A magazine for alumni, parents, students, faculty and friends Vol.1 No.1, Spring 2005
• Dugan’s Democracy 101 • The Classics Department • A Prep Odyssey
• Juan Cave: Clearing the Bar • Fall and Winter Sports Recap
president’s letter
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Dear Members of The Prep Community, It gives me great pleasure to introduce the inaugural issue of The Prep News, our new and innovative school magazine designed with two specific intentions. First, The Prep News shares the exciting news, accomplishments and successes of the various branches of this very extended and yet connected family—from alumni and parents to current students and faculty. Second, the Editorial Board hopes that the magazine will be a means of discovering the many ways in which this
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diverse community lives our Ignatian mission and embodies
News in Brief
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Student Profile
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Alumni Profile
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Fall & Winter Sports Recap
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Faculty Profile
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Alumni Notes
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Department Profile
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New Faces
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the values of our tradition. Whether through the activities of our current students, the scholarship of our faculty or the professional vocations of our alumni, the content
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of these pages implicitly speaks to our identity at The Prep. Since we already have begun to articulate that identity more clearly, it seems only fitting that we create a
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quarterly publication which blends the many distinct voices of our community into a rich chorus which speaks to who we are at The Prep. It is my hope that each constituent of this community will find something of interest
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in these pages. I invite you to explore the various sections—from School News and Features to Alumni News and Notes. Although the content will obviously change with each magazine, some elements will remain the same. For example, we will always profile one of our talented students, and highlight the developments of an academic
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department along with a particular faculty member from that department. We also look forward to thought-provoking spotlights on current alumni, as well as news from all of our graduates. We hope the calendar of events will keep you up to date on the busy schedule here and entice you to participate in an event or two. I encourage you to submit your own news, as well as any comments you may have on stories or issues raised in this publication to the Editorial Board. Thank you for your continued support of The Prep. Happy reading!
Rev. Bruce M. Bidinger, SJ
editorial board
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Bruce M. Bidinger, SJ Thomas F. Clifford, SJ John T. Anderson Bruce M. Maivelett, SJ Albert J. Zimmerman ’73 Bonny P. Barry Richard Van Fossen, Jr. Brian McCloskey ’91 Maureen O’Connell
Allemann Almquist & Jones, Philadelphia
President Principal Vice President for Development Director of Ignatian Identity Director of Alumni Relations Director of Annual Giving Director of Development Services Assistant Director of Admission Writer
photo credits Front cover, contents (10), pages 10–12 and 14–15, Bill Cramer, Philadelphia; Inside front cover, Peter Olson, Philadelphia; contents (16) and pages 16–17, Patrick Dugan ’78; all other images from The Prep’s archives or provided by alumni, various photographers.
contributors Front cover image: An after class conversation on campus. This picture was originally taken for an article on The Prep, published in Philadelphia Magazine. Also see “SJP gets Philly Mag Press” on page 5 of this magazine. Photography: Bill Cramer, Philadelphia
Tony Braithwaite ’89, Patrick Bradley ’06, Melinda Delvishio, Nancy Moule, James O’Brien ’61, Ryan Reilly ’05, Michael Treretola ’06
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The Prep News is published three times a year. Please send comments or contributions to: Attn: Editor The Prep News St Joseph’s Preparatory School 1733 Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 or e-mail to: theprepnews.sjprep.org. For additional information check our website www.sjprep.org.
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BA S K E T BA L L A N D S P E E C H TO U R NA M E N T S A W I N - W I N FOR SJP
Whether they passed a basketball or mock legislation, more than 600 grade school students from the tri-state area enjoyed the opportunity to develop their talents at two tournaments sponsored annually by The Prep. From December 27th through the 30th, 32 teams participated in the 11th annual Christmas Basketball Tournament, a single elimination format event which also recognizes “all-tournament” individual players. This year, the team from St. Vincent de Paul of Richboro took first place and Austin Curry from that team earned all-tournament MVP honors. Tournament organizer Brian McCloskey ’91 reports that this tournament is an excellent opportunity to bring 7th and 8th grade students and their parents into The Prep for a glimpse of the Kelly Fieldhouse. In January, Prep classrooms were abuzz with nearly 150 students from 13 area grammar schools competing in The Prep’s 6th annual forensics tourna-
Dressing Down to Raise Up On January 7th, The Prep Student Council initiated a “dress down day” which raised more than $5,500 for tsunami relief efforts through donations from students and faculty as well as a contribution from the Student Council itself. Students donated the funds to the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), a relief organization with an established history in the regions affected by the disaster. In addition, writers with The Nose, a student newspaper published in conjunction with The Prep’s journalism class, received timely accounts of ongoing humanitarian efforts through correspondence with Sigmund Laschenski, SJ ’42 currently serving at the Lux Mundi Seminary in Sampron, Thailand. In a story which appeared in the February 1st edition of The Nose, Lachenski shared with students e-mail reports he received from Jesuits working throughout Thailand and Sri Lanka which describe first-hand the extent of the devastation, as well as the steady progress being made by JRS. NAT I O NA L M E R I T S E M I F I NA L I S T S
The following students earned National Merit Semi-Finalist Distinction based upon their performance in the PSAT in 2003. Left to Right: Chris Savage, Ronald Warren, Andrew Matthews, Luke Matthews, Matt Crawford and Greg Mellen, not pictured Neal Curley.
ment, the only tournament of its kind in the area to offer the full gamut of speaking events, particularly Student Congress which grammar school debators would not otherwise encounter until high school. The teams from Waldron Mercy Academy in Merion Station, PA and St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne finished in an unbreakable tie for first place. As is the case with the basketball tournament, the forensics event showcases Prep facilities but perhaps more importantly, the more than 30 Prep students who are involved in organizing and executing the event—from assisting in registration and room assignments to writing the bills to be debated in Student Congress. “Students run this tournament,” said Dr. Barbara Guiliano, member of the Biology department and moderator of the Forensics team. “That is huge because when our seniors head into the college admissions and scholarship process, it helps to have experience running a tournament.”
CLASS OF ’09 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Academic scholarship recipients from the Class of ’09 in attendance at the Alumni Father-Son Communion Breakfast included (left to right): Robert Andwood, Patrick Barry, Matthew Bischoff, Matthew Fanelli, Nicholas Hansinger, Jeffrey Lynch and Thomas Ward.
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The following students received Ignatian Scholarships: Patrick Barry of St. Patrick’s in Woodbury, NJ; Matthew Bischoff of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Doylestown, PA; Peter Buzby of Gwynedd Mercy Academy in Springhouse, PA; Casey Convery of St. Monica’s in Berwyn, PA; Patrick Curran of Ancillae-Assumpta Academy in Wyncote, PA; Daniel DuPont of St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne, PA; Michael McGilvery of Rosemont School of the Holy Child in Rosemont, PA; Anthony Ricco of St. Mary Magdalen in Media, PA; Kurt Skalamera of Visitation BVM in Norristown, PA; and Thomas Zaki of Corpus Christi in Lansdale, PA. Xavier Scholarships were awarded to Robert T. Andwood of St. Mary of the Lakes in Medford, NJ; Kyle Bogue of
Players and coaches from St. Vincent de Paul of Richboro accept their championship trophy at this year’s 11th Annual Christmas Basketball Tournament.
SS. Coleman and John Neumann in Bryn Mawr, PA; Brian Capps of St. Rose of Lima in North Whales, PA: Daniel Casey of St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr, PA; Timothy Davis of NorwoodFontbonne Academy in Philadelphia; Nicholas Esposito of St. Jerome in Phildelphia; Matthew Fanelli of Thomas E. Harrington MS in Mt. Laurel, NJ; Nicholas Hansinger of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Moorestown, NJ; Michael Hoban of St. Genevieve in Flourtown, PA; Jeffrey Lynch of St. Teresa in Runnemede, NJ; Ross McMonigle of St. Andrew in Drexel Hill, PA; Matthew Potako of St. Mary Magdalen in Media, PA; Robert Raggazino of St. Alphonsus in Maple Glen, PA; Michael Schell of St. Denis in Havertown, PA; and Thomas Ward of Queen of Heaven in Cherry Hill, NJ.
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S J P G E T S P H I L LY M AG P R E S S
Patrick’s Place II: Another Memorial Dwelling
In August 2004, Philadelphia Magazine printed the first-hand reflections of alum Patrick Dugan ’78, then Public Administrator in Mosul, Iraq (see his profile in The Prep News on p.16). Then in the October 2004 issue the magazine ranked The Prep among the top 20 area high schools based upon a survey conducted by the magazine with top colleges and universities around the country. The review cited selectivity in admissions, a commitment to Classics (see TPN feature article, p. 12), the number of faculty with graduate degrees, the financial support of alumni, and accomplished athletic programs as contributors to the caliber of the educational experience at The Prep. The following issue found The Prep among a list of litmus tests for identifying authentic Philadelphians in a feature story titled, “How Philly Are You?” That blurb described “the
The memory of Patrick Monaghan ’05 found yet another permanent home this time at 4959 West Stiles Street in Philadelphia. On December 18th, family, friends and classmates gathered to dedicate “Patrick’s Place II,” the second Habitat for Humanity house sponsored by Patrick’s Dreams, the registered non-profit foundation established after his death in February 2003. More than 50 Prep students volunteered regularly in the renovation project which took a record six months to complete. Ten students worked on the home during an intensive 10-day immersion experience last June while others volunteered weekly through the Ignatian Service Office. Since Habitat requires the homeowner to contribute “sweat equity” to the project, students were able to build a relationship with Jason Chin Prep seniors take a break from their rehab who now calls the house his home. According to Frank Monaghan, Patrick’s work on Patrick’s Place II during a week-long service immersion project last summer. father, Prep volunteers embodied the goals of the foundation which attempts to Standing (left to right): Michael Sciblo, Juan provide service experiences for young people similar to those which were so Cave, Sean O’Brien, Andrew Meehan and Alex Fornal. Kneeling (left to right): Andrew formative for Patrick. “When Patrick came back from a service trip in West Marshaleck, George Packer, Michael Krause Virginia he told my wife that it was the best week of his life,” recalled and John Gallo. Seated: Matthew Mullen. Monaghan. “He worked hard, made friends and realized how fortunate he was. After he died, we wanted to continue that learning experience for other people. The Prep students have been great,” he added. “Word gets out and if they said they were coming [to the site] they did. They were very responsible. The work crews were not gigantic and they did hard labor.” Patrick’s Dreams plans to begin work on a third house this April in North Philadelphia, a location selected specifically for its proximity to The Prep. For information on the foundation, visit their website at www.patricksdreams.org.
MEN WITH FOOD AND GIFTS F O R OT H E R S
Students head out into the neighborhood to deliver Thanksgiving greetings and food baskets.
Throughout the holiday season Prep students gave a bit of joy and more importantly a part of themselves to families in the neighborhood, and to young children across the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The day before Thanksgiving students and faculty fanned out into the neighborhood surrounding the campus to personally deliver Thanksgiving baskets complete with turkeys and all the essential trimmings to more than 100 families. Ten student leaders with the Community Service Corps (CSC) coordinated the week-long food drive in each homeroom and then coordinated the delivery process which focused upon establishing personal relationships with the neighbors. “The students get a lot out of this experience,” said Barbara Brown, faculty moderator of the CSC and member of the Biology department. “They come to The Prep with blinders on and this Thanksgiving delivery helps them take the blinders off and go into homes in the neighborhood and see the reality of people’s lives. It spurs them to want to do more. And the neighbors feel as though it
breaks down a wall and has a real impact on the people who live here.” Brendan McManus ’05, President of the CSC, agrees. “It’s one thing to give money but it’s different to experience service first-hand. These families are in the neighborhood, we can see the facades of their houses and then we go inside and meet real people trying to make a life out of what they have. It’s a powerful experience.” A few short weeks later Prep students raised $8,500 for Operation Santa Claus (OSC), the massive Archdiocesan program which collects and wraps toys in the weeks leading up to the holiday. OSC then transforms hundreds of young adults into elves and St. Nicks to distribute the gifts to more than 1,000 children throughout Philadelphia on Christmas Eve. With the money they collected in their homerooms Prep students went on the shopping spree of a life time to purchase toys which they then delivered to the wrapping center downtown. Beginning at noon on Christmas Eve, 62 Prep elves and Santas visited with families throughout the City while other helpers unloaded truck loads of gifts for families in North Philadelphia at The Prep itself, which was one of OSC’s distribution centers.
T H E CA P E & S WO R D DRAMA SOCIETY
Red Herring Anything but a Flop In December three love stories, a murder mystery and a nuclear espionage plot converged in The Prep Theatre for the Cape & Sword Drama Society’s production of Red Herring, a noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices set in the age of McCarthy,
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halls of power” in Philadelphia as “one never-ending St. Joe’s reunion” and quoted State Senator Vince Fumo’s ’60 praise of the Jesuits and the “mental gymnastics” of The Prep’s curriculum as contributing to Preppers’ success in the public arena.
“A classical boys’ school that has churned out generations of the city’s elite”
Eisenhower, and “I Love Lucy.” More than 50 students participated in the seven performances under the direction of Mr. Tony Braithwaite ’89 of the Religious Studies department, now in his 10th year with Cape & Sword. Cast members included Dan DiPasquale ’05, Dan Schwartz ’05, Matt Mullen ’05, Anthony Mercado ’05, Luke Matthews ’05, Jake Braithwaite ’07, David Cullen ’08, Bill Waters ’06 and Kevin Ryan ’08. In addition, Cape & Sword had the unique experience of entertaining the play’s author, Michael Hollinger, who attended one of the performances and led a post-show discussion with the audience. In preparation for their next production, Fiddler on the Roof, members of the Class of ’05 involved in the musical attended the Broadway revival of Fiddler at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City. Students took a special back-
Caught up in the drama of it all in Red Herring are (left) Matt Mullen ’05, Katie Gorezynski ’05 and Jen Lancaster ’05, both of Merion Mercy Academy and (above) Anthony Mercado ’05 and Dan DiPasquale ’05.
stage tour and honed their craft in a “Q & A” session with one of Fiddler’s stars, Tony Award nominee John Cariani. The Prep’s production opens on May 6th and will run for eight performances.
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FALL & WINTER
SPORTS RECAP
SOCCER
Freshmen, Come as You Are . . . The newest members of The Prep community forged their own bond of brotherhood during the Freshman Retreat, held February 18th–20th on the school’s campus. From Friday evening to Sunday morning the Class of ’08 spent time in small groups of eight or nine under the guidance of an upperclassman who helped plan the retreat. Guest speakers addressed each group on a variety of timely topics such as relationships with parents and faculty and the importance of healthy friendships. In addition to prayer services, a liturgy, and quality time with one another, freshmen also volunteered a few hours with community organizations with a long-standing connection to The Prep. Although modeled on similar programs offered at Marquette University High School in Milwaukee and Creighton Preparatory School in
Omaha, the overnight retreat reflects the unique Prep spirit thanks to community-wide participation in planning and execution. The 20 members of the IXTHUS team, a selective group of seniors chosen for their moral courage, empathy and strong communication skills, planned and executed the retreat with the help of more than 10 juniors aspiring to join IXTHUS in the coming year. Faculty and staff accompanied freshmen throughout the weekend, and sophomores provided the necessary logistical “muscle”. “The whole Prep community works together on behalf of the freshmen,” said Sr. Kate Woody of Campus Ministry and Director of the IXTHUS program. “The students really enjoy it and realize that the older students are taking care of them.” “The four-day senior Kairos retreat has been a climactic component of the spiritual experience at The Prep for many years and has created a real
brotherhood among the students,” added Jason Zazyczny ’90, Director of Admission and an organizer of the weekend. “This retreat hopes to create an initial connection among freshmen at a time in the academic year when they are comfortable and ready to be challenged in who they are in terms of spirituality, service, their friendships and their sense of self.”≤
From fields, courts, and lanes to pools, rinks, and mats, The Prep athletics department celebrated two successful sports seasons with outstanding team and individual accomplishments. Here are just a few highlights. ICE HOCKEY
In only their third season, the Varsity and Junior Varsity Ice Hockey teams have gone from new kids on the block to a team to beat in the AA Eastern High School Hockey division. Throughout the season Varsity vied with the Haverford High School, one of the premier teams in the Delaware Valley, for first place and ultimately finished one point behind Haverford with a regular season record of 11–6–1. Vengeance was The Prep’s, however, when the Hawks upset Haverford High with a 5–2 win in double over-time early in the playoffs. The team continued their playoff winning streak and eventually faced off against Upper Darby in the divisional championship but lost in a heart-breaking 3–2 overtime game. Justin DePermentier ’07, goalie and team MVP, earned recognition as the top goalie in the EHSHL AA division. Seniors JP Colussi, Sean O’Brien and Mike Winton captained the team. Varsity letters were awarded to the Varsity team at the annual banquet. The JV squad continued to build a solid foundation of young players and talent, finishing the regular season with a 5–6–3 record and upsetting O’Hara’s top JV team in the first round of the playoffs before
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falling to Interboro 5–2 in the semi-finals. JV captains included Tyler Dewechter ’05, Mike McKenzie ’07 and Mike Touey ’07. The coaching staff and Ice Hockey Board attribute the team’s rapid assent in the EHSHL to the talent and leadership of six senior players who came together in their sophomore year to form a team upon sportsmanship, responsibility and respect: Paul Bonhage, JP Colussi, Rob Fagnani, Joe Goldschmidt, Sean O’Brien, and Mike Winton. Not only do these players graduate with an accomplished 04/05 season but more importantly they leave behind a very promising legacy for the future. Players and coaches thank their fans and the school administration for their continued support of this new endeavor.
Varsity Soccer only sustained three losses in the 2004 season (Haverford School 3–0, Archbishop Carroll 1–1, and Archbishop Wood 3–0) and remained undefeated in regular season play, particularly against archrivals LaSalle and Archbishop Ryan. The team climbed as high as 6th in the South Eastern Pennsylvania soccer rankings. Seniors Sean Wise and Joe Gorman led a squad of true team players. Although no single player scored more than nine league goals, underclassmen Patrick Koehl ’06, Matt Kay ’06 and Mike Cavanaugh ’07 combined for 25 goals throughout the season. Wise, Gorman and Tom Glover ’05 led an unbreakable defense. The Prep kicked off the playoffs on November 6th with a 2–0 win over Cardinal O’Hara. They became the third Prep squad to defeat a Northern division team to advance to the PCL Championship game with their decisive win 2–0 over Ryan. Highlights of that game included an early goal by Pat Glynn ’05 and a 3rd career shutout by goalkeeper Zach Biello ’06. A PCL Championship alluded the team however, in a 3–0 loss to Archbishop Wood in the finals. Gorman ’05 received First-Team All Catholic honors while Glynn ’05, Wise ’05, Glover ’05 and Pete Epright ’05 earned Second-Team All Catholic distinction. In addition, the Class of ’08 saw one loss all season and the JV squad finished the season with a perfect record.
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F O OT BA L L
WRESTLING
The Varsity Football team finished atop the Red Division standings for the 5th consecutive year. In addition to a rigorous schedule within the PCL, the Hawks faced some of the best national competition early in the season. After tough losses to PIAA state champion Pittsburgh Central Catholic and Ohio powerhouse St. Ignatius, The Prep squad went on a 10-game winning streak that dealt blows to Brooklyn Poly Prep and PCL opponents. On December 4th, the Hawks fell short of their 4th straight PCL Red Division championship in a nail-biting loss to Cardinal O’Hara. The Prep led 13–2 at the half but a second half charge by O’Hara was too much to overcome and the final score stood at 14–13. Seniors Jim McCormick, Andrew Spross, Steve Bogan and Brendan Gilroy captained a team that played with swagger, determination, and grit. Steve Quinn, a Notre Dame signee, earned Red Division MVP honors, and along with Bogan and Spross, led a fearsome line-backing corp. John Shaw ’06 proved to be the top junior in the PCL, rushing for 1,737 yards, and youth was served at quarterback where Chris Whitney ’07 threw for 815 yards and eight touchdowns while splitting time with McCormick ’05. Coach Gil Brooks took home Coach of the Year honors. Shaw ’06, Gilroy ’05, Spross ’05, Quinn ’05, Dave Clement ’06, Matthew Leddy ’06, Charlie Noonan ’06, and Mike Boyle ’05 were named First Team AllCatholic. Second Team All-Catholics included Andy Shalbrack ’06 and Scott Howley ’05.
Under the senior leadership of Tom Goldner, Mark DelGuercio and Rob Niescier Prep wrestlers finished their season with an 8–3 record in the PCL and captured fourth place in the Championship match. In individual competition, several Hawks earned All Catholic distinction in their respective weight classes. Goldner (119) and Keith Pizzi ’06 (189) captured second place, DelGuercio (112) and Kevin DiGiulio ’06 (152) placed third, and Pat Byrne ’06 (140) and Pat Curtis ’06 (160) took fourth. Season highlights included hosting the Jesuit Invitational Tournament which included teams from Fordham Prep, Georgetown Prep and Xavier High School. DelGuercio received the Outstanding Wrestler award. The team’s future looks bright given a strong and deep JV squad and the return of 10 of this season’s 14 starters.
SWIMMING
Outfitted with a new state-of-the-art scoreboard and Olympic-style touchpads the Swim Team charged into PCL Championships with a 6–1–1 record that included a comefrom-behind victory at Bonner. Senior captains Colin McKenna, Tom O’Donnell and Chris Savage demonstrated solid leadership both in and out of the pool, particularly with the nine freshmen who swam at the varsity level this season. Along with this promising crop of young athletes, returning swimmers posted solid improvements in their performances, including Terence Mahon ’07 who ranked second in the PCL in the backstroke and missed setting a new pool record by .25 seconds. The team took second in the PCL Championship meet. First Team All Catholic honors were awarded to Matthew McCabe ’05, Stephen Augustyn ’05, Peter Nowlan ’06, James Fenningham ’07 and Terrence Mahon ’07.
BA S K E T BA L L
After losing the core of back-to-back championship teams to graduation, the Varsity Basketball team expected the 2004–05 season to be a rebuilding phase with an expectation for fewer victories. The team welcomed back their rising star junior Reggie Redding and senior tri-captain Corey O’Rouke, but there were big shoes left to fill and a tough Southern division schedule to overcome. Enter “The Answers!” Senior tri-captain Joe Fox stepped up to play point guard, junior Dave Stefanski added another shooting guard, and freshman Larry Loughery became a starting center by the end of the season. With juniors Mike Lombardi, Jim Oberlies, and Mike McCauley coming off the bench, freshman Oscar Griffin filling in on the wing, and senior tri-captain Sean Barker shouting encouragement from the sidelines, the team went on a triumphant tour of the pre-season, picking off the previously undefeated Simon Gratz, Ridley, Springfield and Plymouth Whitemarsh High Schools. The Hawks’ early success sent a clear message to the PCL that this team was back and ready to defend its back-to-back league titles. The regular season proved just as successful with the gritty, tough Hawks losing just one game to the nationally ranked Saints of Neumann-Goretti before avenging that loss in a cliff hanger at The Prep in the last game of the season. The final victory (and a coin toss) gave The Prep the Southern division title for the third year in a row and an eventual trip to the PCL championship game. The Saints overcame the injuryplagued Hawks in that showdown, but no one defeat could tarnish the memory of this remarkable season.
DIVISION 1 BOUND
Prep football Coach Gil Brooks notes that, on an annual basis, an average of approximately 179,000 boys play football in their senior year of high school. On average, only 2% of those seniors will receive a Division 1A or 1AA athletic scholarship and only 8% will go on to play college football at any level. During Coach Brooks’ tenure at The Prep (’92–’04), The Prep has significantly exceeded those totals. 9% of Prep senior football players have received Division 1A or 1AA scholarships and 41% of Prep senior football players have gone on to play college football at one level or another. Recently, two members of the ’04 Prep football team accepted athletic scholarships to Division 1A programs. Steve Quinn ’05 has accepted a scholarship to Notre Dame and Dan Voss ’05 has accepted a scholarship to Georgia Tech. They join Danny Jones ’04 (Delaware), Mike Mailey ’02 (Delaware), Mike McGann ’01 (Temple), Matt Parkhurst ’04 (Marshall), John Quinn ’03 (Air Force) and Brian Tracz ’04 (Indiana) as recent Prep grads who are playing football for Division 1A or 1AA scholarship football programs.
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I N D O O R T R AC K & F I E L D
This fall was a building season for The Prep’s Cross Country team which fielded 75 runners, only five of whom are seniors. Varsity finished in the top half of the field at a variety of invitational meets throughout the season including the Harrier Invitational in Pottstown, the Bull Dog Invitation in Media and the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Championship at Mercersburg where The Prep took second place in their division. The Varsity finished 7th in the PCL Championships. Mark Springel ’08 competed in that race, a notable accomplishment for a freshman runner. JV finished in the top five and the Freshman team ran to a promising second place. Kevin O’Hara ’06 and Peter Grant ’06 earned First Team All-Catholic honors.
The indoor track and field team finished in the top half of the team competition at the PCL Championships held at Lehigh University in February. Several Hawks earned individual distinctions at that meet and at other competitions throughout the year. After setting several meet records throughout the season Juan Cave ’05 won the PCL high jump competition—setting a new record. He then went on to defend his title at the Pennsylvania State Championships at Penn State, setting another state meet record with a 6’ 10 ’’ jump. In addition to Cave, First Team All Catholic honors went to Dan Voss ’05 in the shot put, John Shaw ’06 for the 60m dash, Ryan Kurtz ’06 in the 200m and Kevin O’Hara ’06, Pete Grant ’06, Sean Finnegan ’06 and Kevin Kearney ’06 for the 4x800m relay. O’Hara also earned Second Team All Catholic for the 800m and qualified for the State Championship in the 800m in that event. 8
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Reggie Redding entered the record books as the first basketball player in Prep history to be named the PCL’s Most Valuable Player in his junior year. Reggie will return next year with a core of playoff-tempered Hawks to continue the tradition of winning established with this season’s record of 25–3.
B OW L I N G
The Prep Bowling team celebrated another banner year that once again placed them in play-off competition. Lead by Head Coach Bill Betoni and Assistant Dominic Fantana, the team ended regular season play with a 31–17 record. Drew Beaver ’05 was Hawk’s leading scorer with a high game of 267 against Kennedy Kendrick in January, just shy of a perfect score of 300 points. Beaver also had the high series during that match, with a total of 706 pins. The squad will be returning several strong players and looks forward to another great season on the lanes with plans to advance further in the post-season.
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Juan Cave ’05:
Charles Kling ’61:
Clearing the Bar
The Prep Odyssey
According to Juan Cave ’05, the secret to success is in the routine. “Once I get into a routine,” he says, “I cruise.”
The fire of 1966 was a turning point in Prep history. Institution-defining decisions were made immediately following it. Among them was the decision to hire Charles Kling ’61 who trekked down to 18th and Girard that December to view the damage as an unemployed MA in Classics and returned a week later as a member of the faculty.
The staples of Juan’s routine may seem fairly mundane—he enjoys waffles and orange juice in the car on the way to The Prep from his home in Voorhees, for example, and often burns post-midnight oil in his evening homework sessions. Make no mistake about it, however. This young man is anything but routine. Juan is at the top of his class at The Prep with an impressive academic transcript that includes Advanced Placement courses in Government and English, along with courses in the hard sciences and mathematics.
While other jumpers in the Philadelphia region struggle to clear 6’, Juan continues to raise the bar, patiently biding his time every year for national meets where he can truly test his abilities. Last year he finished second at the Nike Invitational, an indoor competition he hopes to win this year. “The high jump is mentally draining,” says Juan who incorporates yoga into his jumping and sprinting routine in
“He has talent and drive and does not like to lose. He drives himself towards success.” A member of the National Honor Society, Juan’s final quarter defies the senior slide phenomenon with a variety of heavy hitters including physics, calculus and bioethics. He also tops his class, or perhaps more accurately the entire high school population across the country, in the high jump. He is just one of 10 athletes to clear 6’11’’ inches in the recent indoor track season and is currently the third best indoor jumper in the U.S. He holds both the indoor and outdoor Catholic League record in his event, was PA State Champion indoors in 2004 and 2005, and is a Nike AllAmerican in indoor track as well. Juan first attempted the high jump in middle school when he participated in track and field to stay in shape for soccer. Jumping quickly became part of his athletic routine and by his freshman year at The Prep he earned First Team All Catholic, the only freshmen with such a distinction that year and an award that has become routine for him in each subsequent season.
order to stay focused, relaxed and perhaps most importantly, flexible. “When I get ready to jump, people come over and watch and that gives me confidence. I can see myself meet my goals and that gives me strength.” His next goal includes clearing 7’ at the prestigious Penn Relay Carnival, where last April he finished in an impressive second place in a tied competition that went to a “jump off” before a huge crowd at Franklin Field. According to his coach, Curt Cockenberg ’71, seven-foot jumps will soon become part of Juan’s routine.
jump makes him a potential decathlete in the future. “He has talent and drive and does not like to lose. He drives himself towards success.”
include aspects of Roman and Greek culture, literature and archaeology. In addition, he began accompanying students to Europe in the 70s and in 1987 collaborated with the Classics department at Saint Joseph’s University to offer a study tour to Rome and Sorrento. The more than 600 students who participated in the program until Kling’s last trip in 2003 completed more than 30 hours of lectures and an exam before departing on the twoweek adventure. Kling cites this program, in which students received three college credits in the humanities, as a highlight of his teaching career. “Watching the students’ reactions to things they would see was rewarding,” he recalls. Looking back, a luxury that those fast approaching retirement can afford, Kling argues that while there have
idly,” says Kling who was only the 14th lay person to join the faculty in 1968. “This can be a very positive change because we need to accept the challenge and continue the Jesuitness of the institution.” “Charlie Kling’s quiet wisdom will certainly be missed,” says Principal Thomas Clifford, SJ. “He has his approach to things but can always see things from others’ points of view. The fact that we have so many students who go on to major in the classics is a tribute to his love of the discipline. In fact, we won’t even have to advertise for his position because there are so many people—former students—who are interested in teaching here.” “For me, Charlie Kling is a trusted confidant and a sage,” adds President Bruce Bidinger, SJ. “He is truly a teacher’s teacher and there will be a huge gap when he leaves us. He has
“I came down to look at the plant since most of what I knew as the school had been destroyed,” Kling recalls. “I met Fr. Ayd, the principal at the time, and he asked me about my future plans. I told him that I wanted to teach and he asked me if I would ever want to teach at The Prep. I said that would be ideal and he said, ’How about next week?’”
Despite his long list of athletic accomplishments, clearing the high jump bar has not been the defining aspect of Juan’s career at The Prep. He cites the death of two classmates—Patrick Monaghan ’05 and Thomas Patrick Brynes ’05—as important measurements of his high school experience. “Our class and school has really come together to form a brotherhood,” says Juan who was one of 10 students to spend 10 days last June living in Germantown and volunteering at Patrick’s Place II through the Ignatian Service program (see page 4). “Even if you are no longer here, you will always be remembered.”
Thus began Charlie Kling’s odyssey at The Prep, a journey that has spanned nearly 40 years and touched the lives of at least two generations of young men who under his tutelage diagrammed sentences, soaked up Roman mythology and culture, translated Latin poetry and made pilgrimages to ancient Roman ruins. In many ways, his colleagues in the Classics Department and among the wider faculty regard him as an institution within the institution, an embodiment of the mission of the school, a living piece of one of the most identifiable aspects of The Prep’s tradition—learning Latin.
Next year, Juan is headed to Georgia Tech where he will train in a track and field program that recently sent two high jumpers to Athens in 2004. He will also major in bio-medical engineering, one of GT’s internationally recognized fields of study. He knows it will be a big transition, but as always, once he gets into his routine there’s no doubt that he is going to clear the bar and keep on cruising.
“It still surprises students when I diagram a sentence in Latin on the board,” says Kling whose own love for the Classics, like many of his colleagues, was sparked at The Prep. “I still believe that if you can diagram a sentence, you know it is correct.”
“Juan is a motivated kid and a real student of the sport,” said Cockenberg who notes that he generally improves by a two inch margin each year. At one time Juan maintained email correspondence with Dwight Stones, 3-time Olympic champion and 10-time world record holder in the high jump. Juan is what Cockenberg calls a “multi-talented” athlete whose ability in the 100m, hurdles, pole vault and long
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been many changes since January of 1968, the important things remain the same. “That we have colleagues that we respect and admire stays the same as it should,” he comments. “We still have a faculty attempting to challenge students and we still have intellectually curious students trying to learn from faculty.”
created in the hearts of so many young and not so young men a love for the classics that they spend their lives in it. His impact on this community will continue.”
One significant change, however, is the decline in the number of Jesuit priests involved in the educational experience.
Kling admits that the day to day activities at The Prep have prevented him from spending too much time thinking about his retirement at the end of this academic year. “I’ll miss having a captive audience,” he jokes. But thoughts about leaving the “congeniality and collegiality” of his colleagues is sobering.
“The transition from Jesuit to lay has been the most dramatic change which, from the perspective of the institution, has happened very rap-
For now, he is content with lofty thoughts of “things to read, places to see, and things to write”—the making of yet another odyssey.
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The Classics Department: is something liberating in that kind of intense study. When you study something for its own sake it has a positive effect on your ability to think and for me, that’s the key.”
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Others note the important applicability of these study skills to other areas of The Prep curriculum, as well as academic pursuits beyond high school. “Classics is beneficial to students across the board,” says Christina McGuire Villarreal who jumped at the opportunity to join The Prep community after completing her MA in Classics at Villanova University. “It’s good for the hard sciences, the grammar has mathematical patterns, and it helps with vocabulary skills. Plus, we rely on rote memorization which is a necessary skill when you go to take the Bar exam or the MCAT for example.” Meredith Malloy, whose own exposure to the Classics at Scranton Prep mirrors that of the students she now teaches, agrees. Now in her seventh year at The Prep, she finds Greek a fascinating subject to teach and learn because “we speak Latin everyday and Greek is everywhere.” “Homer is my favorite to teach,” explains Malloy who earned her MA in Classics at the University of Pennsylvania. “There are many lessons to be learned. Even though this epic was written thousands of years ago students find the same philosophies on love, marriage, death and patriotic values. They can also make connections with the epics they read in English classes as well.”
The Classics Department has lovingly tended to one of The Prep’s most defining traditions for generations. For example, the department’s newest and youngest member, Ed Turner ’00, notes that all you really need in order to determine a fellow alum’s graduating class is to ask him who taught him Latin I. One of the department’s more senior members, Edmund Scanlan ’62, notes that the study of classical languages has long been a palpable component of The Prep’s Jesuit identity. “When I was at The Prep the Classics was a way of life, everything was built around the classics because the Ratio Studiorum from the Classics was used in all subject areas,” Scanlan recalls.
Today, the Classics Department at The Prep focuses upon more than keeping a school tradition alive. Whether reinforcing important study skills or reflecting upon the ancients’ answers to philosophical questions, the seven passionate faculty who make up this department are convinced that these so called “dead” languages make lifelong impressions on the lives of current students. “Latin and Greek get a bad wrap as being dead languages,” notes Scanlan whose professional interest in Classics, as well as that of all of his male colleagues in the department, was sparked by teachers at The Prep. “Too often what people regard as the sole benefit is the etymology and that
In addition to enhancing study skills, work ethic and communication skills, the diverse group of Classics faculty also strive to “breathe life” into these languages by incorporating lessons on Greek and Roman culture that highlight the connections between ancient and modern civilization. Whether translating and discussing the political ideas and imperial policies of Caesar Augustus or identifying the roots of contemporary sitcoms in the comedies of Plautus, students begin to appreciate the foundations of American culture in Rome and Greece.
Keeping the tradition alive: members of the Classics Department include (standing left to right) Nancy Primick, Michael Dougherty ’93, Charles Kling ’61, Edmund Scanlan ’62 and Edward Turner ’00, and (seated left to right): Christina McGuire Villarreal and Meredith Malloy.
is important. But beyond that, Latin and Greek teach you to think. There are so many cognitive functions that it is almost a mental gymnastics.” Michael Dougherty ’93, who teaches all levels of Latin from freshmen to Advanced Placement courses for seniors, agrees.
That aspect of Classics resonates with McGuire Villarreal who admits that her interest in this subject area was not language driven but rather piqued through exposure to mythology and the history of Alexander the Great. Now in her fourth year at The Prep she constantly seeks a balance between
“Studying Latin is learning for learning’s sake,” says Dougherty who delved into Latin literature, Roman topography and medieval architecture at Georgetown University. “For me, there 12
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translation and history in her upper level courses. She cites the recent creation of a Classics Club as an indicator of growing student interest in this aspect of the Classics curriculum. The faculty is discussing the possibility of re-incorporating Charles Kling’s study trips to Rome which brought students face to face with Classical archaeology and antiquities. The Classics faculty thrives on teaching and on breathing life into Latin and Greek, languages which many students initially find daunting. “Interacting with the kids on a daily basis is one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching Classics,” says Nancy Primick who holds an MA in
Many in the department attribute this success to the caliber of the students involved in Honors and AP courses, as well as the complementary teaching styles and interests among the faculty themselves. “We have a very balanced department in terms of gender, age and interests,” says current Department Chair Charles Kling who will retire at the end of this academic year and is regarded by his colleagues as an irreplaceable mentor. “We complement each other in terms of strengths and interests, and we are resources for one another.” That many of them like Kling, Scanlan, Dougherty and Turner have
“Latin and Greek teach you to think. There are so many cognitive functions that it is almost a mental gymnastics.” the subject from Villanova and whose own love of the Classics was instilled within her by an outstanding high school teacher. “I just love watching them get something, especially in such a demanding discipline. The look on their face in that ’Aha!’ moment is just incredible.”
come full circle—fallen in love with Classics at The Prep, studied it in depth at the collegiate and even graduate level, and then returned to The Prep to share their passions with the newest members of The Prep tradition—is a unique feature of the department.
“Each year I get to bring the master minds of Classical literature to students who are inspired to learn it,” adds Scanlan who incorporates role playing and staged productions into his class sessions. “The challenge is to come up with new ways and ideas to draw their enthusiasm out. To see them put it all together is like watching an epiphany.”
The Classics Department assures that tradition, and most importantly the languages themselves, are very much alive.
The department’s success can be measured by several indicators. Consider Prep students’ consistent success on the nationally administered Latin examinations. Not only do more Prep juniors and seniors take the exams than any other institution, but the percentage earning “gold medal” recognition far exceeds the national average. In addition, many Prep students continue their studies of the Classics at the undergraduate level, benefiting from the department’s outstanding reputation with many colleges and universities. For example, more recipients of a Classics scholarship at The College of the Holy Cross, the alma mater of Scanlan and Turner, have hailed from The Prep than any other school.
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New Faces at SJP In the past academic year several people joined The Prep community in a variety of leadership positions. Below is their formal, and in some cases, belated introduction. Welcome!
Rev. Thomas F. Clifford, SJ, Principal Although new in his position as Principal, Father Clifford is a familiar face at The Prep. Current Prep fathers may remember him from their own school days when Fr. Clifford taught in the History department while in formation to become a Jesuit in the 1970s. Since those days he studied Theology at Loyola University of Chicago, studied History at the graduate level at the University of Maryland and served as the Assistant to the Novice Director of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Clifford brings teaching and administrative experience from three other Jesuit high schools in the Maryland Province. He taught History at Georgetown Prep and Gonzaga College High School, both in the Washington D.C. area. In the 90s, he served as Assistant Principal and Director of Admissions at Scranton Prep. He returned to The Prep in 1999 as a member of the History Department and assumed his role as Principal this fall.
Clifford sees three important goals for this learning community in moving into a future that in many ways is very different from the past: offering academic programs that surpass the increasing expectation for academic excellence, creating a learning experience that is both communal and individualized, and extending the lifechanging opportunities of a Prep education to economically challenged families in the Philadelphia area. He articulates an important vision for the educational experience at The Prep. “At the end of the day no student should leave this place feeling unchallenged or unloved,” he claims. “We should respect our students by challenging them to be aware of themselves, to be aware of how their actions impact others.” “Tom Clifford has assumed the position as principal with incredible grace and a wealth of experience that enables him to deal in a positive way with the issues that arise everyday in the school,” says President Bruce Bidinger, SJ. “I am delighted to have him as principal.”
Indiana University at Bloomington and a certificate in Executive Management from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). He notes that The Prep’s Ignatian mission is something that attracted him to the position. “When you look at the philosophy and mission of this school you realize that it is more than education in the classroom and that is important for young people as they move into adulthood. That is a strong selling point.”
John T. Anderson Vice President for Development John T. Anderson brings more than 30 years of experience in public, private and higher education to his new position as Vice President for Development. Most recently he served as a development consultant and manager of Anderson Advancement Services in Atlanta, GA where his clients included two independent schools as well as the American College of Rheumatology, a research and education foundation. Prior to leading his own consulting company John served for 10 years as the Vice President for Development at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, a preK to 12 independent school where his work in public relations, fund raising, alumni and parent relations, annual giving, capital campaigns and planned giving yielded the construction of five new buildings, six renovations, a considerable increase in annual giving and planned gifts, and a successful centennial celebration. His other leadership positions have included Vice President for Development at the Medical College of Georgia, Director of Development at The Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN and Vice Chancellor for Development at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Tennessee Health Services Center.
Joseph Forrest ’73 returned to his alma mater this January as a Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. He holds a finance degree from Ryder University and 25 years of corporate accounting and operations experience to the position, most notably with Cigna Corp. and Independence Blue Cross. He is glad to be back at The Prep, and he welcomes the opportunity to join the current administration.
Richard Van Fossen, Jr., Director of Development Services Richard Van Fossen, Jr. joined the Development Office in February as Director of Development Services. His main responsibilities include database management and prospect research. Van Fossen’s previous accomplishments range from launching the research department at the Curtis Institute of Music and LaSalle University as well as serving as an independent consultant to a variety of educational, cultural and scientific institutions in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, most notably the Settlement Music School, Germantown Friends School and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Richard holds a BA in History from La Salle University and an MA in educational psychology from Temple University. He is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Philadelphia Press Association.
His responsibilities at The Prep will include developing and implementing a comprehensive development and communications program, setting and meeting fund raising objectives, overseeing an internal and external marketing and public relations effort, and cultivating relationships with a variety of constituencies from alumni to foundations and corporations. “After a year-long search I am thrilled that we discovered John Anderson and that he discovered us and that our paths have crossed,” says Fr. Bidinger. “He comes to us with a huge treasure chest of development experience from work in independent schools and universities to research foundations and his own consulting firm. He is a very seasoned development officer and manager of people and we’re excited about where he will take us.” “This is an opportunity to help a school at a real pivotal and exciting point in its history,” says Anderson who holds a BS in Education from
Joseph Forrest ’73, Vice President of Finance & Treasurer
In his post at The Prep, Van Fossen will rely on his expertise in research technology to expand and manage a database of prospect profiles, as well as his background in strategic planning and grant writing to support initiatives across the Development Office.
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“Joe Forrest not only brings a tremendous set of skills to this crucial position but more importantly an understanding of The Prep’s mission,” says Fr. Bidinger. “His corporate expertise along with his love for this institution make him an invaluable asset to our school community.” “It’s nice to come back to the rich educational environment that has always existed here at The Prep,” says Forrest. “I look forward to working with Fr. Bidinger and his staff and I feel fortunate to be able to give back my skills to the school that gave me a solid core of values.” The Forrest Prep legacy began with his uncle and mentor, James J. Magee ’36, who is retired and living easy in Florence, SC. Forrest’s eldest son, Joseph Jr., is currently a member of the Class of 2007 and Stephen is a hopeful member of 2010. His wife of 22 years, Angela, and daughter Theresa are also members of The Prep family.
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Patrick Dugan ’78:
Dugan’s Democracy 101 in Philadelphia: community members are diligently working to take back control from those who rely on violence and fear. The fact that Dugan’s unit was able to create processes for citizens to voice their ideas about the future of Mosul was tremendous progress. “Even though the Iraqi people have lived with tyranny, they do have a ’caucus system,’” he explains. “They get together as groups and have been compromising with neighboring tribes for centuries. Their democracy won’t look like ours but it will be representation by vote from the lowest to the highest.” Although certainly mired in a complex international conflict—evidenced by the constant threat of enemy fire which quickly became a way of life for Dugan and his colleagues in the Civil Affairs Unit—he did his best to teach new government officials perhaps the most powerful approach to conflict resolution: “Let’s vote!” From settling seemingly minor disputes about the use of cell phones or a gavel during council meetings to more significant decisions about removing Saddam’s name from mosques and the appointment of municipal officers, Dugan encouraged leaders and citizens to express their ideas through their vote. He sees this democratic activity slowly loosening the grip of fear that kept Iraqis silent during Saddam’s regime.
It didn’t take long for Patrick Dugan ’78 to become the metaphorical “mayor” of Mosul, a city of roughly two million in Northern Iraq where he served as the Public Administration Officer with the 416th regiment of the US Army Reserve for 10 crucial months in 2004. From his days on Student Council at The Prep to his current position as an aide to the City Council of Philadelphia, Dugan has had an affinity for representative government. He also “thinks outside the box” with a Jesuit-instilled optimism that “one person can make a difference.” So rather than sit back and watch history’s latest experiment in democracy unfold from a safe distance, he decided to roll up his sleeves and help make it happen. He re-enlisted after 14 years of civilian life and soon found himself living on the grounds of one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces, moving about Mosul and its surrounding villages in the Province of Nineveh in an “up-armored” Humvee or SUV, and sharing what he calls “Dugan’s Democracy 101” with the fledgling
Scenes from Iraq: Dugan marks St. Patrick’s Day while monitoring a protest over Syrian violence against the Kurds in Dahuk, a relatively secure city 45 minutes North of Mosul (left). Swarmed by Iraqi children on a regular basis, Dugan handed his camera to one of them to capture their smiles (below). Dugan and his Iraqi-American interpreter (on the far left) take a moment to visit with men in the market of Dahuk (bottom).
City Council in Mosul and other provincial and local governments in the region. During his tour of duty, in which he worked closely with the Coalition Provisional Authority, he both taught and learned a few things about democracy. For example, he claims that politics in Iraq is not much different than Philadelphia. “It’s all local and the small district or ward really counts,” Dugan notes. With the exclusion perhaps of the average temperature of 120 degrees
and a generation of brutal tyranny, he thinks Mosul and Philadelphia have quite a bit in common. The city is a veritable melting pot. A variety of ethnic tribes and the various traditions of Islam as well as Christianity come together to make the most basic political issues: building roads and water sources, creating an elementary school curriculum, offering job training and day care, electing representatives for city and national assemblies. Dugan likens the struggles for freedom from insurgency violence in Mosul to the plight of drug-infested neighborhoods
“Purple fingers was a great day,” he says jubilantly in reference to January 31st of this year. “Iraqis sent a message to the world, particularly to others in the Middle East who don’t want peace in Iraq. Iraqis do want peace. When you have 60% to 70% voter turnout in a war zone that sends a clear message that they want to handle their own affairs. They want to be in charge of their own destinies.” Dugan believes Americans could learn a thing or two from Iraqi democracy, particularly the prominent role played
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by women. For example one third of the members of the recently elected transitional assembly are women, a rate which far exceeds the representation of women in all areas of American government. “There will always be resentment that women are voting but I don’t think women will be held back,” says Dugan who worked with the first women’s collective to go public in Mosul on issues of job readiness, child care, and education. “They have already empowered themselves as doctors, as professors, and as community leaders. Some females there are a stronger driving force than the men. They are truly diamonds in the rough.”
Three Stryker vehicles, more secure than the traditional tank, park in front of one of Saddam’s palaces on Forward Operating Base Freedom in Mosul, where Dugan was stationed during his tour. FOB Freedom is home to several thousand American soldiers.
“I consider myself super lucky that we have the privilege to vote in our country but it upsets me that we have such voter apathy in the United States,” Dugan comments, noting that even turnout for the recent presidential election pales in comparison. “The percentage of people with the power to vote throughout human history has been so small. This should be a wake up call to Americans.” Although Dugan has witnessed such rapid change for the better in Mosul,
“Their democracy won’t look like ours but it will be representation by vote from the lowest to the highest.” In addition, Dugan was personally moved by the passion and courage of Iraqis to make democracy work in their country. He calls the “regular Iraqis of all walks of life” working side by side with American soldiers “true patriots” of their country. In most cases, their revolutionary spirit is costing them their lives in far greater numbers than Americans. Dugan wears a reminder around his wrist of one such patriot with whom he worked closely in the Provincial Government of Ninevah, Dr. Osama Keshmoula, a university professor elected Governor of the Province during free elections last April. “Dr. Osama was the most charismatic leader I have ever met,” Dugan recalls. “Within two weeks we had turned the entire government over to him. He had lots of Philadelphia ideas like bikes for the cops and court appointed defense attorneys. He was assassinated in July. We left him out there, we didn’t give him the security he needed. A member of his family was recently elected to fill his place. They refuse to give up because this is their revolution and these are their founding fathers.”
he thinks that peace in Iraq will be a long time coming. He notes that increased security for elected officials like his friend Dr. Osama, as well as a national constitution written and ratified by Iraqis are two necessary steps in making peace a reality. The growing democratic spirit is stubborn, however, and he is confident that democracy will take shape in Iraq. “In terms of the overall experience, I feel honored and privileged that I was able to work day to day with the mayor, the governor and the people of Mosul because I felt as though I was representing what the US is about over there,” he says. “We are stumbling towards the point where maybe it will work out in the long run. For now, we are showing another part of the world that Americans are good people.”
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James A. Martin, SJ ’21 at 102 years of age is the oldest living Jesuit in the world. While a student at SJP, he participated in football, baseball and track. After his ordination in 1934, he held positions as assistant dean of men at Georgetown University, athletic director at Saint Joseph’s University and chairman of the Department of Religion at the University of Scranton. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as chaplain during World War II seeing action in North Africa, Italy and France. He is responsible for the planning, construction and first years of operation of the Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner, MD. His last assignment was pastoral associate at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria, VA. His retirement in 1989 brought him back to Georgetown where his grace and good humor act as inspiration to all.
Lawrence J. Madden, SJ ’51 served seven years (1993–2000) as pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C. He has spent much of his ordained life at Georgetown University where he served for 10 years as director of campus ministry and later the director of the University’s Center for Liturgy. He continues to teach in the Theology Department at Georgetown. Anthony Stevens-Arroyo ’58 was named a member of the Maryland Province advisory committee to the Jesuit hispanic apostolate. He recently served as a political commentator in Spanish on New York 1, a 24-hour internet news site, during the 2004 elections.
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Sigmund J. Laschenski, SJ ’42 has faithfully served the Jesuit Order as a missionary in Burma and Thailand since his ordination. He is currently serving as Spiritual Father at the Thai Diocesan Seminary outside of Bangkok and has twice been regional superior for Thailand for the order. Francis X. Keeley, M.D. ’45 received the St. Luke Award at the annual White Mass for health care workers in October 2004 from Bishop Joseph Galante ’56. Dr. Keeley currently serves on the Board of Directors at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, NJ.
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Gerald P. Madden, Ph.D. ’60 is a full-time lecturer in the Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington, Tacoma. He teaches corporation finance, investment valuation and portfolio management, and business statistics in the undergraduate program. Jerry would like to hear from Prep alumni in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area. John M. Gallagher ’62 was elected President of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association at their annual convention in July. He is a partner in the law firm of Gallagher, Schoenfeld, Surkin & Chupein, P.C. James A. Donahue ’65 is president of Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. At GTU’s annual convocation last spring another Prep alum, Joseph J. Duggan ’56, dean of the graduate division at UCBerkeley, was a speaker.
Jere J. Crean ’68 was selected as South Texas Youth Soccer Association Volunteer of the Year for 2003–2004. STYSA has approximately 90,000 players registered with USYSA and is one of the 55 state associations which comprise the US Youth Soccer Association. Joseph Schad, SJ ’68 is currently based at an Ignatian spiritual center in Anchorage, Alaska. His primary ministry entails spiritual direction and giving directed retreats. Before entering the Society of Jesus in 1981, he served in the Peace Corps and spent a year as a Jesuit Volunteer in New England. After ordination in 1991, he worked at Fairfield University as both a campus minister and an instructor in the media/communication arts program. He has served as pastor of a parish in Germany and a prison chaplain in Boston. After completing his internship in Australia, he received final vows as a Jesuit in 1998.
for companies in the Philadelphia region with IT needs, feel free to contact him by email or phone. Christopher McElroy ’84 is employed at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Collegeville, PA in the compliance operations unit. He is married and the father of two children, Kellen and Devon. He currently is coaching crew for SJP. Joseph Iocono ’85 has been an assistant professor of pediatric surgery at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, KY since 2003. He is the director of Pediatric Trauma Services and associate director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. He and his wife Susan are the proud parents of two daughters, Amanda age 9 and Lauren age 7. Edward T. Potter ’85 received a Ph.D. in advanced Germanic languages and literature at the University of North Carolina. Lt. Cmdr. David L. Cute, D.O., USN ’86 completed his residency in ophthalmology at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC. He is currently stationed at the Darnall Hospital Center in Fort Hood, Texas and resides in Harker Heights, TX. Joseph C. Maleno ’86 earned a Master’s degree in music education from Temple University in May 2004. He is currently teaching K-3rd grade general music and directs 4th and 5th grade bands at Grant Elementary School in Dumont, NJ. Matthew Quinn ’87 is a lawyer living in Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. Joseph F. Frattone ’89 and his wife Kim reside in Gilbertsville, PA where Joe practices law as a workers’ compensation defense attorney at Swartz, Campbell LLC in Philadelphia. He is also legal counsel for the Montgomery County Federation of Young Republicans.
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Frank Guariglia ’71 is service manager with Verizon Communications Enterprise Solutions Group in Philadelphia. He recently graduated magna cum laude from Drexel University in 2004 with a degree in Communications and Applied Technology. Michael Fitzpatrick ’73 and his wife Maureen have six children ages 23 to 9. His tenure as “Prep Dad” ended after the graduation of his third son Daniel from The Prep in June 2003. Joseph Scott ’73 is CEO of Broward General Medical Center and the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital, the largest hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. William Smith ’74 has been working for the airport administration at Philadelphia International Airport for the last 27 years. He is a member of both the National and Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives and serves on the board of directors of the Northeast Chapter of the AAAE. He would like to know if any Preppers are in the aviation field. Br. David Betz, SM ’75 has completed seven years as a pastoral associate at St. Francis De Sales Parish in Cincinnati, OH. His next assignment will be in sunny California where he will be the associate director of the Newman Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Feel free to contact David if you are visiting California. Frederick J. Amrein ’76 has a “fee only” financial planning firm specializing in educational funding. He lives in Drexel Hill with his wife and three daughters.
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Matthew O’Brien ’90 is currently working at Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, NJ on international AEGIS ship programs. Michael J. Quinn’90 is a commercial pilot currently flying as first officer for the Governor of the State of Montana. He and his wife Colette live in Helena, MT. William R. Benner ’91 was recently named executive chef of Rivers Restraunt and Private Reserve in Salt Lake City, UT. Matthew McCormick ’91 lives in Lancaster and teaches 4th grade. Sean Moran ’91 is a licensed title insurance agent with Princeton Assurance Corporation and specializes in Pennsylvania real estate. James Mee ’92 just completed a year as marketing director for Action Arts Theatre Company in Cheltenham, PA. Learn more about this organization at Actionarts.net. Salvatore J. Graci ’93 graduated summa cum laude with a Masters degree in technology and administration from Saint Joseph’s University in May 2004. He is a technology specialist for the Souderton School District and resides in North Wales, PA. Alfonso Gambone, Esq. ’95 is a Captain in the U.S. Army serving in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. A 2003 Temple Law graduate, he currently
1980s A L U M N I FAT H E R - S O N C O M M U N I O N B R E A K FA S T The annual Alumni Father-Son Communion Breakfast was held in The Prep’s Kelly Fieldhouse on Sunday, February 27, 2005. Nearly 1,000 Preppers past and present were in attendance including members of the Class of 1954 pictured above. Festivities were preceded by a liturgy in the Church of the Gesu con-celebrated by several members of the Society of Jesus including President Bruce M. Bidinger, SJ who delivered the homily. The breakfast and awards celebration was emceed by Jack Duffy ’72. In addition, the keynote speaker, Dr. Henry Bender ’63, delivered a poignant reflection about his years as a Prep teacher. Charles Kling ’61 received the “Alumnus of the Year Award,” Jerome Taylor, long-time teacher in the History department, was awarded “The Rev. Charles A. Schnorr, S.J. Service Award. Edmund D. Dillon ’05 received the “Rev. David A. Sauter Award” for extraordinary devotion to The Prep community.
Anthony Gerardi ’80 is married and the father of four children. An architect since 1989, he started his own architectural firm in 1997. Scott Sladek ’83 is currently a captain with the Philadelphia Fire Department and serves as apparatus officer. He obtained his BS in fire science & public safety from Holy Family College in May 2004. He is married and the father of two children, Daulton age 13 and Ali age 11. Patrick J. Fergione ’84 has a wonderful wife, two awesome sons (ages 8 and 5) and a beautiful baby girl. He started an information technology (IT) consulting firm in 2002. If any SJP alumni own or work 18
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’ 5 4 – ’ 5 5 F O OT BA L L T E A M Front row, left to right: Vince Nolan; guard and defensive line, Leo Carlin; quarterback and defensive back, John O’Donnel; running back and defensive back, Tim Geib; center and linebacker. Back row, left to right: Vince Garrity; offensive and defensive end, Rich Giannini; fullback and linebacker, Mike Hynes; tackle and defensive line, Nace Hneleski; center and linebacker, Dick Scanlon; running back and defensive back, Larry Harkins; running back and defensive back, Dan Staffieri, Coach.
serves as the deputy command judge advocate for Fort Drum’s 1st Brigade in New York. Carl W. Bittenbender ’96 graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in May 2004 with a Masters in Public Safety Administration. He is a firefighter/EMT inspector with Evesham Fire-Rescue in Marlton, NJ. He lives in Marlton and will wed his fiancée Erin Cooper in the fall of 2005. John Bobiak ’97 is in his third year of a PhD program in macromolecular science at Case Western Reserve University. Daniel Cram ’98 graduated from the University of Scranton in 2002. He is currently employed at PAETEC Communications as a South Jersey regional account executive. W. Sean McLaughlin’98 became engaged to Lizann Gallagher (MMA ’98) in June 2004. The two are planning a May 2005 wedding at Georgetown University’s Dahigren Chapel. James Rockenbach ’98 is pursuing a Masters degree at Chestnut Hill College and is the 4th through 6th grade science teacher at NorwoodFontbonne Academy. Peter Castagna ’99 is the dean of students at St. Michael High School on a Navajo Reservation in St. Michael’s, AZ. Dennis Coyle ’99 is a graduate student at Drew University in Madison, NJ where he is pursing an MA and potentially a PhD in english with a focus in American literature of the 20th century. Kevin Dougher ’99 graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2003 and is currently pursuing an MBA. He is employed at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, a risk management and insurance brokerage firm in Newtown, PA. He is involved with the city of Philadelphia through the Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Network. He lives in Manayunk and would love to get
together with any Prep alumni in the area. His email is kdougher@jkj.com. Philip M. Gravinese ’99 received a $3,700 Link Fellowship from the Smithsonian Institution to begin research on stone crabs, one of Florida’s most lucrative fisheries. In his spare time, Phil is assisting in coaching Florida Tech’s men’s freshman crew team. 2000s
Joseph A. Caulfield ’00 represented Ireland this past summer at the 2004 European Lacrosse Championships held in Prague. He was a midfielder for the Irish who went 6 – 1 while winning the ’B’ bracket. Dan McCarron ’00 happened to be traveling through Prague and attended two of Joe’s games. Michael Day ’00 is pursuing a M.Phil in Classics at St. Cross College, University of Oxford. Anthony J. Mattero ’02 covered judo and wrestling for NBC Sports at the Olympic Games in Athens this past summer.
alumni news
Alumni Weddings
Alumni Births
Alumni Deaths
Frederick A. Marinari ’83 to Jennifer Bowman on December 11, 2004 John Sullivan ’89 to Nicole McGinnis on November 6, 2004 Steven J. Gordon ’90 to Susan Doherty on June 5, 2004 Michael J. Quinn ’90 to Colette Handwerk on September 18, 2004 Joseph M. Falcone ’91 to Judith Ann Reick on December 18, 2004 Byron F. Gartland ’93 to Heather Merklein on October 22, 2004 Wade J. Houlihan ’93 to Renee Lynn Paden on June 19, 2004 Michael R. O’Brien ’94 to Charlotte Peraino on August 14, 2004 Ryan Sheehan ’94 to Karina Ostoich on July 10, 2004 Nicholas M. Falcone ’95 to Julie Ann Quirus on August 7, 2004
Grace Ann on October 4, 2003 to Ann and Patrick J. Fergione ’84 Molly on July 3, 2004 to Kathy and Sean D. Houston ’84 Cassandra Genevieve on May 4, 2004 to Lisa and Gerard W. Traynor ’84 Maxwell on May 6, 2004 to Kathleen and James J. Barton ’86 Alexandra Elizabeth on May 29, 2004 to Susan and Kenneth J. Liberatore ’87 Aidan James on November 2, 2004 to Lori Lynn and Kevin P. Emery ’89 Joseph Francis on May 19, 2004 to Kim and Joseph F. Frattone ’89 Ethan Richard on January 19, 2004 to Lisa and Richard M. Sommer ’89 Nicholas Peter on January 25, 2005 to Effie and Christian P. Lucarini ’90 Rosemary Ann on June 17, 2004 to Rosemary and Matthew D. O’Brien ’90 James Donald on August 3, 2004 to Annie and William R. Bole ’91 Chloe Bryce on December 16, 2004 to Maridel and Brian T. Mc Closkey ’91 Ryann Margaret on August 13, 2004 to Heather and Sean M. Moran ’91 Kathryn Grace on November 28, 2004 to Danielle and Dennis P. Sullivan ’91 Aine Mary on August 19, 2004 to Moira and Kevin W. O’Connell ’93 Nicholas David on December 6, 2004 to Lisa and Mark B. Zulewski ’93 James William on August 6, 2004 to Katie and Andrew J. Higgins ’94 Charlotte Elizabeth on October 3, 2004 to Cibele and William T. Moule ’94 Olivia on January 1, 2005 to Kate and Dennis E. Hart ’95 Megan on September 18, 2004 to Kim and Brian M. Martin ’95
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John L. Murphy ’27 Edward J. Tinney, S.J. ’31 Edward J. O’Connor ’32
Calender of Events M AY 3
Alumni Golf Outing—ACE Center in Lafayette Hill, PA
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Mothers’ Club Incoming Freshman Mothers’ Night
James A.P. Byrne, S.J. ’33 Joseph A. Kenney ’33
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Alumni Board of Governors Reception, 5:30PM
John R. McConnell, Esq. ’34 Joseph A. Burke, S.J. ’36
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Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 8:00 PM
George P. Weekes ’36
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Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 8:00 PM
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Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 4:00 PM
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Board of Trustees Meeting
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Mothers’ Club Meeting
Robert A. McAleer ’37 Joseph M.F. Ryan, Jr. ’39 Joseph A. Browne, ’41 Walter J. Chrostek ’41
Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 6:30 PM
John A. Dawson ’41 Thomas D. McCloskey ’41
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Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 6:30 PM
George T. Harkins ’42
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Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 8:00 PM
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Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 8:00 PM
James J. Grey ’43
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Cape & Sword’s Fiddler on the Roof 6:30 PM
Edmond P. Rush ’43
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Memorial Day Holiday NO SCHOOL
Joseph E. Ambrose ’43 John H. Cronin ’43
Preppers attending the celebration of the marriage of Nick Falcone ’95 to Julie Quirus at the Society Hill Sheraton on August 14, 2004 were: back row (l to r) Pat Devlin ’91, Joe Falcone ’91 (best man), Joe Kiely ’94, Matt Geschke ’95, Mike Gallagher ’95, Chris Murray ’95, Eric Vesotsky ’95, Dennis Hart ’95, Joe Meo ’68; front row (l to r) David Ristaino ’95, Julie and Nick Falcone ’95, Walt Timby ’95 and Tim Bard ’61. Not pictured here but in attendance were Joe Falcone ’76, Pat Fergione ’84 (cousins of the groom) and Brendan Echelmeier.
Ascension Thursday
Michael J. Donoghue ’44 James C. Fee, Esq. ’45 Paul W. Nolan ’45
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50th Reunion weekend
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Baccalaureate Mass, 4:00 PM
Charles A. Hartman, Jr. ’47
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Commencement, 10:30AM
Raymond J. Leonard ’47
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Mothers’ Club Luncheon
William J. McGarity ’47
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Golden Year’s Reunion
Charles P. Costello, S.J. ’46 William M. Volz ’46
William W. Niedringhaus ’47 David A. Loscalzo, Jr. ’48 John P. Blake ’49 George A. Duckworth ’49 John J. Higgins ’50 Raymond F. Koebert ’50
Attending the wedding of Joe Falcone ’91 and Judy Reick on December 18, 2004 were: Joe Meo ’68, Pat Devlin ’91, Nick Falcone ’95 (bestman), Joe Falcone ’91 (groom), Joe Falcone ’76 (cousin of the groom), Tim Bard ’61, Pat Fergione ’84 (cousin of the groom) kneeling (l to r) Greg Small ’91 and Ed De Horatius ’91.
Richard J. Margraff ’52 Charles P. Boyle III ’53 Myles J. Murphy, Jr. ’53 William C. Griffey ’56 James F. Malloy ’58 Joseph W. Brown ’59 Joseph F. Reeves, Jr. ’59 Michael J. Bozzelli ’62 William P. McPhilemy ’67 John T.M. Welsh ’69 William M. Mongan ’76 Stephen M. Scanlon ’80 Gregory J. Wolf ’00
Clockwise from top left: Charlotte Elizabeth Moule, Rosemary Ann O’Brien, James Donald Bole, Olivia and Dennis Hart ’95, Nicholas Peter Lucarini, Ryann Margaret Moran, James William Higgins, and Nicholas David Zulewski.
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Save the date: October 1, 2005 ”Reunion Saturday“ at the Prep for the classes who graduated in ’0s and ’5s. Class representatives will be in touch with you with more information.
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