Spring 2014 FARHS Alumni Magazine

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

www.FARHS.com

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

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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

Follow the team on their Facebook Page:

400 in a state qualifying time of 60.40 and then ran 59.74 at states

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Archbishop-Ryan-Wres-

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

$25 in advance or $30 at the doo r

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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