1994 Petrean by Saint Peter's Prep

Imagine if a new door of opportunity were opened before you, but all you could see beyond it were darkness. Beyond this door there could be new experiences, adventures and friendships. Or it could be empty, cold and nothing more than a pitfall. Would you enjoy what you find there? Would someone be there to help you if you should stumble? Do you know what to expect? Would you be able to take the leap of faith required to walk through that door? In everyday life we must take many chances. These chances may yield either success or failure, but either way, they leave us more mature and learned. Life’s uncertainties must be overcome in order for us to grow, move on and achieve any type of success. Many times we must take this plunge, trusting that the risk is worth taking.

Remember the first time you walked into Prep. What thoughts went through your mind? W ere you wondering how you could contribute? Were you afraid that you wouldn’t fit in? W ere you thinking of how well you would do? Did you think that you might fail? W ere you anxious to meet the chal lenges that awaited you? W ere you afraid of what was ahead of you?

A s th e P r e p c o m m u n ity s u m m o n s s u p 足 p o r t f o r th e M a ra u d e rs , th e c o -c u r r ic u la r a c t iv i t ie s w o rk t o g e t h e r t o re a c h t h e ir g o a ls . T h e s p o rts tea m s s triv e to g e th e r to win ga m e s , a n d frie n d s h ip s e v o lv e b o th in a n d o u ts id e o f th e c la s s ro o m .

In m o m e n ts lik e these, P r e p show s a s p ir 足 ite d leap o f faith.

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Everyone who comes to Prep, both student and teach er, comes with aspirations and reservations but finds that someone is always there for encouragement, sup port and companionship. Through all aspects of Prep — academics, activities, athletics and the community — we are able to trust one another and to take risks together. Through academics we learn to evaluate sit uations and make inform ed judgements. Through sports and activities we learn to depend on others and to cooperate in order to get things done. Through the strength of the community we are given the freedom to be ourselves and challenged to see God in the world around us. This faith which we place in each other, ourselves and God enables us to keep facing life’s chal lenges, to achieve our goals and to take the leap know ing that someone will always be there with us.

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A t th e F a ll R a lly , th e w ise M ik e H a rp e r w arn s s tu d e n ts o f th e p e rils o f lo s in g P r e p s p irit.

R e a liz in g th a t c o o p e r a tio n a m o n g te a m m e m b e rs is an im p o rta n t e le m e n t o f a s u c ce s s fu l s ea son , th e v a rs ity s o c c e r te a m g e ts a p o s t-g a m e ta lk f r o m C o a ch e s Ir v in e a n d F itz p a trick .

M e m b e r s o f th e s e n io r cla s s a n x io u s ly a w a it th e r e v e la tio n o f th e id e n tity o f th e M a r a u d e r a t th e F a ll R a lly .

A m o n g th e s u p p o r te r s f o r th e P r e p s o c c e r te a m , M ik e S u g r u e a n d h is d o g R o c k o c o m e t o c o n g r a tu la t e t h e w in n in g te a m . U n d e r s ta n d in g th e d a ily s c h e d u le is ju s t o n e o f t h e m a n y c o n c e p ts w h ich f r e s h m e n le a rn a t o r ie n t a tio n .

rep is learning to take a chance. Sometimes without any assurances you have to take a chance. The longer you’ve been here, the less scary that is. That’s because Prep is about supporting each other. You learn that you don’t have to rush out in the morning so you can catch a bite before heading out for the forensics meet because you know Ms. Curry will be there with some donuts. You learn that even if you screwed up and have to fill out eight applications in four days, you still have a chance because you know that Fr. Balduf has 101 amazing tricks up his sleeve to meet the most imminent application deadlines. You learn that you don’t have to take up fasting if you woke up at 8:22 and forgot your lunch in the rush to get out because you know your friends will each pitch in a quarter or two towards your lunch fund. You learn that even though you only agreed to go on Emmaus because Fr. Azzarto is so irresistible, it was the best event of your junior year. You learn to appreciate a rainy walkathon because you know that if you catch pneumonia the next day, Mr. Dondero will surely be suffering with you. It’s through experiences like these that you learn there are people here who care about you, who will be there to face life and take those chances with you. You know they’ll pick you up when you fall short, and more importantly, they’ll celebrate with you when you succeed. Th ey’re the ones who give you the courage to try one more time. T h e y ’re the ones w ho make it all worthwhile. Th ey’ll be the ones w h o’ll always be there.

A lt h o u g h it s e e m e d th e F res h m a n O ly m p ic s w o u ld he c a n c e lle d d u e t o bad w e a th e r, th e su n c a m e o u t, a llo w in g Fr. D o y le a n d M s. M o o r e to e n jo y a f o o t b a ll ga m e .

W ith th e h e lp o f J a m e s G u tie rre z , S r. F ra n c e s le a d s th e c h o r u s a t th e M a s s o f th e H o ly S p ir it.

P h y s ic s la b s r e q u ir e th e e x p e r ie n c e a n d p a tie n c e th a t S r. F ra n c e s d e m o n s tr a te s by in d iv id u a lly h e lp in g f e ll o w p h y s ic is ts lik e J a s o n R u s s e ll. T h e jo y t h a t S r. F ra n c e s g iv e s t o o th e r s is in r e tu r n g iv e n t o h e r th r o u g h th e ey es o f an in fa n t, h e r n ie c e J e n n a , w e lc o m in g h e r a u n t a t th e E m m a u s 1 1 7 H o m e c o m in g .

Our Sister, Our Friend n the course of our lives, we find only Her presence has also been unfailing at a few friendships that truly engage us, masses and junior ring cerem onies. a few that draw us out and challenge These celebrations have been more joyful us to live life honestly. Even though webecause of her work with the choir. She become engaged and consumed in such is a dedicated teacher of Organic Chem istry & Biochemistry and Physics; she has relationships, We also oddly find that we are refreshed by the openness of our also taught freshman science. She can of closest friendships. The bonds formed ten be found tutoring students in math or cause us to be uplifted and to start view other science classes early in the a.m. or ing life with a new hope and wisdom. At into the evening hours. Her understand Prep, we are blessed with an individual ing and patience encourage all students who has formed such a bond with the en to achieve and truly learn in and out of her classroom. tire community — Sr. Frances Marie Sr. Frances’ warm and loving spirit Duncan. Sr. Frances began her journey the manifests itself in all that she does. She enriches our spiritual lives by lending her same year the Class of 1994 began ours. From the beginning, w e have shared voice to the liturgies. She seeks to truly understand us, making a special effort to something very special with her; we braved our first year at Prep together and get to know our parents. The cookies, brownies, and cupcakes she bakes for the made friendships that will last a lifetime. Sr. Frances quickly captured the affec Mission Drive are always a success. She tions of the community for her dedication is our friend and also our sister, ever epit and generosity. Members of her fresh omizing the Emmaus spirit. With her quiet presence and smile, she man homeroom four years ago still say has profoundly impacted our community. that having Sr. Frances as a homeroom teacher was one of their best experiences In a very real way, her spirit is engraved at Prep. And even those who have not on the hearts of the students and the been in any of her classes have been af walls of the school. Her selfless, whole fected by her presence in one way or an hearted efforts have made our journey all the more meaningful and special. So we other. pay tribute to her for all she has done for Walk the halls long enough, and Sr. Frances will surely walk by with her smil us. For making the Prep experience a re ality for us, we dedicate the 1994 Peing presence and warm, “ Hello, how are trean to Sr. Frances Marie Duncan. you?” Attend any Prep game and she will

certainly be there sharing in the cheers. T h e p e r s o n a l c o n n e c tio n s o f b ro th e rs a n d s is te rs in C h ris t a re m a n ife s te d by S r. F ra n c e s ’ p ra y in g w ith J e ro m e L e m a n o w ic z as h is s e n io r y e a r begin s.

Opening the Doors ince the com m issioning o f Mr. Jack Raslowsky ’79 as Principal in S eptem ber o f 19 92 , there has been an air o f change within the Prep community. This year the administrators made an effort to promote improved dia logue with the student body, beginning with open student fora in which Mr. Ras lowsky encouraged students to com e for ward with substantive concerns which they wanted to address. H e also supported Stu dent Council initiative in improving the quality o f student life; he served as a liaison between the council and the representa tives from the food service and as a visitor to the council-sponsored w eekend fo r school leaders in Septem ber. Students were invited to serve with faculty and ad ministrators on committees to formulate school policies on HIV/Aids and sexual harrassment, as well as the selection com mittee for spirit awards. A six-man administrative team served the Prep this year. Fr. James Joyce, S.J., in the final year of his tenure as President, continued to represent the school at many

functions. Whether at a dinner to thank past contributors or at a reception to hon or alumni, he was always quick to praise Prep students. Mr. James Horan ’70, the Vice-President, coordinated external af fairs including recruiting, public relations, and the “ Keys to the Future” campaign. Mr. James Collins, the Dean o f Students, coordinated the co-curriculars and with as sistant Mr. David Settembre ’79, main tained the discipline o f the school. Mr. Patrick Reidy, the Vice-Principal, coordi nated the academic paperwork essential for the continuing success o f the school; schedules, grades, and academic concerns were all channeled through his office. Mr. Raslowsky was the overseer o f all within the school; in addition to his administrative duties he served as moderator o f the chess team and was often in attendance at ath letic competitions. From policies set forth in the student handbook to issues of cur riculum, administrative efforts were direct ed at improved student life — academic, spiritual, and social.

Rev. James Joyce, S.J. President

Mr. James Horan Vice-President

S o m e w h e re be tw e e n a s u it a n d a s o c c e r ga m e , M r. R a slow sky s p o ts a y e a rb o o k s ta ffe r a n d send s a ll a s m ile .

Mr. James Collins Dean of Students

Mr. David Settembre Assistant Dean of Students

Mr. Patrick Rcidy Vice-Principal

Mr. John Raslowsky Principal

Expressing Our Faith n important aspect o f Prep com munity is spiritual life. The many liturgies which occurred during the year provided opportunities to cele brate our faith together. One o f the first events experienced by incoming freshmen as a class was the mass during freshmen orientation. P e e r advisors and faculty members joined Fr. Azzarto and his concelebrants in St. Peter’s Church to wel come the class o f ’97. A week later the entire school assembled in the gym at the end o f the first week of school to celebrate the Mass o f the Holy Spirit. In N ovem ber, Thanksgiving liturgies were celebrated in different locations for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and sen iors. These smaller liturgies allowed indi vidual classes to bond more closely by praying together. W e reassembled as a com m u nity in D ec em b e r to celeb ra te Christmas. The Holy W eek service includ-

S ta n d in g b e fo r e th e a lta r , th e S p e c ia l M in is te r s o f t h e E u c h a r is t f o r 1 9 9 4 a w a it t h e ir b le s s in g a t th e M a s s o f th e H o ly S p ir it.

ed a reading o f the Passion narrative and blessings on members o f the community. There were numerous other opportuni ties to express our faith communally: pen ance services, First Friday masses, Em maus homecomings, team and homeroom masses. There was a commissioning mass for juniors at the start o f their Christian Service projects and a mass o f transition at the end o f the year. The community was served through all o f these celebrations by the Eucharistic Ministers, who were commissioned at the Mass o f the Holy Spirit. These seniors were entrusted with a great responsibility and filled an important role in the spiritual life o f the community. These opportunities to join in prayer as a community were celebrations o f G od’s presence among us, in our lives and our work.

In h is f in a l y e a r as P re s id e n t o f P re p , Fr. J o y ce speaks o f G o d a n d his r o le in th e liv e s o f th e s tu d e n ts here. W h ile th e c h o ir reh ea rses ju s t b e fo re th e litu rg y , m u s icia n s R o b R u c in s k i a n d M a tt Kryw y ready t h e ir in s tru m e n ts .

A s Fr. A z x a rto read s f r o m th e b o o k o f in te n tio n s , th e P r e p c o m m u n ity jo in s h im in p ra y e r a t th e M ass o f th e H o ly S p irit. â&#x20AC;&#x153; G iv e us th is day o u r d a ily bread . â&#x20AC;? V ito C a m m a ro ta , M r. B e c e rra , B illy M u s to , E d g a rd o N ie ve s, S c o t t K u d la cik , J o h n F a lc ic c h io , a n d S h a n e H u rd p re p a re th e o ffe r to r y p ro c e s s io n .

Running Things Smoothly he strength o f the Prep community not only comes from the students, teachers, and adminstrators, but al so from those who work beyond the class rooms. Many staff members work tirelessly in the offices to maintain the different as pects of the school. The Treasurers Office works year round to balance the finances of the school. They keep track o f the expenses and o f every dollar that passes through Prep. The office also functions as a “ service operation.” They make sure that faculty members are provided with the necessary funds to conduct classes and activities. The Office o f Public Information and the Alumni and Development Office work as a cohesive unit. Mr. Jim Horan as the VicePresident for Planning and External Affairs, coordinated their programs and work. H e has also launched the “ Keys to the Future Campaign” to raise a minimum o f four mil lion dollars to upgrade the school’s physical plant.

T h e D evelop m en t O ffic e is a crucial source o f income for Prep. Ms. Ann Finholt directs the Development Office and heads the Annual Fund. The Fund helps to keep the tuition manageable for families trying to keep their sons in Prep. Through the Phonathon, alumni support, and other contribu tions, Ms. Finholt is able to garner over half a million dollars each year. Publicizing Prep is the responsibility of

OPI. Mrs. Flood as Director o f OPI arranges all the Open Houses, the Principal’s Recep tion, and the tours given to grammar school students. Serving as an editor o f the Prep Magazine, she also effectively uses the press to promote the school. In Mrs. Flood’s tem porary absence this year, Mrs. Liz Walsh has more than adequately filled in. The work conducted in the offices is fa cilitated by the computer expertise o f Mr. David Held, the Director of Computer Serv ices. In addition, he also afforded his serv ices to the student publications, spreading the blessings o f technology beyond his own office. Maintaining connections to those who have moved on from Prep is the responsi bility o f Mr. Frank Briamante, the Director of Alumni Relations. H e especially tries to attract more recent alumni through new programs, including one involving basket ball. The office serves to keep Prep alive in those who have graduated; it serves to bind them to Prep. The responsibility o f integrating athletics into students’ lives with academics falls upon Mr. Rich Hansen, the Athletic Director. He structures the regimen for the physical ed ucation classes and coordinates all of the in terscholastic sports. H e also sets the stan dards for eligibility, seeing to it that no stu dent exerts himself byeond his capability.

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P r o v in g t h a t a m a n is n o t o u t o f p la c e in th e k itc h e n , te a m m e m b e rs D a n R o c h e a n d M a tt K ry w y p e r f o r m t h e ir d u tie s , s u p e r v is e d by M s . B a b e r a n d M r. D e A n g e lo .

R e la x in g o n t h e p o r c h a t t h e J e s u it r e tr e a t h o u s e , te a m m e m b e rs a re a b le to g e t a g r e a t v iew o f th e ocea n . A f t e r f i g h t i n g th e w aves a t S e a B r ig h t, th e m e m b e rs o f E m m a u s 1 1 6 ta k e a b r e a t h e r o n th e beach.

raking a “ retreat” from their retreat, oth er fresh men watch on as Jason Conti makes a rush down

Suddenly Our Eyes Were Opened . . .

the field with fo o tb a ll In hand.

Dissolving the gap between seniors and freshmen, leant leaders Mike Anzivino and Rich M ack or ganize a foo tb a ll game with the freshm en during Ihelr day o f retreat.

e o p le not fam iliar with the P re p

oneself. During the weekend, the retreatants

brotherhood might wonder how it de

focused on their relationships with God, with

velops, when it is fostered, and even

self, and with others.

whether it actually exists. Clearly the trans

The Emmaus retreats w ere held again at

formation into Prep does not happen over

the Jesuit retreat house in Sea Bright, where

night. It is a growing process which begins

a large house and private beach com ple

in first year and is nurtured through the three

mented the experience. The retreatants were

following years. Important days off campus

able to play football, frisbee, volleyball, and

contribute to this growth.

other outdoor activities. O f course, the most

This year’s freshmen and sophomores went

daring Emmaus retreatants will never forget

on one-day retreats to sites outside Jersey

swimming and playing in the freezing water,

City which provided space for both discus

another ad ven tu re that testified to the

sion and play. T h e freshmen day in the fall

strength and unity exhibited throughout the

and the sophomore day in the spring were

retreat. That unity made itself known again

sunny and cool — perfect for a football game

in the warm welcom e new members received

to help people relax and get to know each

at the Monday-night Homecoming liturgies

other. During discussions lead by Emmaus

that marked the end of each weekend.

team members and Eucharistic ministers, the

F or th e m em b ers o f Em m aus C X V I-

underclassmen experienced a glimpse of the

CXX1V, Emmaus was a process of affirma

Emmaus Program and cultivated a sense of

tion and engagement in the lives of others.

faith and fraternity.

It focused on the formation of a faith com

Amidst the tremendous academic and so

munity. Sitting around the burning candle

cial growth of third and fourth years, juniors

was unforgettable. What was more amazing

and seniors took time for spiritual growth as

to most though, was that each group of peo

well. Fr. Azzarto invited each junior student

ple encountered one other and themselves

to participate in an Emmaus retreat. H e also

so profoundly on a spiritual level.

invited senior team leaders to guide the jun

In order to engage a part of one’ life which

iors; the retreat staff was rounded out by

might have otherwise been neglected, the

volunteer faculty members. A s always, Em

Emmaus Program provided an opportunity

maus included exercises which encouraged

for awakening in the spiritual life of Prep

active participation to get a greater sense of

students. Amen.

Team: First Row: Mr. Kendall, D. Roche, Fr. Azzarto, M. Rumain, K. >nell, D. Ragone, M. Zakhar, B. Kachel, M. Favetta, L. O’Brien, M. Krywy, K. (orbelak, B. Spadora, C. Conti, M. Rodriguez. Second Row: Mr. DeAngelo, J. Gla:ewski, M. Bogdan, B. Crowe, A. Kloza, M. Anzivino, B. Seeley, V. Cammarota. Third Row: J. Gazic, M. Adams, S. Morton, J. Becton, M. Sugrue, E. Hiott, J. -emanowicz, C. Romano, L. Kiczek, R. Benacchio, J. Testa, M. Lapinski, Ms. Baber.

Eucharistic Ministers: Front Row: D. Haro, A. Arnone, A. Gawronski, G. Castiello, B. Molinaro, E. McCullough, M. Cansino, G. Crimmlns. Second Row: R. Mack, P. O’Connell, C. Flores, P. Barbato, J. Russell, B. Barry.

W ho’s Really in Charge?

any things have changed since that

memos w ere m ore easily generated and pro

d a y w hen Mrs. Fitzgibbon s was

fessional in appearance than in the past.

afraid to use her electric typ ew rit

Easing nervous seniors’ concerns, Mrs.

er. In this ever-changing world, technological

Doolan in the C ollege Placem ent O ffice con

innovations are constantly being m ade. E ve

tinually streamlined the processing of tran

ryone has to learn to use all sorts of gadgets

scripts and ap p lication s. Mrs. P a w low sk i

to k eep up with the rest of the world. T h e

transported waves of information to and from

secretaries, and staff at P rep are no e x c e p

the outside world and co-ordinated the re

tion. Fax machines and Dictaphones make

sp on ses to the tre m e n d o u s ly su ccessfu l

things run m ore sm oothly. E lectric sharp

Legen ds of P r e p ” dinner held in N o vem

eners, answering machines, and m ore com

ber. W hile Mrs. Prim e handles the “ control

pact versions of older creations are all d e

room ” at the switchboard, Mrs. Dandorph

signed to ease the work-loads of our beloved

attended to attendance and transportation

secretaries. For m odern secretaries such as Mrs. Lo-

concerns from her strategic position just off the lobby. N earb y was Mrs. Schneider, the

cricchio, now in the President’s O ffice, ty p e

new school nurse and an alumni parent, who

writers g a v e w a y to com puters and word

tended to staff and students when they w ere

processors. In the Principal’s O ffice, the mul

rem inded that even technology can’t always

tip u rp ose co m p u ter has h e lp e d Mrs. Gu-

keep people healthy. These people m ay have

alario and Mrs. Russell handle each morn

not been in the classroom e very day, but

ing’s announcem ents and shuffle Mr. Ras-

their presence a ffected the daily lives of stu

low sky’s copious correspondence. Letters of

dents in very important ways.

acceptance, mailing labels, calendars, and

Mrs. Mary Ann Prime

Mrs. Katherine Pawlowski

Switchboard O perator

S ecretary for O P I

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in 1967 as5secretary tto the President, Fr Scuilv, S J Having no experience with an electric typewriter, she was a tad nervous when told she’d have to use one. Moping for the best but prepared for the worst, die typed ifi the dale. Then the power went out . . . in the H® office and throughout the area Of course, she thought at first that she was responsible for it all ' . Yeare later, after serving seven presidents faithfully, Mrs. Fitzglbbons laughs about that nerve racking first day She shared the story al this year’s Faculty Christmas Party where she was honored on her retirement Congratulations to a Prep legend

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Mrs. Dolores Russell and Mrs. Grace Gualario Secretaries to the Principal

Mrs. Eileen Doolan

Mrs. Mary Phyllis Locricchio

Mrs. Elizabeth Dandorph

Secretary to C ollege Placem ent Counselors

Secretary to the President

Attendance and Transportation Coordinator

Puzzles and riddles . . . at the heart o f the H A P experience is the process o f learning while having fu n as S co tt Kudlacik, Dharmesh Bharucha, and Brian Franco discovered last July. N ick Kram er, A . Dumaual, Dharmesh Bharucha, Chris Stanberry, Luigi Marandola

(1st Row ) H arold Gadsden, Jimmy Leung, Ryan Gonzalez, P e te r Camacho, G eoffrey Leigh, Steve Ahn, Barry Tsang, Fernando Miranda. (2nd Row ) Ramon Varona, Dumaka Blunt, Nathan Jackson, K eon Paton, Jermaine M ercer, Justin Kealy, F elix V lctorin o. (3rd Row ) Coy Dailey, Alvin Derosiers, Ryan Lorenzo. James Cartano, Chris Razon, Melvin Cadlaon, Paschal Ferreira. (4th Row ) D ale Kim , N icholas Degnan, David Lassiter, Brian Ackerm an, S co tt K udlacik, Tristan Magno, George Baratta. (5th Row ) C orm ac Quinn, Tomasz Lukaslak, Padraic Gallagher, Stanley Bridgeforth, Edgardo Nieves, Shane Smith, Satya Tiwari.

HAPpy Anniversary elebrating its thirtieth anniversary, the

electives included science, film appreciation,

H ig h er A c h ie v e m e n t P ro gra m

has

chess, journalism, Japanese, and a “ mystery

served as a refuge to Jersey City youths from

option,” which turned out to be a current

the common summer drudgery of hanging

affairs class. The instructors included former

out on the streets or watching T V at home.

H A P students, Prep graduates, Jesuit nov

O pen to students of Jersey City Public or

ices, and faculty of the Prep. Recent H A P

private grammar schools during the summer

alumni returned to serve as tutors. Many of

months between 7th and 8th grades, the six-

them express enthusiasm about being able

week program emphasizes learning without

to give something back to a program which

any worries about grades. T h e students suc

gave them so much. Edgardo Nieves noted,

ceed because of their own interest in edu

for example, “ Being a H A P tutor developed

cation. A ctivities include spelling gam es,

my leadership qualities, teaching abilities, and

short-story reading, and math relay races in

social skills.” T h e commitment of these people, com

which teammates struggle with math prob lems at the blackboard.

bined with the continued dedication of Fr.

A fte r the morning classes of math, Eng

John Browning, prepares H A P students to

lish, and grammar, the afternoon is open for

excel in their academic lives and is an in

electives and sports. Some of this summer s

spiration to them personally as well. W hile reffing f o r an Intramural game, tutor Edgardo Nieves is indignant at being interrupted by a photographer. Ready to go hom e after an exhausting yet fulfilling day, tutor Dharmesh Bharucha leaves the gym.

Thirty Hours and Beyond

he P rep Community does not restrict

With director Mr. B ecerra overseeing the

itself to the limits of 144 Grand Street

program , some students started their service

and the red bricked building across

during the summer at H .A .P . or some other

the street. It also extends to the outside world

program and continued through the year to

in many ways, one of which is the Christian

com plete the 30 hours.

S ervice Program in which all juniors partic ipate.

30 hours of work, for some the experience

Although Christian S ervice required only

T h e program involves students volunteer

can extend far beyond that. Students carry

ing 3 0 hours in s e rv ic e to the local c o m

on the experien ce they receive and often

munity. This service com es in many forms.

continue that spirit of service. Graduate A ndy

Som e of this y e a r’s juniors tutored gram m ar

Danilchick (’91) took his H A P encounter and

school children at their parishes, helped out

directed it towards establishing a sports camp

in hospital wards at the Jersey C ity M edical

called “ Education Through Sports” for in

C en ter and w orked at H .I.G .H .W .A .Y .S . in

ner-city children. Sponsored by Swarthm ore

Bayonne and other clothing stores for the

C ollege w here he is a junior, A n d y took his

underprivileged.

gained experience and put it to work to help

Each project was chosen for its potential

others in the community.

to help students becom e aw are of p eop le in

Som etim es when caught up in the bustle

need around them ; th ey w orked as volun

of life, it is easy to overlook the reality which

teers and w ere exp ected to reflect seriously

surrounds us. Making the program m anda

on their experience. In addition to keeping

tory requires students to give volunteer serv

a journal and submitting a reflection paper,

ice a try without the interference o f excuses

the juniors shared their experien ce with oth

or time constraints. Although Christian S erv

ers during a discussion group each cycle. In

ice ultimately has a distinct effe c t on each

an attem pt to expand the scope of the pro

person, e v e ry junior shares the same e x p e

gram , various teachers outside of the R elig

rie n c e o f b eco m in g a w a re o f th e n e e d y

ion departm ent have volunteered to assist.

around him and m aybe even taking the ini

T h e teachers involved w ere volunteers Ms.

tiative to bring about some change in the

Curry, Ms. Scanlan, Mr. Caslin, Mr. Ford,

world. It is one m ore exam ple of P r e p ’s e f

Mrs. Costanzo and Mr. Arabia.

forts in educating “ men for others.”

A fte r M att Klarmann and Mike Noriega discussed their work at H .I.G.H .W .A.Y.S. and the fo o d pantry respectively, Mr. Becerra offers some advice as to how they may Improve the services they perform.

Recalling his own work experiences. In the past, Mr. Becerra expresess his thoughts and observations about student reflections on their service projects. One o f the main purposes o f the reflection group Is to fin d some com m on ground among each oth erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services, as Joe List, D lno Palomares, and Dave Nagy try to find that connection.

Despite her busy work schedule in the library, Ms. Jeanne Scan/an somehow finds the tim e to help out the Religion Department with the Christian Service Program.

Stand By Me “ . . . a good w ay for parents of P rep stu

served as an opportunity to share a liturgy

dents to m eet each other” is how Mr. James

and a meal, and the receptions after the Jun

H oran describes the P rep Parents Associa

ior Ring Mass and Senior Graduation Mass

tion. But there is m ore to the Parents A s

gave chances to o ffer hospitality to one an other.

sociation than just a social aspect. It offers an opportunity for parents to form a network

T h e group also makes contributions to fis

w here they m ay find support so they do not

cal well-being o f the school. T h e executive

have to face teen agers’ growing pains alone.

com m ittee this yea r consisted o f Mr. B el

It was only three years ago that the P rep

dowicz, Mrs. D eG eorge, Mr. Garcia, Mrs. Gil

Fathers’ and M others’ clubs m erged to form

lespie, Mrs. Haro, Mrs. Hiott, Mrs. Kost, Mrs.

the current organization. T h e group was first

Lem anow icz, Mrs. M cEldowney, Mr. Norcia,

established to act as a service operation for

Mr. & Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Rucinski. L ed

students. Each year the list o f activities has

by coordinator Mr. Horan, M oderator Fr. A t-

expanded, allowing parents to connect m ore frequently.

acich and co-chairs Mrs. Patt Kachel and Mr.

T h e parents dem onstrated their enthusi

T h e y have collected an average of $15,000

asm from the start of the year, producing

P ete Kouvel, the group also raises funds. o ver the past fe w years.

mountains of cookies to serve at the first

Although they accomplished much for the

O p e n H ou se. T h e F all Fashion S h o w &

school and its students, P rep parents have

Luncheon was a huge success, and events

accomplished much for themselves. By be

such as the Christmas P arty and Night at the

coming involved and experiencing P rep in a

R aces o ffered chances to enjoy themselves.

w ay similar to the w ay their sons always had,

T h e Fam ily Communion Supper in January

they m ade the Parents’ Association a reality.

P arents’ A ssociation President Mrs. P a tt Kachel. Som e 600 P rep mothers and their guests attended the annual Luncheon /Fashion Show at the Meadowlands H o te l in Novem ber.

Junior Josh M oe helps parents purchasing merchandise (Christmas presents?) in the campus shop prior to the Parents' Association Christmas Party in December. The Fall Luncheon Com m ittee: (1. to r.) Mrs. Maureen Bodnar, Fr. Tony Aracich, S. J. (Association M oderator), Mrs. Agnes Gillespie (Event CoChairwoman), Mrs. Judy Krivinsky (Event CoChairwoman), and Mrs. Pat Kaczka.

Mrs. Linda K ost and Mrs. Ceil DeGeorgefEvent Chairwomen)help prepare dinner at the Parents* Association Christmas Party in December. A t the Fall Luncheon, Prep mothers are entertained by the models who display the new fa ll tine o f clothing.

Spreading holiday cheer, Br. Paul Harrison gets ready to make his grand entrance at the Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Christmas Party.

Prep Against Confusion

he P e e r A d v is o rs and C ounselors

T h e frosh, who w ere members of small

program has been a part of the Prep

groups in M ay, w ere contacted during the

community for several years now, but

summer by the p eer advisor who led their

recently, under the supervision of Mr. B e

group. It was the peer advisor’s responsibil

cerra and Ms. Grabler the organization has

ity to call the freshman at least once during

changed significantly. Four years ago, the

the summer, answer any questions about

P A C program consisted of a summer contact

preparing for Prep, and try to arrange to

call and tw o days of orientation in S ep tem

m eet with the freshman before the opening

ber. A fte r those tw o days, freshm en w ere

of school. W hen the doors opened in S ep

left to explore P rep on their own. T h e pro

tember, the p eer advisors w ere ready to greet

gram was a great w elcom e but did not fully

P r e p ’s newest arrivals. Orientation consisted

p repare the students for what lay ahead.

of talks, a tour, gam es and a liturgy, and

This year P A C has expanded its role in

ended with the Frosh Olym pics. During the

the P rep community. T h ere is a great gap

first m arking p erio d , the advisors visited

between grammar school and high school that

freshman homerooms on a regular basis in

cannot be breached in a fe w days and the

order to answer questions and pass on in

p eer advisors now o ffer longterm help in ad

form ation about upcoming events and activ

justing to P rep life. T h ese advisors or “ big

ities.

brothers” are among the first p eop le incom

In addition to orientation-related events,

ing frosh m eet, and their enthusiasm and hos

this year activities w ere organized by Mr.

pitality m ake P rep less intimidating.

Becerra, Ms. Grabler, and the advisors which

O n a sunny Saturday in M ay, the Class of

o ffe re d the freshm en opportunities to so

’ 97 was form ally introduced to the school

cialize after the school year was already un

while still in eighth grade. T h e incoming stu

derw ay. A group visit to a Devils gam e and

dents m et som e teachers, upperclassm en,

an Ice C ream Social in D ecem ber to which

and future classmates months b efore their

girls from St. D om ’s A n d St. A l’s had been

high school career actually began. T h e struc

invited w ere the m ajor events of the first

ture of the day was casual, and the p eer

semester. Both events w ere successful, as

advisors led the frosh in discussion, song, and

older students joined P r e p ’s newest students

preparation for the p rayer service which con

in making school m ore than just a place a

cluded the day.

study.

Playing gam e show hosts f o r the night, p e e r advisors Tom S cerb o and Chris M cN em ey Join the "c o n te s ta n ts " In trying to figu re out the sketches Volunteering a night f o r the Ice cream social In D ecem ber, seniors Greg Lovela ce and M ike Lapinski scoo p out Ice cream f o r the freshman o f Prep, St. D o m ’s, and St. A l ’s.

Providing clues f o r his team, freshman Peter Susberich scribbles desperately to earn a point in the P A C version o f Win, Lose o r Draw.

Taking the first step towards his spiritual growth at Prep, freshman Frank Thomas receives a blessing from Ms. Mullen at the Orientation Mass.

Volley after volley, the heads o f spectators pivot back and forth as freshman P eter Blythinr beats Jonathon Fabros In his mission to win the ping-pong Championship f o r hom eroom 1H. Although their efforts to p ro te ct the egg from the eight-foot drop failedf these freshman and peer advisors succeed in form ing a working team In the community-building exercises at September orientation.

Walkin’ in the Rain C

old and rainy, O ctober 20 seem ed to

of m oney and the high percentage of student

be a m iserable day for the P rep annual

participation w ere indicative of the Walka-

W alkathon. N evertheless, 8 9 % of the stu

thon’s success. Beyond the obvious financial

dent body braved the inclement weather and

gain, the walk was a significant factor in en

left for H oboken ’s Stevens Park with a fe e l

livening school spirit early in the year.

ing of determination which transcended the

T h e W alkathon provided our community

harsh conditions. Despite the drizzle, nothing

with a day aw ay from the monotony of school

could rain on our parade.

life. Faculty and students alike w ere given

In an attem pt to raise funds, P rep students

the opportunity to take a casual stroll to help

collected pledges from sponsors; each stu

Prep. T h e event was one of the fe w chances

dent was asked to bring in at least $10 with

for students of all years to gather and work

the hope that w e would bring in more. O ver

together towards a common goal.

$16,500 was raised. T h e $3,500 which was

Cheerful P rep spirits w ere not squelched

raised by the seniors went towards the re

by the foul weather. Laughter was heard

vival of the T V studio —

a long ignored

between the sporadic cloudbursts as the Prep

activity. T h e remaining amount was contrib

community proved w e could be successful

uted to P re p ’s Annual Fund. Both the amount

against all odds.

The beat goes on as this group o f students casually strolls along Marin Boulevard towards N ew port Centre.

D o n â&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Stop! Intermittent rain does not prevent these Prep students from having a good time.

Policem en from Hoboken and Jersey City help with the smooth running o f the event. United f o r a single purpose, the Prep community makes an overwhelming response with a large majority o f students participating.

The solution to rainy days? An umbrella, o f course, as Mr. Becerra demonstrates while walking with seniors Jerome Lemanowicz, Anthony Bovasso, and Brian Mercier. The picturesque streets o f Hoboken provide an upbeat finale to an otherwise cloudy and rainy day.

Buzzing with activity even before lunchtime, cafe attendant Mrs. Lucy Furka prepares the Dally Specials menu while Mrs. Rose Pa tti serves the brunch dishes.

Mr. John Hammer, Special Events C oord inator

W hile students and faculty enjoy one o f the days o f f fro m s ch oo l due t o snow, Mr. Enrique SerranoA costa Is le ft with the not-so-enjoyable task o f clearing the faculty parking lot.

B roth er Joseph Griffin, S.J., H eat and V entilation System

Mrs. C arol LaR occa, Mrs. Angelina DePalm a, Mrs. Marla Franco, Mr. Jullt Mrs. Lucy Furka, Mrs. R ose Patti

Cleaning, Fixing, and Serving It Up

he Prep maintenance staff is, with

this yea r was dealing with the excessive

out a doubt, one of the most under-

amount of snow in our area. Often the night

appreciated and hard-working groups

workers w ere called in to help the day staff

at St. P eter’s Prep. The men and women on

rem ove the snow. Th ere w ere as many as

the staff work day and night to keep the Prep

nine workers in action on any given snow

in working order. T h ey make the repairs and

day trying to clear away the mess from the

do the cleaning that make Prep such a pleas

vast expanse of P rep ’s property. The main

ant place to be.

tenance crew was aided by the purchase of

Mr. Dandorph continued this year as the

a snowplow, which made clearing the snow

director of the physical plant. H e was re

in the parking lots and in the courtyards much

sponsible for the day-to-day operations of the

easier. The entire maintenance staff gave of

maintenance staff. H e planned and organ

their time and energy to make the streets

ized every project that the staff undertook.

and sidewalks surrounding Prep safer for its

Once this was done, the plans w ere passed

students.

on to the maintenance supervisor, Arvind

Anyone who was at Prep late at night no

Sawh. H e delegated jobs to the staff mem

ticed the work of the cleaning staff, a group

bers, who then carried out the order quickly

of people who worked silently and without

and efficiently. In this manner, the mainte

much recognition. Without these people, Prep

nance staff worked more like a finely-tuned

would have looked much like the students’

machine . . . able to conquer any task given

own rooms. Cleaning a school as big as this

to them.

is both difficult and tiring.

O ne of maintenance’s most difficult jobs

Mr. Luis Nazarlo, Br. Ralph Cilia, S.J., Mr. Rupram Doorgadat, Mr. Arvind Sawh, Br. Paul Harrison, S.J., Mr. A n gel Vazquez, Mr. Enrique SerranoAcosta, Ms. Rosa Hemandez-Mendez. Missing: Mr. Richard Butler.

Dotng a jo b that begins when the school day ends and continues Into the late hours o f the night, Rosa Hemandez-Mendez ensures that classrooms are all neat and ready f o r the next day o f classes.

And The Honorees Are . . .

ho would receive one of the most

gled.

respected awards at the Prep , the

During the February assembly, as the snow

student Spirit A w a rd ? T h e m eet

was accumulating outside, honors w ere once

ings continued as the hours passed — 3, 4,

again distributed in the gym. R eflecting on

5 o ’clock. T h e Nominations w ere read as

our inability to control the forces of nature,

three seniors, three teachers and Mr. Ras

Mr. Raslowsky rem inded the student body

lowsky discussed the merits of each student.

that academ ic m atters are within our control,

Since each nomination m ade a strong case

and that attaining awards is the result of

for its candidate, the process of choosing re

serious effort.

cipients was difficult. N ea rly everyon e was

H o w e v e r im portant achieving academ ic

qualified, so the calls w ere tough. O ne by

excellence m ay have been, for most students

one, how ever, by consensus, honorees w ere

the highlight of the Honors’ Assem blies was

picked. W hen the meetings ended, the Spirit

the aw a rd in g o f the P r e p S pirit A w a rd s.

A w a rd Selection C om m ittee, which m et once

Nothing better signifies the diverse achieve

each marking period, was confident that it

ments of a student, his contributions to the

had chosen students who truly em bodied the

community and the sense of appreciation felt

phrase, “ Men For O thers.”

by the members of St. P e te r’s. A s students

T h e morning after each of these meetings,

listened to the write-ups, and the winners

the entire student body assembled in the gym

heard their names called follow ed by cheers

for the Honors’ Convocations to recognize

and congratulations, they knew that their time

the achievem ents of its members. A fte r the

spent at P rep had had an impact on the

awarding of honor cards at the N ovem b er

school. T h eir presen ce had h elped foster

assem bly, the names of those students at

P r e p ’s ideals and goals.

taining National M erit recognition w ere an

Four times this year, the community took

nounced. Fr. Joyce then stood at the podi

time out of its regular schedule to recognize

um, thumbing through a large stack of p a

and praise the achievem ents of its members.

pers in order to get the attention of the stu

A t the conclusion of these gatherings, the

dent body. W hile praising accomplishments

P re p ’ s A lm a M ater was proudly sung, led

o f those individuals who had achieved aca

by our principal. T h e Honors’ Convocations

dem ic excellence for the first quarter, he also

publicly recognized the “ Pride and G lory”

expressed concern for those who had strug-

of St. P e te r’s Prep: the student body.

In recognition o f the to p students In each discipline, g o ld and silver medals are awarded by Mr. Reldy at the opening convocation.

A s a reward f o r achieving consistent grades over 85 f o r the previous year, John G onelll receives an h on or pin fro m Fr. Joyce at the fa ll academ ic convocation.

Being congratulated by Fr. Joyce and Mr. Raslowsky Is Jeffrey Ariz, who, along with other juniors, was awarded an honor card f o r his academic success.

Reflecting on the successes and struggles o f the second marking period and asking God f o r the strength In the second semester, Fr. Azzarto leads the February assembly in prayer.

Spirit A w ard Winners N ovem ber 1993 Jason Becton

Michael Lapinski

R obert Benacchio

Billy Musto

M ario Favetta

Ian Tam ayo

Paul Laracy

James Testa

Pictured with Mr. Raslowsky are the Spirit Award winners from the February assembly: Liam O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Brendan Mannlon, Refky N icola, M ichael Sugrue, Vito Cammarota, and Keith Duncan. Missing Is Vladimir Gomez.

E ffe c tiv e n ote ta k ln g Is em ph asized in the classroom as an essential learning to o l. C o l足 lating notes properly while maintaining an or足 ganized n oteb ook f o r future reference Illus足 trates to students the value o f being system足 atic and look in g ahead.

Taking responsibility f o r ou r own education Is one o f the m ost Important lessons Prep teaches us. Classes are n ot defined by the teachers alone but also by the students. Prep encourages students to o ffe r their views and to enhance their education through active participation.

s students we don’t know everything. W e are in the process of growing and developing, but we lack the experience to know which risks to take. W e need guidance and support, as well as exposure to alternate ways of approaching situations. W e need someone to challenge us to think critically and develop carefully considered opinions. Peers may offer encouragement and sup port, but lack experience. Parents are not with us at all times, and often their thinking is too similar to our own to really challenge us to explore new options. What each of us needs is a guru, an elder, a teacher to offer a new perspective and share his or her story; the teachers and coaches at Prep do just that. They are always there to offer counseling and preparation to their students. They challenge us to take the risk of changing our minds. They push us to be our best. From listening to the music of the Beatles performed in German to making soap sculp tures of the Trojan Horse, we learn because our teachers use alternative meth ods of teaching. Prep teachers want their students to love learning. As Ms. Wysocki tells her students,“ I want you to love this subject just as much as I do. I want you to be creative and find it interesting.” Our teachers are also friends to those whom they teach. They share their lives and give their time; they encourage free thinking and a passion for knowledge. This independent thinking enables us to grow personally and intel lectually into responsible adults, ready to face the challenges of the 21st century.

A lthough academics may entail challenging tasks, Prep enables students to contribute their Individual approaches to the overall learning experience.

Elements of Style

hroughout the course of time,

sages. Juniors studying literature from

one encounters many feelings,

the Anglo-Saxon through the modern

expressions, and stories. In or

British period analyzed religious and

der to grow in intellectual maturity, one

political undertones of each era. Fi

must know how to interpret these ide

nally, this y e a r’s senior options includ

as. Without being open to them, one

ed Journalism and A fro-A m erican Lit.,

can becom e isolated from culture and

while the A d van ced Placem ent course

from people. Through the English D e

in tro d u ced seniors to c o lle g e -le v e l

partm ent, students are given the o p

work.

portunity to sam ple literature which

1 9 9 3 -9 4 changes inclu ded an in

confronts these topics, as well as the

creased emphasis on writing, including

chance to express their own e x p e ri

som e new approaches. In order to d e

ence.

velop students’ pow ers of expression

This y e a r ’s freshm an course co v

through writing, assignments w ere o f

ered writers from Steinbeck to Golding

ten designed to be m ore enjoyable and

and genres from poetry to plays. T h e

less like tasks. Com bining both con

amount o f w ork on basic skills, rein

cepts and feelings on paper P rep stu

fo r c e d in frosh W ritin g L a b w as in

dents cam e to grasp m ore clearly a

c r e a s e d . S o p h o m o r e s fo c u s e d on

sense of the world which helped them

Am erican Literature from the colonial

to establish within it their own individ

p e rio d to the p resen t, p a rticu la rly

ual identities.

ready to identify relevant social mesFlne-tunlng a lesson on values In literature, Mr. John Irvine’s quiet universe Is disrupted by a mischievous photographer.

With his characteristically thorough but laid-back approach, Mr. Massarelli examines som e fin e r points o f Am erican literary style with his English 2 H onors class.

Playfully frustrated with his English 1 class’s antics, Mr. Casey lunges to strangle N ell M osco In jest.

Mr. John Campion Mr. John Casey Fr. Robert Cregan, S.J. Fr. Michael Hoag, S.J. Mr. James Horan Mr. John Irvine Dr. Richard Kennedy Mr. Walter Koszyk Mr. Joseph Massarelli Ms. Kathleen Moore Br. Raymond Page, FMS Fr. Enrico Raulli, S.J.

Taking a break from the usual business o f vocabulary drills, Fr. Hoag sells candy to benefit the Mission Drive.

English 3, 3 Honors, AP English, Dra matics English 1, 2 Writing Lab, English 3, Literature of War, Latin 1, Swimming Writing Lab, English 1 Honors, Hor ror Fiction, Latin 1 Journalism English 1 Writing Lab, Sports Lit erature, Soccer, HAP English 2, Fiction into Film, AP Eng lish, Photography Club, Theatre Club Religious Education 1, English X, Writing Lab English 2 Honors, 3, Intramurals Writing Lab, English 2, 3 Honors AFro-American Literature Creative Writing, Group Guidance, Paper and Pen

Mr. John Irvine, Mr. W alter Koszyk, Dr. Richard Kennedy, Fr. Robert Cregan, S.J., Ms. Kathleen M oore, Mr. John Campion, Mr. Joseph Massarelli, Mr. John C€isey.

Taking advantage o f the overhead p ro je cto r, Miss W oznlak reviews the fundamentals o f basic A lgebra I with her freshm en class.

Mr. Kenneth Dandorph Ms. Suzanne Grabler

Mr. David Held Mr. Thomas Kendall Mr. Robert McDermott Mr. Robert McGuinness Mr. John O’Donnell Miss Adrianne Wozniak Miss Beatrice Wysocki

Always willing to lend a hand to his students, Mr. M cD e rm o tt clarifies questions f o r senior Glenn Pera during a P re-C a l test on Trig. Identities.

Algebra 1 Honors, Algebra 2/Trig onometry Honors, Stage Crew Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors, Peer Advisors Advanced Computer Science Introduction to Computers, Comput er Science Team, Emmaus Team Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry Algebra I, Geometry, Fishing Club Algebra 1, Accounting Pre-Calculus, A P Calculus

Mr. R ob ert M cD erm ott, Mr. John O 'D o n n e ll, Miss Beatrice Wysocki, Mr. R ob ert McGuinness, Miss Adrianne Woznlak, Ms. Suzanne Grabler, Mr. K enneth Dandorph, Mr. Thomas Kendall.

Exponential Excellence

he Math Department worked

gineers might have to do. Accounting

to prom ote math literacy and

readied students for preparing returns

provide a solid foundation for

and keeping business records.

future study. Although much of the in

This year the department started to

struction necessarily involved abstract

reshape the structure of its curriculum.

models and ideal situations, teachers

T h e honors program consisted of a

hoped to nurture a capacity for prob

freshman course of Algebra Honors,

lem solving in the real world. Thus, the

followed by Geom etry/Trigonom etry

department m ade a m ove toward in

in second year, Pre-Calculus for jun

corporating graphing calculators and

iors, and A P Calculus the final year.

computers as supplementary learning

Algebra Honors, in particular, was de

tools.

lib erately designed fo r students al

Th e curriculum consists of a three-

ready familiar with the mechanics of

year survey of mathematical topics with

Algebra 1 but not with its underlying

a fou rth -year option . T h e a lgeb ra

principles. The new approach sought

courses in freshman year introduced

to provide students with a more com

students to basic approaches to prob

prehensive view of mathematical top

lem solving. G eom etry and trigonom

ics, incorporating both theory and ap

etry familiarized students with the logic

plication.

of forming proofs and the properties

Teaching how to use models and de

of the perfect square, circle, and tri

ductive reasoning to approach prob

angle. Subsequent courses pointed stu

lems, the Math Department instilled in

dents in the direction of potential ca

its students a deeper understanding of

reers. Advanced Placem ent Calculus

not only formulas and equations, but

introduced differentiation and integra

also of the real world.

tion for finding slopes and areas as en Encouraging student participation, Ms. Grabler takes a moment out to Involve her Algebra II/ Trigonometry class In the discussion on functions.

Being helpful as ever, Mr. Kendall stops to assist a student In the use o f computers.

Prep Science Center A Hands on Education

V = n R T . . . the oxidation of pri

transition in P r e p ’s science program . The

m ary alcohols produces aldehydes

study of science used to begin with Intro

. . . fo rce equals mass tim es ac

to High School Science for all freshmen,

celeration.

follow ed by Biology, Chem istry and Phys

It is easy to be overw helm ed and im

ics for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

pressed by the volum e of facts, figures,

This year, how ever, while three sections

and formulas. T h e curriculum constructed

of frosh enrolled in Introduction to High

by the science faculty helps to instill some

School Science with its emphasis on earth

order into the chaos that surrounds us. A n integral part of the learning e x p e

science, fiv e other groups of freshm en studied Biology. N ex t year all freshman

rience consists o f seeking an understand

will take Biology. O nce this happens, more

ing of the physical universe beyond the

students will have opportunities as seniors

basics o ffered in textbooks. Research and

to take elective courses in a field of sci

lab experim ents provide opportunities to

ence particularly interesting to them.

observe the laws and mechanics of C hem

A s hands-on experien ce in the lab and

istry and Physics as they function in the

at the com p u ter a re in creasin gly in te

natural world. Som e innovative projects

grated into the science curriculum and ad

this year included the sequential analysis

van ced courses becom e m ore diverse,

of peptide bonds and the construction of

P rep students appreciate m ore and more

a carousel for the school musical, while

our com plex world. Science becom es less

the infamous “ 20 Questions” assignment

abstract, and curiosity and com petence

continued to dem and initiative and p er

com bine to form concrete tools for ad

sistence from underclass students.

dressing the problem s o f the practical

This y e a r’s freshm en found them selves

world.

in the midst of an important three-year

Mr. Gregory Boyle Sr. Frances Marie Duncan

Ms. Adele LeCalvez Mr. Donald Merrick Ms. Ailish Mullen Fr. Thomas O ’Connor, S.J. Mr. Robert Zawistowski

Introduction to Science, Biology, Sci ence Clubs Physics, Physics Honors, Organic Bi ochemistry, Science Clubs, Science Teams Chemistry Physics Biology, Irish Club Chemistry, Chemistry Honors Biology, Chemistry, Ecology Club, Mission Drive, Bowling

Investigating the fin e r points o f Incline, R ob Ruclnskl emphasizes the Im portance o f an accurate reading to lab partner Jason Russell.

Utilizing references ranging from m icroscopes to textbooks, freshman Paschal Ferreira analyzes the sample on the slide.

. Gregory Boyle, Sr. Frances Marie Duncan, Mr. D onald Merrick, Ms. Ailish pen, Rev. Thomas O 'C onnor, S.J., Ms. A d ele LeCalvez, Mr. R obert Zawisvski.

interpreting a long list o f data, Keyur Amin and Luis Aramayo form a conclusion f o r their final lab report.

1. What is the scientific classification of "20 Questions?"

2. What is the gestation period of "20 Questions?"

3. Pinpoint the latitude and longitude of "20 Questions."

4. What is the Greek equivalent of "20 Questions?"

5. What interstate highway runs through "20 Questions?"

6. What is the zip code for "20 Questions?"

7. How many calories per serving are there in "20 Questions?"

8. How many phalanges are there in "20 Questions?"

9. Why is the assignment called "20 Questions?"

Does spelling count when dealing with "20 Questions?"

10.

What is the chemical symbol for "20 Questions?"

11.

Round the atomic mass of "20 Questions" to two decimal places.

12.

How many calories are expended in the burning of "20 Questions?"

13.

What is the capital of "20 Questions?"

14.

What are the symptoms of "20 Questions" fever?

What is the generic name for "20 Questions?"

16.

Who discovered the "20 Questions?"

17.

What natural disaster occurred during 18. the completion of "20 Questions?"

What is the average body temperature of a student doing "20 Questions?"

19.

How many years does it take for "20 Questions" to biodegrade?

20.

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Known f o r his expertise on the Civil War, Mr. Owen Haveron points out the loca tion o f an Im portant campaign to A lexa n d er Garcia.

Enjoying his first year here, Mr. P e te r A rabia establishes h im self n ot only as a go o d tea ch er In the classroom but also as a fam iliar, friendly fa c e around Prep.

Mr. Peter Arabia, S.J.

W orld Civilizations, U.S. History 1, Spirit Committee, Latin American Society

Mr. Thomas Benz, S.J.

World Civilizations, U.S. History 2,

Ms. Marie Curry

World Civilizations, A P U.S. History

Mr. Carl DeLorenzo

U.S. History 2, M odem European

Petrean, Native American Society 1, A P U.S. History 2, Forensics History, Russian History Mr. Owen Haveron

U.S. History 1, U.S. History 2, Con足 temporary Issues, Civil War, Foot足 ball, Basketball

A n oth er new com er to P rep, Mr. Thom as Benz n ot only teaches history but also dispenses friendly advice and g o o d counsel to his receptive pupils.

Spanning the Globe he History Departm ent offers

through W orld W ar I and em ployed

a three-year program consist

critical thinking and a number of in

ing o f a W o rld Civilizations

novative learning techniques. The sec

course for freshman and US History I

ond year chronicled Am erican life from

and II courses which build upon the

W orld W ar I to the present, paying

skills d eveloped in the first year. Elec

careful attention to the politics, eco

tives ranging from the C ivil W a r to

nomics, and foreign policy of the 20th-

Modern European History are offered

century United States. T h e program

for seniors as well.

was designed to develop in students a

T h e departm ent restructured the

firm grounding in historical fact as well

W orld Civ. course this year to provide

as a sense of the historical process. For

a thematic introduction to the religion,

students desiring g re a te r historical

social structure, art & architecture,

concentration, department chair Ms.

government, and economics of various

M arie C urry again o ffe re d the A d

cultures from ancient G reece and Con-

van ced Placem en t U S H istory p ro

fucian China to m edieval Europe and

gram, conducted in a seminar style.

the modern Middle East. By proceed

This school year marked a new di

ing thematically rather than chronolog

rection for the History Department. It

ically, the course challenged students

not only welcom ed two Jesuit scholas

to engage in a com parative approach

tics and the part-time help of religion

to historical develop m en ts. Sim ple

teacher Mr. Bill Ford, but it also saw

m em orization o f fa cts w as s u p p le

an overhaul of the W orld Civilizations

m ented by individual and group re

curriculum and some changes in the

search projects.

US History program. One may say that

T h e first year o f U S History, pri

although “ history” has already taken

marily taken by juniors, spanned from

place, the way one looks at it will con

prehistoric North and South Am erica

tinually change. Mr. Owen Haveron, Ms. Marie Curry, Mr. Carl DeLorenzo, Mr. Peter Arabia, S.J., Mr. Thomas Benz, S.J.

With his energy, wit, and strong presence, Mr. Carl D eLorenzo wins another batch o f admiring students.

How do you say that i n. . . ?

he language curriculum is based

Sophom ores also began their study of

on the traditional Jesuit ideal that

a foreign language, the first o f tw o r e

the best w ay to p rep are a student

quired years. Departm ent m em bers set

for college and life is through a liberal arts

out to help students d evelop their com

education. Fundamental to this is the study

prehension of both the written and spoken

of language. T h e study of any language

word. T h e y also tried to instill in them a

stresses critical thinking and m em oriza

love for the language and the confidence

tion skills, as well as providing insights into

to converse in it. Literature, films, and

English gram m ar and vocabulary. T exts

music w ere used to spark interest along the way.

read in the original provide students with gram m ar and literary devices otherwise lost in translation.

In the first to years of French, German, Italian, and Spanish, students learned the

A s in the past, P rep students began

principles of the language as well as in

their study o f language with Latin I as

form ation about the culture o f n ative

fre s h m e n , le a rn in g th e fu n d a m e n ta l

speakers. Enrollment in third-year lan

gram m ar rules, conjugations and declen

guage courses rem ained strong. In all lan

sions. Latin I, how ever, was m ore than

guages, this level was a study o f literature

just m em orization. This yea r freshm en

on a serious and exciting level. Novels,

w ere required to do a sem ester project

history, short stories, and poetry engaged

dealing with the Trojan W ar, while they

the students in the cultures of various p e o

also studied Roman culture, especially ar

ple. A Latin IV seminar was offered, and

chitecture.

juniors and seniors with a serious interest

By the end of Latin II, also a require

in the classical world had a G reek option

ment, students had started to read from

as well. T h ese ancient languages serve as

authentic Rom an authors. M ost classes

an excellent foundation for the study of

started with the writings of C aesar in de

m odern language. A n d the study of m od

B ello Gallico, but deviating from the tra

ern language will enable P rep students to

ditional study of second-year Latin, some

com m u n icate b e tte r with their glob al

sophom ores read selections from the com

neighbors and, for some, to appreciate

edies of Plautus.

their own ancestral culture.

B eloved senior faculty m em ber o f the Language D epartm ent, Fr. O ppido teaches classical languages.

Participating In Mr. N o g a ’s toga contest, Dan Stuplnskl dons the Roman garb in the com m em oration o f the Ides o f March.

Enjoying his first year in the Language Department at Prep, Mr. Sabedra shared his expertise in one o f his native languages with his Italian I I students.

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GutenTag! Bonjour! Holal Salvete! Buon Giorno! This is only a sample of a variety of sounds which are heart! everyday throughout the halls of Mulry. Mehr often quam <0 nicht, geometry teachers could be asked. “ I habe eine Frage!” instead of, ‘ ‘1 have a question!" Most com monly, teachers respond with a surprised expression Oi and reply with a: Was? Comment? Que? or simply Huh? 3 Around 12:30 students can be heard walking to lunch saying things that only sophomores can understand: J , . ' j C “ Qu’est-ce que c’est?” What is this new language being fl) CO heard throughout Prep’s most hallowed hallways? C‘est

Sophomore Sprache Sindroma. Sophomores begin to develop this syndrome towards the end of the first mark ing period. Sophomores not only seemed to parler in English but also in the languages they and their friends are currently studying. This syndrome est incurable.

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Fr. Anthony Aracich, S.J. Ms. Susan Baber Mrs. Bernadette Costanzo Mr. James DeAngelo

Ms. Ana Garcia

Mr. Andrew Noga Fr. Harold Oppido, S.J. Mr. Anthony Sabedra Mr. Lance Silvestris

Italian Honors 3, 4, Spanish Honors 2, 3, 4, Parents’ Association Latin 1, Latin Honors 2, 3, 4, Pe trean, Emmaus Team French 2, 3 Honors, Spanish 2, NHS, French Club, French NHS German 1,2,3 Honors, German Club, German Exchange, Petroc, Emmaus Team Spanish 1, 2, Spanish for Native Speakers 1, 2, Senior prom, Spanish NHS Latin 1, 2, Ski Club, Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track Latin 1 Honors, Greek Honors 1 2 Italian 1, 2, Spanish 1, Vocal Ensem ble, Italian Club, Italian NHS, Latin 2, French 1

Mr. Lance Silvestris, Ms. Ana Garcia, Mr. Andrew Noga, Fr. Anthony Aracich, S.J., Mrs. Bernadette Costanzo, Mr. Anthony Sabedra, Ms. Susan Baber, Mr. James D eAngelo.

Freakin’ his students out. D ea con O ’N e ill discusses the meaning o f life with his sophom ore religion class.

Fr. Anthony Azzarto, S.J.

Fr. John Browning, S.J. Mr. Jorge Becerra Mr. Timothy Caslin Fr. Martin Doyle, S.J. Mr. William Ford Mrs. Patricia O’Grady Deacon John O ’Neill

In Mr. B ecerra ’s M orality class, social responsibility and human Interdependence are key concepts.

Religious Education 1, Prayer and the [mage of God, Ebony Club, Emmaus, Eucharistic Ministers, Junior Rings, Chaplain Religious Education 1, Group Guid ance HAP Religious Education 3, Christian Service, Peer Advisors Religious Education 2, 3, Basketball World Religions, Group Guidance, Mission Drive, Basketball Religious Education 3, U.S. History 1, Forensics Religious Education 1, 2, Bioethics, Junior Prom, Christian Life-styles Religious Education 2, Religion Ques tions, Psychology, Wrestling Moder ator

Fr. A nthony Azzarto, S.J., D ea con John O ’N eill. Fr. John Browning, S.J., M r. Jorge Becerra, Mr. Tim othy Caslin, Mr. W illiam Ford.

Searching for Faith

he Ignatian mission is to spread

religious developm ent, the O ld T e s

the word of Jesus and the mes

tament, and the Sacraments.

sage of the Gospel. P rep ’s R e

T h e sophomore course presented

ligion Department leads the charge in

Jesus in a new light, providing both

educating and challenging students

historical background to his life and

about issues regarding faith, religious

careful analysis of his teachings. The

practice, and justice.

second year also focused on personal

T w o catalysts in this yea r’s mission w ere the new sophomore and junior

m orality, decision-m aking, and con science.

religion teachers, Mr. Tim Caslin and

Moral and social concerns such as

Mr. Bill Ford. Mr. Ford displayed on

poverty, hunger, and war w ere tackled

his wall the motto: “ If you want peace,

in the intense junior courses already

work for justice.” His packets about

mentioned. A s these problems w ere

Dorothy Day, Peter Maurin, and mis

discussed, students found themselves

sionaries in El Salvador illustrated to

challenged to articulate moral deci

students the devotion of Christians will

sions.

ing to give their lives for justice. In their

Fourth-year electives formulated to

classes, Mr. Caslin and Mr. Jorge B e

accom m odate the spiritual needs of

cerra encouraged students to confront

seniors included: Ultim ate Religious

Catholic social teachings on a personal

Questions, L o v e and Marriage, Psy

level. T h ey also urged them to inves

chology and Religion, W orld Religions,

tig a te the c o n tem p o ra ry b e liefs of

and Bioethics.

Am erican Catholics by assigning re

This year the religion department

search reports requiring the use of re

focused on teaching students the his

cent periodical articles.

tory and tradition of the Catholic faith

English teacher Mr. Koszyk joined

in addition to its principles, beliefs, and

the department on a part-time basis,

contem porary applications. By chal

presenting Personal Developm ent for

lenging students to confront social

non-Catholic freshmen, a course which

problems and theological issues, the

addressed teenage issues and world re

department prom pted students to af

ligions. T h e other sections of Religious

firm their beliefs and faith.

Education I focused on adolescent and Mrs. Pat O ’Grady.

Asking his students "W h o Is Jesus?" Mr. Thn Caslin continues the search f o r a meaningful answer along with his students.

The Finer Things in Life

he studio art class at P rep un

teaching “ Introduction to Music” to the

derwent great changes over the

Freshman class. T h e course was e x

course of this past year. It d e

panded to a full-year, allowing for a

velop ed from an unstructured painting

m ore extensive coverage of music top

class into a course involving the fun

ics. Freshmen could be heard practic

damentals of art and design and an

ing rhythms on desktops throughout the

introduction to art appreciation. Ms.

building with their drumsticks.

Patter Hellstrom, the new art teacher,

A s in past years Mr. Garcia contin

hoped that her students would leave

ued to teach several music electives in

the class not only with technical ability

music to upperclassmen. “ Beginning

but also with a sense of the p ow er of

Instrumental Music” was offered for

artistic expression. In addition to working as a studio art teacher and m oderator of the A rt Club,

students just learning to play. “ Jazz/ Im provisation” and “ Music T h e o ry ” w ere m erged into one section, the re

Ms. Hellstrom taught in the “ Studio in

sult was a cursory study o f theory with

a S ch ool” program , a non-profit o r

tim e allotted fo r “ lab studies,” (stu

ganization in which professional artists

dents actually playing their own com

instruct classes in N e w Y o r k C ity

positions.)

schools. She also continued her career

W hether used to d evelop skills in the

as a professional artist in her Jersey

arts or to sim ply learn m ore about

City studio. T h e Music D epartm ent also e x p e rienced som e change this year. Fr. Jim

them , the art and music courses al low ed students to d evelop an ap p re ciation for the “ finer things in life.”

French, SJ joined Mr. Bob Garcia in Fr. Jim French, SJ

Mr. Robert Garcia

Aware o f its com plexity, Ms. Patter Hellstrom tries to find the words to explain to Joe Am oroso what makes art.

As part o f the expansion o f the music program, Fr. French now teaches Introduction to Music which emphasizes the study o f classical music and composers.

Ms. Patter Hellstrom

Fr. James French, S.J. Ms. Patter Hellstrom Mr. Robert Garcia

Introduction to Music Studio Art, Art Club Beginning Instrumental Music, Ad足 vanced Instrumental Music, Band, Theory on Jazz, Jazz Ensemble, In足 troduction to Music

Using supplementary reading materials, Mr. Bob Garcia instructs the freshman on the basics o f music theory.

S topping In the hallways f o r a quick friendly chat, Fr. D oyle catches up on what's the latest with Steve Panayiotou.

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While the underclassmen were working through PSATs, Fr. Balduf and Mr. Campion took over fifty students on the annual trip featuring New England colleges. This year, the trip on October 12-13 toured Boston College, Harvard, Holy Cross, Wesleyan, Trinity, and Fairfield. Despite a tight schedule and unexpected trouble with the bus that forced them to omit visiting Boston Uni versity, students were able to relax and enjoy themselves, especially at Holy Cross where they spent the night In college dorms. Students were able to get a greater sense of the colleges than that conveyed in guidebooks, and a few even found schools of their choice.

Fr. E n rico RauUt, S.J., Mr. James D on d ero, Fr. Raymond Balduf, S.J., Ms. K athleen Rowan, Fr. Martin Doyle, S.J., Fr. John Browning, S.J.

The Door Is Always Open hen Mrs. Berm an’s depar

lems, decisions, and dilemmas; it was

ture was announced at the

comforting to know that there w ere

end of last y e a r, the big

men and women here to help, willing

question for many people was, “ Who

to talk and to offer sage advice about

w ill be the new freshm an guidance

problems.

counselor?” T h e answer is no one. For

In addition to the social and em o

this academic year, the guidance pro

tional developm ent that the guidance

gram was restructured, and instead of

department fosters, there is also the

having tw o counselors who work ex

college admissions process, the bane

clusively with freshman, all counselors

of every senior’ s existence. Once jun

now work with students of all years. A

iors began taking the P S A T s and the

student’s freshman-year counselor will

achievements tests, counselors began

continue to be his counselor through

to p rep a re the students for the on

out his academ ic career at Prep.

slaught of college issues and scholar

In another change this year, group

ship opportunities. P rep ’s two college

guidance was reintroduced to the cur

p la cem en t counselors are Fr. R ay

riculum for freshmen. On an individual

Balduf and Mr. Jim Dondero. O ver the

basis, counselors w ere watching atten

last two years, they familiarized the

tiv e ly each student’ s progress. If a

Class of ’94 and their parents with the

p roblem arose, counselors w ere al

admissions process in preparation for

ways ready to help and often already

the voyage to universities across the

knew that something was wrong. High

country.

school is an experience rife with prob A s an aid in the difficult transition from grammar school to high school, Fr. John Browning teaches a group guidance class designed specifically f o r freshmen.

Reviewing a senior's transcript, Fr. Balduf prepares to write another glowing college recommendation.

National H o n o r Society: Front Row: I. Tamayo, R. Benacchio, J. Amatrucola, R. Finn, L. O ’Brien, K. Desai, M. Lapinski, S. Moon, M. Krywy, M. Amatrucola. Second Row: G. Geronimo, D. Ragone, Mrs. Costanzo, E. McCullough, J. Glazewski. Third Row: K. Duncan, M. Sugrue, J. Gutierrez, A. Arnone, D. Fogarty, D. Chiu, P. Narvaez, R. Andraws. Fourth Row: P. O ’Connell, J. Russell, B. Navarro, D. Shon, E. Shin, H. Khwaja, S. Dutkiewicz. Fifth Row: C. Renner, J. Gazic, A. Drummond, S. Trynoski, S. O’Malley, D. Haro, N. Wong.

1994 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist: Timothy Myer Semi-finalist: Arthur J. Monaco Commended Students: Mario D. Favetta Robert Finn Daniel J. Fogarty Josip Gazic Mijalis Iordanidis Leonard P. Kiczek

Michael J. Lapinski Tanmaya C. Shah Eric P. Shin Dong H. Shon Jason J. Song Michael P. Sugrue

National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students: Jason C.X. Becton Charles McPhee

Italian National H o n o r Society: Mr. Sabedra, M. Amatrucola, V. Cammarota, R. Benacchio, J. Amatrucola.

German N ational H o n o r Society: Front Row: J. Russell, R. Finn, P. Narvl ■ Second Row: M. Sugrue, D. Ragone, J. Veltri. Third Row: Mr. DeAngelo, E. S! ^ S. Moon, A. Drummond, C. Renner.

i The Spanish Honor Society sponsored Competition for student artists to pronce a cover for the magazine Albricias. [mior Mike Lapinski won the contest with is artwork representing the theme of lie of the outstanding Spanish stories of j, time, La Vida es Sueno by Pedro Cald'on de la Barca. La Vida es Sueno (Life is a Dream) is e story of a Polish prince named Segis|undo who is confined to a tower because j a prophesy that he might one day harm .:. js father, the king. Having been isolated km human contact for years, Segismun! behaved in a crude manner after he its drugged and brought to the palace [• a test of character. He was returned ickly to his confinement thinking that s entire ordeal was a dream. When the jople later revolted, Segismundo was feed and proclaimed king. Through this [deal, Segismundo learned that all life is t a dream, and that only virtue and bility can give form to that dream.

The Brain Trust

xcellence at Prep is rewarded in many

been involved with at least one major activity

ways. Ranging from varsity letters for

in or outside of school may apply. NHS, which

sports to certificates for activities to

became more involved in Prep life this year

Spirit Aw ards for involvement, the deserving

than in the past, served a double purpose

are always recognized in one way or another.

of both recognizing the top students in the

Through consistent academic achievement,

senior year and serving the community. Un

students can earn membership in one of sev

der new moderator Mrs. Costanzo and pres

eral honor societies.

idents Mike Lapinski and Josip Gazic, the

Certain academ ic recognition is given to

N H S organized innovative events. The so

seniors through the language honor societies.

ciety still helped with functions such as Ori

A t the suggestion o f Ms. Garcia Mike

Third-year French, Spanish, Italian, or G er

entation, O pen Houses, and underclass tu

ipinski was able to visually express the

man students with a 90 average in the class

toring but also sponsored an underprivileged

jnflict inherent in the plot. With the con-

and the language instructor’s recom m enda

child, wrote Christmas letters to inmates at

ist and blending o f the castle and the

tion, as well as an 85 cumulative average,

the Hudson County Corrections Center, and

ngeon, he signified both the illusory na-

are eligible. M oderated by Mrs. Costanzo,

played a big part of Career Day. The 1993-

(■e of the world and the tension between

Ms. Garcia, Mr. Sabedra, and Mr. D eAngelo

94 National Honor Society went beyond ac

^destination and free will. M ike’s world

respectively, the societies recognized over

ademics and extended its hand into the out

:eived exposure nationwide affording

30 members of the Class of ’94 under the

side community.

s aspiring artist the chance to display

auspices of the a p p ro p ria te m odern lan

i artistic vision and talent while also rais} appreciation for Spanish literature.

Perhaps awarding those don’t receive ac knowledgments elsewhere, the Prep honor

guage associations. O pen to the entire senior class, however,

societies commend seniors for their consis

is the National H onor Society. Students who

tent daily achievements. The societies rec

have achieved a 90 cumulative average at

ognize their talents and direct them toward

the end of their junior year and who have

service to the community.

inch National H on or Society: Front row: E. McCullough, Mrs. Costanzo, K. sai. Second Row: M. Connolly, B. Navarro, D. Fogarty, M. Pereira.

Spanish National H on or Society: Front Row: G. Josue, C. Robertson, T. Shah, M. Krywy, M. Lapinski. Second Row: R. Nicola, I. Tamayo, D. Semienick, M. Mahiya, R. Andraws, Ms. Garcia, A. Nieves.

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ducation at P re p extends b e

writing their own programs. Students

yond form al class periods and

w ere even issued their own passwords.

is fu r th e r e d

th ro u g h m a n y

Mr. D ave Held, Mr. Jim Dondero, and

available resources. Freshmen with free

Mr. Tom Kendall all taught com puter

periods during their first semester w ere

courses ranging from the introductory

required to attend Study Hall sessions

sophom ore course to senior electives.

with Fr. Jam es Foley. In subsequent

Since education is important to body

marking periods, frosh with at least an

as well as spirit and mind, the gym

80 G .P .A . w ere allow ed to work at oth

nasium was used for several purposes.

er locations around Prep.

Mr. Rich Hansen, Mr. T on y Crisalli,

Under the care of Ms. Jeanne Scan-

and Mr. Chris Lanzalotto taught phys

lan, the H arry Siperstein Library o f

ical education; the program set out to

fe r e d a p la c e w h ere students o f all

enhance skills in exercise and sports.

years could quietly study, do extra re

Gam es ranged from touch football to

search, or simply read a m agazine or

floor hockey and quarterly skills tests

newspaper. A t any time, students could

rated im provem ents in physical ability

be found working on the famous H am

and endurance. A fte r school, students

let paper, picking up a cop y of the

could lift weights or shoot hoops.

New Y o rk Tim es for C ontem porary Is

Som etim es students have to e x p e

sues, or just looking through the latest

rience education in m ore form s than

issue of Newsweek. U p dated texts and

chalkboards and handouts. From fresh

three new com puters this yea r m ade

men silently reading during Study Hall

the library a better research center. T h e Link C om puter C enter provid

to students bustling in the library learn ing centers allow for independent study

ed students access to numerous com

and the growth of well-rounded indi

puter program s which enabled them to

viduals.

do anything from typing a report to

Fr. Jam es Foley, S.J.

Ms. Jeanne Scanlan

Breaking from the books f o r some exercise, seniors shoot hoops during gym class.

In the midst o f busy schedules, these students use a lunch period to catch up on geometry and do research projects In the Harry Slpersteln Library.

Mr. Chris Lanzalotto, Mr. Rich Hansen, Mr. Anthony Crisalli

C om petition can be helpful because it fo rce s us to use our creativity and fin d alternate routes to an end. Each day we are given numerous opportunities to grow through com petition â&#x20AC;&#x201D; intramural, academic, and interscholastic.

P re p a thletic events involve m ore than just spectators and players, in the cheering section are cheerleaders, the marauder and the henchmen, and band members who sit through the wind, rain, and c o ld to support the players and lead the fans. Breaking through boundaries and becom ing leaders are two goals o f every Prep student. Involvem ent in s ch ool activities gives us the opportunities to develop these skills.

f Prep can be compared to a family, as it so often is, then co-curriculars, both sports and activities, are the families within a family. They provide the oppor tunity to learn in settings other than classrooms — on playing fields, in offices, on stage and backstage. By referring to them as co-curricular and not extracurric ular, we stress their importance; they are as integral to our development as the academic program. They give us the opportunity to exercise our creativity, to solve problems and to confront challenges and risks head on. A t the 2:30 bell, we abandon the classrooms and pursue different projects with a burst of spirit. Within these individual families we find camaraderie and often display a great enthusiasm. W e work together as a team. If one member of a group achieves success, all his companions share in the accomplishment. In the cham pionship football game against North Bergen, no one player was more important than the others; they worked together, psyching each other up and never giving up. In the winter musical, Carousel, each actor played a necessary role; the leads would not have been effective without a chorus supporting them. In order to produce a publication, staff members had to com municate and motivate each other to do their work; they debated which issues to address in the in terest of the best service to the community. Involvement in an activity brings out the best in each Prep student. W e are given the chance to grow, lead and work together in or der to create something or compete against an opponent. It is by being involved and encourag ing each other to press forward that we grow and mature. Activities add spice to our experience of school. They are a touch of life and a burst of spirit that allow us to use different talents than those we use in classrooms as we find our niche and make our contribution to the Prep community.

In our search f o r success, we sometimes encounter setbacks o r failure. The challenge is to learn from our mistakes and do things differently in the future.

A t the end o f the Christmas liturgy, executive officers M ike Conroy and Brian Spadora announce the winners o f the Student C ouncil sponsored Walk-a-thon raffle.

Preparing to discuss the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda, officers Chris M oje, Mark Jurado, Paul Laracy, and Billy M usto review the minutes o f the last m eeting and note which resolutions were passed o r rejected. With the Parthenon In the background, Student C ou n cil members Jim OTJay, R o b ert Ishak, M att K elly, Chris Casazza, Chris M oje, and Bryan Khan â&#x20AC;&#x153; e n g a ge " In the pra ctice o f m odem democracy, albeit In a small scale.

House of Representatives

he president of the senior class had

years. With the money raised by the senior

no gavel. Mike Conroy ran his m eet

class, the Council bought new televisions for

ings in an informal but structured

the T V studio, enabling them to broadcast

manner. A fte r taking attendance, Mike en

shows in the cafeteria.

couraged debate and discussion over various

Council members also took part in the Stu

proposals for new students organizations,

dent Council Exchange with St. Dominic

fund-raisers, or the St. Dorn’s Exchange.

Academ y, during which members of the two

Th e Student Council undertook many pro

Councils traded ideas with their counter

jects to im prove school life with the first-ever

parts. The next big event was Pudding W res

L ea d ersh ip W eek en d in S ep tem b er. T h e

tling during March, a fund-raiser benefiting

Council gathered leaders from most school

the Mission Drive. Council elections were held

sports and activities to spend a w eekend

in M ay looking ahead to next year. Working

aw ay discussing ways to im prove school life

closely with m oderator Mr. Dondero, the

and communication. T h e W alkathon, con

Council made its mark both on daily life and

ducted in October, was a success with more

in special events.

students participating in it than in recent

Fron t Row: Bryan Khan, Robert Scalzo, Dan Stuplnskl, Ian Tamayo, Brendan Mannlon, James O ’Doy, Mike Conroy. Second Row: Jason Becton, Michael Wassong, Dan Ragone, Paul Laracy, V ictor Su thammanont. Thtrd Row: Chris Casazza, Ralph Cltarella, Billy Musto, Vladimir Gomez, Steve Trynosky, R obert Ishak, Chris M oje, M att Kelly. A t the conclusion o f a meeting, Vladimir Gomez approaches Mr. D ondero with some Ideas he would like to bring up the next time the Council convenes.

In a tribute to senior fa ll athletes, Harry, Carpenter and Brian Bingham surround the cafeteria with names and numbers, celebrating a jo b welt done.

Receiving a little help fro m a friend, D ou g F a cclp on tl hangs a banner In the cafe; banners noted events ranging fro m athletics to retreats, encouraging Increased attendance.

Fron t Row: R ob ert Davis, John F a lcicch o, K ris K orbelak, Josip Gazic, Mike Lapinskl, Joseph Glazewskl, Mr. Arabia, S.J. S econ d Row: Jon Staunch, Dave Flgur, Tim Degnan, Fred O rejola, A rm ando Tiongson, J e ff Tiffner, Pat O ’Connell, M att Krywy. Third Row : James Castillo, Francis F a lcicch io, Har ry Carpenter, M ike Petruska, A la Haddadin, J o e Vlcarl, Anthony Castelll, T.J. Sullivan. Fourth Row: Ryan Gonzales, Eugene Seu, Dan Bleach, Kevin Calabrese, Brian M ollnaro, Brian Bingham, Dave Fallon. Fifth Row : John Abadir, M att O ’Grady, Tom Scerbo, Anthony A m o n e , M ike Zakhar, D om inik DIPasquale, V ito Cammarota, Chris M cN em ey. Sixth Row: Brian Seeley, E ric M cCullough, Ms. Scanlan, Anthony Bovasso, Kevin M cCahlll, Jo e Szemlot, R ob ert Gleason, Erick H lott, Greg B enacchio, M ike Chanfrau, Brendan Mannion, M att Rumain.

Awakening the Sleeping Giant s the master of ceremonies, Matt

ents to create awareness of all events which

Rumain, walked out onto the gym

occurred at Prep. For the first time the com

floor, the students scream ed in an

mittee publicized non-athletic activities in ad

ticipation of the year’s first rally. T h e Spirit

dition to sports, creating banners for Foren

Com m ittee had planned one of the most in

sics, Carousel, and Emmaus Homecomings.

tricate skits ever perform ed at a rally. The

Marauder Spadora, backed up by his four

show began with a dramatic reading of what

henchmen Pat O ’Connell, Brendan Mannion,

it means to be the Prep Marauder, followed

Kevin McCahill, and Brian Seeley, provided

by Brian Spadora’s official inauguration to

a burst of spirit at games and added to the

the post. Then in a frenzy of lights and music,

anthology of Prep chants, cheers, and songs.

the new Marauder and his chosen henchmen

N ew and interesting Prep personalities such

engaged in “ battle” with rivals from other

as “ Prep Man” also em erged, and a pirate’s

schools. T h e rally concluded with the senior

fla g a p p ea red at football gam es, com pli

class clearing the bleachers and storming the

ments of Eric McCullough.

floor.

The main goal of this year’s committee

The winter rally was hyped up to surpass

was to make a difference by convincing stu

the fall event. This time the scene was filled

dents to give Prep spirit a try. L ed by sen

with oversized candy canes and human sized

iors, the committee welcomed a surge of un

g ift b oxes, but those b o x es w e re n e v e r

derclassmen who helped with flyers and ban

o p en ed . A fte r the team s had been intro

ners. T h e cheerleaders who appeared at ath

duced, as the skit was getting underway and

letic events and rallies also assisted in rallying

the noise level soared, Fr. Joyce stepped to

vocal support. The success in nurturing Prep

the microphone and reprim anded the stu

Pride was the result of these cooperative ef

dents for their inappropriate behavior, bring

forts encouraged and supported by moder

ing the rally to an unexpected halt.

ators Mr. Arabia and Ms. Scanlan.

T h ou gh v e r y d isa p p oin ted , the Spirit

E ven with disappointm ents the Spirit

Com m ittee did not let this setback interfere

C om m ittee n ever slow ed down its pace.

with the job of fostering P rep Spirit. From

W hether by being handy with a spray can,

Brendan Mannion’s control of the airwaves

being a maroon face in the stands or simply

to the plethora of flyers which adorned the

hanging flyers after school, they showed us

corridors, committee members used their tal

that Prep Spirit is alive. Leading the cheers at foo tb a ll games, the Marauder and his Henchmen were devoted fans.

Follow ing a practice f o r the fa ll extravaganza Seniors Kevin McCahill, Matt Rumain, Joe Gazic, Brendan Mannion, Mike Harper, Eric McCullough, Brian Seeley, and Brian Spadora w elcome Mr. Arabia to the world o f Prep

A t the disappointing end o f the winter rally, this Christmas gift was left unopened. What (or who) was Inside?

rallies.

The Whole 9 Yards

otivated by their disappointing 6-

gam e against the North Bergen Bruins.

3-1 1992 record, the Varsity Foot

That gam e, played on N o vem b er 12, was

ball team started the 1993 season

what one reporter called “ one of the best

hoping to redeem themselves. Months of hard

gam es in Hudson County history.” In a hard-

work and determination put an end to the

fought battle betw een tw o pow erful squads,

mem ories of that heartbreaking year. L ed

P rep p revailed in an exhilarating 7-6 victory.

by captains Nick W arnock, John Antman,

D esp ite relinquishing their u n d e fe a te d

Rocky Halsey, and Brian Brack, the team

record to Don Bosco P rep in the first round

achieved the success which had eluded them

of the state tournament, the team went on

last year.

to accomplish something it had fallen short

Paced by the running of junior Paul Que

of in recent years: a county championship.

and the play of seniors T om Law ren ce, Ian

T h e team rebounded to d efeat Marist for the

Fraser, and Keith Duncan, the team started

County Championship to end the season on

with a 5-0 winning streak. T h e squad avenged

a triumphant note with an im pressive 9-1

last y e a r’s loss to Emerson, who had ended

record. Giving up the few est points in the

a winning streak, and in an equally im pres

state, the P rep “ D ” set a new school shutout

sive victory d efeated M emorial. In the month

reco rd . M o re im p ortan t than the reco rd ,

of O ctober, P rep outscored opponents 146-

how ever, w ere the achievem ents and friend

0. P rep pride was high as the Marauders

ships form ed on the field and evidenced by

entered the 1993 C onference Championship

the proud character of the team.

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First row: D. Bostonian, F. Gonzalez, M. Karkut, E. Riley, J. Pederson, J. Ferrante, S. Boyd, A . L ittle , A . Muhammad. S econ d row: J. Mensah, A . L o cricch io, P. Que, C. Negron Jr., R. G om ez, N. Shaikh, D . R odu lfo, I. Fraser, J. L o P o rto , M. Shantrah. Third row: R. Venner, W. M usto, J. D. Blythln, J. Pederson, Coach W ilkes, Coach Hansen, Coach Kelly, Coach Lanzalotto, G. Lovelace, M. Medrano, S. Ahn. Fourth row: G. M cD erm ott, D. Nagy, R. Citarella, J. Antman, P. Metzinger, M. Glgante, B. Brack, A . Verdi, D. Moran, S. Borace, P . Cirino. Fifth row: P. J. Rakoski, M. McEldowney, K . Kaczka, A . A lfa n o, V. C ollado, T. Stork, G. Rachinsky, S. Hurd, J. Conroy, J. Rogan. Sixth row: J. Horsefield, W. O 'D onn ell, K . Duncan, D. Dam ato, J. Skinner, N . W arnock, J. Russo, V. Gomez, R. Halsey, T. Lawrence, P. D eG eorge.

Rehydratlng during a time-out, co-cuptalns J Antman and N ick W arnock relax a mom before resuming the offensive drl W hether it be kicking the winning p oin t I game o r extending the large lead f o r anot shutout, senior kicker Rocky Halsey overco the pressure o f putting that extra p oin t on

Having broken yet another tackle, Paul Que outsprlnts the Union H ill linebackers In a 36-0 shutout victory.

This was the theme for the 1993 football

camp season at Cam p Canadensis in the Po-

conos. This was the message printed on the

1993 football camp T-shirts. This was the motto that the 1993 Prep football team tried to live up to. Starting at camp and continuing through the rest of the year, the Prep Conference and County Cham ps distinguished them selves from other high school teams by being “ Bred to the Bone.” Prep football is an allyear activity; the team showed dedication in giving up part of their summer vacation and lifting in the off-season. T h ey took the sport back to its basics of heart and soul, not hel mets and shoulder pads, The Marauders expected no less than rig orous practices and accepted no less than excellence. Cam p Canadensis not only built strong football players, but also tied them together as brothers.

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P re p 42

Hudson Catholic 6

Conference Championship

P rep 7

Ferris 0

Prep 7

P re p 34

Union Hill 0

P re p 14

Dickinson 0

County Championship

P re p 52

Bayonne 0

P re p 17

P re p 39

Emerson 0

P re p 36

Memorial 0

North Bergen 6

NJS1AA Playoffs P re p 0

Don Bosco P rep 7

The Passing of the Football

ne of P r e p ’s tw o younger football

and Coaches H averon, Crisalli, and Verdi.

teams shared the sense of success

In their best gam e, the team dominated the

of the Varsity squad this year, while

Emerson Bulldogs, led by the running of A n

the other struggled. T h e Frosh program had

thony Jordan and Joe Tram utolo, and boost

a dismal season, coming up short of some

ed by the quarterback sacks by Markis A b ra

goals they had set, whereas the J.V. team

ham and Josh Medrano.

surpassed their own expectations and won

Meanwhile with the training of Coaches

the C ou n ty C h am pion sh ip with an unde

Willie W ilkes ’86 and Keith Kelly, the JV

feated record.

squad was racking up the points against their

T h e freshm an gridders knew that they

opposition. T w o qualities which character

would have to work to keep alive a winning

ized the undefeated squad w ere strength and

tradition, but with p eop le withdrawing from

depth. T h ese gridders could hit hard with

the team, the squad was both small and in

the pow erful running attack of James Souder

experienced com pared to past years. With

and P ed ro Cirino as well as with the aerial

the added pressure of living up to their name,

combination of J eff Skinner to D ave Damato

the frosh approached the first fe w gam es

or Jason Russo. Their potent offense was

with little enthusiasm and lacked the n ec

supplem ented by superior line play.

essary focus.

W hile the offense was putting points up,

T h e turning point of their season, how

the defense shut opponents down. L ed by

ev e r, occurred right b efore the Dickinson

Anthony V erdi and Fernando Gonzalez, the

ga m e. A b o a rd the bus, as the tea m a p

defense created a series of shut-outs. Playing

proached the field, Coach H averon g a ve an

against a previously undefeated North B er

emotional speech that stuck with the team

gen squad for the championship, P rep rose

until the end o f the season. Despite a dis

to the occasion and clobbered the Bruins 200.

appointing 3-5-1 record, the season did not go by without proud moments for the team

First row: R. M aglori, R. Zamar, B. Cunningham, S. Bridgeforth, M . M onaco, M. O'Gara, M. Priore, C. Bader. S econ d row: J. Ortega, M . Abraham, JV. Kem kar, J. Medrano, J. Tram utolo, R. Kolakowskl, P- Ferreira, M. Rodriguez. Third row: C. Casazza, A . Jordan, Coach Verdi, Coach Crisalli, Coach Haveron, B. Russo, D . Rem bert, D . M iller. Fourth row: G. Wisnleski, D . DIMartlno, M. Nivlns, F. Giordano, R. Roa, C. Suthammanont, J. Rom ano, M. Schwarz.

Reassuring words and a p a t on the back from C oach Verdi go a lon g way in motivating the players.

Knowing that tt can serve as anything from a punt to a game winning field goal, freshman Joe Tramutolo (34) practices a kick.

N o t wasting any time, Coach Verdi holds a practice fo r his players who were already geared up f o r a game which was cancelled.

While watching and waiting on the sidelines during a game at Gateway Field, the hearts o f the athletes are on the field with the rest o f their team.

1993 J V Football

1993 Frosh Football

Prep

Hudson 6

P rep

Ferris 6

P rep

Memorial 0

P re p

Union Hill 24

Prep

Bayonne 6

P rep

Dickinson 22

Prep

Union Hill 6

P rep

Bayonne 20

P rep

Emerson 0

P rep

Emerson 0

Prep

North Bergen 6

Prep

Memorial 0

Prep

N o. B ergen 32

Prep

Marist 20

Sacrificing their weekend, the fo o tb a ll team practiced on a Saturday afternoon on the unfriendly confines o f the asphalt tennis courts.

On a Snowy Night in January,

June Was Bustin’ Out All Over

he cast was heading for home from

missal of school, and there was confusion at

a rehearsal in early D ecem ber, and

the switchboard about whether or not the

things w ere in shambles. Even calling

show would go on. Nevertheless, the show

the em ergency late practice that day hadn’t

drew a full house that night, as it did for all

helped. T h e cast had m ade hardly any pro

three perform ances. With a fe w chants of

gress, and the director knew that there w ere

“ A v e !” and some last-minute prayers, the

another eight pieces that the chorus hadn’t

cast took stage as the curtain of the Roy

even started to learn. Carousel was self-des

Irving T h ea ter at St. P e te r ’s C o llege was

tructing, and nobody could figure out exactly

drawn. T h e packed house was captivated

what had happened.

from the start as James Gutierrez and M egh

T h e last w eek b efore opening night had

an Johnson m elted their hearts with “ If I

snuck up too suddenly. January 2 m arked

L o ved Y o u .” Spirited chorus members, Sav-

the start of “ hell w e e k ” for the cast, crew,

eria Scalia’s rendition of “ Y o u ’ll N e v e r W alk

and orchestra. Each practice lasted until

A lo n e,” and the dancing of Lisa D ondero all

11:00 P.M ., depriving those involved of all

com plem ented the plot based on M olnar’s

but a fe w hours of sleep each night. Ironi

Liliom .

cally, it was during this stressed time that

B efore the last perform ance on Sunday,

the play cam e together. M aybe it was the

Fr. A zzarto celebrated Mass with cast, crew,

sleep deprivation or Sir’s constant screaming

and orchestra. Sitting in a circle on the stage,

that w eek, but som ehow the show cam e to

they reflected on the bond that they had

encompass their entire lives. T h ey found the

form ed. A s p eop le told what the play meant

m agic that had been missing, and they knew

to them, some p eop le saw friends cry for the

they w ere gonna put on (in the words o f Billy

first time. W h atever cliques might have ex

Bigelow) a helluva show.

isted w ere all shed with tears. T h e bonds

O pening night was January 7. T h e w eath

form ed betw een the players contributed to

er cast an ominous shade over that night.

their convincing perform ance, which for three

H e a v y sn ow fall had cau sed an e a rly dis

nights turned January into June.

F ron t Row: C. Dllley, B. B leach, C. Rellley, P . Solarte, K . G arglolo, A . Ronqutllo, J. Juliano, B. Flgur, M. Moylan, N. Enriquez, M. Vlllamarla, R. Reyes. S econ d Row: S. Scalla, A . Slgnoretta, R. Finn, L. O ’Brien, J. Gutierrez, M. Johnson, V. Suthammanont, M. Enriquez, S. Rusnak, M. Vlllaruel, J. Yap, J. Nguyen. Third Row: S. Degnan, C. Higgins, B. Bingham, L. L ells, W. Salazar, L. D on d ero, M. D on d ero, E. D onnadlo, J. Andres, M. Vlllaruel, K . Soriano, K . Agustin, A . Tiongson, D . Shon. Fourth Row: C. M oje, L. M cM ullen, M. Struk, A . Dllley, K . Rellley, S. Trynosky, A . N elson, M. Canslno, M. Kulvlckl, J. Stenz, N . W ong, J. Pumarada, K. Tangwongchal, J. Gallastro.

B illy B igelow fa lls In love with local girl Ju lie Jordan to the cha grin o f carousel owner M rs. M u ll In. H earing news o f his Impending fa th e rh o o d suddenly gives direction to B il ly’s aimless life.

He gets Involved In a dangerous robbery, de termined to provide the b e s t f o r h is u n b orn child, and subsequent ly gets killed. H e is fo r bidden to enter heaven until he makes amends f o r his life.

B illy then retu rn s to earth to give his nowgrown, unhappy daugh te r som e measure o f com fort and hope, con vincing h er n ot to be “ afraid o f the dark. ”

P ro v id in g th e m u ch needed com ic element o f Carousel are Carrie and M r. Snow. They dream o f fu tu re mar ried life together and think o f things t o do “ when the children are asleep. ”

A fte r being mistakenly associated with Jigger, C a rrie weeps lou d ly and u n c o n tro lla b ly , finding out that “ there’s n o th in ’ so bad f o r a woman as a man who’s bad or g o o d l"

Perform ing a routine with Willy Salazar, choreographer Lisa Dondero lends her own dancing skills to the show. A fte r celebrating the arrival o f the summer in “ June is Bustln Out A ll O v e r," the ladles o f chorus prepare f o r a mid-day’s nap. A good show takes numerous rehearsals, twelve weeks o f It. Meghan Johnson and Stacy Signoretta practice lines with director Jack Campion.

The crowning glory o f the stage crew was the Carousel, being worked on by M ike Canslno and Therese Reteracton.

Testing the electro n ic equipm ent p rio r to the perform ance, sound coord in a tor Hans Kaspersetz hooks up the stage m icrophone In the sound booth. Seniors M ike Canslno and M att K ulvlckl hang up the backdrop which transform ed the stage Into the New England coast.

Although hindered by heavy snow on the road, Jackie Billings and the stage crew transported the to o ls and the sets between Prep and the C ollege. Painting the Carousel horses was one o f the many tasks tackled by M ike Laplnskl and the stage crew during the Christmas break.

It’s Hammer Time! n an oppressively hot day in early

only casualties being a fe w fallen trees.

June, Set Designers Mike Lapinski

Lighting Manager Josh M oe and Sound C o

and Nick W ong led a team of artists

ordinator Hans Kaspersetz brought the show

in beginning to paint the Maine coastline on

to life for the audience, and the organiza

a sixteen-foot backdrop to be used in the

tional skills of Prop Master Pat O ’Connell

w inter musical Carousel. As the realistic

w ere tested, as he organized the dozens of

beauty of the backdrop began to unfold in

props — from lobsters to diplomas — which

the coming days, the cafeteria itself seemed

needed to be readily available.

to cool off in the N ew England breeze.

While the show ended for the cast after

T h e construction of sets began in late S ep

the final bow on Sunday, the crew ’s work

tember. Under the leadership and direction

wasn’t com plete until the next week. When

of Production Manager Rob Benacchio, the

the sets w ere dismantled, packed in vans and

crew build extrem ely intricate and authentic

taken back down M ontgom ery Street for

sets. W hat began as B en acch io’ s dream

storage, the work which had started in July

evolved into a functioning carousel (which

was finally finished.

also served as R ob’s Physics project) — one

In addition to the high profile job of cre

of the most ambitious projects ever under

ation of sets for the play, the crew also did

taken by a Prep stage crew.

behind the scenes work for other Prep events.

Behind the curtain, Stage Manager Sea

T h ey prepared the stage and lighting for lit

mus O ’M alley and Stage Coordinator James

urgies in the gym as well as transforming the

Testa maintained order among potential cha

Cafeteria into a concert hall for the Mission

os. Under their leadership, the crew learned

Drive 70’s Rock Concert. Throughout the

how to juggle scene changes without dis

year crew members w ere rarely visible, but

turbing the flow of the performance. The

through their work they brought color, light,

crew worked quickly and efficiently with the

and sound to the entire Prep community.

Kneeling: N ell Sevilla, John Paul Delgado, M att Kulvlckl, Danny Tsang. Front Row: J e r r y Geronimo, Mike Lapinski, Paul Fam, Mijalis lordinidis, Richard Andraws, Truong Nguyen, TanmayaShah, Matt Spataro James Testa, Kapil Desal, R ob Benacchio, Mike Canslno, Seamus O ’Malley, Josh M oe, N ick Perseghln, Sunny Ratana, Ariston Valdehuesa, Mike Olesky, Paul Schumann, John Boggiano, Greg Benacchio, Paul C olom bo, A llan Bayot.

Having recovered quickly fro m an early-season back Injury, Dan R och e passes upfleld In the victory over H oboken.

Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep

0 5 3 2 4

Union Hill Ferris North Bergen Bayonne Pingry

1 0 2 1 2

Prep Prep Prep Prep

3 2 7 6

Memorial Emerson Marist St. A l’s

2 2 0 2

Prep

Prep Prep Prep Prep

10 5 3 2

Hudson Cath-0 olic Lincoln 0 Dickinson 0 Hoboken 1 Memorial 0

County Tournament Prep 5 Hudson Catholic 0 Prep 3 North Bergen 0 Prep 3 Union Hill 2 PREP-COUNTY CHAM PI ONS

City Championship Prep 5 Academic 0 PREP-CITY CHAMPIONS

State Tournament Prep 2 North Bergen 1 Prep 2 Don Bosco 3

In a gripping state p la y off game against D on B osco, goalie M ike Lapinski and Prep defenders brace f o r a d irect fre e kick. Head Coach John Irvine — H C IA A C oach o f the Year

Com batting pre-game tension, Jude K en-K w ofle finishes stretching out, while G eorge Castlello, Mark Bogdan, and Sean C arroll lighten the m ood by kicking around som e witty remarks.

Keeping the Ball Rolling or the Prep Varsity Soccer team, the

Mike Lapinski. The mid-field was anchored

tone for the season was set on a warm

by G eorge Castiello and Sean Carroll, with

August morning. It was then, at the annual

co-captain Chris R enner and Jude Ken-

cam p in the Poconos, that a team not e x

Kw ofie leading up front. Defeating yearly

pected to be great decided that through hard

rivals Bayonne and North Bergen as well as

work and determination that it could be. This

state-ranked Pingry, the team found itself as

inexperienced team surpassed the expecta

the #1 seed in the Parochial A state tour

tions of critics and coaches as it established

nament. In this gam e against Don Bosco, the

itself as a contender in the state and a dom

team was defeated for only the second time

inant force in the county. The powerful de

this year in a dramatic shootout. T w o days

fense of the previous season was gone; lead

later, however, the team rebounded from a

ing scorer Mark Trojan and goalkeeper An

2-0 deficit to defeat Union Hill in the County

thony N o v e llo had both graduated. This

Championship game, avenging the early-sea-

ye a r’s seniors and juniors rose to take their

son loss. T he 1993 Varsity Soccer team with a 16-

places and em erged as an efficient squad. In the season opener, the team suffered

2-2 record was arguably the best in Prep

a tough 1-0 loss to Union Hill. Prep main

history. Th ree players w ere selected as First

tained its con fiden ce, h ow ever, and em

Tearn All-County and five w ere All-State se

barked on a tremendous winning streak. The

lections. In addition to City, League, and

team was led by the strong defensive play

County Championships, the squad won a

of co-captain Brian Barry at sw eeper and

chance for a State title. This was, in the

Mark Bogdan and Dan Roche at defense,

words

com plem ented by the stingy goalkeeping of

storybook season.”

H ead

Coach

John

Irvine

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(1st Row) Brian Boruch, Kevin Snell, Sean Carroll, George Castiello, Christian Renner, Gerard Navlello, Daniel Roche, N ick Chrisos. (2nd Row) Christopher Konarski, Jude Ken-Kwofle, Thomas Buck, Mark Messenger Matthew Rumain, Brendan McMullen, Michael Lapinski, Josh Jantas, Mark Bogdan. (3rd Row) Joe Sista, Kevin Reid, Glno D ’Addario, Assistant Coach John Fitzpatrick, Head Coach John Irvine, Assistant Coach Mike Fromfleld, Brian Barry, Dan Swanstrom, Matt Klarmann, R ob Kost. Embodying the senior spirit on the team, hard-nosed fullback Mark Bogdan traps the ball.

Beyond the Goal Line ryouts for the J V soccer team began

the team cut the lead to one goal. W ith less

in mid-August. T h e trials saw p ro

than thirty seconds left on the clock, Rory

spective team m em bers run count

Carroll attem pted to score off a header; he

less Trojan laps around Bayonne Park, p er

missed by inches and hit the crossbar. Sean

form hundreds of leglifts, and play scores of

M cN ally rebounded and also attem pted a

one-on-one games. T h e ten freshman and ten

header goal, but his shot hit the crossbar too!

sophomores who endured this ordeal earned

T h e whistle was blown a fe w seconds later,

jerseys and spent a season experiencing the

ending the gam e and leaving the score 2-1.

cam araderie that com es from being a part of a team.

Coach Cirminello recounted the tale at the S occer Dinner in January, along with a story

M aybe it was the “ A v e ” cheers led by

recollecting Brian Crimmins’ burst of spirit

M anny Farinas that led them to such a great

when the team fa ced H oboken, his hom e

season. M aybe it was the direction of Coach

town rivals. Both stories illustrated the team ’s

Cirminello that g a ve the team such a strong

dedication through the season.

start. Although the team did fall into a mid

T h e team ’s determination helped them to

— season slump, it got back on its fe e t to

surpass the obstacles which confronted them.

finish on a stronger note.

T h e y w ere faced with the challenge of g e t

D espite disappointments such as the Mi

ting to know each other. T h ey w ere faced

chael J. Kennedy J V Soccer Tournam ent,

with the challenge of working together. T h ey

the squad had good showings with consistent

w ere faced with the challenge of succeeding

victories over Hoboken, Dickinson, and Hud

together. Coach Cirminello took these tw en

son C ath olic and m a d e it to the C ou n ty

ty freshm en and sophom ores and helped

Championship gam e against North Bergen.

them rise successfully to all these challenges,

A fter being down 2-0 at halftime in that gam e,

on and off the field.

First row: Sean McNally, J e ff Connors, M iles Twaddell, Rory C a rroll, Kevin M oran, Jorge Silva, Bob Fixter. S econ d row: Ryan Dworkin, Brian Crimmins, Larry Sista, Andy Drozdowski, Anthony N appi, Dan Trojan, Todd Bura. Third row: Manny Farinas, Pa t M cK e o n , Frank M arino, Headcoach John Irvine, J V C oach R ich C irm inello, M att Spataro, A s e f Khwaja, Jim Birch.

Trying to maintain the brisk pace o f the g o w e l Manny Farinas recovers the ball to get it bacM into playft To discuss plays and mistakes and to simplm catch a breath, the players take a break wltM, Coach C irm inello between games at thm M ichael J. Kennedy J V S o cc e r tournamentI'

As the wind picked up and the temperature fe ll, tension rose as Rory Carroll prepared f o r a co m e r kick at the Michael J. Kennedy J V S occer Tournament in Bayonne Park.

O Again this year the Prep soccer team traveled to a “ picturesque mountain hideaway”

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in the Poconos for its weeklong soccer camp from August 17-23. This year marked the return of the Thursday night conditioning session known as Hell Night and the early

morning hydro-session in the freezing waters of the Cam p Candensis pool.

A noticeable spirit was sensed among the

teammates. Players arrived early at workouts, stretching and warming up even before practices began. Players got to know each other and the coaches better as the days

progressed. W hether it was by fishing to gether, practicing together, watching soccer films or an episode of Cheers, or just through early morning walks, the team becam e a

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family: dreams of City, League, and County Championships; bananas, mustard, and Hell Night. The 1993 soccer camp took soccer players and made more than teammates; it made them brothers. It served as Chapter

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One of what Coach Irvine later called “ a storybook season” for the Varsity, as well as a memorable one for the JV.

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Kearny Tournament

P re p 2

Union Hill 1

P re p 2

Kearny 4

P rep 1

Ridgefield 2

P re p 2

Dickinson 0

P rep 1

Columbia 2

P re p 5

Hudson Catholic 0

Kennedy Tournament

Prep 2

St. Benedict’ s 6

P rep 1

St. Benedict’s 2

P re p 2

Lyndhurst 0

P rep 0

St. Benedict’s 3

P re p 4

Hoboken 0

P rep 4

Hud.Catholic 0

P re p 2

Hudson Catholic 1

P rep 8

Hud. Catholic 0

P re p 1

Memorial 1

P re p 1

Dickinson 0

P rep 0

Ferris 2

P re p 1

Bayonne 1

P rep 4

Memorial 2

P re p 1

St. Benedict’s 4

P rep 2

Ferris 0

P re p 4

Hoboken 0

P re p 1

North Bergen 2

County Tournament

Rem em bering the sound advice, “ N ever make your first round your pra ctice round, ” senior lan Tamayo carefully looks over his original oratory speech hoping n ot to fo rg e t a line.

A fte r numerous attempts f o r First pla ce In Extem poraneous Speaking, Pat O ’C onnell finally achieves his longawaited goal, ranking * 1 at St. Jo s ep h ’s o f the Palisades. With the ongoing leadership o f moderators Ms. Curry and the new addition o f Mr. Ford, the P rep Forensics team continue the tradition o f ranking at the top o f the league.

Returning to ju d ge the m eet, alumnus Kevin W ilson demonstrates to Varsity reader Liam O ’Brien the p ro p er vocal techniques f o r dram atic Interpretation.

Let’s Talk About It

espite the increased quantity and

The most entertaining categories, how

quality of competitors, Prep main

ever, w ere Duo-Interpretation and Drama.

tained its first place position in the

While walking through the corridors during

Newark Catholic Forensics League, this year.

a tournament, an observer could see p er

The activity required different skills for dif

formers gesticulating and crying out in an

ferent areas. Researching philosophy and

guish or weeping incessantly. An intent ob

statistics for Lincoln-Douglas D ebate and

server of these performances laughed hys

Student Congress was necessary. Liberal Dan

terically at scenes from “ Lend Me a Tenor”

Ragone was eager to affirm such resolutions

perform ed by Tim Myer. The Duo Team of

as “ Social Progress is of higher value than

Rob Finn and Jay Russell acted out a pow

Social Stability” while the more conservative

erful rendition of “ Bent,” a drama about Nazi

Sam Pecoraro was inclined to negate them.

concentration camp inmates. The sheer en

Student Congress voted on such bills as one

ergy, emotion, and enthusiasm of each actor

to low er the drinking age to eighteen and

w ere present in all of those rooms.

one to expand fetal tissue research. The Ex

While preparing for the meets, Ms. Curry,

temporaneous T eam required knowledge of

spent many hours rehearsing with her for-

current affairs. Eric Shin spoke persuasively

ensicators. Mr. Ford in his first year as co

on the infam ous con troversy o v e r T o n ya

m oderator dedicated long hours and guid

Harding’s eligibility for Olym pic competition.

ance to both the L-D debaters and the D ec

Oral Interpretation, both Varsity and Junior

lam ation T ea m . O ne o f this y e a r ’ s great

Varsity, provided audiences with skillful ren

achievements was the new ambiance brought

ditions of prose and poetry. Liam O ’Brien

to E404 with the help of senior Steve Try-

swept the trophies in this category. Ian T a

nosky. His endeavors enabled the team to

m ayo presented persuasive speeches on con

bring a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and

troversial issues such as hate crimes in O rig

food to Ms. Curry’s room.

inal Oratory.

F ron t Row: Dharmesh Bharucha, R ob Finn, Matt Kulvlckl, Liam O ’Brien, lan Tamayo, Joe Kushnlr. Second Row: Sean Lukac, Jason Russell, Pat O ’Connell, Mike Noriega, Tim Meyer, Sam Pecoraro, Chris Bader. Third Row: Edgardo Nieves, Jim Gibbons, Ken Quail, Dan Fogarty, Eric Shin, John Palerm o, Mike Cansino, Chris Casazza, Refky Nicola.

During a late practice before a meet, ju n ior Mike Noriega rehearses his winning drama p iece entitled Biloxi Blues by N eil Simon.

Focusing his attention on one o f the longer matches o f the day, m oderator Mr. Raslowsky looks on as Truong Nguyen edges clo s er to victory over his N orth A rlington opponent.

M ore than Just a pawn on the â&#x20AC;&#x153; chessboardâ&#x20AC;? f lo o r o f H102, Jaime de Leon laughs confidently as he chooses his next move during practice.

Chess Team: J. de Leon, J. Vicari, D. DiSanzo, F. Victorino, D. Bailey, A. Castelli, T. Nguyen, R. Varona.

W orking on their tests, Junior varsity math team members Islam Abdelal, Jim O 'Day, Jin Ha Joung, and James G a llo try to m ove up In the standings.

Am erican C om puter S cience League: Front Row: J. Dougherty, J. Joung, Z. Ferreira, J. Elliot, S. Luke, Mr. Kendall, D. Haro, M. Dao, T. Shah, I. Abdelal, P. Shah, N. Kemkar, S. Tiwari. Third Row: A. Lopez-Diaz, T. Lukasiak, J. Dietz, T. Ahmad, T. Nguyen, V. Kumar, R. Rucinski, G. Kmec.

Mind Games ometimes one doesn’t need headgear

in the metro area. Mr. Reidy m oderated the

fo r practice, nor does one alw ays

group on the JV and Varsity levels as it com

sweat during the heat of a match, al

peted in four rounds of tests this year. D e

though one m ay. S om etim es com petition

spite team trophies in the last four years,

comes in non-athletic forms where brain is

Prep this year saw only modest returns. In

emphasized over brawn. P rep ’s Chess Team ,

individual competition, Robert Rucinski was

Math Team , and Computer Science League

the top junior participant on the JV level.

allow students to play games . . . with their minds.

Finally for those more fluent in the com pu ter lan gu age, the C om p u ter Scien ce

This yea r’s Chess T eam transformed itself

League was guided by Mr. Kendall. Divided

from the once-a-week club of the recent past

into a classroom “ on-paper” division as well

into a team which has m oved beyond casual

as an interm ediate “ hands-on”

matches in the library to interscholastic and

testing division, the C S L exposed interested

tournam ent com petition. D eterm in ed to

students to computer science and engineer

combat the lack of organized chess interest

ing topics which aren’t ordinarily covered in

in Hudson County, the team traveled dis

a high school curriculum. This year, having

tances to North Arlington and N ew Y ork City

tripled its membership and having expanded

to com pete. T o m eet the interests of stu

to the intermediate level, the team also im

dents, m oderator Mr. Raslowsky registered

proved its record from 6th place last year

the organization with the US Chess Feder

in the quarterly standings.

ation, allowing for greater recognition and stronger competition. For students interested in numbers, the Math T ea m com peted with 35 high schools

computer

Learning about competition, experiencing cam araderie, and refining thinking skills, these brainstormers exercise their minds in stead of their bodies.

Math Team: Front Row: S. Pecoraro, J. Joung, J. Rivera, S. Tiwari, P. Shah, I. Abdelal, D. Bharucha, J. O Day. Second Row: L. Griffin, D. Haro, S. Luke, C. Razon, J. Diaz, W. Musto, T. Shah, T. Ahmad, M. Favetta, A. Riaz, Mr. Reidy. Third Row: J. Sista, T. Lukasiak, J. Gazic, E. Shin, J. Gallo, R. Rucinski. Concentrating on their tests in the com puter room , the Math Team members are solid contributors to the success o f P re p ’s brainstormers.

Crossing the Finish Line

unning in everything from blistering heat

a strong Ferris squad in both the City cham

to blustery winds, the P rep Cross-Coun-

pionships and the South Hudson C ham pi

try team subjected itself to all types of con

onships.

ditions through the course of the four-month

In the final stages of the season, the team

season. T h e changeable w eather challenged

m ade a strong showing at the State M eet,

the squad, but the greatest obstacle was

with A le x Drummond earning a berth in the

shaking a case of nerves.

M eet of Champions. In the post-season, A le x

Under the leadership of senior co-captains

Drummond and Anthony V elez earned spots

A le x Drummond and Anthony V elez, the

on the second- and third-team Jersey Journal

team was in experien ced hands. T h e Prep

A ll County list.

squad struggled in the beginning of the sea

Cultivating depth in the team was a pri

son, as A drian N ieves, Matt K ryw y, John

ority this year. Junior Paul Laracy and fresh

Floresca, Frank D ooley, Paul Laracy, and

man Frank Drummond proved to be rising

Nick K ram er com peted amongst them selves

leaders. In addition, the freshm an squad,

to finalize the seven varsity positions. N e v

which ranked third in the county this year,

ertheless, the spirit of unity fostered by coach

also turned heads in northern N e w Jersey

Mike Burgess and assistant coach A n drew

by winning both the City and South Hudson

N oga enabled the team to finish second to

titles.

(1st Row) Paul Blasuccl, Joseph Lo re, Frank Drum mond. (2nd Row) Joe List, S co tt Kudlaclk, Matt Krywy, Satya Tlwarl, D ale Kim , Ed Nazarko. (3rd Row ) Coach Andrew Noga, Paul Laracy, Brian M addox, N ick Kramer, A le x Drum mond, Frank D ooley, Brendan Burke, John Floresca, Anthony Velez, Adrian Nieves, Coach M ike Burgess. E xpectin g som e tough com petition, A le x Drum m ond leads the team through Its pre-race rituals.

Preparing f o r the Passaic C oaches' Invitational, the runners get into their gear, while Coach Bur足 gess checks the schedule f o r the meet.

HCIAA Championship 5th place Jersey City Championship 2nd place South Hudson Championship2nd place HCTCA Championship 5th place CTC Championships 8th place NJSIAA Championship 11th place Jesuit Meet 8th place

A t the Jesuit M eet in N ov e m b er, freshm en A la n M endoza, D ale Kim, and Jaison Thom足 as prepare to attack the hills o f Van Cortland Park in the Bronx.

U pperclassm en A le x D ru m m o n d , F ra n k Dooley, and Paul Laracy head f o r the start足 in g lin e a t G a r r e tt Mountain.

A s always before a meet, the harriers and coaches jo in together in a team prayer.

The Inside Track

espite a season shortened by bad

A bbatem arco and Paul M etzinger ran the

weather, St. P e te r’s had one of its

quarter mile and James Souder and Ernest

best Indoor Track seasons in recent

R iley (the team ’s “ speedies” ) ran the 55-

history. O ne o f P r e p ’s best m eets was the

m eter dash. Distance runners A le x Drum

Coaches’ County M eet in Manhattan at which

mond, Paul Laracy, and Adrian N ieves like

freshman Jorge Silva won first place in the

wise ran hard in the mile, A le x winning both

mile, breaking five minutes. Frank “ Pac Man”

that race and the two-mile. Although the sea

Drummond placed first in the two-mile (he

son was short, the team grew into a fam ily

had eaten som e p ow er pellets b efo re the

through mutual support, with special en

race), while Frank D ooley placed 2nd in the

couragement from senior Anthony Velez, who

55-m eter hurdles. For the first time since 1990, P rep took

did not run during the season due to an in jury.

the crown as C ity Champions. Joe Gil, Cyril

A t the end of the season the team lost

Magno, and D ave N a g y placed first, second

some seniors such as A le x Drummond, Joe

and third in the shotput competition. M ean

Gil, Paul M etzin ger, Frank D o o le y , C yril

while Frank D ooley, Joe Roarty, and T om m y

M agno, and Tom m y Law rence, but with a

L aw ren ce placed first, second and third in

large number of talented underclassmen the

the high jump despite only a fe w days of

prospects for the team are bright. W hat bet

practice for the event. A m on g the runners,

ter training than running seven miles a day

Ryan Dworkin and Chris Renner finished first

with Coach N oga and twenty minutes of stairs

and second in the half-mile, while Arcan gelo

and drills with Coach Burgess!

W ith the m oral support o f Coach Voley and second — and third-place finishers Jo e Roarty and Tommy Lawrence, Frank D oo le y glides over the bar Into first p la ce In the high ju m p at the City Championship.

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A s Flllp Slusarczyk, Cyril Magno and Nathan Jackson lo o k on, freshman Jorge Silva heaves the shotput In the Jersey City m eet at Snyder High S chool.

Charging down the track, Frank D ooley warms up p rior to his victory in the 55m high hurdles at the City Championship.

Coaches Mike Burgess and Andrew Noga discuss the preparations f o r a Prep runner about to race in the 800m final. A fte r com pleting the 400m run at the 106th Street Armory, James Souder flop s on the high-jump mat.

Inside the bubble at St. Peter's College, Prep harriers Paul Laracy, Adrian Nieves and A le x Drummond lean over the starting line into the one-mile final.

Ebony Club president Kevin Bryant was Instrumental In organizing events ranging fro m a co lle g e trip to a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. French Club: Front Row: Mrs. Bernadette Costanzo, Kapil Desai, Dong Shon, Dan Fogarty. Second Row: Dharmesh Bharucha, Eric McCullough, Chris Conti, Cyril Magno, Manuel Pereira. Third Row: Mark Connolly, Bernardo Navarro, Sean Lukac, Adam Rucinsky. Missing: Jason Becton.

Native Am erican Society: Richard Gubitosi, Chirag Raval, Brendan Burke, Shane Smith, Javier Diaz, James Ferretti, Ralph Citarella. Missing: Nino De Paola, Joe Vicari, Sean Morton, Kris Nikolla, Chris Dale.

Front Row: Jerry Jusma, Jason Mensah. Second Row: Ernest Riley, Kevin Bry Jude Ken-Kwofie. Third Row: Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeya Singleton, Ernesto Guillaume, Anthony dan, Stanley Bridgeforth, Michael Nivins.

Strength in Diversity

iversity at Prep can be found at any

mas brunch, and organized a trip to see Les

cafeteria table. Our Diversity is cel

Miserables. Mr. Sabedra encouraged the Ital

ebrated through the many intercul-

ian Club to explore Italian art through trips

tural friendships found around each and e v e

to the Met and films such as Fiorile at Lincoln

ry corner. Sometimes, however, students may

Center. The N ative American Society, with

want to focus on a specific nationality, their

the help of Mr. Benz, view ed videos on con

own or otherwise, to enrich themselves in

tem porary N ative Am erican issues and vis

that culture.

ited the Smithsonian Museum of the A m er

T h e Cultural Clubs allow ed students to

ican Indian in Manhattan. The Ebony Club,

learn about various ethnicities through in-

coordinated by Mr. Raslowsky, traveled to

house resources and outings. A rt exhibits at

predominantly black colleges in Washington,

the Metropolitan Museum, after-school dis

D.C. and conducted a rap concert for the

cussions about cultural heritage, and films in

Missions Drive. Finally, the Latin American

a N ew Y ork theater w ere among the ways

Society and Mr. Arabia dined on Latin food

clubs gave students the chance to engage in

and screened powerful films like El Norte.

the life of a culture. Some clubs also held

One of P rep ’s most distinctive traits is the

their own functions to experience specific

diversity of its students. Co-curricular explo

ethnic customs.

ration of various cultures enriches them, so

Mrs. Costanzo, m oderator of the French Club, took the group to French restaurants

that knowing where they’ve been, they’ll un derstand better where they’re going.

in N ew York City, held a French-style Christ

ilian Club: Front Row: Anthony Nappi, Sergio Robayo, Anthony Castelli, Paul rbato, Jeff Plaskon, Mr. Anthony Sabedra. Second Row: John Cirilli, Robert MeliQnne, Arcangelo Abbatemarco, Kevin Milanian, Joe Greco, Vincent DeGennaro, nnie Griffin. Missing: Greg DeFilippo, Scott Coulston, Drew Broderick, Anthony !rdi, Dante Tauro, Rob Benacchio, Vito Cammarota.

Latin American Society: Front Row: Mr. Peter Arabia, Nelson Abreu, Jonathan Armas, Henry Armas. Second Row: Oscar Palma, Robert Pazos, Javier Diaz, Kevin Done, Guillermo Salazar, Mike Noriega, Jorge deArmas.

Taking a few moments o f f fro m pra cticin g their sashays, members o f the M od eling Club relax and socialize with each other.

P ro jectin g the right attitude and radiating self-confid en ce are im portant lessons a m odel learns f o r the runway.

Photography Club: Front Row: K. Korbelak, J. Moe, A. Christakos. Second Row: B. Rider, R. Gonzales, A. Tiongson. Third Row: Dr. Richard Kennedy, A. Padovano.

M odeling Club: Front Row: D. Tobias, P. Santos, A. Pimental, T. Molina, Y. Pint A. Hernandez, W. Salazar. Second Row: M. Villaruel, P.J. Bodoy, A. Simon, ' Musto, N. Velastegui, J. Diaz, C. Negron. Third Row: V. Gomez, L. Correa, Hernandez, S. Khan, A. Doria, L. Romeguera, R. Rodriguez, R. Pazos.

More Than Words Can Say

isual expressions seem to be espe

routines, styles, and themes at a fashion show

cially effective for high school stu

organized by junior president Vladimir Gom

dents w ho wish to com m unicate

beauty and emotion, and those expressions

ez. This club communicated effectively and with flair using nary a word.

are hardly restricted to the printed page.

While the photographers captured still life,

The Prep media clubs set out to provide cre

the T V Studio, revived through the efforts

ative outlets for both extroverts and intro

of senior president Dave Hassell and the sen

verts within the community.

iors’ Walkathon donations, captured Prep in

Taking pictures of scenery and perfecting

motion. The crew filmed Carousel and broad

darkroom processing methods have long been

cast P re p ’s long-awaited morning television

the activities of the Photography Club mod

program , “ T h e Brendan Mannion Show.”

erated by Dr. Kennedy. This year club mem

With a fully functional studio, new television

bers also set up a display of their work in

sets, and the advisement of Mr. Held, the

the main lobby; it was the first time the entire

Studio introduced crew members to the com

community had exposure to their photos oth

p lex ity o f vid eo recording and television

er than via publications. Under senior pres

broadcasting.

ident Kris Korbelak, membership and enthu siasm increased significantly this year.

These activities, different though they may have been, had the common elements of al

T h e M odeling Club, m oderated by Mr.

lowing students to channel their artistic en

Dondero, consisted of Prep students and girls

ergy and enhancing capacities for non-verbal

from several local schools. Participants re

communication.

hearsed for months, preparing to exhibit their T V Studio: Front Row: K. Korbelak, D. Hassell, J. Gibbons, C. Petersen. Second Row: S. Gurian, B. Kachel, J. Hurtado, T. Ahmad. Third Row: C. Florkiewicz, M. Schwarz, E. Nieves.

Preparing to tape the Saturday perform ance o f Carousel, Dave Hassell sets up his video equipment an hour before the curtain rises.

Every Shot Counts

he St. P e te r’s P rep basketball team

kis Abraham .

en tered the ’93-’9 4 season having

T h e beginning of the season saw the M a

lost four starters and several key re

rauders facing tw o of the top tw enty teams

serves, but under the gu idan ce o f H e a d

in the state: St. M ary’s and Marist. A fte r

Coach D ave Settem bre and assistants Tim

dropping both gam es, as w ell as a subse

Caslin and G eorge A lva rez, the players w ere

quent one in the opening round of the J.P.

able to im prove their skills and grow together

Flynn Christmas Tournam ent, P rep found its

as a team. T h e squad was led by senior co

first victory over Columbia. In the next ten

captains Mark Adam s and Rich Krol, who

gam es P rep tallied six victories, including a

added scoring, rebounding, and leadership

big win over North B ergen at Hom ecom ing.

to the team. T h e long-range shooting of sen

That brought the team to a 7-7 record and

ior Brian M ercier was also instrumental in

ensured a berth in the state playoffs.

the tea m ’s success, and Shane Hurd rose

T h e next seven gam es, how ever, w ere not

admirably to the challenge of playing the

so kind as the team faced tough times, in

unfamiliar position of point guard. Seniors

cluding a close loss to rival Hudson Catholic.

Jerom e Lem anow icz and Rich Curry w ere

Rich Krol fractured his hand in a gam e against

key players known for their tenacious play.

Dickinson, although he was able to continue

Behind the seniors was a group of hard-work-

the season despite his injury. Struggles for

ing juniors that included R ay Catlaw, Nick

individuals and for the team as a whole meant

K ra m e r, J o e R o g a n , M ik e R iv e ra , M ik e

that this y e a r’s success was measured not in

Y e a g e r, Jason Mensah, and freshman Mar-

wins but in hurdles overcom e.

Varsity Basketball: Front Row: Brian Mercier, Shane Hurd, Markis Abraham, Ray Catlaw, Mike Yeager, Mike Rivera, Nick Kramer. Second Row: Ramon Varona, Head Coach Dave Settembre, Joe Rogan, Mark Adams, Rich Krol, Rich Curry, Moderator Fr. Marty Doyle, S.J., Coach Owen Haveron, Assistant Coach Tim Caslin. Running his team through p r a n c e drills, Coach Dave Settem bre evaluates a player's lay-up.

Eluding a defender and taking to the air, longrange specialist Brian M ercier releases a threepoint jum p shot.

66 Prep St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 93 34 Prep Marist 70 49 Prep Sparta 63 Prep 63 Columbia 48 41 Prep Memorial 60 78 Prep Hudson Prep 40 70 Union Hill 56 Prep 53 Prep Ferris 66 80 77 Prep North Bergen 76 66 Prep St. Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Tournament: Prep 52, Delbarton 66

Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep

86 57 65 66 32 58 55 53 52 63

Bayonne Dickinson Memorial Union Hill Ferris North Bergen Hudson Catholic Bayonne Dickinson Hudson Catholic

Positioning himself at half court, co-captain Mark Adams awaits an in-bound pass. A s the Prep bench cheers on, Shane Hurd pulls up f o r a clutch three-pointer.

Cornering a hapless Bayonne ball-handler, Rich K ro l and Shane Hurd execute swarming Prep defense.

99 72 55 63 68 68 58 58 65 72

Beyond the Numbers

he winter of 1993-94 was a season

with their perseverance and commitment to

of m ajor transitions for the J.V. bas

competition.

ketball team. T h e biggest change was

T h e freshman basketball team was both

the addition of a new coach, Mr. O w en H a v

confident and talented. C en ter David Di-

eron. Also, the team was com posed almost

Martino excelled in the paint, and Jermaine

entirely of sophomores, with only one fresh

M ercer showed finesse handling the ball as

man and one junior. Furtherm ore, the team

well as controlling the boards. It was, how

had to adjust to opposing teams with older,

ever, a tough season with a lot of ups and

more experienced players. Although the Prep

downs. T h e enem y of this team all year was

squad a lw a ys p ro v e d to be gen u in e con

the third quarter; there w ere several gam es

tenders, the season ended with a misleading

when P rep was up at the half but down by

record of 5 wins and 14 losses.

a wide margin by the beginning of the final

Co-captains P ete Williams and K evin Bar

quarter. A t the same time, nearly every gam e

ry led the team through a tough schedule

saw some exciting moments as when, P rep

against team s like St. A nthony’s, St. M ary’s,

lost by only three points to solidly favored

and Marist. T h e team suffered heart-break-

Hudson Catholic team.

ing losses to both North B ergen and Bayonne

A single mistake often broke the team ’s

and lost to H oboken and Nazareth only in

con cen tration , but m ora le rem a in ed high

the last seconds of those gam es. T h e high

throughout the season. Despite an occasional

points of the season w ere the victories against

loss of confidence, the team stayed together

Union Hill and perennial rival Hudson Cath

as a unit, keeping a positive attitude toward

olic, as well as a fifty-point routing of St. A l’s.

upcoming games. T h e team showed heart

T h e team w orked hard all year, enduring

despite a 3-6 record, and the players gained

6:30 A M practices, a series of injuries, and

valuable ex p erien ce and a sense of high-

tough com petition. D espite a record that

school competition.

looked unimpressive, the team was pleased Observing the events o f the game, both the P re p and M em orial teams watch their teammates battle it out on the court.

Scram bling under the net, the opposing teams await the outcom e o f a Prep shot.

Attem pting to prevent their opponents from getting the ball, David DlMartino decides to pass It to a teammate In a better offensive position.

During a time-out, the team examines their current situation and strategy f o r the remainder o f the game.

Freshman Basketball: Front Row: Joshua Medrano, Stanley Bridgeforth, Keon Paton, David Archiello, Michael Wassong, Bryan Khan, David Lassiter, Alexis Salas. Second Row: Peter Susberich, Jason Conti, Darren Miller, Anthony Ardizzone, Mi chael Nivins, Jermaine Mercer, David DiMartino, Ernsto Guillaume.

Freshman

•iBasketball: Front Row: Adam Supple, John Krivinsky, Jason Artz, Kevin Cal-

Ijn, Shaun Kolmer, Scott Kudlacik, Tristan Magno. Second Row: Joe Green, Gerry •permott, Ramon Varona, Coach Haveron, Mike Kinahan, Pete Williams, Kevin

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Hoboken Marist Mnsgr. Farrell St. Joseph’s St. Peter’s Memorial Ferris North Bergen St. Anthony’s Bayonne Dickinson Memorial Union Hill Union Hill Ferris Bayonne Dickinson Hudson Catholic

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Junior Varsity St. Mary’s Hoboken Nazareth St. Anthony’s Marist Memorial Ferris North Bergen St. Aloysius Bayonne Dickinson Memorial Union Hill Union Hill Ferris Hudson Catholic North Bergen Bayonne Dickinson Hudson Catholic

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Much o f the success o f this yea râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dances can be attributed to the leadership and creativity o f the D ance com m ittee president James Testa.

In an entire afternoon*s work, the D ance C om m ittee transforms the P re p cafeteria in to a hard ro ck in * dance flo o r.

Saturday Night Fever t 3:00 pm on the afternoon before

seasons. Disc jockeys who kept the crowds

a dance, the Dance Committee could

moving w ere Prep students Kevin Bryant,

be found taking down the tables and

Emile Lisboa, Alden Calilap, Ernesto Men

chairs in the cafeteria. L ed by the president,

doza, as well as alumnus Nick Mangelli, who

James Testa, the committee began the task

provided the music at the Mission Drive Rock

of transforming the cafe in preparation for

’N Roll Dance. Most dances resulted in draw

the dance. While executives Chris Nubia and

ing large crowds. H ow ever due to the prom

Emile Lisboa began to set up tables for the

ised rock and roll music at the Mission Dance,

D J ’ s, other students w e re lead by Erwin

the turnout was small. Ironically, due to con

Manlongat in setting up the coat check on

fusion the night ended with only a few rock

the second floor in Burke Hall.

songs actually being played.

The Dances w ere held on Friday or Sat

A fter the dances, the committee stayed

urday nights from 8:00 to 11:00; Prep stu

after the crowd departed, usually until mid

dents w ere invited as w ere girls from neigh

night, to set up the cafeteria, dismantle the

boring schools. From rock to rap and pump

lighting, and lock up the coat check. The

kins to hearts (for the February Valentine’s

work of the dance committee was not glam

Dance which was cancelled due to snow), the

orous, but it provided a great service to all

P rep dances covered all music as well as all

those students who attended the dances.

Clearing the cafeteria f o r the upcoming dance, Em ile Lisboa stacks away the chairs.

Front Row: Nicholas Wong, Severiano Lisboa. Second Row: Rajeev Bharucha, Rodney Reyes, Chris Nubia, Mr. Dondero. Third Row: James K o o , Greg Benacchio, M ike Canslno, James Testa.

W atching the ball thunder down the hardwood, co-captain Chris F lores hopes f o r the best.

Winding his arm back f o r a pow erful release, R ob Scalzo tries f o r a strike. L o ok in g to C oach Z, S op h om ore Russell Yap gets his gear In order at Hudson Lanes In Jersey City.

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Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep

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(Junior Varsity) First Row: A m o n Clemente, R ob ert Scalzo, Constantine Dy, Mark Mabalot, Jonathan Lugtu. S econ d Row : Rolando Salvador Jr., Brian Magarban, George K m ec.

Life in the Fast Lanes

nder the watchful eye of Coach Z,

zenith for the H C IA A . “ The Wrecking Ball”

this year’s bowling team was the best

finished second with a 195, while Mahiya’s

in Prep history. A fte r demolishing

191, Russ’s 189, and “ Leaping” Lenny’s 177

Ferris, Academ ic, and last season’s champs,

w ere also impressive records. A fter P rep ’s

Hudson Catholic, on their way to the H C IA A

best gam e of the season, a 1096, an oppos

South crown, the Varsity team lost to Marist

ing Vo-Tech player was quoted as saying,

in the County Championships by a mere 43

“ W hy did w e even show up?”

pins. The County title, however, meant noth

Students from other teams came to watch

ing to this m otley crew; they w ere seeking

Prep, if only to catch a glimpse of Chris’

respect, which they found during the State

flawless delivery, M ahiya’s precision and

Championships. Mr. Z ’s squad rose to the

touch, and the finesse of R ussell’ s hook.

challenge, coming from behind in the last

Coach Z ’s face was stern through it all, al

gam e to wrest third place from Marist by

ways yelling, “ Can’t miss those seven pins!”

five pins, becoming the first Prep team to place in the top three statewide.

Th e Junior Varsity team also tore up the lanes, winning its second County Champi

Coach Zawistowski did a masterful job or

onship. Spearheaded by Harold “ Solid” Gold

ganizing the talent flowing from the team.

and G eorge “ The Anim al” Km ec, the J.V.

T h e only four seniors on the squad started

team finished with a stunning 96-2 record.

each match, and they bowled their last games

Junior Brian “ Bam Bam ” Magarban and

for P rep in the state finals. These seniors,

sophomore Mark “ M ac” Mabalot brought

team captain “ Flawless” Chris Flores, “ The

experience to the team , while rookie sen

W recking Ball” Mike Rec, “ T h e M aster”

sation Rob Scalzo had an impressive start to

Mike Mahiya, and “ Leaping” Lenny Kiczek,

his Prep career with a mile-high 180 aver

led Prep all season. Sophomore anchor Rus

age. Demonstrating their skill and versatility,

sell “ Kingpin” Y a p , known for his impressive

six members of the eight-man J.V. squad

right hook, was the only underclassman start

m ade the all-star team. By utilizing a suc

er for the Varsity.

cessful strategem and aided by the superior

Each of the top five Varsity starters fin ished in the top ten league averages, led by

coaching of Mr. Z, the Junior Varsity keglers admirably ended a successful season.

Chris, whose 202 average was the individual First Row: Mark Mabalot, George Km ec. Second Row: Chris Flores, Mike Mahiya, Mike Rec, Len Kiczek, Russell Yap, Harold Gold, Mr. Z.

Constantine Dy beams a smile at a fellow J.V. kegler before attempting a seven-six-ten split In order to pick up the spare.

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A s C oach Crlsalll calls the attention o f the players, John Mulewskl signals a touchdown. A fte r a disappointing down, teammates James F errettl and Carmine Vitale trudge away In the wake o f 4 H ’s defeat at the hands o f the Band hom eroom .

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Just for the Fun of It

ach day when the lunch bell rang,

year w ere 1A (Mr. Arabia), 2F (Mrs. O ’Gra-

most students went down to the caf

dy), 3G (Mr. Massarelli) and 4F (Mr. M er

eteria to eat. H ow ever, members of

rick).

certain homerooms headed to the confines

This year saw a rather large turnout among

of the asphalt schoolyard or to the hardwood

the freshmen which served as a good foun

floors of the gym in order to engage in ath

dation for the members of the Class of ’97

letic competition against other homerooms.

to meet each other and build a strong class.

T he Intramurals programs was designed to

Intramurals provided the opportunity for

foster homeroom spirit and friendship within

those not involved in any official team to

it.

becom e involved and play. T h e program consisted of football in the

With sign-ups instead of tryouts, bright yel

fall and basketball in the spring. Directed by

low velcro vests instead of uniforms, and

Mr. Ton y Crisalli and Mr. Joe Massarelli, the

lunch time crowds instead of ticket-buying

competition was a double elimination tour

fans, Intramurals pitted homerooms against

nament process within each year. T h e home

each other and took competition to its limits

rooms which proved dominant in football this

just for the fun of it.

Eluding his rusher but falling to find an open receiver, R ob Scalzo cuts wide to the right. With Just a few seconds remaining, Brendan Mannion attempts to drive past defender Danny R och e f o r one last shot.

Leaving ’em in the Wake £ £ F" \

ang!” Exploding off the block,

enced peers, swimmers spent practice time

1 ^ ^

the swimmer quickly m et the

correcting and perfecting their strokes.

w a te r, th e cold ch illin g his

W hether swimming at home or aw ay, the

spine. A ll he could think about was pushing

feelings w ere the same: nervousness and ex

his body to the limit with e very stroke and

citement. T h e team approached each com

with e very flip-turn. H e was determ ine to

petition with the mentality that e very m eet

beat the clock with his personal best time.

won would bring them closer to the County

W hile turning his head to breathe, he could

title. For the individual, it m eant another

see (but only faintly hear) his team m ates yell

chance to im prove his best time.

ing and screaming for him to go faster, to

P rep swimmers reaped many rewards, d e

swim harder. A s the final lap approached,

spite an injury-ridden season. T h e team cap

he thought, “ This is it; it’s almost o v e r.” G iv

tured its 11th consecutive County title and

ing all he had left and holding his breath as

its 12th consecutive C ity title while also plac

long as he could, he hit the wall at the end.

ing first in the State Sectional tournament

Becom ing a part of the P rep swim team

for the first time in six years. With the as

involved m ore than just entering the com

sistance of m oderator Fr. Cregan, S.J. and

petitions. It m eant becom ing a part of a small

the leadership of co-captains Michael Sug-

community. N ew com ers who joined the team

rue, David Hassell, and Brian Molinaro, the

soon experien ced a sense of w elcom e and

swim team had an outstanding record of 6-

companionship. From the start of the season

2, plus four tournament victories. W ith these

in m id -O ctob er, p e o p le overh a u led their

accomplishments, the P rep swim team be

schedules to deal with the difficult 6 A M

gan the pursuit of a second “ D ecade of Dom

practices. With the guidance of coach M ary

inance.”

B eth B ryan t and assistance fro m e x p e r i

1st row: C. Dailey, J. deArmas, G. Salazar, R. Davis, D. Yazlci, B. Crlmmlns, S. Hudacko, N. Perseghln, P . Ferreira. 2nd row: Coach M. Bryant, M. O fGrady, D . Flgur, D. A s en cio , P . Blasucci, G. Crlmmlns, A . Rama, S. Ratana, H. Khwaja. 3rd row: B. M olinaro, D. DIPasquale, B. Mulvihill, M. Sugrue, V. Suthammanont, D . Hassell, T. Hart, M od era tor Fr. Cregan.

A t the sound o f the gunshot, Prep swimmers and their opponents launch into the heat o f com petition, about to disrupt the calm waters o f Pershing Field.

47 Elizabeth Prep 123 15 Kearny 71 Prep Hudson Catholic 15 71 Prep 90 Union Prep 79 79 Clifton 71 Prep 114 172 St. Joe’s, Palisades Prep 21 Dickinson Prep 65 56 110 New Providence Prep Swimmin’ Bees Classic — First Place Hudson County Championship — First Place City Championship — First Place 1994 North Jersey Section I Interscholastic Invita tional Swimming and Diving Championship — First Place

Watting f o r first Instructions from the starter, Prep finalists loosen up before defeating Dickinson In the 50m freestyle.

Coach Mrs. Bryant and moderator Fr. Cregan look on with hope as they anticipate the final team results. Showing a concern f o r their teammates In the water, Prep com petitors hope f o r victory as they await the outcom e o f the event.

H oping to qualify f o r the regional com petition, Chris Razon and Tomasz Lukaslak each vie f o r one o f P rep 's to p fo u r scores on a preliminary exam.

S cience Team: Front Row: T. Shah, P. Shah, S. Kayiaros, J. Joung, J. O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day. Second Row: R. Rucinski, J. Lisi, S. Tiwari, C. Razon, C. Abdon, E. Manlongat, I. Abdelal, S. Nadler, P. Fam, V. Kumar, N. Kemkar. Third Row: R. Andraws, A. Riaz, M. Farinas, A. Abbatemarco, T. Lukasiak, S. Luke, N. Warnock, T. Ahmad. Preparing f o r an upcom ing science m eet, T oslf Ahm ad and Azam Rlaz take a chemistry test to sharpen their skills.

Applying Science he Science Club, m oderated by Mr.

Frances, participated in the N ew Jersey Sci

Boyle, is actually made up of differ

ence League, an organization for interscho

ent clubs dealing with specific areas

lastic competition. Th ere w ere four contests

of science. T h ey include the Outdoors Club,

during the second semester in which students

Aeronautics Club, Medical Society, and Ecol

of biology, chemistry, and physics competed

ogy Club.

against other schools in N ew Jersey. The

In the fall, the Outdoors Club took a trip

tests w ere administered at Prep and other

to the Jersey Shore for beach fishing. Th ey

participating schools. On M ay 24, the team

also set up an obstacle course in cooperation

also com peted in the Merck State Science

with C .O .P .E ., which th ey visited in the

Day, an additional test not sponsored by the

spring. T h e Aeronautics Club visited Tet-

N.J.S.L., given at St. P eter’s College.

erboro Airport for a tour of the museum and

This year for the first time the team en

planes there, and the Medical Society pub

tered the Chemistry Olympics, which con

lished three editions of “ De Rebus Scienti-

sisted of written — and computer-problem

fic is ,”

a m ed ical n e w s le tte r circu lated

contests, model-building, a laboratory chal

throughout the school. Members of the sci

lenge, and chemistry demonstrations. For the

ence clubs belonged to a Scout Group —

casual observer and the serious scholar, the

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science clubs and teams offered opportuni

and w ere eligible to

win awards for their participation. T h e S cien ce T e a m , m od era ted by Sr.

ties to explore further the scientific world beyond the confines of the classroom. Science Clubs: Front Row: Mr. Gregory Boyle, S. Pecoraro, B. Navarro, S. Kayiaros, J. Joung, D. Tobias, T. Arafat. Second Row: C. Razon, S. Gurian, S. Tiwari, M. Banarez, A. Elma, S. Lukac. Third Row: P. Shah, J. Casia, P. Schumann. Fourth Row: T. Lukasiak, I. Abdelal, T. Ahmad, R. Gonzales, S. Luke.

A fte r com pleting a tiresome eighty question biology exam, Valbhav Kumar checks his paper against the answer key.

The Puck Stops Here

he chance at glory had finally ar rived. Etched in the mind of e very

its w ere down, but the players stuck togeth er.

ice hockey participant was the slo

N o w the team was tw o goals aw ay from

gan, “ This Is N ex t Y e a r !” T h e team was

their p re-season goa l o f p arta k in g in the

determ ined to win the National B Division

Championship gam e. T h e squad was set to

Championship playing for the Van Cott Cup.

face tw o teams they had not d efeated all

Following tw o v e ry disappointing seasons,

season. In those games, they d efeated B er

their hard work and determination w ere g o

gen Catholic (5-3) and St. Joseph’s of Me-

ing to pay o ff . . . In the end, the Varsity

tuchen (5-3). Thus, they earned a berth in

hockey season turned out to be a season of

the Championship gam e and the right to face

ups and downs, but the players always had

o ff against the #1 ranked team in the state,

faith in each other.

Don Bosco Prep.

For the first time since 1980, the Prep

Th e gam e was hard-fought, but Prep came

icemen d efeated both Montclair High School

up short with a final score of 5-2. Still, un

(3-2) and Brick Township High School (4-3).

derneath all the padding and the sweat, the

A t that point, the season looked very prom

icem en had played with all their hearts. T h ey

ising. Then it all began to slip away. Just

w ere not losers, they w ere unsung winners.

after the ball had dropped at Tim es Square

T h e y had played their hearts out, left their

to signal in the new year, the team began a

souls on the ice, and they still believe in each

losing streak that lasted until the first p layoff

other. A fte r the final gam e, in the locker

gam e. H om e attendance was poor, and spir

room, the team cried together, together!

K neeling: E ric Prim e, K ris Wehrhahn, Shawn Finnerty, J.R. D orla, M ichael Garglles, Chris Enrico, M ike M cCabe. Standing: S co tt C oulston, C oach K en Such, Anthony Bovasso, Ralph Cusegllo, M att Slootsky, Assistant Coach Tom Durak, Jon Gonnelll. Missing: P e te Kouvel, Kevin M cC a h ill, Tom Bums, L e e P a cie llo , M ike Szalkiewicz.

In the second period, M ike Szalkiewicz takes possession o f the pu ck at the le ft fa c e -o ff circle In the P re p defense zone.

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Crossing the blue line into the St. Joseph's defense zone, right wing Michael Gargiles evades his oncom ing opponents.

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CBA Montclair H.S. St. Joseph, Metuchen

3 2 5 3

St. Joseph, Montvale Bergen Catholic 5 Brick H.S. 3 Msgr. Farrell 5 Mount Olive 11 Seton Hall Prep 7

Prep 5 Prep 3 Prep 3 Prep 2 Prep 2 Prep 4 Prep 1 Prep 2 Prep 2

Montclair-Kimberly Bergen Catholic Summit H.S. Don Bosco Toms River North Bishop Eustace St. Joseph, Metuchen Summit H.S. Montclair-Kimberly

5 5 4 9 5 4 4 3 3

Watching anxiously with Head Coach Ken Such and Assistant Coach S cott Hochstadter, Prep Icemen lean over the boards to follow their teammates down the rink. Le ft wing Matt Slootsky chases after the loose puck in the game against St. Joseph at the Bayonne Ice Rink.

A fte r the end o f the first period, Prep players, exhausted but still fille d with enthusiasm, alter their plan o f attack and defense.

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Blades of Steel

combination of youth and experien ce resulted in a fine 1993-94 season for the St. P e te r ’s Prep Junior Varsity Ice H ock ey T eam . Senior captain

Jason Russell led the young team into heated battles against division rivals Seton Hall, B ergen Catholic, and St. J o e ’s M etuchen. Freshm an assistant captain, Joe L oR e, took the role o f the leader am ong the speedy forwards, and a strong defense was anchored by senior assistant captain Chris Petersen. T h e net w ere minded by first yea r goal-tender Steven Boyd, whose extensive playing time resulted in an excellent learning experience for him. D espite getting o ff to a rocky start in tw o gam es against B ergen Catholic, the team finished out the year strongly against Clifton and St. J o e’s. First-year coach M att M cN u lty had a good y e a r and, with players re turning next year, looks forw ard to another fine season.

Observing fro m the bench. H ead Coach M att M cN ulty and J V Icem en endure the fin al moments o f a tough loss to S eton H a ll Prep. Taking advantage o f an opening, Prep attempts to score another goal.

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Fron t Row: Paul Tillotson. S econ d Row: W illiam Madsen, Tom Spataro. Third Row: C o n fl Murphy, Edward Nazarko. Fourth Row: M ichael Chanfrau, David Bailey. Fifth Row: S t e l Coman d ot ore, J o e LoR e. Sixth Row: John P om pilio, Jason Russell. Seventh Row: Steven Boyd, Brian Maddox.

To The Mats

ong, grueling practices and hours of conditioning w ove P rep ’s JV Wrestling team into a close-knit community. Even though the JV team suffered

through monotonous tasks such as mopping the mats and preparing the gym for matches, those experiences w ere valuable for bringing a sense of unity to the team. JV Wrestling was different from other JV sports be cause of the integration of the team with the Varsity wrestlers, who w ere able to help bring athletes down to proper weight through concentrated exercises. The older wrestlers’ moral support was crucial, since they knew how frightening that first match out on the mat could be. In addition, Coaches Roselle, Gonzalez, and Koszyk demanded rigorous conditioning in the early season which made for both leaner team members and a leaner team. While the JV wrestlers only com peted twice because of bad weather, they finished third in a field of twenty at the North Bergen Tournament. Team members like Mike Monaco also filled in on Varsity when problems arose with injuries, illnesses, and all the snowstorms. Their season was disappointing overall, but the JV squad developed crucial talents for the future. Th ey are not at all down for the count.

W hile David Tobias Is locked in a stalemate (top), M ike Priore renders his fo e helpless (middle). Constant training, practice, and hard work are characteristic o f the J V wrestling team. Tont Row: M ichael Priore, John Falclcchlo, Dave Tobias, Mike Petruska, Edward Colenan. Second Row: Jose VIlarlno, Jonathan Romano, Fernando Lopez-Diaz, Adam King, ilfredo Simon, Coach Frames Koszyk, Coach Roselle.

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A New Level of Excellence he wrestling team had its best season

tling team. By surpassing this goal, the w res

in history this year. With wins against

tlers gained recognition from newspapers and

m any lon g-stan din g riva ls, P r e p

other wrestling teams; their winning record

qualified for the state sectional tournament.

qualified our wrestlers to com pete in the state

T h e enthusiasm of the coaching staff, com

sectional play-offs.

bined with that of the wrestlers, enabled the

P rep head coach, Keith Kelly, and assis

team to reach a new level of excellen ce and

tant coaches John Gonzalez, Frank Koszyk,

set a new standard for future P re p W res

and Ed Roselle inspired the team to achieve

tlers.

high goals. T h ey recognized the raw talent

T h e team ended its season with a record

in the team and helped the wrestlers to re

of 8 wins and 3 losses. Wins against Shabazz,

fine their skills. T h e hard work of seniors

Barringer, and W estw ood w ere im pressive.

Lenny C ep ed a, Sean Hanley, John Conroy

Even m ore so w ere P r e p ’s victories against

and Mario Favetta set the team ’s pace, while

P a terso n E astside, Don B osco P re p , and

senior captains A .J. M onaco and Chris R o

W eequahic, since no P rep won against any

mano led the team with their outstanding

of these opponents in prior competition. O ne

exam ples of determination. Juniors P.J. Ra-

of the goals which the team had set for itself

koski and Anthony V erdi also wrestled well

was to finish the season with a winning rec

in the varsity lineup.

ord, a goal never achieved by the P rep w res

Drinking in their hom e victory against Paterson Eastside, Sean Hanley and Javier D iaz quench their “ deep down body” thirst.

O ffering helpful brotherly advice, Coach VenM mentally prepares Junior Anthony VerdM

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Earning three valuable points, Prep star Sean Hanley pins a Patterson Eastside opponent In the gym.

Prep 54 Barringer 19 Prep 48 Westwood 26 Prep 45 Weequahic 27 Prep 57 Shabazz 18 Prep 40 Don Bosco 22 Prep 35 Essex Catholic 30 Prep 56 Paterson Eastside 15 Prep 28 Dwight Englewood 35 Prep 24 Becton 40 Prep 18 Delbarton 42 (State Playoff) Prep 53 Shabazz 15 Second place team in the Fred Sharkey Memorial Tournament.

Raising his arm in triumph, ju n ior Anthony Verdi adds yet another victory to his career.

Taking their minds o ff their own matches, Prep wrestlers alleviate stress by conversing and watching their teammates compete. Sparring with teammates, Prep wrestlers perfect their **take-downsâ&#x20AC;? before the match commences.

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M In a m eeting o f the A rt Club, Chris Nubia experim ents with various media.

Lo ok in g over the winter Issue, Fr. R aulll and Editor-In-C hief Tim M yer critique their latest published work.

A r t Club: F ron t Row : Pankaj Sharma, M ike Olesky, Todd Bura, Jim Leung, Sujan Dass. S econ d Row : Ernest Rileyf Jason B ecto n , Javier D iaz, Chris N ubia, A le x Gonzalez.

Pa per & Pen: Fron t Row: Paul Blasucci, V icto r Suthammanont. Second R o u lj Jared Stenz, Steve Bautista, Dave H aro, M ike Lapinski, Tim Myer, Fr. Aaul/ffj S.J. Third Row: Paul Madavi, Liam O 'B rien, R obert Finn.

Creative Outlets

t seem ed like a norm al P a p e r & Pen

From poetry to horror stories, almost every

meeting with the six-member staff show

literary genre was included. Whether con

ing up. H ow ever, this day was to be dif

tributors w ere writing of lost hope or the

ferent. Fr. Raulli picked up a six-page man

beauty of dance, the pieces w ere of the high

uscript with the title “ Precious” written in

est quality.

squiggly black pen at the top. On first read

Group meetings w ere small and informal,

ing, the staff was taken by surprise, not so

but all found a way to contribute to the m ag

much by the violence or the profanity, but

azine. The Paper & Pen served as a creative

by the quality of the writing. In subsequent

outlet for students, making a contribution to

meetings, Fr. Raulli and the staff members

the P rep community by inspiring reaction

all decided that the story should be included

from readers through good literature and

in the magazine. The question of explicit lan

good art.

guage cam e up only once or twice, but in

In past years, the Paper & Pen provided

the end it was decided that the language

one of the few opportunities to express ar

added to the realistic quality of the piece.

tistic talents. This year, however, the Art

Liam O ’Brien, the author of the story, and

Club gave students new outlets for their ex

the rest of the editorial staff never intended

pression. The club held its first meeting late

to offend anyone, but the story did initiate

in the year with Ms. Patter Hellstrom, the

quite a controversy. A t the heart of the mat

new studio art teacher. The goal of the club

ter w e re issues of p ro p riety, fre e d o m of

was to introduce Prep students to Fine Arts

speech and the role of student publications

in the Hudson County community and to var

in public relations. Much of the March issue

ious w ays of creating artw ork. T h e club

of the P e tro c was devoted to this incident.

served as an extension to the senior studio

T h e controversy unfortunately overshad ow ed many of the improvements made in

art course and an opportunity to encourage the arts among the younger classes.

the past year. T h e editorial staff of the m ag

Meetings on the fourth floor of the English

azine becam e more specialized, with Dave

Building involved hands-on experiments with

Haro covering layouts, Mike Lapinski han

various materials and techniques. Students

dling art, and Tim M yer serving as chief. The

began to grow in their abilities through in

form at becam e more professional with the

formal training and evaluations from their

help of computers and laser printers avail

peers. The club also visited local museums

able in the Publications Center. Even the

and shows. Through such field trips the

quality of the printing paper im proved this

members w ere able to develop an appreci

year. But most important was the eclectic na

ation for the arts and a knowledge of the

ture of the pieces in the literary magazine.

through the ages.

styles and influences that have changed art

Showing how the Paper & Pen Incorporates artwork as well as writing, Mike Lapinski s sketching serves as the winter cover.

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Hot Off the Presses “ W h y was there no P a g e E ight?,” the

to these issues. T h e number of letters to the

headline scream ed. T h e last issue of The P e

editor received and printed w ere greater than

troc of the 1992-93 year was an im pressive

that for any prior issue. These letters which

tw elve pages plus a four p age supplement.

both supported and opposed articles, w ere

Actually it was only fifteen pages in length

written not only by students, but by faculty

because page eight was blank. T h e staff had

m em bers and administrators as well.

missed a deadline and the m oderator sent

In the year of change, The P e tro c was on

the paper to the publisher without it. N o

top of it all, ready to record historical events

harm done, though, because this set a p rec

such as the K eys to the Future campaign,

edent for other publications, and served as

and willing to keep the student body abreast

a valuable experien ce for the editors.

of the myriad aspects o f P rep progressivism.

This past year, the P e tro c has continued

W ith articles and columns like the Student

its excellence and with some w anted chang

Council U pdate, T he P e tro c kept the various

es, has im proved upon the triumphant 1992-

segments of the community in touch with

93 year. W hat has been the most noticeable

each other.

change? Color. Y es, color. T h e first issue of

T h e success of our St. P e te r’s publication

this y e a r’s edition had the masthead in blue.

did not go unnoticed. The P e tro c was sent

In the quest to be m em orable, color added

to be critiqued at the annual publications

flavor and a personal touch. T h e Christmas

com petition, sponsored by T h e Columbia

issue, which was a “ Christmas” red adorned

Scholastic Press Association. Our new spaper

with the original art work of P rep students

was aw arded a second place finish certificate

was one of the most beautiful P e tro c of re

in its first form al com petition since 1988.

cent m em ory. T h e P etro cs o f this yea r will not be re

M ore important than an outside award, how ever, was the fact that the school paper

m em bered solely for layout and personality,

was w idely read by those for whom it is writ

how ever. This year will be rem em bered as

ten, the St. P e te r’s P rep community. Articles

the year of awareness. T h e 1993-94 P e tro c

w ere brought up at open sessions between

contained articles of im portance and re le

principal Jack Raslowsky, and the student

vance to the community. T h e topic of front

body. A s a forum for student issues, The

page story of the N ov. 11 issue was the for

P e tro c was a catalyst for discussion among

mation of the new H IV -A ID S C om m ittee.

students, faculty and administrators, and a

Th at issue also saw the opinion pieces on

source of information about life at Grand and

vandalism and on the successful W alk-A-

W arren.

Thon. T h e community was not unresponsive Rushing to m eet a deadline, sports editor Matthew Rumain trims his article to the p ro p er configurations before beginning paste-up work.

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Continuing the successful revitalization o f the P e tro c, the editors and moderator combine their efforts to produce another issue o f the award-winning publication.

Front Row: J.D. Blythln, Refky N icola, Matt Rumain, Kris Korbelak, Josh M oe, Hakeem Khwaja. Second Row: J e ff Angermeyer, Dan Swanstrom, Rich Andraws, Matt Pike, J e ff W oelpper, Dan Ragone, Brian Spadora, Josip Gazic, Mike Zakhar, E ric Shin, Marc Rubln, A le x Drummond, S cott Kudladk, Brian Beldowicz, Adam Supple. Much o f the continued excellen ce o f the Petroc Is attributed not only to the student staff but also to their m entor Mr. Jim D eAngelo.

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Sunny Ratana, Mark Am atrucola, James Gutierrez.

Front Row: Satya Tlwari, Fernando Lopez-DIaz, ToslfAm had, Palak Shah, Jimmy Leung. S econ d Row: Vincent Punsalan, Chlrag Raval, Islam A b delal, Sandeep Luke, M ike Olesky.

F ron t Row: Matthew Krywy, Krts Korbelak, Stephen Kaylaros, William Lovero, Adam Ruclnsky. S econ d Row: Ian Tamayo, Sun M oon, Kapil Desai, George Crimmins. Third Row: Jason Becton, Bernardo Navarro, D on g Shon.

Fron t Row: Rich Gubltosl, Chris Razon, Jin Ha Joung, K ltlk om Tangwongchal, James O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day. S econ d Row: Salvatore P ecora ro, Tomasz Lukaslak, Joshua M oe, James Pumarada, Chez Bryan Ong.

Only this can be said about this yea r’s Petrean: the book would not have been finished without the generous help o f the members o f the P rep fam ily listed below. For moral support, photos, indexing, and cop y — our sincerest thanks to: Arcangelo Abbatemarco Mark Adams Michael Anzivino Mr. Arabia Fr. Azzarto Brian Barry Rob Benacchio Fr. Browning Vito Cammarota Mr. Campion Michael Cansino Ralph Citarella John Conroy Mrs. Costanzo Fr. Cregan Brian Crimmins Ms. Curry Rich Curry Ralph Cuseglio Mr. Dandorph Mr. DeAngelo Mr. Dondero Alex Drummond Keith Duncan Mario Favetta James Ferretti Ms. Finholt Mr. Hal Finnerty Shawn Finnerty Mrs. Flood Sr. Frances Josip Gazic

Vladimir Gomez Mrs. Gualario Mr. Hansen Br. Paul Harrison Dave Hassell Mr. Haveron Mr. Held Ms. Rosa Hernandez Mr. Horan John Horsfield Mr. Irvine Nathan Jackson Fr. Joyce Mr. Kendall Asef Khwaja Len Kiczek Rob Kolakowski Scott Kudlacik Paul Laracy Mike Lapinski Mrs. Locricchio Greg Lovelace Erwin Manlongat Mr. Massarelli Chris McNerney Charles McPhee Robert Melchionne Jermaine Mercer Sean Morton Billy Musto Tim Myer Ms. Victoria Najarian

Refky Nicola Mr. Noga Mike Noriega Liam O’Brien Fr. O’Connor Seamus O’Malley Jorge Ortega Ms. Libertad Pabon Sam Padovano Rob Paz The Petroc Staff Mrs. Prime Dan Ragone Mr. Raslowsky Mr. Reidy Rodney Reyes Rob Rucinski Matt Rumain Jason Russell Mrs. Russell Mr. Sabedra Mr. Settembre Brian Seeley A1 Simon James Souder Adam Supple Victor Suthammanont James Testa Steve Trynosky Anthony Velez

Throughout ou r fo u r years at Prep we are given numerous opportunities, like the freshman day retreat, to get to know our classmates and our足 selves better.

Just having fun o r sharing notes before a test, the lo ck e r room means different things to each o f us. O vercom ing the traditional wall that separates them, students and teachers together fa c e the challenges o f tomorrow.

lthough Prep serves as a home to her students, that is only a temporary situation. From the day we arrived, Prep began to prepare us to face the world when we leave. The students at Prep are the future leaders of the country; we shall become the doctors, public officials, teachers, and fathers of the 21st century. Some of us, like Prep alumni Philip Bosco and Nathan Lane will find the limelight, while others will be less prominent but nonetheless influential in our own smaller communities. During our time here, we learn to do our best and are challenged to question the values of our society. W e are encouraged to excel, not only by our teachers, but also by our peers. From our study of history we learn from the past lessons which will help us deal with the future. Skills in foreign lan guage will enable us to communicate with our global neighbors. Our religion courses force us to evaluate situations and encourage us to make moral decisions in what can be an immoral world. With our classmates we strive for the common good — uniting in cheers at games, tutoring friends, speaking out at feed back meetings, affirming each other and sharing our faith on retreat. Our experiences here prepare us to have the courage to face the world, and to make a dif ference in that world when tomorrow comes and we are no longer living in this home.

A s Prep moves into the twenty — first century, today’s students can better develop their skills by traveling the information highway.

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Mr. P eter Arabia, S.J.

Front Row: Mike Priore, Brian Cody, Justin Kealy, W ill Madsen, Ian DeHaoen, Jorge Slloa. Second Row: Ernest Borja, J oe Fisher, C firtol W llczek, John Guevara. Matt Mllczarskl, Lawrence Gallagher, Kevin Moran. Third Row: Chris Soehngen, Chris Bader, Jade-Gtl Feliciano, Pablo Munoz. Fourth Row: Jim Birch, Telly Ellopoulos, Anthony Dlamantl, Anthony Jordan, Howard Centro, N oel D e La Rosa, B rian ! Nguyen, Neal Kemkar. Missing: Martin Corcoran

The Prep Ambassador Program, launched in January by Mrs. Rosem arie Flood, was designed to introduce p ro spective and incom ing freshm en to the Prep with a formal visit. She selected a grou p o f freshm en w h o w e r e re c om m en d ed by teachers and administrators as capable o f being "m e n for oth ers." Since the program began just after acceptan ce letters had been mailed, Prep's first am bassadors had to be fam iliarized quickly with their role in order to accom m od ate som e visits prior to registration for the fall. A visit began w hen the ambassador and visitor m et in the principal's o ffic e b e fo re h om eroom . Th ere each re ceived a packet containing bus and train tim e tables for the visitor's h om e tow n , free-lu nch vouchers and the p ro posed schedule fo r the day. Th e ambassador then took his guest to his classes, introducing him to teachers, friends and the Prep com m unity. The ambassador also took his visitor to OPI fo r a quick interview. It w ou ld be difficult to measure the impact o f the hos pitality and courtesy o f the current freshm en, but m em bers o f the Class o f '98 are the first to b en efit from it. W hy d o n 't w e wait and ask them in the fall? Front Row: J. Mavilla, M. Wassong, D. Miller, C. Dailey. Second Row: M. Twaddell. J. Angermeyer, C. Suthammanont, M. Taraszklewlcz, Mrs. Flood, C. Casazza, R. Cormlo. Missing: N. Kemkar, S. Kayiaros, M. Urbanowlcz , C. Wllczek, T. Spataro, J. Mullins, S. McNally, S. Hudacko, J. de Leon, C. Bader.

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Front Row: Jonathan Lugtu, Miles Twaddell, Karol Staniewicz, John Faldcchio, Billy Cunningham, Cormac Quinn, Ben Wiley. Second Row: Erick Muniz, Maximilian Howard, Christopher Kaminski, Paschal Ferreira, Brian Dougherty, Sean Smith. Back Row: Melvin Cadlaon, Adam Kowalski, Mariano Clemente, Jermaine Mercer, Craig Florklewicz, Arthur Del, Patrick Mussell, V ictor Barrezueta, Joseph San Philip. Missing: Jason Conti, Nino D e Paola. ^g

M l. Thomas BeilZ, S. J.

Frosh Olympics â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94

Citius, Altius. Fortius Silver Basketball

Gold 1G

Bronze 1C

Volleyball 1G

Touch Football 1A

50-yard Dash 1H

400-yard Run 1A

Long Jump IB

1F/1I

Water Balloon Toss IE

1D /1G / 1H/1I

Egg Drop IB

Ping Pong

Final Standings IB

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Mr. G regory B oyle

Front Row: MaO,ew A * ,a r i, M ichael O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;G am , Michael Monaco, Ik e ef Jenkins. J e w Qu/ntela. Second Row: Timothy Crowley, P h lll

Frezxo, David Kondlk, Nell Doshl. Third Row: Gerald Aloran, Brian Ackerman, A lexia Salas, Michael Urbanowlcz, Joseph Pike Fourtl j Row: Jeffrey Connors, Rody Zamar, Stanley Brldgeforth, Michael Wassong, Roger Berry. Fifth Row: Lloyd Alcon, Joseph Chldlchlml Missing: Jonathan Fabros.

A n d the days off were so delightful A n d since w e 'v e no school to go, Let it snow !! Let it snow !! Let it snow !!

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Front Row: John Mavllla, Nell Mosco, Ryan Lorenzo, Chris Mozzarella, David Archlello, Douglas Cruz. Second Row: Patrick Hunt, Robert Flxter, Michael Zevoteck, Daniel A sendo, Jesus Rodriguez. Third Row: Scott Gurlan, James Koo, Robert Larkins, Michael Banarez, Darren Miller, Roy Maglorl. Back Row: Peter Susberlch, Jayson Almenana, Fernando Miranda, Sr. Frances, Anthony Ardlzzone,

Sr. Frances Marie Duncan

Pendar Madavl, Patrick H unt

W inter 1994 — A serie? o f severe storms pum m eled the east coast. As p eop le from Virginia to Verm ont dug out, Prep was able to get through the blizzards, "slidewalks," and flying snowballs thanks to the good humor o f the staff and students. As Christmas approached, Prep issued a sigh o f relief at surviving the early winter months so easily; the only first semester sacrifice to m other nature was a forensics tour nament. In January and February, how ever, w inter un leashed its furious splendor. School was closed for six days and students dismissed early on three. For those w ho longed for the February break observed in years past, the snow was a w elcom e consolation. By February 1st, students w ere actually glad to be inside warm classrooms. N o one wanted to sit by the windows which w ere covered with snow. A look outside provided a glimpse o f the maintenance staff, shovels and salt in hand, cleaning the stairs and slush-covered sidewalks. W hile the severe weather caused travel difficulties, d ec imated the supply o f parking spaces in the neighborhood and made changing classes an adventure akin to Olym pic com petition, it also served as a humbling rem inder of forces greater than man.

The Weather

Outside Was Frightful . • •

Fr. Michael H oag, S.J.

Front Row: Brian Rudztnskl, Sujoxn D « « , Paul Blasucrt, Poul Tl/lofaon. Franc,. Drummond. Jam e, Mull( M . S eco n d R o u , A lo n M en d o io n ^ c " M CNa" J'' C o “ “ A W * Fam , V ,C o r Gonzalez. Jo.epH SmHH. n M R o l s i Z n I n n ! * ' H o99ert,'• M ot* ■,ur- , ° ' Cro,» Suthammanont, Jared Stenz. Fourth Rou,: J a .o n C a.«a, D o/« « m K rt. Nlkolla, Michael Dao, David Schalk. Mlssina- Chri*tnnh~w r w o

In our society, celebrations are often marked by the sharing o f a meal. A series o f dinners held during the school year celebrated the "P r e p fam ily" and Prep fam ilies. A t sports dinners, teammates and their families togeth er recalled plays g o n e by: the greatest catch, w orst fum ble, or nicest slice. Tales w e re told and awards given for ou t standing skill, leadership, and spirit. In M ay, the young orators o f the Forensics Team gathered to break bread and to d o what they d o best: talk, talk, talk. B efore each football game, parents o f the team m em bers generously prepared a pre-gam e meal fo r the team in the Prep kitch en. A t th e Family C om m union Supper in January, stu dents, their parents, and siblings gathered in the cafe for fo o d and fellow ship fo llow in g a Mass celebrated by Father A zzarto in the Church. In M ay, students in volved in co-curriculars gathered with their parents and teacher at Liberty State Park for the Awards Dinner. " M V P " awards w e re presen ted and certificates and letters given fo r co-curricular in v o lv e m ent. W h ile th e awards w e re im portant, the most im portant elem en t o f these dinners was com panionship — from the Latin fo r "sharing bread ."

Hosts, Toasts & Roasts

Front Row: Aoeltno Acelenda, R obert Scalzo, Francis Mansfield, C asey McKenna, Mark Taraszklewlcz, Sean Healy, Bryan Khan. Second Row: Numan Shaikh, Dostum Yazlci, Joseph Hansen, Matt Jamison, Keith Puro. Third Row: Cosimo Rutlgllano, Michael Schwarz, Fred

M l . J o h ll Ir v in e

Glodano, Em sto Guillaume, Jorge Ortega, Mr. Irvine. Missing: Jeremy Asgari, Jonathan Romano

Kennedy Soccer Tournament Bayonne Park was the site o f this year's Michael J. Kennedy J.V. Soccer Tournam ent. Th e cold N o vem b er m orning to o k on an unusual look when North Bergen was forced to pull o u t and ex tra P re p p la yers form ed a substitute squad. St. Peter's u n ifo r m s c o v e r e d b o th fie ld s . Coaches, families, and players w it足 nessed tw o matches, side by side, in what could only be called "P rep -vision." For the g o o d o f the tourna足 ment, St. Peter's divided its own Jun足 ior Varsity team into tw o squadrons; back-up varsity players filled in the gaps. Prep's hybrid teams split in each round. First, one beat Hudson Cath足 olic 6-0, while the other lost to St. B en ed ict's 3-1. W h en op p o n en ts w ere swapped, Hudson Catholic lost to the second Prep team 4-0, and St. Benedict's beat Prep 3-2. The most important goal scored that morning, though, was Prep's goal o f sharing its spirit to keep the tourney alive.

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Mr. W alter Koszyk

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Keys to the

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Front Row: M ichael Rodriguez, Jalson Thom as, Mark Lucero, Michael Carandan, Robert Kolakowskl. Second Row: Christopher Spina,

Todd Bara, Nicholas Perseghtn, Jimmy Leung. Third Row: Jose Shnon, Fernando Quevedo, Michael Mal/ettone, Nicholas Trentacoste, George Baratta. Fourth Row: Peter Blythin, Gil Berlin, Alan Leon, John Palermo. Fifth Row: Danld DlMartlno, Brian Russo, Flllp Slusarczyk, Mark Scrioanlch, Rene Roa. Missing: Michael Quagllanl, Duane Rembert.

Ms. Kathleen Moore

W ith a goal o f raising at least $4 million, "K eys to the Future" is the most ambitious capital campaign ever undertaken by Prep; the effort will touch every aspect o f the school over the next three years, from safety standards to curriculum and facilities. Students will soon be able to enjoy a m odernized gymnasium and an ex panded library while faculty will benefit from contin uing — education grants. Banners will enhance the grounds, celebrating the traditions and ideals o f St. Pe ter's, and the place w here they are form ed. The cam paign em bodies Prep's com m itm ent to continue the excellence that has brought many to the doors of Grand and Warren.

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Ms Ailish Mullen ^ j

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Row: Ms. Mullen, Valbhao Kumar, Stephen Nadler, Brian Crimmins, Robert Cormlo, Joseph LoRe, Joseph Santos, Jonathan Hurtado; 2nd Row: Mark Beldowlcz, Jaime de Leon, Thomas Garglulo, James Aurlemma; 3rd Row: Michael Rampersad, Andre Munoz, Ibrahim Daboh, Chris Walnman, Christopher Casazza; 4th Row: Robert Duran, Alman Ibrahim, Joseph Tramutolo, Nelson Plngol, Santiago Fernandez, Dadd Lassiter; 5th Row: Timothy Masterson, John Magcalas, David Blair, Robin Edwin, Peter Russo. Missing: Alvtn Desrosters, Kevin Connelly. ^

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[Front Row: Tarek Arafat, Mr. Casey, Jackie Billings. Second Row: Sean Farrell, Joe Garcia, Joe Wroblewskt, John Abadtr, Anthony

Nappl. Third Row: Jason Artz, Donald Bostonian, Eugene Seu, Russel Yap, Thomas Huha. Fourth Row: Joe Roarty, Michael McEldowney,

Mr. John Casey

■Gary Hansen, Ryan Navas, Obadlah Williams.

On the cold and frigid D ecem ber 17, 1993 the under classmen w ere invited to the annual Freshman/Sopho m ore Semi-Formal. Approxim ately 40 couples attended this event which provided a chance for underclassmen to introduce their special som eones to Prep. The majestic Christmas tree, the snow angels, the soft music and the dim lights brought a hint o f romance to the cafeteria. This year's Semi-Formal was also a tim e for good friends to get togeth er and enjoy the evening. A fter a few dances, a buffet dinner was served by the Dance Com m ittee. For some couples out on their first date, dinner was a time to find out m ore about each other. A fter the meal, the slow-paced evening was enlivened with a special treat, ice cream. Joy and laughter filled the cafeteria, and when the final song o f the night was announced, couples o v e r w helm ed the dance floor. It was a night that everyone could always rem em ber.

A Night to Remember

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Mr. Robert McGuinneSS

First Row: Christian Romero, Edward Bodnar, John Nolan, Mark Anthony Mabalot, Geoffrey Leigh, Dante Tauro. Second Row: Peter Kouoel, Damian Prince, Aziz Little, Erwin Annulyase, Jason Colon, Charles Young. Third Row: Michael Karkut, Michael Klnahan, Patrick Fitzpatrick, Benjamin O rozco, Michael Watson, Steve Bautista, Andrew Snyder. Fourth Row: Vincent DeGennaro, Kevin Gillespie, Nicholas Slgnoretta, Stephen Borace, Raymond Freed. Fifth Row: A llen Arlza, Ned Cox. Missing: Edward Rodriguez

Front Row: Sandeep Luke, William Lovero, Edward Coleman, Nicholas Norda, Savva Panayiotou, Matthew Kelly. Second Row: Thomas Gnas, Lawrence Graham, Tristan Magno, Anthony Locricchio, Joseph LoPorto, Mr. Andrew Noga. Third Row: Maurice Connelly, Raymund Caparas, Rhonald Reside, Sean Keating, Matthew Sexton, Robert Ishak. Fourth Row: Vincent Collado, Angelo Abbatemarco, Manuel Farinas, Joseph Green, Fernando Lopez-Diax, P eter Camacho. Fifth Row: Craig McLaughlin, Rahssan King.

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W h at d o you eat for lunch? a)gruel c)anything with sugar b)lobster therm ador d)wet noodles

W hat is the cafeteria food like? a)greasy c)just right b)stays crunchy in milk d)chicken

W hat is your lunch-tim e hobby? a)doing leg-lifts c)playing with the elevator b)re-spackling room s djrunning in the hallways

W hat intramuralsports do you play? a)basketball c)water polo b)football d)gladiatorial combat

W h e n do you have lunch? a)5b c)hom eroom b)5a d)all day long

W hat class do you take at lunch time? a)]ournalism c)lntro to )ersey City Politics b)Latin III d)Hooked on Phonics

W h ere do you d o your lunch-tim e hom ew ork?

W hat are some things heard at lunch? a)Pretzels make me thirty! c)Pass the parsley! b)W hat's in this slaw? d)Cheese with that?

10)

W hat are the specials of the day? a)flounder c)What else? french fries b)fluffer-nutter d)meat loat

a)in the cafeteria b)in the lobby 5)

c)where the smart kids sit d)l do my hom ew ork before lunch

W h ere do you get your lunch? a)in the cafeteria c)from Sam "th e hot do g m an" b)at the pizza place d)Bio Lab

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Fr. Thom as O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, S. J.

While freezing rain pelted the Jersey City streets, the Prep gymnasium was transformed into a Jesuit-run resort. Sophs were welcome to watch films, play basketball, and take an occasional nap.

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Front Row: Lorenzo Slsta, John Doughertf, James Castillo, Jin Ha Joimg, Christopher Abdon, Ryan Gonzales, Armando Tlongson. Second Row: Palak Shah, Erwin Manlongat, Satya Tlwarl, M a m Abdelal, Steven Boyd, Andrew Drozdowskl. Third Row: Toslf Ahmad, Tomasz Lukaslak, PankaJ Sharma, A se f Khwaja, Christopher Razon, Brian Beldowlcz.

First Row: Daniel Stuptnski, Adam Rucinsky, Nicholas Kalcanides, Gadoon Kyrollos, Anthony Weimmer. Second Row: Ramon Varona, Ryan Dworktn, James Pedersen, Ismael Shaukat, Gregory Benacchio, Nelson Abreu. Third Row: Dimas Rivera, Fredrick Orejola, Joseph Casia, Vernon Gibbs II, L e o n C o la o , Piotr Zielinski, Frank Marino, Matthew Worst. Fourth Row: Kevin Barry, Gerald McDermott, Arnold Alfano, Kevin Reed, Jose VUarino. Fifth Row: Stephen Comandatore, A m eer Jacobs, Dave Standlsh.

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Designed to relieve the tension o f exams, the third an nual Sophom ore Fun Night was held January 27-28, the evening o f the last midterm. It was a chance for these students, caught betw een being the new kids on campus and upperclassmen, to do something special and strength en their class bond. Fr. Tony A zzarto planned the event and was assisted in running it by Mr. Arabia, Mr. Benz, Fr. D oyle, and Sr. Frances. Nearly seventy-five sophom ores w ere busy shooting hoops, throwing footballs, playing volleyball, and watch ing movies and sports bloopers all night. Occasionally, they stopped to snack on pizza, chips, and soda, and even slept an hour or two. The midnight foul-shooting contest was w on by Joe Green, w hile Peter Williams dominated the 3 A .M . three-point shoot-out. A fter a complimentary breakfast o f french toast, cereal, and orange juice p re pared by Sr. Frances, the exhausted sophom ores trekked hom e to catch some m uch-needed rest and enjoy the semester break.

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Mrs. Patricia O G rady 2 F

First Row: Jonathan D oria, Jam es B/ccto, Rory Carroll, John CMIII, Brian Mulvlhlll. Andrew Vlzzacchero. Second R o w Pat McKeon I Brian D usan, A ll Ahmed, Randolph Logman, Chris Stanbeny, Jack Tmehaft, Anthony Plmemtel. Third Row: Chrl. Mo\e. Justin Rom o. A lex Aguirre. Vincent Tara,zklewlcz. Andrew Stampelos. Ricardo Gomez. Fourth Row: P eter Williams, Kris Wehrhahn. Javier Cabrera Rosales, Ms. O Grady, Geoffrey Petersen, Barry Tsang, Jeffrey Tlffner.

Top Ten Perks O f Being A Beadle: 10) daily w orkou t 9) 8) 7) 6) 5) 4) 3) 2) 1)

b e in g firs t to rea d th e a n 足 nouncem ents cafeteria discount life-tim e m em bership at the Campus Shop can't fail h om eroom every b od y knows your name (hey, beadle) p e r fe c t c o lle g e a p p lic a tio n filler no JUG, ever! access to secret files groupies

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Front Roto: John Seborowskl, Bernard Gordon, Robert Perez, Michael Olesky, James O Day, Joseph Slawtnskt. Second Row: Adam Supple, S co tt Kudlaclk, Brian Maddox, Michael Medrano, John Krtvtnsky, Conor Murphy. Third Row: Kevin Callahan, Marc Rubin, Daniel Trojan, Jason McGurk, Stephen Rusnak. Fourth Row: Robert Zywlckl, Fleetwood Banks, Jason Falco, Lawrence Epps, Matthew Ptnella, Damien Rodulfo, Michael Garglles, David Costello. 2 0

M r. A n th o n y

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S d b sd rd

"O kay. Listen up. It is my observation that Prep spirit is declining rapidly. Attendance has been receding at every major sporting event. O ften the team outnumbers Prep spectators at many academic com petitions and athletic games. It is disappointing to watch a great school go down the tubes because o f a fe w bad apples. Tonight, at Gateway Field, w e take on North Bergen. Everyone is going to be there .. . RIG H T!" Brendan Mannion. The name alone struck fear into their hearts o f underclassmen. His speeches invaded h om e足 rooms. W hen he talked, the student body listened. The m om ent he cam e over the P.A., there was absolute si足 lence. His unsolicited comm entary and often outrageous style com m anded the air waves. "T h e Brendan Mannion Show " captured the attention o f students and faculty alike when it debuted on the cafeteria T.V. monitors before hom eroom . In short, he was everywhere. Prep may never be safe again. "C o m e on, let's get'em ! Let's g et'e m !"

Brendan Mania

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Mr. Robert Zawistowski

Front Row: James O ’Hagen, Joseph Klrcher, Jonathan Boggiano, Jason Metzlnger. Second Row: Ernest Riley, Shawn Flnnerty, Shaun Kotmer, Rolando Salvador, Patrick Kelly. Third Row: Sergio Gonzalez, Angel Ramos, Jimmy Song, William Diaz. Fourth Row: Gavin Schlraldo, Joseph Ferrante, Pedro Clrtno, Steven Ahn, Matthew Dugan. Fifth Row: Mr. Zawistowski, Robert Mejias, Jeffrey Martin, Anthony Kender. Missing: Joseph Rivera

Can you match these photos a b o ve with the names below ?

Mr. Peter Arabia Rev. Anthony Azzarto Rev. Raymond Balduf Mr. Kenneth Dandorph

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Mr. Sr. Mr. Ms.

James DeAngelo Frances Marie Duncan Robert Garcia Suzanne Grabler

Ms. Patter Hellstrom Mr. James Horan Rev. James Joyce Mr. Walter Koszyk

Mr. Andrew Noga Mr. Jack O’Donnell Ms. Patricia O’Grady Mr. Jack Raslowsky

Front Row: Joseph List, David Habib, Vincent Punsalan, Jeffrey Arlz, Darin Wahl, Abdul-Gafar Muhammad. Second Row: Truong Nguyen, Hhnanshu Gandhi, Nabeel Shaikh, Terrence Mosley, Oscar Palma. Third Row: George Kmec, Kevin Done, Kenneth Quail, Paul Que, Eric Prime, Julian Moreno. Back Row: Sean Perkins, Jason Russo, Nicholas Chrlsos, Paul Rakoskl, Michael McCabe, A rlc Hall. Missing: Gtno D ’Addarlo, Robert Paz, Kevin Calabrese.

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Front Row: Chh-ag Raval, Ntrac Patel, Guillermo Salazar, P ee Jay Bodoy, A ristotle Elm o. Paolo Guevara, Mrs. Costanzo. Second H o u J Rodney Reyes, John Danld Blythm. A lfredo Jr. Shnon, Vladimir Gomez, Carlos Jr. Negron. Third Row: Angel Rama, Robert Davis, P eter Wisniewski, Vincent Andreula. Fourth Row: John Thorpe, Thomas Buck, Mack Lee, John Veltrl. Fifth Row: Paul McGuire, W tllloni O 'Donnell. Missing: Joshua Moe.

From alumni support at Forensics tournaments, to the Cross Country Team’s tallying of Walkathon totals while the rest of the school walked, and the generosity of students’ in helping to index the yearbook, the spirit of service and being “ people for others” was felt in countless ways every day.

Front Row: David Tobias, Reynard Manlbo. Second Row: Francis Faldcchlo, Sergio Robayo, Luigi Marandola. Third Row: John Kolakowskt, Timothy Degnan, Surachet Ratana, Salvatore Pecoraro. Fourth Row: Joseph Haslach, Brian MacDonald, Raymond Catlaw, Frank Palladtno. Fifth Row: Brandon Smith, Paul Laracy, Dtno Palomares. Sixth Row: Luis Aramayo, Anthony Castelll, V ictor Suthammanont, Joseph Rogan. Seventh Row: M r. Ford, Brian Rider. q/->

Mr. William Ford

Throughout the year much valuable service around Prep w ent unnoticed, w hether it was Ms. Mullen and senior Andreas Christakos selling tickets at the winter produc足 tion o f Carousel or a crew o f maintenance workers shov足 elling the last o f winter's remains. These students and staff members are the pride o f Prep and help the school shine, but receive little credit for their contributions. Simply put, they are found .. . behind the scenes. The preparation o f Masses also took a great deal o f time and effort. Student Council members, JUG buddies, the stage crew, and Emmaus team members all w orked toward the transformation o f the Prep Gymnasium into a stadium足 like chapel for liturgies. Fr. Hoag and his staff spent hours marketing and selling th e new est Prep paraphernalia, w h ile on a daily basis Brother Paul suffered through the m onotony o f delivering supplies to the yearbook so that this book could be pub足 lished. Prepfolk d o not work for gratification. They are men and w om en for others. Isn't it fair, how ever, that they receive credit w here credit is due?

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First Row: Christopher Enrico, Ms. Garcia, Joseph Francesco. Second Row: Kltlkom Tangwongchal, William Musto, Christopher Nublal Marc Bracco. Third Row: Joseph Feuchack, Christopher Heslln, Edward McDonald, Daniel DlSanzo, Daniel Bleach, James GallaI Lonnie Griffin. Back Row: James Pullaro, John Horsefleld, David Pom ponlo, Thomas Hart, Damien Locrlcchlo. Missing: Peter Daly. I

A m o n g others, Saturday mornings fou n d retreats departing, D on g Shon writing yearbook copy, Ms. D ubois teaching study skills, fo o tb a ll parents cook in g dinner & S .A .T.takers

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Front Row: Christopher Geraci, David Bailey. Second Row: Domtnik DiPasquale, David Figur, Christopher McNemey, Edward Nazarko, John Pompllio, Jim Fong, John Damiano, Anthony Verdi. Third Row: Anthony Yankowskl, David Valente, Allan Pasco, Anthony Dilley, Marc Villaruel, Drew Broderick, Michael Petruska, Gerard Naviello. Last Row: Felix Victorlno, Michael Stack, Joseph Valenti, Daniel Obregon, Scott Coulston, J e ff Skinner, Robert Pazos, Mark Messenger. Missing: Henry Armas, Matthew Pike.

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The w eek at Prep does not end on Friday afternoon. Prep spirit extends into the w eekend, as students give up tim e for clubs, teams and special events. A typical Saturday morning this year saw and heard: the roar o f the wrestling team b e fo re an important match, enthusiastic Emmaus Team leaders preparing a group for Sea Bright, and frantic typing and editing in the publication office. Walking through the front door and into the lobby, one might have found juniors and seniors drilling each other for the SAT's, or musicians getting their band instruments together before a basketball game. During the first mark足 ing period, a pass by room H101 would have provided a glimpse o f Ms. Christine Dubois taking attendance and teaching study skills at a w eek en d Readak class, w hile W inter HAP students and their tutors might have been returning from the gym on their way to a study session. Exiting through Burke Hall and into the parking lot, the revving o f the red vans would have drawn attention to students piled inside ready for an expedition. The faces w ere usually familiar: Mr. Boyle and the Science Club, Mr. Sabedra and the Italian Club, Coaches Burgess and Noga and the track team. On Saturday, every Saturday, Prep is alive with activities.

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Mr. O w en H averon

P re p f o lk and neighborhood residents spent h ow s at their windows watching D ire c to r H erb Ross and company film in g â&#x20AC;&#x153; Boys on the S id e " starring W h oop i Goldberg. A t the end o f film ing, Ms. G oldberg and Mr. Ross were presented with P rep shirts.

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Front Row: Lionel P a d ello, Paul Schumann, Anthony Seto, Alexander Garcia. Second Row: M ichael Rivera, Lula Vega, Nicholas Velastegul, Mark Struk, Ralph Cltarella, Thomas Curtin. Third Row: Alan Bayot, Dave Nagy, Mario Cross, Brian Bingham, Joe Slsta, Brian Magarban, A lb ert Dumaual. Fourth Row: Ron Venner, Mr. Haveron, Thomas Crew, Jason Mensah, Joe Casazza, Matthew Klarmann, Mike BlUcska.

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For one brief m om ent this winter, Prep experienced a touch o f H ollyw ood. During the afternoon o f the final midterm exam in January, director Herbert Ross brought a freezin g film crew to Prep to shoot some ou tdoor scenes for a m ovie entitled "Boys on the Side." The film, a com edy-dram a about a cross-country road trip, stars W h o op i G oldberg, D rew Barrymore, and MaryLouise Parker. A m on g the stars only W h o op i and Ms. Parker w ere present. This crew, which got their wish of cold and snow, used the yard in front o f the English Build ing to shoot extras dressed as grammar school students, priests, and nuns. Many Prep students w ere gon e by the tim e filming b e gan, but some faculty and several grammar school children w ere present to witness the event. A fter the shoot, W h o o pi and Mr. Ross w ere happy to receive St. Peter's sweat shirts from Mr. Raslowsky and other faculty members and administrators.

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Early morning practices prepared band members for events ranging from football games to formal performance. Faculty and students arriving after 8 AM were treated to the sound of music wafting through the courtyard.

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Front Row:DharmeshBharucha, Joseph Vlcari, Jim m y Usma, Edgardo Nieves. Second Row: Richard GubUosI, Brian Scfcmlttler Brian Mulhern, Thomas Scerfco. Jeffrey Woelpper, Jon G onnelll. Third Ron,: Joseph Gal,astro, Orlando Silva, Sean Lukac, Joseph p i o n . w l ° T h R ° W: AZm" R‘aZ' MICHae' Nor1ega' Nicholas Kram er, O ’Keeya Singleton, A la Haddadln, A lex r ------ h A David Morin. Missing: Javier Diaz. 'I

Front Row: J eff Bayard, Z e f Ferreira, Stephen Hudacko, Daniel Fogarty, Mr. Garcia. Second Row: A lex Martinez, David Hlngos, James C artano. Third Row: David Haro, Thomas Spataro, Rodney Santos, Mario Favetta. Fourth Row: Robert Rudnskt, Paul Colombo, Matthew Spataro, Vincent Conti. Fifth Row: Jason E lliott, Christopher Conti, John Mulewskl, Adam King. Sixth Row: Jeffrey Angermeyer, Chez Bryan Ong.

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The Band had a tremendously successful year. Increased enthusiasm among its members, greater respect from the student body, and major revisions in the management of the Band all contributed to their dramatic im provem ent. Enforcing the eight-o'clock rule through jugs and point deductions, the group assembled every morning in the Band Room. Practice always started with tuning up. Then the mu sicians set out to get each note to flow flawlessly from under their fingers. With the leadership o f Mr. Garcia and the seven seniors, the Band gained greater appreciation from the student body for their hard work and dedication. They played at many functions — football and basketball games, rallies, and the Walkathon, O pen Houses, Parents Association events, and the musical Carousel. During second semester, the Band geared up for the spring concert, various com petitions, and graduation; all this was accomplished in only 20 minutes o f practice a day. The Jazz Band, a small group selected through au ditions, also w ent into action. Practicing tw o mornings a w eek, they revealed a hipper side o f themselves as mu sicians. The support o f the community fueled the musical drive of these performers, and they becam e a better band.

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United as One T

he Class of 1994 first set fo o t on the P r e p cam pus

stories and growing as brothers. It was through experiences like

four years ago, a m otley bunch

these —

o f a couple of hundred different

like those depicted in the candid

individuals coming from a couple

photos on the pages that follow

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of hundred different directions.

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was not. It was easy to wonder

Class o f ’ 94 sought to distinguish

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itself. Even as underclassmen,

these individuals into a “ class” ;

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school n ew spaper, the literary

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magazine, dramatics, and tennis.

a day or two. It took the entire

Those not in the spotlight offered

four years. It happened during

constant support. T h e class em

the moments in Jug, hoping with

braced P r e p ’s ideals and com

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“ just another class.” T h e Class

filled with the alphabet. It hap

o f 1994 knows they will leave

p ened at the rallies screaming,

and be re m e m b e re d fo r their

“ A V E !!” with the rest of the class

dedication to changing the school

till e v ery o n e’s voices g a ve out. It

for the better.

happened at Emmaus, sharing

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In th e c a fe te ria o n a M onday morning, N ick W a m ock, Tommy Lawrence, R ocky Halsey, Lenny Cepeda, and Chris R enner ch eck out the sports page f o r the write up o f the last weekend’s fo o tb a ll game.

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Mark Adams: Philosophy Club 3, 4;

. . . Now I am the master.” — Darth Vader

Emmaus Team; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 2. “ Give me a firm place

Richard Andraws: Science Team 2, 3,

to stand, and I will move the earth.” — Unknown Jose Alicea: T.V. Studio Cameraman 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Winter H AP 1, 3; Summer H A P 1, Role Playing Games 2; Spirit Committee 2. “ The pressure placed on you by society is not nearly as great as the pressure you place on yourself.” —

JOSEPH ANTHONY AMATRUCOLA

MARK PAUL AMATRUCOLA

Original

achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.” — Bessie Smith

Joseph Amatrucola: Newspaper 2, 3;

John Antman: Ski Club 1; Intramurals

Italian Club 3; Yearbook 1, 2, 3 EditorIn-Chief, 4 Editorial Assistant; Math Club 3; Big Brothers 2; Bookstore 2, 3; Stu dent Council 1, 2; Student Evens 2, 3; Stage Crew 2, 3; Dramatics 2, 3; Vol leyball 1, 2, 3; Italian Honor Society.

1, 2, 3; Outdoor Club 1; Baseball 1; Foot ball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain. “ If my GPA was

“ Dost thou love life? Then do not squan der time, for that is the stuff life is made o f.” — Benjamin Franklin Mark Amatrucola: Yearbook 1, 2 Lay out Editor, 3 Editor-In-Chief, 4 Editorial Assistant; Newspaper 1, 2, 3; Bookstore 2, 3; Stage Crew 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2; Student Events Committee 2, 3; JROTC 1, 2, 3; Xavier Raiders 1, 2, 3; Xavier In Manhattan 1, 2, 3; Big Brothers 2, Italian Club 3. “Every young person

should have someone in their life irration ally committed to their future.” — Un known Joe Amoroso: Petroc 3; Paper & Pen 4; Italian Club 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Sci ence Club 3; Italian Honors Society.

“ When we last met I was but the learner

JOHN ANTMAN

ANTHONY J. ARNONE

4; H A P 1, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4; Peer Advisor Committee 3, 4; Spirit Commit tee 2; T.V. Studio 1; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Silver Medals: World Civ., Algebra 2/ Trig; Gold Medals: English 2, Spanish 2, Chemistry; Jersey City State College Ci tation for Academic Excellence; National Latin Exam 1 (Silver Medal). “ He has

an ERA, I’d be worth a million bucks.” — Batman M ichael A n zivin o: Emmaus Team ; Football Manager 4. “A little rain must fall sometimes, but the sun always prevails and shines in the en d.® w * Unknown Anthony Am one: Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister 4; Intramurals 1, 2,3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Irish Club 3; Emmaus 3; Class President 1, 2; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Out standing Freshman Award. “ A n d re

member, I’m not only the Hair Club Pres ident, I’m also a client.” — Cy Sperling Paul Barbato: Italian Club 2, 3, 4; Jun ior Prom Committee; Eucharistic Minister 4; Emmaus 3; Spirit Committee 3; Mis sion Drive 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Out door Track 1; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Gold Medal Italian 2; Italian Honor Society.

“ A re we real, or are we characters in someone else’s dreams?” — Original

MICHAEL ANZIVINO

PAUL BARBATO

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Brian Barry: Irish Club 3; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister; Emmaus; Soc cer 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Spanish NHS; NHS. “ There is only one way to score on this defense and it’s not legal.” — Unknown Jason Becton: Student Council 1, 2, 4; Petrean 1, 2, 3 Editor, 4 Editor; Petroc 3; French Club 3, 4 President; Science League/Team 2; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; P A C 3, 4; H A P 1, 2, 3; Winter H A P 3; Emmaus Team; Chorale 4; Indoor Track 2; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Gold Medals: Biology, French 2; NLE Maxima Cum Laude 1, 2; Most Promis ing Editor — GYE 4; Ranked 1st in Bi ology — Hudson County 2; French NHS; Outstanding Freshman Award. “ The truth will set you fre e.” — Unknown

Robert Benacchio: Stage Crew 1, 2 Chief/Stage Coordinator/Lighting Man ager, 3 Lighting Manager, 4 Production Manager; Petroc 3, 4; Italian Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Petrean 1; Homeroom President 1; In tramural Committee 3; Outdoor Track 1; Indoor Track 2; Outstanding Freshman; Silver Medal ; National Latin Exam; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Gold Medals: Italian 2, English 3; Silver Medal: Religious Ed ucation 1; Italian NHS; St. Peter’s Col lege Summer Scholar 2, 3. “ Every man is a volume if you know how to read him.” — Fortune Cookie G regory Bergonio: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3 Treasurer; Sci ence Club 1; Home Room Vice President 1, 2; Karate 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. “F or no reason I can think of, I wandered astray, and that is where I can find myself today.” — Calvin & Hobbes

Mark Bogdan: Emmaus Team; Ski Club; 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1. “Everything looks

nicer when you win. The girls are prettier. The cigars taste better, and the trees are greener." — Billy Martin L. Ryan Bonilla: Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 President; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ori ental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus; Stage Crew 3, 4; Photo Club 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoors Club 2, 4; Volleyball 4. “ Everybody thinks I ’m miles away, rath er twisted, and my mind is lost, but come on inside because there is a whole new world in my dream s." — Robert Smith Anthony Bovasso: Senior Prom Com mittee; Spirit Committee 4; Italian Club 3, 4; Volleyball Club 3; Emmaus; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish NHS. “ My mouth hurts

from smiling so much.” — Justin Miranda

BRIAN BARRY

Brian Brack: Ski Club 1; Irish Club 3; Emmaus; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain. “ The only

thing I ’m jealous o f is my mirror. ” — Rocky Halsey Eric Bronnenkant: T V Studio 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 1, 2; Emmaus. “ Do nothing out o f selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself.” — Phillipians 2 :3 K evin Bryant: Ebony Club 1, 2, 3 Ex ecutive, 4 President; Science Clubs 1, 2, 3, 4; Oriental Club 2, 3; Modeling Club 4; T V Studio 4; Honor Pin 3. A lb ert Budnik: Computer Club 1, 2; Slavic Club 3, 4; Emmaus; RPG 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. “ In the darkness,

everything becomes clearer than day light.” — King Diamond

MARK BOGDAN

ERIC BRONNENKANT

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ROBERT HENRY BENACCHIO

GREGORY RICHARD A. BERGONIO

ANTHONY JUSTIN BOVASSO

BRIAN MATTHEW BRACK

B efore hom eroom Dhaval Trivedi and R ob Benacchio are seen in the main o ffice checking out what is new in the school.

MICHAEL BUDNY

In addition to w elcom ing visitors, the main lobby serves as a town square f o r students such as John Golding, D om inick Trim arco and Steve Pin to seeking a pla ce to spend fre e time.

ALDEN BAUTISTA CALILAP

Michael Budny: Slavic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Bowling Team 1, 2, 3, 4. “ We are all just midgets standing on the shoulders o f giants.” — Mr. Robert McGuinness

Brendan Burke: Aeronautics Club 2; Irish Club 4; RPG 1; Computer Club 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2; Indoor Track 3, 4; Cross Country 2. “ Do m ore than exist, live. D o m ore than hear, listen. D o m ore than touch, feel. D o m ore than like, lov e .” — Unknown

Thomas Burns: Emmaus 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4. “ College will be the best three weeks o f my life.” — Unknown

Mark Caberte: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 3; Art Club 3; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4.

Alden Calilap: Student Council 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3; Asian Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Com mittee 1, 2; Emmaus; Ebony Club 1, 2; Track 2, 4. “ To reminisce is wonderful, but to dwell on the past destroys the fu ture.” — Original

Richard Camacho: Chess Club 2, 3; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Karate 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2.

V ito Cammarota: Italian Club 1, 2, 3, 4 President; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Math Team 3, 4; Emmaus Team PAC 3, 4; Modeling Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Track and Field 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2,

4; Mathematics Gold Pin 3, Italian Cer tificate 2, 3; 15th place JV Math Team; National Latin American Society 3, 4. “ L e t us be thankful f o r the fools; if not f o r them, the rest o f us would n ot suc ceed .” — Mark Twain

Michael Cansino: Stage Crew 2,3 Crew Chief, 4 Head Crew Chief; Dance Com mittee 3, 4; Forensics 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Eucharistic Minister 4; Emmaus; Volleyball Club; Ski Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2. “Dreams fade, dreamers com e and go, but the hope which fuels the fires o f our passion, our goal, must not die out.” — Fabian Nicieza

Romeo Carrillo: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 1, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Dance Committee 1, 4; Emmaus 3; Volleyball Team 4; Outstanding Freshman. “ A ll 1 ask fo r in this world is peace and tranquility . . . and Winona Ryder.” — Original

Sean Carroll: Spirit Committee 3, 4; Irish Club 3; Senior Prom Committee; Emmaus 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4. “ Everybody’s a dreamer, and everybody’s a star, and everybody’s in showbiz, it doesn’t matter who you are.” — The Kinks

George Castiello: Aeronautic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister 4; Emmaus 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; “ It’s supposed to be hard. The hard is what makes it good. I f it wasn’t hard eve ryone would do it. " — T o m Hanks

Mark Castillo: Chess Club 3, 4; Ori ental Club 1, 2, 3 Executive, 4 Executive; Emmaus; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3; Karate 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Vol leyball 4.

Lenny Cepeda: Spirit Committee 3, 4; Emmaus; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Ebony Club 1, 2; Football 1; Track 2, 3; Wres tling 3, 4; Spanish Honor Society. *\Living

is an art; it takes an awful lot o f rehearsal for a man to become himself.” — Jam es Cagney V incent Cheng: T.V. Studio 1; Volley ball 1, 2; H A P 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Emmaus 4. “ Life is like time; time flies

when you're having fun. So . .. enjoy it while you can.” *— Original David Chiu: Stage Crew 3, 4; Chess Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2; Oriental Club 3, 4; Computer Club 1, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2. “ Live undaunted, and oppose gallant

breasts against the strokes o f adversity.” — Horace M ichael Cisiew icz: Italian Club 2, 3; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4. “ When you have the en emy down , finish him off before he gets up and finishes you o ff.” — Howie Long Mark Connolly: Irish Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Mission Drive 4; French Club 4; Honor Pin 1, 3. “ The only way to have a friend

is to be one.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

1, 4; Wrestling 4. “ Winning isn't every thing, but wanting to win is.” — Vince Lombardi

Michael Conroy Jr.: Science Club 1; Ebony Club 1, 4; Aeronautics Club 1; Art Club 1; Student Council 3, 4 Class Pres ident; Hoboken Shelter 2, 3; Track 2; Varsity Soccer Manager 2, 3. “ The more

you know what you think you know, the more you know you didn ’t know what you thought you knew.” — Original Christopher Conti: Intramurals 1, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice President; Jazz En semble 2, 3, 4; Emmaus; Science Club 2, 4; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Mission Drive 4; French Club 3. “ The great tragedy in life is not that men die but that they cease to live.” — Unknown G eorge Crimmins: Petrean 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Computer Club 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister 4; American Com puter Science League 4; Chess Club 1; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 2; Re ligion 3 Gold Medal; NLE Magna Cum Laude 1; Spanish NHS; “ Sometimes I sits

and thinks, and sometimes I just sits.” — Unknown Brian Crowe: Emmaus Team ; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Amnesty International 4; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Honor Pin 1, 2; “ An d when your d eep

est thoughts are broken, keep on dreamin’ boy, ’cause when you stop dreamin' it’s Irish Club 2, 3 Homeroom President 3; • time to die.” ^ Shannon Hoon

John Conroy: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4;

Emmaus 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball

How many boxes are on a sheet of graph paper? (Jug addict) — Jerry Jusma, David Leto, Brendan Mannion, Rob Kowalchik

Shouldn’t you be rehearsing? (best actor) — Liam O ’Brien, James Gutierrez, Jason Russell

You really love this place, don’t you? (most school spirit) — Brian Spadora, Brian Seeley, Matt Rumain

No. Really, I don’t need the money, (most generous) lan Tamayo, Dan Ragone, Mike Zakhar, Matt Rumain

Why do they call you that? (best nick name) -- “ Beast,” “ Lumpy,” “ Screech,” “ Dicky”

JYou guys must be Joined at the hip. (best Class of '94, O ’ BrienKulvicky, CroweKlozaKrol, BeetonGutierrez NavarroTamayo

RICHARD THOMAS CURRY JR.

Taken on fro m all sides, Fr. H oag reviews a few test grades at the suggestion o f Mike H arper, Kevin M cCahill, Brian Seeley, and Paul Sluberski after English class.

MANUEL ARI E. del ROSARIO

RALPH G. CUSEGLIO I

Richard Curry: Irish Club 1, 2, 3; In door Track 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4; “ Well, life ain’t no joke, but it’s good when you smile. ” — Unkown

Ralph Cuseglio: Spirit Committee 3, 4; Homeroom President 3; Emmaus 3; In tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Philosophy Club 4; Italian Club 1, 2; Varsity Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; “ The lack o f observation is as pitiful

Shiv DeSai: Spirit Committee 2, 4; Phi losophy Club 3, 4; Chess Club 4; Ecology Club 4; Forensics 4; Amnesty Interna tional 4; Photography 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 3.

Paul DeGeorge: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4;

Francis Dooley: Petroc 3, 4; Outdoor

Emmaus 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2. “ Nothing is as good as it seems, and

Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Philos ophy Club 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Em maus; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4; “ There is no such thing as a perfect

John Delgado: Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Com mittee 4; Stage Crew 4; Emmaus 3; H AP 1, 2, 3; Indoor Track 2, 4; Volleyball Team 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; “ A jay

is a bird o f the crow family, which can be found in fields and meadows. A jaywalker, on the other hand, is a bird from the schmoe family who can be found in traffic jams and morgues.” — Unknown Manuel del Rosario: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 3, 4; Chess Club 3, 4; Ebony Club 2, 4; Art Club 2, 3; Intramurals 1; “All gone now, but what

we leave to those who follow us is no small gift: Hunger may move again like eyes un der the lids o f the dreaming. ” — Radcliffe Squires Kapil Desai: Petrean 3, 4 Editor; Paper & Pen 2, 3, 4; Petroc 1, 2; Stage Crew 3, 4; Emmaus; French Club 2, 3, 4; In

FRANCIS JON DOOLEY

the side where all the hot-shots are, then it’s a game . . . But if you get on the other side, where there aren ’t any hot-shots, then what’s a game about?Nothing. No game.” — J.D. Salinger

as convention, in steady rotation we are moving parts that turn on each other.” — Heroin

nothing is as bad as it seems, but some where in between there reality falls. ” — ■ Lou Holtz

JOHN PAUL CHAM DELGADO

tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; NLE Cum Laude; “ If you get on

man, only a perfect intention.” — Robin Hood, Prince o f Thieves Alexander Drummond: Petroc 2, 3 Sports Editor, 4 Sports Editor; Peer Ad visor 3, 4; Emmaus; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister 4; Spirit Award Selection Committee 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Indoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Cap tain; Honor Pin 1, 2; Spirit Award 3;

“ You gotta want it like peanut butter and jelly.” — Coach Mike Burgess Keith Duncan: Irish Club 3 Senior Prom Committee; Emmaus; Science Club 1; In tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 1; Honor Pin 1, 2. “ The

future is uncertain and the end is always near.” — Jim Morrison Scott M. Dutkiewicz: Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Partial Scholarship.

David Fallon Jr.: Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper and Pen 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1,

Country 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Volleyball 4; Honor Pin 1. “ Men in the

2, 3; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee. “ Luck is my religion,

past gained success through affability. To day, a different breed is required, p o s sessing aggressiveness and dedication. Many question how these men evolve into the elite.” — Original

to the lady I will pray. ” — Vince Neil “ The E dge” Mario Favetta: Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Presi dent; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Team 2, 3, 4; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Fresh man; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS. “Follow

your bliss.” — Joseph Campbell Jam es Ferretti: Aeronautics Club 2; Computer Science League 4; Honor Pin 2; Indoor Track 3, 4. “ If G od is loue, and love is blind, then Ray Charles is G od .” — Richard Jeni J effrey Figurski: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4. “ Ju s t being the best is enough.” -— Heineken Robert Finn: Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3, 4; Petroc 3; Emmaus 3; German Exchange 3; Petrean 2; Harvard Model Congress 2, 3, 4; Chorale 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3, 4; National Merit Semi-Finalist; NHS. “ 7 will take the ring,’ he said, ‘but

I do not know the way.’ ” — J.R.R. Tolk ien

John Floresca: Science Club 1, 2; Dance Committee 2, 3; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 1, 2; Cross Country 2, 4; Outdoor Track 3, 4; Indoor Track 4. “ I cleaned my stupid room, now can I go out and play?” — Calvin & Hobbes Daniel Fogarty: Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS; NM SQT Commended Student. “ What we call the beginning is often the end and to make a beginning.” — T.S. Eliot Ian Fraser: Irish Club 3; Ski Club 1; Emmaus 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot ball 1, 2, 3, 4. “ Why do people from Wisconsin always brag about their cheese?” — Rocky Halsey Anibal Galiana: Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Latin American So ciety 2, 3, 4; Spanish Honor Society. “ If

Christopher Flores: Chess Club 1, 3,

practice makes perfect, and nobody is per fect, why practice?” — Original

4; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Eucharistic Min ister 4; Ecology Club 4; Mission Drive 3, 4; Football 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Cross

K evin Gallagher: Irish Club 1, 2, 3. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Aeronautics Club 1,2. “ My occupational hazard be my oc cupation, just not around. ” — Jim m y Buf fett

What’s your GPA? (most intelligent) — Tim Myer, Eric Shin, Michael Lapinski

We should retire your jersey, (most athBrian Mercier, Nick Warnock, Chris Renner

Will you ever fail at anything? (most likely to succeed) Jason Becton, Josip Gazic, Eric Shin, Michael

Don’t you have a home? (most active) ■ — Josip Gazic, Matt Rumain, Brian Spadora

Who doesn’t know you? (most popular) Brian Spadora. Rocky Halsey, Brian Seeley

I don’t get it. (most humorous) I - Brendan Mannion, David Leto, Michael Harp er. Jerrv Jubma

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N o t only does the cafeteria serve as a pla ce to eat, it also serves as an additional study hall f o r doing homework, as Mark Bogdan knows.

Jeffrey Gapasin: Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4;

afraid to die, I just d o n ’t want to be there

Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin American Society. “ A ll human longing is longing f o r G o d .” — St. Augustine

when it happens.” — W oody Allen

Alan Gawronski: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 2; Spirit Com mittee 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Eucharistic Minister; Senior Prom Committee; Vol leyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4. “N e v e r settle fo r less than success. ” — Teddy Roosevelt

Josip Gazic: P e tro c 3 Editor, 4 Editor;

JOSIP GAZIC

GERRY GERONIMO

Peer Advisor 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Award Se lection Committee 4; Math Team 3, 4; Modeling Club 2, 3, 4; Amnesty Inter national 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Home room President 2, 3, 4; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Chess Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; School Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Earth Sciences Silver Medal; Chemistry Silver Medal; 1992 National Latin Exam Gold Medal; All-American Scholar; National Merit Scholarship; NMSQT Commended Student; St. Peter’ s College Summer Scholar 3, 4. “ I hope life isn’t a big joke, because I d on ’t get it.” — Jack Handey

Gerry Geronimo: Spirit Committee 3, 4; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ecology Club 4; Chess Club 3, 4; Mission Drive 4; Foot ball 1; Track 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3. “Discipline, Desire, D evotion .” - Creed o f Tae Kwon D o

Marc Gigante: Modeling Club 1, 2, 3; Italian Club 1, 2, 3; Recycling Team 1, 2, 3; Homeroom President 1, 2; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4. “ It’s not that I ’m

Joseph Gil: Modeling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Latin American Society 1, 2, 3; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Rugby 2; Football 1; Indoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4; National Latin Exam 1, 2, 3 Cum Laude. “ Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the building.” — R. Jodice

Joseph Glazewski: Slavic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Chess Club 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Wrestling 1; Honor Pin 1. “ You say the hill’s to o steep to climb. you’d like to see me try. Y o u place and I ’ll choose the time. climb the hill in my own way.** Floyd

Y ou say pick the A n d I ’ll « Pink

Robert F. Gleason: Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Irish Club 2, 3, 4; Rugby 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Amnesty Inter national 4. “ N e x t stop’s hell, and I ’m get ting o ff.” — Jay Russell

Jonathan Golding: Science Club 1; In tramurals 1, 2; Emmaus 3. “ The rule o f my life is to make business a pleasure and to make pleasure my business.” — A . Burr

James Gutierrez: NHS; Chorale 4; Winter H A P 3, 4; Forensics 3, 4; Petrean 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Music Liturgy 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Religion 1 Gold Medal; English 3 Silver Medal; National Latin Exam 1, 2 Silver Medal 3 Gold Medal; Honor Pin 1, 2; Presidential Scholarship. “I found that sometimes what you believe in becomes m ore real to you than anything you can explain away o r understand . . . ” — Brigadoon

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W illiam Halsey: Senior Prom Commit tee 4; Irish Club 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, “I just can’t wait fo r tomorrow; ’cause I get better looking everyday. ” — Mr. Settembre

Sean Hanley: Outdoor Club 1; Spirit Committee 2; Emmaus 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Wres tling 3, 4; Spanish National Honor So ciety 3, 4. “ This is the end, beautiful friend. This is the end, my only friend, the end. It hurts to set you free, but you’// never follow m e.” — Jim Morrison David Haro: Paper & Pen 2, 3, 4; Sci ence Clubs 1, 2; Forensics 4; Math Team 3, 4; Science Team 3, 4; Computer Team 4; Eucharistic Minister 4; Band 3, 4; Petrean 3, 4 Editor; Mission Drive 3, 4; Vol leyball Club 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Computer Club 2; Senior Prom Commit tee 4; Emmaus 3; NHS 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Kallman German Fellowship Run ner-up; NJ Science League — Chem I 3; Merck 43rd Annual State Science Day 3. “ You gotta do whatcha gotta d o .” — Mr. Ken Dandorph

Michael Harper: Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Irish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. ‘ Tm exciting, in

novative, and original, and that’s why the T.V. viewing audience is willing to pay to see m e.” — Brian Lucas Spadora David Hassell: T.V. Studio 1, 2, 3, 4 President; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski

Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Harvard Mod el Congress 1, 2, 4; Spirit Committee 4; Mission Drive 4; Swim Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Honor Pin 1, 2. “ I went to the

woods because I wished to live deliberate ly, to see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” Henry David Thoreau Kevin Hennessey: Track 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2.

Shane Hurd: Irish Club 3; Senior Prom Committee; Science Club 1; Collector’s Club 1, 2; Emmaus 3; Bicycle Club 1; Intramurals 1, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas ketball 1, 2, 4; Outstanding Freshman.

4‘If you d o n ’t have anything nice to say about anybody, sit next to m e.” — Dr. Clyde Farkuus Edwin Isada: Chess Club 1,2 ; Outdoor Club 1, 2; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Pres ident; Art Club 1; Emmaus 3; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. “F or everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the doors will be opened to him who knocks.” — Matthew M ijalis lordanidis: Stage Crew 3, 4; Football 1; Baseball 1; National Merit Commended Student. ‘ W e know what we

are, but we know not what we may b e.” Shakespeare Patrick Gutowski: no photo available

Ian you do me another favor? (most re liable) I—, Matt Rumain* Ian Tamayo, Keith Duncan, Mike Zakhar

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Wow, I never knew! (most underrated) Ian Tamayo, Mike Zakhar, V ito Cammarota, Greg Rachinsky

Weren’t you every shy? (most outgoing) — Brian Spadora, Michael H arper, Matt Rumain

You really know how to accessorize! (best dressed) — Jason B ecton, M od esto R od rigu ez, D avid L e to

How long have you played? (best musi cian) — Dan Ragone, M ario Favetta, Chris Conti

What Is that supposed to be? (best artist) — Michael Lapinski, N ick W ong, Jeffrey Ga pasin

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A few weeks p rio r to his departure f o r Italy, Signore F ord ellon e shares a laugh with Dave Fallon and Jo e A m oroso.

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Dae-K yuen Jin: Band 4; Math Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Golf 4; French I Gold.

one measure the pain o f a single dream

Gerard Josue: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4;

4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; “ I ’ll see you in JU G , Kw ofie.”

Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Karate Club 1; Box ing Club 1; Honor Pin 1, 2, 4; Spanish Honor Society. “Success is never final, and failure is never fatal.” — W inston Chur chill

Jerry Jusma: Ebony Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Aeronautics Club 1, 2, 3; Ecology Club 4; Modeling Club 4; TV Studio 4; Oriental Club 1.

Brian Kachel: Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; T V Studio 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4; Science Club 1; Modeling Club 1, 2, 3, 4. “ I like things m ore in the woods because you d o n ’t have to be with 100 p e o p le .” — Original

unfulfilled?” — Jay Gould

Jude Ken-Kwofie: Ebony Club 1, 2, 3,

n&t Mr. Settembre

John Khan: Volleyball Club 2, 3, 4; Ori ental Club 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4; Chess Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3; Indo/Pak Club 2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. “ A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” — Ernest Hemingway

Hakeem Khwaja: P e troc 2, 3, 4 Editor; Photography Club 3, 4; PAC 3, 4; Indo/ Pak Club 1, 2; Amnesty International 4; T V Studio 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ebony Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 3, 4; Rugby 2; Honor Pin 2, 4. “ Call no man happy till he is dead.” — Aeschylus

Najam Khawaja: T V Studio 1, 2, 3;

Gregory Kardell: Intramurals 1, 2, 3,

Indo/Pak 1, 2. “ Is that it?” — Original

4; NLE-Magnum Cum Laude. “ . . . L et

Leonard K iczek: Junior Prom Com

us not fear to negotiate, but let us not

mittee 3; Emmaus 3, 4 Team; P e troc 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Presidential Scholar ship; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3. “ Confidence is like virginity; you only lose it once.” —

negotiate out o f fear.” — John F. Ken nedy

Hans Kaspersetz: Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Computer Club 1, 2, 3; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 3, 4 Team; Emmaus 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,4; Football 1. “ Can

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Adam Kloza: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Emmaus 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain. “I

4; Harvard Model Congress 2, 3, 4; In tramurals 1, 2; Emmaus; Italian Club 1, 2, 4; Ski Club 3, 4. “B etter to burn out

ain’t here on business. I ’m only here f o r fu n .” — Bruce Springsteen

than to fade away!” — Freddie M ercury

Christopher Konarski: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 1, 4; Emmaus 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1. “ I ’d rather be fishing.”

Joseph Kushnir: Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Stage Crew 4; Jazz Band 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Spirit Committee 2, 3; TV Studio 3, 4; RPG 1, 2, 3; Outstanding Freshman Award. “ I ’m learning to fly, but I ain’t g o t

— Unknown

K ristopher K orbelak: Photography Club 2, 3, 4; P e tro c 3, 4 Editor; TV Stu dio 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Petrean 4; Modeling Club 4; Emmaus Team; Hockey 1, 2; NHS; Honor Pin 1, 2. “ What are we all here f o r guys? Why d o we have to take som ething so fa r it can’t be taken back?” — D ream a Little D ream

Rich Krol: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas ketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Silver Medal Algebra I; Honor Pin 1, 2; “ In the field o f sports you are m ore o r less accepted fo r what you do rather than what you a re ." — Althea Gibson Darben

M atthew Krywy: Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Petrean 4; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Sci ence Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mission Drive 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 1, 2; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3, 4; Silver Medal Religion 2; Spirit Award 3; NHS 4. “ These are the days o f miracle and w onder and d o n ’t cry, baby, d o n ’t cry .” — Paul Sim on

Matt Kulvicki: Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics

wings. C om in g down is the hardest thing. " — T o m Petty

Phillip Lagman: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Team; Chess Club 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4; Art Club 1, 3; Spirit Committee 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Ecology Club 4; Emmaus 3; HAP 1; Honor Pin 1. “ Few friendships remain exactly the same o v e r a lon g time, even though we may long f o r them to be co n stant. T o all my colleagues and friends at Prep. . . . K eep in touch.” — Me an d Ly n lee

M ich ael Lapinski: Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Peer Advisor 3, 4; P a p e r and P e n 2, 3, 4 Art Editor; Stage Crew 4; Mission Drive 2; Prom Comm. 4; Art Club 4; P e tro c 3, 4; Sci ence Club 1, 2; Spanish Honor Society 3, 4; NHS; Soccer Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres idential Scholarship; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3, 4; JCSC-Presidential Citation For Aca demics; Rutgers University Scholar; Sil ver Medal Chemistry; Gold Medals: Spanish 2, Math 2, 3. “ Said the ca t,” ‘W e 're all mad here. I ’m mad, you're mad.’ How do you know that I am mad?’ said A lice. ‘Y o u must be, ’ said the cat, ‘o r you w ouldn’t have c o m e h e re .’ " — Lewis Carroll

ROBERT KOWALCHIK

“ Bush/Quayle *96!” (most conservative) — Pat O ’Connell, Arthur Monaco, Stephen Trynosky

Pat Buchanan who? (most liberal) — Dan Ragone, Liam O ’Brien, Jason Becton

You can really hit those high notes! (best singer) — James Gutierrez

Don** you ever have a bad hair day? (best — Joseph Gil, Vincent Cheng JOSEPH JOHN TARUS KUSHNIR

Don’t you just hate him? (really nice guys) James Testa. David Hassell, Vito Cammarota

iDon’t you ever shut up? (most quiet) Mark Connolly, J. Patrick Narvaez

Thomas Lawrence: Irish Club 2, 3; Sci ence Clubs 1, 2; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Peer Advisor 3; Emmaus 3; Intramur als 1, 2, 3, 4; Rugby 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Track 3, 4. “ Winning isn’t everything, but the desire to win is." Vince Lom bardi

An Le: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley ball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Dance Committee 3; HAP Tutor 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Ebony Club 4; Emmaus 3. " A ll that we see o r seem is but a dream within a dream. ’’ — Edgar Allan P o e

Jerom e Lem anowicz: Spirit Commit tee 2, 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2; Outstanding Freshman. " I t ’s the man who makes the situation rather than letting the situation make the man who will survive." — Mr. Charles Gilley, SJ

David Leto: Student Council 3, 4; Em maus 3; Oriental Club 3, 4; Ski Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Pres ident 2. A r e you a g o o d team player? R e m em ber the boss is your best frie n d .” — T. Sam M cPheeters

Tim othy Linnus: Football 1; Intramur als 1, 2, 3, 4. “ In true art, the end is always the beginning." — Unknown

Gabe Lopez: Science Club 1, 2; Spirit

Committee 3, 4; Latin American Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. " I ’ll g e t my rest when I ’m dead. " — Kirby Puckett

Greg Lovelace: Prom Committee 4; In door Track 1. “Sin makes its own hell, and goodness its own hea ven ." — Mark Baker Eddy

Luke Macioszek: Slavic Club 4. " W e d o n ’t need n o ed ucation ." — Pink Floyd Richard Mack: Eucharistic Minister; P e troc 3, 4; Mission Drive 2, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Amnesty International 4; Em maus 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Cross Country 1, 2; Indoor Track 1; Outstand ing Freshman; Honor Pin 1. " I f I have to, I can do anything, I am strong, I am in vincible.” — H elen Reddy

Kevin Maddox: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; German Exchange 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Outdoor Track 2. “ A ll m en are created e qu a l." — Thom as Jefferson

Cyril Magno: Volleyball Club 2, 3; Sci ence Club 1; Emmaus 3; Mission Drive 4; Stage Crew 3; Science Club 1; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4. “ Th ere com es a time, there com es a tim e when ev 'ry man looks ou t f o r his fath e r ’s house, longing f o r that fa r o f f country.” — Prod igal Son

JEROME LEMANOWICZ

GREG M. LOVELACE

DAVID A. LETO

LUKE MACIOSZEK

To be o r not to be (a spectator)? Brian Barry, Ralph Cusegtio, Najam Khwaja, and Sean Carroll ponder the thought as they enjoy a com petitive intramural game from the sidelines.

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Taking advantage o f the fo u r minutes between classes, Paul Sluberski, Brian Seely, Dave Fallon, and Paul D eG eorge get a chance to socialize.

MICHAEL G. ANTHONY MAHIYA

BRENDAN MARK MANNION

THOMAS McGARVEY

CHARLES McPHEE l

Michael Mahiya: Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus; Aeronautics Club 1; Ecology Club 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4 CoCaptain; Volleyball 4; Honor Pin 1, 2. “ It takes years to find the nerve to be apart fro m what you know, to find the truth to set yourself and depend on anyone.’" ^

broken open. W here death had been hor rible, life and safety now reappear.” — Edgar Allan P o e

New O rd er

Ernesto Mendoza Jr.: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 3; Intramurals 2. “I ’d rather be a failure

Brendan Mannion: Irish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 3, 4; T.V. Studio 1, 2, 3, 4; Slavic Club 3, 4; Petroc 3, 4; Spirit Com mittee 1, 2, 3, 4 Henchman; Rugby 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2; Golf 2. “ I ’m really glad we shared this time together. I only wish it didn’t g o so well because then it would be a lot easier to lea ve." — Original

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Kevin McCahill: Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3,4 Henchman; Junior Prom Committee; Irish Club 3; PAC 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3 Captain, 4 Captain; Honor Pin 1, 2. “L o o k Dudley, that mouse is naked!” — A rn o ld Jackson

Eric McCullough: Irish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister 4; Spirit Committee 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Emmaus; NHS; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Silver Medal U.S. His tory I. “ W e are the music makers, and we are the dreamers o f dreams.” — Willy Wonka

Thomas McGarvey: Irish Club 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Football 1; Indoor Track 2, 4; Outdoor Track 2, 4; Wrestling 3. “Now the country is safe; now the cave has been

JOHN HARRY MELLODY

PAUL METZINGER

John Mellody: Irish Club 1, 2; Rugby 2; Forensics 1, 2. “ L e t m e be a little m eeker to my brother who is weaker” — Unkown

at something I enjoy than be a success at something I hate.” — G eorge Burns

Brian Mercier: Spirit Committee 3, 4; Irish Club 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Em maus; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3. “A ll I really need to know I learned in kindergarten.” — Robert Fulghum

Paul Metzinger: Irish Club 3; Ski Club 1, 2; Class President 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoors Club 1; Emmaus; Collec tors Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Out door Track 1, 2, 3, 4. “ Everyone is a dunce. S om e p eop le m ore than others.” — J oe Oliveri

Brian Molinaro: Eucharistic Minister PAC 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3, 4; Spirit Com mittee 1, 2, 3, 4; Harvard Model Con gress 1, 2; P e troc 3, 4; Appalachian Vol unteer 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2. “ Y ou can’t stop us! W e ’re on a mission fro m G o d !” — The Blues Brothers

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A.J. Monaco: Peer Advisor 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4; Emmaus 3; Amnesty In ternational 4; Philosophy Club 3; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; P e tro c 3, 4; Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; National Merit Scholar Semifinalist; Hon or Pin 1, 2; NHS. “ Y o u can always re take a class, but you can never relive a great party.” — Frank G ord on

Sun Moon: Petrean 3, 4 Editor; P e tro c 2, 3; Math Team 3, 4; Science Clubs 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Am nesty International 4; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Football 1; Indoor Track 1, 2; Outdoor Track 1, 2; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; NLE Mag na cumb Laude 1. “Independence is fo r the very few ; it is a privilege o f the strong.”

— Friedrich Nietzsche

Sean Morton: Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Irish Club 1, 2, 3; Emmaus Team; In tramurals Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 1, 2; Indoor Track 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Track 2, 3, 4; “ The same thing that makes you live can kill you in the end. ” — N e il Y ou n g

John Mulewski: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Sci ence Club 1; Emmaus 3; Intramurals 1; “ T he trouble with the future is that is usu ally arrives be fore w e’re ready f o r it.” — A rn o ld H. Glason

Tim othy Myer: Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Guitar & Rock ’n’ Roll Clubs 1; Science Team 2; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; P a p er & P e n 2, 3 Editor, 4 Editor; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Gold Medals: Latin 1, 3, German 1, Geometry; Latin 2 Silver Medal; A.A.T.G. Prizewinner; Rutgers Scholar; National Merit Semifinalist. “ D o n ’t ever tell anybody anything. I f you do, you start missing everybody.” — J.D. Salinger

J. Patrick Narvaez: Stage Crew 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3; Asian Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3, 4; Presidential Scholarship; AATG German Exam. “ P e o p le who know little are usually great talkers, while m en who know much say little.” — Jean Jacques Rousseau

Bernardo Navarro: P a p er & P e n 2, 3, 4; P e tro c 2, 3; Petrean 3, 4 Editor; Dra matics 1, 3; Forensics 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4 President; NHS 4; Honor Pin 1, 2; NLE Magna cum Laude; French NHS. Zeeshan N aveed: French Club 3, 4; Mission Drive 4; Science Clubs 1, 2; In tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. “ T o see what is right and not to d o it is want o f cou rage.” — Confucius

Khoa Nguyen: Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vol leyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 3.

ARTHUR J. MONACO

SUN W. MOON

TIMOTHY MYER

J. PATRICK NARVAEZ

KHOA NGUYEN

REFKY NICOLA

Refky Nicola: Homeroom Pres. 1; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; P e tr o c 3, 4; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Mission Drive 2, 3, 4; Science Clubs 1, 2, 3, 4; Amnesty International 3, 4; Football 1; Indoor Track 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Track 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 2, 3; Spanish NHS 4. “ B e n o t afraid o f life, believe that life is worth living, and your b elief will create the fa ct.” — William James

Adrian Nieves: Petrean 4, Spirit Com mittee 1, 2, 4, Ski Club 1, 2, 4; Science Clubs 1, 2, 4; Mission Drive 4, Photog raphy Club 4; Amnesty International 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 4; Indoor Track 1, 2, 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 4; “ D ifficult d o you call it, Sir? I wish it were impossible.” — Sam uel Johnson

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SEAN TIMOTHY MORTON

JOHN THOMAS MULEWSK1

Proving that their friendship extends beyond the foo tb a ll field, John Antman, Keith Duncan, and Greg Rachinsky can often be found huddled in the cafe.

BERNARDO B. HAVARRO

ZEESHAN NAVEED

ADRIAN NIEVES

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C oncentrating on their studies in the Siperstein Library, K hoa Nguyen listens as Pa trick Narvaez explains the co n cep t o f differentiation.

Liam O’Brien: Dramatics 1, 2, 3 MVP, 4; Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Emmaus Team; German Exchange 3; Paper and Pen 3, 4; ATTG Award. “ I can remem ber when we were children, Though I could never imagine this day, Y o u r brother told m e we'd live forever, ‘I ’ll go one better, ’ I heard myself say.” — Elvis Costello

Patrick O’Connell: Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Irish Club 1, 2, 3; Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 4; P e tro c 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister 4; Amnesty International 4 President; Har vard Model Congress 2, 3; Rugby 1, 2; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4 Flying Hench man; NHS; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3. “I t ’s sick, and it’s getting sicker.” — Bob Grant

Matt O’Grady: Irish Club 1, 2, 3; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Bicycling Club 1; Emmaus 3; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Track 3, 4. “ Nothing gives one person so much ad vantage over another as to remain always c o o l and unruffled under all circumstanc es.” — Thomas Jefferson

Seamus O’Mally: Stage Crew 2, 3, 4 Stage Manager; Honor Pin 2, 3. “ Til you drop that heavy baggage y o u ’re dragging behind, there w on’t be room f o r us to both go this ride.” — 20,000 Maniacs

Peter Payumo: Chess Club 3; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3; Emmaus 3; Spirit Com mittee 4; Intramurals 1, 2. “ Leaving the world we loved speechless . . . absurd to

think our slow-motion slatter o f dust is the beginning and end o f worlds — those lights announcing we’ve com e, we’ve g o n e .” — Julie Suk

Vincent Pepe: Forensics 1, 2, 4; T.V. Studio 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4. “So much fo r my ever joining the clergy.” ■— Watterson

Chris Petersen: Harvard Model Con gress 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 President; Stage Crew 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; T.V. Studio 2, 3, 4; Ice Hockey 2, 3, 4. Glenn Pera: Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Vol leyball Team 4. “ Y o u g o t to g o where you want to go, and do what you want to do, with whoever you want to do it with.” — The Mamas and the Papas

Manuel Pereira: French Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4; Emmaus 3; Mission Drive 4; Philoso phy Club 4. Steve Pinto: Science Club 1; Emmaus 3, “ I ’d rather walk through a fire than around it.” — Madonna

Gregory Rachinsky: Slavic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Prom Committee 4; Em maus 3; Wrestling 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4. “ Character is what you do when nobody is looking.” — Coach Hansen

Daniel Ragone: Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; German Exchange 3; Harvard Model Congress 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Petroc 4; Emmaus Team; Hockey 1, 2. “ The hardest years, the wildest years, the desperate and di vided years . . . These should not be for gotten i/ears." Midnight Oil Kevin Reid: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Irish Club 2, 3; Emmaus 3; Senior Prom Comm.; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4. “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds. ” — Bob Marley

4; Science Club 1, 2; Emmaus 3; Track 1, 2; Ebony Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer; Spanish Honor Society; Honor Pin 2. “Don’t run away from yourself. Let your qualities define you what ever they may be." — “Pin Head" M odesto Rodriguez: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Latin American Society 2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 4; Basketball 1; Wrestling 2, 3; Track 2; Spanish Honor Society; Alba Day Scholarship. “I am only happy when I am not thinking. Sometimes I feel I think too much. ’’ — Original

G eorge R eligioso: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Club 2, 3, 4 Team; Chess Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 3; Stage Crew 3, 4; Ecology Club 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Sci ence Club 1, 2; Spirit Committee 4; In tramurals 1, 2. “Now you’ve seen, now you don’t. Can you hear me? Quite soon you won’t." — OMD

Christopher Romano: Italian Club 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Winter HAP; Wrestling 2, 3, 4 Cap tain; Basketball 1. “My mother was of the sky. My father was of the earth. But I am of the universe, and you know what it’s worth." —- John Lennon

Christian Renner: German Exchange 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Petroc 2, 3; Spirit Committee 4; PAC 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 2, 4; Outstanding Freshman. “Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds. ” — Chesterfield

M atthew Rumain: Petroc 3, 4; German Exchange 3; PAC 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4 Secretary; Amnesty Interna tional 4; Emmaus Team; Dramatics 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4 manager; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 manager; Rugby 1, 2 captain. “ We must keep our eyes open, see what we see, what once was promised now will be." — Fugazi

Curtis Robertson: Intramurals 1, 2, 3,

DANIEL F. RAGONE

CHRISTITIAN PHILIP RENNER III

CHRISTOPHER ROESINGER

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MICHAEL REC

CURTIS ROBERTSON III

CHRISTOPHER ROMANO l|

KEVIN REID

GEORGE G. RELIGIOSO

DANIEL ROCHE

MODESTO R. RODRIGUEZ

A s many students do, Michael Szalkiewicz, M odesto Rodriguez, and Pat Gutowski hang out on Warren Street after school.

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JASON M. RUSSELL

Trying to beat the rush, Josip Gazic and M att Rumain arrange f o r a co lle ge consultation with Fr. Balduf.

NEIL SEVILLA

MARC SANDOMENICO I

TANMAYA C. SHAH

Jason Russell: Forensics 1, 2, 3 CoCaptain, 4 Captain; Dramatics jy 2, 3, 4; PAC 3, 4; P e tro c 3, 4; Spirit Com mittee 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Eucharistic Min ister 4; German Exchange 3; Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 2, 3; NLE Summa Cum Laude 1; NGE Certificate of Merit 3; Spirit Award 3; National Honor So ciety 4. “ I ’m not the one that needed an army, I ’m not the one that needed respect, I ’m not the one that hopes they’ll rem em ber, I ’m not the one they’ll likely fo rg e t.” John P o p p e r

Marc Sandomenico: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 2; HAP Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4. “ Only in the dictionary does the word success com e before work.” — Vin Que

Brian Seeley: Prom Committee 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2. “ C o m e on you target f o r far away laugh ter, com e on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine!” — Pink Floyd

Dave Semienick: Spirit Committee 1, 2, 4; Outdoor/Science Club 1, 2; Mission Drive 4; Prom Committee 4; Modeling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2. N eil Sevilla: Oriental Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ecology Club 4; Philosophy Club 4; Spirit Committee 4; Emmaus; Stage Crew 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Indoor Track 2; Volleyball 4. “ Manli ness is not all swearing & mountain climb ing. Manliness is also tenderness, gentle

PAUL SLUBERSKI

NLE Magna Cum Laude; NMSC Com mended Student; Summer Scholar. “ S o m e things need doing b e tte r than they ’ve ever been done before. S om e just need doing. Others d on ’t need doing at all. Know which is which.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Eric Shin: P e troc 1, 2, 3 News Editor, 4 Editor; Petrean 2, 3; Paper & Pen 2, 3, 4; PAC 3, 4; Math Team 3, 4; German Exchange/Club 3, 4; Amnesty Interna tional 4 Vice President/Urgent Action Coordinator; Track 1, 2, 4; Football 1: NHS; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Gold Medals Algebra, Latin 2; Silver Medal English 2: Spirit Award; NLE Summa Cum Laude 1, 2, 3. “ I am human and I need to be loved , just like everybody else does.” — The Smiths

Dong Shon: Petrean 3, 4 Editor; Dra matics 3, 4; Forensics 2; P etroc 1, 2; Math Team 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Mathematics 2 Silver Medal; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; NHS; French NHS. “I have two normal fe et and I can’t see the slightest god-damned rea son why anybody should stare at them .”

^ J.D. Salinger

Matt Slootsky: Ski Club 1, 2; Emmaus 3; Spirit Committee 1, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2. “ I ’m my own creation, but I speak fo r all misfits and freaks.” — RuPaul

Paul Sluberski: Emmaus; Chess Club 1; Collectors Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. “ W here I ’m going, Dotti, you can’t follow.

ness.” — R ob ert Anderson

I ’m a loner, a rebel.” — P e e W ee Herman

Tanmaya Shah: Stage Crew 2, 3, 4 Crew Chief; Science Team 2, 3, 4; Math Team 2, 3, 4; Computer Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Indian Club 1, 2; Volleyball Club 3; Winter HAP 3, 4; In tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Silver Medals: Chemistry, Algebra 2/Trigo nometry, Calculus; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3;

K evin Snell: Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Soc cer 1, 2, 3, 4. “Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists else where in the universe is that none o f it has tried to contact us.” — Calvin & Hobbes

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Jason Song: P e tro c 2, 3 Layout Editor, 4 Layout Editor; Petrean 3; Paper and Pen 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Swimming 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; World Civ. Gold Med al; German National Exam Honors; AP History 3; Religion 3 Silver Medal; ACSL Latin Exam Honors. “ A witty saying proves nothing.” — Voltaire

Brian Spadora: Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 Maroon Marauder; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; P e tro c 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2; Out standing Freshman; Spirit Award 3; Spanish NHS; NHS. “// y o u ’re goin g to send m e something, send m e a key. I shall find the d o o r to where it fits, if it takes m e the rest o f my life.” mm R o b e rt A llen Zim m erm an

Tom m y Stork: Irish Club 3; Aeronau tics Club 1, 2; Emmaus 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. “I f I went down to the railroad and p ut my big ear on the track, d o n ’t you think the train would run my head o v er? ” — Original

M ichael Sugrue: P e tro c 3, 4; Spirit Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Club 1; Ski Club 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Emmaus Team; Peer Advisor 3, 4; German Club 3, 4; German Exchange 3; Mission Drive 2; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Honor Pin 1, 2; Presidential Scholarship; NMSQT Commended Student; Silver Medal National Latin Exam; German 2 Gold Medal. "S m irk smugly when you are accused o f prosperity. ” — Rush Limbaugh

Frank Svoboda: Ecology Club 4; Mis sion Drive 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Base ball 1, 2, 3 JV Captain, 4. “ Speak n ot in the ears o f a fo o l; f o r he will despise the wisdom o f thy words.” — Proverbs 23 :9

Michael Szalkiew icz: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Emmaus 3; Base ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1. Joseph Szem iot: Intramurals 1, 2; Em maus 3; RPG Club 1,2, 3; Slavic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4. “ I will not g o fo r it, and I will n o t check it out. I d on't even know what it is. A n d when I leave here I definitely will n ot B O O G IE . ” — battle fatigue

lan Tam ayo: Petrea n 2, 3, 4 Editor; Class Vice President 1; Student Council 3, 4 Treasurer; Forensics 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorale 4; Emmaus 3; NHS; Winter H AP 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Honors 1, 2, 3; National Spanish Honor Society; Summa Cum Laude National Latin 1 Exam; “ Overall Excellence In De sign” — Gettysburg Yearbook Experi ence. "C o m e out, com e out, wherever you are . . . and get m e !" — Unknown

James Testa: Dance Committee 1, 2, 3 Executive, 4 President; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4 Executive; Peer Advisor 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; P e trea n 1; Indoor/Outdoor Track 2, 3, 4. "L ife creates it, makes it grow ; its energy surrounds us and binds us . . . ” — Yod a

Michael Traina: Italian Club 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Modeling Club 1. "S o m e o f it’s magic, som e o f it’s tragic, but I had a g o o d life all the w ay." — Jim m y Buffett

Dom enick Trim arco: Spirit Commit tee 4; Emmaus 3. “ W hen the tides o f life turn against you, and the current upsets your boat, d o n ’t waste your tears on what might have been, just lay on your back and f lo a t." — E d N o rto n

TOMMY STORK

MICHAEL SUGRUE

DHAVAL N. TRIVEDI

D uring their double lunch p e riod , James Testa and M att K ulvlcki retrieve som e books fro m their cars f o r afternoon classes.

ADALBERTO VALLADARES

STEPHEN KENNETH TRYNOSKY

ANTHONY XAVIER VELE

Dhaval Trivedi: Stage Crew 3, 4; TV Studio 1; RPG Club 2; Library Club 2; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Indian Club 1; Computer Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. “ D o n ’t walk in fron t o f me, I might

Carmine Vitale: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Chess Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2. “ I was so much

not follow. D o n ’t walk behind me, I might not lead. Just walk beside m e and be my

Matthew Walsh: Chess Club 1; Com puter Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Club 3; Emmaus 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. “ W e are the music-makers, and

friend.” — Unknown

Stephen Trynosky: Harvard Model Congress 2, 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; P e tro c 3; Slavic Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 4; Student Coun cil 4; Chorale 4; Outdoor Club 1, 2; NHS. “ It is better to dare mighty things and fail, than Hue a gray twilight where there is nei ther victory n o r d efea t.” ■ — T h e o d o re Roosevelt

DANIEL TSANG

MICHAEL VACCARINO

D an iel Tsang: Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 2, 3, 4; P e troc 3; Em maus 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Honor Pin 2, 3, 4. “ Diligent people accomplish feats average p eop le marvel at. D o n ’t be average.” — Unknown

Michael Vaccarino: Science Club 1; Ski Club 1,2; Intramurals 1, 2,3, 4; Emmaus 3; Spirit Committee 4; Outdoor Club 1, 4; Science Club 4; Latino Club 4. “ Carpe D ie m .” — H orace

Anthony Velez: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Emmaus 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Phi losophy Club 3, 4; Mission Drive 4; Spirit Committee 4; Cross Country 3, 4 Cap tain; Indoor & Outdoor Track 2, 3, 4. “ They’re like peanut butter 8c jelly; they’re g o o d f o r each other.” — Coach Burgess

Adalberto Valladares: Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Philosophy Club 3; Ebony Club 4; Latino Club 3, 4; Oriental Club 4; Span ish Honor Society. “ The start o f som e thing new is always beginning.” — U n

older then, but I ’m younger than that now. ” — Bob Dylan

we are the dreamers o f dreams. ” Wonka

Willy

Nicholas Warnock: Emmaus 3; Peer Advisor 3; Irish Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Spirit Committee 1, 2; In tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain; Basketball 1; Hockey 3, 4; Out standing Freshman. “ T o know ‘the m an’ you have to be ‘the m an’, and only ‘the m an’ will succeed.” -- J.P.

Nicholas Wong: Petrean 1, 2; TV Stu dio 1, 2, 3, 4; RPG Club 1, 2; Computer Club 1, 2; Library Club 2, 3; Oriental Club 2, 3, 4; Science Team 1; Mission Drive 2, 3, 4; P e tro c 3, 4; Paper& Pen 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 3, 4; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4 Exec.; Dramatic 3, 4; In tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3, 4. “ . .. that time just seemed so far away, in measure o f years, months, o r days, I want to play and run free again, I would never grow up, I wouldn ’t know when . . .

— Annaliza Ronquillo

Mike Zakhar: Amnesty International 4; Spirit Committee 4; Forensics 2, 3, 4; P e tro c 3, 4; Emmaus Team; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Philosophy Club 3, 4; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; NHS. “ While everybody knelt to pray the drifter did escape.” — Bob Dylan

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CARMINE VITALE

MATTHEW WALSH

NICHOLAS C. WONG

MIKE ZAKHAR

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Look back now that you have taken that leap. Y o u had w eigh ed the pos sibilities and decided that P rep was a risk w orth taking. W h ere has that choice led you ? H o w are you different from the 13 year old you w ere when you first cam e to Grand & W arren -

as a student, as a son, as a person?

For m ost o f us, the P re p exp erien ce is a decision w e d on ’t regret. Though challenged and at times stressed, w e have lived, learned, and grow n in an at m osphere o f security, m aturity, and brotherhood. T h e decision to com e here has given us know ledge, friendship, a place to call our own, and a w ay to express

ourselves. It has given us the chance to take part in a “ decade o f dom inance” in swimming, a superior forensics team , county cham pionship teams, a new-andim proved newspaper, a m ovin g interpretation o f Carousel, and an entourage o f friends. W e have been encouraged to reach out to others -

our Emmaus brother,

the p eo p le at the H ob ok en shelter, the needy o f Jersey C ity — and to strive to m ake a difference in the w orld around us.

Coming together as a community to face obstacles is an important fa cet o f life at Prep, especially when acting in the interest o f the com m on good o f the school.

â&#x20AC;&#x153; D eck the halls . . . â&#x20AC;? Proving that Prep is a home away from home, members o f the Prep family share the warmth o f the holiday season.

A s does the support o f the students who wait eagerly f o r each issue o f the P e tro c, each perform ance, and each game, the burst o f spirit that faculty show permeates the spectrum o f Prep life.

A t Prep, there is never a lonely moment. Students are constantly together whether f o r an early game o f footba ll, in between classes, o r afterschool activities.

From trusting a friend with a secret to stretching out f o r that all im portant save, Prep teaches us to take that leap o f faith In reaching f o r our goals,

Takin g a chance on P re p has also given us som ething else, som ething less concrete. It has prepared us to m ake the right decisions in the future. A lrea d y

there have been m any decisions to m ake since com ing here. S om e o f them have been im m ediate ones like w hether or not to finish an assignment or whether or

not to becom e involved. O thers m ay affect our lives fo re v e r like selecting a

college or a confidant or making som e tough m oral choices. W h eth er it has been learning leadership skills in co-curricular activities, or pushing our intellectual boundaries in the classroom, P rep has helped to guide us to maturity. St. P e te râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P rep has supported us am id our obstacles and taken the leap o f faith with us. Our choice to be here is the com m itm ent to ready ourselves intellectually, spirÂ itually, and socially fo r the future, a future that is unclear. W e have m ade the right choice and will treasure fo re v e r the results o f having taken that chance. W e a ll yearn f o r victory, whether In Forensics, academ ic com petitions, o r athletics. The real winners, however, are those who have learned to lose as well as win, and to grow fro m that experience.

â&#x20AC;&#x153; A t the end o f the day, there's another day dawning . . . â&#x20AC;? A fte r taking many chances, and experiencing both success and failure, Prep allows us to end today with the hope o f tomorrow. We believe in ourselves, relying on teachers f o r constant support to bring out our best.

Dreaming o f the future, seniors prepare themselves f o r greater strides after graduation.

Students A Abadir, J. 60, 122 Abbasi, S. 120 Abbatemarco, A. 80, 82, 98 111, 124 Abdelal, I. 76, 98, 110, 126 Abdon, C. 35, 98, 126 Abraham, M. 64, 86, 120 Abreu, N. 82, 126 Ackerman, B. 20, 116 Adams, M. 17, 29, 86, 111, 140 Aguado, C. 136 Aguirre, A. 128 Ahmad, T. 76, 98, 110, 126 Ahn, S. 20, 62, 130 Alcon, L. 116 Alfano, A. 62, 126 Ali, A. 128 Alicea, J. 3, 112, 140, 170 Almenana, J. 117 Aloran, G. 116 Amatrucola, J. 52, 141 Amatrucola, M. 52, 110, 141 Amin, K. 40, 136 Amoroso, J. 28, 140, 156 Andraws, R. 52, 68, 98, 108, 140 Andreula, V. 132 Angermeyer, J. 108, 138 Annulysse, E. 124 Antman III, J. 62, 141, 165 Anzivino, M. 17, 111, 141, 177 Arafat, T. 98, 122 Aramayo, L. 40, 132 Archiello, D. 28, 88, 117 Ardizzone, A. 117 Ariz, J. 32, 130 Armas, H. 82, 84, 135 Armas, J. 82, 127 Amone, A. 12,17, 29, 52,60, 141 Artz, J. 88, 122 Asencio, D. 96, 117 Asgari, J. 118 Asgari, M. 116 Auriemma, J. 122 Avelenda, A. 118

B Bader, C. 64, 74, 114 Bailey, D. 76, 102, 135 Banarez, M. 98, 117 Banks, F. 128

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Baratta, G. 20, 121 Barbato, P. 17, 20, 82, 141 Barrezueta, V. 114 Barry, B. 17, 71, 111, 142, 161 Barry, K. 88, 126 Bautista, S. 124, 106 Bayard, J. 138 Bayot, A. 68, 136 Becton, J. 3, 17, 32, 52, 58, 82, 106, 110, 121, 142 Beldowicz, B. 108, 126 Beldowicz, M. 122 Benacchio, G. 60, 68, 90, 126,177 Benacchio, R. 17, 32, 52, 58, 82, 111, 121, 143 Bergonio, G. 143 Berry, R. 116 Bertin, G. 121 Bharucha, D. 20, 21, 74, 76, 82, 138 Bharucha, R. 90, 120 Bilicska, M. 136 Billings, J. 68, 122 Bingham, B. 60, 66, 136 Birch, J. 72, 114 Blair, D. 122 Blasucci, P. 78, 96, 106, 118 Bleach, D. 16, 134 Blood, K. 136 Blythin, J. 62, 108, 132 Blythin, P. 27, 121 Bodnar, Jr., E. 124 Bodoy, P. 84, 132 Bogdan, M. 16, 17, 70. 71, 142, 152 Boggiano, J. 68, 130 Bonilla, L. 142 Borace, S. 62, 124 Borja, E. 114 Boruch, B. 71 Bostonian, D. 62, 122 Bovasso, A. 60, 100, 143 Boyd, S. 62, 102, 126 Bracco, M. 134 Brack, B. 62, 143 Bridgeforth, S. 20, 64, 88, 116 Broderick, D. 82, 135 Bronnenkant, E. 142 Bryant, K. 3, 82, 90, 142 Buck, T. 71, 132 Budnik, Jr., A. 143 Budny, M. 144 Bura, T. 72, 106, 121 Burke, B. 78, 92, 144 Bums, T. 100, 145

Caberte, M. 145 Cabrera, J. 128

Cadlaon, M. 20, 114 Calabrese, F. 60, 136 Calabrese, K. 130 Calilap, A. 90, 144 Callahan, K. 88, 128 Camacho, P. 20, 124 Camacho, R. 20, 144 Cammarota, V. 13, 17, 32, 52, 60, 82, 111, 112, 145 Cansino, M. 12, 17, 66, 68, 74, 90, 111, 145 Caparas, R. 124 Carandan, M. 121 Carpenter, H. 60, 135 Carrillo, R. 2, 145 Carroll, R. 72, 118, 128 CarroU, S. 2, 70, 71, 145, 161 Cartano, J. 20, 138 Casazza, C. 28, 29, 58, 64, 74, 122 Casazza, Jr, J. 136 Casia, Jason 118 Casia, Joseph 126 CasteUi, A. 60, 76, 132, 161 CastieUo, G. 17, 70, 71, 145 Castillo, J. 12, 60, 126 Castillo, M. 146 Catlaw, R. 1, 86, 132 Centro, C. 114 Cepeda, L. 104, 140, 146 Chanfrau, M. 60, 102 Cheng, V. 146 Chidichimo, J. 116 Chiu, D. 52, 147 Chrisos, N. 71, 130 Christakos, A. 84, 132 Cirilli, J. 82, 128 Cirino, P. 62, 130 Cisiewicz, M. 146 Citarella, Jr., R. 58, 62, 82, 111, 136 Clemente, A. 92, 120 Clemente, M. 114, 177 Cody, B. 114 Colao, L. 126 Coleman, E. 102, 124 Collado, V. 62, 124 Colombo, P. 68, 138 Colon, J. 124 Comandatore, S. 102, 126 Connelly, K. 29, 122 Connelly, M. 124 Connolly, M. 52, 82, 146 Connors, J. 72, 116 Conroy, J. 62, 104, 111, 147 Conroy, Jr., M. 58, 147 Conti, C. 17, 38, 82, 146 Conti, J. 17, 88, 114 Conti, V. 138 Corcoran, M. 114 Cormio, R. 122 Costello, D. 82, 128 Coulston, S. 82, 100, 135, 148

Cox, N. 124 Crew, D. 136 Crimmins, B. 72, 96, 111 118, 122 Crimmins, G. 17, 40, 96 110, 146 Cross, M. 136 Crowe, B. 16, 17, 147 Crowley, T. 116 Cruz, D. 117 Cunningham, B. 1, 54, 57, 64, 114 Curry, R. 34, 86, 111, 148 Curtin, T. 136 Cuseglio, R. 100, 111, 148

D Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Addario, G. 71, 130 D'Alessio, S. 136 Daboh, I. 122 Dailey, C. 20, 96, 120 Dale, C. 82, 118 Daly, P. 134 Damato, D. 62, 136 Damiano, J. 135 Dao, M. 76, 108, 118 Dasari, S. 120 Dass, S. 106, 118 Davidov, I. 126 Davis, R. 60, 96, 132 De La Rosa, N. 114 de Leon 2nd, J. 76, 122 De Paola, S. 114, 182 deArmas, J. 82, 96, 136 DeFilippo, G. 82, 136 DeGennaro, V. 124 DeGeorge, P. 62, 149, 162 Degnan, N. 20, 118 Degnan, T. 60, 132 DeHaven, I. 114 Del, A. 114 del Rosario, M. 148 Delgado, J. 68, 149 Desai, K. 28, 52, 68, 82,110, 148 Desai, S. 149 Desrosiers, A. 20, 122 Diamanti, A. 114 Diaz, J. 76, 82, 84, 104, 106, 138 Diaz, W. 130 Dilley, A. 66, 135 DiMartino, D. 64, 88, 121 DiPasquale, D. 96, 135, 160 DiSanzo, D. 76, 134 Done, K. 82, 130 Dooley, F. 78, 79, 80, 121, 149 Doria, J. 100, 128 Doshi, N. 116 Dougherty, B. 114 Dougherty, J. 114

Drozdowski, A. 72, 118, 126 Drummond, A. 52, 56, 78, 79,80,108,111,148,179 Drummond, F. 78, 80, 118 132 Dugan, B. 128 Dugan, M. 130 Dumaual, A. 20, 136 Duncan, K. 32, 52, 62, 11 149, 165 Duran, R. 122 Dutkiewicz, S. 52, 149 Dworkin, R. 72, 80, 126 Dy, C. 92, 118

E Edwin, R. 122 Eliopoulos, T. 114 Elliott, J. 76, 138 Elma, A. 98, 132 Enrico, C. 22, 100, 134 Episcopo, J. 136 Epps, L. 128 Espinosa, H. 120

F Fabros, J. 27, 116, 176 Facciponti, D. 16 Falcicchio, F. 60, 132 Falcicchio, J. 13, 60, 102, 114 Falco, J. 128 Fallon Jr., D. 60, 150, 156, 162 Fam, P. 68, 98, 118 Farinas, M. 72, 98, 124 Farrell, S. 122 Favetta, M. 16, 17, 32, 52, 56, 76, 104, 111, 138, 150 Feliciano, J. 114 Fernandez, S. 122, 177 Ferrante, J. 62, 130 Ferreira, P. 20, 64, 114 Ferreira, Jr., Z. 40, 76, 96, 138 Ferretti, J. 82, 94, 111, 151 Feuchack, J. 134 Figur, D. 60, 96, 135 Figurski, J. 151 Finn, R. 13, 52, 66, 74, 106, 150 Finnerty, S. 100, 111, 130 Fisher, J. 35, 114 Fitzpatrick, P. 71, 124 Fixter, R. 72, 117 Flores, C. 17, 92, 150 Floresca, J. 78, 151 Florkiewicz, C. 84, 114 Fogarty, D. 28, 52, 74, 82, 94, 138, 151

Fong, J. 135 Francesco, J. 134 Fraser, I. 62, 150 Freed, R. 124 Frezzo, P. 116

G Gadsden, H. 20, 120 Galiana, A. 150 Galiastro, J. 16, 66, 138 Gallagher, K. 34, 151 Gallagher, L. 114 Gallagher, P. 20, 117 Gallo, J. 76, 134 Gandhi, H. 130 Gapasin, J. 152 Garcia, A. 136 Garcia, J. 122 Gargiles, M. 128 Gargiulo, T. 122 Gawronski, A. 12, 17, 152 Gazic, J. 16, 17, 60, 76, 108, 111, 153, 170 Geraci, C. 135 Geronimo, G. 62, 68, 153 Gibbons, J. 7, 484, 152 Gibbs, II, V. 126 Gigante, M. 62, 152 Gil, J. 80, 153 Gillespie, K. 124 Ginty, S. 127 Giodano, F. 64, 118 G lazewski, J. 17, 52, 60, 134, 153 Gleason, R. 28, 60, 152 Gnas, T. 124 Gold, H. 92, 136 Golding, J. 144, 153 Gomez, R. 62, 128 Gomez, V. 32, 58, 62, 84, 111, 132 GonneUi, J. 32, 100, 138 Gonzales, R. 20, 34, 60, 84, 126 Gonzalez, A. 106, 136 Gonzalez, F. 62, 136 Gonzalez, S. 130 Gonzalez, G. 118 Gordon, B. 128 Graham, L. 128 Greco, J. 82 Green, J. 88, 124, 126 Griffin, L. 76, 82, 134 Gubitosi, R. 82, 138, 110 Guevara, J. 114 Guevara, P. 132 Guillaume, E. 88, 118 Guirgis, A. 120 Gurian, S. 84, 98, 117 Gutierrez, James 8, 9, 13, 52, 66, 110, 153 Gutierrez, John 136

Gutowski, R. 155, 169

H Habib, D. 130 Haddadin, A. 60, 138 Haggerty, D. 118 Hall, A. 130 Halsey, W. 62, 140, 154 Hanley, S. 28, 104, 154 Hansen, G. 122 Hansen, J. 118 Harbace, S. 118 Haro, D. 12, 17, 52, 76, 106, 138, 155 Harper, M. 5, 60, 148, 155 Hart, T. 96, 134 Haslach, J. 132 Hassell, D. 84, 96, 111, 154 Healy, S. 118 Hennessey, K. 154 Heslin, C. 134 Hingos, D. 139 Hiott, E. 17, 60, 155 Horsfield, J. 62, 110, 134 Howard, M. 114 Hudacko, S. 27, 96, 138 Huha, T. 122 Hunt, P. 117 Hurd, S. 62, 86, 155 Hurtado, J. 84, 122

I Ibrahim, A. 122 Iordanidis, M. 52, 68, 154 Isada, E. 154 Ishak, R. 58, 124

J Jackson, N. 20, 80, 111 Jacobs, A. 126 Jamison, M. 118 Jantas, J. 71 Jenkins, I. 56, 116 Jin, D. 156 Jordan, A. 64, 114 Josue, G. 52, 156 Joung, J. 76, 98, 126 Jurado, M. 58, 118 Jusma, Y. 157

K Kachel, B. 17, 28, 84, 112, 157 Kaczka, K. 62, 136 Kalcanides, N. 126

Kaminski, C. 114 Kardell, G. 156 Karkut, M. 62, 124 Kamik, S. 120 Kaspersetz, H. 68, 156 Kayiaros, S. 28, 34, 98, 110, 120 Kealy, J. 20, 114 Keating, S. 124 Kelly, M. 59, 124 Kelly, P. 130 Kemkar, N. 64, 76, 98, 114 Ken-Kwofie J. 70, 71, 157 Render, A. 130 Khan, B. 58, 88, 118 Khan, J. 157 Khawaja, N. 157, 161 Khwaja, A. 72, 111, 118,126 Khwaja, H. 52, 96, 108, 156 Kiczek, L. 17, 52, 92, 111, 157, 173 Kim, D. 20, 78, 79, 118 Kinahan, M. 88, 124 King, R. Adam 102, 138 King, R. 124 Kircher, J. 130 Klarmann, M. 22, 71, 136 Kloza, A. 17, 158 Kmec, G. 29, 76, 92 Kolakowski, J. 130, 132 Kolakowski, R. 64, 111, 121 Kolmer, S. 88, 130 Konarski, C. 70, 71, 158 Kondik, D. 116 Koo, J. 117 Korbelak, K. 16, 17, 60, 84, 108, 110, 159 Kost, R. 71 Kouvel, P. 100, 124 Kowalchik, R. 159 Kowalski, A. 114 Kramer, N. 20, 78, 86, 138 Krivinsky, J. 88, 128 Krol, R. 86, 158 Krywy, M. 13,16, 17, 52, 56, 60, 110, 132, 158 Kudlacik, S. 13, 20, 35, 78, 88, 108, 111, 128 Kulvicki, M. 66, 68, 74, 159, 174, 179 Kumar, V. 76, 98, 122 Kushnir, J. 13, 34, 74, 159 Kyrollos, G. 126

L Lagman, P. 158 Lagman, R. 128 Lapinski, M. 3, 17, 26, 29, 32, 52, 56, 60, 68, 70, 71, 106,111 Laracy, P. 32, 58, 78, 79, 80, 94, 111, 132

Larkins, R. 117 Lassiter, D. 20, 88, 122 Lau, W. 159 Lawrence, T. 62, 80, 140, 160 Le, A. 160 Lee,M. 132 Leigh, G. 20, 124 Lemanowicz, J. 9,16, 29, 86, 161 Leon, A. 4, 121 Leto, D. 161 Leung,J. 20, 106, 110, 121 Linnus, T. 160 Lisboa, S. 90, 122, 136 Lisi, J. 22, 78, 98, 130 Little, A. 62, 124 Locricchio, A. 62, 124 Locricchio, D. 134 Lopez, G. 160 Lopez-Diaz, F. 76, 102, 110, 124 LoPorto, J. 62, 124 LoRe, J. 78, 102, 122 Lorenzo, R. 20, 117 Lovelace, G. 26, 62, 111, 161 Lovero, W. 12 Lucero, M. 121 Lugtu, J. 92, 114 Lukac, S. 74, 82, 98, 138 Lukasiak, T. 20, 76,110,126 Luke, S. 76, 98, 124

M Mabalot, M. 92, 124 MacDonald, B. 132 Macioszek, L. 161 Mack, R. 12, 17, 160 Madavi, P. 106, 117 Maddox, B. 78, 102, 128 Maddox, K. 160 Madsen, W. 102, 114 Magarban, T. 92, 136 Magcalas, J. 122 Maglori, R. 62, 117 Magno, C. 20, 80, 82, 161 Magno, T. 20, 88, 125 Mahiya, M. 52, 92, 162 Makhijani, A. 120 Malfettone, M. 121 Malik, F. 120 Manibo, R. 132 Manlongat, E. 34, 90, 98, 111, 122, 126 Mannion, B. 32, 58, 60, 94, 128, 162 Mansfield, F. 1, 27, 118 Mara, P. 125 Marandola, L. 20, 132 Marino, F. 72, 126 Marques, M. 139 Martin, J. 130

Martinez, A. 56, 138 Masterson, T. 108, 122 Mavilla, J. 117 McCabe, M. 100, 130 McCahill, K. 60, 100, 148, 163 McCullough, E. 12, 17, 52, 60, 92, 163 McDermott, G. 62, 88, 126 McDonald, E. 134 McEldowney, M. 62, 122 McGarvey, T. 162 McGuire, P. 132 McGurk, J. 128 McKenna, C. 56, 118 McKeon, P. 72, 118, 128 McLaughlin, C. 124 McMahon, C. 130 McMullen, B. 71, 136 McNally, S. 72, 118 McNemey, C. 5, 26, 60, 111, 135 McPhee, C. 52, 82, 111, 162 Medrano, J. 64, 88, 120 Medrano, M. 62, 128 Mejias, R. 130 Melchionne, R. 82, 111 Mellody, J. 163 Mendoza, A. 79 Mendoza, E. 90, 163 Mensah, J. 86, 136 Mercer, J. 20, 88, 111, 114 Mercier, B. 29, 86, 162 Messenger, M. 71, 135 Metzinger, J. 130 Metzinger, P. 62, 80, 163 Milanian, K. 82, 136 Milczarski, M. 114 Miller, D. 64, 88, 117 Miranda, F. 20, 117 Moe, J. 25, 68, 84, 108, 110, 132 Moje, C. 58, 66, 120 Molinaro, B. 17, 60, 96, 163 Monaco, A. 104, 164 Monaco, M. 52, 64, 102, 116 Moon, S. 52, 110, 164 Moran, K. 72, 114 Moreno, J. 130 Morin, D. 62, 138 Morton, S. 17, 82, 111, 165 Mosco, N. 117 Mosley, T. 130 Muhammad, A. 62, 130 Mulewski, J. 94, 138, 165 Mulhem, B. 138 Mullins, J. 118 Mulvihill, B. 96, 128 Munoz, A. 122 Munoz, P. 114 Murphy, B. 136 Murphy, C. 102, 128 Mussell, P. 114, 177 Musto, W. 13, 32, 58, 62, 74, 84, 106, 111, 121, 134

181

Mycr, T. 52, 74, 110, 164

N Nadler, S. 98, 122 Nagy, D. 22, 62, 80, 136 Nappi, A. 72, 83, 122 Narvaez, J. 52, 164, 166 Navarro, B. 52, 82, 98, 110, 165 Navas, R. 122 Naveed, Z. 165 Naviello, G. 71, 135 Nazarko, E. 78, 102, 135 Negron, Jr., C. 62, 84, 132 Nguyen, B. 114 Nguyen, K. 164, 166 Nguyen, T. 68, 76, 130 Nicola, R. 32, 52, 74, 108, 111, 132, 164 Nieves, A. 13, 20, 21, 52, 78, 80, 132, 165 Nieves, E. 74, 84, 138 Nikolla, K. 82, 118 Nivins, M. 64, 88, 120 Nolan, Jr., J. 124 Norcia, N. 124 Noriega, M. 22, 74, 82, 111, 138 Nubia, C. 90, 106, 134

0 O ’Connell, P. 17, 52, 60, 68, 74, 166 O ’Day, J. 58, 76, 98, 110, 128 O ’Donnell, W. 62, 132 O ’Gara, M. 64, 116 O’Grady, M. 96, 160, 167 O'Hagan, J. 130 O ’Malley, S. 52,68, 111, 167 Obregon, D. 135 Olesky, M. 68, 106, 110, 128 Ong, C. 110, 138 Orejola, F. 60, 126 Orozco, B. 124 Ortega, J. 27, 64, 118

P Paciello, L. 36, 100 Padovano, A. 84, 111, 138 Palermo, J. 74, 121 Palladino, F. 132 Palma, O. 82, 130 Palomares, D. 22, 132 Panayioutou, S. 50, 124 Pasco, A. 135 Paskas, D. 124 Patel, A. 120

Patel, N. 132 Paton, K. 20, 88, 120 Pawlowski, J. 136 Payumo, P. 166 Paz, R. I l l , 130 Pazos, R. 82, 84, 135 Pecoraro, S. 16, 32, 74, 76, 98, 110 Pedersen, J. 62, 126 Pepe, V. 29, 43, 112, 166 Pera, G. 34, 38, 167 Pereira, M. 52, 82, 167 Perez, R. 128 Perkins, S. 130 Perseghin, N. 68, 96, 121 Petersen, C. 84, 102, 166 Petersen, G. 128 Petruska, M. 60, 102, 135 Pike, J. 116 Pike, M. 108, 135 Pimentel, A. 128, 184 Pinella, M. 128 Pingol, N. 122 Pinto, S. 144, 167 Pizzuti, Jr., R. 136 Plaskon, J. 82, 133 Plonski, J. 138 Pompilio, J. 102, 125 Pomponio, D. 134 Prime, E. 100, 130 Prince, D. 124 Priore, M. 64, 102, 114 Pullaro, J. 134 Pumarada, J. 66, 110, 136 Punsalan, V. 110, 122, 130 Puro, K. 118

Q Quagliani, M. 121 Quail, K. 74, 130 Que, P. 62, 130 Quevedo, F. 121 Quinn, C. 20, 114 Quintela, J. 116

R Rachinsky, G. 62, 121, 165, 167 Ragone, D. 16, 52, 58, 74, 108, 111, 168 Rakoski, Jr., P. 62, 104, 130 Rama, A. 96, 132 Ramos, A. 130 Ramos, J. 128 Rampersad, M. 122 Ratana, S. 68, 96, 110, 132 Raval, C. 82, 110, 122, 132 Razon, C. 20, 76, 98, 110, 122, 126 Rec, M. 92, 177, 168

Reed, K. 126 Reid, K. 8, 71, 169 Religioso, G. 169 Renner, C. 1, 52, 56, 71, 80 140, 168 Reside, R. 124 Reyes, R. 66, 90, 111, 132 Riaz, A. 76, 98, 138 Riccio, M. 128 Rider, B. 84, 132 Riley, E. 62, 80, 106, 130 Rivera, D. 126 Rivera, J. 76, 130 Rivera, M. 86, 136 Roa, R. 64, 121 Roarty, J. 80, 122 Robayo, S. 82, 132 Robertson, C. 52, 168 Roche, D. 16, 70, 94, 169 Rodriguez, E. 124 Rodriguez, J. 117 Rodriguez, Michael 64, 121 Rodriguez, Modesto 3, 17 169 Rodulfo, D. 62, 128 Roesinger, C. 168 Rogan, J. 62, 86, 132 Romano, C. 17, 104, 112, 168 Romano, J. 64, 102, 118 Romero, C. 124 Rosales, P. 128 Rubin, M. 108, 122, 126, 128 Rucinski, R. 13, 40, 76, 98 111, 138 Rucinsky, A. 82, 110, 126 Rudzinski, B. 118 Rumain, M. 17, 60, 71, 108 111, 169, 170 Rusnak, S. 66, 128 Russell, J. 8, 17, 40, 52, 74, 102, 111, 170 Russo, J. 62, 130 Russo, P. 64, 122 Rutigliano, C. 118 Rutigliano, J. 136

s Salas, A. 88, 116 Salazar, G. 82, 84, 96, 132 Salvador, Jr., R. 92, 130 San Philip, J. 114 Sandomenico, M. 170 Santos, J. 122 Santos, R. 138 Scalzo, R. 58, 92, 94, 118 Scerbo, T. 26, 60, 138 Schalk, D. 118 Schiraldo, G. 130 Schmittler, B. 138 Schumann, P. 68, 98, 136 Schwarz, M. 64, 84, 118

Scrivanich, M. 121 96, 106, 111, 132 Seborowski, Jr., J. 128 Svoboda, F. 55, 112, 172 Seeley, B. 16, 17, 60, 110 Swanstrom, II, D. 71, 108 148, 162, 171 Syed, D. 128 Semienick, D. 52, 171 Szalkiewicz, M. 28,160 169 Seto, A. 136 172 Seu, E. 60, 122 Szemiot, J. 60, 173 Sevilla, N. 68, 170 Sexton, M. 124 Shah, P. 76, 98, 110, 126 Shah, T. 52, 68, 76, 98, 170 Shaheen, F. 120 Tamayo, 1.13, 32, 52, 58 74 Shaikh, Nabeel 62, 130 110, 173 Shaikh, Numan 118 Tangwongchai, K. 66, 110 Sharma, P. 106, 126 134 Shaukat, I. 126 Taraszkiewicz, M. 56, 118 Shin, E. 3, 52, 74, 76, 108 Taraszkiewicz, V. 128 171 Tauro, D. 82, 124, 179 Shon, D. 28, 52, 66, 82, 110 Testa, J. 17, 32, 68, 90 11 134, 171 172, 174 Signoretta, N. 124 Thomas, F. 79, 120 Silva, J. 72, 80, 114 Thoming, A. 16, 136 Silva, O. 138 Thorpe, J. 132 Simon, J. 121 Tiffner, J. 60, 128 Simon, Jr., A. 84, 102 111 Tillotson, P. 102, 118 132 Tiongson, A. 60, 66, 84, 126 Singleton, O. 138 Tiw ari, S. 20, 76, 78, 98 Sista, J. 71, 76, 136 110, 126 Sista, L. 72, 126 Tobias, D. 84, 98, 102, 132 Skinner, J. 62, 135 Traina, M. 172 Slawinski, J. 128 Tramutolo, J. 64, 122 Slootsky, M. 100, 170 Trentacoste, N. 121 Sluberski, P. 148, 162, 171 Trimarco, D. 144, 173 Slusarczyk, F. 80, 121 Trivedi, D. 143, 174 Smith, B. 132 Trojan, D. 72, 128 Smith, D. 118 Truehaft, J. 128 Smith, J. 20, 118 Trynosky, S. 52, 58, 66, 74 Smith, S. 20, 82, 114 111, 174 Snell, K. 3, 17, 71, 171 Tsang, B. 20, 128 Snyder, A. 124 Tsang, D. 68, 175 Soehngen, C. 114 Twaddell, M. 72, 114 Song, Jason 52, 172 Song, Jimmy 130 Souder, J. 62, 80, 111, 136 Spadora, B. 3, 17, 58, 60, 108, 121, 172 Urbanowicz, M. 116 Spataro, M. 68, 72, 138 Usma, J. 138 Spataro, T. 102, 138 Spina, C. 121 Sta. Iglesia, A. 118 Stack, M. 135 Stampelos, A. 128 Stanberry, C. 20, 128 Vaccarino, M. 175 Standish, Jr., D. 126 Valdehuesa, A. 68, 136 Staunch, J. 60, 136 Valente, D. 135 Stenz, J. 66, 106, 118 Valenti, J. 135 Stork, T. 62, 173 Valladares, A. 174 Struk, M. 66, 136 Varona, R. 20, 76, 88, 126 Stupinski, D. 58, 126 Vega, L. 136 Sugrue, M. 4, 6, 16, 29, 32, Velastegui, N. 84, 136 52, 96, 112, 173 Velez, A. 56, 78, 110, 174 Supple, A. 82, 110, 128 Vehri, J. 52, 132 Susberich, P. 6, 27, 88, 117 Venner, R. 62, 136 Suthammanont, C. 64, 118 Verdi, A. 62, 82, 104, 135 Suthammanont, V. 58, 66, Vicari, J. 60, 76, 82, 138

Victorino, F. 20, 76, 135 Vilarino, J. 102, 126 Villaruel, M. 84, 135 Visonc, L. 120 Vitale, C. 94, 175 Vizzacchero, A. 128

w Wahl, D. 130 Wainman, C. 122 Walsh, M. 175 Wamock, N. 62, 98, 140,174 Wassong, M. 58, 88, 116 Watson, M. 124 Wehrhahn, K. 100, 128 Weimmer, A. 126 Wilczek, C. 114 Wiley, B. 114 Williams, O. 122 Williams, P. 88, 126, 128 Wisnieski, G. 64 120 Wisniewski, P. 132 Woelpper, J. 108, 138 Wong, N. 52, 66, 68, 90, 175 Worst, M. 126 Wroblewski, J. 122

Y Yankowski, A. 135 Yap, R. 92, 122 Yazici, D. 96, 118 Yeager, M. 86, 136 Young, C. 110, 124

z Zakhar, M. 3, 16, 29, 56, 60, 108, 175 Zaklama, J. 120 Zamar, R. 64, 116 Zevoteck, M. 117 Zielinski, P. 126 Zywicki, R. 128

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& Staff A Arabia,' SJ Mr. P. 5, 22, 42,

60, 82, 94, 111, 114, 126, 127, 130 Aracich, SJ Fr. A. 25, 44 Azzarto, SJ Fr. A. 7, 12, 17, 46, 111, 112, 118, 126, 177

B Baber, Ms. S. 16,17, 44, 177 Balduf, SJ Fr. R. 7, 50, 130, 170 Barrymore, Ms. D. 136 Becerra Mr. J. 22, 26, 29, 46 Benz, SJ Mr. T. 42, 82, 144 Berman Ms. L. 50 Boyle Mr. G. 40, 99,100,116 Briamonte Mr. F. 14 Browning, SJ Fr. J. 7, 21, 50,

111 Bryant Coach M. 96 Burgess Coach M. 78, 79, 80

c Campion Mr. J. 36, 50, 111 Casey Mr. J. 36, 122 Caslin Mr. T. 46, 86, 122, 130 Cirminello Coach R. 72, 118 Collins Mr. J. 11 Corcoran Mr. J. 15 Costanzo Ms. B. 22, 44, 52, 82, 111, 132 Cregan, SJ Fr. R. 13, 36, 96, 111 Crisalli Mr. A. 54, 55, 64, 94 Curry Ms. M. 7, 22, 42, 74, 111

D Dandorph Mr. K. 38, 111, 30 Dandorph Ms. E. 18 DeAngelo Mr. J. 16, 17, 44, 52, 108, 111, 130 DeLorenzo Mr. C. 42 DePalma Ms. A. 30 Dolan, SJ Fr. C. 15 DonderoMr. J. 7, 50, 54, 58, 90, 111 Doolan Ms. E. 18 Doyle, SJ Fr. M. 7, 46, 126, 50, 86 DuBois Ms. C. 134 Duncan Sr. F. 8, 13, 40, 111, 117, 126, 130 Durak Coach T. 100

Finholt, Ms. A. 14, 111 Finnerty Mr. H. 111 Fitzgibbons Ms. J. 18 Fitzpatrick Coach J. 5, 71 Flood Ms. R. 15, 111 Foley, SJ Fr. J. 54, 55 Ford Mr. W. 22, 42, 74, 46, 132 Ford Ms. K. 15, 144 Fordellone Mr. L. 156 Franco Ms. M. 30 French, SJ Fr. D. 7, 48 Fromfield Coach M. 71 Furka Ms. L. 30

8 Garcia Mr. R. 42, 48, 130, 134, 138 Garcia Ms. A. 52 Goldberg Ms. W. 136 Gonzalez Coach J. 102, 104 Grabler, Ms. S. 26, 38, 136, 155, 177 Gualario Ms. G. 18, 111

H Hamill, SJ Fr. F. 15 Hansen Mr. R. 14,54, 55,62, 111 Harrison, SJ Br. P. 25 ,111, 132 Haveron Mr. O. 42, 64, 86, 88, 111, 136 Held Mr. D. 38, 54, 55, 111 Hellstrom Ms. P. 48, 106, 130 Hernandez-Mendez Ms. R. 30, 111 Hoag, SJ Fr. M. 7, 36, 118, 132, 179 Hochstadter Coach S. 100 Horan Mr. J. 10, 24, 36, 111, 130

I Irvine Mr. J. 5, 27,36, 70, 71, 72, 111, 118

J Joyce, SJ Fr. J. 10, 13, 32, 111, 130, 177 Jules Mr. 30

Kelly Coach K. 62, 104 Kendall Mr. T. 17,38, 54, 55, 76, 111 Kennedy Dr. R. 36, 84 Koszyk Coach F. 102, 104 Koszyk Mr. W. 36, 46, 121, 130

L Lanzalotto Mr. C. 54, 55, 62 LaRocca Ms. C. 30 LeCalvez Ms. A. 40, 138 LocricchioMs. M. 18, 111

M Massarelli Mr. J. 36, 94, 111, 136 McDermott Mr. R. 38 McGuinness Mr. R. 38, 124 McNultey Coach 102 Merrick Mr. D. 40, 94 Moore Ms. K. 7, 36, 121 Mullen Ms. A. 27, 40, 122, 132

N Najarian Ms. V. I l l Noga Mr. A. 44, 78, 80, 111, 124, 130

0 O’Connor, SJ Fr. T. 40, 111, 126 O ’ Donnell Mr. J. 38, 126, 130 O’Grady Ms. P. 46, 94, 128, 130 O’Neill Den. J. 46 Oppido, SJ Fr. H. 44

P Pabon Ms. L. 111 Page, FMS Br. R. 36 Parker Ms. M. 136 Patti Ms. R. 30 Pawlowski Ms. K. 18 Prilop Ms. I. 15 Prime Ms. M. 18, 111

R Raslowsky Mr. J. 11, 18, 32,

76, 82, 111, 130, 136 Raulli, SJ Fr. E. 36, 50, 106, 177 Reidy Mr. P. 7, 11, 32, 76,

111 Rivera Ms. D. 15 Roselle Coach E. 102, 104 Ross Mr. H. 136 Rowan Ms. K. 50 Russell Ms. D. 18, 111

S Sabedra Mr. A. 82, 44, 52, 111, 128, 177 Scanlan Ms. J. 13, 22, 54, 55,60 Schneider, RN Ms. H. 18 Serrano-Acosta Mr. E. 30 SettembreMr. D. 7, 86, 111 Silvestris Mr. L. 44 Such Coach K. 100

V Verdi Coach S. 64, 104 Volcy Coach 80

w Walsh Ms. L. 14 Wilkes Coach W. 62 Wozniak Ms. A. 38 Wysocki Ms. B. 35, 38

z Zawistowski Mr. R. 40, 92, 130 Zucconi Mr. J. 15

1994 Petrean Staff Overtime Mark Amatrucola Stephen Kayiaros William L overo Sun M oon Ian Tam ayo Full-time Jason Becton Kapil Desai Richard Gubitosi David Haro James Gutierrez Sam Pecoraro Dong Shon Adam Rucinsky

Photographers Andreas Christakos Michael Conroy John Falcicchio Ryan Gonzales Kristopher Korbelak Matthew Krywy Joshua Moe Adrian Nieves Vincent Punsalan Brian Rider Part-time Islam A bdelal

T o s if A h m ad

Tom asz Lukasiak

Joseph A m atru cola

S andeep Lu ke

Chris Razon

Palak Shah

Jim m y O ’D ay

B ernardo N a va rro Sunny Ratana

K itikorn Tan gw on gch ai

Jin H a Joung Chirag R aval

Satya T iw ari

T em p s

George Crimmins Anthony Dilley Thomas Gargiulo Bernie Gordon Sachin Karnik Jimmy Leung Andy Lopez-Diaz Michael Olesky Chez Bryan Ong Joseph Pike Anthony Pimentel James Pumarada Charles Young

Portrait Photography — Davis Studio, Mamaroneck, New York —— Herff Jones Representative — Ms. Ellen Stahli Moderators — Ms. Susan Baber Mr. Thomas Benz, SJ

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