CURLEY Magazine Winter 2021 by Joseph

A Magazine for Alumni, Parents and Friends

Winter 2021

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WINTER 2021

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CURLEY is published through the Office of Advancement for Alumni, Parents and Friends of Archbishop Curley High School 3701 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213 410-485-5000 • Fax: 410-485-1090 www.archbishopcurley.org

PRESIDENT Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. ’70 VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT Barry Stitz ’87 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING Jeremy Joseph ’96 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Greg Malanowski ’70

Alums and COVID-19

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI Gregory Loftus ’95 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kathleen Wandishin OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MISSION STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP CURLEY HIGH SCHOOL Archbishop Curley High School, a Roman Catholic college preparatory school rooted in the Franciscan tradition, develops great men. With the support of the entire Archbishop Curley Family, each Curley Man is challenged to reach his maximum academic and personal potential in a safe and nurturing environment leading him to be a man of faith, character, discipline and service to others. Please send comments to the address above or alumni@archbishopcurley.org

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Q and A with John Diehl

New Admission Approach

Curley Currents

Capital Campaign Update

Targarona Alumni Golf Tournament

Friar’s Perspective

Athletic Hall of Fame

Sport Shorts

Alumni News

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Alumni and Friends of Curley: Schools are generally well organized, with calendars and handbooks, with seasonal and class-specific events each year, with strategic plans for a healthy future. Knowing what to expect, and the anticipation of what will be happening next, moves the year along, month-by-month and quarter-by-quarter. Then there is this school year, where the calendar is often changing and the anticipated events keep moving, or become virtual, or are, sadly, cancelled. The school has been forced to “pivot” on more than one occasion, and has asked faculty, students and families to be flexible. But we have been open when many were not, and there has been a consistent effort to incorporate every traditional part of the school year as possible. Now some ten months into the pandemic I have been impressed by the good will, the flexibility, the patience, the creativity, and the overall support by the Curley Family. Teachers learned new technology and methods to engage their classes, new cleaning and safety protocols became normative, and ways to promote school spirit and to build class unity have been found. This issue of CURLEY covers some of the unique ways events took place, how the Admissions process has unfolded, and how upperclassmen continue to plan for their studies and careers post high school. While we long for that “normal” to return, it is most important that we keep health and safety as priorities, that this academic year be as enriching as possible, that the seniors have all the needed assistance in making college plans, and that we keep alive the Curley Brotherhood for the four current classes of students and those who will follow after them. The support to date for this year’s Annual Fund has been quite generous, and we ask all of the alumni and our Curley Family members to offer a bit of annual support, according to each one’s means, because collectively we can then better address the strategic goals and the real temporal needs of a complex property. Curley’s donors help great things happen. What goals could be reached if every alumnus would become an annual donor! Please continue to take care and to be safe, and let us remain united in prayer for a world-wide end of this COVID crisis.

Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. ’70 President

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ST. BONAVENTURE SCHOLARS ON THE ROAD

ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT IN THE FALL

The 31st Annual Targarona Memorial Golf Tournament, postponed last May because of Covid-19, was played on September 21st, at the Sparrows Point Country Club. And the wait was worth it! The weather was spectacular, and the tournament was sold out. Lunch was served outside as the participants arrived. A putting contest started things rolling. 128 golfers enjoyed the shotgun start and captain’s choice format. There was a “closest to the pin” contest won by Mike Louden. The longest drive belonged to Scott Keck. The 11th hole featured a “beat the pro” contest; the “pro” was Curley junior John Gamber. John shot his first hole-in-one while challenging the golfers. The Low Gross was scored by the foursome of Mike ’83 and Chris ’78 Jednorski, Steve Cydylo ’83 and Mario Orlando ’83. Low Net was claimed by a foursome from the Class of 1987: Bill Fisher, Pat Parker, Kurt Greenlow, and Jeff Prochaska. Second Low Net went to the Class of 1965 members Gene Buckalew, Jim McNicholas, Chuck Dell’Uomo and Dan Contesti. The afternoon on the course was followed by dinner and the awards. Thanks to Frank Savarese ’75, who emceed and chaired the event, Mike Mulford ’75 and the Curley Alumni Association for hosting this annual gathering, and to the volunteers whose presence made the work a little easier. Finally, thanks to all the participants for joining in this fun and worthwhile event. Funds raised go to the Alumni Association scholarship, which is awarded annually to sons and grandsons of alumni. Photos from the tournament can be found on the inside back cover.

CURLEY CELEBRATES MASS ON DECEMBER 8

On December 8th, the students, faculty and staff celebrated the Mass of the Immaculate Conception virtually at school. The Mass was livestreamed from the chapel to students in their classrooms and at home. Fr. Bryan Hajovsky OFM Conv. was the principal celebrant and homilist. Music was provided by Mr. Brendan Ryan and the Praise Band. At Communion time, Eucharistic ministers went to every classroom and meeting space for the Faculty Advisor groups.

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Part of the Honors Pathway is a cohort of elite students who take their name from the famous friar-scholar of the Franciscan Order, St. Bonaventure. The program for this group includes field trips to broaden their education. A group of scholars went to the sculpture garden of the Baltimore Museum of Art with Mr. Halcott. Another group made the trip to Conowingo Dam with Mr. Streckfus to learn more about the engineering involved in that hydroelectric station.

GRECCIO IN A NEW WAY As with so many traditions and events at Curley, the “Greccio” service, produced by the Class of 2024, moved into the virtual mode. Remembering the way St. Francis used people and animals to depict the story of the Incarnation, the freshmen, under the organizing hands of Ms. Meeri Kangas and Mr. Nick Brownlee, staged a living nativity with readings from the gospels and about St. Francis. The following played a role: Tricia Kohler (NDP ’24), Mason Landreth, Brady Phelan, Ryan Johnson, Kevin Goedeke, Dominic Broadwater, Brayden Shay, Jameson Kobrick, Brandon Lewis, Austin Johnson, Evan Spisak, Nathan Raynor, Will Cole, Kahlen Harvey, Jack Kuhl, Nicholas Andreasik, Ace Meadow, Logan Merkle, Bernard Pitts, Dakota Fugate, Wilson Barnes, Richard Ford, Luke Ichniowski, Paul Warren, and Noah Stillman.

SCHEDULES AND ZOOM Curley started the school year boldly yet carefully with a hybrid model of education. Students with last names A-L were on campus Monday and Tuesday for four hour-long periods of instruction, while students with last names M-Z participated in the same instruction remotely. Wednesday was the asynchronous day for cleaning the facility, while teachers held virtual office hours for students having questions or needing extra help. On Thursday and Friday the groups reversed roles and students with names beginning with M-Z were on campus while students with last names A-L were virtual. Some students and their parents chose to be virtual all of the time. In November, Curley went to full days on the same hybrid schedule. The Student Dining Room has desks, not tables, to enable the required social distancing. “Zoom” has taken on a new meaning in today’s parlance thanks to an app by that name, which enables group meetings. Students “Zoom in” to their classes, faculty meetings are on Zoom, the “It’s Academic” team practices on Zoom and even parent-teacher conferences are virtual on Zoom.

CURLEY | CURRENTS ALUMNI SPONSORED A VIRTUAL WHISKEY TASTING COMBINING PRAYER AND CLASS COMPETITION

Sounds like a strange combination? During September and October, on-campus students met in the gym (properly distanced and masked) on Tuesdays and Fridays for community prayer led by Fr. Chris Dudek, Campus Minister, and the members of the Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM). After the prayer, the Alma Mater was sung and then friendly class competition took place in a variety of forms: dodgeball, handball, relay races, trivia contests, cupcake eating contests. As of now, the senior class has the lead. Nothing stirs up class pride like a little friendly competition. Even the faculty occasionally had a team in the mix.

With many events being cancelled because of COVID, the Alumni Association hosted a new event recently. In an effort to keep alumni connected, the Alumni Association held a virtual Whiskey Tasting. Twenty-two Curley alumni, faculty, and staff joined via Zoom for the blind tasting. Chris Wojcik ’98 lead the tasting, walking everyone through each of the four samples. Participants recorded their smells, tastes, likes, and dislikes. Another Zoom meeting was held at a later date where Chris revealed each of the samples to everyone. It was a chance for alumni and faculty to gather virtually and enjoy each other’s company while learning quite a bit about whiskey. The Association looks to host another tasting later this winter or early spring. Keep an eye for the announcement or email Greg Loftus at gloftus@archbishopcurley.org if interested.

CURLEY CAMPUS STORE ONLINE CHRISTMAS AT CURLEY As with everything else in 2020, celebrating Christmas at Curley was a little different. FYM held their annual toy drive. There were Christmas sweater days and classroom doors were decorated. The choirs and bands did not hold concerts but prepared videos of seasonal music. Greccio took place in a new way. The spirit of Christmas was nevertheless alive and perhaps we understand a little better what the Holy Family experienced when they had to isolate in a stable.

The Curley Campus Store, while open during school hours, hosted several special online sales with coupon codes that gave the customer a percentage off their purchase. Look for more special deals in the new year. There is a shipping charge of $12 or merchandise can be picked up in the store.

NEW FACULTY AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Joining the faculty this year were the following (see photo, left to right): Mr. Jack Grimes, Ms. Sarah Flaherty, Mr. Stephen Mince, Mr. Robert Jandorf, Mr. Ian Gill, Mrs. Kim Burton, Fr. Bryan Hajovsky OFM Conv. Not pictured is Mr. Matthew Foster. The School Board welcomed four new members: Mrs. Barbara Suehle, Mrs. Deborah Glinowiecki, Mr. William E. Curran, III ’96 and Mr. David B. Miller ’79. We are grateful for those who completed their years on the board in June 2020: Ms. Joan Sweeney, Fr. Michael Heine OFM Conv., Mr. Steve Wolf ’78, Mrs. Joyce Becker and Dr. Gail Donohue.

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A New Approach to Admissions By Jeremy Joseph ’96

Like everything else in this unprecedented year, the cyclical nature of the high school admissions process was disrupted. Curley’s admission team was quick to adjust and rolled out a modified program suited for this unique climate. By blending on-campus visits with amplified virtual engagements, Curley was able to introduce itself to the next generation of Curley Men. Curley’s team – Nick Brownlee ’96 (Admissions Director) and Caroline Kogler (Assistant Director of Admissions) – used the summer months to set their plan in motion. “We began to ask what the fall would look like for events like shadow days and Open House and the rest of the recruitment season,” Brownlee reports. “We knew that virtual experiences would be necessary, but we wanted to make them as personal as our in-person offerings have been in the past.” During the summer months, the website was enhanced with video content including student and parent testimonials as well highlights of Curley’s programs. An updated admissions timeline was created to navigate the process.

Knowing that this practice would not be permitted, the staff began scheduling some 250 tours for individual families. While not being able to interact with students or enter occupied classrooms, tour participants were able to see the school in action, hear about Curley’s history and mission, and gain an appreciation for the success of our programs. “We were able to dedicate as much time to families as needed,” Brownlee says, “and we were able to individualize the tours by spending more time in the areas of interest to the families.”

The Archdiocese of Baltimore opened schools for instruction in the fall, but limited visitors to campus presenting a unique challenge to the staff. “For prospective families and especially the eighth graders, the shadow day is the most important piece of the admissions puzzle,” Kogler notes. These days – called Friar for a Day at Curley – welcome prospective students to Curley to attend classes and eat lunch as if they were a student. Parents are able to tour the campus as their sons attend class.

To replace the in-person Open House, traditionally hosted in October, the talents of Mark Muth ’09 were employed to develop a 360-degree tour of Curley’s campus. Virtual reality glasses were shipped to registered students to enhance the experience. Muth, who serves as a full-time language instructor, also filmed multiple editions of Friarside Chats, video installments highlighting such topics as the admission timeline and Curley’s approach to college counseling.

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December saw changes to the High School Placement Test, which was offered over three consecutive weekends instead of the traditional single weekend as a way to ensure distancing. January’s applicant interviews, which conclude the process for most families, transitioned to a virtual format. “Part of the Curley experience is individual attention to our students,” Brownlee emphasizes, “and we apply this to future students as well. The interviews give us a chance to learn more about a student in his own words and to meet his family. We can also provide them with answers to all of their questions. We miss doing this in person, but the virtual interviews still give us a chance to have one-on-one conversations with each family. That is important to us.” Acceptance letters for the Class of 2025 are scheduled to be mailed on February 17th.

Alumni In FOCUS

Matthew Selba ’16

Justin Woodbury ’15

By Greg Malanowski ’70

Justin Woodbury ’15 and Matthew Selba ’16 are literally in FOCUS. FOCUS is the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, a “collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the Gospel with college and university students, inspiring and equipping them for a lifetime of Christ-centered evangelization, discipleship and friendships in which they lead others to do the same”(from the FOCUS Website). Founded in 1998, this organization partners with chaplains and campus ministers to reach out to students where they are: in the dorms, on the field, at the student union and in every corner of campus. Through outreach events and one-on-one conversations, students make meaningful connections with members of Christ’s body — growing in friendships, sharing life as a Catholic student and coming together in authentic community. FOCUS trains graduates to be a part of this outreach as FOCUS missionaries. Justin met FOCUS at Towson University and it made a big difference in his life. A FOCUS missionary there “showed me what it means to devote a life to Christ,” he said. “Through that experience as a young college student, I felt a desire to help students dive deeper in their faith and to really pursue a relationship with Christ. That was the moment that I felt a calling to ministry with college students.” After graduation, he made a 2-year commitment to being a FOCUS missionary. He received training and was then assigned to the FOCUS team at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He is currently in his second year there and “You’ll typically find me hanging out at the nearest coffee shop on campus, at the CCM chapel, or high-fiving people around campus.”

Matt attended Mt. St. Mary’s University where he became a member of FOCUS, and now is in his first year of service at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. He says the following about his purpose: “As a missionary, my greatest desire is to lead all students to Christ. My life has been transformed by Jesus, and I want nothing more than to bring this joy to others and introduce them to the life-changing message of the Gospel. The mission is not accomplished through convincing, but through conviction. I’ve been constantly amazed by the different souls I’ve encountered on campus.” Matt has worked with the homeless, the Carnegie Mellon Students, the Oratory, and in the greater Pittsburgh Community. He lives in a small community with other male missionaries. He is excited about what he is doing and enjoys it. Both Justin and Matt, in addition to making a two-year commitment, also agree to help fund their ministry. Matt explains: “When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. I’ve been blessed with the most amazing people who have journeyed with me as I serve on campus.” To offer encouragement or financial support, one can reach Justin at Justin.woodbury@focus.org and Matt at matthew.selba@focus.org .

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A Capital Campaign Update Curley’s capital campaign, Renewing Our Future, was moving along well, with the goal of completing the requests for support to all the constituencies of the Curley Family by the end of June 2020. That plan was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March, with the postponement of those remaining mailings and requests. The school remains so grateful to all those who pledged and have continued their payments throughout this disruption in everyone’s life. Realizing that at some point the final requests must be made if the goals of the campaign are to be completed on schedule, in late summer the campaign was re-introduced with three mailed flyers, focusing on the themes of Blessed, Philanthropy, and Celebrate, even as the school began its 60th year of operation in a unique way. Follow ups continue with the goal to both reach and exceed the original goal.

Renewing Our Future The Campaign for Curley Honor Roll New Gifts/Pledges received 8/1/20-1/31/21

St. Francis of Assisi Benefactor ($100,000-$249,000)

Dr. & Mrs. David M. Hasson ’70 The Sheridan Foundation

St. Joseph Cupertino Medalist ($10,000-$24,999)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Commodari ’85 Mr. & Mrs. William T. Earnest ’67 Highfleet Charities Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Kulis ’74 Mr. Christopher J. Ludwig ’91

St. Maximilian Kolbe Sponsor ($5,000-$9,999)

Mr. John D. Diehl - Southway Builders Brian Dietz ’86 & Deborah Dietz Mr. Anthony Lombardi, Jr. ’78 Ken & Donna Morosko

Friends of Curley ($1,000-$4,999)

David W. Baldwin ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Bankard ’00 Mr. D. Randolph Booken & Dr. Catherine M. Sharkness Mr. Joseph Cruse ’87 Ms. Beverly D’Urbano

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Ms. Beverly D’Urbano Most Rev. Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. Richard & Elaine Hubbard ’70 Mr. & Ms. Robert Linz Mr. Michael L. McLean ’77 Mr. Thomas D. Miller ’65 Mr. Jay Naish ’74 Mr. John S. Nosek ’68 Mr. Delbert R. Parks, III ’70 Mr. & Mrs. John Petrik Mr. Frank G. Sansosti ’71 Mr. Frank A. Skinner ’68 Maj. Steve Szymanski ’01 Mr. Ronald J. Topper ’85 Mr. Albert J. Udris Mr. Bill C. Vollerthum ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Wehr ’79 Robert & Linda Williams ’74 Mr. William J. Wolf, Jr. ’67 Mr. Ray Woolridge ’74

Campaign Guild (Up to $999)

Mr.& Mrs. Burgess P. Allen ’69 Mr. Dino E. Amonica ’80 Mr. Paul W. Appel ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Baker, III ’71 Mr. Carl L. Bart, Jr. ’65 Mrs. Barbara Berry Mr. & Mrs. Louis Bogdan, Sr. Mr. Ronald Bond ’67 Mr. & Mrs. John Bourgeois ’75

This particular campaign is also unique in needing to wait to ask a number of foundations for their support to assist the capital projects. Most foundation grants need to be used for their designated purpose within a certain period of time, and so these efforts continue as projects are being addressed. Grants have already been received from the Stasiak, Knott and Sheridan Foundations, for which all are grateful. If Curley has been a “Blessing” to you and your family, if in the spirit of “Philanthropy” every graduate would make an annual gift to Curley’s needs, how much more can be accomplished, and what a reason to “Celebrate.” It is not too late to support this important effort. You can find information on the campaign and progress on its goals on the Curley website. If you have any questions or would like additional information on Renewing Our Future, please contact Barry Stitz in the Curley Advancement Office (410-485-5000, x210 or bstitz@archbishopcurley.org). Mrs. Catherine Bower Lester & Joan Brown ’66 Mr. Eugene J. Buckalew ’65 Mr. Daniel G. Campbell ’74 Mr. Phillip J. Carroll ’68 Mr. James R. Christ ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Commodari Mr. Mark S. Connolly ’78 Mr. Gordon F. Creamer ’95 Mr. Robert E. Cronin ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cuneo Mr. Charles Dell’Uomo ’65 Mr. Thomas D. Denham ’92 Gary M. Diffenbaugh ’74 Mr. & Mrs. J. K. DiMartino ’68 Mr. Gerard R. Dirscherl ’65 Bob & Shelly Doerfler ’72 Mr. Thomas J. Dushel ’80 J. Paul Ellis ’12 & Anne Mr. Michael C. Etzel ’68 Mrs. Jean Feretti Mr. John T. Foley, Jr. ’65 Mr. Louis G. Forte, Jr.’71 Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Furst ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Gardner Mr.Jonathan Gardner ’03 Mrs. Jean M. Gelhaus Greg ’71 & Debbie Glinowiecki Mr. Neale Glinowiecki ’02 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. Haffer ’87 Mr. & Mrs.James Hairfield, Jr. Mr. Dennis Harrington ’73

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Hax ’95 Mr. Andrew Hughes ’66 Joseph L. Inqui ’71 Mr. Matthew Italiano ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Jackson ’77 Mr. Matthew G. Jackson ’87 Mr. Paul Jednorski ’79 Mr. Stephen H. Kailser ’68 Mr. R. Scott Keidel ’69 Mr. Edward J. Kelly, III ’65 Mike & Kathy Kerrigan ’73 Mr. John J. Kolar, Jr. ’68 Mr. Philip Kondilas ’69 Mr. Andrew Korczynski ’70 Mr. Jeffrey P. Linder ’90 Mr. David Majerowicz Mr. Derek Maki Mr. Adam P. Mazurek, Jr. ’66 Mr. Richard T. Meagher ’76 Mr. Christopher P. Moan ’90 Br. Stephen Murphy OFM Conv. Mr. & Mrs. August R. Nemec Mrs. Rose M. Noe Mr. Howard Norris ’71 Mr. Timothy Nosek ’72 Dr. Allan J. Olchowski ’65 Mrs. Agnes D. Panowicz Mr. Louis G. Petryszak ’65 Mr. Louis G. Petryszak ’65 Mr. Christopher W. Potter ’19 Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Prochaska ’87 Mrs. Dorothy Quill

Mr. & Mrs. William Sandoval Mr. Stephen M. Scherba ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schilpp ’70 William & Katrina Schisler Mr. Gavin Schisler ’20 Mr. & Mrs. David C. Shaw ’90 Mr. Chase Soper ’01

Mr. Robert Sroka ’70 Franciscan Friars at St. Francis of Assisi Friary in Athol Springs, New York Rev. Andrew J. Stahmer ’65 Rev. Donald A. Sterling ’66 Mr. John M. Stern ’66 Mr. Melvin C. Taylor, Jr. ’65

Mr. Ted Turnbaugh ’83 Mr. Michaek Voelker ’72 Mr. David Walatka ’80 Mrs. Rosemarie T. Weber Dr. Norbert M. Zaczek Mr. Thomas Zeller ’69 Mr. Charles J. Ziethen, Jr. ’82

“WHY I SUPPORT THE RENEWING OUR FUTURE CAMPAIGN “Kelly and I were happy to support the Renewing Our Future campaign because we are certain that Curley is positively impacting the lives of young men by increasing and expanding their Confidence, Intellect and Faith during the most important season of life…just like they did for me. Thank you giving us the opportunity to live out our faith by helping others!” Craig ’84 and Kelly Horner “The four years I spent at Curley were the best years of my young adulthood. I still enjoy the same friendships 46 years later! I donate because I want to show my appreciation for my development and the education that I received.” Phil Hundt ’74 “Being one of the early Curley graduates, I have had a lifetime, both personally and professionally, to practice the values instilled in me. The Franciscan and Curley values made me a better businessman and family man. I support the Renewing Our Future capital campaign so that these values can be passed on to more generations of deserving Curley Men.” Don Cohen ’66 “Everyone I ever met at Curley, fellow students, faculty and administration – were truly genuine; I did not know what that meant at the time, but I know it now. The relationships I made are second only to my wife, kids and family. If my giving helps someone else to have such a rich experience of life at Curley, I am most honored to help.” Jerry O’Keefe ’77

“Since graduating in 1965, I believe what I received from Curley has been invaluable. The education and discipline has stuck with me over the years and has propelled me to succeed not only in business, but with my marriage and my faith. I believe strongly that by supporting Curley financially it gives other young men, my Brothers, the opportunity to develop a set of skills which will give them a leg up on their journey in life after Curley.” Joe Wilkens ’65 “The faculty and staff at Curley took a personal interest in your formation not only in educating you as a young man, but in helping to develop your spirituality and your character. It’s not just about an education, it’s about shaping disciples of Christ who will transform the world. My contribution to the capital campaign is more than a contribution, it is doing my part to pay forward this great gift I received and invest in a future that the world sorely needs to be transformed by.” Wayne Zahner ’87

“Curley offered me a solid education and a nurturing environment. Most importantly, Curley provided a foundation of values that shaped my character. As an alum, I choose to support the school in hope that today’s students can realize the same benefits. The aptly named capital campaign, Renewing Our Future, resonates with me as helping the institution be able to continue its mission for the next generation.” Steve Hellen ’94

Curley’s teachers and Franciscan tradition have been crucial to the formation of respected fathers, husbands and businessmen that span three generations in Baltimore. This tradition wouldn’t be possible if it were not for the sacrificial giving of time, talent & treasure of the faculty, administration and benefactors of Curley. It’s important for those of us who have been beneficiaries of this generosity, to say thank you by helping to strengthen this foundation. I encourage all alumni to join me and make a pledge to the Renewing Our Future capital campaign. By doing so, we embrace our Christian responsibility to help make it on earth as it is in heaven (MT 6:10).” Jim Hamilton ’85 “The Sheridan Foundation is delighted to support Curley and congratulates the school for its foresight in its infrastructure improvements and its prudent fiscal policies in managing such work. We have assisted Curley with grants since 1996 and look forward to working with the school in the future.” John Sinclair, President of The Sheridan Foundation “I know for a fact that I would not be where I am today without Curley. I support the school because I hope the Curley experience can have the same positive effect on other young men’s lives as it did for me.” Kyle Morsko ’09

“When I found out about the recent capital campaign, I knew I had to participate in some way because the school helped me prepare for college and become the man I am today. Curley is also teaching my son, a current senior, the same principles and values I was taught. I have seen such a change in him over these past four years. The school has been a big part of my life, both past and present, and we need it to be a part of the future for many young men. Our alumni must step up and ensure this happens.” Pablo Sainz ’94 “It gives me a tremendous sense of gratitude that I can give back in small way to help those who are yet to walk through the doors at 3701 Sinclair Lane. Whenever I think of the school, I reflect on the Franciscan way and the brotherhood that is Archbishop Curley. I know what Curley means to people and the importance of providing an affordable Franciscan education.” Don Dugan ’85 “Curley taught me so many things including: independence, humility, caring for your brothers, being a consummate learner, and winning/losing with dignity. I would not be where I am today, both personally and professionally, without these lessons. Giving to the Renewing Our Future campaign is not only an investment in Curley’s young men but an investment into our own communities for years to come.” Matt Libber ’98

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Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Ramage Mrs. Dolores Rizzi Fr. Nicholas Rokitka OFM, Conv. Ms. Carol Ann Ruth Mr. & Mrs. John Rokitka Mr. Donald F. Sacha ’75 & Family Mr. Alexander Salamone ’08

Alumni Business Responses By Fr. Donald Grzymski OFM Conv. ’70,

Joe Bernard ’72 founded Wye River Seasonings in 1985, soon expanding to include soups and a variety of other products with a taste of the Eastern Shore. He says that the pandemic has been one of the most challenging times in his many years of work, as some of his suppliers have gone out of business, or delays in getting products became more common. Joe noted that some manufacturers couldn’t hold onto workers, or needed to cut hours for more thorough cleanings. In one circumstance, the size soup can he had long used was not available, meaning cooking temperatures needed to be adjusted and the labels re-designed for a different size can. Joe remains optimistic, saying he works to “keep the faith” and the personal contacts that are an important part of any business.

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Jim Kielek, Jr. ’05 is a physician assistant, and one who has spent his career in critical care. He is mostly at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, but also works at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace. He said the startling thing has been to see ICU units fill up, and having to provide ICU care outside the normal settings. Jim reports that the influx of patients that needed ventilators and critical care forced many hospitals to postpone elective surgeries. He said there have been long hours, lots of emotional stress, and moments when one feels tired and defeated. “There aren’t a lot of feel-good moments in COVID ICUs,” Jim notes, but he admires all that nurses have done to step up and work with ICU patients when that was needed. He knows hospital staffs are very concerned when they hear any talk of a surge of COVID cases.

Raoul Frevel ’91 is the Vice President of Operations for Atlantic Caterers, and has almost 30 years of experience with the family-owned business. Put simply, Raoul observes that there has been almost no business since the pandemic struck in mid-March, and in a month like December when usually “work is crazy,” this year “we were going crazy from it being so slow.” With limitations on the size of gatherings, and most wedding receptions and other special celebrations being indefinitely postponed, it has been necessary, though very difficult, for Atlantic to lay-off longtime employees, while they work with their clients on new dates and adjustments as local jurisdictions change their protocols. Raoul says that while there is the stress of no end to the pandemic in sight, and looking at an almost blank calendar of scheduled events is worrisome for a business like his, the whole staff looks forward to when things will open up, and social events can again be enjoyed.

COVID-19 has affected all of us. CURLEY asked a number of alumni how their business or profession has been affected by the pandemic.

Nino Germano ’80, owner and chef of La Scala Ristorante in Baltimore’s Little Italy, was preparing to celebrate the restaurant’s 25th anniversary “when everything went crazy” in March. Nino related the tumultuous experience of a restaurateur, “When we had to close there was some panic. Then we decided to open the on-line market, and got a good response. We had also acquired the property next door, and were able to set that for outside dining, and that was working well, especially with mild weather. When we could re-open at 50% we were able to bring back some long-time staff members, and we were doing pretty well, but then it went to 25%, and then again to closing.” At this point, Nino and La Scala offer carryout, delivery, the on-line market, and catering. After 25 years of a successful business Nino reflects “We could not imagine this, but we are trying to survive. We hope and pray.”

Brad Russell ’98 has been a physician assistant for 15 years, spending the last six with Vascular Surgery Associates. He notes that these months have certainly added stress with the following of protocols, and the concern of being exposed to COVID and then carrying it home. Brad observed that there was some slowing in work at the beginning, but most vascular surgery is necessary, and often emergency work, and so everyone was forced to develop new plans and to keep adapting as necessary in both the offices and hospitals. He feels particularly for those patients who put off going to their primary doctor during this time, only to have their condition worsen. Brad says all medical staffs see the vaccine as a blessing, but know it will take some time until it can be administered in large numbers.

Phil Cvach ’79 is head of Cvach Funeral Home in Rosedale, a family business since 1879. He said COVID-19 meant changing almost everything in the ways such a personal-service business operates, and finds it hard, though necessary, to put limits on traditional practices. In the earliest months of the pandemic Phil and his staff had to follow very strict limits, but things have opened to the point that a controlled number of visitors and public services are again possible at the funeral home. Noting that many families have set their own limits, and postponed services, it’s a reality that people need to grieve, and funeral directors strive to help them at a very difficult time of loss. Not knowing how long protocols will be needed, Phil says their goal is to be cautious, and not create a situation in which anyone will feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

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CURLEY | FRIAR’S PERSPECTIVE

By Fr. Bart Karwacki OFM Conv.

After 45 years of being away, I have returned to Archbishop Curley. You can say that I have come “a full circle” because in 1975 Curley was my first assignment after ordination. During my first year I taught English but then became a guidance counselor. I served as a guidance counselor until 1982 when I moved to Western New York to become the Director of Guidance in Cardinal O’Hara High School. Since leaving Curley I have served as a guidance counselor, Director of Novices, retreat director in our Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD, Spiritual Assistant to the Secular Franciscans, associate pastor in Cromwell, Connecticut, pastor in parishes in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and in Durham, North Carolina. It has been quite an interesting and rewarding journey serving the Lord as a Franciscan. My return to Archbishop Curley High School involved my being asked by

Fr. Bart pictured with new National Honor Society members.

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Fr. Bart (r) is pictured with Cardinal Shehan during an NHS ceremony.

my Minister Provincial to become the superior or, as we Franciscans call the position, the “Guardian” of the friary. This is an assignment I readily accepted. I felt like I was returning home because most of my ministry as a friar since ordination has been in Maryland. Although I am not directly involved with the school community, my presence in the friary and its connection to the school community have brought back many wonderful memories of my ministry here. Obviously, things have changed. When I was stationed here there were 23 friars living in the friary! Even the friary residence itself is now physically smaller and only four friars are involved with the school. The school building, the athletic fields and the grounds have undergone many changes and improvements. The lay staff and teachers with whom I served have retired or moved on. Talk about adjustment and change! As I reported above, when I arrived at Curley I taught English for one year and then became a guidance

counselor. As a counselor I enjoyed and found to be very fulfilling the opportunity to guide and assist students with their academic and personal lives. I was a counselor during the time that we divided up the student body alphabetically; I had everyone from “P to Z” This enabled us to follow a student throughout their development at Curley. I especially found fulfilling working with seniors searching and applying for college. I have always enjoyed teaching and was able to keep in contact with the classroom, teaching various subjects: Latin, sociology, psychology and “Bible as Literature.” Outside of my guidance work, my extracurricular activities involved coaching cross country and track and field. I even moderated the Curley cheerleaders supplied by Catholic High School. With my friend Fr. Dennis Jaworek OFM Conv., who was the Freshman Class Moderator, we began the tradition at Curley of celebrating the birth of our Lord, which we Franciscans call the Greccio Experience. Those were the years when we held our service outside behind the school with live sheep. During the Curley dances Fr. Dennis and I supervised the parking lot, and we were known as “Starsky and Hutch.” Sadly, Fr. Dennis passed away in January of 1994.

One disappointment I have experienced arriving at Curley is that I was hoping to watch the athletic teams, especially the cross-country and track and field teams. Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic foiled that plan. The school has a good plan to deal with this pandemic. Of course, part of that plan affects the athletic program. I look forward to the future.

Fr. Bart with Byron Pitts ’78.

My past involvement with Curley has given me an affiliation with the school community and am proud to say that I served at Curley. I believe we often identify with the places we have lived and the ministry in which we have served. There have been many physical and curriculum changes over the years in the school since I ministered here, but I have discovered that Curley still exhibits the Franciscan Spirit I found when I taught here. Students and faculty have changed but the spirit of St. Francis remains.

QA and

with John Diehl

Facilities Committee Chair

1. How did you get involved with the Curley School Board, and what has been your experience of the Board?

3. How do you view the school’s approach to maintenance and improving the Curley facilities?

I was introduced to Curley by a colleague who previously served. I’m a product of Catholic education so I understand the impact a school like Curley can have on the young men who attend school here. I’m also a “Baltimore guy” and am very committed to our City, so working with the Curley team seemed like a great opportunity. Though I’m not a Curley grad, I’ve grown to appreciate and respect the great work the faculty and staff do every day.

Curley really does a great job maintaining the facilities. The team maintains a master list of planned projects, including forecasting necessary equipment upgrades and replacements. The building is clean and safe (particularly important and impressive during COVID), and done with a real eye toward the most cost effective means available. Improving and adding to the facilities is often more challenging than maintenance because of the costs of capital projects.

2. You’ve been particularly involved with the Facilities Committee of the Board. What does that committee work to accomplish? The Facility Committee’s focus is on the actual building and the grounds of the school. From providing a comfortable place of work to offering the best learning environment possible, and even offering prospective students and their families a first glimpse of the Curley experience, the campus is an important part of the experience.

4. Can you name some of the more significant projects that you saw completed during your time on the Board? When I first joined the Board, the new track project was a big focus. The dugouts added to the baseball field were a great, recent addition as well. We’re now in the middle of the multi-year project to add air conditioning to the classrooms in the original

three-story academic building. Along with the air conditioning project, there are other classroom and building enhancements planned as part of the current capital campaign. 5. Have you and the committee been involved with the projects of the current capital campaign? Absolutely – the Facilities Committee works to support the Curley staff to execute all projects at the school. The capital campaign has provided the committee the opportunity to work with not only the Facilities Committee and the school staff, but also with other Board committees on the overall capital campaign efforts. The committees working together ensures that all the goals of the campaign are met. 6. In your opinion, how should an institution like Curley work to stay on top of projects? Projects and maintenance that keep the school clean and safe are usually part of the school’s operating budget. Recently, the facilities committee joined Curley staff and toured the entire campus so we can update the master project list for the next 5+ years. Large capital projects require long term planning and budgeting outside of the annual upkeep of the building. Fundraising from Curley alumni and other stakeholders paves the way for these projects’ success.

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Hall of Fame Profiles

To nominate an individual for the Curley Athletic Hall of Fame, download the information sheet at www.archbishopcurley.org/athletics/athletichalloffame or contact the Advancement Office. To be considered for the Class of 2021, nominations must be submitted by April 30, 2021.

Kyle Hartzell ’03 Lacrosse & Soccer Kyle Hartzell’s name could be synonymous with winning championships. After Curley, Hartzell would go on to win national championships at the college level for CCBC-Essex and Salisbury University. He was named an NCAA Division III All-American for his stellar play with the Seagulls. Hartzell’s lax career continued in the pro ranks and so did the winning. He captured championships with the Chesapeake Bayhawks (MVP of final) and New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and was named a league all-star on four occasions. His success followed him to the box lacrosse league earning a title with the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). In 2018, the defenseman won gold at the World Championships representing Team USA.

Brian Hubbard ’98/ Basketball A three-year starter, Brian Hubbard averaged double figures in scoring every season for the Friars. He scored over 1,000 career points and is the second leading scorer in school history. Other highlights of Hubbard’s Curley basketball career include capturing the MIAA “C” Conference championship as a sophomore and earning All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. Hubbard also ranks in Curley’s top five all-time in rebounds while shooting over 50% from the field for his career. The cager went on to basketball success at Villa Julie College earning team MVP honors over two seasons.

Ed Jackson ’84/ Lacrosse and Cross Country Ed Jackson’s knack for scoring goals and dishing assists earned him all-MSA honors in 1984. He was named a two-time JUCO All-American at Essex CC (1985 & 1986). His success at the junior college level led him to the NCAA Division I lacrosse scene playing for the UMBC Retrievers. In 1989, the attackman recorded nine points in a game on two occasions on his way to finishing the season among the top scorers in the nation. In addition to being named the Team MVP and school’s Athlete of the Year that season, he also garnered Honorable Mention All-American honors. Robert Jones ’78/ Baseball and Basketball Bobby Jones threw a complete game 2-hitter in Game 1 of the MSA championship series against Poly played at Memorial Stadium. This was a pivotal victory in the Friars eventually winning the league crown. That special 1978 season saw the lefty finish with a perfect 7-0 record. He also batted .424 his senior season. Ultimately, his stellar performance would earn him an All-Metro nod in the News American as a pitcher and the same accolade as a center fielder in The Baltimore Sun. The squad would finish their spring campaign with a 25-2 record and #1 ranking in the local papers. The southpaw was selected in the 15th round by the Minnesota Twins in the professional baseball draft. Jones was also a contributor on one of the top basketball teams to suit up for Curley. The 1978 hoopsters advanced to the Catholic League final that season.

Members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will officially be inducted during Homecoming 2021.

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Kenny Miller ’85/ Wrestling One of the all-time greats to hit the mat at Curley, Kenny Miller compiled an incredible record of 143-10-1 as a varsity wrestler over his four-year career. He “placed” each year in the prestigious National Prep Tournament including winning the title in his weight class in 1983 and 1985. Locally, Miller won MSA crowns in his junior and senior seasons and was named an All-Metro performer from 1983-85. The standout team captain won numerous events throughout the metropolitan area and state including the Maryland Catholic School Tournament. The pinnacle of Miller’s high school wrestling experience was being named an All-American in 1985. Miller would go on to wrestle a season at the University of Maryland. Sean Murphy/ Football Coach Coach Murphy is the longest tenured (21 seasons) and winningest football coach (127) in school history. His teams won 5 MIAA “B” Conference championships under his guidance. The 2014 Friars went 10-0 on the season and remain the only undefeated football squad in school history. He was selected as the 2010 Coach of the Year by the Varsity Sports Network (VSN). In addition to the success of his teams on the field, Murphy was just as well respected for placing his players with college football programs. The former Friar football coach had a standout playing career of his own as a two-time All-American at Towson State University finishing as the school’s all-time leading pass receiver. He was inducted into Towson’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997.

CURLEY | SPORT SHORTS Fall Sports Recap SOCCER

VOLLEYBALL

Curley joined Archbishop Spalding, Calvert Hall, John Carroll, Loyola, and Mt. St. Joe to form the six-team Catholic League once the MIAA made the decision not to sanction a season. Games kicked off on October 31st and were scheduled to run through December 9th. The Friars finished with a 5-3 record as the season was cut short by the pandemic. Landon Berger, Brandon Holy, Ricky Schissler, and Anthony Schlee earned All-Catholic League honors.

The unique 2020 volleyball season got started with workouts held outside on the tennis courts in mid-September. The proposed 10-match schedule resulted in only three matches being played due to the pandemic. The squad showed well against traditional volleyball powers Calvert Hall, Loyola and Mt. St. Joe. Senior co-captains Cam Munk and Abe Walz were outstanding performers during the condensed season.

FOOTBALL

Despite the pandemic, Curley Cross Country was able to have a relatively normal season. The team faced off against four schools in a series of dual meets and won their final one against Archbishop Spalding. The championship meet saw every runner set a personal record for time during the final race. The team was paced by junior Josh Smoot. All the runners gained valuable experience for next year.

Coach Brendon Ireton’s football squad got in a scrimmage versus Loyola and games against John Carroll and St. Mary’s before their season was halted. The team traveled north to face rival John Carroll under the lights and recorded an impressive 31-21 come from behind win. Their final game ended in a 20-11 loss to a strong St. Mary’s side.

CROSS COUNTRY

Schlee Honored as Fox 45’s Prep Athlete of the Week

Friars Nation Covers the Home Team

Senior forward Anthony Schlee was named Fox 45’s Prep Athlete of the Week on November 9th after scoring all five of the team’s goals in back-to-back victories over John Carroll (3-0) and Archbishop Spalding (2-1). Schlee finished the season with 11 goals and 3 assists in just eight games.

The Friars Nation livestreaming crew was busy in the late fall broadcasting most of Curley’s home football, soccer, and volleyball contests. This coverage was even more important with restrictions in place that only allowed for parents of student-athletes to attend outdoor games and no spectators for indoor matches. archbishopcurley.org 15

ALUMNI

NEWS Class of 1965

Congratulations to Frank Rosenberger and his wife Mary (Delaro, TCHS) on their 50th wedding anniversary. Both are now enjoying the retired life in Tampa, Florida with their daughters Renee and Gina, and grandchildren Sydney, Logan, and Dustin Jr. nearby. Frank also served as the first Alumni Association president.

Class of 1966 John Lochary and his wife Katherine (Boutchyard, TCHS ’68), celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. This past June Rick Danaher and his wife Darlene celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Also celebrating their 50 wedding anniversary are Frank Pondolfina and his wife Patricia. Frank jokes that they have had only one fight, but th

it’s been continuous.

Class of 1974 Joseph Gibbons celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife Shirley this past April. They currently live in Oviedo, FL with their daughter and grandson, Liam. Joseph recently returned to Baldwin, MD to celebrate his father’s 94th birthday.

Class of 1975 Bob Wall retired as Deputy Director of Recreation after over 45 years of service with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. Bob started working with them as a junior at Curley in 1974. Enjoy your retirement, Bob.

Class of 1979

Class of 1997

Phil Ravita completed his DMA in music education from Boston University. He is currently teaching applied bass at Mt. St. Mary’s University. Phil also teaches in the music departments for the College of Southern Maryland and Prince George’s Community College. When not teaching, Phil works as a freelance professional musician along the East Coast. Phil is currently the president of the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to check out their online performances at www.baltimorephilharmonia.org.

In November 2020, Greg Resh joined the NFL’s Washington Football Team to serve as their Chief Financial Officer.

Class of 1983 Phillip Evans and his wife Kathleen celebrated 25 years of marriage. They have 2 daughters, Olivia and Sophia, who are currently attending college.

Class of 1987 Dr. Randal Riesett practices internal medicine in Marriottsville, MD and was once again named a “Top Doctor” by Baltimore Magazine in their November issue.

Class of 1994 Recently Pablo Sainz accepted the position of Broadcast Operations Director for The Church of the Nativity. Pablo will be in charge of their Mass productions both in person and online. The Church of the Nativity has become a leader for livestream Masses in the archdiocese and beyond Maryland, including Asia, Europe, and Australia. Each Mass can require up to 70 volunteers and staff along with 9 cameras and live zoom feeds. On top of all of this Pablo retains his full time job as the Technical Director at WBAL-TV. Congratulations to Terry Trish and wife Monica on the birth of their baby boy, Evan James. Evan was born on January 17, 2020.

Class of 1996 On September 12, 2020 Tim Dirscherl married Kristalyn Omland.

Class of 2004 Tim Pahr returned to Curley as a long-term substitute in the English Department from November – January. Michael Chrusniak married Kristen Pohl on July 30, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Monastery in Catonsville, MD. Michael’s Curley classmate and lifelong friend Andrew Harrison ’04 served as his best man. Michael’s father David ’66 and mom Cecelia are proud parents.

Class of 2005 Captain H. Hannon was named the US Army’s Adjutant General Officer of the Year. Another example of a Curley brother leading and succeeding.

Class of 2006 John Blair welcomed his third child Yianni Orazio Blair with wife Maria, and siblings Luca and Sophia. A blessed addition to an already large Curley family including John Jr. ’77, Chris McNelly ’97, Phil Massoni ’87, Bob Gaydos ’86, and current sophomore Evan McNelly ’23.

Class of 2009 Joseph Soellner and his wife Alexa had their first child on 9/11/2020, Raelynn Clare Soellner. Larry Soellner ’78 is a proud grandfather.

Class of 2010 Aaron Beale was selected to York College’s All Decade Team for men’s soccer.

Class of 2011 Anthony Williams was featured on WBALTV11 for organizing a community group to promote and inspire exercise and good health. The group is called Building Bodies and Bonds, and allows people in the community to gather together to motivate, inspire, and teach each other exercise methods to improve one’s health and wellness. On September 6, 2020 Stephen Muth asked Kelsey Schmith to marry him… she said yes. Kelsey’s father Gerard Schmith ’68 and brother Eric Schmith ’95 are also Curley graduates. Both families are anticipating a fun celebration in September of 2021.

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Class of 2013 On October 30, 2020 Jake Harant was engaged to Alyssa Dvorak. Alyssa welcomes Jake to a Curley family of her own. Her father Fred ’83, brother AJ ’19, and uncles Mike ’85 and John ’90 are all graduates of Curley. Glen Davis IV has been hired as the Assistant Jumps Coach at The Catholic University of America. In this new role, Glen will have the opportunity to pass on some of the wisdom he received from legendary coach Gene Hoffman during his time on the Track and Field team here at Curley.

Class of 2014 On October 6th Vincent Miceli and his wife Jillian welcomed River Hayes into the world. Jeffrey Miceli ’88 joins them in celebrating as a proud grandfather.

Congratulations to Timothy Ayd who recently graduated from Loyola University of Maryland with a Master’s degree in Psychology. He is continuing his education in graduate school at Loyola, with aspirations of becoming a therapist. Currently, Timothy is working with the Maryland Anxiety Center to educate teenagers about mental illness and the importance of seeking help. Ethan Mullen graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University of Maryland on May 16, 2020. Ethan received his Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Mathematics minor. He is continuing his education by attending The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he is studying Physics, conducting research, and teaching an undergraduate course.

Class of 2019 Todd Gray Jr. is currently a sophomore at Embry-Riddle University in Daytona, FL. He is pursuing a career in aviation and completed his first solo flight on January 10, 2020.

Class of 2020 Adrian Triguero just finished his first semester at Towson University as an MB3 major (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics). James Sandoval currently attends High Point University in North Carolina where he plans to major in Vocal Performance and International Relations. He was able to attend all of his classes in person and practiced throwing the hammer with the track and field team. He also was able to participate in two choral concerts and an adaptation of “Oedipus.”

Class of 2015 Donovan Kerrigan is in the PGA apprentice program. Presently, he is working at Yeamans Hall Golf Club in Charleston, SC. Sherwen Triguero recently began a new job in the Cardiac Care Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital after having previously worked in the PCCU for 2 ½ years. Sherwen graduated from Towson University in 2019 with a nursing degree. Francis Walz is entering his second year of PhD studies in Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University. In May 2020, after his first year, Francis won the Gabriele F. Giuliani Award for excellence in teaching by a first or second year graduate student. Prior to his graduate studies, he graduated with departmental honors from Towson University with a BS in Physics in May 2019.

Class of 2016 Timothy (TJ) Triguero graduated from Towson University in May 2020 with a nursing degree and recently finished his orientation on the Ortho/Trauma unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

The pandemic is changing the way we are gathering auction items for the Curley Gala. Please consider donating a gift that will become part of the Archbishop Curley Gala 24 ¾ Silent Auction. This year’s Gala will be held virtually on May 21st, but we need your support now to build a great auction catalog. Visit www.archbishopcurley.org/giving/gala to support the Curley Gala today!

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Rest in Peace Through December 2020

•D enise Addicks, wife of Paul ’70

•R ose Marie Horseman, mother of Ronald ’98

• L ou Amasia ’75, brother of Andy ’69

•A lexandra Huculak, mother of John ’68 and Joseph ’90

•D olores Augustynaik, mother of Dennis ’72

•M ichael D. James ’06

• F rancis Bacon, Jr., father of Martin ’77 and John ’81

• L eroy Keller, Sr., father of Leroy, Jr., ’80, Kurt ’82 and Erik ’89

•G regory Bednarek ’97

• F rances Lelonek, mother of Richard, Jr., ’73 and Robert ’76

•P aul A. Blake ’65

•G eorge Macomber ’72, brother of Craig ’69

•R obert Buckler ’68

• T heresa McHugh, mother of James ’82

• T imothy D. Burke ’80, brother of Christopher ’76

•C arl Meisel ’75, brother of David ’70

• F rances Castle, mother of Martin ’73, Edward ’74 and

• T homas Miceli, father of Thomas ’67

David ’78 (deceased), grandmother of Matthew ’04

•C armela Mirabile, mother of Joseph ’82 and Carmen ’87,

grandmother of Christopher ’18

•P atricia Celeste, mother of David ’75 • J acqueline Cenci, mother of Michael ’79 and Joseph ’84

• F rank Neukam, Sr., father of Frank, Jr. ’04

•D ominic Ciaraica, father of Michael ’75

• T homas C. Nibali, father of Thomas F. ’67 (deceased)

•M ichael W. Cichowicz ’81, brother of Gary ’77

and Joseph ’77 • F rank O’Brien, father of Kevin ’75

•S usan Cierniak, mother of John ’96

•B ettie Onorato, mother of Steven ’82, grandmother of

•D ennis Clarke, father of Michael ’84 • I sabelle Corbett, mother of Kevin ’82 and Paul ’80 •C arroll Davis, husband of Sylvia (former staff) and

father of Carroll (CB) ’93 and Derek ’99 •P at Dorzey, wife of David ’67

Jamie Long ’98 (deceased) and Jonathan Long ’96 •A lfred Rozanski, father of Kenneth ’82 and Albert ’85,

SAVE THE DATE 32ND ANNUAL TARGARONA MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

grandfather of Dalton ’23 •W alter Samchuck, Jr., ’71 •R obert Sauer ’67

• T homas Fleig ’85 •R ichard Flynn, Sr., father of Richard, Jr., ’81 •N orma Fowler, mother of Kenneth ’81

• J ohn W. Schammel, father of John ’76, Michael ’79 and

Thomas ’86 (deceased) • F rancis Simon, father of Joseph ’80, Christopher ’82 and

•E lizabeth “Betty” Furst, mother of Michael ’71,

Christopher ’75 and Gregory ’81

James ’85, grandfather of Matthew ’12 •R oger Sturgill, father of David ’94

• J anet Goetzinger, mother of Gary ’75 and Carl ’73,

grandmother of Timothy ’99

•S tella Turek, mother of Joseph ’73 • J ohn Urbaniak, Sr., father of Christopher ’84

•B rian K. Green, Jr., ’04 • F r. Brad Heckathorne, OFM Conv., former member of the

faculty and assistant principal •A nna Herr, mother of Daniel ’90, grandmother of Zachary

’15 and Brandon ’20, mother-in-law of Brian Auvil ’90 •R osalie Hojnacki, mother of Brian ’81 and Bruce ’82

•A ndrew Violanti ’08 •B randon Williams ’09 •A ustin Woodruff ’13 •R ita Zeller, mother of Gerard ’69 (deceased), Thomas ’69

and Joseph, Jr., ’79

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