A TRAdlTION OF HEROIC LEAdERSHlp
In hi s book Heroi c Leader ship about the founding members of the Jesuits , author Chris Lowney outlines what he calls "best practices from a 450-year-old company that changed the world. " Those traits-self-awareness , ingenuity, love and heroism-have for a long time been a part of our everyday life here at Crand and Warren-so much so that we sometimes fail to notice them.
Many of the early apostolates of the Society of Jesus were schools-institutions that revolutionized what it meant to be a teacher and a student by bridging the gap between classical and then-contemporary philosophies of education. These first educational best practices from schools throughout Europe were brought together in a plan of studies called the Ratio Studiorum , a document which has influenced Jesuit education since its publication in 1599 . The ideas contained in the Ratio-especially those that call on Jesuit schools to engage in contemporary culture and new ideas and thinking-are among the most appealing aspects of a Jesuit education to this day
The stories in this issue of Prep Magazine give us a chance to stop and consider how Saint Peter's Prep continues to live out the original educational mission of the first Jesuits . From senior Matthew Bender, '09 who dedicates an enormous amount of time and energy to many different aspects of our school life , to alumnus Bill Higgins , '62 who continues to bridge the gap between the classical and modern worlds , to the many faculty members who took part in professional development this summer, seeking out best practices to bring back to Prep : these and other numerous examples of how a Prep education continues to spark lifelong learning and leadership can be found in this issue of Prep magazine
The reports and pictures , however, can only give a glimpse of the rich and vibrant atmosphere here at Prep both inside and outside of the classroom , at games and practices , and , of course , on any one of our retreats or service trips.
To paraphrase two poems of the Jesuit poet Cerard Manley Hopkins: Prep is a place charged with the grandeur of Cod , where Christ plays in ten thousand places With the new school year underway and a new class of freshmen settling in, the cycle begins anew with great things still to happen I am confident that any of the early Jesuits profiled in Heroi c Leadership would be pleased by how their work continues to inspire us in ways very familiar to them and in ways they never could have imagined Thank you for your continued support and pray e rs for our work here at Crand and Warren .
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M A C A Z N E
VO LUME 19 • NUMl'\ER 1
Francesca Lanning , P' 10
Editor
Michael J. Jiran , '03
Managing Editor
John Irvine , '8 3, P' l 1
Ginny Needham-Doyle, P'07
Associate Editors
Matthew Bender, '09 Ryan Heffernan
James C. Horan , '70
Megan Klim
Contributors
Mary T. Massaro Design
Mark Wyville , '76
Photography
Joseph Villanella , '79
CD Graphics
Printing
Robert E. Reiser, SJ President
James C. DeAngelo, '85 Principal
Robert W. Nodine , '67 Vice Presidentfor Finan ce
Francesca Lanning , P'10 Vice President for Institutional Advancement
James C. Horan , 70 Vice President for Planning & Principal Giving
John Irvine , '83, P' l l Director of Admission s Christopher Casazza, '97 Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Ginny Needham-Doyle , P'07 Director of Special Events
Michael J Jiran , '03
Communications Manager
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TAblE OF CONTENTS
7 LEAdERS WHO Follow
The stories of five Prep alumni who have established themselves as leaders by putting others first.
10 12 LEAdlNG by ExAMpLE
Prep senior Matt Bender offers a student's perspective on servant leadership
WHAT IF ... ?
The inaugural 144 Grand Gala was a huge success for Prep and more importantly for Prep families And it all started with a "What if. .. " question .
1 4 4 C RA Nd Graduation basks in daylight ; Prep takes the summer on ; the Petroc is going strong at 65 ; new complex "Trumps" other additions to Prep 's Backyard; sophomore turns political blogger.
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SpORTS Baseball puts two on first team all county; Volleyball reaches state final ; Outdoor Track shines at Penn Relays; Lacrosse enjoys winningest season in team history; Rugby and Tennis gaining strength.
ALUMNI Prep names new alumni director; Prep men show true colors "wherever we go;" Class Notes make a comeback ; reunions bring it all back home.
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Graduation Sees the Light of Day
For thirteen decades, graduation has been a moment in the sun for Prep's seniors as they prepare to leave Grand and Warren and begin the next chapter of their lives. And at Prep's 130th commencement ceremony, there was a bit more sun for the Class of 2008, as the ceremony, held on June 1 in the Yanitelli Life Center at Saint Peter's College, moved from the evening to the early afternoon
Speaking for the class, class president and cum laude graduate A.T. McWilliams captured the mix of time and timelessness that always marks such a moment-an end and a beginning for the 216 graduates, but also a timeless ritual. "It cannot be forgotten that as each man receives his diploma today, he is made timeless by his place in the Class of 2008 ,1' he said. "The experiences we have shared as a class will forever transcend time as we join the ranks of the thousands of men
Retiring vice principal Pat Reidy addresses the Class of 2008 about the importance of "washing the feet" of those around us
who have entered and departed from Grand and Warren ."
Vice Principal Pat Reidy, whose 20 years' distinguished service in the classroom and in the school offices had made him a timeless figure at Prep even as he prepared for retirement, offered an image and a piece of advice that transcended time, place, and, he hoped, even the diversity of religious traditions among the graduates. Pointing to Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet at the Last Supper, he reminded the class that service is an essential part of leadership in life. "[l]f you have begun to learn the importance of celebrating Eucharist, of washing the feet of the people in your life today and in the years to come/ he explained, "then you have understood the heart of your education at Saint Peter's."
The graduates, as usual, are now attending an impressive array of colleges and universities. In keeping
College Choices of the Class of 2008
Borough of Manhattan
Community College
Boston College
Boston University (4)
Centenary College
College of the Holy Cross (2)
Columbia University
Cooper Un ion for the Advancement of Science and Art
DeSales University
Dickinson College
Essex County College
Fairfield University (3)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (7)
Flagler College
Fordham University (5)
Georgetown University (1)
Guilford College
Hofstra University
Howard University
Indiana University
James Madison University
John Carroll University
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
Johnson & Wales University
Kean University
La Salle University (4)
Lehigh University (3)
Liberty University
Loyola College in Maryland (3)
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University New Orleans
Marist College
Marquette University
Massachusetts College of Art
Mess iah College
Middlesex County College
Monmouth University (4)
Mount Aloysius College
Montclair State University
New Jersey City University (3)
New Jersey Institute of Technology (4)
Student council president A.T McWilliams speaks for his class at graduation.
with one of Prep's proudest traditions, 48 members of the Class of 2008 are attending Jesuit colleges and universities . Others will find themselves at a wide range of schools large and small, public and private, from the United States Military Academy to the Art Institute of Chicago and everything in between.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pace University
Parsons School of Design
Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Providence College
Ramapo College of New Jersey (2)
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rider University
Rowan Un iversity
Rutgers University (37)
Sacred Heart University (3)
Saint John's University
Saint Joseph's University (6)
Saint Peter's College (15)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Saint Vincent College
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Seton Hall University (5)
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology (3)
Stony Brook University
The Catholic Un iversity of America (2)
The College of New Jersey
The University of Scranton (8)
Towson University
Tufts Un iversity
United States Military Academy
Un iversity of Chicago (2)
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of New England
University of New Haven
University of Pennsylvania (3)
University of Southern California
Un ivers ity of the Sciences in Philadelphia
University of Virginia
Villanova University (2)
Virg inia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wentworth Institute of Technology (2)
William Paterson Univers ity of New Jersey (5)
Yale University
(6)
Koszyk Honored with Hig best Award
Any graduation ceremony is filled with poignant moments. After all , graduation always signals a turning point in the lives of the students , as well as many teachers and administrators. This year's ceremony was no exception , but one stood out above all the rest . Walter Koszyk , '60 , who begins his retirement this summer after 36 years of distinguished service in the Prep classroom , was honored with the lnsignis Award-the school 's highest honor, presented periodically at graduation "to recognize the type of person that Saint Ignatius Loyola would have wanted to draw to the Society of Jesus: a person who is magnanimous , generous , influential , an outstanding leader, and one who would recognize the good and do it. "
Koszyk , who was recovering at the time from a stroke suffered in his classroom a few weeks earlier, was unable to attend the ceremony Instead , his wife Mary Anne and daughter Seton accepted the award on his behalf. To be sure , it was a bittersweet moment. For a man who , in the words of Prep's preside nt, Bob Reiser, SJ , "has taught his students-and us-the meaning of dedication , faith , and service to God , to family , and to country," to be absent for this welldeserved recognition of his stature in
Walte r Koszyk, a pilla r of the Prep facu lty for 35 years, began his we ll-earned retirement this summ er.
the Prep community was unfortunate, to say the least . But his ongoing recovery- thanks in no small part to the lifesaving efforts of his colleagues to get him the medical attention he needed- is cause for just as much gratitude as the invaluable contributions Walt e r Koszyk has made in the life of Pre p and the lives of his students. S.
facuity &Staff
Tony Azzarto, S.J. participated in a four-day course entitled "Spi rituality ofThoma s Merton" at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station. Th rough prayer, reflection , and study of the writi ngs of the 20th century mystic , participants were invited t o explore questions li ke " how much of God do you want?" According to Father Azzarto , "The days helped me to see how I, as prie st, t eacher, and alumni chaplain can lead others t o contemplation " Fred Galano and Dom Scibilia attended a conference sponsored by Learning Tree Solutions , on "Developing Professional Learning Commun it ies." Representing Prep 's Curriculum Committee , the duo attended workshops on building a professional learn i ng community, build ing a collaborative curr ic ulum , student and faculty assessment, with a view towards achieving curr iculum goals Prep set for itself in the recent M iddle States rea ccreditation process Ana Garcia attended the American Association ofTeachers of Span ish and Portuguese (AATSP) Convention in Costa Rica and I gave one of the workshops on Teaching Heritage Speakers Th is summer, she also onc e again led Prep 's biannual Study Abroad Program in Spain Jim Hollywood, '66 w as named to the Board of Advisors for M etfab Steel During the summer, he was involved in a redesign and implementation of their technical and mar keting capabi lities .Ryan Heffernan attended the Education Law Sympos ium in Louisville , Kentucky, sponsored by the National Catholic Education Association John Irvine, '83, P'11 and John Morris attended the inaugural lgnatian Leadership Academy at Loyola Universi ty Chicago in June , join ing about 60 colleagues from Jesuit inst itutions nation w ide Mary Anne McElroy has been w ork ing as a consultant to the producers of an upcoming PBS documentary on Ale xander Hamilton The producers have tapped her extensive knowledge of local places and history in the process of scouting New York filming locations
Walter Koszyk's wife Mary Anne (2nd from righ t ) and daughter Seto n acc ept the lnsignis Award on his behalf, from Prep 's president, Bob Reiser, S J. (left) and principal, Jim DeAnge lo, '85.
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Springtime at Prep has long been a busy time for the arts, and this year was no different. The spring band concert and student art show continued their strong traditions, and thanks to a new enrichment program in figure drawing, that momentum carried right into the summer months . ..
Figure Drawing Enriches Prepsters' Summer
By Megan Klim
This summer, Saint Peter's Prep launched its first arts enrichment program. The workshop, which was called "Figure Drawing," ran from June 9th to June 12th, for three hours each morning . This program was for both the serious student that wanted to immerse himself in an intensive, ongoing study of drawing the figure from life, or for the student that just wanted to relax and enjoy making art! What made this week so special was that the students had the opportunity to explore the different
approaches (contour, gesture) to laying out a figure as well as experiment with various techniques
Summer enrichment students hard at work on their creations as they study the live model (seated on couch). (shading) for a finished and polished life study. Short poses as well as long studies were utilized so the students could have fresh quick sketches and also involved ongoing drawings that could be set up the same way as the day before. (We did start to remember to tell our model to wear the same clothes the next day!)
Although Prep offers a strong art program during the academic year, the classes are only 40 minutes long Having a workshop of this nature gave the students 3 full hours of investigation each day which really helped them to get engrossed with their subject. Our clothed model was a Prep graduate who did a fabulous job holding his poses and was happy to have this experience since he ' himself is headed to art school in the fall.
The workshop was modeled after the Governor's School for the Arts, a statewide summer program in which I
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have taught for several years. The only complaint from the students was that they wished the week were longer! It was a great week for all involved and the students were able to get terrific figure drawings for their portfolios. Megan Klim is the chair of Prep '.s Fine Arts Department, as well as a working artist . Her work has been shown in New Jersey, New York , Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida, including a recent show at New York'.s Lana Santorelli gallery.
Trump Plaza Jersey City, located on Washington Street adjacent to the _historic Hudson and Manhattan Powerhouse, is a 55 -story tower with 444 luxury condo units-New Jersey's tallest residential building. This artist's rendering shows the existing structure (left tower) with the planned second, 50-story tower. The complex boasts a full-service spa and fitness center, a rooftop swimming pool, and a small fleet of BMW vehicles available to rent.
Trump Plaza is just one of several new additions to Prep's backyard, including the nearby 50 Columbus Drive and Grove Pointe , both of which flank the Grove Street PATH station
A finished drawing by Sean Ryan, '09.
Prep Takes the Summer "On"
In any school community, summer is a time to relax Family vacations, cool sea breezes, and the occasional long afternoon nap leap to mind. Most importantly, from a student 's perspective, summer holds the promise of no hom e work , quizzes or papers to worry about until Labor Day.
Grand and Warren may not be the hive of activity during the summer that it is during the school year, but Prep remains a busy place year-round The Higher Achievement Program ( HAP ), the Pre-Prep program for incoming freshmen , and summer school classes mean there are students in Prep classrooms throughout the month of July, and this year's addition of summer arts and academic enrichment classes (see related article this page ) pushed the summer student population even higher.
Summer sports camps in football, soccer, lacross e and baseball kept Prep 's athletic facilities and staff busy once again , in addition to preseason workouts for the fall sports teams. Meanwhile, for th e eighth straight year, the Saint Peter's Prep Summer Jazz Institute kept th e Burke Hall basem e nt filled with music in June and July
Not lust a Layperson
One by one , those of us sitting around a dining room table at the Saint Ignatius Jesuit Retreat Housemore commonly called lnisfada - introduced ourselves . A glance around the room told me I was the youngest , which brought about an obvious question.
"Are you a seminarian?" an older woman, who has spent most of her life as a member of the Sisters of Charity, asked me I shook my head , signaling a no , in between bites of salad.
"Are you a Jesuit?" she continued
Then , of course , ther e is Prep's top-flight maintenance staff, which worked all summer lon g to ensure students and teachers would return to find the campus looking better than ever. In addition to the usual thorough cleaning and repairs , this summer saw several improvements around the campus , including the installa t ion of air conditioners in Humaniti es Building classrooms-a welcome addition, as any student, teacher or alumnus who has ever endured the sweaty first and last few weeks of the school y ear can attest. Other changes included the creation of new office spac e throughout the campus , the removal of the old lock e rs (s uperseded last winter by new lockers in the school hallwa y s ) from the Hogan and Mulry Hall basements , the installation of the Class of 2008's senior gift of three concrete picnic tables on Warren Street , and improvements to security schoolwide.
Last, but not least , Prep 's academic and non - academic administrative staff
"No ," I said, almost sheepishly , somewhat afraid of disappointing her. "I' m just a layperson ."
Bev, a spiritual direc tor at the New York retreat house and also a layperson , interjected. "You're not jus t a • layperson ," s he said , placing heavy emphasis on the word "j ust. "
Her comments have stayed with me to this day , some month s after re t urning home from the retreat. And , the more I think about it , the more I realize that she was right. No one - not me, not Bev, nor anyone else - is just a layperson God blessed each of us with individual gifts and talents; there's no one in the world formed in the same way
God expects us to share thos e gifts , especially with His church Some give our talents as members of a religious order. Others do this as a member of the laity. One of our major goals at
Among the improvements made on campus were the installat ion of air con dit ione rs in the Humanities Building, and new training facilities at the Keenan athletic field held down the fort throughout the break , implementing a new student information system, staging the annual Prep-DiFeo Golf Tournament (see related article , page 16 ), planning for the school year ahead, and much more-such as the production of this very magazine !
And so while each September sees Pr e p return to running full steam ahead , the school never truly takes the summer off. This year, as every year, Pr e p took the summer on. S.
Prep , of course , is to encourage students - through our faith and justice program s - to engage themselves in this work.
A dip in the number of women and men taking religious vows has made it all the more important that the laity embrace its call to serve the church
While some may look at the reality of this situation with dismay , it has brought with it some blessings Th is was reinforced just a few months ago , when Jesuit leaders gathered in Rome for their 35th General Congregation. "The seeds of mission sown by our collaboration have actually yielded a rich harvest ," the Society wrote in its report from the meeting , "for the lgnatian charism serves not just the Society but the whole Church. "
Ryan Heffernan is Prep 's Director of Campus Ministry .
long-Range Campus Master Plan
Begins to lake Shape
As the Prep campus and its waterfront neighborhood continue to evolve, the school's board of trustees and the senior administration have embarked on the creation of a comprehensive Master Plan that will serve as a blueprint for future development of the school's facilities
The process began in the late winter of 2007 when the school contracted with the Manhattan architectural and planning firm of Beyer Blinder Belle to create the master plan The firm was chosen, in large part, based on its impressive track record of planning and designing projects that combined historic preservation, urban environments, and anticipation of future needs. Beginning in spring of 2007, the firm worked closely with the school's internal planning team to produce floor-to-ceiling documentation and "inventory" of all existing facilities, as well as the current usage of each facility. In addition, there was extensive research and documentation of Prep's geographic position in its Paulus Hook neighborhood, including such factors as access to local transportation options, the defined boundaries of the historic district, and local zoning standards and ordinances that would affect future development.
Concurrently, Prep's internal team created a detailed "wish list," both on the macro and micro levels, that included every "physical plant" aspect of the school, ranging from science labs to worship space , and from the arts to cocurricular activities and athletics. The process benefited greatly from the school's comprehensive Strategic Plan, ratified by the board of trustees in June 2006, which provided detailed goals and objectives for each aspect of Prep life
In February 2008, the initial draft of the Master Plan and its findings was presented to the board of trustees, with the board approving the plan's ongoing development over the coming year. Major components of the plan include some new construction, as well as extensive renovation of existing facilities Also being considered is the external development potential of some portions of Prep property, which would help fund new construction and renovations across the campus.
At 65, Petroc Shows No Interest in Retirement
Prep's student newspaper, the Petroc, turns 65 this October. The first issue, dated October 1, 1943, welcomed a new president (Vincent Hart, SJ) and principal 0ohn Nash, SJ). In the years
si nee, the Petroc has welcomed twelve more presidents and 17 more principals, gained and lost a "whale" of a masthead mascot, undergone countless changes in layout, and withstood decades of (mostly) friendly abuse by generations of Petrean yearbook staffers.
The Petroc debuted in October, 1943, and shows no signs of slowing down at the age of 65
But even at retirement age, the Petroc shows no signs of slowing down Under moderators Mary Anne McElroy and Fred Galano, and an editorial staff headed by Stanfordbound Dan Librojo, '08, the paper produced eight issues last school year, an increase over recent output, and
improved its accessibility to parents, alumni, and friends of Prep by publishing an electronic edition on the school website.
This year's editor-inchief, Louis Sullivan, '09, is enthusiastic about the paper's future as a community forum. "I plan to bring the Petroc into its bright future by rekindling the ideals of the first editors of this paper," he said, referring to an editorial in the inaugural issue outlining the original staff's aims.
"They established it as the voice of Prep, as a representation of the Prep community . .. Now more than ever before, the Petroc will be, as the first editors put it 65 years ago, 'for Prepsters and the Prep!"'
For more on the Petroc's 6 sth anniversary (including a downloadable copy of the first issue), or to peruse recent issues, visit
LEADERS WHO
by Mike Jiran, '03
Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I do your will.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Prayer for Generosity
Among the many spiritual gifts that make up the le gacy of Saint Ig natius of Loyola is his Prayer for Generosity. The pray e r is no doubt familiar to generations of Prep m e n , right up to th e present day, as it frequently sets the tone for the school community as the morning hom eroo m prayer over the PA system. These simple words, which so eloquently sum up the lgnatian devotion to service , to being me n for and with others, are a defining element of Prep's Jesuit id e ntity
The words of Ignatius also re flect the desire of so many Prep alumni to give of themselves in service to others. Among the community of alumni there are countless examples serving as living proof that to lead by putting others ahead of oneself is not the paradox it might seem Prep men of all ages and all • walks of life are living Ignatius' vision of generosity each day , each in his own way, in many fields and in many places , around the corner and around the world Th e ir names would be too numerous to list, and th e ir stories could fill volumes
These stories , th e "profiles in service" that follow, are a mod es t sample. Thes e are just five of the men who , by their serv ice and
generosity, have emerged as leaders who follow in Ignatius ' footsteps. Whether leading directly or by example , alumni like those profiled here strengthen Prep's Jesuit mission at Grand and Warren , and carry it onward to the larger world
Don Moriarty, '48
Don Moriarty has demonstrated time and again his talents as a financier and a business leader during his long career as a securities analyst, investment advisor, professional investor and, since 1991 , a general partner in his own investment firm, Twin Oaks Partners, LP. Fortunately for Prep , Moriarty put those talents to work for his alma mater as the first chairman of the school's board of trustees in th e 1980s , helping to see the school through a challenging
Don Moriarty, ' 48 and his wi fe Eileen accept their awards from Bob Reiser, S.J. as charter members of t he Donne Society Don Moriarty has been a ste ward of Prep's future t hroug h his service and generosity.
period for both Prep and the surrounding area, and set the tone for years of growth to follow.
"Don, as chair, really laid the foundation for all the things that happened subsequently that have made Prep as strong and as vibrant as it is now," says current chair Jack Caulfield, '71. "A lot of the meteoric rise of Prep in the '90s was able to happen, I think, as a result of the work Don did in the '80s."
Then and now, Don Moriarty has not only lent Prep his wisdom on matters of finance and governance, but also invested in the school's future himself with gifts totaling in excess of $1. 3 million over the last 25 years. Taking a personal interest in an institution's well-being, financial and otherwise, is a hallmark of all Moriarty's philanthropic interests, from the College of the Holy Cross to the Smithsonian Institution, where he currently sits on the Investment Policy Committee.
11 ln Don's mind, making sure Saint Peter's Prep continued in service to the community, in Hudson County and beyond, was foremost in making every decision," adds Caulfield. "I hope, as I myself move forward as chair, that I don't lose focus on his guiding principle, that the mission of the school is the thing that is most critical."
Bill Bell, '57
Like so many of his fellow alumni, Bill Bell remembers his years at Prep as a
time when his eyes were opened to the world, and the world's doors were opened to him. "When I started out, I was just a kid from Jersey City, without a view of the world," he recalls. But at Prep, that kid would grow into a man destined to become a leader in the business world. Bell retired from the telecom giant Cablevision in 2004 after 35 years, including a tenure of nearly 20 years as vice chairman, and still works with the company as a consultant.
Over the years, he has added to his record as a business leader by becoming a leader in his generosity to the place where he got his start. "You reach a point where your mind turns to giving back," he says. He has raised the bar for giving to Prep, leading the way for future donors with his unprecedented pledge of $1,000,000 to the Imagine the Future Partnership Fund in 2008, in addition to his generous previous gifts. Bell hopes to keep Prep going strong in its mission of forming young men ready to lead and eager to serve. When it comes to giving, he remarks, "giving to Prep is the most direct way you can help the next generationthrough education. 11
After many years tending to Cablevision's finances, Bell is bullish on investing in Prep's future. "The leadership at Prep is great; it's always been strong and so I know my gift will really make a difference . 11
Bill Higgins, '62
During his life's journey through the academic world, the business world, and indeed the world at large, Bill Higgins has never forgotten the gifts Prep bestowed upon him as a young man. He credits his teachers at Grand and Warren with instilling in him a love of learning, an ap preciation for the classics, and an openness to growth that have shaped his life and career.
11 [At Prep] we learned that greatness was possible, and that it was to greatness and to nobility that we should aspire, 11 he recalls.
11 I think of Father Raymond York, who was a larger-than-life figure, enormously brilliant, enormously
Through his continued interest in Prep's classical educational tradition, as well as a generous bequest, Bill Higgins, '62, is helping to ensure his life-shaping Prep experience remains available to others.
committed to the classics and to an 'old-fashioned' liberal education as a way of shaping people for life. 11 Armed with what he had learned about Latin and Greek-particularly Homer's Odyssey- and about life from Father York and his colleagues, Bill Higgins went on to enjoy two successful careers. The first was in academia, where he earned a Ph.D. in classics before teaching and writing extensively about the classical world; the other in finance, where he brought his knowledge of classical and modern languages to bear on international equities.
Hoping to give back, Higgins has shared his love for and expertise in the classics as a guest in Prep Latin classes in recent years. He has also planned a bequest for Prep in his will. He attributes his decision, like so much in his life, to his formative years at Grand and Warren. 11 Certainly that sense of responsibility is something I can trace back to my years here," he remarks. "There's that sense that you, going forth, have a responsibility not only to make your own way in the world, but also to make it better for those who come after you."
His generosity will help ensure life-shaping experiences like his own will remain available to Prep students for many years to come.
A longtime leader in business, Bill Bell, '57, made an unprecedented million-dollar pledge for Prep's future in 2008.
Billy Bludgus, '01
Former Prep track star Biily Bludgus knows a thing or two about running. He kept on running as a Miami Hurricane, becoming captain of the cross-country team. He ran for president of the University of Miami Student Government, and stayed involved in the organization even after being edged out in a runoff election Now he runs the Christian Service program at the Loyola School in Manhattan, as Director of Christian Service. He also runs the House of Blue Hope Foundation, a nonprofit agency of his own creation, focused currently on poverty, education and children's issues in the East African nation of Tanzania.
But through it all, he's never run from an opportunity to serve others and lead by his example. After graduating from Miami, he joined Jesuit Volunteers International (JVI) and left for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. There, he taught math, science and English to first-year students in a Jesuit high school, while overseeing the school's retreat program and community service efforts. "My interest [in JVI] definitely stemmed from my time here at Prep," he says. 'This is where I was introduced to the idea . .. since eleventh or twelfth grade it was always something in the back of
Billy Bludgus, '01 poses with students from the Sara Cobet School for Orphans in Tanzania. Though he was primarily in Dar es Salaam to teach at Loyola High School through JVI, Bludgus found himself taking on other responsibilities in the community as well.
my mind that I wanted to do " Bludgus' experiences in Tanzania, in New York at Loyola, and as a HAP teacher at Xavier, and of course as a Prep alumnus, have allowed him to see the Jesuit identity that links these diverse institutions. "[The sense of shared mission] is the core that keeps you involved in the system, keeps you wanting to be there," Bludgus says. "All in all, we're working for the same ideals. What those ideals mean in different contexts might be a little bit different, but for the most part we're striving for the same Grad at Grad goals ... It's been interesting to get to see how different schools are maybe doing different things, but still 'for the greater glory of God."'
Marco Ambrosio, '03
As a student at Prep, Marco Ambrosio seemed to be everywhere. On the soccer field, in the yearbook office, at a Pax Christi meeting, or just around the hallways, one could not go very long or very far at Prep in the early part of this decade without seeing his perpetually-smiling face .
The more things change, the more things stay the same. Today, Ambrosio sti11 turns up everywhere, but "everywhere" is no longer limited to Grand and Warren, to Jersey City, or even to the Western Hemisphere. Since his graduation from Fairfield University in 2007, he has been traveling the globe on an opgoing voyage of discovery about the impact of, and response to, HIV/AIDS in each region he visits. From San Francisco to Thailand, from Rwanda to Nicaragua, Ambrosio has volunteered at agencies and institutions that serve people living with HIV, interviewing staff members and clients alike along the way.
Ambrosio marks Prep as the starting point for his global journey. 'There was always a striving for a greater cause; be it personal, such as
Marco Ambrosio, '03 has immersed himself in a global "voyage of discovery" about how people live with AIDS. He marks the corner of Grand and Warren as the starting point for his journey, where he was inspired to take an interest in the wellbeing of others.
academic excellence, or communal, such as social awareness," he recalls. "It presented opportunities and challenges that focused on reflection, interdisciplinary approaches, and deeper callings. I learned the merits of social responsibility and moral obligation [at Prep]."
He is working on a book about those organizations that succeed in providing hope to people living with HIV Meanwhile, as he travels, he shares his experiences and observations through his blog, http://regionalhiv.blogspot.com. "I want to convey to the average person that hope and HIV/AIDS share much in common," he says. "Both transcend race, creed and culture, and both require action."
For these five and for countless others. among Prep '.s alumni, giving and not counting the cost is a way of life The commitment to service compels so many Prep men not only to take up worthy causes, but to lead the way for others, and in so doing, these men strengthen Prep '.s 13 5-year-old commitment to its Jesuit mission.
If you know a Prep alumnus who is a "servant leader" in his own right, Prep Magazine wants to know! Contact us at communications@spprep.org, and the story might appear in a future issue .
AHAP tutor, member of the campus Ministrv Team and the student council, a rugbv plaver, and of course an instrumental part of "Marauder Nation" as the Marauder for 2008-09, Prep senior Man Bender shares a student's perspective on the meaning of leadership and service at Prep.
by Matt Bend er, '09
It would not be farfetched to claim that my Prep career began long before I was even born I knew about Prep from my earliest days , coming from a family of proud Prep alumni . Before I had ever stepped through the doors of Mulry Hall as a student , 1 had seen time and time again the influence Prep had made on my family members. Nearly every man in my family called Prep home for four years , during which Prep shaped and molded them into the leaders that they are today Stories are still told to this day of firsthand experiences with Prep legends: John Browning , SJ, Tony Azzarto , SJ ., and Vince and Rich Kennedy . The love of
Bender offers a
Prep that my relatives exhibited during their four years also continued long after graduation day .
My uncle John , '68 , dad Rich , '74 , and brother Pat , ' 04 g ave me some of my initial real experiences with Prep while I was in grammar school. We would go down to Caven Point to watch the Prep football team take on all comers.
My first personal affiliation with Prep came in the summer of 2004 during the Higher Achievement Program ( HAP ). Those five weeks were perhaps the most formative time of my life My homeroom teacher, Brian McCabe , '92 , was the first Prep teacher I had come in contact with . Even to
this day I admire him as a leader who instilled in me the ideals of Prep and the Prep Spirit. He gave to us words of wisdom that have stuck with me for the past four years: "You are part of something bigger than yourselves." That is what Prep means to me: being part of something in which, as brothers, we all give back to one another and work for and with one another. Those words have inspired me to succeed and thrive at Prep. I loved that summer so much that I volunteered the next four summers working at HAP as a tutor. I hopeth~Ihaveinfluencedthe students positively and helped them to grow and mature as they prepare to enter high school.
At most schools leadership roles are reserved for upperclassmen only. However, upon entering Prep as a freshman, I found this not to be true. I took a gamble my freshman year by running and successfully being elected class president. That year and the two subsequent have taught me the skills necessary to lead. Whether it be organizing the Walk-a-thon, working the Freshman Activities Fair, or interacting with the administration, my time on the student council has led me to deal with many leaders of the Prep community. Ryan Gelchion, '06, Ray Smith, '06, Piero lberti, '07, and A.T. Mc Williams, '08 are just a few of the names that come to mind. Each of these leaders possessed the qualities necessary to guide the school. Their dedication and hard work has encouraged me to follow in their example and try to make Prep a better place.
Prep has taught me to be a leader
not only in the classroom, but also out on the field. When springtime rolls around, rugby is my passion. I have played this amazing sport since my freshman year and have had extremely rewarding experiences with fellow players. Some of my closest friendships have been made with people I play with every weekend. Matt Bender
My position, scrum-half, is an important leadership role on the team. I am charged with the task of organizing and controlling both the offense and the defense. This entails effectively communicating with players all across the field. Not only must I lead using my voice, but also through my actions. Leading by example is a skill that I have learned by playing Rugby, and it has helped me to lead effectively off the field as well. What separates Prep from many other schools, I believe, is the pride that each and every student has for Prep in his heart. This might best be seen in Marauder Nation, Prep's fan section. Whether at a football game in Giants Stadium, a JV soccer game, or a Friday night baseball game, the spirit that Marauder Nation displays is something that other schools across the state envy In the stands we cheer and support our fellow classmates and brothers onto victory. The pride, sportsmanship, and determination of Marauder Nation is incredible. This year I will be the Marauder, the leader of Marauder Nation. This job is daunting, as it demands the organization of many events: tailgates, buses to away games, publishing a weekly newsletter, and preparing for game day. However, I have learned to rely on my fellow officers, the Henchmen, and other dedicated members, to complete these tasks. I have seen from experience that a successful leader depends on and trusts those around him. It is in teamwork that astonishing feats can be accomplished Prep leaders also are mindful of the need to guide others. The Campus Ministry Program over the past few years has expanded greatly, touching the hearts and lives of many Prep
students. For over thirty years the renowned Emmaus program has impacted juniors on a deep spiritual and personal level. My Emmaus retreat (235) gave me the opportunity to express to my peers very personal feelings. Emmaus allows retreatants to forge new friendships and rekindle old ones. It is because of my great experience on Emmaus that I applied for and was selected to be an Emmaus Team Leader and Big Brother. I am excited to be able to share myself and therefore encourage juniors to feel open and willing to reflect on their own relationships with God, family, and friends. The Big Brother Program is also a chance to guide fellow Prep brothers. The first few months of Prep can be the most eventful and influential of a student's career. The adjustment from grammar school can be difficult for many. Having been given the opportunity to pass on tidbits of advice and be there to communicate and mentor freshman, I will be able to ensure that the leadership of Prep will be strong for many years to come.
Throughout my time at Prep I have seen that the best leaders are those who are selfless. These "servant leaders" do not lead for the fame or for awards. They lead because it is the right thing to do for their fellow Prep men. They lead by their example of serving others. These are the leaders that I aspire to emulate. The wonder that is Prep, whether in the classroom, on the field, or in the stands, is passed on through these leaders: from father to son, teacher to student, senior to freshman. Prep has a way of bringing men together as a community. At Prep, "You are part of something bigger than yourselves."
A HAP tutor is one part teacher, two parts mentor, one part referee.
confers with his fellow HAP tutors between sessions.
Baseball
Upsets are as much a part of sports as keeping score or cheering for a favorite team. After compiling a 15-1 league record and reclaiming the HCIAA Coviello Division Title, Prep 's varsity team was upset in the first round of the county playoffs and then again in the State Tournament. The early end to the season was disappointing , but that is why the term "upset" is so fitting.
Senior, Christopher McNulty of Bayonne and junior Matthew Kaczmar of Lyndhurst received first team all county accolades for their outstanding play. McNulty, selected as both a pitcher and a hitter, had a 5 - 1 record while batting .450. Kaczmar, an outfielder, hit .466 and led the county with 28 steals .
The team 's 17-7 final record reflected the solid regular season performance of the young squad ( eight sophomores and two freshmen on varsity) Coach Joe Urbanovich noted, "We will look to go much further in
the playoffs next year." He added , "Competition for varsity positions will be fierce because both the junior varsity and freshman team won their respective County Championships."
Ch ris McNul ty was selected to the first team all county as both a pitcher and a hitter, racking up five of the team's 15 wins while hitting .450.
Senior Ellington Arnold became a major contributor to the team having only learned lacrosse after coming to Prep.
Lacrosse
Following the 2007 season, Coach Peter Fusari said , "The expectations for '08 are very high." The team did not disappoint, defending its Kimber Division title and setting a school record for wins with 13.
Fusari commented, "Our roster was balanced by outstanding seniors and a strong junior class." The team placed nine players on the All Conference squad , three of whom made All State. Those three , seniors Gregory Morrissey of Westfield, Nicholas Rabiecki of Maplewood and Timothy Carney of Berkeley Heights will continue their lacrosse careers at Messiah College, College of the Holy Cross and Ohio Wesleyan University, respectively.
The success of the program can be attributed to an increasing number of
students who are coming to Prep with lacrosse experience Coach Fusari is quick to point out that players like senior Ellington Arnold from Jersey City, made major contributions having never played before coming to Saint Peter's. "Ellington won more than 65% of his face-offs and picked up over 100 ground balls His three goals in our 1310 win over Caldwell sealed our league championship." Combining the knowledge of players who have played lacrosse before with the enthusiasm of those just learning the game has proven to be a recipe for success
Tennis
The tennis team concluded its spring season with a 14-7 record. The team lost in the semi-finals of the HCIAA team tournament, but improved on last year's showing in the county individual tournament with a second place finish . Senior Henry Greenfield of Jersey City won the "B" Flight Singles Championship.
Senior
Owen Sweeney, a junior from Glen Ridge, played steady tennis at first singles throughout the season.
Volleyball
Uncharacteristically, the volleyball team did not begin their spring season with high expectations. Graduation had taken its toll and players like seniors Alexander Yasneski from Belleville , Miles McCann from Cranford and Jacob Blicharz from Bayonne would now have to be the leaders on the court. But as is the case with any strong program , especially one with a coach like Don Guide, Prep did not rebuild, it simply reloaded . Despite lackluster performances in the preseason and early part of the schedule, the team showed promise and began to build momentum. Splitting its season series with county nemesis Bayonne and taking second place in the prestigious Bloomfield Invitational (losing to # 1 state-ranked Saint Joe's Metuchen in a three-game match ) gave the squad confidence as it began the postseason. Prep bulldozed its way through the opening rounds of the HCIAA Tournament , which meant a championship rematch against Bayonne. The team fell to Bayonne , but immediately turned its focus to the State Tournament.
Entering the tournament as the number one seed in the North Sectional bracket , Saint Peter's overcame the pressure, handling
Rugby
Senior Carroll Alston of West Orange forms a maul in a rugby match against Union. He is supported by seniors Dave Finn ofWestfield and Daniel Hennessy of Upper Montclair.
Bergen Tech, Fair Lawn and Don Bosco Prep en route to the State Sectional Championship. A stellar performance against a solid Vernon team gave Prep its second consecutive Sectional Championship and a school record 3 3rd win Saint Joe 's Metuchen defeated the Marauders in the State Final , but Prep further solidified itself as one of the premier programs in New Jersey
Seniors Miles McCann (104 blocks, 245 ki lls) and Jacob Blicharz (268 kills, 368 assists) garnered All State honors Blicharz topped his All State accolade by being selected Prep's first North Jersey Player of the Year. Here, Bl icharz delivers a kil l against county riva l Bayonne.
Outdoor Track
The highlight of the outdoor track season was the performance of the 4 x 100 relay team at the Penn Relays The team took home a bronze medalthe best school 's best finish since 1984 - while setting a school record in the event.
Juniors, Nyshier Oliver of Newark, Greg Kohles of Ridgefield Park, sophomore Keith Cummings of Bayonne and freshman Savon Huggins of Jackson comprised the relay team. Pictured are Huggins (I.) and Oliver.
Junior Joseph Borsellino of Hoboken tries to break a tackle before passing to either sophomore Leo Codog of Secaucus or junior Neil Patel of Jersey City
ALUMMI
CLASS NOTES
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The 30's
Msgr Edward Wojtycha , '3 0 recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood
The 40's
Charles Steele, '48 recently retired after 52 years of trying cases in Washington , D .C. His three sons are also lawyers; one daughter is an
This foursome of tournament regulars proved once again that even the group photos are part of the fun at the DiFeo Tournament. From left: Chris Lally, '81, Jim Donofrio, '81, P'11, Gabe Doria, '81, and John Coffey, '80.
Tournament Golfers Brinn in the "Green"
The 31st Annual Saint Peter's Prep - DiFeo Auto Group Golf Tourname nt on June 16 was a great day of golf for a great cause. But as the 30 previous editions of the tournament had already shown, that's par for the course. Nearly 190 golfers enjoyed a day on the course at Spr ing Lake Golf Club, followed by dinner and awards in the evening at the nearby Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club Raffles gave the partic ipants a shot at brand new golf equipment and other prizes. The only thing that could make a day of golf and ca ma rade rie even better was knowing it was all for a good cause . The tournament raised a net total of $36 ,849 to support Prep's general operating budget for 2008-09.
administrator for special education schools, the other a homemaker and auditor for a medical practice . Since retirement, he has kept busy doing pro bono legal work for Catholic Charities in Washington , as well as judging debat es for the DC Urban Debate League , substitute teaching, keeping up with his nine grandchildren, and traveling. He and wife Bette recently spent three weeks in France and Ireland
The 50's
1955:Jack Nies , also known as NBA referee #35, officiated his 2 ,0 00th game in April , after 30 years in the league . Jack, a former Prep basketball standout who was featured on the cover of Prep Magazine's Spring 1982 issue as part of "Prep's NBA Connection," has miss e d just nine games in his NBA career.
The BO's
1961 : Michael Berkowitz reports he is enjoying the sun and fun of Florida , after he retired from teaching last July. He now serves as Director of • Recreation for the town of Micanopy, Florida. He and his wife of 44 years, Mary, have twelve children and , to date , 17 grandchildren.
The BO's
1983:Nino Giacchi , a member of the Hoboken City Council since 2001 , was named the council's new president in July.
Same Prep Pride, Different Coast
In April, President Bob Reiser, SJ and Vice President for Planning & Principal Giving Jim Horan , '7 0 headed west to meet with Prep alumni from the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas. Highlights included two alumni receptions-one in the San Francisco home of Moira and Joe Russionello, ' 59 , and another on the campus of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Prep alumni from Southern California joined Bob Reiser, S.J. (left) and Jim Horan, '70 on the campus of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. L tor.: Jim Ke lly, ' 60, Peter Mergus, '90, Rachel and Alex Drumm o nd, '94 , Ray, '50 and Roni Latchford, and Anthony Cantisano, '69.
1984:Kevin O 'Connor and wife Shari are th e proud parents of triplets Al ex is , Brian and Colin Born June 21 , 2007, future Prep Class of 2025 me mbers Brian and Colin are already studying Latin while sister Alexis finds wearing the maroon and white outfits very hip!
1987:Vito Brancatella, Jr. is living with his wife , Tricia , and their four chi ldren (Vito III , 12 ; Nicholas , 9; Jenna , 7; and Ava , 2 ) in Mountainside , NJ
The 90's
1995:Joseph J. Casazza received an award from the Union City Police Department for saving two people in a fire in the line of duty last year. •
Bay area alumni met in San Francisco at the home of Moira and Joe Russ io nello, '59 (foreground). Left to right , second row: Bob Selinske, '59, Mike Powanda, '59, Bill Verdon, '58, and Alan Torre s, '68. Ba ck row: Fran k Koch, '61, Ji m Mes sano, '58, Paul Fl aherty, '83, Bill Herenda , '84 , Bob Reiser, S.J., Eliza beth Po wand a, and Virginia Me ssa no.
1996:John Seborowski recently married, has been teaching at Saint Dominic Academy for the last nine years, and has served as chairman of the English department for the last three.
The OO's
2004:Michael T. Murphy graduated from Saint Joseph 's University in Philadelphia with a B.S in accounting.
2005: Christopher Keating has been appointed by Governor Corzine to the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. The rising senior at Rutgers has spent his college years advocating affordable tuition, and becomes one of two students on the panel.
... Wherever We Go
The first verse of "Pride and Glory " ends, "May your banners still guide us wherever we go:·
Many Prep alumni have a way of taking it a step further wherever they may roam, they turn themselves into walking Prep banners, wearing the old maroon with pride Here are three standouts: Mike Cardino, '92 and his daughter Vivien check in from Saint Peter's Square in Rome
No word on whether Mike's eminently fashionable Saint Peter's Prep Football T-shirt inspired anyone at the Vatican to start a Saint Peter's Basilica squad.
Sig Grudzinski, '73 shows off a sty li sh Prep cap at the "office"-the U.S. Air Force Research Laborator y in Rome, New York. Here we see him preparing an AH-1 Cobra helicopter for transport to another organization which will use it for ground training
Ryan Grusenski, '03 (no relation, despite the strikingly similar name and shared , maroontinged fashion preferences ) sports a Prep windbreaker as he and nEl,w wife Beth depart for their honeymoon after their June 14 wedding (see page 18). The pair of Mercedes don't belong to the couple, but they do seem an appropriate background for Prep's German teacher
If you have a picture of yourself wearing your favorite Prep gear in an unusual or exciting setting, we'd love to see it! E-mail it to communications@spprep.org and you might just find yourself in the next edition of " Wherever We Go ." __i
A Letter from George Smith, 166
I am currently serving as the Director of the Security Assistance Office (SAO) which is a subordinate element of the Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq (M NSTC-1) with headquarters here in Baghdad. So, while many in my classmates are retired or contemplating retirement, I have been experiencing life here in and around the
George Smith and his armored veh ic le at the "Hands of Victory," one of Baghdad's most striking monuments.
Green Zone. When getting in my PT by sprinting for cover from incoming IDF (Indirect Fire ), I keep busy planning and executing our Foreign Military Sales (FMS ) program which provides the Iraqi Security Forces (i.e., their Army, Navy, Air Force, and all components of their police forces) with billions of dollars (ac tually FMS is all about them spending billions of their dinars ) on a wide range of not only weapons , ammunition, vehicles, aircraft, boats (not ships) , naval piers and hospitals but also fuel, spare parts, and all manner of logistics support packages.
Without question this has been both the most challenging and the most rewarding experience of my life. At the moment there is a 'bit' of a fight going on over here and it is right on our door step. But that aside, I can say that real progress has been made and is being made all across this country. While much remains to be done , I know that you would be as proud as I am of what all of our servicemen and women have accomplished over here .
George J. Smith, '66
Major General , USAR Director, MNSTC-1 SAO
Alumni Weddings
Brian Kachel, '94 and Dana El lington, May 16, 2008
Matt Klarmann, '95 and Mary Ellen Valverd i, June 15, 2008
Pietro Barberi, '98 and La ine Petrone, July 26, 2008
Mike Mara, '98 and Kristen Carey (sister of John Carey, '99). July 26, 2008
Al Rinaldi, '98 and Lara Crifo, August 23, 2008
Kevin Coyle, '99 and El izabet h DeVita, August 8, 2008
Ryan Grusenski, '03 (a Prep faculty member) and Elizabeth King, June 14, 2008.
Births and Adoptions
Robert Ryan, '93 and wife Nora: son
Zachary Philbin, June 18, 2008.
Ed Mullins, '98 and wife Lauren : son Luke Bock, June 9, 2008.
Brian Spadora, '94 and wife Tara McCann: son Wil liam Ig nat iu s, May 2, 2008
Prep's new director of alu mni relations and annual giving.
Chris Casazza, '97 Named Alumni Director
Over the summer, Prep announced the hiring of Chris Casazza , '9 7 as dir ector of alumni relations a nd annual g iving H e succeeds Anthony Verdi , '95, who will remain at Prep but return to the classroom as a member of the history department.
Chris brings a wealth of exper ience with nonprofit managem e nt and development. Since 2002, h e had served as business manag er for Th eatre IV Cincinnati , and after a merger, The Children 's Theatre of Cincinnati.
H e sees returning to New Jersey and to Prep as both a homecomin g and a chance to further strengthen Prep's ties to far-flung alumni. "I've spent my e ntire career to this point working in nonprofit organizations , and to ·work for an institution you lov e and admire like I do Prep is a great opportunity," he said. "A major goal for me will be to help alumni stay in the fold , in the Prep family ," eve n when they hav e moved away from the area . The valedictorian of his class at Saint Peter's College in 2000 , Chris has also co-written several plays for children's theatre , including a popular stage adaptation of the classic 1964 TV movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
VITA MUTATOR NON TOLLITUR
(Life is changed, not ended)
ALUMNI
James Fallon, '35
cousin of Robert Sadur, '49
Joseph W. Fitzpatrick, '38
grandfather of Thomas , '07
William T. Sexton, '38
John R. Moran, 145
Donald F. Bott, 146
FrankJoyce, '47
father of John , '74
John J. McGrath, '50
Brother of Patrick , '56; cousin of William Long, '50
Robert F. Moran, '51
Charles W. Zegarski, 151
Peter M. Reavey, '56
Jeffrey 0. McGeary, '60
Richard C. Barry, '6 3
brother of D e nnis , 168 , David , '69, and Christopher, '77
John W. Tarrant, 163
Paul M. Kierney, 166 brother of Carl , '56
George A. Holinka, '92
David) . Semienick, 194
Dads and Grads
FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALUMNI
Julia DiFeo
wife of Sam , '32t; mother of Denni s, '64 and Sam, '66
Richard Grieshaber
father of Richard , '87 and Kevin, '90
Patricia Kloza
grandmother of Brad, '91 , Adam, '94 , and Luke '02
John Styles
grandfather of Ke vin , '05 and Craig, '09
FACULTY AND STAFF
Francis Stroud, S.]. former faculty member
Peter Arabia, SJ former faculty memb er
FAMILY MEMBERS OF FACULTY AND STAFF
Julia Garcia sister of Nery Gomez , faculty member
Phebe Koszyk moth e r of Walter Koszyk , '60 , retiring faculty member
Prep alumni join their sons and grandsons in celebrating their graduation. From left: Len De Pinto, '76 with son Kevin; Gerry Drummond, '58 with son Peter; Mark Rizzo, ' 72 with son Steven ; Mike Wilson, ' 76 with son Matt; Lou Senerchia , '80 with son Louis; David Finn flanked by grandfather Dennis Forker, '57 and dad Dave Finn, '82; Sean Downey with dad Dan, '72 ; Stephen Rasmusson with dad Peter, '79; Chris Marafioti with dad Gerald , ' 87 ; Eamon Hartnett with dad Ed, '78 and grandfathers Bernie Hartnett, '47 and Bill McDonald, '45.
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Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner
Liberty House, Jersey City, 6:30 pm
Mass of Remembrance
Saint Peter's Church, 10:30 am
Prep Parents' Association Fashion Show & Luncheon
Mayfair Farms, West Orange, NJ, 11 :00 am
Young Alumni JUG Night
Prep Cafeteria, 8:00 pm
Alumni Soccer Game
Keenan Field, 10 :30 am
Prep Band Christmas Concert
8-q FRI. & SAT. Prep Dramatics Production
Roy Irving Theatre, Saint Peter's College
FRI. Homecoming
Saint Peter's College (after the play)
Friday, October 10, 2008 COOP exam registration deadline
Friday, November 7, 2008 COOP exam in Newark Archdio cese & Paterson Diocese
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Application materials due at Prep Make-up date for COOP ex am
Sunday, November 30, 2008 Financial Aid app lications due
Thursday, January 22 , 2009 Admissions dec isions mailed
Sunday, February 1, 2009 Accepted Students' Reception 2:00 -4 :00pm
Saturday, February 7, 20 Registration for the Class of