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Alumni News
Networking in NYC
On May 19, Delbarton alumni got together at Manhattan’s Tiro a Segno to socialize at an annual networking event sponsored by the Alumni Association. Tiro a Segno is a private club on MacDougal Street and the oldest Italian heritage organization in the United States.
Class Notes:
1965
Ed Keller reports that he moved from McLean, VA to Naples, FL in 2020. 1986
Mark Byrne writes: “Proud to share that my son, Dillon, enrolled at Delbarton as a Freshman ’26, 40 years after I graduated. OUCH!” 1987
Peter Hecht and his family moved to Casablanca, Morocco in 2018 where his wife, Kimberly, was General Counsel for a pan-African development bank. The family also lived in Surrey, England during this posting. In England Peter completed a Master of History concentrating on the 1st and 2nd Crusades and was fortunate to be able to meet up with Philip and Chris Carne, parents of Nicholas ’85, and Peter’s classmate Richard ’86 who sadly passed many years ago. The Hecht family has recently moved back to Mendham and looks forward to rejoining the Delbarton family in person. 1990
Michael Somerville and Kate Corgel married on October 15, 2021 and welcomed their first child, Emilia Kate Somerville, on September 10, 2022. Michael’s new comedy album “Otherwise Engaged” was released on October 19, 2022 and reached #1 on iTunes. 1992
An update from Matt Durney: "Current students Henry Collins '24, Will Plank '25, and the children of Steve Barisonek '90 and Matt Durney '92, have launched an initiative to raise awareness on Youth Suicide which is the #2 leading cause of death in youths today. The fundraiser, Dolphin St., is founded in memory of Duke
The 2022-23 Delbarton Alumni Association Board was elected, then introduced during the outdoor meeting. From left are Board members E.J. DaCosta
’10, Ryan Dooley ’91, Matt Gilfillan ’86,
P.J. Calello ’90, Bob Farrell ’64, Board President John Ferramosca ’05, John
McEvoy ’89, Jim Maguire ’79, Jim
Gallombardo ’81, Joe Colangelo ’03 and Board Vice President Joe Ferraro ’95. (Missing: Dan Cimaglia ’16, Ted Lawless ’03, Dan Miggins ’08 and Taylor Price ’04)
Young alumni including, from left, Owen
Hand ’21, Jack Murphy ’21, Matt Johnson ’21, Matthew Harper ’22, Matt Facchine
’21 and Joseph Udina ’21.
2020-2022 Alumni Association
President Chris
Bury P’19, ’20, ’23
and incoming 2023-2025
President John
Ferramosca ’05
confirm that dinner will be served at our annual June
Dinner Meeting, aka Pig Roast.
Departing Board members, John Glynn ’90 and Steve Block ’71, were presented with engraved servers in tribute to their dedication to the Delbarton Alumni Association. From left are Assistant Headmaster for Advancement and Alumni Craig Paris ’82, 20202022 Alumni Association President Chris Bury ’91, John Glynn ’90, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, Steve Block ’71 and 2023-2025 Alumni Association President John
Ferramosca ’05.
Alumni Association President
Chris Bury ’91, P’19, ’20, ’23
relaxes in his new Delbarton chair, a traditional parting gift for a departing Alumni Association president. With him are sons Matthew Bury ’19, on left, and Tommy Bury ’20.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Paul Mattiola ’22 received the “Red” Green ’56 Fighting Spirit Award, annually presented to a graduating senior in acknowledgement of his persistence, composure and leadership during his Delbarton years. Paul and Tina Mattiola P’22, ’23 and their children were present to witness his special recognition.
The Carter Cup
The 20th annual Carter Cup—the Metropolitan Golf Association’s Junior Stroke Play Championship—was held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ on August 2. The invitational event is named in memory of Michael P. Carter ’00, an accomplished junior player and standout member of the Green Wave golf team who died in a car accident in 2002. Michael was a junior club champion at both Baltusrol and Winged Foot Golf Club, as well as a promising player on the Penn State golf team. The Carter Cup features 46 top junior golfers from the metropolitan area typically playing 36 holes in the summer heat on Baltusrol’s two championship courses—a rigorous test of mental and physical endurance. This year, Delbarton was represented by Green Wave golfer Tyler Lee ’23. Cameron Besaw from New Canaan, Connecticut took home the trophy, setting a new record in Carter Cup history with his 10-shot victory.
Director of Advancement and Alumni Craig Paris ’82, Mary Lou Carter P’00 and Green Wave golfer
Tyler Lee ’23.
Alumni Achievement Award (the largest increase in donors over the previous year) was accepted by Michael Johnson ’12, holding the plaque, on behalf of his classmates. The Class of 2012 added 23 new donors over the previous year.
Decade Awards were also presented to the highest participating classes-by-decade:
• Class of 1956
53.85% participation
• Class of 1964
54.76% participation
• Class of 1979
48.53% participation
• Class of 1989
46.51% participation
• Class of 1993
39.89% participation
• Class of 2008
81.08% participation
• Class of 2012
51.28% participation
• Class of 2021
42.42% participation
The Class of 1948 Headmaster’s Cup
(highest % participation) was awarded to the Class of 2008 with 81.08%. Tim Soulas ’08 accepted two awards on behalf of his classmates. The Class of 2008 also received the Rev. Kenneth Mayer, O.S.B. Award (highest # of donors). The Class had 90 donors to the Delbarton Fund in 2021.
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Barisonek '92, who we lost to suicide in 1996. Duke lived on Dolphin Street in Coogee, Australia, while studying abroad. The project has a few phases: 1. Encourage local students from other schools to join our cause 2. Raise money by selling tee shirts designed by Duke 3. Use the funds to bring speakers and resources to local schools that may not have them today 4. Participate in a fundraising walk with the ultimate goal of a nationally coordinated day for students to participate. The students have created a website Dolphinst.org where orders and donations can be placed. " Mary and Kal Vadasz were blessed to have their sons, Michael and Gabriel, celebrate their third consecutive sacrament at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mendham with Fr. Edward Seton Fittin ’82. (See Abbey Notes) 1993
Robert Parker reports that the Parker Family is moving to Laurel, MD because Rob’s wife Melanie got a promotion and transfer into Goldman Sach’s Wealth Management division. Rob will continue helping global ClimateTech grow and scale their businesses at the firm he manages, Honu Hoku Advisors, with an office in NYC and now an expanded presence in the Washington DC area.
1994
Brian Hathaway started working at WunderLand Group on September 27, 2021. WunderLand is a talent acquisition firm that provides creative, digital and marketing staffing solutions.
2003
Alastair Hegarty and family took the plunge and moved to the Netherlands “to try something different from London!”
Fred Krom and his wife Courtney welcomed their son James Paul Mullin Krom, II on September 28, 2022.
2005
Jack Mayer and his wife Frances announced the birth of their daughter Sloane Eaton Mayer on June 3, 2022. Sloane joins big brother Teddy, age 2, at the family’s home in Alexandria, VA.
2008
Francis D’Alia and Amanda Elizabeth Meadows were married on July 20, 2022. (See Wedding Album) On June 10, 2022, Tim Soulas ’08 and Brianne Rose Cox were married at St. James Church in Basking Ridge, NJ, with a reception at the Olde Mill Inn. (See Wedding Album)
2009
Peter Solomon and Nicole White were married at the Boston Public Library on July 9, 2022 surrounded by family and friends, including Peter’s Delbarton friends. (See Wedding Album) 2010
Andrew DeRenzi and Caroline Toutoungi were wed on May 14, 2022 at Norfield Congregational Church in Weston, CT with Delbarton friends in attendance. (See Wedding Album) Erik and Kaitlyn Gobbo were married at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland, ME on June 24, 2022 with Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB ’82 officiating. (See Wedding Album) Jack McHugh married Marissa Morgan in Denver on October 8, 2022 with six of Jack’s Delbarton classmates in attendance. (See Wedding Album)
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Peter Solomon ’09 and Nicole White were married at the Boston Public Library on July 9, 2022 surrounded by family and friends, including Peter’s Delbarton friends. From left are Andrew Waldele
’09, Tommy Gibbons ’09, Ian Edelson ’09, Adam Fischer ’09, Rob Columbro ’09, Nicole White Solomon, Tommy Patterson ’09, Peter Solomon ’09, Geoff Preston ’09, Alphonse Briand ’09, Evan Zak ’09,
Mike Wroblewski ’09 and Kevin Hubschmann ’09.
Joe DeLuca ’13 and Cary Palmer were married on April 23, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bernardsville followed by a wedding reception at Fiddler’s Elbow, Bedminster, NJ. Pictured from left are Zach Blumenkehl ’13,
Brian Walsh ’13, Cary (Palmer) DeLuca, Joe DeLuca
’13, Chris DeLuca ’15 (best man), Nick Palmer ’13, Kevin Neilson ’13 and Lucius
DeGregorio ’15.
T.J. Sullivan ’10 and Katie Tolkowsky were married on June 17, 2022 with a reception at Monmouth Beach Club. From left, in front, are
Kyle Kaplan ’11, Albert Striano ’11, Andrew DeRenzi ’10, Druv Sharma ’10, Gerry Briand ’10, Nicholas
Pellegrino ’10 and Parker Pearson ’14; Back row from left, Ben Tolkowsky ’08,
Peter Calvanelli ’10, Matt Tolkowsky ’09, Mickey Moran
’10 and Pat Hand ’10.
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Notre Dame Graduation – Finally!
On Memorial Day Weekend 2022, ten members (of sixteen) from the Class of 2016 who moved on to University of Notre Dame finally had an opportunity to celebrate their Covid-delayed college graduation back on campus in South Bend. Pictured here are, from left, Mark Kowalik, Dan
Delfico, Danny McMaster, Johnny Link, Nick Diana, Sean Hager, Angelo Liu, Liam Gannon,
Tim Sienko and Brian Finn (Missing: Jack
Corcoran, Joe Corcoran, Joe Gambetta, Matt
Smith, Justin Donaher and Jack Kielty).
A Special Anniversary with Friends
In September, Delbarton alumnus and faculty member Mike Carr ’01 celebrated 25 years of being cancer free. His Delbarton friends hosted a small party in Mike’s honor to recognize his milestone. From left are Jeff Tuthill ’01, Matt Tully ’01, Mike Carr ’01 and Zach Laverty ’01.
Villanova Reception
On October 20, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB hosted a reception at the Refectory in Villanova, PA. Alumni Association President John Ferramosca ‘05, a Villanova graduate, was also in attendance with other Villanova alumni.
West Point Football
On September 17, 2022, West Point Football faced off against Villanova at Mitchie Stadium and several alumni were in the house. In the photo on left, Army Captain Alex Thew ’07 is pictured at the game with Assistant Headmaster for Advancement & Alumni Craig Paris ’82. In the second photo, Alex is with Harry Ganton ’20, who is in his second year at the US Military Academy. Final score: 49-10 and a win for Army. Alex was back at Delbarton on November 11, Veteran's Day, to address the Delbarton student body.
Club Hockey reunion
In November, Notre Dame and Boston College club hockey teams met for a tournament in Nashville with Vanderbilt, ND and BC which brought together eight Green Wave Hockey teammates. From left are Michael Balzarotti ’19,
James Monahan ’19, Grady Burke ’21, JP Nolan ’19, JR Cagnassola ’20, Kevin Gilfillan
’19, Billy Crutchlow ’22 and
James Falivene ’19.
Delbarton Anglers
The American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) announced the selection of Matthew Donnelly ’18 to the Academic All-American first team. To be eligible for ACRA Academic AllAmerican status, a student-athlete must complete at least 60 hours of college coursework and be scholastically recognized as a Junior or Senior at the conclusion of the Spring 2022 semester. First Team Academic All-American studentathletes must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or above. Matt rowed varsity at Row NJ during his four years of high school while academically excelling at Delbarton where he was the 2018 Delbarton Valedictorian and recipient of the Bryan Bennett ‘Quiet Hero’ Award. At Bowdoin, he has enjoyed rowing and serving as a team officer for his third and fourth year. He is pictured on the far left with his Bowdoin team.
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Bob Rouse ’79, on left, visited the Jersey Shore this summer and had a great time fishing with Greg Bock ’79, center, and Frank
