SPRING 2014
FARHS ALUMNI MAGAZINE
2014 Shore Reunion Read more on pg. 15
2ND
ANNUAL FUTURE PURSUITS DAY Read more on pg. 5
RYAN’S FIRST GATES MILLENNIUM
SCHOLAR Read more on pg. 10
MATHLETES WIN! 20th Archdiocesan Championship pg. 12
PRESIDENT MIKE MCARDLE PROMOTED Read more on pg. 6
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President of Archbishop Ryan High School, Mike McArdle, Joe Ryan, and Bob Tammaro joined hundreds from the Ryan Community on Sunday, April 6, 2014 during the Spirit of Ryan Awards Breakfast. READ MORE ON PAGE 22-23.
iNSIDE THIS ISSUE
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
4 Letter from the President
12 M ATHLETES WIN
ARCHDIOCESAN CHAMPIONSHIP
5 2nd Annual Future Pursuits Day Recap 16 IN MEMORIAM
6 - 9 School Updates
17 FARHS BOARD SPOTLIGHT
CONTRIBUTORS FARHS Alumni Magazine Contributors: Charlie Koslosky Bob Tammaro Sean P. Killion John Langan Amy Gampico
FARHS Executive Officers President, Charlie Koslosky, ’69 Vice President, Sean P. Killion, ’94 Treasurer, Robert Harry Brooks, ‘76 Secretary, Madonna Phillips, ‘79 Ombudsman, Bob Tammaro, ‘75
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FARHS Board of Directors Dave Bontempo, ‘75 Robert Harry Brooks, ‘76 Patricia Hallman, ‘80 Julie Bamberger Herrmann, ‘79 Ruth Marie (Harris) Kaferle, ‘73 Coleen McCrea Katz, ‘77 Sean P. Killion, ’94 Charlie Koslosky, ’69 Tami Lynn (Walsh) Koslosky ‘86 Hollie McDonald, ‘93 Colleen Munsey, ‘80 Madonna Phillips, ‘79 Mim Roberts, ‘79 Marie Smith, Honorary Alumni Bob Tammaro, ‘75 Maria Schwartz Zimmerman, ‘94 Fr. Rene Barczak, O.F.M., Lifetime Honorary Member
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KEEP IN TOUCH
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UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF FARHS, CHARLIE KOSLOSKY
UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT MAY 2014
As alumni, you can donate on our website
I’d also like to congratulate the school
Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends,
to the FARHS Fund. Any monies donated
President, Michael McArdle, on his recent
can be designated to go to a certain sport,
promotion. Mike has been appointed the
ow that the cold winter here in
program or individual student at Ryan as a
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Philadelphia is behind us, we look
restricted gift. All money we raise through
in the Office of Catholic Education for all
forward to the warmer weath-
events or donations stays at Ryan! Offer-
schools in the Archdiocese. Mike has been
er. Just like the Spring flowers,
ing more tuition assistance will ensure the
with us for ten years and has been a great
I’m happy to report our FARHS organization
excellent tradition and good things hap-
leader for Ryan. I’m sure I speak for many
is growing more and more each day. More
pening everyday at Ryan will continue.
when I say he will be missed and wish him
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the best in his new role.
alumni have created profiles on our website, FARHS.com. It’s our hope that you
On Sunday, June 8th, Father Rene Barczak
engage others to join and stay in touch with
OFM will be celebrating his Golden Jubilee
A President Search Committee made up
all the great news coming out of Ryan.
of his Ordination to the Holy Priesthood in
of members of FARHS and the President’s
a Mass of Thanksgiving at Queen of Peace
Advisory Board is working closely with the
We recently had two notable events that
Church in Ardsley. All are welcome to at-
Office of Catholic Education in the search
were a great success. First, we had Jami-
tend and celebrate this great man who has
for a new school President. Together we
son at Ryan on February 8th with over
dedicated his life to Ryan. In honor of this,
developed the job description for the new
400 people in attendance. Secondly, our
I am pleased to announce that the FARHS
President. I’m happy that the OCE wants
Spring Coach Bingo was held in April and
Board of Directors will now preserve his
this to be a local decision and not just an
again, over 400 people attended. The
legacy by the creation of the Father Rene
appointment. The timeline for interviews is
continued support of these events help
R. Barczak OFM Grant. All monies FARHS
mid-May and the search team will select a
us provide current students tuition assis-
gives to students at Ryan for tuition assis-
candidate to begin effective July 1st.
tance. Although we’re helping many, we
tance will be from this fund in his name. He
need to do more.
will always “Remain on the Vine”.
Finally, don’t forget to join us on Saturday, July 26th, at Westy’s in North Wildwood for our 19th Annual “Ryan Makes Waves”. This event is always well attended and is a great way to reconnect with other alumni to celebrate “...all things Ryan”! Hope to see you there! Sincerely,
Charlie Koslosky ‘69 President Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School
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2014 FUTURE PURSUITS DAY
SUCCESS STORIES!
FUTURE PURSUITS
DAY RECAP Students learn about careers during the 2nd Annual Future Pursuits Day
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On March 4th, the Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School hosted its second annual Future Pursuits Day. FARHS welcomed back over 25 Alumni, including ESPN broadcaster, Brian Jaskelewicz (Class of ‘93). Jaskelewicz enjoyed seeing Ryan again after several years and re-connected with Mr. Robert Clothier the inspiration for his successful career in broadcast journalism at ESPN. Future Pursuits Day began with a keynote address from Jaskelewicz as well as City Councilman Dennis O’Brien. Councilman O’Brien spoke about his career in state and city politics. Most notably, Councilman O’Brien discussed the public service aspect of his career and a cause dear to his heart--his advocacy for children with disabilites, particularly autism. He highlighted the efforts that he has spearheaded over the years to increase funding and awareness for disabled individuals.
Future Pursuits Day was re-developed in 2013 by FARHS and chaired by FARHS Board Member Sean P. Killion (Class of ‘94). Killion joined the alumni panel of presenters in the following fields: finance, education, medicine, the arts, law enforcement/practice and business. Together, both Killion and the panel facilitated over 30 classroom discussions. In addition to presenting information on specific careers, Future Pursuits Day also encourages students to consider post-secondary education to fulfill their career aspirations.
2015 Future Pursuit Day will incorporate some changes to improve the program for future years. The goal will be to select a day when all juniors and seniors will be scheduled off from school for retreat. FARHS, as well as school administration, will work together to implement a full day program for students to attend, targeting each student’s career interests. Killion credits the commitment of the administration and faculty in their willingness to allow Alumni back to Ryan to speak to the students to the success of the program.
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UPDATE FROM THE SCHOOL
PRESIDENT OF ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL, MIKE MCARDLE, PROMOTED!
UPDATE FROM THE SCHOOL PRESIDENT MAY 2014
O
n Friday, March 28, 2014, the Office of Catholic Education
It has been a privilege to serve as the President of Archbishop Ryan
announced my appointment as the new Coordinator of
High School. I am grateful for the support and encouragement I have
Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs for the schools
received from FARHS and the Advising Board. I thank you for the
of the archdiocese. I will begin transitioning to this new
sacrifice you make to help our students. Our students are a gift and
position immediately while continuing my role as President through
makes our school great. I thank all my colleagues who work so hard
the end of this school year. Chris Mominey, our secretary for Cath-
and care so much about the well-being of our students.
olic education, wants our school community to know that OCE will “immediately launch a search for a top level leader who brings to
Great things are happening at Ryan and I am confident that will con-
the table a mindset of growth and innovation who will assure that
tinue. Again, thank you for your encouragement and support. God
Archbishop Ryan remains one of the most vibrant schools in the
bless you all.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia.”
Mike McArdle President Archbishop Ryan High School
THE ARCHBISHOP RYAN PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Archbishop Ryan Parents’ Association (ARPA) has been re-established this year after a long absence.
GOALS • to plan and coordinate family-focused events for ARHS • to act as a liaison between ARHS and its families • to represent ARHS in the larger community After organizational meetings that began in December, ARPA con-
fairs opened the meeting and spoke about the AR Literacy Initiative.
sists of a twelve member Executive Committee, its officers are: Jan-
Family interventionist, Maripat Huhn, and attorney Rick Cataldi
et Dunphy, President; Karen Chybinski, Vice President; Marla Mes-
gave powerful testimonials about the impact of substance abuse
chler, Treasurer and Jamie Olivieri Raciti, Secretary. The Executive
on young people and their families. A crowd of just under 50 peo-
Board meets monthly to plan events.
ple was on hand for the meeting. Next year, a slate of four general meetings will be held throughout the year,
This year, even in the first months of operation, things are happening. A few members of ARPA volunteered at the Archbish-
The signature event of the inaugural year of ARPA is the Archbishop
op Ryan Open House in March. The group then organized and
Ryan Family Night at the Phillies, scheduled for Wednesday, May
hosted its first general meeting on March 31 in the School Chap-
28. This is the first of many family-focused events that are planned.
el.
Joseph McFadden, ’97, Assistant Principal for Academic Af-
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SPORTS UPDATE
SPORTS UPDATE
Keeping up with Archbishop Ryan’s student athletes
BASKETBALL
The Boys Indoor Track team finished 7th this year, while Jim Queen
The Boys’ hoop team went 10-12 while starting 3 sophomores. Se-
(son of Carol Druding ’76) took 2nd in the pole vault with (12’-6”) to
nior Brendan Horan (son of James Horan, ‘87) was named 2nd Team
gain All-Catholic honors and Monte Guess took 3rd in 60 meter high
All Catholic.
hurdles
The Girls’ team was 14-10 and beat Conwell Egan in the first round
SOFTBALL
of the PIAA playoffs before losing to eventual State Runner-up, Arch-
The Season is still ongoing, it is noteworthy to report that junior Ker-
bishop Wood. Danielle Skedzielewski (daughter of Joanne Lucarni
ri Dadalski (daughter of Karen Bartlett ’79) pitched a no-hitter and
’88), Shannon Glenn and Shanya Rodriquez were all named Honor-
struck out in an impressive performance leading Archbishop Ryan to
able Mention All-Catholic.
a 4-0 shutout at Archbishop Wood.
INDOOR TRACK
WRESTLING
The Girls Indoor Track Squad, coached by Ed Ulmer, finished run-
Ryan featured its first men’s wrestling team in the school’s history
ner up in the 2014 CL Championships. The MVP of the field events
(pictured below). They placed 6th in their inaugural season at the All
was Amanda Simone (daughter of Louis ’79). Amanda won the high
Catholic Tournament. They also had their first catholic league cham-
jump while setting a school record (5’3”) and qualified for the state
pion crowned in school history, Joe Hansbury.
championship meet held at Penn State. She also won the triple jump and took 6th in 60 Hurdles. Sophomore Taylor Woods took 3rd in
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400 in a state qualifying time of 60.40 and then ran 59.74 at states
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for 15th in state. Kelly-Lisa Sebwe won the pole vault event in 9’-6”,
tling-Team/100337290161203
and also lead off Ryan Girls 2nd place 4x200 & 4x400 relays with teammates Jess Nugent (daughter of Kathleen Bloom ’89), Andrea Boyer, and anchor Taylor Woods.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
FROM THE PRINCIPAL, MR. JAMES D. MEREDITH
SCHOOL UPDATE Dear Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School, In November, Pope Francis wrote, “We are living in an information-driven society which bombards us indiscriminately with data—all treated as being of equal importance—and which leads to remarkable superficiality in the area of moral discernment. In response, we need to provide an education which teaches critical thinking and encourages the development of mature moral values.”
Our focus on Catholicity is paramount at Archbishop Ryan. Mass is offered daily in our Chapel, the center of our school, at 7:10 am as well as monthly for the entire Archbishop Ryan Family. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Friday during lunch periods. Our students participate in a fouryear retreat plan that culminates with a Kairos retreat for over 200 students during their senior year. In addition to a service component during junior year, our students live their faith through deed by volunteering at the Sarnelli House twice a month serving meals to the homeless or by volunteering here at school and our surrounding neighborhood. Last, but certainly not least, our Community Service Corps is both the largest and the most active group in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
“IN ADDITION TO AN ACTIVE FAITH EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS, ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL IS MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING A FIRST-CLASS 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF A VARIETY OF OUR STUDENTS.” Due to the support of the Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School, we are able to meet this challenge here on Academy Road. We are grateful that you truly “remain on the Vine” so our current students can experience the challenge of critical thinking that develops their moral compass.” To echo the Holy Father, the Secretary for Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Mr. Christopher Mominey reminds us that central to our mission as a Catholic school is that “We equip saints for life in this world and in the next.”
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In addition to an active faith experience for our students, Archbishop Ryan High School is meeting the challenge of providing a first-class 21st Century education that meets the needs of a variety of our students. Our partnership with the University of Pennsylvania and its Penn Literacy Network is developing literacy strategies to improve the academic performance of every student in the building. In advance of the changing SAT for the Spring of 2016, we believe we are ahead of the curve with this endeavor. This year our new comprehensive partnership with Holy Family University has provided more than 50 seniors the opportunity to earn six college credits by the end of the school year by taking college courses in our campus for dual credits. Our school’s Library Media Center features both “books and bytes” by presenting students with the opportunity to not only read books from the stacks but also access to scores of digital databases for scholarly works around the world.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
FROM THE PRINCIPAL, MR. JAMES D. MEREDITH
We are proud of all that is happening here at Archbishop Ryan High School. If you want to hear more about our spiritual, scholastic, social, sports and fine arts programs, please visit our website at www.archbishopryan.com. To share our story, we also maintain active Facebook and Twitter (@ARHS) feeds. As an alumnus, you are forever a part
of the Archbishop Ryan Family and family is always welcome to return home, so please feel free to visit us sometime. We are grateful for your support and that you do, indeed, “remain on the Vine.� Please know that you and your families are in my prayers daily. Sincerely,
James Meredith Principal
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ALUMNI PROFILE
YOUNG ALUMNI PROFILE SHARNITA MIDGETT
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or univeristy of their choice. Sharnita Midgett, class of 2013, was the first Ryan student to ever receive the conveted award. In my middle school days, I remember students my age kicking and screaming at their parents for suggesting sending them to a Catholic high school. Some of these students even attended the same middle school that I did, which was Catholic, but was somehow convinced that Catholic high school was not for them and were actually quite scared of it. A stereotype of the Catholic school being boring, limiting and too strict permeated the minds of many young people around me, as a Catholic school girl
ing and writing but also how to be a good
Ryan High School and saw the content in-
for ten years, I knew all too well that it was
person, despite the fact that we weren’t
side, I was committed to Archbishop Ryan
as farfetched as most stereotypes. In fact,
Catholic, she put her trust in the Catholic
right away. Even my parents were commit-
my Catholic school education has shaped
school system, which shaped my learning
ted as well, despite our financial difficulties.
me in ways I know no other school would
process greatly.
They believed that Archbishop Ryan would
have been able to.
offer me the best, and they were willing to After attending a middle school where my
work hard for my success.
At an early age two things were always in-
passion for writing was greatly supported by
stilled in me both at home and in school:
teachers and I was also taught leadership
While in high school, I went from shy girl
the importance of education and the value
skills, I knew right away that a Catholic high
who hid herself and only joined book club
of religion. My mother always told me that
school was where I wanted to go. During
freshman year to a President of Book Club,
she wanted morals to be a big part of my
the first months of eighth grade, I received
a Copy Editor for the Ryan Review, and
life, so she sent me to St. Martin of Tours
many letters from different schools and
a Secretary of NHS. I was a part of com-
middle school which was right across the
saw some representatives even speak at
munity service run by Sister Francis. I was
street from my house. She said that she
my school. However, when I saw the large
a Mathlete for a year working with the re-
wanted me not just to learn math, read-
white envelope sent to me by Archbishop
nowned math teacher, Sister Alice, even
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ALUMNI PROFILE
though math was not my strongest subject.
nine essays and only took 1000 applicants
for me. I met amazing people that I may not
I did gardening with my Spanish I teacher,
which intimidated me. At first, I wasn’t con-
have been able to meet in a different atmo-
Mrs. Fernandez, along with other friends of
vinced that I should apply because it was so
sphere. These people are my closest friends
mine. I was a part of the chorus for the play
much work to put in for something that was
still today. I fostered relationships with
“Anything Goes” during my senior year and
very hard to get, but Mrs. Brickman would
teachers that made me feel like I was their
played the part of a passenger. I took two
ask me every day if I was working on essays
family. I was filled with ideas of ambition and
AP English classes and AP Government.
and she told me that she knew I was a good
leadership at a young age that led me to do
I took journalism classes, I had all honors
candidate for it. The enthusiasm in her voice
so many things. Archbishop Ryan was nev-
courses. I did the Diocesan Scholar pro-
and the expression of joy on her face let me
er limiting to me; it was liberating. It gave me
gram and took classes at La Salle University
know that she meant it. She believed in me
room to grow. It gave me options. It gave
my senior year. Anything that I could do, I
and it helped me believe that I could do it
every student options and helped them fig-
did, because at Archbishop Ryan I always
as well.
ure out who they were and what they fit in
had the opportunity, the motivation and the
to. Archbishop Ryan gave its students the
encouragement to do these things. And the
I wrote the essays and gathered some es-
tools to do well in life, to be prepared for the
things I did were all fun for me despite the
says for similar topics that I had written in
world, and to figure out what was best for
hard work and the challenges. In the end
the past. I needed two letters of recom-
them, and what the students did with these
it benefitted me in ways I never imagined it
mendation from a teacher and a modera-
tools was up to them to decide.
would.
tor. I got them from Mrs. Carlo, my English teacher freshman year, and Mr. Cianfrani,
I decided to be a writer. I decided that I
Towards the end of my senior year, the topic
my Journalism teacher and moderator, who
wanted to inspire people and help them.
of college became more and more serious
were both teachers who believed in me as
I decided that I wanted to be a journalism
as the time for applications and decisions
much as Mrs. Brickman had. A month af-
major at Temple University. I decided that I
drew near. However, my main concern was
ter I submitted it, I was notified that I was
wanted to be a Gates Millennium Scholar.
never really getting into college. I knew that
a finalist in the selection process, and very
Because this is what I decided, these things
with the opportunities given to me at Arch-
soon after that I was informed that I was a
are what I aimed to do, and my education
bishop Ryan, most of the students and I
Gates Scholar. All of my fears about col-
was with me every step of the way, pushing
would not have to worry about getting in.
lege instantly went away and it was then
me to do more than I ever thought I could.
The issue was affording it, and my parents
that I knew I was blessed with the people
To me, that’s what every school should do
could barely pay tuition for high school. I
around me. After that, time went by fast
for their students.
felt stuck in a situation where I had done
and I was living on campus at Temple Uni-
the work but feared it might have all been
versity. During my first semester I went to a
a waste because I knew that my parents
weekend conference in Virginia funded by
alone could not afford college. Scholarships
the Gates Scholar Program that opened my
seemed hard to get with all the qualified stu-
eyes to what it meant to be a leader, to find
dents around me and for a brief moment I
your purpose in life, and to be more than
wasn’t motivated but only fearful. Howev-
just a successful person but a person who
er, my AP English teacher, Mrs. Brickman,
gives back to others and enhances the lives
saw an opportunity for me that I didn’t see
of other people.
myself. Every day in senior year she encouraged me to apply for a scholarship called
I was never one to listen to stereotypes,
the Gates Millennium Scholars Program for
and the stereotype of Catholic school being
minority students funded by Bill and Me-
boring or limiting or too strict is one I could
linda Gates. The scholarship consisted of
never agree to. Catholic school was exciting
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SCHOOL UPDATES
REALITY ART CONTEST
Three Archbishop Ryan art students receive awards!
This winter, the Bucks County Courier Times held its annual Reality
Two other Ryan artists received Honorable Mention in the Portrait
Art Contest. Three Archbishop Ryan art students receive awards
category: Clarissa Atkinson and Jessica Schell. Atkinson com-
for their artistic contributions.
posed a large stylized acrylic grid painting of actors Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh from the 1939 classic “Gone With the Wind.”
In the 5 Elements category, Ryan’s Ian Buchanan won Honorable
Schell used a stylized geometric technique in her acrylic painting
Mention. The students were required to use the following: a feline,
and portrayal of actress Jennifer Lawrence.
game board, fruit and a kitchen utensil capturing a "sense of repulsion" in their presentation.
To see the paintings follow this: Visit www.buckscountycouriertimes.com and search for Reality Art Contest Winners.
MATHLETES TEAM
CAPTURES THE CHAMPIONSHIP We are proud to announce that the Archbishop Ryan High School
The Archbishop Ryan A Team members are:
Varsity Mathletes Team captured the Archdiocesan Mathlete
Matthew Brady, Craig Carr, Jeffrey Durelli, Frank Fang
Championship on Monday, April 7, 2014 for the 20th time in 22
and Tarmily Wen.
years! Co-Captains Matthew Brady, Craig Carr and Sarah Murray, led
The Archbishop Ryan B Team members are:
Archbishop Ryan’s A and B teams to capture first and second place
Christopher DePascale, Wanlu Jiang, Sarah Murray, Melissa
in the competition. Archbishop Ryan competed among nine top
Schweizer and Chun Shen.
teams in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Notably, Matthew Brady, Craig Carr, Christopher DePascale and
Among the teams competing for the championship showdown were: • Archbishop Ryan
• Malvern Prep
• Devon Prep
• Holy Ghost Prep
• Archbishop Shanahan
• LaSalle Prep
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Wanlu Jiang share a special honor earning perfect scores in the competition.
NEWS
THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCE The Friary on the south side of the Archbishop Ryan campus has
While a student at Ryan, the students participate in a full roster
been reborn as the International Residence. The International
of at least six courses, including theology. Being from a country
Residence, under the management of the Three W Corporation, is
where Roman Catholicism is illegal, the Chinese students are
home to nearly thirty students from China who are students across
assisted as they adjust to our Christ-centered focus. One student
all four years at Archbishop Ryan High School.
remarked, “Jesus is a really cool guy!� At the residence, tutors from Holy Family University provide support, especially with theology.
During the past year, school president Michael McArdle and principal
Ryan theology teacher, Father Mike Speziale, recently visited the
James Meredith have made separate trips to China, sponsored
residence to familiarize the students with Lent and Easter.
by Three W, to promote the strengths of Archbishop Ryan High School. Chinese parents send their students to American schools
The students attending Ryan from China have added to the school
in an effort to learn English to prepare them to attend American
family through their participation in school clubs, athletics and
universities.
activities. Interaction with students from another part of the world has been beneficial to the entire Ryan community. In the years that follow, the expectation is that the program will expand to make Archbishop Ryan home to as many as eighty students who will live in the International Residence.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PHOTOS FROM THE SUMMER SHORE REUNION 2013
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SUMMER 2014 SHORE REUNION RYAN MAKES WAVES AT WESTY’S PUB IN NORTH WILDWOOD
IT’S SO FUN AND SO CLOSE Make plans today to join us
FRIENDS OF ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL
on Saturday, July 26, 2014 for our Annual Summer Shore Reunion celebrating “All Things Archbishop Ryan.”
WESTY’S IRISH PUB IN NORTH WILDWOOD NJ Dance to live music by 39 Marnier with complimentary draft beer from 5:00 - 7:00p.m.
Event Date: Saturday, July 26, 2014 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
T IC K E T S
AR E NOW AVA I L A BL E F O R S A L E ON L INE
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IN MEMORIAM & DECEASED
IN MEMORIAM
This list includes those in the Archbishop Ryan alumni community who have passed away since December 2013
ALUMNI & ALUMNAE ROBERT W. GALLAGHER JR.
KEVIN M. KELLEHER
Class of 1988
Kevin M. Kelleher of Warminster died suddenly Tuesday, March 25, 2014. He was 58. He was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School, Class of 1973, and Penn State University. He was president and CEO of TransLink Co.
Robert W. ‘Bob’ Gallagher Jr. passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was 43. He was born in Philadelphia on August 8, 1970, and also lived in Bensalem. He was a 1988 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School. In his younger days, he served as an altar boy at Our Lady of Fatima parish in Bensalem and loved to play sports, especially baseball and football. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Bob’s passion was working as a self-employed appliance repairman. His ability to fix almost anything was evident in his skill as a technician.
DECEASED
This list includes those in the Archbishop Ryan alumni community who have passed away since December 2013
1980’s
1960’s Michael Capello 1969
1970’s
Beth Fitzpatrick MacGregor
1981
Edward T. Hanson
1981
Joseph J. Bradley
1983
Daniel Donahue 1970
John Currie 1984
Darlene D. Gavaghan
1972
Virginia T. Doyle
1973
Robert W. Gallagher Jr.
Kevin M. Kelleher
Frank W. Goodfriend
1987 1988
1974
Mark Mazza 1974
1990’s
Loretta McEntee Ketner
1974
Timothy M. Gill
Donna Gilligan Foley
1975
Thomas Mayer 1999
Joseph McMullen 1976 Regina Rocks
1976
Cheryl Evans Frierson
1978
Cecilia Rooney Kane
1978
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Rev. George Jaskulski, OFM
1992 Faculty
BOARD PROFILES
FARHS BOARD PROFILE Miriam Roberts, ‘79 Miriam (aka Mim) Roberts Is a 1979 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School. Mim has been married to Dave Roberts (a 1979 Ryan graduate) for 30 years and has two daughters, Heather (Class of 2002) and Katie (Class of 2006), both honors graduates of Archbishop Ryan High School. For over 25 years, Mim has been a dedicated full time manager for Pak-It Displays, a display manufacturing company, located in Bensalem, Pa. She currently serves as Office Manager/Controller for the business.
While raising Heather and Katie and working full time, Mim attended Philadelphia University in the evening and obtained her B.S. Degree in Accounting in 2006, graduating Summa Cum Laude. In addition to fund raising for the Ryan Raiders Cheerleaders and Spike Shoe Club, Mim became involved with Archbishop Ryan Alumni association in 2006 by joining the committee to help plan the 40 year anniversary celebration of the school. Since that time, she has served as chair of the Ryan Alumni 5K Run, committee person for the Spirit of Ryan Awards, Ryan Alumni Treasurer and is one of the founding members of the Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School (FARHS). She served as FARHS treasurer for 2 years and is actively involved in various FARHS fundraisers and committees.
Coleen McCrea Katz Coleen McCrea Katz has been a board member since 1982 and is past president of the former Alumni Association board. She has also received the Spirit of Ryan Award. She is the mother of two adult children and the grandmother of two. Coleen has been married for 33 years to her husband, Larry. They moved to Havertown after 20 years in their home in Huntingdon Valley to be near their children. Coleen started work in fundraising when her son was in kindergarten at St. Albert the Great. She worked on fashion shows and beef and beers at St. Albert’s. That was over 25 years ago.
functions of the Alumni Association and FARHS. Once her children were out of grade school, Coleen became involved with Villa Joseph Marie High School where she chaired the Mother Daughter Tea for 700 women. This is the largest event Coleen has coordinated to date, but she hopes to top this at some point in time! In addition to her involvement with the Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School board, Coleen is part time caregiver to her grandsons, an active member of the Donegal Association, and a committee member for the Philadelphia Mary from Dungloe Pageant.
About 10 years ago, Coleen started a fashion show and auction for the alumni. This eventually evolved into the Comedy Night and auction. She has also been on the committees for the shore reunions, Blackthorn Rocks Ryan, and many other SPRING 2014
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FACULTY PROFILE Father Rene Barczak Written by John Langan, ‘78
In Archbishop Ryan High School’s 47 years of existence there has been only one constant presence... Father Rene Barczak.
went to Bishop Neuman in South Philly where his first assignment was to teach Economic Geography to seniors. “Never heard of it in my life, and I’m supposed to teach it to these guys who couldn’t give a darn about it! They were driving me up a wall!” Father Rene was part of the original faculty when Ryan opened its doors in 1966, and taught Religion. During the early years, he also earned a Masters Degree in Sociology and began to teach everything in social studies – World Cultures, Western Civilization, etc. Together with Terry Ryan, who was teaching in the girl’s school, Father Rene started teaching an elective called Social Justice. They would teach together on both sides of the school, inspiring students to get involved in the issues of the day. One story he tells is about a speaker who addressed the class about Cesar Chavez and the plight of the farm workers in California. Father Rene’s lesson to the class was, “Now you’ve heard the situation, we need to do something. Now we have to act on it!” He led a protest at the Acme on Academy Road with students trying to persuade the store to stock only union farmer’s lettuce. After a few weeks the stores were complaining to the school. Many former students still relate their memories to Father Rene about the great lettuce protest.
We know him as the smiling face at alumni functions, always so glad to see you and have a chat. Behind that image is a highly educated man with a history of service that many know nothing about. In June, Father Rene will be celebrated for his Golden Jubilee. Fifty years in the priesthood ministering to the students and alumni of Ryan, and the parishioners of Queen of Parish. He’s been described by contemporaries as a man of endless energy, from the first day he arrived at Ryan. That energy is contagious, and exudes from him today as he delights in relating stories from the early years – the history, the students and a faculty full of priests who were called by their first names “because no one could pronounce their Polish last names”. Father Rene was born on June 9, 1937 in Saginaw, MI. Like most Ryan alumni he was educated in Catholic schools. In his final year at St. Bonaventure Prep he was accepted as a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Assumption BVM Province. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy in 1960, then on to Christ the King Seminary where he completed a M.A. in Theology. One year after leaving the seminary in 1964 he got a call from Father Noel Wall, who told him to come to Philadelphia because they were going to be staffing a new high school. Before Ryan opened, he
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There are hundreds of stories that Father Rene will gleefully relate. All of them contain great memories about his time with students. Ask him about the Black Panthers speaking in his class… that’s a good one! In the mid-eighties, the Archdiocese wanted the schools to revitalize relationships with their alumni. Father Leonard, principal at the time, offered the job to Father Rene. He was glad to take on the assignment, but did not want to give up teaching. After he
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FACULTY PROFILE CONTINUED... was assured that doing both jobs would be possible, he immersed
Father Rene will also be celebrating his 77th birthday in June.
himself in Alumni Development. With a small volunteer staff, they
Clearly, age is just a number. Father James Gannon says that “he
produced newsletters, ran reunions, started the alumni golf outing –
has never lived in the past. While history and tradition are most
while continuing to teach three classes. When the schools merged
important, he has always updated himself and has an energy that
in 1989, the number of Ryan alumni tripled. So the Alumni and
is contagious.”
Development Office became his full time job at school. He loves to tell stories of his career at Ryan. But when asked about Currently, there are 33,000 Ryan alumni. All the alumni events are
the best memory of his time, he simply states “being able to be of
touched in some way by this dedicated man. Father Rene is now
service to God’s people. I came here when I was 29, teaching kids
the only Franciscan friar at the school, and he was the first. He takes
that were only ten years younger... It’s been terrific. I have no regrets.
great pride in the vocations that have come from Ryan, listing all of
I’d do it all over. The opportunities to be a teacher, and minister at
the names of the priest and sisters. He remembers every name. He
the parish… the opportunities I’ve had have been terrific.”
still loves going to the class reunions, especially the shore reunions. His plan is to continue with his development work as long as he
That combination of energy, enthusiasm and humility might
can, and trumpet the traditions of Ryan. And he still delights in his
explain the love that our alumni have for this man. Take a look at
work at the parish.
his Facebook page. Yes, Father Rene has a Facebook page! He doesn’t post anything, but it is filled with photos taken with him at events and celebrations. And lots of smiling people…
FACULTY PROFILE Joe Ryan When Joe Ryan first came to
and Track Coach from 1973-75 helping our school to the first ever
AR for Boys in 1973, there was
Catholic League ad City Championships that they enjoyed.
another teacher who went by the same name. Thus, the nickname
JT Also coached Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track at
‘JT’ was developed to distinguish
what is now Philadelphia University from 1975 – 1999 winning many
him from the other Mr. Ryan and
titles in their league. He is a certified Track and Field Official and
it is a handle that still follows him
has also officiated High School and College Women’s Basketball
today.
for almost 40 years. He is also a Supervisor of Officials on both the High School and Collegiate Level.
Originally hired as an English teacher Mr. Ryan moved into
When you consider the time JT spent as a student in catholic grade
the Social Studies Department
school, high and college (LaSalle University) and then the 41 years
where he taught economics, US and World History. He later moved
he has spent teaching Catholic School (all of them at Ryan), he has
into the Business Department, teaching Accounting, Marketing and
spent the majority of his life in Catholic Education.
his specialty, Business Law, Real Estate and Insurance. Mr. Ryan is very proud that close to 100 of his former students are involved
He is the proud father of Ryan alumnus Joseph (’92), Kelly (’94)
in the legal profession. He also developed a course in Sports and
and Tracy (’97). Joe lives with his wife Karen in Harleysville, PA and
Entertainment Marketing.
summers in Ocean City, NJ. He was one of the recipients of the 2014 Spirit of Ryan Award. After 41 years of teaching at Ryan, JT
During his 40 plus years at Ryan, JT has served as Assistant
will retire at the end of this school year. Please join us in wishing
Disciplinarian, Assistant Dean of Students and the Assistant to the
him well.
VP of Student Services. He also served as Assistant Cross Country
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Re-print from the Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12, 2014. By Lou Rabito
Ed Ulmer To last as a coach for a half-century, you have to learn to adapt. For Ed Ulmer, in his 50th year of coaching track and field and cross-country in the Catholic League, one of those times came way back in 1980. Ulmer had headed the Archbishop Ryan boys' program since the school opened in 1966, and 14 years later he was asked to take over the four-year-old girls' team. Ulmer had never coached girls. He assumed he would coach them the same way he had coached the boys. Then came the first bus ride to Belmont Plateau for a cross-country meet. On the bus, Ulmer found decorations and singing, chanting girls. They didn't have that same vitality on the course. The first Ryan finisher came in about 60th place. Ulmer was livid. "Girls, this stuff has to stop," he yelled at
Now, he says, the girls have grown
"My problem is that I run, I feel good, I do
accustomed to him. They've had a lot of
yoga with my wife [Mary Ann] on Friday,
time, after all.
so I'm afraid, kind of - what about retiring?
them. "No more cheering. I need you to
And then I hear people fall apart. You know
focus on what you're doing and stop that
After 34 years of coaching the girls, and
cheering on the way out, and that's it."
50 years of coaching boys, Ulmer still is
what I mean?
going strong at age 71, still coaching six
"I feel good. And I love being with the kids,
teams each school year - six teams! - both
and I think I help them a lot - not just in
genders in cross-country, indoor track, and
coaching but in their life. That's what I do. .
outdoor track.
. . So at what point do you retire?"
'What am I going to do? They cried.' She
Ulmer has the longest tenure of any head
Ulmer, who lives in Feasterville and
said, 'Well, you're mean. You shouldn't
track coach in the Catholic League. And he
retired from teaching four years ago,
have yelled at them. They're girls.' I said,
has no definitive plans to stop.
competed in track and cross-country for
The girls cried. "I didn't know what to do, so I walked off the bus," Ulmer recalled. "I told my wife,
'But they have to learn what to do.' "
Cardinal Dougherty, ran on scholarship "What I hope to do is coach two more
for St. Joseph's University, and returned
They learned, all right, going on to finish
years, which would be 50 years at Ryan,"
to Dougherty as an algebra teacher and
third outdoors in the Catholic League that
Ulmer said. "And then - I won't say retire; I'll
assistant coach in 1964.
school year. And so did Ulmer, who ended
say reevaluate, probably retire - because I'll
He was still at Dougherty when Ryan was
up apologizing to the girls for yelling.
be at that point going on 74 years old.
opening in 1966 and new athletic director
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John Quinn asked if he could help launch
Hawks since 1975. Cockenberg joked that
"But nowadays you have [only] so many,
a cross-country and track program there.
Ulmer was coaching while Cockenberg
and you've got to understand: Football is his
Ulmer ended up being both the head
was still running for the Prep. It's true.
main sport; he's going to get a scholarship
coach of Ryan and assistant at Dougherty that school year.
for football. So I put up with things that I "He's very knowledgeable of events,"
wouldn't have put up with years ago."
Cockenberg said. "He lives and breathes The next year, he got a job teaching history,
the Philadelphia Catholic League."
his preference, at Ryan and abandoned the dual-coaching role.
Ulmer will experience a hat trick of golden achievements this year. In addition to his
A lot, obviously, has changed over the
50 years of coaching, he will celebrate the
years. Back in the 1970s, Ulmer recalled,
50th anniversary of his graduation from St.
Since then, Ulmer has won 29 Catholic
Ryan had 2,500 boys and 2,500 girls and
Joe's and, in June, the 50th anniversary of
League titles. He has won three state
he had to compete with only the baseball
his marriage to Mary Ann.
indoor titles with the boys and guided two
team for male athletes in the spring.
boys' distance medley relays to national championships, in 1976 and 2008.
The 71-year-old isn't slowing down on the Today, he said, the school population is
road to those jubilees. Well, not much. He
about 1,300, and he has to vie for talent
still runs three miles many mornings, and
"I am proud to say I'm one of his proteges,"
with baseball, lacrosse, rugby, and sports
he still competes in 5-kilometer races,
said Mike Meistering, a 1979 Archbishop
such as soccer and basketball that go
doing one as recently as January, although
Ryan graduate and the head coach at
year-round more than they once did.
he might quibble with the word competes.
cross-country team that compiled a 108-
Ulmer has become more tolerant because
"I run like 13 minutes a mile," he said. "I beat
meet winning streak.
of that. He recalled when one of his top
people, but I feel bad for the people I beat.
sprinters, also a top football player, had to
It's like, come on."
Holy Ghost Prep, who was on the Raiders'
"Part of the reason I went into teaching and
miss a meet recently because he had been
coaching is because of the example he
invited to a special football camp.
set."
READ MORE AT http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/high_
"In the past, I would have cut him," Ulmer
school/pennsylvania/20140412_Golden_
The next Catholic League track coach in
said. "Back in the day, I would have said,
anniversary_for_Ryan_s_Ulmer.html#ULw-
seniority, Ulmer said, is St. Joseph's Prep's
'You know what, we don't need you,'
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Curt Cockenberg, who has helmed the
because I had 80, 90 kids, tons of kids.
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NEWS
SPIRIT OF RYAN RECAP Archbishop
and
Father John Donia began the day with a
Eleven people were honored at a breakfast
Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School
Ryan
High
School
mass and spoke to attendees during his
that followed the mass. Members of the
celebrated the annual Spirit of Ryan Award
homily. He discussed opportunities for
Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School
on Communion Breakfast on April 6, 2014
new beginnings and a re-commitment to
and the Spirit of Ryan Award Selection
our spiritual life during the Lenten season.
Committee welcomed presenters and
Faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, family,
Father Donia also reminded the community
introduced honorees.
and friends joined together at Archbishop
that the Spirit of Ryan Award celebration
Ryan to welcome the new class of
coincided nicely with the Lenten season as
On behalf of the school and alumni, we
recipients into the distinguished club of the
the awards celebrate students, alumni and
wish to congratulate our honorees on their
Spirit of Ryan.
other distingushed individuals who have
continued involvement and commitment to
sarificed their time and effort for the good
Archbishop Ryan High School.
of Archbishop Ryan.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
LIST OF 2014 SPIRIT OF RYAN AWARD WINNERS Daniel Dougherty, ‘74
Joseph Ryan
After graduating from Archbishop Ryan High School for Boys,
A member of the faculty of Archbishop Ryan High School for 40
Daniel Dougherty served with distinction in the United States Air
years, Joe Ryan has served as a pivitol member of the Discipline
Force. For over 30 years, Dougherty has served the American
Office and in the Office for Student Services. He has given the
Legion by assisting veterans with their service claims.
majority of his life to Catholic Education.
Donna Kinsley Staskel, ‘77
Andy Hafele
While at Archbishop Ryan High School for Girls, Donna Kinsley
In 1989, Andy Hafele began coaching softball at Archbishop
Staskel was a member of the Community Service Corps, Student
Ryan High School. Throughout his career, he worked tirelessly to
Council, and a number of other clubs. Her service to Ryan has
maintain and improve all aspects of the softball program. Andy
continued over the years as an active and committed member of
entered eternal life on February 16, 2014, may he rest in peace.
the alumni, the Ryan Swim Team Parent’s Association, and as an adult leader at Kairos retreats.
Miriam Eslinger Roberts, ‘79
Bernadette Polisi Clapp, ’76 (2013 Recipient) Bernadette Polisi Clapp has served as a Special Education Teacher at George Washington High School for over 20 years. During her
In 2006, Miriam Eslinger Roberts joined the Planning Committee
tenure, she has been the recipient of many awards for dedication
for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the school. She is also a
and service to the special needs community.
founding member of FARHS and has served as the organization’s treasurer for two years.
Father Rene Award for Dedication and Service Another special component of the Spirit of Ryan Awards Ceremony
Bernard Rogers, ‘92
is the presentation of the Father Rene Award for Dedication and
Bernie Rogers was named Head Coach of the Boy’s Basketball
Service to Archbishop Ryan High School. Two recipients were
Team in 2000. He has the most wins of any basketball coach in
honored with this distinction: Helen Chaykowsky and Donna
Ryan’s history with over 200 wins. Under Coach Rogers' leadership
Drennen Hnosko, ’76.
the team has routinely qualified for the playoffs and is known for producing quality student athletes and young men of character.
Helen Chaykowsky Helen Chaykowsky began teaching at Cardinal Dougherty High
Patricia Carlo
School in 1965.
After serving as the Vice Principal at Saint
Having joined the faculty of Archbishop Ryan High School for
Hubert High School for Girls, she was appointed Principal of
Girls in 1973, Patti Carlo has been an active member of the school
Bishop Conwell High School in 1986. This gave Chaykowsky the
community both in and out of the classroom. In addition to teaching
distinction of being the first laywomen named Principal in any of
English Language Arts, she has served as a Reading Specialist,
the Archdiocesan High Schools. She was the founding Principal of
a member of the Literacy Team, and as an adult leader at Kairos
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School and also served as Principal of
retreats.
Kennedy-Kenrick High School. Helen Chaykowsky was appointed Principal of Archbishop Ryan High School in 2002 and served the
Barbara Corney Barbara Corney’s presence at Ryan began in 1976 when she
Ryan community for eleven years until her retirement in 2013.
volunteered in the Activities Office. For the past 32 years, she
Donna Drennen Hnosko, ‘76
has served as the Administrative Assistant in the Guidance Office,
Drennan Hnosko began service to her alma mater as a devoted
helping countless students in the preparation for life after high
volunteer in 1992. In 1995, she joined the staff of the Bonaventure
school.
Center. Since 1999, Donna has been a member of the faculty in the Theology Department. She is a member of the Literacy Team, the Student Assistance Program, and the In-school Retreat Committee.
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EVENT UPDATES
JAMISON ROCKS OUT! It was a balmy night... Although dismissed by local news reports—
The band captures the current folklore music trends of that
there were cyber-rumors that 30 inches of snow would fall on
belonging to Mumford and Sons, as it has current material but still
Northeast Philadelphia that evening. Those rumors, however did
stays true its traditional Irish/Scottish roots.
not chill crowd at Archbishop Ryan on the eve of Saturday February 8, 2014. That night, that the Celtic-Irish rock band, Jamison lit up
You do not have to be Irish or a member of Generation Z to
the boy’s gymnasium with song and dance. More than 400 people
appreciate Jamison’s music. Its blend of the old and new unite
of all ages attended the FARHS event supporting its goal of tuition
people of all ages creeds, backgrounds—this night in our very own
assistance.
gym. “This was an important event for Archbishop Ryan as it gave people who normally would not see our alma mater exposure” said
Out of the progeny of its predominantly Irish music predecessor,
FARHS member, Maria Schwartz Zimmerman. Terry McNally of
Blackthorn, the band Jamison is a somewhat different breed
the Northeast stated, “It was a great night…the music was great,
of bands that plays music both traditional and current. Jamison
it’s a local event and for a good cause.” For an update on more
performs covers of mainstream music “with a celtic twist” and still
entertainment events check out the FARS website for upcoming
performs traditional music.
events.
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SPRING COACH BINGO
Another Huge Success!
On Friday, April 11, 2014, Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School
bags for each regular game, as opposed to only (1) bag. For each
sponsored its spring 2014 Coach Bingo with over 450 friends,
specialty game, where larger bags are given, FARHS gives out
parents, faculty, staff, and alumni in attendance.
up to four (4) bags per game. Bingo afficianados know that the FARHS Coach Bingo award system can be a huge advantage for a
Archbishop Ryan was one of the first charitable organizations in
seasoned player.
the region to offer Coach Bingo. The end result is the creation of a remarkable event which is, undoubtedly, a crowd pleaser. This is
For example, Michelle Grosso, ’92 won four (4) bags, three (3)
one of the key fundraising events for the FARHS organization that
during a regular game, one (1) during a specialty game, and one (1)
was created to raise money for tuition assistance for students at
during the Coach Bag Raffle. Despite such a huge winning, others
Archbishop Ryan High School.
shared in the success that evening. On several occasions more than one winner was crowned and in one instance, five (5) people
The event is chaired by Christine Koslosky, Class of 2000, daughter
won a round and each got to choose a bag of their choice
of FARHS President Charlie Koslosky. One of the best features of the FARHS Coach Bingo event, differentiating it from other Coach
FARHS looks forward to hosting its next Coach Bingo for the Fall
Bingos in the area, is that FARHS awards up to five (5) Coach
October 10th. Stay tuned for more details.
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ALUMNI PROFILE
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ALUMNI PROFILE DR. CRAIG FEENIE
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Dr. Craig Fennie (Class of 1989) selected as a MacArthur Foundation Fellow
r. Michael McArdle, President,
There are three criteria for selection of
Craig Fennie is a materials scientist com-
is pleased to announce that
Fellows: exceptional creativity, promise
bining the tools of theoretical physics with
Dr. Craig Fennie, Ryan Class
for important future advances based on a
those of solid-state chemistry to discover
of 1989, is visited ARHS on
track record of significant accomplishment,
new materials with desirable electrical, mag-
Monday, May 12 to share his
and potential for the fellowship to facilitate
netic, and optical properties. The resulting
experience of being selected as a MacAr-
subsequent creative work. The MacArthur
material could lead to dramatic advances in
thur Foundation Fellow. Dr. Fennie is an
Fellows Program is intended to encourage
memory storage capacity.
Assistant Professor, School of Applied and
people of outstanding talent to pursue their
Engineering Physics at Cornell University in
own creative, intellectual, and professional
Ithaca, New York. Dr. Fennie will be visiting
inclinations.
selected science and math classes.
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Alumni and Friends with business and networking opportunities.
as a Ryan Chamber of Commerce and promotes and
We are currently seeking Business owners and managers who want
encourages alumni , friends of Ryan and families of cur-
to be members and we are also seeking volunteers who want to
rent students to consider doing business within the Ryan
help work on this committee.
network.
Individuals and companies who recognize employment opportuni-
We ask that you contact us no later than August 15, 2014 if you’re interested in participating in the Ryan Business Network.
ties, increased business and networking contacts are encouraged to then give back and support our school and the students. WE ARE PLANNING A FALL LAUNCH and Alumni who own their
For more information, contact Dave Bontempo, Chair of the Ryan
own business or have a key role in running or managing a company
Business Network Committee, at dave@bontempogroup.com.
or business are encouraged to join. Our goal is to connect all Ryan
Dave Bontempo, FARHS Board Member
Dave Bontempo, Master of Ceremony, 2014 Spirit of Ryan Celebration
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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING REUNIONS FALL 2014 YEAR DATE LOCATION 2009-2010 - 5 year 1999-2000 - 15 year 1989-1990 - 25 year 1979-1980 - 35 year 1969-1970 - 45 year
Friday, November 7, 2014 Saturday, November 15, 2014 Saturday, November 15, 2014 Saturday, November 1, 2014 Saturday, November 1, 2014
Blacklake Room, 2706 Blacklake Place, Philadelphia, PA 19154 Ryan Ryan Ryan Ryan
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE DATES ARE RESERVED AND CAN CHANGE SHOULD A COMMITTEE DECIDE. If you want to be part of the planning committee for your particular reunion, please contact Fr. Rene at (215) 824-1190. Working together you will help determine the venue and all details.
2015 REUNIONS Being Planned 2004 - 2005 - 10 year 1994 - 1995 - 20 year 1984 - 1985 - 30 year 1975 - 40 year
Get involved TODAY to make your reunion a memorable one!
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BECOME A CLASS AMBASSADOR
Interested in supporting Archbishop Ryan and the Friends of Archbishop Ryan High School Alumni organization? Sign up now to represent your fellow classmates and be a part of the volunteer core being organized to support future programs, events, and initiatives to increase Alumni participation and programs to raise funds for tuition assistance. You may also know of someone from your class year who would be a great person to nominate.
Deadline Date to Apply:
AUGUST 1, 2014 APPLY OR NOMINATE A CLASSMATE BY E-MAIL TO RYANALUMNIPRES@GMAIL.COM A meeting will be scheduled for late August, 2014 at which point you’ll meet other Ambassadors, members of the Board of FARHS, and the school’s administration.
FOR FUTURE UPDATES PLEASE JOIN OUR ONLINE NETWORK AND REGISTER at www.farhs.com