Delbarton Today Fall/Winter 2016 by Delbarton School

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Television’s Golden Age Network TV Executive Chris McCumber ’85

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1 From the Headmaster 2 Graduation 2016 14 Freshman Projects By Jessica Fiddes and Harry MacCormack

20 Boarding Life at Delbarton By Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB

24 Global Delbarton Traveler:

Crossing America with Michael DeSouza ‘06

28 Television’s Golden Age TV Network Executive Chris McCumber ‘85 By Jessica Fiddes

36 Around Delbarton 54 Sports Shorts By Harry MacCormack

64 Abbey Notes 68 Alumni News 104 Delbarton Yesterday Cover: Chris McCumber ’85, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. All photographs in this issue of Delbarton Today were taken by Jessica Fiddes or J. Craig Paris unless otherwise indicated. Cover Photographer: Adam Olszewski, NBC Universal Rt. Rev. Richard Cronin, OSB, Abbot, St. Mary’s Abbey President, Delbarton School

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By Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB

Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, Headmaster Rev. Rembert F. Reilly, OSB, Vice President for Development J. Craig Paris ’82, Director of Development Jessica Vermylen Fiddes, Editor and Director of Communications The views expressed in Delbarton Today are solely those of the editors, authors and contributors to this magazine and do not necessarily represent those of the Order of St. Benedict of New Jersey, Inc., St. Mary’s Abbey and/or Delbarton School Design: Sahlman Art Studio, Charlotte, NC Printing: Digital Color Concepts, Mountainside, NJ

From the Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB

“When he is to be received, he comes before the whole community in the oratory and promises stability, fidelity to monastic life and obedience.” RB 58, 17

Dear Friends of Delbarton, Even most Catholics may be surprised to learn that we Benedictine monks do not profess the more familiar vows of poverty, chastity and obedience; but, rather we take the three vows listed above in the quote from the Rule of Benedict: stability, fidelity to monastic life and obedience. Obedience appears in both sets of vows. Poverty and chastity are understood as an essential aspect of fidelity to monastic life. But what about stability? From the earliest days, commentators on the Rule of Benedict have identified two major understandings of stability in the Rule. The first is stabilitas cordis, a Latin phrase that means ‘stability of the heart’, which is a way of expressing the virtue of perseverance. The second is stabilitas loci, a parallel Latin phrase that means ‘stability of place’. It is this second understanding of stability that I wish to consider. For us Benedictines, a major consequence of the vow of stability is that we join one monastery for life. Unlike the members of other religious orders, we do not get transferred from one place to another. In the course of a lifetime, a monk may spend some time, even decades, away from the monastery, but the monastery where he professed stability always remains his home. This commitment is intended to give the monk a sense of rootedness, a defined place in which to live out his following of the Gospel. From this, it is easy to understand how monks have always sought to create spaces of both order and beauty for the living out of their monastic life. It is also the reason that monks so often locate their monasteries in places of great natural beauty, like Delbarton. Finally, it is also explains why Benedictine monks have a special sense of the sacredness of the place in which they live. A close reading of the Rule reveals, however, that stability of place has yet another layer of meaning. At the very end of Chapter 4, on the Tools for Good Works, St. Benedict writes, “The workshop where we are to toil faithfully at all these tasks is the enclosure of the monastery and stability in the community.” Clearly for St. Benedict being bound to the members of a specific monastic community is equally as important as being bound to one specific place. The monastic community and its way of life provides the daily context for the individual monk’s living out of his Christian life. The monk is called to live out his personal vocation within the embrace of other like-minded individuals who together are “hastening to their heavenly homeland”. Paradoxically, then, stability in one place and with one group of traveling companions provides the road on which the monk travels on his way to eternal life.

In the abbey cemetery there is a stone bench into which are etched the words “pariter ad vitam aeternam.” This phrase is taken from Chapter 72 of the Rule where St. Benedict writes “Let them (the monks) prefer nothing whatever to Christ and may he bring us all together to everlasting life.” I always have a profound sense of awe and reverence when I ponder the significance of the reality that St. Benedict expresses in those few words. It is the conviction that Christ is leading us to salvation together. In a very real sense, then, St. Benedict is telling us that we are a means to salvation for each other; and, that the call to be together is, in a mysterious way, part of God’s plan for us. Delbarton, as a Benedictine school, shares in this belief. As part of our reaccreditation process, the school is required to re-examine its foundational documents, among them is a series of statements called “We believe statements”. These are attempts to put into a few words the core values of the school community. The third of Delbarton’s “we believe” statements is new to the list -“We believe . . . that God calls us into this community.” That is a powerful statement. It says that being called to be part of the Delbarton community is part of God’s plan for our lives. Accepting that call and the responsibility to live in accordance with it is no small matter. Clearly the Benedictine idea of stability has taken deep root here. We are blessed that the wisdom of St. Benedict continues to inform and mold the daily life of the school. In the Hallmarks of a Benedictine school we read “In a school setting, the sense of community should be so real as to be almost palpable.” On any given day that is so true of Delbarton. So it should not surprise anyone that the last of the “we believe” statements is “that here we belong”.

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Delbarton Graduates its Sixty-Eighth Class O N M AY 22, 2016 THE C LASS OF 2016 CELEBRATED GRADUATION WITH FACULTY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THE A BBEY C HURCH FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION IN THE S ENIOR G ARDEN â&#x20AC;¦ Peter Wallburg Studios

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School leadership, past and present: incoming Student Body President Liam Higgins ’17, Matt Douglas ‘17, 2015-16 Student Body President Dan Cimaglia ’16 and Vice President Grant Brewster ’17.

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Peter Toronto ’16 and members of the Delbarton Religious Studies department celebrate Peter winning the Right Reverend Patrick M. O’Brien Award, which represents excellence in Religious Studies and is presented to one graduate in memory of Abbot Patrick, the founding Abbot of Delbarton School.

Christina Diana, Rick Diana P’16, Nick Diana ’16 and Lucia Diana ‘P16.

Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, O.S.B. and Abbot Richard Cronin, O.S.B. of St. Mary’s Abbey.

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Matt Smith ’16 and family.

Malcolm Mead ‘16 with, from left, his grandparents Diane and Jim Maguire Sr. P’78,’82,’86, Malcolm Mead Sr. P’16,’18, Malcolm Mead Jr. ‘16, Liz Mead P’16,’18 and Drake Mead ‘18.

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The Brian E. Fleury Award is given to an outstanding scholar-athlete who demonstrates the same passion for scholarship that he does for athletics, a person who combine seriousness of purpose with self-effacing good humor, a person who is a consummate team player, selfless in all his endeavors, always putting the needs of others before his own. The 2016 Fleury Award winner is Dan Delfico ‘16, shown with Jen Fleury P’19 and her son Tim Fleury ’19 who presented the award.

The Michael Patrick Sheridan Award was established in memory of a member of the Class of 1984, presented to a senior who has manifested love for life and for the School and has significantly grown through challenge as implied in the Delbarton motto Succisa Virescit. The 2016 Michael Patrick Sheridan Award was presented by Kurt Krauss ’81, second from left, to Ty Agaisse ‘16 seen here with his parents Michael and Georgeann Agaisse P’16, ’17.

The James E. Nugent Award, established in memory of a graduate of the class of 1969, is awarded to the Delbarton student who best exemplifies the spirit of giving himself to others. This year the award was presented by Catherine and Elizabeth Carter, on left, to Brian Finn ’16, seen here with his family Jeanne, Kevin, Kathleen, and Patrick Finn ’13.

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The Peter B. Haas Award, established in memory of a 25 year old Marine pilot killed in Korea, is awarded for distinguished leadership within the School. This year’s winner of the Peter B. Haas Award was Student Body President Dan Cimaglia ‘16, pictured here with his family, from left, grandparents Ann and George Rachmiel GP’16, Dan’s sister Kelly, Liz Cimaglia P’16, Dan Cimaglia ’16, Dave Cimaglia P’16 and Dan’s grandmother Mary Cimaglia GP’16.

The Bryan Bennett Award was established to honor the memory of a member of the class of 1994 who died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This award is for the “quiet hero”, a student who, like Bryan, has distinguished himself for his day-to-day work ethic, consistent nobility and unfailing kindness to others. This year’s winner of the Bryan Bennett Award was Michael Donnelly ‘16 who received the award from Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82, on left, seen here with Michael and his family, from left, Dr. Mike Donnelly P’16, 18, Al D’Alessandro GP’16,’18, Michael Donnelly ‘16, Matthew Donnelly ‘18, Vittoria D’Alessandro GP’16,’18, and Dr. Christine Donnelly P’16,’18.

Corey T. Williams ’91 Award for excellence in Physics was presented to Peter Chan ’16 who is also a record-breaking pole vaulter. Corey’s father Earl Williams presented the award. From left, Peter Chan P’16, Earl Williams, Peter Chan ’16, Karen Chan P’16 and Catherine Chan.

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elbarton promotes diversity in a world where the demographics are changing. Tolerance and acceptance are essential to the success of our diversity goal, and I’d like to share this anonymous comment sent to me by a friend a week ago, which I think is apropos: ‘We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors…but they all exist very nicely in the same box.’ Let me conclude with this excerpt from Desiderata: ‘You are child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.’” “As we say on our website at Delbarton: Here, we belong. Thank you to the class of 2016. ‘Green Wave till we die!’” -John Sanfacon ’57

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Graduation speaker John Sanfacon ’57, a beloved Delbarton educator, collector and hobbyist, retires this year after 53 years teaching at the School.

The Anselmi family celebrated its two Delbarton graduates. From left, Andrew Anselmi ’83, P’16, Nick Anselmi ‘16, Eustace Anselmi, Sole Anselmi P’16, Nancy Feliciano, Gabby Anselmi, Ann Anselmi and Luke Anselmi ‘16.

Salutatorian John Beute ’16 with his extended family in the Senior Garden.

Carol and Bob Bicknese P’05, ’06, ’09, ’13, ’16 and their sons celebrate the fifth of the family’s Delbarton graduates, Matt Bicknese ’16.

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The Longo family celebrates Andrew’s graduation. From left are his father Joseph Longo ’80, P’10,’16,’19, Matthew Longo ’19, Lauren Longo, Andrew Longo ’16, Pam Longo P’10’16’19, Krista Longo and Michael Longo ’10.

Matt ’09, Jack and Mary P’07,’09,’14,’16, Dan ’16, Rose, Mike ’07 and Bobby McMaster ’14.

Tim Gearty ’16 and his family including, from left, Tim Gearty P’16, Julie Gearty, Tim Gearty ‘16, Linda Gearty P’16 and Kristi Gearty.

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Will Gannon ’16 with his family including, from left, Bill Gannon ‘84, P’16,’17,’19, Seton Gannon, Liam Gannon ‘16, Finn Gannon ‘19, Lindsay Gannon P’16,’17,19, and Andrew Gannon ‘17.

Ian Feeley ’16 celebrates with his family, from left, his father Kevin Feeley P’09,’12,’16, brother Brendan Feeley ’09, his mother Cindy Feeley P’09,’12,16 and his grandparents Harold and Janeen Caudle GP’09,’12,’16.

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Valedictorian Paulo Frazao ’16 is attending Princeton University this fall.

ost of all, however, I am grateful for my brothers. People condemn the weakness of high school relationships. They claim that those bonds will break the moment we walk out of the doors of Trinity Hall for the last time. Well, these people clearly have never been to Delbarton. I will not pretend to know each of you well. I’ve made the friends I’ve made, as have you all. But we’ve all built friendships, all felt included, all competed, struggled, or succeeded, and we did it as a band of brothers. And, because of that, I love all of you as my brothers, and that surely will not change.” -Paulo Frazao ’16

Chris Connors ’16 with his parents Margot and Chris Connors P’14,’16 and brothers Ryan and Tim Connors ‘14.

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Jack Braniff ’16 with parents John and Rosemary Braniff P’16 and his sister Julia Braniff.

Claude Smith ’16 and his parents Todd and Patricia Smith P’16.

Class of 2016 Colleges Amherst College – 1 Boston College – 5 Bowdoin College – 2 Bucknell University - 4 Columbia University – 3 Cornell University – 1 Dartmouth College – 2 Deerfield Academy - 1 Doshisha University (Japan) - 1

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Fordham University – 1 Georgetown University – 6 George Washington University – 1 Gettysburg College - 2 Hobart College - 3 Lehigh University - 2 Miami University – 1 Middlebury College - 3 New York University – 1

Northwestern University - 2 Oberlin College – 1 Penn State University – 1 Pitzer College – 1 Princeton University - 4 Providence College – 2 Purdue University -- 1 Rutgers University – 1 Santa Clara University – 1

Troy Higgins ’16 with parents Jeff and Peggy Higgins P’11,’16.

Southern Methodist University – 1 Stevens Institute of Technology - 2 Syracuse University - 1 The Hill Academy - 1 Trinity College – 1 Tufts University - 3 Union College – 1 University of California, Berkeley – 1 University of Miami - 2

Andrew Sanders ’16 with parents Shane and Traci Sanders P’16.

University of Michigan - 2 University of Notre Dame – 12 University of Pennsylvania – 5 University of Richmond – 1 University of Rochester – 1 University of Vermont – 1 Vanderbilt University – 5 Vassar College – 1 Villanova University – 9

Wake Forest University – 1 Washington University in St. Louis – 1 Wesleyan University - 1 Williams College – 6

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Freshman Projects By Jessica Fiddes and Harry MacCormack

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Jason Rossi Underestimating the time to complete the freshman project is an issue many students confront. Jason Rossi created a mosaic of the Delbarton crest and learned the carpenter’s mantra: “Measure twice, cut once”. Once the tile was cut, as pieces were being laid, Jason came to a grim realization: his wood frame was the wrong size. “My least favorite part was throwing out my original frame. Just seeing my work go to waste hurt.” In spite of this setback, Jason pressed on, rebuilt the frame, laid the tile, and Delbarton’s crest emerged piece by piece. Jason learned the value of diligent planning, and the importance of finding the drive to forge ahead in the face of a mistake. Jason Rossi

A fragment of Jason Rossi’s school seal mosaic.

Lorenzo Liu

Lorenzo Liu’s geometric collage representing all 134 of his Class of 2019 classmates.

For his freshman project, Lorenzo Liu illustrated the variety of his class by creating a unique piece of geometric art for each of his 134 classmates, each of whom is rendered as a unique, brightly colored shape in a vivid geometric pattern. Liu then collected the designs into a massive collage which resembles a field of flowers made by a god who designed nature with a ruler and a protractor. He planned meticulously, calculated how many days he had to finish the project, then worked out a detailed schedule. And he even discovered a bonus: thanks to his measured approach, creating an individual design on a daily basis was an opportunity to unwind at the end of each day.

Lorenzo Liu

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Jack Coffey

For his Freshman Project, Jack Coffey told the life story on film of his late grandfather, famed NYC police detective Joseph Coffey Jr. Coffey was a renowned NYPD crusader against organized crime who investigated the infamous Lufthansa Heist (organized by Jimmy Burke, the Robert De Niro character in Goodfellas), led the case against the NYC Five Family mafia leaders, witnessed the confession of the Son of Sam killer, and tracked an international criminal conspiracy from New York to Vatican City. Jack traced Joseph Coffey, far left, being sworn in with police department colleagues Joseph Coffey’s life by collecting fort one of the many mob trials at which he was called upon to testify. photos and information, and interviewing, recording and filming family members, friends, and colleagues. His documentary can be viewed on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnljCTkhK40

Joe Kearns

Even before arriving at Delbarton, Joe Kearns heard all about the monastery and monks from his mother Paula, a nurse in the abbey infirmary. For his project, Joe honored the Benedictine tradition by creating something tangible: a hand-crafted Benedictine Cross. With a lot of patience and some power tools, Joe went to work drawing, measuring, cutting, sanding and wood burning. The actual hands-on carpentry was Joe’s favorite part and he would have changed only one thing: he wished he had made his cross even bigger. Joe’s cross is currently on display outside the Valentine Library.

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Joe Kearns ’19 displays his handmade Benedictine cross.

CJ Gasser Faith is an integral part of the Delbarton experience, something CJ Gasser wanted to explore. The Book of Isiah describes seven gifts, seven qualities of God which mankind should aspire to: wisdom, understanding, counsel, knowledge, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord. CJ decided to seek out seven students and seven teachers who embody these gifts, interview them, then write a “time capsule of faith” on what he had learned. Once CJ selected his subjects — difficult due to an abundance of good candidates — he blazed through the interviews, collecting a wealth of spiritual experiences from students and faculty alike. CJ’s project ultimately took shape as a detailed internet blog and a 98page book (each interviewee received a copy). It is CJ’s hope that his work will enrich the community and the faith at Delbarton.

CJ Gasser

Alexander Luo Alexander Luo’s study of emerging DNA-inspired genetic medicine was an educational adventure. For his project, he reported on CRISPR-Cas9, a method on the leading edge of genetics which allows scientists to alter a cell’s genetic code that has far-reaching potential for medical applications. Alexander decided to build a model of this new technology, demonstrating how it works at scale. He learned that passion requires direction, often finding himself off track, engrossed as he was in reading and learning more about DNA. Once he found his focus, the rest of his project fell into place. Though he set it out to study genetics, he may have learned even more about the value of good planning and keeping one’s focus on the task at hand.

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Alexander Luo wrote about CRISPR-Cas9, a process on the leading edge of genetics, and constructed this simple model to illustrate the method.

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Regan Paris Regan Paris wrote, cast, filmed and edited a short film Men in the Wild for his Freshman Project. After months of planning and screenplay-writing research, with a script in hand and only a few weeks left, Regan recruited friends and soon learned that friction between actors and directors is not just for Hollywood types. When he decided to let his actors improvise, he learned that a little compromise soon turned his unruly group of five into a cast capable of producing natural performances. That flexibility proved to be one the most important lessons learned during Regan’s project. Any advice for future freshman? “Do something you want to do, not something that is easy.”

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Director Regan Paris ’19 works with two cast members during his freshman project video shoot.

James Falivene

When James Falivene needed inspiration for his freshman project, former eighth grade art teacher Carole O’Malley suggested he take a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art where he noticed one face that seemed to appear wherever he looked… the Virgin Mary. For his project, he took an artistic journey through the depiction of Mary in art through the centuries. Starting with the early days of Christianity in Rome and concluding in the Renaissance, James studied Mary’s visage in art, learning the history of each work, then created a charcoal portrait in the style of the original. Each small work of art proved to be an examination of both the artistic style and culture of the era which inspired it.

Inspired by a suggestion from art teacher Carole O’Malley, James Falivene ’19 studied images of the Madonna at the Met and created these charcoal portrait of her image through the ages. 18

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Ethan Lowndes Ethan Lowndes had an ambitious Freshman Project. Not yet old enough to drive, he decided to restore a vintage sports car. Ethan calculated a budget, and found a suitable auto on Craigslist with advice from fellow car aficionado Kurt Krauss ’81. He chose a 1976 MGB and last January he stripped the interior and removed parts that needed professional sandblasting. By March, the MGB boasted a rebuilt front and rear differential, new brakes, and fresh welding work to repair rust-damaged areas, and most of the restoration was complete in time for his freshman project presentation. All that remained was reassembly and a fresh coat of paint — and for Ethan to pass his driver’s test, of course.

Ethan Lowndes

Not yet having a driver’s license did not deter Ethan Lowndes ’19 from taking on the challenge of restoring a 1976 MGB.

The Flags of Global Delbarton

n October, fifteen national flags were installed on campus and represent an international pilgrimage of Delbarton curriculum and travel programs. The banners were selected by Director of Global Programs Dan Pieraccini and Abbot Giles Hayes, OSB. The back row represents languages taught at Delbarton – including Arabic, symbolized by the Jordanian flag. The front row flags represent countries with which we enjoy travel and exchange programs. A Peruvian flag is displayed – in January we welcome students from San Pedro School in Lima – and the Palestinian flag illustrates our growing curriculum of virtual exchanges. The Guatemalan flag is a salute to last summer’s student-led trip to aid the Houses to Homes program and the flag of India is a clue: Operation Smile volunteers have already journeyed to India and we hope to sponsor a travel program to the country one day. Check out our new flags on your next visit to Delbarton.

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Boarding Life at Delbarton By Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB

t the May 8, 1939 meeting of the Chapter of St. Mary’s Abbey in Newark, Abbot Patrick O’Brien reported the strong encouragement of the Bishop of the new Diocese of Paterson, Thomas McLaughlin, for the establishment of a school at Delbarton. But, only after “extensive discussion” did the community, by a vote of 23 to 9, approve the establishment of a residential secondary school for boys at Delbarton to open the following September. Photos Courtesy of Delbarton School Archives

Boarding life in the 1950s meant close quarters.

There were to be a few day boys, but residential was the key word. The aim was to provide a Catholic alternative to the great historically Protestant boarding schools. At Delbarton, the monastery had been constructed at the top of the hill, and the former Kountze family mansion was

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vacant and available for dormitory and classroom use. Newly appointed headmaster, Father Augustine Wirth, and his associate, Father Claude Micik, now had the daunting task of canvasing for students in time for the opening of classes in just four months time. Their pitch must have been persuasive, for twelve seventh and eighth graders from various points of New Jersey and New York launched the Delbarton School that September. There is no record, but it must have seemed natural to name the school after the well-known name of the estate.

An article in the New York Times reports Delbarton’s first commencement in June of that first year. Eight boys graduated from the eighth grade. Several continued on at Delbarton to form the nucleus of a ninth grade, while most pursued secondary education elsewhere. The second year, 1940-1941, also saw the addition of a sixth grade.

The schedule that Father Augustin posted at the start of the year in 1941 provides a glimpse at student life: Rising 6:45, Chapel (obligatory) 7:15, Breakfast 7:30, Free-time (out-of–doors) 8:00, Study 8:30, Class 9:00, Dinner 12:00, Class 1:00, Free-time 3:00, Study 5:00, Night Prayers 5:50, Supper 6:00, Study 7:45, Retire 9:00, Lights out 9:15. Whew!

By 1941-1942, the third and final year of Father Augustin’s brief tenure as headmaster, the enrollment had risen to twenty resident students. The faculty that year consisted of six monks, and the tuition for a resident student was $800 and for a day boy, $300.

Carriage House residents in 1945 with Fr. Stephen Findlay, left, and Fr. Felix Pepin.

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The earliest list of students that can be found is from the school’s second year. Fourteen boys are enumerated in grades six through nine. Almost all were residents. Also in residence were twelve high school-aged candidates for entrance into the monastery. They attended classes at Delbarton through the ninth grade, and then completed secondary education at Bayley High School in Morristown. Students lived, studied, ate, and relaxed in the mansion, not yet dubbed Old Main because it was Old Everything. The former Kountze carriage house became the gym, while the upper story apartment was later fitted up as a student dorm. When that building was destroyed by fire in April of 1947, its residents found hospitality in the homes of dayhops. This occasioned the remodeling and expansion of the “cottage” known as the Brothers House, which eventually accommodated some thirty boys in tight, Spartan conditions.

Rec Room in the basement of Old Main. Top: The first Student Dining Room in Old Main, now home of the Senior Commons.

Another bulletin board post was a fullpage list of demerit-worthy misdeeds. Eight offenses are deemed VERY SERIOUS, among them: Climbing in or out of windows (SUSPENSION), Noisy Conduct in Play Room, and, being Out of Bounds. Another bulletin includes the exhortation: ACT AS GENTLEMEN AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES. Farther Augustine intended to run a tight ship.

In 1942-1943, Father Stephen Findlay’s first year as headmaster, of the 25 students, only four were dayhops. Boarders were integral to the life of Delbarton during his twenty-five years as headmaster. They came from many parts of the metropolitan area. Boys also came from abroad, especially from Latin America. Sons of American families living overseas also populated Delbarton dorms. Jim Foody, ‘66 from Saudi Arabia, the Hasulak brothers, Robert ‘70 and Donald ’72, from Indonesia, and Dennis Duffy ‘60 from Venezuela come to mind. By the tenth anniversary year, 1949-1950 there were 129 students, 71% of whom were residents, but northern New Jersey

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Fr. Stephen Findlay supervises a Study Hall in the basement of Old Main.

was rapidly becoming suburbia. Demand for day student places was constantly increasing. Numbers for the year 19601961 show the impact of the new classroom building, Trinity Hall, with 301 students, only 36% of whom were boarders. The percentage of residents declined annually, so that by 1969-1970, the thirtieth anniversary year, there were 391 students, only 19% resident. Delbarton had become a day school, with a few boarders. The building of the Schmeil-O’Brien dormitory in 1970 showed the school’s continued commitment to its residential character, but the percentage of residents increased by only a few points, and the downward trend resumed until finally, in 1978-1979, out of a student body of 427, boarders were down to 10%. In March of 1979, in the school’s 39th year, the Chapter of St. Mary’s Abbey, after a polling of the community and much discussion, painfully rejected a resolution, presented by Father Stephen Findlay, that the residential program at Delbarton be continued. The margin was one vote.

When the Kountze carriage house (whose upper story served as a student dorm) was destroyed by fire in April 1947, its residents found hospitality in the homes of dayhops. Later, the cottage known as the Brothers House was remodeled to accommodate some thirty boys in tight, Spartan conditions.

The end of boarding was gradual, each year fewer boys. The last three residents departed in June of 1983. John F. McCarthy ’83 of Amber Pennsylvania, and J. Matthew Roegner ’83 of Newark, New Jersey graduated. John Konzelman, ’84, however, has the distinction of being the last resident student to graduate. He came from Sea Girt, New Jersey but completed his senior year at Delbarton as a day student, commuting during the week from the home of an uncle in Florham Park and retuning to Sea Girt on weekends. Schmeil-Obrien Hall was reduced to an unaccustomed silence, but not for long. After a hiatus of several years, the former dormitory came to life again as a guest house for the monastery, and was recommissioned as the St. Mary’s Abbey Retreat Center. It continues to serve a constant flow of individuals and groups of young people and adults.

John Konzelman ’84 holds the distinction of being Delbarton’s last official boarder. He completed his senior year as a day student, commuting from the home of an uncle in Florham Park and returning on weekends to his family home in Sea Girt.

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Global Delbarton Traveler: Crossing America with Michael DeSouza ‘06

n my summer vacation, I drove from Newport Beach, California, where I had lived for the last six years, back to my hometown of Chatham, New Jersey. I opted for the northern route…and southern route, and eastern route, and, occasionally, western route as I drove through all 48 contiguous states, visiting nearly 90 destinations around the country. So much for efficiency.

Michael DeSouza ’06 with Pittsburgh in the background.

A majestic view of the Grand Canyon.

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I possessed the rare gift of time, a first in my adult life. This summer represented a reset of sorts as I traversed from the

corporate world back into academia to begin my MBA at Columbia University in the fall. Like many, I have a longing for travel, adventure, and the new, but a demanding career in the financial industry left me stationed in Southern California (what punishment, I know). In brainstorming ideas for my time off, I wanted an experience that was both new to me and difficult to accomplish once in business school. As such, I decided to drive (impossible in New York), see the middle of the country (many MBA programs have a global agenda), and, importantly, take time for myself to

View of Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge.

reflect on the past and future. I was well aware of the onerous trip I had set up, but vowed to be disciplined and not waste the time I had available. With cheap gasoline and affordable, if not free, accommodations (through the power of Airbnb and family and friends), I had few reasons not to do my road trip. In late May, I embarked on the journey that would last nine weeks and nearly 16,000 miles only briefly broken by a business school trip to London (during Brexit, coincidentally, and a story for another time). I had great luck throughout the trip, able to complete my

intended route without any significant delay. My trusty Honda Accord was the vehicle of choice, but the summer transportation also included planes, trains, boats, bicycle, paddleboard, and horse. While I had no consistent co-pilot, creating memories with family and friends spread throughout the country was most valuable. In places where I had no prior connections, I often traded stories with incredibly kind hosts who opened up their homes to me through Airbnb. The actual drive around the country was just as enjoyable as visiting every large

Semi-buried and graffiti-decorated Caddies at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, TX. (Michael says best food in America is Austin, TX brisket!)

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Buffalo grazing in Yellowstone National Park.

city (and a lot of small ones) among a number of other attractions. While not surprising, the beauty and diversity of the nation, where so much still remains untouched, was still a sight to behold. I picture the drive up the California coast, the lush Pacific Northwest, snow in the Rocky Mountains, baseball in the Texas heat, revelry in New Orleans, and the historical sites from D.C. to Philadelphia. No trip across America is complete without a sampling of regional dishes, and my highest recommendation goes to the brisket in Austin (really, any place there) with honorable mention to hot chicken in Nashville, lobster rolls in Boston, brats in Milwaukee, and, of course, the all-you-can-eat Vegas buffet. I expected to conclude my trip with U.S. travel fatigue, but I could not have been more wrong. Despite the trek through all lower 48 states, there was still so much of the country I missed (and am aching to see), more family and friends that I wish I had seen, and so many places where I wish I had spent more time. Even with 28+ years in the United States, my cultural fluency grew leaps and bounds in the two-month span with memories and lessons to live way into the future. It was an unforgettable summer.

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San Simeon on the California Coast.

American royalty: the Vanderbilt estate in Ashville, NC.

Street art in Miami.

Left page: top to bottom: The sprawling city of Los Angeles. Atlanta, GA, home of the iconic America beverage Coca Cola. The Chicago skyline.

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Television’s Golden Age By Jessica Fiddes

TV Network Executive I n 1991, cable TV providers delivered 36 channels by analog signal to boxy TV sets. Today, cable providers send an average of 189 channels by digital signal in stunning high definition to flat screen TVs, laptop computers and mobile personal devices. That same year, Delbarton alumnus Chris McCumber landed his first television job working as a promo-writing temp for MTV. Today, he is President of Entertainment Networks for NBCUniversal Cable and responsible for five cable networks including the #1 adsupported cable entertainment network in the country, USA Network.

The man has seen some changes. McCumber was born in 1967 in Pensacola, Florida where his father Bruce, a dentist, was stationed with the Navy. The family soon moved to Watchung, NJ where Bruce and Judith McCumber raised Chris, his brother Tim ’88 and his sister Merrill. Accepted to Delbarton for 8th grade, Chris deferred until 9th grade, and arrived in 1981 ready to hit the ground running: he captained varsity swimming for three years, volunteered in Deanery and Campus Ministry programs, served as DJ at the school radio station, played drums in the Jazz Ensemble and tossed many a disk for Ultimate Frisbee. He recalls fondly his history teacher/swim coach John Romagna who occasionally taught 28

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class in the guise of FDR, Churchill and other historical figures. A pair of glasses and an unlit cigar were all the props Romagna needed to work his magic.

Music was McCumber’s passion — he plays a mean set of drums — and in the summer of 1984 he and some friends formed the punk/new wave band Atom Tan, borrowing the name from the Clash song. Back then his dream was to work someday for a record company. In 1985, he entered his father’s alma mater, Lafayette College, which offered ‘the perfect mixture of rigorous education and a hyper social atmosphere’. He majored in Government and Law, but after graduation chose to take a break before applying to law schools. In 1990, an acquaintance put him on to a temp job at MTV, the hot, new cable network that he and his friends were already watching around the clock. McCumber immediately caught the channel’s dynamic, entrepreneurial vibe and has never looked back. He quickly learned the ropes to become an associate producer, then joined the on-air promotion team that launched MTV’s Comedy Central. His next stop was Lee Hunt Associates, an ad agency specializing in television network branding. As creative director for media and entertainment McCumber led teams of strategists, creatives and technologists on brand strategy for TV

Chris McCumber ’85 and broadband entertainment services including NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox/News Corp, Disney, HBO and Turner Networks. He helped to name and launch XM Satellite Radio – “Your car dashboard already had AM and an FM…it was time for XM.” By then an accomplished commercial film director, he also directed 14 short films for NBC’s Saturday Night Live entitled Fuzzy Memories by Jack Handy (he still keeps an authentic-looking

dog head in his office as a memento). In 2000 Razorfish, the digital advertising pioneer, acquired the Lee Hunt agency; working on projects like the Band of Brothers website for HBO, McCumber added website development to his skillset. By 2001, he was ready to return to TV. USA Network hired him as SVP of on air promotion, where he built the creative team that launched the hit series Monk and The Dead Zone. Promoted to the SVP of marketing and digital, McCumber recognized the ‘quirky main character’ trend and developed the brand campaign Characters Welcome. The network continued to launch a steady stream of successes including Psych, Burn

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WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon presented this hefty replica of a Championship belt to McCumber as a birthday present.

McCumber with WWE Superstar John Cena, the face of World Wrestling Entertainment. USA Network is the exclusive cable home for the WWE’s marquee properties and McCumber appreciates the long-standing partnership.

An accomplished commercial film director, McCumber directed 14 short films for NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” entitled “Fuzzy Memories by Jack Handy.” This retriever head was a key component of one story line.

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Notice, Royal Pains and Covert Affairs. When Comcast purchased NBCUniversal, McCumber rose to Co-President of USA Network and was soon named President of the USA Network. Last Spring, the company formed the Entertainment Networks group, and combined the USA, Syfy, Chiller, Cloo and UniHD networks, with McCumber serving as President. He oversees strategy and daily operations, including original programming, production, program planning, marketing, research, digital and communications. At Syfy, McCumber has expanded the network’s development slate, announcing new pilots and adding seasons for popular shows like 12 Monkeys and Killjoys. Thanks to shows like fan-favorite drama Suits, and breakout reality series Chrisley Knows Best, USA now attracts an average of 2.68 million nightly viewers and, in 2015, delivered an unprecedented 10th consecutive year on top.

Entertainment Disrupted Entertainment has experienced intense disruption since McCumber entered the field in 1991, and he cites the music business as an example: “I used to spend all of my money — all of it – buying music, but in one fell swoop Napster taught everybody who had been buying music that it was OK to take it for free.” Napster’s free music model broke an old music-buying habit and created a new behavior. So too has cable TV. To access original entertainment viewers no longer have to buy a movie ticket or even turn on a TV. As cinema pivots to the safe haven of serial blockbusters, TV networks fill the ‘smart drama’ niche and are transforming television with bold new shows that attract avid audiences. Cable TV and an expanding menu of streaming platforms that have followed, created a brave new world where people now carry their very own personal theaters — ‘the smallest screen’ — in their pockets.

The Golden Age Content is king in this golden age of television. Look no further than AT&T’s proposed vertical acquisition of Time Warner for proof that owning distribution is no longer enough. AT&T seeks a content-producing partner because content–related revenue is key for a healthy bottom line. Companies like NBCUniversal own the studios that produce the shows and their marketing teams drive viewer demand to them (USA Network recently launched a new series entirely on Facebook). Nowadays, successful series can generate revenue far beyond the shows themselves. Networks have a new profit metric, and advertising revenue is just a part. With the advent of SVOD — subscription video on demand – and services like Netflix and

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Amazon paying a premium for original content, the buzziest new series of 2015, USA Network’s Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody award-winning Mr. Robot will continue to produce profits for the next 5 to 10 years, reaping the ‘ultimate franchise value’ of the show. Television has been transformed into two integrated businesses: live viewing, and monetizing how the show is distributed or ‘platformed’. The challenge to produce fresh, compelling stories doesn’t scare Chris McCumber one bit. “As long as you create great content and find a passionate audience for it, you can be successful in this business,” he says. Repeating successful concepts may be tempting but settling is a mistake. “In a disrupted world”, he says, “You have to take more

Mr. Robot is McCumber’s favorite television series. This mask is used as the iconic symbol of F Society, the show’s secretive underground hacker group.

Top: McCumber with actors Rami Malek, left, and Christian Slater who star in USA Network’s Mr. Robot. In 2016, Malek won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series; Slater won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Critic’s Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The show won the Golden Globe for Best Television Drama Series and was recognized with a Peabody Award. Mr. Robot’s third season is slated to air in 2017.

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risks. It gives you license to try something new. It is OK if you fail as long as you move the business forward.”

A typical cable TV listing from the late 1980s showing the standard line-up.

Today there are over 900 cable TV channels and the average home viewer has access to 189 of them through their local cable provider.

Some of his networks’ challenges are obvious, like the increasing competition from new networks, ever-shifting technology, and satisfying the constant hunger for new shows. Nielsen ratings are another sticking point. The industry relies on a ‘live plus three days’ sampling formula, a woefully inaccurate measurement when so much content is viewed on non-traditional channels like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. McCumber says. “We need actual measurement and we need to be compensated for it”. What frustrates industry leaders like McCumber is that data-collection technology already exists to quantify exactly who is watching and when, yet measurement remains hopelessly outdated. Challenging Nielson’s hold on an entire industry won’t be easy; any innovator needs to address the daunting task of aggregating all viewer data. McCumber compares the current scoring system to football: “It’s like you throw a touchdown, and instead of getting 6 points you only get 3.” Ouch. Meanwhile, he enjoys his ‘dream job’ which changes every day, and sometimes every hour. He loves building entertainment franchises, attracting

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passionate audiences, and driving revenue streams to the bottom line. He also embraces building and managing his team, and finds the responsibility of mentoring employees especially gratifying. On the home front, Chris McCumber has been happily married to his wife Kirsten, a former entertainment journalist, for 23 years. The couple met while working part time as lifeguards at a Berkeley Heights swim club where they discovered an unusual connection: they were both born in Pensacola, FL (where, in fact, their parents had briefly known each other). They married in 1993, and migrated from Hoboken to Montclair and now Summit, NJ where they raised their daughters Carlie, 20 who is in her junior year at Colgate University, and Polly, 17, a junior at Kent Place School. McCumber commutes each day to his Manhattan office at 30 Rock and spends one week in every four to five in his office at Universal Studios in LA, ‘my second home’. He continues to look for unique voices and characters, and to build innovative shows that keep USA and Syfy on top. His favorite? Mr. Robot, of course, and if he could borrow a show from another network, it would be HBO’s Silicon Valley. He credits his high school alma mater with preparing him for his career. “I have wonderful memories of Delbarton. I was always so impressed with how dedicated the school was to creating leaders,” he says. He appreciated the deanery system, mandatory public speaking courses and in-class discussions that taught him how to pitch, defend and sell his ideas, ”the best training I know of for business”. He still uses one tip from his public speaking teacher Fr Joel: “Whenever you’re writing out a speech, put the words SPEAK SLOWLY at the top!”

He stays in touch with Delbarton friends, and returns for Class of 1985 Homecoming reunions where several times Atom Tan has reunited to perform: “We sound better than we did back in the 80s!” When hiring, he looks for people with the same energy, passion and ability to ‘work their butts off’ that he has. “I’ll take a chance someone if they don’t have all the experience as long as they have the passion to succeed, to work hard…and to have fun. It’s not brain surgery. We all work in the business by choice.” He advises young people to stay curious and immerse themselves in things they find interesting and are passionate about. “Don’t worry about that first step”, he says. “Use your connections to get in, and then see where your interests take you. It’s ok to try something and fall on your face.”

Chris and Kirsten McCumber on vacation in Turks & Caicos last Christmas with their daughters Polly and Carlie.

He tells young team members at NBCU that they are going through a true revolution in the business. “You can tell your kids and grandkids that you were at the forefront of a massive change.”

Top: McCumber divides his time between this office at 30 Rock – featuring his collection of concert posters from Wilco, his favorite band – and an office at Universal Studios in LA, ‘my second home’.

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Delbarton Legend John Sanfacon ’57 Retires After fifty-three years as a Delbarton educator, John Sanfacon ‘57 retired in May. A renowned teacher, collector and expert on countless topics, John was named the 2016 Delbarton Distinguished Educator on May 16, served as graduation speaker on May 22, and was honored with a retirement reception on May 26. Alumni not able to attend emailed memories, and John was presented with a collection of wonderful messages from former students whose lives he touched. His fellow teacher Wayne Gardiner wrote this tribute... JOHN F. SANFACON ‘57 has devoted well over fifty years of his life in service to his alma mater and recently retired at the end of the 2016 academic year. John began his association with Delbarton as a boarding student in the mid-fifties, and after attending the University of Notre Dame and graduate school at Columbia, returned to Delbarton as a teacher of Modern Languages. In addition to his teaching duties, Sanfacon served as department chair, and was a member of the Academic

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Council which oversees the curriculum. He also served on the Admissions Committee. John became a master teacher and his classes in French, Spanish, Russian and Foreign Language in Translation were replete with innovative approaches to teaching. The videotapes of student-produced French versions of Miller Lite commercials (tastes great...less filling) were classics. And what other teacher would drive to Montreal to tape the

French broadcast of the Red Sox playing in the World Series? John is renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of a wide range of topics. He has been called the original “Human Google” and became a natural choice as advisor to Delbarton’s trivia team. He is an avid collector, and his rock and mineral collection is an attraction that has been on display in the science pavilion for many years. In addition, parts of his collection can be viewed

John’s Delbarton colleagues were present to witness the 2016 Distinguished Educator Award on May 16. In the photo on left are Martin Flaherty ’77, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, John Sanfacon ’57, Wayne Gardiner and Dean of Admissions Dr. David Donovan, all of whom spoke at the award presentation.

in the earth section of the Morris Museum. Sanfacon also has an extensive collection of stamps, coins, and paper money from around the globe. John Sanfacon’s impact on Delbarton School is both profound and farreaching, and he will be sorely missed.

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Middle School science teacher Caroline Chamberlain is taking an online engineering in education certification course through Tufts University. In May, Campus Ministry Director Dr. David Hajduk successfully defended his dissertation and completed his PhD in Theology at Maryvale Ecclesiastical Institute in Birmingham, England. In May, Assistant to the Director of Buildings and Grounds Alecia HoSang earned a Master’s Degree from Liberty University in Human Services with a specialty in Life Coaching. In April, Italian language teacher and Global Programs Director Dan Pieraccini attended the GEBG (Global Educators Benchmark Group) annual conference in New Orleans where he presented an hour-long talk on “Catching the Bug: Authenticity Vs Assurance.” This summer he went on tour as a musician with a Tom Waits tribute group from Milwaukee to Chicago to Indianapolis; he also visited Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. Science teacher Brian Theroux had a busy summer. He started the Masters in Science Education (MSSE) program at Montana State University, traveled to Montana (his home state), visited Yellowstone National Park, the (Continued on 39)

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Malcolm Mead ’16 Receives Bridges Founders Award On June 7 at its annual meeting, the Bridges Outreach Board of Trustees honored Malcolm Mead ‘16 with the Founders Award. The Founder’s Award is granted each spring to high school students who have faithfully supported the work of Bridges and who have proven to be a friend to the homeless. The award is given in honor of the co-founders of Bridges, Ginger and Geoff Worden P’99, who is pictured here with Malcolm.

Student Serves Mass at the Vatican In May, on a family vacation in Rome, CJ Gasser ‘19, left, met with Don Geno Sylva ‘85 who the Gasser family knew from St. Paul Inside the Walls, founded by Sylva to help introduce Catholicism to those not seriously engaged with their faith. Sylva now works at the Vatican leading the initiatives within the English speaking nations of the Congregation of the New Evangelization. He invited CJ to serve Mass at Santo Espirito and CJ later had an opportunity to meet Pope Francis.

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Forensic Society Members Earn Awards Over Memorial Day weekend, eight Delbarton speakers and debaters competed at the 65th National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament at McClatchy High School and Sacramento State University in Sacramento, CA. In Public Forum Debate, the team of Jai Amin ‘16 and Ryan Hosler ‘16 finished 2nd out of 202 teams, on a close 3-2 decision.

The Green Wave competed at the 2016 National Speech and Debate Association National Speech Tournament from June 13-17 in Salt Lake City which included 4250 students from over 1000 schools. James Dolan’ 16 was an Octofinalist (top 60 in the nation) in Dramatic Interpretation of Literature and a quarterfinalist (top 24) in Prose Reading. Christopher Maximos ‘19 was also an octofinalist in US Extemp Speaking and a semi-finalist in Extemporaneous Commentary. Chris was the only freshman left in Commentary after round 6, and made it to the top 8 out of 270 entries. Tommy Szymanski ‘18 and Jack Schroeder ‘17 were in the top 48 out of 285 entries in Public Forum Debate. Ryan Hosler ‘16 and Jai Amin ‘16 placed 13th and each earned a $1000 scholarship from the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation. Mark Bufanio ‘15 and Chris Fielder, a new faculty member this September, assisted Forensic Society moderator Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB. “Best of all,” Fr. Michael later reported, “Delbarton won its second School of Honor award in debate, meaning the Green Wave placed from 21-40 among all schools entered at the 2016 NSDA Nationals.”

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Delbarton Welcomes Seven New Teachers

Phillip Schochet is teaching English and assisting with Wresting and the Writing Center. Phillip has a B.A. & M.A. from Seton Hall University and an M.F.A. from The New School. Caitlin Servilio is teaching Art and assisting with the Art Studio. Cailtin has a B.A. from American University and an M.L.S. from Rutgers University. Chris Fielder is teaching English and History, and assisting with Forensics. Chris has a B.A. from Seton Hall University. Bridget Keller Cifrodelli is teaching Religious Studies,

during the Fall Term while her sister Sarah Loveday is on maternity leave. Bridget has a B.A., from College of the Holy Cross and an M.A. from Drew University. Martin Page is teaching History and assisting with Forensics. Martin has B.A. from Princeton University. Jesus Sendon is teaching Spanish and assisting with Soccer and Model UN. Jesus has a B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.A. from Hunter College. Kacy Kane is teaching Math and will assist the Bowling team. Kacy has a B.S. and a M.Ed. from the University of South Florida.

Thanking Delbarton Fund Parent Volunteers On June 6, at the first Delbarton Fund Donor and Volunteer Cocktail Reception, Delbarton Fund parent co-chairs Scott Lenz P’11,’14,’17 and John O’Reilly P’14,’16 thanked parent volunteers for months of hard work building support for the Delbarton Fund. Pictured here are Delbarton Fund Director Maria Van Kirk, John O’Reilly P’14,’16, Scott Lenz P’11,’14,’17 and Lay Board of Trustees Development Committee Chairman John Luke ’78. Van Kirk says, “We can never say thank you enough to the families that support not only their sons but all the students of Delbarton through annual giving.”

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areas and I can honestly say that he excels in all three areas. He truly represents what we as educators should strive for here at Delbarton School. He always has the best interest of the school and of his students at heart.”

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At the faculty picnic on September 9, Admissions Dean Dr. David Donovan, received the Delbarton Trustee Award from trustee John Luke ‘78, on left assisted by fellow trustee Gerrie McManus Hand P’08, ‘10, ‘21 on right. Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB introduced John Luke to the assembled faculty and staff. Dr. Donovan is an eminently deserving recipient of this annual distinction. He has been a committed father, husband, educator, coach, leader, and innovator throughout his 25 years at Delbarton. Arriving in 1991 with an undergraduate degree from Brown University in Political Science, he rose quickly through the ranks and established himself as a master teacher of History and Philosophy, Dean of Admissions, and varsity soccer coach of seven state championship winning teams. During the past two and a half decades, he has earned a Master’s Degree from Columbia University, PhD. from Drew University, varied

certificates in different areas, and multiple coaching diplomas including the NSCAA “Premier” license. Donovan is a scholar and a creative and engaging educator who thinks outside the box and who has been instrumental in championing many initiatives at the school. He is also a trusted colleague known for his lowkey nature spiced with passion for whatever he is doing, and his superb sense of humor. The philosopher in Dave sees many sides to every issue, and he loves a good lively conversation and debate. He is also a trusted, supportive friend and a loving husband to his wife Sheila and father of five children, including Delbarton sophomores Trey and Will Donovan ‘19. A quote from one of his teacher evaluations says it best: “It is not often that you find someone who can excel as a teacher, coach, and administrator at a secondary school...I have witnessed his work in all three

Bob Marshal Wilderness, and the National Bison Range. Finally, he and wife Mary celebrated their 10th anniversary to cap a very special summer. This past July, David Donovan completed a yearlong Action Research project for the International Boys School’s Coalition. As a member of an international cohort of educators, Dr. Donovan spent the 2015-16 academic year comparing the learning outcomes of physical versus virtual exchanges as measured by a fixed set of global competencies. As part of his field research, he conducted classroom observations of Spanish exchange students from Torrevelo School in Santander, Spain who visited Delbarton in January; then in July, Dr. Donovan joined Mrs. Nourie and Delbarton Spanish language students in their exchange visit to Delbarton’s partner school in Peru, the Colegio San Pedro. Dr. Donovan’s research culminated in an academic presentation at the IBSC annual conference in Vancouver, Canada. Both the (Continued on 42)

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Delbarton Hosts Successful Summer Programs

Summer 2016 was another banner season for Delbarton sports camps and summer academic programs. Campus was filled with young people, coaches, counselors and teachers throughout late June and the month of July, and

Mother Nature delivered perfect weather for outdoor activities. Here is a group of happy sports campers and counselors who attended Delbarton athletic camps during a single week in July.

Cross Country Team Supports Highway of Hope Since fall 2007, Wave Cross Country team has sold daffodil bulbs in October to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Highway of Hope Drive. The project honors the late Brian Fleury, Delbarton’s former Athletic Director, who died in 2007 after a twenty year battle with lymphoma. Last fall Coach Dave Sulley, on right, enlisted his team to continue its bulbplanting initiative in the beds surrounding Fleury Field, and in May proceeds from the bulb sale were presented by Coach Sulley and runners Liam Gannon ‘16, James Smart ’17 and Danny Jones ’16 to Ed Ahart of the American Cancer Society who is holding the check.

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Underclassmen Receive Awards

On September 16, students in grades 8-12 received awards and accolades for their efforts during the 2015-16 school year. In addition to academic, activity and service awards, two members of the Class of 2017 received special recognition in science: The Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award was awarded to Norman ChenLiaw ‘17, left, and the Rensselaer Award to Patrick Zhang ‘17, who are pictured here with Science Department Chair Fran Bonalsky. Also acknowledged were juniors who participated in selective programs over the summer, including the 2016 Governor’s School in Engineering and Technology, Daniel Maguire ‘17, the 2016 New Jersey Scholars Program, Amaan Chaudhry ‘17, and participating in the American Legion New Jersey Boys State program were Christopher deGrandpre ‘17, James Smart ’17 and Elias Korpela ‘17, who are pictured here with Luke Mayer ‘15 on right, a Trinity College student and 2014 Boys State delegate who returned to work in a staff position for the past two summers.

Finally, Junior Guidance Counselor Kelly Gleason is pictured here with seven senior college book award recipients who have demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual promise and exhibited outstanding personal character: Princeton University Book Award: Daniel Maguire ‘17, College of the Holy Cross Book Award: Steven Hadley ‘17, Columbia University Book Award: Jack Schroeder ‘17, Brown University Award: Grant Brewster ‘17, St. Michael’s College Book Award: Samuel Fuchs ‘17, Yale University Book Award: Amaan Chaudhry ‘17 and St. Anselm College Book Award: James Smart ‘17;

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Campus Minister Director David Hajduk Earns His PhD

Tidings Campus Ministry Director Dr. David Hajduk and his wife Shannon welcomed their eleventh child, Crosby Fulton Hajduk, on September 10, 2016. Older siblings Miranda (22), Daniel (19), Emily (18), Jamie (16), Jonathan (14), Benjamin (12), Magdalen (9), Caleb (5), Luke (4) and Chloe (2) welcomed their new baby brother into the Hajduk family. Teacher Sarah Loveday and her husband Tim welcomed their son Neeley John Loveday into the world on May 26, 2016. Teacher Matt Corica and wife Jen Cleary Corica welcomed their son Timothy James Corica on October 27, 2016. Timothy joins big sister Sophia. Teacher Jon Currie and his wife Meghan welcomed their daughter Emma Grace Dougherty-Currie on October 4, 2016. Teacher Chuck Johnson and his wife Kate greeted their daughter Brigid Lorelei Johnson on October 21, 2016.

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In May, Dr. David Hajduk, who leads Delbarton’s very dynamic Campus Ministry program, earned his PhD in Theology from Maryvale Ecclesiastical Institute in Birmingham, England. Hajduk traveled to England to defend his dissertation to complete the program of studies.

Delbarton Anglers Get Their Catch On May 29, Anglers’ Club members were blessed with a beautiful day aboard The Misty Morn out of South Amboy, New Jersey for an excursion with current students, fathers and alumni. The group caught numerous fluke on the Raritan Bay — every person on the trip caught at least one, making it a great maiden voyage for the Delbarton Anglers’ Club.

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The Class of 2020 Moves Up

In May, eighth graders suited up for Ascension Thursday Mass with Guidance Counselor Rick Cimino, left, and Class Moderator Bryan Stoll, right. Boys were eager to move up to the 9th grade in September and meet their ninety-plus new classmates in Delbarton Class of 2020.

Grant Brewster ‘17 Produces Award Winning Blood Drive Video Last spring, Grant Brewster ’17 won the New York Blood Center High School Blood Drive Video Contest. Presented by the New York Blood Center, the contest encouraged high school students to produce videos that inspire their peers to donate blood. The short films will be used to help promote blood drives and increase awareness about the constant need for donor blood to save lives. Brewster’s featured Abbot Giles Hayes, OSB, a grateful blood donation recipient.

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Sharing the Delbarton Experience

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Two hundred current and incoming parents attended the annual Delbarton Experience Deanery Picnic on May 6. Rainy weather moved the event into the FAC, but the heart and soul of the night remained intact: six Delbarton seniors, selected by Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, who spoke about their experiences at Delbarton. From left are Peter Chan ‘16, Greg Suczewski ‘16, Tim Gearty ‘16, Nick Diana ‘16, Brian Finn ‘16 and Matt Bicknese ‘16.

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On October 31, students and teachers suited up for the usual Halloween antics at Delbarton. We snapped this group photo after the M Block costume contest in the FAC before everyone returned to Trinity to resume classes. The vivid costumes added levity to a seasonably chilly and bright Monday Halloween morning.

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All-School Summer Reading: The Life of Naturalist John Muir Last summer’s all-Delbarton summer reading book was naturalist John Muir’s autobiography The Story of My Boyhood and Youth. Muir, one of the earliest advocates of American national parks, founded the Sierra Club and left his indelible mark on the American landscape. Environmental Studies teacher Brian Theroux and two of his students, Matt Bicknese ‘16, right, and Jack Kielty ‘16, center, introduced this year’s selection at a Morning Meeting last spring. The communal reading of Muir’s book was also a Delbarton salute to the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service.

A Visitor from Hanga Abbey in Tanzania Fr. Ildefonce Mapara OSB, center, visited St Mary’s Abbey and Delbarton on April 11. Fr Ildefonce lives at St. Pius X Church in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and is a monk from Hanga Abbey in Tanzania. Fr Ildefonce works closely with BEADS coordinator and faculty member Brian Theroux, left, to coordinate Delbarton’s annual summer mission to Africa but this was first time the two friends met in person. Br. Bernadin Mapunda OSB of St. Paul’s Abbey in Newton, NJ, right, accompanied Fr. Ildefonce on the visit to Delbarton.

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students traveled abroad during summer 2016, reports Director of Global Programs and Exchanges Dan Pieraccini. Delbarton sent a total of 83 students abroad during the 2015-16 school year. More exciting trips and exchanges in the works for this year, including in-classroom virtual exchanges like the one Middle School science students are involved in this fall with a school in Palestine. Stay tuned for more global news this spring.

Santiago Robertson-Lavalle ‘17 organized the following students (and faculty member Matthew White) to travel to Guatemala and work with From Houses to Homes to build a home for a family in need. From Houses to Homes (Guatemala) - Charles Allen ‘17, Chad Fischer ‘17, Danny Casiero ‘17, Michael Gordon ‘17, Matt Christou ‘17, Mark Benemerito ‘17, Max Guillossou ‘17, Nick Gubler ‘18, Jack Schaeffer ‘18, Kasen Furtado ‘17, Griffin Silverthorne ‘18, Garrett Lynch ‘17 and Santiago Robertson-Lavalle ‘17.

San Pedro Exchange (Peru) Jack Shroeder ‘17, John Sierant ‘19, Timmy Maguire ‘18, Jacob Grayzel ‘19, Owen McEnroe ‘18, William DeVizio ‘18 and Jaden Buckner ‘18 with teacher Jenna Nourie on left.

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Sant’Anselmo Monastery Work-Study (Rome) - Charles Allen ‘17, Winston Allen ‘17, ‘Alec Barone ‘17, Daniel Casiero ‘17, Jason McGourty ‘17, Jimmy Sieber ‘17, Matt Bicknese ‘16, Daniel Delfico ‘16, Nick Diana ‘16, Cameron Erdman ‘16, Liam Villano ‘16 and Nicholas Brancatella ‘17. Five of the boys are pictured here with Fr. Elias Lorenzo, OSB.

Photos by Michael DeSouza '06

Glenstal Irish Exchange Will Gilman ‘18, on left, with Francis Price ‘18. (Not pictured: JP Nolan ‘19)

German Exchange Mark Wasik ‘19, Cian Nowak ‘18, Kyle Dudsinski ‘17, Ryan Saik ‘18 and Ira Daly ‘18.

BEADS (Benedictines in East Africa and Delbarton in Tanzania) - Peter Cain ‘18, John Cumming ‘18, Patrick Henry ‘18, Matt Lamb ‘18, Liam McSorely ‘18, Giancarlo Ramirez ‘18, Kyle Simon ‘18, Vish Swami ‘18, Sean Taylor ‘18 and Gianni Vinci ‘18.

Rosebank Exchange (Australia) - Ethan Eckert ‘17, second from right.

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On April 20, the Delbarton Arts Consortium hosted its annual DAC Festival, a celebration of Delbarton Arts and Music, in the Fine Arts Center…

Guests mingle, dine, socialize and bid on silent auction items like…

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— this Green Wave-branded acoustic guitar!

Tim Gearty ’16 shows off the traditional graduate parting gift – a caricature.

Photos by Harry MacCormack

Members of the Class of 2016 involved in the arts at Delbarton gather for a group photo.

Auctioneer Keith Kulper ’70 offers two live auction items: original oil paintings by Delbarton artists Joy Jackson P’01, on left, and John Traynor ’79, right.

Faculty member Greg Devine conducts the Jazz Ensemble, one of many groups to perform throughout the evening.

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Delbarton hosted its annual One Acts Festival on the evenings of April 15 and 16, and the talent of student playwrights, directors and actors was staged in four original one act plays. Faculty members Chris Pillette and Rachel Carlson guided the Festival.

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The playbill included… Who Killed Someone? by Chris Connors ‘16 Medium Difficulty by Gerry Menna ‘16 The Independent Republic of Monrovia by Jack Schroeder ‘17 Operation D’Lorah by John Paciga ‘18

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Mission in Appalachia Last spring, teacher Matthew White and students Zach Morfogen ‘17, Dan Casiero ‘17, Chad Fischer ‘17 and Jonah Lyons ‘17, pictured here, traveled to Bethlehem Farm, just outside of Aldersen, West Virginia, where they spent from March 28 to April 2 working with three other schools in the four cornerstones of service, simplicity, community, and prayer. The group served the impoverished local community by fixing broken ceilings, repairing roofs and putting up siding. They also lived a simpler life, working on the farm and eating what the farm produced. No cellphone or internet also made this service mission a personal retreat from technology as well.

Operation Smile in San Diego In July, Delbarton students participated in the Operation Smile Student International Conference in San Diego. The organization assists children in need around the globe by arranging medical missions that offer corrective facial surgery; Attending the Conference is a prerequisite for students to assist on an upcoming mission.

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Rich and Christine LaRaia P’14 with Chris and Margo Connors ’81, P’14,’16.

DMG Moderator Abbot Brian Clarke, OSB, with Nancy Paris P’82, GP ’13,’15,’19.

Bob Kautzmann P’11,’16, Scott and Elizabeth Lenz P’11,’14,17 and Bob Noelke P’09,’11.

DPGA Wine Tasting On April 30, Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) hosted it annual Vino Con Amici Wine Tasting Dinner. Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, served as our resident wine expert and guests enjoyed a buffet dinner…

Nigel and Judy Thompson P’98,’99, Fr. Andrew Smith, OSB, and Alice and Bob Chandis ’64, P’01.

Marlene Iaciofano P’99, Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, John Iaciofano P’99, Drs. Roberta and Eli Cricco-Lizza P’07 and Joan Lawless GP’03.

Maggie and Mark Walsh P’13, ’19 with Spenser and Patty Huston P’11,’13,’17 .

Linda Hodge P’98, JoAnn Andrasko P’00 and Darlene Pawelczyk P’05.

Susan and Matt Lodge P’15,’18. Photos by Valerie Conroy P'87,'90,'98, GP '15

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On June 7, Delbarton Fathers & Friends hosted a golf outing at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit and Short Hills which attracted a great group of golfers who enjoyed lunch, 18 holes, followed by a cocktail receptionâ&#x20AC;Ś

Baseball

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By Harry MacCormack

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Green Wave Baseball coached by Bruce Shatel enjoyed a strong season this spring with a record of 22-7 during a challenging schedule. One notable win was a 10-0 shutout victory over Randolph in which junior Winston Allen ’17 pitched a no-hitter. Another highlight was a hard fought victory over Pope John in the first round of the NJSIAA NonPublic A state tournament closing out at 4-3 with a solid pitching performance from senior Sean Hager ’16 and a home run from junior Andrew Papantonis ’17.

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Green Wave Club Rugby coached by Nick Linfante had another dominant season this year. The team finished with a record of 8-4 and on May 28 claimed its third consecutive title as New Jersey State Champion with a 27-14 win over St. Augustine. The team defeated every New Jersey team it faced, with losses against out of state opponents like Gonzaga, currently considered the foremost high school rugby team in the nation. Despite graduating some of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most seasoned players last year, the Green Wave has evolved, exploring new facets of the game as the roster changes. Delbarton Club Rugby has proven itself a force to be reckoned with and continues to be a threat going forward.

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Golf

Delbarton Golf team coached by Sean Flanagan offered a solid performance this season racking up a 10-4 season and placing second at the Morris County tournament. The team remained a constant threat to top-seeded teams, including powerhouse Bergen Catholic. Seniors Griffin Carroll â&#x20AC;&#x2122;16 and Cole Tavani â&#x20AC;&#x2122;16 had standout seasons, consistently shooting among the best of in the league, and Carroll was selected for the All Daily Record Boys Golf First Team. Ryan Criqui '17

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Hurdle Team Takes Fifth in Nationals

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On June 18-19, Joseph DeFeo ‘17, Sam Fuchs ‘17, Joseph Gambetta ‘16, Shawn Ohazuruike ‘16 and Paul Spada ’18 competed at the New Balance National Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Greensboro, NC. Defeo ran in the Emerging Elite 2 mile run and finished 11th in a time of 9:41.61. Gambetta competed in the Championship javelin, throwing 163’-4”. Ohazuruike competed in the Championship 110m high hurdles, finishing in 14.72 seconds. The Delbarton shuttle hurdle relay team of Gambetta, Fuchs, Spada, and Ohazuruike ran the 4x110 high hurdle relay in a new school record time of 1:01.26 seconds placing fifth in the event and made the medal stand.

In true Succisa Virescit fashion, Green Wave Tennis coached by John Thompson took what started out as an uncertain season and built it match-bymatch into a resounding success. The team finished with a 21-8 record and claimed the NJSIAA Non-Public A state champion title in a close victory over Notre Dame. The win was clinched by first singles player Justin Wang ’17 who finished his junior season as an invaluable core member of the team. The team also secured its 14th win at the Morris County tournament in 15 years.

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Legacy was a word on many people’s minds this Delbarton Lacrosse season. In addition to earning a 22-2 season record, on June 1 the Green Wave reclaimed its title as County Non-Public Champion with an aggressive 15-5 win over Bergen Catholic. This was the 14th NJSIAA Non-Public A Championship title for Delbarton, and the 500th win for Head Coach Chuck Ruebling ‘79. The Green Wave pressed on. On June 11, the team came out swinging against Pingry in the Tournament of Champions finals, taking an early lead and never relenting, closing out the game 13-4. This marked Delbarton’s fifth Tournament of Champions victory in the 12 years, and the 2016 season instantly became one for the history books.

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Photos by Peggy Higgins P'11,'16

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Track and Field coached by Dave Sulley had another strong season, with seniors stepping confidently into their roles as team leaders. Shawn Ohazuruike ’16, pictured here, had a particularly memorable season, breaking meet records for hurdles at the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference meet and the Morris County championships. He was undefeated in his events through the entire regular season while nursing an injured hamstring. Seniors Peter Chan ’16 and Joseph Gambetta ’16 enjoyed similar success in the Pole Vault and Javelin respectively. The non-senior team members were impressive too; On April 16, Delbarton won the Morris County Freshman-Sophomore Relay Championships, breaking two 50-year school records.

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Senior Recruits Heading to College Teams

Congratulations to all 30 of our Class of 2016 graduates who are recruited to play their sports at the collegiate level. We know these Green Wave athletes will make Delbarton proud wherever they compete.

First Row (Left to Right): Sean Hager (Williams Baseball), Christopher Crowley (Gettysburg Lacrosse), Valentine Miele (Columbia Wrestling), Matt Bicknese (Trinity, Lacrosse), Claude Smith (Williams Squash), Andrew Sanders (Tufts Football), John Catania (Gettysburg Football) Troy Higgins (Providence Lacrosse), Ty Agaisse (Princeton Wrestling), Nick Farro (Lehigh, Wrestling), Luke Anselmi (Williams, Wrestling). Second Row: Shawn Ohazuruike (Dartmouth Track), Peter Chan (University of Pennsylvania Track), Jade Rice (Villanova Swimming), Carter Massengill (Middlebury Football), Grant Otto (Oberlin Baseball), Andrew Petrillo (University of Vermont Hockey), Robert Fabricant (Williams Soccer), Kevin Hartley (Middlebury Football), Nick Anselmi (Williams Wrestling), Anthony Lopez (Worcester Polytechnic Institute Wrestling). Third Row: Cameron Erdman (Vassar Lacrosse), Malcolm Mead (Union Football), Tim Guider (Bucknell Track), Jack Kielty (Notre Dame Lacrosse), Sam Johnson (Princeton Football), Stephen Clapp (Amherst Basketball), Tyler Kobryn (Wesleyan Hockey), Matt Zebrowski (Georgetown Football), Andrew Faranacci (Tufts Hockey).

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The Best Seat in the House By Harry MacCormack

his year’s NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse Championship concluded on May 20, with North Carolina taking the title. PJ Calello ’90 began running for next year’s tournament in August; because when the spring comes creeping back around, he will trade his real estate office for a field and his suit for something with more distinctive stripes.

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Calello discovered lacrosse at camp one summer, but had never played on a team until he arrived at Delbarton as a freshman in 1986. By his own admission, Calello was never the best player, but he loved the game all the same. Even off the field Calello devoted his time to lacrosse, including hunting down stray balls after practice and bleaching them for reuse. “PJ was the consummate ‘team’ guy,” says Delbarton Lacrosse Coach Chuck Ruebling ’79. “His passion

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and commitment for Delbarton School and the sport of lacrosse manifested itself all four years here at Delbarton.” It was in his senior year, at the Lacrosse banquet, that he first thought about becoming an official for the sport. Warren Kimber, a senior college lacrosse official, spoke to the players and coaches about his job. Calello says, “I remember listening to him talk about having ‘the best seat in the house’ and I clearly remember thinking – that sounds like it would be a cool thing to do.” It took PJ a few years, but shortly after graduating from the University of Richmond, he was set up by a former Delbarton classmate, Jim Carroll ’90, to learn how to officiate. That next year PJ officiated his first game, a Delbarton freshman game. PJ has officiated every year since, moving up to college games in 1999, and in recent years has officiated at a

number of NCAA championship games. ”I am not surprised in the least at the success he has achieved on the national level as an official,” Ruebling says. “PJ is among the elite of the elite of lacrosse officials nationally.” “Let me tell you, it really is the best seat in the house,” PJ confirms of his field access. Just last year, PJ was on the field for the NCAA D1 Championship game between the University of Denver and the University of Maryland. This year PJ tried something new — serving as crew chief. As the brains of the operation, the crew chief is responsible for both keeping an eye on the game, and on his fellow refs. To keep officials ahead of the action, the crew chief needs to know the rules of the game, the personality of each team, and the emotions at play during the game itself. Taking

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responsibility for officiating the game and managing his fellow officials is a challenge PJ enjoys. Keeping up with college athletes in their prime can be tough, but PJ is confident that he still has a few years left in him, and says he’ll keep at it as

long as can, or as long as his wife Diane will let him. “I’m lucky enough to have married a wonderful woman who has allowed me to throw myself into this every spring,” he said. The 2017 season is still months away, but PJ is already running and preparing.

Next spring, thanks to that fateful lacrosse banquet back in 1989, he will step away from the world of business and back into the world of college lacrosse for sheer love of the game.

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In June while the monastic community was on retreat, Abbot Richard Cronin, O.S.B. participated in the General Chapter of the American Cassinese Congregation, at Mary Help of Christians Abbey in Belmont, NC. Fr. John Hesketh, O.S.B. serves as the community’s delegate. As the congregation’s procurator in Rome, Fr. Elias Lorenzo, O.S.B. flew from Rome to participate and report on Collegio Sant’Anselmo. One of the principal agenda items at the general chapter was the election of a new Abbot President, to succeed Abbot Hugh Anderson, O.S.B., of St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Il. On June 23rd, our own Fr. Elias was elected! Later that day at a festive liturgy with the abbots, delegates and monks of Belmont, Fr. Elias received the Abbatial Blessing at the hands of Archabbot Douglas Nowicki, O.S.B., of St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pa., motherhouse of St. Mary’s. On last day of August, Abbot Richard flew to Rome to attend the Congress of Abbots. He departed a few days early so he could get acclimated to the time change and take advantage of being in the Eternal City. One of the significant duties of some two hundred sixty abbots at the congress was the election of a new Abbot Primate, the titular head of the world-wide Benedictine Confederation. American Benedictines celebrate that one of their own was elected, Abbot Gregory Polan, O.S.B., who had been abbot of Conception Abby in Missouri. Abbot Richard enjoyed touring the scavi, or excavations,

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By Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB

A highlight for Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB and Abbot Elias Lorenzo, OSB at the Congress of Abbots in Rome this September was an audience with Pope Francis.

under St. Peter’s Basilica. Trips planned for the abbots were visits to Monte Cassino and Subiaco. Word got to the U.S. Embassy in Rome that the American abbots were in town! The deputy ambassador invited the abbots to his home for dinner. One of the highlights for Abbot Richard was the audience with Pope Francis. The Pontiff graciously received the abbots, priors, abbesses and prioresses in the Vatican’s

Clementine Hall. In his address to the assembled Benedictines, the pope said: “Your service to the Church is very precious. In our time there is also need of men and women that place nothing before the love of Christ (cf. Rule of Saint Benedict, 4, 21; 72, 11)… may they nourish themselves daily with the Word of God, may they celebrate the holy liturgy worthily, and may they work happily and actively in harmony with Creation.”

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All were given a few precious moments with the pope, which Abbot Richard enjoyed as a tremendous honor. The abbot also got a thrill by the salutes he received from the Swiss Guards at various points as he made his way to the Vatican’s inner sanctum. As Abbot President, Abbot Elias Lorenzo, O.S.B. resigned as the prior of Sant’Anselmo and prepared to bid arrivaderci to a place he called home for seven years. He was treated to a proper Roman-style congedo (farewell) and settled back at the abbey to set up his curia as Abbot President. Elected in late June Abbot Elias didn’t have much time to become acclimated to his new job. Even before settling back in New Jersey, he made a canonical visitation at St. Martin Abbey, Lacey, WA, September 28 to October 2, 2016. He made a pastoral visit at Mary Mother of the Church Abbey in Richmond, Va. and Mary Help of Christians Abbey in Belmont, NC, both in midOctober.

he was officially welcomed home and gave thanks to God for his election. The school’s Schola Cantorum performed, with many women religious, family, friends, oblates, benefactors and students and school families in attendance. Regrettably, Abbot Elias missed his first Thanksgiving home to attend the biannual meeting of the Union of Superiors General in Rome, and a conference for superiors general and treasurer’s general sponsored by the Congregation for Consecrated Life. When Abbot Elias isn’t racking up frequent flyer miles, he has also been appointed by Abbot Richard as abbey development director. Retired Abbot Giles Hayes, O.S.B. continues to attend campus events as much as health allows, especially in the Fine Arts Center or ball fields, thanks to a golf cart! At Homecoming, Fr. Giles and his

Later in the month he attended the annual meeting of the financial councilors of the Congregation, at St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle Il., and presided there at the bi-annual meeting of the Abbot President’s Council. While he was in Illinois, Abbot Elias made a pastoral visit to the community at St. Bede Abbey, Peru, Il. Mid-November he will conduct a canonical visitation at St. Benedict’s Abbey, Ks. Abbot Elias presided at a festive liturgy here at the abbey on the Solemnity of Christ the King, at which

In June, at the General Chapter of the American Cassinese Congregation, Abbot Elias Lorenzo was elected new Abbot President.

Delbarton classmates celebrated their 60th reunion. He reports that more than 50% of his classmates returned for the celebratory milestone. While the limitations of the body might curtail some of his favorite activities, Fr. Beatus Lucey, O.S.B. is still able to enjoy a good read and continue his book club at the Church of Christ the King, New Vernon. At this writing, Fr. Beatus and his literary friends were enjoying His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burton. Fr. Beatus has always loved a good murder mystery, and his keen mind is ever alert for clues as to the identity of the perpetrator! To the community’s edification, Fr. Beatus takes his turn as homilist at Conventual Mass. Shortly before his annual sojourn to the Emerald Isle, Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, O.S.B. was the celebrant at the Reunion Mass for his class at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md., who were marking thirty years since their graduation. The Mass was celebrated at the National Grotto of Lourdes in the mountains above the university campus. Several days later, with three Delbarton students, Fr. Edward Seton departed for Glenstal Abbey, as chaperone to the students on exchange with students from Glenstal Abbey School, Co. Limerick. In addition to enjoying the fellowship with the brethren at Glenstal, Fr. Edward Seton ventured to Berlin for a long weekend with Abbot Elias. They enjoyed the cuisine, art and history of the famed city. While 70% of the city was bombed by American and

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Soviet air power near the end of World War II, and rebuilt in very functional and uninspiring post-war architecture, slowly the beauty of Berlin is being reborn. Seeing the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and portions of the Berlin wall is indeed a moving experience. But a Sunday afternoon visit to the Sachsenhausen Labor Camp remains the highlight for Abbot Elias and Fr. Edward Seton, especially as they stood in the execution pit or near the wellpreserved ovens. Silent prayer was the only appropriate response as they remembered the countless men, women and children murdered

there.Fr. Edward Seton also reports much of his summer at the abbey as spent on the first major revision to the Divine Office since the aftermath of Vatican II, ably aided by a small cadre of eager monks. The liturgy committee, of which Fr. Edward Seton is chairman, decided to create an entirely new Hour of prayer for the morning, by combining the Psalms currently recited or sung at Vigils and Lauds. These Psalms and Old Testament canticles now comprise a four-week cycle for the Morning Office or Matins. After dinner the monks will now gather in the chapter room to pray Compline, the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

At the Congress of Abbots papal audience in Rome, Abbot Elias is in the front row to the left of the pope; Abbot Richard is in the 2nd row to the right of the pope.

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prayer at night. For one year the monks will try this new Horarium and evaluate its merit next fall. As usual, Fr. Edward Seton reminds readers, these Hours of prayer are open to the public, and the daily sacrifice of praise to God on behalf of the church. On October 16, 2016, Fr. Edward Seton, along with Abbot Richard, Prior Jerome Borski, O.S.B., Fr. Hilary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, O.S.B., Br. James Konchalski, O.S.B., Fr. John and Fr. Anthony Sargent, O.S.B. attended the festive Mass of Dedication of the Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich,

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Let Us Remember Philip L. Anderson, father of Dennis Anderson ‘74; grandfather of Douglas Anderson ‘02, Kenneth Anderson ‘04 and Jeffrey Anderson ‘13

Rita Kentz Maher, Aunt of Frederick C. Kentz III (Rick) ‘70 and Andrew W. Kentz ‘74; Great Aunt of Frederick C. Kentz ‘98 and Michael J. Kentz ‘05

Edward Block, father of Mark Block ‘70, Steve Block ‘71, Stuart Block ‘73; Grandfather of Garrison Block ‘12

Kathleen McAnally, mother of Timothy McAnally '99, Kevin McAnally ’96 and Daniel McAnally ‘02

Mildred Corwin, grandmother of Chris Corwin ‘04 and Mark Corwin ‘08

Mary McHugh, mother of Brian J. McHugh '86, Robert A. McHugh '84, John T. McHugh '81; grandmother of John N. McHugh '10 and Kyle McHugh ‘13

Carl W. Engblom Sr., father-in-law of Kurt Krauss ‘81, grandfather of Cole Krauss ‘20 John E. Flaherty, father of Martin Flaherty ’77

Harry J. Pinto, Jr., father of H. Joseph “Joe” Pinto III ‘01 K. Clive Ramsey, father of Patrick Ramsey ’87 and Peter Ramsey ’90; Grandfather of Nicholas Ramsey ‘18 John A. Romankiewicz, father of Michael A. Romankiewicz ’99 and John P. Romankiewicz ‘02 Daniel T. Scott ’62, father of Dan Scott ’95 and Thomas Scott ’96; Chairman of the Delbarton Lay Board of Trustees

Frank Morris, father of Brian Morris ‘93

Judge Reginald Stanton, father of Reginald Stanton ‘84

Andrew Hurley ’84, brother of Hugh Hurley '82 and Tim Hurley '86

Marjorie Nugent, Mother of James+’69, Daniel ‘72, Anthony ‘74, Christopher ‘83; Grandmother of Daniel ‘05, James ‘13, Anthony ‘15, Jeremy ‘18 and Conall ‘20; Mother- in-law of Robert McGovern ‘69; Aunt of John Magnier ‘82; Great Aunt of A.J. Briand ‘09, Gerard Briand ‘10, Owen Magnier ‘19

Catherine B. White, mother of Gregory White ‘76

Barbara Bamford Lynyak, wife of Bob Lynyak ‘60, mother of Kevin Lynyak ‘91

Georgette Oestreicher, mother of John A. (Jack) Oestreicher ‘87

Gladys S. Wyatt, mother of Delbarton teacher Greg Wyatt

Richard Gray ‘81, brother of Brian Gray ‘85 Craig Handwerker ‘97

S.C. Shrine in Holy Family Chapel, Convent Station. Blessed Miriam Teresa, a novice with the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, was professed a month before her untimely death at age 27. A miracle attributed to her intercession led to her beatification, October 4, 2014 at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Sacred Heart. As a novice Miriam Teresa’s intelligence and holiness was quite apparent to her spiritual mentor, Fr. Benedict Bradley, O.S.B. (†1945), monk of St. Mary’s Abbey. Canonist Fr. Stephen Findlay (†1994) was appointed procurator of Sr. Miriam Teresa’s cause. Fr. Michael Tidd, O.S.B has been

appointed by Abbot President Elias Lorenzo to the American Cassinese Congregation’s Finance Council. From October 27-29, Father Michael met with five other Benedictines from the 19 member monasteries of the American Cassinese Congregation to review the financial statements of each abbey and their affiliated apostolates, and then report on their financial health to Abbot President Elias and his Council. After the Finance Council meeting ended, Father Michael took the opportunity of his trip to the Midwest to host a gathering of 21 Delbarton alumni studying at the University of Notre Dame. Fr. Michael

Arthur Walsh, husband of former Communications Director Margaret Lowery Walsh, father of Jonathan Walsh ‘89

happily reported that the Domers were victorious against the University of Miami on the famed gridiron, 30 to 27! The community retreat, toward the end of June was led by a very impressive, young and well-lettered Franciscan friar, Fr. Dan Horan, O.F.M. His well-written and researched conferences focused on various theologies one could glean from Pope Francis’ latest encyclical, Laudato Sì, published in June 2015. Fr. Dan’s work seems appropriately rooted in Scholastic Theology of the High Middle Ages, in the Franciscan tradition of St. Bonaventure and Blessed John Dun Scotus.

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Below: 2014-16 Alumni Association President Jerry Jabbour ’92, wife Jean Jabbour and their four children at the DC reception.

Ian Musselman ’95 and Joe Colangelo ’03.

Washington, DC On April 14, Br. Paul Diveny hosted a reception for alumni and friends at Sequoia in Washington, DC…

Delbarton/Georgetown classmates Liam Nash ‘15, TJ McLaughlin ’15, Dylan LeDonne ’15, Peter Hagerty ‘15, Chris Nolan ’15 and Michael Castagna ’15.

Jake Williams ’97 and Drew Hammitt ’98.

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Caroline Kowalik, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny and former Assistant Headmaster John Kowalik, who is currently Head of School at The Potomac School in McLean, VA.

John Kowalik, Taylor Price ’04 and Dean of Admissions Dr. David Donovan.

Ian Musselman ’95 and Jason Waite ’91.

John McDonough ’87 and Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82.

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From left, Alumni Association President Jerry Jabbour, Dave Infante ‘06, Scott Krenitski ‘06, Alex Maffeo ’03, Tyler Hudson-Crimi ’08, Taylor Doherty ’08 and WaveConnect organizer Grant Hewit ’02.

Mike Darche ’09, Ben Phillips ’12, Judson Waite ’10, Matt Infante ‘10 and Chris Guerrieri ’10.

WaveConnect 2.0 ‘Life in 2025’ On April 21, WaveConnect 2.0 Life in 2025 took place at qlabs in Manhattan. The young alumni panel, organized by board member Grant Hewit ’02, included Taylor Doherty ‘08, Tyler Hudson-Crimi ‘08, Dave Infante ‘06, Scott Krenitski ‘06, and Alex Maffeo ‘03. Panelists discussed changes they anticipate in communication, commerce, technology, entertainment and finance. The event was livestreamed – view it on the Delbarton Youtube channel. Grant Hewit ‘02, Tony Ubertaccio ’07 and Jim Rosen ’06.

Former classmates Ryan Dinsmore ’03, Cory Terzis ’03, Alex Maffeo ’03 and Joe Colangelo ’03.

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From left, John Ross, John Tonzola ’95, Josh Lord and David James.

Alumni Shooting Classic On May 5, Delbarton alumni and friends met at the Hudson Farms Club in Andover, NJ for a day of sporting clays to support the Rev. Giles P. Hayes, OSB Scholarship Fund…

The top team with the Alumni Shooting Classic trophy: Joe Mignon (the day’s top shooter), Bob Courtemanche ‘76, John Ursin and Jack Snyder.

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Assistant to the Campaign Director Ana Martinez, Director of the Delbarton Fund Maria Van Kirk, and Alumni Association President Jerry Jabbour ’92 toast another successful Alumni Shooting Classic.

Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82, P’13,’15,’19 with Paul Onderdonk P’12, ’15.

Alumni News Event sponsors received a handsome plaque thanking them for their support.

Shooting Classic organizers John Tonzola ’95, left, and Peter Ramsey ’90 with Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny who fired the ceremonial cannon marking the official start of the Shoot.

From left, Peter Ramsey ’90, Todd CarlsonP’90, Jack Carlson ‘90 and Slater Carberry ’90.

From left, brothers Dan Cocoziello ’04, Peter Cocoziello ’02 and Alex Cocoziello ’05 with Nick Stefans ’05.

James Hurley ’94, Jason Gravell, Jerry Gallicchio, Cardie Saunders and Kenneth Erickson.

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Alumni Career Day On May 18, ten alumni returned to share career advice and life coaching tips with the Class of 2016 during Alumni Career Day which included Bernie D’Andrea ‘57 (international wine and spirits importer), Dave Kennedy ‘76 (sales engineering), Steven Bienko ‘94 (moving and hauling entrepreneur), Career Day organizer Frank Visceglia ‘85 (commercial real estate development), Steve Colello ‘91 (FBI Special Agent), Robert Parker ‘93 (banking, teaching and alternative

energy), Kevin Hudson ‘93 (Princeton University Assistant Director of College Opportunity), Matt Tully ‘01 (legislative aide turned lobbyist), Kyle Baker ‘87 (Associate VP Finance Merck Business Planning Group), Dr. J.D. Friedman ‘95 (clinical psychologist) and Dr. Thomas Murphy ’98 (neonatologist). Later, seniors heard practical advice from returning college freshman in the Class of 2015, then enjoyed lunch in the Senior Garden.

DelEX Externship Program Has Successful Launch DelEX, the new Delbarton Externship Program, is an initiative that partners alumni volunteers with rising seniors, introducing students to career opportunities. In an inaugural program after classes ended in May, twenty-two boys from the Class of 2017 gained exposure to state and county politics, investment banking, medicine, corporate real estate development, the law, consumer research, small businesses IT systems, packaging manufacturing, wealth management and urban real estate. Faculty mentor Tom Brady worked with Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ‘82 to recruit alumni, and Brady oversaw the DelEX process. After the externships concluded, he surveyed the boys and received 100% positive feedback from participants. Brady hopes to build on this successful launch next spring. Contact Craig Paris ’82 at cparis@delbarton.org if you are interested in participating in DelEX 2017 this May. 72

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After retiring in 2015 as Chief of Staff for the VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH, in 2016 Andrew Breuder went straight back to work! A chance conversation led to Daniel Webster School of Aviation Science in Nashua, NH hiring him to teach in the School of Aviation Science and the College of Engineering. “So far it’s fun,” he says. “Looks like I’m following in the footsteps of my father who retired initially at the same age as I did, but I think we subsequently retired him three more times over the years that followed. So starts career #3.”

Edwin Sagurton is with the U.S. State Department in Seoul, South Korea. He and his wife Catherine have two children who are graduates of Emory and Middlebury.

1968 After seventeen years on the bench, Alexander P. Waugh, Jr. retired as a New Jersey judge in September, 2015. He now divides his time between caring for his granddaughter Jane, travel, taking art appreciation and other courses and volunteering at The Metropolitan Museum.

1983 On October 2, 2016 attorney Andrew Anselmi was honored by the Diocese of Paterson at its First Annual Red Mass which took place at St. Paul Inside the Wall in Madison, NJ. Andrew was recognized for his advocacy and leadership on behalf of Catholic organizations in the Morris, Passaic and Sussex County area. He is chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Paul Inside the Walls, and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Assumption College for sisters. Andrew is also an active member of the Delbarton Alumni Association board.

1989 Steve Henry and his partner John Grube welcomed a daughter on

June 4, 2016. The baby girl is named Joyce, after Steve’s Mom. The family lives in Brooklyn. Curt Ritter left CIT after 10 years and is now Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications at the Church Pension Group, which manages pensions and benefits for the Episcopal Church. Curt was also elected Mayor of Chatham Township earlier this year, after serving a Deputy Mayor for two years (he also served with Deputy Mayor Kevin Sullivan P’10) and was relected in November.

1997 In October, Michael Fitzpatrick received the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Economic Development Committee at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.

2003 Paul Schifano works at Schifano Construction Corporation in Middlesex, NJ and lives in Chatham with his wife Samantha and daughter Eleanor (2).

2004 Tyler Deieso graduated from Skidmore College in 2008 with degrees in business and political science, and is an attorney practicing law in the State of New York. On August 6, 2016 Brad Walsh and Callie Millard were wed at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jackson Hole, WY. (See Wedding Album)

2005 Hugh Fiddes and wife Sarah welcomed their daughter Annabelle Grace Fiddes on October 12, 2016. The family lives in Austin, TX. On April 30, 2016, Jack Mayer married Frances Eaton at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, DC. (See Wedding Album) Patrick Torney and Heather Yawger were married on August 13, 2016 at Lady of Perpetual Help in Bernardsville with a reception at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. (See (Continued on page 77)

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Alumni lacrosse players competed on Cocoziello Field.

2nd Annual Alumni Spring Sports Reunion The Green Wave Alumni Spring Sports Reunion on May 21 was a great event for our baseball, lacrosse and tennis alumni…

Baseball players from the 1987 Morris County Championship team remember their late teammate Nick Smerekanich ‘88 (#17).

Dave Murphy ’88, Don Flanagan ’87, John McDonough ’87, John Schneider ’87 and Tony Martine ’87.

Before the lacrosse game against Fairfield Prep (final score: 7-6 Fairfield) members of the 2006 State Championship team were honored on Cocoziello field.

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John Magnier ’82 and Director of Alumni and Development J. Craig Paris ’82.

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Younger lacrosse alumni reconnect at the Spring Sports Reunion.

Dave Gilliham ’88 and Bill Champi ’88.

John Dolan ’84, Dave Gilfillan ’84, John Schneider ’87 and John McDonough ’87. The 1987 Green Wave Baseball team on the field.

Green Wave Tennis alumni enjoyed some dynamic round robin competition.

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Prior to the reception, it was quality time at U.S. Cellular Field in the press box for a Sox game with Cleveland Indians broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus ‘82, his classmate Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ‘82 and Jim’s brother, Director of Senior Guidance Mike Rosenhaus ‘80. Former Delbarton teacher Michael Vermylen ’95 and Matthew Wraith ’09.

Doug Gowski ’98, Alumni Association President Jerry Jabbour ’92 and Tim McAnally ’99.

Chicago On May 25, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, and the Alumni Association hosted a reception in Chicago at Smith & Wollensky……

John Rosellini ‘03 and Kyree Blackwell ’03.

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Frank Haynes ’48, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, Ashley Mayrisch and Jim Stenger ’06.

Marc Mestanas ’85, Director of Senior Counseling Mike Rosenhaus ’80 and Rich Wickel ’78.

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Conor Pigott '06 and Caitlin McGovern were married on November 7, 2015 wedding at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone NJ with many Delbarton friends present. (See Wedding Album). Conor and Caitlin met as second grade classmates at Oak Knoll elementary school, and reconnected after college, she from Dickinson '10, and he from Princeton '10. The couple lives in Boston.

Griffin Kern was married to Meredith Kolmer on December 5, 2015 at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Villanova, PA. (See Wedding Album) Christian Massey and Nora Linn were married on October 24, 2015 at the St. James Chapel in Chicago with a reception at the Drake Hotel. Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB, ’82 officiated. (See

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Robert Underwood is attending Stanford University Law School.

Robert Iannaccone graduated from Georgetown in 2016.

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Mark Snyder graduated from Seton Hall Law School in 2015, passed the New York and New Jersey bar exams and is employed by Lewis & McKenna, a Saddle River, NJ law firm.

Patrick Finn is a business major at Virginia Tech where he is president of the Class of 2017. Pat was also recently named Virginia Tech Homecoming King — perhaps a first in Delbarton history! n

The Carter Cup The thirteenth annual Carter Cup—the Metropolitan Golf Association’s Junior Stroke Play Championship—was held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY on August 3. 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, as well as a promising player on the Penn State golf team. The Carter Cup features 46 top junior golfers from the metropolitan area playing 36 holes on Winged foot’s two championship courses—a rigorous test of mental and physical endurance. This year Delbarton was represented by Green Wave golfers Bobby Mulcahy ’17, pictured here with Michael’s mother Mary Lou Carter P’00. Ethan Ng of New York, N.Y., claimed the 14th Carter Cup in dramatic fashion, draining a 30-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole—the par-4 11th on the West Course—to defeat Brent Ito of Ardsley, N.Y., after both tallied 36-hole total of 2-over par 142.

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Alumni News Jerry Jabbour ’92 sits on the Delbarton chair that was presented to him in honor of his two year tenure as Alumni Association President. Incoming President John Tonzola ’95 is on left with Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82.

The meeting portion of the evening began with a plaque presentation to Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82, P’13,’15’19 and his mother Nancy Paris P’82, GP’13,’15’19, inducting the late Dan Paris P’82, GP’13,’15,’19 into the Delbarton Alumni Association in recognition of his many years of support “and for sharing his very treasured son Craig with us”. From left are Craig Paris ’82, P’13,’15,’19, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, Nancy Paris P’82, GP’13,’15.’19, Alumni Association President Jerry Jabbour ’92 and Bill Waldron ’65 who suggested the tribute. Matt Bicknese ’16 won the 2016 ’Red’ Green Fighting Spirit Award, presented to him by Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB. With Matt are his parents Carol and Bob Bicknese P’05,’06, ’09, ’13, ’16.

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At the meeting, the 2016-17 Alumni Board was proposed and voted on. From left are board members Peter Ramsey ’90, Fred Krom ’03, John Ferramosca ’05, Matt Gilfillan ’86, Bob Farrell ’64, President John Tonzola ’95, Mark DeLotto ’98, Joe Colangelo ’03, Steve Block ’71, Andrew Anselmi ’83 and Chris Bury ’91 (missing: VP Tim Fitzsimmons ’93, Grant Hewit ’02, John McEvoy ’89 and Taylor Price ’04).

June Dinner Meeting Alumni gathered in the Senior Garden for the June Dinner Meeting & Pig Roast on June 1, 2016…

From left, Antonio Mangione ’03, Mark Hammitt ’03, Brandon Kaufmann ’00 and Fred Krom ’03.

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Networking in NYC The seventh annual NYC Alumni Networking event on June 9 pulled together a great group of Delbarton alumni at Tiro A Segno on MacDougal Street…

Tony Ubertaccio ’07, JP Campbell ’13, Grant Hewit ’02 and Pat Torney ’05.

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Antonio Mangione ‘03 with our host at Tiero A Segno, Joe Ferraro ’95.

Delbarton Fund Director Maria Van Kirk with Bharani Bobba ’88.

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Alumni Wrestling Golf Outing On Saturday, June 11, 40 alumni and friends showed up for the 1st Annual Delbarton Wrestling Golf Outing at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth, NJ. Delbarton wrestlers — young and ‘experienced’ — were in attendance from Andrew Anselmi ’83, Rob Bezzone ’86 and Scott Schundler ’99 with son Jack to returning NJ State runner-Up Pat Glory ‘18. This was a great day and a terrific opportunity for current students/young alumni to meet and bond with previous generations of Green Wave wrestlers. Bobby Grogan ‘09 says, “We can only look forward to next year’s outing where hopefully we can get even more alumni engagement and have even more fun!”

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On June 21, Br. Paul stopped by Montinore Vineyards in Oregon owned by Rudy Marchesi ‘67. Wine lovers may recall that Marchesi created the special pinot noir blend offered at last year’s 75th Anniversary Green Tie Gala.

Next, it was on to Portland where Br. Paul met with Portland Art Museum Director and Chief Curator Brian Ferriso ‘84 and his wife Amy.

That evening, Delbarton hosted a private museum tour with Brian for alumni and friends.

Delbarton Portland-based alumni and friends on the steps of the Portland Art Museum.

Portland and Seattle In June, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB hosted receptions in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington, before attending an International Boys’ School Coalition (ICBS) Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia…

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Delbarton teacher Greg Wyatt with former his former students Chris Harper ’16, left, and Dalton Smart ’16.

Sean Gallagher ’90 and JP Campbell ’12.

Philadelphia Reception Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB hosted an alumni reception at the Villanova Conference Center on October 5, 2016…

Alumni Association VP Tim Fitzsimmons ’95 and Ken Wedholm

Joe Lee ’15, Br. Paul and Tim Fitzsimmons ’95.

Classmates Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB, BJ Cunningham ’82 and Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ’82.

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Alumni Day at the Races The 7th Annual Alumni Day at the Races took off on July 15 at Monmouth Park Racetrack where a group of alumni, families and friends arrived for a fun day at the track. The event is sponsored by the Alumni Association Jersey Shore Chapter.

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The Jersey Shore Chapter sponsored a race, which put us in the Winner’s Circle with winning jockey Paco Lopez. From left are Fred Krom ’03, EJ Murphy ’16, Nick Gockel ’16, Paco Lopez, Kevin Duffy ’02, Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB and Paul Maguire ’86.

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Joe Colangelo ’03 and two of his children.

Assistant to the Director of Alumni & Development Heidi Williamson with Brian Hanlon ’87. Nancy Paris P’82, GP ’12,’15’19 and Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ’82, P’12,’15,’19.

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Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, Jen and Brian Hanlon ’87 and Bret Kaufmann P’00.

Alumni Association President John Tonzola ’95, left, and Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82.

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Marge and Bob Farrell ’64 with Jane and Pat Collins ’81.

Classmates Pat Burke ’57 and Bernie D’Andrea ’57.

Summer Sizzler

Matt Wolenski ‘96, Rich Darche ‘72, Virginia Darche, Perry Beneduce ‘74 and Mike D’Agostino ‘72.

For the 28th consecutive summer, Delbarton thanked alumni for their support with a party at the Jersey Shore. Rain squalls north of Belmar cut our numbers a bit, but we still attracted a great crowd to Belmar Fishing Club on July 30, 2016…

Mark your calendar for next year’s Summer Sizzler on July 29, 2017.

Ted Lawless ’03, Joe Colangelo ’03 and Artie Falgione ’03.

Dan Delfico ’16, Nick Diana ’16, faculty member/wrestling coach Brian Stoll, Cameron Erdman ’16, Chris Harper ’16 and Luke Anselmi ’16.

For fifteen summers, Belmar Fishing Club has been a gracious host to Delbarton’s Summer Sizzler. Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, and Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82 presented BFC President Dave Maul, center, with a gift to commemorate the occasion.

Angela Licciardello and John Ferramosca ’05 with Jay and Erin Manahan ’89, P’19.

Kevin Hudson ’93 and friend.

The Sizzler is our way of saying thank you to Delbarton alumni who supported the Delbarton Fund over the past year, a very impressive list of names!

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Reade Seligmann ’04, Kevin McLane ‘94, John Tonzola ’95 and Doug Shiver ’06.

Todd McNamee ’90, Sean McNamee ’97, Bret Budenbender ’90, and P.J. Calello ’90.

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Delbarton Alumni Golf Classic On September 14, Delbarton alumni hosted the Sixth Annual Golf Classic at Somerset Hills Country Club. All proceeds benefit the Delbarton Endowment Fund…

Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, O.S.B. and Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ’82, with Alumni Cup winners Brendan Minter P’22, Pat Minter P’19, Lowell Millar P’19, ’21.

JD Moriarty ’90, Alumni Association President John Tonzola ’95 and Ryan Dooley ’91.

Mike Albarelli ’98 and Joe Albarelli ’01were proud sponsors.

Comedian Michael Somerville ’90 served as an exemplary auctioneer for the evening’s live auction.

Fred Krom, Sr. P’03, Chris Ganton P’20 and Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ’82.

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Fall Reps Dinner On September 28, a record turnout of over ninety alumni class reps gathered for a dinner meeting at the Madison Hotel…

Alumni Association President John Tonzola ’95 adeptly managed the evening’s busy agenda.

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Ted Lawless ’03 presented his annual donation to Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ’82. “If I do it tonight I can check it off my list for the rest of the year.”

Seven seniors from the Class of 2017 tasted Delbarton alumni life by attending their first Reps Dinner. From left are Matt Douglas, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Jason McGourty, Colin Crowley, Liam Higgins, Grant Brewster and Eric Lenz.

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Delbarton Fund Director Maria Van Kirk, Alumni Association President John Tonzola ’95, Dan Miggins ’08, Tim Soulas ’08, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, Pat Sullivan ’08, Matt Campbell ’08 and Alumni Giving Chair Mark DeLotto ’98. The Class of 2008 won the Rev. Kenneth Mayer, O.S.B. Award for the highest number of donors, a whopping 103 donors.

The Class of 1979 and 1986 tied for the biggest increase in class participation over the previous year. From left are Maria Van Kirk, Matt Gilfillan ’86, Bart Henderson ’79, Br. Paul, Jim Maguire ’79, Scott Sterner ’79, Assistant Headmaster Chuck Ruebling ’79 and Mark Delotto ’98.

Peter Ramsey ’90, Matt Diczok ’92, Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, and PJ Callelo ’90.

Michael Johnson ’12, Terry Culmone ’01 and Athletic Director Dan Whalen.

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Christian Massey ’06 and Nora Linn were married on October 24, 2015 at the St. James Chapel in Chicago with a reception at the Drake Hotel. Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB, ’82 officiated and a strong contingent of Delbarton alumni was in attendance. From left are Andrew Jones ’06, Matthew Massey ’11, Jim Rosen ’06, Brian Fuller ’06, Christian Massey ’06 and Nora Linn Massey, Fr. Edward Seton Fittin OSB ’82, Chris Moore ’98, Mark DeLotto ’98 and Andrew Massey ’08.

Patrick Torney ’05 and Heather Yawger were married on August 13, 2016 at Lady of Perpetual Help in Bernardsville with a reception at Hamilton Farm Golf Club.

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On April 30, 2016, Jack Mayer ‘05 married Frances Eaton at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, DC. The reception followed at Sequoia and the couple spent their honeymoon on Lake Como. From left are Andrew Pucilowski, Tom Pistolas ‘05, Mike D’Urso ‘05, Andy Mayer ‘73, P’05,’09,’15, Jack Mayer ‘05, Frances Eaton, Karl Mayer ‘09, Kris Self ‘05, Luke Mayer ‘15 and Francis Rivera ‘09 (Not pictured: Dan Delorenzo ‘05 and Scott Intravaia ‘05).

Griffin Kern ‘06 married Meredith Kolmer on December 5, 2015 at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Villanova, PA.

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Ifiok Inyang ‘07 and Naa Adjei were married on September 3 at St. Francis Hall in Washington, DC with Delbarton friends in attendance. From left are Cedric Joint ‘06, Tony Ubertaccio ‘07, Naa Adjei, Ifiok Inyang ‘07, Sumorwuo Zaza ’07 and Director of Senior Counseling Michael Rosenhaus ’79.

On August 6, 2016 Brad Walsh ’04 and Callie Millard were wed at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jackson Hole, WY.

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The Wedding Album Mike Burke ’01 and Melanie Tortora were married on September 19, 2015 at the Bridge Building in downtown Nashville. From left, with the bride aloft, are Delbarton groomsmen Andy Peralta ‘01, Bill Snyder ‘01, the groom Mike Burke ‘01, Jeff Tuthill ’01 and Jeff Parros ‘01.

Conor Pigott '06 and Caitlin McGovern were married on November 7, 2015 wedding at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone NJ. Pictured here Delbarton friends Andrew Kriete ‘06, Collin Peck ‘06, Andrew Schweitzer, Tim Siegert ’06, Best man Tommy Pigott ’11, Nate Robinson ‘11, Caitlin and Conor Pigott ’06, Scott Krenitski ‘06, Trey O'Neill ’06 and Tom Liguori ’06. Abbot Brian Clarke, OSB officiated at the service.

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Garry Jenkins ’88 is Dean of University of Minnesota Law School In May, Garry Jenkins ’88 was named the next dean of the University of Minnesota Law School. Jenkins came to Minnesota from The Ohio State University where he served as associate dean for academic affairs and the John C. Elam/Vorys Sater Professor of Law at the Moritz College of Law. After graduating from Delbarton in 1988 he earned a BA in political science from Haverford College, and a J.D. from Harvard University Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review. He also earned an M.P.P. from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He currently sits on the governing boards of Haverford College and the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio as well as the advisory board of the National Center on Philanthropy and Law at New York University School of Law.

Delbarton at UPenn In June Julien Bonifacio ’95, right, shared this photo with recent grad EJ Murphy ‘16 and a message: “Proud to run into new Delbarton and future UPenn alum E.J. Murphy at Penn Club Newmann Scholars Installation dinner. So great to meet the accomplished young men coming out of Delbarton.”

Rosenhaus at the World Series Jim Rosenhaus ’82, the official radio announcer for the Cleveland Indians, had the best seat in the house at the opening game of the World Series on October 24, 2016.

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Cut Your Own Christmas Trees at the Lacz Brothers ’ 5 Tree Farm Dan Lacz '95 and Ryan Lacz '97 continue their ventures into the world of Christmas tree and

Engineering Student Chris White ’14 lands Summer Internship at Delbarton

organic meat farming. At 5 Tree Farm they

In June, Villanova Mechanical Engineering student Chris White ‘14, right, landed an interesting summer job that brought him back to Delbarton for the summer. He assisted Director of Buildings and Grounds Michel Rimpel with this summer’s renovation of Trinity Hall, the main academic building on campus. Rimpel appreciated the assistance of a well-qualified summer assistant to help monitor the project. White supported Rimpel on all aspects of the project from sorting out submittals and shop drawings to going over mechanical plans. “Chris was a quick learner and worked out very well,” Rimpel reports.

season, all proceeds from cut-your-own Christmas trees purchased by the

Dave Weinstein in NJ CTO During a press conference at the Statehouse on June 20, Gov. Chris Christie introduced David Weinstein ’06 as the new Chief Technology Officer, a cabinet position where he will be in charge of cybersecurity for New Jersey.

sell ‘the finest Christmas trees on the planet’ and offer organic chicken, duck, pork or lamb for your holiday dinners. This Delbarton community will be donated back to the School. Make a day of it with Delbarton classmates and friends – caravan out to the magnificent farmland of Great Meadow, NJ to cut a fresh tree (the farm has plenty of saws), warm up by the bonfire, tailgate and enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows. For details and directions go to 5treefarm.com. The Lacz boys hope to see you at 5 Tree Farm this Christmas season!

Hockey Player Tommy Muratore ’12 at Holy Cross Tommy Muratore ‘12 (formerly Green Wave Varsity Hockey captain and Star Ledger Player of the Year) was named an Assistant Captain for the D-I Holy Cross Men’s Hockey Team. As a sophomore, he played in all 36 games, tallying 13 points and a team leading plus/minus of +19. His coaches selected Tommy as a member of the Holy Cross Leadership Academy, a three-year program for leadership development of student athletes sponsored by Janssen Sports, and he was named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team.

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College Grads Tour Europe

In June, some freshly minted young alumni from the Class of 2016 traveled to Puerto Rico together for some a graduation trip. From left are Jack Kielty ‘16, Zach Brenner ’16, Matt Pridgen ‘16, Alex Blanco ‘16, Andrew Rubino ‘16, Jack Chatwin ‘16 and Andrew Longo ‘16.

Recent college graduates Henry Bolo ’12 (Boston College), Nino Colonnelli ’12 (Steven’s Institute of Technology) and Luke Rossi ‘12 (Columbia University) spent two weeks in early June touring Europe together as part of a post-grad trip. They stopped in Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Marseille and Lyon, sightseeing and attending European Cup soccer games. Here they are at the Italy vs. Belgium game (Italy won).

Two ’89 Lifers Meet in Daytona In July, Sean Downes ’89, right, was at the Daytona International Speedway for the Coke 400 where he met up with local resident, fellow lifer and middle school soccer teammate Mike Nichols ’89 and his son Michael. Downes is CEO of Medallion Sports Properties and oversees programs to sell sponsorships for Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM), a NASCAR team, and for the New York Lizards, a Major League Lacrosse team.

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Future Green Wave Laxers? What are the odds of two Delbarton alumni and former Green Wave teammates becoming first-time fathers on the same day in the same NYC hospital? It happened on Friday, July 29: Meet Henry Hewit and Frederick Krom V and their proud dads, Alex Hewit ‘04 and Fred Krom ‘03. A big congratulations to the Hewit and Krom families from Delbarton…and Go Wave Lax!

Class of 1982 Summer Reunion On August 10, Fred Pierce ’82 organized an impromptu dinner for his classmates at Roots in Summit where Drew Maldonado, Fred Pierce, AJ Papetti, Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, Matt Mulcahy, Lew Puleo and Greg Niccolai (all Class of ’82) spent several hours catching up.

Jackson Hole 2004 Reunion On August 6, 2016 Class of 2004 classmates celebrated classmate Brad Walsh’s wedding to Callie Millard in Jackson Hole, WY. From left are Erol Ozdemir, Bobby Mohr, Brad Walsh, Ryan Quick, Demian VonPoelnitz and Justin Collins. (See Wedding Album)

Henry Negron ’16 Receives Major League Baseball RBI Scholarship On August 7, Henry Negron ‘16 received the Major League Baseball RBI Scholarship, awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to leadership and service within their school communities. Henry was one of only three male baseball players to receive the award this year and accepted his scholarship at the RBI Foundation ceremony at the Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds. Henry was a committed player to the baseball program throughout his time at Delbarton. “He was the definition of a team player, who was selfless and always put the team first,” says teacher and baseball coach Tony Negrin. Henry was also an instrumental member of Diversity Among Peers, or DAP, a student club focused on addressing and discussing the issues surrounding diversity and equality at Delbarton. Henry is attending Stephens Institute of Technology this coming fall where we predict he will continue to display the same commitment to leadership and service that he displayed at Delbarton.

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Delbarton Family in Alaska

In June, Army Major AJ Kuen ’00 dropped by for a visit with Director of Alumni & Development Craig Paris ’82. AJ’s most recent military responsibility is serving as Assistant Product Manager for the Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System.

Chatham Township Mayor Curt Ritter ’89 and family enjoyed a great adventure in Alaska this past summer and remembered to pack a Delbarton banner for the trip. Curt is SVP, Head of Corporate Communications at Church Pension Group.

Alum Dads and Delbarton Sons Travel the World This past summer Charlie Boyer ’89, P’19 and son David ’19 toured France and shared this picture with the Delbarton flag and Mont Saint Michel in the background. Closer to home and at a slightly higher elevation, Paul Ricciardelli ’87, P’19 and son Michael ’19 climbed Mount Washington in New Hampshire. Each June, we share a video of favorite flag photos collected throughout the year – we encourage you to keep those flags pictures coming! 100

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Class of 2016 on the Amalfi Coast Last summer, after a few weeks working and studying at Sant’ Anselmo in Rome, four young alumni from the Class of 2016 proudly flew the flag on a boat ride off Italy’s Amalfi coast. From left are Liam Villano ‘16, Nick Diana ‘16, Dan Delfico ‘16 and Matt Bicknese ’16.

Classic Car at the Shore John Luke ’78 dropped by the Summer Sizzler at Belmar Fhsing Club driving his new 1930 Model A Ford Sedan. Nice wheels, John. Could there be an Alumni Classic Car show in our future?

Delbarton At Sea The Delbarton flag was flying high in Holliston, Massachusetts this summer on the Mzungu, a boat built in 2007 by Peter Chambers ‘11 for his freshman project. Peter, his father Dan Chambers ‘81 and current student Jack Chambers ‘17 were aboard.

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Friends Meet for Kern Wedding Delbarton friends rendezvoused to celebrate Griffin Kern’s wedding to Meredith Kolmer last December 15 at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Villanova, PA. From left are Eric Bickenese ’06, Owen Dinsmore ’08, Jack McBride ’07, TJ O’Donnell ’07, Griffin Kern ’06, Colin Maguire ’07, Pat Brady ’70, Pat Coleman ’07 and Connor Esposito ’06 (not pictured: Chris McBride ‘07, Will McIver ‘06 and Mike O’Connor ’06). See photo of the happy couple in the Wedding Album.

At Patrick Torney ’05 and Heather Yawger’s wedding on August 13, 2016 were (From left) Derek Ruebling ‘10, John Ferramosca Jr. ‘05, Pat Torney ‘05, Heather Yawger, Chuck Ruebling ’79 and Cory Yawger ’04.

The Class of 2016 Lands at Notre Dame A dozen members of the Class of 2016 chose University of Notre Dame and South Bend, IN as their next mailing address. Soon after they arrived on campus, nine of them gathered for a photo with the Delbarton flag. We salute all members of the Class of 2016 who are currently attending top colleges around the country – with one (Ryan Kidd ’16) who is studying at Doshisha University in Japan this year.

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Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB

The potential next generation of Delbarton was in the house at the New Vernon home of Nan and Russ Hewit P’98,’02,’04 on October 5. Back row: Kathy Krom P’03, Cindy Campbell P’02, ’04, Sharon Cocoziello P’02,’04,’05, Virginia McBride P’07, ’14, Beth Ann McBride P’01, ‘04, ’07, Lisa Coleman P’02, ‘07, Lisa Thebault ‘05, Kathy Seligman ‘04, ’07 and Nan Hewit P’98, ’02, ’04. Seated are mothers with sons, from left, Magee McBride (wife of Matthew ’04) holding Gus, Lindsay Hewit (wife of Alex ‘04) with Henry, Candace Hewit (wife of Rusty ’98) with Hardy, Morgan Coleman (wife of Kevin ’02) with Cameron, Lisa Thebault Maguire (Frank) with Bodie, Courtney Krom (wife of Fred ’03) with Freddy and Meghan Hewit McCormick with Sebastian.

Fr. Michael Tidd Hosts Alumni at Notre Dame After attending a meeting of the American Cassinese Congregation’s Finance Council at St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle IL, Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB traveled to Notre Dame for the Fighting Irish’s football game against the University of Miami. While in South Bend, Fr. Michael hosted twenty-one of the Green Wave’s finest currently studying at Notre Dame. Standing, left to right: Daniel Delfico ’16, Angelo Liu ’16, Alex Bauman ’15, Jack Corcoran ’16, Brian Finn ’16, Danny McMaster ’16, Joe Corcoran ’16; Seated rear, left to right: Matt Gambetta ’14, Liam Gannon ’16, Joe DeLuca ’13, Jack Kowalik ’13 and Pat Darche ’13; Seated front: Chris Westdyk ’15, Paul Githens ’15, Matt Smith ’16, Mark Kowalik and Joe Gambetta ’16.

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Monks in the Military

or several years in the mid-2000s, former crosscountry coach John Barnicle and team members conducted a short Veterans Day prayer service and flag placement on the graves of monks interred in the Abbey Cemetery who had served in the military. The practice ceased after several years, but has recently been reinstated by other hands. Here is a brief account of the

military careers of the fourteen St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abbey monks who served in the military, nine of whom are buried in the Abbey Cemetery located on the hillside overlooking the Abbey playing fields. The remaining five men died before the creation of the campus cemetery and are buried in the old St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery in East Orange.

Six monks served in the military before entering the monastic community:

Father Basil Zuzi, Private, 1st class, U.S. Army, World War II, 19431946, Rhineland Campaign and Central Europe. Delbarton School faculty, 1949-1952, 1972-1982. Brother John Babicz, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, World War II, 1942-1945, saw action in South Pacific and Okinawa. Later served briefly in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Brother Godfrey Benedict Meyer, Private 1st class, U.S. Army, World War II, 1942-1945, Leyte, Philippine Islands Campaign, Luzon. Delbarton School faculty, 1948-1962

Father Dominic Egan, Major, 1932-1945, Panama Canal Zone and Florida.

Father Joachim Schweitzer, radioman, U.S. Navy, aboard destroyers, World War II, 1943-1946, and Korean War, 1950-1952.

(Not pictured) Brother Brendan Tumulty, U.S. Navy, 1951-1953, radioman aboard destroyer escort, USS Snowden.

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Another six monks volunteered as chaplains during World War II, some in harm’s way, and one died while in service. Father Dunstan Smith, Captain, 19421946, saw action in Pacific Theater, New Guinea, Southern Philippines, and Luzon.

(Not pictured) Father Philip Hoover, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, 1941-1945. Father George Sherry, Major, U.S. Army, 1942-1946, saw action in Tunisia. Father Maurice McBarron, Major, U.S. Army, entered service as a member of St. Mary’s Abbey, remained in the service after the war until retirement as a member of Newark Abbey.

Abbot Martin Burne, Commander, U.S. Navy, attached to 3rd Marine Division, participated in bloody invasions of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Guam. Delbarton School faculty, 1965-1993. Fifth abbot of St. Mary’s, 1966-1971.

Father Eugene Polhemus, Lieutenant, U.S. Army, died in 1943 during a training exercise in Louisiana.

Two monks with deep Delbarton ties served long and distinguished careers as chaplains during and after the Vietnam War.

May they live in the memory of the abbey and school communities and of those they served in war and in peace. Abbot Thomas Confroy, Colonel, U.S. Army, 1964-1993. Served two tours with combat units in Vietnam, 1965-1966, and 1970-1971, as well as two tours in Germany, 1967-1970, 1981-1984. Following his retirement in 1993 he served the army as a contract chaplain at domestic bases for several more years. Delbarton School faculty, 1954-1963. Ninth abbot of St. Mary’s, 1998-2006

Father Conall Coughlin, Captain, U.S. Navy, 1965-1991. While at the naval base at Subic Bay in the Philippines, he was commended for the organization of the reception of the bodies of the 44 sailors who lost their lives in a fire on the attack carrier USS Oriskany, while off the coast of Vietnam. Among many assignments, he served the wounded aboard the hospital ship USS Repose stationed off the coast of Vietnam. At the time of his retirement he had been recommended for flag rank. Delbarton School faculty, 1954-1964.

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