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1996 Petrean Volum e 74

St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preparatory School 144 Grand Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 r^On 434-4400

MADE FROM THE BEST STUFF ON EARTH

To be the best means no regrets. To work as hard as pos足 sible, to give the supreme effort in all endeavors: that is to be the best. To look back and see that everything has been done in earnest and to the very limit o f one's potential, to see that nothing was let to slide, that is to be the best. To be the best requires com足 mitment and dedication. It re足 quires long hours in gyms, li足 braries, weightrooms, and classrooms. It demands that one push oneself to be better, to t the grade, make the team, give until one can give no more. I Still, one must not be the best at the expense o f others. The best look out fo r others, fo r as they better others, they also better themselves. A true Man fo r Others is a humanitarian, trying to build up others, working together fo r the common 1 good.

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• Junior Paul Blasucci looks up from his bowl of Super Golden Crisp during Emmaus 134. • In a common sight at orientation, Brian Lucania and Matt May compare their new schedules for sophomore year. The first few days of September were all about getting together with old friends. • During their "Back to School Night," parents went through a typical day of their son’s schedule. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Falclcchio question Mr. Ronan about what Computer Programming is all about. • Under the arch of St. Joseph’s Parish, Benin City, Nigeria, Fr. Tony Azzarto envelops with brotherly love two young workers who helped construct an addition to the parish. • Ny Provincial and former Prep President Fr. Joseph Parkes, S.J. leads the Eucharlstic prayer with brother Jesuits, including three former Prep principals: Fr. John Browning, Fr. James Kuntz, and Fr. Thomas Denny. Shortly afterward, the Keys to the Future dedication continued in the library as 300 guests gave thanks for the new facility.

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MADE to be Different And Making a Difference Prep. A place to share experiences with one another. A place to give and receive. Everyone at one point realizes that each is a component that makes up a whole, a whole that is complete only when everyone participates. We are not alone, even when we enter Prep for the first time. Its intimidating edifice and diverse student body do not frighten,, because we know those who introduce themselves to us. They shake our hands and greet us. They are the P.A.C. members. Friendly, courteous, and always smiling, they become our friends. After a year, we mature, and we understand a little bit about Prep. We participate in a summer program, enlight ening seventh graders with our still-budding ideas culti vated at Prep. They learn from us, and we understand why Prep is so special. We are taught to give. There are times when we congregate as a whole to celebrate God for bringing us together. Other times, we make retreats together, sharing thoughts and building the trust of companions.

We share our most intimate

thoughts with each other, because we have trust. Sometimes we leave Prep to implement the ideas that we have gathered. We donate our time to feed the hungry, tutor children, or volunteer at a shelter. Although Chris tian Service is required, it never feels overbearing. Even when we are asked to raise money, we do it with enthu siasm. We are a compilation of love, generosity, and compas sion. Even in adversity, we come through. We find a way, because we are made from the best stuff on earth.

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J u s r R e d d T T h e L & r in . i ' ellas, please!” ' “You follow m e?” ^ / “ W h o ’ s th is joker?” For a generation of Prep students, these phrases are in e x tric a b ly en tw in ed with their Latin education. The 1996 dedication hon ors a man bom and bred in the W illia m s b u rg s e c tio n o f B ro o k ly n . H e a tte n d e d B rooklyn Prep on a m erit s c h o la rs h ip an d sp e n t most o f his early career as a Jesuit teaching there. During his days at W oodstock Col lege in M aryland, his laugh could be h e a rd ro llin g through the hills, much to the cha grin o f his sem i nary professors. T o day he incorporates his g o o d h u m o r in to h is classes and everyday lif e greeting anybody and every body with a hearty laugh and a smile, and cracking small jokes during class. He can be found walking around Prep and the vicinity, talking to both students and neighbors. Through his in teractions, he has developed opinions on everything from recent w eather patterns to Jersey City politics. Early in the year, when Latin is still Greek to the frosh, Fr. Oppido takes extra time to explain grammar and vocabulary. His easygoing manner and quick wit make sometimesdreary subjects interesting and enjoyable fo r his "discipuli."

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As M inister o f the Brook lyn Prep Jesuit Community, his propensity for good-bye parties and his ever-present joy helped Brooklyn Prep to close with dignity and good cheer. In 1972, he began his career at St. Peter’s, feeling that it was the closest school in spirit to his beloved Brook

lyn Prep. Since then, he has used his mastery of Latin and Greek to educate raw freshm en and tu rn th e m in to c la s s ic a l scholars. Even though only a few upperclassm en have dis played interest, he has kept the Greek program alive and well, passing along the wis dom o f H om er’s Odyssey to

a new generation. His storytelling abilities are rum ored to be equivalent to those o f the m aster poet w h o se G re e k e p ic s he teaches. He likes nothing better than to reminisce with his peers about days gone by at the seminary and in Brook lyn. He tells stories of former students and some o f their more interesting and “cre ative” mistranslations. Ordained in 1955, he continues to be v ery m u ch d e d i cated to the priest hood. Every week he says M ass for the elderly retir ees living in the B a t t e r y V ie w a p a r tm e n ts on M ontgomery Street. He assists at liturgies during the year, admin istering the Eucharist to those present. Perhaps one nomination sum m ed up his life m ost aptly: “ he wants to be part of things and wants to share his own spirit ... He under stands that followers o f Jesus should be joyful people and he helps to spread this joy.” For all these reasons, the 1996 Petrean is dedicated to Fr. Harry Oppido, S.J.

Rev. Harold Oppido, S.J. has put over fo rty years into his classical language teaching and priestly service. During the Freshman Orientation Liturgy, he shares the Communion cup with senior and Peer Advisor Marc Rubin, to whom he taught Latin three years before.

Standing behind his podium, Fr. Oppido reads a Latin selection under the light of his familiar reading lamp. Singlehandedly, he keeps the Greek program alive and teaches all the Latin I Honors scholars as well.

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aptain’s log: stardate 1522.37 supplemen ta ry ...” W h ile m any junior high students spent their sum m er ju st w atching countless hours of television, the Higher A c h iev em en t P ro g ram , H A P, provided over 180 seventh-graders from the Jersey City area with a stro n g fo u n d a tio n fo r e ig h th grade, for high school, and for life. HAP ’95 cultivated the skills and attitudes required to become P re p m e n , le a d e rs o f th e community. U nder the direction o f Mr. John Irvine, the program provided seventh-grade boys with an opportunity to experience a slice o f Prep life. The program , funded in part by Jersey City and by the Brooklyn P re p A lu m n i A s s o c ia tio n , provided a healthy balance of both physical and m ental exercise. M ath contests and spelling bees maintained a com petitive spirit

among the students and initiated interest in the particular subjects of English, reading, and math. In addition, for the first time ever, HAP students were enrolled in a

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"My fifty-thousand dollar stipend for working at HflP does not compare to the wealth of enjoyment I received from working with the young men."

substance aw areness program . Before graduating in early August, each student was expected to take a drug-free pledge. Each one ag re e d to liv e by the m o tto “T here’s no hope with dope.” In addition to academics, HAP

With a little help fro m Mr. Brian McCabe. ’92, HAPsters show th a t cooperation goes fa r beyond the classroom by helping a rival player to his fe e t on the basketball court.

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p a rtic ip a n ts lea rn e d v aluable le s s o n s a b o u t c o o p e ra tio n , leadership, and discipline. These lesso n s w ere ta u g h t th ro u g h a c tiv itie s su ch as th e H A P new spaper, sports clinic, film appreciation, and physical fitness. As A m ish P atel, an assistant soccer coach, said, “I witnessed a great sense o f team spirit rather than rivalry among the students.” G ram m ar sch o o l co m p etito rs cam e to g e th e r an d re a d ily e s ta b lis h e d frie n d s h ip s th a t e m u la te d th e P re p sp irit o f fellowship. Activities became as e n jo y a b le as th e y w ere educational. Having spent a summer at Prep w ith p rogram g rad u ates now working as tutors, these young m en a n tic ip a te d fin d in g themselves with sharper skills for high school courses. They also began to understand the Prep goal o f being “men for others.”

One of the purposes of the Higher Achievement Program is to encourage student-teacher relations. Fortifying this bond, Mr. Joe Chon, chess moderator, and an aspiring eighth-grader match wits during the activity period.

A fter six weeks of hard work and dedication, Sean Del’S labor finally paid o ff with the Track MVP award. Expressing a strong sense of class spirit and enthusiasm, he walks away from the graduation ceremonies feeling more like a leader than ever.

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Bad Stuff Realizing that the issue of drug a n d a lc o h o l ab u se m u st b e ad d resse d , th e HAP

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M r. B ill Lillis (seen here at right) to coordinate a sixw eek substance aw areness program . Students partici pated in a T -sh irt designing contest that w as sponsored in conjunction w ith the Je r sey C ity A llia n ce to C o m b a t D ru g a n d A l c o h o l A b u se.

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from special guest M r. Je ff T h a x to n , a retired navy of ficer, w h o drove hom e the m essage "L o v e your par ents, n ot drugs."

HAP Tutors: Front Row: J. Munar, A. Vizzacchero, P. Nally, D. Atienza, J. Magcalas, E. Cruz. J. LoPorto, C. Stanberry. J Friend, B Montana C Fernandez. Second Row: F. Santoro, J. Larkins, E. Nguyen, N Victorino, J. yu, S. Patel, A Magallon R Lorenzo, T. Magno. F. Veltri. Third Row: D. Kim, E. Rivera, S. Wong. J. Lugtu, A Mendoza. A. Atienza J Leunq B. Diggs. Fourth Row: C. Mauricio, C. Francisco, K. Patel, R. McGrath, C. Stanaway, M. Clemente, i Guzman J. Mallari. Fifth Row: J. del Castillo, R. Geronimo. R. Sharma, A Patel, W. Lopez, P. Camacho, E Borja, B. Nguyen

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While on a teaching grant t o Greece, Mr. Noga unexpectedly m e t his student Dan Rumain among the ruins o f the Acrooolis. Dan was spending th e summer With fa m ib on th e Island o f Lesvos.

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A n sw er C h au cer put it best w h en he said, "L ove conquers all."

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Love's conquest o f five of Prep's faculty resulted in m arriage for each. M r. T im

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teacher, and his fiancee K a te D w yer, m arried in Ju n e in N e w Providence, N e w Jersey. T h e y trav eled to Ireland for their h on ey m oon . M r . O w e n H a v e ro n , w h o teach es h is t o r y ,

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M e la n ie Russo in July. T h e y spent th eir h o n ey m oon on th e tropical is lands o f H a w a ii. A lso , M s . K a th y M o o re , an English teacher, and M r. R ay H en n essey , the di rector o f O P I, tied the knot in H a m ilto n , Ber m uda. In A u gu st, form er A lg e b ra

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Su zanne Q rab ler m arried T im D illan e, a fello w stu dent she m et at N o tre D am e. T h e y traveled to St. Lucia for their h o n ey m oon and n o w reside in C on n ecticu t.

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"Out with the old, in w ith the new." This was the I new look o f the Memorial Gymnasium. The renovations included a revamped parquet floor, as I well as new backboards and outer doors.

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S to rie s to T e l l he summer of 1995 develop their English speaking proved exciting for Prep skills, but also acquainted them students and faculty memberswith who American culture. spanned the globe in search of Junior Stephen Kayiaros and fu rth e r ed u catio n as w ell as se n io r S an d e ep L uke also relaxation. Some stayed within participated in the Johns Hopkins the borders of the United States, U n iv e rsity S um m er M edical while others journeyed to the other Science Program, where they took side of the world. All, however, returned refreshed and prepared for the 1995-96 school year with a few stories to tell. fr. Tony In southern France, senior Azzarto, Javier Cabrera enjoyed the sights S.J. and sounds of the French lifestyle while attending the Universite Canadienne en France. He was intrigued by France’s museums, "I am always amazed at shops, and people. the fidelity and faith of Seniors Satya T iw ari and the people.” Eugene Seu attended the Harvard U n iv e rs ity S u m m e r S ch o o l P ro g ra m at C a m b rid g e , Massachusetts. For eight weeks courses in Biochemistry and the th e y s tu d ie d a v a rie ty o f History of Medicine. Some members of the faculty disciplines such as Intermediate French, m acroeconom ics, and also spent the summer abroad. n eu ro b io lo g y . In ad d itio n to Mr. Drew Noga, with the help of academics, Eugene volunteered a teaching grant courtesy of the his Sunday afternoons to tutor Dodge Foundation, traveled to im m igrant adults in B o sto n ’s G reece. H e v isited various Chinatown. He not only helped museums, traveled with Signor

S ab ed ra, and at one p o in t, unexpectedly met sophomore Dan Rumain at the Acropolis. Sr. Frances Marie and Mrs. O ’Grady each sp en t se v e ra l w eeks exploring Italy as well. Fr. Azzarto performed his usual acts of good will, this time in Nigeria as a parish priest at St. Joseph’s Church in Benin City. During his two-month stay, he regularly celebrated Mass at two prisons and at the Ossimo Leper Hospital. While all this and more was happening away from Prep, the sum m er also b ro u g h t about noticeable changes in and around the campus as the “Keys to the Future” cam paign progressed. The refurbished gym’s new floors, ladies’ bathroom , backboards, stereo system, and two Powerade d isp e n se rs w ere the m ost prominent new features. A new and more sensitive fire alarm system also replaced the old. The renovations and excursions created an environm ent more conducive both to learning and to becoming physically fit.

Father Azzarto poses with a group o f altar servers after the Mass celebrating the firs t vows taken by six Nigerian Jesuits. He spoke of how moving it was to see how the faith of boys he trained years ago had blossomed into a Jesuit vocation.

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B ringing ^U T The Best y hope is that we, both students and facu lty , can challenge one another to become women and men of competence, conscience, and co m p assio n .” These sentiments expressed by d ire c to r M r. J o rg e B e c e rra e m b o d ie d th e s p irit o f the Christian Service Program. All juniors were required to fulfill fifty hours of service to the community. In addition to the hours on site, students participated in a w eekly re fle c tio n group en ab lin g th em to share th e ir ex p erien ces w ith th e ir peers. F urther, jo u rn a ls and final reflection papers required students to interpret m ore individually their service. Each jun io r chose his own C hristian Service project. The choices varied from distributing clothes and food at St. Peter’s C h u rch to tu to rin g g ram m ar \\

school students at P.S. 16; from helping out in the Youth in Elderly Service program to cooking and serving m eals at Saint Jo h n ’s Church in N ew ark. A lthough

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every opportunity was unique, each required an open mind and open heart. The hope of the Christian Service experience is that it has a great enough im pact on students

Working several nights a week serving the homeless at the Hoboken Shelter, budding chef Constantine Dy whips up a bowl o f delicious tuna fish.

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that they will continue to serve beyond the com pletion o f the required fifty hours. One such a c tiv ity in w h ic h stu d e n ts volunteered their assistance to helping the underprivileged was the H oboken S helter Service. Many groups of students visited the shelter throughout the year, supervised by Mr. Caslin and Sr. Frances. They prepared and served meals for the homeless and also assisted in the overall clean-up. Two very common questions among the student body were, “W hy are w e fo rc e d to do something like this, and what will this program really do for me?” The purpose of the program was to provide the participants with a valuable perspective o f the “real world”—a perspective that fosters generosity and compassion in the heart of a Prep man.

Instructing on-lookers in kaleidoscope-making, Jaime de Leon and Larry Gallagher combine selflessness and scientific skills.

Making final preparations before a meal, Mike Malfettone and Constantine By check their trays. Their sacrifice of time Was made in the spirit of the supreme sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross.

Creativity was a big part o f working at the Liberty Science Center. Pat Hunt and Marure Dubrues illustrate to youngsters how to make hover crafts out of paper plates and masking tape.

Oat V o rW in Appalachia O ver the summer, Prep stu dents have the option of com pleting their Christian Ser vice in rural Kentucky with the Q lenm ary M issioners. This past summer nine jun io r s (including Dave A rchiello) and one senior took part in the program, as sisting in various tasks. After a two-day van ride, the vol unteers spent a busy week building houses and visiting nursing homes, making a concrete difference for the people they met. O nce again, the desire to give and share made the time in Kentucky more than a trip,- it was a mission.

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Seniors Brian Maddox. Angelo Abbatemarco. Rob Zywicki, Vernon Gibbs, and Vinny Conti share in senior camaraderie in the rain during the Emmaus Team Retreat. In mid-September the 35 team leaders prayed together and prepared to guide underclassmen in a Prep spiritual trad itio n .

Rob Cormio, Joe Fisher, Chris Kaminski, Joe San Philip, and Joe Hansen play beach football at Sea Bright. Recreation time and the ocean are tw o integral parts o f the Emmaus experience fo r juniors.

R Banner &c m T h e Em m aus banners deco rate P rep 's ch ap el, class room s, and h allw ays w ith co lo rfu l d esign s th a t dis tin ctly rep resen t each re treat. Participants used bur lap, felt, an d glue to create

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their unique stlyes. B y as sem bling the banners as a team , everyone developed a

strong sense o f com m unity. A s ta n g ib le p roof o f th e E m m a u s e x p e rie n c e , th e banners are m uch m ore than artwork,- they are constant rem inders o f the invaluable insight that w as gained and shared at the house in Sea Bright.

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Frosting the cake is one o f the culinary group activities at Sea Bright. Team leaders Mike Oleskt Tomasz Lukasiak, Ed Coleman, Angelo Abbatemar© and Ned Cox personalize the Emmaus Team cake

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the weekend. Preparing for dinner o most New Jersey residents, Sea Bright is or playing football or volleyball in just another town resting onthe thebackyard enabled everyone to Jersey shore. To young men at St. get acquainted, and constructing Peter’s Prep, however, Sea Bright the Emmaus banner and icing the is a place that resides fondly in cake further forged the spirit of th eir h earts. E ach year, Fr. cam araderie. N ear strangers A z z a rto an d o th e r fa c u lty became friends, and close friends members host groups of juniors became brothers. After over 140 for the Emmaus Retreats, which last for three days from Saturday morning to M onday night. F o r m an y , E m m aus is a Vernon te m p o ra ry e sc a p e fro m the Gibbs burdens of school and reality, a '96 release from the pressures and responsibilities demanded in their everyday lives. Many are also "My junior €mmcius experience s u rp ris e d to fin d th e re an was inexplicable. As a senior, o p p o rtu n ity to ex p ress th eir I wanted to make the Class of feelings and deepest emotions. '97's experience as good as A ccom panied by Fr. A zzarto, mine." three faculty members, and four se n io r te a m le a d e rs , m any d is c o v e r new th in g s ab o u t retreats like it, the process may themselves and their relationships h av e b een ro u tin e , but the outpouring of energy each group to God, family, and others. The essential spirit of the entire put into it made for a unique experience was m ost present in encounter every time. the acts of the community during

The Emmaus Team consisted of seniors who volunteered to assume the responsibilities of g u id in g and a id in g ju n io rs through the weekend. In small reflection groups, the team leaders w ere c a lle d to in itia te conversations. In the larger scheme they functioned to create, as w ell as m a in ta in , the community spirit. The Emmaus Retreat culmin ated w ith a H om ecom ing on Monday evening, where everyone had the chance to relate his experience to classmates and family members. During the Homecoming, many members of the previous Emmaus retreats greeted students that had just completed theirs. For many returnees this was a tim e to rek in d le th e ir ow n E m m aus memories and spirit. A ccording to junior M ark Taraszkiewicz, “It was a great experience, a great time to get in touch with yourself and learn more about the people around you.”

Fmmaus Team- Front Row- Shaun Kolmer, Brian Maddox, Ed Coleman, Jim Rtecto, Kevin Gillespie, Larry Graham, Vlnry Conn sernnri Bow- S cott Kudlacik Mr. Drew Noga, Mike Kinahan, Pat Fitzpatrick, Mike Olesky, Ned Cox, Rob Perez, Andy Mzracchero. Third Row- Marc Rubin Kris Wehrhahn, Dave Costello, John Dougherty, Kevin Callahan, M att Spataro, M att Worst, Clhns Abdon. M . L t t SeTon, Joe LoPorto, Shawn Flnm rty. Jason Artz, Vermn Gibbs, Tom U ta s * Briar>Beldowcz, Angelo Abbatemarco, Anthony Welmmer, Ramon Varona, Mr. Tom Benz S.J., Jonathan Bogglano, Rob Zywicki, Ms. Sue Baber.

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veryone knows that getting Olympics invited newcomers to adjusted to a new environ an afternoon o f competition and ment can be difficult, especially fun. They ran relay races, played for incom ing freshm en. Since in a basketball tournament, caught everything seems unfamiliar, they falling eggs from the third floor of may need a little extra guidance H ogan Hall, and hurled w ater during the early months. The Peer balloons back and forth in the Advisors reached out to help them parking lot. discover the m eaning o f Prep life. Along w ith m oderators Mr. Jorge B ecerra and Sr. Frances M arie Duncan, the Peer Advisors €d and Counselors organized many Coleman events that were designed to help '96 the freshmen feel at hom e and to encourage them to m ake new friends. G etting an early start in M ay o f 1995, th e y h e ld an "Not only does it [PflC] help orientation session for the Class us to get to know the fresh of ’99 so that they would have men better, it also helps to already broken the ice before their appreciate the changes that arrival in September. we went through a t Prep." Then during the fall orientation session, the Peer Advisors were As the year rolled along, PAC available to answ er a m yriad of kept in regular contact. They fr e s h m e n ’s q u e s tio n s a b o u t visited freshman homerooms and managing hom ew ork and after offered help with problems. They school activities. The Freshman never hesitated to greet a freshman

during the school day and ask ho w he w as d o in g . T hat willingness to be selfless was one o f the key trademarks of a Peer Advisor. (The Prep Orientation T-shirt was another.) Its unique activities and games explain why the PAC program was a continuing success. The ski trip to Vernon Valley and the open gym were just a few of their p ro je c ts . A s p a rt o f th e ir responsibilities, Peer A dvisors w ere a sk e d to su g g e st improvements for the following year as well. Readiness to come up with fresh ideas like adding hockey to future Olympics kept PAC innovative and effective. The diversity o f the PAC members themselves also helped introduce the community broadly. M ost Peer Advisors talked of wanting to share and give back the good trea tm e n t they had received w hen they arrived at Grand and W arren by advising the passage of a new generation.

Peer Advisors: Front Row: Steve Boyd. John Falcicchio, Paul Blasucci, Ryan Gonzales, Jeff Angermeyer. Second Row: Tarek Arafat. Jaime de Leon II. Brian Beldowicz, Angelo Abbatemarco, Brian Rudzinski, Rob Zywicki. Third Row: Jeff Tiffner, David Smith, Lance Visone, Craig Suthammanont, Adam Supple. Jim O’Day. Fourth Row: Pat Fitzpatrick. Jimmy Song, Nino De Paola, Ramon Varona, Coy Dailey. Fifth Row: Kevin Barry, Paschal Ferreira, Rob Cormlo, Jim Birch, M att Jamison Missing: Dave Archiello, Ed Coleman, Vin Conti, Brian Crimmins, Vernon Gibbs. Bernie Gordon. Pat McKeon, Kevin Moran, Anthony Nappi, Cecilio Po, Marc Rubin, Rob Scalzo, Eugene Seu, M att Spataro. Anthony Weimmer.

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The 400-yard run tested speed and stamina. Showing the runners the route they would take around th e block, tra c k co-captain Angelo Abbatemarco points toward the finish line on york S treet in fro n t o f the gym.

A fte r a grueling 400 yards, freshmen Jesse Cassibba and Shawn McCullough give their names to Brian Beldowicz. The frosh participated In nine different "Olympic" events to rack up points fo r their homeroom teams.

It Is O ur Pride & O ur Glory The tradition of singing Prep's A lm a M ater has been a longrespected one throughout the history of St. Peter's. Continu足 ing that tradition, Peer A dvi足 sors acquainted the Class of 1999 w ith "Pride and Qlory" as a part of the initiation pro足 cess at orientation. In addition, the Prep fight song, "A Peter's Team," w as also sung, and loud voices could be heard in and around the hallways as various com petitions w ere held betw een hom eroom s. Everyone was finally able to show off their skills at the con足 clusion of orientation, where the Peer Advisors led all the frosh together in the singing of "Pride and Qlory" (though even som e Peer A dvisors needed to glance casually at the w ords to th at second verse).

Throuahout the year PAC continued to offer events such as a Vernon Valley ski trip in the late winter. Mr. Becerra and Sr. Frances regularly reminded the Peer Advisors to keep in touch with the freshman homerooms to which they were assigned.

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Being awarded fo r hard work affirmed the dedcatlorl of academic honorees. Freshmen Wilbur Montana and Joe '\iav:e5o giady receive their weli-aeserved F irst Honors cards fo r the firs t marking period from Mr. Reldy and Fr. Keenan.

The o ffe rto ry procession was an integral Dart o f tiae Christmas liturgy, As Mrs. Nickerson assists. Tomasz Lukasiak, Eric A ndrei. G ler Rao. and Jesus Q iintela prepare: to- bring forw ard the bread and wine

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Principal Raslowsky stated at the first honors assembly that "he is a man who has dedicated his life to Prep." That man, of course, was Fr. John Brown ing, S.J., who has touched ev eryone with his generosity and youthful spirit. A standing ovation was in order when he was called to receive his second coveted Spirit A w a rd , an award he instituted when he was principal. Although the moment lasted briefly, the im pact seemed to linger. "H e sacrifices everything for Prep and is most deserving of the award," remarked Dr. K ennedy as he reminisced about Fr. Browning. This sen timent was shared by the en tire student body, as they stood and cheered for the man who best listened and understood them. It was evident that he appreciated the honor. His boyish smile said it all.

Expressing confidence in his high expectations fo r the upcoming school year, Fr. Keenan addresses the entire community at the Mass o f the Holy Spirit, the firs t liturgy fo r which the whole student body gathered.

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he entire school community the awarding of the Spirit Awards, came together for liturgies which usually caused excitement and assemblies to celebrate and the anticipation for the hopefuls Eucharist and personal academic and their friends. achievements. Although there W ithout prayer and liturgies, were ju st a few opportunities for Prep’s ambiance would not have such gatherings, it was here that students were able to congratulate each other for their achievements and also praise the Lord together. Brian A t a ss e m b lie s , th e P rep Maddox community recognized those who '96 tru ly e x c e lle d b o th in the classroom and beyond. Those w ho w ere serio u s and h a rd w orking in their studies were "Receiving the Spirit Award rew ard ed w ith F irst H onors, was one of the most reward Second Honors, and Honorable ing experiences that I had Mention. Other rewards such as at Prep." N a tio n a l H onor S o ciety c e r tific a te s , N a tio n a l M e rit Scholar Com m endations, math felt as friendly and welcoming as team trophies, gold and silver it was. In addition to the Mass of medals for various subjects, and th e H oly S p irit, the e n tire honor pins were also presented. community gathered as a whole at Each assembly culminated with the Christmas liturgy, celebrated

by Fr. John Baldovin, S.J. ’65. Due to a snowstorm that ruled out setting up the gym as planned, the M ass was held in St. P eter’s Church. A lthough conditions were cramped, the community sh are d an u n fo rg e tta b le e x p e rie n c e and sto p p ed to appreciate the amenities they had. On o th e r sp ec ia l o ccasio n s, homerooms, teams, clubs, and alumni groups participated in liturgies and prayer services, all coordinated by the Chaplain, Fr. Tony Azzarto, S.J. The assemblies and liturgies provided solace in hectic lives. By gathering together, laughing, sin g in g , and p ra isin g , P rep continued to be more than an institution of education. Going beyond the learning of algebraic equations and subjunctive cases, participation provided all with the opportunity to learn to live.

Eucharistic Ministers: Front Row: Jim O ’Day, John Cirilli, Manny Farinas, Joe Casia. Second Row- Sandeep Luke, Ray Caparas, Steven Boyd, Dave Paskas, Joe Green. Third Row: Chris Moje, Joe Garcia, Pat McKeon, Kevin Barry. Missing: Bernie Gordon, Anthony Nappi, Dan Stupinski, Jeff Tiffner, Jose Vilarino, Mr. Owen Haveron, Mr. Andrew Noga.

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7A onning their casual / / c lo th e s —b ag g y p an ts, caps, sneakers, and sw eatshirts— students assem bled at 9:00 a.m. on W arren Street. Over 700 students and faculty expressed their Prep spirit by par ticipating in the annual W alk-AThon on October 18. The event not only helped raise valuable funds for the school, but provided a day of exercise and relaxation for mem bers o f the Prep com m u nity as well. F rom sch o o l, th e m assiv e crowd w alked down Grand Street to Jersey A venue, across the foot bridge, and into L iberty State Park. In regard to this being the sam e route taken the previous year, junior David Schalk com mented, “The W alk-A -Thon in my freshm an year to H oboken was ju st too long. I like going to Liberty State Park much better.” The w eather also contributed to the festive atmosphere. Sr. Frances said, “It was a beautiful day. You could clearly see the New York skyline, which w asn’t as m isty as last year.”

Students occupied them selves by playing their radios and playing catch. At the park, every one was supplied with two hot dogs, an iced tea, and a bag of potato chips. W hile satisfying their hunger, students were able to hang around and relax. Then, Prepsters took advantage o f the

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"Since my godmother helped me a lot, raising all that money wasn't too difficult." park grounds for playing frisbee, football, and soccer. A fter about an hour the journey continued with the w alk back to the Prep campus, where students quickly checked in and headed for home.

O verall, the W alk-A -T hon raised $26,505.82. In order to participate, each student had to raise a minimum o f $25. Many people went beyond that m ini mum, as the average per capita of those participating was nearly $40. The Band and Homeroom 1A h ad 100% p a rtic ip a tio n . Homeroom 3A led the school in most m oney per capita, with an average of nearly $60. The top in d iv id u al m oney m aker was freshman Alton Rourk. He gath ered a whopping $385. Seniors A ndrew V izzacchero and Jack Truehaft also raised substantial amounts o f $375 and $324, re sp ec tiv ely . T h o se to p three earned gift certificates to N ew port Mall. Coordinated by the Student C o u n c il, th e W a lk -A -T h o n raised funds w hich w ere ea r m arked to purchase a new school van. B ut bey o n d this m uch needed acquisition, the W alk-AThon again emphasized that spe cial sense o f unity that continu ously brings the Prep community together for a common goal.

Walking tw o and a half miles has its way o f creating huge appetites. Assuaging their hunger with the munchies provided, Jim O ’Day, Scott Kudlacik, Joe LoRe, Dave DiMartino, and Luigi Percontino are all smiles.

With the New Work City skyline at their backs, sophomores Khurrum Sheikh, Tim Andreula, and Vin Silvestri take the scenic route to Liberty State Park.

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Many were oblivious to a piece o f New Jersey history they passed. Situated right behind them was the Morris Canal, which was crucial to Jersey City industry before it was landfilled in 1929.

Above the chilly fall waters at the edge of the Hudson River, the sizeable crowd of over 700 students and faculty marched away from .Prep classrooms and toward the Liberty State Park Visitors ’ Center.

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H e was a co-captain of Var sity football. He was a linebacker and a fullback. H e dominated in crucial games against formidable te a m s. H o w e v e r, M ik e Medrano had never wom, at least not at Prep, a white bonnet and a huge diaper! Participants in the W alk-A-Thon witnessed this once-in-a-lifetime appear ance. D u rin g h o m e ro o m , he preached the importance of the annual fund-raising event. In or der to make sure students would heed his word, he promised to dress up as the Baby Marauder if a $20,000 goal was met. It was no surprise that Mike proposed such a daunting task, as many knew his funny (and sometimes wild) sense of humor. "My goal was to help raise more money," exclaimed the baby Mike Medrano. With over $26,000 raised, his creative pro posal encouraged students to walk and support the Prep com munity.

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• With the re f before a game at at Bayonne Rink, Prep co-captains Angelo Kakolyris and Shawn Flnnerty and the River Dell captain discuss the importance of good sportsmanship. Under the leadership of Coach Brennan, the Marauders markedly Improved their game. • Greeting fellow member Brian Beldowicz with a handshake, Dan Trojan, repre senting the NHS, holds balloons at Burger King’s "Night Out with Prep" on December ? in Bayonne. Twenty percent o f the receipts collected, a total o f $250.00, was P rep’s share of the p ro fits and was donated to the missions. • Physically and emotionally braving the frigid December 3 tem p eratures at Giants Stadium, Marauder Sean Farrell (right), along with Henchmen Ned Cox, Pete Williams, Pat Fitzpatrick, and Conor Murphy, cheers on the football team against Bergen Catholic. • Receiving advice from stage crew members Noel Victorino and James Koo, a rt manager Nick Perseghin dips his brush while considering their suggestions fo r a sign used in South Pacific • Standing at the line, Don Cymbor shoots a foul shot during a last-minute attem pt to close the narrow gap between Prep and Dickinson.

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Give it the BEST Prep. A tradition of excellence rich with legends. A whole showcase o f championships, titles, trophies, awards, and satisfactions are the proof of our unquench able thirst for success. The sounds of Prep’s legends can still be heard echoing challenges to the Prep of the future. With the process continuing, new achievements are bom. The splash of pool water or the cry of “Check mate !’] can be heard, as can a Prepster tapping away at the keyboards in the Publications Center. A young legend continues the excellence of his forebears and passes on %

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t j j c K o a rip g P r e p s t e r s he Spirit Com m ittee’s w ork was seen in every hallway, every room, and even in most bathrooms. U nder its new and energetic moderator, Fr. Mike Hoag, S.J., the Spirit Committee bom bard ed Prep w ith posters c o n ta in in g w itty m e s s a g e s com plem ented by skillful artistry. D espite the relativ ely m odest num ber o f active members, the committee was as boisterous as ever. Its mission, to cheer and to excite fans, w as convincingly accomplished. “Sting the Killer Bees!” “M eet us in the grave!” These and many other slogans decorated the school. M uch tim e was spent painting banners, plan n in g rallies, and creating catchy phrases. M any o f the banners were placed in the cafeteria. One huge banner o f the Prep M arauder was displayed in front o f the library during Prep’s first rally, held in the courtyard. T he b a n n e rs p ro v id e d information about events and also sparked school spirit. The key to a su c c e s s fu l p o s te r w as th e c o m b in a tio n o f th e w ritte n m e ssa g e w ith th e d ra w in g . Talented artists such as Vernon Gibbs, M ike O lesky, and Phil Slusarczyk adorned the posters

with their interpretation o f sayings. “ I try to see w h a t w ill be appropriate for the poster, and I p o rtra y it w ith m y v is io n ,” commented Gibbs, an excellent artist whose work was impressive in its realism and detail. Perhaps the m ost memorable m om ent for the Spirit Committee w as th e e a g e rly a n tic ip a te d disclosure o f the new M arauder and his friends. Five Henchmen ran wildly around the courtyard before the M arauder’s identity was revealed, when Sean Farrell leapt out o f a yellow Camaro. Farrell and the five, N ed Cox, Patrick Fitzpatrick, Jason M cGurk, Conor M u rp h y , an d P ete W illiam s, scream ed and ch anted in the courtyard, as well as later at the sports events. Even when the Prep te a m fa c e d fo rm id a b le and s e e m in g ly in s u rm o u n ta b le o p ponents, the M arauder and H enchm en convinced the fans that victory was always within reach. The Spirit Committee was not ju st about banners, cheers, and rallies. It was their commitment to b o ls te r P re p s p irit th a t g o t indifferent students or non-sports fans to attend the games. The Spirit Committee embodied the chant, “Go Prep!”

Maintaining Prep’s high spirits required strategic planning, as well as commitment. Henchmen Pete Williams. Pat Fitzpatrick, Ned Cox. and Marauder Sean Farrell discuss with Fr. Hoag the introduction at the fall rally.

Always finding innovations, the Spirit Committee went beyond the 8.5 x 11" posters fo r the firs t rally. From the roo f o f the new extension to the English Building, members draped an enormous sheet prom oting Marauder soccer and football.

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The pivotal event of the football season was the state championship game against Bergen Catholic. Even though Prep lost, the Marauder and his Henchmen led the fans, as well as the band, in a true spirit of sportsmanship, as they cheered fo r Prep in the final two minutes o f a well-played game.

Front Row: Pete Williams, Mike Karkut, Sean Farrell, Mike Hevoteck, Dave llaria, Rob Perez. Second Row: Mike Olesky, Ned Cox, Matt Sexton, Ben Wiley, Padraic Gallagher, Shawn McCullough. Third Row: John Palermo, Jason Artz, Scott Kudlacik, Rob Cormio, Roy Maglori. Fourth RoW: Joe Kircher, Vernon Gibbs, Filip Slusarczyk, Jorge Silva, Mike Kinahan, Jim Riccio. Missing: Jason McGurk, Conor Murphy, Pat Fitzpatrick, Joe Green.

The Five Criteria Met by the Marauder and Pals Able to recite chants in their sleep Athletic, but not the most rrtuscular kids in the school Experienced cosmetologists, specializing in maroon and silver face paint Loud, no need for megaphones Members of the Polar Bear Club

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With the middle curtain closed and the set covered up, Vanessa fo x hits the high note in the song "Honey Bun," as she: introduces a show within the show. To the surprise of the audience, the curtain opened, revealing 18 dancing girls in hula skirts who also sang the reprise.

A fte r bringing out the water fo r Nellie *S shower. Bob McCaffrey (Shane Smith) and Stewpot (Joseph Kircher) stop a moment to watch the beautiful nurses on the beach. The sailors o f South Pacific sought female companionship to alleviate the loneliness of being away from home during wartime.

H ell W eek— the week w hen the average amount of sleep is somewhere in the 2.5-hour range. This infamous week usually ends up with lead actors losing their voices, band members going insane, and stage crew sleep walking with power tools plugged in. Yet, this week also leads up to packedhouse performances, a cast M ass where friendships are cemented and anchored through prayer, and a cast party where everyone hits an all-time low for sleep, before the final Sunday performance.

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With her daughter Liat (Jennifer Monzon) fingerdancing the song "Happy Talk," Bloody M ary (Helen Gratil) trie s to persuade Lt. Cable (Arnon Clemente) to m arry Liat, Perhaps sensing his imminent death on a special mission, Lt. Cable declined the invitation to wed.

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C A reparations began in September with the tryouts for the musical South Pacific and continued through December with regularly scheduled practices. Under the watchful and corrective eye of Mr. Jack Campion, Prep’s own tireless and ever creative director of dramatics, the cast worked hard to perfect their roles. Memorizing their lines, learning to pronounce unfamiliar French words, andreally getting into their roles like a second skin were Stephen R usnak as Em ile de Becque, Vanessa Fox as Ensign Nellie Forbush, A m on Clemente as Lt. Joseph Cable, and Jennifer M onzon as Liat. These couples enacted the two love story themes of the musical. On an island in the South Pacific during W orld W ar II, Ensign Nellie meets and falls in love with the older, sophisticated French expatriate, Emile de Becque. Lt. Joseph Cable is captivated by the beauty and innocence of Liat, a native o f the islands, but their love story ends on a sad note, as Lt. Cable dies on a secret mission. As in any musical, the songs of South Pacific played an integral part. The audience was enthralled

with the rich and warm duets of “D ite s-M o i,” sung by A nna Payumo and Ricardo Gratil, and “Y o unger than S p rin g tim e ,” performed by Amon Clemente and Jen n ifer M onzon. Everyone forgot the frigid tem peratures outside in the real world, as they warmed to the scenery of the island and the enchanting melodies and lyrics of the “islanders.” Vanessa Fox captivated the audience with her lively rendition of “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair.” The male chorus kept the theater hopping with “Nothing Like aDame” and “Bloody Mary,” while Chris Abdon, Vanessa Fox, and the female chorus performed an energetic “Honey Bun.” Helen G r a til’s b e a u tifu lly m oving rendition of “Bali Hai” sizzled aw ay any th o u g h t o f arctic temperatures outside. The weekend of the musical’s performance, January 5-7, was one not to be forgotten. While the audience in St. Peter’s College’s Roy Irving Theater was led into the warmth of the scenery and the loves of the imaginary island Bali Hai, M other Nature, outside in all her fury, brought on the Blizzard of ’96 as a grand finale.

Front Row: Maribeile Garcia, Alexandra Eloriaga, Anna Payumo, Rachel Eichert, Jennifer Bayot, Gwyneth Hannagah, Katherine Prudente, Bridget Bleach, Cherryl Lynne Cruz, Jeannette Nguyen, Ryan Gonzales, Armando Tiongson, Marissa Villaruel, Melody Moylan Matthew Kelly. Second Row: Ricardo Gratil, Xavier Salgado, Rajeev Bharucha, Jade Felidano, Margaret Valverde, Helen Gratil, Jonathan Hassell, Jorge Guzman, M att McNerney, Jennifer Monzon, James O’Day, Rebecca Jantas, Lauren Bock, Deanna DestitO, Keri Donohue. Third Row: Edgar Santa Cruz, Joseph Kircher, Ceciilo Po. Melcolr Huertas, Stephen Rusnak, Vanessa Fox, Chris Abdon. Melvin Cadlaon, Alan Mendoza, Jennifer Frane, Arnon Clemente, Nelson Abreu, Chris Moje. Missing: Shane Smith, Louise Ambrodo.

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ang! Thump! Clang! / ) D zzzzz! T hese sounds could often be heard after school in the sublayers o f Burke Hall. No, the “Ghost of Hogan H all” had not wafted downward. Rather, the noisemakers were Prep’s stage crew busily building the sets of th e w in te r m u s ic a l, “ S o u th Pacific.” W ork began in September and continued every day after school an d so m e e v e n in g s th ro u g h N ovem ber and December. This arduous w ork schedule led up to th e in fa m o u s “H e ll W e e k ” (Decem ber 28-January 4), when the crew m em bers worked late in to th e n ig h t, m o v in g se t m aterials from Prep to St. P eter’s College and com pleting all the necessary finishing touches. So that the constructed “hut” would look authentic with a thatched roof, mem bers stealthily gathered straw from around the plants on th e c o lle g e c a m p u s, w h ile s k illf u lly d o d g in g s e c u rity cameras. Though the sets, the hut, and th e p a lm tre e s h a d b e e n

Technical director Paul Colombo prepares stage crew’s strongest 12volt screw gun, while Danny Leverone repositions a set o f unfinished patio steps. They fastened the center beam into place, fo rtifyin g the steps which were crucial to the set.

constructed, work was still not over. The long-awaited perfor m ance o f the m usical required continued, vigilant service from the crew. The sets had to be m oved quickly and quietly, once the lights were down. One o f the c ro w n in g a c h ie v e m e n ts th a t dem onstrated stage crew ’s hours of practice was the m oving o f the huge porch, three rock walls, six palm trees, various tables, chairs, and glasses— all in ju st a few s e c o n d s. A fte r th e th re e performances of “South Pacific” on January 5, 6, and 7, the final step was accomplished with the dismantling o f the sets right after the Blizzard o f ’96. The stage crew was comprised o f many dedicated students who were trained and guided by: the p ro d u c tio n m a n a g e r, se n io r Jonathan Boggiano; two stage m a n a g e rs , s e n io rs G reg Benacchio and Jack Truehaft; art manager, junior N ick Perseghin, and technical director, senior Paul Colombo. Mr. Ken Dandorph was their able m oderator, eager to see each creative solution.

Before Friday night’s performance, lighting guru Brian Sheppard sits in the sound-proof lighting booth above the audience He readjusted the lights to provide adequate brightness to the backdrop.

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Standing in crew attire at stage right, Mark Scrivanich hinges the door onto the "Company Street" series of fiats, His brother Nick was holding the door in its frame. For tasks that required precision, perseverance was crucial, and the Scrivanich Brothers got the job done.

Front Rom: Jack Truehaft, Jeff Wu, Nick ScrtvartcH Chris Boggiano, Noel Victorino. Second Row: Jason Correia, Justin Conley. Mark Scrivanich, Dan DeSalvo. Third Row: Greg Benacchio, Anthony Pimentel Brian Sheppard, Dave Schalk, Bill Madsen Danny Leverone, Leanne Winn, Mike McHugh Fourth Row: Tom Spataro, Pete Russo, Ted Schundler, Tim Service, Jonathan Boggiano, James Koo, Larry Lazzara, Mike Strallow, Khurrum Sheikh, Nick Perseghin Missing: Paul Colombo, Ryan Lorenzo, M at! Archibald, Brian Balahadias, Todd Bura, Jaime Cepeda, Vernon Gibbs, Jorge Guzman, Adam Kowalski, Joseph Larkins, John Paul Lucero, John Magcalas. Emilio Montes de Oca, Brian Nguyen, ÂŠJen Rao, Al Rinaldi, Bret Riviera, Erik Rivera, Timothy Ryan, Joseph Santos.

To cope w ith insanity, many people turn to humor. If this is the case, then the stage crew must be really insane. M aybe it w as being trapped in the basement for months at a time, or possibly the paint fumes that caused this madness. Strange signs were frequently found hanging on the office door of the moderator, M r. Dandorph. These signs usually had some inside joke that would only be understood by someone on crew. O th er signs such as the "O ut of Order" sign or "Latrine Headquarters" were understood by everyone. There w as also the "H all Broken" sign placed in front of the exit to the wrestling room a few minutes before the perplexed cheerleaders came out from practice. These were just a few of the jokes that illustrated the light atmosphere of stage crew.

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F ro n t Row: Ryan Gonzales, Alex A g u irre , Jack T ru e h a ft, Rich S ch u b rin g , Ed M u llin s, A lv in Desrosiers. Second Row: Joe Casla, Khurrum Sheikh, Justin Conley, Mike Strallow, Dan Rumain, Chris Razon. Third Row: M atthew Monteieone, Numan Shaikh, Amish Patel, Lenny Lado, Keith Glock, Zain Rizvi, Tim Service. Fourth Row: Rajiv Mehta, Rhys Dela Cruz, Joe Facchini, Ryan Skripak, Eugene Seu, Filip Slusarczyk, Chris Bader. Missing:Ramon Varona, Jeff T iffn e r, Steve Ahn, Steve Panayiotou.

In early August, five Petrean editors attended the Yearbook East Workshop at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. Experts in the yearbook field lectured about how to make layouts, writing, and photos effective. The editors had to build a "mini-yearbook," consisting of nine to ten pages, complete with headlines and copy. Their project won Jonathan Boggiano, Stephen Kayiaros, Sandeep Luke, David Smith, and Satya Tiwari the Dream Team Award. By taking advanced yearbook classes, they gained invaluable ideas and skills for the Best Book on Earth.

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main sections: Dave Smith and Jim m y Song (C o m m u n ity ), Sandeep Luke and Alan Leon (CoCurriculars), Palak Shah and Chris Boggiano (Academics), and Adam S upple and Jaim e de L eon (People). In addition, four editors covered specialized areas: Steve Kayiaros (computers and design), Mike Olesky (photography), Jon Boggiano (theme), and Pankaj Sharma (copy). To prepare for the future, moderators Mr. Thomas Benz, S.J. and Mrs. Bernadette C o stan zo a c tiv e ly b ro u g h t underclassmen on board as well. In a q u est to u p h o ld the yearbook’s high quality, the staff paid careful attention to making the copy and pictures as flawless as possible. In addition to daily work, weekly editorial meetings provided invaluable information about the book’s progress. The editors and some dedicated staff members took advantage o f the weekends and holidays to work diligently too. “I feel privileged to have worked for the yearbook, because it’s something that Will preserve Prep’s history forever,” remarked Satya Tiwari.

In Its second year o f creating pages on computer, the yearbook sta ff was able to Integrate more graphics. Editors Jimmy Song, Pankaj Sharma, and Palak Shah work on copy, while Design Editor and computer guru Steve Kayiaros (dark Jacket) designs layouts.

Every new shipment o f photo prints was followed by a surge of activity. GoModerator Mr. Benz and Theme Editor Joff Boggiano instruct new recruit Keith Glock In selecting clear, well-composed photos and singling out a dominant fo r each spread.

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In addition to their a rt and literature sections, members o f Paper 5 Pen Introduced the a rt o f photography in their e d itifi Sophomore Dan Rumain and juniors Paul Madavi and Craig Suthammangl examine and select pictures fo r the December issJ

'J ro m U^en to ^Paper C" I I nique points of view, I J y unusual m inds, and willingness to express feelings are not always appreciated on the outside. They are, however, welcomed with sympathy and a warm smile at the Paper & Pen. “Through our w orks,” artist Filip Slusarczyk stated, “w e allow others to take a journey into the depths of our artistic m inds which overflow with ideas, spill out hidden messages, and do everything p o s s ib le to m ak e an im pression.” T o b e tte r e x p re s s its message, the P aper & Pen underw ent several changes. T he m em b ers o f the club expanded their talents into the area o f photography. M embers ran around with their cameras, taking pictures of girlfriends, cars, and anything else that would capture the eye o f a reader flipping through the pages o f ah issue. The separate art issue was elim inated, as it

was felt there was an abundance of artwork in the regular issues as well as the addition of a back cover illustration. As su g g ested by ju n io r C raig Sutham m anont, “A feature was added to the club in the tradition o f som ething new happening every year.” Layout Editor Dan Rumain m odified the appearance by using a variety o f fonts which reflected the story style. Art E d ito r Paul B la s u c c i contributed many illustrations a n d p h o to g ra p h s . Paul M adavi, the Editor-in-Chief, wrote some pieces and was the prim ary guiding force behind the creativity o f others. T heir efforts resulted in e x c e p tio n a l s to rie s th a t e n te rta in e d , p o e m s th a t e x p re s s e d tru e e m o tio n s, drawings that captivated the im a g in a tio n , and th o u g h tprovoking photographs that helped stories to prove a point.

Countless drafts and revisions are essential fo r effective journalism Perfecting their writing, juniors Larry Gallagher, Ernest Borja, and Mario Clemente proofread a final copy with Fr. Raulli before publication.

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Front Row: Simon Wong, Noel De La Rosa, Jose Bosch, Dan Rumain, C I Figueiredo. Second Row: Paul Madavi, Patrick McGovern, Lar I Gallagher, Craig Suthammanont. Missing: Erich Sekel, Andrew Ragoil Filip Slusarczyk, Jade Feliciano, Mario Clemente, Rhys Dela Cruz, Ni I Perseghin, Paul Blasucci.

matures Co-Editor Rob Zywicki presents one o f his never-beduplicated ideas fo r an article to Ms. Curry. A fte r jbnceiving ideas, articles were sometimes rew ritten more Ian once before they m et Petroc standards.

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C A lmost every month, ^ y \ _ , a m u ch -aw aited so u rc e o f re c re a tio n and inform ation m ade its way through homeroom folders and into the hands of the student body. Hot off the press, the P etroc underw ent creative adjustments before issues were sorted out and distributed to ho m ero o m s. F a c u lty and students eagerly flipped to the articles that interested them the most. Some went right to the last page to find out the latest in Prep sports. Others spent their time reading over the first page which covered the latest issues in the school community, such as the evere x p a n d in g “K e y s-to -th e Future” campaign. The middle o f the paper featured both opinion and editorial sections. Hours of decision-making, w ritin g , re v isin g , and designing were spent to make

Row: Eugene Seu, Jin Ha joung, Marc Rubin, Brian Beldowicz, Anthony Nappi. Royvt: Janmesh Tolat, Jaime de Leon, S cott Kudlacik, Joe Pike, John Palermo. Row: Bryan Archibald, Islam Abdelal, Adam Supple, Alan Vezina. Fourth Tomasz Lukasiak, Asef Khwaja, Joe Kircher, Rob Zywieki. Missing: Amish Sunil Dasari, Ryan Gonzales, Steve Ahn, Paul Colombo, M att Burlick, Frank Fawad Shaheen, Mike Olesky, Abel Ramos, Rajiv Mehta, Marko Gazlc.

P r in t the Petroc unique and fresh. New m oderator Ms. M arie Curry immediately set out on a mission to make the Petroc better than ever. With her support, the editors planned to add m ore w ritin g , m ore pictures, and better layouts. The Special Photography Issue was one of the most creative and successful ideas. The entire issue was devoted to pictures from the state final football game, the Walk-AT h o n , and o th e r events denoting school spirit. Increasing the paper size, altering the m asthead, and submitting the articles to the printer on computer disk all helped to enhance the paper’s appearance. Reporter Frank Drummond remarked, “As a writer, I am proud to say that the Petroc is moving forward in many exciting new ways.”

One of the most apparent changes in the Petroc was a new format. Senior Layout Editors Jin Ha Joung and Tomasz Lukasiak carefully adjust the design and copy blocks using PageMaker in the Publications Center.

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I Newly elected co-captains Jim O’Day and Chris Abdon work together on a new piece. "Absolution" by William Houghton was about one man’s confession to a mad priest.

First Row- Jim O ’Day, Chris Abdon, Satya Tiwari, Ryan Gonzales, Sandeep Luke. Second Row: M att Kelly, RajiV Mehta, Jin Ha joung, Islam Abdelal, Palak .Shah, Jon Boggiano. Third Row: John Clri!^ Eugene Seu, Numan Shaikh, Lenny Lado, Louis Paonessa. Fourth Row: Rolando Ramos, John Palermo, Paul Fam, Chris Boggiano, Amish Patel. Fifth Row: Mr. Dwyer, Joe Facchini, Khurrum Sheikh, Mark Kudera, M att Monteleone, Jaime de Leon, Nelson Abreu, Mr. Howard Roberts. Missing: Constantine Dy, Dan Stupinski, Chris Casazza, Paul Hagen, Melvin Cadlaon, Shane Smith.

The TV Studio, rewired in the fall of '95, was revived with the leadership of junior president Scott Qurian and the guidance of co-moderators Mr. Bill Lillis and Mr. Brian Dubrule. The crew continued the tradition of filming Prep's school and social activities. They filmed "South Pacific" and videotaped the annual Walk-A-Thon. The studio introduced members like Rob Duran to the complexity of television broadcasting and production.

In the spring, experienced members aired their

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A IK'hcthtMc O u tc o m e etermination, courage, ability, and talent were som e o f the m any q u a litie s possessed by the members o f the Forensics team. Determination was present in their hard work and w eekly p ractice. T heir courage was aptly described by moderator Mr. Jon Dwyer, who stated, “Forensics people are putting their egos on the line in every tournament.” These qualities were needed to overcome the lack o f experience and fa m ilia rity o f b o th the competitors and the moderators. The team was under the new le a d e rsh ip o f five a d u lt moderators who each supervised different Forensics categories: Mr. D w yer (D eclam ation and O rig in a l O ra to ry ), Fr. D an O ’Brien (Extem poraneous, JV and V a rsity R ea d in g ), M r. H o w ard R o b e rts (L in co ln Douglas Debate), Mr. A1 Reyes ’92 (Student Congress), and Ms. Kathy Hennessey (Duo Drama and Drama). The team also had two new co-captains, Chris Abdon and Jim O ’Day. Overcom ing the subdivisions, the prim ary goal became restoring the spirit o f the unified team. The year didn’t start well, as the squad only placed third during the first meet at Roselle Catholic.

Everyone realized it was time for a change, so the co-captains drafted a team practice schedule. At these team practices, the whole team would get together, have a team meeting, and then branch off into their individual categories. The seed o f team spirit was sown. The goal was to prove to everyone that they were a team. As a result o f constant practice, several members did place at later meets. Every member o f LincolnDouglas was rewarded for his effort. Constantine Dy took home a first place trophy, Jaime de Leon receiv ed fourth, and N um an Shaikh placed sixth. Joe Facchini w on fourth place in Student C ongress, and John Palerm o continued his streak, taking fourth in Extem poraneous Speaking. Duo Drama, the team ’s strong point, m anaged to hold their ground, with Chris Abdon and Ryan Gonzales placing first, while Jim O ’Day and Satya Tiwari received third. These were just the beginnings o f the revival of Prep’s legacy. Although the Forensics team faced m any obstacles, P rep ’s success could not be put off by separation. The group achieved its goal and restored the team spirit.

Student Congress, a cutthroat category which irivblves hours off research and preparation, debated topics like "Women In the Military" and "Violence on television.” Sophomore Joe Facchini receives his finalist award during the second meet, held at Prep.

During a lunch break. Lou Paonessa, Mark Kudera, John Ciriili, Joe Facchini. Khurrum Sheikh, Lenny Lado, and Eugene SeU await the announcement of the finalists. A good performance put a com petitor into a final round, which earned points fo r his team

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ffli Leaders here were many reasons why suggest new ideas as well as to students were eager to run voice the students’ ideas. To better them selves and the school, junior for Student Council. Some were interested in learning leadership president M arkis Abraham and qualities, while some had a strong ju n io r r e p re s e n ta tiv e s C ra ig Sutham m anont and Jorge Silva conviction to change something in the school, w hile still others attended a leadership training enjoyed voicing opinions o f the w e e k e n d in B a ltim o re . T he s tu d e n t b o d y . W h a te v e r th e program was designed to prepare reasons, the twenty-four motivated c u rre n t ju n io rs fo r upcom ing members m ade their presence felt leadership roles. In addition, m embers briefed throughout the year. Continuing its tradition, the the fresh m an class about the Student Council worked hard to im portance and responsibilities o f Student Council, encouraging o rg a n iz e th e W a lk -A -T h o n . Under the leadership of senior them to run for office and join “the future leaders o f tom orrow .” class president M ike M edrano, th e W a lk -A -T h o n w as an T hey organ ized the freshm an enjoyable event, although it did elections by tallying up votes and not raise quite as m uch as the announcing the winners. W hether they were engaged in previous year. The council also distributing W alk-A-Thon prizes sponsored the Royal Rum ble for or considering the opinions and th e M is s io n D riv e an d an exchange w ith St. D o m in ic ’s suggestions o f their peers, all m em bers gave an honest attempt Academ y in February. A lth o u g h M r. D o n d ero as a t b e in g le a d e rs . A s C ra ig m o d era to r a ssisted th em , the Sutham m anont concurred, “ The members prided them selves on S tu d e n t C o u n c il is a b o u t h av in g a stu d e n t-ru n o rg a n i leadership, responsibility, and zation. Many had the initiative to selflessness.”

Class presidents had many responsibilities to handle, such as making speeches to peers and taking suggestions for future elections. Sitting at the helm, senior class president Mike Medrano, along with secretary Jim O ’Day, plans for the upcoming freshman election.

Student Council was involved In all facets o f the Walk-AThon. Representatives Luigi Percontino, Frank Drummond, Joe Percontino, John Falcicchio, and Jorge Silva listen attentively to suggestions fo r the distribution o f the prizes.

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Focusing on concerns raised by classmates, the Student Council played a pivotal role in the Prep community. Freshman president Pat McGovern addresses m atters including the revised schedule of the Campus Shop. Front Row: Orville Thomas, Jose Rodriguez, Jorge Silva, Joe Cossolini, Mike Medrano, Maurice Connelly, Frank Drummond, Richard Mendoza. Second Row: Shawn McCullough, Patrick McGovern, Wilfredo Lopez, Scott Kudlacik, Mr. Jim Dondero, Craig Suthammanont, Alex Magallon. Missing: Jim O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day, Jonathan Armas, Leon Coiao, Patrick Fitzpatrick, Markis Abraham, John Falcicchio, Dave DiMartino, Luigi Percontino, Joe Percontino, Joe Falcicchio.

The National High School Model United Nations joined the plethora of Prep activities in the spring of 1996. Moderated by Ms. Sue Baber, the participants, Chris Casazza, Joe Facchinijim Birch, Matt Monteleone, Mark Kudera, and Nick Trentacoste, represented the Federated States of Micronesia, a former U.S. territory in the Western Pacific. On March 27, 28, and 29, the six participated in mock international meetings and toured the United Nations Building in Manhattan.

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Dance Committee members often made the tedious work of setting up the dance floor an enjoyable experience. Junior Mario Clemente breaks down tables and stacks chairs in preparation fo r the firs t dance o f the year.

Front Row: Chris Fernandez, Jason Mallari, Carlo Francisco, Rich M e nd oza , M a rio Clemente. Second Row: Alex Magallon, Geoffrey Leigh, Ryan Lorenzo, Erik Rivera, Mark Beldowicz, Alex Aguirre. Third Row: Daniel Atienza, Erwin M an lo n g a t, James Koo, Arcangelo Abbatemarco, Mr. Jim Dondero, Greg Benacchio.

M usic's great influence is clearly evident in the w ay it dictates the various moods and styles of society. For DJ V in n y Punsalan, Prep Class of '95 , satisfying the musical tastes of a diverse student body w as not an easy task. The DJ's strategic selections, Reggae, R&B, Salsa, and house music, kept devoted dancers packing the center of the dance floor, w h ile other dancegoers m ingled along the sides w aiting for just the right selection.

Prep alumnus Vinny Punsalan examines his musical equipment while his assistants hook up the speakers. DJs brought a broad collection of tunes, so they could accept requests.

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Music ot even poor weather conditions could deter the en th u siastic crow d from attending the year’s first dance, held on Friday, September 22. Standing in the rain, eager danceg o ers did n o t n o tic e the tremendous effort that the Dance Committee had put into setting up the dance. U n d er the le a d e rsh ip of moderator Mr. Jim Dondero and president Erwin Manlongat, the Dance Committee prepared for each dance throughout the year by breaking down and removing nearly fifty tables and five hundred chairs from the cafeteria. The members were also assigned to sweep the floors, throw out the trash, and manage the coat-check ro o m s. D u rin g the d ances, members collected admission fees. The DJs chosen by the Dance C o m m ittee k e p t th e p eo p le m oving during the three-hour d an c es. A fte rw a rd s, the committee spent about an hour changing thedancefloor back into an ordinary cafeteria by vigorously

sweeping and scraping gum off the floor. As junior James Koo e x p la in e d , “T he D ance Committee’s hard work pays off through the excitement we provide for many of the students from the neighboring girls’ high schools.” Even when all did not go as planned, the members were able to keep things under control. The most memorable dance was the one of November 11. At 10:07 p.m. the power went out, the music stopped, and the emergency lights went on. The Dance Committee calm y organized a system of retrieving jackets for the anxious crowd wanting to leave. With the help of flashlights, fifteen people at a time got their jackets from the second floor of Burke Hall. By 11:30 p.m. everyone, including the Dance Committee, had safely exited the building. T h ro u g h the D ance C om m ittee’s relen tless ded i cation, the dances were smoothly run and earned a high grade from guys and girls alike.

I Patiently waiting in line, sophomore Noel Victorino and freshman Ryan Renner stand in awe of "Bouncer" Settembre. Seven or eight faculty members helped out at every dance

Collecting Toren Lynch’s admission fee o f $5.00, juniors Ryan Lorenzo, Jason Casia, and James Koo also had the tasks o f checking I.D.s and counting the cash flow.

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|n pool, it is im portant fo r the balls to be racked up proper so that they spread evenly after the break. Jack Truehaft, wk served as treasurer, racks ’em up at Broadway Billiard

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shots heard by Prep students at B ro a d w a y B illia rd s . Beginning the year with a quick s ta rt, th e B illia rd s C lu b , supervised by moderator Mr. W alter Koszyk, organized two sim u ltan eo u s to u rn am en ts, which lasted through October. One was a one-on-one 9-Ball tournam ent, and the other was a tw o -o n -tw o team 8-B all tournament. Senior m em ber Craig M cLaughlin won both. In early September, the club decided to play at Broadway Billiards in Bayonne, rather than H erbert’s in Secaucus. Broadw ay Billiards offered a discount rate for Prep students as well as one free half-hour of

practice time. The Billiards Club m em bers felt that the a c c e ssib ility o f B ro ad w ay B illia rd s o u tw e ig h e d the “ lu x u rio u s a m b ia n c e ” o f H erbert’s. T h e c lu b fo rm e d an e x e c u tiv e c o m m itte e th a t o rganized the tournam ents, kept an accurate record o f the club’s events, and made sure that everything ran in sync. The comm ittee m et every other T hursday and co n sisted of President Stephen Kayiaros, V ic e P re s id e n t C ra ig M cLaughlin, T reasurer Jack Truehaft, and Secretary Jason Elliott. In addition to regular play, the Billiards Club also hosted a tournam ent for the M ission Drive.

Hand and eye coordination, followed by a smooth stroke, is im portant fo r executing successful shots. President Stephen Kayiaros aims fo r the one-ball in the side pocket, which he sank.

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Front Row: Stephen Kayiaros, Jack Truehaft, Russell yap, Joe Casia, Ma Beldowicz. Second Row: Jigar Patel, Constantine Dy, Dave Blair, Jai Feliciano, Nick Kalcanides. Third Row: Jonathan Lugtu, Rene Vera? Nelson Pingol, Mike Malfettone, Ernest Borja, Mr. Koszyk. Missing.- Cn McLaughlin, Jonathan Fabros, Jason Elliott, Adam King, Paul Fam, Patri Bussing, Steven Sanchez, Evan Costanzo.

bne benefit not found in baseball is c ric k e t’s urque batting s tyle Facing he challenge o f learning cricket, sophomore Daniel Khublall attem pts to haster the skills required fo r handling the bat with confidence.

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I \ uring the seasons of ’ J J fall and spring, one could find an enthusiastic crow d p a rtic ip a tin g in an eccentric game at Lincoln Park or in the courtyard. Comprised of over a dozen active members, the Cricket Club was founded to provide an opportunity for students to explore th eir interest in cricket. The activity illustrated the d iv e rsity o f th e Prep community and the common love of sports. “The Cricket Club brings people from many different ethnic backgrounds together and builds wonderful frie n d sh ip s am ong th ese groups. It also gives people a chance to learn and participate

ront Row: Tristan Magno, Dan Khublall, Satya Tiwari, Mr. Caslin. Second tow: Khurrum Sheikh, Numan Shaikh, Robin Edwin, Sandeep Luke, hissing: Pankaj Sharma, Palak Shah, Tomasz Lukasiak, Islam Abdelal, Ed loleman.

in a sport that is somewhat u ncom m on in the U n ited S ta te s ,” co m m en ted M r. Caslin, the moderator. A lthough the sport was completely foreign to many students, they took advantage o f th is ex o tic gam e th at originated in England. Mastery of the sport was easily achieved by p articip an ts w ho w ere already familiar with baseball. Senior Ed Coleman, a talented member, remarked, “Being a typical city kid, the sport of cricket is not something I had ever been exposed to before. It allow ed me to discover a challenging and enjoyable new sport, while learning about other cultures.”

flexible arms, balance, bull ’s-eye aim, and concentration are essential fo r a cricket bowler to excel. A native cricket player, Satya Tiwari demonstrates to new members how to bowl properly.

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Leon II, Steve Kayiaros, Dale very Tuesday and T h u rs d a y a b a n d o f Kim, and Jimmy Leung. mental warriors m et in E203, The team competed in the G re a te r N e w Y o rk C h ess M rs. N ic k e rso n ’s room , to battle each other in an ancient T o u rn a m e n t at M a n h a tta n gam e—chess. After a brief C o m m u n ity C o lle g e on intro d u ctio n and an ex p la Ja n u a ry 14. T h ere S teve nation o f upcom ing events, the K a y ia ro s , Jim m y L e u n g , boards were taken out, and the D anilo R am irez, and R ajiv games began. The competition M ehta placed fourth in the continued for an hour. During N ovice division. Jack Truehaft that hour, some trium phed in p laced n in th in the Ju n io r victory, w hile others faced the Varsity division. Back home in Hudson County, the squad agony o f defeat. Foreachm atch there could be only one winner. fa c e d o f f a g a in s t H u d so n That was how they practiced C ath o lic, N o rth A rlin g to n , w eek after w eek, preparing Dickinson, and Academic with themselves for any unexpected winning results. One o f the goals was to build m o v e. S tra te g ie s w e re a foundation for the future. To e x c h a n g e d , an d p la y e rs improved. The chess team was that end, sophom ore Danilo ready for competition. R a m ire z an d fre sh m a n standout Rajiv M ehta took a The backbone o f the team growing role in the leadership c o n s is te d o f s e n io r Ja c k Truehaft and juniors Jaime de o f the team.

During the usual Thursday afternoon practice session, David k)au contemplates whether or not the survival of his knight will affect the outcome o f the game His strategy apparently worked, as he won the game.

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Front Row: Jon Cuaycong, Ed Mullins, James Lallo, Carlo Francisco, Simon Wot Second Row: Joseph Naviello, Jack Truehaft, Ryan Lorenzo, Puneet Singh. T i Row: Lenny Lado, Constantine Dy, James Cartano, Jimmy Leung, William Wot Fourth Row: Joe Casia, Khurrum Sheikh, Dale Kim, Jaime de Leon II, John Magcal Mrs. Nickerson. Fifth Row.- Erik Rivera, Rajiv Mehta, Eric Tobias, Jason Casla, Jus DeBenedectis, Tarek Arafat. Missing: Stephen kayiaros.

I/e r since its inception, Campus M inistry has assisted at Bligious convocations and helped to collect donations fo r Bie poor. Preparing fo r the Family Communion Supper, Mullins puts cafe chairs at tables fo r a full house.

ormed a year earlier, St. Peter’s Prep Cam pus M in istry grew sig n ific a n tly in size and strength in ’95-’96. Under the c arin g su p e rv isio n o f Fr. Azzarto, the members learned to become more sensitive to the needs and problems ofthose less fortunate. Various activities designed to h elp the need y w ere o rg an ize d by C am pus M inistry. A Thanksgiving Food and Clothing Drive was held in November. Prep faculty and stu d e n ts g e n ero u sly donated gifts o f canned and boxed food as well as warm woolen hats and gloves. These g ifts w ere d istrib u te d throughout the larger Hudson County area. In December, the group ran a Christmas Toy Drive which, again through the generosity o f students and faculty, allowed needy children to share in the joy o f opening Christmas gifts.

Row: Kurt Ubelhoer, Mike Sunga, Ed Mullins, Jeff Angermeyer, Bertin. Second Row: Joe Facchinl, Keith Rygiel, Justin DeBenedectis. Pat Hunt, Jonathan Hurtado, Darren Scher, Steven Wong, Glen Mike Holt, Juan Castro,Albert Rinaldi, Lance Visone, Tom Spataro, Mendoza, Shane Smith.

During Lent, a successful B la n k et C o lle c tio n w as organized as well. In addition to physically helping the needy, Campus Ministry was responsible for events that fed the religious spirit at school. The group planned and set up for liturgies, assisted at prayer services, and helped with retreats such as the F ath er-S o n R etreat in April. Sophomore Ed Mullins, w ho w as one o f the first members to join the club in 1994, summarized the work o f Campus Ministry as doing “everything from setting up the church for a liturgy to helping the poor in our area to survive the winter months.” Campus Ministry sparked interest and thought in the hearts o f the members o f the community. The participants hoped to make Prep more aware o f the som etim es forgotten needs o f others in the world.

Campus M inistry president Jeff Angermeyer helps set up fo r the Family Communion Supper, which followed the Mass. As leader and founder o f the peer m inistry program, he worked hard to help build a spirit o f generosity.

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O t. Peter’s Prep has been critically acclaim ed for the breadth o f its A cultural diversity. The Prep com m unity sponsored diverse and refreshing activities throughout the year, many o f them organized by the ethnic and cultural clubs. The Ebony Club, under the supervision o f Mr. Jack Raslowsky, set up activities such as a Tribute to Black Heroes and a trip to the Schom burg Center, an African cultural museum. M oderated by Mrs. B ernadette Costanzo, the French Club was involved with colorful activities all year long. French nights were held, where students “ate, drank, and watched French films on video.” Trips to M anhattan provided the opportunity to see French films and Broadway plays and to dine in French restaurants. The Indo-Pak Club and Mr. Bill Ford increased their num ber of activities. In addition to an open gym night and an Indian meal together, a highlight was the excursion to a Garba at Expo Hall in Edison to celebrate New Y ear’s.

M oderated by Mr. Carl DeLorenzo, the Islamic Society was one the newest additions to Prep’s cultural activities. It organized vario] activities, including seeing religious movies and participation in tl protest against the Bosnian wars at the United Nations. The Italian Club continued its pursuit o f “la dolce vita” under t| suave guidance of Mr. Anthony Sabedra, having fun, relaxing, aj learning more about Italian culture. Activities included visits to Lit Italy, a concert at M adison Square Garden, and fine dining. The Latin American Society, under the advisement of Mr. Tc Benz, S.J., offered activities such as an open gym, movie nights, a frank discussions about living Hispanic heritage in the modem U. In the Native American Society, students were encouraged in t study of the culture o f N ative Americans. M embers and Mr. Be viewed documentary and feature films, visited the Lenape settlema at W aterloo Village, and led the other ethnic clubs in creating a seii o f posters for the M ission Drive.

Ebony Club: F ro n t Row: James Pedersen, Tuquwan Smith, Gene Jeffery, Melvin Nyaboga, Khalid Larkin, Vernon Gibbs, Lawrence Epps, Keith Marsh, Ernest Riley. Second Row: Coy Dailey, Damian Prince, Calvin Souder, Harold Gadsden, Kyle Felder. Third Row: Stan B ridgeforth, Jermaine M ercer, Dorian Timmons, Mike Nivins, Rahsaan King, Erwin Annulysse, Nathan Jackson, Toren Lynch, M arkis Abraham, Obadiah Williams.

French club: Kneeling: Chris Razon. Front Row: Ryan Gonzales, Joe Casia, Steve Kaagl Tristan Magno, Rhonald Reside, Javier Cabrera. Second Row: Alfred Sta. Iglesia, Mark tJ H James Cartano, Ryan Lorenzo, Eugene Seu, Ernest Borja, Shane Smith. Third Row: Sancl Luke, Alex Aguirre, Mike Carandan, Craig Suthammanont, Fernando Quevedo, Geoff IM Mario Clemente Missing: Edward Rodriguez, David Blair, Brian Nguyen, Jason Casa, A Desrosiers, Jonathan Fabros, Joe Hansen, Tom Gargiulo.

German Club: F ro n t Row: Tim M asterson, Todd Bura, Daniel Rumain, Ben Wiley, Steven Boyd, Jim Birch. Second Row: Paul Madavi, Sean Healy, Andrew Brusgard, Frank Drummond, Joe Baber, G eoff Petersen Third Row: M r. Stefan Brendgens, Joe Fisher, Palak Shah, Jin Ha Joung, Conor M urphy, Tomasz Lukasiak, Vincent Taraszkiewicz, Gerard A rtz, Rob Zywicki. Missing: Jason E lliott, Jim O 'Day, Brian Maddox.

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Indo-Pak Club- Front Row: Palak Shah. Rajeev Bharucha Second Row: Pankaj Sharma, I Rizvi Aiam Khawaja. Khurrum Sheikh. Third Row: Sachin Kamik. Robin Edwin, SagarF I Jiten Lakhani. Fourth Row: Numan Shaikh. Daniel Khublall. Missing: Amish Patel, Puneet S I Satya Tiwari, Raman Sharma, Jigar Patei, Sandeep Luke, Naveen Tyagi, Sanjay Lak I Jarwesh Tolat, Rajiv Mehta, Rizwan Chaudhry, Ahsan Rlaz, Robert Maharaja

bmic Club: Front Row: Zain Rizvi, Islam Abdelal, Numan Shaikh, jcond Row: Khurrum Sheikh, Fawad Malik. Missing: Ismael Shaukat, |med Ali. Ahmed Rashed.

Italian C ite F ront Rem-, Steve Wong, Andrew Bueci, M a tt Malizla, John Palermo, Roy Maglori, F A Ferro, Mike Otesky, Mr. Sabedra. Second RoW: Joe Fisher, FrankRizzi, Joe LoRe, Steve Panayiotou, Anthony Nappi, Jason Conti. Third Row: Chris Abdon! Robert Cormio, Joe San Philip, Nick Scrivanich, Frank ponto rie ro , Angelo Abbatemarco, Chris Kaminski. Fourth ffowr Jin Ha Joung, Joe Casia, S cott Kudiacik, Lance Visone, Mark Scrivanich, Larry Lazzara, Chris Romano, Vincent DeGennaro. F ifth Row: Joe Facchini, Justin DeBenedectis, Dan DeSalvo, Chris Casazza, Anthony Ardizzone, Jeff Bouquio, Joe Ferlfefe Brian Casani, Jeff Tiffner, John Cirilli, Conor Murphy, Greg Benacchio, Russell yap.

n American Society: F ront Row: M arc Carpena, Rolando Ramos, Jaime Cepeda, Jose Iriguez, Edgar Santa Cruz, Ed Mullins. Second Row: Alan Leon, Gil Bertin, Rob Duran, prto Padilla, Dan Asencio. Third Row: Danilo Ramirez, Fernando Quevedo, Santiago nandez. Fourth Row: William Diaz, Nelson Abreu, Jonathan Armas, Avelino Avelenda. p®;;,;Ahdy Lbpfez-Oiaz, Raul Rosales, Jason Colon, Jorge Guzman, Jorge Ortega, cus Donates.

Native American Society: Front Row: Darren Scher, Ryan Skripak, AndrewBucci. Second Row: Jack Truehaft, Joe Facchini, Dan DeSalvo. Missing: Steve Fludacko, Juan Munoz, Dan Ramirez, Al Rinaldi, Justin DeBenedectis, Rich Golabraro.

After some years of inactivity, the Qerman Club was revital ized so that students could learn more about the culture of

Qermany. With the arrival of visiting instructor Mr. Stefan Brendgens, the Qerman Club offered trips to NYC for students to indulge in Qerman food and to watch authentic Qerman o

films, such as Keiner Liebt Mich (Nobody Loves Me ). The traditional Qerman Advent was celebrated in class, and stu

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dents enjoyed themselves at a special Qerman food night. Twelve members also went ice skating in Montclair after school on February 9. Senior President Steven Boyd remarked, "It's like bringing the Qerman culture to the \J.S. without having to go to Qermany."

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Having transferred fro m India in mid-year, Manish Talreja immediately dove into the thick o f P rep’s academic teams. Helping the Varsity math team to achieve solid results, he concentrates on answering the tricky questions o f the third-round test.

Science Team: Front Row: V ic to r G onzalez, S te ve Kayiaros, Jin Ha Joung, Satya Tiwari, Angelo Abbatemarco. Second Row: Khurrum Sheikh, Chris Abdon, Amish Patel, Islam Abdelal, Manish Talreja. Third Row: Armando Atienza, Justin DeBenedectis, Kevin Kwan, Tarek Arafat, Tomasz Lukasiak, Pankaj Sharma. Missing: Palak Shah, Fawad Shaheen, Fawad Malik, Constantine Dy, Joe Facchini, Matthew Monteleone.

Computer Team: Front Row: Jin Ha Joung, Luis Gonzalez, Manish Talreja Second Row: Chidozie Enyinna, Jason Elliott. Tomasz Lukasiak. Missing: Zef Ferreira, John Dougherty, Edwin Sifonte, Jacob Woehrle, Edgar Allen Cabrera, Ted Schundler.

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M ERCK exams probed a full year's worth of academic accomplishment. During the month of M ay, high schools from each county, state, and region invited their top students to put their skills to the test against other students of equal academic stature. For each science division, six students proudly represented their ow n school by taking a challenging, 90-minute test. A s an award for their diligent work, top individuals received academic medals or pins, w h ile the top overall school obtained an academic plaque.

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€2 K A fte r the second round o f the New jersey Science League, Sr. Frances reviews the correct answers with te s t takers Joe Facchini (chemistry) and Steve Kayiaros (physics). Prep did well. In the competition with the chem team placing third and the physics team placing firs t.

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A n n in a he Academic Teams worked diligently to raise the~spirit o f competition at St. Peter’s. The math, computer, and science teams not only sharpened academic skills, but also entered Prep into prestigious competitions with other high schools. U n d er the g u id an ce and instruction o f Vice-Principal Mr. Patrick Reidy, the m ath team soared into the top five test-taking teams in the region. The Varsity team accomplished this goal with the help o f leading scorers Jin Ha Joung and Manish Talreja. The Junior Varsity team rose as high as third place. The team ’s success relied on the conscientious effort o f juniors Steve Kayiaros and Dale Kim and sophomore Chris Boggiano. The computer team, directed by Mr. John Ronan, participated in th e A m e ric a n C o m p u ter Science League. The group sent five o f its best team scores to the academic tourneys. To the surprise o f its m em bers, Prep ranked among the top ten scorers in the league. C o m p e tito rs in the interm ediate division included M an ish T a lre ja and Ted Schundler, while Tom Lukasiak led the classroom division. The

com puter team enhanced the participants’ familiarity with such concepts as computer arithmetic, digital logic, and programming analysis. After having been dormant for a couple o f months, the science teams reemerged to offer students a new style o f team competition. D ivided into subjects o f AP Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, the teams were designed not only to provide students with the thrill o f competing, but also to prepare them for aptitude tests. AP Bio p articipants included Tom asz Lukasiak and Jin Ha Joung. Steve K ayiaros and M anish T alreja ex ce lle d in p h y sic s, w hile sophomores Joe Facchini, Justin D e B en e d ec tis, and M atthew M onteleone earned points in chemistry. The purpose o f the science teams, as moderator Sr. Frances Marie Duncan, O.S.F. explained, was primarily to help ed u cate stu d en ts in so lving problems more effectively. The hope o f Prep’s Academic Teams was to provide a learning experience for students. Through diligent work, students learned test-taking and problem-solving skills that could later be applied to future studies and even life careers.

Math Team: Front Row: Joe Casia, Ed Mullins, Chris Abdon, Satya Tiwari, Manish Talreja. Sandeep Luke, Gecilio Po, Jin Ha Joung. Second Row: Jim O’Day, Eugene Seu, Alex Aguirre, Chris Boggiano, Jon Boggiano, Danny Leverone, Ahmed Ali. Third Row: Tristan Magno, Chris Razon, Palak Shah. Ryan Skrlpak, Amish Patel, Juan Castro, Rich Colabraro. Fourth Row: Kevin Kwan, Raman Sharma, Paul Fam, Mark Scrivanich, Nelson De La Rosa, Armando Atienza, Mike Sunga, Steve Kayiaros. Missing.- R. Bharucha. C. Dy, R. Edwin, C. Enyinna, J. Facchini, J. Hurtado, D. Kim. J. Koo, J. Mullins. D. Schalk, F. Shaheen, F. SlusarczyK V. Gonzalez, M. Monteleone. D. DeLuca, F. Malik. A. Rashed. I. Abdelal, T. Arafat, J. Castillo. A. Khwaja, T. Lukasiak.

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igh on life, not on d ru g s!” From its beginning in the spring o f 1995, Students Against Driving Drunk (also known as Students Against D oing D rugs) helped students realize that life is a natural high that needs no addition of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. U nder the caring and vigilant direction o f Mr. Bill Lillis, the ’95-’96 program started o ff with an initiation service in September and co n tin u e d th e y e a r w ith awareness activities to spread its im portant message. Hoping to reach a w ider audience, Prep’s S.A.D.D. chapter associated itself with the one from St. D om inic’s. In re c o g n itio n o f T o bacco A wareness M onth in November, S.A.D.D. posted signs and held a fte r-s c h o o l in fo rm a tio n a l m eetings to encourage smokers to stop smoking and nonsm okers not to start up. For Alcohol Awareness M onth in M arch, the m embers of S.A.D.D. visited various grammar

schools to “spread the word” to younger students. A t the Prep, information was disseminated that stressed fun without alcohol, a delib erate p rep aration for the proms in May. B esid es b u sily w orking to e d u c a te s tu d e n ts , S .A .D .D . e n jo y e d v a rio u s re c re a tio n a l activities. M embers organized trip s to G reat A dventure and M edieval Times, as well as an open gym and in-school movie nights. A lso, after the PrepD ic k in s o n fo o tb a ll g am e, S.A.D.D. sponsored a night of pizza while watching the YankeesM ariners playoff series. A n enthusiastic m em ber o f S.A.D.D., sophomore Benjamin DiFranco said, “I joined S.A.D.D., because it shows life without drugs or alcohol. I also have a lot o f fun in the things we do.” “High on life, not on drugs.” Thanks to the S.A.D.D. Chapter, the word got out.

Welcoming parents, Mr. Lillis speaks with M r. Paul Donnelly. Also present were Mr. Angelo Valente, the Executive Director o f the Partnership fo r a Drug Free New Jersey, Bernadette Rebbs, Coordinator o f the Jersey City Alliance to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Mrs. Gail Visone P ’97, and Sr. Eileen Chamberlain, Vice President o f St. Aloysius High School.

A fte r reading some verses fro m the New Testament, junior S cott Gurian explained why he chose the passage and the im pact it had on his life Personal testim onies were a powerful element o f the opening ceremony.

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One o f the main goals o f S.A.D.D. is fo r young people to encourage each o th er to lead a life w ithout drugs and alcohol. Fr. Cregan anoints sophom ore Justin Brown into a drug-free life during the initiation cerem ony in the Madonna Chapel.

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Left to right: Justin Conley, Alfredo Tuangco, Lance Visone, Michael Waker, Ben DiFranco, Justin Brown, Andrew Donnelly, Eric Andres, Vinny Rone, HAP Student, Craig Iwano, Bryan Archibald, David Pagan, E ftihi Pentarakis, Keith Rygiel, Brian Musto, S cott Gurian, Mr. Bill Lillis, Mike Holt. Missing: R. Aldridge, J. Amadeo, J. Bouquio, R. Caparas, V. Chisari, M. Cunningham, K. De Villava, R. Dela Cruz, C. Figueiredo, V. Gibbs, S. Gupta, R. Ishak, S. Keating, D. Khublall, J. Larkins, J. McAuliffe, E. Mullins, C. Ridgway, J. Rourk, N. Shaikh, J. Sielski, A. Supple, B. Tsang.

Sharing personal experiences at the S.A.D.D. initiation—failures and triumphs in the struggle against drinking and drug usage—elicited joy and sorrow and feelings of "I've been there too" and "I'm not alone" among some of the participants. One Prep sophomore was forthright about his drinking problem, which he had brought under control. Everyone there recognized the courage it took to reveal his problem. They applauded his honesty. S.A.D.D. members understood that this was a place where they could talk openly among friends.

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$1l'State Frosh Team runner Sal Candela flies through the 2.1 mile race at the Jersey City Championship. Leading the pack, Candela placed firs t, while the team captured firs t place as well.

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Coach Andrew Noga and freshm an Luke Drummond look on w ith intense enthusiasm at a practice in Bayonne Park. Drummond rounded out the Fab Five Freshmen, which included Sal Candela, Kevin Cody, Clint Bransky, and M att Zerbo.

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Front Row: Joe Roarty, Sal Candela, Anthony Miceii, Kevin Cody, Chris Bader. Second Row: Conor Murphy, Luke Drummond. Brian Maddox Jesse Cassibba, Patrick McGovern Third Row: Clint Bransky, Juan Castro. M a tt Zerbo. Frank Drummond. Fourth Row: Joe Garofalo, S cott Kudlacik, John Baber, Ryan Dworkin

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/\/? e a c / °*the V c ic k lthough winning is neither everything nor the only thing, it was something th a t P rep C ro ss-C o u n try accomplished in the fall of ’95. The squad enjoyed victories that had eluded them in recent years. The key to their success was hard w ork and u n fla g g in g d e te r mination. A dedicated V arsity squad loaded with seniors was the heart of the team. Co-captains Brian Maddox and Scott Kudlacik, along w ith C o n o r M u rp h y , R yan Dworkin, and Joe Roarty made th eir fin al season th eir best. Juniors Frank Drummond and Christopher Bader rounded out the V arsity seven. Longtim e Coach Mike Burgess provided the vision, while A ssistant Coach A ndrew N oga provided vocal direction. The Varsity team’s success was not due to any one individual. E ach ru n n e r g av e a so lid p e rfo rm a n c e . P aced by D ru m m o n d at the H C IA A Championship, the Prep harriers placed third in both H udson County meets. At both the Jersey City Championship and the South

Hudson Championship, Dworkin and Murphy were the first ones to cross the finish line. Prep won b o th m e ets, a fe a t not acco m p lish ed in four years. D w o rk in ’s p e rfo rm a n c es, following an early season injury, landed him on the Second Team Jersey Journal All-County list. In addition, Murphy and Drummond were named to the Third Team. The JV and Freshman runners paralleled the success o f the Varsity. Juan Castro captured first place in the sophom ore County race. The frosh squad simply dominated the opposition. T hey w on all lo c a l m eets, continually defeating a very tough Lincoln team. Sal Candela and Kevin Cody were the lead runners. Candela placed first at the City, HCIAA, HCTCA, State Sectional, and Jesuit meets. The freshmen won the State Sectional meet and placed second to pow erhouse Christian Brothers Academy at the Catholic Track Conference Championship. The seniors’ “big brotherly” g u id an c e fo r the fresh m en obviously had a productive impact on the entire team.

While junior Chris Bader and seniors Brian Maddox, Scott Kudlacik, and Conor Murphy look outward to the course, Joe Roarty looks inward to prepare mentally fo r the race. The preparation paid off. as they placed third in the competitive HCIAA Championship.

Pushing Frank Drummond to another outstanding performance. Head Coach Mike Burgess warns him of Bayonne Park’s "killer" hill coming up ahead For the firs t time since 1988 Prep finished in the to p three o f the HCIAA and HCTCA Championships.

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Waiting to burn his defender, wide receiver Kevin W orthington anticipates the signals fro m quarterback Billy Fitzgerald. W orthington knew how his defender thought, since he himself was an excellent cornerback.

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Always offering tips, Coach Haveron dem onstrates to Nick Emma th a t kicking w ith a straight leg increases the power o f the kick and results in maximum distance. Not only did Emma put up yards w ith his long distance kicks, he also racked up yardage as a wide receiver.

Freshman Football Scores Record: 4-4-1 Prep Chaminade Ferris Emerson North Bergen Hobofeen

20 16 34 12 6

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F ro n t Row: Alex Greene, Brian Carabellese, G a rre tt Hoffman, Kevin Lissenden, KeiUn Vecchi, Mike Proertza, Nick Edwards. Second Row: Bill Fitzgerald, Eric Estevez, D exter Gonzalez, Kevin Kelly, Tommy Ibrahim, Ruben Morales, M ark DiGesu, Pat Nally. Third Row: James Luty, Daryl Corwin, Coach Anthony Crisalll, Coach Sean Verdi, Coach. Owen Haveron, Coach Edward Roselle, Steve Jimenez, Aaron Levy. Fourth Row: Justin Traina, Justin Price, Nick Emma, Frank Gonzalez, Angelo Caprio, Ryan Catlaw, Brandon Diggs, Kevin W orthington. F ifth Row: Jose Castanon, Jesse Akeredolu, Ronald Geronlmo, Fred Barth, Ken O ’Connor, Rich Beilina, Jamal Stokes, W llfredo Lopez.

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r / i new chapter of Prep l / V began when a new group of prospective players attended the A ugust practice sessions. Coaches Owen Haveron, Tony Crisalli, Sean Verdi, and Ed R o se lle c a re fu lly sta rte d to assem ble the 1995 Freshm an football team. Over the years, these experienced coaches knew what this team needed to succeedself-confidence and hard work. The sweltering practices at St. Peter’s College’s Jaroschak Field in n early 100° h eat did not intimidate the players. For them, it was more important to learn the game and have fun, rather than to worry about the conditions they practiced in. By opening day, the team felt prepared for any confrontation. After a solid win over Chaminade on Long Island, the tough and aggressive Prep defense made it altogether impossible for Ferris, Emerson, and Dickinson to score even one touchdown. The squad had an incredible will to succeed that came across against Hudson Catholic. Prep was down 22-8 early in the game, but in the fourth

quarter, the team tied the game with impressive touchdowns by S tev en Jim e n ez and N ick Edwards, one followed by a twopoint conversion. A fter d e fe a tin g E m erson h a n d ily , the fro sh show ed exceptional sportsmanship when th ey p lay ed N o rth B ergen. Although Prep lost a tough contest in the end, they never lost hope. C aptain L aw rence A lexander remarked, “The record does not reflect our team ’s ability. This is going nowhere but up. In a few years, w e’ll be at Giants Stadium.” Over the course of the fall, the new gridders acquired a better understanding of the game and developed a greater desire to excel. Star middle linebacker and right guard Mark DiGesu stated, “We are a better team, no matter what anyone else says. If we continue to stay together, w e’ll have a great future. I’m proud of this year’s team and season, because it didn’t matter whether we won or lost, we became better players.” That sort of commitment summed up the character of the Frosh program.

As Billy Fitzgerald calls a play at Gateway Field, the offensive line o f Prep and the defensive line of Hudson Catholic prepare to clash. Considered to have remarkable potential, Fitzgerald also played versus Hudson Catholic on the Varsity level during his Freshman season.

Following a 34-0 demolition of Emerson, Coach Haveron congratulates his freshmen and prepares them fo r the next week’s te s t against North Bergen. Despite a valiant e ffo rt, the team suffered their firs t loss: North Bergen 36—Prep 12.

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TUkFWAkS: Battling the O d d s he nail-biting suspense left w ent on to challenge the Hoboken Red W ings, but lost a fierce battle P re p fa n s a w a itin g th e announcem ent about the state in the rain, enabling H oboken to finals against Bergen Catholic. claim the County Championship. D espite the school’s efforts to C ir in o ’s re in ju rin g h im s e lf avoid a weekday afternoon game, contributed to the loss. the NJSIAA threatened sanctions D esp ite the loss, the team and ordered Prep to play. On regrouped and w ent on to crush N ovem ber 30, Mr. Raslow sky both M emorial and Bayonne, once announced that the championship again returning to the state playoffs gam e would be held the next day and concluding a three-way tie at Giants Stadium at 2:00 p.m. A with Dickinson and North Bergen s p e c ia l sh o rt o rd e r day w as for the HCIAA conference title. scheduled so that students could In the state semifinals, Prep attend. faced Notre Dame Prep and capped The beginning of the season off a 27-15 win. This win set the had appeared grim, as Pedro Cirino stage for the long-awaited rematch had been injured in practice before o f the 1994 championship. This the start of the season. His absence time, however, Bergen Catholic w as felt in the season opener won in a hard-fought game from against Chaminade. However, the both sides. follow ing w eek against Ferris, M eanwhile, the JV squad was fullback M ike M edrano stepped looking ahead, even scrimmaging up to take C irin o ’s p lace by the Varsity. Co-captains Calvin exhibiting superb running skills. Souder and M ike Ni vins anchored Cirino returned for the dramatic th e o ffe n s e a n d d e fe n se North Bergen game, where he respectively, propelling the team to fiv e v ic to rie s in six secured a win with an interception in the final two minutes. The team interscholastic games.

On first-down-and-10 from the 36-yard line, quarterback Darren Miller hands the ball o ff to halfback Pedro Cirino. Cirino, who rushed fo r a to ta l o f 787 yards, also returned punts and kickoffs and played free safety on defense.

Just before the championship game against Bergen Catholic, senior co captains G erry McDermott, Pedro Cirino, Mike Medrano, and Anthony Locricchio head to the 50-yard line fo r the coin toss. Prep won the flip, and chose to receive rather than kick.

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A fter scoring Prepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only touchdown in the state finals, wide receiver Gerry McDermott gets on the head set with Coach Crisalli about the coverage by the Bergen Catholic secondary, Later, early in the second half, McDermott went down with torn ligaments, after his; right knee collided with a Crusader helmet.

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Varsity Football Scores Record: 7-4 Prep Chaminade Ferris Emerson North Bergen Hoboken Memorial Dickinson Bayonne Notre Dame Prep Hudson Catholic Bergen Catholic

With a head full o f steam, Mike Medrano lowers his shoulders to get past the Hudson Catholic defense. Medrano, even b e tte r known fo r his fe rocity as an outside linebacker, ran the ball on numerous occasions. He was named to All-County F irs t Team Defense.

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Junior Varsity Football Scores Record: 5-1

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Front Row: Markis Abraham, Joe Tramutolo, Ramon Varona, Josh Medrano, Joe Wroblewski, Mike Medrano, Ernest Riley, Dave Tango, Jacob Rodriguez, Mike Priore, Steve Boyd. Second Row: Melvin Nyaboga, Steve Ahn, Mark Scrivanich, Gerald lorio, Rob Kolakowski, Billy Cunningham, Calvin Souder, James Pedersen, Billy Guzman, Jason Fajco. Third Row: Pedro Cirino, Anthony Locricchio, Dan Petersen, Coach Willie Wilkes, Coach Keith Kelly, Coach Rich Hansen, Coach Chris Lanzalotto, Coach Ken Such, Dave DiMartino, Pete Camacho, Dave Standish. Fourth Row: Gerry McDermott, Darren Miller, Dorian Timmons, Don Bostonian. Mike Nivins, Howard Centro, Steve Borace, Anthony Jordan, Vln Collado, George Wisnieski. Missing: Adam Fitzgibbons, Anthony Zaklama, Coy Dailey. Anthony Ardizzone

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A t Camp Aklba, fu tu re Junior V arsity players were Introduced to P re p ’s approach to the game Carl Van Note a tte m p ts to ground th e ball, while noting the position o f defender Brian McKenna.

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The rivalry between prep and Emerson was heated when Emerson defeated the Marauders in the county tournam ent semifinals. Number 5 Mike Mara penetrates the defense to score one goal, while John Rodriguez scored P rep’s other.

JV Soccer Scores Record: 14-7-2 Opponents

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F ront Row: Alex Magallon, Carl Van Note, Dan Finn, Frank Marino, Kevin Gillis. Second Row: Anthony Palmier!, Ed Kiililea Ryan Prime, Ryan Renner, Sammy Salem. Third Row: Coach Brian McCabe, M atthew Hunton, Jorqe Oyola, Darrow DeLuca, Anthony Magallon, Brian Wood, Coach John Irvine Fourth Row: Pietro Barberi, John Merson, Michael Mara, Pat M cDerm ott, Jose Romero-Bosch, Brian McKenna. Missing: John Rodriguez, John Carey, M ark Boruch, Brian Healy.

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7 I igh expectations a p p e a re d to be misguided when the Junior Varsity soccer team got off to a rocky 1-4 sta rt. H o w ev er, th ro u g h camaraderie and determination, the team went undefeated for their next fifteen games, improving their record to 14-7-2. A t C am p A k ib a in the Poconos, players fine tuned their skills with the help of Coach Mike Fromfield ’91. They also took head on the physical challenges and m e n ta l s tra te g ie s to read y themselves for the season. “Just because you are accepted doesn’t mean that you belong. You must p ra c tic e and w ork h ard to succeed,” said freshman Brian Healy. D uring the regular season, sophomores Mike Mara, Jorge Oyola, and John Rodriguez led the team . S o p h o m o res Joe Percontino, John Merson, Pietro Barberi, Pat McDermott, Ryan Prime, and goalie Alex Magallon also played a m ajor role. In addition, freshmen Ryan Renner, Dan Finn, and Carl Van Note had an excellent first season. The opening win over Brick

turned out to be a better indicator of skill than the early losing streak. The game against the Peddie School provided an especially gratifying win, since, after a prolonged defensive battle, Prep was victorious in overtime. A lready w ith a successful record, the squad entered tourney play. Prep opened the county tournament with a great defensive game to shutout Lyndhurst. Next, Prep went up against powerhouse Emerson, but lost. Continuing in the double elimination series, they crushed L yndhurst, this time in a 4-0 shutout. The final game was a rematch of Emerson. Mara and Rodriguez both scored, but the gam e w en t in to overtim e. U ltim a te ly , b ec au se o f the darkening sky, the match was left to penalty kicks. It ended in defeat, and Prep received the third-place trophy for the county. “W e p la y e d good gam es a g a in st m any to u g h team s, although we lost som etim es,” com m en ted fresh m an F ran k Marino. Consistent play paid off, as Ryan Prime topped the season’s scoring with nine goals and Joe Percontino led in assists with five.

During a game at Bayonne, Carl Van Note a defensive sweeper, attacks the ball. Prep lost this close tournament match in penalty shots, with a 3-2 loss to Emerson

Playing le ft wing, freshman Sammy Salem tries to catch the ball to pass it to teammate John Rodriguez. Ryan Prime, Rodriguez, and Jorge Oyola finished the season with nine, seven and six goals respectively.

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W oRkiNqHarcJer TIhan Ever fter winning the last th re e c o u n ty title s , expectations for the 1995 Varsity soccer team ran high. Even though only three starters returned, St. Peter’s continued to rank well in pre-season polls. H ead Coach John Irvine ’83 and assistants B ria n M c C a b e ’92 an d Jo e Fitzpatrick began practice in late August. T h ro u g h o u t th e se a so n , sophomore Rob Jordan started as goalkeeper and proudly recorded eight shutouts. A nthony Portelli and Jon Foster-M oore provided tim ely scoring and passing all season. Senior co-captains Pat M cK eon and M anuel F arinas anch o red an o u tsta n d in g and aggressive defense, backed up by solid defensive play from A sef Khwaja and Kevin M oran. Jorge Silva and M artin Gaffney secured a strong m idfield that played both great offense and defense. Andy Drozdowski and Dan Trojan led the way at forward. The season started o ff with a trip to the shore and a 3-1 victory o v e r B ric k . T h e fo llo w in g weekend, Prep lost a tough 1-0 game to Toms River North. The

team rebounded with a big 2-1 win over Union Hill; Drozdowski scored both goals. Prep followed up by blanking rival North Bergen 1-0. The team triumphantly ended the regular season by winning their last five games. A t th e H u d so n C o u n ty Tournam ent the team had been aiming for, Prep faced Union Hill in the first round. Trojan took a lead pass for the gam e’s only score. In the semi-finals, the team faced Emerson. Em erson scored the only goal on a breakaway, putting a fourth consecutive county title o u t o f re a c h . In th e sta te to u rn a m e n t, S t. P e te r ’s b ea t Hudson Catholic 1-0, but lost to a tough Don Bosco team. “It was a great year; the entire team w orked hard. Even though we didn’t win county or state, it was still a successful year,” said senior Drozdowski. The team c a p tu re d th e J e rs e y C ity Cham pionship and earned a very respectable 14-6 record. Coach Irvine com m ented, “W e expected it to be a tough year with the guys that we lost and the young guys on the team, but we exceeded our expectations.”

Studying the style o f play o f Union Hill, co-captains Pat McKeon and Manny Farinas prepare fo r a game at Bayonne Park. Both seniors were excellent defensive players and strong leaders fo r the squad.

Stretching his entire self, goalie Jose Vilarino, dives during a practice session. Vilarino acted as the back-up fo r Rob Jordan, and at season’s end he received the Class o f ’79 Award fo r team spirit.

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During halftime at Caven Point, Coaches Irvine and Fitzpatrick point out mistakes made earlier in the game and develop strategies against a rough Hudson Catholic team.

Varsity Stealing the ball from a Hudson Catholic forward, Manny Farinas tries to pass his opponent. Farinas â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courageous defense earned him a position on the All-County Honorable Mention list.

Soccer

Varsity Soccer Scores Record: 14-6 Prep Brick Marist Ferris Toms River North Union Hill D ickinson North Bergen Bayonne H oboken E m erson Hudson Catholic M emorial

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Front Row- Lorenzo Sista, Jonathan Foster-Moore, Miles Twaddell, Mike Zevoteck, M artin Gaffney. Kevin Moran John Guevara. Second Row: Coach Brian McCabe, Jose Vilarino, Joe Percontino, Michael Mara, Lance Visone' Dan Troian, Andy Drozdowski, Anthony Nappi, Coach John Irvine. Third Row: Manuel Farinas, Frank Marino, M att Spataro, Patrick McKeon, Asef Khwaja, Anthony P orte* Missing: Rory Carroll, Jorge Silva, Jirh Birch, Brian Crimmins, Robert Jordan

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Freshman Basketball S cores Record: 8-9

Junior Varsity Basketball Scores Record: 9-10 Prep Bayonne St. Aloysius Snyder Dickinson Hudson Catholic Union Hill St. Mary’s Bayonne Immaculate Montclair North Bergen Lincoln Marist Hudson Catholic Memorial Hoboken Emerson Snyder Ferris St. Aloysius

42 65 36 53 53 72 66 49 56 53 56 42 57 61 50 44 42 59 71

The battle under the rim often determines the outcome o f a game. While back-up center Jamal Stokes makes his presence fe lt in the paint, forw ard Derrick Wyka gets free fo r a possible offensive board.

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JV Basketball: Front Row: M att May, Mike Tully, Dan Finn, Brian Franco, Gene Jeffery, Joe Ferlisi. Second Row: Coach Brian McCabe, Dorian Timmons, Telly Eliopoulos, Jose Castanon, Joe Baber, Dave Lassiter, Dan England, Andrew Brusgard, coach Justin McKeon Missing: Jason Conti, Don Cymbor.

Freshman Basketball: Front Row: Justin Schwarz, Craig Addeo, Jeff Almenana, Dan McNerney, Kevin Lissenden, Ryan Catlaw, Peter Amadeo, James Amadeo. Second Row: Coach Ron Tredo, William Kiniery, Sal Amadeo, Derrick Wyka, Punit Menda, Jamal Stokes, Marko Gazic, Richard Beilina, John Baker. Coach Dennis Hayden Missing: Jonathan Tomassi, Edward Cunning, Coach Miguel Sierra

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On the Rewund tarting at a new school at Justin McKeon, the Junior Varsity a new level o f play can be basketball squad was built around difficult, but this group o f players the play and lea d e rsh ip o f displayed a sense o f maturity that sophomore co-captains Dorian helped them succeed. With the T im m ons and D on C ym bor. help o f strong leadership from Cymbor was the leading scorer returning Coach Ron Tredo and who averaged over 14 points per the play o f team leaders Kevin game. The team consisted of four Lissenden, Marko Gazic, and Jeff juniors, nine sophomores, and two Almenana, the Freshman team freshmen. Beneath their 9-10 kept its poise through the duration record was a group ofhardworking o f the long season. and dedicated players who were The team never gave up and worthy competitors for the county managed to finish the season with opponents. a respectable 8-9 record in a league Through a rough schedule that filled with strong competition. included such com petition as Jamal Stokes and Derrick Wyka Marist, St. M ary’s, and North stepped up to make the Prep a Bergen, impressive freshmen Dan fierce opposition for other teams. Finn and Jose Castanon proved to The team had key victories against be more than worthy of the Junior Emerson, Hudson Catholic, and Varsity level o f play. One o f the Lincoln. An 11-point victory over toughest moments o f the season Hoboken was the greatest win all came in a last-second loss to St. season. Although competitive, M ary’s. Despite losing the game, the Freshman team missed the Coach McCabe felt it was the playoffs due to a 49-46 loss to team ’s best performance. After a Snyder. They demonstrated their disappointing four-point loss to determination and relentless will H udson C ath o lic, the team by bouncing back with a 17-point bounced back to defeat Union Hill by an 11-point margin. The team trouncing o f Ferris. Led by a new coaching staff never gave up and always stayed c o n sistin g o f re c e n t Prep determined through the ups and graduates, H ead Coach Brian downs o f a long season. M cCabe and A ssistant Coach

Knowing that pressure creates turnovers, the coaches demanded fheir players keep their hands active Freshman co n t guard Justih Schwarz plays tenaciously against North Bergen.

Mental preparation proved to be effective fo r the long run. Right before tip-off. Coach Tredo gathers his tro o p s encouraging them to use their heads fo r a fast start.

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From Down Town tarting w ith a strong 4-2 record, including a ten-point home-opener versus Bayonne and a fo u rte e n -p o in t tro u n c in g o f H u d so n C a th o lic , th e V a rsity basketball team showed a great deal ofprom ise heading into county play. T h is p ro m is e w as to go unrealized, as the team struggled th ro u g h th e n e x t few g am es, suffering tough losses to Dickinson and St. M ary’s, and edged out by two points apiece to Union Hill and Lincoln. As the team neared the cut-off date for the state tournament, by which tim e it had to have a .500 record, it needed a three-gam e w inning streak to have a p o st season. The chances appeared favorable; the first w as against H udson C ath o lic at hom e; the second was the hom ecom ing game versus M emorial; the third was at Hoboken, a team they had hung close w ith in past years. However, advancing to the states was not to be. A fter a w ell-played victory against Hudson, the offense w as sty m ied v ersu s M em orial, leaving Prep a season-low 3 8 points. Against Hoboken, the Red W ings took charge from the beginning, jum ping out to a 17-0 lead, from which Prep never recovered.

Despite the loss o f their muchhoped-for playoff berth, the team continued to play with heart. They returned to Prep for the last home game ofthe season against the Ferris Bulldogs. Prep took the lead early on and never lost it, winning what Mr. Haveron, a regular at home games, called “the best team game o f the season.” To close out the year, the team again fought the St. Aloysius Cardinals, battling to a o n e -p o in t v ic to ry in St. A l’s miniscule gym, and handing the Cardinals their first home loss o f the season. D uring the second season o f Coach Robert R yan’s Prep career, th e s e n io r-d o m in a te d tea m improved over the previous season’s 5-15 record, working to an 8-11 record. Senior co-captain Pete W illia m s a g a in sh o w ed h is offensive prow ess, averaging an even 13 points per game. The other senior co-captain, M ike Kinahan, p ro v id e d q u ie t and c o n siste n t leadership on the floor, his w ork in the post helping to open up the outside game. The first junior co captain in years, M arkis Abraham ran the point, leading the team in assists and steals.

Huddled at half-court, the Varsity team listens as the captains work to prepare them mentally. A fter shouting "1,2,3. Win" fo r inspiration, the players moved into their lay-up lines fo r pre-game warm-ups.

Coach Ryan’s defensive philosophy focused on "help and recover" man-to-man. Starting center Jermaine Mercer stalks a Dickinson Ram as he swings the ball.

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Dribbling up the court, Markis Abraham uses his point-guard vision to find holes in the defense. While still one of the primary point producers, Abraham stepped up his game and became a leader in assists and steals as well.

Beating his defender to the baseline, co captain Mike Kinahan pulte up fo r the shot over a stretching North Bergen center, as Jermaine Mercer struggles to box out fo r the offensive rebound. The team played hard but had difficulty stopping the fast-breaking Bruins.

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V a rsity B a sk etb a ll S c o r e s R e co r d : 8-11 O p p o n e n ts B ayonne S t. A lo y s iu s H o p a tco n g V ern on D ic k in s o n H u d so n C a th o lic U n io n H ill L in c o ln S t. M ary’s B ayonne

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51 50 46 52 38 52 63 59 70

O p p o n e n ts 59 67 77 44 45 75 75 54 69

Front Row: Stanley Bridgeforth, Tuquwan Smith, Bob Wallace, Markis Abraham, Shaun Kolmer, Kevin Callahan, Jason Artz. Second Row: John Herbert, Jim Ricclo, Adam Supple, Mike Kinahan, Jermaine Mercer, Eric Andres. Missing: Rahsaan King, Pete Williams.

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In an outstanding 7-0 victory over Marist, senior Steve Comandatore helps to lead the blow-out. Shooting a "six series," Comandatore had one o f his best perform ances as a Varsity kegler.

Junior Varsity Bowling Scores Record: 18*1

Varsity Bowling Scores Record: 17-2 Prep Lincoln Hudson County Prep Snyder Marist Hudson Catholic Dickinson Academic Ferris Bayonne Lincoln Hudson County Prep Snyder Hudson Catholic Dickinson Academic Ferris Bayonne Marist Emerson

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Varsity Bowling: Jonathan Lugtu, Rob Scalzo, Rolando Salvador. Second Row: Coach Zawistowski, Tim Sazon, Steve Comandatore, Russell yap.

JV Bowling: Front Row: Constantine Dy, Mark Lucero, John McAuliffe, Brian Musto, Kevin Gillis. Second Row: Coach Zawistowski, Dave Schalk, Arnon Clemente, Will Lopez, Mike M alfettona Missing: David Magarban

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T n u n H e r \ I f there was a word in the / J E n g lish lan g u a g e to describe the bowling team, the word was “change.” With the loss o f some key keglers, the Varsity team had some large shoes to fill. Luckily, Jonathan Lugtu, Tim Sazon, and Rob Scalzo had the right shoe sizes. These three and v e te ra n s R u ssell Y ap, Rolando Salvador, and Stephen C o m an d ato re co m p rised the devastating force known as the 1996 Prep Bowling Team. Jo n a th a n “ H a m m erh ea d ” Lugtu opened the season by rolling a magnificent 680 series against Lincoln, while team captain Russ Yap was not far behind with a 672 series. Junior Rob Scalzo had a n e a r p e rfe c t gam e a g a in st Dickinson, rolling a 279, and once again against Marist, bowling a 287. In the same match against Dickinson, the Varsity set a new high team-game record for the HCIAA by rolling an 1159 series. Despite these individual and team successes, the Varsity team experienced some heart-breaking losses. They were swept 7-0 by Bayonne High and lost 4-3 to Hudson Catholic by a mere three pins. Despite these blows, the

Varsity team emerged victorious in the division competitions and w en t on to the county championships. Russ Yap fin ished his season w ith a 205 average, while Rob Scalzo had a 195. Steve Comandatore finished with a 194, Tim Sazon with a 190, and Jonathan Lugtu with a 189. Like their Varsity counterparts, the JV team enjoyed another successful season. Led by bowling sensations Dave “The Iceman” Schalk, Mike Malfettone, Amon “H e rm ie ” C lem en te, M ark “Mugsy” Lucero, Constantine Dy, and freshman Wilfredo Lopez, the JV team dom inated their HCIAA division. Furthermore, all six o f these bowlers averaged in the 180s. The JV peaked with a 1000-pin team game against Bayonne High, securing another trip to the county championship. The remaining members o f the JV team contributed a great deal to the atm o sp h ere and camaraderie o f the group. Both teams faced challenges w ith d ete rm in a tio n and perseverance. They bowled with courage, honor, and pride and definitely filled those “large shoes.”

While stroking the ball down the lane, freshman Brian Musto "flushes the pocket" M usto’s excellent follow-through earned the JV team a strike.

Flaunting One form that earned him his spot on the Varsity squad, sophomore Tim Sazon prepares to release his ball. Sazon's magnificent backswing resulted in a devastating strlkeball at Hudson Lanes.

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BLADES ^ STEEL r a fter a dismal 2-16 season i / \ an d g o in g d o w n to Bergen Catholic in the first round o f the ’94-’95 playoffs, the St. Peter’s Varsity hockey program rebounded for a strong ’95-’96 season. They posted a 15-11 record, their best since the ’90’91 season, and they also earned their first state playoff berth since then as well. T h e te a m w as u n d e r th e tu te la g e o f H ead C o ach Jim B re n n a n , A s s is ta n t S c o tt Hochstaeder, and Goalie Coach Tom Fogu. Co-captains Shawn Finnerty, Angelo Kakolyris, and K ris W e h rh a h n p ro v id e d leadership to the underclassmen. J u n io rs Jo e L o R e an d P au l Tillotson both played forward. Sophom ores K evin Fitzpatrick and Ryan Enrico made up the top s c o rin g lin e a lo n g w ith W eh rh ah n . T he d e fe n se w as anchored by Finnerty and senior Jason M cGurk, while freshman Damien A m one provided strong play. Senior Steve Boyd tended goal consistently all year and was ably backed up by sophomores J o n a th a n F e n c ik an d Jay Tum inaro. St. Peter’s kicked o ff the season w ith a 10-1 thrashing o f Pope

Goaltender Steve Boyd warms up before the Cranford game Once games started, Boyd sometimes had to w o rry about "friendly fire" too. as he was scored on three tim es by his own team

John XXIII and went on to an 115 record over its first 16 games. This included a 4-1 win over West Essex in which Boyd stopped four breakaways. W ehrhahn tied a school record by scoring five goals in an 8-1 win against Ramapo. Injuries and ineligibilities caused Prep to falter at the end o f the season, so sophomores Matt W agnon, Ed Killilea, and Ryan Prime were called up after an 0-3 JV season. Prep won its final hom e game, an 8-2 destruction o f Lakeland that avenged an earlier season loss. A lth o u g h they lost to topseeded Cranford, St. Peter’s faced off w ith W est Essex in the first round o f the American Conference A Division playoffs. In the third period, W ehrhahn put Prep ahead 3-2, and K ak o ly ris added an insurance goal. Prep took on rival Hudson Catholic in the first round o f the state playoffs and, in a stunning upset, w on 4-3. Even w ith the pressure o f old memories and new adversaries, Prep hockey came through w ith a v ery stro n g seaso n . A s Paul Tillotson stated, “W e gave a total team effort the w hole season. W hen things got rough, we kept our heads up.”

Racing down the ice, Kevin Fitzpatrick attem pts to penetrate the Cranford defense and get the puck to teammates Kris Wehrhahn and Ryan Enrico. All three were among the state leaders in scoring.

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Battling fo r the puck, co-captain Angelo Kakolyris tries to clear P rep’s defensive zone against River Dell at Bayonne Rink. Fans that came on December 7 to support Prep set the highest attendance fo r the season.

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Varsity Hockey Scores Record: 15-11 Prep Pope John XXIII West Orange River Dell Toms River East Paramus Catholic Verona West Essex West Essex Bayonne St. Joseph's, Staten Island Lakeland Paramus Catholic Ramapo Verona Cranford Ramapo Toms River East

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Varsity Hockey: Front Row: Paul Tiliotson Kevin Fitzpatrick, Ryan Enrico, Ed Kiililea Second Row: Shawn Finnerty, Jason McGUrk, Jon Fencik, Joe LoRe. Third Row: Damien Arnone, Steve Boyd, Andy Moe, M att Wagnon. Missing: Eric Ortega, Zachary Polinik, Kevin Mulligan, Kris Wehrhahn Angelo Kakolyris.

JV Hockey- Front Row; Lenny Romanski, Chris Doria, Rich Olenhaus, M att Wagnon Second Row: Bill Madsen, M att Spataro, Conor Murphy. Missing: Ed Kiililea. Ryan Prime, Andy Moe, Zach Pollhik, Jon Fencik, Jay Tuminaro.

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Stewing true competitive form, senior Angel® Abbatemarco sprints the 400m at the 168th Street Armory. Scott Kudlacik, Rya| Dworkin, and Kevin DiGiorgio also performed very welj earning the Varsity third place at the HC®A.

Indoor Being mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared (psyched) helped achieve b e tte r results. Experienced senior Maurice Connelly gives some strategic tips to junior Chris Bader, white S cott Kudlacik warms up.

Indoor Track Standings

County Relays HCIAA Championship Jesuit Meet HCTCA Championship

Varsity 3rd Place Team 3rd Place Team 2nd Place Team 3rd Place Team

Freshman 2nd Place Team 1st Place Team 2nd Place Team 1st PlaceTeam

F ront Row: Frank Gonzalez, Anthony Miceli, Armando Atienza, Jesse Cassibba, A lfred Sta. Iglesia, Felice Ferro. Second Row: Ramon Varona, David Maio, Orville Thomas, Clint Bransky, Angelo Abbatemarco, Kevin DiGiorgio, Sal Candela. Third Row: Luke Drummond, Frank Drummond, Simon Wong, Ernie Medina, Casey McKenna, Ryan Skripak. Fourth Row: Coach Burgess, Brian Maddox, Mike Walker, Pat McGovern, Steve Ah'n, Mark Beldowicz, Joe Roarty, Chris Bader, Scott Kudlacik, Coach Alejandro. Missing: Ryan Dworkin, Maurice Connelly, Kevin Cody, Ernest Riley, Erwin Manlongat, Juan Castro.

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D i s t a n c e I ndoubtedly, it was a I I . turbulent season for the Varsity indoor track team. Their progress throughout was hindered by major setbacks. Undergoing shoulder surgery, senior Joe Roarty was unable to participate in the county cham pionship. F urtherm ore, A ngelo A bbatem arco su ffe re d from food poisoning the week before the county relays. Nature added insult to injury. The u n y ie ld in g snow storm s, includingthe Blizzard o f ’96, were responsible for the loss o f practice tim e. S till, c o -c a p ta in s Abbatemarco and Brian Maddox and Coaches Mike Burgess and Rodney Alejandro helped Prep stick together and finish the season as a successful team. The Freshman squad had an ou tstan d in g season. Led by distance-runner Sal Candela, they placed second in the county relays and firs t in the county championship. The “Fab Frosh,” C andela, C lint B ransky, and

Kevin Cody, placed first, second, and third respectively in the 1600meters. The Varsity team was hardly overshadowed by the freshman success, though. They placed third in the county cham pionship. Sophom ore K evin D iG iorgio secured first place for the shot put as part of his phenomenal season. His personal best was a sensational throw o f 58.5 feet, breaking the sophomore state record for shot put. He also placed second in the N ew Je rsey In te rse c tio n a l Championship and second in the Meet o f Champions. Its biggest competitor, Snyder High School, led by All-State runner Isidro Pimentel, defeated the Varsity squad. However, this loss did not dampen spirits. “This team came together with one goal in mind, to work hard and get b ack to la st y e a r’s championship form. We fell short o f our goal, but that w asn ’t important, because we had fun,” remarked Brian Maddox.

Events such as the long jump, hic^i jump, and shot put often contribute vital oo.'rts to team standings. In his firs t time participating In the event, Scott Kisrtaclic throws himself over the high-jump bar to a fourth-place finish.

A t the end of the Hudson County Interscholastic Championship, Coaches Alejandro and Burgess with freshmen Sal Candela and Clint Bransky show their satisfaction. Candela and Bran sky finished firs t and second respect ively in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m

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different S t r o k e s after school and on weekends. he w inter m arked one o f Over Christm as vacation, there the best seasons yet in the sw im team ’s thirteen yearswere o f double workouts for as long dominance. It was ranked fifth in as fiv e h o u rs. In th a t tim e , swimmers rarely left the water. the state and had a l l - 4 record. N o one thought that all o f the L ed by te a m c a p ta in s D an A sencio, B rian M ulvihill, and work would pay off, until they P aul B la su c c i, th e team w as saw how easily the meets were w on and h ow m uch everyone undefeatable in the county. improved. Juniors N ick Perseghin A n u n c o n q u e ra b le fe e lin g surfaced as the team took the city and Paschal Ferreira excelled, and title for the fourteenth year and underclassm an sw im m ers like Stan W ojciechowski, Dan Paskas, the county title for the thirteenth year. T here w as virtually no Larry Lazzara, and Jaime Cepeda com petition in the city, but the e sp e c ia lly im p ro v ed . S everal team had to come from behind to swimmers qualified for the state championships. A highlight for w in the county cham pionship, after St. Joseph’s gained 41 points all was Dan A sencio’s setting o f from diving, w hile Prep, having new county records for the 100butterfly and 100-backstroke. no one compete, earned 0. The team had been encouraged M a y b e th e ir e v e n g re a te r success was due to new Coaches in N ovem ber by Coach Hansen, Carlos Garaffa and Rob Quiones. who said, “I w ant you guys to go The workouts were extended far beyond the county this year. You beyond w hat was done in the past. could probably w in the county In p re v io u s y e a rs, a n o rm a l w ithout a coach.” He was without practice would have been a 2000- a doubt correct, for the team had yard workout. It becam e common no problems keeping up its high to have a 9000-yard workout. In standards, and w ith the help o f the beginning there were many the tw o coaches, it achieved an impressive new feat: a fifth-place c h a n g e s —an d even m o re c o m p la in ts . T h e o n e -h o u r state ranking. The sw im m ers advanced farther than they ever w e e k d a y m o rn in g p ra c tic e s became killer three-hour practices had before.

The b u tte rfly is considered by m ost to be the hardest o f all swimming strokes. Coy Dailey approaches the wall a fte r the last lap o f the 100-yard b u tte rfly .

Coach Carlos Garaffa o ffe rs the team his vote o f confidence before the city championship. Close ties have always been a strong suit of the swim team

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A g ood s ta rt can m ake th e d iffe re n ce b e tw e e n a w in and a loss w hen it com es to racing s p o rts . Swim m ing is no exception. S tan W ojciechow ski pulls ahead in th e 4 0 0 fre e s ty le relay, giving th e te a m a good lead w ith his excellent d iv e

Diving is an im portant skill that can affect a swim m er’s tim e significantly. Rich Schubring teaches freshman Mike Santucci the correct way to manipulate a dve to the fullest advantage.

Swimming

Swimming Scores Record: 11-4 P rep E liza b eth P in g r y N e w P r o v id e n c e U n io n D e lb a r to n P o p e John D ic k in s o n S t. J o se p h P a lisa d e s P la in fie ld S t. B e n e d ic t’s

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S ta te P la y o ffs S e to n Hall

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C itv C h a m p io n sh ip

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HCIAA C h a m p io n sh ip

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O p p o n e n ts 24 73 64 69 76 93 36 40 44 78

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Floor: Dan Asencio. Kneeling: Larry Lazzara, Chris Boggiano, Rich Schubring, Anthony Pimentel, Mike Santucci Standing: Coach Carlos Garaffa, Paschal Ferreira, Dave Paskas, Jonathan Hassell, M a tt Milczarski, Dan Paskas, Coy Dailey, Steve Hudacko, Jaime Cepeda, Coach Rob Quiones. Missing: Brian Sharrock. Paul Blasucci. Brian Mulvihill, Nick Trentacoste, Joe Facchini. Stan Wojciechowski, Nick Perseghin Rene Roa, Brian Crimmins.

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JV & Varsity U/restting A w restler must constantly watch and limit his weight In order to remain in his weight class and maximize performance. JV sophomore Vivek Singh weighs himself, as Brian Quinn waits in line.

IV Wrestling Scores Record: 4-9

Varsity Wrestling Scores Record: 4-7 Prep Barringer Pope John Passaic Delbarton Pequannock Nutley Seton Hall Perth Amboy B ecton Livingston North Bergen

54 32 39 42 33 34 41 18 26 16 21

Ridgefield Holiday Tourney Wayne Hills Tournament

Prep

O ppom 17 39 38 39 40 43 24 55 30 44 49 3rd Place 3rd Place

St. Benedict’s Toms River East Hamilton West Old Bridge New Providence Seton Hall Prep Hanover Park Summit Livingston Ridge North Bergen Perth Amboy Barringer St. Benedict’s Tournament North Bergen Tournament

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48 21 16 51 34 48 39 21 40 18 42 50 32

6th Place 9th Place

Varsity Wrestling: Front Row: Doug Sovars Joe Wroblewski, Mark Taraszkiewicz, Mike Monaco, Dave liarla, Mike Medrano, Greg llaria. Second Row: Nick Emma, Jose Vilarino, Gerry lorio, Rob Kolakowski, Ed Coleman, Ahmed Rashed, Erfc Tobias. Third Row: Ahmed All, Coach Frank Koszyk, Anthony Kender, Coach Keith Kelly, Joe Tramutolo. Missihg: Andy LopezHDiaz, Frank Mansfield, Jonathan Romano.

JV Wrestling: Front Row: Sadot RI6s, Jigar Patel, Joe Falcicchlo, Joe Cossoiini, Bryan Lucanla, Vincent Silvestri, Bryan Blaney. Second Row: G erry Aloran, Brian Quinn Joal Fischer, Tom Egan, Angelo Caprio, John Falcicchlo, Brian Kovacs, Chris Wall, Jim Luty, Kevin DeVillava Third Row: Jonathan Hurtado, Vivek Singh, Anthony Fesken, John Zaklama Missing: Brian Ackerman, Robert Duran, Aiman Ibrahim

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Star Varsity w restler Mike Medrano was named the Outstanding W restler at the Wayne Hills tournament. He led the team with 21 wins including 8 pins, and he beat his own record fo r take-downs.

Varsity sophomore Dave Ilaria led the team with 11 pins. He gets locked in competition with a Delbarton opponent, whom he pinned in 40 seconds, enabling the team to win the match 42-3.9.

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O f e ’re not leaving Y A / u n til e v ery o n e catches a fish,” pronounced Fishing Club m oderator Mr. Bob Z a w isto w sk i, as the fishing trip wound down. The clu b h e e d e d h is w o rd s. Everyone caught at least one fish. The increasingly popular Fishing Club ventured to the Sandy H ook R eef on October 10. Thirty-six Prep anglers and seven parents came out in full force. Some brought their own poles and tackle boxes, while others opted to rent from C a p ta in A n d y . T h e b o a t “Pioneer,” led by the captain and his shipm ates, left the m arina at the crack o f dawn. Many first-tim e fishers eagerly anticipated their destination. After drifting for three hours on the currents, the fishermen dropped line and sinker in the reef.

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Patience proved to be a v irtu e . P re p ste rs av o ided getting discouraged, even after no one caught anything for the first few hours. The w ait was w orth it, because everyone hooked and reeled in his own w ater critter. S u rp risin g ly , it did not m atter how m any fish one caught. In the world o f fishing, one re c e iv e s acco lad es by catch in g the b ig g e st fish. Freshm an Shaun Lacey was the big winner by reeling in a four- pound fluke. Others, such as freshm an Justin Schwarz, ju s t enjoyed fishing in the ocean. Satisfied, he exclaimed, “I thought it was going to be fun, but it turned out even better than I thought.” And how does a fisherman end his long day? Filleting, cooking, and eating his catch, o f course. A perfect end to a perfect day.

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The fishing trip to Sandy'Hook Reef started bright and early at 6:30 am. fro m the Liberty Marina. Although many o f the fo rty -th re e anglers were beginners, they were not hampered fro m toting their own fish home.

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Front Row: Robert Perez, Andrew Vizzacchero, Jeff yu, Edgar Cabr« Second Row: Evan Costanzo, Eric Kessler, Michael Connolly, Thomas Gr Missing: Nelson Abreu, Erwin Manlongat, Shaun Lacey, Justin Schwarz,.! Sexton, Pat McGovern, John Friend, Mike Smith, Kevin Kelly, Keith Gle

toarbush Mountain is a haven fo r all types o f skiers. long-time skier, senior Don Bostonian freestyles n the challenging interm ediate slope C rt,

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ne would have to be courageous or insane to slide down a mountain strapped to a metal board. In fact, the thrill o f danger attracted many o f the members o f the Ski Club. There was only one ski trip planned for V erm ont, but nob o d y co m p la in e d a fter experiencing one o f the most exciting and sometimes one o f the scariest weekends. Moderators Mr. DrewNoga and Fr. Enrico Raulli, S.J. decided to take advantage of tw o o f the m o st p o p u la r mountains in the Northeast. Mr. Bill Lillis and Mr. Dan H an ifin ac co m p a n ied the group as well. Having stored equipment and bags in Mr. N oga’s room all day, the crew dashed out to their bus at 3 :00 p.m. on Friday. The club skied on Stow e M o u n ta in on S atu rd ay and S u g arb u sh M ountain on Sunday. The skiers, who numbered thirtyseven, enjoyed twelve inches

font Ro\ta M r. Noga, Ed Bodnar, M att Asgari, Tom Parry, Vincent Chlsari, Mike rezzo. Second Row: Mark Scrivanich, John Ryglicki, Nick Trentacoste, Angei •nos, Anthony Nappi, Mr. Lillis. Third Row: Vin Collado, Pat McGovern, Don estonian, Kevin Barry, Andy Drozdowski, S cott Gurian Missing: Jorge Silva, §vin Moran, Phil Frezzo, Kris Nikolla, Rick Briamonte, Chris Brlody, Joe Perez, evin Kelly, Ted Schundler, Dan Trojan, Kevin Gillespie, John Krivinsky, Ryan Prime, pff McPartlan, Jonathan Foster-M oore

o f fresh and so ft snow . Advanced skiers and especially the beginners really thanked Old Man Winter for providing the soft landing, usually after meeting him face to face. At the end o f S atu rd ay , the members celebrated Mass with Fr. Raulli and soothed their sore muscles in the jacuzzi. On Sunday, many o f the b e g in n ers w ere able to maintain their balance and ski with less difficulty. Some even left the safety o f the bunny slopes and ventured into the intermediate slopes. Andrew D ro zdow ski, an advanced skier, exclaim ed enthusias tically, “I liked it [skiing] a lot, and I will definitely go again.” A lthough some returned late S unday w ith an ace bandage or aches and pains, and most with homework still to do, the men o f all four years ag reed the trip w as w ell worth it.

Ready to head north, juniors Phil Frezzo, M att Asgari, and Kevin Moran board an Academy Bus fo r a five-hour ride. The trip ran from February 9-11 at the Vermont Ski Lodge

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• Parental guidance and Involvement are essential to a student’s academic development During an evening conference, Mr. Sllvestrls presents parents and guardians with a comprehensive overview of his French 1 and Latin 2 courses. • The door to Fr. Azzarto’s office is always open, providing a comfortable setting fo r students to study, reflect, or just relax. Numan Shaikh Paul Fam, Armando Tiongson, and Chris Razon take advantage of the peaceful atmosphere to prepare fo r their next class • Feedback meetings allowed t3ne administration to learn first-hand students’ views of issues In the school. Pat Fitzpatrick and Jason A rtz discuss stric t library codes and the no exemption policy fo r senior midterms with Mr. Raslowsky. • Latin has been a prominent element of the tradition at Prep. Preparing for his firs t speaking engagement at the Roman Forum freshman Anthony Duma reads from Ecce Roman. • A fter wrestling with the xerox machine fo r a couple of hours to turn out his religion exams, Mr. Dwyer gears up to grade a set of papers January kept him busy with proctorlng mid terms, managing a Forensics tournament, and mapping out coursework fo r his second semester at Prep.

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STUFF for the Future T hat L asts a L ifetim e Prep. The experience of learning stuff. That in cludes more than just history, math, Italian, art, religion, literature, or physics. Those are merely the specifics that students learn against an ever-present backdrop of the Jesuit philosophy. The goal of that philosophy is to educate the whole person. Reflective learning is thus apriority emphasized in all subjects from Algebra 1 to AP English. Prepsters ‘learn how to learn.’ Teachers prepare their students to use given information about a situation to achieve a logical solution which can be expresseddearly and understood by others.

Aside from a future chemist,

hardly anyone will remember the procedure for finding the sp ecif c heat of magnesium. However, one will learn the reasoning requiredto accomplish such a task. We focus on skills that can be applied in the ‘real world.’ We also learn to n v W ie religiously and honestly. This spirituality is at the core of Prep’s curriculum. As the banner says, Prep teaches a basic respect for self, family, God, others, and the earth. That’s what makes the world worth learning about, encountering, and engaging. Obviously studies entail a lot of work from students, but it is the teachers who make Prep academics. Each teacher has his or her own idiosyncracies and special outlook that come across through class, co-curriculars, and extra-help after school. In the most basic terms, the curriculum revolves around this theme: “It’s not only the stuff one learns but how one learns it.” Both the instructors who teach and the students who learn prove that Prep academics are made from the best stuff on Earth.

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^i»i§J)iftg Su n cljc* f f n re c e n t yea rs, th e P re p f in e a rts d e p a r tm e n t h a s re ju v e n a te d itself, ^ J s tre n g th e n in g a rt a n d m u sic classes. P re p c o n tin u e d to p la c e an e m p h a sis o n th e h u m a n ities, a s w a s d e m o n str a te d b y the p a in tin g o f a p e r m a n e n t m u r a l in th e c o r r id o r o u ts id e th e m u sic room , the live p e r fo r m a n c e s o f th e a c tin g class, a n d th e in c lu sio n o f s tu d e n ts ’ o rig in a l m u sic c o m p o sitio n s in th e a n n u a l co n certs. The freshm an Intro to A rt course D e lv in g d e e p e r in to a n o th e r was coordinated with W orld Civ to discipline, the Basic Acting class seniors observe the styles of European cultures learned the three elements of acting: su c h as th e G re e k , E tru s c a n , physical tools, em otional connections, M e d ie v a l, a n d R e n a is s a n c e c iv il and suspension o f disbelief. After izations. Asian and African art were reading The Inner Game o f Tennis, considered also. perform ers also practiced techniques Studio A rt 1 students explored the such as “tongue-tw ister” w arm -ups, concept of sainthood, as they worked recitation o f long poems for practice with juniors in Church in the M odem with rhythm and pronunciation, body W orld. The result of this collaboration stretches, and self-motivation. betw een religion and art was a cover Rounding out the education o f the design for a book about wom en saints. w hole p erson w ere other hands-on Students also view ed slides outlining experiences. W ith the addition of a new the w orks o f artists weight room, Phys Ed su ch as M a n e t and students were expected M umm . Participants to condition themselves in S tu d io A rt 2 by lifting weights, as responded to a M iles well as playing sports Davis m usical piece by su c h as b a s k e tb a ll, painting a perm anant volleyball, football, and m ural, called K inda soccer. A ppreciating B lue, fo r th e m usic the renovations, Nick lobby. T h e a rt "Studio Art provides on introduction T re n ta c o s te sta te d , to the fine arts through a variety of program also expanded “W ith the installation projects in o wide range of artistic to include Studio A rt of new floors and pads materials and open forums.” 3. This course allowed on the walls, the entire seniors who were seriously considering P hys E d ex p erien ce becam e m ore a career in art to create a portfolio of enjoyable.” original paintings and drawings. The Inten d ed to develop responsible completed works o f various students motorists, Driver’s Ed provided students were periodically displayed in the library with the necessary skills required to and main lobby. pass New Jersey’s driving exam. A The art program was not the only brand new Pontiac Grand Am was a p ro g ra m w h ic h e x p lo re d new welcome addition for practicing driving possibilities. Juniors and seniors had instructions on the road. the opportunity to take M usic Theory in Through experiences and knowledge which, for their exam grade, they were not limited to books, these courses expected to perform in the Christmas offered students alternative, yet equally concert. effective, methods o f learning.

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For freshmen, a rt class provided a comprehensive overview o f the techniques of shadowing, contour lines, and color contrast. Keith Rygiel, Luke Drummond, and Lauria Grant took a rt in the firs t semester, when one o f the projects was to make mosaic self-portraits.

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Front Row: Ryan Gonzales, Stephen Kayiaros, Sandeep Luke, Javier Cabrera. Second Row: Alex Aguirre, Shane Smith. Third Row: Chris Razon, Eugene Seu. Missing: Erik Larsen.

One point stressed in Introduction to Music was the relationship between contemporary and classical music. Having already provided a strong foundation with medieval compositions, Mr. Jones holds the remote, as he introduces the video The Power o f Music to M att Moran and classmates.

Not knowing that it would develop into something bigger, Mr. Lanzalotto takes attendance a fte r the Walk-A-Thon In addition to coaching football and volleyball and teaching Phys Ed and D riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ed, Coach Lanz was named as interim Assistant Dean of Students in the spring semester.

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Was he a melancholic prince or the victim o f an Oedipus complex? Examining such possible causes fo r Ham let’s indecision, Ms. Hennessey raises questions about William Shakespeare’s m ost noted tragic hero.

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Front Row: Sandeep Luke, Erwin Manlongat, Ryan Gonzales, Satya Tiwari, John Abadir, Steven Boyd, Mike Olesky, Maurice Connelly. Second Row: Palak Shah, Islam Abdeial, Chris Abdon, Chris Razon, Jim O ’Day, Bernie Gordon, Billy Lovero, Raul Rosales, Jon Boggiano. Third Row: Jin Ha Joung, Eugene Seu, Shawn Finnerty, Joe Green, Marc Rubin, Rob Perez, Brian Beldowicz, Angelo Abbatemarco. Fourth Row: Vernon Gibbs, Pankaj Sharma, Tarek Arafat, Tomasz Lukasiak, Owen Kyrollos, Gavin Schiraldo, Rob Zywicki. Missing: Andrew Drozdowski, Manuel Farinas, Dan Trojan, Pat McKeon, Zef Ferreira, Adam Supple, Asef Khwaja, Jimmy Song, G eoff Petersen, Steve Rusnak, Lorenzo Sista.

A play is composed o f tw o main parts: the scrip t and the staging. Mr. Irvine’s English 1 class pays close attention, as he explains these elements. The freshm en went on to study Fences by August Wilson.

The Socratic method teaches students how to answer their own questions. Employing this principle, Mr. Campion helps junior Miles Twaddell and his English 3 Honors class formulate questions about the “ Knight’s Tale” of the Canterbury Tales.

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English Written Here tudying life through literature en a b les on e to h av e a lasting im pact on oth ers an d the w orld. Students express them selves m ore clea rly by increasin g th eir v ocabu lary a s well. In English classes, P rep sters d e v e lo p e d effectiv e com m unication skills an d p r o p e r gram m ar.

The stories of “Rip Van W inkle,” student’s responsibility to find and Macbeth, and Oedipus Rex captured the correct the actual m istakes such as imagination of Prep’s English students. incorrect titles, punctuation, sentence While freshmen read Shakespeare, they variety, and paragraph structure. As could hear an enactment of Hamlet Mr. Massarelli explained, “We want the dow n the h all o f the H um anities students to analyze and appreciate building. M eanwhile, coming from literature while becoming good writers.” F u rth e rm o re , the upstairs, video clips stu d e n ts w ere also from senior Ghost and given several oppor H orror Fiction were tunities to read to the picked up too. rest of the class. This English 1 and 2 were allow ed students to c e n te re d aro u n d practice and improve A m erican Literature, th e ir speak in g w h ile B ritish abilities. Literature was offered “€nglish is not just about T he v a rie ty o f to the juniors. Senior learning our language but English classes offered e le c tiv e s in c lu d e d knowing how to use it properly at Prep continuously S p o rts L ite ra tu re , when speaking and writing." allowed the students to F ic tio n in to F ilm , expand their horizons. Literature of War, and the new course in M odem Irish Writers. Stressed throughout the various courses The freshman and sophomore courses were the improvement and enhancement p la c e d a ren e w e d e m p h a sis on of speaking and writing skills, as well as grammatical areas. W hen a paper was a focus on the understanding of the re tu rn e d , sp e c ific are as n ee d in g literature and the history of the modem correction had been marked. It was the English language.

A senior English elective, Fiction into Film explored such notable works as Cape Fear. Death o f a Salesman Invasion o f the Body Snatchers. and their motion picture counterparts. Doc Kennedy hands out possible themes fo r prospective reports.

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e d ic a te d co u n selo rs tak e the tim e to know a stu den t’s standing i J in sch o o l. They a ls o know that students often n e e d a ssista n ce in

m any a r e a s b es id e s a ca d em ics. Thus, in addition to test s c o r e s an d scheduling, the g u id an ce departm en t a ls o a ssisted in j o b hunts an d m aking big d ecisio n s f o r the futu re. A ll this en tered into th eir con tacts with p a ren ts too. Entering its third year, the Group curriculum and finances, the college Guidance program was designed to ease placement office provided them and their the te n sio n s o f fre sh m e n in th e ir parents invaluable assistance in the transition from gram m ar school to the search for the appropriate college. Prep. U n d er the d ire c tio n o f the Jo n ath an B oggiano com m ented, “I counselors, freshmen w o u ld h a v e n e v e r d iscu ssed issu es o f subm itted my college peer pressure, sm ok applications on time, if ing, and drug abuse. it w e r e n ’t fo r Fr. They also learned how Balduf.” to develop effective As life is often filled stu d y s k ills an d with various problems re c e iv e d h e lp in and ob stacles, co u n course selections. In selors were ready to help ad d itio n , th ird -y e a r "Freshman group guidance improved students face challenges my study skills and allowed me to G ro u p G u id a n c e an d w o rk th ro u g h manage my time more efficiently prepared juniors for is s u e s , s o c ia l and [as a sophomore too]." the college admissions academ ic. W ith the p ro c e s s th ro u g h ad d itio n a l effo rts o f comprehensive and inform ative lectures Mrs. Pat O ’Grady in the department and and handouts. the return of Mrs. Lori Berman, the Entering their junior and senior years, g u id a n c e c o u n se lo rs w ere alw ay s students were faced with important issues available to provide help in pursuing concerning future college plans. As dream s and during trying times. They students assum ed the responsibility o f were a guiding force in the lives of m ak in g im p o rta n t d e c isio n s ab o u t many.

Sitting at his computer, Mr. Dondero types a recommendation fo r one of his seniors. He and other faculty members wrote hundreds of recommendations, often boosting an applicant’s chances fo r admission to a choice college.

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College placement counselors were adept at locating errors and completing files efficiently. In his heavily frequented office o ff the foyer, Fr. Balduf checks over Erik Larsen’s applications before sending them out.

The arduous process of ap plying to colleges often in timidates seniors. To ease th e ten sio n , th ey used ExPan to research various institutions. Installed on the library's computers and networked w ith over 800 colleges th ro u g h o u t the U nited States, ExPan en abled James Castillo and other seniors to print or, via modem, to send a general application w ithout ever leaving the library. ExPan made the experience of se lecting the perfect college a little less daunting.

In Group Guidance, Lou Paonessa, David Taylor, and Nick Emma look over the school handbook with Mrs. O ’Grady. They also addressed the issues o f drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, and exam preparation.

One o f the tasks o f counselors is to peruse the transcripts o f students to see if they can help them in any way. Fr. Browning browses through the list o f first-sem ester grades to check fo r academic problems.

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During th sir firs t year o f U.S. History, juniors were presented w ith leaders and philosophies th a t profoundly shaped this nation. Mr. Ford describes the circumstances th a t led to the American Revolutionary War.

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Lorenzo Sista, Arcangelo Abbatemarco, Anthony Nappi.

Earning some extra credit in Mr. Benzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Civ class, Joe Falcicchio brings Greek mythology to life. With his bowtie, Southern drawl, and box of chocolates, "Little Chicks" delivered a monologue as "Forrest Zeus."

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U.S. H istory 2 provided its students w ith an in-depth review o f the events o f the tw entieth century. Using geography, Mr. DeLorenzo emphasizes the debate over isolationism and interventionism in the foreign policy o f the ig40s.

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0 I h y do w e have to re a d a ll this extra s tu ff w hen w e can ju s t use y y t h e te x tb o o k ? ” The a n sw e r w as qu ite sim ple. H isto ry teachers trie d to ch a n g e textbook a d d icts into fir s t-h a n d h isto ria n s by adding novels, b iographies, p rim a ry sources, a n d sch o la rly a rticles to the curriculum . T h rough g roup p ro jects, su ch as S to c k M a rk e t scenarios, the d ep a rtm en t to o k ad va n ta g e o f the benefits o f co o perative learning. A ttem p tin g to u n d ersta n d readings a n d an sw erin g ch a llen g in g q u estio n s in a collective a tm o sp h ere w o u ld enhance the s tu d e n ts ’ interpretive skills a n d thereby e sta b lish a so u n d b a sis f o r learning. Prep’s history department has con tage and Russian History were offered sistently provided students with the op to help students pursue specific ele portunity to learn about and compre ments of history in greater depth than hend humanity’s past. This was evident survey courses allowed. Mr. Bill Lillis joined in the way the depart the department. He m ent structured par and his colleagues fos ticular courses. The tered cooperation with c u rricu lu m w as d e Jcison signed to expose stu McGurk other departments, for example, by assimilat dents to various cul '96 ing art history into tu re s and h is to rie s both W orld Civ and f r o m a r o u n d th e U.S. History 1. world. In the midst of pro A fte r attain in g a "History teaches us the viding students with a basic understanding of mistakes of the past, so we basic knowledge of the these cultures in their can learn to avoid making the past, other department same mistakes in the future." freshman W orld Civi goals included study lizations course, stu skills development and demonstrating dents extensively studied United States how history continues to influence soci History over two years. In senior year, ety today and for the future. electives such as U.S. Immigrant Heri

An accurate portrayal o f history requires information gathered from various sources to prevent a one-sided opinion. In addition to the textbook, Leon Colao used additional resources such as Napoleon in his Modern European History elective.

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v e n tu a lly a P re p s tu d e n t ru n s in to a c la ss th a t is d iffe r e n tfr o m the o th e rs h e ha s ta ken o r w ill ta k e a t P rep . M o r e o fte n th a n not, this is a la n g u a g e class. A fte r b e g in n in g w ith L a tin fr e s h m a n yea r, the P re p stu d e n t a d v a n c e s

into a m o d e m la n g u a g e su c h a s S p a n ish , F ren ch , Italian, o r G erm a n d u rin g se c o n d y e a r. A s M r. S ilv e stris exp la in s, a fo u n d a tio n in fir s t- y e a r L a tin a llo w s th e stu d e n ts to a p p re c ia te a m o d e rn la n g u a g e ed u ca tio n . B e sid e s th e s c h o o l’s s tru c tu ra l places with Fr. Tony Aracich for one renovation, academ ics also underwent semester. Fr. Aracich traveled and did considerable changes. The enrollment pastoral w ork in M exico and South of students in the optional third year of Am erica. Furthering the building o f a language, for instance, was higher faculty resources, German teacher Mr. than any previous year. On the student Jim DeAngelo also participated in a side, for the first time, three upper-level teacher exchange program with Mr. French students took the AP French S te fa n B re n d g e n s fro m B e rlin , Language Exam. Germany. In th e w o rld o f Experiencing various Latin, required for two c u ltu re s is the b est years for all students, teacher. This seemed Ms. som e fresh m en and to be happening in all Susan sophomores continued areas. W ith teachers Saber an experim ent begun from foreign countries the previous year by teaching their native Ms. Baber. She and languages, and w ith Mr. N oga taught the several teachers going "It is the goal of our fre s h m e n an d a b ro a d fo r su m m er department to expose sophomore classes with training or a longer students to other lan a different book, Ecce period of time, students guages and cultures." R om ani, believ ed to were given more oppore a se s tu d e n ts in to tu n itie s th a n e v e r difficult translation by focusing on before. Perhaps the m ost important reading skills. lesson was that effective communication W ith Fr. Tom Denny back at Prep is not limited only to correct grammar, teaching Spanish, sophom ores had a b u t m u st b e c o m b in e d w ith the chance to study with a new face. Also know ledge o f these countries’ various teaching Spanish was a new com er to traditions, customs, and peoples as well. Prep, Mr. M anuel Aguilar. He traded

The m ost tedious-but-necessary p a rt o f m astering any language is memorizing its vocabulary. Third-year Latin student Chris Bader searches fo r the meaning o f dissertissime.

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A m ajority o f students chose to take Spanish as their modern language. A sophomore Spanish class reads along In their textbooks, as Ms. Garcia explains some o f the basics about -ar verbs.

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Front Row: Dan Trojan, Manuel Farinas, Javier Cabrera, Steve Rusnak, Raul Rosales, Scott Kudlacik. Second Row: Sean Keating, Pankaj Sharma, Andy Lopez-Diaz, Adam Supple, Nelson Abreu, Jimmy Song, William Diaz, Vernon Gibbs, Jonathan Armas, James Castillo.

French 3 student James Cartano and Mrs. Costanzo have a one-on-one conversation about applying the subjunctive mood. In French, "it is probable", fo r example, denotes certainty rather than possibility.

A native of Mexico, Mr. Aguilar explains to his Native Spanish students the correct placement of accents. Students who speak the Spanish language at home took the course to master reading and writing skills as well,

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Having ifttructeei his students on the use of modems* pS|. Ronan uses one blmsBlf to submit ns California Clown College application. Many teachers took: the Halloween Dress-Down as an opportunity to show "Shir true (hair) colors.

No~l$eLL Su^pfiae "Are the school bells really nec essary!" Early in the year, M r. Raslowsky asked the teachers' o p in io n . N o t surprisingly, there w ere mixed responses. After heated debate, the faculty voted, and those w ho favored the elimination of bells every 40 minutes were victorious. Even th o u g h th e tra n sitio n w as slightly difficult at first, students and teachers quickly adjusted, and M r, Collins did set the bells on short order days. Zeferino Ferreira rem arked, "The removal of the bell system gave me a greater sense of re sponsibility." It made for less noise too.

In typical Dandorph fashion, "the page" is compared to a football piaybook. Besides being the head facility dire ctor. &nd m oderator o f stage crew, Mr. Dandorph emphasized discipline and concentration in the classroom, as he did in earning his third-degree black belt.

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Practice makes perfect, especially In math, so devotion to homework problems was required. Ms. Wysocki reviews an assignment w ith her senior AP Calculus class.

(It Alt) + (Adds Up) h e m athem atics departm ent ex p erien ced s e v er a l ch an g es in the 1995-96 s c h o o l y ear. With ex p an d ed cou rse offerings a n d new faculty, students h a d the opportunity to en han ce their kn ow ledge a n d to s e e the su b ject in fr e s h perspectives. The am ount o f time d ev oted to extra h elp during 8th p e r io d in dicated the determ ination o f facu lty a n d students a lik e to m aster equ ation s a n d fo rm u la s o f a ll sorts.

M ost first-year students continued to as training for college-level Calculus. take algebra. Solving word problems, Other seniors opted to take math-related as always, was a challenge. With the electives such as Computer Science and addition o f the computers to the library, Accounting. Both o f these courses kept geometry students were able to explore today’s ever-changing world in mind. principles taught in class. The Geometry O th er chan g es to th e m ath S ketchpad program department included the addition o f new faculty became an essential p a rt o f th e m ath members. Mrs. Patricia curriculum. It enabled Nickerson encouraged Andrew her A lg e b ra 2 /T rig students to construct Bucci students to do well by geometric figures in '98 p la c in g them in ways not possible with co o p erativ e learning p a p er and pen cils. g roups. A n o th er O th er cu rric u lu m n ew co m er, Fr. D an c h an g es in clu d ed "In Mr. Dcindorph's doss, O ’Brien, S.J., spoke o f adding an option for besides learning what the goals o f the juniors. They were things say, we also learn dep artm en t: “A ll given the choice o f what they mean." teachers stressed ana selecting Algebra 2/ Trigonometry or the challenging Pre- ly tical skills from solving sim ple equations to complex word problems.” Calculus course. In all, the changes were a part o f a Three years o f math are required at Prep. Despite this, many seniors took concentrated effort to evoke the curiosity the AP Calculus course to earn valuable o f stu d en ts to m ake m ath m ore college credits, or they took Pre-Calculus interesting, applicable, and fun.

Although dreaded by students, tests were nonetheless an accurate method o f measuring progress. Fr. O’Brien hands back corrected Pre-Calculus Honors tests, while Jaime de Leon smiles w ith approval and Constantine Dy anxiously awaits His grade.

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God f~~in the study o f relig ion , m o re than ju s t a c a d e m ic s w as stressed. ^ J Young m en r e a liz e d they h a d to b e c o m e m orally a w a r e a n d learn to ta k e resp o n sib ility f o r th em selv es a s w ell a s o th ers. This u n derstan ding e n a b le d them to in co rp o ra te new e th ic a l v alu es into th eir ow n lives, w h ile stren gthen in g fa it h throu gh in teraction with others. The first o f the four mandatory years role of wom en and the laity. In the other sem ester, they exam ined C hristian o f religion at Prep served as a stepping stone into Jesuit education. Freshmen m orality and the life and legacy of St. learned the basics o f Catholicism and Ignatius Loyola, the founder o f the confronted issues concerning the social Society o f Jesus. They also examined social injustices around environm ent and peer the w o rld fro m the pressure. They also viewpoint of faith. learned different ways Seniors selected two o f in te r p r e tin g th e sin gle-sem ester re li Steve Bible through its literal gion courses to fulfill Hudacko and fig u r a tiv e th e ir re q u ire m e n t. '97 m eanings. Their options included M uch of th e B ioethics, Love and sophom ores’ year was M arriage, Psychology spent discussing the and Religion, Prayer, life and works o f Jesus. "I have learned that U ltim ate Q uestions, D u rin g th e s e c o n d God is present in areas and Religious Exper semester, they explored other than just the Church." ience in Literature, a ways they could apply new offering. their newly acquired know ledge of Jesus Addressing both principles and the to specific issues in their own lives. practical realities o f m odem youth, these In junior year, students related the courses directed students on the right religious know ledge they had gained path towards moral development and a over the previous two years to the Church better understanding of things spiritual. in the m odem world. For one semester* they tackled many topics, including the

Entering freshmen were exposed to various views o f God and morality. As Naveen Tyagi, Jamal Stokes, Zachary Polinik and Jamel Rourk pay close attention to a Personal Development lecture on peer pressure, they become more aware o f the relationship between religion and daily reality.

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Dreams can often provide valuable insights into a person’s feelings and thoughts. In Psychology and Religion, Deacon O’Neill offers his own "personal and non-professional" analysis o f one o f Steve Borace’s dreams.

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The death of a parent or being in a troubled family is a tough expe rience. Revived by Fr. Azzarto in the 1994-95 school year, Qenesis 9 provided support for those w ho had lost a loved one or w ho had become involved in a diffi cult family situation. Offering a chance to reflect, the group met occasionally during lunch hours and after school to share their personal feelings and to support one another. A s w ell as learning to cope day-to-day, members re alized that they were not alone in their experiences. Open gyms, a pancake breakfast, and film show ings helped to develop friendships among those w ho shared a common hardship.

Hearing a funny remark In the back of the classroom, Mr. Caslin and the seniors o f his new elective searched fo r possible suspects. Religious Experience in Literature required a good deal o f reading balanced with informal discussions.

Employing various learning techniques, Mr. Becerra reviews the modernization o f the Church with one group o f students, while Mark Lucero writes about the changes in the Church after the Second Vatican Council

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Honing skills fo r a new century, the science departm ent remained at the fo re fro n t o f the com puter revolution. Chemistry students Lawrence Epps, Vincent Silvestri, and Rich Schubring enter their bonus problem calculations, which were graded automatically.

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M r. R odney A lejan d ro , w ho also taught freshman bio, w as given the opportu nity to teach a new senior elective, A P Biology. The prerequisite w as a basic k n o w ledge of chem istry and regular biology. It of fered a good preparation for college laboratory courses. Tomasz Lukasiak remarked, "The labs go into depth and are harder than regular sci ence labs." Class discus sions w ere also vital, help ing students like Ismael Shaukat (left) andJoeRoarty (right) develop analytical and debating skills.

Adequate preparation fo r experim ents was an essential com ponent o f labs. Freshman biology student Michael Connolly listens attentively to final instructions fro m Mr. ZawistowskL

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One o f the key benefits o f science exper iments was th a t they enabled students to interact w ith the subject material. Geo scientists Jose Vilarino and Joe Kircher apply their knowledge o f thermodynamics, relating the boiling point o f w ater to the burning point o f a paper cup.

E = me2 0 f hen a society d esires to b etter itself, it tends to p la c e an em phasis on tech n o lo g ica l innovation in fie ld s such as m edicin e an d industry. P r e p ’s scien ce departm en t d e d ic a ted its e lf to aidin g students in the developm en t o f n ecessary skills to ex cel in to d a y ’s w orld. The ultim ate g o a l h a s b een to h elp students d ev elop critica l thinking skills that w ould give them a com petitive edge.

A lthough the standard biology, significant roles in tomorrow’s society. chemistry, and physics courses main Projects such as designing aerodynamic tained a consistent curriculum , the paper airplanes gave the students the teaching m ethods underw ent some rare opportunity to witness the natural changes. As the year forces that surround p ro g re sse d , Mr. them in life. Another B oyle’s freshmen cre science elective that ated their own biology was open to all stu textbook. “Egg dents was Scientific Scrambler” and “King Research. Taught by of the Hill” were two of Sr. Frances, it helped students that were in the four group projects terested in research to assem bled by ju n io r fo llo w th ro u g h on physicists. Both tasks "Science education helps students long-term investiga enabled them to inte develop problem-solving skills and tions. grate their knowledge an ability to handle complex issues, enabling them to excel in o highly M ost im p o rtan tly , of physics into real life. technological society." since know ledge is Senior science elec tives included AP Biology and Geo useless without action, the sciences al science. The Geoscience course delved lowed students to integrate their ac into the fields of meteorology, aeronau quired skills into the continuous experi tics, and other sciences that will play ment of life.

On Back-to-Scnoo: Night, Ms. LeCalvez outlines the requirements of her Chemistry course for sophomore Danilo Ramirez and several parents. Besides lectures, the course Included research projects and labs, ranging from finding the density of metals to the forming of carbon dioxide from hydrochloric acid

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• While prepar ing to "sing the new songs," Fr. O ’Brien (beginning his career at Prep) and sophomore Anthony Zaklama, introduce a new school year fo r the choir at the Freshman Orientation Mass. • During the September 24 Open House, Dan Ramirez antici pates Steve Kayiaros’s next move against Jack Truehaft, who eventually won the game. The chess team held one of many tables which showed o ff P rep’s renovated library. • Showing o ff their Prep spirit by leading the pack, seniors Brian Beldowicz, M att Worst, and M att Pinella make their way down Grand from St. P eter’s to Liberty State Park during their final Walk-A-Thon. Following right behind them were sophomores Pietro Barberl, Brian Wood, and John Rodriguez. • Amidst the ever constant confusion o f a caffeine m orningbuying breakfast (green eggs and ham), doing homework, reading spirited signs, or chatting cum compadres-Soe Casia and Justin Ramos discuss the day’s Calculus homework. • A fte r a big lunch on Parents ’ Day at football camp In August, Joe Wroblewski and Mike Priore relax with a Snapple before the a fte r noon scrimmage

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Ends of the EARTH Prep. A school with students from five continents. The Marauders of St. Peter’s come together from many lands and backgrounds with diverse ideas and thoughts. Together they make the Prep. And the Prep produces students, teachers, workers, winners, players, doers, humanitarians, and leaders*

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capabilities rank Prep with the best. At all hours ofth e day, Prep, comes together in top form. In the morning we meet in homeroom to sort out the III

day’s business o f mail and announcements. During the school day Mti assemble forplasses to learn and grow, at Emmaus lunches to break bread, and in the cafe simply to spend tlpie w f H M n B .

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We spend a lotol time behincithe scenes and at the books, getting ready for the moments when we shine for all to see. Though we all may excel at different things, have different family histories, and seek different avenues for the future, we prepare together. That is where we build the bonds we share. Our time of preparation is rehearsing the piece, running the drills, making the editors’ meeting, and much more. We learn each others’ quirks and challenges. We get used to teachers’ scrumptious brownies, corny jokes, and pet peeves. Marauders have shared the common experiences of the near-impossible course and the latenight paper deadline ( Hamlet will not be forgotten). In short, we always give our best to become the best. Prep people are made from the best stuff on earth.

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taking Care of Business whether to allow clubs to take part in he President and Principal’s Offices got more attention and events outside o f school during school hours were examples o f tough calls scrutiny than any other part o f Prep. But despite all the pressure and being Mr. Raslowsky had to make on a in the public eye, the principal and regular basis. In many ways, the principal was the president took care o f business. As the head o f the school, Fr. Jim not alone w ith his office duties, K eenan, S.J. had m any d ifficu lt particularly w ith regard to academic decisions to make, especially with matters. Vice-Principal PatrickReidy co o rd in a te d stu d en t and faculty regard to the budget and tuition schedules, course selections, and m a tte rs . M rs. M a ry p h y llis Locricchio helped to ease many o f honors awarded at the end o f each the demands made on Fr. K eenan’s m arking period. A lso helping in the office, Mrs. tim e. He appeared at m ost Prep D o lo re s R u sse ll, M rs. G race functions and often spoke good words Gualario, and Mrs. Janice M artineau about s tu d e n ts an d c lu b s, congratulating them for a job well were vital partners. They collated done. Fr. K eenan was especially report cards, progress reports, and appreciated by the student body for m orning announcements. They also keeping his rem arks short and to the attended to telephones, class lists, and temperamental photocopiers. point. A n important veteran m ember o f From behind his enormous desk, P rin cip al Jack R aslo w sk y faced the front office team, Mrs. Russell was honored in the w inter when she d iff ic u lt d e c is io n s as w e ll. Determining w hether or not to cancel retired from Prep after thirteen years school during bad w eather and o f clever service.

Thirteen years (and fo u r principals) passed while M rs. Russell worked a t Prep. By February ’96, she was working am idst color m onitors and laserjet printers,which- w ere barely dreams when she began.

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N otepad and pencil in hand, Fr. ■ Keenan jo ts notes in th e library conference room . P resent at a thletic events, open houses, reg istra tio n, assemblies, liturgies, and alumni events, Fr. Keenan’s schedule ke p t him moving.

Fr. James F. Keenan, S.J. President

Moderatorfor. Parents’ Association

Mr. John R. Raslowsky II

Mrs. Maryphyllis Locricchio

Mr. Patrick Reidy Vice-Principal

Principal Classes'. Civil Rights/ Afro-American Literature Moderatorfor. Ebony Club

Moderatorfor. Math Team

Mrs. Grace Gualario

Mrs. Janice Martineau

Mrs. Dolores Russell

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hey were up there in that little comer called Mulry Hall that connects Hogan Hall to Burke Hall. But what did they do? The Office of the Vice-President, in conjunction with the Office of Public Information and the Development and Alumni Relations Office, was possibly the busiest office in the school. Underthe guidance of VicePresident for Planning and External Affairs Mr. Jim Horan, who was himself responsible for all events connected with the world outside of Prep and the extensive Keys to the Future Campaign, the three offices kept Prep in touch with students of the past and friends of the school. The Office of Public Information, orOPI, was in charge of recruitment and publicity. With the help of Ms. Lisa Ammirato, OPI Director Mr. Ray Hennessey coordinated open houses, the Prep Magazine, and Freshman for a Day. Open houses were an especially important part of selling Prep to prospective students. The Freshman for a Day program allowed seventh and eighth grade students interested in attending Prep to enjoy a Prep school day first hand. The Prep Magazine printed more top-quality issues and was given to alumni, parents, and friends of Prep. Mr. Frank Briamonte directed both development efforts and all

Mr. James C. Horan Vice-President for Planning & External Affairs Classes'. Journalism Moderatorfor. Parents’ Association

Mr. Raymond Hennessey Director o f Public Information

Moderatorfor. Freshman for a Day Program, Freshman Ambassadors

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Mr. Daniel M. Hanifin Assistant Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Fr. Charles F.X. Dolan, S.J.

alumni events with the help of Assistant Director Mr. Dan Hanifin. The information they gathered about all the graduates to judge accurately a reasonable amount of money to request from them was kept in accessible order by Mrs. Jane Briamonte. A primary source for the Annual Fund was the Phon-A-Thon. It was run by a number of students, parents, and alumni who volunteered their time to make calls and ask alumni from all classes to donate money for the general maintenance of the facility. Over the course of thirteen evenings of intensive calling, the Phon-A-Thon was intended to raise $255,000. It met its goal and then some, taking in $13,000 more than expected. Besides fundraising, the Alumni Office organized different events, many of which found Fr. Charlie Dolan, SJ., representing Prep among the alumni. Functions included the alumni golftournament and basketball game and all of the homecomings and class reunions. Whether in recruitment, keeping in touch with graduates, or boosting the image of Prep, the offices on the second floor of Mulry were certainly busy places.

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-J fa r reaches o f the Alumni Office, Mr. Horan and |i|Hiimdhte discuss the Legends of Prep Dinner. The and Alumni Office was In charge o f planning and raising contributions to the Annual Fund. to a packed library at the dedication ceremony, : fo r External Affairs Mr. Horan keys in on rjenovat\ons already completed. The Keys to the Campaign demanded a lot of time and energy year _ from his office.

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Mrs. Jane Briamonte

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“JUG? I Paid My Tuition!” orking tirelessly to keep the finances o f the school in balance, the Treasurer’s O ffice monitored all o f Prep’s monetary dealings. Collecting, paying, and keeping tabs on the cash flowing in and out o f Prep, Mr. Jack Corcoran managed the financial situation carefully. Although not in daily contact with the students, he could often be found at special school events. Mr. Corcoran operated largely with the assistance o f his dedicated staff: Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Catherine Ford, Ms. Diane Rivera, and Mrs. Iona Prilop. Mrs. Ford usually did behind-the-scenes paperwork and worked on the computers, ensuring that the checks were always printed on schedule. Ms. Rivera and Mrs. Prilop could often be seen greeting students at the window, handing out candies, and accepting drop-offtuition payments. Whether unnoticed or clearly visible, the Treasurer’s Office helped keep Prep’s monetary matters in check.

Mr. John M. Corcoran T reasurer

Mrs. Catherine Ford Assistant T reasurer

Mrs. Iona Prilop Secretary, T reasurer’s Office

Ms. Diane Rivera Secretary, Treasurer’sOffice

On snowy days like February 16, concerned pare coaches, and faculty attem pt to notify their stud and sons o f postponem ents and transports changes. The Dean’s Office urged students to cl the announcement board fo r personal messs

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Mr. Dave Settembre Assistant Dean o f students

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through February, when he left Prep after a witty nine years. On February 1, Mr. Chris Lanzalotto took over the position, rearranging his Phys Ed schedule to cover cafe duty and the like. Fr. Jim Foley and Br. Joe Griffin made themselves available to help them all. In addition, Attendance Office secretary Ms. Liz Walsh controlled the listing o f absentees, taking phone calls, checking up on students not present in school, and monitoring the sign-out sheets. Mrs. Helene Schneider, R.N., finally, served as the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health supervisor. Although Mrs. Schneider worked only part-time, she kept tabs on special medications and bandaged knees bruised during ClaSS.

Fr. James Foley, S.J.

Mrs. Helene Schneider

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School Nurse

[Ins registration f o r th e Class o f 2000. T reasurer M r. fo ra n answers questions fo r new Proud Prep Parents. For - second s tra ig h t year, snow in te rfe re d w ith registration, ch nacl to be run on tw o consecutive Saturdays.

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Tl> keep Prep *s heating, system functioning M r Arvind Sawh I p i t p p the W r i M nef mechanisms. During the especially snowy season, tine boiler ssjjfked overtim e and had to be able to operate fo r onger periods- o f time.

Cafeteria Staff: Front Row: Mrs. Lucy Palmiero, Mrs. Lucy Furka, Mrs. Maria Franco, Mrs. Cathy Sharpe. Second Row.Mrs. Angie DePalma, Ms. Elia M attos, Mrs. Maria Lauro.

Maintenace Staff: Mr. Jesus Cruz-Fernandez, Mr. Angel Vasquez, Ms. Nixa Reyes, Mr. Alex Reyes. Missing: Ms. Rosa H ern a n d e z-M e n d e z, M r. Enrique Serrano-Acosta, Mr. Frankie Martinez, Mr. Mike Delaney, Mr. Al Alvarado, Mr. John Irvine, Sr.

Mr. Arvind Sawh

Mr. Richard Butler

Br. Ralph Cilia, S.J

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Br. Joseph Griffin, S.J,

Br. Paul Harrison, S.J.

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Behind the Scenes r " 7 t ’s 6:00 p.m. The lights are / ) out. The sc h o o l’s em pty. R ight? W rong. Day or night, weekday or w eekend, they were always here, working hard to keep Prep in tip-top shape. Their day ended not at 2:30, nor after attending their club meetings, but when Prep was ready for another day. Directed by Mr. Ken Dandorph, the maintenance crew undertook a v a rie ty o f ta sk s ra n g in g from sanitizing the bathrooms to washing the blackboards. Aside from his witty remarks and clever jokes, Mr. Rich Butler recycled soda cans and fixed hinges, while Br. Paul Harrison and Br. Ralph Cilia painted the walls o f Hogan Hall and shoveled the faculty parking lot out from under the snow. As the head o f the crew, Mr. Arvind Sawh supervised the snow clearing and other daily operations. The m aintenance consultant, Br. Joe Griffin, kept Prep warm by keeping a careful watch on the heating system. Arriving before the rest o f the Prep community to wait for the bagel

and bun delivery, the cafeteria ladies provided the bulk o f the food served at Prep. Mrs. Angie DePalma and Mrs. Maria Franco served up such fine cuisine as cheese steaks and lasagna at lunch, while Mrs. Lucy Furka and Mrs. Luigia Palmiero worked the registers. M r. Jon H am m er, alth o u g h seldom seen by students, assisted in the coordination o f special events such as homecoming receptions and class reunions. While Mrs. Mary Ann Prime put calls through and received packages o f every variety, Mrs. Betty Dandorph handled all transportation needs o f students, organizing bus service to and from those farther aw ay co u n tie s, as w ell as transportation reim bursem ent and monthly train ticket forms. Theeverelegant and refined Mrs. Doolan, who retired just before Christmas after 16 years o f dedicated service, assisted Fr. Balduf in keeping reams o f college applications and transcripts in order on behalf o f anxious seniors.

Mrs. Elizabeth Dandorph

Mrs. Eileen Doolan

Transportation Coordinator

Secretary, College PlacementOffice

Mr. Jon Hammer

Mrs. Mary Ann Prime

Special Events Coordinator

Switchboard Operator

Bling o u t fro m th e Blizzard o f ’ 96, B ro th e r Paul clears a p a th feh [mounds o f snow le ft b y th e plSS/Sa The Blizzard fo rc e d W hitm an t o issue a s ta te o f em ergency f o r tw o days. W m opping up a fte r a full day o f m ess in Hogan Hall, Ms, Nixa Keans o u t h e r b u cke t outside th e cafe. Each custodian had Ip her c w r flo o r t o maintain each evening.

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The ±$cst Parents nvolved more and more a ro u n d P re p , th e m o st important people in a student’s life — his paren ts—im m ersed them selves in num erous events over the course o f the year. A ccording to M rs. M argaret T iffner, a m em ber o f the P a re n ts ’ A s s o c ia tio n E x e c u tiv e C om m ittee, the prim ary goal o f the A ssociation w as “to get the parents involved and to m ake m ore o f a com m unity. W e w ant the parents to rem ain involved in their so n s’ education in a way that is n ’t ju s t on the outsid e.” Presiding over numerous events aim ed at achieving this goal, the Parents’ Association came together in g ro u p m eetin g s and fa m ily oriented events, as well as several parents-only get-togethers. Those prompted many parents to volunteer at o p e n h o u se s an d fre s h m a n registration. The Executive Board, chaired by Mrs. Jacquelyn Supple and assisted by Co-moderators Fr. Jim Keenan, Mr. Jim Horan, and, later in the year, Fr. Anthony Aracich, put together events o f its ow n. T he Fam ily C om m union S upper, the F am ily Picnic, Prep N ight at the Races, and the Parents’ Association Christmas

Party were all staffed and organized by these eager parents. Perhaps the two biggest events were the International Night and the Fashion Show and Luncheon. At the International Night, parents brought different ethnic foods, which were then served in a buffet-style dinner. Parents were able to sample dishes from Germany, Italy, Asia, Ireland, Spain, and other countries. The turnout was higher than expected, but that only meant more food for everyone to try. B y far, the largest and most popular event of the year was the Fashion Show. Run for Prep mothers and th e ir frien d s, the F ashion Show offered mothers the chance for an afternoon out to see some current fashions and win prizes donated by local businesses. In addition to professional models strutting down the runway, seven Prep seniors, Brian B eld o w icz, C onor M urphy, Je ff Tiffner, Joe LoPorto, Geoff Petersen, M att Sexton, and Adam Supple also modeled tuxedos from The Tux Shop in Bayonne. The Parents’ Association m et their goal. Parents came out in force to support the events, setting records for attendance at nearly every one.

As one o f th e models fro m E ve re tt Productions sashays past, several m others and their friends look ahead to th e next model making her entrance The "Winter Wonderland" Fashion Show showcased a variety o f clothing, including evening gowns, career dressing, and swimwear.

While her husband Pat and oth er Prep fa th ers counted cash in a back conference room, M rs. Janice Vizzacchero sells ticke ts fo r th e 50-50, one o f the many raffles run th a t afternoon. The winner to o k home a p o t o f over $500.

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In a ast-m irute meeting ijj) make sure th at all is running smoothly, Co-cha rwcmen Mrs. M argaret jlFfner and Mrs. JlLois Celentano confer with Chairwoman Mrs. Rosanne Beldowi.cz: outside the Grand Ballroom o f the M arriott at G«npoirte. Early in the fail, at one o f the Parents’ Backto-Schooi Nights, Executive Committee rep Mr. Stan Beldowicz encourages new members to be active participants- tn th e jf sons’ educations and In the prep family.

A t the surprisingly successful International Night at Prep, tw o supportive mothers serve up ethnic foods provided by parents fo r the potluck dinner. Dishes representing myriad countries were offered, ranging from baked ziti and wiener schnitzel to breaded pork rolls from the Philippines.

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Mr. Manuel Aguilar

Mr. Rodney Alejandro

Homeroom'. 4A Department'. Languages Classes: Native Spanish 1,

Homeroom : 4B Department: Science Classes: Biology, AP Biology Assistant Coach for: Indoor Track,

Department: Languages (Chairman) Classes: Native Spanish 1,

Outdoor Track

Moderator for: Parents’ Association

AP Spanish 1, Spanish 3 Honors

Fr. Anthony S. Aracich, S.J. AP Spanish 1, Spanish 3 Honors

F ront Row: Thomas Zuber, Brian Healy, Edgar Allen Cabrera, Puneet Singh, Jos Falcicchio, G regory ilaria. Second Row: Mark Boruch, Anthony Duma, Kevin Cc Paul Taraszkiewicz, William Wong. Third Row: Johnathan Graham, Justin Price, E Medina, Joseph Navielio, Michael Frezzo. Fourth Row: Kenneth O’Connor, Mic Sison, Salvatore Amadeo, Jose Castanon, Sanjay Lakhani, Michael Mezzina. Miss Steven Jimenez, W ilfredo Lopez.

£r)srgize! H o w would you like to be able to execute perfect back flips, perform excellent splits, fom im peccable triangle, and cheer on the football and basketball teams at the same time? W ell, can if you are ready to put in three hours of practice three times a week. T h e cheerleaders are an energetic and very dedicated group of young ladies from the Acad' of St. A loysius and St. D om inic's w ho generously lend their voices, skills, and peppy attii to the Prep fans. A lo n g w ith the Band and the M arauder, the cheerleaders help to enliven Prep athletes and fans w ith their tonic cheers, such as "C om e on Peter's, come alive, 1-2 energize!" 'Wk I A sid e from attending the football and basketball games, the cheerleaders can be fo I alongside parents decorating the cafe and preparing pre-game meals for the athletes. They I

be found at the sports rallies, w here they demonstrate som e really cool moves. A n d finally, I can be found w ell into the evening practicing for the national cheerleading competitior 1 M yrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Fr. Tony Azzarto, S.J

Ms. Susan Baber

Fr. Ray Balduf, S.J.

Chaplain Department: Religion Classes: Religion 1, Prayer and Image of God Moderator for: Genesis 9

Homeroom: 3A Department. Languages Classes: Latin 2, Latin 2 Honors,

Director of College Placement Department: Guidance Classes: Group Guidance

Latin 3 Honors

Director of. Campus Shop Moderator for : Model United Nations

Row: M atthew McNerney, Angelo Tango, Orville Thomas. Second Row,- Keith , \|chi, Kevin Lissenden, M oritz Caiquo, Christopher Briody. Third Row: Stanley ^H h o w s k i, Tomas Santos, Ronald Richards, Daniel Atienza. Fourth Row: Kevin Brthington, David Taylor, Ronald Geronimo, Edward Cunning.

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In a demonstration of coordination and timing, the cheerleaders form a perfect "P" followed by an R. E . and another P. The spelling of the word Prep was one of the fans’ favorite cheers, although the crowd had a tougher time doing it as well. A fte r forming a perfect triangle and being tossed Into mid-air, cheerleaders Rae Ann Romero and Sue Mazucco landed In the arms of their companions. Moves like these required long hours o f practice to ensure precision and safety.

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Mr. Thomas Benz, S.J.

Director of Christian Service Program Classes: Religion 1, Religion 3 Moderator for: Peer Advisors, Freshman Orientation

Homeroom: 1A Department: History Classes: World Civilizations, U.S. Immigrant Heritage, Love and Marriage Moderatorfor. Petrean. Native American Society, Latin American Society, Mission Drive

F ront Row: Carl Van Note, Jason Mallari, Joseph Cossolini, Brian Musto, Janmf Tolat, Jesse Cassibba. Second Row.- Tommy Ibrahim, Christopher Valenti Cano, Christian Doria, Bryan Archibald, Richard Olenhaus. Third Row: Con| Spezzacatena, M atthew Cunningham, Ryan Catlaw, Christopher Wall, Andi Moe, William Fitzgerald. Missing: Daryl Corwin, Jeffrey Standish.

The gray sky pelted rain down onto the crowds. The faithful congregation shivered as they waited for one man-the one and only man that could make thou sands brave extreme security mea sures and rainy weather—the Bishop of Rome, Pope John Paul II.

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area was blessed by the presence believe it! I was actually sitting of the Pope. Sixteen representa Mass in Qiants Stadium, listl tives from Prep were among vol ing to the Pope speak. It was ft unteers present to usher for over 83,000 at Qiants Stadium. The papal ushers were selected in a random drawing of over 150 Prep men who were willing to give their time to be at the papal Mass on the school holiday called in honor of the visit. A number of other students and faculty were I* there with parish groups too, unbelievable. I just kept thinkll snapping the best photos they to myself how lucky I was tok could. Freshman usher Jonathan there." Many who were not cholf Hassell commented, "I couldn't

Mrs. Lori Berman

Mr. Gregory F. Boyle

Department: Guidance

Homeroom: 4C Classes: Biology, Geoscience Moderator for: Science Clubs, Prep West

p®W: Luke Drummond, Louis Paonessa, Glen Rao, Craig Addeo, Kevin Kelly, Mark DiGesu. Row: Michael McDonald, Brian Carabeilese, Andy Rodriguez, Daniel Finn, James Lata. Blaney, M atthew Zerbo. Third Row: G arrett Hoffman, Sachin Gupta, Rajiv Mehta, Perez, Keith Rygiel, Shawn McCullough, Anthony Magallon Fourth Row: Vincent Chisari, ■Beilina, Salvatore Candela, Kurt Ubelhoer, B ret Riviera, Theodore Schundler, Jay I Fifth Row: Robert McGrath, Joseph Garofalo, Nicholas LaBruno.

took time to watch the Mass the best seat in the house, sofa. Anthony Duma, alhe saw the Pope only via coverage, wrote in a classreflection that he was inby the Holy Father's words "Be brave! Do not be fi

es, the sky was gray that day, the sun shone in the hearts of jand the prayerful words of H is iness warmed the largest ever assembled in New history.

Papal Ushers: Front Row: Angelo Caprio, Gerald lorio, Alex Magallon, Chris Abdon, Ryan Gonzales, Joe Santos, Tristan Magno, John Cirilli, Tom Parry. Second Row: Sandeep Luke, Chris Razon. Thomas Huha, Jeff Angermeyer. Jonathan Hassell, Pat Hunt. Missing: Filip Slusarczyk. In the pouring rain, archdiocesan officials prepare the papal altar, as senior Chris Abdon climbs the stadium steps in usher’s attire. Hours later, the 16 Prep ushers helped in the distribution of Communion to rain-slickered worshipers.

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Moderatorfor: German Club

Rev. John E. Browning, S.J. Department: Guidance Classes: Group Guidance Chancellorfor. HAP

F ront Row: Rizwan Chaudhry, Maurice Cruz, David t)au, Philip Vitanzo, f Santoro, John Cadavid, John Hallanan. Second Row: Christopher La Putt, Dunning, Aaron Levy, Ahsan Riaz. Third Row: Sunil Bendale, Jacob Woehrle, Dc Arnone, Daniel Sexton, Shaun Lacey. Fourth Row: M ostafa Kamal, Punit M Andrew Rakoski, Jonathan Ryglicki. Missing: Lawrence Alexander.

I t i Not the C I o t Ihes that Make the Man It's 7:45 a.m. It seems to be a typical Tuesday morning at Prep. Suddenly, a dead si falls over the forty or so students in the cafe. In the main doorway stands an attractive, y lady of about 16 or 17 years old. Taking a closer look, everyone notices the impressively calf muscles on this young lady. Taking an even closer look, all realize this lady is none < than junior Kevin Moran. The giggles and catcalls begin. Moments later, Elvis Pres sighted in the cafe. Elvis is followed by a nun, a conehead, and a cowboy. Mr. Settembre, hearing the chaos coming from the cafe, decides to check out the situa He observes all of the ghosts and goblins roaming around. Abruptly, his face drops as h^ sophomore Mark Redling, who is dressed as the beloved Assistant Dean of Students hir Five minutes later, the pinnacle of the morning occurs. Senior Qerry McDermott el the cafe wearing a flamboyant pink ballerina's dress with a long white feather in his | No, this is not one of Mr. Raslowsky's recurring nightmares. It is the Halloween cosj contest, sponsored by the Mission Drive Committee and celebrated with a spirit onj Peter's can radiate. H2Âť PEOPLE

Mr. John P. Campion

Mr. John J. Casey III

Homeroom'. 3B

Homeroom: IB Department: English Classes: English 1, English 2

Classes: English 3, English 3 Honors, AP English

Moderatorfor. Dramatics

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R Row: John Baber, Jeff Almenana, Justin Schwarz, Mark Charowsky, Michael K Second Row: Michael Connolly, Simon Wong, Wilbur Montana, Derrick ■ ft Frank Giordano, Jamel Rourk. Third Row: Edwin Sifonte, Michael Quelal, IarvfKiniery, Toren Lynch, Angelo Caprio, Eric Estevez,

Spotting his grandma in the lobby, Craig Florkiewicz takes the tim e to show her how much he loves her. Sporting his favorite set of beads and his matching earrings, Danilo Ramirez reveals a secret urge to dress up as his granny. "No, I’ m not a down!* Rick Briamonte repeatedly had to explain his costume, which was really the character Wacko from the cartoon series “Annnarvacs."

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Mr. Timothy Caslin

Mrs. Bernadette Costanzo

Homeroom : 3C Department: Religion Classes’. Religion 2, Religion 3,

Homeroom: 3D Department: Languages Classes: French 2, French 3 Honors,

Religious Experience in Literature Coach for. Golf Moderator for. Cricket Club, Hoboken Shelter

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French 4 Honors, Spanish 2

Moderatorfor: NHS, French NHS, French Club, Petrean

1 F ront Row: Pawan Talreja, Leonardo Lado, Peter Amadeo, Anthony Miceli, ia Carey, James Amadeo. Second Row: Khalid Larkin, Ryan Renner, Tom Parry, Ca Francisco, John McAuliffe, Carmeio Ocfemia. Third Row: Avinash Tolani, E\ Costanzo, Michael Proenza, Floratius Greene, Anthony Palmieri. Fourth Row: Da' Magarban, M atthew Hunton, Nick Emma, Dexter Gonzalez, Fred Barth, John Bak John del Castillo. Missing: Ruben Morales, Antonio Sekou.

H o w To FiNd Y o u r C . P . A . I n T en E asy Steps 1. Subtract your phone number from your social security number. 2. Divide by the sum of the years of Napoleon's birth and Abraham Lincoln's death. 3. Divide by the total number of days Michael Jackson was married to Lisa Marie Presley. 4. Add the number of your shoe size. 5. Divide by the number of times Mark Furhman used the "n" word. 6. Multiply by the number of school days in October before the Pope visited. 7. Subtract the grade you got on your third math test in the first semester. 8. Divide by the number of games the Jets won in 1995. 9. Add the two digits of the number in the name of Microsoft's new software. 10. Divide by the number of hours between 8:30 and the end of seventh period

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Fr. Robert G. Cregan, S.J.

Mr. Tony Crisalli

Homeroom: 1C Department: Languages Classes: Latin 1, Latin 2,

Department. Physical Education Classes: Physical Education 1,2,3 Coach for. Football, Tennis Moderator for: Roller Hockey Club,

Literature of War

Intramurals

ihnt Row: Rick Briamonte, David Maio, Zachary Polinik, Keith Glock, Jonathan Iriassi, Dan McNerney, Gennaro Pica. Second Row: Eftihi Pentarakis, Rolando Inos, Arnab Nandi, Frank Gonzalez, Roger Diaz. Third Row: Justin Traina, Kyle [der, Alan Vezina. Fourth Row: Craig Ridgway, Jesse Akeredolu, Naveen Tyagi, lathan Hassell.

Los Angeles police detective M ark Fuhrman’s te stim o n y became one o f th e focal points in O.J. Simpson ’s trial. On th e day th e ve rd ict was announced, th e Prep com m unity collectively tuned in t o hear o f Simpson % fate. In Septem ber, M ic ro s o ft’s chairman Bill Gates unveiled his new est program , Windows ’95. Despite a g re a t deal o f hype, sales p ro ve d disappointing by springtime.

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Ms. Marie Curry

Mr. Ken Dandorph

Department: History (Chairwoman) Classes: World Civilizations, AP U.S. History 1, AP U.S. History 2 Moderatorfor: Petroc

Facility Director

Department: Mathematics Classes: Geometry, Pre-Calculus Academic Advisor for: Football Team

F ront Row: Eric Nguyen, Frank Marino, Nicholas Edwards, Mark Ansay, DeM Vaiione, Kevin Cody. Second Row: Eric Cruz, Craig Iwano, Jon-Paul Sielski. M Row: Jason Scudder, Christopher Fernandez, Sammy Salem, Galo Ulloa, Jan Luty. Fourth Row: Michael Santucci, Zain Rizvi, Jose Que. F ifth Row: Patrick Nl Patrick McGovern, Brandon Diggs, Jamal Stokes, Kevin Gillis, Clint Branq Missing: Robert Bolos.

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UNDERCLASSMEN Bring Lunch (40.6%)

Cafeteria (32.3%)

Lisbon Pizza (27.1%) Based on a sampling of 11% of all Underclassman Homerooms.

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Mr. Carl S. DeLorenzo

Fr. Thomas F. Denny, SJ .

Homeroom: 4D Department: History Classes'. U.S. History 2, Modem

Department: Languages Classes: Spanish 1

European History, History of Russia Moderatorfor. Islamic Society

pnt ROW: Adam Roszkowski, Justin Conley, Christopher Larsen, Anthony Filippo. Second Row: Nicholas Cala, Justin DeBenedectis, Michael Strallow, niel.Rumain. Third Row: Gerard A rtz, M atthew Lazorwitz, Darren Scher, Ward Feuchack. Missing: Brian Balahadia, Justin Brown, Okan Esendemir.

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Cafeteria (7.8%)

burger King (6.5%)

Bring Lunch (26.0%)

Ronald’s (3.9%)

Biimpie

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Lisbon Pizza (5.2%) Telly’s Pizza (22.1%) Based on a sampling of 25% of all Senior Homerooms.

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Mr. Jim Dondero

Mr. Brian Dubrule

Department'. Guidance Classes: Group Guidance,

Moderatorfor: T V Studio.

Intro to Computers

Harvard Model Congress

Librarian

Moderatorfor: Student Council, Dance Committee

F ront Row: Jay Tuminaro, Carlo Mauricio, Bryan Lucania, Gene Jeffery. Sec Row: Jethro Bonafe, Ryan Skripak, Ryan Sy, Michael Paez, Justin DeVoe. Tl Row-. Kevin Comprelli, David Donohue, John Friend, Paul Teddy, Jason Cori Fourth Row: Kevin Kwan, Patrick M cDerm ott, Brian McKenna, Michael Gawro* Robert Wallace, Jonathan Foster-M oore. Missing: Mark Redling.

T o d A y 's B I ue L iq k r S p E ciA L ...M A R A u d E R S w e a t s I-Hrt^ Through the hard w ork o f M s . Sue Baber and her volunteers, the C am pus Shop mo from a T -sh irt shop to a fashion outlet. T h e T-shirts w ere still available, but in considers better quality. Still better, though, w as the w id e selection. A n y th in g that one could v J w as readily available, and all bearing the Prep nam e. Q o lf tow els, hats, sw eaters, knit sh jackets, m ugs, C hristm as baubles, Prep w atch es in m en 's and w o m en 's sizes, pens, pen ties, furniture, T l-8 2 's , and, o f course, books, w ere som e o f the w ares offered in the Bi b asem ent. A m o n g n e w innovations in the C am pus Shop w ere n ew V arsity jackets w ith bid lettering, quality sw eatshirts and pants, and, an advantage to parents, the acceptancl A m erican Express.

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T h e C am pus Shop w as also a proud sponsor o f the Prep golf I

supplying the team 's tow els, hats, and shirts. Staffed by a dedicated group of juniors, C l C asazza, T o m Spataro, Jo h n M a v illa , Je ff A n g erm eyer, and N ick Trentacoste, a n d l

w eekly assistance o f M rs . Jackie Supple, the C am pus Shop provided the student body \ÂŽ all the necessities o f Prep lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; clothing, school supplies, calculators, and Hamlet.

PEOPLE

Sr. Frances Marie Duncan, O.S.F. Homeroom'. 4A Classes'. Physics Honors, Chemistry,

Mr. Jonathan B. Dwyer Homeroom: 4E Department: Religion Classes: Religion 1, Religion 2,

Scientific Research

Love and Marriage

Moderatorfor. Peer Advisors,

Moderatorfor. Forensics

Science Team, Study Hall

Row: David Tango, Francesco Rizzi, Angelo Cardenas, Nelson De La Rosa, Rodriguez, Alexander Magallon. Second Row: Stephen Ostaszewskl, William ' Tuquwan Smith, John Gehrmann, Nicholas Scrlvanich, Jonathan Munar. Third p ;nthony Vitanzo, Jorge Guzman, Due Nguyen, Manuel Mayo, Steven Sanchez, Branca, Jacobo Rodriguez. Fourth Row: Benjamin DiFraneo, Anthony Portelli, ' Maharaja, Juan Munoz, Matthew Burlick. Missing: Douglas Shivers.

Sporting the newest Item fo r Christmas trees, the Prep ball, Ms. Baber looks to the holiday season to make a killing. The decorations, at a going price of $7.00, were hot items at the Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Christmas Party.

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Mr. William Ford

Fr. D. James French, S.J.

Homeroom: 3E Departments: Religion, History Classes: U.S. History 1, Religion 3 Moderatorfor: Indo-Pak Club,

Rector of the Jesuit Community Department: Religion Classes: Religion 1

Study Hall

Front Row: Kevin Fitzpatrick, Neil Ryan Nueva, M atthew Malizia, David Ilaria, Rd Nakhla. Second Row: John Dazo, Anthony Zaklama, Chidozie Enyinna, Andi Donnelly. Third Row: Ajam Khawaja, Melvin Nyaboga, A lberto Padilla, Mid Mara. Fourth Row: Rhys Dela Cruz, Marcus Donates, Brian Wood, Jose Rome Bosch, Donald Cymbor. Missing: Robert Aldridge, Kalpesh Patel, Dorian Timm<

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Most students head straight home after 7th period and have a nice, quiet plao do homework. But this was not the situation for all Prep students. And so, the fan and administration came up with the idea of late-aftemoon Study Hall. The Study Hall was in its second year of existence. It served those students v I could not or chose not to do homework at home. From 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Ro j H105 was open for students to do their work. During Study Hall, the atmospf i was quiet, and there was a teacher on hand to assist the students. The teadj attended Study Hall on a strictly voluntary basis and stayed for two-hour shifts, fr j commonly, Sr. Frances, Mr. Ford, Mr. Caslin, and Mr. Lillis were found helping >I According to Mr. Caslin, "I think that, if we are going to expect a high level of w j from our students, it is our duty to provide them adequate opportunity to do w< ( Junior Mike O'Qara, one of the most frequent users, commented, "I use it to get I work done. If I go home, I'll just fall asleep."

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Ms. Ana J. Garcia

Mr. Rich Hansen

Homeroom: 2B Department. Languages Classes: Spanish 1,

Department Physical Education Head Coachfor. Varsity Football

Athletic Director

AP Spanish Literature

Moderatorfor: Senior Prom

jKI fjjn t Row: Joseph Larkins, Charles McGinley, Daniel Paskas, Jason Babich, Kevin Richard Mendoza. Second Row: Calvin Souder, Daniel Khublall, Marc Robert Jordan. Third Row: Brian McNair, Thomas Crohan, Sean O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Gapasin, John Merson, Patrick Dragotti. Fourth Row: Fabio Maldonado, Cupo, Patrick Buesing, Raman Sharma, Leonard Romanski, Adam Mark Albiez. Missing: David Cox.

Many teachers supported th e Study Hall by volunteering tim e in the afternoons. Mr. Caslin takes advantage o f this tim e to correct papers, while junior Frank Drummond hits the books. Although Study Hall was held In the JUG room, people were not intimidated. Freshman M oritz Calquo takes advantage o f this service to do his homework.

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Mr. Owen Haveron

Ms. Patter Hellstrom

Homeroom'. 4F Department. History Classes: U.S. History 1,

Department: Fine Arts (Chairwoman)

Classes: Intro to Art, Studio Art 1,

U.S. History 2

Coach for: Freshman Football

Studio Art 2, Studio Art 3 Advanced Art Concepts Moderatorfor: Art Club, Japanimation Club

F irst Row: Bienvenido Cueto, Joseph Deodato, Orlen Zambrano, Timothy Ryan Prime, Jose Dios. Second Row: Erich Sekel, Kevin DiGiorgio, John Casiello, Patel, Brian Kovacs, M a tt May, Anthony Fesken, Andrew Bing. Third Row: J Patel, Joseph Amato, David Kirby, Rajah Allarey, Desmond Twiggs, Thomas Baml Lawrence Lazzara, Brian Sheppard, Daniel England. Missing: Neil Fajardo, Si Powers, Tim Elvin Sazon.

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10. In the lobby, w hile waiting for M rs. Qualario to put out the homeroom folders. 9.

In the locker room, while the pipes are dripping water onto your masterpiece.

O n the comfortable sofas in the English building, while fighting the urge to take a nap.

In the hallway outside of homeroom, while all the other guys are making monkey sounds

During homeroom, while M r. Raslowsky (a.k.a. senior V in Collado) is announcing the sp

trying to distract you. schedule, and the students surrounding you are hooting with laughter. 5.

In the library (when it is open), while the dead silence is putting you to sleep.

In Fr. Azzarto's office, where the aromas from the various snacks are tempting you.

In the cafeteria, while the cafeteria workers are fixing your order of eggs benedict, sausage,

O n the bus, while squeezed in next to the snoring commuter, and while hitting bumps ev<

tea, and toast. two minutes.

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During class, w hile hiding in the back row. Sure beats falling asleep.

M s. K athleen H ennessey

F r. M ichael R. H oag, S.J.

Homeroom'. 2D Department: English Classes: English 1, English 3,

Homeroom: ID Department. English Classes: English 1 Honors,

Modem Irish Writers

Ghost and Horror Fiction

Moderator for. Forensics,

Moderator for. Spirit Committee

Amnesty International

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h Xavier Patrick Salgado, Darrow De Luca, Mark Kudera, Armando scond Row: Joel Gibson, Vivek Singh, Daniel Leverone, Jeff McPartlan, ogglano, Brian Sharrock, Jiten Lakhani. Third Row: Chester Janiszewski, tonteleone, Richard Schubring. Missing: Richard Colabraro, Paul flagen, >ng.

Accompanied by music from Fr. Azzarto’s stereo, and amid the clutter of the office, Nino De Paoia, Paul Madavi, and Fernando Miranda, finish their homework during recess. The Chaplain’s Office ranked fourth on the list of homework hotspots. In the newly refurbished Humanities Building basement, Jon Boggiano and Adam Rucinsky pause to review their Latin 4 assignment. Also including Eugene Seu, their trio completed their Latin studies by translating Virgil’s Aeneid.

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M r. J o h n Irv in e

M r. R oland S. Jones

Homeroom'. IE Department: English Classes: English 1, Themes in

Band Director

Sports Literature

Homeroom'. Band Department: Fine Arts Classes'. Intro to Music, Music

Head Coachfor: Soccer Director of. HAP

Theory, Beginning and Advanced Instrumental Music

Front Row: Abel Ramos, Ryan Enrico, Erik Rivera, Jonathan DeFilippo, Brian Franco, JaP] Cuaycong, Salman Asghar, John Rodriguez. Second Row: Joseph Ferlisi, Edgar Santa q Eric Ortega, Jaime Cepeda, John Paul Lucero, Keith Marsh. Third Row: Leon Bacchus 1 Rodriguez, Daniel Petersen, Thomas Egan. Fourth Row: Abner Merluza, Christos Stanaway, Eric Andres. Fifth Row: Pietro Barberi, Virgilio Guzman, Khurrum Sheikh, H Vitali, Andrew Brusgard, David Pagan. Missing: Frank Tobias.

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Similar to thrcc-on-three basketball, the five-on-five M ission Bowl was a single-elimina tournament, complete w ith seeds, divisions, and crowd favorites. The thirty-minute games v played outdoors w h en the w eather permitted and in the gym w hen the w eather w as inclement, ten dollars, teams could enter a six-player squad of students or teachers, but there could be only coaches, teachers, or football players on any one team, and only five players could be on the fiel a time. A little friendly competition combined w ith fundraising for the missions w ere organizer John Irvine's goals for the M ission Bowl. In the early goings of the tournament, it looked as though the M ission Drive would end be the games, since they were played only on M onday, W ednesday, and Friday, and the snow wc just not end. To speed up the Bowl, M r. Irvine scheduled games on Tuesday and Thursday too the tournam ent unfolded, the favorites w ere Pedro Cirino, Joe Qreen, A ngel Ramos, Pete Willia and Sean Farrell in one division and Dave D iM artino, Billy Cunningham , Rob Scalzo, K< M oran, and M ike W assong in the other. W ith large crowds and support for the Mission Drive, Bowl proved to be yet another fun w ay to raise money.

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D r. R ic h a rd L. K ennedy, Ph.D . Homeroom: 2C Department'. English Classes'. English 2, AP English, Fiction Into Film Moderatorfor. Photography Club, Theater Club

M r. W alte r Koszyk Homeroom: IF Department: English Classes: English 1, English 2, Personal Development

Moderatorfor. Billiards Club

t :Row: Rolando Rafanan, Daniel DeSalvo, Andrew Bucci, Gerald lorio, Felice Ferro, nd Row: Danilo Ramirez, Brian Quinn, Noel Victorino, Frank Pontoriero. Third Row: | De Villava, Joseph Facchini, Jorge Oyola, Michael Tully, Eric Tobias, Timothy Andreula. th; Row: Jeffrey Bouquio, John Carvajai, Joseph Percontino, Joshua Lancellotti, Daniele I;;, Christopher Romano. F ifth Row: M atthew Archibald, John Paul LoPorto, Luigi IPfctino, Brian Casani, Edward Killilea.

Avoiding the oncoming rush, quarterback Anthony Ardizzone searches fo r a receiver, while Mike O ’Gara covers Marcus Donates. The b itte r cold of Winter ’96 did not stop enthusiasts from playing on a moment’s notice. Despite the piles o f snow, the games went on. Mr. Irvine and sophomore Peter Nakhla share a joke on the sidelines during a first-half break.

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M r. C h ris L anzalotto

M s. Adele LeC alvez

Department: Physical Education Classes'. Physical Education 2, 4,

Homeroom'. 3F Department'. Science Classes'. Chemistry

Driver’s Education

Assistant Coach for. Football Coach for. Volleyball Moderator for. Hockey

Front Row: Jonathan Hurtado, Robert Cormio, Paul Fam, Jorge Silva. Second E Brian Rudzinski, Sean McNally, Michael M alfettone, Santino De Paola, Alan Mend Third Row: Nicholas Trentacoste, Christopher Kaminski, Telly Eliopoulos, M< Cadlaon.

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Thanks to all who welcomed home Emmaus 138. Qenesis 9: meeting at lunchtime in M312. The Library will be closed periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, and 8. Yearbook Photos: Indo-Pak Club at 3:00, chess team at 3:03, wrestlingtea at 3:08, math team at 3:10 on the courtyard stairs. Campus Shop will be closed today. Mr. Ford's 7th period class will not meet today. Forensics: The meet has been cancelled because of the weather, again! Work study students report to the locker room restroom (galoshes and plungers will be supplied). Track Team: no vans today, we're running to and from the meet. All Students: Keep working hard to become a fellow alumnus. Qet the )° l done! Remember, I can't wait until tomorrow because I get better looking everyday.-- Mr. Settembre

M r. Bill Lillis

M r. Joseph M assarelli

Homeroom'. 1G Department'. History Classes: World Civilizations,

Department: English (Chairman) Classes: English 2, English 2 Honors, English 3, American Drama Moderator for. Intramurals

U.S. History 1 Moderator for. S.A.D.D.

it Row/: Joseph Santos, Jesus Qulntela, Jonathan Fabros. Mark Lucero, Michael Second1Row: Aiman Ibrahim, Ben Wiley, Joseph LoRe, Jasor Casia, Rene Roa. Row: Timothy Masterson, Anthony Jordan, Fernando Quevedo, Francis Mansfield, ;Ferreira, Mark Beldowicz. Fourth Row: Jonathan Romano, Joseph Baber, Daniel ' Steven Harbace, John Herbert, Jimmy Leung, David Blair, Peter RUSso. Missing: Milczarski, Joseph Shane Smith, Rene Verano.

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Mr. Robert McDermott

Mr. Donald Merrick

Department:

Homeroom'. 4H Department’. Science Classes: Physics

Mathematics (Chairman) Classes'. Algebra Honors, Geometry

F ront Row: Anthony Guirgis, James Birch, A lfred Sta. igiesia, Philip Frezzo, Dasari. Second Row: M ark Taraszkiewicz, Ernest Borja, Michael O ’Gara, Zaklama. Third Row: Arnon Clemente, Dale Kim, Jason Conti, M artin Gaffney Service, Noel De La Rosa. Fourth Row: Avelino Avelenda, Sean Mealy, Josepl1 Philip, Santiago Fernandez, Craig Suthammanont, Christopher Wainman. Mi; David Smith, Patrick Hunt, John Magcalas, Patrick Mussell, Dostum yazicl.

WHY ARE IERSEY CITY’S BRAVEST HERE? 1. To save Deacon O 'N e ill from all his "rough" students w h o chased him onto the roof. 2. Because the cafeteria ladies cooked the fries on a flame that w as a little too high. 3. Chem istry students got a little too happy w ith the chemicals and accidentally spilled some. 4. M ik e M edrano, trapped beneath the fallen rolls of a wrestling mat, required an entire hook-andladder crew to free him . 5. T he yearbook staff, celebrating three birthdays at once, couldn't quite control the candles. 6. Because the basketball team tried to run windsprints and accidentally hit the fire alarm. 7. Several concerned environmentalists placed a call to Firehouse N o . 6 to rescue a squirrel from a trei Their calls w en t unheeded. T he squirrel got dow n on its ow n . 8. W e w ere having a fire drill. 9. T he chess team overheated during their intense workouts and required the refreshing pow er of seve high-powered hoses to cool dow n. 10. M r. Boyle's airplane crashed into the side of the gym, necessitating n e w renovations.

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Mr. George Moore

Mrs. Patricia M. Nickerson

Driving Instructor Classes: Behind the Wheel

Homeroom'. 3G Department'. Mathematics Classes: Geometry Honors, Algebra 2/T rigonometry

Moderatorfor. Chess Club

fedwv: Charles Williams, David Archieilo, Robert Duran, Mathew Asgari, Michael fcrsad, Michael Wassong. Second Row: Casey McKenna, Padraic Gallagher, Brian H isw Nathan Jackson. Third Row: Jose Simon, Filip Slusarczyk, Stanley Bridgeforth, H i Brian Dougherty, Mario Clemente, Joshua Medrano. Fourth Row: S cott Gurian, i ’d Centro, Timothy Crowley, Michael Nivins, Jermaine Mercer, Fernando Miranda. jR Markis Abraham, Harold Gadsden, Nicholas Perseghin.

During what started out as a routine fire drill, the "bravest" from Firehouse No. 6 soon found themselves clambering across the ro o f to save a frightened Deacon O ’Neill. This innocent squirrel drew the attention o f several environmentalists, all concerned th a t the harsh Jersey City atmosphere might be hurting its lungs. Not a word was said about the students here.

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M r. A ndrew E. Noga

F r. D aniel O â&#x20AC;&#x2122;B rien, S.J.

Homeroom : 2E Department: Languages Classes'. Latin 1, Latin 4 Honors Coachfor. Cross-Country Moderatorfor. Lacrosse Club,

Homeroom'. 2F Department: Mathematics Classes: Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus Honors

Moderatorfor: Forensics

Ski Club

F ront Row/: Jade Feliciano, Brian Crimmins, Alexis Salas, Paul Blasucci, Alejat Martinez. Second Row: Brian Cody, Coy Dailey, Jorge Ortega, Daniel Hagge Nicholas Degnan. Third Row: George Baratta, Michael Urbanowicz. Fourth I Stephen Nadler, Pendar Madavi, William Madsen, Kris Nikolla, Robert Lar Missing: Francis Drummond, Adam Kowalski, Joseph Tramutolo.

A Whopper o f a Deal M o u n d s o f fries, thick shakes, cold sodas, and juicy, flam e-broiled burgers. Teenage w earing paper crow ns and hand ing out colorful helium balloons. Students sitting in!

dining area o f a fast food jo in t and furiously w orking w ith their calculators. It could onl | for the M issio n D rive. T h e N a tio n a l H o n o r Society, in conjunction w ith the B ayonne Burger K ing, stag N ig h t O u t w ith Prep to benefit the m issions. Burger K ing agreed to donate 2 0 % of all m oney it took in betw een the hours o f 5 :0 0 and 8 :0 0 p.m . on D ecem ber 7. It w as hel the sam e night as the B ayonne-Prep hockey gam e, allow in g Prepsters to convenie] patronize both the fundraiser and the gam e. N H S m oderator M rs . Bernadette Costanzo, along w ith seniors M a rc Rubin, V e Q ibbs, D an T ro jan , Pat M c K e o n , and N H S officers Brian Beldow icz, A d a m Supple, B em ie Q ordon, staffed the night.

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m issions, collected receipts from customers to tally their earnings, and kept track of the m they took in. A ll told, the evening raised m ore than $ 2 5 0 , and Burger K ing agreed to fuj profit-yielding ventures, also to benefit the m issions.

F r. T hom as O ’C onnor, S.J.

M r. Ja c k O ’Donnell

Homeroom : 2G Department: Science Classes’.Chemistry,

Homeroom'. 2H Department: Mathematics Classes: Algebra 1, Geometry

Chemistry Honors

iant Row: Jonathan Lugtu, Gil Bertin, Michael Priore. Second Row: Sachin Karnik, [ an Leon, David Lassiter. Third Row: Thomas Gargiulo, Roy Maglori; Joseph T K Pablo Munoz, Joseph Hansen. Fourth Row: Gerald Aloran, Lawrence H k s r, Todd Bura, John Falcicchio, David DiMartino, Craig Florkiewicz. Missing: /in Desrosiers.

One o f the highlights o f American cuisine, the Double Cheeseburger mas a popular choice of patrons who attended prep’s Night Out at Burger King. Junior Mike Urbanowicz ordered his with fries and a large Coke: Turning in Vfc receipt to senior NHS member Marc Rubin and -supporting the NHS- Mission Drive fundraiser, principal Jack Raslowsky heads for the dirfag area with his burger and onion rings.

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Mrs. Patricia O’Grady

Deacon John O’Neill, I.V. Dei

Department'. Guidance (Chairwoman), Religion Classes'. Religion 2, Group Guidance Moderatorfor. Junior Prom, Career Day Committee

Department Religion (Chairman) Classes'. Religion 2,

Fr. Harold J. Oppido, S.J. Department'. Languages Classes'. Latin 1 Honors, Greek 1 Honors, Greek 2 Honors

Psychology and Religion, Ultimate Religious Questions Moderatorfor\ Wrestling, Philosophy Club

F ront Row: Michael Monaco, Robert Scalzo, John Guevara, Rody Zamar. Sec Row: Paul Tillotson, Miles Twaddell Lance Visone, Andre Munoz. Third R Numan Shaikh, Christopher Spina, Nelson Pingol, Michael Zevoteck. Fourth R Robert Kolakowski, Christopher Bader, Christopher Wilczek, Kevin Moran, Cunningham. F ifth Row: Joseph Chidichimo, Christopher Casazza, M a ttl Jamison, Anthony Ardizzone, Keith Puro. Missing: John Mavilla.

"Would you be willing to moke o donation For 13 nights, alumni, parents, and students crammed into the library. Sitting on the tal w here students usually sprawl their notes and textbooks, w ere telephones and stacks of pap O n the papers w ere names, addresses, phone numbers, occupations, incomes, and past donati o f Prep alum ni and friends. These dossiers w ere the products of the research and archival reci of the Developm ent and A lu m n i Relations O ffice, w hich had the annual Prep Phon-A -T down to a science. Through the efforts of M r. Jim H oran, M r. Frank Briam onte, M r. D an H anifin, M rs. Briamonte, and M s . Lisa A m m irato, the Phon-A -Thon continued its resounding success, extensive program, w hich included training sessions for novices, lengthy research, and a g| deal of follow-up work in the collection of donations, w as one of the primary school fundrai: T h e target goal w as increased to $ 2 5 5 ,0 0 0 , but that w as m et and exceeded by $ 1 3 ,0 0 0 . m oney w ent to keep the cost of operating Prep down, and, in turn, keeping tuition down Through the generosity of Prep friends and alumni, and through the Phon-A -Thon and o l such fundraisers, it w as possible to keep Prep open, operating, and producing more alumni!

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Fr. Enrico Raulh, S.J.

Mr. Robert Robinson

Mr. John F. Ronan

Department'. Guidance Classes'. Creative Writing,

Director of Computer Services Classes'. Advanced Computer Programming

Homeroom: 4G Classes '. Intro to Computers,

Group Guidance

Moderatorfor. Paper & Pen

Computer Applications & Programming Moderatorfor. Computer Club, Link Computer Center

Int'R o w : Stephen Kayiaros, Constantine Dy, Ryan Lorenzo, Rajeev Bharucha. ;ord Row: Luis Gonzalez, Brian Nguyen, James Koo, James Mullins. Third Row: tor Gonzalez, Amish Patel, David Schalk, Fawad Malik. Fourth Row: George jnieski, Darren Miller, Mark Scrivanich, Ahmed Rashed. Missing: Robin Edwin, in Palermo, Fawad Shaheen.

Rushing the latest Phon-A-Thon figures to the donation bin, Mr. Briamonte collects the completed donation sheets. On the nights that they made cai*si it. was the students * job to call those who had hot yet been reached or who were recent alumni. th e Phon-A-Thon was designed to help keep down the cost of tatloh and to keep high the quality of services. Seniors Scbtt Kudiacik, Mike Oesky, and Kevin Gillespie make calls to Prep grads, hoping to solicit generous donations.

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M r. A nthony S ab e d ra

M r. L ance S. Silvestris

Department: Guidance Classes: Group Guidance.

Homeroom: 21 Department. Languages Classes: Italian 1, Italian 2,

Director of Financial Aid Department'. Languages Classes'. French 1, Latin 2

Contemporary Issues

Italian 3 Honors, Spanish 2

Moderator for: Vocal Ensemble, Italian Club, Italian NHS

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Front Row: Eric Kessler, Fred Veltri, Ed Mullins, Peter McCullough, Mike Holt, Juan Moran, Mike S i m yu, Danny Simone, Jason Elliott, Mr. Roland Jones. Second Row: M att Elson, Marc Cruz, M att Moran, Lj Grant, Zef Ferreira, Josh Barrett, Carl Figueiredo, Emilio Montes de Oca, Juan Castro, Mike McHugh. 1 Row: Brian Tedino, Michael Walker, Andy Ragone, Sadot Rios, Vin Silvestri, Rich Colabraro, Michael Mir<| Jonathan Fencik, Jeff Angermeyer. Fourth Row: Steve Hudacko, Bill Donnelly, John Bamber, James Carl Jaime de Leon, Vin Conti, M att Spataro, M att Wagnon, Vin Rone, Pete Rimac, Tom Spataro, Al Rinaldi, I Martinez, James Coviello, Marko Gazic. Missing: Alex Alum, Jackie Billings, Paul Colombo.

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Please... Pedro Cirino rushes into the endzone w ith yet another touchdown run, and the first sound heard is the loud drum roll, followed by the rest of the band bursting into a rousing rendition of Prep's beloved fight song. The football season w as the first and most exciting period for the band, playing to a crowd at Cochrane Stadium for each hom e game. The season ended w ith a second-straight gig at Q iants Stadium and a trip onto the field to perform the national anthem . A large influx of freshman musicians put the band at almost 50 members. The larger group also allow ed for more players to play various instruments. Sophomore Pete Rimac, for example, switched from saxophone to oboe and helped the band in the performance of difficult pieces such as Tchaikovsky's "Valse de Fleurs "from the Nutcracker Suite at the annual Christmas concert.

The band focused next on the school musical, South Pacific, ancl Spring concert. The concert featured the debut of many sma combos, including the jazz band, the brass and keyboard ensemt and the new ly formed ska band. Through the dedication of its dire< M r. Roland Jones, the band not only increased in size and scope, w as able to participate in small band competitions too. O n M ay 3, the band boldly w ent w here no Prep band had gft before. They had improved to the point where M r. Jones entered til into a high school competition in W ashington, D.C. This chancl showcase their talent w as the reward for the dedicated leadership f talent that the band exhibited throughout the school year. W h eth l rallies, sporting events, concerts, or competitions, the band prow represented Prep.

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Ms. A d riann e W ozniak

M s. B eatrice W ysocki

M r. R o b ert P. Zawistowski

Homeroom'. 1H Department: Mathematics Classes: Algebra 1, Accounting

Homeroom: 3H Department: Mathematics Classes: AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus

Homeroom'. I I Department'. Science Classes: Biology Coach for. Bowling Moderator for. Mission Drive, Fishing Club

While upperclass artists displayed their exhibition indoors, the brass section provided music fo r guests walking through the Jersey City Studio A rts Tour in October. Aside from sporting events, the band was also called upon to entertain and represent Prep at some non-athletic events.

Mr. Jones conducts a traditional medieval song called "©reensleeves" for the Winter concert in St. Peter’s Grammar School auditorium.. Aside from Mr. Jones, four students from the Music Theory class got the chance to conduct.

The band remained faithful to the football program all season. Veteran saxophonists Steve Hudacko, Jaime de Leon, Bill Donnelly, and Zef Ferreira play the final piece at Giants Stadium.

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erhaps the greatest reason that the Class of ’96 is admired is not because of wn *** they received, but what they gave. They devoted time and talent to the schoJ contributing immeasurably to Prep. They exemplified the Marauder’s spirit— stron intelligent, hard-working, and successful. From SAT scores to athletics, they had all t right stuff. These seniors helped underclassmen in ways

w on Spirit Awards, and run the orientation progri

that moderators, coaches, and teachers couldn’t.

that was once run for them. They had staged pla

Som etim es it was the seniors giving younger

and rallies, cheered through losses, and celebral

teammates a spot in the weightroom. Som etim es it

wins.

took the tutor to put the algebra or trig into

scores o f colleges and waited nervously for J

understandable terms, even though he was working

replies, they anticipated the walk across stage 1

on his own Pre-Cal.

their maroon-bound diplomas.

Even as they completed applications

B y the spring o f fourth year, seniors had

N ow they are dispersed in the world beyd

taken all the courses, studied with a long line-up o f

Prep, adding to that world what they did for Pa

teachers. They had com posed papers, conducted

and what they learned from Prep.

experiments, played Varsity and intramural sports,

Prep Seniors: The Best on Earth.

Recruiting potential ballplayers, Varsity veterans Joe Garcia, Pete Williams, Angel Ramos, and Joe Green volunteer at the fall Open House w ith Coach Mike Delaney. On the table sit le tte rs fro m such teams as the Cleveland Indians, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the kansas City Royals, each expressing interest in Prep athletics.

Arriving fo r one o f the tw o night-tim e home games, Barry Tsang, E l Manlongat, and Rolando Salvador head into Cochrane Stadium f® heated contest against Dickinson. Senior support fo r athletics I exceptionally strong, extending beyond football season to w in te r! spring sports as well.

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JO H N S. ABAD1R Honor Pin 1,2,3; National Honor Roll; NHS; Scientific and Technical Writing Award, Rutgers Summer Program; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 1,2,3,4; Science Clubs 2,3, 4; Philosophy Club 2,3,4 Vice President; SADD 3,4; Amnesty International 2,3,4; Fo rensics 2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Tie Club 4; Italian Club 4; Orientation Staff 4. ‘T h e end oflabor is to gain leisure.” - Aristotle

A RCAN G ELO M. ABBATEM ARCO Honor Pin 1,2,3; Spirit Award; National Italian Exam 2,3; National Latin Exam-Magna Cum Laude 1,2; Gold Medal-Italian 2,3; NHS; Ital ian NHS; Indoor Track 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Outdoor Track 1,2,3 Co-Captain, 4 Captain; Emmaus Team; PAC 3,4; SADD 3 Secretary, 4; Dance Comm ittee 2,3,4; Italian Club 1,2, President 3 & 4; Math Team 3,4; Science Team 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Petrean 2; Mis sion Drive 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Tie Club 3,4; Spirit Award Selection Committee 4. “When last we met I was the learner, but now I am the master.” -Darth Vader

ISLAM YEHIA ABDELAL Honor Pin 1,2,3; National Latin Exam-Magna Cum Laude; National German Exam-Out standing Performance; St. Peter’s College Summer Scholar 3; NHS \Petroc 2,3,4 Editor; Forensics 2,3,4; Math Team 2,3,4; Science Team 1,2,3,4; Islamic Club 3,4 Co-Coordina tor; German Club 4; Track 2; Wrestling 3. “The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.” -Theodore Roosevelt

CHRISTOPHER A LL A N ABDON | Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Spanish NHS; NaI tional Latin Exam-Magna Cum Laude; TenI nis 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Forensics 3,4 CoI Captain; Dramatics 3,4; Papal Usher; Math Team3,4; Science Team 2,3,4; Science Clubs 2,3,4; Asian Society 2,3; SADD 3,4; I g p amurals 1,2,3,4; Philosophy Club 3,4; In| MQt Track 1; Emmaus Team. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny | letters compared to what lies within us.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

NELSON F. ABREU AP Spanish Exam 3,4; Spanish NHS; Foot ball 1; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Theatre Club 4; Fishing Club 1,2,4; Latin American Society 1,2,3,4. “ No, I ’m ju s t g ettin g w arm ed up!!” -A1 Pacino

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A LE X A N D E R D. A G U IR R E Honor Pin 1,2; French NHS; Indoor Track 2,3,4; Tennis 3,4; Dance Committee 3,4; Math Team 3,4; French Club 3,4; Asian Soci ety 1,2,3\Petrean 3,4; HAP 3; Ecology Club 2; Billiards Club 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 3,4. “Life moves by pretty fast, and if you don’t stop and look around, you could miss it.” -Ferris Bueller

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ST E V E N A H N Football 1,2,4; Indoor Track 2,3,4 Co-Cap tain; Outdoor Track 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Petrean 2,3,4; Petroc 4 Editor; Asian Club 1,2,3; Photography Club 2,3,4; HAP 1,2; Chess Club 2,3,4; SADD 3,4. “Life is a struggle, but we have to keep going on.” -Original

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K E V IN B A R R Y

Honor Pin 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Emmaus Team; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Senior Prom Committee; Pho tography Club 1. “Competitors take bad breaks and use them to drive themselves just that much harder. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as reasons to give up.” -Nancy Lopez

Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 4; Billiards Club 3,4; Ski Club 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; PAC 4; Eucharistic Minister; Spirit Committee 4; Senior Prom Committee. “You never really lose until you quit trying.” -Mike Ditka

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Honor Pin 2; Islamic Club 3,4; Forensics 4. “But those you call upon besides Him, are unable to help you, and indeed, to help them selves.” -Quran:7:197

E R W IN A N N U L Y S S E pony Club 1,2,3,4; Art Club 3,4; Track 3. image is everything.” -Andre Agassi

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frying to study for ft.P. Calculus, Pesky jlis surprised by Sean Farrell. HEfeenior year, both undertook IMP positions: Mike as the Petrearrs _ ta to r and Sean as the famous f>n; Marauder. patting to pick up his books, Colin 'has a hard time breaking himself of iwner habits. A t Orientation, seniors Ss/arned of the heinous punishments iffiuld incur for violating any rules 9 Vtflth cars or lunch privileges.

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JO N A TH A N ARM AS

Honor Pin 2,3; NHS; Science Club 2,3,4; Philosophy Club 3,4; PAC 4; Chess 2,3,4; Spirit Committee 4; French Club 3; Islamic Society 3,4. “Without struggle there is no progress.” -Frederick Douglass

Spanish NHS; AP Spanish Exam 4; Latin American Society 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. ‘T he path of the upright avoids misfortune; he who pays attention to his way safeguards his life.” -Proverbs 16:17

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BRIAN C. BELDOW ICZ

Amnesty International 2 ,3 ,4 \PaperandPen 2,3,4; S ADD 3,4; Art Club 3,4; Stage Crew 4. “I could say more, but you get the general idea.” -Steven Morrissey

Spirit Award; Honor Pin 1,2,3; National Latin Exam-MagnaCumLaude l,2;Tennis 1,2,3, 4 Co-Captain\Petroc 1,2, Editor 3 & 4; NHS Co-President; Spirit Committee 1,2,4; PAC 3 ,4; Emmaus Team; Intramurals 1,2, 3,4; Fashion Show 3,4; SADD 4. “I’d rather be measured by my accomplishments than by my potential.” -Drew Bledsoe

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G R E G O R Y M. B E N A C C H IO Silver Medal-Religion 1; Honor Pin 1,2; Stage Crew 1,2 Crew Chief, 3 Stage Coordi nator, 4 Stage Manager; Italian Club 1,2,3,4; PAC 3; Spirit Committee 1,2,3,4; Dance Committee 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,4. “There is never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” -Calvin and Hobbes

JAC K IE BILLINGS JR. Amnesty International 2,3,4; Stage Crew 1,2, 3; Native American Society 3; Art Club 3,4; Japanimation3.

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JA V IE R CABRERA

Honor Pin 2,3; NHS; Freshman Football Scholar Athlete; NMSQT Commendation 3; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; PAC 3,4; Tie Club 3,4; German Club 4; Roller Hockey Club 3,4; Ski Club 2,3,4; Eucharistic Minis ter; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Hunting for some insight — or means to change— but do we have the will to— or will our future look the same.” -Jim from Pennywise

Gold Medal-French 2; AP Spanish Exam; Honor Pin 1; French NHS; Alba Day Scholar ship; Spanish NHS 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 3,4; Amnesty International 3,4; French Club3,4. “I was always the favorite.” -Calvin Klein

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Stage Crew 2; Spirit Committee 1,2,3,4.1 Cause even though when times got rough you never turned away, you were right there, and I thank you.” -Boys II Men

A t the Freshman Activities Fair, Pm Shah and Zef Ferreira take sign-ups I the Cricket Club. In its second year, fl club gave enthusiasts a chance I experiment in a sport new to Prepi

As a crowd o f 83,000 faithful gatherll Giants Stadium, usher John Cirilll facilita* the seating. John was one of the 16 P i) men, Including seven seniors, who w # chosen by lo tte ry from a pool of R students to assist at the papal M all

JO N ATH A N M. BO G G IA N O fold Medal-Religion 1; Honor Pin 1,2,3; iHS; Stage Crew 1,2 Crew Chief, 3 Stage Koordinator, 4 Production Manager; Forenles 2,3,4; Petrean 2,3,4 Editor; Intramurals t.2,3,4; Math Team 2,3,4; Emmaus Team, ^ p d , follow, or get out of the way.” -U.S.

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DONALD CHRISTIAN BOSTONIAN

Football 1,2,3,4; Italian Club 1,2,3; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. ‘T h e more I sort things out, the more they get distorted. I sort of think I’m better off just leaving it unsorted. The more I try to change its course, the more off course it gets. O f course, I’ll reach my destination someday, I suppose.” -The Mighty Mighty Boss Tones

Baseball 2,3,4;Football 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2, 3;Track 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Honor Pin 1. “All I really needed to know I learned in kindergarten.” -Robert Fulghum

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PETER Y. CAMACHO

Honor Pin 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; SADD 3,4; Emmaus Team; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Bi cycle Club 2; Tie Club 4,Petroc3. You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in a spirit o f love.” -Hemy Drummond

HAP Tutor Award; HAP 1,2,3,4; Football 1,4; Outdoor Track 2,3,4; SADD 3, 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “ When I’m shaking and baking I’m at my best.” - Earvin “Magic” Johnson

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RAYM U ND CAPARAS Honor Pin 1,3; SADD 3,4; Science Club 3; Eucharistic Minister; Junior Prom Commit tee; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “We are all earned along by the river o f dreams.” -Billy Joel

R O R Y C A R R O LL Soccer 1,2,3,4.

Band l,2,3,4;ChessClub3,4;ChessTeam3,1 4; Math Team 1,2,3,4\Petrean 3; French Club I 2,3,4; Volleyball Team 3,4; Science Club I 1,2,3,4; HAP Tutor 1,2,3; Asian Club 1,2,3; I Japanimation Club 3,4; Billiards Club 3,4; I Spirit Comittee 2,3. “Helping them is more I important than how we feel. How we feel is I what will make us good doctors.” -ER

PEDRO E. CIRINO

LE O N LOUIS COLAO

Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4 Co-Cap tain; Basketball 4; Track 4. “You don’t merely want to be considered the best. You want to be considered the only one who does what you do.” -Bill O ’D onnell’95

Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Billiards Club 4; Indoor Track 1; Outdoor Track 3; Tie Club 3,4 Presi dent; Student Council 4; SADD 4.

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JOSEPH M. CASIA fonor Pin 1; Tennis 2,3,4; Asian Society 1,2, \Spirit Committee 1,2,3,4; Stage Crew 3,4; hptography Club 3,4; Petroc 4; Petrean 2, ,4;Chess Club 2,3,4; Math Team 3,4; Dance iommittee 1; Billiards Club 3,4; Science Hubs 1,2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Theatre Club I SADD 3,4; RPG 2,3,4; Tie Club 4; ipanimation 3,4; Eucharistic Minister; Jun>r Prom Committee; Senior Prom Commitie. “We’re so busy watching out for what’s ist ahead of us that we don’t take the time to ijoy where we are.” -Calvin and Hobbes

year soccer veteran Dan Trojan sp o rts Ibdynam ic haircut fo r soccer camp in B ferios. While a t Prep, he also pted in basketball, baseball, and track was named an Outstanding Freshman B p b e r o f the NHS. B l- Mass o f th e Holy S p irit on p ie r 15, Student Council President football star Mike Medrano readies | l to lead the procession. The Mass he firs t school event to be held in the refurbished gym.

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JOHN C. CIRILLI

Honor Pin 1,3; National Latin Exam - Cum Laude; AHSME American Mathematics Competition - School Winner; Spirit Com m ittee 1,2,3,4; A sian S ociety 1,2,3; Intramurals l,2,3,4;MathTeam3,4;Ecology Club 2; Senior Prom Committee; Italian Club 4; Spanish NHS; Chess Club 2,3. “ Destiny isn’t a matter of chance, it’s a matter of choice; it isn’t a thing to be waited for, it’s a thing to be achieved.” -William Jennings Bryan

ItalianClub l,2,3,4;Intramurals l,2,3,4;Eucharistic Minister; Forensics 3,4; Papal Usher. “Never try to be better than anyone else, yet nevercease to be the best you can be.” -John Wooden

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VINCENT R. COLLADO

Honor Pin 1,2,3; Wrestling 2,3,4; Philosophy Club 1,4; SADD 3,4; Math Team 3,4; Cricket Club 3,4; PAC4; EmmausTeam. “Wish that I could stay, for one more day, wish that I could be, many things...if I can’t have you, why should I believe?” -Mike Visso

Football 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Science Clubs 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Billiards Club 4. “ Your reality is the reality that you create.” -Tony Robbins

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PAUL ALEXAND ER C O LO M B O Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3,4; Brass En semble 1,2,3,4; Stage Crew 1,2,3,4\Petroc 4; Intramurals 4. “I hate quotations.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

N ED COX Track 1; Basketball 3,4; Cricket Club 3; Spirit Committee 3,4; Emmaus Team; Modeling Club 4; SADD 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ger man Exchange; Senior Prom Committee. “Your overconfidence is your weakness.” -Darth Vader

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JASO N CO LON Baseball 1,2,3,4; Latin American Society 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Somewhere over the rainbow, I see a big pot of gold, future stacks so I hold.” -Ghost Face

STEPHEN JOSEPH CO M AND ATO RE Hockey 1,2; Bowling 3,4; Italian Club 4 Spirit Committee 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4 Roller Hockey Club 3,4. “Winning isn’ everything, it’s the only thing.” -Vine Lombardi

V IN C E N T DeG ENNARO JR. Spirit Committee 3,4; Italian Club 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Lacrosse 3,4. “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” -Francis Bacon

Before gym class, Andy Stampelos catches a few exui minutes o f study on the bad I Burke stairway. Among his 1 senior electives were P rayerjj Image o f God, Modern Euroal History, and Accounting.

M AU RIC E C O N N E LLY [|nor Pin 1,2,3; National German Exam lagna Cum Laude; Silver Medal-US History [indoor Track 2,3,4; Outdoor Track 2,3,4; i|entC ouncil3,4;N H S. “Damn the torpep s , full speed ahead.” -Admiral Dave prragut

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DAVID B. COSTELLO

Indoor Track 2,3,4; B and 2,3,4; Jazz B and 2, 3,4; Emmaus Team; Campus Shop 2\Petrean 3; Spirit Committee 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Italian Club 2,3,4. “Hey, you never know.” -New York Lotto

Honor Pin 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; SADD 3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Emmaus Team; Roller Hockey Club 3,4. “Slumps are like a soft bed. They’re easy to get into and hard to get out of.” -Johnny Bench

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JO H N R. DOUGHERTY

Baseball 2,3,4; Latin American Society 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Billiards Club 3; AP Spanish Exam; Spanish NHS. “Love is an unusual game; there are two winners or none.” - E.B. Mackenzie

Science Clubs 2,3,4; Computer Club 2,3,4; SADD 3,4; Hockey 1; Roller Hockey Club 3; Emmaus Team; Senior Prom Committee; Philosophy Club 2. “Don’t mistake lack of talent for genius.” -Type O Negative

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BRIAN M. D U G AN

M ATTH EW J. DUGAN

Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Soccer 1,2,3,4; La crosse 3,4; SADD 3,4; German Exchange; German Club 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2, President 3 & 4. “It’s time to move on, time to get going, what lies ahead, I have no way o f knowing...” -Tom Petty

Basketball 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Stage Crew 2>,4,Petroc 3,4.

Honor Pin 1; Baseball 1; Irish Club 1,2 Petrean 3; Native American Society 3; Sci ence Club 3; Intramurals 2,3,4.

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JASO N C. FALCO

Football 1; Forensics 2,4; Ebony Club 1,2,3,4 President; Art Club 1,2,3,4; Paper and Pen 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Without struggle there is no progress.” -Frederick Douglass

Football 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Dare to be different.” -John McDonald

Congregating on Work S treet I a fte r school, seniors Justin 1 Ramos, Butch Po, James Cast# Chris Razon, Joe Casia, and G fl Leigh spend some tim e in t | § l sun. One o f the perks o f SMl year was the privilege o f driving—and all the convenieH I th a t w ent w ith it.

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JASO N T. ELLIOTT

jPp e r 1,2; Cross Country 3,4 Co-Captain; Hdoor Track 2,3,4 Co-Captain; Outdoor rack 3,4 Co-Captain; Spirit Committe 3,4; Ilpm urals 1,2,3,4; Irish Club 1,2. “There Be two things you never chase in your life: pjpen and buses. Why? Because you can mmr catch either of them.” -The Marlboro I [an

Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Brass Choir 3,4; Billiards Club 4 Secretary; German Club 4; Computer Science Tearn 2,3,4. “Think of me what you will, I ’ve got a little space to fill.” -Tom Petty

NICOLAE A. ENE Art Club 3,4; Italian Club 3.

M ANUEL FARINAS

SEAN PATRICK FARRELL

Honor Pin 1,2; Spanish NHS; Soccer 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Science Team 2,3 ;NHS ; Eucharistic Minister; Billiards Club 3; SADD 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4. “A faithful friend is a strong defense; and he that hath found such a one hath found a treasure.” -Book of Apocry pha—Ecclesiasticus6:14

Honor Pin 1; Fishing Club 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Student C ouncil 1; Irish C lub 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3 ,4; Dance Committee 4; Senior Prom Committee; Spirit Committee 3,4; Maroon Marauder. “Most of the time, you have to ride life like a wave. You just have to look at it and say ‘Hey bud, let’s party.’” -Jeff Spicoli yFast Times at Ridgemont High

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SH A W N PETER F IN N E R T Y

Honor Pin 1; NHS; Science Clubs 1,2,3,4; Computer Club 1,2,3,4; Band 2,3,4\Petrean 3,4; Cricket Club 4; TV Studio4. “Ignorance is the curse of God, knowledge the wing where with we fly to heaven.” -Henry VI

Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Hockey 1,2,3,4 CoCaptain; Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 2,3,4; Ski Club 3. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny meters compared to what lies within us.” -Ralph W aldo Emerson

K E V IN M. G ILLESPIE

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Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Golf 2,3,4; Irish Club 1,2; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Emmaus Team; Fishing Club 4; Spirit Committee 4. “Hey Joker, why don’t you listen? You might learn some thing.” -Fr. Harry Oppido, S. J.

Art Club 3,4; Spirit Committee 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; HAP 1; Tie Club 3,4. “Hulk is the strongest one there is!” -The Incredible Hulk

PATRICK F.X. F ITZP A TR IC K Indoor Track 3,4; Spirit Committee 2,3/ Student Council 4; Junior Prom Committee Senior Prom Committee; PAC 4; Ski Clu 3,4; Emmaus Team; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ms Club 1,2; Billiards Club 3,4; Fishing Clubt “There is one thing worse than fighting wit your friends— it’s fighting without them.” -Winston Churchill

Before homeroom, Tom Grtaaj and Robert Ishak amble across the courtyard. Durimj! the experim ent without bells, || everyone kept an eye on th a l clock, especially in the early I morning and a fte r lunch.

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RAYM OND JO H N FREED III ittamurals 1,2,3,4; Italian Club 4; Spirit [oinmittee 4. “Fearcan be a humbling thing, Specially the fear of having to live up to ijheone else’s expectations.” -Charles ley

JOSEPH A. GARCIA

VERNON GIBBS II

Honor Pin 3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1; SADD 3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Eucharistic Minister; Petroc 3,4; Dance Committee 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Roller Hockey Club 3,4. “I am not here to start any argument with you; I just want to show you why you are wrong.” -Mr. Gregory F. Boyle

Honor Pin 1,2,3; Spanish NHS; NHS; Out standing Freshman; Ebony Club 3 Treasurer, 4 Vice-President; Spirit Committee 2,3,4; Art Club 2,3,4; Tie Club 3,4; Stage Crew 4; PAC 4; Basketball 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Emmaus Team; SADD. “Nothing spoils fun like find ing out it builds character.” -Calvin and Hobbes

THOM AS FRANCIS GNAS Japanimation Club 3,4; Amnesty Interna tional 3,4; Art Club 3,4; Fishing Club 4. “For some it’s the path, not the goal.” -Original

RYA N C, GONZALES Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; French NHS; National Latin Exam- Magna Cum Laude 1; Presiden tial Scholar; National Merit Commended Stu dent; Papal Usher; Math Team 3; Science Club 1,2; Asian Society 1,2,3; Dance Com mittee 2,3,4; Forensics 3,4; Petrean 2,3,4; Petroc 3,4 Editor; Peer Advisor 3,4; Dramat ics 3,4; Photography Club 2,3,4 President; French Club 3,4; Intramurals 3; HAP 2; Ten nis 3,4; Math Team 3,4. “Life not put to the test is not worth living.” -Epictetus

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BERNARD A. G O RD O N Outstanding Freshman; Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS Secretary; Peer Advisor3,4; Eucharistic Minister; SADD 3,4; Amnesty International 3,4; Indoor Track 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Italian Club 2,4; Junior Prom Committee. “If the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

LAW RENCE ANTO N GRAHAM Cross Country 1; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Billiards Club 3; Harvard Model Congress 1,3,4; Cricket Club 3,4; Tie Club 2, 3, 4; Emmaus Team; SADD 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Poor man wanna be rich; rich man wannabe king; and a king ain’t satisfied ’til he rules everything...It wouldn’t have meant much without you. Thanks and see ya’ up the road.” -Bruce Springsteen

JIN HA JOUNG

A N G E L O K A K O L Y R IS

Honor Pin 1,2,3; Gold Medals-Math 2, Latin 2, German 2, U.S. History, Natl. Latin ExamMagna Cum Laude 1994; Silver Medal-Algebra 2; Natl. German Exam-Certificate of Merit 1995; Natl. M erit Commended Student;Sophomore Writing Award; Petroc 2,3,4 Editor; Petrean 2; Math Team 2,3,4; NHS; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Phi losophy Club 3,4;Science Club 2,3,4;Science Team 2,3,4; German Exchange;Computer Team 1,2,3,4; SADD 3,4; Asian Society 2,3; HAP 2; German Club 4; Junior Prom Committee;Senior Prom Committee; Japanimation 3. ‘T o live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” -Oscar Wilde

Hockey 3,4 Co-Captain. “I’d rather be a hammer than a nail.” -Paul Simon

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JO SEPH GREEN

Outstanding Freshman; Honor Pin l,2,3j NHS; Spirit Award; Silver Medal-Latin 21 Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Spirit Awarcfl Selection Committee 3,4; Spirit Committee! 3,4; Eucharistic Minister; Irish Club 1,2| ‘T h e re ’s only one thing left to do— win thq whole thing.” -Jake Taylor

Enjoying the warm weather, Ryan Dworkin and Joe Roarty I catch up on some homework I the new Humanities Building steps. In their firs t full academic year, the steps became a favorite hang out fro m early morning to late afternoon.

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THOMAS C. HUHA

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Bpstriurals 1.2.3.4. “Don’t ever tell anyone piything. If you do, you start missing every body.” -J.D. Salinger

Honor Pin 1; German Exchange; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Sci ence Club 3,4; Papal Usher. “Quittin’ ain’t in my vocabulary, bub!” -Wolverine

Football 1; Forensics 1; Amnesty Interna tional 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; HAP 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; SADD 3,4; Spirit Com mittee 3; TV Studio 4; “If A is successful in life, then A equals* plusy plusz. Work isx; y is play ; andz is keeping your mouth shut.” -Albert Einstein

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Billiards Club 3,4; Art Club 3; Intramurals 2,3,4. “Life is full o f adventure; explore while you can.” -Original

Golf 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Billiards Club 3,4; Football 2; Indoor Track 4; Fishing Club 4; Dance Committee 4; Senior Prom Commit tee. “You should paint sandpipers or light houses on driftwood and sell them.” -Captain Ron

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SE A N J. KEATING Honor Pin 3; Spanish NHS; Intramurals 1,2,3; Amnesty International 3,4; Junior Prom Committee. “Gotta find a way to find a way.” -Kurt Cobain

R. A D A M KING Track 1; Wrestling 2; Billiards Club 4; Ski Club 3,4; Band 2 ,3 ; Roller Hockey Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “To achieve, we must first attempt.” - No Fear

M ATTH EW EDW ARD KELLY Forensics 2,4; Student Council 1,2; Dramat ics 4. “I did not create the situation. I’m just dealing with it.” -Mr. Pink, Reservoir Dogs

PATRIC K M. KELLY

Spirit Committee 4; IndoorTrack 2; SADD 3; I Stage Crew 3,4. “People who know little are I usually great talkers, while men who know much say little.” -Jean Jacques Rousseau

R A H SA A N K IN G Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Track 4; Ebony Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 3,4.

Under the watchful eye of Assistant Dean Dave Settemb senior Peer Advisor Rob Zywij sips a Mr. Softee shake and gives some pointers to freshman M att McNerney.

ANTH O NY RENDER Wrestling 2,3,4; Football 1; Stage Crew 3,4; dt Club 2,3,4; Philosophy Club 1,2,3,4; atramurals 1,2,3,4. “Simplicity is always est.”-Original

A S E F B O L E SLA W K H W A JA Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; National Latin ExamCum Laude; Spirit Award; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Petroc 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Math Team 3,4; Islamic Club 3,4; German Exchange; Lacrosse Club 3,4; SADD 3,4; German Club 4. “The clothes make the man.” -Latin Proverb

JO SEPH GEORGE K IRC H ER Outstanding Freshman; Hockey 1,2; Golf 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Ski Club 2,3,4; TV Studio 4; Roller Hockey Club 3,4; Mis sion Drive Committee 4; Tie Club 3,4; Dra matics 4; Petroc A\ Campus Shop 2. “I have always had a curious nature; I enjoy learning, but I dislike being taught.” -W inston Churchill

M ICH AEL K INAH AN Honor Pin 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2; Emmaus Team; Spirit Commitee 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; “Things turn out the best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” -John Wooden

SHAUN M. KOLMER Honor Pin 3; McGovern Scholarship; Basket ball 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Emmaus Team; SADD 3; Spirit Committee 4. “Close only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades.” -Gorilla Monsoon

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Best Most Intelligent Most Likely to Succeed Chris Razon Tomasz Lukasiak Joe Green

Most Liberal Pete Zielinski Vinny T araszkie wicz Steve Bautista

Most Conservative Dan Stupinski BillLovero

Most Spirit Pete Camacho Ramon Varona

Most Humorous Colin Ginty Jon Armas Sean Farrell

Most Reliable Scott Kudlacik Adam Supple Greg Benacchio Roto Perez Ramon Varona

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Chris Razon Tomasz Lukasiak Jin Ha Joung

Most Generous Ramon Varona Maurice Connelly

MikeKinahan Adam Supple Marc Rubin JeffTiffner

Best Musician Matt Spataro Vin Conti Jason Elliott

Best Singer Steve Rusnak Mike Medrano

JUG Addict Joe Wroblewski Erwin Annulysse

Best Actor Steve Rusnak Chris Abdon

Best Athlete Pedro Cirino Mike Medrano

Best Writer Raul Rosales Steve Bautista

Best Nickname Angel “Pito 7” Ramos Cecilio “Butch” Po Marc “Mush” Rubin

Best Artist

Most Likely to Teach at Prep

Most Quiet

Zef Ferreira Rob Zywicki Rob Perez

Vernon Gibbs Mike Olesky

Jackie Billings Steve Bautista

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JO H N K R IV IN SK Y Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Golf 3,4; Ski Club 3,4. “I’m coming over for sword fish.” -Jason McGurk

SC O T T R Y A N K U D LAC IK Honor Pin 1,2,3; Spanish NHS; Spirit Award; O utstanding Freshm an; Cross Country 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Basketball 1,2 Coach’s Award, 3,4; Golf 3,4; Outdoor Track 1; Stu dent Council 3A\Petroc 2,3,4; Mexican Ex change; Italian Club 4; Spirit Committee 2,3,4; Emmaus Team; Glenmary Missioner3. “Nothing is ever achieved without enthusi asm.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Football 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Italian Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Work hard, keep your mouth shut, and good things will happen.” -Lou Holtz

Wrestling 2,3,4; Spanish NHS; Latin Ameri can Society 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,Petrean2\ Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Computer Science Team 1,2; AP & National Spanish Exams. ‘T w o roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I, I took the one less trav eled by, and that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost

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O W EN K YRO LLO S Honor Pin 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Philoso phy Club 2,3,4; Science Clubs 2,3,4; Italian Club 4; Amnesty International 3,4; Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Cricket Club 2; RPG Club 1,2; NHS; Spirit Committee 3,4. “Whether you like it... or you don’t like it... You gotta leam to love it... W hooo!!!” -Ric Flair

A t a few minutes to twelve, Gavin Schlraldo, Steve Panayiotou, M att Pinella, and M a tt Sexton have lunch and review some reading. Seniors! had to get used to 5A lunch I again a fte r tw o years of eating during 5B.

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E R IK M A R TIN LARSEN

GEOFFREY JAM ES LEIGH

Honor Pin 1,2; French Club 2,3,4; Asian Club 1,2,3; Stage Crew 3; Billiards Club 3,4; lapanimation Club 4; Fishing Club 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; HAP 1; Art Club 4. “The Ipw, the old cow, she is dead.” -A.E. Housman

French NHS; Baseball 3,4; Intramurals 3,4. “It takes all sorts o f in-and-outdoor schooling to get adapted to my kind of fooling.” -Robert Frost

Intram urals 1,2,3,4; Dance Committee 1,2,3,4; French Club 3; HAP 1,2; WinterHAP 1; Indoor Track 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4 Cap tain; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Com mittee; Senior Prom Committee; Asian Soci ety 1,2,3; Chess Club 1,2; RPG Club 1,2; Billiards Club 3; SADD 3,4. “A man’s finest is when he has worked his heart out for a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle—victorious.” - Vince Lombardi

JOSEPH GERARD LoPO RTO

W ILLIAM LO VERO

Gold Medal-Italian 2; Football 1,2; Hockey 2; Italian Club 2,3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Emmaus Team; Skate Club 4. “Never tell anyone anything. If you do, you start missing everyone.” -J.D. Salinger

Honor Pin 1,3; NHS; Petrean 1,2,3 Editor, 4 Co-Editor-In-Chief. “Everyone is igno rant, only on different subjects.”-Will Rogers

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SAND EEP LU KE

B RIAN W. M AD D O X

Honor Pin 1,2,3; GoldMedals- Biology, Ger man 1 & 2, Religion 3, Physics; Silver Med als- Latin 1, Religion 2, Chemistry, Algebra 2; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Science Medal; St. Peter’s Summer Scholar 3,4; Na tional Latin Exam- M agna Cum Laude 1,2; NHS; Outdoor Track 2,3,4,Petroc 2,3,4 Edi tor; Amnesty International 2,3,4; Emmaus Team; Governor’s School in the Sciences; Petrean2; MathTeam 2,3,4; ComputerTeam 1,2,3,4; Science Team 1,2,3,4; HAP 2,3; Phi losophy Club 1,2,3,4; Cricket Club 3,4. “If I listened to everything they said to me, I wouldn’t be here.” -Henry Rollins

Honor Pin 1,2; NHS; French NHS; HAP 3; Papal Usher; Forensics 3,4; Amnesty Interna tional 2,3,4; Chess 1,2,3,4; M athTeam 2,3,4; Science Team 2,3,4;Computer Team 2,3,4; Eucharistic Minister; Petrean 2, Editor 3 & 4; French Club 3,4; Indo-Pak Club 2,3,4; Science Club 2; Cricket Club 3,4; SADD 3,4; Philosophy Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; ‘Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason why so few engage in it.” -Henry Ford

Honor Pin 3; Cross Country 1,2,3,4 Co-Cap| tain; IndoorTrack 3,4; OutdoorTrack 1,3,41 Ice Hockey 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; German Exchange; Emmaus Team. “If I could star again a million miles away, I would k@ej myself, I would find a way.” -Trent Reznor

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JASO N M cG U RK

Football 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Basketball 1,2,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Irish Club 1,2. “What you are capable o f doing is determined by your talent. W hat you actually do is deter mined by your attitude.” -Joan Lord

Hockey 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3; Spirit Com mittee 3,4 Henchman; Dance Committee 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Irish Club 1,2; Tie Club 1,2,3,4; Roller Hockey 3,4. “Don’t worry, we still got a half a tank of fun left.” -Original

Disdainfully ignoring would-be suitors like Ryan Dworkin, all county wide receiver Gerry M cD erm ott remains aloof froi the crow d G erry’s Hallowee[ get-up not only earned firs t prize in the costume contest! but also several invitations tof the senior prom.

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FRANK JUSTIN MARINO

Honor Pin 1,2; HAP 1, Best Tutor Award 2,3, ft 4; Basketball 2; Indoor Track 1,3,4; Out door Track 1,2,3,4; Photography Club 2,3,4; ifb ss Club 3,4; French Club 3,4; Asian Society 1,2,3; Cricket Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Math Team 3,4; Papal Usher.

Honor Pin 1,2,3; Gold Medals-French 1 &2, Chemistry; Silver Medals-Algebra 1, Geom etry; Spirit Award; St. Peter’s College Sum mer Scholar; National Merit Commended Student; Presidential Scholar; NHS; French NHS; Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 President; IndoorTrack 2,3,4; OutdoorTrack2,3,4; Sci ence Team 1,2,3; Math Team 3,4; Student Council 3 Class President; Fishing Club 4; Billiards Club 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Wres tling 1; HAP 1,3. “Do not hit at all if it can be avoided, but never hit softly.” -Theodore Roosevelt

Honor Pin 1,2; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4;PAC3.

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CRAIG MICHAEL M cLA U G H LIN

Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Kallman German Fel lowship 2; Outstanding Freshman; Soccer 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Baseball 1,2,3,4; PAC 3,4; Eucharistic Minister; German Exchange; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; SADD 3,4; German Club 4. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Anonymous

National German Exam; Billiards Club 3,4 Vice-President; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 2,4. “No power breaks and no runs of more than four balls.” -Paul Newman, The Color o f Money

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M IC H A E L A. M ED RANO Football 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; W restling 3,4; Student Council 1,4 President. “When per sonality wears off, only the character re mains.” -Edwin Louis Cole

M IC H A E L O LE SK Y Honor Pin 1,3; NHS; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Italian Club 3,4; Emmaus Team; Stage Crew 2,3,4; Art Club 2,4; Petrean 2,3,4 Editor; Ski Club 2,3,4; Billiards Club 3,4; Fishing Club 4. “This is my world, and I am a world leader and pre tender. This is my life, and this is my time.” -R.E.M.

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CH RISTO PH ER X AVIER M O JE National Latin Exam 1,2; Dramatics 2,3,4; Dance Committee 2,3,4; Eucharistic Minis ter; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Student Council 2 Presidents; Chorale 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Mission Drive 4; TV Studio 4; Forensics 4; Irish Club 1,2; Liturgical Chorus 2,3,4. “There are places I’ll remember all my life... with lovers and friends I still can recall... in my life I ’ve loved them all.” -The Beatles

BRIAN E. M ULVIHILL

Swimming 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 2,3,4; SADD *■ ‘T hen as it was. Then again it will be. Eve though the course may change sometimes the r iv e r s a lw a y s re a c h th e sea. -Led Zeppelin

B E N JA M IN D AVID O RO ZCO Forensics 1,2,3. “The philosophers have only interpreted the world; the point, however, is to change it.” -Karl Marx

Before Ghost and H orror Fid class, Anthony Kender and Ail Lopez-DIaz fiddle w ith a handj held soccer game. Among tH many diversions Fr. Hoag provided fo r his pupils were also chess games, cards, and the famed "Hoagie Ball" basketball tournament.

CONOR F. M U RPH Y Sonor Pin 1,3; National Latin Exam; Football jpDutdoorTrack 1,3,4; Hockey 2,4; Tie Club |4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Irish Club 1,2; fashion Show 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ger man Club 4; Science Clubs 3; Harvard Model pngress 3,4; Cross Country 3,4. “Never jempt the wrath of the gods.” -Danzig

A N T H O N Y PAUL NAPPI JR. Honor Pin 1,2,3; Soccer 2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; PAC 3,4; Eucharistic Minister; Italian Club 1,2,3 Secretary, 4; Ski Club 1,2 President, 3,4; Science Club 3,4; MathTeam 3,4; SADD 3,4; Philosophy Club 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Dance your cares away. Worries for another day. Let the music play.” -Fraggle Rock

JAMES J. O 'D AY JR. Honor Pin 1,2,3; National Latin Exam- Cum Laude; NHS; Student Council 1,2,4; PAC 3,4; Forensics 3,4 Co-Captain; Spirit Com mittee 1,2,3,4; Science Team 2,3,4; Math Team 2,3,4; Irish Club 1,2; SADD 3,4; Ger man Club 4; German Exchange; Eucharistic Minister; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Dramatics 2 A',Petrean 2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; RPG Club 1. “Thegood you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” -William Houghton

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Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 2,3,4; Wrestling 2; Italian Club 2,3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Petrean 3,4; OutdoorTrack 3; Bike Club 2,3; Science Clubs 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Glenmary Missioner 2. “Capability is what you’re able to do. Ability is what you’re capable o f doing. Attitude is how you use it.” -Lou Holtz

Swimming 1,2,3,4; Eucharistic Minister. “Failure is success if we learn from it.” -Malcolm S. Forbes

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R O B E R T PEREZ

Football 1,2,3,4; Ebony Club 1,2,4; Dance Committee. “I don’t claim to be perfect, just near it.” -Mr. Anthony Sabedra

Honor Pin 1,2,3; Outstanding Freshman; NHS; Silver Medal-Science 3; Fishing Club 1,2,3,4; Biking Club 2,3; Emmaus Team; Spirit Committee 4. “Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace. Peace w ill be th e la s t w o rd o f h is to r y .” -Pope John Paul II

D AM IAN R. PRINCE Ebony Club 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3.

G EO FFREY DANIEL P E TER SEN

Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Rockl Concert 2,4; Harvard Model Congress 4; Roller Hockey Club 3,4; German Exchange;! German Club 4. “I ’11tell you why I pulled you I over after you give me your paperwork.”! -New Jersey State Trooper, Bloomfield! Troop

AN G EL LU IS RAM O S Baseball 2,3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Dance Committee 4; SADD 3; Ski Club 2,3,4. “Sport is one area where no participant is worried about another’s race, religion, or wealth: and where the only concern is ‘Have you come to play?’” - Henry Roxborough

On the mid-September Emmai Team retreat, Ramon Varona I relaxes on Sea Bright’s sea w | Team leaders spent a good p a rt o f the weekend outdoor: playing football, swimming, and gathering fo r an early-morntna prayer service on the beach. 1

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ANTH ONY J. PIM ENTEL Honor Pin 3; Stage Crew 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Math Team 3,4; Swimming 2,3,4; Italian Club 2,3,4; Harvard Model Congress 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom Committee. “If you believe what’s in your soul, just hold on tight, and don’t let go, you can make it, make it happen...” -Mariah Carey

M A T T H E W THOM AS P1NELLA Science Clubs 1,2,3,4; Italian Club 1,2,3,4; B ike Club 2,3; SADD 3,4; Ski Club 3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; EmmausTeam. “In each of us, two natures are at war—the good and the evil. We must choose—what we want most to be we are.” -Dr. Jekyll

CECILIO P. PO Honor Pin 3; TV Studio 3; Modeling Club 3; Science Club 3,4; SADD 3,4; Tie Club 3,4; A sian Society 3; B illiards Club 3,4; In tra m u ra ls 3 ,4; C ross C o u n try 1; Japanimation Club 3 \PetreariS\Dramatics 4; PAC 4. “When you stop, time does not stop or reverse with you.” - Amancia Po

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CHRISTOPHER B. RAZON

Honor Pin 1,2; Math Team3,4; Science Clubs 3. “Survival of the fit, only the strong sur vive.” -Mobb Deep

NHS; French NHS; National Merit Commended Student; Outstanding Freshman; Gold MedalsLatin 1 & 3, English 1& 2; Silver Medals-English 3, Biology, Religion 3; Honor Pin 1,2,3; National Latin Exam 1-Silver Medal, 2-Gold Medal; Governor's School for Public Issues; St. Peter’s Summer Scholar 3,4; Papal Usher; Volleyball 2,3,4 Captain; Petrean 2,3 Editor, 4; Science Team 1,2; Math Team 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; HAP 1,2,3; Winter HAP 2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom Committee; SADD 3,4; Dramatics 4; Orientation Staff 3; Asian Society 2,3. “When a man is no longer anxious to do better than well, he is done for.” -Haydon ______ __

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RH O NALD R ESID E

JIM RICCIO

Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Billiards Club 3,4; Football 1; Stage Crew 1,2; Dance Committee 4; Irish Club 1,2. “O f all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.” -Garfield

Volleyball 3,4; Indoor Track 1,2,4; Cross Country 1; Chess Club 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; SADD 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Asian Soci ety 1,2,3; Photography Club 3,4; HAP 1; Petroc 4; Tie Club 4; RPG 3. “...So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die!” -William Wordsworth

Baseball 1; Emmaus Team; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Petroc 4; SADD 3,4. “ Y ou can win and still not succeed, still not achieve what you should, and you can lose without really failing at all.” -Bobby Knight

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M ARC J. RU BIN

Honor Pin 1,2,3; Gold Medal-English 3; Alba Day Spanish Scholarship; National Spanish Exam; AP Spanish Exam; NHS; Spanish NHS; Science Club 1,2; Theatre Club4; Latin American Society 1,2,4; Amnesty Interna tional 3,4; Career Day Committee 3; SADD 3,4. ‘T here are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt o f in your philosophy... for there is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” -Hamlet

Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Petroc 2,3,4 Editor; PAC 3,4; Student Council 3; Emmaus Team; Senior Prom Committee; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” -Eddie Mush, A Bronx Tale

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Completing homework for U.S. I History 2, Joe Slawinski and Conor Murphy take notes on 9 Reluctant Belligerent Many history classes added outside I reading to supplement texts a il packets, including such period I novels as Gore Vidal’s Empire 1 and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The I Great Gatsby.

ERNEST A. RILE Y Outstanding Freshman; Football 1,2,4; In doorTrack 2,3,4 Co-Captain; Outdoor Track 1,2,3,4 Co-Captain; Ebony Club 1,2,3,4; Art Club 3; SADD 3; Basketball 1; Intramurals 2,3,4. “Only by accepting yourself as being not as great as you think you are, can you be great.” -Original

JO SEPH RO ARTY Honor Pin 1,2,3; IndoorTrack 2,3,4Co-Captain; Outdoor Track 2,Co-Captain 3 & 4; Cross Country 4; Football 1,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “I have heard that ‘You can run but you can’t hide’ BUT I CAN RUN! so I don’t have to hide!” -Original

A D A M ROBB RU CINSKY French Club 2,3 Co-President; Petrean 2,3; Petroc 2,3; Italian Club 4; Paper & Pen 2; Cricket Club 2,3,4; “I’ve been living in New York for thirty years. I’m comfortable here. It’s when I’m in somewhere like Sweden that I’m scared.” -Lou Reed

EDWARD ELIU RO D RIG U EZ Paper & Pen 1; Amnesty International 2,3,4; SADD 3,4.

STEPH EN AN TH O N Y R U SN A K Honor Pin 2; Spanish NHS; National Latin Exam-Magna Cum Laudel,2; Dramatics 2,3,4; Chorale 2,3,4; Forensics 2,2>A\Paper & Pen 3,4; Spirit Committee 2,4; Football 1; IndoorTrack 1; Outdoor Track 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Liturgical Chorus 2,3,4; Stage Crew 4; Italian Club 2,3,4; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee. “Instill the love of you into all the world, for a good character is what is remembered.” -R.O. Faulkner

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R O L A N D O G U EVARA SA LV A D O R JR. Bowling 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Amnesty International 2; Billiards Club 3,4; Outdoor Track 2; HAP; Asian Soci ety 1,2,3; Tie Club 4; Italian Club 4; Fishing Club 4; Japanimation Club 4; SADD 4. “If nothing in you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Moving, be like water. Still, be like a mirror. Respond like an echo.” -Bruce Lee

G A V IN SC H IRALD O Honor Pin 1,2; NHS; Baseball 1; Intramurals 3,4; Italian Club 3,4; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4; B ike Club 2,3. “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down, find another way; and don ’t sit down a n d p r a y w h e n th e s u n s h i n e s . ” -Joe Apruzzese

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Honor Pin 1,2,3; National Latin Exam- Cum Laude; NHS; Spanish NHS \Petrean 3,4 Edi tor; Math Team 3,4; Science Clubs 1,2,3,4; Science Team 3,4; Amnesty International 2,3,4; Computer Club 2,3,4; Computer Sci ence Team 2,3,4; Indo-PakClub 3,4; Cricket Club 3,4. “There are times when silence has the loudest voice.” -Leroy Brownlow

Islamic Cultural Society 3,4. “It’s survival of the fittest.” -Masta Ace

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JO H N V. SEBO RO W SKI JR. Honor Pin I; Football 1; Baseball 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Nowthere'sthreethings you can do in a baseball game: you can win or you can lose, or it can rain.” -Casey Stengal

College applications in mind, As Khwaja and Tomasz Lukasiak explore the capabilities o f the new ExPAN College Search Program. ExPAN provided college-bound seniors with the opportunity to complete one generic application and send it to colleges via modem.

EUGENE SEU Honor Pin 2,3; Gold Medal-French 2; NHS ; French NHS; Forensics 3,4; Art Club 1,3,4 Art Coordinator; PAC A\Petroc 3 M Petrean 3,4; Amnesty International 3,4; Asian Soci ety 1,2,3; Math Team 2,3,4; SADD 3,4: inanim ation Club 3,4; Philosophy Club 2,3,4; French Club 3,4 Co-President; Junior Prom Committee; Indo-Pak Club 3,4. “The start of something new brings the hope of Something great. Anything is possible. There is only one you, and you will pass this way only once.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Emmaus Team; Italian Club 1,2,3,4 ViceP re s id e n t; Ju n io r Prom C om m ittee; Glenmary Home Missioner 3; Irish Club 1,2; Spirit Committee 1,2,3,4. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Norman MacEwan

Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; St. Peter’s College Summer Scholar Program; National Latin Exam-Magna Cum Laude; Outdoor Track 2,3,4; Math Team 2,3,4; Science Team 2,3; Forensics 3,4; Computer ScienceTeam2,3,4; Indo-Pak Club 2,3,4 Co-President; Philoso phy Club 2,3,4; Amnesty International 2,3,4; Petrean 2,3,4 Editor; Cricket Club 3,4; HAP 3; SADD 3,4; German Club 4. “To believe with certainty, we must begin by doubting.” -Stanislaus I, King of Poland

LO RENZO THOM AS S IS T A Honor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Italian NHS; Gold Medal-Italian 2; Silver Medal-English 2; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Math Team 2,4; Italian Club 1,2,3,4; SADD 3,4. “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” -Aristotle

JOSEPH SLAWINSK1 Spirit Committee 2,3,4; Ski Club 2,3,4; Harvard Model Congress 1,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Cricket Club 3; Tie Club 3,4; Volleyball 1; Billiards Club 3,4. “Three can keep a secret if two are dead.” -Carlos Marcello

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A N D R E W JA M E S SN YD ER Golf 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “D on’t you think that you need somebody, don’t you think you need someone? Everybody needs somebody, you’re not the only one.” -Guns’ N ’ Roses

D A N IE L W IL LIA M ST U P IN SK I Outstanding Freshman; HOBY Ambassador 2; American Legion Jersey Boys State 3; Indoor Track 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Fishing Club 1,2; Cricket Club 3, 4; Eucharistic Minister; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “The only shot that has no chance o f scoring is one that is not taken.” -Bruce Driver

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JIM M Y J. SONG H onor Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Spanish NHS; Petrean 2,3,4 Editor; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; SADD 3,4; Amnesty International 2, Trea surer/Secretary 3 & 4; PAC 3,4; Paper and Pen 3,4. “I tum but not to extricate myself, confused, a past-reading, another, but with darkness yet.” -Walt Whitman

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Spirit Award; Father Anthony Azzarto, S.J. I Award for Soccer; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Indoor I Track 2; Emmaus Team; Senior Prom Com-1 mittee; PAC 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 Co-President; I Brass Choir 3,4; Stage Crew 1,2; Tie Club 3,4; I German Exchange; Jazz Band 2,3,4. “Well, I the times slips away, leaves you with I nothin’, mister, but boring stories of Glory I Days.” -Bruce Springsteen

A D A M C. SU PPLE Honor Pin 2,3; NHS Co-President; National Latin Exam-Cum Laude; Spanish NHS; Spirit Award; Outstanding Freshman; SADD 3,4; Gold Medal-Spanish 2; N ational Y oung Leader Conference Nominee 2; Basketball 1,2 Coach’s Award,3,4; G olf 3,4; PAC 3,4; Petrean 2, Editor 3&4; P etroc 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Consider the day seized.” -Calvin and Hobbes

Gearing up for an intramural gar Angel Ramos receives a shuffle p< from the "quarterback." With 1 construction outside complet< football was reinstated as a fall spc while an intramural tennis tournarw was added too.

Filling in the Prep community on t upcom ing weekend’s events, ’ Collado steps up to the mike im personate the principal. Did /flj Raslowsky enjoy the announcemenij In a very real way, "yes and no." II

A N D R E W STA M P E LO S Spirit Committee 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Tie Club 3,4; Italian Club 4; Billiards Club 4. “I hope life isn’t a big joke, because I don’t get it."-Jack Handy

CHRISTOPHER A. STAN BERRY Honor Pin 1,3; HAP 1,2, Tutor of the Year 3 & 4; Petrean 3,4; Cricket Club 3,4.

V IN C E N T T A R A S Z K IE W IC Z Honor Pin 1; Cross Country 1; Amnesty Inter national 2; Tie Club 4; Spirit Committee 4. “When true genius appears in the world, you can tell by this sign: that the dunces are in confederacy against him.” -Jonathan Swift

D AVE STA N D ISH Honor Pin 1; National Latin Exam-Magna CumLaude; Spanish NHS; Football 1,2,3,4; Outdoor Track 1,2; IndoorTrack 1,2. “God knows it’d be easy enough to stick with the system and keep going right on up. It’s getting out that takes nerve.” -Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

D ANTE BLAZE TAURO Italian Club 2,3,4; Ski Club 4; Tie Club 3,4. “Being neutral in a case of injustice is the same as taking the side of the oppressor.” -Mr. William Ford

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Honor Pin 1,2; Asian Society 1,2,3; Dramat ics 2,4; Petrean 3,4; Science Club 2,3; Phi losophy Club 2; Ecology Club 2; Vocal En semble 2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Spirit Committee 2,3; Tennis 3,4; Pho tography Club 2,3; RPG Club 1,2; SADD 3; Chess Club2. ‘T ruth indeed rather alleviates than hurts, and will always bear up against falsehood, as oil does above w ater.” -Miguel de Cervantes

Honor Pin 1,2,3; Gold Medals-World Civ, Reli gion 2; National Latin Exam-Magna Cum Laude; NHS; Outstanding Freshman; St. Peter's College Summer Scholar 2,3; Petrean 2,3 Editor, 4 CoEditor-in-Chief; Yearbook East WorkshopDream Team Award; Cross Country 2; Track 2,3,4; Forensics 3,4; Petroc 1,2; Math Team 2,3,4; Science Team 2,3,4; Computer Team 1,2,3,4; HAP 1,2,3; Amnesty International 2,3,4; Philosophy Club 2,3,4; Cricket Club 3,4 Captain; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Indo-Pak Club 1,2,3,4. “To leam is to change.” -Gautama Buddha

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JEFFREY L. T1FFNER Honor Pin 3;Petrean 2,3,4; Spirit Committee 2,4; PAC 3,4; Tie Club 4; Italian Club 3,4; Eucharistic Minister; SADD 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4. “No more training do you require. Al ready know you that which you need.” - Yoda, Jedi Master

HAP Scholarship; German Exchange; Foot ball 1; Outdoor Track 1,3; Tie Club 4; Bil liards Club 4; SADD 3,4; Asian Society 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom Committee; French Club 3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4. “Good heavens, it works.” -The Tick

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Spirit Award; HAP; IndoorTrack 1,2,3,4 CoCaptain; OutdoorTrack 1,2,3,4Co-Captain; Emmaus Team; PAC 4; Football 4; Basketball Manager 1,2,3,4; Chess 2; SADD 3,4; Petrean 3,4; Amnesty International 3,4; Philosophy Club 2,3,4. “ F e a r is good, because it brings out the best in people.” -Jerry Rice

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DANIEL JO H N TROJAN ^Outstanding Freshman; NHS; Honor Pin 2,3; I Spanish NHS; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; I Spirit Committee 4; Ski Club 3,4; Intramurals I 1,2,3,4; Indoor Track 2; Basketball l;Golf4.

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JOSE VILARJNO JR. It Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Stage Crew 1 1 1,2,3; Forensics 1; Fishing Club 2; SADD 3; I Hhtramurals 1,2,3,4; Eucharistic Minister. “I I don’t really want to leave, but my time has I Borne, so I have got to go.” -Pele

JAC K TRUEHAFT JR. HAP 1; Football 1; Stage Crew 2,3 Crew Chief, 4 Stage Manager; Petrean 3,4; Chess Team 1,2,3 MVP, 4 Captain; Native Ameri can Society 3,4; Billiards Club 3,4 Treasurer; Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “People live their lives as pieces on a board, no matter what. Every one must keep going until the end of the game.” -Original

With the word processor in the computer lab, Jackie Billings intently edits a paper. Newly connected with the library, the com puter center increased in popularity, largely because o f new programs like ExPAN and M icrosoft Encarta.

A N D R E W FRANCIS V1ZZACCHERO HAPTutor Award 1,2,3; Fishing Club 1,3,4; Chess Team 2,3,4; Emmaus Team; Football Manager 4; Intramurals 2,3,4. “Anytime a man bases his opinion on ignorance, he is a fool.” -Wilson, Home Improvement

Blue chip tailback and free safety Pedro Cirino relaxes in the cafeteria with Jim Riccio and Angel Ramos. The football co-captain overcame a collar bone injury to have a successful season, including a game-saving endzone interception against North Bergen, as well as the clinching touchdown.

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S ubstitute beadle Ed Coleman picks up 4H’s homeroom folder. Although some homerooms had no fixed beadles, those who were perm anent m essengers w ere responsible fo r all so rts o f homeroom chores, such as attendance and reading the announcements.

Catching up on some missed Greek, Kevin Gillespie photocopies a classmate’s notebook. Kevin was one o f the handful o f seniors who kept the Greek program alive under the guidance o f Fr. Oppido.

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K R IS W EH RH AH N Hockey 1,2,3,4; Emmaus Team; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Irish Club 1,2; Roller Hockey Club 3,4. “The way I look at it, everybody takes a beating sometime.” -Henry Hill

A N TH O N Y L. W EIM MER III Outdoor Track 1; PAC 4; SADD 3,4; Emmaus Team; Fishing Club 1,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. “Some people see things as they are and ask why. I dream things that never were and ask why not.” -John F. Kennedy

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Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Wrestling 4; Dance Committee 4. “Spend your life waiting for a moment that just don’t come; well, don’t waste your time waiting.” -Bruce Springsteen

Asian Society 1,2,3; Bowling 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Italian Club 3,4; Billiards Club 4. “I ’ll remember the way that you changed me now that I’m standing on my own.” -Madonna

O BAD IAH W ILLIA M S Ebony Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Italian Club 3.

PETER FRANCIS W IL L IA M S Outstanding Freshman; Basketball 1,2,3 Captain,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Spirit Committee 4 Henchman; Intramurals 2,3,4; Senior Prom Committee; Irish Club 1,2. “Play Ball!” -The Umpire

M A TTH E W CHARLES W O RST Dramatics 3; Dance Committee 3,4; Bookstore 1,2; German Club 4; Spirit Committee 4; Senior Prom Committee; German Exchange; EmmausTeam; RPGClub 1; IndoorTrack4. “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” -No Fear

PIOTR ZIELIN SK I K W restling 1,2; Philosophy Club 3 Secretary; Art Club 4. “They say it’s youthful idealism, I and I would have to agree with them. But I some of us grow up and it’s still there.” I Operation Ivy

R O B E R T RICHARD TH EO D O RE ZYW IC K I Honor Pin 1,2; National Latin Exam-Cum Laude; NHS; Petroc 2,3,4 Editor; Outdoor Track2,3,4;EmmausTeam;PAC3,4;SADD 3,4; Spirit Committee 4; Tie Club 3,4; Stage Crew3,4;GeimanClub4;Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee. “Forever trust in who we are and nothing else matters.” -Metallica

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MADE FROM THE BEST STUFF ON EARTH We have made a journey, and, though this portion o f life may end , we stand only at the gates o f the world. We shall al ways remember what we have learned. As Peter’s men, we met the challenges with our best. We have left our mark in the fresh mm snow. For some, the journey of A Prep is merely beginning. For others, it is continuing, while many stand at the end. When

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we look ahead, we see a world o f infinite possibilities. We are *i , . c ~ready to be challenged. . . and to challenge. We have been Prepped in Jesuit traditions. As we look back, we see a world o f memories memories o f competitions, championship games, momentous . projects, and dedicated service.

MADE FROM THE BEST STUFF ON EARTH Won or lost, met or missed, we gave our best. Both in the face o f victory and defeat, Prep's proudest moments were when, in our hearts, we knew we had given our all Pushing and cheering to the end, we remained loyal. The course o f our journey is engraved upon the globe. The accomplishments in the classroom and after hours were all hard won. After the losses we set goals fo r the next time, just as we did after the successes. We learned and recognized values that helped us build the attitude o f one re treat group: uWhen someone hands you a tea leaf, make some Snapple. ” Our legacy is one o f a job well done. When the world gives rise to a community, make it the Best Stuff on Earth. I/O • IQQO Petman

A. m ffirmative Action was weakened by the Su preme Court, which made it harder to justify giving mi norities and women prefer ences in awarding federal contracts.

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Bridgeforth. S. 46. 65. 129 Briody. C. 77. 109. 184 Brown, J. 51. 117 Browning. S J. Fr. I. 6. 20. 85. 112. 184 Brusgard, A. 23. 46. 62. 124 Bucci. A. 47. 90. 91. 125 Buesing, P. 42. 121 v Bura. T. 31. 46* 131 Burgess. Mr.M. 53, 70, 71 BurIick,M. 35, 119 Butler. Mr. R, 104. 105

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Ambrocio, L. 29 Ammirato. Ms. L. 100, 132 Andres. E. 20. 51. 64. 65. 124 Andreula, T. 22, 125 Angermeyer, J. 18, 19. 45, 111 , 118. 134. 184 Annulysse. E. 46. 139. 154 Ansay, M. 116 Antonio. S. 114 Aracich, S.J. Fr. A. 88. 106. 108 Arafat T. 18, 19, 44, 48, 49, 82, 139 Archibald, B. 35, 51, 110 Archibald. M. 31. 125 Archiello, D. 15. 18. 19. 129 Ardizzone, A. 47. 57, 102, 125, 132 Armas. J. 39, 47, 89, 139, 154 Arnone, D. 68, 69, 112 Artz, G. 46, 117 Artz, J. 17, 27, 65, 78, 138, 155 Asencio, D. 47, 72, 73, 127 Asgari, M. 77, 129 Asghar, S. 124 Atienza, A. 11 . 48. 49. 70. 123. 184 Atienza. D. 11 . 40. 109 Avelenda, A 47, 128 Azzarto, S.J. Fr. A. 6, 12. 17, 21, 29. 45, 78, 93, 10% 122. 123, 181, 184

The Atlanta U P raves won their first World Se ries, four games to two over the Cleveland Indians. The Braves had come up short in the 5eries in 1991 and 1992.

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ten d ed the G ettysburg Y earb ook E xperience w h e r e s h e m e t Jach Truehaft, S t e v e n Ahn, Jaime de Leon, and Chris Boggiano of the Petrean staff . Cabrera, E. 48, 76, 108 C a b tA . J. 12, 46, 81, 89, 140, 184 Cadged, J. 112 Ca<||tbn, M. 29. 36, 126, 184 Q a p io , M. 109, 121 ( p . N . 117 ( ^ a h a n , K. 17. 65. 141 ^jjjhacho, P. 11, 23, 57, 141, 154 |||m p io n , Mr. J. 82, 1 13 Jppndela Family 184 Jfandela, S. 19, 52, 53, 70, 71, 111 ji|ano, E. 110 ||a p a ra s . R. 21, 51, 142 s^aprio, A 54. 74, 111, 113 sjlarabellese, B. 54 jjj|arandan. M 46, 127 |f|a rd e n a s, A 119 S a re y , J. 58, 114 fi|arpena, M. 47, 121 flp rro ll, R. 61, 142 ^ a rta n o , J. 44, 46, 89, 134, 142 |||rv a ja l, J. 125 fj|sa n i, B. 47, 125 ^ a z z a , C. 36, 39, 47, 118, 132, 184 s Casey. Mr. J. 113 C l||a . Jason 41, 44, 46, 127 Ca^B. Joseph 111 21, 32, 42, 44, 46, 47, 49, 96, 143, 146. U Casiello. J. 122 Casiij|M r. & Mrs. T. 12,184 C a s lh ^ lr. T. 13, 14, 43, 93, 114, 120, 12^^W Cassibba, J. 19, 52, 70, 110 C asta n ll||j. 54, 62, 63, 108 Castillo|E|49. 85, 89, 143, 146 Castro, J l p , 49, 52, 53, 70, 134 Catlaw, R. 54, 62, 110 Celentano, Mrs. L. 107 Centro, H. 57, 129 Cepeda, J. 3 l , '|j |7 2 , 73, 124 Chamberlain, Mslt&. 184 Chamberlain, Sr. E. 50 Charowsky, M. 11 3^lik Chaudhry. R. 46. 112,184 Chidichimo, J. 132 Ife. Chisari, V. 51, 77, 111 l | | k Chon, Mr. J. 10 Cilia. S.J. Br. R. 104, 105 Cirilli, J. 21, 36, 37, 47, 111, 140, ^ 0 Cirino, P. 56, 57, 124, 134, 142, 154, 171. 177 Citrone, Ms. M. 184

Clemente. A 29. 66. 67, 188 Clemente. M. II. 34. 40. 46.129 Cody.B. 130 Cody. K. 52. 53, 70, 71, 116 Colabraro, R. 47. 49. 183, 134 Colao, L. 39. 87. 142 Coleman, E, 10. 17. 18, 43. 74, 75, 143. 1*2. 184 Collado, V, 3. 57. 77.182, 143, 168 Coffins, Mr. J. 90. 103. 184 Colombo. P. 30. 31* 35. 134, 144.184 Colon, J. 47. 102. 144 Comandatore, S. 66, 67, 144 Compretti. It 118 Conley, J. 31, 32, 41, 51. 117, 184 Connelly, ML 39, 70,88, 145. 155 Connolly. M. 18, 76, 94. *13 C onti I. 47. 62, 91, 188, 184 Corns, V, 16, 17, 18, 134, 145, 154 Corcoran, Mr. J. 108, 103 Cormio. ft. 16, 18. 87, 47. 186 Correia. J. 31, 118 Corwin, D, 54. 110 Cossofini,I. 39, 74. 110, 176 Costamo, E. 48, 76, 114 Costanzo, Mr. ft. 184 Costamo, Mrs. B. >3. 46, 89, 114, 130. 184 Costeflo, D, 17, 93. 145 Coviello. J. 134 Cox, D. 121 COX, N. 16, 17, 24. 26. 87, 144 Coyle, K~ 108 Cretan, S.J, Fr. ft, 51, 115 Crinunins, B. 18. 61f73. 130, 184 Crisalli, Mr. A. 54, 55, 57, 115. 133, 177 Crohaxt'T. 181 Crowley, T. 129 CrUZ, C. 89 Cruz,E. 11. 116 Cruz,M. 118, 134 Cruz-Fernandez, Mr. J $04 Cuaycong, J. 44, 184 Cueto, B. 122 ' " Cunning. E. 68, l(f9 Cunningham, B. 57. 124, 138 Cunningham, M. 51, 110 Cupo, M. 121 Curry, Ms. M. 35, 37, 116, 127, 184 Cymbor, D. 24, 62, 63, 120

H ^^^ayton, Ohio was the site of Bosnian peace talks in November 1995. The ac cord s aim ed to reunite Muslims, Serbs, and Croats in the war-torn Balkan na tion.

DiGesu, M. 54, 55, 111 Diggs. B. 11, 54, 116, 127 DiGiorgio, K. 70, 71, 122 DiMartino, D. 22, 39. 57. 124. 131 Dios, J. 122 Dolan, SJ. Fr. C. 101 Donates. M. 47. 120, 125 Dondero, Mr. J. 38, 39, 40, 41. 84. 118. 184 llftannelly. A 51. 120 Donnelly. Mr. P. 50 Donnel&W. 134. 135 Donohue, D. 118 Donohue. K. 29 Dooian. Mrs. E. 105 D oria.C 69, 108, 110 Dougherty, B. 129 Dougherty. I, 17, 48, 95, 145 Dragotti, P. 121 DrordowsfeL A 60, 61, 77. 88, 146 Drummond, F. H 35, 38, 39, 46, 52, 53, 70, 11% 121, 130. 184 Drummond, L. 8, 52, 70, 81, i l l , 184 Dubrufe, Mr. B, 36, 118, 184 Dugan. B. 146 Dugan, M. 146 Duma, A. 78, 108, 111 Duncan, OS.F. Sr. E 12, 14. 18, 19, 82, 48, 49, ;95. 119. 180, 184 Dunning. D. buralh. R. 36. 47* 74, 75, 129 Dworbin. R. 27. 53, 70, 147. 150. 158 Dwyer. Mr. I. 36. 37, 78, 102, 119. 184 Dy.C. 14, 15 36 37, 42 44 48, 49i 66, 6?, 91, 13& 184

L ie * C. 18. 46. 57. 72, 73, 130, 133 Lndorph. Mr. K. 30. 31, 90. 91. 105. 116 §andorph, Mrs. B. 105 jan«cU,W. 119 asari, S. 35. 188, 184 eU Bosa,N elson 49, lid Rosa, Noel 54* **8 e ieon. I. 14, 15, 18, 33* 35, 36, 37, 44, 91, 134, 135, 178, 183, 184 ePaola. S .'iC ll^1123, *46 Pliigelo, Mr. J„88.. !eBenedectis, 1. 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 117. 184 leFeo, D. 125^S feFilippo. A. 417 eFilippo, J. 124 leGennaro.tf 47, 144 egnan. N. 130 lei Castillo, J. 11. 114 lei. S. 11 lela Cruz, R. 32, 34, 51, 120, US# lelaney, Mr. M. 104, 136 ■sLprenzo, Mr. C. 46, 86, 87, 117 Bet&C&I}* 49, 58, 123 f*tU>*S§|fr.T. 6, 88, ^117 |»eoclato.J.;.i22 lePalma, Mrs. A, 104, 105 W SaJm D lH . 47, 125, 184 hesrosiers, A 32, 48, 131, 184 jjestito, D. 29 'leViDava, K. $1. 74. 75. 125 jteVbe,J» 118 Pa*,R . 3, 115 biaz, W.' 47. 69* 145 JiFranco, B. 50, 51, 119 e ta

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Emma, N. 54, 74, 85, 114 Ene, N. 147 England, D. 62, 122 Enrico, R. 68, 69, 124 Enyinna, C. 48. 49, 120 Epps, L. 46, 94, 146 Esendemir, O. 117, 184 Estevez. E. 54. 113

dwards. N. 54, 55, 116, 127 idwin, R. 43, 46, 49, 133 igan.T. 74, 75, 124 lichen, R. 29 iliopoulos, T. 62, 126 illiott I. 42, 46, 48, 134, 147, 154 iforiaga, A. 29 SIson, M. 134

Ferro, F. 47. 70. 125 Fesken.A. 41. 74. 122 Feuchack, E. 117 Figueiredo, C. 34. 51. 134 Finn. D. 58. 59. 62. 63 Finnerty, S. 17, 24. 68. 69. 82. 148 Fischer, 1. 74, 111 Fisher. J. 16, 46, 47, 131 Fitzgerald. B. 54, 55, 110 Fitzgibbons, A. 57, 121 Fitzpatrick. K. 68, 69, 120 Fitzpatrick. Mr.J. 60, 61 Fitzpatrick. P. 3, 17. 18, 19, 24, 26, 27, 39. 78. 148. 155 Florkiewicz, C. 131 Fogu, Mr. T. 68

Steffi raf , winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, said that defeating Monica Seles in the U.S. Open finals was the “biggest win I have ever achieved.”

Gadsden, H 46, 129 Gaf£ney,Mt 26. 60. 6i. 128 Gallagher. L. 14. 15, 34. 131. 184 Gallagher, P. 27. 129 Gapasin. G. 121 Garaffa. Mr. C. 72. 73 Garcia. I. 21, 136. 149 Garcia. M. 89 Garcia. Ms. A. 89. 121 GargiulaT. 46. 131 Garofalo. J. 58. 111 . 184 Gawronsbi, M. 118 Gazic. M 35, 62. 63. 134 Gehrmann, J. 1 19 Geronimo. R. 11. 54, 109 Gibbs. V. 1& 17. 18, 26, 27, 31, 46. 51. 82. 89, 130. 133. 149, 154. 155 Gibson.). 183 Gillespie. K. 4. 17, 77, 133, 148. 172 Gillis, K. 58. 66. 116 Ginty. C. 1138. 139. 148. 154 Giordancfife 19. 102. 113 Glock. K. 32. 33. 76, 115. 184 Gnas, TV to. 76. 148. 149

Farrell. S. 3. 24, 26, 27, 124. 139. 147, 154 Felder, K. 46, 115 ll^ffciano. I. 29. 34. 42. 130 rencik, I. 68, 69, 134 Ferlisi, 1. 47, 124 Fernandez. C. 11, 40, 116 Fernandez, S. 47, 128 Ferreira, P. 18. 72, 73, 127 Ferreira, Z. 48, 82, 90, 134, 135, 140, 148, 154, 184

Gonzales, R. 18, 29, 32, 35, 36, 37, 46, 81. 82. 111. 149. 184 Gonzalez, D. 3, 54, 114 Gonzalez, F. 54, 70, 115 Gonzalez, Mr. J. 75 Gonzalez. L. 48, 133 Gonzalez, V. 48, 49, 133 Gordon. B. 18, 21, 82, 130, 150, 155 Grabler, Ms. S. 12, 184 Graham, J. 102, 108 Graham, L. 17, 93, 150 Grant L. 81, 93, 134 Gratil, H. 29 Gratil, R. 29 Green, I. 21, 27, 82, 124, 136, 150, 154 Greene, H. 54,114,127 Griffin, S.I. Br. J. 103, 104, 105 Gualario, Mrs. G. 98, 99, 122 Guevara, J. 61, 132 Guirgis, A. 128 Gupta, S. 51, 102, 111 Gurian, S. 36, 50, 51, 77, 129, 184 Guzman. J. 11, 29, 31, 47, 119 Guzman, V. 57,124

o o t i e and t h e Blowfish, an unpretentious band from South Carolina, sold over II million copies of their debut album, Cracked Rear View.

i r s t Lady H i l l a r y Clinton testified in the Whitewater investigation and traveled to Beijing to participate in the Non-Government Forum on Women.

N>ros, I. 42, 46, 127 NcchlnlJ. 32, 36 37, 3P. 45, 47. 48. 49, 73. 125, 127. 184 ’aiardo. N. 182 pkkxhio, John 6, 18, 38, 39, 74, 131, 184 Ncicchio. Joseph 39, 74, 86, 108 Ncicchio, Mr. & Mrs. F. 6. 7 ralco. J 57, 93, 146 p m , P. 36, 42, 49, 78, 126 priiias. M. 5, 21, 60, 61, 82, 89, 91, 147

Foley. S.J. Fr. I. 6. 103 Ford. Mr. W. 46. 86. 120, 126 Ford, Mrs. C. 102 Foster-Moore. I. 60. 61. 77. 118 Fox.V. 29 Francisco. C. 11, 40, 44, 114 Franco, B. 62, 124 Franco, Mrs. M. 104, 105 Frane, J. 29 Freed, R. 149 French, SJ. Fr. J. 7, 120 Frezzo, M. 77, 108 Frezzo, P. 77, 128 Friend. I. 11, 76, 83. 118 Fromfield, Air. M. 59 Furka, Mrs. L. 104, 105

Hagen, P. 36, 123 Haggerty. D. 130 Hallanan. I. 112 Hamill. S.I. Fr. F. 100 Hammer. Mr. J. 105 Hanifin. Mr. D. 77. 101. 132, 142 Hannagan. G. 29 Hansen. G. 151 Hansen. J. 16. 17. 46. 131. 184 Hansen. Mr. R. 5, 57, 72. 121 Harbace. S. 127 Harrison, S.I. Br. P. 104, 105, 175

Hassell,;. 29, 73, 110, 111, 115, 184 Haveron, Mr. & Airs. O. 12,184 Haveron, Mr. O. 12, 21, 54, 55, 64, 122 Hayden, Mr. D. 62 Healy.B. 58, 59, 108 Healy, S. 46. 128 Hejazi, Ms.). 184 Hellstrom. Ms. P. 122 Hennessey. Mr. R. 13, 100 Hennessey. Ms. K. 13, 37, 82, 123 Herbert J. 65, 102, 127

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Hernandez-Mendez, Ms. R. 104 Hoag. S.J. Fr. M. 26, 123. 160. 184 Hochstaeder. Mr. S. 68 Hoffman, G. 8. 9, 54, 111 H olt M. 45. 51. 134 Horan. Mr. J. 1. 100. 106. 132

Hudacko. S. 47. 73. 92. 134. 135 Huertas. M. 29 Huha. T. i l l , 138. 151 H unt P. 15. 45. 111 . 128 Hunton, M. 58. 114 Hurtado, J, 45. 49. 74. 75. 126

Koo. J. 24. 31. 40. 41. 49. 133 Koszyb. Mr. F. 74. 75 Koszyb, Mr. W. 42. 125 Kovacs, B. 74. 122 Kowalski, A. 31, 130 Krivinsby, J. 27. 77. 156

Judge Lance f l [ to p r e s id e d ove r the O.J. Simpson trial. Over eight months, he ruled on the ac ceptability of scientific evi dence and dealt with media presence.

Irvine, Mr. I. 10, 58, 60, 61, 82, 124, 125, 184 Irvine, Mr. J., Sr. 104 Ishab, R. 51, 149. 151 Iwano, C. 51. 116

Ibrahim, A. 74, 127 Ibrahim. T. 54. 110 Ilaria, D. 27. 74, 75. 120 Ilaria, G. 74. 108 lorio, G. 57. 74, 111 , 125

ohn Paul II made his fourth papal visit to the U.S. In the midst of a constant downpour, 16 St. Peter’s students acted as ushers for his Mass at Giants Stadium.

La P u tt C. 112 ' LaBruno, N. 1 lt';':'"'h,s Lacey, S. 76. 112 Lado, L. 32. 36. 37. 44. 114, 184 Lagman. R. 96. 157 Labhani. J. 46. 123 Lahhani, S. 46, 108. 184 Lallo, J. 44 Lancellotti, J. 125, 184 Lanzalotto, Mr. C. 57, 81, 103, 126. 184 Larkin, K. 46, 114 Larbins, J. 11 , 31, 51, 121 Larkins. R. 130 Larsen, C. 117 Larsen, E. 81, 85, 157 Lassiter, D. 62, 131 Lauro, Mrs. M. 104 Lazorwitz, M. 23, 117, 184 Lazzara, L. 31, 47, 72. 73, 122 LeCafvez, Ms. A. 95, 126 Leigh. G. 40. 46. 96, 146, 157 Leon, A. 33, 47. 131, 184 Leung. J. 11. 44. 80. I 2 7 | | ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ w Leverone. D. 30. 31. 49. 123, 184

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ansas Senator Bob Dole campaigned for the Republican presidential nomination at 72 years of age, calling himself the can didate of the "mainstream, not the extreme.”

Kabolyris, A. 24, 68, 69, 150 Kalcanides, N. 42, 151 Kamal, M. 112 Kaminsbi, C. 16, 47, 126, 184 KarbutM . 27. 151, 155 Karnik, S. 46, 131, 184 Kayiaros, S. 12, 32, 33, 42, 44, 46, 48. 49. 81. 96. 133. 183. 184 Keating. S. 51, 89, 138, 152 Keenan. S.J. Fr. J. 1. 7. 20. 98. 99, 106.184 Kelly. K. 54. 76, 77. I ll Kelly, Mr. K 57. 74, 75 Kelly, M. 29, 36, 152 Kelly, P. 152, 155 Kender. A. 74, 75, 153. 160

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Kennedy. Dr. R. 20. 83. 125 Kessler. E. 76. 134 Khawaja. A- 46. 120 Khublall. D. 43. 46. 51. 121 Khwaja. A. 35. 49. 60, 61, 82, 153, 166 Killilea, E. 58, 68, 69, 125 Kim. D. 11. 44. 49. 128 Kinahan, M. 17. 27. 64. 65. 153. 154 King. A. 42. 152 King. R. 46. 65. 152 Kiniery.W. 62. 113 Kirby. D. 122, 184 Kircher, J. 27, 29, 35. 94. 153 Kolakowsbi. R. 57. 74. 132 Kolmer. S. 17. 65. 153

Levy, A. 54, 118 UHis.M r. B. 11, 36, 50. 51. 77, 87, 120. l® g 184 Ussenden, IC 54, 62, 63. 109 Locricchio. A. 56, 57, 156, 174 /ML,

Locricchio, Mrs. M. 98, 99 Lopez, W, 11. 18, 3d, 54, 66. 108 | Lopez-Diaz. F. 47, 74, 89, 156. 160 ^ LoPorto, John Paul i f , 41, 185 LoPorto, Joseph 17, 106,157 LoRe, J, 22. 27. 47, 68, 69, 127

Lorenzo, U, 11, 51. 40, 41. 44. 46. 133

Lube, S. 12. 81. 3a Si. X , 43, 46 49 81. 82. Ill, 158; Luty, J, 54, 74, 116 Lyttdi, T, 41, 46. 113

Baseball great ickey Mantle died at age 63. A fast-sp liver cancer killed h months after a live

plant.

Madavi, P. 34, 46, 123, 130 Maddox, B. ' 16, 1 ^ ^ . 46, 52, 53. 70, 71. 158, 184 Madsen, W. 31, 69,130 Magallon, Alex 39. 40, 58. 59. 119 Magallon. Anthony 11, 111 Magarban. D. 66. 114 Magcalas, J. 11. 31. 44. 188,184 Maglori. R. 87, 47, 131 ^11^ Magno, T. 11. 43, 46, 49. Ill, 159 Maharaja. R. 46, 119. 184 Maio. D. 19, 70 Maldonado. F. 121 Malfettone. M. 15. 42. 66. 67. 126 Malib. F. 47. 48. 49. 133, 184 Malizia. M. 47. 120 Mallari. J. 11 . 40. 110 Malo. D. 115 Manlongat E. 1. 40. 41. 70, 76. 82. 136. 159. 184 Mansfield, F. 74, 127 Mara. M. 26, 58, 59. 61. 120 Marino. F. '96 61. 159

Lovero. W. 33* 88. 154, 157, 184 Lucania, B. 6, 74, 118 Lucero. J. 31. 184 Lucero, M. 46. 66, 67, 93, 127 Itig tttJ . 11, 48, 66, 67, 102, 131 j Lukasiak.T. 16, 17, 20, 35. 43, 46, 48, 49, 82. 94* 15<t 158,

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l-H Farrakahn of the Nation of Islam orga ni z e d the Million Man March in Washington. Hun dreds of thousands of black men marched for unity and brotherhood.

John Paul II. Pope 114,180 Jones. Mr. R. 81, 124, 134, 135 Jordan. A. 5. 57. 127 Jordan. R. 60. 61. 121 Joung. J. 35. 36. 46. 47. 48. 49. 82. 150, 154 Joyce, SJ. Fr. J. 184

Jackson. N. 46. 129 Jamison. M. 18, 132 Janiszewsbi. C. 123 Jantas. R. 29 Jeffery. G. 46. 62. 118 Jimenez. S. 54. 55. 108

Kudera. M. 36. 37. 39. 123 Kudlacib. S. 17. 22. 27. 35, 39, 47, 52, 53 70, 71, 89, 133, 154. 156. 176, 184 Kuntz, S.J. Fr.). 6 Kwan, K. 48. 49. 118 Kyrollos. O. 82, 1§6-

Marino. F. '99 58, 59, 116 Marques, M. 134 Marsh. I t 46. 184 Martineau, Mrs. I, 98. 99 Martinez. A. 130 Martinez, Mr. F. 104 Martinez, P. 134 Marzulla, Ms. J. 184 Massarelli, Mr. J. 83. 127 Masterson, T. 46. 127 Mattos, Ms. E. 104 Mauricio. C. 11, 118 Mavilla. J. 118, 132 I4ay. M. 6. 62. 122 Mayo, Ml. 119 Mazucco, S. 409 McAuIiffe.il 51. 66, 114 McCabe. Mr. B. 10, 58. 60, 61, 62. 65, >77 McCullough, P. 134 McCullough. S. 19. 87. 39. Ill McDermott G. 56. 57. i 12. 158. 159 McDermott P. 58, 59. 118 McDermott Mr. R. 128

; jiDoriald. M. Ill IfG lnley. C. 121

BGovem.P. 34. 39. 52. 70. 76. 77. 116 RKGrath. R. 11. 111 27* 6 8 ,6 9 ,87’ 158 31, 134 j JKenna, B. 58, 116

Binna. c 70*m

IiKeon, P. 1. IB. 81, 27. 60, 61. 88. ISO, 159 IftaughftouC 48, 159 j Nair, B. 121 Mally. S. 186. 184 u-tieroey, ^ 62, 116, 164

jferiwy.M* iff 89 ™ 153

li;Partlan. J. 77. 123 I m a , B. 76, 108 bdrano, I. 57. 129 drano.M.

•a 3a Ik s* s?. h ts. m 143. isi tax 177.

fehta. R. 32. 35. 36. 44, 46, 111, 184 6>nda. P. 62, 112 m d oza.A . l l . 29. 45. 126 rndoza. R. 39. 40, 121 jrcer, J ^ g f y 64* 65. 129 erluza. A- 184

?rfick.Mr. D* 128 2 rs % & 56. 59. 121

Milczarski, M. 73, 127 Miller. D. 56. 57. 133 Miranda. F. 87. 123. 129 Moe. A. 69. 110 Mo)e. C. 21. 29. 102. 160 Monaco. M. 74. 75. 132 Montana, W. 11. 20. 113 Monteleone. M. 32. 36. 39. 48. 49. 123, 184 Montes de Oca. E. 31. 134 Monzon.J. 29 |Moore. Mr. G. 129 ^iQt^les. R. 54. 114 Moran. I. 134 60. 61. 77. 112. 124. 132 Moran, M. 81, 134 MoyJan, M. 29 Mulligan. & 69, 181 Muffins, E. 38, 44, 46, 47. 49. 51. 134. 184 Mullins, I. 49, 133 MukihiH, B. 78, 73, 160 Munar.!. 11, .118 Munoz. A. 132 Munoz, f. 47, 119 Munoz. P. 131 Murphy. C 8 i 86, 87, 4% 47, 52. 53* 6ft 93. 106, 161. 161 Mussell. P. 128 MustO, B. 19, 51, 66. 67. 110

I^SziiSa. 'M- 108 pceli.A. 52. 70. 114

Lewt Gingrich was named Tim e M agazine’s “Man of the Year.” As Speaker of the House, he sought to implement the Republican “Contract with America.”

■fadler, S. 130 ■jabhla. P. 120, 125 Wally.P. 11, 19, 54, 116 Kindi, A 115 latppi, A. 18, 21, 35, 47. 61. 77. 86. 155. 161 B ^ ie llo ,). 8, 9, 20. 44. 108 Bguyen. B. 11. 31, 46. 133,184 Xjguyen, D. 119 Hguyen, E. 11 . 116

Colin JMH owi owell announced that he would not run for President. The retired U.S. General’s book. My Ameri can Journey; sold millions of copies.

Perseghin. N. 24. 31. 34. 72. 73. 129 Petersen. D. 57. 124 Petersen, G. 46. 82. 106. 162 Pica. G. 115 Pike. J. 35. 129 Pimentel, A. 31. 73. 163 Pinella. M. 17, 96. 157. 163 Pingol. N. 42. 132 Po. C. 18. 29. 49. 146. 155. 163. 184 Polinik. 2. 69. 92. 115 Pontoriero. F. 47. 125 Portelli, A. 60. 61. 119 Powers. S. 122 Price, J. 54. 108 Prilop, Mrs. 1. 102 Prime. Mrs. M. 105 Prime. R. 58. 59. 68. 69. 77. 122 Prince. D. 46, 162 Priore, M 57, 96, 131 Proenza, M 54. 114 Prudente. K. 29 Punsalan.V. 40 Puro. K. 132

Padilla, A. 47. 120 Paez. M. 118 Pagan. D. 51. 124 Palermo. I. 6. 27. 35. 36. 37. 47. 133 Palmieri. A. 58. 114 Palmiero. Mrs. L. 104. 105 Panayiotou, S. 32. 47. 156. 161, 183, 184 Paonessa, L. 9, 36. 37. 85. Ill Parkes, S.I. Fr. J. 1. 6. 7 Parry. T. 77. 111 . 114. 184 Pasbas. Daniel 72. 73. 121 Paskas, David 21. 73. 161 Patel. A. 10. 11. 32. 35. 36. 46. 48. 49. 133. 184 Patel.). 42. 46. 74. 122 [ Patel. K. 11, 120 IPatel. S. 11 . 46. 122 fipayumo. A. 29 A ndersen. I. 46. 57. 162 ||ipntarafeis, E. 51. 115 ||l|^rcontino, I. 38. 39. 59. 61. 125 ||||rc o n tin o , L. 22, 38, 39, 125 ^ K e z . J . 9. 77. I ll ^ t t e z . R. 17. 27. 76. 82. 154. 155. 162

th e uartet Boyz II Men, based in Philadelphia, combined soul and pop. Their biggest hit of the year, "One Sweet Day,” was a c o m b i n e d e f f o r t with Mariah Carey.

Nguyen, J. 29 Nickerson, Mrs. P. 20, 44, 91. 129 Nikolla, K. 77. 130, 184 Nivins. M. 46, 56. 57. 129 Noga. Mr. A. 12. 13. 17. 21. 52. 53. 77. 78. 88. 130. 184 Nueva.N. 120.184 Nyaboga. M. 46. 57. 120

Que. I. 116 Quelal. M. 113 Quevedo, F. 46. 47. 127

O ,J. Simpson was de clared "not guilty” of mur dering his former wife. Nicole Brown, and Ronald Goldman. Jury delibera tions took fust four hours.

^ p’Brien, S i, fir, D. 57, 91, 96, 130 n jpcSemia. C. 114 f jrConoor, K. 54, 108 Hp'Connor, SJ. Fr. T. 7, 131 j jpDay, I. is, 21, 22, 29, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46. 49, 82 |]Hfonnen.M r.J. 131 | f ’Gara.M. 120,185, 188 j. p'Grady.Mrs. P. 12.84! 85, 132 Bprefmaus. R. 69, n o

17, 26. 27. 33, 35, 47. 91, 133, 139, 154, 160. 184 Deacon). 20. 93. 128. 129. 132 S. 121 Oppido. SJ. Fr. H. 8. 9. 132, 172 Orozco, B. 160 Ortega. E. 69. 124 Ortega. J. 47, 130 Ostaszewski. S. 41, 119 Oyola. I. 58, 59. 125

Quinn, B. 74. 125 Quin tela. J. 20. 127 Quiones, Mr. R. 72, 73

Cal flftiBk. ipken, Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s record for co n s e c u t iv e games played. Fr A z z a r t o preached to Prep freshmen on the Oriole’s personal character and spirit.

Rafanan. R. 125 Ragone, A. 34. 134 Rakoski.A. 112 Ramirez, D. 44. 47. 95. 96. 125 Ramos. Abel 35. 124 Ramos. Angel 77. 124. 136. 154, 162. 168. 171 Ramos, I. 96, 146, 163

Ramos, R. 36. 47, 115 Rampersad. M 129 Rao. G. 9. 20. 31. 45. Ill Rashed, A. 47, 49, 74, 133 Raslowsky. Mr. I. 20, 46. 56. 78, 90. 9& 9ft 112. 122. 131. 168. 184 Raulli. S.I. Fr. E. 34. 77. 133

Indtzx • 101

Razon, C. 32. 46, 49. 76. 81. 82. 111. 146. 154. 163 Rebbs. B. 50 Redling. M. 112. 118 Reed. K. 164 Reidy. Mr. P. 20. 49. 98. 99 Renner. R. 41. 58. 59. 114 Reside. R. 46. 164, 184 Reyes. Mr. A. 37 Reyes, Ms. N. 104, 105 Riaz, A. 46, 112 Riccio, J. 17, 27,65, 93, 164, 171 Richards, R. 109 Ridgway, C. 51, 115 Riley, E. 46, 57. 70, 165 Rimac, P. 134 Rinaldi. A. 31. 45. 47. 134 Rios. S. 74. 134 Rivera. E. 11. 31. 40. 44. 124 Rivera, Ms. D. 102 Riviera, B. 31, 111 Rizvi. Z. 32, 46, 47, 116, 184 Rizzi, F. 47, 119 Roa, R. 73. 127 Roarty, J. 52, 53. 70, 71, 94, 151, 155, 165 Roberts. Mr. H. 36. 37 Robinson. Mr. R. 133. 184 Rodriguez. A. 8 Rodriguez, E. 46, 165

Rodriguez, Jacobo 57, 119 Rodriguez, James 119 Rodriguez, John 58, 59, 96, 124 Rodriguez, Jose 39, 47, 124 Romano. C. 47. 125 Romano. J. 74. 127 Romanski. L. 69. 121 Romero. R. 109 Romero-Bosch. J. 34. 58. 120 Ronan. Mr. J. 6. 49. 90. 133, 155, 184 Rone. V. 51, 134, 184 Rosales. R. 47. 82. 89. 164 Roselle, Mr. E. 54. 55 Roszkowski, A. 117 Rourk, A. 22, 51, 92, 113 Rowan, Ms. K. 134 Rubin, M. 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 35, 82, 130, 131, 154, 164 Rucinsky, A. 123, 165 Rudzlnski, B. 18, 126, 184 Rumain, D. 12, 13, 32, 34, 46, 117, 184 Rusnak. S. 29, 82, 89, 154, 165 Russell, Mrs. D. 98, 99 Russo, P. 31, 127, 184 Ryan. Mr. R. 64 Ryan, T. 31, 122 Rygiel, K. 8, 45, 51, 81, 111 Ryglicki, J. 77. 112

Pete ampras won his third straight Wimbledon title and then went on to outlast Andre Agassi to win the U.S. Open title, hitting 24 aces along the way.

Sabedra. Mr. A. 12, 46, 47, 134 Salas, A. 130 Salem. S. 58. 59, 116 Salgado, X. 29, 123 Salvador. R. 66, 67. 136, 166 San Philip. J. 16, 17, 47, 128, 184 Sanchez. S. 42, 119 Santa Cruz, E. 29, 47, 102, 124 Santoro. F. 11. 18,112 Santos, J. 31, 111. 127 Santos, T. 109 Santucci, M. 73, 116 Sawh, Mr. A. 104, 105 Sazon, T. 66, 67, 122 Scalzo, R. 18. 66, 67, 124, 132 Schalk, D. 22, 31, 49. 66, 67. 133 Scher, D. 45, 47, 117, 184 Schiraldo, G. 82, 156, 166 Schneider, Mrs. H. 103 Schubring, R. 26, 32, 41, 73, 94, 123, 184 Schundler, T. 31, 48, 49, 77, 111 Schwarz, J. 62,63,76, 113 Scrivanich, M. 31, 47, 49, 57, 77, 133 Scrivanich, N. 31, 47, 119 Scudder, J. 116 Seborowski. J. 166 Sekel, E. 34, 122 Serrano-Acosta, Mr. E. 104 Service, T. 31, 32, 128, 184 Settembre, Mr. D. 10, 41, 103, 112, 126, 127, 153 Seu, E. 12 18, 32. 35, 36 37. 46. 49, 81, 82. 123k 167. 184

Sexton, D. 76, 112 Sexton, M. 17, 27, 106, 157, 167 Shah, P. 33, 36, 43. 46, 48, 49, 82, 140, 167, 184 Shaheen, F. 35, 48, 49, 133 Shaikh, N. 32, 36. 37, 43, 46, 47, 51, 78, 132, 184 Sharma, P. 33, 43, 46, 48, 82, 89, 166, 184 Sharma, R. 11, 46, 49, 121 Sharpe, Mrs. C. 104 Sharrock, B. 73, 123 Shaukat, I. 47, 94, 166

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Sheikh. K. 22 31, 32 36 37, 43, 44. 46 47, 48, 10£ 194, 184 Sheppard. B. 30. 31. 84. 122 Shivers. D. 74. 119 Sielski. I. 51. 116 Sierra, Mr. M. 62 Sifonte, E. 48, 113 Silva, J. 27, 38, 39, 60, 61, 77, 126 Silvestri, V. 22, 74, 94, 134 Silvestris. Mr. L. 78, 88, 134 Simon, J. 9, 129 Simone, D. 134 Singh, P. 44, 46, 108, 184 Singh, V. 74, 123 Sison, M. 108 Sista, L. 61, 82, 86, 167 Skripak, R. 32. 47, 49, 70, 118, 184 Slawinski, J. 164 Slusarczyk. F. 26.27, 32, 34, 49, 111 . 129, 184 Smith, D. 18, 32, 33, 128, 183, 184 Smith. J. 29. 36. 45. 46. 81. 127 Smith. M. 76. 113 Smith. T. 46, 65. 119 Snapple 96. 176. 184 Snyder, A. 168 Song. J. 18, 33, 82, 89, 168, 184 Souder, C. 46. 56. 57. 121 Spataro. M. 17. 18. 19. 29. 61. 69, 134, 154, 168 Spataro, T. 31, 45, 118, 134 Spezzacatena, C. 110 Spina. C. 132 Sta. Iglesia. A. 46. 70. 128 Stahli, Ms. E. 183. 184 Stampelos. A. 144, 169 Stanaway, C. 11, 124 Stanberry, C. 11, 169 Standish, D. 57, 169 Standish, J. 110 Stokes. J. 54. 62. 63, 92. 116 Strallow. M. 31. 32. 117, 184 Stupinski. D. 21. 36. 154, 168 Such. Mr. K. 57 Sullivan. Mr. T. l Sunga, M. 45. 49. 134, 184

Supple. A. 18. 33. 35. 51. 64. 65. 82. 89. 106. 130. 154. 168. 184 Supple. Mrs. J. 106. 118. 184

Suthammanont, C. 18. 34. 38. 39 4c ,«« Sy.R. 118

Jmothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols were charged with the bombing of the fed eral building in Oklahoma City. 169 people had been killed and over 500 injured.

Tal]|||f. M. 48, 49 , Talrefa. P. 114 . , sV\ * \ Tango. A. 44. 109 Ifengo. D. 57. Hid Taraszkiewicz, M. 17, 74, 128 Taraszkiewicz. P. 108 ^tff Taraszkiewicz. V. 46. 154? J® Tauro. D. 155. 169 Taylor. D. 85. 109 Teddy, P. 118 Tedino, B. 134 Thomas. O. 39. 70. 109 Tiffner. J. 18. 21. 23. 32. 47. 106. 154, 170, *$4 Tiffner, Mrs. M. 106. 107, 184 Tillotson, P. 68, 69, 132, 184 Timmons, D. 46, 57, 62, 63, 120 Tiongson, A. 29. 78. 170, 184 Tiwari, S. 12. 32, 33, 36. 37. 43. 46. 48, 4% 82. 17ft 184 Tobias, E. 44, 74, 125

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Tolani, A. 114 Tolat, J. 35. 46, 110, 184 Tomassi, J. 62. 115 Traina. J. 54, 115 Tramutolo, 1, 57, 74, 75,130 Tredo, Mr. R. 68, 63 Trentacoste, N. 39, 75, 77, 80, n$, 186 Trojan, D. 84, 60, 61. 77, 68, 99. 130, 133, 143, Truehaft J. 22, 30, SI, 38, 42, 44, I B 47, 96, 171, 178, 184 Tsa9g. B. 51, 138, 170 Tuangco.A. 51 TuHy.M. 87. 68, 125 Tuminaro. J. 68, 89, 118 TwaddeO, M. S, 61, 88, |t32 Twiggs, D. 128 Tya& , N. 46, 92, 115

,S. Pr e si d en t Bill Clinton, a Democrat, faced a Republican-controlled Con-, gress in a fierce budget battle. The federal govern-! ment was shut down twice.

^K|eIhoer, K. 9, 45, 111 116

Urbanowicz. M. 130, i3i

Eddie edder, lead singer J l i e T ed of Pearl Jam, continued his fight with Ticfeetmaster over service charges he said made concert tickets too costly for many fans.

Valente, Mr. A 50 Valenti, C. 110 Vallone, D. 116 Valverde, M. 29 Van Note, C. 5, 58, 59, 110 Varona, R. 17, 18, 32, 57. 70. 93. 154. 162. 170. 177. 184

Vasquez. Mr. A. 104 Vecchi, K. 54. 109 Veltri, F. 11 . 134 Verano, R. 42, 127 Verdi, Mr. S. 54, 55 Vezina. A. 35. 115

iorino. N. U. 24. 31, 41. 125 Uno, I. 21. 60, 61, 74, 75, 94, 171 kruel. M. 29 L e, L. 18, 19, 45. 47, 51. 61, 132

Vitanzo. A. 119 Vitanzo, P. 112 Vizzacchero. A. 11 , 17. 22. 23. Vizzacchero, Mr. P. 106 Vizzacchero. Mrs. I. 106

Best Pelrean StuT! Said

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reather Report: In addition to the intense Bliz zard of ’96 -which prompted a state of emergency in New Jersey, 11 hurricanes bat tered the Caribbean.

"I wonder if the people in Japan study Latin..." "Call Cllen, tell her not to come." "UUe got more soccer pictures.” "Respect!" "M onday-tim e for Melrose Place." "I'm still hungry."

bnO». M. 68, 69. 134

igj^an.c^rai S r .M . 51. 70, 134 E|b. 74, 110 hgee. R. 64, 65. 118 fc$Ms.E. 103 M. 124, 129 brhahn, K. 17, 66, 69, 172 Eidmer, A. 17. 18, 91, 172 fczeb, C. 132 ley.B. 27, 46, 127 Ikes, Mr. W. 57 hiams, C. 129 biams. O. 23, 46, 173 Tltoms P. 24, 26, 27, 64, 65, 124. 136, 173

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Winn. L 31 Wisnieski, Q. 57, 133 Woehrfe, J. 48, 112 Wojciechowski, S. 78. 73, 109 Wong. Simon 9, 34. 44. 70. 113 Wong. Steven 11. 45.47,123 Wong. W. 44. 108 Wood. B. 58. 96. 120, 184 W orst M. 17. 93. 96. 173 Worthington. K. 54* 109 Wozniak. Ms. A. 135 Wroblewski, I. 57. 74, 96, 1S4. 172 Wyka, D. 62. 63. 113 JlgJ Wysocki, Ms. B. 90. 135

"G et out of my chair." "Use the other stairuuell. UUet Floor." "More brouunies!" "Dave Smith...that's not a real name...you're a fiJJfc agent!?!?!?!" "Don't be negative." "Petroc people out!" “It's on Benz's desk." "W hat are you yearbook people still doing here?"

itzhafe Rabin’s assassination brought doz ens of world leaders to Israel for his funeral. He had pur sued an Israeli peace with the Palestinians.

"No eating in the Publications Center!" "Some of the best folks I know are people." "Billy...you're interrupting again." "I'll do it." "George Washington had four terms." "If you were a redneck..."

5, R. 23. 42. 47. 66. 67. 172 l.D. 44. 112

Yazici, D. 128 Yu. I. 11. 31. 76. 134

“W e have to send our film to Seattle?!?!?!?!?!" "Who's taking those pictures?" "I want 20 pages by midnight."

epa and Srebrenica, two U.N. “safehavens,” were invaded by Bosnian Serbs. N AT O r e s o l v e d t o strengthen Its commitment to peace in the region.

"I’m gonna throw that thesaurus out the window." "Steve, paste this." "Dave?...He has Cbola." "Pres. Chester fl. Arthur

we didn't forget you."

"Veah--lt's college week on Jeopardy!" "Jaime, shut that rap off!"

i. A. 57. 96, ISO I llama. |. 74. 128 nar.fi 132 1 abraao. O. 182 I rtjtowsii, Mr. R. 66. 76. 94. 135. 184 S2. ill

Zevoteck, M. 27, 61. 132 Zielinski, P. 154, 173 Zuber. T. 108 Zywicki, R. 16, 17. 18, 35. 46. 82, 93. 127. 152. 154. 173

"No fighting in the hall." "I took the picture without film in the camera. "Oops! I just deleted the hard drive!"

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Editors-in-Chief

William Lovero & Satya Tiwari Academics Editors

Chris Boggiano & Palak Shah Co-Curriculars Editors

Alan Leon & Sandeep Luke Community Editors

Dave Smith & Jimmy Song Computer/Design Editor

Steve Kayiaros Copy Editor

Pankaj Sharma People Editors

Jaime de Leon II & Adam Supple Photography Editor

Michael Olesky Theme Editor

Front Row: Alan Leon, Palak Shah, William Lovero, Dave Smith, Satya Tiwari. Second j Row: Jimmy Song, Steve Kayiaros, Adam Supple, Sandeep Luke, Jon Boggiano, Jaime j de Leon, Pankaj Sharma. Missing: Chris Boggiano, Mike Olesky.

Jonathan Boggiano Staff

Alex Aguirre Steve Ahn Armando Atienza Chris Bader Mark Beldowicz Andrew Bing Jim Birch Melvin Cadlaon Joe Casia Justin Conley Jason Conti Brian Crimmins Justin DeBenedectis DanDeSalvo Sunil Dasari Alvin Desrosiers Constantine Dy Joe Facchini John Falcicchio Zef Ferreira Keith Glock Ryan Gonzales Chris Kaminski Sachin Kamik David Kirby Lenny Lado Matt Lazorwitz Danny Leverone Fawad Malik

Sean McNally Rajiv Mehta Matt Monteleone Ed Mullins Kris Nikolla Steve Panayiotou Amish Patel Tom Parry Cecilio Po Rhonald Reside Zain Rizvi Vincent Rone Brian Rudzinski Dan Rumain Joe San Philip Darren Scher Rich Schubring Tim Service Eugene Seu Numan Shaikh Khurrum Sheikh RyanSkripak Filip Slusarczyk Jeff Tiffner Armando Tiongson Janmesh Tolat Jack Truehaft Ramon Varona Brian Wood

Moderators

Mr. Thomas Benz, S.J. & Mrs. Bernadette Costanzo Herff Jones Representative

Ms. Ellen Stahli 104 • STAFF/AGKnOUULEDGEmEtlTS

The ’96 Petrean would like to thank the following people fo r their help throughout the year: Angelo Abbatemarco, Pete Amadeo, Jeff Angermeyer, Fr. Azzarto, Ms. Baber, Mr. Becerrav ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ n z , Mrs. Mary Boggiano, Don Bostonian, Ernest Botja, Steve Boyd, Mrs. Briamonte, Chris Briody, Fr. a p tn in g , Javier Cabrera, the Candela Family, Mr. & Mrs. Caslin, Chris Casazza, Rizwan Chaudhry, Ed Coleman, Mr. Collins, Pad Colombo, Mr. Rody J. Costanzo. Ms. Curry, Rhys Dela^ruz, Mr. Dondero, Frank Drummond, Luke Drummond, Mr. Dubrule, Mr. Dwyer, Okan Esendemir, Sr. Frances, Larry Gallagher, Joe Garofalo, Ms. Grabler, Scott Gurian, Joe Hansen, Jon Hassell, Mr. & Mrs. Haveron, Jean Hejazi, Fr. Hoag, Mr. Ir\|ne, Fr. Joyce, Fr. Keenan, Scott Kudlacik, Sanjay Lakhanl, Josh Lancellotti, Coach Lanzalotto, Mr. Lillis, Brian Maddox, John Magcalas, Robert Maharaja Erwin Manlongat, Dan McNemey, Mr. ifcga, Ryan Nueva, Brian Nguyen, Mr. Raslows^, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Rohan, PuneefSmgh, Mike Strallow, Mike Sunga, Mrs. JacqU^lyn Supple, Craig Suthammanont, Mrs. Margaret Tiffner, Paul Tillotson, Mr. Zawistowski. Also, our thanks to the people at Burger King, the people atMcDonald’s, Photo Inc., and Telly’s Pizza, and to Ellen and other friends at Herff Jones including Julie Chamberlain and Michele Citrone, to Julie Marzulla of the Snapple Beverage Corp., to Davis Studio, and to the Parents of the Editorial Board, the Best Parents on Earth.