CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND RETIREMENT OF MARY WHIPKEY, PRESIDENT EMERITA
The Magazine of Camden Catholic High School 2023 Volume 23 No. 25
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Diocese of Camden
Bishop Dennis J Sullivan
President Rory Sweeney, MA
President Emerita
Mary Whipkey, MA, P ’01, ’03, ’05
President Emeritus
Monsignor Andrew Martin, MA
Principal Heather Crisci, MA, P ’17, ’25
John (Jack) Wixted ’72, P ’05, Chairperson
Dennis Corbett ’90, P ’23, ’25 Vice Chairperson
Joseph F Caputi, Esq ‘12
Linda Carrick, Ph.D., RN ’71
John P Dulczak ‘97
David Fowles ’91
Anthony Giorgio ’68
Anne Hartman, B A M Ed
George Hutchinson III, P ’00, ’02, ’04, ’08
Joe Kenney, Esq ’76, P ’16, ’19
James J Madden, Esq ’57, P ’92, ’96, ’98
Midge Madden, Ph D , P ’00
Mariañela Nunez, M.A.
Jay O’Donnell ’76
Dr William A Watson, Superintendent Diocese of Camden
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new alumni earn $23.6 Million in college scholarships and grants 45
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A Letter from the President Mary Whipkey
Dear Camden Catholic Community,
As I close the door on my service to Camden Catholic, I wish to thank you for teaching me about your passion for your alma mater Through my family, who have either worked here or been educated here, and through the vast amount of alumni whom I have met over the years, I became so passionate about the mission of the school This mission, started by the Sisters of Mercy, has given countless teenagers the foundation to become productive faithful citizens I have been blessed to have contributed to such a special place
As I move forward, Camden Catholic will continue to be led by the strong leadership of Rory Sweeney who soon enough will “bleed green ” I know he looks forward to hearing the many stories of Camden Catholic and seeing the passion that lies within the souls of our alumni
Thank you for your time, treasure, and talents over my years at Camden Catholic Today, Catholic education needs the support of its alumni more than ever Please continue to support the school however you can! If you are impressed with the school and have never given, there is always time to start. Camden Catholic needs all of your support.
I will continue to remember all of you in my prayers “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”
In gratitude, Mary Whipkey
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It is not what we have, but what we give that defines who we are.
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- Mother Catherine McAuley
A Letter from the Board Chair Jack
Wixted ’72
Dear Camden Catholic Community,
The 2022-2023 school year will be remembered as a year of transition, as we bid a fond farewell to our President, Mary Whipkey, and welcome a new President, Rory Sweeney As a Board of Trustees, we are thankful for the unwavering stewardship of President Whipkey through her almost 20 years of dedicated service to our Camden Catholic community Fittingly, the theme for this year ’ s magazine is CCHS forming women leaders. The feature story highlights some 12 alumnae, including a recognition of the school's founding by the Sisters of Mercy, and Mary's leadership over the past 20 years. Indeed, in honor of Mary’s leadership and her many contributions to CCHS the Board recommended to Bishop Dennis J Sullivan, and the Bishop approved, the recognition of Mary C Whipkey as President Emerita honoris causa, of Camden Catholic High School In addition, the board announced the establishment of the Mary C Whipkey Leadership Scholarship that will be awarded annually to a qualified incoming student or students who exhibit qualities of leadership in scholastic achievement in the classroom and in extracurricular activities, and service to others in the community, with such leadership steeped in the Catholic tradition of mercy.
The Board of Trustees also recognizes and applauds the unwavering stewardship of Principal, Heather Crisci, the diligent efforts of our Administration and the teaching excellence of our faculty The school continues a path to sustained excellence through academic achievement and unmatched superiority in both the performing arts and athletics Of course, none of our accomplishments would be possible without the counsel and guidance of the Diocese of Camden and His Excellency Bishop Sullivan and Superintendent, Dr Bill Watson, and we thank them for their thoughtful and spirited support.
Academic accomplishments abounded at CCHS demonstrated by our seniors earning over $23,605,000 in scholarships and grants to our nation’s finest universities Our students are also committed to giving back to their community They volunteered their time and generosity at several local organizations, including Catholic Charities of South Jersey, Joseph's House of Camden, and the Cherry Hill Food Pantry, among others.
The bright lights once again were shining on the performing arts with an impressive production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Camden Catholic’s athletic teams stood out this year as we placed a team in the state championship game in each season and two brought home the ultimate prize in Field Hockey and Wrestling, a State Championship The Field Hockey team finished its season as the number one ranked team in the country! In addition, the golf team qualified for the state tournament for the first time in many years and the baseball team celebrated 100 years of hardball at CCHS. Further value in our athletic programs was demonstrated by the fact that 26 of our athletes will be taking their skills to the collegiate level.
The Camden Catholic Board of Trustees is comprised of professionals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences who offer their time, talent and treasure for the betterment of the CCHS community I would like to especially recognize and thank Charlie Grandi, Rafiq Heigler and Carlos Morales, who will step down from the Board. Each of Charlie, Rafiq and Carlos brought their business experience and thought-provoking ideas that enhanced Camden Catholic’s academic innovation, financial sustainability, and cultural diversity.
I also extend a grateful welcome to our newly appointed trustees, Joseph Caputi, an attorney who is Director of Compliance/Legal for a Hoboken, NJ based company and John Dulczak, CEO and Co-Founder of a company providing retiree health benefit plans We look forward to Joe and John sharing their insights, expertise, and business acumen as we enhance our academic and extracurricular initiatives.
I am confident that CCHS is on the right track Our students are bright, talented, and compassionate Our faculty and staff are dedicated and hardworking And our community is supportive and engaged
None of our progress is possible without the financial support provided by generous alumni and friends through our many advancement and development initiatives, including the Annual Fund, Irish Giving Day, the Spring Musical, the Hall of Fame, among other fundraising opportunities Please keep Camden Catholic in your prayers and continue your generosity GO IRISH!
Jack Wixted ’72 Chairman, Board of Trustees
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“ Mary Whipkey has changed Camden Catholic “For Good.”
Mrs. Whipkey's influence extended far beyond my time at Camden Catholic Her guidance and support were instrumental not only during my college and law school years, but will remain invaluable as I continue on my professional and personal journey. Her mentorship has left an enduring mark on my life.
Congrats
Mrs,. Whipkey and good luck on the next adventure!
- Joe Caputi ‘12
We loved going to theater camp and hanging out in Tootsie’s office after camp and eating lunch. Then we would play teacher in the classroom.
- Kayleigh & Callie Whipkey, Granddaughters
I would like to take credit for choosing CCHS in 8th grade I mean I was kinda destined for CCHS at birth when my name went up on the CCHS sign on Cuthbert on March 17,1983
Aside from all of that, my mom has always had a passion for Catholic education. She took a brief hiatus when we were young kids but she jumped at the chance to join CCHS in the development role Her passion was contagious and that helped foster incredible growth for the school
- Patrick Whipkey ‘01, Son
Watching my mom as the leader of CCHS has been an honor She has taught me how to be a faithful mom, a strong woman, and a fearless leader. Her loyalty to her family, CCHS and her faith is unwavering. I’m excited she can enjoy the next chapter in her life as Tootsie to 7 grandkids and teach them the meaning of honor, faith and loyalty and we will never forgot our years as the Fightin’ Irish!
- Molly Whipkey ‘03, Daughter
Mary Whipkey was, is, and will continue to be a blessing to [The Performing Arts] program. To say that she will be missed is an understatement. Many people don’t realize how much she has done for the program because of how humble she is, but she has put her entire heart and soul into it We would not be where we are today without her
- Giovanna Torchia ‘22
For close to two decades, Camden Catholic has experienced a renaissance of change and growth. The majority of this innovation can be traced back to the incredible Mary Whipkey, not only President of CCHS, but wife of a former CCHS teacher, parent of three CCHS graduates, former advancement and admissions director, Hall of Fame founder, most recently, President Emerita and many other titles. While not an alumna, Mary wears just about every other hat within this green and white building Throughout her eighteen year career, she ushered in an era of change that pushed the school into the twentyfirst century while maintaining its rich and storied traditions founded by the beloved Sisters of Mercy.
Mary’s love of CCHS began in 1980 when her husband, Colin Whipkey, affectionately known as Whip, taught at the school. During his time as teacher, Mary was pregnant with her first son Multiple days after her due date, she sat in the hard wooden auditorium chairs seeing the incredible production of The Sound of Music in 1983 and traveled on a bus to watch a basketball playoff game hoping that she would go into labor In true Irish fashion, her first son, Patrick Whipkey ‘01, was born on St Patrick’s Day with the announcement even being made on the sign on Cuthbert Boulevard.
After teaching, a career in pharmaceutical sales and raising her three children, Patrick ‘01, Molly ‘03 and Shane ‘05, she began working at CCHS in the year 2004 first serving as the school’s second advancement director and then admissions director In 2007, she was diagnosed
It has been a privilege to work with Mary these past 18 years Much has been accomplished under her leadership Mary spearheaded fund raising , established a legacy process, reached out to alumni and parents, negotiated difficult issues, all the while raising the profile of Camden Catholic. Mary wore many hats, handled challenges with grace as her faith never wavered in the mission of the school she loved Mary will be truly missed
- Agnes Madden ‘64
with stage 4 breast cancer She battled courageously while still serving the CCHS community and making it the place that we know and love today
In 2013, she became the interim president making her the first female president in CCHS history She was promoted to President in the year 2014 and catapulted CCHS into a time of growth and change that has made the current school what it is today
Throughout her tenure here at CCHS, she began the annual fund in 2004 raising close to $200,000 in its inaugural year She spearheaded the elevator project to make the school more accessible to all in 2005 as well as the renovation of the auditorium and the lockers in the girls locker room in 2007
Moreover, she created and organized the Camden Catholic Hall of Fame in 2007 which is now a rich part of CCHS alumni culture. One can also trace her work to the capital improvement of the former lunchroom to the creation of the John Pisa Dining Hall in 2014. Her other accomplishments include the creation
Since I have known Mrs Whipkey, she has always been selfless and shows much kindness towards anyone she encounters! Anything you tell her she will never forget and make it a point to make you feel important! She is most certainly the Heart of Camden Catholic High School! Thank you for everything you have done for the school and my family! We are truly blessed!
- Franki La Pata ‘21
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Mary Whipkey, President, retires after a historic career of love and service to Camden Catholic.
Written by Kayleigh Whitmore Bianchini '15
of the turf field in 2008/2009 and the replacement of the astro turf and scoreboard in 2021 for the creation of The Dulczak Family Field
Innovation has always been a priority of Mary’s as depicted through her work in the upgrading of the science labs in 2008 and the physics lab in 2012 She helped establish the Msgr Brennan Fellowship which helped establish the creation of J-Term here at CCHS. Additionally, she secured crucial funding to create the Ethel Mae Hocker Information Commons project which created a space for students to learn, collaborate and grow in a non-traditional study environment The crowning jewel of these projects is the Innovation Lab which was built in 2021 which launched a whole host of new possibilities for our students including robotics, 3D printing and so much more Furthermore, she has helped create four classrooms of the future which feature unique furniture that promotes collaborative learning Mary has also led the production of the spring musical for many years A tireless supporter of The Arts at CCHS, Mary has overseen the completion of the PilarzDiStanislao Music room in 2010 and the Susan Blacks Fitzpatrick Piano Lab in 2022 She also organized the 100 Years of Musicals performance and gala in April of 2022 that will forever be remembered as one of the most amazing nights in CCHS history
She has fundraised collectively close to $20 million throughout her career here at CCHS and founded the school’s biggest fundraiser, Irish Giving Day. Since its inception in 2015, Irish Giving Day has raised over $1 million for the school The day has become a celebration for
Her love of CCHS was evident through everything she did and because of her love for the students who walk through it’s very halls, CCHS is now a second home to me and many other students and alumni. Mrs. Whipkey, for everything you have done for me, my family, and the school I’m so blessed to attend, thank you and have a wonderful retirement!.
- Christian Sawn ‘24
current students, friends and alumni to celebrate a place that means so much to all. It is Mary Whipkey we have to thank for making all of our Irish eyes smile
One of her most important roles has also been serving as a model of the Catholic faith A parishioner of St Joan of Arc, Marlton, NJ, she has served as an example of what it means to live the faith and the teachings of the Sisters of Mercy Always inspired by Mother Catherine McAuley, Mary shares her faith journey with the students of CCHS, says hi to the students she sees at Sunday Mass and often references the homily they heard One of her most recent speeches, which took place at the National Honor Society induction ceremony, discussed the importance of failure and the overarching belief that God has a plan for our lives This belief has guided Mary her whole life and has never let her down.
As Mother McAuley states, “We must strive to do ordinary things extraordinarily well ” Mary Whipkey; however, has done extraordinary things extraordinarily well The love and dedication of not only herself, but of her whole family to Camden Catholic is second to none and for that we are grateful We hope that she relaxes on the beaches of Wildwood Crest and watches the beautiful seeds she planted here at CCHS grow into a garden that will further God’s Kingdom
My mom started during my junior year at CCHS, while I will leave most of my CCHS stories off the record, it was me looking back after graduating when I truly realized the impact she was having on CCHS. She has taken after her late father Jack in many ways with a never back down attitude, and always fighting for those who are less fortunate, while maintaining her rock solid faith Through challenging times she has bought CCHS to present day with many physical updates to the school but I think her lasting legacy will be the intangible things my mother has done at Camden Catholic. With her ability to connect with so many alumni and raise funds through the several capital campaigns she has been able to give the gift of Catholic Education to those who otherwise wouldn't have that option and touched the lives of so many in the process As a 16 year old junior at CCHS I wouldn't have been able to fathom the impact she would have, now looking back it is crystal clear. As Steven Jobs has said "you can't connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backward " Now I am looking forward to having "Toot's" full attention as my wife and I expect our first child (on 6/13!), the first grandchild to be born while my mom is not also working full time!
- Shane Whipkey ‘05, Son
I was asked to give my thoughts on Mary’s tenure as president of CCHS I thought that’s a no brainer, she’s an indefatigable force of nature! Then It occurred to me that’s only the broad stroke, Mary is more nuanced than that. She’s a nurturing caring “ mom “ to the students, a fierce champion of the faculty, administration and staff And now she’s retiring!
My thought?
Job exceedingly well done Mary! May God bless you
- TJ Escott Lizzio ‘58
Mrs Whipkey stands tall on the list of Camden Catholic's leadership history For over 20 years, Mrs Whipkey graced the halls of our beloved alma mater guiding generations of students to academic excellence and personal growth. Not even a bout with cancer could get in her way. As Mrs. Whipkey moves on to her next chapter, I cannot help but to reflect on and admire her selfless dedication, stoic demeanor, and the countless lives she has touched A true leader in every sense of the word Thank you, Mrs Whipkey - Joseph Danfield ‘05
Mary Whipkey has been an invaluable asset to CCHS, demonstrating exceptional dedication and a special focus on bolstering alumni relations and supporting extracurricular activities and sports She has made a lasting impact on both students and coworkers
- John Dulczak ‘97
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A Letter from Our New President Rory Sweeney
Dear CCHS School Community,
I hope you are enjoying a relaxing and rejuvenating summer! I am writing this letter just prior to my official start date at Camden Catholic High School I am eager to get started and appreciate this opportunity to share some of my thoughts!
A theme I have noticed in my early interactions with CCHS students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, administration, board members, and benefactors is a deep commitment to generosity and gratitude The incredible CCHS generosity of spirit, manifest in donations of time, talent, and treasure, is illustrated on each page of this magazine and is something truly worthy of celebration From my perspective, the outpouring of generosity is inspired by sincere gratitude for the transformative gift of Catholic education offered by Camden Catholic High School. This culture of gratitude is strong evidence of our school's success in transmitting the values of the Gospel across decades and generations I sincerely thank you for your generosity and look forward to sustaining and growing CCHS’ culture of generosity and gratitude as President
At one point or another, I have done about 90% of the jobs that exist in a Catholic High School. I have formally served as a teacher, disciplinarian, administrative staff member, principal, and president. Through all of my experiences, I have learned that building authentic relationships with others and building strong teams is the most effective strategy for sustaining success So, I want to get to know you! Moreover, Pope Francis has called us to engage in a process of synodality that emphasizes listening to others and building systems of collaboration as a strategy to sustain and grow our global church. So, in the spirit of both synodality and friendship, I would like to personally invite you to connect with me in a manner that is convenient for you Whether it is an in-person meeting, phone call, zoom, email thread, or exchange of letters, I am very interested in learning about you, your CCHS experience, your ideas for the future, and the opportunities you see for CCHS to improve. I can be contacted at rory.sweeney@camdencatholic.org, 300 Cuthbert Blvd Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 or 856-663-2247
In the CCHS spirit of gratitude, I would also like to offer Mary Whipkey congratulations on her retirement as President of Camden Catholic High School! Mary’s accomplishments as a philanthropic and academic leader are truly unmatched Her leadership and wisdom have positively impacted thousands of lives, including mine in the very brief time I have had the pleasure of knowing Mary. I am grateful to follow in the footsteps of a humble steward who courageously modernized our school, without sacrificing identity or culture, and built an incredibly strong network of friends and benefactors committed to the current and future success of CCHS I am in awe of Mary’s professional accomplishments but am impressed even more by her character. During a time when someone with less integrity may have had a foot out the door, Mary led my onboarding process with great attention to detail and an earnest desire for a strong transition Mary Whipkey’s contributions to CCHS as President and her powerful example of Christian Charity will not soon be forgotten
I hope to see or hear from you soon and until then please be assured of my prayers for you, your families, and our school! Go Irish!
Rory Sweeney
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Facult y Farewells
After more than 30 years as a member of Camden Catholic’s English department faculty, Mrs. Donna Maccherone has retired Her considerable experience has provided guidance for thousands of Camden Catholic literature students who she taught how to examine texts, compose poetry, and explore the words of the great American and British writers Her adeptness at meeting a student where they are and bringing their writing to the next level has more than adequately prepared our students for college level courses
Music teacher extraordinaire Mr. Gregory Gardner takes leave of CCHS to further his education In a letter to the community, Mr Gardner shared “I will be returning to The Catholic University of America to complete my graduate degree While it’s always difficult to say goodbye, as we know from graduation ceremonies each year, we ultimately celebrate these new beginnings and the journey ahead As I prepare to depart from CCHS, I want to express that my heart is full The arts programs and structures that have been established are robust and growing, and I am very excited for the next chapters in my life ”
“I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of the performing arts students It has been an honor to work with you over these past few years, and I am immensely proud of the progress we have made together Your dedication d passion for the arts have not only enriched my life, but also the lives of countless hers in our community ”
One of the most exciting aspects of working with students in the performing arts is he challenge of the first day How can we possibly learn a book of 25 band charts, xecute complex dance routines, or perform in front of a packed audience? But as we ise to these challenges, we discover that we are capable of more than we ever imagined While some of you may see my d enge, I encourage you to rise to it Share your talents generously, welcome new members into our arts community, and keep pushing yourselves to new heights With your dedication and hard work, I have no doubt that the arts at Camden Catholic will continue to thrive And who knows? Maybe one day, you'll have the chance to return and continue the work of this wonderful school ”
Thank you to these incredible faculty members for their service to the Camden Catholic community.
We wish you many blessings!
Notre Dame Partnership Brings Echo Apprentice to CCHS
Maggie Schoening, a graduate student from the University of Notre Dame, joins Camden Catholic for two years of graduate service as a part of the Echo program, beginning in September Echo is dedicated to training the next generation of theologically educated and pastorally creative lay leaders in faith formation and evangelization Ms Schoening is actively working towards an M A in Theology from the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Theology. She will work with Mrs LaRosa, Director of Campus Ministry and Father Robbins, Director of Catholic Identity, to teach a religion course, lead service projects, retreats, and additional campus ministry activities in conjunction with the entire religion department faculty
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SE RVICE TO CCHS AND/OR THE DIOCESE OF C AM DEN
Bob Cranston Arlene Magnaye Bob Pacana
Dr An Nguyen Andrea Allen
SENIORS SHINING LIGHT
“We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”
-Mother Catherine McAuley
These seniors are shining lights to the CCHS communit y and beyond, illuminating our lives through works of mercy, scholarship, innovation and leadership.
$145,454
Average amount earned in scholarships and grants per 2023 graduate
26
Committed Collegiate Student-Athletes (11 Division I)
41% Completed at least one AP course during high school
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$24 Million in Scholarships and Grants
62% Majoring in a STEM degree
3 Graduates earned FULL college scholarships
Attending
78 Different Colleges & Universities
1 Graduate is attending an Ivy League university
700+ College acceptances
2 Graduates are attending two different HBCUs
Chigozie Ekeabu
Chigozie will make CCHS proud as a member of the University of Pennsylvania Class of 2028 where he will study cell biology on his road to medicine
Connor Alvarez
Connor was accepted to one of the most competitive universities in the world, UCLA, where he will pursue a degree in mathematics, on his path to become a financial actuary He also earned acceptances to: NYU, University of Connecticut, UCLA, Ohio State University, University of Illinois Urbana Champagne, University of Michigan and Temple University At CCHS Connor helped to lead freshmen in their Design Thinking Class as an intern of Dr An Nguyen
82% Accepted to their first-choice college
4 Members of the class will serve in the United States Military
Jack Baylouney
One of the class of 2023’s top students, Jack earned a full ROTC scholarship to Clemson University He was also named a US Lacrosse Academic All-American
Matt Marino
Matt received a Congressional Nomination to the United States Military Academy and upon applying was granted admission to the US Military Academy Prep School, which guarantees him a place at USMA the following year
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Anyah Griffin
Anyah made her mark in a myriad of ways at CCHS, and was a leader of the Saint Martin De Porres Society, planning and executing events and awareness programs for our entire school community to recognize and celebrate diversity among us
Anyah plans to major in strategic communications at Hampton University, and earned acceptances and scholarships to Spelman College, North Carolina A & T University and Southern New Hampshire University
Fatima Toure
Fatima earned early decision acceptance to Boston University Kilachand Honors Program where she will major in Political Science Fatima was a CCTV anchor and a leader of the Saint Martin De Porres Society where she helped to lead many different projects and events to help increase our school’s cultural and social awareness.
Chiemeka Chukewueke
Gianna George & Justine Marano
Both seniors received the prestigious Conway School of Nursing full tuition scholarship to The Catholic University of America. Gianna was accepted to Saint Joseph’s University, The University of Scranton, Thomas Jefferson University, Seton Hall University, Holy Family University, Immaculata University, Penn State University, Rutgers University and earned scholarships totaling over $800,000 Justine received a very generous scholarship to Dusquene University
Ronald Kopcho
The Irish’s top senior baseball player was accepted into the Alvernia Doctor of Physical Therapy program Ron will be playing baseball for the Golden Wolves while he pursues an accelerated DPT degree.
Caitlin Alfaro
Caitlin was accepted to the prestigious neuroscience program at Washington University of Saint Louis, which has an incredibly competitive acceptance rate and is ranked #9 globally for this program
Chiemeka is attending Rowan University to major in Engineering and also earned a Merit Scholarship to NJIT It is here at CCHS where he was bitten by the Robotics bug thanks to Dr. Nguyen. He took the helm of his Robotics team, shared Dr Nguyen, “he ended up building most of the robot, programming it, and even competing in tournaments without his teammates due to scheduling conflicts sometimes He would stay after school every day and set the example for other students too He is a major contributor to the team dynamic within the classroom I respect his resilience in the face of adversity and admire his dedication to the Robotics program and to the school.”
Leah Clear
After receiving several Founders and Presidential Scholarships for her high achieving academics, Leah Clear chose Division I University of Delaware to pursue both her education and her athletics as a member of the Blue Hens track team Leah traveled to Dublin, Ireland during her senior year to compete at the CRDM Irish Dancing Worlds where she placed 16th in the world!
Sofia Stafford
The class of 2023 was blessed to call Sofia Stafford a classmate The multifaceted young woman rowed for the South Jersey Rowing Club and was a diligent student and participant in band She is taking her many talents to Northeastern University where she will both row and pursue a double major in Music Composition/ Technology and Music Industry
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Adelphi University
Alliance University
Alvernia University
American University
Atlantic Cape Community College
Boston University
Cabrini University
Camden County College
Chestnut Hill College
Clemson University
College of Charleston
DeSales University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
Elizabethtown College
Farmingdale State College
Florida Institute of Technology
Gannon University
Hampton University
Holy Family University
Immaculata University
Genevieve McMullen
After wowing our community for four years on the stage and in the choir, Genevieve will pursue her bachelors degree in vocal performance at The University of the Arts where she earned a very generous scholarship She also was accepted to Shenandoah University, New York University, Berklee College of Music and Rowan University.
Simon FIsher
Simon is attending the University of PittsburghSchool of Public Health, where he earned a scholarship, and where he will receive guaranteed admission to their Master's program
Class of 2023 College Acceptances
James Madison University
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
La Salle University
Liberty University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Maryland
Marshall University
Merrimack College
Montclair State University
Morgan State University
Mount St Mary's University
Neumann University
Northeastern University
(College of Arts, Media and Design)
Northwestern University
Norwich University
Oregon State University
PB Cosmetology Education Centre
Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Abington
Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Altoona
Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Main Campus
Providence College
Quinnipiac University
Radford University
Rice University
(School of Engineering)
Rowan College at Burlington County
Rowan College of South Jersey
Rowan University
Rutgers University-Camden
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Sacred Heart University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Leo University
Seton Hall University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stockton University
Syracuse University
The Catholic University of America
The College of New Jersey
The University of Tampa
The University of the Arts
Thomas Jefferson University
U S Army
U S Military Academy Prep School
University of California-Los Angeles
University of Delaware
University of MassachusettsAmherst
University of Miami
University of Pennsylvania
University of PittsburghPittsburgh Campus
University of San Diego
University of Scranton
University of South Carolina-
Columbia
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Washington University in St Louis
Widener University
Xavier University
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Legacy Graduates TheClass of 2023
With each class, Camden Catholic families continue the tradition of graduating family members which stretch back almost 100 years ago, and four generations. This year 33 families have earned the distinction of legacy graduates with seniors who have parents and/or grandparents (and even great-grandparents) who have proudly worn the green and white.
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Alex and Cynthia Cruz '98
Ella '27, Julia and Kerry (Winters) '92 DiSimone
Andrew, Will and Amy (Lewandowski) Hatley '93
Carlie, Linda (Steinmetz) '86, Jenarae Dunne '22
Nathan and Michelle (Sioli) Consuegra '92 (not pictured: Joseph Sioli '62)
Jaqueline, Mary Kay (Connolly) Shea '88, Robert Wright '53, Nancy (Wright) '86, Kelli '16, Sean Connolly '86 (not pictured: Paul Wright '83, Walter Raymond Wright '50 deceased)
Tierney, Dennis, Jr '90 and Connor ‘25 Corbett
Andrew, Matt '99, Florentina (Ruiz) '00, Robert ‘28, Cooper ‘34 and Lucas Crawford ‘36
Natalie, Tina (Senior) '86, Jenna '16 and Jeffrey Belz '85
Alexandra and Richard 79 Bergamesco
Colin and Barbara (Kunitz) Block '91
Juan, Mary Suarez-Colon '96 and Noah '24 Colon
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Dennison '19, Charles '91, John and Patrick '25 Kelly
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Kelsea,
Brian,
Tom
Brendan
Kathleen
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Natalie and Michael Ward '75 (not pictured: Erika '14 and Shannon '16)
Jaymie, Jason '94 and Jason Miller, Jr '20
Liani Nieves and Lekisha Ramos '96
Caroline, Tricia (Hunt) '88, Lauren '17 and Erin O'Callaghan '19
Ryan, Kathy (Sinatra) '88, Christopher '18 and Mary O'Callaghan '21
Shane, William IV ‘04, Matt ‘09, Jay ‘76, Emily '19, Bob '80, Bill ‘71 and Mike ‘06 O’Donnell
Matthew, John '18, Mary '18, Claire '20 Marino and Mary McKernan Wolfram '50
Lily, Joanne (Mullin) '84, Joseph Mullin '51 (not pictured), Joan Fairbrother Mullin '54, Thomas '19 and Henry ‘29 McBride
Jake, Marc '91 and Stefaine (DeStefano) Miller '91, Patti Biehler '64 (not pictured), Veronica "Sis" Villano Biehler '40 (dec'd)
Abigail, Nicole Klco-Wright '90 and Michael ‘25 Wright
Liam, Eduardo Quemuel '93 and Nanette Carrion-Quemuel '91
Rudolf Brian and Rudolf Rotter '91
Patrick, David '93, Kate (Schneider) Scharff '93, Joseph Scharff '62 (not pictured), Paul Schneider '52 (not pictured)
and Patricia (Green) Bentz '53
and Joseph Coyle '91
Jeanette (Nichols) '84, Alexis '18 and Kortni '21 Deeck
Maria (Haight) '88, Ed Dungee '16, Eric Dungee '21
Loperfido '83, Nancy Leone Loperfido '49, Santo Loperfido '18, Giovanni Loperfido '20
Written by Donna Maccherone, CCHS Faculty, retired
The Sisters of Mercy, under the direction of their founder, Mother Catherine McAuley, were the first Camden Catholic teachers to show students the way of faith, dedication, hard work and humility
The Mercy Sisters haven’t been in the CCHS halls for quite some time but their almost sacred order to “be shining lamps, giving light to all ” has influenced so many young men and women– students and teachers, principals and presidents– who came after them Historically, it hasn’t always been easy for women to shine their lights in certain professions, but the female leaders who have come out of Camden Catholic are not ones to cower In fact, many, many CCHS alumnae are some of the most accomplished women in their fields; so now we shine a spotlight on Camden Catholic women in leadership roles
First and foremost, appreciation goes to the woman in the school’s top leadership position for the past ten years, esteemed PRESIDENT MARY WHIPKEY, who is retiring after dedicated service to the Camden Catholic community Mary’s years as President combined with several as Director of Advancement as well as Director of Admissions brings her tenure to 18 years in what she calls her “passion for the mission of the school ” Her astute leadership as an organizer, innovator, liaison between students and staff, and fundraiser extraordinaire is only one dimension of her. The other facet is the genuine interest she takes in the day-to-day happenings in the halls, the gym, the fields, and the auditorium Junior Gianna Giegrich notes how “Mrs Whipkey loves the musicals and even attends many
rehearsals ” What impresses Gianna most is how much “Mrs Whipkey supports each actor on a personal level. She looks for us as we come off the stage after a show You can ’ t believe what an impact that makes ” On any given day, Gianna and other students say, Mrs Whipkey will “smile when she sees you, make eye contact, say Good Morning.” It is obvious that Mary shepherds as well as leads
Monsignor Andrew Martin, President Emeritus, expresses gratitude for so many of Mary’s contributions, not only her commitment to and passion for the performing arts program, which he shares, but also her tireless efforts to improve Camden Catholic in myriad ways. She has endeavored and succeeded in updating curriculum, integrating technology, increasing enrollment, and
challenging students and teachers to be better One of Mary’s major and enduring accomplishments is acquiring major gifts from donors that keep Camden Catholic on the cutting edge of improvement and most importantly, he says, “closes the gap between tuition and per pupil cost of education ” One powerful example, Monsignor notes, is Mary’s achievement in the organization of an Annual Fund Campaign, including significant scholarship commitments In total, the bottom line has grown from less than two hundred thousand dollars per year to over 1 5 million. In addition, her creations of Irish Giving Day and the CCHS Hall of Fame are invaluable and memorable traditions that have become mainstays for the school
Not a newcomer to leadership roles, Mary worked
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in pharmaceutical sales for 14 years and before that taught math and science for four years She says she never planned to be the school’s president but after filling the need as interim president for a nine month period in 2013, she applied for the position Having been in the role, she knew the ropes, knew what had to be done and was confident that she could do the job Most of all, she says, she wanted to “stand up for what was best for Camden Catholic ” Through the years, led by Mother Catherine McAuley’s values of faith, hard work, dedication, and humility, Mary Whipkey has been standing up for what is best for CCHS Principal Heather Crisci says, “Mary has always had a clear vision for the future of Camden Catholic, framing every decision by keeping in mind what’s best for the teachers, the students, and the school ”
As President of a Catholic school, Mary demonstrates that her faith is woven into the fabric of her work day. She has stood on the stage in the auditorium during Lenten and Advent services and professed, via down-to-earth stories, how her faith sustained her through personal challenges Students and staff who are fellow parishioners at St. Joan of Arc Church in Marlton worship with her outside of school Moreover, Mary’s faith-inaction is evident as she leads by example
Kayleigh Bianchini, alumna of the class of 2015, and now Associate Director of Alumni Relations, has been inspired by Mary’s example of leadership for many years Kayleigh says that one of the most important skills she learned from Mary, namely comportment in difficult moments, she learned by watching the woman who became President of Camden Catholic when Kayleigh was a sophomore Kayleigh credits membership in The Green and White Society, led by Mary at the time, for teaching her business lessons and life lessons Kayleigh notes many unique attributes she sees in Mary, some from her student days and some now as she is Mary’s colleague “She is such a wellrounded supporter of Camden Catholic, going to a great number of sporting events as well as all the arts, academic and co-curricular activities ” Kayleigh says she is impressed with how Mary has always worked humbly to become an even better leader with every challenge, and how she is always willing to assist When things get hectic in the Admissions, Advancement & Marketing Office, Kayleigh says, Mary rolls up her sleeves and asks What can I do to help? “She is truly a servantleader,” says Kayleigh, “Her example of leadership and her commitment to improving the world around her has inspired me to take up the mantle and water the seeds that she has planted ”
If the exhortation to “be shining lamps” began with Camden Catholic’s female founders, it has
become Mary’s injunction as well “It is a phrase I use over and over again,” she says, “ I truly believe it is a call to action ” Mary acknowledges the importance of her leadership role; at the same time
she embraces the humility taught by The Sisters of Mercy She was genuinely astonished when she was told by several alumnae that they were inspired to be leaders because as teenagers they saw her in such
a significant leadership position, the first woman president of their high school “Humility is necessary and powerful,” Mary says, as she names Sister Pat Kenny, former CCHS English faculty member, who was a humble but extraordinarily effective leader, as her own female role model Gianna Giegerich ‘24 says she has garnered advice from Mary, whom she refers to as her mentor, that will sustain her beyond high school “I have already taken her tips and tricks about what it means to be a leader in business. She’s taught me the power of the written word, how much impact a simple thank you note can have She is a woman of great knowledge and wisdom,” says Gianna, “ someone you can continue to learn from ” Perhaps another young woman, Mary’s granddaughter Taylor Ridgeway, age ten, says it best: “Watching my Tootsie be President of Camden Catholic has inspired me to never give up and to always be myself ” Mary Whipkey may not be behind the President’s desk in September but surely she will be shining a light to guide other young women on their individual paths.
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“Her example of leadership and her commitment to improving the world around her has inspired me to take up the mantle and water the seeds that she has planted.”
- Kayleigh Bianchini
CAMILLE POTILLO, class of 2018 is a leader in so many ways She is currently in the middle of a year-long commitment to Literacy Americorps, where she serves approximately 70 high schoolers in Palm Beach County, Florida, as a graduation coach under the division called Take Stock in Children She meets with students monthly to guide them through SAT prep, college applications, and other activities to help them keep their eyes on their long-term goals When she’s not directly advising and assisting students, she is engaged in any number of other service projects from stocking a library to picking peppers or painting a house. “It is without a doubt that Camden Catholic played a role in shaping my personal ethics,” says Camille “I learned that life would never live up to [my] expectations without hard work and dedication ” She attributes her success in reaching her goals to “prioritizing faith and humility ” Such emphasis, she says, teaches
you to “foster genuine connections with others, acknowledge and accept your shortcomings, and trust the path that has been made for you ”
When her year with Americorps is up, Camille plans to pursue a career as a Mental Performance Coach. Ultimately, she wants to “help college athletes overcome obstacles, deal with setbacks and mental barriers ” She says she has learned a lot about self-advocacy while playing Division I Lacrosse in college and from high school influences as well: “I truly believe that my mindset and growth as a woman come from the constant support and encouragement of my high school lacrosse coaches I learned not to shy away from [anything] for fear of failure or what others may think or say; confidence and undeniable belief in yourself and your abilities can take you to great places ” That is a mindset certain to enhance the leadership skills Camille Potillo is so willing to share
Of all the accolades showered on star field hockey player OLIVIA BENT-COLE, class of 2023, and there are many, beginning with praise for her
worldwide successes, which include the 2019 Silver Croatia Cup, 2022 Uniphar Five-Nations Tournament, FIH Pro League player for several
consecutive years, the 2023 USA Today High School Player of the Year, the Junior Pan American Championship in 2023, as well as playing on Junior National Teams for four years, and this year being selected for the U S Senior Women’s Team, she seems proudest of using her talents and accomplishments to positively influence younger players, especially girls. Liv knows she can be a model for young people, in particular people of color Whether it is assisting younger kids who want to play on a varsity team, or go to a Division I school, or make it to the Nationals, she understands her impact: “I want them to know they don’t have to look a certain way to achieve their dreams ” She has been offering that advice along with her athletic expertise to younger players at the community field in her hometown of Mt. Laurel, where she started playing field hockey at age seven
As her years at CCHS come to a close, Liv names President Mary Whipkey and Principal Heather Crisci as influences on her drive, work ethic and development of leadership skills “Mrs Whipkey and Mrs Crisci have taught me so many life lessons and have supported me so much throughout these years, ” she says After high school graduation, she will train with the USA National team in August and then on to Northwestern University as a striker She has already accomplished so much athletically and has so much ahead of her Toward that end, she says, “I know I have to hold myself to a higher standard and be smart with decisions ” That sounds like an extraordinary leader in the making
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A PhD student in Drexel University’s Biomedical Sciences’ Microbiology and Immunology Program, MARY MARINO, class of 2018, feels lucky to have found bacterial pathogenesis and infectious diseases early in life – seriously! Perhaps her interest wasn ’ t that specific from the start, but the field of science definitely was Now her end goal is eradicating, or at least knowing the best way to combat, certain diseases, but she stays fascinated by the daily work at hand, even when it seems routine She has dedicated herself to five years of postgraduate research and laboratory work. When asked how she came to such a remarkable endeavor, humility is implicit in her answer: “It was a group effort ” Mary counts her Biology 101 professor at St Joseph’s University who led her to research in microbiology Then Mary reaches even further back to include in her support network Camden Catholic High School friends who have helped her along the way and still check in with her from time to time Those friends, her family, and her CCHS teachers, she says, gave her no doubt that advanced science was something she could do. She notes that at Camden Catholic all her science teachers were women who, she says, “made me feel that I could do anything ” Considering Camden Catholic students, Mary says, “What I’ve seen other [female alums] do postgraduation, including my grandmother, a 1950 graduate, my younger sister, and my high school friends is just amazing They are some of the smartest people I know ”
Environmental naturalist, radio DJ, grad school student working on an MBA, and an assistant coach on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Women’s Lacrosse Team, a sports program she helped start during its inaugural 2022-2023 season, SAIGE-LYN GIDZINSKI, class of 2018, wears a lot of hats, holding on valiantly to them all in her whirlwind of travel from cities to various shore towns up and down the Jersey coast
In every one of her positions, Saige abides by what she humbly says is her purpose, “ to give back by educating the public ” Educate she does in her work as a seasonal supervisor at Island Beach State Park (where she started as a volunteer while still in high school), in her volunteer research work at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, in her coaching of the FDU Knights, even in her two deejay gigs at WFDU-NY When asked about the extra efforts that women need to put forth to make
their mark, especially in marine biology and in the sciences in general, Saige attributes her success in part to her “ great female bosses” and her belief to simply “work hard and good things will come. ”
Having transferred from Shamong Township public schools to Camden Catholic, she says this about the transition: “Camden Catholic helped me to become multi-faceted It helped me find my identity and to know that anything is possible no matter the gender, race, or beliefs ” Saige credits the Leadership program at CCHS with teaching her the necessary leadership skills that make up a great leader, which she still uses today In addition, she says, “ at CCHS, I had many different leadership opportunities to test out what I was taught through my participation in sports, in student government, in the classroom Being able to grow as a leader first hand [in high school], helped me thrive as a leader in college athletics and in my profession ”
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KAYLA RODRIGUEZ, class of 2015, is in a leadership role that brings the shining lamp that the Sisters of Mercy called for to a very special, if vulnerable, population: junior high and high school students In fact, Kayla’s goal as Mentor and Community Outreach Coordinator for Rutgers Future Scholars is to pass on leadership skills to young people The curriculum she develops for seventh through twelfth graders gives them direction for networking, social and emotional learning, and college readiness Her work is part of the College Access Program for the Camden City
School District As a coordinator, Kayla imbues young people with a mindset that puts them on the path to leadership positions, starting with the capability to move themselves forward Students in the program are committed to five years of guidance under the program ’ s protocol Kayla understands the difficulties that kids coming from some Camden neighborhoods face, but she says that she “wanted to change that narrative.” About her own experience she says, “education was my outlet and I want to share that opportunity with others ” She concedes that “nothing comes easy, but if you put your mind to something, you can and will achieve your dreams She counts her faith as the most important
inspiration for moving herself forward, saying, “I am extremely grateful to be where I am today and I give all glory to God.”
Reaching over 250 Rutgers Future Scholars annually, the program looks to prepare those students for college and beyond Kayla notes her own identity as a first-generation college graduate, saying, “it is super important to me, my family, and future generations to come ” When it comes to fostering a sense of initiative and confidence to lead, Kayla says this to the young people in her charge: “Be the person you needed when you were younger ” It seems Kayla Rodriguez’s charges couldn’t ask for a better role model
MICHELLE OBASI, class of 2014, now a public health professional at Community Behavioral Health in Philadelphia, says her first leadership role came as a captain on the CCHS basketball team her senior year, where she learned the importance of her own voice. “This opened the door for me to move on to be a basketball captain for three years in college,” she says, emphasizing that leadership savvy and the confidence to share her opinion would become second nature, and “ a powerful skill in the public health arena. ” As a Grant Support Specialist, Michelle recently helped secure funding from the Office of Women’s Health of the Department of Health and Human Services to develop an app that provides aid to pregnant women and new mothers who are dealing with substance abuse disorder The app gives women in need access to aid, including counseling by certified recovery specialists
Knowing something about stress and loss, Michele recalls losing her father a week after graduating from Camden Catholic, which she says was “life changing in and of itself but then having to start
college during that grieving process was a journey itself, too Leaning on my CCHS supports teammates, friends, and coaches definitely kept me going during the early days of that experience ”
Faith, also, she says is what got her through, and “knowing that the strife isn't eternal and eventually things get better ”
Michelle is a woman on a mission who has great hopes for the innovative approach to the kind of care that her profession provides, as her passions include “narrowing health disparities when it comes to Black maternal health ” Beyond that her focus is wide-ranging, including efforts that address “urban health food apartheid, and advancing equity ” Reflecting on how the attributes of the Mercy Sisters impact being a leader, Michelle says, “ In the field I am in, working with such vulnerable populations and dealing with social determinants of health, it is important for me to stress the importance of humility because no one is so far removed from experiencing those same health inequities. Whether it is homelessness, addiction, maternal mortality or food apartheid, it is important for me to fight and bring light to these issues simply because it is morally right, and all are preventable!”
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Although SR MARY LAUREN ADDERLY, class of 2008, has been working in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan, as a Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity sister and elementary school teacher for four years, she says she “still feels very new, though not the newest or the youngest on the staff,” as she advocates for her students, because “what they need won ’ t happen if someone isn’t pushing for them ” Sr Lauren, though of a quiet demeanor, has never shied away from challenges requiring her to be a leader Undergraduate studies
at Villanova had her moving “full steam ahead” in the area of biogenetics, but all the while she had an inkling toward the kind of ministry to which she is now committed She says that her high school experience at Camden Catholic played a big role in moving her toward that goal She recalls that even in high school she felt drawn to religious life because of the influence of youth ministry, the retreats, volunteerism, and Sr Dorothy, her religion teacher
After college, Sr Lauren volunteered at a Catholic
Worker shelter in Houston, Texas, for immigrants coming across the border; when she was “in formation” for SOLT, her order, she spent a few months in Belize, and time at mission churches on a reservation in North Dakota as well as in the city of Seattle, before her current assignment in Southwest Detroit, where she is a third grade teacher, an urban gardener, and an assistant in myriad community needs She concedes that her course has had its trials and remembers some guidance coming from Camden Catholic: “As I’ve also struggled a bit to find the confidence to step into new roles and find my place professionally and in my religious community, I am very grateful that CCHS taught me to not be afraid of hard work, how to ask questions, how to rely on the wisdom of others who are more experienced than me, and how to communicate my ideas clearly. My teachers and mentors in high school helped me find my voice and the confidence to use it ” Mother Catherine McAuley would be proud
REBECCA KIELY, class of 2008, no doubt learned the adage that charity begins at home and she has taken that lesson to new heights in her work as a vice president at CCS Fundraising, an international consulting firm whose mission it is to help nonprofits around the world maximize philanthropic impact Her company serves institutions such as schools, universities, churches, and synagogues; arts organizations such as theaters, symphony orchestras and museums; as well as foundations and humanitarian nonprofits Working with her midwest team, Becky, now five years in her VP position, guides clients in building and maintaining relationships that bring purpose and inspiration to the efforts of philanthropy.
With a BA from Georgetown and a newly-minted MBA from Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business, specifically from the highly selective Baumhart Scholar program, Becky sees her personal ambition focused on social impact She is a business woman responsible for achieving the company ’ s set goals, and her leadership style, one that embraces collaboration and compassion, has made her successful “My career in philanthropy centers on relationship management
with nonprofit organizations, business leaders, and community volunteers. My job is to meet people where they are and communicate in a way that shows compassion and compels them to act ” Though a great deal of learning and life experience have transpired since high school graduation, Becky does feel that many of her leadership strategies have their roots in her high school experience. “At Camden Catholic, women leaders seemed to be everywhere - teachers, coaches, students, club moderators I remember the school
celebrating their roles, their successes, and their effect on students I think I grew up feeling (maybe even taking for granted) that leadership opportunities and making an impact were earnable and expected, for me and other women. ”
A close connection between what she learned in high school and what she does now, she says, comes from “the relationships, the work ethic, and service-oriented values that started forming during my time at Camden Catholic CCHS teachers pushed me to do my personal best, write another draft, think more creatively, relate with more empathy. They helped me develop competency alongside curiosity I’m certainly still figuring out how to express those values at each turn of my career and life but am grateful to have them as a foundation.”
Becky remembers strong female friendships among teammates and classmates, whose diverse talents and interests still inspire her today. “Those relationships fostered my understanding that there are many definitions of leadership – at school, at work, with family Those communities of women shaped my mentality about what I could do and supported my confidence to lead.”
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In April of 2022, STACEY GORIN, ESQ., CCHS class of 2006, was named “Young Lawyer of the Year” a prestigious accolade granted annually by the New Jersey State Bar Association It’s true that she is still a young lawyer, but she was a lot younger when she was first introduced to her chosen profession And it was the influence of strong women in leadership roles– at least as far as law is concerned– that first impressed Stacey when she was in third grade at Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School Led by a fellow student’s mom, who was herself an attorney, Stacey and some other students participated in a Moot Court Competition in front of a judge Stacey was smitten with the legal profession, and twenty years later she would meet that same judge when was sworn in as an attorney Of course she showed him the photograph of her eight-year-old
No one could call MARTHA GUARNIERI, class of 2006, a quitter. As an associate attorney with the Philadelphia firm Handley Farah & Anderson, she goes to bat for people who have been harmed by corporate misconduct and government abuse, workers who have been denied fair wages, and vulnerable populations who have been subject to discrimination, Martha is a committed long-distance runner in the field of law. But, she says, in a weird way her high school alma mater taught her how to quit “There were so many different extra curricular activities to
to be independent and to follow her curiosity. That independence and inquisitiveness has served Gia well as she continues to serve others in her farreaching and essential enterprise as a research fellow at NIMH, working in the Child Development Lab at the University of Maryland. Her work, which focuses on child psychopathology, explores how mother-child communication plays a role in shyness, fear, and anxiety in the developing brain of a child
Gia’s excitement about her work is palpable when she talks, though she says it is not exactly what she thought she would be doing when she left high school She started college as a political science major at The Catholic University of America but was more captivated by her psychology and
self with him, and that photograph hangs in her office at Capehart Scatchard next to her “Young Lawyer of the Year” award
Though interested from an early age, Stacey says her path to becoming a lawyer was “ a bit of a zig-zag ” Instead of going to law school directly from college, she worked at a law firm to see if it was something she would really like before investing in the hefty law school tuition It was a wise decision for which Stacey credits another strong, influential woman: her mother “It was all my mom, and it was great advice for me ” When she thinks about those other women mentors, the Mercy Sisters, Stacey relates to their faith dimension. She says she feels that perhaps there was some “Divine intervention, something to the notion that God has a plan ” She thinks she’s not alone in the belief that Camden Catholic set her up
try out, ” she says She acknowledges that many young students don’t know what they like or what they are capable of, and says, “Camden Catholic taught me that it was okay to quit things that weren ’ t working and try something else ” And she notes the community support that Camden Catholic offered helped her thrive when she found a home in a sport or activity From this she says she learned to pivot and applied that skill to her work in the world beyond high school
The value of hard work is another lesson CCHS instilled in her early on “I attribute my
bioscience classes than her political science courses. She easily made the switch, and as she pursued the new path through college she felt a sense of female empowerment through psychology professors, who were all female, and who “lifted each other up ” Academia can be cutthroat, Gia allows, but she found significant encouragement from a woman lab advisor who, she says emphatically, “ really listened ” She credits professors, male and female, with both challenging and emboldening her, but she recognizes that Camden Catholic gave her “ a strong foundation in not being afraid to express [herself] and not worrying if someone else didn’t see things in exactly the same way ” Looking back, she says, her CCHS teachers, men and women, “ were nothing but encouraging ”
for success with a particular approach: “We all have this foundation from CCHS We understand that we will be challenged and are not afraid to ask for help ”
work ethic to my time at Camden Catholic,” says Martha. “It was as simple as work super hard, learn how to study ” How much one prepares, she indicates, is directly related to how successful one will be Beyond the classroom, Martha remembers the influence of female teachers who led clubs and female coaches who led by example.
It seems that Martha Guarnieri is now an influencer herself. A political science major as an undergrad at Rutgers with a minor in gender studies and labor studies, she was a political organizer for the Get Out the Vote Campaign She joined a progressive group with the New Brunswick City Council. Such social justice activism, she says, is part of a thread that she took hold of in high school, one she continues to weave into the tapestry that is her profession
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GIA CARUSONE, class of 2018, recalls that as a student at Camden Catholic she was encouraged
ASHLEY CARUSO-CONDON, class of 2004, operates a multi-faceted funeral business, which comprises four facets: two funeral homes, one in Pennsauken and one in Camden, as well as Penn Jersey Cremation Solutions and South Jersey Funeral Associates It is clear that Ashley is a takecharge woman but she is one who values, above all else, her role as a nurturing and sympathetic listener. Both those sides of herself, the selfconfident business woman and the empathetic sounding board for both employees and the bereaved families she serves, had their
developmental start on the stage in the Grandi Auditorium at Camden Catholic High School Ashley recalls the theater direction of Joe Farina, who “treated [student actors] as professionals, like adults ” The skills and self-assurance Farina and other teachers cultivated in Ashley spurred her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communications from Rider University From there she went on to work in sports and media marketing with radio stations WMMR, WPEN, and ESPN While she was successful in a field once dominated by men, and she liked the jobs, she says, she “felt something was missing,” and that the ethics she gleaned from the CCHS motto of Honor, Faith, and Loyalty made her want something more
After receiving her funeral service certification from Mercer County College and her NJ funeral director’s license in 2011, Ashley returned home to her family’s business, which is “ a ministry, a calling,” albeit a demanding one She acknowledges that historically “ women have had a hard time earning respect ” in the funeral industry Yet women have so much to offer the field. Women offer a personal touch “We can do it all,” she says And by “all” she means juggling the various business iterations, including the financial
aspect, the creative marketing dimension, and the follow-up with families who have lost loved ones so they don’t feel abandoned after the basic funeral services are complete As a certified funeral celebrant who writes eulogies and leads services, Ashley is committed to giving grieving people the compassion they need in their most vulnerable moments
The people served by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home are multifarious, and Ashley feels that Camden Catholic had a hand in preparing her to serve people of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds. The diversity of the student population grounded her in understanding different kinds of people, not just Catholics She remembers “Camden Catholic being welcoming to everybody,” and that many of her female teachers were especially empathetic. The “ we can do it all” belief that Ashley embraces and the emphasis she puts on nurturing extends to her life beyond the business world She is the mother of two special needs children, volunteers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and is a Big Sister Mentor For Ashley Caruso-Condon leading the way sometimes means walking beside someone, perhaps even holding their hand
When KATE MUEHLHAUSER SCULLY graduated from Camden Catholic in 1997 and headed for Moore College of Art and Design, she was pursuing interior design, one of two creative interests she had harbored since childhood For a number of years she did the work of leading people in decor and design choices that would bring comfort, joy and personality to their surroundings. All the while she hung on to a second, extraordinarily different, career interest, criminal justice And so before she became too settled in one passion, she decided to take her life in a different direction
She began by working in the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office in the clerical unit and then as an agent, before academy training at the Division of Criminal Justice to become a detective, where her work is just as colorful as designing homes and offices, but involves the darker hues of criminal investigation
Kate’s art education, especially her study of computer graphics, in fact, had her working as a sketch artist in the years when that medium was used in investigations Now her expertise is in digital forensic mobile extractions, where as part of the High Tech Crimes Unit she is trained and supplied with the tools to retrieve pertinent digital evidence from cell phones or computers involving crimes from theft to homicide
As a mother of two, Kate finds the work stressful but rewarding Whether issuing search warrants, serving subpoenas, redacting and enhancing video or rebuilding cellular devices in search of details of evidentiary value, “everyday is different,” she says, “which makes it always interesting.”
For women working in a male-dominated field, as law enforcement traditionally has been, Kate agrees that “like any place it can be a challenge ” In her particular milieu, though, she sees workplace customs and requirements that are not governed by gender How people work together in the Prosecutor’s Office “ is more about the individual,” she says, “because you have to have a bond of trust
with the person you are out in the field with ” As far as promotions and assignments one is eligible for, she confirms that “it’s all on your work ethic.” If she struggles at all in her chosen profession it is with “being away from [her] children and family, whether it’s long days on a job or several nights away for training” she says She makes it work and toward that end, adds this: “Catholic education gave me an understanding [that] the sacrifices I make are a powerful way to grow in life.” Kate feels that the work ethic and other values she possesses as a professional were instilled in her in high school, saying, “I learned through my experience at Camden Catholic that what matters in life is helping others and having solid relationships My superior’s high expectations for me now are very similar to those my high school teachers had for me Catholic school really did help shape me into the person I am today ”
Who knows if the Sisters of Mercy could have predicted where the attributes they held dear would lead women well into the twenty-first century. The legacy they left seems to have taken hold in so many alumni of the high school they established Old-fashioned as they sound, the values of faith, dedication, hard work and humility continue to be sturdy guideposts for now and in the future.
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ALUMNAE MAKING A DIFFERENCE | Feature
Nothing But Blue Skies for CCHS Per forming Ar ts
The incredible tradition of The Arts at CCHS grows with each year as our students and staff find new ways to explore their God-given artistic talents Nowhere is this more evident than in the annual spring musical. In 2023, the Grandi Auditorium was abuzz with the 101st CCHS musical production: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. “Our choreographer, Robert Rodriguez, had one of the most difficult jobs on staff, teaching many of our studentssome with no dance experience - to perform advanced choreography at break-neck tempos Technical director Joe Coyle ‘91 designed and installed a tracking system to create seamless scene changes for this massive multi-location set. Our costumes team, led by Noemi Merenyi, designed, altered and organized over 250 costumes The show was a massive undertaking and I’m more proud than ever of the theater program at Camden Catholic,” shared Angela Leone Carrozzino ‘04, Director
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2022-23 Ar ts Highlights
Nancy Werner-Kaiser led the CCHS Shakespeare Troupe with assistance from alumni Aidan McDonald and Raelyn Menon, pictured with Noah Colon ‘24 at this year’s annual DeSales University competition
The CCHS Choir performed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as a part of the Marian Pilgrimage
Aurelia Harp 24 and Grace Martin 25 were selected to the All South Jersey Honors Choir
Matteo Johnson 24 was named to the All-State and All-South Jersey Honors Bands, first chair percussion
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12 CCHS students who performed Oh My God,” from Legally Blonde, at the NJ Thespian Festival received national ranking for their performance
IRISH ATHLETICS
Highlights & Happenings
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
IRISH FIELD HOCKEY CELEBRATED ACROSS THE USA
Not only did the Camden Catholic Field Hockey team bring home the first title for the program in 38 years, but they ended this incredible ride being named the top high school field hockey program in the nation! The team’s success was due to the incredible talent and teamwork of the dedicated senior class, with a supporting cast of almost 40 underclassmen. Head coach Mark Vittese continues his successful leadership of the team, with a solid group of assistants to keep one of our school’s largest athletic programs organized, motivated, and victorious. The 2022 squad ended the season with a 21-1 record, culminating in their 2-1 victory in the title game vs. Oak Knoll.
REMEMBERING CIRÉ
Not only was the Irish Field Hockey State Title celebrated amongst the entire school community, but there was a special family connection within the program Assistant Coach and alumna Nancy (Wright) Connolly ‘86 was a member of the first field hockey state championship team in 1985 and was lucky enough to share this second state title with her daughter Jackie, a senior on this year ’ s team! Nancy’s oldest daughter Kelli ‘16 was also an Irish Field Hockey alumna who went on to compete at the Division I level for Saint Francis University Jackie is attending Neumann University and will play for the Knights The Connolly women are pictured at this year ’ s graduation with Nancy’s original State Championship ‘85 varsity jacket
Congratulations to the entire Irish Field Hockey program!
In January Irish Girls Basketball honored the incredible life and legacy of former coach and player Ciré Forman ‘21, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident last summer The team retired her jersey in a moving pre-game ceremony with family, f r i e n d s a n d f o r m e r t e a m m a t e s i n attendance, and announced a scholarship in Ciré’s name The team is also supporting the family’s efforts as they launched the Ciré A Forman All 4 Sports Foundation in
she spoke often about her desire to establish a foundation and a league in which all children could participate ”
WRESTLING REAPS THE REWARDS
PRAYER ALWAYS COMES FIRST
November 2022 So far, the foundation has paid the travel expenses for a women ’ s football player, funding swimming lessons for children from single-parent homes, and hosted a youth basketball clinic. The foundation’s goal is to increase youth participation in sports and to provide opportunities to those with varied abilities, as well as those with social and economic barriers, to enjoy sports “This was very important to Ciré,” her family shares, “and
Not many expected the Irish Wrestling team to compete for a state title this year, but the team worked all season to prove the doubters wrong to bring home their 18th State Championship in a come-from-behind victory over St John Vianney The team was hailed as the Olympic Conference Team of the Year, Jackson Young ‘24 named Wrestler of the Year and Coach Bill Heverly being named Coach of the Year. In addition, seven Irish wrestlers earned a trip to the individual state tournament in Atlantic City: Jackson Young ‘24, Wayne Rold ‘23, Lazarus Joyce ‘26, Dominic DiGiacomo ‘25, Sammy Spaulding ‘26, Kage Jones ‘26, Michael Craft ‘26 and Austin Craft ‘24
As a tenant of our Catholic identity, and as a member of the Catholic Athletes for Christ program, each of our teams prays before competing “It centers our student-athletes, helps to quiet their minds before stepping into the match, and it reminds each of us of our calling to be a true disciple of Christ, no matter where we are or what we are doing,” shares Director of Athletics, Mr Sam Hardy
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Camden Catholic is proud to celebrate our student-athletes who have committed to continue their academic and athletic endeavors at the next level as they announce their decisions to play and study at 22 different NCAA institutions, including 11 Division I programs. A
Becca Crowell ‘11 Named “Coach of the Year” In 2021 Cedar Creek High School only won two games When CCHS alumna Becca Crowell arrived in 2022, she helped lead the team to a 6-13 record, and in 2023 she continued the upward trajectory by guiding the team to an over 500 record and it’s first 10-win season in program history!
Eric Cunning ‘20 is pictured pitching for the Western Illinois Division I
Leathernecks As a freshman, Cunning pitched 4 innings vs #24 Texas Tech. He only allowed three hits, striking out four
Taylor Gardner ‘21 led the UNC Ashville Women’s Soccer team in both goals and points last season
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Aaryn Battle University of Pittsburgh Basketball
Casey Bednarek
Olivia Bent-Cole
Merrimack College Swimming
Northwestern University Field Hockey
Leah Clear University of Delaware Track & Field
Riley Dundee Radford University Lacrosse
Lily McBride American University Soccer
Isabella Miller American University Soccer
Ava Moore Wake Forest University Field Hockey
Wayne Rold Virginia Military Institute Wrestling
Sofia Stafford Northeastern University Rowing
Kassidy Thompson Quinnipiac University Basketball
D I V I S I O N I I
Natalie Belz Chestnut Hill College Soccer
Alexandria DeAngelis Gannon University Acrobatics
Reily McGough Kutztown University Lacrosse
Reya Taylor Alliance University Volleyball
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Ebony Arvelo Neumann University Soccer
Raymond Basso
Marywood University Soccer
Jesus Colin Penn State Abington Soccer
Jackie Connolly Neumann University Field Hockey
Andrew Crawford Stockton University Basketball
Alexander Crumpton Scranton University Swimming
Sofia Granieri Rutgers University (Camden) Volleyball
Ronald Kopcho Alvernia University Baseball
Joy LeCato Stockton University Basketball
Jordyn Rendfrey Alvernia University Soccer & Track
Malachi Wood Widener University Track & Field
Zach Hicks ‘21 started all 32 games and scored 80 three-pointers in his sophomore season playing for the Temple University Owls. Hicks transferred to Penn State and is primed to make a difference for the Nittany Lions
Devin Rybacki ‘21 was named to the 2022 ASUN AllFreshman Team for her incredible first season on the Coastal Carolina Women’s Lacrosse Team As a freshman she played in all 17 games, won 16 draw controls, tallied 13 points with 10 goals and three assists, and, earned a spot on the Dean's List
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Laura McCann ‘21 has been named Captain of the LaSalle University Field Hockey team
Elena Leahy ‘21 played in and started all 19 games for the Georgetown University Hoyas Field Hockey team She led the team in assists with five
Camden Catholic AP Capstone Students Want to Know!
College board, students in this course build on what they have learned in AP Seminar as they deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, the students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question. Essentially, the students must discover a Gap in the current research and design a study that attempts to explain that Gap. Students are scored on a 5,000-word paper, as well as a twenty-minute oral presentation and defense of their study Perhaps the use of the word, “intense” falls short of the amount of work that these students undertook in this program
It is early in the morning on July 5, 2023, and nervous AP students and teachers are awaiting the news that they have been anticipating since they took the AP exams in May, or submitted their papers, presentations, and portfolios to the College Board. As this article is being written, the various AP course scores are being delivered to the inboxes of students, parents, and teachers alike, across the country, and the anticipation is intense For the CCHS community, this year marks an exceptionally important, and suspense-induced list of scores; the AP Research scores report
In September of 2021, Camden Catholic students began participating in a two-year program entitled, AP Capstone The AP Capstone program challenges students to develop essential research skills that they will implement, not only in their various high school courses, but in their college and postgraduate education, as well. Students in the AP Capstone program earn college credit, and become self-actualized, independent thinkers and problem solvers In other words, they possess the skills that are most desired by prospective employers in all areas of endeavor
The first part of the program is the AP Seminar course, through which the students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and academic research skills on topics of their choosing The second part of the program is the AP Research course According to the
Sofia Granieri, a 2023 graduate who participated in the course, studying anemia in high school girls, had this to say about her participation in the course: “AP Research has been one of the most-- if not the most-- beneficial classes I've taken at Camden Catholic Initially, as a student in the first AP Research course offered at CCHS, I did not really know what I was getting myself into, but I am beyond happy I took this class It prepared me not only for college level research, but for writing long essays, learning how to reach out to adults and authority figures, and enhancing professional level presentation skills This class has been the most beneficial class in preparing me for college and I would recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to take it!”
Jack Baloney’23 who based his research study on the use of sabermetrics in vetting professional baseball players, stated, “My time in AP Research has helped develop me into a much better researcher and student Doing college level research, as a senior, has well prepared me for any assignment I get in the future and has familiarized me with the process of writing an in-depth research paper. I was deeply invested in my topic, and I was glad that I got to choose a topic that I was passionate about.”
Fortunately, the scores were sent to the students and teachers right on time and the AP Research student’s diligence, dedication, and initiative clearly paid off All of the participating seniors received qualifying scores for their research studies! The student’s scores also placed them above the New Jersey and the National mean scores. The AP Seminar course doubled in size this past school year, and those students are already spending time this summer investigating research study topics in anticipation of the AP Research course they are taking in the 2023-24 school year Clearly, Camden Catholic students want to know how they score in the AP courses in which they participate, however, and even more importantly, they want to learn
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AP Research has been one of the most-- if not the most-- beneficial classes I've taken at Camden Catholic... I would recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to take it!
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Pilarz Scholars Program: Inspired by the Life & Leadership of Father Scott Pilarz ‘76
By Grace Martin ‘25
exercise was that there was no wrong answer; everyone picked qualities that were uniquely important to their own leadership style. We learned a very important message that day: no leader needs to have a determined set of skills, but instead brings unique qualities to the table that they use to be successful.
CCHS prides itself on its excellent education for its students From math to history, Camden Catholic’s teachers cover everything we need to know while challenging us to think outside the box and work diligently However, CCHS also understands that some subjects cannot be taught in traditional classes This was why Pilarz Scholars was created Named after Reverend Scott R Pilarz, Pilarz Scholars is a program for advanced students at CCHS that focuses on teaching effective leadership methods and other “real life” skills, such as communication, planning, and teamwork
As a student in the Pilarz Scholars, I can attest firsthand how beneficial this program is for myself and other kids like me One of the things I liked best about the program was that it connected me and other students on the same academic level I am involved in all honors and advanced placement courses at school, and it can be difficult to relate to other students about class and schoolwork However, since the Pilarz program comprises other students in honors and AP classes, it created a community within our group It gave us a space to talk about our shared classes, teachers, and homework assignments, and just get to know each other and become friends. We would sometimes discuss current events or innovative ideas to improve the school. Through the Pilarz Program, I’ve met my closest friends.
This year in Pilarz, we focused heavily on leadership We were fortunate to have our former President Mrs Whipkey, and Principal Mrs Crisci as our mentors In one of our first classes this year, we had an exercise where each student picked out the five most important qualities of a leader and then had to explain why they were significant. The key to this
Additionally, learning how to work with others who have different skill sets was a topic we focused on For the second half of the year, my fellow students and I were assigned a group project to plan a field trip for our class to a location that answered the question, “Why should every American stand in this place?”. Once the deadline rolled around, we would present our projects in front of a panel of judges and go on the trip that won. This project was probably one of the most difficult I’d ever had and I’m sure my friends felt the same way We had to plan out an itinerary, a
attempts at contact. Yet, pushing us outside of our comfort zones was what allowed us to grow. I had to be diligent and think creatively to get my project done, and in doing so, I learned so many skills I will now be able to utilize throughout my life Another aspect of this project was working in a group. Most students seem to either hate or love group projects (I, for one, loathe them), but being a part of my group helped me build my collaboration skills, a vital attribute for leaders Although, at the risk of sounding juvenile, I do have to say the best part of this project was the field trip For students like myself who spent so much time working hard and giving 110%, an opportunity to have fun with our friends while still learning something was just what we all needed
The Pilarz Scholars program has added to my experience at Camden Catholic immensely, and
budget, and organize bussing, all things that we had no experience doing as teenagers. I know that the most difficult issue I faced was that neither the bussing company nor the museum wanted to answer any of my
I am so grateful for all I have learned as a part of the course, from my mentors, and from my friends I know my school cares about my success and is giving me the tools to become a great leader in whatever I do
Grace Martin is a junior at Camden Catholic High School. In addition to being a Pilarz Scholar, she is a member of the award-winning CCHS Shakespeare Troupe, an avid performer in each CCHS play and musical, and was recently awarded runner up in the 2023 Seton Hall University Catholic Studies "Young Catholics and the 10th Anniversary of the Papacy of Francis" Essay Contest with her essay being published in Arcadia: The Catholic Studies Student Scholarly Journal, which is indexed in the libraries of Colleges and Universities across the United States
Pilarz Scholars is named in honor of the rich and faithful legacy of alumnus Scott Pilarz, a Jesuit brother, educator, Catholic school leader and friend, the Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. ‘77 Scholars Program serves to develop a community of faith-filled scholars who participate in an integrated program of leadership training, academic work and service. Throughout his life, Scott inspired others with the credo: “Don’t waste love.” Pilarz Scholars, and all CCHS students are implored to be inspired through learning, to inspire others through your faith, and to not waste love
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Lucy Bielicki, Bridget Butler ‘99 (not pictured: James Butler 65)
Giovanni, Elisa ‘17 and Marcello ‘20 Barile Shannon and Dan Atkinson ‘91
Andrew Blum and Kathleen Fazi Fankhanel 64
Caroline and Edward Brennan ‘98 (not pictured: Patrick J Brennan 68)
Addison, Teresa (O'Brien) Crotta ‘90 and Judith Goldberg ‘71 (not pictured: Michael O'Brien 91)
Alexandria, Jennifer (Pallas) Coleman ‘01 and Anita (Robison) Pallas ‘71 (not pictured: John Kozarski 05)
Ava, Giulia Cimino ‘21 and Thomas Cimino, Sr ‘60
Brianna and Rosemary (Cornely) Culbertson ’72
Brian and Sheila (Paul) Dever ‘91 (not pictured: Eileen (Martin) Paul ‘63)
Ronan, Shawn ‘89 and Danielle ‘93 Denz (not pictured: Adam Denz ‘98)
Isabella Delgado with Erika Cruz Delgado ‘04 (not pictured: Jeffrey Cruz 94, Edgar Cruz 90, Justin Cruz 17 Miladys Delgado 94, Dennis Delgado 96)
Tyler Forsyth and Nancy (Germanotta) Forsyth ‘65 (not pictured: Kristy Benton ‘97 and Joe Benton ‘95)
Michael and Michelle Groff ‘93 (not pictured: John Groff Jr ‘89)
Trystin and Julia McLaughlin '23
Margo and Michele (Kavanagh) Marut 93 (not pictured: Denise Kavanagh 89, Bernard Kavanagh ‘89)
Lyana, Abigail '22 and Nate '22 Jean-Baptiste Addison, Joseph 09, Kelsey 12 and Ethan Moffa 18
Casey, Heather (Romero) Chopak ‘90 and Kristin Romero ‘08 Cynthia Rojas, Melissa Rodriguez '18, Melvin Rodriguez '22
Heath, Jaime (Brown) '94, Frank '94 and Lily ‘25 Patullo (not pictured: Tom Brown Jr '67 Susan DiDesidero Patullo '71, Frank Patullo Sr '71 deceased)
Brian, Daniel, David ‘93 and Kate ‘93 Scharff
Ciara Torchia (not pictured: Giovanna Torchia 22 and Anne Gentlesk 57 deceased) Sophia Tilelli (not pictured: Barbara Tilelli Haney 87) Olivia and Lisa (Kyler) Winkler 93
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Welcome to Our Class of 2027 Legacy Students
15TH ANNUAL HALL OF FAM
Honoring alumni whose achievements reflect a tradition of excellence, commitment and personal dedication as demonstrated in the categories of community af fairs, education, professional achievement, business, athletics, or the ar ts.
Saturday, November 4, 2023
6:30PM Induction Ceremony, Grandi Auditorium
Followed by Cocktails and Dinner, Tom Kenney Gymnasium
$60 per person • $20 children ages 10-20 (under age 10 free)
Tickets and Program Ads: www camdencatholic org/hallofffame or call 856-663-2247 ext 10
Honoring...
16th Annual Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Hall of Fame, which is being moved from spring to fall of 2025. To review the nomination criteria and submit an alumnus to be considered, visit www camdencatholic org/ halloffame
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Warren Faulk, Esq '63 Camden County Prosecutor, retired
Joseph Kuchler, MD '66 Cardiac Surgeon, Cooper University
N'Namdee Nelson '98 Executive Director of Rising Leaders
Joseph Trout Ph D '77 Professor of Physics
Joseph Burke '60 All-State Basketball, Baseball Eric Cangelosi '03 All-SJ Basketball, Football Nick Cangelosi '03 All-SJ Basketball, Football Kelly Killion '04 Soccer, Softball and 1,000 Point Scorer Basketball
Latanya Jenkins '94 (deceased) Temple University Librarian, Co-Author, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions fellow for the World Library and Information Congress
Jonathan George '02 All-State Baseball, drafted to Cincinnati Reds 1974-75 Wrestling Team Undefeated
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A C A D E M I C AT H L E T I C S James
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Lumley ‘86 Irish Athletics advocate, donor and mentor
Class of 2027 Merit Scholars
Camden Catholic congratulates the incoming freshmen Merit Scholars who come from several different middle schools around the region, both public and Catholic. These students scored 90% or above on the High School Placement Test and excelled in an interview and writing sample evaluation. The Merit Scholarships will be awarded to each of them for their four years of high school ranging from $2,500 to $8,500 per year. We are proud to welcome them to the Camden Catholic community.
Class of 2027 Ar ts Scholarships
8th Graders interested in pursuing an arts-based curriculum are invited to audition their talents for consideration of an Arts Scholarship. Awards ranging from $750 to $1,500 are granted in a variety of fine, vocal and musical arts. Congratulations to these incoming freshmen who have earned a CCHS Arts Scholarship.
CHOIR
Brendan Hobbs - Resurrection
Fallon Gould - St Mary of the Lakes
Chiara Torchia - William Allen Middle School
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Lucy Bielicki - Christ The King
Brian Dever - Christ The King
Lucia Schlett - Cinnaminson Middle School
Declan "Finn" Butler - Christ The King
John Roberts - St Margaret Regional School
FINE ART
Olivia McNamara - Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Ashleigh Livingston - St Peter
PRESIDENTIAL
Reilly Benson - St Margaret Regional School
TRUSTEE
Lucy Bielicki - Christ The King
Brian Dever - Christ The King
EMERALD
Declan "Finn" Butler - Christ The King
Veronica Carney - St. Mary of the Lakes
Heath Patullo - St Joan of Arc
Lucia Schlett - Cinnaminson Middle School
C ATHEDRAL
Evan Corvino - St Paul Burlington
SISTER MARY
Alexandria Coleman - Resurrection
Fallon Gould - St. Mary of the Lakes
Casey Romero - St Peter
1887 Scholars
Congratulations to the students in the Class of 2027 who earned this $1,500 scholarship per year for four years for their outstanding academic performance.
Katherine Gillern - Roher Middle School
Cecilia Martinez - St Peter
Sophia Reynolds - Our Lady of Hope
Jessica Bernhardt - St Peter
Domenica Scholars Poised for Success
Camden Catholic is blessed to work in partnership with incredible individual donors, families, class donors and foundations who not only financially support our students and school, but who also help to mentor these young adults on the road to becoming lifelong contributors to our communities. The Domenica Foundation is emblematic of this commitment, as they provide guidance in collaboration with CCHS faculty and staff to ensure their scholars are ready for college and beyond. Thank you to Elena, Pepe, Peggy and the entire Piperno family for your enduring support of CCHS students.
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Pictured: Jiliana Reyes (Rutgers University-Camden), Benjamin Concepcion (Norwich University), Uriel Reyes Villa (Camden County College), Chiemeke Chukwueke (Rowan University), Chigozie Ekeabu (University of Pennsylvania), Uchena Obasi, Bryant Pham (Rowan University), and Brisseyda De La Rosa (Neumann University).
Welcome to the Class of 2027 Community Scholars
Congratulations to the Community Scholars in the class of 2023 who will now build on their Camden Catholic experience as they graduate and move on to college. Thanks to the enduring support of our scholarship donors who not only provide tuition aid, but who also mentor our students to ensure they have a quality and well-rounded Catholic high school education.
Annually, CCHS invites our scholarship donors to spend time with the students at the Donor Breakfast each fall. Thank you to the many generous businesses, foundations, families and friends of CCHS alumni who have chosen to support the scholarship programs at Camden Catholic.
Obinna Udunni - John Paul II - Langan Scholar
SIyah Brown - Sacred Heart - Domenica Scholar
Tina Tran - Sacred Heart - Domenica Scholar
Chantavy Thach - St. Cecilia - Domenica Scholar
Joseris Nunez - Holy Name - Domenica Scholar
Chinwe Chukwueke - St Joseph Pro-Cathedral - Domenica Scholar
Ashanty Alarcon - Holy Name - Domenica Scholar
Cynthia Rojas - St Joseph Pro-Cathedral - Domenica Scholar
Kayla Tran - St Joseph Pro-Cathedral - Domenica Scholar
Angelina Ventura-Ramirez - St Joseph Pro-Cathedral - Domenica Scholar
Thabata Velazquez - St Joseph Pro-Cathedral - Domenica Scholar
CHARLES AND MARY SAILE LEGACY SCHOL ARSHIPS
Devon Crawford Sacred Heart Mt Holly
Aaliyah Williams Sacred Heart Camden
ETHEL MAE HOCKER SCHOL ARS
Olivia Winkler St Rose of Lima
Tory Donnelly Our Lady of Hope
Richard Wang St Cecilia
Class of 2027 Alumni & Friends Named Scholars
SISTER AGNES THORNTON SCHOL ARSHIP
Joshua Bedics Resurrection
FRANK & AGNES WEATHERBY MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP
Brian Scharff St Rose of Lima
LYN E. & JAMES C. KELLY SCHOL ARSHIP
Sophia Stazi Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Chiara Torchia William Allen Middle School
Caitlyn Crowley St Charles Borromeo
FL AHERT Y SCHOL ARSHIP
Aniyah Vidro Holy Name
Emilia Gora Our Lady of Port Richmond
Valeria Atenco LEAP Academy
Ethan Toles Holy Angels
MCDERMOTT SCHOL ARSHIP
Kayla Tran St Joseph Pro-Cathedral
Cynthia Rojas St Joseph Pro-Cathedral
PATRICK P. MADISON SCHOL ARSHIP
Gabrielle Zacharkow Christ the King
BISHOP GEORGE V. MURRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
William Chapanian Beck Middle School
Aniyah Vidro Holy Name
HENRY J. HURST SCHOL ARSHIP
Emmanuelle Esguerra Resurrection
DEVLIN SCHOL ARSHIP
Dajeleen Rodriguez St Peter
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Blast from the Past
CLASS OF 1953
Celebrated their 70th year reunion at The Taproom & Grill on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The reunion was planned by John Sentman and Pat and Anne Kennedy who did a beautiful job
CLASS OF 1967
Celebrated their 55th year reunion at The Taproom & Grill on Saturday September 17, 2022.
THE CLASS OF 1987
Celebrated their 35th year reunion on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at The Taproom & Grill Thank you to Molly Mullin Phillips and Brian Shannon for planning the event
THE CLASS OF 1962
Celebrated their 60th year reunion at the Merchantville Country Club on Sunday, September 25, 2022
THE CLASS OF 1963
Celebrated their 60th year reunion at Camden Catholic High School in the John Pisa Dining Hall on Sunday, June 11, 2023
The reunion featured great food, friendship and memories as classmates were able to take guided tours throughout the building that they christened as the first graduating class of the Cherry Hill building. The reunion committee of Jim Bigley, Rich and Bernadette (Clements) DiLullo, Mary Clark, Janet Lewis, Warren Faulk, Geraldine Breneman Minder and Victoria Sclafani Orzechowski did an outstanding job planning the reunion
THE CLASS OF 2002
Celebrated their 20th year reunion on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Erlton Social Craft Bar & Kitchen
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Save the Date!
THE CLASS OF 1957 65 + 1 YEAR REUNION
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Camden Catholic High School Mass will be at 11:00 am in CCHS’s Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. A catered buffet luncheon will be served immediately after Mass in the John Pisa Dining Hall
Tickets are $30 00 and must be purchased in advance
Please see the website for the ticket order form Form and ticket money should be returned by August 25, 2023
Any questions, please contact Eleanor Martello Kelly: ekelly0917@gmail com or 856-628-6862
THE CLASS OF 1964 60 YEAR REUNION
Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Smithville Inn
1 N New York Road, Galloway, NJ 08205
The music will be provided by Joey D’s & Johnny B’s Doo Wop Rockin’ Oldies.
Lodging Info: colonialinnsmithville.com (B & B)
Use code "CCHS1964" when making reservations seaviewdolcehotel com (4 miles from Smithville Inn) - individual reservations; no block at this time
Please send your updated email address to: cchs reunion@aol com
Note: there is an underscore between CCHS and reunion. The Reunion Committee: Peggy McKee Madison, Patti Biehler, Kathy Casey- Kirschling, Bernie Egan, George Botcheos, Rita Reilly Miller, Jim McGlinchey, and Bob Wolfe
THE CLASS OF 1965 DELAYED CELEBRATION OF 55 YEAR REUNION
Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Pennsauken Country Club
3800 Haddonfield Road #3700 Pennsauken, NJ 08109
If any classmates are interested and would like further details, they can reach out to:
Maureen McLoone maureen mcloone@gmail com
Mike Schofield mike schofield@comcast net
PL ANNING YOUR REUNION?
Please submit reunion news and photos to alumni@camdencatholic org
For additional reunion information visit www camdencatholic org/page/class-reunions
THE CLASS OF 1968 55 YEAR REUNION
Friday, October 6, 2023:
Golf at Pennsauken Country Club & School Tour on Friday evening at 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 7, 2023: The main event is at Riverwinds from 6:00-10:00 pm
Please see the CCHS website for more info including hotels, ticket information, etc
All event details are being shared via email Advanced paid reservations only. Contact Gloria Maccaroni: gloria maccaroni@verizon net or Adriana Signoretta-Kerin at askerin@gmail.com for more information or to update your email address.
THE CLASS OF 1975 50 YEAR REUNION
Presumably to be held in the spring of 2025
Stay tuned to the “Camden Catholic HS Class of 75 Reunion” Facebook page or Email: valeriehamilton1975@gmail com
THE CLASS OF 1983 40 YEAR REUNION
Friday, November 10th, 2023 7:00 pm
The Taproom & Grill
427 W Crystal Lake Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ More details coming soon
Any questions contact Diane Wasyluk Iardella at njjeepgirl@gmail com or 302-750-1802
THE CLASS OF 1998 25 YEAR REUNION
November 24, 2023 at 7PM
Blue Monkey Tavern
2 S Centre St Merchantville, NJ 08109 $30 per person at the door
Appetizers & Cash Bar
RSVP: katebieg@gmail com
THE CLASS OF 2003
20 YEAR REUNION
Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 7:00-11:00 pm
Blue Monkey Tavern
2 S Center St, Merchantville, NJ 08109 $30 per person
Appetizers & Cash Bar
Payments can be made to Tom Boyd Via Venmo @tboyd031 by October 31
Please include "CCHS 2003 Reunion" and full names in the Venmo comments
All tickets must be pre-purchased Contact Tom Boyd: tboyd031@gmail com
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Class of 2019… Four Years Later
Now four years removed from their Camden Catholic graduation, many of these graduates celebrated college graduation this past spring. However, many have extended their college careers due to the intense interruption of the Covid pandemic during the past four years. Wishing all of the members of the class of 2019 continued Irish blessings on their journeys, wherever they may lead.
Judith Okwamba graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. At PittPharmacy, she was an advocate for low-resourced communities. She joined the school’s diversity and inclusion committee, became a class representative for the school’s global health area of concentration, and did research for a staff member writing a policy paper on lack of accessibility for sickle cell medications. Next year, Judith will stay at Pitt to work on her doctorate.
Emily O’Donnell graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mount Saint Mary’s, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She was a devoted student with accolades including: President's List, Honors College, Pi Sigma Alpha, National Society for Leadership and Success, Delta Epsilon Sigma. She will begin Rutgers Law School in the fall of 2023.
Matthew Coffey graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Joseph’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration He earned Dean’s List honors and was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society Matt will spend one more year at SJU to earn his Master’s of Professional Accountancy, and continue running on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams He spent this summer as a tax intern with KPMG
Simon Phillips graduated Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Cognitive Studies Simon is now in graduate school at Tulane with plans to graduate in May of 2024 He will complete his Master’s in Policy Economics before transitioning to a career in the private or public sector Over the summer he worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Supervision Group as a Graduate Associate
Isabella Munoz graduated with honors and multiple academic awards from Clemson University earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology She is now working towards her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Syracuse University
Sara Otremsky graduated Seton Hall University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education. She is beginning her path towards a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Thomas Jefferson University.
Erin Wheeler graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Scranton with a BS in Occupational Therapy, and will attend graduate school there.
Dennison Kelly graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in Economics and Business, concentration in Financial Analysis. Denny earned Deans List honors and was named a Graduate with Distinction, Distinguished Military Graduate. Following graduation and commissioning he is moving back to the Philadelphia area and recruiting for the Army until November. He will then be moving to Fort Huachuca, AZ for Military Intelligence Officers Basic Course.
Victoria Benigno graduated from Holy Family University with an Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Science in 2021 She has been working full time as a licensed Radiologic Technologist performing x-ray and mammography studies At Holy Family she was a member of Lambda Nu- National Honor Society for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
Annie Miles graduated from Boston College with a BA in Applied Psychology and Human Development and Elementary Education She is staying at BC for her Master's in Mental Health Counseling
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Elizabeth Sampson graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rutgers University Honors College with a Bachelor of Art in Art. She was a member of the Athenaeum Honor Society and earned Dean's List all 8 semesters. She plans to pursue a career in animation and digital art.
Hannah Lenkowski earned a BS from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Chemical Engineering. She is now a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering candidate at the University of Tennessee.
Tara Tallman graduated with her Bachelor’s from the NYU Silver School of Social Work. She is now working as a Legal Practice Assistant at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates.
Gabriella Giegerich graduated from The Catholic University of America with a Bachelor’s of Music degree in Musical Theater. She is currently working at the Monumental Theater Company in Alexandria, Virginia.
George LeCato graduated from Rosemont College with a Bachelor of Science in Spor ts Management George is currently working as a full time substitute teacher to serve as a mentor and role model for students at various schools in Camden County, while also enhancing his skills in the electric trade He also works as a football coach with the future plan of coaching collegiate or professional
Erin O’Callaghan graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences She plans to attend Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Maladhevy Samol graduated from Thomas Jefferson University on the Dean’s List, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Meghan Higgins graduated from The Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Math. She was a member of Pi Lamda Delta Education Honors Society and made Dean's List four times during college.
Braeden McHugh graduated Cum Laude from the University Honors Program at Mount Saint Mary’s with a BS in Mathematics. He has accepted a full-time Math position at Mercy High School in Baltimore, Maryland.
Thomas McBride earned a Cum Laude degree from St. Joseph’s University with a BS in Business Administration, with six semesters on the Dean’s List. At graduation he was honored with the prestigious Linda Leili Student Leadership Award. This summer he worked with the Catalina Omnichannel Solutions team doing business analytics before beginning a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. He will be coordinating the Work Study program for Verbum Dei high school in Los Angeles, serving and preparing under resourced students to go to college.
Patrick Corbett graduated from Susquehanna University with his Bachelor in Finance. He is now working for Thermo Fisher Scientific as a financial analyst in their Carlsbad, California office.
Grace Martorano Graduated from Penn State in May with a degree in Astrophysics and minors in physics and math. She is working in Philadelphia as a technical writer at Audacy.
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Edwin Dougherty celebrated his 100th birthday in August!
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Jean Tasch Gardner reports that she spoke to 25 of her classmates and most of them seemed pretty healthy; 41 are still remaining out of a class of 220
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Marylou Venella’s husband, David, passed away on February 24, 2021 after 66 years of marriage. He is greatly missed by his wife, eight children, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren May he rest in peace
Student Podcast Launches
Senior Trish Escarilla ‘24 concepted our very own CCHS podcast entitled “Between Bells,” in which she interviews faculty and staff members to get to know their likes, interests and hobbies You can listen in on Spotify by searching “Between Bells CCHS” or scan the QR code!
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John Bloxsom, who taught and coached football at CCHS from 1956-1957, retired in 1994 after teaching students with disabilities at Collingswood High School for 34 years
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The Class of 1953 held a beautiful 70th Class Reunion on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at The Tap Room organized by Pat and Anne Kennedy and John Sentman
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Classmates, Ellen Lawrence-Lee and Pat Carr, enjoy summer fun together in LBI!
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George Eisele reported that Ellen LawrenceLee, also a member of the class of 1954, sang at Carnegie Hall with Saint Thomas More Choir with The Voices of the Hall Concert
Marge “Cookie” Kenney celebrated 60 years of marriage with Burke They have five children together.
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Cathy Heimerl is enjoying retirement from teaching and luncheons with her classmates when she can make it
Eleanor “Marty” Kelly was a guest on RVN Television’s “Achieving a Better You,” hosted by Dr. Esther Malave. It was broadcasted on Friday, February 24th, at 12:30 and is currently still streaming
Alumni Network with Aspiring Professionals
Seniors were invited to put their best foot forward in an evening of networking with alumni professionals From finance to public relations to non-profit work and sales, our alumni shared their success stories with our students and provided tips and tricks for navigating the business world
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Bernard Pekala is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of Camden County Medical Society
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Cindy and Rich Himes will celebrate 60 years of marriage in 2023 They had 5 wonderful kids Sadly, their daughter, Julie, died of a stroke in 2014 and their only son, Richard, died in 2021 after a brave battle against pancreatic cancer Actions News interviewed them about organ donation, sponsored by Gift of Life. The podcast had over 100,000 views. Julie gave her heart, liver, bone and tissue Cindy and Rich had to make this decision Please make your families aware of your wishes
Paula Nittoli Villa has retired from interior designing
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Dolores Mecca Bendorf has a message for classmates: “If you move or have a change in contact info, let me know at doloresbendorf@gmail com ”
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Mayor Tom Barbera and Marie Nasuti ‘63, the First Lady, invite all to historic Laurel Springs, “The undiscovered gem of Camden County,” and the summer home of Walt Whitman Tom starts as a second year Trustee with The South Jersey Scholarship Fund which provides tuition assistance to students at all the schools of the Diocese of Camden
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Carol Olesiewicz lost her husband after almost 51 years of marriage
Leadership Learning
represented CCHS At the 42nd Annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference held at Stockton University The students had a great time and both performed in the closing ceremony
Briana Deiwert '24 represented CCHS at the 2023 ALA NJ GIRLS STATE at Georgian Court University Briana was elected to be on the election board at the conference, where she learned about all forms of government and strengthened her skills in leadership, citizenship, and service, as well as her faith in God and country.
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Ryan Mullin '25, Grace Martin '25 and Lily Patullo '25 got their summer started by attending the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) at Drew University At HOBY, these rising juniors learned from experts in the leadership field with speakers and panels focused on personal, group, and community leadership. Ryan shared "it was very high energy, everyone was super peppy and there was a lot of guided cheers We enjoyed activities including a pep rally, dance party and game night And, we met and made friends with people from all over NJ in public and private high schools "
J Lizzio and his wife, Paula Saker Lizzio, became great-grandparents to Benjamin Lizzio Hansbury
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Katie Balint '24 and Gianna Giegerich '24
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Forever Friends! Patti Biehler, Anita Tedeschi McCafferty, Kathleen Casey Kirschling and Susan Peters Martini of the class of 1964 have been friends for over 70 years They all went to St Cecilia Elementary in Pennsauken and then to CCHS
Black Histor y Month
Father Michael Rush celebrated his Golden Jubilee as a priest on May 19, 2023. He was ordained May 19, 1973 by Most Rev George H Guilfoyle in the Diocese of Camden His twin brother, Father James Rush, unfortunately passed away in 2016 Both were members of the class of 1964 His residential home parish is Church of St Andrew the Apostle in Gibbsboro, NJ
Kathy Casey Kirschling is also the first documented Baby Boomer-born January 1, 1946 at 12:01 AM See the many articles and videos about “Our Kathy” on Google and YouTube She was most recently included in the book The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America. She donated a copy to the Hocker Information Commons here at CCHS. She is also the mother of CCHS Director of Campus Ministry, Jennifer LaRosa ‘88, and grandmother of James LaRosa ‘22 and Noah LaRosa ‘24
On February 1, 2023 Camden Catholic was honored to host former CCHS Board of Trustees member Monsignor Leonard Scott to celebrate both Catholic Schools Week and Black History Month Monsignor Scott shared his story from growing up in Bridgeton, New Jersey to Rome, and back to South Jersey where he was made the second Black Monsignor in the United States and the very first in the Diocese of Camden.
The CCHS St. Martin de Porres Society, Black African Student Alliance and Student Government traveled to Philadelphia together to experience the special exhibition “Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia” at the Museum of the American Revolution
Patty Pecca and Zen Mikulski have been married 58 years and raised 3 handsome and successful boys. They have 4 beautiful grandchildren
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Ed Connell reports that he has been happily married for 51 years and has been enjoying his family and his grandchildren “God has blessed us ”
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Dr Joseph and Patricia (Kelly) Kuchler were featured in the Star Herald’s “Call to Stewardship” series for their support of Catholic education and parishes throughout the diocese
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Tom Uliase, married to Carolyn with two sons and three grandchildren, practices law with his son in Haddon Heights helping injured federal workers
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Michael Cray was featured by the Philadelphia Inquirer for his incredible 20 years of volunteer work at St Christopher’s Hospital for Children He was inspired by his son, Ian Cray, who passed away due to complications from cystic fibrosis at age nine
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Amy Walter McGinley retired after 35 years of teaching and was surprised by the Philadelphia Phillies She was named a Phillies All-Star Teacher and celebrated with a visit from the Phanatic
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Anne Marie Holden recently celebrated her 35th work anniversary with the FBI.
Len Faiola is the president of Remington and Vernick Engineers Two CCHS alumni are interning with the firm: Kelly Campbell ‘22 and John Kelly ‘23
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Animator, Andy Gaskill Zoomed with students who took the Disney History J-Term course Andy was the art director for Disney’s The Lion King and has animated many other movies throughout his career
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John Altadonna reports that he “recently turned the ‘Big 70 ’” His wife Karen passed away in December of 2020
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Jane Marko Carabasi is finally a grandmother! She continues to volunteer with Delaware County’s COVID & Flu initiatives.
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Jim Cavacini became a grandfather to Oliver James Cavacini
Honoring Veterans
In a moving Veterans Day Convocation, CCHS school counselor, Mrs. Laura Mason, shared her story of military service with the entire CCHS student body The community was joined by CCHS alumni and parent veterans as well as staff members who have served The event concluded in a wreath laying ceremony at the Alumni Veterans Memorial
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Kevin Callahan is the Director of Urban BoatWorks. Over the past two years he has built two boats with the Fellows from Malawi, Africa
This past year he built a 16 foot cedar strip canoe at the boat shop in South Camden with the fellows from Malawi All the wood was cut and milled at the BoatShop and the fellows worked on the boat from beginning to the end, gluing the cedar strips, stapling the cedar strips, applying wood paste filler, fiberglass the hull, sanding and applying varnish
Working with Maggie, Dalo, Grace and Madalo at the BoatShop has been very rewarding for Kevin as they are so very inspiring working on their Graduate Degree here through Urban Promise International They will return to Malawi and build schools and futures for young children in their country next year
From July 7-18, he will travel to Malawi to support their ministries on a fundraising 300-mile bicycle ride over 10 days
Randy Miller wrote a book, Resistance Stories from Black History for Kids, that he hopes will serve as a resource for both students and teachers
He teaches AP U S History at Camden Academy Charter High School in Camden, NJ He is also the Humanities Department Chairperson and Director of DEI and AntiBias throughout his network of schools In addition to that work, he is an opinion writer whose work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine, Education Week, Edutopia and The Washington Post
Shane, son of President Emerita Mary Whipkey and Colin Whipkey (former CCHS teacher), and Spencer Whipkey welcomed their first child this year, Finley James Whipkey 2007
Tim McCarthy was promoted to Partner at the national labor and employment firm, Jackson Lewis P C , in the firm’s Philadelphia office
In March 2023, Maria Briones graduated from Capella University with her Masters degree in Social Work She is currently the Foster Care Retention and Recruitment Specialist at Bethany Christian Services in Jenkintown, PA
Ricky Caruso traveled to Florida to help with Hurricane Ian relief
Campus Ministr y Making a Difference
Led by Mrs LaRosa ‘88, with support from Fr Robbins and our entire faculty and staff, the CCHS Campus Ministry program continues to make a difference in the lives of our surrounding community. This year, our students were featured on several major news networks for various service projects held both at CCHS and elsewhere From the SSJ Neighborhood Center to Cathedral Kitchen and Guadalupe Family Services, our students are active and inspired, so much so that many of them spent their summer serving in their own parishes and even abroad on mission trips
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Alumni & Student News
Canadian Adventures
Mrs. Noemi Merenyi continued the tradition of traveling over the border to Canada every February 50 CCHS students traveled to Quebec, Canada and the surrounding area to explore the incredible snowy sights and French-Canadian culture Highlights of the experience included visits to the St Anne de Beaupré Basilica, Montmorency Falls, Hotel de Glacé as well as snowshoeing and dog-sledding
Rebecca Crowell, daughter of current faculty member Diane Crowell ‘78 and Rich Crowell ‘75, was named The Press Coach of the Year by The Press of Atlantic City. Rebecca coaches for Cedar Creek. The team finished over 500 for the first time in the program ’ s history They also had their first 10 win season
Students Celebrate Easter in Italia
More than 40 students spent Holy Week touring Italy, enjoying the incredible sights and delicious food in Florence, Rome, Orvieto and throughout Tuscany. They are pictured here celebrating Easter Sunday at the Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence.
Nicole Liebeknecht '13 was awarded the Pyramid Society Award for Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh, NC. This is Wake Med's highest honor. It was awarded to only 94 employees out of 10,000 total at a reception on October 10, 2022
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Jonathan and Kelly (O’Brien) Daverso, both alumni of the class of 2015, welcomed their first-born, Theodore Ronan Daverso, this year
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Innovation Grows @ CCHS thanks to Charlie Grandi ‘69
Haley Scott welcomed her daughter, Francesca Claire, this year! Not only is the baby’s mother a CCHS alumna, but so are the baby’s Grandmother: Karen Neidig Scott ‘85, Great-Grandfather: Harry Neidig ‘58 and Gigi: Pam Palazzo ‘72
This past May 2023, John Marino graduated with his Master of Science Degree in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame He is scheduled to begin working at KPMG (one of the "big four" accounting firms) in Philadelphia this coming November. John graduated summa cum laude last May 2022 from Loyola University's Sellinger School of Business with his Bachelor in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and a minor in Information Systems
Former board member and perpetual supporter Mr Charlie Grandi ‘69 continues to help CCHS students “ grow ” In 2022-23 he donated hydroponic equipment to the Life Sciences Lab, where throughout the year students grew plants, flowers and vegetables as a part of their various science courses Students were able to harvest and donate the vegetables to the Cathedral Kitchen for their local meal programs. Mr. Grandi is also highly invested in our STEM and Robotics program as he donated funds to purchase equipment for the Innovation Lab over the summer
Thank you, Mr. Grandi, for making the following student projects become a reality:
● Grace Samuels '25 is constructing a 3D-printed hand with sensors and motors to respond to someone contracting their own hand We will explore myoelectric prosthetics right here at CCHS!
● Trish Escarrilla '24 will design a STEM kit geared towards upper elementary school students to explore scientific concepts She will use the laser cutter and possibly the CNC machine to put together several kits for local elementary school students.
● Kaelyn Jackson '25 will explore civil engineering by designing a building--currently, a dream beach house though that may change--in AutoCAD and then use the laser cutter to cut chipboard or wood and assemble a 3D model of it.
● The CCHS Robotics Team will design custom claws using the CNC machine that will give access to a whole other dimension of design and hopefully a competitive edge that will get us to States and World's.
Retired Faculty - Kathi Grace retired from CCHS in June of 2008 She still has the shamrock plant that Msgr. Martin gave to all the faculty in the 1980s on St Patty’s Day!
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Reported from July 2022-June 2023
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Eleanor M. DeGrasse
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Dorothy Sherman Hoover-Coyle
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Helen Arbeiter Gambogi
Marie Schaefer McCoog
John Frederick Pflugerc
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Thomas E Daley
Elizabeth Wade Deutsch
Richard Gerst
Carroll Loeber Hogan
Irene Grace McHugh
Marie Deitz Whelan
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Edward I Howe Jr
Margaret Keating Lambe
John Joseph Lyons
1950
Benjamin Cono Micale
1951
John J Higgins
Mary Kathryn Hathaway Wallace
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John Martin Sinon
1953
Ann Marie Beach Flamini
Marie Fullmer Fries
Katherine Morton Richmond
Robert L Wineland
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Faith Smith Booth
Michael J Lynch Jr
William J Marker, Jr
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Mary McKeaney Breslin
Mary Theresa Shipane Lynn
1956
Geraldine E. Tasch Cavella
Thomas J McLean
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William Joseph Lynch Jr.
Barabara Margaret Rieck Pannapacker
Patricia Gaughan Phillips
1959
Joan Alles
Ellen Joan Grace
Ann Williams Jetter
Francis Xavier Phillips
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Susanne Schooley
Edward Hugh Smith
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Harry J Dove
Richard Robert Judge
1962
Susanne A Taylor Copenhaver
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Brian B Beckett
Robert Repkoe
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Nancy Carr Beyer
Patricia Diane Venables Dunlap
Margaret J Klauder
Eileen McCullough LePage
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James J Berger
John A Ferraro
Maryanne Fenton Gangloff
Edward G. Quinn Jr.
Nancy Martin Sage
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Patricia Kelly Gerle
Christina Capone Schiavo
1967
Lois Anne Garforth Kuhn
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Dennis B. Dougherty
1970
Edward Thomas Byrne
Linda Pellegrino Wiseley
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Stephen J Dymond
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Christopher McDaniel
Michael Mestelske
1973
Catherine Gosse
Matthew C Petronis, Jr
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Michael J Hurley
Frank R Persiano
1975
Jaye P Simon
1978
Paul Martin
Sandra Deady Piesco
1983
Lisa McCarthy Mancuso
1985
Regina M Cardone
1987
Kimberley Benson
1990
Kimberly Ann Bannar-Walker
1991
William J. Murphy
Tiombe Scott Seale
1993
Lisa Kyler Winkler
1994
Letanya N Jenkins
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Jarred I Alwan
2016
Kristofer “Kris” Noone
Former Faculty and Staff
Sr Alice d’Hedouville
Former Faculty
Rev Msgr Michael J Doyle
Former Faculty
Leroy Dunn
Former Guidance Director
Msgr Harry Jordan
Former Faculty
Maribeth Olt
Former Guidance Office Secretary
Chuck Skinner
Former Math Faculty
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CCHS Magazine 2023
Annual Report 2022–2023
“For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.”
– Matthew 6:21
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Give the Gift of Camden Catholic This Holiday Season
Taj Dargan ‘17 shares her thanks for receiving tuition support:
Receiving a Flaherty Family Foundation scholarship in 2017 was literally the start of my educational potential. It allowed me to attend CCHS, which later opened doors that I couldn’t even imagine were destined for me Such as attending one of the top HBCUs in the nation, Howard University My matriculation at CCHS undoubtedly prepared me for the rigorous curriculum here at Howard and shaped me into a determined and passionate student. I currently have a 3 8 GPA and hold a couple leadership positions on campus, such as: resident assistant a Resident assistant, Mentorship Coordinator for the College of Nursing and Allied Health, and a member of the Nursing Club Without the Flaherty Family Foundation, I would not be where I am today and I am extremely grateful!
Each year an increasing number of families ask for help in order to provide their children with the Irish experience. Tuition assistance is essential to growing the Camden Catholic family, and to providing the world with innovative and merciful leaders who are formed at CCHS.
Why should you help?
● Tuition assistance is need based and determined through the completion of a FACTs application by families each year at CCHS.
● CCHS partners with families to determine their level of financial responsibility in addition to the tuition assistance they are awarded Tuition assistance is a strategic investment in a student and family
● Roughly 186 families will receive tuition assistance this year which is approximately 30% of the school, but many more families need our help.
JOIN
ALUMNI NIGHT OF THANKS
How can you help?
● Become a member of the Shamrock Society, donating $1,000 annually You can make this gift monthly with an $84 contribution over 12 months
● Donate online at www camdencatholic org/donate and select “Camden Catholic’s Greatest Need” or “Tuition Assistance”
● Gather your family and/or friends to create a Gift In Memoriam for perhaps a loved one, alumnus, former teacher or friend who has passed
● Gather your classmates to create a named class scholarship, as the Class of 1973 does annually!
Catch up with fellow alumni, meet the Camden Catholic Board of Trustees and our new president Mr. Rory Sweeney, check out our new spaces and chat with our students. Light bites & refreshments. CCHS Gift for each attendee.
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RSVP: alumni@camdencatholic.org or call 856.663.2247 ext. 100. US!
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 7PM
Questions regarding any donations through gift annuities, life insurance or wills please contact Rory Sweeney at rory.sweeney@camdencatholic.org.
Annual Report of Gifts
2664
Total Number of Gifts
$1,667,431
Total Amount of Annual Fund
314
Total Number of New Donors
1031
Total # of Alumni Donors
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS
John Dulczak '97 joins the Board of Trustees after serving the school on various facilities and fundraising committees John is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of RetireeFirst, where he oversees business strategy, growth planning, and overall operations for the company Under John’s leadership, the organization has grown significantly since its founding and continues to expand its employee base among all functional departments
Joseph Caputi, Esq '12 is the Director of Compliance at Prophet Exchange Joe attended Xavier University, followed by Villanova University for law school
He has worked as an attorney since 2019 and comes from a long line of proud Camden Catholic graduates
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Annual Giving Annual Fund Facts The list that follows includes all donors to Camden Catholic for 2022-2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, we apologize and ask that you notify alumni@camdencatholic org Thank you for your understanding Top 15 Classes By Dollars Raised Year % Amount $ Amount 1957 10.09% $ 80,014.33 1963 8.38% $ 36,523.36 1970 3.81% $ 31,879.28 1969 12.55% $ 28,567.24 1958 3.19% $ 26,995.52 1976 5.71% $ 23,350.21 1997 8.04% $ 21,519.64 1960 5.32% $ 19,750.87 1967 7.90% $ 15,054.14 1968 12.88% $ 14,541.78 1978 4.24% $ 14,294.00 1974 6.23% $ 12,548.98 1977 4.76% $ 11,890.40 1956 7.04% $ 11,334.66 1965 9.78% $ 10,983.28 Top 15 Classes By Participation Year Participation % 1968 12.88% 1969 12.55% 1957 10.09% 1965 9.78% 1973 9.44% 1963 8.38% 1997 8.04% 1967 7.90% 2015 7.59% 2001 7.47% 1998 7.31% 1991 7.29% 1956 7.04% 1964 6.92% 1979 6.83% Top Donors by Amount Given Overall Mr. John Langan & Dr. Judith Nadell $380,625 Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation $125,400 Mr. and Mrs. Pepe Piperno - Domenica Foundation $115,500 Charles and Mary Saile Scholarship $ 75,000 Flaherty Family Foundation $ 66,288 Mr. Jim Kelly ’57 - Lynn ’58 & James Kelly ’57 Scholarship $ 60,000 Linda M. Schilling '70 & James Golubieski $ 28,104 Thomas Escott Lizzio ‘58 & Paula Saker Lizzio $ 26,037 Peter S. Dooner III $ 25,000 The Joseph Fund $ 24,275
2022–2023
NUMBER OF DONORS
1,012 THANK YOU!
The 9th Annual Irish Giving Day was a successful celebration for Mrs Whipkey’s final IGD event After having concepted this day-of-giving back in 2014, launching it in March of 2015, Mrs Whipkey has led the Camden Catholic family to “ come together” to beat our goal year-after-year The students and faculty had an incredible day with a Beatles-mania themed assembly featuring a surprise performance from the Irish Invasion (Mr. Bruckner, Father Robbins, Mr. Kettelberger and Mr. Gardner), Irish dances from our very own CCHS students from Peters School of Irish Dance, and the naming of our new leprechaun now that Olivia Bent-Cole and Matt Marino have graduated. Congratulations to Jackson Young for accepting this honor, and please save the date for the 10th Annual Irish Giving Day on Friday, March 15, 2024.
TOTAL RAISED $229,321!
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FIRST-TIME DONORS
TOP 5 CLASSES
Thank you to all who participated in the first-ever Alumni March Madness Giving Challenge and congratulations to the class of 1968!
From March 1 – April 7, each graduating class competed in a tournament-style competition to claim the title of Camden Catholic’s inaugural Alumni March Madness Champion for 2023 This was determined by class giving participation (percentage of class donors).
The first round of the challenge ended on Irish Giving Day, March 17! On Saturday, March 18, the top eight classes advanced to battle for the title in a bracket-style alumni tournament The class of 1968 won and was recognized as Camden Catholic’s Alumni March Madness winner and the Top Alumni Class of 2022-23
by participation: 1. 1968 10.17% 2. 1957 7.89% 3. 1965 7.07% 4. 2015 6.90% 5. 1969 6.88%
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JOIN THE SHAMROCK SOCIETY
Become a member. Make connections. Be the difference
The Shamrock Society is a premier annual giving club suppor ting The Fund for Camden Catholic. Annual suppor t of The Fund enables us to provide necessary improvements to our academic depar tments, ar t groups and athletic teams. It also provides funding to award scholarships and financial assistance to our students with demonstrated financial need. Approximately 30% of our students receive some form of financial assistance, which all comes from contributions to The Fund.
* = New Shamrock Society Member
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Bill ‘67 & Anne Barker
James Barnabei ‘68
Mr & Mrs Joseph Baylouny P’23, ‘25 *
Brian & Lisa Begley P’23, ‘26
Patricia Begley
Tim ‘97 & Kate Madden ‘98 Bieg
Mr Edward F Brennan ‘98
Patrick (PJ) Brennan ‘95
Rev Msgr William Brennan
Jackie Brown ‘96 *
Thomas and Sharon Brown ‘67
Joseph P Burke ‘60
The Capella Family *
Jerry Campbell ‘56
Linda Carrick ‘71
John DiCiurcio, Jr. ‘74
Larry & Sandy Collins *
Jim & Theresa (Heim) Cook
Dennis Corbett ‘90
Frank Costa *
Walter Crossley ‘60
Richard and Caitlin Crowell ‘04 *
Arynn Cullen ‘02-Trooper Sean Cullen
Memorial Fund
Dave & Ellie Cuneo P’03, ‘04, ‘08, ‘09
Joseph ‘79 & Eileen ‘78 Griffiths Cuzzupe
Mrs Frances M D’Ambrisi ‘48 *
Anthony Dain *
Lauren M (Lee) Demas ‘97 *
Dennis J. DeMayo ‘71
Vice Admiral Nanette DeRenzi ‘79
John DiCiurcio, Jr ‘74
Mr Robert P DiStanislao ‘78
Jill Doe
Carl R Dolente ‘84 P’13 *
Joyce ‘57 and John Donahue
Peter S Dooner III
John Dulczak ‘97
Nancy Palombo Ehle ‘77 *
George Eisele & Ellen Lawrence-Lee ‘54
Hoff & Errigo Foundation ‘76 *
Thomas Escott Lizzio ‘58 & Paula Saker Lizzio
Admiral & Mrs William J Fallon, USN, Ret ‘63
Jim and Nancy (Flynn) Faulk ‘64
Brian ‘87 & Christy Fitzpatrick
Dom Flamini ‘56
Helen Gambogi ‘47
Tony ‘68 & Lynn Giorgio
Ritamarie T Giosa ‘68
Patricia Amendolia Gotta ‘69
Charles ‘69 & Sallie Grandi
Mr Todd Greenwood *
Carl J Gregorio ‘60
Chuck ‘72 and Marian Grimley
Peggy Maguire Groce ‘57 *
Joe & Maria Haas
Barbara (Gass) Hannon ‘67
Mrs Ellen Healey
Mr. Timothy Higgins ‘72
Richard & Carol Hoag ‘63
Jack and Renee (Laramee) Howard ‘89
Carole Hurst
James Hurst ‘55 *
Brenton Hutchinson ‘02
In Honor of the Class of 1973 *
Lawrence Wood & a Fellow Graduate of 1973, who share 4 grandchildren together: Austin, Evan, Elena & Jason
Rosanna N Innes ‘74
Russ ‘89 & Tiffany ‘91 Johnson
Dr & Mrs Louis L Keeler III ‘78
Lou and Morrie (‘53) Keeler
To Become a Member
Make a gift or pledge of $1,000 or more to The Fund for Camden Catholic during our fiscal year beginning July 1st and ending June 30th. Membership is renewable annually with a gift of $1,000 or more.
A pledge o f $84 a mo nth for 12 mon ths is a $1000 do natio n that ca n help a s tuden t afford a Camden Catholic e ducatio n.
Membership Benefits
• Invitation to select home games and special events
• Recognition in Shamrock Society listing within the Annual Repor t and at Hall of Fame event
• Quarterly state of the school letter from the President.
John Kelley ‘66
James C Kelly ‘57
John ‘69 and Barbara Kelly
Joseph T ‘76 and Karen Kenney
Mary Kenney ‘76
Mr James Kiefer ‘86 *
The Kiely Family
Brian and Kim Kirwan ‘92
Dr & Mrs Joseph A Kuchler ‘66 *
Mr John Langan & Dr Judith Nadell
Dr John Legere ‘65
Dr Joseph Loscalzo ‘69
Mr. Jim Lynch ‘57
John A MacAuley ‘89
Agnes ‘63 & Jim ‘57 Madden
Dr Marjorie Madden & Mike ‘63 Madden
Tom ‘54 & Barbara ‘55 Madden
Margaret McKee Madison ‘64
Jack Magee ‘71
Lou Marshall ‘77 *
Msgr Andrew Martin
Connie McAneney, MD ‘73 *
Jim McCauley ‘81 *
Mr. Zahir F. McGhee ‘98 *
Jack & Kara McGough P’23 *
James M McGrath ‘63
William McInerney ‘73 *
Major General (Ret ) James McIntosh ‘56
Jack and Maryanne ‘60 Merritt *
Dr & Mrs S Jay Mirmanesh *
Greg Moffatt ‘77
Denise Kelly Moore ‘74
Dennis and Katherine Moss
Kathy Murphy ‘72 *
Al ‘88 & Lynda Marini ‘90 Nanni
Joe & MaryEllen Nardi ‘76
Richard ‘51 & Kathryn Smaldore ‘52 Noble
Bill & Tricia (Hunt) ‘88 O’Callaghan
Jay ‘76 & Lisa O’Donnell
Bill and Ginny Orth ‘64
Greg Peterson ‘71
Beth & Ed Phillips *
Molly (Mullin) & Greg Phillips ‘87 *
Larry Pino ‘69
Mr & Mrs Pepe Piperno
Thomas Pirelli *
Mark Platzer ‘80
Lewis Procacci *
Kristen and Jack ‘74 Pund
Mr Dean Ragone ‘76
Marie (Baldyga) Ralbusky ‘69 *
Charles & Mary Ann Reed ‘60
Mr Robert Rispoli ‘53
Paul & Shelby Royal P’23 *
John '83 & Carol '85 (Patzer) Sawn P’18, ‘20, ‘24 *
Linda M Schilling ‘70 & James Golubieski
John F. Schmelzer, DO ‘59 *
Dr & Mrs John R Scranton ‘69 *
James Scully
Ed Sexton ‘48 *
Frank Sheahan ‘62 *
Tom Shemeley ‘54
Nancy ‘76 and Harry ‘75 Singer
Dick ‘55 and Mary Beth ‘56 Smith
Jim & Mickey Steinitz P’96, ‘98, ‘00
Barbara Strasser ‘60 *
Kathleen McDermott Strott ‘55 *
Ralph & Heather (Enriquez) Tallman ‘88
Robert N Viggiano ‘54
Michael J Ward ‘75
Libby & William ‘63 Weatherby
Diane Zannoni ‘67
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S H A M R O C K S O C I E T Y M E M B E R S
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Camden Catholic is grateful to have received many contributions in honor of and in memory of special friends and family members, students, alumni and faculty members. Your contributions are a beautiful and meaningful tribute to these members of the CCHS family.
IN MEMORY OF:
Stephen Ackerman ‘78 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Maria Colsey Heard
Stephen Ackerman ‘78 (Performing Arts)
Christine (Ackerman) Apkarian
Carol A. Burke ‘60 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Joseph P Burke
Rev Fr Joseph Capella (Campus Ministry)
The Capella Family
Cento Fine Foods
Tina Chiofalo
Jennifer Wilkins LaRosa
Rev Carlo J Santa Teresa
Rev. Fr. Joseph Capella (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Anonymous
Michael Carandang
Nancy Garchinsky
Father Stephen Robbins
Andrea Tyszka
Braden Wixted
Rev Fr Joseph Capella (Christian Ministry)
Lynn Benjamin
Nancy and Ken Bossong
Patricia Cafone
Tom and Patty Chappine
Ronald Cottrill
Mr & Mrs Jerry Daunoras
Don & Judi DeFiccio
John and Gigi DiDonato
Stephen and Debra DiDonato
Debra DiMattia
Edward DiMattia
Thomas and Deborak Donio and Family
William and Alberta Eppler
Mr & Mrs Ronald B Fisher
Christina P Fochi
Arnold Goldstein
Richard Grillo, Jr.
The Haddon Heights Sons of Italy
Knights of Columbus Holy Crusaders
Council 9193
Herbert Konrad
Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC
Anne Liberto
David S Liberto and Family
Karen Littlefield
Mr & Mrs Warren Losse
Angel T Macondile
Maria Marino
Debora Mento
Thomas Menzel
Joanne and David Murphy
Order Sons of Italy in America
Petrongolo Contractors, Inc.
Samuel Pinizzotto
Elizabeth Ritz
Philip Sconyo
Joseph Sermania
Gordan and Maggie Shindle
Margo & Frank Stuart
Suzanne Marinelli Brigandi Tichy
Angie Veneziani
Justin and Felicia Warrington
Toni Ann Wuillermin
Rev. Fr. Joseph Capella (Performing Arts)
Thomas Marciano
John Sawn and Carol (Patzer) Sawn
Rev Fr Joseph Capella (Scholarship)
Dennison Kelly
Rev Fr Joseph Capella (Science)
Dr and Mrs S Jay Mirmanesh
Richard Daniels P’95 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Bruce Matez
Richard Daniels P’95 (Christian Ministry- In Honor of Rev Fr Joseph Capella)
Jennifer Ciniglia
Ralph Ciniglia
Angela Germana
Arlee and Arnold Goldstein
Irene Laprocido
Thomas Menzel
The O’Neill Family
Janice and Joseph Sermania
Ciré A. Forman ‘19 (Ciré A. Forman ‘19 Memorial Scholarship)
Diane & Rich Crowell
Matt Hoover
James Kiefer
Suzy Ndandji
Beth & Ed Phillips
Helen Arbeiter Gambogi ‘47 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Edna Henry-Geist & Family
Rose Lore
Dianne Scarduzio
Joseph Gianfortune (Band)
Jean Gianfortune
Joseph Gianfortune (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Chris Duffner
Kathi Grace
Joseph Gianfortune (Performing Arts)
Marc A Vallone
John Sawn and Carol (Patzer) Sawn
Jean Guidara P’70, ‘76 G’12 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Christine Benson & Melinda Poole
Mary B Tighe
Dorothy Williams
Carol Williamson
Jeremiah “Jerry” Kelly ‘35 & Theresa McCready
Kelly ‘39 (Piano Lab)
John and Barbara Kelly
Patrick Madison ‘64 (Patrick P Madison ‘64 Scholarship)
Lynn Brill
Beth M Pasternak
Bill and Ginny Orth
Kathleen F. Madison
Kelli Madison
Margaret McKee Madison
Alberto Martinez P’22 (Performing Arts)
Sarah Schmader
Michael F. McCurdy ‘65 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Dr. John Legere
Lawrence D Schuler
Kristofer “Kris” Noone ‘16 & John (Moose) Noone III P’07, ‘16, ‘17 (Trees in the Marian Grotto)
Dina & James Pleis
Maribeth Olt (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Barbara & Bernard Cortese
Loretta M. Scully ‘62 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
James Scully
Charles Skinner (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Carl E Adkins
Karen & Ray Gunther
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Malley
Tom & Nancy Purnell
Eileen Tice
Charles Skinner (Tuition Assistance)
Mr & Mrs Dennis Jacko
Mr & Mrs Edward Kenny
Mr & Mrs James O’Brien
Mary Kathryn Hathaway Wallace ‘51 (Performing Arts)
Mr & Mrs Joseph Bruckner
Linda Weiseley ‘70 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
William Wiseley
Deceased Members of the Class of 1972 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Steve & Susan Schmidt Bagocius
Deceased Members of the Class of 1984 (Scholarship)
Amy Walter-McGinley
Donations are still accepted for any of these memorial funds. Please write the memorial designee in the memo of the check. Anyone who would like to set up a memorial fund for their loved one may email Rory Sweeney at rory.sweeney@camdencatholic.org
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Rich '61 & Therese Campbell '64
Bittner
Jeannette Peyton Brasek
Carole Streahle '61 and James Conner '62 ☘
Kathleen Meehan Kuniega ☘
Harry J Kyler*** ☘
Patricia Doyle Villano ***
Green & White
Constance Faulk Gillespie ☘
Jim Hockin +
Patricia (Carr) Jennings** ☘
Class of 1962
% Participation: 3 72%
Total Committed: $4,033 08
Shamrock
Frank Sheahan
The Irish
Anonymous '62** ☘
Jim Higgins***
Spire
Tom & Marie (Nasuti) Barbera ☘
James & Melanie (Feriozzi ’64)
Lord ☘
Dorothy J & James W Schultz***
Mary DeRosa Sutherland ☘
Century
Tom & Sheila ’63 Clifford ☘
James Conner & Carole Streahle '61 ☘
Susanne A Copenhaver
Carl P and Eileen Cuneo* ☘
Frank & Veronica (Koch) Dailey**
Mary Anne O’Neill Folcher ☘
Betty Griffis Jankowski ☘
Margie Strasser Ricci**
Class of 1963
% Participation: 8 38%
Total Committed: $36,523 36
Legacy
James M McGrath* ☘
Founder
Richard & Carol Hoag*** ☘
Agnes & Jim '57 Madden*** ☘
Mercy
Admiral & Mrs William J Fallon, USN, Ret ***
Mike and Midge Madden *** ☘
Libby & William Weatherby** ☘
Shamrock
CCHS class of 1963
Spire
Mary Anne McAnally-Baltish*** ☘
Tom & Marie (Nasuti) Barbera ☘
Jim Bigley** ☘
James Leimkuhler***
Century
Mary Charles Clark** ☘
Sheila & Tom ’62 Clifford ☘
Rich & Bernadette (Clements)
DiLullo* ☘
Warren and Suzanne Faulk** ☘
Joan Francesconi* ☘
Joseph T Lario ☘
Eileen V (Becker) Lish** ☘
Mary Anne Randazzo McGee
Gus Moseley***
Rich Myers ☘
Leonard & Vicki Orzechowski** ☘
Barbara (Fudro) & Ed ‘60 Smith ☘
Green & White
Carol Olesiewicz Berry***
Mary Anne Blair Dooley ☘
George & Kathy Eckert ☘
Mrs Theresa Farmer
Maureen Meehan Lee*** ☘
Gerri Stanton McDowell ☘
Mary Ann McKeon Myers* ☘
James Viggiano*** ☘
Class of 1964
% Participation: 6 92%
Total Committed: $7,681 44
Shamrock
Jim & Nancy Flynn Faulk ☘
Margaret (McKee) Madison** ☘
Bill and Ginny Orth
The Irish Barbara (Hillman) & Patrick
Carr ☘
Thomas & Margaret (Campbell)
’61 Rapa ☘
Spire
Loretta A Cianci-Watson***
Patricia DePersia-Westerfer*** ☘
Melanie (Feriozzi) & James ‘62
Lord
Mary McGinley ☘
Dr Stephanie Tortu* ☘
Jane A Grady Whalen** ☘
Century
Ms Patricia Biehler ☘
Therese (Campbell) & Rich '61
Bittner
Kathy Casey ☘
Joan Catani
Kathleen Smith Duffy** ☘
Bernard J Egan ☘
Ellen K Gangemi*** ☘
Perpetua Deery Hendricks ☘
Bill Holder ☘
Mrs Mary Louise Kellum
Pat (Pecca) & Zen Mikulski ☘
Elly Stover Poupard*** ☘
Edward Toy ☘
Green & White
Capt John J Felloney, USN
(Ret )
Lorraine Healey Kelly ☘
Joanne McCarron ☘
Class of 1965
% Participation: 9 78%
Total Committed: $10,983 28
Mercy
Jill Doe ☘
Shamrock
Dr John Legere*** ☘
The Irish
Victor Andrijauskas
Ed Connell ☘
Robert & Jeanne Falcone
Mr J Fred Laxton, III
Claire Pfeffer** ☘
Spire
Mary Ellen Tolson Flinn** ☘
Dr Robert & Linda Mroz
Labaczewski ☘
Maureen Carroll McLoone ☘
Denise Santor Ward
Century
Class of 1965 ☘
Anna L Cirullo***
Mrs Gloria Derhammer ☘
Nancy Germanotta Forsyth**
Clayton Gillette ☘
Kate Wilson Grohe* ☘
Christopher Joniec*** ☘
Ed & Dot (Feizet) Junikka ☘
Elizabeth Madden Black ☘
Barbara Ann Fitzpatrick
Milch** ☘
Joyce R Monsees (Gini)** ☘
Charles M Snowman ☘
Lt Col Mike Valentine, USAF, Ret * ☘
Jim Wright ☘
Patricia May Zielinski* ☘
Green & White
Bob Bigham*
Mrs Carol Cornell
John & Kathleen (Hansbury)
D’Anastasio ☘
Kathy Wardle Dahl ☘
Mrs Angela Grande ☘
Mr James A Ressa ☘
Michael Schofield*
Joanne Cassidy Spirito** ☘
Ms Mary Taylor ☘
Ms Mary Tighe
Class of 1966
% Participation: 3 84%
Total Committed: $4,881 66
Shamrock
John T Kelley*** +
Dr & Mrs Joseph A Kuchler
The Irish
Richard McCarthy & Naomi White
The Zeck Family ☘
Century
Ms Marie Brennan +
Wally & Pat Sariego Brown** ☘
Mike & Kathy Caputi*** ☘
Josephine (Wilson)
Clausen*** ☘
Lois Forrester-Frye** ☘
Nancy Domako Howard** ☘
Mr George Whelan ☘
Green & White
Mr Raymond Bannar
Kathy Collopy Birmingham ☘
Tom & Julie D'Alesandro* ☘
Mary Anne Hess ☘
Mary Ann D'Agostino
Niedrich ☘
Class of 1967
% Participation: 7 90%
Total Committed: $15,054 14
Founder
Thomas and Sharon Brown
Mercy
Bill & Anne Barker*** ☘
Shamrock
Barbara Hannon (Gass) ☘
Diane Zannoni*** ☘
The Irish
Joseph Lyons* ☘
Howard Pfeffer** ☘
Gerald Siefring, Jr , Ph D***
Vince Torno*** ☘
Spire
Mr Robert McGraw
Catherine (Sulock) Riccardi ☘
Carol Murray Theriault
Century
Patrick Abiuso ☘
William Bigham ☘
Mr Joseph Bouffiou ☘
Nancy DiAntonio ☘
Mary Ann Biancosino Hill ☘
Josephine Tocco Johnson ☘
Paul Messina*** ☘
Ms Cathleen Nevins
Anne K Pfister** ☘
Kathleen Anne Phillips
Robbins* ☘
Florence Mojta Rotondo ☘
Benjamin & Teresa (Weikel)
Santoro
Kathleen Johnson Taylor** ☘
Ursula Amendolia
Vermillion** ☘
Patricia Lynch Weber** ☘
Green & White
Ms Gerry Delengowski ☘
Dr Janet DiSeveria Friedman
Dr Doreen Fretz-Perez ☘
Class of 1968
% Participation: 12 88%
Total Committed: $14,541 78
Mercy
Tony & Lynn Giorgio ☘
Shamrock
Jim Barnabei* ☘
Ritamarie T Giosa ☘
The Irish
Buzz & Barbara Cortese** ☘
Tom Holland*** ☘
Frank & Michele Law*** ☘
Marge Hutchinson McElroy** ☘
Dr John F & Barbara (Smith)
McInerney ☘
Donna Crovetti Taylor ☘
Leonard & Catherine Wood*** ☘
Spire
Mr and Mrs Patrick J
Brennan ☘
Patricia Parisi Knepler ☘
Charles & Andrea Maimone*** ☘
Jack Messick** ☘
Joseph Tamney ☘
Maryann Wixted-Weyer
Century
Mr Michael Bannar ☘
Mr William Berger ☘
Adrienne Vece Bilotta** ☘
Dennis Bush* ☘
Maryann Clifford ☘
Dr Stephen Daly
Mr Dennis DiDonato ☘
Dr John Diepold ☘
Angela D'Italia*
Kevin and Patricia Fallon* ☘
Mrs Christine Hurley ☘
Ms Janet MacEachen ☘
Ms Kathleen F Madison
Anthony Oswald, Jr +
Mrs Teresa Reader +
Elaine Sirna Shaughnessy** +
Green & White
Susan DeCicco*
Larry & Claire (McDonald)
Fanelle
Mary Duffin Good ☘
Mr Ray Ifill
Tom Madden ☘
Mrs Patricia Healey McGee ☘
Joseph Tartamosa ☘
Class of 1969
% Participation: 12 55%
Total Committed: $28,567 24
Legacy
Charles & Sallie Grandi** ☘
Founder
John and Barbara Kelly '69
Mercy
Patricia Amendolia Gotta* ☘
Shamrock
Dr Joseph Loscalzo* ☘
Larry Pino ☘
The Irish
Jim Coyle
Marie Baldyga Ralbusky ☘
Dr & Mrs John R Scranton*
Spire
Jolly Borden Waterman
Century
Noreen Nugent Baker ☘
John DeLuca, Sr ☘
Ronald DiAmore
Mary Ann Engel-Greene ☘
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Annual Report of Gifts
Margaret Knox***
Patrick La Pella***
Charles Manning ☘
Marianne Neri Monek ☘
Mary Beth (Slaninka) Neiman*
Patricia Powell
Judy Varallo-Morris**
Green & White
Paul & Sandra ‘70 Caputi** ☘
Mr Larry Carmack
Mr Phillip DiMartino
Joe Dolchan, Jr
JoEla Flood ☘
Mr Charles M Hunt ☘
Jeanne Lucas King ☘
Barbara Messina Smyth** ☘
Kathleen Savage Strausser ☘
Paul & Ellen Nevins Tommasi
Joe Uhland ☘
Class of 1970
% Participation: 3.81%
Total Committed: $31,879 28
Emerald
Linda M Schilling '70 and James Golubieski*** ☘
The Irish
Rick & Denise (Brady)
Caruso '77** ☘
Mr Anthony Murry ☘
Eileen Horan Rabbitt*** ☘
Robert & Patricia Dunn ‘72
Sherlock ☘
Spire
Claire Lyle Keane ☘
Mike O’Boyle ☘
Century
John M Altadonna ☘
Bob Chrzanowski MD ☘
Patricia Dugan Fischer
Dennis McDonald** ☘
Kathleen Ward Niedt ☘
Tom & Patty Schlett ☘
Mr James Wixted
Mr Joseph Zannoni ☘
Green & White
Sandra (Guidara) & Paul ’69
Caputi** ☘
Bud Crane
Ms Mary F Platt** ☘
Carol Williamson ☘
Class of 1971
% Participation: 4 05%
Total Committed: $8,293 64
Mercy
Linda Carrick ☘
Shamrock
Jack Magee ☘
Greg Peterson
The Irish
Mark & Patricia Clancey 73
Balsama ☘
Dennis DeMayo*** ☘
Spire
Bill Bennett
Brian Leahy** ☘
Mr Neal Murray*
Loretta Stachiotti*** ☘
Edwin W Tevis Jr ** ☘
Century
Dr Jane Marko Carabasi**
Patricia Ferro Fields ☘
Mike and Kathy Glander
Fitzpatrick*** ☘
Tom Kelly ☘
Patricia Sirna Nordt*** ☘
Mrs Anita Robison Pallas ☘
Green & White
Elizabeth Jane Franks ☘
John Pasquarello***
Anne Marie Schaefer Seward
Class of 1972
% Participation: 4 22%
Total Committed: $8,511 83
Mercy
Mr Timothy Higgins*** ☘
Shamrock
Chuck & Marian Grimley ☘
Kathy Murphy
The Irish
Lori Palombo Kenney
Ed Radetich ☘
Patricia (Dunn) & Robert ‘70
Sherlock ☘
John and Tricia (Kenney ‘73)
Wixted*** ☘
Spire
George F Beppel***
Mr John Carley ☘
Ms Pamela Palazzo** ☘
Century
Steve & Susan Schmidt Bagocius
Bernadette Friel Dunn ☘
Kevin & Linda (Mazzochette)
Hughes ☘
Georgiann Vinci Jaworskyj ☘
Scott Kenniff ☘
Dennis Mohan** ☘
Donna Spence Scanlon ☘
Joe Schanberger* ☘
Carol Devenny Scott
Green & White
Barbara Fisher* ☘
Patricia Francescone* ☘
Joann Ninfa Giannola ☘
Diane (Delaney) Pilone** ☘
Ken and Lee Ann Ruiz**
Class of 1973
% Participation: 9 44%
Total Committed: $8,961 14
Mercy
In Honor of the Class of 1973Lawrence Wood & a Fellow
Graduate of 1973, who share 4 grandchildren together: Austin, Evan, Elena & Jason
Shamrock
Paul & Maureen (O’Connor ’75)
Blom ☘
Constance McAneney MD*** ☘
William McInerney
The Irish
Patricia (Clancey) & Mark ’71
Balsama ☘
Tom & Linda Donato* ☘
Mike Ferris ☘
The Torno Family
Tricia (Kenney) and John ’72 Wixted***
Spire
Larry & Norma (Nasuti)
Costello ☘
Michael & Lynn Maher
Century
Bill & Terri Burke ☘
Mrs Adele Carlin ☘
Jim and Debbie (Martucci) Cox ☘
Joseph & Ruth Crean ☘
Mrs Christine Dillon ☘
Mary Hunt Harding* ☘
Phyllis Horn Koch** ☘
Maria La Pella*** ☘
Gloria Maccaroni* ☘
Mr & Mrs Karl McConnell ☘
Susan Navarra ☘
Nancy O'Donnell-Gaddis** ☘
Deborah Ciervo Wenger ☘
Green & White
Anonymous*
Ms Peggy Crowell
Mrs Claudette DeLaurentis
Louis DiMeo
Mrs Annemarie Guerrieri ☘
Mr Michael Karbach ☘
Mr Thomas Pennestri
Mr Dan Potts
Eugene Schiavo ☘
Mr Michael Yeager
Class of 1974
% Participation: 6 23%
Total Committed: $12,548 98
Founder
John DiCiurcio**
Mercy
Kristen & Jack Pund*** ☘
Shamrock
Rosanna N Innes ☘
Denise Kelly Moore
Spire
Paul Dean ☘
Stephen Schmitz
Janice Caniglia Shapiro ☘
Century
Mrs Marisa Griffin DeGennaro ☘
Susan Paull DeGrazia
Steven Drake***
Mary Deighan Herbert ☘
Donna Hooven Frithsen ☘
Brian Kelly* ☘
Kathy Osowiecki* ☘
Suzanne Tierney** ☘
Green & White
Joan Riley ☘
Class of 1975
% Participation: 6 72%
Total Committed: $7,315 18
Mercy
Harry & Nancy Singer ☘
Shamrock
Michael J Ward
The Irish
Maureen (O’Connor) & Paul ‘73
Blom ☘
Bob & Mary Jane Coyle ☘
Michelle Sears Jones**
Kevin & Mary Ann O'Brien*** ☘
Spire
Jeanne & Blaise Cona ☘
Robert DiMaio ☘
Patricia Fisher*** ☘
Karl Holzinger ☘
Donna Matera* ☘
Tim & Marybeth O'Brien* ☘
Dominic & Chrisy Palladino** ☘
Thomas Uliase
Century
Lawrence Garifo
Robin Hess
Dennis Karbach
Whitmore Family – Karen ’75, Brian ’04, Ashleigh ’08,
Kayleigh ’15 ☘
Joseph Yaniak ☘
Green & White
Rich & Diane ’78 Crowell** ☘
Class of 1976
% Participation: 5 71%
Total Committed: $23,350 21
Founder
Joseph T & Karen Kenney*** ☘
Jay & Lisa O'Donnell* ☘
Mr Dean Ragone*** ☘
Mercy
Nancy & Harry ’75 Singer ☘
Shamrock
Ms Mary Kenney ☘
Joe & MaryEllen Nardi*** ☘
The Irish
Carleen Bierschenk McCarthy* ☘
Tony & Peggy (Testa)
Messina*** ☘
Spire
Bill & Martha Crean ☘
Patrice Maro ☘
Pat & Colleen O'Brien** ☘
Century
Susanne Miazga Bower** ☘
Green & White
Margie Francescone Slenn ☘
Class of 1977
% Participation: 4 76%
Total Committed: $11,890 40
Founder
Lou Marshall* ☘
Shamrock
Nancy Palombo Ehle* ☘
Greg Moffatt* ☘
The Irish
Denise (Brady) & Rick ’70
Caruso** +
John & Mary Dymond +
Spire
William & Susan Saldutti
Kurt Schneider ☘
Century
Mr and Mrs Jules and Claudia
Affannato
Joanne Burke ☘
Mr Edward Hickey
Rosemarie Marini Remick ☘
Debbie Mangano Sweeney ☘
Charles "Chief" Welch* ☘
Green & White
Marie Hess Fera ☘
Eileen Mills Thomas ☘
Class of 1978
% Participation: 4 24%
Total Committed: $14,294 00
Legacy
Mr Robert P DiStanislao*
Mercy
Dr and Mrs Louis L Keeler
III*** ☘
Spire
Mr John Keating**
Century
John Fox
Sharon Murtin McDonnell** ☘
Raymond Nardi ☘
Mr Francis Plunkett ☘
Julia Bilodeau Purdy
Maria Ward ☘
Green & White
Diane & Rich ’75 Crowell** ☘
Mr James Dignam, Jr ☘
Mr Charles Reiss ☘
Class of 1979
% Participation: 6 83%
Total Committed: $5,210 35
Mercy
Vice Admiral Nanette
DeRenzi* ☘
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Shamrock
Joseph & Eileen Griffiths Cuzzupe
Spire
Robert Beideman**
Century
Beth Picknally Camden* ☘
Rosemary Watson Coleman ☘
Joe & Debbie Murtin** ☘
Tom Stilley** ☘
Mrs Cathy Marshall Welsh ☘
Green & White
Mr Richard Bergamesco ☘
Dru (Garton) Filiberto*** ☘
Mr Chris Horace* ☘
Linda Gimbroni Madres ☘
Mrs Mary Rose Melia ☘
Mr Michael Sangillo
Class of 1980
% Participation: 5 88%
Total Committed: $6,793 02
Mercy
Mark A Platzer** ☘
The Irish
Christopher J Burns
Spire
Antonella Martines Bouchard ☘
Carman Ciervo*
Ray Curry ☘
Robert Murtin ** ☘
Century
Rich Hart ☘
Mary Anne Kelly Hobbs-Fernie ☘
Robert Jones ☘
Michael Mullin ☘
Robert O'Donnell* ☘
Doreen Troche ☘
Daria Weldon ☘
Green & White
Mr Juan Gonzalez
Mrs Constance Spencer ☘
Anthony Vendetti
Michael Viggiano, Jr ** ☘
Class of 1981
% Participation: 2 85%
Total Committed: $3,159 90
Shamrock
Jim McCauley* ☘
The Irish
Frances Wixted Hall ☘
John F McDyer, MD ☘
Virginia Onofrio*** ☘
Century
Lisa A Carrick ☘
Bill Hobbs*** ☘
Tom Koelsch ☘
David Patzer ☘
Class of 1982
% Participation: 2 23%
Total Committed: $953 58
The Irish
Marini Family ☘
Century
Karen M Tufnell Broccoli
Joseph & Angela ‘83 (Clements) Cavallo ☘
Mrs Beth Wagner Coyne ☘
Margie Keeler Laitner* ☘
Green & White Christine Onofrio*** ☘
Class of 1983
% Participation: 3 22%
Total Committed: $2,498 69
Shamrock
John & Carol (Patzer) ’85 Sawn ☘
Spire
Diane Wasyluk Iardella*** ☘
Filomena Trujillo-Mealy* ☘
Century
Mr Frank Baratta ☘
David & Kathleen Burns ☘
Angela (Clements) & Joseph ’82
Cavallo ☘
Helene Uhland Koseff ☘
Ken & Maria (Tursi) Marini ☘
Green & White
Annette Rebilas Kresge ☘
Ray & Kathryn Onofrio ☘
Sofie Troche ☘
Class of 1984
% Participation: 3 72%
Total Committed: $1,869 27
Shamrock
Carl R Dolente*** ☘
Spire
Richard F Smith* ☘
Century
Patricia Napolitano Flood ☘
Kathy Tobin McCabe ☘
Amy Walter-McGinley ☘
Mrs Beverly Nahill ☘
Miss Katherine A Tobin ☘
Green & White
Jacqueline Clements Dickinson
Class of 1985
% Participation: 4 06%
Total Committed: $758 56
Shamrock
Carol (Patzer) & John ’83 Sawn +
Century
Mary Jane Campbell
(O’Donnell) ☘
Michael Colacci ☘
Katie Kirwan McAninley
Lenny & Christina Rebilas** ☘
Green & White
David Brown ☘
Mrs Patrice Curley ☘
Mrs Rosemarie Loughlin ☘
Sharon Sochanchak Scharr** ☘
Kurt Schmidt
Mr Kevin Truran* ☘
Class of 1986
% Participation: 4 53%
Total Committed: $2,138 56
Shamrock
Mr James Kiefer ☘
Spire
Jim Lumley ☘
Century
Christine (Ackerman) Apkarian ☘
Bamby Enriquez Bergeron ☘
Kevin & Linda (Steinmetz)
Dunne ☘
Jackie Phipps Ferrell ☘
Kristina Branca Gozdan ☘
Maria Colsey Heard
Kelly Ann Sweeney-McMullin ☘
Green & White
Sean & Nancy (Wright)
Connolly ☘
Rosemarie Francesconi Duus ☘
Class of 1987
% Participation: 4 92%
Total Committed: $8,449 10
Founder
Brian & Christy Fitzpatrick*
Shamrock
Molly (Mullin) & Greg Phillips ☘
The Irish
Joe Levy**
Mr Brian Shannon* ☘
Roseanne Watson-Wark **
Spire
John Figueroa ☘
Century
John J Bannan ☘
Jeffrey C Gosnear ☘
Richard C Malesich ☘
Green & White
Dr Matthew P Chojnacki
Class of 1988
% Participation: 3 46%
Total Committed: $4,559 66
Shamrock
Bill & Tricia (Hunt)
O'Callaghan** ☘
Al & Lynda Marini Nanni ☘
Ralph & Heather (Enriquez)
Tallman** ☘
The Irish
Mike & Kathy (Sinatra)
O'Callaghan** ☘
Spire
Anthony Del Vecchio* ☘
Century
Dana DiNardo-Bealin ☘
Green & White
Michael C Branca
Mrs Jennifer Wilkins-LaRosa ☘
Class of 1989
% Participation: 3 56%
Total Committed: $5,899 23
Shamrock
Jack & Renee (Laramee)
Howard ☘
Russ & Tiffany (Bitler 91)
Johnson ☘
John MacAuley ☘
The Irish
Sara Procacci-Wilson ☘
Spire
Aralisha Perez Newbold ☘
Century
Mary (Parker) DelSordo ☘
Green & White
Mario Patrizi, Jr
Cindy Rogers ☘
Kristi Kelly Slifko ☘
Class of 1990
% Participation: 6 61%
Total Committed: $6,099 31
Mercy
Dennis & Sarina Corbett** ☘
Shamrock
Lynda (Marini) & Al ’88
Nanni ☘
The Irish
Martha Macys Abbinante** ☘
James R Leontiades* ☘
Spire
Mary Kate P McLaughlin ☘
Century
Dan Gorski ☘
Keith R Harrington ☘
Megan Faulk May ☘
Richard L Piccoli, Jr ☘
Charlene Squillace Roache** ☘
Nicole Klco Wright ☘
Green & White
John & Deb Brady ☘
Teresa O'Brien Crotta ☘
Maria Murphy Michaud ☘
Jason Schaffer ☘
Class of 1991
% Participation: 7 29%
Total Committed: $3,592 56
Shamrock
Tiffany (Bitler) & Russ ’89
Johnson ☘
The Irish
David Fowles ☘
Michael Procacci** ☘
Rev Jason T Rocks
Rudolf Rotter* ☘
Spire
Christi Angelucci ☘
Century
William B Conaty, Jr ☘
Sheila Paul Dever ☘
Monica (Atwell) DiBease ☘
Matthew C Enriquez ☘
Heather Waite Johnston ☘
Charles D Kelly ☘
Mireille Velazquez** ☘
Kevin Walsh*** ☘
Green & White
Joseph M Coyle ☘
Mr Matthew C Enriquez ☘
Stephen Francis Osowski ☘
Michael M Tallman
Class of 1992
% Participation: 4 33%
Total Committed: $2,768 73
Shamrock
Brian & Kim Kirwan***
The Irish
Mr Michael J DiPiero ☘
Spire
Maura Madden Daniels ☘
Jamie Gabbett ☘
Sean Vliet ☘
Century
Maureen Lee Behm ☘
Christina Caputi Kennevan ☘
Green & White
Michelle Sioli Consuegra ☘
Kerry Winters DiSimone ☘
Kimberley Taylor Robey ☘
Class of 1993
% Participation: 5 65%
Total Committed: $1,916 24
The Irish
Rotaeche Family ☘
Spire
Charles Conroy
Amy Henry ☘
Century
Julie Chini-Dundee ☘
Regina Inverso Lovelidge ☘
Phil Mayer**
Vicki Branca Moyer ☘
Rob & Michele Porcelli
Dave & Kate Scharff ☘
Green & White
Heather Ralbusky Brown ☘
Class of 1994
% Participation: 3 64%
Total Committed: $847 80
Spire
Gabrielle Bieg Funke* ☘
Shawn P Masterson** ☘
Century
Jeannine Clipper Moeder ☘
Jaime (Brown), Frank ’94 Lily ’25
Patullo ☘
Green & White
Ryan Downs
Megan L Tropp ☘
Theresa McFadden Vigliotta ☘
Ellen Walsh
Class of 1995
% Participation: 4 02%
Total Committed: $1,659 33
Shamrock
Patrick (PJ) Brennan** ☘
Spire
Colleen Walsh Spangler ☘
Century
Kristi Tropp Furness ☘
Audrey DiCianno Sheridan ☘
Green & White
Caterina Cipriani Beatty ☘
Amy Ralbusky Ritter* ☘
Class of 1996
% Participation: 3 80%
Total Committed: $1,987 49
Shamrock
Jackie Brown* ☘
Rachel Holland***
Century
Bill & Michelle (Clancy ’97)
Kosmaczewski ☘
Dianne Heck Michael* ☘
Charles Welch*** ☘
Green & White
Annie Madden ☘
Class of 1997
% Participation: 8 04%
Total Committed: $21,519 64
Legacy
Mr John Dulczak** ☘
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Shamrock
Tim & Kate Madden ‘98 Bieg** ☘
Lauren M (Lee) Demas ☘
Spire
Dan & Michelle (McManus) ’98
Potts ☘
Century
Christian Barsky ☘
James Boland ☘
Kevin & Leila (Mojibian)
Crawford ☘
Pearie Crook
Sarah Danley Fridy ☘
Michelle (Clancy) & Bill ‘96
Kosmaczewski
Anna Marie Petruncio Nelson ☘
Scott C Yeager ☘
Green & White
Mrs Anjanette Nichols Foster ☘
Gina Constantino Lindsey ☘
Colleen Fitzpatrick McNamee ☘
Dan Quaintance ☘
Mr Joseph Schaffer ☘
Jason J Smith ☘
Mrs Christine Fee Williams ☘
Class of 1998
% Participation: 7 31%
Total Committed: $6,701 62
Mercy
Mr Zahir F McGhee ☘
Shamrock
Kate (Madden) & Tim ’97
Bieg** ☘
Mr Edward F Brennan** ☘
The Irish
Mr Raymond A DePasquale ☘
Spire
Ryan & Christina Donato Bailey ☘
Michelle (McManus) & Dan ‘97
Potts ☘
Century
Michael & Nina ‘99 Dennin ☘
Mr Michael F Feld** ☘
Genevieve Bieg Hunter ☘
Green & White
Melissa Hieber Cosgriff ☘
Janel Farrell Gehring ☘
Kristin (Kaeser) Heimburger ☘
Meghan Montgomery ☘
Wanda Azcona Pichardo ☘
Katie Caputi Robine ☘
Class of 1999
% Participation: 4 91%
Total Committed: $1,065 66
The Irish
Dr Christopher J Connolly, Jr ☘
Century
Alexander Byrnes ☘
Nina & Michael ‘98 Dennin ☘
MaryBeth Brennan Gaffney ☘
Mr Matthew M Masso ☘
Dan Pike ☘
Green & White
Andrew Bergholtz ☘
Matt Crawford ☘
Class of 2000
% Participation: 2 96%
Total Committed: $1,462 03
The Irish
Jodi Brown ☘
Harry Metzinger** ☘
Spire
Christen Casey Jeckell ☘
Century
Mr & Mrs William Heverly ☘
Green & White
Maria A Briones* ☘
Mr Jeffrey J Bruckner ☘
Florentina Ruiz Crawford ☘
Class of 2001
% Participation: 7 47%
Total Committed: $1,462 12
Spire
Mr Brian P Gallagher
Miss Lindsay Tobia ☘
Century
Don DeGrazia** ☘
Tim & Caitlin (Fallon) DiVito ☘
Paul Masso* ☘
Michael & Bridget 08 (Radetich)
O Brien ☘
Colleen Byrnes Walsh ☘
Green & White
Jennifer (Pallas) Coleman ☘
Elisa Gonzalez** ☘
Gina Tinneny Kraft* ☘
Debra Tomasetti Kretovich ☘
John Marshall
Mr Patrick Callahan Whipkey** ☘
Class of 2002
% Participation: 1 38%
Total Committed: $4,600 00
Mercy
Aryn Cullen ☘
Shamrock
Brenton Hutchinson** ☘
Shaheen Mojibian
Class of 2003
% Participation: 3 85%
Total Committed: $2,180 26
The Irish
Emily Cuneo DeSmedt ☘
Maureen (Casserly) & Michael
Nelson ☘
Spire
Dominic Palladino, Jr ☘
Drew Rosenfeld **
Dr Christina Tofani ☘
Century
Eric and Erin ’06 Cangelosi ☘
Green & White
Amneris Diaz
Molly Whipkey Ridgway** ☘
Class of 2004
% Participation: 4 65%
Total Committed: $1,845 33
Shamrock
Richard & Caitlin Crowell ☘
Century
Elizabeth Hutchinson Ackmann ☘
Angela Leone Carrozzino* ☘
Marcy Cuneo Komdat ☘
Richard Racobaldo
Rick Watson ☘
Green & White
Jordan Feld ☘
Guillermo Gonzalez ☘
James Keough ☘
Megan McCarty ☘
Ryan & Stephanie (Sharpe '06)
McCormick ☘
Class of 2005
% Participation: 2.21%
Total Committed: $1,091.20
The Irish
Joe Danfield * ☘
Century
Michael & Laura (Carolfi) Kelly ☘
Jess (Sheehan) Renaud ☘
Mr Shane M Whipkey** ☘
Green & White
Frank Busillo, Jr ☘
Class of 2006
% Participation: 4 94%
Total Committed: $1,400 42
Spire
Benjamin Cortese ☘
Howard & Christina (Guerrieri)
Sexton* ☘
Century
Erin & Eric ‘03 Cangelosi ☘
Luis Gaitan ☘
Stacey R Gorin ☘
Laurie Ann Powell Hayes ☘
Mark McCloskey** ☘
Nicole J Palladino ☘
Marc Vallone ☘
Matthew Waters* ☘
Green & White
Chelsea Lewis ☘
Daniel McCarty ☘
Stephanie (Sharpe) & Ryan '04
McCormick ☘
Class of 2007
% Participation: 3 25%
Total Committed: $1,553 27
The Irish
Tim Higgins, Jr * ☘
Spire
Christine Matera** ☘
Rev Carlo J Santa Teresa** ☘
Century
John Barnett
Christopher J Gillespie ☘
Allison Lane ☘
Ryan M Masterson* ☘
Green & White
Scott McCarthy ☘
Marian Hensler Laiks
Class of 2008
% Participation: 3 85%
Total Committed: $690 04
Spire
Becky Kiely ☘
Kevin & Grace (Cuneo)
Lineman ☘
Century
Bridget (Radetich) & Michael ’01
O’Brien ☘
Green & White
Lauren & Benjamin ’09 Brouse
Christopher Dondarski*** ☘
Chelsea Murtin* ☘
Breana Kilpatrick Norton ☘
Ashley Moran Pagan ☘
Casey Moira Schell ☘
Maggie Fallon Thompson ☘
Jennifer Kelley van Eeden ☘
Class of 2009
% Participation: 2.70%
Total Committed: $750.00
Spire
Brian Rice*** ☘
Century
Karen H Cuneo** ☘
Griffith Family ☘
Green & White
Benjamin & Lauren ’08 Brouse
Chris Duffner ☘
Maureen Higgins ☘
Class of 2010
% Participation: 0 94%
Total Committed: $166 42
Century
Christopher Bilinsky
Green & White
Daniel Lovett
Class of 2011
% Participation: 4 95%
Total Committed: $1,365 34
Spire
Jack Hensler ☘
Michael Kiely ☘
Emily Lenguadoro* ☘
Caitlyn Brostrand Ryder ☘
Century
John R Coffey**
Green & White
Ms Rebecca Crowell** ☘
Mr Gregory Gardner ☘
Matt Hoover** ☘
Ms Rachel Murtin* ☘
Class of 2012
% Participation: 2 08%
Total Committed: $589 54
Spire
Claire Higgins ☘
Century
Joseph Caputi
Bridget Cailean Devlin ☘
Green & White
Melissa Rodriguez* ☘
Class of 2013
% Participation: 2 92%
Total Committed: $597 41
Century
Elise M Corbett ☘
Katie Lenguadoro* ☘
TJ Miller ☘
Kate Reiss** ☘
Green & White
Michelle Onofrio ☘
Class of 2014
% Participation:1 69%
Total Committed: $156 38
Century
Nicole Sanchirico ☘
Green & White
Sherri Cerrito ☘
Liz Hoover ☘
Class of 2015
% Participation: 7 59%
Total Committed: $1,636 62
Spire
Michael D Healey, Jr ** ☘
The Irish
Kevin Furlong ☘
Century
Keith & Kayleigh (Whitmore)
Bianchini ☘
Green & White
Jonathan & Kelly (O'Brien)
Daverso* ☘
Juliet Esposito ☘
Zachary Raczka ☘
Ambria Thomas ☘
Nick Troise ☘
Michael Viola ☘
William Ward** ☘
Amanda Weber ☘
Class of 2016
% Participation: 2 41%
Total Committed: $498 65
Spire
Nolan Gerold
Century
Liana Kenney ☘
Green & White
Kelli Connolly ☘
Dana Surgner ☘
Class of 2017
% Participation: 3 38%
Total Committed: $585 91
Spire
Audrey Esposito ☘
Century
Bianca Abbate ☘
Dan Wolfram ☘
Green & White
Brendan Costello ☘
Matthew Crisci* ☘
Class of 2018
% Participation: 4 86%
Total Committed: $886 56
The Irish
John Pfisterer ☘
Green & White
Annie Del Colombo ☘
Kate Deutsch ☘
Danielle Dymond ☘
Maureen Dymond ☘
Abby Loughlin ☘
Thomas Marciano ☘
Marion Murzello ☘
Emily Powell ☘
Joseph Sawn ☘
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Class of 2019
% Participation: 5 81%
Total Committed: $674 26
Spire
Victoria Benigno ☘
Century
Matt Coffey
The Braeden T McHugh
Family ☘
Green & White
Ronald Crane, Jr ☘
Kendra Domenico ☘
Meghan Higgins ☘
Dennison Kelly
George LeCato
Anne Miles ☘
Emily O'Donnell ☘
Class of 2020
% Participation: 2 89%
Total Committed: $196 94
Century
Gavin Lynch ☘
Green & White
Liam Barnett ☘
Shane Gallagher ☘
Cate Van Es ☘
Natalie Wisnoski ☘
Class of 2021
% Participation: 5.14%
Total Committed: $318.16
Green & White
Mattigan DiBease ☘
The Giegerich's ☘
Kayleigh Heck ☘
Franki LaPata ☘
Alex Lavin ☘
Ally Long ☘
Annaliah Maldonado
Suzy Ndandji
Jillian Orcutt ☘
Class of 2022
% Participation: 4 79%
Total Committed: $310 26
Century
Mercedes Pierce ☘
Green & White
Kelly Campbell ☘
Jackson DiBease ☘
Rocco Giegerich ☘
Gia Rebilas ☘
Joseph Rebilas ☘
Melvin Rodriguez ☘
Giovanna Torchia
Braden Wixted ☘
Class of 2023
% Participation: %1.8
Total Committed: $145.28
Century
Caitlyn A Alfaro ☘
Green & White
Jack Baylouny ☘
Anthony Pisasale ☘
Current Students
Century
Bridget Alfaro ‘25
Sean Alfaro ‘25
Katherine Balint ‘24
Emily O’Donnell ‘25
Cameron Rider ‘24
Green and White
Angelo Carucci ‘24
John Ryan Connelly ‘24
Madison Felix ‘24
Gianna Giegerich ‘24
Aurelia Harp ‘24
Jennifer Higgins ‘24
Koray Jones ‘26
Grace LaCroix ‘24
Averi La Pata ‘24
Noah LaRosa ‘24
Miranda C Marsan ‘24
Molly McGovern ‘24
Zoe McKendrick ‘24
Mary Picciano ‘24
Liam Van Es ‘24
Faculty and Staff
^ indicates former Faculty
Mercy
Thank You!
Thanks to our 54 alumni who are LOYAL donors for 20 years or more!
Catherine McAuley once said, “We should all be shining lamps giving light around us.” Thanks to all of our most loyal supporters for shining their lamps for all of us to follow!
20 YEARS
Bernadette Magann Baylor '50
Carol Olesiewicz Berry '63
Mary Ann (Martin) Boylan '54
Rev Msgr William Brennan
Jerry Campbell '56
John Gallagher '57
Anthony Guerrieri '54
Diane Wasyluk Iardella '83
Walter H Johnson '56
Brian and Kim Kirwan '92
Frank & Michele Law '68
Maureen Meehan Lee '63
Charles & Andrea Maimone '68
Gerry Barbera Marchetty '60
Msgr Andrew Martin
Paul Messina '67
Eileen Horan Rabbitt '70
David M Ragonese
Charles & Mary Ann Reed '60
Sergio Tobia '55
Annabella Barber Verna '52
21 YEARS
Loretta A Cianci-Watson '64
Patricia Fisher '75
William T Green, Sr '58
Richard & Marilyn Kelly '55
Dr John Legere '65
Gus Moseley '63
Bruce & Patricia Sariego Wright '59
22 YEARS
Mary Anne McAnally-Baltish '63
Dom Flamini '58
Patricia Doyle Villano '61
23 YEARS
Anna L Cirullo '65
Carl R Dolente '84
Mary Puzzutiello McClaine '51
24 YEARS
Kathryn Braun Bolich '56
Mike & Kathy Caputi '66
Josephine Wilson Clausen '66
Elizabeth B Delaney '55
Patricia DePersia-Westerfer '64
Joyce & John Donahue '57
Steve Drake '74
Jean Tasch Gardner '48
John Kelley '66
Margaret Knox '69
Mary Costello Lickfeld '54
John Pasquarello '71
Elly Stover Poupard '64
Ruth L Wilkerson '46
25 YEARS
Joseph McGinley '50
Joe & MaryEllen Nardi '76
Bernard A Pekala, MD '59
Kristen and Jack Pund '74
Loretta Stachiotti '71
Leonard & Catherine Wood '68
Kathryn M Bieg ‘98
Shamrock
Rev Msgr William Brennan ^
Thomas Kiely ^
Msgr Andrew Martin
Jack Merritt ^
Dennis Moss ^
The Irish
Heather Crisci
David A MacDonald ^
Fr Stephen Robbins
Colin & Mary Whipkey ^
Spire
Antonella Martines Bouchard ‘80
Barbara Cortese ^
Sam Hardy
Christine Matera ^ ‘07
David M Ragonese ^
Century
Frank Baratta ‘83
Kayleigh Whitmore Bianchini ‘15
Pat Brown ‘66 ^
Elizabeth Cranston ^
Jim Crawford P‘97, ‘99, ‘06, ‘12 G’23
Kathy DiCamillo ^
Kathi Grace ^
Sharon Lavin P’21, ‘24
Sherry Long
Michele Martinez P’22 ^
Dianne Heck Michael ‘96 ^
Angelo Milicia ^
Joseph Nawn
An Nguyen
Laura Oakes ^
Pamela Palazzo ‘72 ^
John Phipps ^
Jymme Szurek ^
Colleen Byrnes Walsh ‘01 ^
Nancy Werner-Kaiser
Green and White
Jeffrey J Bruckner ‘00
Carmila Carucci P’24
Ann Clinton ^
Matthew Crawford ‘99
Diane ‘78 & Rich ^ Crowell ‘75
Rebecca Crowell ‘11 ^
Scott Ensell P’18, ‘22
Gregory Gardner ‘11 ^
Fiona Henry
Matt Hoover ‘11
Steve Jamrogowicz ^
James Keough ‘04
Regina Knowlton
Dena La Pata P’21, ‘24
Jennifer Wilkins LaRosa ‘88
Martin Nelson ^
Joya Oasin
Jenn Van Es P’20, ‘24 ^
Angie Veneziani ^
Arlene Magnaye
Lindsay Scheuer ^
Stacy Szurek
Board of Trustees
^ indicates former Trustee
Emerald
Peter S Dooner III ^
Linda M Schilling 70 & James Golubieski ^
Legacy
Robert P DiStanislao 78 ^
Charles 69 & Sallie Grandi ^
Agnes 63 ^ & Jim 57 Madden P 92, 96, 98 G 26
Founder
Joseph T 76 & Karen Kenney
Jay 76 & Lisa O Donnell
Dean Ragone ^
Mercy
Bill 67 & Anne Barker ^
Linda Carrick 71
Dennis Corbett 90 P 23, 25
Tony 68 & Lynn Giorgio
Dr Marjorie Madden & Mike 63
Madden P 00
Kristen & Jack 74 Pund ^
Harry 75 & Nancy 76 Singer ^
Shamrock
Nancy Palombo Ehle 77 ^
Msgr Andrew Martin ^
Spire
Rev John Fisher OSFS ^
David S Fowles ‘91
Anne Hartman
Mr & Mrs George Hutchinson
P’00, ‘02, ‘04, ‘08
Tricia (Kenney) ‘73 & John ‘72 Wixted
Leonard & Catherine Wood ‘68 ^
Century
Adrienne Vece Bilotta '68 ^
Marianela Nunez
Ron & Paula (D’Antonio) Villa'77 ^
Barbara A Williams, RSM '56 ^
Green and White
Marianela Nunez
Dr Bill Watson
Parents
Anonymous
Glenn Abano
Alison Achey P’25
Odenis Agramonte P’25
Beth & Edward Alfaro P’23, ‘25, ‘25
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Gifts
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Barbara Angelucci P’22
Mr and Mrs Emmanuel J Argentieri P’17
Armstrong Family P’23, ‘24
The Arnot Family P’24, ‘27
Tom and Tina Ashton P‘25
The Atwell Family P’91, ‘92, ‘95, ‘99, ‘99 G’21, ‘22, ‘24, ‘26
Michael & Siobhan Balint P’25
Laurel Ballentine-Carney P’27
Kim Balzer P’25 ‘26
James Barnabei '68 P’97
Mr and Mrs Joseph Baylouny P'23, '25
Michael & Caterina (Cipriani) Beatty P’22
Brian & Lisa Begley P’23, ‘26
Dawn Bent P’23, ‘25
Brenda and John Bentz P’23
Richard Bergamesco '79 P’23
Bamby Enriquez Bergeron '86 P'25
Tim ‘97 & Kate Madden Bieg ‘98 P’26
Ms Patricia Biehler ‘64 P’89, ‘90, ‘91
Peter & Ann Bloss P'10, '14, '16
John & Laureen Brady P’19, ‘23
Mr & Mrs Patrick J Brennan 68 P 91, 95, 98, 99, 00, 02, 03
Chris Brostrand P 11
Janet Brown P 25
Thomas and Sharon Brown P 94, 96, 98, G 25
Wally & Pat 66 Sariego Brown P 98, 02
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bruckner P 00, 09
Mr Roy E Burnham P 90, 91, 93
David W Burns 83 P 24, 24, 26
Michael & Annemarie Byrnes P 99, 01, 04
Beth Picknally Camden 79 P 14
Mary Jane (O'Donnell) Campbell 85 P 16, 17, 22
Barbara Cangelosi P 03, 03, 04
Caniello Family P 23, 27
Sandra Guidara Caputi P 70 G 12
Sandra '70 & Paul '69 Caputi 12
Mike ‘66 & Kathy Caputi P’92, ‘95, ‘98
Larry Carmack ‘69 P’97, ‘02
Robert and Carmila Carucci P’23
Rick '70 & Denise (Brady) Caruso '77 P’03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘19
Kathy Casey ‘64 P’88 G’22, ‘24
Joseph ‘82 & Angela '83 (Clements) Cavallo P’15
Sean & Nancy (Wright) Connolly ‘86 P’16, ’23
Stephen & Deborah Conroy P’21
Michelle Consuegra (Sioli) '92 P‘23
Dennis & Nancy Corbett P’90
Barbara & Bernard ‘68 Cortese P’06
Joseph M Coyle '91 P'23
Michael Craft P‘24, ‘26
Jim Crawford P‘97, ‘99, ‘06 ‘12
G’23
Richard & Heather Crisci P‘17, ‘25
Teresa O'Brien Crotta ‘90 P‘27
Diane ‘78 & Rich ‘75 Crowell P’04, ‘07, ‘11
Terri Crowley P’25, ‘27
Dave & Ellie Cuneo P’03, ‘04, ‘08, ‘09
Michael & Annette Cunning P’19, 20
Joseph 79 & Eileen Griffiths 78 Cuzzupe P 07, 09
The Daverso Family 15, 18, 20, 22, 24
Susan Paull DeGrazia 74 P 01, 03, 05
Dorothy and Charles Deiwert, Sr
P 24, 26
Karen and Frank DeLano P 26
Rob and Suzanne Delfino P'24, '27
James Delgado P 27
Rodney Delles P 24
John DeLuca Sr 69 P 93, 97, 99
Dennis J DeMayo 71 P 12
Joseph Dennin P 93, 98
Ray & Edythe Derman P 19, 21
Monica (Atwell) DiBease 91
P 21, 22
Mr and Mrs Kenneth DiCicco
P 25, 26
Julia DiCupe P’24
Lora DiGiacomo P’25
Phillip DiMartino ‘69 P‘97, ‘97 'Michael J DiPiero '92 P'24
Kerry Winters DiSimone ‘92 P’20, ‘23, ‘26
Carl R Dolente ‘84 P’13
Tom ‘73 & Linda Donato P’98, ‘99, ‘00, ‘06
Julie Donnelly P'25
Linda Steinmetz Dunne '86 P‘22, ‘23, ‘25
John & Mary Dymond ‘77 P’00, ‘04, ‘16, ‘18
Marlene Edge P’24
Bernard Egan ‘64 P’88, ‘94
Jen Eilbacher P’19, ‘21, ‘23
William Eisler P’20, ‘23
Jane & Scott Ensell P’18, ‘22
Larry & Claire (McDonald) Fanelle ‘68 P’98, ‘00, ‘03,
Warren ‘63 & Suzanne Faulk P‘90
Steve & Peggy Feld P’98, ‘02, ‘04, ‘07
Patricia Ferro Fields '71 P’00, ‘02, ‘04
Mr and Mrs Patrick Fisher P’07
The Fisher Family ‘21, ‘23, ‘25
Mike & Kathy (Glander) '71
Fitzpatrick P’97, ‘98
Brian '87 & Christy Fitzpatrick P’17, ‘19, ‘21
Mary Ellen Tolson Flinn ‘65 P’91
Patricia Napolitano Flood ‘84 P’14, ‘17
Carol and Kurt Folcher P’20, ’26
Kelly Fowler P’26
Patricia Francescone '72 P’99, ‘03
Colleen Frazee P‘26
Jeffrey Friedman P’19, ‘25
Christina Gallagher P’26
Erin O'Brien Garcia P’25
Mr & Mrs Gregory P Gardner P 11, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24
Marie Gaudite P 10, 26
The George Family P 23, 26
Joe & Gina Giegerich P 19, 21, 22, 24
Carol Ballay Gillece 54 P 85, 87
Ritamarie T Giosa 68 P 95
Sandra Gonzalez P 19
Patricia Amendolia Gotta 69 P 04
Mr and Mrs Joseph Granroth P 15, 25
Stephanie Greeby P 26
Carl J Gregorio 60 P 88 G 18
Kristina and Rodger Guerra P 20, 23
Annmarie Guerrieri P 06
Mr & Mrs Joshua Haas Family P 24, 26
The Harp Family P 24
Patricia Hartson P 15
Rachel & Tim Healey P 26
Donna Lee Healy P’15
Marylou Higgins P’19, ‘24
Timothy Higgins ‘72 P’07, ‘09, ‘12
Kathleen Hoban P’20, ‘23, 26
Tom Holland ‘68 P’96, ‘99
Chuck & Terry Hoover P’11, ‘14
Renee Houlihan P’24
Jean Huggins P’04
Kevin and Linda (Mazzochette) Hughes ‘72 P’01, ‘04, ‘09
Mr and Mrs George Hutchinson
P’00, 02, ‘04, ‘08
Iaccio Family P‘26
Kunbi Ibitoy
Kathi L Iossa P’12
The Irwin Family P’19, ‘22
Russ '89 & Tiffany '91 Johnson
P’22, P’24
Josephine Johnson ‘67 P’89 G’22, ‘24
Mr & Mrs Jamal Jones P’25
Jones Family ‘27
Joyce Family ‘26
Ed & Dot (Feizet) Junikka '65 P’87, ‘88, ‘92
Michael Keating ‘57 P’09, ‘16
Lou and Morrie ‘53 Keeler P’78
Maureen Keller P’18, ‘20, ‘23
Charles D Kelly ‘91, P’19, ‘23, ‘25
Mary Kenney ‘76 P’16
Joseph T ‘76 and Karen Kenney
P’16, ‘19
Mike & Rory Keough P’04, ‘06, ‘13
The Kiely Family P’08, ‘11
Walter & Mary K Kirwan P’84, ‘85, ‘88, ‘92
Tom Koelsch ‘81, P’17
Kopcho Family ‘23, ‘25
Lisa Kopcho P'23, '25
Dr Robert ‘65 & Linda Mroz ‘68 Labaczewski P’90
Catherine Lacey P’25, ‘25
Jennifer Wilkins LaRosa '88 P 22, 24
Dina Laser P 25
The Lavin Family '21 & '24
Jim Lavin P'24
Kevin Leahy P 21, 25
Jeffrey & Diane Leber P 24
John Leibrand P 25
Mr & Mrs Matt Lenguadoro P 11, 13
Sandra and Norm Lindley P 00
Terry & Dave Long P'14, 18, 21
The Loperfido Family '18, '20, '23, '25
Rosemarie Loughlin 85 P 18
Penny Luczak P 21, 24
Kelly Lyons P 26
Darlene Madamba P 23
Agnes '63 & Jim '57 Madden P 92, 96, 98 G 26
Dr Marjorie Madden & Mike 63 Madden P 00
Jennifer Maher P’24
Tram Mai-Tran P’22
Charles ‘68 & Andrea Maimone P’92, ‘95
Michael Mancuso P’25
Wendy Marano P’23
Domenic J Marano P’23
Christina Marino P’25
Mark and Dawn Marsan P‘24, ‘25
Bill and Kim Martin P‘25
John & Kim Martinelli P‘25
Melissa Martinez P’25
The Martino Family ‘27
Donna Matera ‘75 P’05, ‘07, ‘13
Ana Matos P’18, ‘25
Carleen Bierschenk McCarthy ‘76 P’03, 07, ‘10, ‘17
Gerry (Seeman) McCloskey ‘63 P’00, ‘02, ‘08
Mr and Mrs Karl McConnell ‘73 P’08, ‘09, ‘13
Sharon Murtin McDonnell ‘78 P’05, ‘08
Mr & Mrs Brian McGettigan P‘24, ‘26
Michelle McGlone P’18, ‘19
Jack & Kara McGough P’23
Kevin and Erin McGrath P’26
Tom McHugh '81 & Denise McHugh P’19
Bob & Sharon McHugh P’15, ‘18
Thomas J McHugh ‘54 P’81
Filomena Trujillo-Mealy ‘83 P’14, ‘19
Mary Rose Melia ‘79 P’08, ‘09
Michelle Merriman P’21
Jack & Maryanne '60 Merritt P’95, ‘98
Cono A Micale ‘53 P’81
Dianne Heck Michael '96 P’21
Omar and Darika Mieles P’26
Michelle Mitchell P’25
Mr and Mrs Frank Moceri P 07
Dennis M Mohan 72 P 03, 06, 09
Patrick Montgomery P 91, 98, 00, 11
Moore Family P 23, 25
Joe and Debbie Murtin 79 P 08, 11
Al 88 & Lynda 90 Marini Nanni P 18, 23
Cathleen Nevins 67 P 92, 94, 97, 02
Andres Novoa P 26
Dr & Mrs Isaac Nuamah P 17
Erin Nulty P'24
Kevin & Mary Ann O'Brien 75 P 02, 04
Bill & Tricia (Hunt) 88 O'Callaghan P 17, 19, 23
Mike & Kathy '88 O'Callaghan P 18, 21, 23
Robert O'Donnell 80 P 19
We have marked Parents as specific years but we do not have enough info to note all grandparents We would like to do this in the future Email alumni@camdencatholic org if you are a grandparent of a current or past student We can then recognize all of our wonderful grandparents who are helping the Camden Catholic community
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Denise O'Donnell P’25
Mr and Mrs Patrick O'Malley P’22
Dawn O'Reilly
Jennifer & Anthony O'Toole
Susan & John Obuchowski P’13, ‘16, ‘19
Jennifer and Samuel Oliverio P’23
Alecia Olson P’25
Ray & Kathryn Onofrio ‘83 P’11
Christine Onofrio ‘82 P’10, ‘12, ‘16
Bill and Ginny Ezekiel Orth ‘64 P’87, ‘89
Kathy Mularski Osowiecki '74 P’13
Janice & Peter Paden G’24
Dominic ‘75 & Chrisy Palladino P’03, ‘06, ‘10
Anthony ‘57 & Barbara (Forte) '59
Paolini G’17, ‘21, ‘22
Jaime (Brown) '94 & Frank '94
Patullo P’25, ‘27
Mr and Mrs Jack Pawela G’25
Genevieve Pawela P’25
John Doe
Sue Phillips P’26
Molly (Mullin) & Greg Phillips ‘87 P’19, ‘22
John Phipps P’86, ‘89
Ken & Anne Picciano P’24
Lisa Pisasale P’23
Gita Ponnappan P’25, ‘26
The Porter Family P'25
Theresa Potter P’24
Daniel T Potts ‘73 P’97, ‘99, 03
Chris & Patty Pszalgowski P’18, ‘23
Ed Radetich '72 P’00, ‘08
Mr & Mrs Thomas Rafter P‘25, ‘25
Marie (Baldyga) Ralbusky '69 P’93, ‘95
Thomas ‘64 & Margaret (Campbell) ‘61 Rapa P’92, ‘93, ‘95
Lenny ‘85 & Christina Rebilas P‘22, ‘22
Chuck Reiss '78 P 13
Krissy Ricci P 26
Daniel & Audrey Rice P 09
Louis Rider P'24
Maggie and Patrick Riley
Alexis Rivel P 25
Christine Roser P 24, 26
Rotaeche Family 93 P 24, 26
Rudolf Rotter '91 P'23, '26
Paul & Shelby Royal P'23
Michael Salamon P 26
Walter Sandell 56 P 94 G 19, 21
Brian and Ruth Sartori P 25
John '83 & Carol '85 (Patzer) Sawn P 18, 20, 24
Mary Cay Schaeffer P 22
Mary J Schmidt 49 P 85
Michael Schofield 65 P 90 G 19
Brian Shannon 87 P 22, 24
Dick '55 and Mary Beth '56 Smith P 84
Susan Smith P 24
Shannon Sorino P 23
Mr and Mrs Steven Spaulding P 26
Jim & Mickey Steinitz P'96, '98, '00
Juliann Stewart P 23, 26
Brian Stewart P 23, 26
Eric and Amy Swanson P’27
Ralph & Heather (Enriquez)
Tallman '88 P’19
Michelle Tartamosa P’24
Michael Thompson P’23
Karen & Mark Tillman P‘22, ‘24
Mark Tomczynski P’22
Mr & Mrs Christopher Torchia
P'22, ‘27
Andrea Tyszka
Laurence Usignol P’03, ‘05
Jenn & Billy Van Es P'20, '24
Robert N Viggiano ‘54 P’84, ‘87
The von Hohenstein Family
P’21, ‘25
Michelle Wagner P’24
Elizabeth Walker ‘52 P’79
Theodore W Walter Jr ‘51 P’73
G’04
Michael J Ward ‘75 P’14, ‘16, ‘23
Jane Grady Whalen ‘64 P’88
G’20
Colin & Mary Whipkey P’01, ‘03, ‘05
The Whitmore Family ‘75, ‘04, ‘08, ‘15
Thomas H Wilkie P’97
The Williams Family P’24, ‘26
Craig & Tracy (Honey) Williams ‘91, P’22
Tricia (Kenney) '73 and John '72
Wixted P’05
Emily Wood P‘25
Tom & Kim Wood P’06
Christina & Mark Worthington
P’08, ‘09, ‘11
The Zeck Family ‘66 P’89, ‘96, ‘99
Patricia (May) Zielinski ‘65 P’97
Friends Anonymous (2)
Adele Achey
Steve Alemi
Michael Bailey
Joanna Bak
Jordan Bannar
Susan Bannar
Patricia Begley
Caroline Bellocchio
Linda Berti-Hearn
Frank Borelli
Mrs Lynn Brill
Mary Ann Capriotti
Leonard Caromano, Jr
Larry & Sandy Collins
Paul Conlin
Jim & Theresa (Heim) Cook
Frank Costa
Ronald Cottrill
Lisa Dadino
Don and Judi DeFiccio
Katie & Eddy DelSignore
John and GiGi DiDonato
Stephen and Debra DiDonato
Cass DiYeso
Paul Dobleman
John Duffner
William & Alberta Eppler
Joe and Katy Fagan
Mr and Mrs Ronald B Fisher
Christina Fochi
Friends of CCHS Basketball
Dr Edward & Mrs Mary Jo Gallagher
Lawrence Gatti
Juliann Genniro
William Glenn
Todd Greenwood
Richard Grillo, Jr
Raymond Hallowell
Ellen Healey
David Horn
Ed & Marlene Houlihan
Carole Hurst
Howe Huston
Janet Jeitner
Vincenzo Juliano
Thomas Kelly
Mary Ketchell
William Kiernan
Eileen and Mitchell Kowal
Raymond Krause
Mr John Langan & Dr Judith Nadell
David S Liberto & Family
Anne Liberto
Keith Lindberg
Rose Lore
Daniel Lubinski
Reagan Luczak
John Lyons
Angel Macondile
Robert Marlowe
Mary Ellen McBride
Robert and Beverly McDaniels
Mary E McDermott
Jennifer McNelis
Kathleen and James McNulty
Debora Mento
Dr & Mrs S Jay Mirmanesh
John Moerman
Jeanette Moerman
David Moerman
Mary Jane Moyer
Rosalie Myhasuk
Carmel O'Connor
Beth M Pasternak
Christopher Pawela
Lisa Pawela
Beth & Ed Phillips
Samuel Pinizzotto
Mr & Mrs Pepe Piperno
Thomas Pirelli
Dina and James Pleis
Linda Pszalgowski
Paul Roberts
William Rutter
Elizabeth Saia
Charles & Mary Saile
Terri Santoro
Mr & Mrs Walt Schmidt
Philip Sconyo
Jerry Shell
Mr & Mrs Alan Shell
Kevin and Jen Shell
Angelina Slane
Elaine Sloan
Michael Smith
Denise Spaulding
Eric St Pierre
Mary Stinger
Larry Stone
Karen Stouffer
Margo & Frank Stuart
Jean Thomas
Pattie Van Atter
Carlos Vasquez
Mr & Mrs Michael Veneziani
Thomas and Michelle Wagner
Dennis & Marilyn Weatherby
Deborah Wilson
Toni Ann Wuillermin
Corporations and Foundations
Emerald Diocese of Camden
The Domenica Foundation
Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation
Flaherty Family Foundation
The Joseph Fund Inc
The Miller Family Charitable Trust
Welsh Scholarship
Legacy
Healthcare Quality Strategies Foundation
Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC
Northeast Catholic Alumni
Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc
Founder
Cento Fine Foods
Mercy
PSEG Foundation
Shamrock
3B GRADUATION SUPPLIES
LLC
The Argio Group, Inc
Armstrong Relocation, DE
B&B Labor Consulting, LLC
Boeing
Epic Paths LLC
Humana
IBM Corporation
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Matching Gifts
Program
Labor First LLC
Lammey & Giorgio Architects
LPL Financial Foundation
Merrion Foundation
Norphans, Inc
Slick Rick's Towing and Recovery, LLC
The Speedwell Foundation
The Irish
America's Charities
Freedom Mortgage
Kool Kidz World, Inc
Procacci Homes
Raymour & Flanigan
Steamfitters Local Union No 420
Steamfitters Local Union No 475
Teamsters Local Union No 507
U A Local Union 295
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United State of America and Canada
Spire
Cigna Healthspring
Exelon Matching Gifts For Education
Petrongolo Contractors, INC
State Street Foundation
Century
Amazon Smile Foundation
Bank of America
Dimeglio Septic, Inc
The Haddon Heights Sons of Italy
Order Sons of Italy in America
Union Labor Advisory Network
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Annual Report of Gifts
NEW DONORS Thank you to the following alumni, parents and friends who made their first gift to Camden Catholic this year.
Glenn Abano
Achey’s Auto Body
Carl Adkins
Steve Alemi
Christel Aquino
The Baking Club
Michael Bailey
Veronica Bailey
Laurel Ballentine-Carney
Michael Balsama ‘71
John Bannan ‘87
Jordan Bannar
Susan Bannar
Michael Bannar ‘68
Raymond Bannar ‘66
Christian Barsky ’97
Jack Baylouny ‘23
Caroline Bellocchio
Lynn Benjamin
Christine Benson & Melinda Poole
John Benstead ‘68
Richard Bergamesco ‘79
William Berger ‘68
Christopher Bilinsky ‘10
Frank Borelli
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bossong
Diane Bowler
Michael Branca ‘88
Christi Brown
David Brown ‘85
Susan Bunnell-Jackson
Dennis Bush
Patricia Cafone
Kelly Campbell ‘22
Caniello Family
Francis Caputi
The Capella Family
Adele Carlin ‘73
Loren Carmack 69
Rita Carroll
Angelo Carucci ‘24
Mr and Mrs Tom and Patty Chappine
Tina Chiofalo
Jennifer Ciniglia
Ralph Ciniglia
Class of 1982
The Coca-Cola Company
Larry & Sandy Collins
Dr Christopher Connolly, Jr ‘99
Carole Cornell ‘65
Frank Costa
Ronald Cottrill
Mary Crouse
Patrice Curley 85
Lisa Dadino
Kathy Wardle Dahl ‘65
Anthony Dain
Mr and Mrs Jerry Daunoras
Don and Judi DeFiccio
Anne Del Colombo ‘18
Karen DeLano
Joseph Dennin
Gloria Derhammer ‘65
Ronald DiAmore ‘69
Nancy DiAntonio ‘67
Jackson DiBease ‘22
Dennis DiDonato 68
Christine Dillon ‘73
Debra DiMattia
Mr and Mrs Edward DiMattia
Louis DiMeo ‘73
Timothy & Caitlin (Fallon) DiVito ‘01
Cass DiYeso
Thomas and Deborak Donio and Family
Julie Donnelly
Danielle Dymond ‘18
Maureen Dymond ‘18
William Eisler
Epic Paths LLC
Joe and Katy Fagan
Falco Caruso and Leonard Funeral Homes
Theresa Farmer ‘63
Madison Felix Patricia Felix
John Figueroa ‘87
Mary Filipkowski ‘57
Mr and Mrs Patrick Fisher
Freedom Mortgage
Christina Fochi
Pearie Foster ‘97
Hoff & Errigo Foundation
Kelly Fowler
Mary Francisco
Elizabeth Jane Franks ‘71
Colleen Frazee
Friends of CCHS Girls Basketball
Angela Germana
Nolan Gerold ‘16
Rocco Giegerich ’22
Arlee and Arnold Goldstein
Guillermo Gonzalez ‘04
Miguel Gisone '19
Bill Grace
Angela Grande ‘65
Stephanie Greeby
Todd Greenwood
Karen and Ray Gunther
The Haddon Heights Sons of Italy
Mary and Joe Hahn
Aurelia Harp ‘24
Patricia Hartson
Ellen Healey
Holy Name of Camden Ministries
Donna Lee Healy
Edna Henry-Geist and Family
Maryanne Hsnger
Christine Hurley ‘68
Howe Huston
Iaccio Family
Kunbi Ibitoye
Ray Ifill ‘68
The Irwin Family
Mr and Mrs Dennis Jacko
Kristina Jones ‘27
Koray Jones 26
Jones Lang LaSalle
Vincenzo Juliano
Dennis Karbach ‘75
Michael Karbach ‘73
Mary Louise Kellum ‘64
Lorraine Healey Kelly 64
Mr and Mrs Edward Kenny
Mary Ketchell
Loretta Knapp Karbach
Knights of Columbus Holy Crusaders Council 9193
Mr and Mrs Herbert Konrad
Lisa Kopcho P’23, ‘25
Raymond Krause
Averi La Pata '24
Mary and Chris LaCroix
Marian Laiks
Irene Laprocido
Noah LaRosa ‘24
Dina Laser
Alex Lavin ‘21
Jim Lavin P’24
John Laxton
Kevin Leahy
Diane Leber
Anne Liberto
David S Liberto & Family
Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC
Keith Lindberg
Karen Littlefield
Alexandra Long ‘21
Rose Lore
The Loperfido Family
Mr and Mrs Warren Losse
Daniel Lovett ‘10
Daniel Lubinski
Reagan Luczak
John Lyons
Kelly Lyons
Janet MacEachen ‘68
Angel Macondile
Thomas Madden
Kelli Madison
Annaliah Maldonado ‘21
Wendy Marano
Thomas Marciano ‘18
Maria Marino
Robert Marlowe
Patrice Maro ‘76
John Marshall ‘01
Bill and Kim Martin
Michele Martinez
Melissa Martinez
The Martino Family
Bruce Matez
Patti McCormick
Michael McElroy ‘63
Jack and Kara McGough
Mary Kate P McLaughlin ‘90
Jennifer McNelis
Debora Mento
Thomas Menzel ‘59
Michelle Merriman
Steven Michaud
Omar and Darika Mieles
TJ Miller '13
Geraldine Minder
Michelle Mitchell
Frank Moceri
David Moerman
Jeanette Moerman
John Moerman
Monday and Wednesday practices
TYFROM
Marianne Neri Monek ‘69
Mary Jane Moyer
Joanne and David Murphy
Rosalie Myhasuk
Lynda Nanni ‘90
Jennifer Natale
Suzy Ndandji ‘21
Norphans, Inc
Michael ‘01 & Bridget (Radetich '08) O'Brien
Mr and Mrs James O'Brien
Michael O'Callaghan
Melissa O'Donnell
Mr and Mrs Patrick O'Malley
The O’Neill Family
Dawn O'Reilly
Susan & John Obuchowski
Jennifer Parker
Patricia Parker
Mario Patrizi, Jr ‘89
Thomas Pennestri ‘73
Petrongolo Contractors, INC
John Pfisterer ‘18
Sue Phillips
Wanda Pichardo ‘98
Samuel Pinizzotto
Thomas Pirelli
Lisa Pisasale
Dina and James Pleis
Daniel T Potts ‘73
Lewis Procacci
Chris & Patty Pszalgowski
Tom and Nancy Purnell
Andrea Racobaldo
Richard Racobaldo ‘04
Teresa Reader ‘68
James Ressa ‘65
Audrey Rice
Maggie and Patrick Riley
Elizabeth Ritz
Melvin Rodriguez ‘22
Elizabeth Saia
St Charles Borromeo Parish
Michael Salamon
Michael Sangillo ‘79
Margaret Tobin Santomo ‘86
Terri Santoro
Joseph Sawn 18
Dianne Scarduzio
Mary Cay Schaeffer
Sarah Schmader
Mr & Mrs Walt Schmidt
Janice and Joseph Sermania
Elaine Shell
Jerry Shell
Kevin and Jen Shell
Mr & Mrs Alan Shell
Gordan and Maggie Shindle
Angelina Slane
Slick Rick's Towing and Recovery, LLC
Elaine Sloan
Barbara (Fudro) Smith ‘63
Michael Smith
Denise Spaulding
Mr and Mrs Steven Spaulding
The Speedwell Foundation
Eric St Pierre
Rosalie Mignogna Stevenson '54
Steamfitters Local Union No 420
Stauts Family
Karen Stouffer
Michael M Tallman ‘91
Joseph Tartamosa ‘68
Mary Taylor ‘65
Ambria Thomas ‘15
Eileen Tice
Suzanne Marinelli Brigandi Tichy
Katherine A Tobin ‘84
Mark Tomczynski
Giovanna Torchia ‘22
Kathleen DiPascale Thorp
Megan L Tropp ‘94
Andrea Tyszka
United Assoc of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada
Pattie Van Atter
Karen Vencus Baittinger
Rose Vendetti
Denise Waetzman
Justin and Felicia Warrington
Cathy Marshall Welsh ‘79
Dorothy Williams
Christine Fee Williams 97
Bill Wiseley
Joseph Zannoni ‘70
Patty (May) Zielinski '65
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RESTRICTED GIFTS
Brian Deutsch ‘98 Memorial
Golf Benefit
Glenn Abano
Armstrong Relocation, DE
B&B Labor Consulting, LLC
Michael Bailey
Tim Bieg '97 and Kate Madden '98
Bieg
Cigna Healthspring
Frank Costa
Mike Dennin '98
Joseph Dennin
SCHOL ARSHIPS
Class of ‘73 Scholarship
Bill & Terri Burke ‘73
Nancy O’Donnell Gaddis ‘73
Class of ‘84 Keith Love
Scholarship
Richard F Smith 84
State Street Foundation
Domenica Foundation Scholarship
Mr & Mrs Pepe Piperno
Estrella Naciente Scholarship
The Procacci Brothers
Flaherty Family Foundation
Scholars
Flaherty Family Foundation
Ciré A. Forman ‘19 Memorial
Scholarship
Diane ‘78 & Rich Crowell ‘75
P’04, ‘07, ‘11
Friends of CCHS Basketball
Matt Hoover ‘11
James Kiefer 86
Suzy Ndandji 21
Beth & Ed Phillips
Walter L Heim Jr Scholarship
Jim & Theresa (Heim) Cook
Ethel Mae Hocker Scholarship
Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation
Henry J Hurst Scholarship Fund
Carole Hurst
James Hurst ‘55
Mauren Hurst ‘56
Irish Blessing
James Barnabei '68 P’97
Christopher J Burns '80
Dennis Corbett ‘90 P’23, ‘25
Jim Coyle '69
Brian P Gallagher '01
John Keating '78
Agnes '63 & Jim '57 Madden
P’92, ‘96, ‘98 G’26
Mark McCloskey '06
Robert Murtin '80
Jay '76 & Lisa O'Donnell
Drew Rosenfeld '03
Cass DiYeso
Equitable Foundation
Brian '87 & Christy Fitzpatrick
Brian P Gallagher '01
Bil Grace Humana
Labor First LLC
Lammey + Giorgio Architects (Tony Giorgio '68)
Keith Lindberg
Daniel Lubinski
Msgr Andrew Martin
Jay '76 & Lisa O'Donnell
John Pfisterer '18
Eric St Pierre
Steamfitters Local Union No 421
Steamfitters Local Union No 476
Teamsters Local Union No 508
The Argio Group, Inc
U A Local Union 296
Union Labor Advisory Network
United Assoc of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing and Scott C Yeager '97
Robotics
Gerry Delengowski ‘67
Charles ‘69 & Sallie Grandi
Rudolf Rotter '91 P'23, '26
Science
Healthcare Quality Strategies Foundation
Christi Angelucci ‘91
Dr & Mrs S Jay Mirmanesh
Thomas Pirelli
Turf Field
John Dulczak ‘97
Women’s Leadership Circle
Harry ‘75 & Nancy ‘76 Singer
The Joseph Fund
The Joseph Fund, Inc
The Lyn E. ‘58 and James C. Kelly ‘57 Scholarship
James C Kelly 57
Tom Kenney Scholarship
Mary Denham Gramigna ‘50
John Langan and Judith Nadell
Scholarship
John Langan & Judith Nadell
The Thomas J Lizzio '58 and Paula Saker Lizzio Endowed Scholarship Fund
Thomas Escott Lizzio '58 & Paula Saker Lizzio
Patrick P. Madison ‘64
Scholarship
Lynn Brill
Beth M Pasternak
Bill and Ginny Orth ‘64
Kathleen F Madison ‘68
Kelli Madison
Margaret McKee Madison 64
The Cecilia Magee Scholarship
Jack Magee '71
McDermott Scholarship
Jerry Campbell ‘56
Bishop George V Murry Scholarship
Linda M Schilling ‘70 & James Golubieski
NOrphans Scholarship
NOrphans, Inc
Northeast Catholic Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund
Northeast Catholic Alumni
Remo and Ines Palombo Scholarship Fund
Nancy Ehle 77
Lori Palombo Kenney ‘72
Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. Cathedral Scholars
The Kiely Family P’08, ‘11
John L Pund, Sr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kristen & Jack 74 Pund
The Charles Reed Scholarship
Charles & Mary Ann Reed ‘60
Charles & Mary Saile Legacy Scholarship
Charles & Mary Saile
Scholarship
Bianca Abbate '17
Beth & Edward Alfaro P’23, ‘25, ‘25
Caitlin A Alfaro '23
Bridget C Alfaro ’25
Alan Anderer '59
Michael Balsama '71
James Barnabei '68 P’97
Alice L Bartmer '52
Brian & Lisa Begley P’23, ‘26
Antonella Martines Bouchard '80
Jeannette Peyton Brasek '61
Lisa A Carrick '81
Josephine Wilson Clausen '66
Peggy Crowell '73
Joe Danfield '05
Don DeGrazia '01
Lauren M (Lee) Demas '97
Kate Deutsch '18
Nancy DiAntonio '67
Rich and Bernadette DiLullo '63
Jane & Scott Ensell P’18, ‘22
Capt John J Felloney, USN (Ret ) '64
Patricia Francescone '72 P’99, ‘03
Kristi Tropp Furness '95
The George Family P’23, ‘26
Joann Ninfa Giannola '72
Rocco Giegerich '22
The Giegerichs '19, '21, '22, '24
Peggy Maguire Groce '57
Mary Hunt Harding '73
Steve Jamrogowicz
Jill Doe
Dr & Mrs Louis L Keeler III '78
Dennison Kelly '19
Mary Kenney '76 P'18
James Kiefer '86
The Kiely Family '08, '11
Phyllis Horn Koch '73
Franki La Pata '21
Maria La Pella '73
Emily Lenguadoro '11
Chelsea Lewis '06
Gina Lindsey '97
Phil Mayer '93
Connie McAneney MD '73
Kathy Tobin McCabe '84
Jim McCauley '81
Amy Walter-McGinley '84
James M McGrath '63
Major General (Ret ) James McIntosh '56
Filomena Trujillo-Mealy ‘83 P’14, ‘19
Jeannine (Clipper) Moeder '94
Marion Murzello '18
Joe & MaryEllen Nardi '76
Mary Ann D'Agostino Niedrich '66
Andres Novoa P'26
Susan & John Obuchowski P’13, ‘16, ‘19
Emily O'Donnell '25
Jaime (Brown) '94, Frank '94, Lily '25, Heath '27 Patullo
Mary Picciano '24
Lewis Procacci
Kristen and Jack '74 Pund
Dean Ragone '76
Lenny ‘85 & Christina Rebilas
P‘22, ‘22
Robert Rispoli '53
Melissa Rodriguez '12
Rudolf Rotter '91 P'23, '26
Nicole Sanchirico '14
Casey Schell '08
Jason J Smith '97
Richard F Smith '84
Constance Spencer '80
St Charles Borromeo Parish State Street Foundation
Lois Quigley Trani '57
Doreen M Troche '80
Jennifer Kelley van Eeden '08
Mireille Velazquez '91
Deborah Ciervo Wenger '73
The Zeck Family 66 P 89, 96, 99
Sister Agnes Thorton Scholarship
Linda M Schilling ‘70 & James Golubieski
Tuition Assistance
Anonymous
Mark '73 & Patricia '71 Clancey
Balsama
Anthony Dain
Diocese of Camden
Robert P DiStanislao '78
Jim and Nancy (Flynn) Faulk '64
Mary Anne O'Neill Folcher '62
Luis C Gaitan '06
Barbara (Gass) Hannon '67
Holy Name of Camden Ministries
Mr and Mrs Dennis Jacko
Mr and Mrs Edward Kenny
The Kiely Family P’08, ‘11
John Langan & Judith Nadell
Merrion Foundation
Joe '76 & MaryEllen Nardi
Northeast Catholic Alumni
Memorial Scholarship Fund,
Inc
Mr and Mrs James O'Brien
PSEG Foundation
Radian
Dean Ragone '76
Linda M Schilling '70 & James Golubieski
John Ryan Connelly '24
St Joseph Pro-Cathedral State Street Foundation
Jim & Mickey Steinitz P'96, '98, '00
The Miller Family Charitable Trust
The Speedwell Foundation
Welsh Scholarship
Diane Zannoni '67
Frank & Agnes Weatherby
Memorial Scholarship
Agnes '63 & Jim '57 Madden
P’92, ‘96, ‘98 G’26
Dennis & Marilyn Weatherby
Libby & William ‘63 Weatherby
Mary Whipkey Leadership
Scholarship
Michael & Annemarie Byrnes
P’99, ‘01, ‘04
Rev John Fisher OSFS
Charles ‘69 & Sallie Grandi
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ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
*Donors listed below have restricted their Annual Fund donation to a particular athletic program. Each team may have received additional donations through fundraising events and programs not included in these lists
Baseball
Steve Alemi
The Atwell Family P’91, ‘92, ‘95, ‘99, ‘99 G’21, ‘22, ‘24, ‘26
Jordan Bannar
Raymond Bannar '66
Susan Bannar
Brenda and John Bentz P’23
Andrew M Bergholtz '99
Kate '98 & Tim '97 Bieg P'26
Christopher A Bilinsky '10
Adrienne Vece Bilotta '68
Diane Bowler
Janet Brown P’25
Christi Brown
Jeffrey J Bruckner '00
Dennis Bush
Frank Busillo, Jr '05
Larry Carmack ‘69 P’97, ‘02
Michael & Annette Cunning P’19, 20
Dr Stephen Daly '68
Jacquelyn Clements Dickinson '84
Phillip DiMartino ‘69 P‘97, ‘97
Louis DiMeo '73
William Eisler P’20, ‘23
Larry & Claire (McDonald) Fanelle ‘68 P’98, ‘00, ‘03,
Theresa Farmer '63
Mr and Mrs Patrick Fisher P’07
Erin O'Brien Garcia P’25
Nolan Gerold '16
Mr and Mrs Joseph Granroth
P’15, ‘25
Mr & Mrs Joshua Haas Family
P’24, ‘26
Patricia Hartson P 15
Tom Holland ‘68 P’96, ‘99
Ray Ifill '68
Dennis J Karbach '75
Robert Kasilowski
Mary Louise Kellum '64
Loretta Knapp Karbach
Lisa Kopcho P'23, '25
Kopcho Family 23, 25
Dina Laser P’25
Lavin '21 & '24
Daniel V Lovett '10
Kelly Lyons P’26
Agnes ‘63 ^ & Jim ‘57 Madden
P’92, ‘96, ‘98 G’26
Michael & Lynn Maher '73
Robert Marlowe
Lou Marshall '77
John Marshall '01
Mr and Mrs Frank Moceri P’07
Al ‘88 & Lynda ‘90 Marini Nanni
P 18, 23
Jennifer Natale
Robert O'Donnell ‘80 P’19
Melissa O'Donnell
Jennifer Parker
Patricia Parker
Mario Patrizi,Jr '89
Thomas Pennestri '73
Dan Pike '99
Dan & Michelle (McManus) Potts '97
Daniel T Potts '73
Linda Pszalgowski
Chris & Patty Pszalgowski P’18, ‘23
Richard Racobaldo '04
Andrea Racobaldo
Lenny ‘85 & Christina Rebilas
P‘22, ‘22
Brian Rice '09
Paul Roberts
Rotaeche Family '93, P'24, '26
John '83 & Carol '85 (Patzer) Sawn
P’18, ‘20, ‘24
Stephen Schmitz '74
Larry Stone
Michael M Tallman '91
Michelle Tartamosa P’24
Mark Tomczynski P’22
Kevin Truran '85
Rose Vendetti
Anthony Vendetti '80
Craig & Tracy (Honey) Williams
‘91, P’22
Scott C Yeager '97
Michael Yeager '73
Bowling
Slick Rick's Towing and Recovery,
LLC
John & Laureen Brady P 19, 23
Heather Ralbusky Brown '93
Kathleen Burns
David W Burns 83 P 24, 24, 26
Lisa Dadino
Marie Gaudite
Vincenzo Juliano
Catherine Lacey P’25, ‘25
John Leibrand P’25
Ana Matos P’18, ‘25
Steven Michaud
Jennifer and Samuel Oliverio P 23
Michael Salamon P’26
Michael Smith
Cate Van Es '20
Dan Wolfram '17
Emily Wood P'25
Boys Basketball
Mike ‘66 & Kathy Caputi P’92, ‘95, ‘98
Jim Crawford P‘97, ‘99, ‘06 ‘12 G’23
Anthony Del Vecchio '88
Peter S Dooner III
Charles '69 & Sallie Grandi
Tim Higgins, Jr '07
James Kiefer '86
Agnes '63 & Jim '57 Madden
Mr & Mrs Brian McGettigan
P‘24, ‘26
Zahir F McGhee '98
Michelle Merriman P’21
Dan Quaintance '97
Rotaeche Family ‘93, P‘24, ‘26
Jason Schaffer '90
Dave & Kate Scharff '93
Ralph & Heather (Enriquez)
Tallman '88 P’19
Patrick Callahan Whipkey '01
Leonard & Catherine Wood ‘68
Boys Lacrosse
Jack Baylouny '23
Dawn Bent P’23, ‘25
Jen Eilbacher P’19, ‘21, ‘23
Thomas Kelly
Alex Lavin '21
Lavin '21 & '24
Jim Lavin P'24
Kevin Leahy P’21, ‘25
Dennis M Mohan ‘72 P’03, ‘06, ‘09
Sue Phillips P’26
Gia Rebilas '22
Joseph Rebilas '22
Lenny ‘85 & Christina Rebilas
P‘22, ‘22
Christine Roser P 24, 26
Boys Soccer
The Atwell Family P’91, ‘92, ‘95, ‘99, ‘99 G’21, ‘22, ‘24, ‘26
Brian & Lisa Begley
Jackie Brown '96
Terri Crowley P’25, ‘27
Jackson DiBease '22
Janet Jeitner
Mr & Mrs Brian McGettigan
P‘24, ‘26
Sue Phillips P’26
Rotaeche Family ‘93, P‘24, ‘26
Elaine Sloan
Karen Stouffer
The Williams Family P 24, 26
Deborah Wilson
Cheerleading
Karen and Frank DeLano P’26
Marlene Edge P'24/Zoe
McKendrick '24
Annette Rebilas Kresge '83
Ashley (Moran) Pagan '08
Elaine Shell
Kristi Kelly Slifko '89
Cross Country
Caitlin A Alfaro '23
Sean E Alfaro '25
Ray & Edythe Derman
Agnes ‘63 ^ & Jim ‘57 Madden
P’92, ‘96, ‘98 G’26
Michael Mancuso P’25
Dennis McDonald '70
Sharon Murtin McDonnell 78
P’05, ‘08
Ken, Anne, & Mary '24 Picciano
Lisa Pisasale P’23
Rudolf Rotter '91 P'23, '26
Natalie Wisnoski '20
Field Hockey
Dawn Bent P 23, 25
Chris Brostrand P’11
Jodi Brown '00
Mary Ann Capriotti
Larry & Sandy Collins
Sean & Nancy (Wright) Connolly '86 P'16, ’23
Kelli Connolly '16
Carl R Dolente 84 P 13
Rosemarie Francesconi Duus '86
Stauts Family
Gabrielle Bieg Funke '94
Kristin Kaeser Heimburger '98
Liz Hoover '14
Iaccio Family P‘26
Moore Family P’23, ‘25
Rachel Murtin '11
Maureen Casserly Nelson '03
Erin Nulty P'24/Marcella
Mangano '24
Michelle Onofrio '13
Virginia Onofrio '81
Christine Onofrio ‘82 P’10, ‘12, ‘16
Jillian Orcutt '21
Mr & Mrs Thomas Rafter P 25, ‘25
Chuck Reiss '78 P’13
Kate Reiss '13
Molly Whipkey Ridgway '03
Rotaeche Family ‘93 P‘24, ‘26
Caitlyn Brostrand Ryder '11
Mary Shelton '73
Christine Fee Williams '97
Football PSEG Foundation Labor First LLC
Humana
Lammey + Giorgio Architects (Tony Giorgio '68)
Armstrong Relocation, DE The Argio Group, Inc
Teamsters Local Union No 508
Steamfitters Local Union No
475
Steamfitters Local Union No 420
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting
Industry of the United State of America and Canada
U A Local Union 296
Union Labor Advisory Network
B&B Labor Consulting, LLC
Procacci Homes
Cigna Healthspring
Equitable Foundation
Glenn Abano
Michael Bailey
Tim '97 and Kate Madden Bieg '98 P'26
Francis Caputi
William B Conaty, Jr '91
Frank Costa
Kevin & Leila (Mojibian)
Crawford '97
Mike Dennin '98
Joseph Dennin P’93, ‘98
Raymond A DePasquale '98
Cass DiYeso
John Dulczak '97
John & Mary Dymond 77 P 00, ‘04, ‘16, ‘18
Brian '87 & Christy Fitzpatrick
P’17, ‘19, ‘21
Brian P Gallagher '01
Bil Grace
Rich Hart '80
Keith Lindberg
Daniel Lubinski
Msgr Andrew Martin
Pat '76 & Colleen O'Brien
Jay '76 & Lisa O'Donnell
Dominic ‘75 & Chrisy Palladino
P’03, ‘06, ‘10
John Pfisterer '18
Dave Schlitz '59
Eric St Pierre
Kevin Truran '85
Scott C Yeager '97
Girls Basketball Boeing
The Coca-Cola Company
Chris Brostrand
Joanne Burke '77
Karen H Cuneo '09
Dave & Ellie Cuneo P’03, ‘04, 08, 09
Tom & Julie D'Alesandro '66
Katie & Eddy DelSignore
Dennis J DeMayo ‘71 P’12
Michael J DiPiero '92 P'24
Mr & Mrs Joshua Haas Family
P’24, ‘26
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ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CONT ’D...
Joe & Maria Haas
Tim Higgins, Jr '07
Marcy (Cuneo) '04
Allison Lane '07
Agnes '63 & Jim '57 Madden P 92, 96, 98 G 26
Annaliah Maldonado '21
Christine Matera '07
Donna Matera ‘75 P’05, ‘07, ‘13
Stephanie Sharpe McCormick '06
Bill & Tricia (Hunt) ‘88
O'Callaghan P’17, ‘19, ‘23
Virginia Onofrio '81
Dominic Palladino '03
Dominic ‘75 & Chrisy Palladino P’03, ‘06, ‘10
Anthony ‘57 & Barbara (Forte) '59
Paolini G’17, ‘21, ‘22
Katie Caputi Robine '98
Caitlyn Brostrand Ryder '11
Shannon Sorino P’23
Jean Thomas
Michael Thompson P’23
The von Hohenstein Family P’21, ‘25
Sara Procacci-Wilson '89
Girls Lacrosse
The Atwell Family P’91, ‘92, ‘95, 99, 99 G 21, 22, 24, 26
Daria Weldon '80
Brian & Lisa Begley P’23, ‘26
Chris Brostrand P’11
Jackie Brown '96
Jodi Brown '00
Heather Ralbusky Brown '93
Mary Jane (O'Donnell) Campbell 85 P 16, 17, 22
Kelly Campbell '22
Leonard Caromano, Jr
Larry & Sandy Collins
Brendan Costello '17
Rebecca Crowell '11
Monica (Atwell) DiBease ’91 P‘21,’22
Mattigan DiBease '21
Kerry Winters DiSimone ‘92 P’20, ‘23, ‘26
Julie Chini Dundee '93
Jen Eilbacher P’19, ‘21, ‘23
Madison Felix '24
Carol and Kurt Folcher P’20, ’26
Jeffrey Friedman P’19, ‘25
MaryBeth Brennan Gaffney '99
Elisa Gonzalez '01
Stephanie Greeby P’26
Rachel & Tim Healey P 26
Renee Houlihan P’24
Iaccio Family P‘26
Diane Wasyluk Iardella '83
Marcy (Cuneo) Komdat '04
Jeffrey & Diane Leber P 24
Reagan Luczak
John Lyons
Wendy Marano P’23
Domenic J Marano P’23
Arynn Cullen '02 - Trooper Sean
Cullen Memorial Fund
Jack & Kara McGough P 23
Molly McGovern ‘24
Colleen Fitzpatrick McNamee '97
John Moerman
David Moerman
Jeanette Moerman
Rosalie Myhasuk
Al ‘88 & Lynda ‘90 Marini Nanni
P 18, 23
Breana Kilpatrick '08
Emily O'Donnell '19
Jennifer & Anthony O'Toole
Theresa Potter P’24
Mr & Mrs Thomas Rafter P‘25, ‘25
Rosemarie Marini Remick '77
Krissy Ricci P 26
Alexis Rivel P‘25
Christine Roser P‘24, 26
Rotaeche Family ‘93 P‘24, ‘26
Caitlyn Brostrand Ryder '11
Dana Surgner '16
Maggie Fallon Thompson '08
Megan L Tropp '94
Girls Soccer
Mr and Mrs Emmanuel J Argentieri P’17
Terri Crowley P’25, ‘27
Mattigan DiBease '21
Mr and Mrs Kenneth DiCicco
P‘25, ‘26
Juliet Esposito '15
Audrey Esposito '17
Patricia Felix
Joe & Maria Haas
Jeffrey & Diane Leber P‘24
Penny Luczak P‘21, ‘24
Reagan Luczak
Bill & Tricia (Hunt) ‘88
O'Callaghan P 17, 19, 23
Anthony ‘57 & Barbara (Forte) '59
Paolini G’17, ‘21, ‘22
Amy Ralbusky Ritter '95
Kimberley Taylor Robey '92
Shannon Sorino P’23
Golf
Brian & Lisa Begley P’23, ‘26
Rodney Delles P’24
Noah LaRosa '24
Mr & Mrs Brian McGettigan
P‘24, ‘26
The Braeden T McHugh Family '19
Tom McHugh '81 & Denise
McHugh P’19
Joseph Schaffer '97
Softball
Karen and Frank DeLano P’26
Julie Donnelly P'25
Kayleigh Heck '21
Dianne Heck Michael '96 P'21
Virginia Onofrio '81
Jerry Shell
Mr & Mrs Alan Shell
Kevin and Jen Shell
Dr Christina Tofani '03
Swimming
Kristina Branca-Gozdan '86
Kristina and Rodger Guerra P 20, ‘23
Donna Lee Healy P’15
Maureen Keller P’18, ‘20, ‘23
Lisa Kopcho P'23, '25
Vicki Branca Moyer '93
Emily O'Donnell '19
Michelle Onofrio '13
Cindy Rogers '89
Rudolf Rotter '91
Track
Bridget C Alfaro ’25
Sean E Alfaro '25
Matt Coffey '19
The Daverso Family ‘15, ‘18, ‘20, 22, 24
Julia DiCupe P'24
Linda Steinmetz Dunne '86 P‘22, ‘23, ‘25
Anjanette Nichols Foster '97
Jones Family '27
Bob & Sharon McHugh P 15, 18
Volleyball
Colleen Frazee P'26
Rachel & Tim Healey P'26
Kathleen Hoban P’20, ‘23, 26
Carmel O'Connor
Emily O'Donnell '25
Marie (Baldyga) Ralbusky '69 P 93, ‘95
Juliann Stewart P’23, ‘26
Pattie Van Atter
Wrestling
Dimeglio Septic, Inc
The Loperfido Family '18, '20, '23, '25
Monday and Wednesday practices
TYFROM Chris Amato
Mr and Mrs Joseph Baylouny
P'23, '25
Michael Craft P‘24, ‘26
Ronald Crane, Jr '19
Mike Dennin '98
Jackson DiBease '22
Hall of Fame
Dr John Diepold '68
Lora DiGiacomo P 25
Dru Garton Filiberto '79
Jamie Gabbett '92
Patricia Amendolia Gotta ‘69
P’04
Mr and Mrs William M Heverly '00
Howe Huston
Laz J
Michael Keating ‘57 P’09, ‘16
Jim Lumley '86
The Martino Family ‘27
Ryan Masterson '07
TJ Miller CC '13
Mary Jane Moyer
Dawn O'Reilly
Rudolf Rotter '91 P'23, '26
Terri Santoro
Kurt Schneider '77
Mr and Mrs Steven Spaulding P’26
Denise Spaulding
Larry Stone
Eric and Amy Swanson P’27
Denise Waetzman
Charles "Chief" Welch '77
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Y O U A R E I N V I T E D T O C E L E B R AT E ! T H E C A M D E N C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L 15th
Annual
Annual Report of Gifts
IN HONOR OF:
Grace Argentieri ‘17 (CCHS’s Greatest Need & Girls Soccer)
Mr & Mrs Emmanuel J Argentieri
John Bader ‘65 & Tim Inemer ‘65 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Jim Wright
Manny Balado (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Dan Gorski
Michael Bellocchio (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Caroline Bellocchio
Sis ‘40 & Bob Biehler (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Patricia Biehler
John F. Bigley ‘36 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Jim Bigley
Philip Brennan ‘64 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Marie Brennan
Larry Buck ‘68 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Kevin & Patricia Fallon
Joseph F Burns (Bowling)
David W Burns
Joe Burns (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Edward Hickey
Msgr James Carr ‘45 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Kathy Casey
William J Casey ‘61 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Christen Jeckell
Joseph Cavallo, Sr ‘48 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Joseph & Angela (Clements) Cavallo
Josephine Lario Cheesman ‘48 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Joseph T Lario
Joseph Ciervo ‘68 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Joseph Tartamosa
Edward Corbett ‘81 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Elise M Corbett
Edward Corbett ‘81 (Football)
John & Mary Dymond
Edward Corbett ‘81 (Performing Arts)
Maureen Dymond
Theresa Cortese ‘41 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Barbara & Bernard Cortese
Austin Craft ‘24 & Michael Craft ‘26 (Wrestling)
Howe Huston
William Craft (Wrestling)
Michael Craft
Chad ‘40 & Teresa ‘41 Cuneo (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Dave & Ellie Cuneo
Michael Cunningham ‘08
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Kevin & Grace (Cuneo) Lineman
Fr James Dabrowski ‘75
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Robert DiMaio
Sr. Paulette Christine Damico
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Claudette DeLaurentis
Beatrice Daverso ‘24 (Track)
The Daverso Family
Casey P Delles ‘24 (CCHS’s Greatest Need & Golf)
Rodney Delles
Elizabeth Deutsch ‘48 (Scholarship)
Kate Deutsch
Cesare R. Dolente ‘62 (Performing Arts)
Carl R Dolente
Larry Donahue III (Wrestling)
Denise Waetzman
Dundee Family: Riley Dundee ‘23 (Girls Lacrosse)
Julie Chini Dundee
Loretta Huesken Dwyer ‘57 (Scholarship)
Susan & John Obuchowski
Margaret Dunne Errigo ‘54
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Hoff & Errigo Foundation
Robert Felloney ‘66
(CCHS’s Greatest Need & Scholarship)
Capt John J Felloney, USN (Ret )
John (Jake) Ferraro (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
James A Ressa
Michael Fessler ‘95 (Scholarship)
Kristi Tropp Furness
Harry Figueroa ‘85 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
John Figueroa
Claire Folcher ‘26 (Girls Lacrosse)
John Moerman
Sean Frazee (Volleyball)
Colleen Frazee
Dolores Giannetti (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Romeo Giannetti
Gianna Giegerich ‘24 (Performing Arts)
Mr & Mrs R Giegerich
Sr Philomena M Gini ‘49 (Camden Catholic’s Greatest Need)
Barbara & Bernard Cortese
Joyce (Gini) Monsees
Kevin Grady ‘26 (Wrestling)
Mary Jane Moyer
Christine M Hess ‘70 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Mary Anne Hess
Patricia R Hobbs (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Bill Hobbs
Colin Hough (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Geraldine Minder
Harry J. Houwen ‘47 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Louise Prause Houwen
Francis Hunt ‘67 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Charles M Hunt
Francis Hunt ‘67 (Scholarship)
Mary Hunt Harding
Margaret Irwin (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Kathy Collopy Birmingham
Danielle Leber ‘24 (Girls Lacrosse & Girls Soccer)
Jeffrey & Diane Leber
Al Leopold & Bob Spangler (Performing Arts)
Charles Manning
Liam Lyons ‘25 (Baseball)
Erin O’Brien Garcia
Cecilia Kelly Mannel ‘48 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Anna Marie Petruncio Nelson
Grace Martin ‘25 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Bill & Kim Martin
Ottavio Martines (Scholarship)
Antonella Martines Bouchard
Dorothy Masterson ‘67 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Shawn P Masterson
Kathlynn McConnell ‘77 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Mr & Mrs Karl McConnell
Msgr Robert T McDermott ‘60 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Patrick Montgomery
Msgr Robert T McDermott ‘60 (Scholarship)
Melissa Rodriguez
Daniel J McElroy ‘63
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Michael McElroy
Daniel J McElroy ‘63 (Scholarship)
James M McGrath
Rosemarie McInerney (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Dr John F & Barbara (Smith) McInerney
Andy McLaughlin ‘87 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Mary Kate P McLaughlin
Colleen McNally ‘81 (Field Hockey, Girls Basketball, Softball)
Virginia Onofrio
Elisa Mieles (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Omar & Darika Mieles
TJ Miller ‘13 (Wrestling)
TJ Miller
Kathleen Miller-Bannar (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Michael Bannar
Edith Spahn Mills ‘44 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Eileen Mills Thomas
Ava Moyer ‘24 & Madison Gozdan ‘24 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Michael C Branca
Bill “Murph” Murphy ‘91 (Performing Arts)
Joseph Coyle
Bishop George Murry ‘66 (Scholarship)
Mary Ann D’Agostino Niedrich
Rita Nardi ‘49 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Raymond Nardi
Michael and Jeanette Neri (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Marianne Neri Monek
Bill Nitz (Campus Ministry)
Kathleen Savage Strausser
Dr Ralph Onofrio ‘72 (Field Hockey)
Christine Onofrio
Jeanne Carr Patzer ‘48 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
OceanFirst
David Patzer
Olivia Pawela ‘25 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Genevieve Pawela
Olivia Pawela ‘25 (Performing Arts)
Christopher Pawela
Lisa Pawela
Anna Patricia (Williams) Piccoli (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Richard L Piccoli, Jr
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IN HONOR OF:
Fr Scott Pilarz ‘77 (Pilarz Scholarship, Scholarship, Tuition Assistance)
The Kiely Family
Jacob Pszalgowski ‘23 (Baseball)
Linda Pszalgowski
John L. Pund, Sr. (CCHS’s Greatest Need & John L Pund, Sr Memorial Scholarship
Fund)
Kristen & Jack Pund
John M Reid ‘65 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Charles M Snowman
Alyssa Rivel ‘25 (Girls Lacrosse)
Alexis Rivel
James Joseph Schmidt, Sr. & Msgr. Winowicz (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Mary Taylor
THE ARTS AT CCHS
Band
LPL Financial
Jean Gianfortune
Performing Arts
Joseph Alacqua ’61
Beth & Edward Alfaro P’23, ‘25, ‘25
Christine (Ackerman) Apkarian '86
Katherine E Balint '24
Bamby Enriquez Bergeron '86
P'25
Adrienne Vece Bilotta '68
John '90 and Deb Brady
Maria A Briones '00
Jackie Brown '96
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bruckner
P’00, ‘09
Alexander Byrnes '99
Annual Report of Gifts
Frank Semola (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Lucy Fisher
Maxine Fisher
Simon Fisher
Patty Schlett (Performing Arts)
Tom & Patty Schlett
Dave Sharp ‘67 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Bill & Anne Barker
Peter & Loretta Slane
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Angelina Slane
Rev. O. Hugh Stout
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Carole Cornell
Cassie Sweeney ‘89 (CCHS’s Greatest Need) Kelly Sweeney McMullin
Angela Leone Carrozzino '04
Mr Angelo J Carucci '24
Robert and Carmila Carucci P'24
Sherri Cerrito '14
Joseph M Coyle '91 P'23
William '76 and Martha Crean
Rob and Suzanne Delfino P'25, '27
Bernadette Clements DiLullo '63
Dana DiNardo-Bealin '88
Tim & Caitlin (Fallon) DiVito '01
Carl R Dolente ‘84 P’13
Maureen Dymond '18
Joe and Katy Fagan
Falco Caruso and Leonard Funeral Homes
Mr & Mrs R Giegerich
Ritamarie T Giosa '68
Miguel Gisone '19
Aurelia Harp '24
MATCHING GIFTS GIFTS-IN-KIND
Please be sure to check your business to see if they participate in a matching gift program
Boeing Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Matching Gifts Program
Jones Lang LaSalle
LPL Financial Foundation
OceanFirst
PSEG Foundation
Radian State Street Foundation
The Coca-Cola Company
Thank you to the following who have given of their time, service or supplies throughout the year
Amy’s Omelette House
Marti Casserly
CCHS Coaches
CCHS Faculty & Staff
Fort Nassau Graphics
Gallo’s Bakery
Josh Lopez 03
Angelo Milicia
Tastykake
Erika Ward
Guido Tobia (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Lindsay Tobia
Anne Gentlesk Torchia ‘57
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Mr & Mrs Christopher Torchia
Giovanna Torchia
The Torno Family (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
The Torno Family
Marissa Van Atter ‘24 (Volleyball)
Pattie Van Atter
Patty Boyer Walsh ‘71 & Joe Camaroto ‘71 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Mike & Kathy (Glander) Fitzpatrick
John J. Ward ‘32 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Maria Ward
John J Ward ‘32 (Performing Arts)
Kathleen Ward Niedt
Maria Ward
Mark H. Watson ‘56
(CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Dr Bill Watson
Mary Whipkey (Mary Whipkey Leadership Scholarship)
Michael & Annemarie Byrnes
Rev John Fisher OSFS
Charles & Sallie Grandi
Lisa Winkler ‘93 (CCHS’s Greatest Need)
Amy Henry
Margaret Mary Zeck ‘67 P’89, ‘96, ‘99 (Scholarship)
The Zeck Family
The Harp Family '24
Jenny Higgins '24
Meghan Higgins '19
Kathleen Hoban P’20, ‘23, 26 Mary Anne Kelly Hobbs-Fernie '80
IBM Corporation
Russ '89 & Tiffany '91 Johnson
P’22, P’24
Maureen Keller P’18, ‘20, ‘23
Liana Kenney '16
Dena La Pata P’21, ‘24
Eileen (Becker) Lish '63
Ally Long '21
Terry & Dave Long P'14, 18, 21
Abigail Loughlin '18
LPL Financial Foundation
Gavin Lynch '20
David A MacDonald
Charles Manning '69
Thomas Marciano '18
Paul Masso '01
Jennifer McNelis
Kathleen Ward Niedt '70
Mike & Kathy '88 O'Callaghan
P’18, ‘21, ‘23
Kathy Mularski Osowiecki '74
P'13
Nikki Palladino '06
Christopher Pawela
Lisa Pawela
Ken, Anne, & Mary '24 Picciano
Mary Picciano '24
Raymour & Flanigan
Kate Reiss '13
Rotaeche Family ‘93 P‘24, ‘26
Florence Mojta Rotondo '67
Rudolf Rotter '91 P'23, '26
Nicole Sanchirico '14
John '83 & Carol '85 (Patzer) Sawn P’18, ‘20, ‘24
Mary Cay Schaeffer P'22
Joseph Schaffer '97
Tom '70 & Patty Schlett
Sarah Schmader
Mr & Mrs Walt Schmidt
Brian Shannon '87 P'22, '24
Ambria Thomas '15
Marc A Vallone '06
Colleen Byrnes Walsh '01
Maria Ward '78
William Ward '15
Rick Watson '04
Nicole Klco Wright '90
Piano
John ‘69 and Barbara Kelly
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THE FUND FOR C AMDEN C ATHOLIC
The greatest number of gifts to CCHS are unrestricted cash donations, known as CCHS’s Greatest Need, to The Fund for Camden Catholic Gifts can also be restricted to tuition assistance, arts or athletics, including specific sports These gifts make strides toward helping us maintain a competitive value proposition for families seeking a Catholic education for their children.
The Shamrock Society
The Shamrock Society is our giving club for donors who contribute $1,000 or more to The Fund for Camden Catholic each year Members of this society send an outward message that they know Camden Catholic and its students are a worthy investment
Tuition Assistance
Approximately one third of our students receive some form of tuition assistance based on a standardized assessment of financial need. Your gifts help each of our families continue to choose Catholic education All recipients are chosen based upon academic performance and demonstrated financial need.
Why Tuition Assistance Matters
For years, the Sisters of Mercy were able to contribute their services to Camden Catholic High School to reduce the cost of tuition, thereby making a Catholic education affordable for families Today, the rising costs of healthcare and technology attribute to a higher cost of education, and tuition must be increased accordingly
What can I do?
• Contribute to tuition assistance and you will afford a student the opportunity to find themselves, uncover talents, grow academically and spiritually, and develop leadership skills for a 21st century world.
• Named scholarships can both support a student and honor a living individual, family, group, or memorialize a loved one
Other Ways To Contribute
Stock – Camden Catholic accepts gifts of securities, please contact the A d v a n c e m e n t O f f i c e f o r r e q u i r e d forms.
Matching Gifts- Many corporations now support private secondary education through matching gifts Check to see if your company offers a matching gift program, and multiply the impact you ’ re already making at Camden Catholic.
In Memoriam - You, or your family, can choose to recommend gifts to Camden Catholic in lieu of flowers within an obituary If you wish the gifts to be restricted to a specific purpose please contact the Advancement Office at the time of the obituary’s publication
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LEGACY GIVING Please call the Advancement Office at 856-663-2247 for more information on ways to make a lasting contribution to Camden Catholic.
There are so many ways to make a difference. Which will you choose? Questions? Contact Rory Sweeney at rory.sweeney@camdencatholic.org or call 856-663-2247
JOIN US!
Admissions Events
Register online camdenca tholic.org/admissions
Open House
Thursday, October 26 at 6:30PM
6:30-7:00PM Registra tion and Check-In
7:00-7:30PM Choir Performance, Student Panel, Academic Over view
7:30-9:00PM Tours, Lab Demonstra tions, Faculty and Coach Meet & Greet and Student Life Presenta tions
Scholarship & Placement Test*
Saturday, November 4 at 8:30AM 8:30AM Check-In | 9:00-12:00PM Test
*Required as a part of the admissions application process
Irish Experience Visit Day
Visit CCHS in action with a student guide. Take class, enjo y lunch and get to kno w wha t being a member of the CCHS family is all about.
SCAN HERE TO REGISTER FOR ADMISSIONS EVENTS
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Advancement Office Camden Catholic High School 300 Cuthbert Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 IRISH GIVING DAY Friday, March 15, 2024 SAVE THE DATES! THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD March 8, 9, 15 & 16 @ 7:30PM March 10 & 17 @ 2PM P R E S E N T S T H E 2 0 2 4 S P R I N G M U S I C A L Arts A T C C H S T H E