Alumni Association Seventh Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Reception
Hall of Fame
Saint Mary’s High School
In recognition of their dedication and commitment to Saint Mary’s High School, the following individuals have been inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame: 2005 Brother Kenneth Robert, FMS Joanne Donnelly Archer ’64 Dr. John M. Driscoll, Jr. ’54 Father Dr. Peter LeJacq, MM ’72 Hope R. Kennedy ’68 Kate Walsh O’Beirne ’67 Admiral Donald L. Pilling ’61 2007 Captain John Joseph Burke ’61 John Idol ’76 First Lieutenant John Arthur Keepnews ’62 Private First Class Richard Michael Proscia ’64 Sister Terry Ricard, OP ’74 Lieutenant Sidney Courtney M. Smith ’60 2008 Rev. Monsignor John J. McCann ’57 Rev. Monsignor John J. Skelly Nancy Alexander Alice Evans Daniel Nolan Arthur Schultheiss 2009 Lee Hayes ’62 Rosemary Hoban ’81 Sister Barbara Jablonski, IHM ’59 Brother John Klein, FMS ’65
2012 Dr. Kevin McBride Larry Siedlick ’68 2014 Anthony J. Bonomo P ’05, ’07, ’08 Kathy Cawley ’78 Mary Lou and Marc de Venoge ’06, ’09, ’11, ’14
Saint Mary’s High School Alumni Association Seventh Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Reception Thursday, April 14, 2016 Plandome Country Club
ADMINISTRATION Pastor | Rev. Father Robert A. Romeo President | Grace M. Cavallo Principal | Jonathan D. Kramer ’92 Director of Development & Alumni Relations | Kristin Lynch Graham ’88 Director of Communications | Eileen Symmons ’86
SAINT MARY’S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Co-Presidents | Patty Hennelly Anglin ’69 and George Shaughness ’68 Vice President | Thomas Smyth ’86 Treasurer | Robert Pennachio ’86
BOARD Bobby Anastasia ’71 Judi Annibale Betts ’59 Robert Dunphy ’93 Christina Gawrych ’72 Maureen Johnson ’69 John McHale ’03 James Smyth ’91
Program Invocation Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor, Church of Saint Mary
Welcoming Remarks Dr. George Shaughness ’69 Alumni Association President
Buffet Opens Opening Remarks Mrs. Grace M. Cavallo President
Scholarship Recipient Remarks Julia Greco ’17
Scholarship Awards Presentation
Announced by Mr. Gerard Buckley Assistant Principal for Academics Presented by President Grace Cavallo and Principal Jonathan D. Kramer
Coffee and Dessert Service Induction Ceremony Induction of Stephen Hannan ’80 by Marc de Venoge Hannan Response Induction of Denise Vey Voda ’72 by Carol Silva Vey Voda Response Induction of James Volkland ’57 by Shawn Kelly Volkland Response
Program Conclusion
Dr. George Shaughness ’69 Alumni Association President
Stephen Hannan ’80 Steve is a well-regarded liability management professional with over 25 years direct experience in restructuring, interest rate and currency derivatives and as a senior high yield credit officer. He currently serves as a Senior Managing Director at Evercore’s Restructuring and Debt Advisory Group, where he advises clients in various industries. Prior to joining Evercore, Steve served as a Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer of Black Diamond Capital Management and was a senior credit officer at Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley. Steve and his wife Maureen reside in Manhasset and have two sons: Timothy and Neil. The Hannans have been actively involved in the life of St. Mary’s for many years. Steve is a trustee of the Church of Saint Mary, and is the Chairman of the parish finance committee. Away from Saint Mary’s he is a Board member of the Catholic Guardian Services in the Archdiocese of NY and served a number of years on the Our Lady of Grace Board. He has been a loyal supporter of St. Mary’s High School through the annual golf outing, participation in mentoring events, and strategic planning. Maureen and Steve are dynamic champions for Catholic education. Steve holds a B.S. from Fairfield University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.
2016 Ind
Denise Vey Voda ’72 Denise attended Colorado State University, where as a member of the varsity swimming team she was went to the Women’s Collegiate Nationals for three years. She and her sister Debra ’76 led the crusade to lobby then-governor Hugh Cary and the State of New York Parks and Recreation for women’s right to serve as ocean lifeguards and earn equal pay. Despite rigorous testing and requirement adjustments, Denise and her sister passed and became the first women to serve as ocean guards in 1977. Denise had a lifelong dream to attend dental school. Despite being declined initially, she reapplied to New York University, while attending Adelphi University for a Master’s degree in Community Public Health. During that time, she coached swimming and gymnastics at Hewlett High School while building a strategy to be accepted to NYU. She brought the director of admissions a bagel and a cup of coffee every morning for four months, promising that it would only end when she was accepted. When she was finally offered the last seat in the class of 1982, she gladly took it. From NYU, Denise went on to Flushing Hospital as a general practice resident and then to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center to specialize in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. She was honored to be involved with the team that identified over 3,000 remains from the World Trade Center attacks. She and her husband of almost 30 years, Robert West, are in practice together in Oyster Bay. They have two sons: Cody and Morgan. Throughout the years she and her husband have mentored many St. Mary’s students.
ductees
Jim Volkland ’57 After graduating St. Mary’s, Jim attended St John’s University on a basketball scholarship. While a sophomore at St. John’s, he was asked to coach the St. Mary’s freshman basketball team by Brother Cletus, FMS. Jim taught at Carey High School and coached freshman and JV basketball at St. Mary’s. In 1962, he accepted a teaching position at St. Mary’s and became the varsity basketball and baseball coach. He established highly successful summer sports programs. He served as assistant principal for discipline from 1968-69. Seeking a return to the classroom, Jim accepted the position of history chairman and was instrumental in establishing its advanced placement program. Jim coached St. Mary’s to three Long Island Catholic Baseball Championships and reached the semi-final round in basketball three times. He also won three baseball and two basketball Coach of the Year awards. He left St. Mary’s in 1975 to coach at Newfield High School and finished his coaching tenure at Stony Brook University. Jim resides in Floral Park with his wife of 40 years, Veronica. They have three children: Jim, Kerry, and Matthew and three grandchildren.
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The Hannan Family proudly celebrates the 2016 St. Mary’s High School Hall of Fame Inductees
Steve Hannan ’80, Denise Vey Voda ’72, and Jim Volkland ’57
In Memory of
Reverend Monsignor John McCann ’57 Forever grateful for your vision and leadership
j Congratulations and a sincere thank you to JIM VOLKLAND, for recognizing my ability and giving me a chance to succeed on the hardwood and in AP History, and to STEVE HANNAN, for his consistent commitment and dedication to St. Mary’s Parish. Frank Coughlin, Class of 1973
j Congratulations and thank you to STEVE HANNAN ’80 DENISE VEY VODA ’72 JIM VOLKLAND ’57 For dedicated service to Saint Mary’s High School and Catholic education. Sincerely, MARY LOU & MARC de VENOGE Parents ’06, ’09, ’11, and ’14
Pray for a miracle for a suffering person through the intercession of the
Venerable Anthony Vincent GAllo s.c.j. Diocesan Priest
Oblate of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart Monteforte Irpino (AV) | January 11, 1899 Rome May 2, 1934
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ARNOLD and WILLIAM GALLO and Families
j In celebration of a dear friend, STEVE HANNAN who reminds us of the importance of leadership, generosity and humility. Thank you for your dedication to St. Mary’s and your commitment to Catholic education THE GRILLO FAMILY Manny, Lisa, Chris, Matt & Kate
In loving memory of
REV. MONSIGNOR JOHN J. McCANN St. Mary’s High School Class of 1957 Hall of Fame Inductee 2008 Our friend, mentor and shepherd
Congratulations to our friend STEVE HANNAN on his induction into the St. Mary’s High School Hall of Fame We thank you for your many years of commitment and dedication to the St. Mary’s community. THE CUOMO & KEATING FAMILIES
Teammates who played for and who studied under JIM VOLKLAND honor him for his many years of devotion and dedication to the students of St. Mary’s. Special remembrance from the Boys Varsity Basketball Team of 1968-1969 who probably worked harder and “busted” more than any team who ever compiled a 0-17 record which we have affectionately referred to over the years since as “Our Championship Season.” Sincerely, KEN McGUINESS ROGER WOOTON SHAWN KELLY THOMAS MURPHY JACK WATERS TOM SCHUMM
TOM MOORE BILL DORAN JIM CONNOLLY KEVIN CONNOLLY DENNIS FEARN (IN MEMORIAM)
Congratulations DR. DENISE VEY VODA on your induction into the Seventh Annual St. Mary’s High School Hall of Fame We are very proud to have you as a daughter and sister Love, THOMAS VEY VODA DEBRA VEY VODA-HAMILTON (Class of ’76)
Congratulations STEPHEN HANNAN ’80 DENISE VEY VODA ’72 JIM VOLKLAND ’57 on your Induction into the St. Mary’s Hall of Fame. Thank you for all you do for St. Mary’s! THE VIVINETTO FAMILY
The Administration and Faculty of
The Schools of Saint Mary gratefully honor the 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees STEVE HANNAN ’80 DENISE VEY VODA ’72 JIM VOLKLAND ’57 Thank you for all you do to support and advance our work at Saint Mary’s
Congratulations STEVEN for all your achievements! Wishing you continued success! Sally A. Lemmon ’80
Congratulations to STEVE, DENISE & JIM, and thank you for all of your contributions to St. Mary’s! Nancy & Vince Alexander
Congratulations, Coach Jimmy! Your Friends. Bob Bonagura ’67 and Tim Brennan ’67
Congratulations to
DENISE VEY VODA on your induction into the St. Mary’s Alumni Hall of Fame-We salute You! CHRISSIE GAWRYCH and All your Proud ’72 Classmates
In Loving Memory of
EUGENE & GLORIA SULLIVAN Elizabeth Sullivan Hansler ’76
CONGRATULATIONS TO
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In Loving Memory of
JANET BARTH McHALE Class of 1969 Meghan (’96) and Michael Canty Meredith (’99), John (’03), Michael, Brendan, and Caroline Janet
Congratulations, Denise! You are a Force of Nature sent here to enrich lives, advance patient care, make us all reach new heights and push boundaries. Together we raised awesome young men of great character. We are so proud of you and love you beyond words. Rob, Cody, Morgan, Jake and Boo
Congratulations STEPHEN HANNAN ’80 DENISE VEY VODA ’72 JIM VOLKLAND ’57 and The Schools of Saint Mary The Volkland Family
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