NDJOURNAL A Notre Dame Magazine \ FALL 2020
WITH FAITH, RESILIENCE AND COMMITMENT, THE NOTRE DAME COMMUNITY FACES AN UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGE.
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CONTENT Letter from the President \ 1 ND Journal
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2020 Colleges and Universities \ 10 Faculty and Staff \ 13 Academics \ 14 Catholic Mission \ 19 Student Life \ 22 The Arts \ 26 Athletics \ 28 The Fund for Notre Dame \ 37 Donor Roll Call Alumni Class Notes \ 50 Events \ 55
EDITOR Maggie Kelly, SVP Director of Institutional Advancement kellym@ndnj.org CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Jessie Besler Director of Alumni Engagement besler@ndnj.org Elena Caccavale Director of Annual Giving and Special Events caccavale@ndnj.org Sheila Conboy Manager, Advancement Services conboy@ndnj.org Macaire Machado Communications and Social Media Coordinator machado@ndnj.org Judy Rynkewicz Director of Communications rynkewicz@ndnj.org CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jessie Besler, Danny Bensch ‘22, Elena Caccavale, Sara Furtak ‘20, Maggie Kelly, Zachary Klein ‘20, Macaire Machado, Allison Micale ‘20, Grace O'Donnell ‘20, Maia Ramos ‘20, Rich Roche, Judy Rynkewicz, Anna Sarubbi ‘20 DESIGN AND LAYOUT Margery Miller, Just Add Design PRINTING Strata Corporation 5166 Campus Drive Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL 601 Lawrence Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609.882.7900 www.ndnj.org All material copyright ©2020 by Notre Dame High School unless otherwise noted.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
DEAR NOTRE DAME FAMILY: This momentous edition of the ND Journal represents one of the most unique years in the history of Notre Dame High School. As documented on page four, life changed when on-campus learning was suspended on March 13, yet the Mission and Catholic Identity of Notre Dame were there to guide us. We responded to the challenges of COVID-19 by going “Above and Beyond” expectations. The stories in this Journal are testament to our faith, commitment and resilience. Since 1957 when the doors of Notre Dame opened and the12 Sisters of Mercy taught our first students, ND has always stayed true to its Mission, most especially, living the Core Values of the Sisters of Mercy. These pages are filled with accounts of alumni serving on the frontlines of the pandemic; students and current families responding to the needs of the local community and students stepping up to perform the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Heroes can also be found in the stories of our Days of Caring when our current Notre Dame students and families were also challenged to go “Above and Beyond” for their families and communities. For example, students like Joe Kesting ’21 played concerts for the residents of CareOne Assisted Living, or Tim Skelton ’20 who donated food at his local parish in Millstone, or Hanry Yang ’21, who donated PPE to area healthcare facilities. Please carefully read all the stories of heroism in the section entitled “Healthcare Heroes” where you will learn about Clare Ann Gallucci ’88 Spadea who works as a registered nurse at Penn Medicine at Princeton Medical Center, where she cared for COVID-19 patients at the height of the virus. Clare left behind her fears to serve the needs of her critically ill patients. Morgan Fink ’12, also served on the frontline as an ER Physician Assistant at Newark Beth Israel Hospital where she witnessed firsthand the significant mortality of COVID-19. These two stories and those of all of the other alumni heroes are worth reading as part of our daily reflection on life and our need to go “Above and Beyond” in times of crisis. I hope these stories of alumni and current students inspire your heart and imagination to go “Above and Beyond” and recognize Notre Dame as an extraordinary institution of learning and service. Now more than ever, as we continue the school year in a hybrid learning model, we need your support as alumni, parents, and friends of Notre Dame to also step-up and go “Above and Beyond” in your support of the great work that is happening on this campus so that the next generation of students will benefit as well. Thank you for your support of Notre Dame High School and our critical Mission to produce the next generation of young women and men who will make a difference in the world guided by their faith and the wonderful lessons learned at their beloved alma mater.
Go Irish!
KENNETH E. JENNINGS President
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hen Notre Dame suspended on-campus learning the afternoon of March 13, faculty, staff and students prepared to work and learn from home. The Advancement Office was busy cancelling upcoming spring events. Sadly, this meant that the Athletic Hall of Fame, Handbag BINGO and Annual Golf events had to be postponed until the fall and beyond.
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The Office also decided to cancel the annual Day of Giving traditionally held on March 17. “There was no way we were going to ask the community to support an appeal so soon after quarantine was announced,” said Maggie Kelly, SVP/Director of Institutional Advancement. “There were so many unknowns and the virus was poised to impact many in our area.” Instead, with the support of ND President Ken Jennings, the Office was able to execute an alternate plan, and so, Days of Caring was launched. The first annual Days of Caring was a special component of ND’s Holy Week solemnity, and offered an opportunity for the ND community to celebrate its gifts of faith and also to highlight the many ways the ND community cares for one another. Over a period of three days, (April 6 – 8), beginning with a prayer offered by Campus Ministry and inspirational messages from President Jennings and Principal Barlow, the ND community was challenged to engage in “Acts of Caring” ( i.e. helping at home and/or, within the community, supporting siblings, etc.). On the second day (Messages of Caring), the ND community was encouraged to send a note of thanks to a favorite teacher or someone in their family. Over the period of two days, more than 100 acts and/or messages of caring were recorded and posted to social media. This three-day recognition of caring culminated with a Mass celebrated by ND Chaplain, Father Jason Parzynski, which was live-streamed from St. Rose of Lima Church in Belmar, NJ. The events were so well received that the activities will be repeated annually at the beginning of Easter week.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE STORIES OF CARING: Student Creates Digital Platform for Frontline Workers Christian Huang ‘21, along with his siblings Alexander Huang-Menders and Celeste Huang-Menders, created Share Some Care, a digital platform that is used to raise awareness of the vital resources frontline responders need to combat the COVID-19 global crisis. Share Some Care can be used to connect people and businesses who can spare excess supplies with local critical service providers to serve the community.
International Student Donates PPE ND International Student Haoyu (Hanry) Yang ’21 donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) last March. Hanry said, "When I heard that some of the hospitals had a shortage of PPE, my mom and
I decided to donate masks and protective suits to local hospitals and healthcare facilities. Hanry donated 500 masks to the St. Mary Medical Center.
Student Plays Virtual Concert for CareOne Residents Joe Kesting ’21 put on a miniature concert for the residents of CareOne Assisted Living in Hamilton, NJ. Joe said, "During difficult times, residents have no access to the outside world and cannot see any visitors. To ease their minds a little bit, I thought I would put together a few songs on the piano and play for them."
Parker Stergion ’23 adopted three local families in need. He donated and delivered much-needed groceries, pantry staples, and paper goods to these families. Parker worked with his local charity Neighbor In Need to help his community members, and safely dropped the groceries to each family on their front porch at least 2-3 times per month.
Students Send Postcards to the Elderly Katherine ’21 and Matthew ’23 Benjamin wrote postcards to grandparents and members of their church community who are elderly, live alone, or otherwise felt isolated. The cards were a way to connect and "visit" during the time of travel restrictions.
Student Donates Food to Local Parish Tim Skelton ’20 donated food at his local parish in Millstone Township, NJ where they initiated a "no questions asked" food pantry so anyone could take what they need at no cost.
Gratitude for Nurses David DiSanzo ’22 made cards for the nurses at Temple University Hospital. The cards were filled with words of encouragement and thanks. David made a total of 122 cards in one day.
Alumna Leads the Way During COVID-19 Fear Julia Rose Palmucci ’14 helped elderly people in her community. Amidst all the fear of the coronavirus, Julia understood that the elderly were afraid to leave their homes, so she lead efforts to shop and run errands for them in her home town of Durham, NC. She also asked like-minded young people to launch the same effort in their counties.
Class of 2019 Alumni Partner to Help Healthcare Providers Eddie Monahan ’19 started Colorful Dreams, a non-profit dedicated to helping those with developmental disabilities live their life to the fullest. In a gesture of community service Colorful Dreams brought food and personal protective equipment to
healthcare providers when the pandemic began. Eddie partnered with classmate Alex Balsamo ’19, whose family operates Villaggio Iccara, to provide over 300 meals and $3,000 to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and Capital Health.
Acts of Caring from an Alumna Taylor Cohen ’13 made and donated headband mask supports. These special headbands keep masks from chafing medical workers' ears. Taylor hand-crocheted headbands using cotton or acrylic yarn so they can be washed by hand. She sent headbands to New Jersey and Massachusetts, and offered the headbands to anyone who wanted them. Her special message: "To all the essential workers, from grocery store cashiers to janitors to doctors, nurses, and all medical professionals, thank you for all that you do for us during these hard times."
Alumna and Faculty Member Make Masks Kathleen Steuber, from the ND College and School Counseling Office, made masks from her home to donate to those in need. Bonnie Clawson ‘96 Milecki, former ND teacher, worked with her family to make masks for those in need as well. Those masks were delivered to members of the ND community.
Alumni Family Gives Back to Healthcare Workers Megan Murphy ‘88 O’Donnell started FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) in Hamilton, NJ after seeing other successful FLAG groups. Flannery O’Donnell ‘17, Megan’s daughter, also answered the call to help when she designed a website for her mom in less than 24 hours. Set up through Facebook, FLAG allowed Megan to raise money each day through Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal, which was then used to pay local restaurants to order meals that were delivered to healthcare providers. The organization helped support local restaurants as well as show nurses, doctors, and other hospital employees the community’s appreciation and respect for all of their hard work. FLAG of Hamilton raised over $25,000 and fed over 4,200 frontline heroes.
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HEALTHCARE HEROES Notre Dame High School is deeply grateful for our alumni who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic for making a true difference — the physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, scientists, nursing home workers, hospital catering and housekeeping staff, police, and EMTs. These are their stories.
Laura McWilliam ’06 Carumba Nurse Anesthetist, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY I have been assisting with the COVID-19 response at NYU Langone Health in NYC. As a nurse anesthetist, I have expertise in airway management and ventilation. At the peak of the pandemic in NYC, I was sent to the COVID ICUs for three weeks to help in any way that I could. A large part of my role consisted of managing ventilators being used to do the work of breathing for coronavirus patients. I also assisted with positioning sedated and mechanically ventilated patients prone (laying on their belly) which helps with their breathing. As we were coming down from our peak, I returned to my usual location in the operating rooms and on the labor and delivery floor. Some of the patients I see in these locations have COVID-19. I provide them with anesthesia to get through their surgeries and/or labor and delivery. The pandemic has altered how we must provide anesthesia so as to minimize risk of disease transmission. Jamie Chebra ’90 Executive Director of Mobile Health Services, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health As an administrator, we only started talking about COVID-19 and its potential as an epidemic in January, and by March I was working 18-20 hour days, in uniform assisting my staff in EMS in responding to 911 calls and sanitizing vehicles. We were in full gear — Tyvek suits, goggles, N95 masks. It was scary and the stress felt like 9/11 everyday, but I had the added risk of bringing home the disease to my family. This year, call volume in one week in March increased seven times over the same time in 2019. We went from six cardiac arrests to 46 in one week. We were as prepared as we could be, and luckily there was never a time that we did not have
enough PPE. It’s an insidious disease that crept up on us, but you learn to rely on your connections and knowledge to help guide decision making. I even reached out to a fellow ND alumnus, Rob Hutchinson ’90, who works at FEMA. He was able to send us some additional ambulances from out-of-state. Now that things have slowed down a bit, I recognize that my staff and I are emotionally, physically and psychologically spent to say the least. We are trying to respond to this with assistance programs for first responders and peer-to-peer outreach. This has been a growth and learning experience for sure. Kristyn Chiarello ’12 Registered Nurse, Penn Medicine at Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, NJ Being on the frontline of this virus has taken both an emotional and physical toll. Each day welcomes a new challenge, lesson and experience. While many days prove to be a struggle as we navigate through uncharted waters, the healthcare system has joined together to fight this battle. I am grateful to offer a patient comfort in a time of pain. I find relief in providing reassurance to family members who are not able to be at the beside of their loved one. I am blessed to be able to hold a patient’s hand during their final breath. I am proud to be a nurse. This pandemic has helped to facilitate growth in my faith and work ethic — both as a nurse and as a person. Our work would not be possible without the support of doctors, respiratory therapists, ancillary staff and all other interdisciplinary teams within the healthcare system.
Anne Fitzpatrick ’76 Stevens I am a nurse in a rehabilitation/senior care Catholic facility. I rely on the St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, "Christ beside me, before me, behind me, within me, beneath me, above me" as I start each shift. It makes me feel well protected during this challenging time.
Arlene Gutierrez ’85 Walsh, RN MSA Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Capital Health Medical Group, Hopewell, NJ As a member of the senior management team at Capital Health, I feel blessed to work with so many dedicated professionals during these unprecedented times. Healthcare is a challenging business even during the best of times and for the foreseeable future, we are facing even more challenging circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is times like this that we see the true personality of our organization and the nature of what sets us apart from others. Our staff has been volunteering to work extra shifts and take on additional work since the day that our first COVID-19 patients were admitted and they are still doing so many weeks later. This public health emergency has affected every aspect of our daily lives. The impact on our healthcare system — including our hospitals and physician practices — is just as profound. Our frontline providers are now caring for a surge of critically ill patients and our biggest concern is to keep all of our healthcare workers safe. They are true heroes in my opinion and their tireless work and self-sacrifice show the best of humanity. Additionally, we are truly grateful for the support and generosity of our community. The encouraging signs lining hospital entrances bring a smile to my face every time I drive in here and the never-ending donations of food and PPE are greatly appreciated. Chelsea Grama ’10 Hastry Internal Medicine and Pediatric Resident, DuPont Hospital, Wilmington, DE and Mike Hastry ’10 Physical Therapist Since the pandemic began, we have dramatically changed scheduling and coverage in order to best staff the frontlines. Our primary focus is now on patient care, while the education and learning of residency takes a back seat. Although this situation is both mentally and physically taxing, this crisis has brought me and my colleagues closer. One of the most difficult and heartbreaking aspects is witnessing patients alone in the hospital. They are very scared, very sick and some are making end-of-life decisions without the support and comfort of family or friends. Often, we are their only human connection and our faces are completely covered. My prayers are with these patients and their families. Through all this, we remain positive and hopeful and are invigorated by the overwhelming expression of community support. continued on page 6
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Clare Ann Gallucci ’88 Spadea Registered Nurse, Penn Medicine at Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, NJ The year 2020 started off to be an amazing year for me. This past February, I celebrated my 50th birthday with my best friends from Notre Dame and had a blast. March came, and as we all know, the celebrations stopped. Schools, stores, restaurants, sporting events and much more came to a stand-still. Most of our country was forced to work from home and some lost their jobs. I work at Princeton Hospital as a nurse and since March 5th have been taking care of COVID-19 patients and continue to care for them during this pandemic. I remember my first day at work when I started to care for patients who had the COVID-19 virus. I was scared. I was terrified that I would catch the virus or worse give it to my family. It did not take long for me to block all of my fears out of my head and just take care of my patients the way I did before COVID-19 came into existence. Every day when I go to work and enter the hospital, I still worry about catching this horrible virus and passing it to my family, but once I start my shift and see how much my patients need me my fears go away. It breaks my heart to see my patients in the hospital not able to have their loved ones at their bedside while they are sick, or worse, when they are dying. Just yesterday, I had a patient tell me how sorry he was that I had to take care of him since he had COVID-19. I tried to hold back my tears under my goggles, face shield and mask as I explained how it was my pleasure to care for him and he should not feel bad at all. It is days like yesterday that remind me why I am a nurse. I have to admit that all the amazing support from our community is overwhelming and sometimes makes me feel guilty that I am being praised for working on the frontline, when all I am doing is my job. I work with an amazing group of nurses and I feel blessed that I am able to help make a difference. I pray that all of my fellow classmates are safe and healthy.
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My husband, Michael Hastry ’10 is a physical therapist who is also working through this time and has adapted telemedicine and home health visits into his "new" routine in order to keep people as safe as possible. He is working with many patients who have had to postpone "elective" surgeries and are still in a lot of pain.
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Reverend Karen Burke ’88 Lewis Palliative Care Chaplain, Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ I am primarily working in the ICU with the most critical COVID-19 patients. It has been a challenging time. The way I offer spiritual care has completely changed during the pandemic. I cannot offer direct support to my patients' families because they are not permitted inside the hospital. For our Catholic patients, I cannot find a way for the Sacrament of the Sick to be administered. The hospital is not allowing the priests in and neither is the diocese where I work; it is just too risky. I have gotten creative with FaceTime which is allowing families to “see” their loved one before they die. I am going into patients’ rooms with an iPad so that their families can talk to their loved one and say all the important things that need to be said at end of life. Family cannot be physically with our patients or touch them, but they are able to get a visual, talk, and participate in family prayers before death. I believe this will be an important ingredient for them to experience in order for them to process their grief down the road. I am working closely with a Catholic priest whom I FaceTime every day at noon. I run around the hospital with the iPad and we pray with all the Catholic patients and he offers the traditional prayers of absolution. Many of the doctors and nurses can hear and see this happening. It is a moving experience for all of us. Everyone involved feels grateful for the role of the chaplain, perhaps for the first time ever. Chaplains are caring for the most human and spiritual aspects of those suffering and we point to God’s presence and grace in the midst of this tragedy. I feel honored to be at the hospital during this time where I can be of service.
Michael H. Fitzpatrick, MD, FACEP ’84 Co-Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center In March everything changed. Regardless of age, profession, beliefs, background, or geographic location the COVID-19 pandemic touched all of us. We’ve lost the freedom to be with loved ones, to travel, to worship and to gather. Some of us have lost the opportunity to work. Some have lost loved ones and some were not able to say goodbye. I graduated from ND in 1984. We had a great class. I wished I’d stayed in touch with more of you. I had great teachers and friends, and we had First Friday Mass. When I went on to college and medical school, I took ND with me. ND is still with me when I go to work each day and I’m forever grateful. For those of us in healthcare everything changed in March as well. Even as elective surgeries were cancelled and our office practice dwindled, masks and PPE were distributed and we went out to do a different kind of work. I’ve worked in Emergency Medicine for the past 25 plus years and have had the privilege of working with a truly special group of people. The Emergency Medicine team includes doctors, advanced practitioners, nurses, technicians, environmental services, EMS personnel, social workers, spiritual care and many others who are ready to help “on your worst day.” Sadly, over the course of the past few months for too many of our patients and their families, this has been “their worst day.” Most of us who work in the Emergency Department are worried and some of us are flat-out scared. We’re afraid of getting COVID-19 or bringing it home to the ones we love. But honestly we’re also afraid of not being able to give our patients what they need, afraid of seeing way too many of our patients die. We’re used to death — but not like this. This is quantitatively and qualitatively different. It’s exhausting and heartbreaking. We realize that others have it far worse than we do (God bless you NY and all the other “hot spots”). We realize that this isn’t going to end this week or this month. We’re getting used to seeing our patients through glass doors, donning a PAPR hood or N95s, the hiss of negative pressure rooms, wearing a mask and goggles for 12 hours at a stretch, having raw hands from washing and we’re even getting used to working in “ER tents.” We’ll be there for those who need us because this is what we do.
Please keep those who work in the Emergency Departments, EMS, Intensive Care Units and all on the hospital floors in your prayers. All the best to my classmates — the Class of ’84, and to all the ND alums back in NJ and across the country. Morgan Fink, PA-C ’12 Emergency Room Physician Assistant Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, NJ In the past two years that I have been working, I have seen a variety of interesting and challenging cases. Working in the Emergency Room itself comes with its own difficulties, such as working nights and weekends, long hours and unpredictable cases. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has been like nothing any of us have ever experienced. One of the greatest challenges that I have encountered has been the fear that I will be exposed to the virus at work; or even worse, that I could unknowingly spread it to my family and friends. Although we have been fortunate so far, there is a nationwide shortage of PPE and it is uncertain how long our already dwindling supplies will last. Additionally, it’s been incredibly disheartening to witness first-hand the significant mortality of this disease and the rapid clinical decline of patients. But through all of the hardship and struggles of our current situation, the tremendous outpouring of support and love from the community has been incredible to witness. I am in awe of the people who have sent endless amounts of supplies, meals, cards and messages of encouragement. Perhaps the most inspiring part of the last few weeks has been how such tragedy and uncertainty has brought our healthcare community together. Each one of my colleagues, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, ER techs, registration workers, and housekeeping staff, has shown an unbelievable amount of fortitude and solidarity in facing this virus each day. Being on the frontline of a global pandemic was not something that I anticipated or prepared for during the first few years of my career, but it has truly reiterated why I entered the healthcare field in the first place. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to do what I do and to have a small role in the fight against this disease.
Rob Hutchinson ’90 Response Operations Liaison FEMA Integration Team (NJ) Ewing, NJ I was assigned as the FEMA Planning Section Chief for the federal response to COVID-19 in the State of New Jersey. I work with the New Jersey Department of Health to plan for the operation of federally-supported community-based testing sites in Bergen and Monmouth counties as well as with state and federal response staff at the New Jersey Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to develop daily Incident Action Plans which outline work assignments and tasks for the Field Medical Stations, externally sourced EMS units, and other State and Federal COVID-related response activities. The COVID-19 response poses unique challenges given the need to practice social distancing, wear masks, and limit face-to-face interactions to mitigate potential exposure. My co-workers and I even worked from two of FEMA’s Mobile Communication Office Vehicles (MCOV’s) to enhance mitigation efforts and social distancing at the EOC. For a period in April, I was going on over 40 straight days at the EOC. I have worked for FEMA for nearly 15 years and have had long deployments all over the country, so this was nothing new. My first assignment was to Hurricane Katrina, which was less than two weeks after I started working for FEMA — this assignment lasted for over 100 days. I also responded to hurricanes and other disasters including Typhoon Dolphin in Guam, Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and the recent earthquakes in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
We extend heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our alumni healthcare heroes who continue to give tirelessly and at risk of their own safety to support our community. We are forever grateful and very proud.
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God places us where He needs us and gives us what we need. To paraphrase St. Mother Teresa, “Every day I (we) see Jesus in all his distressing disguises.” In March, that’s one thing that COVID-19 couldn’t change.
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A GRADUATION ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
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he COVID-19 pandemic stole many important senior year events from the Class of 2020 but they were not stripped of a graduation ceremony. ND Principal Joanna Barlow, along with her administrators and staff, worked tirelessly to organize and execute 286 individual graduations. This all happened while still managing the cyberlearning platform that took the place of traditional learning for all of our students. From May 31 to June 2, Mrs. Barlow along with Notre Dame President Ken Jennings, witnessed as each senior had the opportunity to have their name called and walk across the stage to receive their diploma. The stage was not the traditional one at the CURE Insurance Arena, but instead, Notre Dame’s beautiful grotto was the backdrop for these special moments. The planning was well organized, with social distancing restrictions in mind, as each student and their immediate family were led through a series of stations set up on Monsignor Nolan Field that brought them finally to Our Lady’s Grotto resplendent in beautiful floral displays. Each graduate was videotaped as they picked up their diplomas and these individual graduations were compiled into one video that was shown on June 7. As it happens at every graduation, there were commencement speeches. In his opening remarks, President Jennings spoke to the graduates of their strength, “Through all of the disappointments and despair, you have survived, better yet, you have thrived; you have made the best of a very difficult situation — not complaining, disappointed but determined with grit and resilient resolve to move forward to this day: the
day of your graduation to mark a milestone that you will never forget, a day in which all of your hard work here at Notre Dame has come to an end, but you are now prepared for this new beginning.” In addressing her classmates, Class of 2020 Valedictorian Marissa Vizzoni spoke of lessons she learned as a student, “Notre Dame High School has shown me how to ride the roller coaster and follow through on many levels. It has allowed me to nurture relationships that brought me new friends and strengthened relationships with many old ones. I have come to understand just how important all these friendships are. Without these people who mean so much to me, high school would have been a completely different experience, an experience I do not want to imagine.” The Class of 2020 Salutatorian Brayden Meskill reminded his classmates how amazing they are, “Our class has been an exceptional class — excelling in academics, athletics, performing arts and service. Along with other great accomplishments achieved by this amazing class, such as 118 different colleges next year, two classmates will be attending the military. We captured more than 20 CVC Championship Titles, multiple MCT and Sectional State Championships. Cortaz Williams set a new school rushing record while Seamus Harding now holds every state of New Jersey diving record; along with 35 Seniors continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Performing Arts put on a masterpiece show every year, that we found in The Little Mermaid, Shrek, Guys and Dolls and Beauty and the Beast this year. And each of us proudly contributing to the 35,000 service hours achieved over our past four years.”
It took weeks of planning on the part of Notre Dame administration and staff, three days of filming and many more hours of editing by Dave Chebra ‘98 and Aaron Bartuska ’16 who produced a beautiful video presented on June 7. The video is available for viewing on the Notre Dame website and the school's YouTube Channel, NotreDameHS1957. The virtual commencement began with a live-streamed Baccalaureate Mass from the Notre Dame Chapel celebrated by ND Chaplain, Father Jason Parzynski. The mass included a special homily message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Traditionally at graduation, the Golden Irish Honor Guard lead the graduating class into the arena. This year a special message from the Golden Irish Class of 1970 was presented virtually to the graduates. The Class of 2020 did not miss out on any of the special traditions that make up a Notre Dame graduation. In addition, due to the efforts of our Advancement Office
and members of the PTA, Post Prom and Fashion Show committees, the Class of 2020 was treated to gifts in the weeks prior to graduation as well as a virtual version of our Post Prom event. Many Notre Dame parents expressed their gratitude for the efforts that went above and beyond to make sure our seniors were recognized. This is just one of the many comments we received: “In the end, there was no disappointment felt, only enjoyment, gratitude and pride. The whole series of events was so highly organized and well thought out, and I give you all so much credit for pulling it off. The lengths you went to in order to make our seniors feel recognized, involved, and not forgotten in this crazy time in our world were so impressive, and we appreciate everything from the bottom of our hearts. I can only imagine these events (like a three-day stage walk, vs. 90 minutes ordinarily) took much more time and effort than a typical graduation. And this was on top of everything else consuming your time as you adjusted to running a virtual high school with no warning. Please accept our deepest thanks. God Bless You All!” Our administration, faculty and staff have proven once again why Notre Dame is a special place where we will go above and beyond to create a nurtured environment of learning for each and every student.
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RELIGION \ Luke Casimir Okupski [Gold Medal, Gift of the Most Reverend George W. Ahr, S.T.D.] PRINCIPAL’S AWARD \ Quentin Simon Autry IRISH SPIRIT AWARD \ Rachel Doan SERVICE PRESENTATION \ Zachary Christopher Klein and Alexa M. Ryan ACADEMIC HONORS \ Nolan Brody, Jillian Elizabeth Cary, Nicholas Anthony DeMille, Sarah Bryony Gemmell, Molly Catherine Hart, Joseph P. Hoffman, Kathryn Rose Honnig, Dora D. Krstic, Joshua Emmanuel Romero, Marissa Elizabeth Vizzoni
THE CLASS OF 2020 HAS BEEN AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNTING TO MORE THAN $37,000,000.
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Principal Barlow concluded the virtual graduation describing the Class of 2020 in one word, I would say you are resilient. COVID-19 happened to you, but how you responded was extraordinary. You responded with maturity, compassion, creativity, and bravery. Your class has proven that together you can adapt to any circumstance. Class of 2020, you are our hope.”
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CLASS OF 2020 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
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Albright University Alvernia University American University Amherst College Arcadia University Arizona State University Auburn University Australian University Baylor University Belmont University Bentley University Berkeley College Bloomsburg University Boston University Bowie State University Brandeis University Brookdale Community College Bucknell University Bucks County Community College Burlington County Community College Butler University Cabrini University Caldwell University California Polytechnic State University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Central Connecticut State University Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of Staten Island College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Columbia University Cornell University Delaware State University Delaware Valley University DePaul University DeSales University Dickinson College
Drew University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University East Carolina University East Stroudsburg University Elizabethtown College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Frostburg University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Georgian Court University Gettysburg College Goucher University Hamilton College Hampton University High Point University Hofstra University Howard University IE University Madrid Immaculata University Indiana University James Madison University John Carroll University Johnson & Wales University Juniata College Kansas State University Kean University Kennesaw State University Kenyon College
King’s College Kutztown University Lafayette College La Salle University Lehigh University Liberty University LIM College Louisiana State University Loyola University Maryland Loyola University of New Orleans Lycoming College Manhattan College Marist College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University McDaniel College Mercer County Community College Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Millersville University Milwaukee School of Engineering Monmouth University Monroe College Montclair State University Moravian College Morgan State University Mount St. Mary's University Muhlenberg College New Jersey Institute of Technology New York University Niagara University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Old Dominion University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University, Abington Pennsylvania State University, Altoona
Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The College of New Jersey The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Colorado The University of Illinois The University of Mississippi The University of Scranton The University of Tampa Thomas Jefferson University Towson University Union College United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado, Boulder University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Edinburgh University of Hawaii University of Indianapolis University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Lynchburg University of Maryland University of Maryland, Eastern Shore University of Massachusetts University of Miami University of Michigan University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of North Carolina, Charlotte University of North Carolina, Greensboro
University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Tennessee University of Vermont University of Washington University San Luis Obispo Ursinus College Valencia College Vanguard University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Wesleyan University Washington College Wesley College West Chester University West Virginia University Western Connecticut State University Widener University William Paterson University Winston-Salem State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University Xavier University of Louisiana York College of Pennsylvania York University
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Pennsylvania State University, Berks Pennsylvania State University, Erie Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Pennsylvania State University, Lehigh Valley Point Park University Princeton University Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Ramapo College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rider University Roanoke College Robert Morris University Rochester Institute of Technology Rowan University Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Bonaventure University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Lawrence University Saint Leo’s University Salisbury University Salve Regina University San Diego State University Savannah College of Art/Design Seton Hall University Siena College Southern Methodist University Spelman College St. John’s University St. Louis University Stevens Institute of Technology Stockton University Stonehill College Suffolk University SUNY at Binghamton SUNY Maritime College Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University
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GRADUATION 2020
CLASS OF 2020
LEGACY GRADUATES
The following graduates were presented with their diplomas by one or both of their alumni parents.
MAXIMILLIAN BARRETT Mariola Pietranik ’85 Barrett
BRAYDEN MESKILL
ANNALISA BENZIGER Joanne Dietrich ’82
ROSE MULARADELIS Tracey Crawford ’92
1 NOAH BRACHELLI RACHEL DOAN
Sherri Magyari ’87 Doan
RYAN NEMEC
Mularadelis Thomas Nemec ’83
4 GRACE O'DONNELL Megan Murphy ’88 O'Donnell
Brian Duff ’89
PAIGE FOERTER
Kellie Malloy ’86 Foerter
Daniel O'Donnell ’80
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2 ABIGAIL DUFF
Nicholas Brachelli ’96
Eugene Meskill ’71
JACK GOVAN
Sabrina Pagano ’90 Govan
KYLIE PANZITTA
James Panzitta, Jr. ’86
Matthew Govan ’91
JENNIFER PRIBILA
Allison Carroll ’91
STEVEN GRAVER
Sandra Slatino ’88 Graver
MICHAEL ROGALSKI Lisa Cipriano ’83 Rogalski
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JESSIE GUTIERREZ
Anthony Gutierrez ’88
SAMANTHA SCHEPELENKO
BRETT HARRIS
Steven Harris ’83
Sandra Rife ’89 Schepelenko
Ann Meagher ’87 Hoyt
PAUL SHEA
Laura Vrancik ’88 Shea
NATHAN INNOCENTI Jason Innocenti ’88
ABIGAIL VERNON
Christopher Vernon ’82
CARLA IPPOLITO
Carl Ippolito ’77
SEAN VERNON
Christopher Vernon ’82
JOSEPH LATINI
Jennifer Segretario ’93 Latini
HOPE WARGO
Christopher Wargo ’89
Joseph Latini ’93
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Oscar Lewis Watson ’93
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his year Notre Dame honors nine dedicated faculty and staff members who have retired. When combined, these educators have given our Notre Dame students a impressive 215 years of service. We cannot thank them enough for sharing their talent and imparting their knowledge to our students. They will be greatly missed, and we wish them all of God’s blessings in their retirement. 1 ANN SHELLY ‘74 BROWN — 23 years, Main Office Staff
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GOD BLESS OUR RETIREES
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2 BEVERLY KLEK — 38 years, Main Office Staff 3 HUGH MAGUIRE — 25 years, Facilities Department 4 CHAPPY MOORE — 45 years, Social Studies Department, 34 years Head Football Coach 5 ELSIE MOORE — 41 years, Science Department 6 MIKE PERONE — 42 years, Physical Education and Boys Head Soccer Coach 7 GEORGE REITHER — 31 years, Religion Department 8 SUZANNA MCGEE — 6 years, Business/Technology Department 9 MARINA SUES — 4 years, World Language Department 10 MELANIE PIEKIELNIAK ‘72 TYSOWSKI — 11 years, Student Life
HONORING TEACHERS AND STAFF 2019/2020
BRITTANY BRYDGES
DEBBIE CHIARELLO
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Fine Arts Department
STAFF PERSON OF THE YEAR College and School Counseling Office
ROBERT DINGLE
TEACHER OF THE YEAR English Department
CINDY BANNON
YEARBOOK DEDICATION RECIPIENT English Department
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NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST AND COMMENDED STUDENTS
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otre Dame is proud to announce that we had one finalist for the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program and five Commended Students.
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Molly Hart ‘20, is our finalist for the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1.5 million students applied for the highly competitive scholarship represent less than one percent of all high school seniors in the United States. Molly is a freshman at the University of Alabama on a full scholarship.
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We also have five National Merit Commended Students. They include Quentin Autry ’20, Alexander Estes ’20, Joseph Hoffman ’20, Bridget Hoyt ’20, and Dora Krstic ’20. They were recognized for their academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®. Commended Students are named on the basis of a Selection Index score, and are usually the top 50,000 students that scored the highest in the nation.
KATHERINE BENJAMIN ‘21 PARTICIPATED IN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
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atherine Benjamin ‘21 was selected as one of 39 rising seniors in the state of New Jersey to attend the 2020 New Jersey Scholars Program, a tuition-free five-week resident summer program held at The Lawrenceville School. The mission of the New Jersey Scholars Program is to gather able and enthusiastic students who come from a broad cross-section of the state’s population. Semi-finalists were first selected on the basis of their application which included four essays, teacher recommendations, and examples of past research. The semi-finalists then had to undertake what would have ordinarily been an in-person roundtable discussion, which this year was conducted in a Zoom format.
The New Jersey Scholars Program creates an intense, interdisciplinary intellectual experience and teaches students to think in a new way — relating disciplines instead of dividing them. Scholars participated in virtual lectures and small group seminars where they actively engaged with the disciplines. They also had extensive reading assignments, and pursued research at world-class libraries and museums. They wrote essays and worked closely with a faculty member to produce a 10–15 page interdisciplinary research paper.
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KATIE BLACK Notre Dame Broadcasting Studio
PAIGE HYMAN Medical Office/Rehab
GRACE O'DONNELL Notre Dame Communications Office
DOMINICK BROWN The Law Offices of Robert Ramsey
JULIANNA JOHNSON Notre Dame Fine Arts Department/ Art I
JENNIFER PRIBILA Our Lady of Sorrows School
DINAMARIE DILISSIO Princeton Air Conditioning, Inc. SYDNEY DRAKE Eye Doctor's Office PAIGE FOERTER Notre Dame Campus Ministry Office SARA FURTAK Notre Dame Communications Office KATHRYN GORSKI Notre Dame Service Learning ALEX GRAY Notre Dame Campus Ministry Office JACK GOVAN Notre Dame Broadcasting Studio
MADELINE KITLAS Notre Dame Admissions Office ZACH KLEIN Notre Dame Communications Office EMMA MCKEON Notre Dame Admissions Office ALLISON MICALE Notre Dame Advancement Office
LUCY MILES Notre Dame Fine Arts Department/ Graphic Design ZARA NELSON Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group
MAIA RAMOS Notre Dame Communications Office ANNA SARUBBI Notre Dame Advancement Office KATE SARUBBI Notre Dame Athletic Trainer's Office TERESA SARUBBI Notre Dame Leprechaun Shop MIA TAYLOR Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group EMELIA BERCAW Notre Dame Admissions Office NICO VALERIO Notre Dame Science Department
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n Latin, the word “experior” means to do, try, or experience. The Experior Program at Notre Dame offers students the opportunity to continue learning outside of a traditional classroom setting through Senior Internships and Independent Research Projects.
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QUENTIN AUTRY ‘20 HONORED AS STUDENT-ATHLETE Quentin Autry truly exemplifies what the term “student-athlete” is intended to mean. He excels in the classroom and is a multiple sport athlete having played both football and basketball for the Irish. On the football field, Autry was a key player on both sides of the ball in Notre Dame’s best football season in many years. He was named 1st Team All-Capitol Division by the WJFL, 3rd Team All-Non-Public by NJ.com and was selected for the Head Coach’s Award at Notre Dame. On the basketball court, Quentin was a three-year starter for the Irish. He was a team captain and led the team in scoring and rebounding this past season. He exhibited a tremendous work ethic and set the tone for the younger players in the program. In the classroom, he was an outstanding student carrying many AP and Honors classes. Quentin was also involved in clubs: Film Society, SHADES Club, Student Service Learning. He also served as President of Student Government. Quentin will continue his academic and athletic career at Columbia University.
ZACHARY KLEIN’S ’20 PASSION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EARNS HIM HONOR
MARISSA VIZZONI’S ’20 FIVE-STAR PERFORMANCE MAKES HER A NATURAL LEADER
Zach Klein was involved in many extracurricular activities during his four years at Notre Dame, he was a member of the Broadcast Club and was involved with the broadcasts for the Notre Dame football and basketball games. He was a NDTV anchor, participated in Mock Trial, and was the house manager for the Spring Musical. Being the house manager for the Spring Musical prepared Zach for his volunteer work with McCarter Theatre productions in Princeton.
Marissa Vizzoni is truly a five-star high school student. She held a grade point average of 99.94 while testing her academic capacity with 13 Honors and seven AP courses. Her academic performance garnered consistent representation on the Honor Roll of Distinction and membership in the World Language Honor Society for Italian and the Notre Dame Chapter of the National Honor Society. She served as the Vice President of the National Honors Society (NHS) and was named the class Valedictorian.
Zach has a passion for community service. In his community, he volunteers with Princeton Special Sports. This work is extremely important to him as his brother has special needs and Zach wants to contribute to that community. Zach believes that serving the community will be a major part of his college experience. Zach plans on majoring in Journalism and Communications at Catholic University. After college, he hopes to become a broadcaster or work in data analytics in the sports field. Zach will continue doing community service in his free time.
Marissa was a member of the Varsity Golf Team and Concert Band as well as an active tutor with NHS and the Language Honor Society. She was very involved with ND’s academic clubs including the Environmental Club, Italian Club, and the Science Bowl. Marissa was active with Campus Ministry, Altar Servers, and the Celebrate Life Club. Marissa’s long-term ambitions lie in the field of health science and medicine, which considering her academic capacity, compassionate orientation to humanity and her ability to connect with diverse populations should suit her perfectly. Marissa will continue her academic career at Villanova University.
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otre Dame proudly announced the members of the Class of 2024 who are recipients of our nine scholarship awards.
THE FITZPATRICK FAMILY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP The Fitzpatrick Scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have achieved a score of 90 or above on the HSPT or 85 or above on the SSAT. They are also required to submit an essay and interview with a Notre Dame Administrator. This is a full four-year scholarship.
1 Madison Reda ‘24 graduated from St. Augustine of Canterbury School and is the recipient of a Fitzpatrick Family Scholarship. Upon receiving the award Madison exclaimed, "I am extremely grateful for the opportunities Notre Dame has given me and I am excited to join the ND family. Go Irish!" MARY ANN LIPTAK MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS The Liptak Scholarship offers half tuition to two students in the incoming freshman class. This is also a merit scholarship and requires high HSPT or SSAT scores as well as an essay and interview. The recipients of the Liptak Scholarships were 2 Brendan Appert ’24 who attended St. Gregory the Great 3 Academy and Abigail Hwang ’24 from the Sampson G. Smith School. "I am so thankful for the support that I've been given from my family and friends. I feel fortunate to have been chosen for this prestigious award. I am so looking forward to joining everyone at Notre Dame High School” said Abigail. THE PRESIDENT’S MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS The two President’s Merit Scholarships are awards of $5,000 per year for academically qualified 8th grade students who achieve an 85 or above on their HSPT or 80 or above on the SSAT and submit an essay.
4 The recipients are Mikaela Miranda ’24 from St. Raphael 5 School and Elizabeth Italia ’24 from St. Paul School. "I feel very grateful that I was selected for such an honor. I would like to thank Mr. Jennings and Mrs. Barlow for giving me this special opportunity. I will
take these next four years as a chance to grow spiritually and academically, and use my God-given talents to find His path and will for me” Elizabeth commented. EmmaLee and John Italia, Elizabeth's parents, said "The opportunity for our children to attend Catholic schools is one we don't take lightly. We are confident that attending Notre Dame High School will support Elizabeth's college readiness and spiritual growth as she realizes her potential." THE PRINCIPAL’S MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS The two Principal Merit Scholarships are awards of $2,500 per year for academically qualified 8th grade students who achieve an 85 or above on their HSPT or an 80 or above on their SSAT and submit an essay. This year’s recipients are incoming freshmen Gabrielle 6 Pie’ ’24 from Northern Burlington Middle School and 7 Jack Beacham ’24 from St. Andrew School. THE JACK PINTO ’85 PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP The new $5,000 Performing Arts Scholarship, established by Jack Pinto '85, is awarded annually to an 8th grade student of exceptional talent in the performing arts who wishes to pursue the study of music or dance.
8 There are two recipients of this award, Charlie Jones ’24 9 from St. Gregory the Great Academy and Jack Saker ’24 from Millstone Middle School. “We are so thrilled that Charlie is going to attend Notre Dame High School. The Jack Pinto ‘85 Performing Arts Scholarship will provide a fantastic opportunity for Charlie's education. Receiving this scholarship is an amazing honor and blessing” commented Charlie’s parents, Jill Kopen ’81 and Steve Jones. Jack’s parents are equally proud. Jack’s mom, Kristen told us, “We are so proud and excited for Jack to join the Notre Dame Family and continue his music education. He is excited to become involved in all aspects of ND through sports, music, service and academics thanks to the honor of the Jack Pinto ‘85 Performing Arts Scholarship.
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MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2024 AWARDED MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
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ND MOVED MOUNTAINS DURING CYBERLEARNING
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hroughout the past school year and particularly March – June 2020, Notre Dame moved mountains. During our time in cyberlearning, Notre Dame administrators, faculty, and staff imagined, envisioned, invented and delivered an outstanding Notre Dame educational experience. We would like to take a moment to reflect on our cyber journey. As with all endeavors, our faculty, staff, and administration stayed committed to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of our students. Even in cyberlearning, we stayed true to the cherished Notre Dame traditions and celebrations including: Morning and Friday Prayer, Live-Streamed Mass, Campus Ministry Padlet and Meets, Peer Leadership Induction Ceremony, World Language National Honor Society Induction, College Information Sessions, Counseling Sessions, Spring Play Table-Read, Spring Arts Festival, Winter Sports Awards, Teacher/Staff Person of the Year Presentations, Yearbook Dedication, Candle Rose Ceremony, Senior Signing Day, athletic team meets and coach visits to players’ homes, strength and conditioning workouts and training sessions, Friday night highlights and senior gifts, senior swag bag and lawn sign distributions, Post Prom in a Box and Online Meet, live-streamed Senior Awards Ceremony and live-streamed Baccalaureate, Individual Senior Graduations and a Virtual Graduation Ceremony.
“ND did an outstanding job pivoting from classroom teacher to virtual classroom. In addition, the coaches did an amazing job keeping their teams motivated, engaged and energized. Amazing effort by everyone.” — Notre Dame Parent
CATHOLIC MISSION
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LITURGY
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otre Dame students and faculty celebrated liturgy led by our Chaplain, Father Jason, with special help from the SHADES Club, Justice Club, and World Language Department. The theme of the Mass was social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
The Mass petitions were read in English, Spanish, French, Polish, Czech, Italian, and lgbo (Nigerian-Congo language). The students who read the petitions included: Seamus Harding ’20, Kyndal Tillett ’20, Sasha Jules ’21, Franny Owoh ’20, Angela Siwarski ’20, Gabby Girton ’20, Shea Doran ’20, Ewelina Krokos ’21, Emma McKeon ’20, Tiera Figaro ’21, Erika Porter ’20, and Michael Abbondandolo ’20. Following Mass, Darius McKay ‘20 and AJ Porter ‘20 introduced the new SHADES Club video “A Celebration of Our Gifts” honoring the diverse backgrounds and gifts of the club’s members. After the video, SHADES Club members Franny Owoh ’20, Kyndal Tillett ’20 and Marcel Campbell ’21 awed students and faculty with a special performance of praise dancing to celebrate Black History Month. Our special religious celebration of diversity and acceptance culminated with a presentation from our international students, Cindy Liu ‘20 and Kyrie Wang ‘20 for Principal Barlow and President Jennings. They presented a beautiful canvas of Chinese Calligraphy. The words in English mean “Hard Work Pays Off.” The hard work that our students and faculty put into this celebration certainly paid off. It was a wonderful tribute to the diversity among us.
COACH MCKENNA AND FATHER JASON NAMED CATHOLIC ATHLETES FOR CHRIST MODERATORS
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otre Dame High School proudly announced that Bishop David M. O‘Connell, C.M. appointed our own Coach John McKenna as the new Diocesan Moderator for Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC). In addition, he appointed our chaplain Father Jason Parzynski the new Diocesan Chaplain for CAC. Catholic Athletes for Christ was brought to the Diocese by Bishop O'Connell nine years ago and currently has established chapters in seven of the 11 Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Trenton. It is a tremendous honor for Notre Dame to have both Coach McKenna and Father Jason appointed to serve in these capacities as they both continue to build the CAC Ministry, not only at Notre Dame, but also across the diocese in order to foster a deeper faith among our student athletes on and off the field.
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Co-Presidents of the SHADES Club, Leon Jones ‘20 and Mia Abousabe ‘22, as well as Vice President Kyndal Tillett ‘20 opened Mass with beautiful bilingual prayers. During the procession of gifts, students paid special tribute to their heritages and cultures. Gift bearers brought up an array of family heirlooms and religious items such as their family bibles, an African drum, a dream catcher, rosary beads, a Portuguese family bowl and flags of their family’s origin.
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STUDENTS UNPLUGGED AT THE CATHOLIC ATHLETES FOR CHRIST FATHER/SON RETREAT
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The two-day retreat was organized by Father Jason Parzynski, Notre Dame Chaplain, CAC Chaplain and Diocesan Vocations Director along with Coach John McKenna, the CAC Diocesan Moderator. Among the speakers were Christian singer-songwriter Steve Angrisano and Kevin Reilly, a former Philadelphia Eagles football player and broadcaster. When asked about the CAC Father/Son Retreat, Coach McKenna said “Being able to be part of the team that put this retreat together was an experience and a memory that I will carry for the rest of my life. Watching our fathers and sons unplug for the weekend
and bond for two days was worth a million dollars. I really believe that this experience made a difference in their relationships." Notre Dame student Luke Okupski ’20 had a wonderful experience on the retreat. “The CAC Father/Son Retreat provided fathers and sons with a unique opportunity to spend one-on-one time together without the distractions and responsibilities of daily life. The retreat not only helped strengthen my relationship with my father, but also strengthened my faith. Each speaker exemplified what it takes to be a man in Christ and portrayed to us how to keep God a priority in our lives as we continue our journey to manhood. The weekend reminded me to value my father’s knowledge, experience, and love, and take advantage of them to become a better man.”
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wo Hospitaller Sisters of Mercy from Villa Raffaella, a Senior Assisted Living Community in Pleasantville, NJ, visited Notre Dame High School's Religion classes on February 19. The sisters explained to students that being a missionary does not necessarily mean serving abroad. Rather, each person can be a missionary through the practice of prayer, sacrifice, and loving service toward others. The Hospitaller Sisters of Mercy were founded on May 16, 1821 by Princess Teresa Orsini Doria Pamphili with a specific apostolate to care for the sick. The congregation is present in five continents and in three locations in the US: New Jersey, South Carolina and Louisiana.
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Over the years the congregation has expanded its works of mercy to respond to the needs of the Catholic Church. The apostolate broadened its fields to include teaching, caring for the elderly, family faith formation, women empowerment and ministry to street children. In 2016, the congregation embarked on a new mission to provide care for juvenile victims of human trafficking in Baton Rouge, LA.
ND STUDENTS COMPLETE OVER 35,000 HOURS OF SERVICE
Last year's second semester Honors Service Classes overcame many challenges during the quarantine. When we left school so quickly and unexpectedly in March many of the students' service projects were in full swing and could not be completed due to the stay-at-home order. For instance, students had collected many donations for an Easter Basket Drive. Due to restrictions, the baskets could not be distributed, but all candy and food items collected were donated to the Rise Food Pantry. It was not the same as the direct contact the students would have had if they were able to hand-deliver the completed baskets but they were able to make a difference all the same. In true Notre Dame fashion, students rose to the occasion and creatively came up with many projects that made an impact and touched people's lives during
such an uncertain time. You can read about many of them in our “Days of Caring” stories. Students were always sure to follow CDC guidelines, and provide simple ways that the Notre Dame Community could reach out and help their neighbors, friends, families and essential workers. Notre Dame students completed over 35,000 hours of service despite a very difficult year, and not just because of the pandemic. In May we lost our beloved Service Coordinator, Mrs. Carolyn Graham. With her memory in their hearts, our students carried on her service mission in many beautiful ways to honor her. We are proud of our Notre Dame Students. The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teachings. Students have lived these beliefs out in their service to the community. In the words of Saint Catherine Laboure, “See the face of God in everyone.”
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The March included remarks via video conference from Vice President Pence from Rome, while he was visiting with Pope Francis to share about the pro-life movement in the United States. His comments were followed by an in-person speech by President Trump about how we, as pro-life Americans, are the voice for the voiceless in the womb and should do all that we can to address the dignity and value of the unborn.
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he Notre Dame CyberPatriot team concluded an exceptional round of competition in the 12th season of CyberPatriot — the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.
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Established by the AFA in 2009, CyberPatriot is designed to educate and motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. CyberPatriot’s core program, the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, challenges teams of students across the United States, Canada, and abroad to find and resolve cybersecurity vulnerabilities in simulated environments.
Led by Dr. Brian Bridgewater, our team excelled in the CyberPatriot XII State Round held in December, demonstrating teamwork, critical thinking, and technical skills needed for a successful career in cybersecurity. The team’s performance earned 3rd place for the State Award in the Platinum Tier, and also won 2nd and 3rd Tier Awards in the Gold Tier.
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ND HAS A 2020 PHILADELPHIA MODEL UNITED NATIONS DELEGATE WINNER
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abi Morabito ‘20, a seasoned Model UN veteran, brought home a big win for ND by receiving the Best Delegate Award for the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues representing the country of Mexico. The Philadelphia Model United Nations Conference took place at the Wyndham Hotel in the historic district of Philadelphia in March. The theme of PhilMUN 2020 was Equitable Globalization. Model UN provides students with a platform to discuss a variety of global issues and come together to create innovative solutions to problems that may not get adequate media attention in our Western society. PhilMUN 2020 pushed its students to dive deep into topics ranging from the Protection of Economic Rights of Rural Women to Drafting the Asia Pacific Security Treaty to diplomatically addressing the varying facets of such intricate issues while considering the key actors involved.
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he crowds were cheering as the Notre Dame community joined together on November 13 for the 3rd Annual Hoops for Hope charity basketball tournament. The event grows bigger each year. This year, 100 students from the Celebrate Life Club, SHADES Club, Justice Club, and Service Club volunteered, while over 300 students, administration, faculty and staff members participated in the Hoops for Hope basketball tournament. The ND SHADES Club first came up with the idea for the charity basketball tournament three years ago. Club members decided they wanted to work in union with other Notre Dame clubs and organizations towards a common community service goal and Hoops for Hope became a reality and a very successful school-wide charity event. In 2018, all Hoops for Hope proceeds went directly to the New Hope Hospital in Haiti. This year, the proceeds from the event were directed to hurricane relief for those who were affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Notre Dame students were also very excited to help Sprouts University School of the Arts students by supplying them with winter clothes, school supplies, and non-perishable food items that were collected during the event.
Eileen Marx, faculty member and one of the SHADES Club moderators said “This student-generated event is always so fun. It’s all about having a blast, but making a difference.” Eileen Marx along with Rose Fitzpatrick ’75 Stevenson, Isabel Berko, Eileen Hart, and Jacqui Coppola ’09 assisted the students as needed, but the students ran the event independently. Hoops for Hope t-shirts were designed by Cortaz Williams ’20, SHADES Club member. For the third year, AnnMarie Crivelli ’80, owner of Destination Athlete, donated 500 t-shirts to ND for the tournament. 48 teams joined together to participate in the exciting basketball tournament. Students not only played in the games but also announced, refereed, performed and ran a raffle and a concessions stand. Each team chose a level of play – competitive, intermediate or “just for fun.” Team Green on God won the intermediate bracket while Team Canada won the competitive bracket. By the end of the event, students had collected more than 100 items for Sprouts and raised a total of $3,800 for hurricane relief in the Bahamas.
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n the night of October 25, the stands were flooded with pink in support of our 11th Annual Pink Out which was organized by Diane Wargo with the help of the ND Cares Club. This year, our Pink Out theme was “strength.” The idea for the theme was born after Grandma Hnatiuk, the grandmother of Sierra ‘16 and Roman ‘18 Hnatiuk, passed away. Grandma Hnatiuk was a 26-year survivor of breast cancer who walked out during all of the Pink Out halftime ceremonies since 2013.
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fist that held a breast cancer ribbon. Students helped honor those impacted by breast cancer by wearing the Pink Out shirts to school on October 24.
When reflecting on Grandma Hnatiuk, we think about how strong and inspiring she was. Breast cancer victims, along with their families and friends, constantly show strength during their battles with breast cancer. This year's Pink Out t-shirt, designed by Jack Kalman ’20, truly captured the essence of strength by displaying a raised
When asked what the Pink Out meant to Ms. Wargo, she responded, “It's hard to put in words what the Notre Dame Pink Out means to me, but I know that when someone is sick they often feel alone. Our goal is to embrace these warriors and their families with a gesture of love and community."
Our Irish varsity football team defeated the Nottingham Northstars 24-19, but the night’s main event was the halftime ceremony. Over 40 girls signed up to get their hair cut for Locks of Love, a charity that donates wigs to people with cancer and those dealing with hair loss diseases. It was awe-inspiring to see all of the girls donate their hair to such a great cause.
NICK CUSHMAN COMPETES WITH TEAM USA
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rom August 20-25, Nick Cushman ’20 traveled to Pattaya, Thailand to represent Team USA in the International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships. Team USA placed 3rd overall, taking home 18 Gold, 24 Silver, and 27 Bronze Medals. Nick was able to bring home three Bronze Medals for himself! Back in early 2019, Nick was invited by the United States Dragon Boat Federation to join the Team USA U18 Dragon Boat. To be able to make the team, Nick had to make a specific time in the Outrigger Canoe time trial. All his training paid off because he was made one of the top 6 times for boys under 18! After that, he spent the next few weeks practicing in Philadelphia and New Hope in preparation for Worlds. “Overall, Worlds will be an experience I will never forget because I was able to compete with elite athletes from all over the world. Most of all, it was an honor to represent the USA.”
ND CREW CLUB IN CANADA
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rew Club members Kristen (Krissy) Harkins ‘20, Brady Stergion ’19, Joe DiRusso '21, George Drago '21, Jack Wright '21 and Katherine Kelly '21 participated in the Royal Canadian Henley in St. Catharines, Ontario. Krissy Harkins won a gold medal in the U19 Women’s boat.
Homecoming
Father Daughter Dance
NHS Scavenger Hunt
Halloween Senior Theme Competition
Cotillion
Cyber Spirit Week
Performing Arts Christmas Party
Blood Drive Senior Prom
Senior Fest
Cotillion
Powder Puff
THE ARTS
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otre Dame High School‘s Performing and Visual Arts Departments went forward with the school’s Spring Arts Festival on May 28. This year’s festival looked a lot different than previous years'; all of our students' artwork was exhibited virtually. Visual Arts faculty members Brittany Brydges and Nancy Pirone ’80 Tamasi prepared a beautiful slideshow for Notre Dame's 2020 Art Show that featured artwork created by our students across many art disciplines including drawing, painting, ceramics, digital and photography. The Visual Arts Show celebrates and showcases the portfolios of our senior AP Art students. The community was able to see our Fine Arts display on the ND website, Facebook and YouTube. Mrs. Brydges said,"We have some really amazing young artists at Notre Dame, and we are excited to be able to share their talent and hard work digitally with the community. It is an absolute joy to see their creativity and ingenuity,
especially during a time like this. Above all, I am so proud of them as both young artists and as people; they rock and are the reason that I love my job." The Performing Arts Department hosted its spring concert, entitled Springtime on Broadway, virtually. This salute to Broadway musicals included performances from Les Misérables, Little Women, Little Shop of Horrors, Sunset Boulevard, and Guys and Dolls. There was also a nod to Beauty and the Beast, the school’s 2020 spring musical, whose performances were canceled after the first weekend due to the issuance of stay-at-home orders. “Seniors, juniors and sophomores performed in a variety of song and dance performances” said Lou Gibilisco, Notre Dame’s Performing Arts Director. “This was a great opportunity to showcase our students‘ talents and allow them to give something back to the community.”
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ETC…2020
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tc. is the annually distributed art and literary magazine at Notre Dame High School. The magazine is a showcase for all the creative talents at ND, from poetry and prose to art and photography. The members of the “Writing Irish,” a co-curricular club at ND, contribute to the compilation, layout and designs of the magazine. The 2020 edition was released digitally to the community during the Spring Arts Festival. ETC…2020 cover image: Aurora, by Ryan McCarron ‘20
A Promise of aHero by Bella Everett ‘21
I will do anything to protect you From the dangers that will be I will provide anything for you Just to see a chuckle of glee I will give you all my unconditional love So much so it will ache I will love this child to the ends of the earth A promise I will make Serene Sorrow, Cortaz Williams ’20
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SPRING MUSICAL 2020 / BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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he Athlete of the Year Award was shared by five members of the Class of 2020 who had outstanding careers at Notre Dame. All five honorees will continue their athletic careers in college at the NCAA Division I level.
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CATE BUECKER was a two-time letter winner as a defender on the lacrosse team. She was a member of the 2019 NJSIAA Group 3 Central Sectional State Championship Team. In her primary sport of field hockey, she was a four-year letter winner, starter at forward and a captain her senior year. A prolific goal scorer, Buecker tallied over 50 goals in her career. This year she was named Offensive Player of the Year by the Trentonian, 1st Team All-CVC by the Trentonian and 3rd Team All-Non-Public by NJ.com. The New Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association named Buecker a 1st Team All-Star. Cate is continuing her career at Division I Merrimack University. NICOLE BURNEY was a three-year letter winner in field hockey and a four-year letter winner in lacrosse. She was captain of both teams. In field hockey, she was selected 1st Team All-CVC by the Trentonian and a 2nd Team All-Star by the New Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association. Burney was a defender who drew the assignment of guarding the leading scorer on every opposing team. In lacrosse, Nicole was a four year starting goalie. In her three years of play, she recorded over 300 saves. She was 1st
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ERIKA PORTER was a four-year letter winner on the basketball team. She was selected All-CVC four times and CVC Player of the Year twice by the CVC Basketball Coaches Association. In her career, Porter scored 1,405 points and grabbed 792 rebounds. This year she was selected to play in the New Jersey North vs. South All-Star Game. In a program that has a history of producing Division I talent, Erika was the most highly recruited player in more than a decade, and is continuing her playing career in the Big Ten at the University of Illinois.
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SEAMUS HARDING cemented his place in Notre Dame and New Jersey history with his incredible diving career. He is a four-time high school All-American, a four-time New Jersey State Champion, a threetime Mercer County Champion, a four-time Notre Dame MVP, a four-time AAU National Champion and a 13-time USA
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CORTAZ (TAZ) WILLIAMS will also hold Notre Dame records for many years to come. As a four-year letter winner in football, he rushed for a school record 5,107 yards breaking the previous school record of 3,657 set by Tom Voyda ’74 in 1973. Williams also holds the Notre Dame records for career touchdowns (71) and touchdowns in a season (33). As a senior, he rushed for over 1,500 yards averaging 12.3 yards per carry. He was named 2nd Team All-State by NJ.com. He was named to the New Jersey Super 50 by the New Jersey Sports Zone. Williams was a recipient of the Maxwell Award and was selected to play in the New Jersey North vs. South All-Star Game. Taz is continuing his playing career at Division I Central Connecticut State University.
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cholar Athlete Awards are presented to seniors who have achieved academic excellence while contributing substantially to Notre Dame's athletic success over the course of his or her tenure at ND. Morgan Whitlock was a four year letter winner in soccer. She also was a member of the Winter and Spring Track Teams. In her primary sport of soccer, she accumulated 22 goals and 45 assists in her career. In 2019, she was named 1st Team All-CVC. She was named twice to the Mercer 33. In her senior year, she was selected All-State by the New Jersey Girls Soccer Coaches Association. In the classroom, her schedule comprised of all Honors and AP classes, and she graduated with a 94.4 grade point average. Morgan is continuing her soccer career at Stevens Institute of Technology.
Quentin Autry was a three-year starter on the basketball team and a two-year letter winner in football. As captain of the basketball team this year, he led the team in scoring and rebounding and was named MVP. He was selected 1st Team All-CVC by the CVC Basketball Coaches Association, the Trentonian and the Times of Trenton. In football from his defensive end position, he led the state with 18 sacks. As a tight end on offense, he caught the game-winning touchdown against Delbarton giving the Irish their first state playoff victory since 2004. Autry was the Student Government President and an Honors and AP student who graduated with a 91.8 grade point average. Quentin is continuing his football career at Columbia University.
IRISH BOYS SOCCER TAKE THE MAYOR’S CUP
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ur Irish Boys Soccer team played in the Mayor’s Cup which was held at Rider University last October. A large crowd of almost 300 fans erupted while Danny Bensch ‘22 scored the first goal for the Irish. The Irish kept the lead for the entire game defeating the Lawrence High School Cardinals 4-0. This was a big win for our Irish, as they took home the Angebranndt-Perone Trophy for the second year in a row.
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n January 5, the Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey (SCANJ) hosted its annual State Banquet for the 2019 Fall Season. Notre Dame Boys Soccer team’s outstanding year culminated with the team being named the 9th Best School in the Private and Parochial Division. Additionally, several boys from the Notre Dame Varsity team were recognized with awards at this event. The First Team selection included Giulliano Silva ‘20 and Danny Bensch ‘22. Second Team Honors were awarded to Eli Thomas ‘20. All-State honorable mentions were Chris O'Neill ‘20, Nick Wilke ‘20, Pedro Navroski ‘20, and James Watson ‘22.
Additionally, honors were given for the 2019 Top Twenty-Two Private and Parochial All-State Players. Making Second Team was Giulliano Silva ‘20 and awarded for First Team top 22 was Danny Bensch ‘22. Bensch was also presented with the high honor of Regional All-American for 2019. Close to 1,400 people gathered in Edison, NJ to celebrate the players who contributed to their respective schools.
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WHITLOCK AND AUTRY WIN SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDS
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ATHLETICS
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STUDENT ATHLETES SIGN WITH COLLEGES
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QUENTIN AUTRY Football / Columbia University
LEON JONES Football / Central Connecticut State University
LIZ BARRETT Lacrosse / Drew University
RYAN JONNADA Track & Cross Country / Stevens Institute of Technology
EMELIA BERCAW Softball / Rowan University
TIM LOMBARDI Lacrosse / SUNY Maritime
KAILA BERNSTIEL Lacrosse / Catholic University
MASON LOUDERBACK Wrestling / The College of New Jersey
CATE BUECKER Field Hockey / Merrimack College
ALEXA MARTINOS Soccer / Saint Bonaventure University
NICOLE BURNEY Lacrosse / University of Richmond
RYAN MCCABE Football / Kean University
RYAN CONOVER Baseball / Mercer County Community College
PEDRO NAVROSKI Soccer / Fairleigh Dickinson University
JULIA DELL'ANGELO Lacrosse / Kennesaw State University
CHRIS O'NEILL Soccer / King's College
RACHEL DOAN Softball / Suffolk University
FRANCES OWOH Track / University of Maryland – Eastern Shore
JAMES EHRING Track / Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
ERIKA PORTER Basketball / University of Illinois
NICK FERETIC Baseball / Monroe Community College
ANGELINA ROMERO Wrestling / University of Scranton
STEVEN GRAVER Baseball / United States Military Academy at West Point
GIANNA ROSSI Soccer / Susquehanna University
EMILY GUENTHER Lacrosse / University of Indianapolis
GAVIN SCHAEFFER Swimming / Mount St. Mary's
SEAMUS HARDING Diving / Duke University
NICK VARAVA Golf / Alvernia University
KRISTEN HARKINS Crew / University of Miami
MORGAN WHITLOCK Soccer / Stevens Institute of Technology
ALEX HIGGINS Lacrosse / Drew University
NICK WILKE Soccer / Lycoming College
TEDDY JANIEC Track / St. Joseph's University
COLEON WILLIAMS Football / Delaware State University
TIM JONES Football / The College of New Jersey
CORTAZ WILLIAMS Football / Central Connecticut State University
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ND VARSITY FOOTBALL WINS FIRST STATE PLAYOFF SINCE 2004
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tremendous team effort led our Irish Football team to their first state playoff win since 2004. The Irish muscled their way to a 34-31 win on November 9, 2019 at eighth-seeded Delbarton School in the first round of the NJSIAA Non-Public IV Tournament. "This was just a fantastic win for our program" Coach Sean Clancy said. "We've been working so hard for this. The kids gave such a great effort. Delbarton is the best team we have seen, but I'm so proud of the way we hung in there in the fourth quarter." It was the first playoff victory for Notre Dame in 15 years, when we defeated Camden Catholic in double overtime, 19-13. Cortaz Williams ’20 was instrumental in the win. Williams scored four touchdowns to power past Delbarton in the NPG4 opener. The 5-10, 205-pounder was a four-year starter who is built low to the ground with powerful hips and thighs and incredible determination. "We didn't just come here to come here" Williams said. "We came here to make a statement."
Delbarton's Patrick Ryan booted a 42-yard field goal near the end of the first half to give his team a 17-13 halftime lead; but Notre Dame battled back. “We were down, but we felt good about the way we were playing” Williams said. “We made little mistakes in the first half, and we just had to keep playing.” Williams did just that with many of his runs. He took over the game in the third period when he intercepted Delbarton QB’s pass and returned it 37 yards to the Delbarton 37. Three plays later, he shaked and baked his way through several arm tackles in the secondary on the way to the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown to put his team ahead for good, 20-17. “A lot of it had to do with our line,” Clancy said. “They started out as freshmen and moved up to JV. They have worked very hard and they work so well together.” An exciting and hard fought 4th quarter led the Irish to their victory. The game was a testament to teamwork and Irish strength and fortitude.
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ongratulations to Notre Dame's George Chrissafis ’21 who is a member of the varsity football team and one of 50 kickers invited to the Kicking World National Showcase held in Austin, TX December 7-8, 2019.
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When thinking about a football team, the kicker is often the unsung hero especially when the game is suddenly on the line. Whether being mobbed by teammates when the game-winning field goal sails through the uprights or being ignored as they solemnly walk off the field after the football lands just wide, the kicker often faces high leverage situations. For Notre Dame High School’s George Chrissafis, appreciation of his efforts isn’t lacking.
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GEORGE CHRISSAFIS KICKS IT INTO HIGH GEAR
The Notre Dame Irish had an undefeated 2019 regular season (10-0) and averaged 45.5 points per game on offense while only allowing their opponents to score a little over six points per game on defense. When looking at Notre Dame’s dominating run so far, it would be hard to miss George’s contributions. The junior kicker has made 46 extra points on the season. Earlier in the year, he earned the 12th Man TD Club Special Team Player of the Week. As any football coach will tell you, those extra points add up over the game and can very easily be the difference between winning and losing. George also kicks off for the Irish, which often gives Notre Dame a slightly subtler advantage. Instead of utilizing a squib or pooch kick, the Irish are able to kick the ball down the field. Being able to kick the ball deep is a valuable skill. Behind Chrissafis’ leg, Notre Dame is usually able to pin their opponents on their side of the field through touchbacks and quick kick coverage. This allows their defense to be aggressive and dominate the battle for field position throughout the entire game.
SEAMUS HARDING'S STORIED SUCCESS IN DIVING
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eamus Harding ’20 did what only one other person in the state of New Jersey has done before: win four consecutive diving titles. Seamus won the NJSIAA Boys’ Diving Championship once again on February 26th at Montgomery High School. He received a total score of 598.85, defeating the next closest diver by 180.40 points. Although he was shy of his state record, Seamus was still very proud of his accomplishment, crediting coaches Eric Blevins and Elissa Sautter as the main sources of his success. Seamus has been diving since he was seven and has been diving for both ND and a club team ever since. Seamus is a freshman at Duke University and is a member of their diving team. His legacy at ND will stand forever as he is remembered as one of the best divers to ever come out of the state of New Jersey.
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he 2019-2020 season was one to remember for the Notre Dame HS Girls Varsity Basketball team. After graduating seven seniors, little was expected from this resilient and close knit group. There were many new faces and the Irish girls weren't even mentioned in any preseason predictions and previews for the CVC season.
There were many close games, and with so many multi-sport athletes, even some games with a reduced roster. But throughout the season our girls never wavered, became closer as a family, and always found a way to come out strong. Surprise to many, the girls finished with an undefeated CVC season and as the overall CVC champions.
Fortunately, the games are played on the court and not in the paper. Our Irish worked hard on the practice court and the new faces blended in nicely with our returning players, including our four year Varsity player and returning MVP, Erika Porter ’20.
“It was one of my favorite years for a lot of reasons, but mostly because of the contributions, dedication, selflessness, heart and spirit that the coaches, parents, team managers and our amazing student athletes gave to our school and program” said Head Coach James Martinos.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL HAS UNDEFEATED SEASON
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he Trentonian selected Notre Dame’s Joe Drulis ’75 as CVC Baseball Coach of the Decade. Coach Drulis’ record over the past decade has been nothing short of astonishing. Drulis went 182-61-2, which is among the CVC’s top leaders. Drulis, who was also a 2019 Trenton Select honoree, won his 300th game in 2018, along with four MCT titles out of the last five times the Irish appeared in the MCT finals. Between first-team and second-team all decade, nine Notre Dame alumni players were also recognized:
COACH JOE DRULIS ’75 NAMED CVC BASEBALL COACH OF THE DECADE
Nick Mancuso ’17 Infield
Robbie Buecker ’19 Utility
Blaise Lezynski ’11 Infield
Jamie Galazin ’14 Infield
Tom Persichetti ’16 Outfield
Jake Kmiec ’19 Outfield
Mike Milazzo ’15 DH
Tatem Levins ’18 Catcher
Mark Maksimow ’12 Utility
THE FUND FOR NOTRE DAME
ANNUAL FUND APPEAL 2020 – 2021 FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Dear Notre Dame Community, Fall is in the air! Students (Cohort B this week) are back on campus, athletes are on our fields and courts, and I can hear music! Much of what can happen at Notre Dame happens because our community goes “Above and Beyond.” Fall is my favorite season and one of the reasons why is the publication of this magazine and the opportunity to thank everyone, once again, for their support to The Fund for Notre Dame. In a year of uncertainty, we managed to surpass our goal and raised more than $500,000 for The Fund and another $440,000 in support of capital projects and our endowment.
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Our donors went “Above and Beyond” just as our faculty, staff and administration went “Above and Beyond” in preparing us for a safe return this past September.
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Now, I must ask us to please once again go “Above and Beyond” in support of the School we love. Returning to campus has been a huge challenge and has required an unprecedented commitment by our faculty, staff and administration. We hope our parents, alumni, grandparents and friends of Notre Dame will make the same commitment to our success and help make a difference. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS AND GETS US TO OUR GOAL OF $500,000. As a reminder, these funds are used to fill the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate and nurture each student. This year the gap is $1,700 per student. Every dollar raised, every day, affects the education our students receive and supports our faculty, physical campus, athletics, the arts, technology and so much more. As you can imagine, significant additional dollars had to be designated to technology in order to prepare us for our current hybrid format. The Fund for Notre Dame dollars were there to help! Every facet of life on campus from the classroom to the fields and stage is fueled by your generous gifts. With the help of our Board of Governors and several early donors, we have already raised $100,000. WON’T YOU PLEASE BE OUR NEXT GIFT? With gratitude,
Maggie Kelly Senior Vice President Director of Institutional Advancement
ALUMNI 31%
PARENTS 43%
2019 – 2020 GIFTS BY CONSTITUENT CATEGORY:
PARENTS OF ALUMNI 14%
GRANDPARENTS 1% FACULTY/STAFF 3%
FRIENDS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, ETC. 8%
JOIN THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB FOR 2020–2021 Notre Dame proudly celebrates 63 years of academic excellence, tradition, and community. These core values are Notre Dame’s legacy and are the foundation of our mission. President’s Club members embody the values of our great school and are motivated to support its continued success. The Fund for Notre Dame, the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, is an annual appeal that enables us to go "Above and Beyond" for our students and faculty. It gives us the ability to provide an education that exceeds expectations, especially when faced with today’s unprecedented challenges. Your generosity allows us to go further when it comes to innovative curriculum, expansive athletic, arts and co-curricular opportunities, essential professional development for faculty, improvements to our campus, and tuition assistance.
We are asking you as members of our community to make a gift that goes "Above and Beyond" for our students this year. As a member of the President’s Club, you will receive special recognition and opportunities to engage with school and community leaders through exclusive events and communications. Join the President’s Club and take your place among Notre Dame’s philanthropic leaders by making an annual gift at one of the following levels:
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB ADDITIONAL GIVING LEVELS
TRINITY GUILD Magis Circle — $20,000 and up Legacy Circle — $10,000 to $19,999 Mercy Circle — $5,000 to $9,999
Shamrock Society — $500 to $999 Our Lady’s Society — $250 to $499 Spirit Society — $100 to $249 Friends Alliance — Gifts up to $99
Celtic Circle — $2,500 to $4,999 Blue & White Circle — $1,000 to $2,499 Young Alumni Society — $250 and up [Graduation years 2011-2020]
HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR GIFT TO ND: Notre Dame High School is a 501(c)3 and gifts to The Fund for Notre Dame are tax deductible.
✢ Gifts can be made online through our secure website portal by credit card or EFT,
or you can mail your check to Notre Dame High School. You can also make your gift via Venmo @NotreDameHSLawrenceville.
✢ Pledge a gift and pay it over time (monthly, quarterly, etc.) during the course
of the year.
✢ Double or triple your gift by requesting a matching gift through your employer’s
Matching Gift Program. Please check with your employer for program availability.
✢ Donate a gift of securities. ✢ Make a planned gift through our Cornerstone Society. ✢ Designate a memorial gift in honor or memory of a loved one or friend. ✢ Give through your employer's United Way Campaign. Be sure to direct your
donation to Notre Dame High School.
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The President’s Club is a recognition society honoring Notre Dame’s most generous donors. President’s Club members believe that by contributing at a leadership level — $1,000 and above — they are making a critical investment in the Notre Dame family and helping advance our mission in a significant way. By joining the President’s Club and renewing your membership each year, you are making a powerful and lasting statement that exceptional academics within a dynamic, diverse Catholic community are essential in today’s world.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES JULY 2019 – JUNE 2020 5.5% 4.0% 1.0%
INCOME Student Tuition and Fees
$12,766,753.94
Advancement
$787,331.69
Market Earnings/Grants/Other Income
$563,179.53
Program Revenue
$139,559.56
TOTAL INCOME
$14,256,824.72
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89.5%
7.0% 6.9%
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EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits
6.3%
$10,211,259.51
Operation of Plant
$995,324.18
Student Activities/Athletics
$977,479.89
Capital Outlay
$901,025.07
Administrative Operations
$756,750.25
5.3% 2.9%
Instuctional Programs/Professional Development $414,985.82 TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 14,256,824.72
71.6%
FAMILY FIRST
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ast winter, Notre Dame President Ken Jennings announced that the school would introduce a new tuition model. “After a six-month comprehensive evaluation of several tuition models and the needs of our families, the Board of Governors has approved a four-year fixed tuition model to become effective with the 2020-21 school year,” said Jennings. The “Family First” initiative is a move on the school’s part to recognize that the unpredictability of yearly tuition increases presents challenges to its families. Tuition will be fixed for a four-year period beginning with the incoming freshman class, and current families will have their tuition fixed through graduation. Parents will save an average of $4,000 over four years with this new model.
President Jennings further remarked, “Our continued mission to keep a Notre Dame education affordable compelled us to examine our tuition model and four-year parent experience. Parents can find it challenging to plan for the next four years with a model that includes unpredictable tuition increases. This new fixed model eliminates the lack of transparency, and it is our belief that this will help improve our families’ Notre Dame experience through its predictability and simplicity.“ In addition to the tuition fixed model, Jennings announced that the school’s Merit Scholarship program would be expanded with the addition of 12 new awards. Notre Dame awards merit and need-based assistance amounting to $1 million annually.
THE FUND FOR NOTRE DAME 2019 – 2020 DONOR ROLL CALL
MAGIS CIRCLE
Stephanie and Mark Simon Nancy and Dick Smith^ Kristen Simms ’92 Stout and Timothy Stout ’92^
$20,000 and above
Kristen and Tom Saker^
Anonymous* Joe Bendas Suzanne and Michael Eberhard Judith Paul ’66 Maria Paul ’69 Meghan Troy ’98 Scotto and Kevin Scotto John G. Tyler, III
MERCY CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999
TRINITY GUILD
LEGACY CIRCLE
$10,000 to $19,999
Berkshire Bank Belinda and Paul Ferraro* Lydia and Christopher Holland ’84^ Christopher Kent ’84 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President's Grant Fund of the Princeton Area Community*
CELTIC CIRCLE $2,500 to $4,999
Anonymous Accurate Professional Billing Inc.* Kirsten and Christopher Blotto^ Jean and John Brennan Catherine Casey ’78^ Charles Schwab Corporation Political Action Committee* Judy and Brian Duff ’89 Robert Goeke ’66 Gretalia Hospitality Group (Pj's Pancake House) * Lisa and Donald Haas^ Kimberly Hancy ’99^ Karen Johnson^ Susan and Gregory Krempasky Mickey and Dan Letinski^ Merina and John MacCabe* The Vincent Joseph Mangini Memorial Fund^ Alison Riley Miller and Michael Miller ’06 Elsie and Chappy Moore^ Adriana and Frank Morabito Jaime and Joseph Pecora, III* Cynthia and James Primerano, Jr. ’93 John Procaccini* Monsignor Ronan Endowment Fund^ Audrey and Darren Sharlach
BLUE & WHITE CIRCLE $1,000 to $2,499
Anonymous^ Lola and Joseph Abbondandolo^ Melinda Armenti ’86 Mary Elizabeth Keefe ’82 Babcock and Timothy Babcock Deacon Francis Babuschak ’62 Caroline Perry ’09 Barry and Matthew Barry ’09^ The Boscarelli Charitable Foundation Maryclaire and Michael Brescia^ Elena and John Caccavale The Campbell Family Foundation Laurie and Carl Casazza Jane and William Chrnelich Paula and Sean Clancy^ Sheila and Michael Conboy^ Marybeth Janis ’85 Consiglio and Julius Consiglio^ Ann and Lou DeMille^ Didonato Wright Mortgage Services Donna and Robert Dingle Roseann DiRusso^ Marion Wilson ’67 Doherty and Timothy Doherty, Sr. ’67 Renata and Peter Dussias Susan and Victor Fiori^ Beth and Mark Freda ’74^ Ellen and Tony Genovesi Maureen and Mark Gerber Laurie and Joseph Giangrasso Erin and Christopher Giovanni ’99 Donna and John Grabowski^ JoAnn and Richard Graja ’61 Danielle Lettiere ’83 Griffith and Thomas Griffith ’81 Kristen Hancy ’94 Denise and Culver Hayes Karen Henkel Betty Hogan^ Janel and Brian Ihlefeld^ Mary Liz Fitzpatrick ’72 Ivins^ Kristin and Kenneth Jennings* Maggie Kelly Jodi and Sean Kilcomons* Kimberly and Jeffrey Klein^ Julie and Ronald Kopchik Lisa and Matt Letinski ’06 Dina Leveson^ Jill and David Liedtka ’84^
Tammy Eng-Palmer and Michael Palmer* Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals* AnnMarie Recchia and Joseph Maruca ’01 Eileen and Joseph Marx^ Bernadette and Thomas McDermott^ Donna Dovgala ’77 McInerney and Timothy McInerney Susan Zeis ’83 McKee and William McKee^ Charyl and John McKenna Christina Flood ’65 McManimon and Edward McManimon, III ’64 Kerry and John McQuarrie^ Bonnie Clawson ’96 Milecki and Mark Milecki^ Patricia Elek ’81 Mollo and Franco Mollo Donna and Thomas Murray Monsignor Walter Nolan Laura and Brian Okupski The Olenchalk Family^ Elaine Jusko ’65 Olesak and John Olesak ’65 Christine King ’88 O'Reilly and Brian O'Reilly ’85^ Eileen Moran and Jim Parolski^ Diana and Michael Pellegrino ’92^ Cynthia and Dino Persichilli ’79^ Carol and Robert Picozzi ’68 Jennifer O'Connor ’88 Piepszak and Richard Piepszak* Frances and Michael Powers Brooke and Joseph Pratico ’06^ Karen O'Keefe ’87 Rauscher and Scott Rauscher ’87^ Linda DeGeorge ’66 Regan and Dennis Regan ’66^ Megan and Joseph Renda^
Rich's Carpet One Floor & Home* Brenda Riley Lisa and Gregory Roberts Rosa Aviles ’83 Rosado and Wilfredo Rosado* Ashley Cipriano ’94 Rue and William Rue^ The Rue Foundation^ Susan and Francis Rura ’64 Laura and Joseph Sarubbi^ Christina Fritz ’82 Sellers and John Sellers Susan Magosin and Christopher Slavinsky^ Janet Grala ’81 Snyder and Charles Snyder Sandra Lupo ’66 Szejner and Ronald Szejner ’66 Christine and John Tattory ’83^ Marlene Proneski ’63 Thompson and David Thompson Patricia De Maio ’87 Tritt and Michael Tritt ’87^ Karen and James Troiano^ United Way of Hunterdon County^ Hiedi and Joseph Vizzoni Martha and Melvyn Wenger Robert Wood^
YOUNG ALUMNI SOCIETY $250 and up
[GRADUATION YEARS 2010–2019] Jack Conboy ’15* Yiannis Michailides ’13* Claire Parolski ’11^
^Increased Gift *New Donor Information is based on giving to the 2019/2020 Annual Fund
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THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
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OUR LADY SOCIETY
Isabel and Larry Berko Margaret Boland, EdD^ Mary Barrett ’68 Brown^ Dylan Coia ’96^ Dorothy and Kevin Ellwood* Tiffany and Thomas Field Anthony Fiorello ’68^ Kellie Malloy ’86 Foerter and Dennis Foerter^ Molly and George Foley* The William Hart Family^ Carol and Joseph Harvilla ’63 Sharon Pflieger ’68 Hayman and Gene Hayman ’68 Deborah Houghton ’72 and Robert Veazey^ Kerry Kelly Kelly’s Heroes Inc. Lehigh Gas Wholesale LLC^ Michele and John Lenzo* Rosemary Chihon ’61 Marinari and Lawrence Marinari ’61 Mary Joan Olszewski ’72 Maruca and Joseph Maruca ’70^ Jana and James McKeon* Mary and Tom McManimon ’77^ Kathryn Forman ’73 McWilliam and David McWilliam Patricia McCloskey ’62 Moro^ The Murphy Scholarship Foundation Terry and Harry Norton, Jr. ’70^ Roxanne and Edward O'Byrne Leilani and Jim Okamura^ Eileen and Larry Palazza Reverend Jason Parzynski Nancy and Jeffrey Pawar^ Elaine Abbott ’64 Petito and Fred Petito ’64^ Judith Wlazlowski ’87 Pietrini and Wayne Pietrini Denise Yard ’64 Pratico and Christopher Pratico ’62^ Queenie and Dominick Reda* Mary Jean Stout ’70 Russell and Bruce Russell^ Teresa and Jeffrey Skelton Patricia and Neil Stalter* Janis and James Stanco* Nessa Innocenti ’90 Tallo and Richard Tallo* Maura and Arthur Thibault^ Maureen and James Tuohy^ Melanie Piekielniak ’72 Tysowski^ Amy and Paul Valerio* Tinsy and John Varghese*
Catherine Pica and Stephen Agocs ’72 Clarice and Aldrin Amistoso* AT&T Philomena Avona Emily Rotondo ’96 Balerna and Kris Balerna ’92* Cindy and Kevin Bannon Stephanie and Andrew Benjamin* Jessica and Scott Besler ’87 Megan and Tom Blessing* Bernadette Bonanno^ Christine Agocs ’77 Bucca and Benjamin Bucca Gina and Benjamin Chrnelich ’92 Diana and Benjamin Cruz* Mary Donlon ’61 and Donald Vosburgh Rosanna Dovgala-Weaverling ’87 and John Weaverling Molly Ehret ’09 Brian Eller ’90 Ann-Margaret Margicin ’89 Emde Susan Farr ’73 Patricia and Glenn Fernandes ’76 Shirley Mahon ’70 Ferrie and John Ferrie Lisa and Kelly Giblin* Jennifer Fuhrmann ’88 Heuisler and Charles Heuisler Mary and Robert Hough Catharine ’McManus and Robert Hutchinson, Jr. ’90 Patricia and Howard Hyshaw Brenna and Peter Kelley ’88 Mary Carlin ’75 Komjathy^ Bridgette and Michael Kunst ’92 Kathleen Yorks ’05 Landolfi and Steven Landolfi ’04 Joy and Martin Lansang* Peter Lieggi ’79^ Joy Ann Smith ’93 Lowery and Patrick Lowery Jonathon Lubin ’07 Maria Lugo, MD and William Nazario Sarah and Hugh Maguire, IV ’75 Grace and Arthur Mateos ’87^ Annette and Robert Milacci ’64 Jean O’Donnell Nancy Krol ’72 Opsut and Robert Opsut ’72 D. Brady Peters ’61 Palmer Joan Panacek ’63 Jennifer and Karl Peters* Colleen Flynn ’84 Pirrmann and Bryan Pirrmann Melissa and Jeffrey Podell Lauren Potts ’08^
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$250 to $499
Susan Groch ’67 Power and John Power ’62 Virginia Swyer ’66 Raywood and Paul Raywood ’66 Tracey and Keith Reed^ Katherine Flynn ’88 Reed and Steven Reed^ Linda McGrath ’62 Renegar and Courtney Renegar, Sr. ’62 Maria and Manuel Rios* Jo Anne Spitz ’73 Romano and William Romano Denise and Robert Santoro^ Gregory Schafer, Jr. ’03^ Pamela and Ed Schmierer, III ’65 Catherine and Tim Sewnig^ Patricia and Thomas Smith ’63 Mary and Raymond Stout, Jr. ’61 Barbara Beers ’67 Tucker^ Martine Uveges ’76 Kalyn and Dominick Vizzoni* Theresa and George Walter* Jackie Nowak ’94 Wizeman and Matthew Wizeman ’94 Nancy and David Woody Joseph Wroblewski ’63
SPIRIT SOCIETY $100 to $249
Anonymous Natasha and Timothy Aden ’03* Frances and Patrick Ahearn Gale and Edward Allison Joyce and Stephen Ampofo* Linda and Michael Andrusiewicz^ Jennifer and John Antinoro Heather and Darin Artman Chrissy and Shawn Ashmen Eugene Bacich* Joanna and Eric Barlow Ivy Barnwell ’90* Maureen O'Malley ’70 Baus and Robert Baus^ Beth Sopko ’89 Bedard and Michael Bedard, Sr. ’87^ Mary Beth and Kevin Beetel Gaby and William Begley^ Eileen and Douglas Berchem^ Caroline and Thaddeus Berdzik Kathleen Regan ’70 Bigos and Roger Bigos Biogen* Eugene Blicharz ’62^ Darlene Branges ’74 and Andre Brainard Linda and Peter Brennan ’66 Alexis Alcantara ’00 Brock and Christopher Brock* Thomas Brown ’71 and Ann Shelly ’74 Brown Reverend Michael Burns ’65 Gina Burton* Jan and Simon Campbell^
Maeve Cannon ’81 and Christopher Biache Bart Carr ’63^ Patricia and Joseph Casey ’63^ Mary Carol Fruscione ’72 Catanese and Paul Catanese Carol Catanese ’63 Chebra and John Chebra ’63 Lisa and John Chepega* Emaret and John Cherkauskas* Sue and Robert Christian John Cino ’96^ Patricia Hetzel ’70 Cohen and Jeffrey Cohen^ Karen and David Colter^ Grace Conboy ’19^ Jennifer Conboy ’16* Elinor and Vincent Convery ’63 Mary Ciprietti ’67 Cosaboom and Bruce Cosaboom^ Mary Curtis^ Christine and Gary Dambro^ Lori and Daniel Danko ’80^ DanMor Mechanical^ Mary and Javier Dauden Jo Anne Olesak ’69 Davis and Jim Davis^ Sue Shelly ’81 DeAngelo^ Patricia and Ronald Dell ’61 Jerry DiColo, Jr. ’02^ Karleen Duca ’95 Katherine Pierzga ’66 Eck and Dale Eck Julianne and James Eller Mary Mason ’02 Ellsworth and Kenneth Ellsworth ’03* Caroline and Kamm Engel Zofia Jablonski ’64 Feulner and George John Feulner Kristin Fless ’87 and Dennis Quinlan^ Rosemarie Picone ’83 Flood and Gerard Flood^ Fabienne and Herve Francois^ Lorraine and William Fuhrmann Molly Rees Gavin^ Malgorzata and Floyd Genicola* Maureen and Louis Gentilucci Raymond Gerepka ’66 Marosa and Lorenzo Geroso* Helena and Jaime Gibilisco ’10^ Danielle Rotondo ’88 Gill and Andrew Gill^ Annette and William Gilligan^ Gina Grabowski ’09 and Kevin Scott* Kathleen and Edward Grace^ Christopher Graziano ’99 Richard Green ’63^ Aline Ziomek ’61 Guzzo and Peter Guzzo Kathleen Pouliot ’65 Harlicka^
Suzanna and Tim McGee Mary and Michael McGill^ Kathleen and Peter McGlinchy^ Catherine and Kevin McGovern* Diane and Alexander McGowan^ Mary and Joseph McLaughlin Lucille Immordino ’66 McNellis Elizabeth Meagher ’78^ Carol Bailey ’71 Mendenko Francine Bailey ’68 Michaels and John Michaels^ Peggy Brennan ’65 Miller and Greg Halko Maria and Thomas Miller ’86 Marichu and Giovanni Miranda* Elizabeth Duffy ’64 Morgan and David Morgan^ Tracey Crawford ’92 Mularadelis and James Mularadelis^ Helen and Donald Muller^ Laurel Murray ’13^ Stephanie Heucke ’10 Murray and Jonathan Murray ’09 Lucia and Jose Navroski Patricia and Charles Nemeth ’65^ Nancy Nicol ’66^ Dennis Nugent Lasair O'Callaghan ’99 Donna and Joseph O'Gorman, Jr. ’64 Taylor Okamura ’21* Mary Rose Prokop ’71 Oliet and Eric Oliet^ Joan and Jack Oszvart^ Debra Owens ’73 Susan Sales and John Pachuta ’84 James Panacek ’62^ Sharon and Edward Patton Sandra Persichetti ’61^ Peter J. Russo Agency^ Kristen and George Peterson* Louis J. Petriello^ Jacquelyn and Donald Pillsbury^ Elizabeth and Edmund Pinelli ’71 Roseann and Will Place ’72^ James Plunkett ’74 Mary Bannister ’62 Pollard and Dennis Pollard^ Marie Elias ’61 Powell and Samuel Powell Lauren Primerano ’98^ Allison and Kenneth Ratzman^ Rachel and George Reither Katherine McSorley ’03 Ricci and Kevin Ricci^ Richard Roche Karen and Marcelo Rodriguez^ Margarita and Carmelo Rosado* Bill Rowland Theresa and Henry Ryan, Jr. ’67 Maryanne Ryan and Robert Ulrich* Sandra and Sean Salins
Erika and Thomas Sands Marta Sare Jacqueline and Victor Scharko^ Toni and John Schnell* Stephanie Pirozzi ’77 Schrader and Jeffrey Schrader ’77 Diana and John Scott ’65 Lynne Agocs ’75 Scott and Reza Scott Linda Blicharz ’70 Shaw and Donald Shaw, Jr.^ Irene Misialowski ’63 Sielski Maria and Chris Sirimis Anna and Bernard Smith^ Charisse West ’85 Smith, PhD and Steven Smith* Mary Woody ’89 Smith and James Smith Mary Dorner ’63 St. Pierre and Robert St. Pierre Diane and Glenn Steinberg^ Rose Fitzpatrick ’75 Stevenson and Gordon Stevenson Kellyanne Gorman ’87 Stewart and Ken Stewart Carolyn Abel ’63 Stoy Paul Strapp ’67 Strata Company Kathy Stueber and Guy Fillebrown^ Janet Evans ’90 Surrency and Marc Surrency* Donna and Timothy Szwedo ’68 Maureen and Marty Tantum, Jr. ’75^ Ann and Clark Tatum^ Daniel Tatum ’11 Elise Tatum ’13* Mary and Carl Thomas^ Three Putt LLC* Margaret Fechter ’76 Timony and James Timony^ Elaine Picarello ’68 Tomasulo and Daniel Tomasulo Lisa and Michael Twamley ’79^ United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley^ Gail and Arthur Weber Joan Markiewicz ’68 Weidner and Thomas Weidner^ Wells Fargo Foundation Betty Wetzel Jacqueline and Randall White Betty and William Wnek Helen and James Wojtowicz^ Peggy Calamia ’75 Wroblewski Gloria and Michael Yaport* Rita and Daniel Zeidler^ Michele and Henry Ziemba ’74^
FRIENDS ALLIANCE Up to $99
Armando Alfonso ’09^ Nancy Alvarez^ Mary Sue Salaga ’70 Andrako Adrienne Barlow ’78 and Thomas Barlow^ Demetria Michailides ’10 Barry and Brett Barry ’10 Jasmin and Michael Barry^ Clare Baxter ’73^ Susan and John Baylog ’71 Ryan Besler ’19^ Donna Pitonak ’74 Bigley and James Bigley Tara and James Black^ Rosalie Blicharz Maureen and Joseph Bossio* Cindy and Alan Boyden^ Eric Boyden ’11* Colin Bromwell ’18^ Megan Bromwell ’17^ Rheanna Bromwell ’19^ Lawrence Brophy, Jr.^ Melinda Okun ’87 Burns and Walter Burns Gary Bushelli^ Archangel and Charles Buttaci ’64 John Caccavale ’20* Kyle Caccavale ’16 Matthew Caccavale ’19^ Anna Maria and Paul Carella ’81 Mariel Carter ’19^ Elizabeth Caruso Adelina Castaneda Parra* Michael Celentana ’94^ Kristyn Chiarello ’12^ Ann and Walter Clawson^ Marcie Nawrocik ’66 Codd and Milt Codd^ Daniel Coe ’96* Patricia and Dennis Connolly ’70^ George Contento ’73 Connor Corvino ’13* Paulette and John Costa, Jr. ’61 Joanne Buklad ’65 Costides^ Diane Cruz Jean Marie Curran* Elizabeth Inverso ’71 DeGregory and Dennis DeGregory^ Christian DeLorenzo ’19 Maryellen Baylog ’61 DeMarco and Ronald DeMarco^ Gabrielle Frederico ’05 Devine and Jeffrey Devine^ Diocese of Trenton* Lynn and Mark DiPaola^ Terry and Thomas Dougherty* Abigail Duff ’20^ Nicholas Ehring ’18^
^Increased Gift *New Donor Information is based on giving to the 2019/2020 Annual Fund
FALL 2020
Nancy Castner ’66 Harper and James Harper^ Colleen and David Herbert Margaret and Robert Hillman, Esq. ’81^ Mary Ann Ridorfino ’63 Hoch and Robert Hoch^ EmmaLee and John Italia* Deborah Bridge ’64 Jaeger and James Jaeger^ Mark and Karen Janiec Donna and Gregory John^ Jeanette Johnson ’69 Theresa Picarello ’73 Johnson and Dwight Johnson Amanda and Michael Kapp* Linda Walentine ’64 Kawalek and Kenneth Kawalek^ Dennis and Maureen Kinnevy^ Joan and Richard Kmiec ’61 Teresa and Walter Kmiec ’66 Carleen Fritz ’85 Knauf and Duane Knauf^ Patricia Appleget ’67 Kohl and Peter Kohl^ Maureen and John Krall ’83^ Carol Krupa^ Eileen Kyselka ’61 Kulak and Chester Kulak Kathleen Cooper ’63 Kulesza and Thomas Kulesza Ameriquin Dalmasy-Laccetti and Mark Laccetti Mara and Jonathan Lamond* Freda and Lane Peter Lane Mary and Russell Lawyer ’70 Mary Ann and John Lepping Kathryn Levanduski* Kimberly and Orlando Lima* Sharon Ferry ’68 Long and Robert Long Valerie Luedeke Mary Anne Goeke ’67 Mahin^ Kathy and Thomas Maley Kathy Marshall^ Enid Alustiza ’67 Martin and Arthur Martin^ Theresa Herman ’65 Maruca and Ronald Maruca ’66^ Kathleen Brown ’75 Mason^ Cynthia and Edward Masterson ’68 Peg and Bill Mate ’63^ Betsy Mathews* Eileen McGee ’67 Mathews and Gary Mathews Michelina and Vincenzo Matticoli^ Jan and James McDavitt^ Hedy Finckenauer ’80 McDermott and John McDermott ’79 Jeanne and Richard McDougal ’63
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Michelle Eichner and Joseph Brown* Katherine Eklund ’07* Shirley and Willie Eng* Lois and Bill Ernst ’63^ Maeve Evanovich ’21 Marie Hohmann ’71 Ferrarin and Raymond Ferrarin^ Justin Finn ’98 Harriet and Joseph Flynn Maria and Richard Freecia^ Catherine Funari ’72* Caroline and Gerald Furtak* Catherine Gallagher* Lynne and Gregory Gallo ’79^ Kathleen and Thomas Gillooly Hedwig Gorski ’67 and D'Jalma Garnier* Sabrina Pagano ’90 Govan and Matthew Govan ’91^ Tracy and Joseph Guth ’76 Monica Miller ’70 Haskett and James Haskett Karina Haywood RSM^ Heather Wiese ’07 Herrmann and Ricky Herrmann Lizanne Wnek ’89 Holland and David Holland^ Michael Hoopes* Kalynn Karnicky ’04 Hudson Janet Cowan ’65 Hughes* Jo Anne and Edward Hyman* Christin Iacono ’00^ Linda Iacono^ Diane DeBlois ’62 Immordino* Jennett Ingrassia ’76* Rosanna and Paul Innes* Brooke and Jason Innocenti ’88^ Gaetana Borgia ’63 Iseicz and Henry Iseicz^ Bernadine and John Jakim^ Hilary and Ira Jersey* Darlene Inverso ’67 Jones and George Jones^ Claudia Tindall ’65 Joye and Donald Joye Kristina Kirkham ’63 Kaye Stanley Kazior ’72* Kenneth Keegan* Pamela and Stephen Kerlin ’64 Alicia and Richard Ketterer ’64^ Barbara and Daniel Kilcomons* Jeanne Goubeaud ’86 King and Jeffrey King Theresa Zuczek ’68 Kirk^ Susan and Joseph Kitlas* Carole and Christopher Kmiec ’72 Kevin Kmiec ’97^ Diane Kniefel
Mary Ann and Walter Kocubinski, Jr. ’69^ Regina Koebele-Demaree Christine and Thomas Kozub Lynn and Matthew Krainski ’69^ Lauren McGuire ’90 Krauss Jeanne and William Krebs ’61 Andrea and Richard Krollman, Jr. ’90^ Kelly Fitzpatrick ’90 LaCava and Joseph LaCava* Patricia Stefanowicz ’64 Landerkin and Edward Landerkin ’64^ Elisabeth Carroll ’86 Landi and Leonard Landi^ Carolyn Leaver* Mary Ellen and Thomas Lencovich JoAnn and Daniel Leonard ’62 Carol Baldino ’65 MacLennan Thomas Mahoney Elena and Joseph Maria^ Elizabeth and Robert Marquis^ Kara and Anthony Martillotti ’86 Joseph Maruca ’08* Nicholas Maruca ’10* Kathryn Mason ’67^ Joyce Van Doren ’62 Mazzochi and John Mazzochi^ Michael McEwan ’90^ Robin and James McGuire ’75^ Helen and Robert McNally* Ruth and Francis McSherry* Mary Meagher ’82^ Linda and Thomas Michaud ’63 Ellen McClain ’86 Misnik* Lori and Ken Monaco* Ashley Mont ’10* Nancy and Paul Moran ’73 Kathryn and Fred Morrison ’63* Morgan Mount ’15^ Miriam Rivera ’79 Murphy and Thomas Murphy^ Elaine and Robert Murphy ’61 Abigail Murray ’11^ Elaine Muschal ’63^ Cara Nally ’21* Patricia and Joseph Napoleon^ Deborah Daniels ’79 Norman and Dennie Norman^ Gabriela Werner ’71 Nosari Helene Freeman ’72 O'Connor Youn Jung Oh and Clark Hwang* Dennis O'Reilly ’72 Sally and Raul Oseguera* Jessica and Jason Oszvart ’07 Jessica Oszvart ’12 Deborah and Thomas Paglione, DMD ’66 Denise Young ’91 Panfili and Constantino Panfili Judy and Eric Papiez^
Mary and Ernest Jean Papp Walter Patykula ’70 Christine Prete ’96* Carol Puhalski-Seely ’62 William Radlinsky ’62 Carolyn and Donald Rainey ’61^ Cora and Romeo Ramos* Alice Agocs ’73 Ranson and Douglas Ranson Barbara Reavey Marie and Benny Recine ’75 Marcia and Robert Reinke* Melissa Perez Rhym and Darren Rhym ’84 Andrew Riexinger ’05* Corinne and Michael Rossi^ Celeste Rousseau ’75 Joan Arnister ’74 Russell and Ted Russell^ Kenneth Rutkowski ’76^ Douglas Rynkewicz ’11* Judy and Gregory Rynkewicz Denise Farina ’85 Salvatore and William Salvatore^ Edward Sare ’62 Susan Sargeant ’90 Schiappa and Matthew Schiappa* Jeanette and Frank Schultz Christine Andrusiewicz ’84 Schweitzer and Joseph Schweitzer^ Christine Burns ’67 Scibetta and David Scibetta Lisa Scorsolini ’89* Caroline Sears* Margaret Seiler-Brand ’77^ Karen Greber ’74 Shaffer and Robert Shaffer^ Anne and Eric Shaw Joan and Harry Shaw Christopher Slivka ’06 Cindy and Horace Smith ’75 Kimberly Bombery ’90 Smith and Clement Smith Seana Smith ’04^ Athena Soriano* Anne Carlin ’77 Spedding and Timothy Spedding^ Jonathan Stanley ’12* Concetta Valenti ’61 Starling and David Starling Alexander Steinberg ’11^ Frederick Steinberg ’13^ Karen and James Stevens ’79^ Deborah Bugdal ’70 Stevenson and Kenneth Stevenson^ Karen Steward* Anne Ott ’70 Stolowski and Vincent Stolowski^ Amanda Stout ’00* Barbara and Michael Stryker ’77^ Patricia Sullivan ’62^
Eric Suschke ’20 Natalie Taptykoff ’12 Michele Tomasulo ’08^ Lisa Tomlin ’83 Joy and Gary Torgeson ’86 Laddawan and Craig Tournay* Victoria Turner ’15* Deborah and Richard Varga ’69^ Verizon PAC* Alexandria Vernon ’10 Daniel Vernon ’12 Carol and John Wagner ’63 Jeanette and Joseph Wasko^ Janet Wass ’62 E. Richard Weasner Angela Jo Castranova ’71 Wetzel and John Wetzel, Jr. ’71^ Pell White, III ’20^ Susan and Rob Whitlock* Amanda Hillman ’96 Whyland and Michael Whyland^ Thomas Wilson ’66 Joyce and Stanley Wirpsza, Jr. ’63^ Mary and Michael Wozniak ’72^ Beverly and Dennis Yard ’61^ Amanda Marquis ’01 Yeager Sally Zajac Elaine and Joseph Zajkowski Rosemarie Zegarski Anne and Julius Ziemba ’72 Marion Zukas ’72^
ALUMNI DONORS BY CLASS YEAR John Costa, Jr. Ronald Dell Maryellen Baylog DeMarco^ Mary Donlon^ Richard Graja Aline Ziomek Guzzo Richard Kmiec William Krebs Eileen Kyselka Kulak Lawrence Marinari Rosemary Chihon Marinari Robert Murphy D. Brady Peters Palmer^ Sandra Persichetti^ Marie Elias Powell Donald Rainey^ Concetta Valenti Starling Raymond Stout, Jr.^ Dennis Yard^
1962
Deacon Francis Babuschak Eugene Blicharz^ Diane DeBlois Immordino* Daniel Leonard Joyce Van Doren Mazzochi^ Patricia McCloskey Moro^ James Panacek^ Mary Bannister Pollard^ John Power Christopher Pratico^ Carol Puhalski-Seely William Radlinsky Courtney Renegar, Sr.^ Linda McGrath Renegar^ Edward Sare Patricia Sullivan^ Janet Wass
1963
Bart Carr^ Joseph Casey^ Carol Catanese Chebra John Chebra Vincent Convery William Ernst, Jr.^ Richard Green^ Joseph Harvilla Mary Ann Ridorfino Hoch^ Gaetana Borgia Iseicz^ Kristina Kirkham Kaye Kathleen Cooper Kulesza Thomas Mahoney William Mate^ Richard McDougal Thomas Michaud Frederick Morrison* Elaine Muschal^ Joan Panacek
Irene Misialowski Sielski Thomas Smith^ Mary Dorner St. Pierre Carolyn Abel Stoy Marlene Proneski Thompson John Wagner Stanley Wirpsza, Jr.^ Joseph Wroblewski
1964
Charles Buttaci Zofia Jablonski Feulner Deborah Bridge Jaeger^ Linda Walentine Kawalek^ Stephen Kerlin Richard Ketterer^ Edward Landerkin^ Patricia Stefanowicz Landerkin^ Edward McManimon, III Robert Milacci Elizabeth Duffy Morgan^ Joseph O'Gorman, Jr. Elaine Abbott Petito^ Fred Petito^ Denise Yard Pratico^ Francis Rura
1965
Reverand Michael Burns Joanne Buklad Costides^ Kathleen Pouliot Harlicka^ Janet Cowan Hughes* Claudia Tindall Joye Carol Baldino MacLennan Theresa Herman Maruca^ Christina Flood McManimon Peggy Brennan Miller Charles Nemeth^ Elaine Jusko Olesak John Olesak Edwin Schmierer, III John Scott
1966
Peter Brennan Marcie Nawrocik Codd^ Katherine Pierzga Eck Raymond Gerepka Robert Goeke Nancy Castner Harper^ Walter Kmiec Ronald Maruca^ Lucille Immordino McNellis Nancy Nicol^ Thomas Paglione, DMD Judith Paul Paul Raywood Virginia Swyer Raywood Dennis Regan^ Linda DeGeorge Regan^ Ronald Szejner
Sandra Lupo Szejner Thomas Wilson
1967
Mary Ciprietti Cosaboom^ Marion Wilson Doherty Timothy Doherty Hedwig Gorski* Darlene Inverso Jones^ Patricia Appleget Kohl^ Mary Anne Goeke Mahin^ Enid Alustiza Martin^ Kathryn Mason^ Eileen McGee Mathews Susan Groch Power Henry Ryan, Jr. Christine Burns Scibetta Paul Strapp Barbara Beers Tucker^
1968
Mary Barrett Brown^ Anthony Fiorello^ Gene Hayman Sharon Pflieger Hayman Theresa Zuczek Kirk^ Sharon Ferry Long Edward Masterson Francine Bailey Michaels^ Robert Picozzi Timothy Szwedo Elaine Picarello Tomasulo Joan Markiewicz Weidner^
1971
John Baylog Thomas Brown Elizabeth Inverso DeGregory^ Marie Hohmann Ferrarin^ Carol Bailey Mendenko Gabriela Werner Nosari Mary Rose Prokop Oliet^ Edmund Pinelli Angela Jo Castranova Wetzel^ John Wetzel^
1972
Stephen Agocs Mary Carol Fruscione Catanese Catherine Funari* Deborah Houghton^ Mary Liz Fitzpatrick Ivins^ Stanley Kazior* Christopher Kmiec Mary Joan Olszewski Maruca^ Helene Freeman O'Connor Nancy Krol Opsut Robert Opsut Dennis O'Reilly Will Place^ Melanie Piekielniak Tysowski^ Michael Wozniak^ Julius Ziemba Marion Zukas^
1973
Jo Anne Olesak Davis^ Jeanette Johnson Walter Kocubinski, Jr.^ Matthew Krainski^ Maria Paul Richard Varga^
Clare Baxter^ George Contento Susan Farr Theresa Picarello Johnson Kathryn Forman McWilliam Paul Moran Debra Owens Alice Agocs Ranson Jo Anne Spitz Romano
1970
1974
1969
Mary Sue Salaga Andrako Maureen O'Malley Baus^ Kathleen Regan Bigos Patricia Hetzel Cohen^ Dennis Connolly^ Shirley Mahon Ferrie Monica Miller Haskett Russell Lawyer Joseph Maruca^ Harry Norton, Jr.^ Walter Patykula Mary Jean Stout Russell^ Linda Blicharz Shaw^ Deborah Bugdal Stevenson^ Anne Ott Stolowski^
Donna Pitonak Bigley Darlene Branges Ann Shelly Brown Mark Freda^ James Plunkett Joan Arnister Russell^ Karen Greber Shaffer^ Henry Ziemba^
^Increased Gift *New Donor Information is based on giving to the 2019/2020 Annual Fund
FALL 2020
1961
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ALUMNI DONORS BY CLASS YEAR 1986
Anonymous^ Melinda Armenti Kellie Malloy Foerter^ Jeanne Goubeaud King^ Elisabeth Carroll Landi^ Anthony Martillotti Thomas Miller Ellen McClain Misnik* Gary Torgeson
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1975
Mary Carlin Komjathy^ Hugh Maguire, IV Kathleen Brown Mason^ James McGuire^ Benny Recine Celeste Rousseau Lynne Agocs Scott Horace Smith Rose Fitzpatrick Stevenson Myron Tantum, Jr.^ Peggy Calamia Wroblewski
1976
Glenn Fernandes^ Joseph Guth Jennett Ingrassia* Kenneth Rutkowski^ Margaret Fechter Timony^ Martine Uveges^
1977
Christine Agocs Bucca Donna Dovgala McInerney Tom McManimon^ Jeffrey Schrader Stephanie Pirozzi Schrader Margaret Seiler-Brand^ Anne Carlin Spedding^ Michael Stryker^
1978
Thomas Barlow^ Catherine Casey^ Elizabeth Meagher^
1979
Gregory Gallo^ Peter Lieggi^ John McDermott Elizabeth "Bee" McLeod Miriam Rivera Murphy^ Deborah Daniels Norman^ Dino Persichilli^ James Stevens^ Michael Twamley^
1980
Daniel Danko^ Hedy Finckenauer McDermott
1981
Maeve Cannon Paul Carella Susan Shelly DeAngelo^ Thomas Griffith Robert Hillman, Esq.^ Patricia Elek Mollo Janet Grala Snyder
1982
Mary Elizabeth Keefe Babcock Mary Meagher^ Christina Fritz Sellers
1983
Rosemarie Picone Flood^ Danielle Lettiere Griffith John Krall^ Susan Zeis McKee^ Rosa Aviles Rosado* John Tattory^ Lisa Tomlin
1984
Christopher Holland^ Christopher Kent David Liedtka^ John Pachuta Colleen Flynn Pirrmann^ Darren Rhym Christine Andrusiewicz Schweitzer^
1985
Marybeth Janis Consiglio^ Carleen Fritz Knauf^ Brian O'Reilly^ Denise Farina Salvatore^ Charisse West Smith, PhD*
Michael Bedard, Sr.^ Scott Besler Melinda Okun Burns Rosanna Dovgala-Weaverling^ Kristin Fless^ Arthur Mateos^ Judith Wlazlowski Pietrini Karen O'Keefe Rauscher^ Scott Rauscher^ Kellyanne Gorman Stewart Michael Tritt^ Patricia De Maio Tritt^
1988
Danielle Rotondo Gill^ Jennifer Fuhrmann Heuisler Jason Innocenti^ Peter Kelley^ Christine King O'Reilly^ Jennifer O'Connor Piepszak* Katherine Flynn Reed^
1989
Beth Sopko Bedard^ Brian Duff Ann-Margaret Margicin Emde^ Lizanne Wnek Holland^ Lisa Scorsolini* Mary Woody Smith
1990
Ivy Barnwell* Brian Eller Sabrina Pagano Govan^ Robert Hutchinson, Jr. Lauren McGuire Krauss Richard Krollman, Jr.^ Kelly Fitzpatrick LaCava* Michael McEwan^ Susan Sargeant Schiappa* Kimberly Bombery Smith Janet Evans Surrency* Nessa Innocenti Tallo*
1991
Matthew Govan^ Denise Young Panfili
1992
Kris Balerna* Benjamin Chrnelich^ Michael Kunst Tracey Crawford Mularadelis^ Michael Pellegrino^ Kristen Simms Stout^ Timothy Stout^
1993
Joy Ann Smith Lowery^ James Primerano
1994
Michael Celentana^ Kristen Hancy Ashley Cipriano Rue^ Jackie Nowak Wizeman^ Matthew Wizeman^
1995
Karleen Duca
1996
Emily Rotondo Balerna* John Cino^ Daniel Coe* Dylan Coia^ Bonnie Clawson Milecki^ Christine Schwartz Prete* Amanda Hillman Whyland^
1997
Kevin Kmiec^
1998
Justin Finn Lauren Primerano^ Meghan Troy Scotto
1999
Christopher Giovanni Christopher Graziano Kimberly Hancy^ Lasair O'Callaghan
2000
Alexis Alcantara Brock* Christin Iacono^ Amanda Stout*
2001
Joseph Maruca Amanda Marquis Yeager
2002
Jerry DiColo, Jr.^ Mary Mason Ellsworth*
Timothy Aden* Kenneth Ellsworth* Katherine McSorley Ricci^ Gregory Schafer, Jr.^
2004
Kalynn Karnicky Hudson Steven Landolfi Seana Smith^
2005
Gabrielle Frederico Devine^ Kathleen Yorks Landolfi Andrew Riexinger*
2006
Matthew Letinski Michael Miller Joseph Pratico^ Christopher Slivka
2007
Katherine Eklund* Heather Wiese Herrmann Jonathon Lubin^ Jason Oszvart
2008
Joseph Maruca* Lauren Potts^ Michele Tomasulo^
2009
Armando Alfonso^ Caroline Perry Barry^ Matthew Barry^ Molly Ehret Gina Grabowski* Jonathan Murray
2010
Brett Barry Demetria Michailides Barry Jaime Gibilisco^ Nicholas Maruca*
Ashley Mont* Stephanie Heucke Murray Alexandria Vernon
2011
2015
Jack Conboy* Morgan Mount^ Victoria Turner*
Eric Boyden* Abigail Murray^ Claire Parolski^ Douglas Rynkewicz* Alexander Steinberg^ Daniel Tatum
2016
2012
2018
Kristyn Chiarello^ Jessica Oszvart Jonathan Stanley* Natalie Taptykoff Daniel Vernon
2013
Connor Corvino* Yiannis Michailides^ Laurel Murray^ Frederick Steinberg^ Elise Tatum*
Kyle Caccavale Jennifer Conboy*
2017
Megan Bromwell^ Colin Bromwell^ Nicholas Ehring^
2019
Ryan Besler^ Rheanna Bromwell^ Matthew Caccavale^ Mariel Carter^ Grace Conboy^ Christian DeLorenzo
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TRIBUTE GIFTS A gift in honor or memory of a loved one can be a very meaningful way to contribute to Notre Dame High School. Honorary and Memorial gifts are directed to The Fund for Notre Dame. You also may decide to designate the donations to a more specific area, for example tuition assistance, athletics or faculty professional development.
IN HONOR OF Zachary Artman ’21 Katherine Benjamin ’21 Matthew Benjamin ’23 Halle Besler ’22 Ryan Besler ’19 Daniel Brescia ’16 John Brescia ’14 Michael Brescia ’20 Brian Eller ’90 Timothy Eller ’95 Cheryl Harris Abigail Hwang ’24 Isaac Jersey ’23 Julie Kopchik George Lobis ’23 John McKenna Bonnie Clawson ’96 Milecki Ryan Monaco ’20 William Nigh ’67
IN MEMORY OF Dylan Palmer ’22 Jeremy Peters ’21 Willem Peters ’17 The Sisters of Mercy Johann Varghese ’21 Cristin Hoopes ’94 Wade Anthony Yavarone Class of 1987 Class of 1992 Class of 2003 Class of 2009 Class of 2011 Class of 2013 Class of 2020 Class of 2024
Thomas Andrako ’95 Carol Weisgarber ’62 Babuschak Nancy Comfort ’79 Belonzi Edna Blicharz John Blicharz Robert Blicharz ’69 Dennis Brophy ’62 Ann Toomey ’72 Bugdal Erin Christian ’09 J. Michael Fiorello, MD John Forker ’64 Mr. & Mrs. Francis Goeke Carolyn Graham Fannie Hnatiuk Gerard Hogan Marc Iacono ’99 Robert Kalinowski ’75 Emma Lencovich Christian Levanduski ’83 Joseph Malloy ’61 Vincent Mangini ’86 Jessica Masterson ’02
FALL 2020
2003
Mary Ann Murphy ’68 Joseph Napoleon ’71 Robert Nitti ’69 Ramsedel Panganiban Erminia Porcaro ’79 Nicholas Pratico ’17 Lottie Puhalski Stan Puhalski Charles Pushman ’61 John Reavey ’88 Jesus Rios Nydia Rios Ronald Sielski ’62 Robert Stemmer ’61 Wilma Strapp Bernice Tattory John Wasko ’67 Richard Weasner ’78 Joseph Wyers ’65 John Zegarski ’76 Ted Zegarski ’74 Ronald Zukowski ’65
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THE FUND FOR NOTRE DAME STUDENTS, PARENTS, PARENTS OF ALUMNI, GRANDPARENTS & FRIENDS STUDENTS 2020
John Caccavale ’20 Abigail Duff ’20 Eric Suschke ’20 Pell White, III ’20
2021
Maeve Evanovich ’21 Cara Nally ’21 Taylor Okamura ’21
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Anonymous Lola and Joseph Abbondandolo^ Gale and Edward Allison Nancy Alvarez^ Clarice and Aldrin Amistoso* Joyce and Stephen Ampofo* Linda and Michael Andrusiewicz^ Heather and Darin Artman Joanna and Eric Barlow Mary Beth and Kevin Beetel Gaby and William Begley^ Stephanie and Andrew Benjamin* Isabel and Larry Berko Jessica and Scott Besler ’87 Tara and James Black^ Megan and Tom Blessing* Kirsten and Christopher Blotto^ Maureen and Joseph Bossio* Maryclaire and Michael Brescia^ Gina Burton* Elena and John Caccavale Jan and Simon Campbell^ Adelina Castaneda Parra* Lisa and John Chepega* Emaret and John Cherkauskas* Karen and David Colter^
Sheila and Michael Conboy^ Marybeth Janis ’85 Consiglio and Julius Consiglio^ Jean Marie Curran* Mary and Javier Dauden Ann and Lou DeMille^ Roseann DiRusso^ Rosanna Dovgala-Weaverling ’87 and John Weaverling^ Judy and Brian Duff ’89 Renata and Peter Dussias Dorothy and Kevin Ellwood* Belinda and Paul Ferraro* Tiffany and Thomas Field Susan and Victor Fiori^ Kellie Malloy ’86 Foerter and Dennis Foerter^ Molly and George Foley* Fabienne and Herve Francois^ Caroline and Gerald Furtak* Malgorzata and Floyd Genicola* Maureen and Louis Gentilucci Marosa and Lorenzo Geroso* Lisa and Kelly Giblin* Danielle Rotondo ’88 Gill and Andrew Gill^ Annette and William Gilligan^ Sabrina Pagano ’90 Govan and Matthew Govan ’91^ Kathleen and Edward Grace^ Lisa and Donald Haas^ The William Hart Family^ Jennifer Fuhrmann ’88 Heuisler and Charles Heuisler Lizanne Wnek ’89 Holland and David Holland^ Mary and Robert Hough Jo Anne and Edward Hyman* Patricia and Howard Hyshaw Janel and Brian Ihlefeld^ Brooke and Jason Innocenti ’88^ Mark and Karen Janiec Kristin and Kenneth Jennings*
Hilary and Ira Jersey* Donna and Gregory John^ Jodi and Sean Kilcomons* Susan and Joseph Kitlas* Kimberly and Jeffrey Klein^ Ameriquin Dalmasy-Laccetti and Mark Laccetti Mara and Jonathan Lamond* Joy and Martin Lansang* Mary Ellen and Thomas Lencovich Michele and John Lenzo* Dina Leveson^ Jill and David Liedtka ’84^ Joy Ann Smith ’93 Lowery and Patrick Lowery^ Maria Lugo, MD and William Nazario Merina and John MacCabe* Elena and Joseph Maria^ Bernadette and Thomas McDermott^ Mary and Michael McGill^ Catherine and Kevin McGovern* Diane and Alexander McGowan^ Jana and James McKeon* Mary and Joseph McLaughlin Helen and Robert McNally* Lori and Ken Monaco* Adriana and Frank Morabito Tracey Crawford ’92 Mularadelis and James Mularadelis^ Lucia and Jose Navroski Leilani and Jim Okamura^ Laura and Brian Okupski The Olenchalk Family^ Sally and Raul Oseguera* Tammy Eng-Palmer and Michael Palmer* Judy and Eric Papiez^ Nancy and Jeffrey Pawar^ Jaime and Joseph Pecora, III* Jennifer and Karl Peters* Kristen and George Peterson* Judith Wlazlowski ’87 Pietrini and Wayne Pietrini Jacquelyn and Donald Pillsbury^ Melissa and Jeffrey Podell Cynthia and James Primerano, Jr. ’93 Cora and Romeo Ramos* Karen O'Keefe ’87 Rauscher and Scott Rauscher ’87^ Megan and Joseph Renda^ Maria and Manuel Rios* Lisa and Gregory Roberts Karen and Marcelo Rodriguez^ Rosa Aviles ’83 Rosado and Wilfredo Rosado*
Corinne and Michael Rossi^ Maryanne Ryan and Robert Ulrich* Kristen and Tom Saker^ Sandra and Sean Salins Erika and Thomas Sands Denise and Robert Santoro^ Laura and Joseph Sarubbi^ Jacqueline and Victor Scharko^ Anne and Eric Shaw Maria and Chris Sirimis Teresa and Jeffrey Skelton Susan Magosin and Christopher Slavinsky^ Kimberly Bombery ’90 Smith and Clement Smith Mary Woody ’89 Smith and James Smith Kristen Simms ’92 Stout and Timothy Stout ’92^ Nessa Innocenti ’90 Tallo and Richard Tallo* Laddawan and Craig Tournay* Patricia De Maio ’87 Tritt and Michael Tritt ’87^ Karen and James Troiano^ Amy and Paul Valerio* Tinsy and John Varghese* Hiedi and Joseph Vizzoni Theresa and George Walter* Susan and Rob Whitlock* Helen and James Wojtowicz^ Gloria and Michael Yaport*
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Diana and Benjamin Cruz* EmmaLee and John Italia* Marichu and Giovanni Miranda* Youn Jung Oh and Clark Hwang* Queenie and Dominick Reda* Kalyn and Dominick Vizzoni*
PARENTS OF ALUMNI
Anonymous Lola and Joseph Abbondandolo^ Frances and Patrick Ahearn Nancy Alvarez^ Linda and Michael Andrusiewicz^ Jennifer and John Antinoro Mary Elizabeth Keefe ’82 Babcock and Timothy Babcock Cindy and Kevin Bannon Joanna and Eric Barlow Jasmin and Michael Barry^ Mary Beth and Kevin Beetel Joe Bendas Eileen and Douglas Berchem^ Caroline and Thaddeus Berdzik
Kathleen Pouliot ’65 Harlicka^ The William Hart Family^ Denise and Culver Hayes Sharon Pflieger ’68 Hayman and Gene Hayman ’68 Colleen and David Herbert Jennifer Fuhrmann ’88 Heuisler and Charles Heuisler Mary Ann Ridorfino ’63 Hoch and Robert Hoch^ Linda Iacono^ Brooke and Jason Innocenti ’88^ Karen Johnson^ Maureen and Dennis Kinnevy^ Susan and Joseph Kitlas* Carole and Christopher Kmiec ’72 Teresa and Walter Kmiec ’66 Diane Kniefel Maureen and John Krall ’83^ Carol Krupa^ Ameriquin Dalmasy-Laccetti and Mark Laccetti Elisabeth Carroll ’86 Landi and Leonard Landi^ Mary Ellen and Thomas Lencovich Mary Ann and John Lepping Mickey and Dan Letinski^ Kathryn Levanduski* Jill and David Liedtka ’84^ Sarah and Hugh Maguire, IV ’75 Kathy and Thomas Maley Elena and Joseph Maria^ Elizabeth and Robert Marquis^ Enid Alustiza ’67 Martin and Arthur Martin^ Mary Joan Olszewski ’72 Maruca and Joseph Maruca ’70^ Theresa Herman ’65 Maruca and Ronald Maruca ’66^ Eileen and Joseph Marx^ Kathleen Brown ’75 Mason^ Cynthia and Edward Masterson ’68 Jan and James McDavitt^ Mary and Michael McGill^ Diane and Alexander McGowan^ Donna Dovgala ’77 McInerney and Timothy McInerney Charyl and John McKenna Mary and Joseph McLaughlin Mary and Tom McManimon ’77^ Kerry and John McQuarrie^ Kathryn Forman ’73 McWilliam and David McWilliam Mary Meagher ’82^ Francine Bailey ’68 Michaels and John Michaels^
Linda and Thomas Michaud ’63 Peggy Brennan ’65 Miller and Greg Halko Maria and Thomas Miller ’86 Elsie and Chappy Moore^ Elizabeth Duffy ’64 Morgan and David Morgan^ Donna and Thomas Murray Patricia and Joseph Napoleon^ Patricia and Charles Nemeth ’65^ Deborah Daniels ’79 Norman and Dennie Norman^ Dennis Nugent Roxanne and Edward O'Byrne Jean O’Donnell Laura and Brian Okupski The Olenchalk Family^ Christine King ’88 O'Reilly and Brian O'Reilly ’85^ Sally and Raul Oseguera* Joan and Jack Oszvart^ Denise Young ’91 Panfili and Constantino Panfili Mary and Ernest Jean Papp Eileen Moran and Jim Parolski^ Sharon and Edward Patton Cynthia and Dino Persichilli ’79^ Jennifer and Karl Peters* Alice Agocs ’73 Ranson and Douglas Ranson Karen O'Keefe ’87 Rauscher and Scott Rauscher ’87^ AnnMarie Recchia and Joseph Maruca ’01^ Barbara Reavey Marie and Benny Recine ’75 Tracey and Keith Reed^ Linda DeGeorge ’66 Regan and Dennis Regan ’66^ Rachel and George Reither Jo Anne Spitz ’73 Romano and William Romano Rosa Aviles ’83 Rosado and Wilfredo Rosado*
Mary Jean Stout ’70 Russell and Bruce Russell^ Theresa and Henry Ryan, Jr. ’67 Judy and Gregory Rynkewicz Denise Farina ’85 Salvatore and William Salvatore^ Erika and Thomas Sands Jacqueline and Victor Scharko^ Stephanie Pirozzi ’77 Schrader and Jeffrey Schrader ’77 Jeanette and Frank Schultz Margaret Seiler-Brand ’77^ Christina Fritz ’82 Sellers and John Sellers Catherine and Tim Sewnig^ Audrey and Darren Sharlach Stephanie and Mark Simon Kimberly Bombery ’90 Smith and Clement Smith Nancy and Dick Smith^ Janet Grala ’81 Snyder and Charles Snyder Diane and Glenn Steinberg^ Rose Fitzpatrick ’75 Stevenson and Gordon Stevenson Kathy Stueber and Guy Fillebrown^ Maureen and Marty Tantum, Jr. ’75^ Christine and John Tattory ’83^ Ann and Clark Tatum^ Maura and Arthur Thibault^ Mary and Carl Thomas^ Elaine Picarello ’68 Tomasulo and Daniel Tomasulo Patricia De Maio ’87 Tritt and Michael Tritt ’87^ Maureen and James Tuohy^ Amy and Paul Valerio* Jeanette and Joseph Wasko^ E. Richard Weasner Betty Wetzel Jacqueline and Randall White Susan and Rob Whitlock* Betty and William Wnek Nancy and David Woody
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Isabel and Larry Berko Jessica and Scott Besler ’87 Kirsten and Christopher Blotto^ Bernadette Bonanno^ Cindy and Alan Boyden^ Jean and John Brennan Maryclaire and Michael Brescia^ Mary Barrett ’68 Brown^ Thomas Brown ’71 and Ann Shelly ’74 Brown Melinda Okun ’87 Burns and Walter Burns Archangel and Charles Buttaci ’64 Elena and John Caccavale Maeve Cannon ’81 and Christopher Biache Anna Maria and Paul Carella ’81 Laurie and Carl Casazza Carol Catanese ’63 Chebra and John Chebra ’63 Sue and Robert Christian Jane and William Chrnelich Ann and Walter Clawson^ Karen and David Colter^ Sheila and Michael Conboy^ Marybeth Janis ’85 Consiglio and Julius Consiglio^ Lori and Daniel Danko ’80^ Mary and Javier Dauden Jo Anne Olesak ’69 Davis and Jim Davis^ Sue Shelly ’81 DeAngelo^ Patricia and Ronald Dell ’61 Ann and Lou DeMille^ Lynn and Mark DiPaola^ Marion Wilson ’67 Doherty and Timothy Doherty, Sr. ’67 Suzanne and Michael Eberhard Julianne and James Eller Caroline and Kamm Engel Shirley Mahon ’70 Ferrie and John Ferrie Zofia Jablonski ’64 Feulner and George John Feulner Harriet and Joseph Flynn Kellie Malloy ’86 Foerter and Dennis Foerter^ Fabienne and Herve Francois^ Lorraine and William Fuhrmann Caroline and Gerald Furtak* Maureen and Louis Gentilucci Maureen and Mark Gerber Laurie and Joseph Giangrasso Annette and William Gilligan^ Kathleen and Thomas Gillooly Donna and John Grabowski^ Danielle Lettiere ’83 Griffith and Thomas Griffith ’81 Aline Ziomek ’61 Guzzo and Peter Guzzo Lisa and Donald Haas^
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THE FUND FOR NOTRE DAME STUDENTS, PARENTS, PARENTS OF ALUMNI, GRANDPARENTS & FRIENDS Elaine and Joseph Zajkowski Rosemarie Zegarski Rita and Daniel Zeidler^
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Philomena Avona Eugene Bacich* Joe Bendas Elizabeth Caruso Michelle Eichner and Joseph Brown* Shirley and Willie Eng* Lorraine and William Fuhrmann Diane DeBlois ’62 Immordino* Bernadine and John Jakim^ Barbara and Daniel Kilcomons* Carole and Christopher Kmiec ’72 Christine and Thomas Kozub Peter Lane Carolyn Leaver* Kathy Marshall^ Michelina and Vincenzo Matticoli^ Kathleen and Peter McGlinchy^ Charyl and John McKenna Ruth and Francis McSherry* Peggy Brennan ’65 Miller and Greg Halko Elizabeth Duffy ’64 Morgan and David Morgan^ Jean O’Donnell Mary and Ernest Jean Papp Frances and Michael Powers Margarita and Carmelo Rosado* Marta Sare Toni and John Schnell* Caroline Sears* Joan and Harry Shaw Anna and Bernard Smith^ Nancy and Dick Smith^ Athena Soriano* Janis and James Stanco*
Karen Steward* Mary and Raymond Stout, Jr. ’61^ Gail and Arthur Weber Martha and Melvyn Wenger Betty and William Wnek Nancy and David Woody Rosemarie Zegarski
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Anonymous^ Rosalie Blicharz Margaret Boland, EdD^ Lawrence Brophy, Jr.^ Gary Bushelli^ Paulette and John Costa Diane Cruz Terry and Thomas Dougherty* Maria and Richard Freecia^ Catherine Gallagher* Karina Haywood RSM^ Betty Hogan^ Michael Hoopes* Rosanna and Paul Innes* Amanda and Michael Kapp* Kenneth Keegan* Betsy Mathews* Helen and Donald Muller^ Louis J. Petriello^ John Procaccini* Marcia and Robert Reinke* John G. Tyler, III Sally Zajac
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DESIGNATED TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Designated tuition assistance funds have been established in honor of or in memory of a member of the Notre Dame family. These funds provide tuition support to both merit and financial need students, and awards are directed by the intent of individual tuition assistance scholarship donors. The Erin Christian ’09 Endowed Tuition Assistance Scholarship* The Fitzpatrick Family Merit Scholarship* The Mary Ann Liptak Merit Scholarship* The Jean W. McGraw Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund* The Vincent J. Mangini ’86 Memorial Tuition Assistance Scholarship* The Elizabeth “Bee” McLeod ’79 and Goody Tyler Endowed Tuition Assistance Scholarship The Chappy and Elsie Moore Tuition Assistance Fund* The Anthony and Pia Paul Tuition Assistance Fund The Myriam E. Stettler ‘74 Endowed Tuition Assistance Scholarship
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FUND SPOTLIGHT: The Jean W. McGraw Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund was established in 2012 in honor of retired faculty member Jean McGraw’s 23 years at ND. This fund is restricted to provide one-time emergency assistance to students in good standing with the school whose families’ changed circumstances have caused a financial hardship that prevents them from fulfilling their financial obligations to Notre Dame.
*indicates that gifts can be made to these funds
^Increased Gift *New Donor Information is based on giving to the 2019/2020 Annual Fund
THE FUND FOR NOTRE DAME FACULTY, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION Notre Dame faculty, staff and administration contributed more than $53,000 to The Fund for Notre Dame. With gratitude, we thank everyone for their continued support to this critical appeal.
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Christina Ashmen Cindy Bannon Joanna Barlow Isabel Berko Jessica Besler Ann Shelly ’74 Brown Elena Caccavale Anna Maria Carella Sean Clancy^ Sheila Conboy^ Ann DeMille^ Robert Dingle Judy Duff Mary Mason ’02 Ellsworth* Jaime Gibilisco ’10^ Donna Grabowski^ Eileen Hart^ Deborah Houghton ’72^ Kenneth Jennings* Maggie Kelly Regina Koebele-Demaree Mary Carlin ’75 Komjathy^ Julie Kopchik Valerie Luedeke John MacCabe* Kathy Maley Mary Joan Olszewski ’72 Maruca^ Eileen Marx^ Suzanna McGee John McKenna Joseph McLaughlin John McQuarrie^ David McWilliam Chappy Moore^ Elsie Moore^ Edward O'Byrne Eileen Palazza Reverend Jason Parzynski Allison Ratzman^ Tracey Reed^
George Reither Richard Roche William Romano Bill Rowland Judy Rynkewicz Laura Sarubbi^ Gregory Schafer, Jr. ’03^ Catherine Sewnig^ Rose Fitzpatrick ’75 Stevenson Kellyanne Gorman ’87 Stewart Kathy Stueber^ Christine Tattory^ Melanie Piekielniak ’72 Tysowski^ Robert Wood^ Peggy Calamia ’75 Wroblewski
FORMER FACULTY, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION Jennifer Antinoro Mary Curtis^ Gary Dambro^ Susan Shelly ’81 DeAngelo Marion Wilson ’67 Doherty Tony Genovesi Karen Henkel Mary Ann Ridorfino ’63 Hoch^ Mary Liz Fitzpatrick ’72 Ivins^ Susan Krempasky Kathleen Yorks ’05 Landolfi Bonnie Clawson ’96 Milecki^ Peggy Brennan ’65 Miller Monsignor Walter Nolan Edward Patton Linda DeGeorge ’66 Regan^ Brenda Riley William Wnek
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TEACHER APPRECIATION MESSAGES 2020
We all remember some wonderful educators who made an impact on us and/or our children. You can HONOR AN EDUCATOR (past or present) by making a gift to The Fund for Notre Dame. Recognize a teacher, counselor, coach, administrator, or support person who inspired you academically, personally or professionally. Your gift is a meaningful expression of the positive influence they have had across generations and at every level of learning. Teachers and staff who are recognized will be notified of your generosity and caring gesture, but your gift amount will never be shared. Here are some notes of appreciation received during 2020 Teacher Appreciation Week:
Mr. John Dondero and Mrs. Ellen Dondero Thank you for helping me find confidence and WCU so that I could become a teacher influencing others like you influenced me. — Charlotte Zimmer ’89 Brady Sister Mary Daniel was a dynamic and fabulous music teacher who put on some of the best musicals and glee club concerts during my years at ND. I treasure those memories. I learned so much music. Sister's energy, talent and cheerfulness gave me musical goals I still use as a guitarist and song leader at Mass. — Carol Puhalski-Seely ’62 Ms. Mary Ann Liptak ’62 was one of my favorite teachers and influenced me to be a critical thinker. — Amanda Ewing ’97 Fleissner Madame Christiane Kaplan by far is my most memorable teacher. French lessons have stayed with me for thirty+ years. I will never forget her. — Jeff Revak ’84
Since I was a math and science buff, Mr. Constantine Diamond’s Physics class was a must have. He would bring all kinds of devices and mesmerize us with their physical tricks. I remember a locomotive with a ball on the smoke stack and as it went across the teacher’s big desk the ball would suspend in the air and move with the engine. — Leonard Kirkuff ’69
Ms. Diane Wargo inspired me to have personal courage. The ability to get up in front of a room and speak —now I do it for a living. — Todd Kauffman ’92
I had the pleasure of having Mrs. Bernice Zahorsky for three years of my high school career. She taught us how to think for ourselves and be proud of our accomplishments. During a time in my life when I often felt unsure of myself, Mrs. Z provided a classroom of positivity and acceptance. — Veronica Tweed ’87 Chorba
Thank you Ms. Ivins for creating an environment of exceptional learning at Notre Dame.
Thank you Father Dennis Apoldite for our amazing Senior Retreat. The whole weekend was a perfect way to prepare to leave high school, bond with our classmates and think about the gifts we had to share as we left home and became adults. — Anne Spain ’89 Fishman Mrs. Susan Krempasky was my Chemistry teacher in 11th grade. She was also a mentor for me during my high school years. Twenty+ years later, I am forever grateful for her for her kindness, compassion and her love of science. — Joy Penniston ’99 Iocca
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This past May, the ND community showed their gratitude to the men and women who were working tirelessly to provide quality online and remote learning to our students. Teacher Appreciation Week provided a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the special educators who help and support, who teach and guide, who impart knowledge and help develop skills and confidence to accomplish goals.
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Mrs. Carle’s positive outlook on life brightens everyone’s day and she’s an awesome teacher!
Mr. Schafer was always there for me on and off the tennis courts. I am forever grateful for him. Thank you Dr. Bridgewater for making freshman STEM fun and having the best room at Activity Period. Thank you Mrs. Bauch for believing in me and uplifting me through everything. Mr. Rowland is a great teacher and always knows how to make a class fun. Mrs. Bannon has inspired my writing voice and I love her for it. Thank you Mr. Stephan for making class so fun and thanks Mrs. Marx for being positive.
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ND alumni were abroad in Ireland this past fall. Pictured here are Virginia Walsh ’62 Clawson, Frank Smith ’63, Carol Spehar ’72 Clark, Mary Suozzi ’67 Smith, Barbara Petitto ’67 Hice, Tim Doherty ’67, Joan Paslawsky ’67 Burkholtz, Marion Wilson ’67 Doherty, Joan Coley ’68 DeGregory, Dick Tuliszewski ’67, Joe Notta ’67, Dick Graja ’61 and Kelly Clark ’87 Keifer. Stanley Wirpsza ’63 retired from the Federal Aviation Administration and is enjoying spending his winters in Merritt Island, FL and summers in Ocean City, NJ with his wife, Joyce. Jay Halsey ’64 and Carol Krause recently welcomed their 18th grandchild into their family. Ray Gross ’67 lives in Wake Forest, NC where he is Managing Director at OBX Advisory Group. His background is in telecommunications, electronic security, facility services, software and life science.
Some Notre Dame alumni were spotted be-bopping around in Wildwood for the Fabulous ‘50s and Beyond weekend. Pictured here are Frank Smith ’63, Mary Suozzi ’67 Smith, Barbara Petitto ’67 Hice, Joan Paslawsky ’67 Burkholtz, Chuck Simone ’67, Dick Tuliszewski ’67 and Joe Notta ’67.
Former ND Ice Hockey teammates Oscar Watson ’93 and Matt Govan ’91 and their sons Hayden ’20 (l) and Jack ’20 (r) celebrated an Irish victory on the ice. Oscar and Matt were linemates back when they wore the ND jersey.
1990’s Michael Pellegrino ’92, an agent with the Mercer County Prosecuter’s Office and a Master Resiliency Trainer, created Resilient Minds on the Frontlines, a collaborative initiative of the Attorney General’s Office, Division of Criminal Justice, Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, and numerous partners. It was conceived by Michael and his wife, Diana, who saw a need to support all workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, including police officers, firefighters, first responders, nurses, doctors, grocery store employees, factory workers, warehouse workers, military members, truck drivers, teachers, chaplains, and their family members. There are a series of webcasts where guests and experts discuss, teach and encourage mindfulness, wellness, and resiliency for frontline workers and others. You can view the webcasts online at http://onthefrontlines.us/.
Bonnie Clawson ’96 Milecki delivered 111 pounds of food to the Mercer Street Friends food bank last Thanksgiving. When she shared on social media that she was collecting food, an overwhelming number of her former Notre Dame students and fellow alumni wanted in on the service. Thank you to all of the alumni who joined Bonnie in this thoughtful gesture for our community.
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Joe Gigliotti ’03, Senior Associate at Grant Thornton LLP helps healthcare institutions with their cyber-security. Joe recently used some down time to help the Cyber Threat Coalition (CTC), a volunteer organization focused on countering the cyber-security threats that were generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. He was able to use the writing skills he learned at Notre Dame, thanks to Ms. Gavin and Ms. Liptak, to author and edit best practices, how-to guides, and weekly threat advisories used by a variety of healthcare providers to prevent cyber criminals from compromising their systems.
Former Notre Dame football star, Rich Gunnell ’05, was named interim head coach of the Boston College football team until the appointment of Jeff Hafley. Gunnell, was previously the wide receivers coach and played at BC from 2006 to 2009 when the Eagles reached the ACC title game in back to back years. Rich has been retained by the BC football team as running backs coach.
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Imbue Creative recently announced Erin Higgins ’00 Klebaur as President. In addition to business development, Erin works directly with the company’s broad, multi-disciplinary clients to advance their long-term marketing and strategic goals. Residents of Raritan Township, Erin and her husband Peter are the proud parents of twin sons.
Sister Anna Dela Paz ’06 recently professed her first vows to the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia. She is currently the Program Coordinator for the Center for Student Success at the University of San Diego where she works to support and collaborate with USD mentor programs who assist students in transitioning to college.
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Jason Oszvart ’07 (far left) is Assistant Strength Coach for the Buffalo Bills. He credits his career success to the guidance, advice and mentorship of ND Strength and Conditioning Coach John McKenna, with whom he had been working out in the ND weight room since the 7th grade. Jason recently got married. He and his wife, Jessica live in Orchard Park, NY.
Joe Parmegiani ’05, Manager at PKF O'Connor Davies, visited with our Accounting students to speak about his college experience, his career path and the accounting scholarship available through New Jersey CPA. Former Notre Dame and NFL star, Tiquan Underwood ’05 has left his position as offensive quality control coach with the Miami Dolphins to serve as wide receivers coach at his alma mater, Rutgers University.
Michael Niederer ’08 welcomed the Fitzpatrick family to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA where he starred as Peter in the amazing musical production of “Jesus”. Michael also played the leading role in “Samson” and appeared as the Angel Gabriel continued on page 52
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Nick was accompanied by his parents Mary Joan Olszewski ’72 Maruca and Joe Maruca ’70 at the awards ceremony this summer in Nashville, TN.
in the theatre’s Christmas Show. From left to right, Rose Fitzpatrick ’75 Stevenson, Michael Fitzpatrick ’08, former ND President, Mary Liz Fitzpatrick ’72 Ivins, Rita Fitzpatrick ’74 Cavalli and Jim Fitzpatrick ’79 with children and grandchildren.
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William Anari, Jr. ’09 was recently promoted to Fragrance Development Manager at Firmenich after a five-month work assignment in Shanghai, China.
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Several Notre Dame alumni were in attendance at the wedding of Stephanie Heucke ’10 and JT Murray ’09. Pictured from left to right are Babbi Felli ’09, Abigail Murray ’11, Laurel Murray ’13, David Santamaria ’09, Julia Hart ‘10 Zilke, Stefano DeSantis ’09, Stephanie Heucke ’10 Murray, JT Murray ’09, Phillip Heucke ’13, Jacqueline Eberhard ’16, and Ryan Fitzgerald ’09.
2010’s Caroline Perry ’09 was married to Matthew Barry ’09 in a June 2019 wedding. Guests at their nuptials included: Julian Zangrilli ’09, William Anari ’09, Shane McKenna ’08, Peter Casey ’09, John Iacovelli ’00, Alanna Barry ’12, Julia Barry ’07 Muni, Jonathan Moyer ’09, Justin Muni ’07, Drew Fitzgerald ’09, Christian Reed ’09, Nicole Iacovelli ’04 Meyers, Ryan McKenna ’09, Joanna Iacovelli ’01, Greg Nugent ’09, Meghan Moore ’09, Samantha Kuczinski ’09 Reed, Krista Marrocco ’09, and Cristine Perry ’06 Taylor. In lieu of wedding favors, the couple made a generous donation to The Erin Christian ’09 Tuition Assistance Scholarship.
Dr. Robert Duffy ’10 spoke virtually to Mrs. Bauch’s AP Biology and AP Environmental Science classes. He presented a case study on Bullous Disease and led an open discussion on social and medical reform. Dr. Duffy is an internal medicine resident who will begin a rotation in dermatology at Cooper University Hospital this summer. Nick Maruca ’10 was recognized as State Strength Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). Nick had served as Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hunterdon Central High School and is currently a graduate assistant in the athletics department at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA.
Dr. Abigail Gruspe ’11 graduated cum laude from the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a DMD degree this past May. She is currently attending a General Practice Residency at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, NC.
Meghan Shea, MPH ’12 visited virtually with Mrs. Eileen Marx's World Religions classes on May 12. Meghan is an epidemiologist with the Columbus, Ohio Public Health Department and shared her experiences helping to prevent illness and promote wellness. She also discussed her role performing contact tracing on COVID-19 patients and some of the ethical implications of the disease. We are grateful for her time and all that she is doing to ensure our health and safety. Alex Vietti ’15 recently graduated cum laude from Saint Joseph’s University with a double major in Accounting and Finance. He is working in the Philadelphia Office of Ernst & Young LLP as a member of their FSO Assurance Staff.
John Jones ’16 made his professional acting debut in Boy at the Keegan Theatre in DC. He graduated from The Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Drama and will be staying at Catholic for another year to earn his Masters degree in Architecture. Albright College graduate, Miranda Holliday ’16, earned a Miranda Family Fellowship — awarded to passionate college juniors and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying music, theatre or dance. Miranda,
Xavier Lezynski ’16 graduated from The University of Notre Dame with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Business Economics. He walked-on to the football team as a tight end during his sophomore year and will return to the University for one more semester to complete a minor in Theology and to play a final season of football.
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Elizabeth Gillooly ’16 graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from West Chester University this month. She was the recipient of the Psychology Service Award, which highlights seniors that have been actively involved in service to the psychology department. She was also recognized with an Academic Achievement Award that acknowledges seniors in the psychology department who have an overall GPA of above a 3.75. Elizabeth worked in a research lab at West Chester where she studied the relationships between trauma, drug use, and mindfulness in college-aged students. She also obtained a volunteer position at A.I. duPont Hospital/Nemours for six months analyzing data in their Neuropsychology Department. Elizabeth plans to apply for programs to earn an advanced degree in Clinical Psychology.
who majored in theatre and political science at Albright, received the news directly from Luis A. Miranda Jr., father of Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda. The fellowship offers generous financial support as well as guidance from Lin Manuel Miranda's professional development network. Additionally, she is one of only nine graduating seniors honored for leadership work at Albright. She earned their Gold “A” Award for outstanding leadership in campus activities outside of athletics, and for contributions to the intellectual, literary, musical, artistic and/or social life of the college. These students are celebrated for having enriched the cultural life of the college and promoting a congenial atmosphere. Miranda will be continuing her education at NYU Tisch School of Arts in the Musical Theatre Writing graduate program.
Raven Linton ’16 was named First Team All-American by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. Raven was a senior defender for the University of New Haven. A two-time All-Conference and two-time All-Region honoree, Raven led the Chargers and was tied for seventh in the conference with 36 caused turnovers, which is sixth-most in a single season in program history. She also led the team and was tied for fifth in the conference with 43 ground balls. Raven studied chemical engineering at New Haven and graduated in 2020.
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Julia Panko ’16 of the Stevens Institute of Technology women's soccer team was named a First Team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches. Julia became the program's first three-time All-American. Julia is enrolled in a five-year cooperative education program and will graduate in May 2021. Through this program, she works as a chemical engineer for two 8-month terms at BP on their Research and Innovation team, conducting research for Castrol motor oil.
Two former ND swimmers competed recently at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Swimming Championship. Matt Lequanq ’19, a freshman at Rider University, won the 200 and 500 freestyle event, was named Rookie of the Year and his team earned their 9th straight title. Maria Nitti ’17 helped the Fairfield Women’s Swim Team retain their title as conference champs for the third year in a row. She successfully defended her own title in the 50 freestyle, won both the 100 and 200 yard freestyle events and was named Women’s Most Outstanding Swimmer.
Makenna Stergion ’18, a junior at James Madison University’s School of Music, competed against three of her schoolmates and 26 other students from 12 university programs in The American Pops Orchestra’s 3rd Annual “NextGen: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow” competition that was held virtually last weekend. The NextGen competition provides university undergraduate students majoring in voice and music with the opportunity to audition and compete for cash prizes, and a chance to perform with The American Pops during the 2020–2021 season.
stay connected Former ND Valedictorian, Matt DeLorenzo ’17, fast-tracked his college experience, graduating a year early from Rider University with a degree in Finance and Economics. He recently accepted a position at Johnson & Johnson as a Financial Analyst in their Corporate Internal Audit area.
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Hayley Horvath ’18 finished second in the pole vault at the U20 Pan American Games in Costa Rica. Haley is a junior nursing major at Towson University where she holds the indoor and outdoor school record in the pole vault (4.1 meters/13-5.25).
2019/2020 EVENTS ALUMNI HOMECOMING EVENT
CASH BINGO
Notre Dame held our first-ever Cash BINGO on October 18. 150 of our parents, alumni, faculty, and staff members, as well as members of our community, gathered together in the Student Center for some good old-fashioned fun. Father Jason Parzynski, our ND School Chaplain led the call for an evening filled with laughter and good times for all.
ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT
The Notre Dame Board of Governors hosted its second Alumni Networking Event on October 17 in the ND Student Center. This wonderful business social event offered guests informative and insightful perspectives on developing 21st century business leaders. It was a valuable opportunity to interact with and catch up with fellow alumni. Kevin Nerwinski, Esq. ’83, Municipal Manager/Director of Public Safety for the Township of Lawrence, moderated the panel of speakers that included Camille West ’87 Hymes, Regional Vice President Mid-Atlantic, Starbucks; Tom McManimon ’77, President, StimulusBrand Communications; Brian O’Reilly ’85, Executive Vice President & CMO, Philadelphia Insurance Companies; Joe Pratico ’06, Associate Director, Talent Acquisition, Verizon and Kevin Wortham ’83, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Minding Our Business.
FALL 2020
On October 11, Notre Dame welcomed over 300 alumni back to campus for a Homecoming celebration and football game. Alumni and their families gathered together under a large tent for a pre-game celebration where they enjoyed great food, cocktails, and conversations with old friends. Once the party was over everyone went off into the stadium to watch the Irish dominate Steinert High School under the lights. It was a “Friday Night Lights” celebration at its best.
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2019/2020 EVENTS ANNUAL HARVEST MOON AUCTION
The Notre Dame Annual Auction was held at The Trenton Country Club in West Trenton, NJ on November 16. We honored our favorite student, alumna, teacher, and administrator Mary Liz Fitzpatrick ‘72 Ivins for her 40 years of dedicated service to our students. It was a wonderful evening filled with friends gathering together and bidding for a good cause. The Auction raised $60,000 in support of ND.
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NYC ALUMNI GATHERING
The last event of the 2019-2020 season that we were able to host was our annual New York City Alumni Reception. This event was held on March 6 at Stout’s NYC in midtown. 30 alumni came together to reminisce with some of Notre Dame’s favorite teachers, see some old friends, and make connections with some new ones.
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ALUMNI SHARE CAREER EXPERIENCE WITH STUDENTS We are grateful to the 16 alumni who visited Notre Dame (some virtually) during Career Exploration Days, and we appreciate the time they took to speak with our students and share their unique career path stories, advice and expertise. THANK YOU to (pictured left to right) Mark Freda '74, Erin Higgins '00 Klebaur, Gabrielle Frederico '05 Devine, Stephanie Scalice '09, Dylan Coia '96, and (not pictured) Marc Bandola ’06, Deirdre Banfield ’89 Hochman, Ben Chrnelich '92, Robert Duffy ’10, Christine Fiori ’87, Brian Hartman ’03, Nicole Iacovelli ’04 Meyers, Meghan Shea ’12, Heather Shaw ’96 Goldman, and James Toto ’88. (Pictured below) John Quinn ’09, from BMW Group, was on campus to speak to students about his career path in the international automotive industry.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2019 – 2020 ADMINISTRATION Ken Jennings President Joanna Barlow Principal Maggie Kelly Senior Vice President — Institutional Advancement Donna Grabowski Vice President — Finance and Operations Lisa Matar ’96 Lenihan Assistant Principal for Curriculum Eleanor MacIsaac Assistant Principal for Student Life
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Dick Smith, Chair Joanna Barlow Dr. Margaret Boland Maeve Cannon ’81 Suzanne Eberhard Anthony Genovesi Donna Grabowski Sister Karina Haywood Maggie Kelly Julie Kopchik Daniel O'Donnell ’80 Cindy Persichilli Tom Saker John Tattory ‘83 Arthur Thibault
BOARD COMMITTEES ADVANCEMENT and MARKETING COMMITTEE Cynthia Persichilli, Co-Chair Kristen Saker, Co-Chair Maggie Kelly, Holder Jasmin Barry Jessie Besler Elena Caccavale Kevin Coleman ’96 Matt Govan ‘91 Sister Karina Haywood Colleen Herbert
Thomas McManimon ’77 Joseph Maruca ’01 Donna Murray John O’Connell Joseph Pratico ’06 Karen O’Keefe ‘87 Rauscher Laura Sarubbi Kellyanne Gorman ’87 Stewart
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Kerri Tillett, Co-Chair Dr. Charisse West ’85 Smith, Co-Chair Allison Ratzman, Holder Ken Jennings, Holder Joe Abbondandolo Joanna Barlow Mary Mason ‘02 Ellsworth Herve Francois Dr. Ellieen Ancrum Ingbritsen Amber Lee Lisa Matar ‘96 Lenihan Tony Mack Eileen Marx John McQuarrie Rosa Aviles ‘83 Rosado Rose Fitzpatrick ‘75 Stevenson Laura Sarubbi Joe Shiarappa ‘87
FACILITIES COMMITTEE Anthony Genovesi, Chair Ken Jennings, Holder Joanna Barlow Donald Bauch Craig Coffey ’86 Bob Hough Mark Janiec Brian Malloy ’92 Gerry McGuire Jeffrey Pawar Wayne Pietrini Michael Reger Michael Tritt ‘87 John Varghese
FINANCE COMMITTEE John Tattory ‘83, Chair Donna Grabowski, Holder Joanna Barlow Dr. Margaret Boland
Scott Burney Ken Jennings Mark Laccetti James Lynch ’85 Eileen Moran Daniel O'Donnell ’80 Jim Okamura
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Arthur Thibault, Chair Ken Jennings, Holder Joseph Abbondandolo Darin Artman Caroline Berdzik Sharon Clarke Donna Grabowski Karen Johnson Michele Kenney Bernadette McDermott Janice Porter Allison Ratzman Joe Shiarappa ’87 Kerri Tillett
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Maeve Cannon ’81, Chair Ken Jennings, Holder Joanna Barlow Robyn Brandow Craig Coffey ’86 Brian Duff ‘89 Denise Santoro Myron Tantum ’75 Ali Wilson
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE John Varghese, Interim Chair Janine Scimeca ’84 Corgan, Holder Joanna Barlow Donald Bauch James Black William Hnatiuk Ken Jennings Dr. George Reither Beth Repsik Judy Rynkewicz Kurt Steege Myron Tantum ’75
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SAVE THE DATE FIRST ANNUAL TURKEY TROT VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, November 29, 2020
ND DAY OF GIVING Wednesday, March 17, 2021
28TH ANNUAL NOTRE DAME AUCTION Saturday, March 27, 2021 Trenton Country Club 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
THE IRISH CUP 1ST ANNUAL YOUNG ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Monday, May 24 2021 Mercer Oaks, Princeton Junction, NJ 12:00 Registration 1:00 Shotgun Start 5:00 Cocktails, Dinner and Prizes
34TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Monday, September 27, 2021 Forsgate Country Club Parents of Alumni: If you are still receiving your Notre Dame graduate’s mail, please ask them to send their updated contact information to: alumni@ndnj.org.
