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A Magazine for Alumni, Alumni Parents, and Friends of Devon Preparatory School
Headmaster’s Message
Dear Fellow Alumni, Many wonderful things happen here at Devon Prep. Some of these things take place inside the buildings or on the athletic fields - quality education, successful sports teams, enriching student activities and clubs, etc. Others, such as the field trip program first organized by Piarist Fathers Alonso, Carroll, and Pazmany, provide our students with a “growth experience” not available in most other schools. Other Devon accomplishments take place in the wider community, such as the many Christian service projects sponsored by our school. Devon Prep prepares its students not only for life in college, but also for the life beyond. Some of our recent changes here at Devon Prep are particularly visible. As you can see in the photo on the cover of this Epilogue, the front entrance to the school has been transformed. As a result the generosity of our Parents Association and several donors, the entrance area of the school as well as the driveway entrance at North Valley Forge Road have been vastly improved. Our school is now so attractive that our students eagerly enter our buildings and happily take tests, quizzes, etc. Okay, I suppose you will not buy that line, but the fact remains that Devon Prep has much more “curb appeal” than it has ever had. If you still live in the area and have not seen us recently, this is your invitation to come and take a look. 2
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Over the years, Saint Mary’s Chapel has been completely refurbished. Just this past summer our Parents Association generously provided muchneeded new chapel doors with stained glass windows. Although the building was originally built a century ago to serve as a stable, it now really looks like a chapel. This year is the Year of the Eucharist here at Devon Prep and Mass is celebrated daily in the chapel before school. Every week we also have an extremely popular Friday Youth Mass for the entire student body, faculty, and staff. Fr. Nelson Henao, our school chaplain and our most recently ordained Piarist Father, is the main celebrant and two of your fellow alumni, Fr. Richard Wyzykiewicz ’61 and myself ’66 are concelebrants. Unfortunately, this Mass is too large to fit in Saint Mary’s Chapel. What is perhaps the greatest success of Devon Prep is the success of you, our alumni. As you read through this Epilogue you will see some of these successes highlighted. Please continue to let us know (via Barry Mulhern ’72, Mike Dokas ’08, Matt Simon,
or myself) what is happening in your lives and we will try to include them in future issues. Also, many of our alumni have celebrated various reunions recently, especially around Thanksgiving. I am most grateful to those of you who have been kind enough to include me in your reunion celebrations. May God bless you, now and always! Cordially,
Rev. James J. Shea, Sch.P. Headmaster
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A Magazine for Alumni, Alumni Parents, and Friends of Devon Preparatory School
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The newly renovated front entrance to the school, pictured at night.
The Epilogue is published by Devon Prep’s Alumni Association for Devon Prep’s alumni, alumni parents, and friends. Headmaster: Rev. James J. Shea, Sch.P. ’66 Director of Alumni Relations: Matt Simon Alumni Association Pres.: Barry Mulhern ’72
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Editor: Michael Dokas ’08 Contributors: Nick Ciocca ’93, Rose Lombardo, Barry Mulhern ’72, Andrew Zaleski ’07 Photos: Jack Ansley ’64, Michael Dokas ’08, and Rose Lombardo Design: Michael Dokas ’08 Printing: Jim McClatchy ’82, RRDonnelly Devon Preparatory School 363 N. Valley Forge Road Devon, PA 19333 610-688-7337 www.devonprep.com
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Golf Outing
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n Thursday, September 16, 2010 the Alumni Association held its Annual Marty Bowen Memorial Golf Outing in Pottstown at Bellewood Golf Club. Although the field of golfers was smaller than in previous years, those who braved the damp weather still enjoyed the challenging course. Following the round of 18, everyone was joined by Headmaster, Fr. Jim Shea ’66, and Alumni Association President, Barry Mulhern ‘72, for a delicious gourmet dinner in the clubhouse. After dinner awards were given, and the winning foursome was announced. For the third consecutive year, the foursome of Jim Curran ’87, Ed Curran ’88, Nick Meter ’88 and Bob Kershner won the tournament. This year, the Class of 1990 also presented Fr. Shea with a generous check in honor of their 20th reunion, held on Saturday afternoon. The Alumni Association would like to thank everyone who made this year’s golf outing possible, especially our sponsors without whom this event would not be successful. Through the generous support of our golfers and sponsors, the Alumni Association was able to raise more than $10,000 on behalf of Devon Prep.
Top: From the left – Rod Wright (father of Justin ’13), Jack Quinn (father of John ’03), Adam Borrelli and Randy Ross. Above: Fred Smith (father of Andy ’93) swings for the green. Left: Two of the winners, Ed Curran ’88 and Jim Curran ‘87.
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Memorial
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponors! Platinum Sponsors Nick Meter and Ed Curran, Class of 1988 Skip Genuardi, Class of 1966
Gold Sponsors Class of 2008 David Nadler, D.C., Chiropractor RE/MAX Main Line - Tom Toole, Class of 2000
Silver Sponsors Devon International Group - John Bennett, M.D., Class of 1967 MacElree Harvey - Harry DiDonato, Class of 1983
Patron Sponsors
Top: Steve Kazanjian ‘90 lines up a putt. Steve and several of his classmates golfed ahead of their reunion weekend.
Blue Pacific Restaurant - Andrew Hu, Class of 1990 Class of 1964 Delaware Valley Aluminum Corp. - Tom Orsato, Class of 1972 John H. Ansley, Photographer - John Ansley, Class of 1964 McGladrey, Certified Public Accountants Midlantic, Inc. - Barry O’Reilly, Class of 1972 Mobilex USA - Bill Glynn, Class of 1972 Radomile Family Dental Care - John Radomile, D.D.S., Class of 1966; Mark Radomile, D.D.S., Class of 1977 Rick Horstmann, Class of 1969 VSI Meter Services, Inc.
Above: Randy Ross sinks the putt.
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Reunions
Reunion Updates: ’60, ’65 , ’70, ’75, ’80 ,’90
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uring the fall, several of our classes held reunions. All who attended were glad to renew old friendships and share memories of their common bond at Devon. These reunions could not have occurred without the efforts of the alumni from each class who provided organization and leadership, and we salute and thank them. Class of ’60 – Dick May Class of ’65 – Tom Brown, Frank Ferro, George Brady and Charlie Shalvoy Class of ’70 – Bud Corey and John Logue Class of ’75 – Pat Ryan and Jamie Lockard Class of ’80 – Ralph Edmonds Class of ’90 – Steve Kazanjian The Class of ’65 has taken a real leadership role with our reunions, and the next issue of the Epilogue will provide information and photographs about this class.
Above: Devon’s first graduating class, the Class of 1960. Above Right: The Class of 1975 gathered in Calasanctius Hall. Bottom Right: Members of the Class of 1970. Below: The Class of 1990 contributed a significant gift for their reunion, at which Mr. Michael Collins ’68 was present.
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Hall of Fame
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very Thanksgiving, just after the Alumni Basketball game and before the Beef & Beer begins upstairs in Calasanctius Hall, the Alumni Association inducts the newest member(s) into the Hall of Fame. This year’s inductee is Mike Swanick from the Class of 1977. Mike played basketball at Devon and his classmate Tom Mullin ’78 wrote his introduction speech. Congratulations, Mike. This past fall, the Hall of Fame and Wall of Records were completely renovated. The stairwell leading to the gym now houses an updated Records Board, as well as an individual picture and plaque for each person inducted into the Hall. The funding for this project was a joint venture between the Student Council and the Alumni Association, the first of its kind.
’77 Joins Hall
Left: Jim Murphy ’72 formally introducing Mike Swanick ’77
Introduction Speech By: Tom Mullin ’78, Teammate Tonight’s honoree, Michael Swanick, Class of 1977, was a threeyear Varsity Basketball player under Coach Ed Townsley. While Mike played both shooting guard and point guard, he was a natural “2” guard. He NEVER saw a shot he didn’t like!! His shooting touch was smooth as silk....it reminded me of George Gervin from the old ABA -- he LOVED the “Bank” shot. It was like money in the Bank! Mike was old-school in every way...he played the game the right way...never stopped hustling, never stopped running, like the energizer bunny...he kept going and going! This work ethic may have come from the fact that Mike was one of four Swanick boys who attended Devon Prep! You had to be tough to survive with all of those guys. By the time his Devon basketball career was over, Mike was in the Top 5 in three categories, Points, Assists ....and Fouls!!! Beyond the statistics, what set Mike apart on the basketball court was his tenacity, his determination, and his toughness. While being counted on to be the “go-to”guy on offense, Mike was also asked to defend the opposing team’s best player. Mike was a “shut-down” defender; he would usually take the other guy out of his game, both physically and mentally. He was a complete player....and a GREAT teammate!!!
Above: Past Student Council Presidents Brendan Fulmer ’10 and Pat Mannion ’09 with Jim Murphy ’72.
It is my privilege and my honor to induct my teammate and my friend into the Devon Prep Sports Hall of Fame for 2010! Congratulations Mike! Well done and well deserved! Winter 2011
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Beef and Beer
Beef & Beer Brings Alumni Back O
n Friday evening, November 26, alumni returned to Devon Prep for the Annual Beef & Beer. The evening began at 6:30 in the gymnasium where two teams squared off for a contest between the young and the not so young players. After four grueling quarters on the hardwood, the senior players, including Vince Melograna from the Class of ’63, yielded again this year to the younger players in another closely contested game. By the time the alumni basketball game ended, Calasanctius Hall was filling with alumni from the sixties through recent college graduates. In addition to enjoying the delicious fare of roast beef, roast pork, and all the trimmings prepared by our own Dining Director, Ruth Kalivas, alumni attendees received a glass mug imprinted with the school logo.
Top: Kevin Mulholland ‘02, always enjoys good company and food. Kevin is holding this year’s mug. Above: Past Student Council Presidents, Brendan Fulmer ’10 and Pat Mannion ’09 helped collect money and distribute mugs. Above Left: Members from the Class of 2008, Tom Coffey, Christian Albornoz, Ransom Cozzillio, Mike Spitz and Dave Evans, enjoyed catching up with one another and sharing college stories. Left: The delicious food that Mrs. Ruth Kalivas prepared for the gathering.
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n Saturday morning, November 27, at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the 20th running of the annual Devon Prep 5K Challenge began. Although the thermometer was reading close to freezing, the sun shone brightly and not a cloud appeared in the sky as more than 160 runners and walkers traversed the steep hills of the Shand tract surrounding the Devon Prep campus. Emerging first from the throng of alumni, parents, faculty, and friends again was Dave Evans ’08, recently trained by Coach Sanborn ’64 and now a varsity runner at St. Joseph’s University. With help from many members of the Devon Prep Community, Dan Mulhern ’02 and Rusty Davison ’01 organized yet another successful 5K Run.
Above: Race organizers Rusty Davison ’01 and Dan Mulhern ’02 with Jim Murphy ’72 (center), giving out the awards and medals after the race. Right: Race winner, David Evans ’08 at the 2 mile marker.
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Alumnus Spotlight
Meeting ‘the poor as they are’: By: Andrew Zaleski ’07 Chris McNabb, ’05 begins a typical Thursday in prison. In Wilmington, Delaware, where Chris works as a Franciscan volunteer, Thursdays always start out with a visit to the women’s prison, during which time he does pastoral ministry and teaches in the prison’s education wing. From prison Chris heads to a local AIDS hospice, teaching English as a Second Language classes. After that, it’s on to coaching JV basketball at a local parish. And then, finally, Chris finishes his day teaching another round of ESL courses at an all-Hispanic parish, before heading back to his home, which is a shared living community of all the Franciscan volunteers working in Wilmington. “I live with other people and we work together towards a common goal of service to the community,” he says. For Chris, a former officer in Devon’s Christian Action Program, this drive toward doing direct, ded-
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icated community service is a goal only recently realized. A path toward service After graduating from Devon in 2005, Chris studied religion and leadership and global understanding at La Salle University. While there, he engaged in activities similar to those he coordinated for CAP, running a social justice week, participating in youth outreach programs and coordinating broad community service efforts for the university. But it was a freshman-year, weeklong immersion trip to Tijuana, Mexico, that prompted Chris to look at service in a new way. “We were driving across the San Diego-Tijuana border and I remember there were these beautiful sailboats, and it looked as if it were from a movie,” he says. “And within two minutes we were driving across the border and it was just complete poverty. I mean, just shantytowns. I just thought to myself, ‘This is the reality, the polar oppositeness that we live in.’ So many people are in abject poverty, and so many people are in enormous wealth. And I didn’t blame people who were wealthy; I didn’t blame the people who had a lot. I just was like, ‘Oh my God, this is unreal. This is revo-
lutionary. This is crazy.’” According to Chris, his experience in Tijuana, along with other immersion experiences in Guatemala and the Philippines, catalyzed an “internal ruffling” that had him desperately searching for answers to one central question: How, as a Christian, am I going to respond to poverty? Initially, Chris wanted to go abroad again, working with international impoverished communities. He recalls a time during his five-week stay in the Philippines when he had “50 street kids hungry, staring into my eyes.” “The enormity of the problem slapped me across the face,” says Chris. “I felt an obligation to come back and respond [to poverty].” From La Salle to the Franciscans When Chris left La Salle in 2009, he took a job in public health in Philadelphia. Using grant money, he taught an abstinencebased education program to lowincome families in the city. He also spent significant periods of time volunteering at homeless shelters, Section 8 housing and low-income schools. When the grant was nearly used up, Chris was recruited by Father Judge High School to be a campus minister, a position he held for one year. But while those experiences were “phenomenal” and helped shape him, Chris felt something was missing. “I really wanted to work
A Devon Grad lives like St. Francis stances, and I can just be a gentle presence of God’s love to them in the midst of the chaos.” The Holy Spirit came knocking
with people who were more on the fringe,” says Chris. “I wanted to work with people who were more outcasts, who were more not accepted. St. Francis often talked about the lepers of today, and so I thought, ‘Who were the lepers of today?’” That thinking brought Chris to his placement as a Franciscan volunteer in Wilmington, where he works with women prisoners, migrants, Hispanic immigrants, and AIDS patients. And his work now has quelled any urges he felt to head back abroad to work. “What I’m learning more and more is that there are pockets of people who live in third-world poverty in our own country,” says Chris. “That’s offensive to me as an American that we—that I—am a part of allowing this to happen. The Franciscan volunteers . . . it’s a phenomenal opportunity to meet people who are living in poverty, who are living in oppression, who are living in really tough circum-
On day two of Chris’s first week working in the women’s prison, he and the other volunteers learned that a staff member was just fired: one of the prisoners had been using her mailbox—unbeknown to her— to smuggle drugs into the prison. Chris immediately thought working in a prison wasn’t “his gig.” But something made him go back—he doesn’t “deny the crimes they committed or didn’t commit,” but he does recognize something that the prisoners can teach him. “There was something in me,” says Chris, “this little tugging at the heart that most people call the Holy Spirit, saying, ‘Chris, go back.’ Not because the prisoners need me, but because I needed the prisoners. I needed the inmates to teach me lessons. It was this very kind of biblically based message: the poor are our salvation. The poor save us and the oppressed save us.” It’s a message that started to take root dur-
ing his time at Devon, according to Chris, which is when he “realized the connection between theology and ministry.” Chris says he met a different version of religion, which began forming at Devon, grew during his time at La Salle, and has now blossomed during his experiences as a Franciscan volunteer. It’s a version that goes beyond “begrudgingly getting up, turning off the alarm, getting out of bed and going to church every day.” And it’s a version that makes Chris grateful for this opportunity as a Franciscan volunteer, since it frees him up from paying bills. “Religion had to be an outward sign of an inward call . . . that we are called to be more. We are called to be something else,” he says. “Look at Matthew 25, how often Jesus is revealed in the poor, in the oppressed, in the prisoner, in the person who’s lonely. All those people represent Jesus—are Jesus. Literally I could be walking around and meeting God every day, and that’s a phenomenal, phenomenal idea to ponder.”
Opposite: Chris, pictured with students and teachers from the ESL Class. Top: Chris’s community, along with their Friar Supervisor, at a beach trip. Right: Chris pictured with several community members on a retreat.
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Campus News
Model UN Finds Continued Success Every January, over 1000 students from the Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C., and New Jersey area congregate in Hershey, PA for the YMCA’s Model United Nations. This year, Devon’s delegation of 30+ students was recognized as the “Outstanding Delegation.” This is an award presented to one school every year. Devon also won this award in 2009. In addition to receiving a group award, several students earned individual awards. Senior Alex Smith was recognized as a “Premier First Year Delegate” and was also chosen to represent the YMCA Model UN Program at the
week-long YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA) in North Carolina in July. Junior Connell White was elected Chief Justice of the International Criminal Court for next
year’s conference, and Junior Ryan Fulmer was appointed Chief Editor/Chair of Video Press for the 2012 conference in Hershey.
25 Students Recognized as AP Scholars Congratulations to the 25 Devon Prep seniors who were named AP Scholars by the College Board. They were recognized for their extraordinary achievement on college level Advanced Placement exams taken last spring. They are: AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION: Michael J. Bentley, Albert J. Emhof, Andrew J. Fletcher, David N. Freiberg, Joseph J. Kozak, Alexander M. Sidor, Clement A. Stormes AP SCHOLAR WITH HONOR: Gregory C. Bokar, Jordan T. Kelly, Bryan C. Misialek, Alexander J. Smith 12
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AP SCHOLAR: William N. Adamiak, Zachary J. Adams, Matthew B. Baldassano, Jeffrey R. Bevan, Harry G. Crimi, Richard L. Kenney, Ryan M. Litch-
ert, Albert A. Marciano, Robert E. McCarron, Nicholas A. Pancerella, Yuri A. Piro, Vincent D. Quintiliani, Alexander B. Reinhart, Stephen R. Sloto.
Basketball Team Wins District AA Title Devon’s Varsity Team went 19-7 this season, and was crowned the District AA champions. They had impressive wins over several larger schools, such as Downingtown East, Radnor High, Chichester, and West Chester East. Competing in the Bicentennial Athletic League, Devon’s squad had four players named to the BAL 1st and 2nd teams. Senior center Duncan Becker was named a member of the Independence Division All League First Team. Junior point guard John LaPrise was also named to the First Team. Becker averaged 15.3 points per game and LaPrise averaged 13.3 points. Becker also
set a school record this year for career rebounds with 621. He passed the previous record of 620 set by Michael Jordan ’90 Juniors Stephen Kohl-
brenner and Kyle Koehler were named to the All BAL Second Team. Kohlbrenner averages 14.4 points per game and Koehler averages 11.7 points.
Front Entrance, Driveway Renovated If you’ve driven along Valley Forge Road past Devon in the past 6 months, you would likely notice that the entrance and fence along the road are significantly different from the fence and light posts that adorned Valley Forge Road for much of Devon’s history. These changes, along with a new canopy and front entrance, have dramatically increased the “curb appeal” of Devon. These renovations were funded through gifts from an anonymous donor and a local foundation. For this, Devon is extremely grateful.
Above: Students still enjoy hanging around the wall and entrance to the school at the end of the day. Left: The new signage looks wonderful from the street.
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Piarist Restructuring
Piarists seek Revitalization & Restructuring Adapted from the Official Bulletin of the Piarist Fathers U.S.A. Province In recent years, many religious orders have sought to revitalize. One successful means of doing this is through restructuring. In other words, the traditional boundaries of centuries’ old provinces have changed to more closely mirror the situation of the present. In an effort at revitalization, the Piarists have begun a process of restructuring. The four provinces of Italy have merged into one province. Two provinces in Spain have also merged. For the past four years, the members of the United States Province, an historically English speaking region, and those of the New York-Puerto Rico Vice-Province, a tradionally Spanish speaking demaraction, have been in dialogue regarding a possible merger. Members of the USA Province live in five communities and work in three schools, one university, and one specialized institute for Hispanic ministry. The religious of the NYPR Vice-Province live in four communities and work in three parishes and four
schools. Last Thanksgiving, the members from both regions met in Miami. They got together for a second time in Puerto Rico from August 1 through August 4. The religious of the USA Province had the opportunity to see the different communities and schools and to discuss areas of concern about a possible merger. Father Pedro Aguado, the Superior General, explained the merger process and his experiences with regard to the two recent mergers in the Order. The Order had the opportunity to prioitize the goals and objectives of the new Province. This second assembly ran quite smoothly. The Piarists of the United States Province appreciate greatly the hospitality, which was extended by their brothers in Puerto Rico. The Piarists ask you, our relatives and friends, to keep the Piarists in your prayers as they move toward the creation of a new province, perhaps as early as June 2011.
Top Ten Reasons to Support the Annual Fund: 1. Tuition revenue covers less than 90% of the actual cost of educating a Devon Prep student. 2. Over 20% of all students will receive some type of financial tuition assistance this year. 3. Your Devon Prep experience was made possible, in part, by the generosity of those who came before you. 4. To help Devon Prep attract and retain outstanding and dedicated faculty.
dation donors to support Devon Prep. 7. To reaffirm your commitment to Devon Prep and its mission. 8. To show your Devon Pride. Devon Prep alumni participation in the Annual Fund is lower than that at some similar schools in the area. 9. Because annual giving makes a substantial impact. Did you know that a $100 gift to the Annual Fund contributes as much to the Devon Prep’s annual budget as a $2,000 endowed fund?
5. To fund student scholarships, athletics, laboratory equipment, library media, technology, clubs 10. Because Annual Fund gifts are that important. and much more. As an alumnus, you can make a difference today 6. Broad-based annual fund participation is a with your gift to the Annual Fund. We encourage solid indicator of Devon Prep’s success and plays you to find your reason to give. a major role in encouraging corporate and foun14
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Bits & Pieces Congratulations to the following alumni and their new brides: Anthony T. Pomanti ’02 and Barbara Marcozzi Kevin V. McCauley ’03 and Stephanie Hackett
Congratulations to the following alumni and their wives on their “new arrivals:” Frank C. Medora ’89 - son Francis Angelo James L. D’Andrea ’93 - daughter Alexandra Marie Brian D. Gray ’93 - daughter Kelly Duffin Brian M. Oakes ’95 - daughter Adalyn Theresa
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Stanley A. Wybranski ’87 is a renowned commercial artist. Included among his many works is the poster for the 2010 U.S. Open Championship. Lee’s poster featured the 8th hole at Pebble Beach, one of the greatest in the world. Lee is one of the most in-demand golf artists in the United States.
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Brian M. Oakes ’95 graduated last May from Loyola University Maryland’s Executive MBA Program. While studying at Loyola Brian traveled to Beijing and Shanghai for cultural immersion and business meetings. While there, he had the good fortune to run into his classmate Matthew J. DelRossi ’95 who was in China for the same reason.
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Matthew H. Hill ’00 is a 2004 graduate of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. In 2006 he received his Master’s
Degree and has recently received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University.
international humanitarian organization founded to aid Kosovo refugees.
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Jonathan B. Fitzgerald ’07 graduated in December from the Culinary Institute of America with a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts Management. Jon has moved to New York City where he works as a staff member at the Per Se Restaurant, owned by world-renowned chef Thomas Keller, and ranked one of the top 5 restaurants in the world.
Anthony T. Pomanti ’02 has been appointed a Regional Vice President for ING Financial, one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Tony and his wife Barbara reside in Chester Springs, PA.
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Michael H. Hill ’03 graduated from Fordham University in 2007 and in May 2010 received his Juris Doctor degree from the Widener University School of Law. Mike has passed the bar in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is currently working in the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office.
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Kevin J. Fomalont ’04 presented his research on “Stress and Behavior” last May at the International Conference on Neuroscience and Biological Psychiatry held in St. Petersburg Russia. Kevin presented in both English and Russian. Kevin lives in Atlanta, GA where he attends Emory University earning his doctorate in the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Science. John F. McNichol ’04 received his Master of Science degree from King’s College in May. John currently works in the athletic department at King’s College where he is the Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. Jeffrey C. Treisbach ’04 graduated from George Washington University in 2008 with a BA in International Affairs (and also minors in history and German.) Jeff has spent some time working in Kosovo as volunteer coordinator for Balkan Sunflowers, an
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Andrew J. Zaleski ’07 presently a senior at Loyola University Maryland, is again a published author. Recently he co-authored a book entitled Music at the Crossroads: Lives and Legacies of Baltimore Jazz. Andrew is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Greyhound, the student newspaper at Loyola. Andrew was also awarded two Mark of Excellence Awards by the Society of Professional Journalists. He will graduate in May with a degree in English.
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Brendan Fulmer ’10 has earned the Founders’ Spirit of Achievement Award recently at the Unami Lodge Order of the Arrow. This award is presented annually in recognition of long-term service to the Order of the Arrow. Please help us to make our Epilogue even more interesting than it already is by sending me your latest news for “Bits and Pieces.” My e-mail address is headmaster [at] devonprep [dot] com and my phone number is 610-688-7337, ext. 299. Best regards,
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Parents, if this magazine is addressed to your son who no longer maintains an address at your home, please send his correct address to Matt Simon, Director of Alumni Relations. Matt can be reached at 610-688-7337 ext. 145, or msimon@devonprep.com
ATTENTION ALUMNI WITH MILITARY SERVICE: All alumni who have served their country are welcome to send in their unit crests for inclusion in the Brady-Gallagher Memorial to be placed in St. Mary’s Chapel. Each year, the Alumni Association presents the Brady-Gallagher award at graduation to a senior for his exemplary selflessness and his devotion to Devon Prep and his fellow students. The recipient is chosen by the Senior Class. The BradyGallagher is presented in memory of Daniel Brady ’64, and Richard Gallagher ’62, who died for their country in the Vietnam War.
Requiescant in Pace
Please remember the souls of the following departed members of the Devon Prep Family in your prayers:
Michael J. Bono ’70 Richard J. Leighton ’70 Mr. Joseph Abbott, Jr. - father of Joseph Abbott, III ’05 Mr. Donald Collins - father of Peyton Collins ’74 and Brendan Collins ’81; grandfather of +Mattei Radu ’99, Luc Radu ’02, and Xavier Collins ’05 Fran Crippen - son of Peter Crippen ’65 Mr. John Federico - father of John Federico ’82 and George Federico ’83; uncle of Peter Federico ’87 Mrs. Margaret Goalwin - mother of Patrick Goalwin ’75 Mr. John Hay - father of John Hay ’92 and Michael Hay ’04 Mrs. Karen Kazanjian - mother of Stephen Kazanjian ’90 and Martin Kazanjian ’93 Mr. Joseph Prentice, VII - father of Joseph Prentice, VIII ’82 Mrs. Rosina Radomile - mother of Dr. John Radomile ’66, Dr. Mark Radomile ’77, and Joseph Radomile ’83; grandmother of Matthew Radomile ’09, Joseph Santos ’09, and Albert Marciano ’11 Jennifer Taddeo - sister of Phillip Taddeo ’87 Mr. Frank Tagye, Sr. - father of Frank Tagye, Jr.’67