 2014 Brother of Robert ’60 and the late David ’73 Fuller Mr. Jean M. Scharr August 28, 2014 Father of Stephen ’77 and Peter ’79 Scharr and paternal grandfather of Conor ’09 and Dorothy ’10 Scharr Mr. Walter J. Brzozowski September 1, 2014 Father-in-law of Joseph P. Brooks ’72 and maternal grandfather of Daniel ’03, Joseph ’05, and Katelyn ’07 Brooks

Mr. Nolin J. Bilodeau September 2, 2014 Paternal grandfather of Meghan ’08, Joshua ’13, and Annabeth ’17 Bilodeau Mrs. Mary K. McGuinness September 8, 2014 Mother of Kevin ’82 and Moira ’87 McGuinness Mr. Charles F. Mengers September 9, 2014 Father of Charles A. ’68 and David P. ’83 Mengers and paternal grandfather of Thomas ’10, Ian ’15, and Samantha ’16 Mengers Mrs. Kathleen M. Clark September 15, 2014 Mother of Joseph ’77 and John ’82 Clark, Kathleen Clark Hager ’79 and Rosemary Clark McNamara ’83 Ms. Lucy Belle Perkins September 22, 2014 Granddaughter of John W. Nilon, Jr. ’61 Mr. Richard J. Turek, Sr. September 23, 2014 Paternal grandfather of Richard ’00 and Amanda ’04 Turek, Elise ’09 and Evan ’13 Turek

Mr. Gary J. Scattolini ’72 September 24, 2014 Brother of Dante ’70 and Steven ’80 Scattolini Mrs. Marguerite McCollom September 30, 2014 Paternal grandmother of Amanda ’07 and Samuel ’10 McCollom Mrs. Bernadette C. Carney October 4, 2014 Mother of Anthony M. ’75 and Joseph T. ’81 Carney Mr. Robert S. Grant ’49 October 3, 2014 William Kellam ’51 October 6, 2014 Mr. Robert F. Ursomarso ’77 October 19, 2014 Former Archmere teacher and coach (1981-1983), Archmere Sports Hall of Fame (1999) James G. Copeland ’50 October 23, 2014 Brother of the late Harry A. Copeland ’52 Mr. T. Warren McCafferty ’50 November 7, 2014

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In Memoriam

Mrs. Jane Asay Schaeffer November 9, 2014 Maternal grandmother of John M. Farnan ’90

Mr. Vincent Michener December 24, 2014 Paternal grandfather of Blake ’10 and Molly ’11 Michener

Mr. Thomas E. Evans, Sr. November 12, 2014 Father of Thomas E. Evans, Jr. former Archmere teacher and coach (1976-1987) Mr. Arthur Max McCarthy December 2, 2014 Maternal grandfather of Daniel Pisani, current Archmere teacher and coach Mrs. Doris G. Sieneski December 4, 2014 Wife of the late Joseph Sieneski, former Archmere Trustee (1980-1983) and mother of Kathryn Sieneski Gallagher ’80 Mrs. Genevieve B. Cichelli December 6, 2014 Mother of Richard J. Cichelli ’62 Mrs. Virginia Fox Kirkwood December 24, 2014 Mother of Caroline ’11 and Colleen ’13 Kirkwood and former President (2010-2011) of the Archmere Mothers Guild

Mrs. Helen M Voudouris December 25, 2014 Paternal grandmother of Christopher ’99 and Benjamin ’03 Voudouris Mrs. A. Colleen Donahue December 27, 2014 Mother of James L. Donahue, Jr. ’69 and the maternal grandmother of Stephen J. Demanovich ’00 Mrs. Mary C. DiSabatino January 3, 2015 Mother of Anthony ’71, Lawrence ’73 and Peter ’76 DiSabatino and paternal grandmother of Michael ’99, Jeffrey ’01, and Kevin ’03 DiSabatino Mrs. Marjorie A. Goggins January 11, 2015 Mother of Kathleen Goggins Storm ’84

Mr. James C. Gallagher, Jr. January 11, 2015 Father of James C. Gallagher, III ’86 Mr. Louis Reno, Jr. January 11, 2015 Paternal grandfather of Christine M. Reno ’94 Mr. Albert Minuti January 17, 2015 Father of Lisa Minuti Fitzgerald ’92 and the paternal grandfather of Michael C. Minuti ’05 Rev. Michael T. Collins, O.Praem., ’68 January 22, 2015 Brother of Gary R. Collins (Archmere, 1966-1967), and the uncle of Michael R. Blahusch ’04 and Stephen M. Collins ’08.

Mrs. Lucy H. Colavecchi January 22, 2015 Maternal grandmother of Caroline ’12, Christina ’12, and Catherine ’17 Lawless

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

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Alumni Memorial Mass Join the Archmere Academy Alumni Association in remembering all of our deceased alumni and former faculty/staff at the Alumni Memorial Mass on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. in The Patio. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. will serve as celebrant. As part of the mass, the names of the deceased will be read aloud by alumni and faculty and staff members of Archmere. A breakfast reception will follow.

Alumni Mr. John D. Henry ’42 Mr. Thomas M. Walsh ’44 Mr. Robert Manion ’47 Mr. Robert S. Grant ’49 Mr. James V. Healy ’49 Mr. James G. Copeland ’50 Mr. T. Warren McCafferty ’50 Mr. William Kellam ’51 Mr. James R. McEowen ’51 Mr. Arthur G. Connolly, Jr. ’55 Mr. Fabian Fuentes ’56 Mr. Anthony E. Meyer ’57 Mr. J. Thomas Donohue, III ’61 Mr. George L. Flamman ’63 Dr. Frank S. Komorowski ’63 Mr. Willard A. Workman ’64

Mr. Robert D. Kralovec ’65 Mr. William M. Donahue ’66 Mr. Mark J. Baniewicz ’69 Mr. Stephen D. Fuller ’71 Mr. James R. Leonard ’71 Mr. Michael J. McCabe, Sr. ’71 Mr. Joseph D. Pasqualini ’71 Mr. Paul L. Chase ’72 Mr. Richard J. O’Flynn O’Brien ’72 Mr. Gary J. Scattolini ’72 Faculty and Staff Rev. Michael T. Collins, O.Praem. ’68 Mrs. Kathryn G. Minutola Mrs. Carmella C. Stichter Mr. Robert F. Ursomarso ’77

Registration is available online at www.archmereacademy.com/memorialmass

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Auk Snapshots

Current and alumni moms gathered in October for the annual Mothers’ Guild Rosary Tea in the quad, led by Father McLaughlin.

Following the brief liturgy, the women saw the unveiling of the glass tile wall in the Meditation and Prayer Garden and enjoyed tea in The Patio.

Longtime Archmere art teacher, Terry Newitt, dressed as Elwood Blues for Halloween.

Newitt uses the costume as a teaching moment, asking students to walk the “substitute” through their projects, to teach him the methods they are using.

The Campus Ministry team held its first Pancake Breakfast in The Patio on November 5. Over 60 students attended the breakfast which featured a talk on personal faith by Archmere math teacher, Vinita Lobo.

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Zachary Pease ’15, Morgan Steel ’15, and Grace Fulda ’15 (left to right) participating in Knollwood Community Center’s “Trunk or Treat” with an Alice in Wonderland themed trunk. Over 50 Archmere students participated in this community service project.

Senior De’Joun Lee poses with his grandmother at their last Grandparents’ Day at Archmere Academy on October 24, 2014. The pair has been photographed together each year at the breakfast.

Archmere Academy Prayer

- Pietate et Scientia God, you call us to walk in unity of mind and heart intent on you.

Give us that reverence for one another that will make us apostles of peace.

Grant that the knowledge of this day may flow into our worship of your Name and our service for the life of the world.

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Mark Your Calendars!

For more information on upcoming events, go to www.archmereacademy.com/events MARCH

APRIL

1

Green Concert Series

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7th Grade Practice Exam

Sara Michaels Jazz Ensemble

8

Alumni Memorial Mass

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Rev. Michael T. Collins ’68, O.Praem.

Memorial Mass

11

Mothers’ Guild Retreat

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Green Concert Series

19

Fathers’ Club ArchMadness

Performances Award-Winning Students

21

Mothers’ Guild Garage Sale

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7th Grade Open House

21

Fine Arts Festival

27

Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

MAY 1

Pops Concert

15

Spring Concert

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