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Annual Report 2020 - 2021
Inside this Issue of Journey Annual Report
Feature Stories Head of School’s Letter
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Annual Giving. Daily Impact. Page 24
Daughters of Mary
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Day of Giving
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Bitty & Beaus Coffee
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Honor Roll of Donors
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Field Hockey
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Tribute Gifts
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2021 Baccalaureate: Mass Page 14
Scholarships
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Igniting Hearts. Transforming Lives.
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Golf Tournament
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Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27, Sr. Mary Namutebi, Sr. Paskazia Nakitende, His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, Sr. Jane Francis and Sr. Maria G. Nassali
Love one another as I have loved you. There is a story through oral tradition that John the Apostle – one of the Twelve, evangelist of the Gospel, and author of three letters in the New Testament – was known for giving the same homily every Sunday in the early days of the 1st century Church.
Faculty Spotlight
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Faces In The Community
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Those homilies focused on the commandment of Jesus to “love one another as I have loved you.” When asked by his followers why he never changed his message, John told the early Christians that during the 3 years he traveled with the Lord, the instruction to love one another was the teaching that Jesus most often repeated.
Alumni Profiles
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The core truth of our faith might be summed up in a single word.
Class Notes
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Love.
Departments
In the Augustinian tradition, the virtue of love is expressed as caritas. The 2021-2022 theme for this academic year, “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34), puts St. John’s words out front. Love is about sacrifice for others.
world, to broaden perspectives about culture, race and the lived experiences of others, and to advance the work we do to spread the Kingdom of God in partnership with the joyful Daughters of Mary. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the Samaritan did not turn his back and depart from the man who was attacked by thieves, left for dead on the road to Jericho, and then ignored by the priests who just kept walking. The Samaritan cared for the wounds of the injured man, put him on a donkey, and took the injured man to an inn, tended to his needs, and cared for him. St. Augustine observed that “There is no one in the human race to whom we do not owe love.” For our world to be better, for our world to be more empathetic, for our world to be more just, for more love to proliferate, we need more Samaritans. From caritas will flow the conversion of mind and heart towards greater love, justice, and respect in the world. Here’s to a year filled with acts of kindness, acts of selflessness, acts of generosity. Here’s to a year and beyond full of caritas. And to more Samaritans.
The decision of the Bannabikira Sisters to come to Austin Prep – a new place, a new community, a new country 7,000 miles from home – is an act of unconditional love, similar to the love that mothers have for their children. The arrival of the Bannabikira Sisters is a blessing and special opportunity to deepen Austin Prep’s connection to a global
Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27
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Bannabikira Sisters: Living the Spirit of Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Austin Prep This summer Sr. Mary Namutebi, D.M. and Sr. Paskazia Nakitende, D.M. were welcomed into the Austin Prep family. They are the first two Bannabikira Sisters (Daughters of Mary) to arrive at Austin Prep from Uganda. As Head of School Dr. James Hickey wrote upon their arrival, these sisters are “a blessing and a special opportunity to deepen Austin Prep’s connection to a global world, to broaden our horizons and perspectives about culture, race and the lived experiences of others, and to advance the work we do in the Lord’s Vineyard to spread the Kingdom of God in partnership with the joyful women in the Daughters of Mary.” Founded in 1910, the Daughters of Mary are a Pontifical religious congregation, and the first indigenous group south of the sahara. Their vocation is to teach young people, and to care for the sick and poor. On October 1, 2021, His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston inaugurated the Daughters of Mary.
Austin Prep School Chaplain Fr. Patrick Armano was instrumental working with the Archdiocese of Boston and Ugandan officials on the logistics to make this journey possible. According to Sr. Jane Frances Nabakaawa, U.S. coordinator of the Daughters of Mary, the sisters’ charism is predicated on the Blessed Mother’s important role of intercession at the Wedding Feast of Cana, “The need of the wedding couple was simple – they ran out of wine for their guests. The Mother of God intercedes on their behalf to provide them with a modest amount of wine. The sisters serve in the same way. They devote their time and service to helping others with their everyday needs.” Sister Mary Namutebi comes to Austin Prep by way of Seattle University, a Jesuit School in Washington, where she earned a Bachelors of Arts in Theology. When asked why she became a Munnabikira sister, she says “Growing up, I wanted to become a lawyer to be a voice for the voiceless. However, I discovered that I would be limited to serving only people with legal issues. I made up my mind to become a religious. I was surrounded with many religious communities, but the charism and mission of Bannabikira aligned with my desire to serve.” Sr. Maria G. Nassali carries the flag of Uganda during the Convocation Mass
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Jared Cruz ’23 holds the Missal as His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston blesses the Daughters of Mary during the Convocation Mass on October 1, 2021 as they begin their ministry at Austin Prep
Sister Mary has not been home to see her family, including her parents, two younger sisters and two younger brothers, in four years. “I miss everything. I miss being in person with my family.” Yet she finds solace knowing that one of her sisters and her aunt also serve with the Daughters of Mary, and her uncle is a priest, “You can say it is a family deep in faith.” Sister Paskazia Nakitende’s journey is similar to Sister Mary’s. She, too, earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Seattle University in Washington and she has been away from home for five years. “I was inspired to join Bannabikira by my father’s work in the Church. He is a Catechist and I wanted to follow in his footsteps. At the age of 10, I met the Bannabikira Sisters who were doing the same work as him.” She is one of eight children, and the only Religious in her family. Both Sister Mary and Sister Paskazia are teaching Theology at Austin Prep. Three more sisters, one still in Seattle, and two now in Kampala, will join them as soon as visas are arranged. 4
Together they will form a religious community, strengthening our Austin Prep community.
nothing left to select, and asking if they could make a monetary donation,” Ms. Belanger reports. “The generosity of Austin Prep families and friends was truly inspiring.”
In the spirit of the Bannabikira, the sisters joined our community with little more than the clothes on their back.
A handyman at St. Adelaide’s also located an altar from another closed church and redesigned and installed it in a dedicated room in the rectory to serve as a chapel for the sisters.
Austin Prep was fortunate to secure a former rectory to become a de facto convent for the sisters. With the help of Fr. David Lewis, Pastor of St. Adelaide’s Parish in Peabody, they now have a wonderful place to call home.
Sister Mary says, “I am overwhelmed by the warm welcome Sister Paskazia and I have received.” She continues, “We are excited to do what we can as part of the Austin Prep family.”
Austin Prep Assistant Head of School Administration & Special Projects Sue Belanger was charged with mobilizing the school community to provide necessary furnishings and supplies to create a comfortable home. And the community met the call. Creatively setting up a list like a wedding register, Ms. Belanger asked for everything needed from linens and curtains to televisions and kitchenware. Within 48 hours, every request was fulfilled. “We even had parents calling to say there was
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Fr. Armano, who also serves as the sisters’ part time chauffeur until they earn their driver’s licenses, says he is pleased that Austin Prep students will get to experience the joy of being educated in part by religious sisters as generations past have.
Medallion of the Holy Family worn by the Daughters of Mary
Sister Mary and Sister Paskazia are settling into the daily activities of life at Austin Prep. The Sisters are teaching both Upper and Middle School students. The topics they cover in
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Sr. Paskazia Nakitende participates in Middle School Field Day in September
class range from the Life of Christ and the Sacraments to topics in Church History and Christian Leadership. In addition to their work in the classroom, the sisters are now overseeing the Campus Ministry Office. In their important role as Campus Ministers the sisters work collaboratively with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Theology and Service, and the School Chaplain. As COVID has curtailed much of the work of Campus Ministry such as retreats, the sisters are spending time planning and preparing for upcoming events. They have set up a new Campus Ministry Office in which students are welcomed during breaks and free-blocks to visit with each other and the sisters. Sister Paskazia notes how impressed she is by the academic environment at Austin Prep: “I was just a student myself a short time ago, so I can tell which of my students are truly focused and working hard.”
Sr. Paskazia Nakitende administers Holy Communion to Claire McCusker ’28 during Blue Mass
“If God would approve your actions, there is no need to fear because you are on earth to please Him not me nor anyone else.” Regina Nambirige, mother of Sr. Mary When asked if there is someone who has been influential in her life, Sister Mary shared, “My mother. I think I am who I am because of her. Regardless of her being the first teacher of both my faith and my moral behaviors, she has lived an exemplary life for me to follow. She usually says ‘If God would approve your actions, there is no need to fear because you are on earth to please Him not me nor anyone else.’”
The Daughters of Mary celebrate Convocation Mass
For Sister Paskazia, Mother Mary is her guide and influence. “She is the mother to all.” The sisters are among more than 900 women in the Daughters of Mary, sharing their knowledge and experiences with the students they teach just as their mothers and Mother Mary have done for them. Fr. Jorges Reyes O.S.A., Austin Prep’s Director of Mission and Inclusion, is also delighted by the arrival of the sisters. “St. Augustine reminds us that all people are created in the image and likeness of God. He wrote about the importance of finding a place in a larger, more diverse community.” With the arrival of the sisters at Austin Prep, our community is richer in faith and deeply blessed by their presence. 6
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Sr. Jane Francis, Sr. Maria G. Nassali and Sr. Mary Namutebi process with flags during Convocation Mass Fall/Winter 2021
Students Maggie O’Brien ‘26 and Sophia Fanuele ‘26 meet with Sr. Mary
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“Not only are they gaining valuable job skills, but the opportunity to be employed by a company that embraces inclusion and acceptance and fosters an atmosphere of respect and positivity is truly inspirational.”
Mia and Damon ’20 Kruppa
A Ph.D. in biochemistry is not required to make a cup of coffee, but that’s exactly what Maryanne O’Donnell P’20, ’22, ’23, ’25 brings to her latest venture.
franchise. One brother, David, a former corporate CFO, even volunteered to partner with her to fill in any experiential gaps running a business.
While visiting Charleston, SC, where two of her six children attend college, O’Donnell was looking for a coffee shop and she discovered a local spot that inspired her.
The Wrights provide each franchise with coffee beans and arrange local partnerships for pastries and other supplies.
Named Bitty and Beau’s Coffee, the shop was part of a remarkable chain founded in 2016 in Wilmington, NC by Amy and Ben Wright, proud parents of four including daughter Bitty and son Beau, both born with Down syndrome. At the time, approximately 80% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were unemployed nationwide. The Wrights believed they could create opportunities that would help their children and others become more valued, accepted, and included in their community. This fresh thinking led to the launch of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee, employing 19 disabled people which experienced immediate success and requests for franchises began soon after. The 53-year-old mother of three boys and three girls, Maryanne, also suffered a late-term miscarriage of another son, named Max, who had Down syndrome. “I never forget Max, and often wonder what his life might have looked like. So, when I sat down at Bitty and Beau’s Coffee, I was moved and wondered if I could create a place like this in my hometown of Melrose. After consulting with her family, including her three older brothers and parents, she was encouraged to apply for a 8
The Little children with their mother Maryanne O’Donnell P’20, ’22, ’23, ’25
Roger & Joy Kruppa, P ’20
When they held a hiring fair in Melrose more than 80 applicants answered the call. Only 26 could be hired, but Maryanne was inspired by the turnout. “I would have hired them all if I could.” The shop had a grand opening in August and was immediately met with an enthusiastic audience. Maryanne said she was also grateful for the support from members of the Austin Prep community. “Besides the friends and classmates of my children, Austin Prep parents, teachers, coaches, and administrators have become regulars, both as customers and as part of the team. One family in particular has been embraced by the Bitty & Beau’s Coffee family, and Roger and Joy Kruppa could not be happier, “Working at Bitty & Beau’s has been a wonderful experience for both of our teenagers, Mia, who has Down syndrome and is a sophomore at Reading Memorial High School, and Damon, Austin Prep alumnus class of 2020 and a current sophomore at the College of the Holy Cross. Mia is currently serving as an order caller and Damon as a shift supervisor. Not only are they gaining valuable job skills, but the opportunity to be employed by a company that embraces inclusion and acceptance and fosters an atmosphere of respect and positivity is truly inspirational. We are indebted to franchise
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The Melrose Bitty & Beau’s Coffee employees
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Ribbon-cutting for the Bitty & Beau’s Coffee Melrose location
2021 St. Augustine Lumen Award Recipient Congratulations to Mrs. Stephanie Choate, who is this year’s recipient of the St. Augustine Lumen Award. The Lumen Award was established by the Austin Prep Board of Trustees to recognize outstanding teachers.
co-owner Maryanne O’Donnell and her brother David as well as Bitty & Beau’s Coffee founders, Amy and Ben Wright, for their vision, passion and commitment. We join with all of them in the hope that more businesses will embrace the need and benefit of providing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. If you haven’t visited the Melrose Bitty & Beau’s Coffee location yet, we encourage you to do so soon because you’ll be very impressed. The spirit of the place is infectious; the coffee and food are really delicious, and there’s awesome merchandise available to purchase. Plus you’ll be supporting a worthwhile venture that is making a significant difference in the lives of the individuals, their families and the community in general.” It’s more than a coffee shop – It’s a movement. Overwhelmed by the turnout, O’Donnell told local news media covering the event “It’s all worth it – seeing employees learn their jobs, feeling pride and a sense of dignity. They have independence and can be recognized for the gifts they have.” Located at 462 Main St. in Melrose, the local Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“It’s all worth it – seeing employees learn their jobs, feeling pride and a sense of dignity. They have independence and can be recognized for the gifts they have.” Dr. Maryanne O’Donnell P’20, ’22, ’23, ’25
Head of School Dr. James Hickey and Board of Trustees Chair Dan Bouchard P’10, ’14, ’15 presented Mrs. Choate with a certificate that noted “Mrs. Stephanie Choate places the holistic formation of students as the foundation of a life well lived in the vocation of teaching. Inspired and inspiring, the St. Augustine Lumen Award Recipient is a beacon of light, bringing out the best in others and being a shining example of what it means to personify Austin Prep’s mission.” The award was presented at the Annual Christmas party in front of faculty, staff, and members of the Austin Prep Board of Trustees. James Hickey Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27, Head of School, 2021St. Augustine Lumen Award recipient Mrs. Stephanie Choate, and Board of Trustees Chair Dan Bouchard P’10, ’14, ’15
Fr. Jorge Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination Congratulations to Fr. Jorge Reyes, O.S.A. for his 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. In November, we celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving and Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination in the Chapel of St. Augustine. Fr. Jorge’s family and friends joined us for the Mass and a celebratory meal.
more inclusive and equitable community. In the words of Fr. Reyes, “as a pastor, my job is to open hearts and make everyone feel included and loved.” We are blessed to have Fr. Jorge as a member of our school community!
A native of Cuba, Father Reyes has spent much of his career as a pastor in communities of color including in the Dominican Republic and St. Mary of the Assumption in Lawrence. Additionally, Fr. Reyes was the head of a secondary school f or several years in the Dominican Republic. In his ministry, Fr. Reyes has provided counseling for those who struggle with addiction, worked with refugees, and provided rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. As the Director of Mission and Inclusion at Austin Prep, Father focuses his efforts on advancing mission and making Austin Prep a Family a
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In 2019 Austin Prep’s Director of Athletics Patrick Driscoll ’97 brought his vision of a club field hockey team at Austin Prep to life under the experienced leadership of Brianna Robbins. Ms. Robbins, who was working in the Office of External Affairs at the time, was a former varsity player and captain at Lasell University. Growing-up in Auburn, Maine and playing in competitive leagues throughout her youth, Ms. Robbins had the know-how and skills to build a program from scratch.
Maeve Carey ’22, #20
Mr. Driscoll knew it was time to “Go big or go home,” and offered Ms. Robbins the Varsity Coach position. The original club players, all underclassmen, enthusiastically met the challenges and recruited friends to the sport. Local college coaches were on campus running camps and clinics throughout the summer. Word about the new Austin Prep team began to spread beyond 101 Willow Street.
“It is a privilege to set the tone of the program’s culture that will be passed on each year. Through our short time together, the field hockey program has become a family.”
Coach Robbins has filled her coaching staff with three former collegiate players including one from Assumption, one from Nichols and a teammate from Lasell.
“In my personal opinion, being one of the first student-athletes on a brand-new program is an honor,” says Senior Captain Patricia Bibeau ’22. “It is a privilege to set the tone of the program’s culture that will be passed on each year. Through our short time together, the field hockey program has become a family.”
The girls who came from the ice hockey team had to learn new rules, the toughest of which “no backhands.” Their willingness to take these new challenges impressed Coach Robbins. “We even have two goalies willing to don the heavy protective equipment,” says Coach Robbins.
Then the global pandemic hit, and everyone’s plans were in turmoil. Fortunately, the team spirit did not falter, and they were ready for an informal Catholic league competition when it was safe to play again. 2020 MIAA COVID-19 guidelines changed the game to a 7vs.7 model making it a totally different game than what the club team had been used to. Yet before
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long, their level of play became more competitive, and their enthusiasm was palpable.
Senior Captain Patricia Bibeau ’22
That first season was spent recruiting 14-15 students who may have grown tired of other sports and eager to try something new. Under the coaching of Ms. Robbins, these new recruits attended weekday practices on Fr. Seymour Field at 6:00 a.m. before the school day began; then showed up again on Sundays to go at it again.
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Caroline Melanson ’23, #11
About Coach Robbins and her staff, AD Driscoll says “They have done a tremendous job building a program. In the past few years, they have built a culture of commitment and hard work. Coach Robbins has created an environment where studentathletes can challenge and learn about themselves individually and within a team atmosphere, teaching the importance of working together to accomplish a common goal.” Today, there are more than 60 student-athletes in the program: enough to form three teams – varsity, junior varsity and junior varsity 2. Field hockey is one of seven fall sports offered at Austin Prep and now has the largest number of studentathletes on any team. “It’s exciting to see how far the program and sport has come in just two short years. The coaching staff is so thankful to all the student-athletes that helped us get to this point,” said Coach Robbins. “We are grateful that the administration believed in us and gave us this opportunity to make school history. The bar has been set high for the Austin Prep Field Hockey Program.“
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For the Class of 2021, The Journey Continues Praveen P’21, Arpitha ’21and Malini P’21Sharma
Salutation Emma Ricciardelli ’21 delivers her address
Jim ’76 P’19, ’21, Conor ’21and Kim P’19, ’21Peterson
Derek P’21,’25, Kayla ’21, and Nicole P’21,’25 Russell
James Hickey Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27, CallumTinkler ’21, Ian and Linda Tinkler
Baccalaureate Mass on May 14, 2021
The beautiful early summer day was a perfect metaphor – sunny, bright, and as full of promise as the Class of 2021, sitting together with their parents, in Austin Prep’s unique graduation ceremony. Held outdoors on the Father Seymour Field, the new tradition of Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement as one event provided the opportunity to acknowledge and to celebrate overcoming unique challenges and realizing great accomplishments together. This theme was woven throughout both the homily, given by celebrant Bishop Robert P. Reed, DD who presided over the Mass, and in the remarks of the Commencement speakers. Most Bishop Reed spoke to the class about their journey ahead, “We must make certain that the Austin Prep experience continues to open hearts and minds to repair society and this world in the name of Jesus Christ, who is always a light in the darkness, and our only hope.” Board of Trustee Chair Daniel Bouchard, P’10, ’14, ’15, opened the celebration by congratulating both students and their parents, and noted that the class was collectively awarded more than $17 million in scholarships to some of the top colleges and universities in the nation. In her remarks, Class Salutatorian Emma Ricciardelli urged her classmates to bring their Augustinian values to college with them. In an emotional moment the entire class joined her to recite a familiar phrase from their Austin Prep journey, perhaps for the last time together: “You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
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Valedictorian Faith Moran reminded everyone that they should take great pride in overcoming the pandemic as a community. “The diplomas represent way more than simply meeting graduation requirements. They represent finding our way to the light despite all of the setbacks. They are signs that we can achieve anything we set our minds to,” Moran said. In his Commencement address Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27 referenced New York Times Columnist David Brooks’ recent book The Road to Character for further inspiration. “Brooks argues there are two types of virtues, what he calls the resume virtues and the eulogy virtues,” Dr. Hickey said. “Resume virtues are skills and achievements, such as superior test scores, and workplace promotions that often lead to bigger bank accounts and public praise or recognition. On the other side are eulogy virtues, the qualities of character...your humility, integrity, kindness, compassion, the love you have in your heart. “As graduates of Austin Prep, formed in the Augustinian tradition, set on a pathway in the footsteps of Augustine, you are already living lives that place eulogy virtues first.” One hundred twenty-four Austin Prep students graduated with the Class of 2021.
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Lence Altenor ’21 with his family
Class of 2021 graduates TJ Brosnan, Ryan Noyes, Emma Kilbride, Mia Han and Brianna Fountain
COLLEGE MATRICULATION 2021 American University Belmont University Bentley University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Bryant University Clark University Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Curry College Cushing Academy Emerson College Emmanuel College Endicott College Fairfield University Fitchburg State University Fordham University George Washington University Grinnell College High Point University
James Madison University Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Loyola Marymount University Marquette University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Merrimack College New York University Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Salem State University Sarah Lawrence College St. Lawrence University Stonehill College
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Union College University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of Colorado, Boulder University of Connecticut University of Findlay University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Maine University of Manchester University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Lowell University of New Hampshire University of North Texas University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee, Knoxville1 University of Wisconsin at Madison Villanova University Wake Forest University Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Faces
Austin Prep Middle School faculty, coach and Interim Dean of Students Colin Kiley recently won the Young Alumni Achievement award at his alma mater, St. Anselm College. He was nominated by fellow St. Anselm alum and now fellow teacher at Austin Prep, Maria Pascucci-Byrne, who is also a former award recipient.
IN THE COMMUNITY As head of the Austin Prep Parents Association (PA), Maryellen Iannibelli P’22, P’24 believes that one of her main responsibilities is helping to engender strong feelings of community. “And that isn’t always easy,” she says, “When you’re reaching out to families that come from dozens of towns from as far away as Maine.” The key, she feels, is being cognizant of all kinds of families and staying relevant to everyone. Surprisingly, the pandemic helped. “Parents started connecting with us because they couldn’t go to games or do any of the other things that connect people and draw newcomers into the community. Our week-long Virtual Open House was a big success. Unlike parents associations at many other schools, Maryellen and her associates don’t have to invest time in explaining what’s going on in the classrooms.“The faculty and administrators do a fantastic job of that,” she says. “Right now, we’re concentrating on expanding the association to include more grandparents and supporting fundraising and charitable activities.”
Maryellen Ianibelli P’22, ’24, Parents Association President
The annual Signature Event is one the PA’s biggest undertakings. “Every year the event keeps getting better and better,” she says. “And all of those beautiful baskets! I can tell you that we have all learned to tie lovely bows.” Naturally, Maryellen gives others credit for all this success. “It’s a team effort and I am surrounded by a wonderful group of parents and administrators!” The Parents Association has been running for six years and is always looking for new members and volunteers.
Coach Peter Smyth ’04 with his family
Playing lacrosse at Austin Prep, Pete Smyth ’04 developed the skills to eventually captain his college team, and he has returned to his alma mater to build championship teams and train players for the next level. As a student, Pete also played football and continued with both sports when he arrived at Nichols College where he majored in Sports Management. After a year at Nichols, he decided to focus on lacrosse and started all four years on the Bison varsity team in the attack position, serving as team captain the last two seasons.
Whether igniting a love of science in the classroom, getting the most out of his basketball and volleyball players, or doing whatever it takes to help students succeed, Colin answers the call. After graduating from St. Anselm Colin, went on to earn a M.S. in Sports Leadership at Endicott College, where his skills in player development, teamwork and goal-setting come into play every day. According to Pascucci-Byrne, he was “particularly thoughtful, enthusiastic, organized, and upbeat during the most challenging periods of the pandemic, and kept students focused and engaged.” His current colleagues and students congratulate him.
During college, Pete began working with the Home-Grown travel team program which is now a successful year-round business called HGR Lacrosse. Playing indoors and out, it operates clinics and elite competitions. Fiona Hyland ’25 was born with bilateral talipes, i.e., clubfoot. After four years of treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH), she emerged fit, grateful and eager to help the hospital that had helped her – and to become a doctor herself. In first grade, she began participating in the Walk for Children’s Hospital. Then BCH asked if they could tell her story in an article. She agreed, thus launching her career as a hospital ambassador. In 2019, she was chosen to represent Boston at the Speedway Tournament for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) in Dayton, Ohio. It was an extraordinary event; the opportunity to meet so many kids increased her determination to become a pediatric surgeon. Several years ago, designers at Saucony spent months getting to know her and kids from other CMN hospitals in order to design shoes and athletic gear that reflected their unique personalities. The Fiona Jazz 81 and Fiona hoodie are now being sold on the Saucony website, with a minimum of $200,000 going to the hospital. That’s first-class fundraising. She continues to support the work of BCH in every way she can. For Fiona and young leaders like her, Caritas is more than a concept, it’s a mission.
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Fiona Hyland ’25 at one of the many events she participates as a hospital ambassador
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Besides HGR, Pete was an assistant coach for several local high school teams, while also juggling married life with four children. However, when the opportunity to coach his alma mater presented itself six years ago, he jumped at it. Since then, Austin Prep has dominated the Catholic Central League with multiple titles and numerous appearances in the state championships. “The goal of the team each year is to develop well-respected young athletes,” Pete says. “It all starts with loyalty to each other and to the school. Do that and the winning takes care of itself.” He also credits Fr. Seymour Field which he says is superior to many college surfaces. Being able to practice and play on a quality regulation field gives AP players an edge. Austin Prep alumni routinely go on to play at the next level, with three currently playing for Division 1 college programs. Success like that breeds success and now some 55-60 boys play on the School’s Varsity, JV and Middle School teams, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Alexandra Martinelli ’28 with her best friend Allie
“Allie and I met on TikTok.” So begins a story that shows just how real Caritas can be. Allie, a student in North Carolina, was being bullied and Alexandra Martinelli ’28 wasn’t having it. “I stood up for Allie. I replied to lots of comments and reported lots, too. I then reached out to Allie, reminding her of what a kind and amazing person she is.”
Ever since then, Alexandra and Allie have been the best of friends. They FaceTime every night. Last summer, her family flew down to North Carolina so that she could meet Allie in person. “It was so incredible, amazing, and magical,” Alexandra remembers. “We ran so fast and gave each other the biggest hug. Just the couple of days we spent with Allie were so, so, so much fun and I still cannot believe we actually met.” Everybody should have a friend as brave and loyal as Alexandra Martinelli.
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Kristin and James Orrigo ’09 James speaking to college students in preparation for their volunteer experience with the bridging room project.
Dream Bigger James Orrigo ’09 James Orrigo ’09 and his team specialize in bringing innovation and creative thinking to the table to help pediatric cancer patients to dream big. James’ “Big Dreams” program works with Children’s Cancer Research Fund to bring joy and preserve the legacies of pediatric cancer patients all over the globe. His unique programming even won Zoom’s ‘Overall Innovation Award’ 2020. We had the opportunity to sit down with James and hear a bit about his origin story and get a glimpse into the exciting and important work he gets to do each day. Where did it all begin? “One night when I was in high school I said a prayer,” he recalls. “I asked: How can I use my life to help others? I feel as if I’m just going through the motions. Literally, the next day, boom, boom; two hits to the head.” James suffered a severe brain injury after receiving two back to back hits to the head during a lacrosse game. His purpose, his passion, had been lacrosse. Now he was faced with having to relearn basic skills. Trying to help him find his way, his mother suggested studying guitar with a neighbor. It worked. He wrote a silly song called “Boat Shoes” and the rest just seemed to fall into place. “I realized I could use music to do some real good.” Throughout high school and college, James walked alongside his mother as she faced a difficult battle with terminal cancer. His experience with her in the hospital deepened his conviction that he was doing something important. “I saw kids in the pediatric oncology units. They were often very sick, but they still had the capacity to light up with joy.” James has an intuitive sense of how to connect with children. He is incredibly good at it, even with patients who have withdrawn under the pressure of their lives in the oncology unit. After graduating college, James and his wife, Kristin, started an interactive children’s hospital program to continue helping these incredible young patients to dream big. Before long, his program began to grow and children’s hospitals across the nation were 18
requesting that it be brought into their units. Big names like Patch Adams and companies such as Google were sending support. Google agreed to sponsor a summer long, nationwide children’s hospital tour. Orrigo and his wife, who is a nurse, travelled coast to coast and brought smiles through music, animation and film to children in hospitals across the country. After witnessing the program first hand, a child life specialist from Albuquerque, New Mexico commented, “This was so miraculous, the child was so quiet and so closed-off, and by the end you had him writing a song and illustrating it and just having a ball. Thank you, thank you, it was magical and we got to really see it right in front of our very eyes.” Even after the summer tour concluded, Orrigo continued to travel and work with pediatric patients to help them create accessible video games, cartoon music videos, large scale productions and much more. The end goal was to bring their imaginations to life. Orrigo has an intuitive sense of how to connect with patients. He is incredibly good at it, even with children who have withdrawn under the pressure of their battles in the oncology units. “Sometimes I have less than an hour with a patient,” he says, “but that’s enough time to write a song together about anything they want, the crazier the better. Living as a zebra.Yellow Lamborghinis. Roller skating down a rainbow. The children get so caught up in what they are creating.” One little girl said, “Mom, I want to stand up.” She was in a wheelchair and hadn’t stood in months, but she stood up then.” Then the pandemic struck. James had been going everywhere, but now traveling had to stop. If you think that slowed James down even a bit, you haven’t been paying attention. The Big Dreams program pivoted to a virtual platform in ways that were innovative and astoundingly successful. Today, James meets with pediatric patients over zoom and virtual reality to help them create more immersive cartoon productions than had been possible before. Children’s Cancer
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Thanks to Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Orrigo and his team were able to facilitate a four-day virtual camp for pediatric cancer patients this summer. “It was just so special to be able to bring these fighters together. They understood each other at such a deep level and were able to connect and have a ton of fun while doing it. By the end of the week no one wanted it to end!” The camp was so much fun that they felt as if they broke through the screen. In the words of one camper, “I can’t believe it, you all actually made zoom fun!”
Some of the kids James has worked with have passed on. This makes him acutely aware that one of the enduring purposes of every production is its legacy value.
Orrigo has also created a program to bridge hospital rooms with classrooms in order to give young patients access to a school experience, promote social and emotional learning in students, and to raise pediatric cancer awareness. The most recent Bridging Rooms Project was in October of this year and was an event for a young boy named Ke’yair who is fighting osteosarcoma. The entire Rutger’s University marching band learned Ke’yair’s song and surprised him with the performance on their football field, where he arrived in a convertible yellow Lamborghini.
How does he bear up under all this tragedy?
You can see a wide selection of videos on YouTube and elsewhere. As technically and artistically impressive as they are, they are mainly about feelings. A little girl’s joy and pride in her creativity. The look on a parent’s face as he watches his son enjoy a few
“Kids shouldn’t have to be this brave,” James says. “Some of them want to do a video not for themselves, but to cheer up other patients.”
“There’s one father who listens to his daughter’s video first thing every morning just so he will never forget the sound of her voice,” he says. “I understand that at a personal level. When my mother died, I wished I had more recordings of her voice. That was the catalyst for all of this.”
“A one-word answer,” he says “Faith.” His ultimate plan? “If you set your goal and it revolves around doing good for someone else, you can’t fail.” James lives on the coast of Maine with his wife, two kids and Bernese Mountain Dog. They hope to always encourage big dreams in each other and in their kids. If you want to get involved or see more about this exciting work you can follow @ladinabattle on Instagram or Facebook.
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The Opportunity Broker Jay Banfield ’86 Jay Banfield ’86 embodies Caritas in his work as a social entrepreneur and in his efforts on behalf of the economically disadvantaged and homeless.
four-year degree. That’s unnecessary. Not every job requires a four-year degree to be successful. Don’t over-credential the roles.”
After earning his undergraduate degree at Stanford, he matriculated to University of California Berkeley for a Master of Public Policy degree. He worked in the private sector at Oracle before gaining invaluable experience in non-profit organizations as well as positions in government and higher education. This led Jay to an idea: use what he had learned to address some of the country’s most difficult social problems.
Many companies, especially the tech giants, are open to Year Up’s approach. “They are hungry for talent,” Jay said. “But they are used to recruiting from universities or luring employees away from competitors. I would tell them: think more broadly and you will find some incredibly talented people.”
“That’s how I define ‘social entrepreneur,” he said. “Someone who uses their understanding of how things work to have a positive impact, to build up organizations that make a difference.” Social entrepreneurs uncover the real nature of the barriers like those that keep the economically disadvantaged people from securing well-paying jobs. They understand how policy is made, how to change it, and the very different ways the private, public and nonprofit sectors approach challenges. In 2015, Jay put his insights to work at Year Up, a national organization that takes a unique approach to preparing disadvantaged young people for substantial jobs in technology, financial services, software, etc. “Private sector organizations are all about results. They are focused on efficiency; the public and nonprofit sectors are closer to the need. They focus on people and equity. No one sector can fix the country’s most pressing problems by itself. In my experience, the best answers lie at the intersection of the public, private and nonprofit sectors.” “People often have the wrong idea about what it takes to succeed in a job,” he said. “And there are many stereotypes about poor young people.” When speaking to HR executives, Jay starts by clearing up those misconceptions. “I would tell them, I’m not asking for anything from you. I’m offering you a business proposition. You have a problem filling jobs and I have qualified candidates. Almost all jobs call for a 20
You may be wondering what makes Year Up successful when other seemingly similar programs have failed. The answer lies in Jay’s brand of social entrepreneurship. “It’s a question of distinguishing hard skills from soft,” he said. “Some young people have acquired technical expertise at community colleges or in the military. What causes them to get stuck in dead-end jobs is a lack of social capital and the necessary soft skills.” This is the focus of what Year Up students work on intensively for six months, with the help of Year Up coaches and mentors. As Jay points out: “Being able to navigate a new environment, write a clear email, communicate with colleagues, build a network, these skills can qualify you for the kind of job you ought to have.” In the second half of the program, students take up internships at companies such as Google, Salesforce, and Tesla. This real-world experience, along with the support from the Year Up community, helps students develop their professional networks and their confidence. Every year, Year Up produces 3,000 graduates each year across the country. Even with this impressive number of program graduates, Jay never stopped thinking about ways to do more faster and more efficiently. “We partner with community colleges,” he said, “to scale-up and help more people. Sometimes we embed inside a large company like Facebook and train people there; same coaches and methodologies, but we can lower our costs and serve more people.
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In his work from 2015 to 2019 as Chief Officer of Innovation and Scale and Managing Director of Year Up, he expanded the program to major cities in California – San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, and to Phoenix, Arizona. In 2019, Jay accepted the position of Chief Officer of Economic Mobility at All Home, a new organization in the Bay Area. All Home ‘works across regions, sectors and silos to advance coordinated, innovative service delivery and build coalition-supported momentum to challenge the long-standing systems that perpetuate homelessness.’ “I had two reasons for transitioning to All Home,” he said. “The first was pragmatic: There are 800,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area who are either homeless or in danger of becoming unsheltered. I believe All Home1 is taking the only realistic approach to addressing the root causes of that problem. “My second reason was personal. When I was a child, my family had to move in with my great-aunt and great-uncle in Somerville. We had no place else to go. In fact, other members of my extended family had to live there at certain times as well. I can only imagine what would have happened to us if we didn’t have family as our safety net. Because when you need it, you really need it. And not everyone has it.” According to Jay, All Home was too big an opportunity to pass up. “Instead of helping 2,500 people, I can help 250,000 – or maybe 2.5 million.”
Jay is convinced that only significant change at the policy level will make a dent in homelessness. “Government has it all wrong. They don’t always think about finding shelter for people until they lose their homes. The approach should be to avert homelessness before it happens. “Homelessness is another problem that requires the public, private and nonprofit sectors to work together. That is, we’ve got to combine the speed and efficiency of private enterprise with the natural empathy of public and nonprofit sector organizations – they know how things play out for people.” Jay refers to the process of managing public, private and nonprofit efforts as being sensitive to the inner rhythms of all sectors. “Working separately, we will always have the status quo. Together, we can fix things at the policy level and work toward better outcomes for everyone.” “Homelessness isn’t just a housing problem. It’s a poverty problem. That’s the problem we have to deal with. There’s no other alternative.” When asked how he’d like to be known, Jay chose “Opportunity Broker.” “I try to use my skills to open doors for people.” This led him to a bit of advice for Austin Prep students. “When you pass through the door of opportunity, be sure to prop it open for those coming behind you. In fact, try to tear the whole wall down.”
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Danielle Angiolillo-Thompson ’00 For many people, the global pandemic created an opportunity to step-back from the day-to-day spiral of work, school, activities and so on. It was an opening to evaluate and realign priorities; to dig deeper into what was in front of us. And that is just what Danielle Angiolillo-Thompson has done in the last 24 months. Danielle graduated from Austin Prep in 2000, earned an accounting degree at Quinnipiac University, and went to work for her family’s business, “I worked in accounting, taxation, and franchise operations,” she says. In 2012 she welcomed her son Drew into the world, who happens to have Down syndrome. Like most parents, Drew is Danielle’s first priority; placing him and his development front and center. She works to ensure that Drew feels understood, respected, included, heard and loved in every aspect of his life. It is an ongoing role of advocacy and love for most parents who have a child with Down syndrome, and Danielle accepts it with great passion and a full heart. Danielle has always been a reflective person. Mindfulness, yoga and spirituality became a way for her to find peace and purpose while navigating a shift in career and caring for a new child. In the mid-to-late 2000’s, she began a coaching business, empowering women entrepreneurs to connect deeper to their passions and purpose. Eventually, with her friend and business partner Lauren Lopez, who was fighting terminal cancer at the time, they founded The Sukha Barn, a meditation and yoga center in Westford, MA. There, they were helping many different people in many different ways by creating a space for anyone who needed it; making it inclusive and accessible to all. Their shared value of serving others is sewn throughout their work. “I felt I was being guided to this path.” All the while, Danielle worked with Drew and his team of teachers to advocate for the right balance of meaningful inclusion with his peers in a general education setting, while receiving the educational support he needs. Throughout Drew’s life, Danielle has been advocating for greater inclusion for people with Down syndrome, “We have come so far with research, legislation and programming; it is an ongoing journey filled with 22
compromise, balance and continuously pushing for civil rights.” Drew thrives in an inclusive environment; in a general education classroom learning alongside his peers. He can be an enthusiastic learner, some days coming home, going to his desk, giving himself homework and reading books from his shelf. That is how dedicated he is to learning. Then the pandemic struck. Danielle and Lauren had to close The Sukha Barn, and embrace an online platform for their sessions. Danielle found herself at home with Drew for the next eighteen months. Together they adjusted – Danielle to working from home, and Drew to attending school virtually. Danielle was working together with Drew each day. “In an odd way, it was a blessing,” she says. “It gave me much greater insight into the experience Drew was having at school.” Danielle and Drew find themselves in an uphill battle around meaningful inclusion. All too often, schools hesitate to fully include children with Down syndrome in the general education classroom. Often this is a result of systematic barriers (in implementing an inclusive education system), inconsistent and/or clashing belief systems and inexperience. The need for consistent inclusive models is greater today than ever before, with increased diversity in school classrooms. Danielle has been working closely with the school system to share resources and best practices with educators and administration about inclusivity from the perspective of a parent raising a child with Down syndrome. She brings research and personalized data to each scenario, with the intention of helping educators shift belief systems in hopes they will adopt meaningful inclusion models. It is an ongoing process. Author and advocate Julie N. Causton-Theoharis, one researcher Danielle aligns with, is quoted in her ar ticle on ‘Support Others as You Would Wish to Be Supported’ saying, “One purpose of including students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms, as opposed to segregating them in special education classrooms, is to help all students (students with and without disabilities) learn to live, work, and play together so that eventually they can successfully live, work, and be together in the
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“I can’t begin to share the heartbreak, frustration and disappointment I’ve felt in advocating for Drew’s education. And yet I’m still hopeful,” Danielle shares. “I’d venture to say it’s the hardest thing I’ve done to date. I really can’t think of anything that has induced this amount of stress while simultaneously lighting my heart on fire as this journey to advocate for an appropriate, equitable and meaningful education for Drew. There’s just so much to learn, there’s so much work to do, and I’m not patient enough to sit back and wait. I love my child and all individuals too much to stop, too much to give up, too much to give in. I love Drew so much, I will always believe in him. I will believe in him when others don’t, and I believe in him when he doesn’t believe in himself.” And for Drew, Danielle hopes to clear a path for him; to light the way by showing him how to be courageous, faithful, empowered, and full of love. She hopes to foster independence,
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perseverance, resilience and confidence in him. She is leading by example, with Drew inspiring her path. In the fall of 2020, Danielle’s friend and business partner Lauren succumbed to cancer. To carry on Lauren’s legacy and their shared passion for inclusivity, Danielle continues to find ways to advocate for and help others. “Having the ability to pivot and adapt to life circumstances...see what’s in front of you, and what’s most important in this moment, what will serve the greater good...and having the freedom and choice to pursue this is a gift that I don’t want to waste,” says Danielle. “My life certainly hasn’t followed one track and I’m taking on the challenges one chapter at a time in hopes I can make a difference in people’s lives.” When it comes to Unitas, Caritas and serving others, and most importantly Drew, Danielle is all in.
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Uniting Hearts
Inquiring Minds
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Annual Giving. Daily Impact. The 2020-2021 school year was unlike any other we have experienced since Austin Prep’s founding in 1962. In the words of Dr. James Hickey, Head of School, the school year was “one for the history books. As our community faced daunting circumstances during the public health crisis, we did what communities of strength do: we rallied, we learned, we adapted, and we relied on each other to push forward.” Our community was flexible, resilient, patient, determined, understanding, and generous – virtues that bolster the foundation upon which Austin Prep is built. It is as a result of your steadfast commitment to Austin Prep that we continue to grow and excel, all within our Mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire and hands to serve.
Field Hockey player Kathryn Karo ‘22 #19 passes the ball
Ms. Kerry Barrett, Science Faculty with Cameron Skillman ’24
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Total Philanthropy by Year $1,121,177
Annual Fund Dollars at Work 2020-2021 Over the last year, Austin Prep’s Annual Fund supported an incredible range of programs, projects and opportunities for our community, including these and many more. • Thanks to the support of so many donors, Austin Prep students were able to stay on track for college through the installation of technology in classrooms for remote learning during the height of the pandemic. Interactive applications were added to the system to enhance the virtual teaching and learning experience and countless hours of professional development and support were provided to our faculty to provide them with the skills and tools needed to engage students in the best possible way. • Annual Fund donations provided resources to develop a choice and voice approach to Middle School curriculum. Expanded elective courses promote student ownership and open opportunities for students to take risks and grow in a creative environment. This unique way of teaching and learning drove enrollment to new levels. • In a year where many institutions were cutting programing due to space constraints and regulations around the pandemic, Austin Prep added programming thanks to the generosity of so many Annual Fund donors. A highlight of this growth is the building of the field hockey program from a club with 15 participants into a varsity program with 62 studentathletes (see page 12 for the full story).
$874,398
• Austin Prep’s commitment to Mission and Inclusion and advancing our cultural proficiency was strengthened through faculty and staff professional development. Twelve faculty members enrolled in a ‘Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice’ course taught by Professor Tom Bourdon of the Merrimack College. This course was specially designed for Austin Prep with a focus on implicit bias, and fostering higher levels of engagement for Students of Color. • With many organizations taking their professional development to a virtual platform there was greater access to opportunities for our faculty to participate in webinars and workshops run by the University of Notre Dame, Boston College, NAIS, AISNE, NEASC, and the NCEA. The Annual Fund made attendance to these webinars and workshops possible. • Hands-on learning in the science labs continued with the hiring of a lab assistant. This new faculty member oversees the logistics and implementation of science labs across the Middle and Upper School curriculum, an invaluable addition to our investment in the sciences, made possible by the Annual Fund.
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$526,736
$336,643
$514,280
$300,461
RESTRICTED (scholarships)
$85,794
Donors by Constituency
OTHER RESTRICTED
(Gifts for Specific Purpose and Capital Campaign)
$494,227
Parent Participation by Class
Total Giving $1,121,177 Prom 2021
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• The Office of Student Life increased the number of opportunities for our students in grades 6-11 to socialize safely through programming including Project Adventure and outings such as mini-golf, go-carts and ice cream, and field days in outdoor settings. The highlight of social activities for the Seniors was the prom, where our students gathered safely under a tent to experience this nostalgic high school experience.
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Abby O’Keefe working in the science lab
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April 14, 2021 Also, thank you to all those who tuned-in to our first live streamed Day of Giving telethon in Austin Prep history, and in particular, those who made the event an overwhelming success! Our production, technology, facilities, and development teams prepared for many weeks to host this event, and without their dedication and commitment, events such as this would not be possible. We would also like to thank all our special guests who took the time to join us for the evening:
Dr. Hickey P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27 and telethon co-hosts TJ Dysart ’21 and Joey Carregal ’05 celebrate the culmination of the first-ever Austin Prep Day of Giving
We are so incredibly thankful to everyone who joined us to celebrate Austin Prep’s Day of Giving! The Austin Prep Community contributed over $200,000 to help support the Annual Fund. Your generosity had an incredible impact as we raised the bar in support of the COVID-19 Relief Fund, funding unanticipated technology requirements, teacher professional development, student support services, health and safety initiatives, and financial assistance to families in need.
Ms. Celia Barletta, World Languages Department Chair/Faculty Mr. Daniel Bouchard P’10, P’14, P’15, Chair, Board of Trustees Mr. Joseph Carregal ’05, Trustee Mr. Patrick Driscoll ’97, Director of Athletics Mr. TJ Dysart ’21 Dr. James Hickey P’22, P’23, P’24, P’27 Mrs. Maryellen Iannibelli P’22, P’24, President, Parents Association Mrs. Marla Pascucci-Byrne P’26, Art & Design Department Chair, Mr. Jonathan Pollard ’97, Assistant Head for Enrollment and Athletics Ms. Georgia Poulakis ’21 Mr. Marvin Twombley ’21 Mr. Stephen Williams, Art & Design Faculty, Choir Director
Save-the-Date:
Presenter Celia Barletta, World Languages Department Chair, World Languages Faculty during the live-streamed program
Marvin Twombley ’21 and Georgia Poulakis ’21 answer phones during the telethon
Channels of Support
Day of Giving By the Numbers
Current Parents $132,977
Total Donations and Pledges: $205,772
Trustees
$22,717
Total Donations:
$204,277
Alumni
$16,383
Number of Donors:
388
Grandparents
$10,500
Number of Organizations:
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Parents of Alumni $6,360 Faculty/Staff
$12,994
Organizations
$2,900
Friends
$850
Student
$91
Total
$205,772
Total Number of Donations: 393
Telethon participants: Georgia Poulakis ’21, Marvin Twombley ’21, Stephen Williams, TJ Dysart ’21, Jonathan Pollard ’97, Joey Carregal ’05, James Hickey Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27,Sue Belanger, Patrick Driscoll ’97, Celia Barletta, Marla Pascucci-Byrne P’26 and Maryellen Iannibelli P’22, ’24
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Honor Roll of Donors Austin Prep is grateful to the following benefactors for making contributions during the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year, July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The Lumen Society $10,000 +
Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Jason T. Banfield ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Bouchard P’10, P’14, P’15 Dr. Charles M. Brain ’68 & Ms. Maureen Murphy-Brain Catholic Schools Foundation, Inc. Mr. Mark A. Connolly ’83 and Mrs. Rebecca Connolly P’15, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Cushing P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Damian N. Dell’Anno P’10, P’12, P’14 The DeRoche-Perault Family (’23) Fidelity Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Flynn ’83 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Gilgan GP’26, GP’27 The Happeny Family (’19, ’23) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hart III P’22 Mr. Shenghua He Mrs. Jill Iwaskow Trust Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kennedy P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Jason Labriola P’26, P’26 Dr. Daniel P. Little P’20, P’22, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Loporchio P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Alexander T. May P’19 Mr. Richard J. Meelia ’67 Mr. & Mrs. David O’Donnell GP’20, GP’22, GP’23 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Pimentel P’99, P’01 Mr. David D. Quirk ’84 Mrs. Maryjane Restuccia GP’19, GP’23 Mrs. Lisa Rothenburger State Street Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Harry R. Sverdlove P’14, P’15 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Urick P’19, P’23 Workday Foundation Mr. Hong Liang Zheng & Ms. Ruifang Shen P’21
The Austin Patrons $5,000 to $9,999
Christopher & Paula Baroud P’24 Dr. Michael J. Barry ’79 Blanche M. Walsh Charity Trust Dr. Maria Blewitt & Mr. Stephen Blewitt Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Bravo P’18, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Burke ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Callahan ’87, P’25 Mr. Frank A. Capone, Jr. ’85 Capone Landscaping, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Choma P’18, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cobb P’17, P’20 Phil Crimmins ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Cummings ’73 Daniel F. & Margaret MacAdam Loughry Foundation Mr. William Ralls & Mrs. Siobhan Donofrio Mr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Driscoll ’97 Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Duggan ’72 Mr. & Mrs. William C. Geary, ’75 Dr. & Mrs. James Hickey P’22, P’23, P’24, P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hueston P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. MacDougall ’74 Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Martinelli Mr. & Mrs. George Massaro GP’25 Michael & Vincenza Vinciullo Charitable Foundation Trust Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Murphy ’85 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Pimentel ’01 Pimentel Construction Company Quirk Construction Corporation SalemFive Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Mark VanderZouwen P’24
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The Austin Society $1,000 to $4,999
Anonymous (11) Jonathan & Kelly Albano P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ardito P’18, P’21, P’21, P’22, P’23 Austin Preparatory School Teachers Association Mr. & Mrs. Chad Battaglia P’22, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Becker P’21, P’24 Ms. Susan E. Belanger Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Bennett, Jr. P’94, P’97 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brosnan P’21, P’22, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph X. Bruno ’75 Mr. & Ms. Kevin Buck P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Burke ’81, P’13, P’17 Mr. & Mrs. Terence M. Burke ’75, P’06, P’07, P’10 C-Suite Corp. Mr. Ronald E. Cahill ’82 & Ms. Anne Estabrook Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Callahan P’10, P’12 Mr. & Mrs. Brian S. Cann, Jr. P’19, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. John Caron P’24, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chabra P’19, P’20 Mr. Ralph Joseph Cinquegrana ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Glenn P. Corbett P’08 Mr. Kevin Thomas Cronin ’67 & Ms. Mary Jane Cleary Mr. & Mrs. Richard Croteau, Jr. P’20, P’23 Cummings Properties, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dempsey P’25, P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiNanno, Sr. P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dinunzio P’24 Dr. & Mrs. Steven R. DiSalvo Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Donahue ’77 Mr. Paul M. Dradransky ’86 Dr. & Mrs. William R. Driscoll ’89 Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Duff, Jr. ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Dunn ’70 Mr. Theodore Dysart, Sr. & Mrs. Elise Cutler-Dysart P’21 Mr. John F. Flynn, Jr. ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur V. Ford ’66 Mr. & Mrs. Roy Gagne P’23, P’23 Mr. Richard Gallagher & Mrs. Ann Powers Gallagher P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Genovese ’76, P’10 Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Gerry ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Fredric R. Gilfeather ’69 Alana Gleicher Mr. & Mrs. Serry Gouveia P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Gove P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Eric Haddock P’22, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hampoian P’18, P’20, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Jonghoon Han P’20 Mr. Timothy J. Hannigan ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Higgins P’24 Mr. Edmund E. Hoell ’70 & Ms. Carole E. Center Dr. Thomas J. Hynes, Jr. ’67 Maryellen Iannibelli P’22, P’24 Mr. Pat Iapicca & Mrs. Nina Iapicca Mr. & Mrs. David Intoppa P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Carl D. Jaena P’19, P’22, P’26 Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation Trust Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Joyce P’17, P’18, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. James A. Knowlton ’78 Mr. Paul S. Lyman, Jr. ’71 Mr. Konstantinos Mamakos & Dr. Angela Karogiannis P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Vito A. Marchetti P’17 Mark Lawrence Photography Mr. John F. Martin ’85 & Ms. Stacey L. Turner Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Martin P’25, P’27 Mr. Daniel McCarthy & Ms. Veronica Tucker P’19, P’22 Dr. R. Kathryn McHugh ’99 Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McNinch P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Rick Meissner P’21, P’24 Mr. Thomas Mooney & Ms. Andrea Heil P’20, P’22 Annual Report 2021
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Moynihan P’05 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Napolitano P’22 Mr. John J. Newton ’67 Mr. & Mrs. John Robert O’Connor P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Malley P’24, P’25 Dr. Gary J. Pare & Mrs. Mercedes Guiance P’17, P’20 Jim & Susanne Rech P’22, P’24, P’27 Mr. & Ms. Chris Riley P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Riordan P’23 Mr. Richard W. Robbins ’70 Dr. Gregory S. Robinson & Mrs. Colleen C. Boggs P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Roselli P’15, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Derek Russell P’21, P’25 Ms. Zakia Russo GP’25 Mr. & Mrs. Steven B. Santos Mr. & Mrs. Howard Strachan GP’21, GP’22 Lawrence S. Sykoff, Ed.D. President, LSS Consulting Group Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Thiel ’78 Ms. Jaime Davis-Titcomb & Mr. Kirk Titcomb P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Todd Trapp P’25 Mr. Scott Twombley P’21 Mr. Frank Vigorito, Sr. & Mrs. Jeanette Quiles Vigorito P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Stefan Vounessea P’18, P’21, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. John Weber P’18, P’20, P’22 Mr. Michael J. White ’71& Ms. Jane Desforges Mr. & Mrs. John Zirpolo P’24 Drs. Anthony & Serena Zizza III P’26
The Head of School’s Circle $500 to $999
Anonymous (5) A/D Sales Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Alger III P’21 Austin Prep Parents Association Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Barry P’12, P’13, P’13, P’15, P’17, P’18, P’20, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Beaulieu, Sr. P’22 Mr. Donovan Beckel & Ms. Nicole Trudeau P’23 Mr. & Mrs. David Bianco P’26, P’27 Mr. & Mrs. John H. Bodette P’16, P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Botti P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan D. Bourdeau Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Brand P’23, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. James W. Burns P’18, P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Eric Caputo P’21, P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Carpenter, Jr. P’16 Mr. Joseph M. Carregal ’05 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Carregal P’05, P’07, P’10 Mr. & Dr. Richard Clair P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Clark P’21 Mr. & Mrs. John F. Cohan ’82, P’15 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Colannino P’22 Mr. Lawrence P. Connolly & Ms. Eileen P. Kavanagh P’05 Mrs. Michelle J. Connor Mr. & Mrs. Mark Costello ’75 Ms. Karen Davis P’24 Mr. & Mrs. John A. DeMarco P’95 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DeMarco P’21 Mr. & Dr. Daniel Doherty P’22 Doherty GP LLC Mr. William C. Donovan III ’93 Mr. Richard P. Donovan ’70 Mr. Alfred T. Doughty, Jr. ’75 Mr. & Mrs. William H. Driscoll P’89, P’92, P’97, P’03, GP’24 Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Dugan P’21, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. George R. Dumas GP’18 Mr. & Mrs. Todd Dyment P’26 Mr. Vincenzo Fazzolari & Mrs. Sheila Hanson-Fazzolari P’22
Mr. & Mrs. Noel Fennessy P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Frommelt P’07, P’11 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gangemi P’24, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Gedaminsky P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Jared E. Gentilucci ’00 Mr. & Mrs. Todd A. Gerety P’16, P’19, P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Ulysses Gilchrist P’23 Ms. Jean E. Gilmore P’17, P’19 Mr. & Mrs. Bala Krishna Gonuguntla P’22 Dr. & Mrs. Himanshu Gupta P’21, P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Guthrie P’22 Mr. & Mrs. George J. Hamilton P’12 Mr. & Mrs. Brian L. Harris ’91 Dr. John C. Hoell ’67 Mr. Timothy B. Igo ’95 Mr. & Mrs. Greg Janian P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Dro Kanayan P’25 Dr. Joseph T. Kelley Mr. Kevin Kerrigan ’89 Armen & Christine Kourkounian P’22, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Lee A. Laws P’22 Mr. Alex J. Lehmann ’06 Mr. Edward F. Lohoski, Jr. ’69 Mr. Daniel J. Lyddy ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lynch P’27 Mr. & Mrs. William G. MacKenzie P’99, P’03 Mr. & Mrs. James Mahoney, Sr. P’22 Dr. Anthony F. Massaro ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mastrocola P’19 Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. McAuliffe ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Harkins Joseph & Ann McDonough P’21 Mr. Graeme McGinley & Ms. Jacqueline Hamilton P’25 Mr. & Mrs. John L. McKee ’91 Mr. Michael C. McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence P. McQuaid ’81, P’09, P’14 Mr. Timothy J. Mello ’96 Mr. Paul R. Mirabella ’88 Ms. Siobhan Murphy P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Nanopoulos P’05, P’08 Mr. John Nardone & Mrs. Robin Lynch Nardone P’22 Mr. Kevin Neal P’22, P’24 Mr. Huy Nguyen’99 and Mrs. Van Le P’19, P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Palumbo P’24 Mr. & Ms. Vincent Parrella Mr. David J. Pasquale ’89 Mr. & Mrs. James M. Peterson ’76, P’19, P’21 Mr. Jean Pierre P’21 Mr. & Mrs. James Prigmore P’21 Mrs. Nicole Putney P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Rioux ’67 Dr. & Mrs. Paul G. Robertie ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Brian K. Roberts P’16, P’18, P’22 Mr. & Mrs. M. Robert Rose ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rudolph, Jr. P’23, ’25 Dr. & Mrs. Russell C. Scaduto, Jr. ’73 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Sciacca, Jr. ’75, P’13 Mr. & Mrs. Adam Sperling P’22, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Stewart P’23 Mr. Roger F. Stone Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Swanson ’73 Ms. Jessica C. Swindell & Mr. Stephan A. Weynicz Dr. & Mrs. Paul D. Teague ’76, P’07, P’10 Mr. & Mrs. Alfred G. Trani ’67 The Trodden Family (’24) Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Westervelt P’11, P’14
The Century Club $100 to $499
Anonymous (38) Mr. & Mrs. Jim Abbott P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Ahlin P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Adam Aiken P’27 Ms. Lynnette R. Alameddine P’02, P’05 Ms. Frances Amenta GP’22, GP’25 Mr. & Mrs. Giovanni Aquino P’20, P’25 Fr. Patrick Armano Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey F. Aronis ’87 Mr. & Mrs. Scott C. Arthur, Sr. ’79 Mrs. Noreen Aufiero GP’20, GP’21 Mr. Michael L. Baccari ’03 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bachner GP’21 Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Baker P’25
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew N. Barr P’07 Mr. & Mrs. Brian F. Barrett ’74 Mr. & Mrs. John Barry GP’18, GP’22 Ms. Michele Bartalini P’27 P. Stephan & Ellen Bedrosian P’14 Mr. & Dr. Robert A. Bencale P’19 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bergeron P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt W. Bimmler P’04, P’09 Mrs. Leeann Blais Mr. John B. Blottman III ’78 Mr. Peter F. Blottman ’82 Mrs. Sheilah A. Boghos P’08 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bolduc P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Bova, Jr. ’84, P’25 Mr. Robert G. Boyle & Mrs. Debra A. Kuczynski P’11 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick R. Boyle P’16, P’16 Mr. Thomas Brady and Ms. Jeanette Rosa-Brady P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Bramante P’19, P’20 Dr. Alexandra C. Bravoco ’04 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Brezner P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Briggs, Jr. ’92 Jeff Brine ’88 Mrs. Lisa M. Bruce P’10, P’11, P’17 Mr. Arthur M. Brussard P’85 Mr. & Mrs. Brett Budzinski P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Buonopane ’89, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Edmund F. Burke ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Francis E. Burke, Jr. ’71 Ms. Carolyn G. Burkett ’10 Mr. & Mrs. John Burnham, Jr. P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Burns P’08 Dr. Hillary J. Bush ’03 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cacciatore, Sr. P’24 Mr. Brian J. Callahan ’12 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Carbone P’20, P’24 Mr. Brian D. Carr ’97 Mr. James D. Carregal ’10 Mr. John W. Carregal ’07 Mrs. Bernice Caruso P’90, P’93, P’99, GP’20, GP’22 Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Caruso P’11, P’20 Mr. Steven J. Caruso, Jr. ’11 Mr. Joseph P. Cavazzoni ’68 and Ms. Marcia Dumas Mr. Gabriele Centinaro & Mrs. Lina Garcia P’23, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. David & Laurie Cerveny P’19, P’21 Raffi Chapian P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Ciampa ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Philip Clarke P’21, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Henry Clay III P’24 Mrs. Claudia A. Colannino Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Connelly P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Connolly, Jr. ’72 Dr. Richard W. Conron, Jr. ’84 & Ms. Kristin Abbruzzi Mr. & Mrs. Noah Coons P’22, P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Correia P’81, GP’23, GP’23 Mr. & Mrs. David Cory P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Costa P’17, P’20, P’24 Mr. Vincent X. Costello P’07 Mr. & Mrs. Tim Cotter P’24 Mr. Pierce O. Cray & Dr. Catherine Sheils P’17 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Croll P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crowley P’15, P’18 Mr. & Mrs. James V. D’Agostino P’86, P’88 Mr. & Mrs. Harold Dahlman P’25 Mr. Ian M. Day P’75, P’77 Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Deane P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Dearth P’02 Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Derrah P’84, P’85, P’87, GP’14 Mr. Joseph DeSantis Dr. & Mrs. George A. DeVito, Jr. ’68 Dr. & Mrs. Louis DeVito, Jr. P’02, P’05 Mrs. Barbara Deziel GP’24, GP’27 A. Joseph DiBiase ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Paul DiFilippo P’22 Mr. & Mrs. John M. Dignan ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. DiRupo ’82, P’11, P’14 Fr. Raymond Dlugos, O.S.A. Mr. Erik Doetsch & Ms. Melissa Rinaldi P’25, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Doherty, Jr. P’07, P’11, P’12 Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Doherty ’72 Mr. Thomas P. Donohoe ’85 Mrs. Amy K. Doucette ’98 Mr. & Mrs. James P. Dowd ’69, P’01, P’05 Mr. & Mrs. Allen R. Drelick Mr. & Mrs. John M. Driscoll ’70 Annual Report 2021
The Dundin Family (’26) Bob Dunlavey ’74 Mrs. Judith Dyment GP’26 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Elbeery P’21 Mrs. Ashley Eldridge The Ellis Family (’20, ’24) Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Elwell, Jr. ’69 Dr. & Mrs. Darryl V. Esakof Mr. Folker Machic & Ms. Monica Espinoza P’27 Mr. Michael Esten Mr. Michael C. Fahey & Ms. Melissa Meehan Ms. Elizabeth C. Farrell & Mr. Marc P. Pascucci Mrs. Jean Farrell Family of Finn Feeney ’27 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Fergusson P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ferranti P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Kelley A. Ferretti P’23, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Ferri P’14, P’17, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Karsten Fetten P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Filadoro ’90, P’22, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Rob Finneran P’25 Mr. John Fiorante & Ms. Victoria Clifford-Fiorante P’22 Kenneth & Gillian Fisher P’22, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Francis Flahive GP’23 Mr. & Mrs. Tyler L. Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Flynn P’17 Mr. David Forsythe GP’26 Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Fothergill P’06, P’09 Mr. Edward W. Fothergill ’09 Mr. John R. Furey ’73 Ms. Joan Gatto GP’24 Mr. & Mrs. William N. Geary GP’21 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Gildea P’22 Mr. & Ms. Robert Giunta P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Golini ’71 Mr. & Mrs. David S. Gonsiorowski ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Gordon, Jr. ’72 Fr. Peter Gori, O.S.A. ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Goulas, Jr. ’80 Mr. Donald B. Greenlaw, Jr. ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Grohe P’23, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. John C. Guanci ’92 Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Haggerty P’86 Ms. Mia H. Han ’20 Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Hatem, Jr. ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Hazel ’83 Mr. Robert P. Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. Chris Herrick P’26 Mr. Charles E. Heseltine Elizabeth Higginbottom P’22 Mr. Samuel A. Hilario ’05 Mrs. Jennifer A. Hodgdon Mr. Jeffrey Hodgin ’89 Michael J. Hodgin ’90, P’24 Mr. John J. Holland ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Holmes P’24, P’25 Mr. Benjamin R. Hubbell ’95 & Ms. Melissa N. Pratt Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Hulse P’22 Mr. Michael E. Igo ’94 Mr. Edward G. Igo ’69, P’94, P’95, P’04 Dr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Iorio P’03 Mrs. Jacqueline Toomey P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Roland K. Jacobson P’95 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jalbert P’22, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Jasinski P’08 Ms. Julia G. Jenks ’20 Mr. Raymond Kabunga Mr. & Mrs. Drew H. Kalton P’10, P’12 Ms. Mary Kamelle P’19, P’21 Mr. John Keith Patricia Corrigan & Ed Kelley P’18 Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Vin Kelly P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Kelly ’69 Mr. Mark H. Kelly ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Scot D. Kenworthy P’08, P’12 Mr. Charles J. Kiezulas ’70, P’99 King Painting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David Klovee P’24, P’25 Dr. & Mrs. Stephen V. Landry ’73 Mr. Ernest J. Landry P’94 The Langway Family (’25) Mr. James M. Leahy ’69 Mr. Joseph B. Lehmann & Dr. Jeanne Velde P’06
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Michael W. Lescault, Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. William R. Letourneau ’88, P’17 Ms. Barbara Lichtman Mr. Matthew Lisa & Mrs. Leslie Dickey P’23, P’25 Dr. Maryanne O’Donnell P’20, P’22, P’23, P’25 Hon. & Mrs. Daniel Francis Loughry III ’69 Mr. Gary E. Mackiewicz Ms. Mary Ellen Mackin Fr. Iain G. MacLellan, O.S.B. ’74 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Macone P’10, P’13 Mr. & Mrs. James MacQuarrie GP’20, GP’23 Mr. & Mrs. John Maggiacomo P’26 Ms. Mildred Mannion Mr. & Mrs. James W. Martin ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Matthews P’25, P’27 Mr. Eduardo Matute & Mrs. Mayra Hernandez P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Mayer P’09 Mr. & Mrs. John P. McAnespie II ’80 Mrs. Rita M. McCarthy P’00, P’97 Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. McCarthy P’97 Mr. & Mrs. David G. McConnell ’73 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McCraw P’23 James & Carol McDonough P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. McGrath, Jr. P’10, P’13 Mr. & Ms. David Meehan GP’23 Mrs. Anne M. Merrill P’93 Mr. Kevin M. Miller ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Gino P. Molettieri P’25 Mr. & Mrs. William V. Monagle, Jr. P’01 Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Monagle, Jr. P’16 Mr. Jaycob Morales Mr. Michael J. Moran Mr. & Mrs. James G. Moran P’93 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Moran P’10, P’13 Mr. Todd Moriarty Mr. & Mrs. Duane Morin P’20, P’22, P’24 Mr. John A. Morley & Ms. Jennifer Karp P’15 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Morris P’23 Mr. Robert Morse, Jr. P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Peter F. Mueller, Jr. ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Murdock P’21 Brian & Melissa Murphy P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nadeau P’22 Mr. Daniel J. Napolitano ’05 Mr. Ronald R. Nelson ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Alfred A. Nelson, Jr. P’73, P’75, P’81 Mr. Giovanni Nicolai & Mrs. Silvia Alberta P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Louis A. Nicotra ’70 Mr. & Mrs. James K. Noonan ’71 Dr. & Mrs. Mark Novas P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Noyes ’85 P’19, P’21 Mr. Michael O’Brien GP’26 Mr. & Mrs. John M. O’Donnell ’77 Mr. & Mrs. David O’Donnell P’24 Mr. & Mrs. John C. O’Donnell ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth V. O’Toole P’03, P’07 Mr. & Mrs. James P. Ogonowski ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Oneschuk P’13 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Oostman P’24, P’26 Mr. John M. Otis ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Ken D. Ottariano ’71 Ms. Karen Otto Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Ouellette P’19, ’25 Mr. & Ms. Curtis J. Paparian ’09 ’09 Mr. Michael P. Parolin ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Paulsen P’96, P’98 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Pendergast III ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Percival II ’90 Robert G. Peterson, Jr. ’04 Natalie & Anthony Petrillo P’10 Mr. & Mrs. Leonard S. Pienta P’20 Mrs. Maureen Pimentel P’26 Mrs. Cynthia Pitta Dr. & Mrs. Steven R. Previte P’96 Mr. Michael V. Pytlinski ’82 & Ms. Sharon M. Kieffer Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence D. Rakers P’14, P’16 Raytheon Company Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Reddy P’16, P’18 Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. Regan P’20, P’22, P’24 Deacon William Reidy Mr. Andrew N. Reusch, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Brad Rinklin P’25
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Mr. & Mrs. John Rinklin III P’20 Ms. Madeleine E. Rinklin ’20 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Rivotto P’09, P’12, P’16 Ms. Brianna K. Robbins Mr. & Mrs. James J. Robinson, Jr. ’79 Ms. Julia N. Roselli ’15 Mr. & Mrs. Brian G. Ross ’67 Ms. Kathy Russell GP’21 Mrs. Virginia M. Samalis P’93, P’99 Mr. & Mrs. Duane R. Sandler Ms. Isabella H. Saracco ’19 Mr. & Mrs. John A. Sarto ’68 Ms. Nika R. Schena P’18, P’23 Mr. Joseph A. Sciacca ’13 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan M. See P’09 Mr. & Mrs. Chester V. Shea III ’70 Mr. Paul M. Shea, Jr. ’88
Mr. Steve Silverthorn Mr. & Mrs. David Simmons P’24, P’25 Mrs. Jill Slye ’99 Mr. & Mrs. James W. Small P’94 Mr. & Mrs. Walter A. Smith, Jr. ’70 Mr. John T. Smolak, Jr. ’15 Mr. & Mrs. Todd W. Solomon ’88 Mr. Frank J. Sorrenti Mr. & Mrs. John J. Spanks ’69 Mrs. Marie Spellman GP’22, GP’24 Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Stephens ’83 Mr. & Mrs. James Sullivan P’21, P’23, P’24 Mr. & Mrs. James D. Sullivan III ’71 Ms. Joan Surabian GP’23 Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Surowiec P’25, P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Jason Sweeney P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Tauro P’24 Dr. Joseph B. Taylor ’71 & Ms. Marie C. Brennan -Taylor P’09 Mr. Paul T. Tenney Mr. Theodore E. Thomas III ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Thornton ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Darko Tomic P’24, P’24 Ms. Silvana Toneatti P’23, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. George J. Toscano, Jr. ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Tower III P’09, P’11 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Tracy P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Trant P’19, P’21, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tshudy P’24, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. William H. Turner, Jr. ’73 Ms. Mary Vardaro Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Verner ’90 Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Wadzinski ’87 Dr. & Mrs. Michael David Walkenstein ’69 Mr. & Mrs. William J. Wallace P’93, P’96 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Walsh P’25 Jay Watt ’00 Mr. Stephen L. Willett ’68 & Ms. Emer McCourt Mr. Steven Williams & Mrs. Denise Topham-Williams P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Williams P’96 Mr. & Mrs. Gerard H. Wilson ’73 The Withycombe Family (’22, ’25) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Woods GP’20, GP’22, GP’24 Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Woodward, Jr. P’13, P’17 Mrs. Kathleen Yannetti GP’26 Tom ’70 & Ellen Zappala Mr. & Mrs. Brian Zawatsky P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Zdrojewski P’16 Mr. & Mrs. John A. Zerfas ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Zonderman P’20
Benefactors $1 to $99
Anonymous (8) Mr. & Mrs. Gary S. Arivella ’68 Mr. & Mrs. William Bachner P’21 Mr. Alexander J. Bailey ’05 Ms. Kerry Barrett Mr. & Ms. Robert Barringer P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Barrows P’13 Kerianne Barry Mr. Anthony J. Benning Ms. Anjali K. Bhardwaj Paul E. Bimmler ’09 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony P. Biscardi ’88 Annual Report 2021
Ms. Stacey R. Bishop Ms. Laurie Boucher Ms. Stephanie L. Bramante Ms. Catherine A. Bravo ’20 Ms. Michele L. Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Dan Brosnan GP’21, GP’22, GP’26 Ms. Suzanne Brown & Mr. Christopher Calabia Mrs. Elaine M. Buckley P’02 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Burke P’11 Eric Burkhart & Bryn Panee Burkhart P’26 Ms. Karen Callahan Mr. & Mrs. Christopher A. Capone ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Capraro P’02, P’05, P’97 Ms. Carol Carbone GP’20, GP’24 Mr. John Lawrence Carew ’67& Ms. Judy Bralove Mr. & Mrs. John G. Carlson P’03 Ms. Emma Carman Mr. Donald Carter & Mrs. Leslie Ann Boria-Carter P’23, P’27 Mr. Gerard A. Caruso ’20 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Casey P’19, P’22 Meghan Chapman Mrs. Stephanie Choate Ms. Paige M. Christie ’11 Ms. Amy B. Cole Mr. Michael Collins Mr. & Mrs. James J. Connolly P’80, P’83, GP’15, GP’20 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Costello Ms. Claire Crane Ms. Caitlyn R. Curley ’13 Mr. Kevin G. DeBenedetto Alexandra Dell’Anno ’12 Mr. & Mrs. Peter DeLuca Mr. Joseph A. Desjardins Mr. & Mrs. Matthew P. Diapella ’98 Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. DiPerna P’08 Ms. My Doan and Mr. Xuan Ly Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Dolan III ’69 Mr. & Mrs. James A. Donahue ’80 Ms. Kristen M. Donnelly Mr. William H. Drugan, Jr. ’71 & Ms. Colleen Collins-Drugan Mr. & Mrs. Albert L. Duff Ms. Gwendolyn L. Durkee Mr. William C. Elliott & Mrs. Carol L. Burrows P’02 Mr. & Mrs. Noel A. Farah P’05, P’06 Ms. Catherine Figucia GP’22, GP’24 Ms. Alison Fish Carol Galluzzo-Hamilton & Billy Hamilton P’18, P’22 Dennis Goodwin & Family Mrs. Mary L. Goguen P’96, P’98 Mr. & Mrs. William Gordon Ms. Laura E. Graf ’11 Ms. Deborah J. Gray Ms. Kayla M. Greenwood Mrs. Sarah P. Meier P’23 Mrs. Melissa B. Guite Mrs. Alice Hall Mr. William D. Hamilton ’18 Mrs. Judith G. Hanley P’98 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Hartel P’86 Mr. Charlie Hickey ’27 Mr. Jared Hickey ’24 Ms. Madeline Hickey ’22 Mr. Ryan Hickey ’23 Mr. & Mrs. James Higson P’24 Mr. & Mrs. David I. Hoffses Ms. Alison Holland & Mr. Thomas Arria Ms. Anya Huston Mr. Stephen J. Ippolito II ’04 Mr. Brendan Jaena ’22 Mr. Cameron Jaena ’26 Mr. Colin D. Jaena ’19 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Karis Ms. Megan Keane Mr. & Mrs. R. K. Kearney ’70 Ms. Barbara Kelley P’78, P’79, P’82 Ms. Bridget C. Kelley ’18 Ms. Summer Kelley Mr. & Mrs. John E. Keon P’84, P’85, P’93 Mr. Andrew P. Kiezulas ’99 Mr. Colin Kiley Mr. Steven E. Kintigos
Patrick Lane Ms. Lucie Langa Dr. & Mrs. David Langenau P’26 Sandra Laquidara Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Layman P’09, P’11 Mr. Joseph Leary Ms. Jessica Lenci Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Luther III ’79 Mr. Donald O. Lyman ’73 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Macdonald P’94 Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. MacKenzie ’99 Mr. & Mrs. Gary MacRae GP’23 Mr. William F. Maradei P’11, P’12 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. McCarthy ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. McGloughlin ’70 Ms. Marissa L. McLaughlin ’03 Mr. & Mrs. William J. Meehan, Sr. ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Merrill ’93 Dr. & Mrs. Brian Millett P’24 Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino P’21 Mr. Jacob Nolan Mr. Charles J. O’Leary, Jr. ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Andre Paquette GP’24 Mr. Peter Byrne & Mrs. Marla C. Pascucci-Byrne P’26 Mr. & Ms. Nathan W. Piccini ’93 Mr. Jonathan Pollard ’97 & Mrs. Lindsay Fitzgerald Nicholas Reynolds Mr. Randy Robbins Brian Russo ’09 Ms. Samantha Salem Ms. Jamie L. Schefen Mrs. Heather Scott Mr. & Mrs. James Scutellaro GP’24 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sherry P’24, P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Simblaris Mr. & Mrs. Jason Sport Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Sullivan P’06 Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds Sylvester Jr. Mr. Prisco Tammaro P’17, P’22 Mr. Joseph M. Teague ’07 Ms. Michelle E. Teague ’10 Mr. & Ms. Jason Tebbens Mr. Luke S. Tetrault ’13 Mr. John Thangaiah and Ms. Sobana Johnrajan P’21, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Marc D. Theriault P’15, P’17, P’19, P’19, P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Tobin P’10 Mr. & Mrs. David P. Travis P’98 Dr. Ricardo A. Vanegas P’21, P’24 Ms. Christina Vardaro Ms. Alicia Varraso Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vigeant P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Walsh P’18, P’22 Dr. PoChun C. Wang Mr. & Mrs. Gregory R. Whittaker P’19 Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Wiley II ’94 Ms. Carmella Yannizze GP’24 Mr. Adam Zona
Matching Gifts Program Analog Devices Apple Applied Materials Foundation Employee Engagement Fund Ball Bank of America Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation BlackRock, Inc BNY Mellon Fidelity Foundation GW&K Investment Management, LLC Microsoft Prudential Financial Services Salesforce State Street Foundation Sun Life Financial Takeda Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program Wellington Management Company Double your impact today! Many employers have Matching Gift Programs and will match charitable donations made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, visit www.austinprep.org/support-austin-prep/annual-fund. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest!
With the 2021-2022 academic year upon us, we must maintain our goal of sustaining the education of students. It is a moral obligation we are committed to fulfill. We invite you to continue your support through the 2021-2022 Annual Fund at www.austinprep.org/support-austin-prep or scan the QR code with your phone.
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Tribute Gifts
In Honor of Andrew Becker ’21 Mr. Brian Becker P’21, P’24
In Honor of Elizabeth Farrell Mr. Gary Mackiewicz
In Memory of Paul M. Cohan ’83 Mr. John F. Cohan ’82, P’15
In Honor of Finn Feeney ’27 Family of Finn Feeney ’27
In Memory of Carey McCraw Anonymous
In Memory of Arthur B. Collins Mr. Michael Collins
In Memory of Ellen Filadoro P’90, P’94, P’97, GP’22, GP’23 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Filadoro ’90, P’22, P’23
In Memory of Margaret “Peg” McDonough Mr. James Dowd ’69, P’01, P’05
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Henry O’Connor Anonymous In Memory of Maureen Cooney Mr. Jacob Nolan In Memory of Mary F. Costello, Esq. Mr. John McKee ’91 In Honor of Zackary Cotter ’24 Mr. & Mrs. James Scutellaro GP’24 In Honor of Olivia ’15 & Christian ’18 Crowley Mr. Richard Crowley P’15, P’18
In Memory of Robert R. Bell, Jr. ’79 Mr. Scott Arthur ’79 In Memory of Michael Bider Mr. Gary Arivella ’68
In Memory of David DeLorenzo Anonymous
In Honor of Dr. Maria Blewitt Ms. Elizabeth Farrell Mr. Frank Vigorito, Sr. &
In Memory of Mr. Robert F. Deziel GP’24, GP’27 Mrs. Barbara Deziel GP’24, GP’27 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sherry P’24, P’27
Atty. Jeanette Quiles Vigorito P’27 In Memory of Shane Boyle ’11 Mr. Robert Boyle P’11 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Burke P’11 In Honor of TJ ’21, Jack ’22 & Michael Brosnan ’26 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stratchan GP’21, GP’22, GP’26 In Memory of Julie Brown Elizabeth Higginbottom P’22
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Sherry GP’24, GP’27 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sherry P’24, P’27 In Honor of The DiRupo Family Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. DiRupo ’82, P’11, P’14
In Memory of Linda Bruno Mr. William F. Maradei P’11, P’12
In Memory of Jean Driscoll Mr. Jack Driscoll ’70
In Honor of Colbie Buck ’26 Mrs. Kathleen Yannetti GP’26
In Memory of Francis & Peg Duggan Mr. & Mrs. Pat Iapicca and Mrs. Nina Iapicca
In Memory of Mrs. Constance Burke Mr. Steven Burke ’77 In Memory of Richard F. Callahan Mr. Michael Moran ’90 In Memory of Chris Cerveny Mr. & Mrs. David & Laurie Cerveny P’19, P’21
In Memory of Mr. Thomas Enright Anonymous Mr. Anthony Burke ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Burke P’11 Mrs. Amy Doucette ’98 Mr. James Dowd ’69, P’01, P’05 Fr. Iain G. MacLellan, OSB ‘74 Dr. R. Kathryn McHugh ’99 Natalie & Anthony Petrillo P’10 Mrs. Carol Rakers P’14,’16 Mr. Roger F. Stone Mr. & Mrs. William Wallace P’93, P’96 Jay Watt ’00
In Memory of Ralph Ciampa, Sr., Kay Ciampa, & Ralph Ciampa, Jr. Mr. Mike Ciampa ’76
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In Memory of Claire M. & Herbert W. Peterson Robert G. Peterson, Jr. ’04
In Memory of Sister Marie Cleary Mr. & Mrs. William Wallace P’93, P’96
In Honor of Alexandra Dell’Anno ’12 Mr. Frank Vigorito, Sr. & Atty. Jeanette Quiles Vigorito P’27
In Honor of Stephanie Choate Mr. Scott Twombley
In Memory of Joni Percival Mr. Rob Percival ’90
In Honor of Michael McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. David Klovee P’24, P’25 Mr. Frank Vigorito, Sr. & Atty. Jeanette Quiles Vigorito P’27 In Memory of Frank McCarthy & John McCarthy Mr. Christopher Capone ’88
Tribute gifts are a thoughtful way to remember a loved one or mark a milestone. The following people had contributions made in their name. In Memory of Ross Alameddine ’05 Ms. Lynnette R. Alameddine P’02, P’05 Mr. Joseph Carregal ’05 Mr. Daniel Napolitano ’05 Mr. & Mrs. Scot D. Kenworthy P’08, P’12 In Memory of Antonio Alfieri Anonymous In Memory of John Aliberti ’70 Mr. Jack Driscoll ’70 In Honor of Austin Prep Administration, Faculty & Staff Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brosnan P’2, P’22, P’26 In Honor of Austin Prep Field Hockey Program Mrs. Melissa Guite Mrs. Alice Hall Ms. Brianna Robbins Mr. Randy Robbins
In Memory of Ralph King & Oliveiro Martins King Painting, Inc.
In Memory of Mary Theresa Dlugos Fr. Raymond Dlugos, O.S.A. In Honor of James P. Dowd ’69, P’01, P’05 Anonymous
In Honor of the Faculty Alumni Mrs. Jennifer A. Hodgdon Annual Report 2020
In Honor of Alexander Fiorante ’22 Anonymous In Memory of Flahive and Pelletier Families Mr. & Mrs. Francis Flahive In Memory of Richard Garchinsky Mr. Anthony Benning In Memory of Tessa Geomelos Ms. Alana Vounessea ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Stefan Vounessea P’18, P’21, ‘25 In Memory of Alyce Gilfeather Mr. Fred Gilfeather ’69 In Memory of John J Hanafin, Jr. Anonymous In Memory of Mr & Mrs George Hannigan Mr. Timothy Hannigan ’71 In Memory of Charles & Helen Hawkins Ms. Lucie Langa In Honor of Dr. James Hickey P’22, P’23, P’24, P’27 Dr. Thomas & Mary Beth Brand P’23, P’23 The Happeny Family (’19, ’23)
In Memory of Joan McKechnie Mrs. Andrea Mahoney P’22 In Memory of Isabel Medeiros Mrs. Lisa Dempsey P’24, P’27 In Memory of Annette Melchionda Mr. & Mrs. William J. Meehan, Sr. ’67 In Memory of George”Matt” Miller Mr. Robert Donahue ’77 Fr. Iain G. MacLellan, O.S.B. ‘74 Mr. Bill Maradei P’11, P’12 Dr. R. Kathryn McHugh ’99
In Memory of Madeline & Will Quimby Mrs. Judith D. Reynolds In Honor of Brian Regan P’20, P’22, P’24 Mr. Frank Vigorito, Sr. & Atty. Jeanette Quiles Vigorito P’27 In Memory of James Regan P’83, P’87 Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. Regan P’20, P’22,P’24 In Honor of Emma Ricciardelli ’21 Anonymous In Memory of Joseph C. Rinaldi Mr. & Mrs. John Sarto ’68 In Memory of Mr & Mrs Armand L. Sarto Mr. & Mrs. David Klovee P’24, P’25 In Memory of My Parents, Russell & Mary Scaduto P’73 Dr. Russell Scaduto ’73
In Memory of Edith Sorrenti Mr. Frank Sorrenti In Memory of Edna & Ron Stoll Mr. Brian Regan P’20, P’22, P’24 In Honor of Roger Stone Mr. Peter DeLuca Ms. Elizabeth Farrell In Memory of Claudette Thibault Ms. Doreen Fuller P’09, P’13 In Honor of Christopher Trodden ’24 Ms. Mildred Mannion The Trodden Family (’24) Ms. Carmella Yannizze GP’24 In Honor of Cassandra Valentine ’21 Mrs. Jennifer A. Hodgdon In Honor of Mr. Stephen Williams Ms. Jillian Barrows ’13 In Memory of Henry Wilson Mr. Gerard Wilson ’73 In Honor of Stephanie Wood Alana Gleicher In Honor of Dillan Zanni ’22 Anonymous
In Honor of Colin ’22 & Lauren ’24 Neal Mr. Kevin Neal P’22, P’24
In Memory of John O. Scannell Mr. Frank J. Sorrenti
In Honor of the Class of 1969 Anonymous
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Newton Capt. John Newton ’67
In honor of Megan ’18 & Emily ’23 Schena Ms. Nika Schena P’18, P’23
In Honor of the Class of 2020 Julia Jenks ’20
In Honor of Margaret O’Brien ‘26 Mr. Michael O’Brien GP’26
In Honor of Sara J. Sclafani Mrs. Marla Pascucci-Byrne P’26
In Honor of the Class of 2022 Brendan Jaena ’22
In Memory of Calvin Pardee IV Anonymous
In Honor of Adam Higginbottom ’22 Ms. Suzanne Brown & Mr. Christopher Calabia In Memory of Al Hodgin P’89, P’90, GP’24 Mr. Jeffrey Hodgin ’89 In Memory of Rocco Iapicca Mr. Kevin G. DeBenedetto Mr. Pat Iapicca & Mrs. Nina Iapicca Mr. & Mrs. Leonard S. Pienta P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds Sylvester, Jr. In Memory of Gerald & Grace Kearney Mr. & Mrs. R. Kevin Kearney ’70 In Memory of Gina Keith Mr. John Keith GP’22 In Honor of Joseph Leary Ms. Jeanette Brady In Honor of Jessica Lenci Mr. Frank Vigorito, Sr. & Atty. Jeanette Quiles Vigorito P’27 In Honor of Ethan ’21 & Ella Luongo ’24 Anonymous In Honor of the 50th anniversary for Connie & Jim MacQuarrie GP’20, GP’23 Mrs. Karen Croteau P’20, P’23
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Scholarships, Funds, Donors and Recipients Gifts to scholarships contribute to the growing strength of the Austin Prep Scholarship Endowment. We are grateful to all who have donated. The Ross A. Alameddine ’05 Memorial Scholarship
The Francis T. Duggan Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Alameddine Family and named for their son and brother, Ross, who will be remembered for his kind and caring nature, his rich sense of humor and his love of music and performance. The scholarship recognizes a student achieving in language and technology.
Established by family and friends in memory of Francis T. Duggan, father of three Austin graduates and a longtime, devoted supporter of the school. Mr. Duggan was involved in the early years of Austin Prep’s athletic program. Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Duggan ’72
Ms. Lynnette R. Alameddine P’02, P’05
The Austin Scholars Program The Austin Scholars Program is made possible due in part to the commitment of individual benefactors, foundations, our administration and Board of Trustees. We rely on the generosity of a number of benefactors whose support of The Austin Scholars Program helps to provide scholarships to deserving inner city students who otherwise would not be able to benefit from the Austin Prep experience.
Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Brian F. Barrett ’74 Dr. Hillary J. Bush ’03 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Costello ’75 Ms. Deborah J. Gray Mr. John T. Smolak, Jr. ’15
Thomas N. Callahan ’10 Memorial Scholarship Established by the family and friends of Thomas N. Callahan, Tommy will be remembered for his magnetic personality, great sense of humor and contagious smile. A “Lifer” (Grade 6-12) and honor student who participated in many sports and clubs during his time at Austin Prep, he thrived on his academic success and passion for the sciences. Anonymous Ms. Laurie Boucher Mr. Brian J. Callahan ’12 Ms. Karen Callahan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Callahan P’10, P’12 Mr. Joseph DeSantis Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. DiRupo ’82, P’11, P’14 Mrs. Jean Farrell Ms. Megan Keane Sandra Laquidara Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan M. See P’09 Ms. Christina Vardaro Ms. Mary Vardaro
~ Mark ’72, Christopher ’81 and Joseph ’84 Duggan
The Alyce and Fred Gilfeather Memorial Scholarship Established by the Gilfeather Family in memory of their parents who embodied the ultimate Christian expression of friendship in their displays of compassion and offers of support for those in need. Mr. & Mrs. Fredric R. Gilfeather ’69 Mr. & Mrs. James P. Maguire III ’66
Scott J. Heseltine Memorial Scholarship Established by the family and friends of Scott J. Heseltine ’82 who served as a class officer. Mr. Charles E. Heseltine
The Kristen M. Corbett ’08 Memorial Scholarship Established by the family and friends of Kristen Corbett in memory of Kristen, a member of the Class of 2008 who is remembered for the joy and love she brought to all who knew and loved her. She was a bright student, beloved by her teachers, friends, family, and teammates on the Girls Hockey Team. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn P. Corbett P’08
This year our family celebrated the 20th year of the Francis T. Duggan Scholarship through awards to two Austin Prep students. Mr. Duggan believed in providing young people opportunities to succeed. The foundation of his belief started with Catholic educational values, coupled with experience and leadership qualities in athletics. When the future of continuing to provide these Catholic values was challenged back in the 60’s and Austin Prep was in jeopardy of closing, Mr. Duggan and several other Austin Prep parents were instrumental in ensuring the school’s stability to remain open and continue its mission.These efforts became part of Austin Prep’s legacy, “Never Give Up,” a lesson advocated by Mr. Duggan to his children who include three Austin Prep alumni, and to the greater Austin Prep community. Our family is proud of the many FTD scholars and our small part in helping Austin Prep students succeed on their journey.
The Francis G. McCarthy Memorial Fund Established by friends, family members and Austin Prep faculty in memory of Frank McCarthy, a beloved faculty member at Austin Prep. He was instrumental in the implementation of process writing and peer editing in Austin Prep’s curriculum. The Francis G. McCarthy Writing Center, named in his memory, allows students to share, discuss, and critique each other’s work with ease on any type of written assignment. Contributions to the fund go toward improvements and updates to the Writing Center. Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Cummings ’73
The James M. McGonagle II ’01 Memorial Scholarship Established by the family and friends of Jim McGonagle, a beloved member of the Class of 2001 who is remembered for his contribution to family, classmates, and teammates. Nyree Kourkounian '22 and Katrina Michalak '22 were among Memorial Scholarship recipients for the 2021-22 Academic Year.
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The George “Matt” Miller Memorial Scholarship This scholarship has been established by Linsey and Matthew Pimentel ’01 in honor of longtime faculty member George “Matt” Miller and his decades of teaching service to Austin Prep and its students.This scholarship seeks to provide assistance to deserving students based on academic merit and economic need. It also recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to their community. Mr. Donald O. Lyman ’73
The Alyssa L. Nanopoulos ’08 Memorial Scholarship Established by the family of Alyssa L. Nanopoulos ’08. Alyssa, a beloved member of the Class of 2008, is remembered for the love she had for her family, friends, and community. During her seven years at Austin Prep, where she never missed a day of school. Alyssa was involved in Big Sister, and was inducted into the National Honor Society during her sophomore year. She also participated in the Service Club, Latin Honor Society and served as a Senior Leader.This scholarship honors Alyssa’s memory by recognizing a deserving student who has demonstrated academic merit, economic need and active service. Mrs. Amy K. Doucette ’98 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Nanopoulos P’05, P’08
Memorial Scholarship Recipients We are honored to announce the Memorial Scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students and the scholarship benefactors were notified by mail of the scholarship awards. Each year, students in Grades 9-11 are eligible to apply for the awards. Recipients demonstrate significant academic achievement and service contributions to the Austin Prep community, among other qualities. Memorial Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Austin Prep families and friends who have created these funds in memory of their loved ones. We are proud of our students and are grateful for the support of those who make these scholarships possible. Congratulations to all of the recipients! The Ross A. Alameddine ’05 Memorial Scholarship Nico Fanuele ’22
The David E. Nelson ’81 Memorial Scholarship Established by the family and friends of David E. Nelson ’81, to honor David’s memory. He was a gifted athlete and positive student leader always proud to wear the green and white. He was the youngest of three Austin Prep graduates, preceded by Fred ’73 and Ron ’75. A/D Sales Mr. & Mrs. Alfred A. Nelson, Jr. P’73, P’75, P’81 Mr. Ronald R. Nelson ’75
The Thomas N. Callahan ’10 Memorial Scholarship Victoria Kouyoumjian ’22 The Kristen M. Corbett ’08 Memorial Scholarship Gianna Defilippo ’22 Katrina Michalak ’22 The Francis J. Cummings Memorial Scholarship Benjamin L. Sperling ’22 The Francis T. Duggan Memorial Scholarship Erin Marquardt ’23 Colby Medeiros ’22
The Aristides (Artie) C. Speros, Jr. ’85 Memorial Scholarship Established by the family and friends of Artie Speros ’85. Artie was a beloved member of the Class of 1985 who is remembered for his contribution to family, classmates and teammates. During his time at Austin Prep, Artie was the Class President, while also involved with the Ski Team and French Club.The scholarship seeks to honor Artie’s memory by recognizing a deserving student who has demonstrated leadership abilities and financial need. Mr.Thomas P. Donohoe ’85 Mr. John F. Martin ’85 & Ms. Stacey L.Turner
The Alyce and Fred Gilfeather Memorial Scholarship Olivia McDonald ’22 The Margot E. Girodet Memorial Scholarship Michael Simmons ’24 The George “Matt” Miller Memorial Scholarship Lillian G. Harmon ’23 The Alyssa L. Nanopoulos ’08 Memorial Scholarship Anjali Serrano ’23
The Michael G. Sverdlove ’14 Memorial The Michael G. Sverdlove Memorial Scholarship was established in the summer of 2019 by the family and friends of Michael G. Sverdlove, Class of 2014. Michael was an avid soccer player, member of the National Honors Society, and a member of the French National Honors Society. He celebrated life to the fullest, and his charisma, cherished friendships, and laughter will forever-shine. Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Carpenter, Jr. P’16 Mrs. Jill Iwaskow Trust Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. McGrath, Jr. P’10, P’13 Mrs. Lisa Rothenburger Mr. & Mrs. Harry R. Sverdlove P’14, P’15
The David E. Nelson ’81 Memorial Scholarship Kylie McDonald ’24 The Herbert W. Peterson, Jr. & Claire M. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Haley Fisher ’22 The Aristides (Artie) C. Speros, Jr. ’85 Memorial Scholarship Thomas M Skeffington, Jr. ’22 The Michael G. Sverdlove ’14 Memorial Scholarship Nyree Kourkounian ’22 The William H.Turner Memorial Scholarship Jessica Marks ’23
The William H. Turner Memorial Scholarship This award has been established by Mrs.Lillian Turner and her family in honor of her husband, Mr. William H.Turner. Mr.Turner and his wife saw four sons (Patrick ’72, William ’73, Francis ’81, and Christopher ’83) graduate from Austin Prep. He nurtured family life by co-creating a loving and supportive environment. He fostered academics, religion, dignity, service, athletics and good moral character. This award recognizes a deserving current student who shows strong academic discipline and demonstrates a good work ethic. Mr. & Mrs.William H.Turner, Jr. ’73
The AP Teachers Association Memorial Scholarship Katherine Millett ’24
For a complete list of scholarships, please visit our website at www.austinprep.org
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Igniting Hearts, Transforming Lives Our Igniting Hearts, Transforming Lives Capital Campaign is designed to fulfill Austin Prep’s strategic priorities in a phased approach. The completion of Phase 1 in 2016 saw the opening of a new stadium, including Father Seymour Field. As we move through each phase, the goal is to improve the student experience through the renovation of facilities and the enrichment of academic programs as well as increased endowments for tuition assistance and scholarships to keep an Austin Prep education accessible. While the aesthetic improvements are evident in the renovation and expansion projects around campus, economic and environmental sustainability are at the core of this strategic plan to bring the facilities above current benchmarks for educational institutions. Phase II began in 2017 to continue the effort to better serve Austin Prep students and to commence strategic plans for the Upper and Middle Schools to ensure the curriculum and pedagogy remain true to an innovative and dynamic college prep program. Through the generosity of so many, we have made tremendous progress in raising $1.9M for Phase II in support of our $3 million goal. The benefit of this campaign is evident in the renovation of the dining hall and kitchen, as well as the construction of the lower athletic complex which provides over 500 athletes the opportunity to train and compete on six new tennis courts, and a multi-purpose turf field that can host baseball, field hockey, lacrosse and soccer games. The final piece of the campaign will be the construction of a turf softball field with dugouts and lighting. In the area of academics, the strategic plan for the Upper School curriculum began implementation in 2018 followed by the Middle School strategic plan.
Lower Athletic Complex, including tennis courts, concourse, bleachers, press box, dugouts, multi-purpose turf field for field hockey, lacrosse, soccer and baseball field, as well as a natural baseball infield
Juliana Iannibelli ’24, #5
Softball on the Horizon As life increasingly turns toward a greater degree of normality, we are taking the opportunity to return our focus on the strategic initiative of the second phase of the Igniting Hearts, Transforming Lives Campaign. The pandemic momentarily stalled our momentum, but our goal remains the same: to provide our students with the best possible facilities for them to improve their skills and hone their talents. We are excited to present the latest concept design for the new softball field and additional parking lot expansion which represent the last stage of the second phase of Austin Prep’s transformative Igniting Hearts, Transforming Lives Campaign. This new state-of-the-art synthetic turf field will include dugouts, bleachers, press box and lighting. This renovated field space will meet the unique needs of the school and multipurpose use desired for the field, including use by clubs and for extracurricular activities. The additional parking lot will provide approximately 100 additional spaces which are especially needed for special events and athletic competitions. 36
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Latest architectural rendering for the site of the softball field and parking lot
Fr. Patrick Armano, School Chaplain blessing the Lower Athletic Complex
Ribbon cutting for the Lower Athletic Complex with Patrick Driscoll ’97, Director of Athletics and Summer Programming, Coach Jonathan Pollard ’97, Assistant Head for Enrollment and Athletics and Varsity Baseball coach, James Hickey Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27, Head of School, Coach Mike Collins, Varsity Girls Tennis, and Coach Brianna Robbins, Varsity Girls Field Hockey
Dan Little P’20, ’22, ’23, ’25 with sons Charlie ’23 and Ernie ’22 at the dedication of the Regis Paul Little Field, named after Dan’s father.
The donor list below represents those who have pledged their support to the Igniting Hearts, Transforming Lives Capital Campaign to date (October 1, 2021). We are deeply grateful for their generosity and for the support of the greater Austin Prep community throughout this capital campaign! Anonymous (3) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ardito P’18, P’21, P’21, P’22, P’23 Augustinian Provincialate Dr. Michael J. Barry ’79 Dr. Maria Blewitt & Mr. Stephen Blewitt Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Bouchard P’10, P’14, P’15 Mr. Douglas F. Bouvier ’05 Dr. Charles M. Brain ’68 & Ms. Maureen Murphy-Brain Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Bravo P’18, P’20 Mr. Nelson Burbank † Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Burke ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Brian S. Cann, Jr. P’19, P’23 Mr. James D. Carregal ’10 Mr. John W. Carregal ’07 Mr. Joseph M. Carregal ’05 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Carregal P’05, P’07, P’10 Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Caruso P’11, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. David & Laurie Cerveny P’19, P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chabra P’19, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Choma P’18, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Clark P’21 Class of 2023 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cobb P’17, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Noah Coons P’22, P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Croteau, Jr. P’20, P’23 C-Suite Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Damian N. Dell’Anno P’10, P’12, P’14 Fr. Raymond Dlugos, O.S.A. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Driscoll ’97 Mr. & Mrs. William H. Driscoll P’89, P’92, P’97, P’03, GP’24 Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Dugan P’21, P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Duggan ’72 Eaton Vance Mr. Louis Fantozzi & Mrs. Jennifer Fantozzi ’97 Mr. Andrew Fetten ’22 Mr. & Mrs. Karsten Fetten P’22 Fidelity Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Flynn ’83 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Frelick P’20 Mr. & Mrs. William C. Geary ’75 Mr. Gene Gebolys & Ms. Jacqueline Corrado Gebolys P’17, P’17, P’19 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gilbride P’19, P’22 Ms. Jean E. Gilmore P’17, P’19 2019 Golf Tournament Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Golini P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Max Gouveia P’13, P’16, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Serry Gouveia P’23 GW&K Investment Management, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hampoian P’18, P’20, P’23
Mr. Shenghua He Dr. & Mrs. James Hickey P’22, P’23, P’24, P’27 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Higgins P’24 Mr. Edmund E. Hoell ’70 & Ms. Carole E. Center Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hueston P’21 Maryellen Iannibelli P’22, P’24 Mr. & Mrs. David Intoppa P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Carl D. Jaena P’19, P’22, P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Joyce P’17, P’18, P’20 Mr. Kevin Kerrigan ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Kruppa P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Lidoski, Jr. P’17, P’19 Dr. Daniel P. Little P’20, P’22, P’23, P’25 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Loporchio P’23 Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. MacDougall ’74 Mr. & Mrs. James Mangano P’17, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Vito A. Marchetti P’17 Mr. & Mrs. James W. Martin ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Alexander T. May P’19 Dr. R. Kathryn McHugh ’99 Mr. Michael C. McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. David O’Donnell GP’20, GP’22, GP’23, GP’25 Dr. Maryanne O’Donnell P’20, P’22, P’23, P’25 Oracle Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Ouellette P’19, P’25 Dr. Gary J. Pare & Mrs. Mercedes Guiance P’17, P’20 Mr. Andrew Parece ’79 & Ms. Mary Splaine Mr. & Mrs. James M. Peterson ’76, P’19, P’21 Pimentel Construction Company Matt ’01 & Linsey Pimentel Mr. Jonathan Pollard ’97 & Mrs. Lindsay Fitzgerald Mr. David D. Quirk ’84 Mr. William Ralls & Mrs. Siobhan Donofrio Dr. Gregory S. Robinson & Mrs. Colleen C. Boggs P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Roselli, CPA P’15, P’20 Mr. & Mrs. Alfred A. Sablone III P’18, P’20 SAGE Dining Services, Inc. SalemFive Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edward Schiela P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Sciacca, Jr. ’75, P’13 Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Silva P’20, P’22 State Street Foundation Mr. Derek Vachon & Mrs. Kimberly Dukeshire-Vachon P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Mark VanderZouwen P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Vinal Michael & Vicenza Vinciullo Charitable Foundation Trust Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Walsh P’18, P’22 Mr. Hong Liang Zheng & Ms. Ruifang Shen P’21 † Deceased Annual Report 2021
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The Fuller Family: Nate ’09, Doreen P’09, ’13, Lionel Thibault GP’09,’13 and Zach ’13
Foursome of alumni: John Jamieson ’06, Stephen Bogos ’08, Dave McDonald ’08 and Ross Gaudet ’07
Varsity Shot players: Chris Gerety ’22 and Max Hampoian ’23
34th Annual Austin Open Golf Tournament After having missed the opportunity to host golfers within our school community in 2020, the 34th Annual Austin Open Golf Tournament took place Monday, May 24, 2021 at Indian Ridge Golf Club in Andover, MA.The event was a great success as we raised over $80,000 and had a full-flight of golfers with a wait list! Proceeds supported the COVID-19 Relief Fund, enabling Austin Prep to be proactive and responsive in dealing with the broad range of challenges stemming from the Coronavirus. Our goal has been simple: keep our students and faculty healthy and safe with minimal disruptions as they pursue the promise of a quality education, and provide financial assistance to families in need. The Annual Golf Tournament is vital in our efforts to continue to provide exceptional educational experiences for all our students. A special thank you to alumni families for their 2021 Title Sponsorships: Pimentel Construction and Quirk Construction Corp., and to the Sullivan Team for donating their 50/50 raffle winnings back to Austin Prep.
Winning golfers list:
1st Place Team: Harry Conforti, Fran Sullivan, Ryan Flanigan, Jim Sullivan P’21, P’22, P’24 2nd Place Team: Mike Baxter, Dave Pilleri, Chris Morris, Bill Waisnor Closest to the Pin, Hole #7, Men: Ed LeFlore Closest to the Pin, Hole #7, Women: Jan Houghton Longest Drive, Men: Dennis Sullivan ’ 01 Longest Drive, Women: Marissa Stone Closest to the Air Cannon, Hole #6: Fran Sullivan 38
A1 Datashred, LLC Armor Door & Lock, Inc. Atty. & Mrs. Charles R. Bennett, Jr. P’94, P’97 Austin Preparatory School Teachers Association B & L Mechanical & Consulting Ms. Susan E. Belanger Mr. & Dr. Robert A. Bencale P’19 Blue Sky Tower Boston Freightliner, Inc. Bunratty Tavern Capone Landscaping, Inc. Champion’s Choice CL&H Energy Comak Brothers, Inc. Constant Temperature Systems, Inc. Cora Operations, Inc. Delta Management Assoc., Inc. DeMoulas Foundation
Douglass Funeral Service, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William H. Driscoll P’89, P’92, P’97, P’03, GP’24 Dr. & Mrs. James Hickey P’22, P’23, P’24, P’27 Drs. Ruben and Emma Reyes P’24, P’26 East Coast Builders, Inc. Five-O Promo Frommelt Equipment Company Humboldt Storage & Moving J.G. MacLellan Concrete Co., Inc. Joe’s Welding, LLC LaPlume & Sons Printing Co., Inc. Latham Law Offices, LLC LBP Insurance Agency Lendah LSS Consulting Group, LLC McKenna & Partners Strategic Communications McLane Middleton Mr. & Mrs. William V. Monagle, Jr. P’01
Mortgage Equity Partners Northern Business Machine, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Oostman P’24, P’26 Perin & Campbell Electric, Inc. Pimentel Construction Company PricewaterhouseCoopers PRRI Quirk Construction Corporation Reading Rotary Club RSM US LLP RYBO, Inc. S G Mechanical, Inc. SAGE Dining Services, Inc. Sanitrol Building Maintenance Corp. Security Design, Inc. Shea Concrete Products, Inc. Simms Jewelers, Inc. Specialized Roofing Company StonehamBank
Volunteers and Austin Prep Staff:
Thank You to our Student Volunteers on the Varsity Shot: Chris Gerety ’22 Max Hampoian ’23
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Dr. Albert J. DeNuzzio ’70 recently retired from his private practice with Hartford Health Medical Group. He resides in Newington, CT.
Sharyn (Cassell) Jones ’95 is a realtor and operations manager with Executive Real Estate. Sharyn and her husband Benjamin make their home in Westfield, MA.
John O’Donnell ’70 is now retired after serving as Office Director with the US Department of Transportation, Volpe Center in Cambridge from 1977 to 2007, and most recently as the Executive Director with Lean Global Network & Lean Enterprise Institute in Cambridge from 2007 to 2019.
In May 2021, Eric Silva ’96 was named President of the Boston College Alumni Association Board of Directors. He was invited to join the procession and platform party at commencement ceremonies in May where he welcomed the class of 2021 into the alumni ranks. Eric lives in Washington, DC where he leads a boutique government relations firm that he founded 6 years ago after nearly a decade at Winston & Strawn, a large global law firm. He also serves on the boards of the Congressional Hunger Center and the Belfast Beltway Boxing Project.
Britt has been a counselor at previous Rock Camps and over the summer, and wrapped up producing and hosting over 160 Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp online masterclasses since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Britt earned a degree in music business from Northeastern University, graduating Summa Cum Laude while continuing her education at Berklee School Of Music. Britt is currently lead guitarist of the all-female rock band VIXEN. Previously she has played with a diverse list of artists on stages worldwide, including 18-time Grammy winner Alejandro Sanz, Rachel Platten and Jason Derulo. In 2019, she returned to Austin Prep to perform at Community Meeting and to work with students in band and guitar class.
Lawrence Gerrior ’71 is enjoying retirement from 25 years of teaching high school chemistry. He resides in Mendon, Vermont with his wife Mary. Benjamin Barrett ’96 was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army on July 15, 2021 in a ceremony held at the 7th Army Training Command HQ in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Ben was “pinned“ by his children (Hannah 9 & Finnley 7) and the ceremony was officiated by COL Jake Jacobs, G3 7ATC.
Joe Sanroma ’89 is self-employed as the beekeeper of Sunshine Honey Bees in Lecompte, Louisiana. He is the proud father of Malinda, Jessica, Charles, Grace and Joey.
In late July, Mac Cerullo ’08 took over as his company’s full-time Red Sox beat writer. In his new role, Mac is covering the team for the Eagle-Tribune, Salem News, Daily News of Newburyport and the Gloucester Daily Times for the second half of the season, the playoffs and beyond. Mac is pictured with classmate Justin Zolot ’08 when they caught-up with each other at the ALDS Game 2, Red Sox versus Rays in Tampa, FL.
Andrea (Motta) Hatziyannis ’00 is the Product Development Manager, Ahold/ Delhaize US Private Brands with Peapod Digital Labs, an Ahold / Delhaize company. She manages Product Development for all Ahold Delhaize Private brands in the US for Hannaford, Stop & Shop, Giant Foods, The Giant Company and Food Lion, which also includes their banner brands and the agnostic brands like Taste of Inspiration and Nature’s Promise. Bruce Weber ’01 is a professional dancer and assistant executive producer with The Wick Theater in Boca Raton, FL.
Dr. Serena (Letendre) Shomody ’96 is Chief of Podiatry at Dartmouth Hitchcock Keene.
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season scoring with 96 points. As a junior, JT earned a Second Team All-East Region nod from D3football.com, followed by collecting the Boston Globe Golden Helmet award as a captain during his senior year. To further elaborate, JT was a three-time New England Football Conference Boyd Division honoree and took home the four-year award to cap off his historic career, as well as serve as the second Corsair running back to eclipse the thousand-yard plateau and the only player in UMassD history to gain over 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons.
Brittany Denaro ’03 (a.k.a. Britt Lightning, guitarist for Vixen) was named Musical Director for Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Since 1966, Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp has had an array of rock star “counselors” that,
Zachary Countie ’10 is a Test Innovation Manager at SharkNinja. He is currently residing in Tewksbury, MA.
Jessica Pappagianopoulos ’11 was awarded a Dean’s Fellowship and began her doctoral studies in the Fall/Winter 2021 at the Clinical and School Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Virginia where she will pursue her research interests, which includes social skill development and improving long-term outcomes for adolescents and young adults on the Autism spectrum. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stonehill College in 2015 with a BA in Psychology and earned her Master of Arts degree in Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University in 2017.
John Cuoco ’04 is now the Multimedia Content Curator at the Minneapolis Foundation, a community foundation in Minnesota focused on taking action on the greatest civic, social, and economic needs. He moved to the Midwest in January with his fiancé. On June 4, 2021, JT Harold ’05 completed the Cambridge/Northeastern University Police Academy, serving as the class leader. JT now works with the Cambridge Police Department. Most recently, JT was inducted into the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Athletic Hall of Fame 2021 Class for football. At UMassD, JT is first in rushing yards (4,023), rushing yards in a season (1,567), single-season rushing yards per game (162.3), rushing touchdowns (42), and single season rushing touchdowns with 16 which he did twice in 2007 and 2008 respectively. He is the Corsairs career scoring leader with 252 points and is tied for first in single
Felicia Giuliano-Kennedy ’09 of Classified Realty Group was named as a Top Producing Individual Agent 2020 by Boston Magazine in July 2021. This is the second time that Felicia has received this prestigious accolade; she also was honored in 2019. Felicia presented an Austin Prep Presents program for first-time homebuyers in February 2021. Fall/Winter 2021
Nolan Vesey ’13 is playing for the Worcester Railers Hockey Club (an ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders) for the 2021-2022 season. He is in his third professional hockey season, previously dividing his time between the Wichita Thunder (ECHL) and Edmonton system’s Bakersfield Condors (AHL). Nolan was drafted in the 6th round and #168 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. As a forward, he played four seasons at the University of Maine from 201418 accumulating 82 career points (39 goals, 43 assists). He led the Black Bear rookies in scoring during the 2014-15 season with 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists). 41
Nolan was named a USPHL Premier First Team All-Star finishing second in the league in points (66) and goals (26) while captaining the South Shore Kings during the 2013-14 season. After Maine, his signing rights were traded to the Edmonton Oilers which led to signing a 2-year entry level contract with the Oilers. While he was playing for Austin Prep, Nolan was both a Herald All-Scholastic and a Globe All-Scholastic (24 games played, 22 goals and 18 assists). He was a co-captain senior year when they lost to Malden Catholic in the Super 8 finals. A month after losing in the Garden, his fall split season team was going to nationals where they won the U18 national championship. The Admirals team has signed forward Robert “Bobo” Carpenter to a one-year AHL Contract for the 2021-22 season. Bobo joined the Admirals from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers where he spent the last two seasons. During the shortened 2020-21 campaign he tallied four goals and three assists for seven total points, along with four penalty minutes in 19 games. In 49 career pro games, all with the SoundTigers, Bob has accumulated 20 points (g-11a) and 20 PIMS in 49 contests. The North Reading, MA native played four seasons of college hockey at Boston University where he topped the century mark in career points with 102 (56g-46a) while skating in 144 games. During his junior season he helped the Terriers to the Hockey East Championship and was named to the Second All-Star Team after finishing fourth on the team in goals (20). During his senior season he served as BU’s Captain and posted 10 goals and nine assists in 27 games.
Gianna Gravalese ’16 shared a note with Journey “I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Guy Fieri at his Best Buddies event this fall. This was a huge full-circle moment- as all I did when I didn’t have a job during the pandemic was binge watch Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! I thought to myself, ‘Wow. I want to do exactly what he does.’ Fast forward to now, I’m doing it! And I got to interview the legend himself.”
On September 3rd Renee Leavitt ’16 had the honor of singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park. “It is by far my favorite moment in my music career at this point and I look forward to many more amazing opportunities.” Renee is a professional musician and is pursuing her Masters at Boston University.
Bobo’s dad, Bobby, played in almost 1,200 NHL games, notching a combined 728 points for five different teams from 1981-1999. His sister Alex is an Olympian and is currently touring with Team USA in anticipation of the Winter Olympics. Katherine Ventola ’16 graduated from Assumption College (now University) with a degree in English. She will be graduating with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Endicott College by the end of 2021. Adriana Farias ’17 published a children’s workbook on Amazon. “My First Workbook” is intended to help children with letter and number recognition along with practicing writing skills. The workbook also includes American Sign Language making it more accessible. Adriana studied Psychology at UMass Amherst and is currently attending Boston College Law School.
methodology to augment the impact of NGOs and amplify marginalized voices around the world. Bridget was the executive producer for Nayaraq’s first podcast, called “Stories Unearthed: Migrant Farmworkers,” which shares the stories of people who have spent time in the migrant farmworker community. She developed a curriculum of weekly workshops to guide a group of high school students to turn their interviews with farmworkers into a podcast, teaching them to create storyboards, develop narratives, and use audio editing tools. The podcast is now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Bridget is currently a senior at the University of Notre Dame. Tyler Walsh ’18 has been interning with FOX Business Network this past summer into the fall. He worked on “Cavuto: Coast-toCoast” during the summer, and is working on “Mornings With Maria” this fall. He has been continuing his work on University Of Miami Television (UMTV) as the executive producer of the weekly live-Thursday night Newscast, NewsVision, and as a host for the weekly live-Friday night Sportscast, SportsDesk. He is set to graduate from the University Of Miami in May with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and a B.A. in Psychology. After graduation, Tyler hopes he can work as a producer or writer at a local station in Boston or at a major network on the East Coast.
Congratulations to Caroline Plante ’20 for being named best beat reporter in the entertainment department and entertainment rookie of the year for 2020-2021 at CitrusTV / Unpeeled at Syracuse University.
Future Austin Prep Cougars Dika and Brad ’98 Murphy welcomed Landon Pat on May 13, 2021, the same day as Brad’s dad’s 70th birthday. Born 6 weeks early at only 34 weeks. His middle name is named after Brad’s late mother Pat “who I think about everyday and who clearly had her spirit involved in this blessing.”
Jamie (Clarke) Dumais ’03 and her husband Trevor Dumais welcomed Avery Madison on May 26, 2021. Big sister Chloe and big brother Zachary are head over heels for their new sister!
Brian Thomas Tam arrived three weeks early on April 28, 2021. Proud first-time parents are Tara Carlson ’03 and Gordon Tam. The family of three lives in Singapore.
Ronan Thomas McKendry arrived on July 27, 2021 to elated parents Jessica and Sean McKendry ’03. The family of three reside in Stoneham, MA.
Lindsey and JT Harold ’05 are thrilled to announce the birth of their two daughters: Lyla Sol Harold arrived on July 2, 2019 weighing 8.11 lbs. and 19 in. long. She was joined by Korra Luna Harold on August 22, 2021, weighing 8 lbs. and 21.5 inches long. Lyla loves being a big sister!
Willa Claire Peterson arrived on April 29, 2021. She was welcomed by proud parents Rob ’04 and Kelly, and big sisters Hadley and Sloane.
Tara (Chenery) ’05 and Kyle Pucci are happy to announce the arrival of their beautiful daughter Emilia Rae Pucci on September 23, 2021 at 4:43 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs.,14 oz. and 19.5 inches long. “We couldn’t be happier to embark on this new journey as a family of three.”
Dominique (Gravellese)’04 and Martin Distelbrink welcomed Adrianna Marie into their family on July 29, 2021. She arrived weighing 7 lbs. 10.4 oz. and 20 in. long.
Andrew Paul Kelley was born exactly on his due date of June 30, 2021 weighing 9 lbs. 5 oz. and 21.5 in. long. He was welcomed by parents Christina (Giordano) ’06 and Chris Kelley and big brother John.
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Candice (Ellis) ’06 and Doug Masse welcomed Mackenzie Janice Masse aka ’Kenzie’ on August 15, 2021 weighing 7lbs. 8oz. The Ellis and Masse Family are so excited to welcome Candice’s baby girl!
JT Harold ’05 married Lindsey Monahan on September 26, 2020. The wedding took place at Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire. JT and Lindsey make their home in Wakefield, MA.
Mary Kate Sandorse ’10 married Joe DeSantis on June 13, 2021 at the Wychmere Beach Club surrounded by family and friends. The bridal party included several Austin Prep alumni: sister of the bride Margaret Sandorse ’16, Gregory DeYoung ’10, Alyssa DiFiore ’10, Kaleigh (Mulrenan) Doyle ’10, Sarah Murdock ’10, Christopher Reed ’11 and Brian Callahan ’12. Mary Kate and Joe now make their home in Stoneham, MA.
You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless, until they rest in You. Augustine of Hippo (354–430), in Confessions
In Paradisum Mary Bruno, Grandmother of Michele Brewer (faculty) Gloria M. Callahan, Mother-in-law of Jack Driscoll ’70 Rita Costello, Mother of Patrick Costello (staff) John J. Cronin ’72 Diane Mary Costin, Mother of Kelley Ferretti (staff) and grandmother of Grace ’23, Gavin ’25, Graham ’27 and Grant ’28
Sarah (McMahon) Gurry ’07 and husband, Jon, welcomed their second child, Fiona Ruth Gurry, in February 2021. Fiona joins big sister Eleanor, 3. Sarah currently resides in Marion, MA and is employed as the Head Athletic Trainer at Tabor Academy.
William DeLuca, Jr., Grandfather of Bill ’00, Tony ’04, Steve ’08 and Marisa ’12 DeLuca. Margaret F. “Marge” (Grindle) Fonzi, Grandmother of Michelle (Fonzi) Rozopoulos ’99, Daniel Fonzi ’01, Meagan Fonzi ’09, and Andrew Fonzi ’12.
Dr. Stefanie Moynihan ’05 married her long-time partner, U.S. Army Major Andrew Kydes, on September 11, 2021. They were able to celebrate safely in Boston, MA surrounded by their beloved family and friends. The couple just recently relocated to Washington state where MAJ Kydes is stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord, and Dr. Moynihan is practicing as a licensed clinical psychologist and has established her telehealth private practice, City Psychological Wellness.
Joseph Fournier, Brother of Matthew and Alayna ’22 Fournier Joseph R. Fucarile, Jr.’69 Rocco Iapicca, Father of Pat Iapicca (staff) Bryan R. Kelley ’94 William George MacKenzie, Father of Edward Mackenzie ’99 (faculty) and Karen MacKenzie-Sleeman ’03 Theodore J. “Ted” Melanson, Jr., Grandfather of Ellyse ’05, Ashton (Falite) ’07 and Lacey Ahna ’10 Munroe Joan L. Miller, Grandmother of Nicholas Noftle ’00 Christopher L. Rigano, Brother of Marina (Rigano) Cox ’06 and Arianna Rigano ’06
Stay in touch. Email Jennifer Hodgdon, Director of Alumni Relations and Giving, at jennifer.hodgdon@austinprep.org.
Kristina and Mac ’08 Cerullo welcomed Anthony Michael Cerullo! Born July 11, 2021 at 9:18 p.m., weighing 5 lbs, 11 oz, and 18.5 inches long.
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Joseph C. Rinaldi, Grandfather of August ’25 and Amelia ’26 Doetsch Anthony A. Siraco, Father of Chris ’90 and Mark ’92 Siraco Alexander G. Sousa, Brother of Greg ’06, and Sophia Sousa Patricia A. Tarpey, Grandmother of Katie Tarpey ’20 Lawrence Thiel ’78 James P. Whalen, Father of Patty Fothergill (staff) and grandfather of Andrew Fothergill ’06 and Edward Fothergill ’09
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January 18, 2022 “Austin Prep Presents: Balancing Your Overall Health Through Posture & Stretching” with Dr. Abbey Denaro ’05, hosted by science faculty Dr. Ric Vanegas January 28, 2022 Alumni Career Day March 5, 2022 Merrimack vs. Northeastern Men’s Hockey, Suite with Classes of 1971 & 1972 March 29, 2022 “Austin Prep Presents: Exploring Entrepreneurship” with Jamie Dooley ’92 May 23, 2022 35th Annual Austin Open Golf Tournament
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