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• The Move from Brooklyn to Queens • The Girls Arrive

Leading the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Supporting the 5K Fun Run at Homecoming

Reaching the Semi-Finals of the Intel Science Talent Search

Girls Tennis Team: 16 Consecutive State Championships

The Young Ladies of the SFP String Orchestra

Returning on their 10th Anniversary: Class of ‘04

Reaching the Semi-Finals of National Poetry Contest

Returning on their 30th Anniversary: Class of ‘84

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GRAD NEWS Summer/Fall 2014 Edition

THE SFP ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. Alumni Director Robert T. Angeletti Director of Development Michael Graziano Associate Director of Development Sally Khan Associate Director of Development Maria Velazquez Assistant to the Director of Development Nancy DeStefano Assistant to the Alumni Director ALUMNI BOARD EDITORIAL COMMITTEE John S. Pereira ‘62 Gerry Scales ‘76 PHOTO CREDITS Michael Graziano Vincent Dusovic Photography Maria Bastone Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF MASTHEAD DESIGN Michele Schablin

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rev. Bill Sweeney, Chaplain Sal Fischetti ‘83, Athletics Maria Velazquez Bro. Dominic Quigley, OSF PLEASE ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: St. Francis Prep Office of Development Michael Graziano 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd.

Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Phone: (718) 423-8810 FAX : (718) 423-7813 E-mail: development@sfponline.org

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President’s Message Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. Dear Graduates and Friends, As I begin my second year as President of St. Francis Prep, we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of our re-location from North 6th Street in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn to Francis Lewis Boulevard in Fresh Meadows, Queens.

In fact, September 1974 marked a very historic occasion not only because of the move from Brooklyn to Queens but because for the very first time the Prep would admit young women—becoming a major co-educational institution that would soon be the nation’s largest private Catholic high school (a distinction we maintain today).

So many things have happened in the past 40 years. Some highlights: Fall 1974 St. Francis Prep relocates to Francis Lewis Boulevard in Fresh Meadows, Queens, and women are admitted for the first time.

1982 St. Francis Prep institutes the Honorary Alumni program. There are now 86 Honorary Alumni of the school (non-graduates whose service has earned them this special recognition).

1983 St. Francis Prep celebrates its 125th Anniversary and earns the U.S. Department of Education’s Excellence in Private Education Award.

May 1995 St. Francis Prep initiates Our Vision for the Future Endowment Campaign which eventually raises more than $4 million.

1999 St. Francis Prep is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as an “Outstanding American High School” and dedicates the Wall of Recognition to honor the graduates, parents and friends who have made an investment in the Endowment Fund. This year also marks the start of an incredible streak of 12 out of 15 years (including 10 consecutive years) in which Prep students are named semi-finalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search—making the Prep the only high school in the nation to achieve this level of success in this competition.

May 2000 St. Francis Prep dedicates the Alumni Hall of Fame. Today there are 77 members.

November 2005 Coach Vince O’Connor achieves his 300th varsity football victory in the CHSAA championship game played at Hofstra against St. Peter’s Boys H.S. (This fall 2014 season will be Coach O’Connor’s 60th at the helm of the Terriers.)

April 2006 St. Francis Prep establishes its Alumni “Professional Chapter” network with an inaugural event on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This network now includes local Alumni Chapters for Financial Services, Legal, Health Care, Education and the Arts. (The out-of-town Alumni Chapter network has now grown to include Florida, the Philadelphia area, the Boston area, the Washington D.C. area, and Arizona.)

October 2008 St. Francis Prep celebrates its Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) with a Mass at St. James Cathedral and a Gala Event at the Brooklyn Marriott while “kickingoff” year-long commemorative activities as well as The Campaign for St. Francis Prep to help fund the school’s major capital improvement and modernization program (which continues today). More than $5 million is raised in Stage One of the campaign.

September 2011 St. Francis Prep dedicates the new Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education and Athletic Training Center and The Art Education Center and announces plans to conduct Stage Two of The Campaign for St. Francis Prep (with a goal of $10 million) to help fund the construction of new Science and Music facilities (2014-15). Stage Two of the campaign continues through 2015.

September 2013 St. Francis Prep institutes a new administrative model as Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. becomes the first-ever President of the school (following 30 years as Principal) with Patrick J. McLaughlin ‘73 becoming the Principal. This represents a natural progression for the Prep as it looks to build upon past success and prepare for The Next 150.

40th Anniversary: Brooklyn to Queens

CONTENTS

Upcoming Events..............................2-3 Alumni Event Calendar Contact & Registration Information

Recent Events..................................4-12

N. 6th Street, Brooklyn (1952-74)

Fresh Meadows, Queens

October 2013 The Prep’s Girls Tennis Team, led by Coach John Brennan, wins the CHSAA State Championship for an incredible 16th consecutive time.

(The team has more than 200 consecutive victories--an amazing accomplishment!)

The “Friends of St. Francis Prep Football” hold their inaugural scholarship fundraiser at the New York Stock Exchange. (The Prep now has 30 named scholarship funds that provide financial awards and assistance to many deserving students each year.)

March 2014 St. Francis Prep establishes its Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor (Athletic Hall of Fame) with 68 inductees who are honored at an Inaugural Gala at Crest Hollow Country Club. Included among the inductees are Vince Lombardi, Joe Torre, Vince O’Connor, Tim Leary, Joanne Persico, Jane Modry and Bro. Robert Kent. More than 700 attend the Gala. (Right around this time both Tim Leary and Bro. Robert Kent achieved their 600th varsity victories in basketball and baseball respectively.)

Today St. Francis Prep is the largest private Catholic secondary school in the United States. The Prep is registered with the Board of Regents of New York State, a recipient of the U. S. Department of Education’s “Excellence in Private Education” award, and recognized by U.S. News and World Report® as an Outstanding American High School.

St. Francis Prep is also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and it is the first-ever school to have received the special Music Credential from this Middle States Association (in recognition of our wonderful, award-winning music program).

And most importantly perhaps, ninety-nine percent of the graduating seniors go on to the college of their choice each year, and there are over 25,000 proud alumni!

In closing, I want to thank you for everything you do for this great school and ask that you please stay in touch with your Alma Mater and your classmates. You are “Ambassadors” for St. Francis Prep and you are always welcome here. You are an important part of a proud history which spans more than 150 years and I hope you will continue to be an integral part of the school’s future as well.

President’s Dinner..................................................4-5 Walk-a-thon.................................................................6 St. Patrick’s Day Parade............................................7 Mass of Remembrance.......................................12-13

Regional Chapters Events.................8-9 Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Florida Area Alumni Chapter Boston Area Alumni Chapter Arizona Area Alumni Chapter

Professional Alumni Networks.........10-11 Healthcare Services Alumni Network Legal Services Alumni Network Financial Services Alumni Network Education Alumni Network

Alumni Class Reunions.....................14-17 Class of 2008 5th Anniversary Celebration Class of 2004 10th Anniversary Celebration Class of 1999 15th Anniversary Celebration Class of 1994 20th Anniversary Celebration

Special Events................................18-29

Annual Golf Classic..............................................18-19 Red & Blue Ring of Honor....................................20-21 Annual Homecoming Weekend...........................22-23 SFP Football Centennial............................................26 Vince Lombardi ‘33 Plaque Dedication...................27 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony............................28 Annual Spring Reunion.............................................29

FEATURE................................. 24-25 The Capital Improvement & Modernization Plan Update: New High-Tech Science Labs

What’s Happening @6100 Alumni Director’s Column..................................30-31 Athletics Program 2013-14.......................................31

Alumni News

On for Ol’ St. Francis!

Grad Notes.............................................................32-35 Faculty News...............................................................36

In Memoriam

Remembering our departed......................................36

Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. President

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St. Francis Prep Alumni

Event Calendar Fri. Sept. 26, 2014

4th Annual Walk-a-thon SFP/Cunningham Park 9:30 a.m. $100 in pledges requested.

Event T-shirt included.

Registration required.

Join the more than 2,600 students, staff and faculty in the Prep community for this annual event!

Last year we raised over $285,000 in support of the Capital Improvement Program. The two-mile course (approximately) is flat and runs through Cunningham Park.

Wed. Oct. 1, 2014

Friends of St. Francis Prep Football Special Event at the NYSE

Thurs. Oct. 2, 2014

Homecoming Weekend 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament In Memory of Jimmy ‘79 & James Prendergast H ‘11 St. Francis Prep Gymnasium 6:30 p.m.

Registration required.

Admission fee.

Raffles & Prizes Each year hundreds of alumni, family and friends participate in this annual contest in memory of Jimmy who passed at a young age from cancer, and his father, who passed away within the last few years.

Fri. Oct. 3, 2014

Homecoming Weekend Golf Outing in Clearview Park Willets Point Blvd.

1 p.m. tee-off Advance registration required.

BBQ & Greens fees included.

Raffles & Prizes In memory of the late Dan Apicella ‘00 with the goal of creating a fully endowed scholarship in his memory.

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Fri. Oct. 3, 2014

Homecoming Weekend Night at Sullivan’s C.J. Sullivan’s, Bayside 8:00 p.m.

Advance registration encouraged.

Admission fee.

Raffles & Prizes.

This event is a perennial favorite for so many Prep alumni! Drink specials and raffles and plenty of fun is assured.

Sat. Oct. 4, 2014

Homecoming Weekend Day at Belmont Racetrack Arrive: Noon First Race: 1 PM Belmont Park, Elmont, NY Reservations required.

Admission fee.

Jackets required Watch the races from the exclusive Turf and Field Club. A delicious buffet lunch will be served. This event is sure to sell out so please make your reservations as early as possible.

Sat. Oct. 4, 2014

Homecoming Football Game Bayside Field 1:30 PM SFP vs. Holy Cross

*Note the time & venue have changed

Sun. Oct. 5, 2014

Homecoming Weekend Annual 5K Fun Run in Memory of our 9/11 Heroes at St. Francis Prep 8:00 a.m.

Registration required.

Advance registration fee: $20 Breakfast included.

In honor of all those we lost on September 11, 2001.

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Thurs. Oct. 23, 2014

Greater Washington DC Area Alumni Chapter Reception 6-8 p.m.

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse 1201 New York Ave NW (Between H & I Street) Washington, DC 20005-3919 Reservations required.

Admission fee.

Join us for a spirited gathering of alumni who live, work and attend college in the greater Washington D.C. area. Past participants have included residents of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, as well as those in town for business. Our Chapter President, William “Billy” Ashton ‘76 would like to hear from you!

Email: wbashton@cox.net

Sun. Nov. 2, 2014

Alumni Memorial Mass Location: SFP Auditorium 11:00 a.m.

Complimentary Breakfast to follow.

Reservations required.

All alumni, family, friends of the Prep community are welcome to join us as we come together to remember those who have departed in the past year.

Sat. Nov. 8, 2014

Class of 2009 Reunion 7:30-11:00 p.m.

St. Francis Prep, Cafeteria Registration fee: $40 in Advance $50 at the Door

Sat. Dec. 6, 2014

Christmas Party for Our Friends with Special Needs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St. Francis Prep Cafeteria Sponsors/donations welcome.

Volunteers needed.

When Sr. Joseph Agnes, DCH first organized this event so many years ago, she started more than just a tradition. Alumni, current students, faculty and staff all pitch in and work side-by-side to serve those who might otherwise not find such joy and spirit in the Christmas season.

Many individuals also contribute to the festivities as donors and sponsors.

Thurs. Feb. 12, 2015

Health Care Services & Legal Services Sector Alumni Chapter Reception The Friars Club, Midtown 6-8 p.m.

Advance registration required.

Admission fee.

Join us for a gathering that is both professional and social for alumni working in the Health care and Legal industries. Participants range in age and industry experience and it’s always a splendid time for one and all!

Sat. Feb. 28, 2015

Class of 2005 Reunion St. Francis Prep, Cafeteria 7:30-11:00 p.m.

Registration fee: $50 in Advance $60 at the Door

CONTACT US>>> St. Francis Prep Alumni/Development Office 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd.

Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

Sat. Mar. 7, 2015

Florida Alumni Chapter Game & Reception Florida’s East Coast Reservations required.

Admission fee for baseball game.

For the past 16 years St. Francis Prep has been hosting an alumni gathering in Florida. Each year it alternates between the east coast (Palm Beach area) and the west coast (Tampa area). We try to secure a number of tickets to a “spring training” baseball game as well. This year, we will be traveling to the east coast for what promises to be another splendid gathering. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us!

Sat. Mar. 14, 2015

Reunion Celebration Classes of 1995 & 2000 7:30-11:00 p.m.

St. Francis Prep, Cafeteria Registration fee: $50 in Advance $60 at the Door

Tues. Mar. 17, 2015

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Check alumni website for details RSVP required.

Alumni, students, current and former parents, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the Franciscan Brothers community all participate in the annual march up Fifth Avenue.

Its a tradition that dates back to the days when SFP was located in Brooklyn. It was revived during the Prep’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary in 2008 and has been growing stronger in both spirit and in number of participants every year since.

http://alumni.sfponline.org/

Sat. Mar. 21, 2015

Arizona Area Alumni Reception RSVP required.

The Phoenix ‘59er’s and 60’s and other assorted AZ alumni are planning for an area reunion March 21-22, 2015. Since Phoenix is the “Valley of the Sun” we are naming this reunion the Rally in the Valley.

Besides being a Cactus League baseball magnet the reunion will mark the 55th Anniversary Year for the class of 1960. We will invite all SFP alumni from all corners of the globe. We will have a HQ hotel, baseball, dinner, side sightseeing trips, a party and additional activities for those who want to stay beyond the 22nd of March.

For more information contact: Bob Caccamo’59 480.812.0685 Dennis Esposito’60 602.300.0206 Byron Fanning ‘60 Joe Kelly’59 602.920.7531 Phil Simeone’59

alumni.sfponline.org

Thurs. Apr. 16, 2015

Greater Boston Area Alumni Chapter Reception Location TBA 6-8 p.m.

Advance registration required.

Admission fee.

Join us for a spirited gathering of alumni who live, work and attend college in the greater Boston area as well as those in town for business.

Our Chapter President, Dr. Gerry Hevern ‘68 would like to hear from you! You can locate him on the SFP Alumni Website.

Sat. April 25, 2015

Alumni Arts Reception Location TBD All are welcome A gathering for all alumni pursuing a career in all areas of the arts.

Annual Spring Reunion & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Auditorium & Cafeteria Registration fee: $50 in Advance $60 at the Door Join us as we induct new members into the SFP Hall of Fame. In addition, we will celebrate the anniversary classes of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965 1970 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1990. Graduates of 50 years +, will be inducted into the Golden Terrier Society.

Sat. Mar. 28, 2015

Thurs. May, 21, 2015

Sat. Mar. 26, 2015

President’s Dinner St. Francis Prep By invitation.

A gathering for all generous and loyal benefactors and administrators.

(718) 423-8810 ext. 259/268

Thurs. June 18, 2015

Education Alumni Network Reception Time: TBA Location: TBA Registration fee

Mon. Jun. 22, 2015

22nd Annual Golf Classic Cherry Valley Club Garden City, NY Advance registration required.

Many golf packages and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Visit the SFP Alumni website for complete details. alumni.sfponline.org Join us for a wonderful day on one of the finest golf courses in the area!

Financial Services Sector Alumni Chapter Reception The Friars Club, Midtown 6-8 p.m.

Advance registration required.

Admission fee.

Join us for a gathering that is both professional and social for alumni working in the Financial Services Sector. Participants range in age and industry experience and it’s always a splendid time for one and all!

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Annual President’s Dinner • April 2014 Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. hosted the Annual President’s Dinner on Saturday, April,5, 2014 in the Prep’s library. More than 150 guests were in attendance. This annual event is the Prep’s salute to the loyal alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends whose generosity at the “leadership” giving level helped St. Francis Prep in many wonderful ways during the past year. As alumni dined, Bro. Leonard, who is currently in his first year in his new role as president, delivered an update on all of the latest developments at the Prep. Patrick McLaughlin ‘73, provided an overview on the many academic achievements of our students in his first year as Prep’s Principal. During dinner, two seniors, Karina Miranda ‘14 (University of Pennsylvania) and Arianna Kahn‘14 (Harvard University), spoke about their wonderful experiences at Prep and all that SFP provided them as they head off to college in the fall. As it has been the tradition for several years, the St. Francis Prep String Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Johnston, impressed and delighted guests with an hour-long performance.

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Pictured on opposite page: SFP School President, Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., provides and update on all of the great developments going at the Prep during his first year in his new role as President. Pictured above: (1) Bro. Leonard (left) and SFP Principal, Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 (right) pose with Arianna Kahn ‘14, who is going on to Harvard University and Karina Miranda ‘14 who will be attending the University of Pennsylvania. (2) Franciscan Mission Coordinator, Brother James McVeigh, O.S.F., with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Foley. (3) (l-r) Mrs. Robert Adams, Stephen Adams ‘85, Bob Adams ‘80 and Lisa (Mantione) Adams ‘80. (4) (l-r) William Zuk ‘60 and John Pereira ‘62 (5) (l-r) Gerry Scales ‘76, Lauren Mendolia, Chris Mendolia ‘87, Asst. Principal, Eileen LeMonda ‘78 and Brother William Boslet, O.S.F., Superior General of the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn. (6) Jack Cahill ‘67 and Rev. William Sweeney, (Prep’s Chaplain)

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Walk-a-thon Raises $285,000 for Prep On Friday, September 27th, St. Francis Prep hosted its third annual Walk-a-thon fundraising event.

The proceeds of this event will benefit special projects and programs at the Prep, most notably the current Capital Improvement and Modernization Project. As you know, we already constructed new Physical Education and Art Education Centers. Additional phases of this modernization program will continue over the next several years, and new Science and Music facilities are our immediate priority. This Walk-a-thon fundraising event is very important as we plan for the Prep’s financial future and the need to insure that we are always providing our students with an outstanding education in the Franciscan tradition. Thanks to everyone for their participation and support!

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Prep Community Marches in the Annual NYC

St. Patrick’s Day Parade • March 2014 Alumni, students, current and former parents, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the Franciscan Brothers Community all participated once again in the annual march up Fifth Avenue for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Marching in the parade is part of a tradition that dates back to the days when SFP was located in Brooklyn. It was revived during the Prep’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary in 2008 and has been growing stronger in both spirit and in number of participants every year since. Join us for next year’s St. Patrick Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

Be sure to RSVP early to reserve your commemorative hats. Simply go to the “calendar” menu on the SFP Alumni website at: alumni.sfponline.org to sign up!

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Prep Goes “On the Road” and Hosts

Regional Alumni Chapter Receptions Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter September 19, 2013 Our Philly Area Alumni Chapter provides a wonderful opportunity for alumni to reconnect in a relaxed, refined and intimate atmosphere on the campus of Drexel University.

Special thanks to our host, John Fry ‘78, Drexel University’s President.

Greater Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter October 24, 2013 Visiting Washington, D.C. is always a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with alumni from the Maryland, Delaware, Virginia areas. Our Chapter President Bill Ashton ‘76 is working diligently to drum up support for this year’s event! Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23, 2014

Florida Area Alumni Chapter Reunion Saturday, March 1, 2014 This Florida Area Alumni Chapter reunion alternates between the east and west coasts. The Chapter is one our best attended each year for the past 16 years running.

We are so very grateful to this year’s hosts Paige and Marc Hamlin ‘84 for welcoming everyone in their home and providing such a delightful brunch following the pre-season Yankee game!

This coming year, we plan to be on the east coast on Saturday, March 7, 2015!

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Boston Area Alumni Chapter Reception April 10, 2014 Alumni from across many eras--from recent graduates who are enrolled in area universities--to graduates from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s gather for our “Beantown” alumni chapter reception.

It is always enjoyable! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 16, 2015 and make plans to join us if you’re in the area!

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Prep Alumni Professional Networks Face-to-face networking and building a professional network is an essential aspect of any career or business. Connect with fellow alumni through our profession-based networking chapters.

Each was created to support alumni in their career development, and to promote opportunities for friends to reconnect with each other and with St. Francis Prep.

Get Connected Also, become a member of the St. Francis Prep Alumni Association LinkedIn group. With LinkedIn, you can reach out to Prep alumni, with questions and find others in your profession.

Most importantly, be sure to register on the SFP Alumni Website. This is an exclusive community for Terrier alumni and we have more than 10,000 registered members on the site. Visit the SFP Alumni Website at: http://alumni.sfponline.org

The Healthcare Services Alumni Chapter & The Legal Services Alumni Chapter Reception

Photos: Mike Graziano

These two chapters are currently in the third year of jointly hosting their annual reception. The SFP Healthcare Alumni Chapter is a community of alumni employed in all aspects of healthcare, including health education, health care administration, nutrition, medicine, dentistry, etc. Nancy Demers ‘91 and Joseph Pantaleo ‘03 are the chapter coordinators. The SFP Legal Services Alumni Chapter offers a network for alumni who share the dual bond of the Prep experience and work in the legal profession. Felicia Varlese ‘79, heads up the effort on behalf of the Legal Services Alumni Chapter. Pictured below are images from the May 22nd reception at the Friars Club in located in midtown Manhattan. Please join us on February 12, 2015, for the next reception.

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The SFP Financial Services Alumni Chapter Reception

Photos: Mike Graziano

The Financial Services Network consists of alumni currently employed in the many aspect of the financial industry who are committed to staying connected to the Prep, other community members, and some who are interested in mentoring young alumni. There are nearly 1,000 alumni registered in the Chapter on the SFP Alumni website http://alumni.sfponline.org and it is led by an alumni volunteer committee with the Alumni/Development Team.

Pictured below are images from the May 15th reception at the Friars Club in Manhattan. Please join us on May 21, 2015, for the next reception!

The Education Alumni Chapter strives to enhance and develop a strong alumni network for Prep graduates in the field of education as teachers, administrators, counselors and related support staff. Chapter Co-Chairs Kathleen A. Mackin-Sciortino ‘76 and Dominick J. Vulpis ‘74 led the Chapter’s inaugural reception on June 19th in the Prep’s Library. Nearly three dozen alumni, faculty and administrators participated. Pictured on the right are images from the reception.

Please join us on June 18, 2015, for the next reception.

Photos: Mike Graziano

The SFP Education Alumni Chapter Reception

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Mass of Remembrance & Brunch•2013 Each year, during the month of November, we remember and pray for all of the deceased in our community. Together we seek strength and comfort as we continue our journey of healing and reflection. At this Mass, we pray especially for all those who we have lost during the past year. (See list below.) All are welcome to join us on Sunday, November 2, 2014. This will provide us with an opportunity to bless the new and existing memorials on the Pathway to St. Francis as well as our Wall of Honor in the gym. After all of our ceremonies conclude, a brunch will be served in the school cafeteria.

Alumni Dennis Carey Jr. ‘36 Malachy Corrigan ‘38 Elmer Chapman ‘40 John J. McCarthy ‘45 Bro. Robert Smith, OSF ‘47 Thomas Lee ‘48 Edward C. O’Brien ‘48 Thomas P. Reynolds ‘52 John F. Rudden ‘52 John Liston ‘53 John Donohue ‘54 William Kane ‘55

Vincent Male ‘55 Gerald McCarthy ‘55 Edwin Ball ‘56 William R. Donaldson, Jr. ‘56 Edward Swanton ‘56 Oscar Brauer ‘57 William Franklin ‘57 David T. Gibbons ‘57 Thomas Stith ‘57 Larry Walsh ‘58 Thomas Armstead ‘60 Dominick DePaola ‘60

Donald G. Barton ‘64 Joseph R. DeRosa ‘64 Joseph Buglisi ‘68 Jack A. Conway Sr. ‘71 Julio “Jake” Guevara ‘71 Robert Rooney ‘71 Andrew Kobel ‘73 John McCabe ‘74 Greggory Mitchell ‘78 PeggyPupplo-Kolbenheyer‘78 Robert Shea ’79 Margaret Diver ‘82

Kevin Hawkins ‘83 Joseph Ma ‘86 Msgr. James J. Cooney H’87 Michael Grosso ‘89 Christine Sullivan ‘90 Andre Janiak ‘92 Michael Marti ‘93 Maurice Braithwaite H’94 Marcin Kielar ‘97 Timothy Nelson ‘98 Devon Freiberger ‘01 Lauren Del Vecchio ‘00

Tony Laino ‘00 Dr. Frank Macchiarola H’00 Eric Rooney ‘04 John Barnes ‘06 Christian Venturella ‘08 Patricia Brown H’13

SFP Family and Friends Robert J. Adams Sr.Patricia Brown H’13father of Bob ’80, Stephen ’85 wife of John J. ‘76 & father-in-law of Lisa ’80 Clara Burch-mother of Al Agatina Rita BettinoVecchione (fathers’ guild) mother-in-law of Marianna grandmother of Brittany Ruggieri- Marletta ’11 & Alexandra’15 (Language Dept) Patrick Butler-father of Artie Beyer-friend of SFP John ‘82 Sujit Bhattacharyafather of Rohan ‘13

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Ursula Callahan- mother of Peter ’59 & Michael ‘62

Dana Chondrogianniswife of John ‘87

Elena Counihan- mother of Elaine ‘82

Salvatore Caputo- father of Victoria ’03 & Joseph ‘08

Jerome Ciaravinohusband of Barbara (former Staff member)

Most Rev. Bishop Ignatius Catanellofriend of SFP

Norma DeRienzo- mother of David (Health Benefits Coordinator), aunt of Joe DiSomma (Controller)

Alice Cinque-mother of Pat Maher (Admissions) Theresa Donato- mother of Nancy ‘76 Elena Cobos-grandmother of Ken Sanchez ‘95 Manuel Donis-father of

Lawrence Byrne- father of David Chin-father of Larry ’77 & William ‘81 Michael, (Maintenance)

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Walter (Red) ConryOwner, Preferred Protective Services (Security)

Alexia ’13 & Daniel ‘10

Vito Falabella- father of Mike ’72 & Larry ’76, & son-in-law Robert Bacchioni ’79 Sandra Fitzpatrickmother of Jeanne ’83, Kevin ’85, Kelly ’91 & Matthew ’87 (Regis) Louise Flood-mother of Gerard ’87 & Kyle ‘89 Ruth DiGennaro- mother of Michael ‘77 William Gerrard – father of William ‘09 Thomas Greene- father of Tim ‘74 Crocifissa Gulottamother of Joseph ’81 & Ernesto ’83, grandmother of Cristina ‘14 Brother Vincent Healy, O.S.F. – former Language Dept. Chair John Huggins- father of Safiya ‘13 Anne Iengo- former staff member (Principal’s Office) Edward Janda Jr.brother of Joan (Language Dept.)

Thomas Jaworskibrother of Bro. Simon ‘62

Michael Jenningsfather of Maureen ’82, Kathleen ’84, Michael ’87 & father-in-law of James Linhart ‘84

Maura Lupo- motherin-law of Nick Paccione (English Dept)

Edward Joyce- former girls track coach at SFP

Marie G. Mackeymother of Sister Marie Mackey (former Religion teacher)

Richard Kenney- brother of Brother Tom Barton (former teacher)

John “Jack” Maddenfather of Mike ’77 & father-in-law of Jodi ‘77

Edward Kosakowskibrother-in-law of Cathie Colasanti (Dean’s Office)

Mary McNamaramother of Peter (Science Dept)

Fred Lechtanskifriend of SFP

Maria MendezVelazquez- aunt of Maria (Development Office)

James “Buddy” Lennonfather of Steven ’84 & Timothy ’87, uncle of William ’82, great uncle of Shannon ’11 & Joseph ’14 Marion Letourneau – mother of Therese ‘76 Helen Licata- sister of Joe (Chair Foreign Language & H’00) aunt of Giuseppina ’04,Carmelo ’05, Angelina ’06, Graziella’08, Salvatore ’10, Gabriella ’13 & Pierangelo ‘14 Edna Linnemannmother of Arthur ’69, grandmother of Gina ’09 & Robert ’14 (retired cafeteria manager)

Bro. Benilde Montgomery, O.S.F.(fmr. faculty member) Patrick J. Moran- father of Eileen ’82, Kathy ’83, Patrick ’83 & John ‘95 Anne Marie Murphydaughter of Hugh McGowan ‘43 Bernadette Nearyaunt of Harold Kelly ‘56 Marie Parkeraunt of Mike Graziano (Development Office) Salvatore Pennetticousin of Nancy DeStefano (Alumni Office)

Marie Pienkos- wife of Michael ‘67

Vivian Tacinelli- mother of Charlie (friend of SFP)

Maureen Quinn- mother of Kelly ’75, Campion ’76, Colin ’77, grandmother of Daniel ’99, mother-in-law of Trish ’76 & Alice ‘79

Charles Tanner-father of John ’81 & daughter Kathleen ‘85

Kristen Riebenackdaughter of Walter ‘57 Mildred Scala- aunt of Pat Maher (Admissions) Blaise Sciame- father of Joe ‘78 (Chair of Computer/Business Dept.)

Josephine Sciortinomother-in-law of Kathy Mackin-Sciortino ‘76 Muriel Sherwoodgrandmother of Brian Simcox & Nancy Donato ‘76

Elena E. Terronemother of Bill (retired Science teacher) Sally Truffi- mother of Carl ’81 & Michele ‘85 Salvatore Truzzolinohusband of Jean, father to Tony 79 and Jerry 82, father-in-law to Eileen 79 Jane Tubridy- mother of Michael ’68 & Timothy ‘69 Harriet Varellasmother of Crystal ’07 & Aphrodite ‘13 Henry Vu – father of Rosemary ‘14

Adrienne Siess- mother of Alyssa ‘16

Blavenka Vulin- motherin-law of Vesna (Library)

Lina Sparagna- mother of Sue ‘78 (Religion Dept)

Lillie Wald- motherin-law of John Madri (English Dept)

Maria Sparagna- sister of Sue ‘78 (Religion Dept) Sandra Steele- sister of Charlie Tacinelli (friend of SFP) Carol Sullivan- mother of Tim ‘95

Wall of Honor

Banners were raised in the honor of the following members of the Prep community: Tony Laino ‘00 We Will Remember Varsity Football

Jim Prendergast H’11 Devoted Alumni Parent

George Sieber Varsity Baseball And Softball Coach

Bob Adams Sr. Loyal Benefactor & Friend of SFP

Endowed Scholarship Presentations

Just prior to the start of Mass, Prep’s President, Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., hosted a brief ceremony in which several student scholarship recipients had a chance to meet and express their gratitude to their scholarship benefactors for such incredible generocity.

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Pictured: (1) Organizers of the Bernice and James McHugh H’ 92 Schoarship Fund pose with the scholarship recipient.

Pictured (l-r) Peter Corritori ‘59, Ed Kennedy ‘57, Amy Orellana ‘14 and Coach Jim McHugh H’92. (2) The parents of Alphonse Niedermeyer ‘79 pose with the Alphonse J. Nidermeyer ‘79 Memorial Scholarship recipient, Nicole Langona ‘14.

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Class of 2008’s 5th Anniversary Reunion On Saturday, November 9, 2013 an enthusiastic group of alumni from the class of 2008 gathered in the cafeteria to celebrate their fifth anniversary of graduation. Look for more photos on the St. Francis Preparatory School Alumni Website at http://alumni.sfponline.org

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Celebration for the

Class of 2004’s 10th Anniversary Reunion On Saturday, February 4, 2014 class of 2014 alumni gathered in the cafeteria to celebrate their tenth anniversary of graduation! Smiles were abundant as classmates reconnected and old friendships were rekindled.

Look for more photos on the St. Francis Preparatory School Alumni Website at http://alumni.sfponline.org

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Fifteenth and Twentieth Anniversary Class Reunion:

Classes of 1994 and 1999 Celebrate!

On Saturday, March 29th, an enthusiastic group of alumni from the classes of 1994 and 1999 gathered in the cafeteria to celebrate their 15th and 20th anniversaries of graduation from St. Francis Prep!

It was a fun time for one and all! Look for more photos on the St. Francis Preparatory School Alumni Website at http://alumni.sfponline.org

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Annual Spring

Golf Classic Sells Out Once Again!

On Monday, June 16, 2014 the 21st Annual Golf Classic was held at Cherry Valley Club in Garden City, NY. After more than 170 golfers played on a superb course and enjoyed an outstanding cocktail hour, nearly 300 guests dined on a delicious buffet dinner as we honored two outstanding individuals: Jack Cahill ‘67 and Ted Jahn H’09. Each of them spoke of their great affection for St. Francis Prep. We also had the great pleasure of honoring our beloved Baseball Coach Brother Robert Kent on his 600th Career Win. The net proceeds of the event benefit the Prep’s scholarship program and we are grateful to the Golf Committee and all of our sponsors, golfers and friends for their continued support.

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1. (l-r) Jack Cahill ‘67, 2014 Golf Classic Honoree and Alumni Director, Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. 2. (l-r) Ted Jahn H’09, 2014 Golf Classic Honoree with Alumni Director, Brother Robert Kent, OSF 3. Recognizing Baseball Coach Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. on his 600th Career Win: (l-r) Patrick McLaughlin ‘73, (Assistant Principal), Brother Robert and Brother Leonard Conway, (SFP President).

4. Enjoying the cocktail hour on the patio: (l-r) Brian O’Donoghue ‘81, John Keane ‘80, Matt Roberts ‘80 and Sean Prendergast ‘80 pose for a photo.

5. On the course, (l-r) Kevin Kiley, Bob Hamilton ‘80, Catherine Kiley-McGuire ‘82, Kevin Kiley ‘80.

6. Good friends and Golf Classic committee members, Michael Mongelli ‘79 and Wally Bishop ‘80.

7. Enjoying their fifth consecutive year of participation: (l-r) Joseph Donini, SFP Parent (Joe ‘84, Ann Marie ‘86, father-in-law of Lisa ‘84 and grandparent of Nicole ‘14), Bob Burden, Mike McGregor and Joe Donini ‘84.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! LUNCHEON SPONSOR UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc. COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR Lisa and Bob Adams ‘80 FRANCISCAN BROTHERS SPONSOR Ignazio & Cathy Artale Gaspare Artale ‘16 SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR CulinArt , Inc. GOLF CARTS SPONSOR BMS, Inc.

Photos:Vincent Dusovic Photography & Mike Graziano

JOURNAL SPONSORS Wally Bishop 80 Michael Mongelli ‘79

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DRIVING RANGE SPONSORS John Campo, Esq. Troutman Sanders *** Dave Beltran Title XI Software Solutions PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, Inc. RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORS Lisa & Jeff Alter ‘80 *** Dan Duffy H ‘03 Harvard Maintenance *** Tom Gebert ‘79 Primary Land Services

Eileen LeMonda ‘78 The LeMonda Family *** Richard Mednick Medco Electrical Contracting, Inc. *** Eddie Slampiak ‘90 CRM Construction & Maintenance Corp.

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR Koeppel Nissan

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The Inaugural Gala of the

Terrier Red & Blue Ring of Honor

St. Francis Prep established an athletic hall of fame called The Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor to recognize the achievements of our prominent past athletes, coaches, moderators, athletic directors and others who have contributed most notably to our sports history and who have enhanced the spirit and reputation of the Prep. The Committee worked diligently and the Inaugural Gala was held on Saturday, March 15th with more than 700 alumni, family and friends gathered at Crest Hollow Country Club on Long Island! It was a truly splendid evening which highlighted our honoree’s great achievements, their enduring love for St. Francis Prep and their Terrier spirit! Patti Ann Browne ‘83 served as the Master of Ceremonies and coaches from across many eras and sports shared their memories as well. We are very thankful for our many event sponsors, journal sponsors, table sponsors and guests for their generous support!

On this wonderful evening, the following individuals were honored as members of the Inaugural Gala class of Inductees: COACHES/MODERATORS/ ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

Helen Lombardo, A.D. Jane Modry, A.D./Coach Tom Booras, Coach John Brennan, Coach Jack Capper, Coach Rody Cooney, Player/Coach Chick Keegan, Coach Bro. Robert Kent, A.D./Coach Tim Leary ‘63, Coach Vince Lombardi ‘33, Player/Coach Jim McHugh, A.D./Coach Frank Nastro, Coach Vincent O’Connor, Coach Bro. Timothy Walsh, A.D./Coach Brother Alan Zodda, Coach

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL & SOFTBALL

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/ TRACK & FIELD

Patricia Quinn ‘76

Frank Dixon ‘42 Charles Kilkuskie ‘54 Thomas Sheehan ‘55 Raymond Smith ‘56 Edward Kennedy ‘57 Ray Ratkowski ‘57 Daniel Rorke ‘57 Joseph Armstead ‘58 Daniel Corry ‘58 Joseph Davis ‘58 Michael Giacinto ‘58 Frank Hegarty ‘58 Douglas Tynan ‘58 Leslie Pinder ‘59 Sal Crispi ‘61 Al Wittine ‘61

Janet Roos ‘81 Denise Stradowski-Heckelman ‘84 WOMEN’S TENNIS Alessandra Pedergnana ‘02 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL & TENNIS

Joanne Persico ‘84 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/ TRACK & FIELD

Sheila Barrett-Knudsen ‘78 Marie McGowan-Waldron ‘78 Anna Eardley ‘84

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Robert Zawoluk ‘49 Joe Quigg ‘54 Sam Stith ‘56 Tom Stith ‘57 Sonny Dove ‘63 Jim O’Brien ‘67 BASEBALL

Joe Torre ‘58 Paul Speckenbach ‘62 Emilo Zullo ‘62 Dom Scala ‘72 MEN’S HANDBALL

Joseph Darby ‘72 Robert Dunas ‘73 MEN’S TENNIS

Andrew Wiese ‘96

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FOOTBALL

Dan Henning ‘60 Mike Strofolino ‘61 Bill Andrejko ‘63 Larry Dinardo ‘67 Paul Hoolahan ‘67 Bill Lord ‘67 Richard Szaro ‘67 Jerry Hevern ‘68 Eddie Jenkins ‘68 Gerry Dinardo ‘70 Frank Pomarico ‘70 Bill Pickel ‘77 Marco Battaglia ‘91 MEN’S SWIMMING

Nicholas Cirigliano ‘59 Charlie Harris ‘59 Pierce Malmquist ‘66

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Annual Homecoming Weekend Homecoming Weekend brings alumni together from a variety of ages to celebrate old memories of St. Francis Prep, and to make new ones! See the back cover for the 2014 Homecoming Weekend schedule of events.

Hoops Tournament in Memory of Jimmy ‘79 & James Prendergast H’11 The “weekend” begins on Thursday evening with a Threeon-Three Basketball Tournament. Last year over one hundred alumni, members of the Prendergast family as well as friends from the neighborhood participated on October 3rd. As always, there will be food, drink and plenty of raffle prizes awarded. Photos from this past year are shown below. This year the event will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 in the Prep’s Gym.

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Homecoming Golf Outing & BBQ in Memory of Danny Apicella ‘00 The 4th Annual Golf Outing in memory of Danny Apicella ‘00 will be held at Clearview Golf Course on Friday, October 3, 2014. The “after party” will continue at Sullivan’s in Bayside with drink specials and plenty of raffle prizes in a “standing room only” crowd. All told, nearly $30,000 has been raised in support of the Scholarship Fund established in Danny’s memory.

A Night at Sullivan’s Following the Homecoming Golf Outing, a total of 160 alumni, including more than 80 friends and family of Danny Apicella ‘00, participated in last year’s night at Sullivan’s.

There were plenty of raffle prizes, food and drink. Event organizers Kevin Wagner ‘01, Jonathan Pereira ‘99, and Jimmy Lynch ‘99 expressed their appreciation to everyone for supporting both the golf outing and the night at Sullivan’s in honor of their friend and fellow Prepster.

A Day at the Races at Belmont Park Alumni, family and friends came together Saturday, October 13th in the Turf and Field Club at Belmont Park for the SFP Annual Day at the Races. It was another beautiful day at the track for everyone to enjoy a paddock tour and enter the Winner’s Circle to briefly meet the jockey who rode the winner of the SFP Race. It’s a fun time, so please mark your calendar and join us this year on Saturday, October 5, 2014. Be sure to sign up early, as it always sells out!

Annual 5K Fun Run Alumni gathered at Prep early on Sunday morning to compete in the Annual 5K Fun Run and Pee Wee Race to honor our 9/11 heroes. Top overall finishers in various categories are presented with awards and a buffet breakfast is served. More than 150 runners participated in the 2012 Annual SFP 5K Fun Run. It’s a great day each year, so please mark your calendar and join us this year on Sunday, October 6, 2014.

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The current plan calls for modern, spacious, technologically sound, student-friendly science and music facilities which will be second-to-none in the metropolitan area. New high-tech science labs (pictured below) are ready for this fall.

Biology Lab (East 113)

Chemistry Lab (East 211)

Physics Lab (East 015)

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An Update On The Prep’s

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT and MODERNIZATION PROGRAM THE SCIENCE PROGRAM GETS A COMPLETE FACELIFT; MUSIC TO FOLLOW

Over the past few months there have been some exciting new developments with regard to the upcoming Phase III of the Prep’s Capital Improvement and Modernization Program.

As you probably know, Phase III will involve the creation of new, state-of-the-art science and music facilities along with new student athletic lockers and a dance studio. (Phase I of the program resulted in a completely upgraded infrastructure and Phase II resulted in our wonderful Physical Fitness and Art Education facilities.)

Originally, the Phase III program called for a new building to house science and music (and the new lockers and dance studio). However, upon reviewing construction bids and after careful consideration by the Administration and Board of Trustees this spring, it became very clear that it would make a great deal more sense to utilize existing spaces to achieve the same, if not a better result: Modern, spacious, technologically sound, studentfriendly science and music facilities that will be second-tonone in the metropolitan area.

The cost savings alone made this a “no-brainer” for the Prep, but when it became apparent that by going this different route the new science and music facilities could be even more “eye-catching” than we ever dreamed of here, there was no turning back. In fact, the plans are so exciting that the administration is now fasttracking the process.

Modern, spacious, technologically sound, student-friendly science and music facilities which will be second-to-none in the metropolitan area.

Early this past summer, Phase III of the Modernization Program officially began with the complete dismantling, redesigning and re-construction of the science labs and related facilities on the east side of the school complex. These new facilities will be ready for the Fall semester. Work on the labs and the other science related areas on the west side of the

complex will follow in the hope that they too can be utilized by our students during this current Fall semester.

Construction of the new music facilities (and other components of the Phase III plan) will follow in 2015 with the end result being a spectacular series of highly advanced learning, practice and performance spaces for two award-winning programs (science and music) that deserve only the best. As these plans unfold in the weeks ahead we will be sure to keep you informed.

And, The Campaign for St. Francis Prep: The Next 150 (Stage Two of our Capital Campaign that benefits this Modernization Program) will continue through 2015, turning soon to the entire Prep community (alumni, parents, friends) to achieve our goals.

With your help we will succeed!

Thank you for your continued support.

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Prep Alumni Celebrate the

Football Centennial Celebration on the Floor of the NYSE The Friends of St. Francis Football celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the football program at SFP on the floor of the NY Stock Exchange on Tuesday evening, October 15th. More than 200 alumni, parents, coaches and friends attended the event and more than $50,000 was raised for the newly established Friends of St. Francis Football Scholarship Fund. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 1, 2014 as The Friends of St. Francis Prep Football will host another gala event at the NYSE!

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Honoring Pro Football Hall of Famer 2014-15 Varsity Football Schedule

Saturday, 9/6/14 7:00 pm Warwick H.S. Warwick, NY

Vince Lombardi, SFP Class of ‘33 On October 2nd football legend Vince Lombardi, SFP Class of 1933, was recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate Insurance Company as part of “Hometown Hall of Famers™,” a national program honoring the hometown roots of the sport’s greatest coaches, players, and contributors with special ceremonies and plaque dedication events in local communities. John Lombardi, Vince’s grandson, (pictured below at the podium) was on-hand at Prep to accept the plaque on behalf of the Lombardi family. The ceremony was attended by St. Francis Prep students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Lombardi’s family members and close friends. Rutgers University head football coach, Kyle Flood ‘89 (seated to the left of Coach Vince O’Connor) served as the Master of Ceremonies.

Saturday, 9/13/14 3:30 pm Hopkins HS Martin Van Buren HS Saturday 9/20/14 1:30 pm

St. John Baptist High School

West Islip, NY 11795

Friday, 9/26/14 7:00 pm Archbishop Stepinac HS Mitchel Athletic Complex Saturday, 10/4/14 1:30 PM Holy Cross High School Bayside H.S. Field Saturday, 10/11/14 3:00 pm Mount St. Michael HS Bronx, NY Friday, 10/17/14 7:00 pm Msgr. Farrell HS Mitchell Athletic Complex Saturday, 10/25/14 1:30 pm St. Peter’s High School Staten Island, NY Sunday, 11/2/14 1:30 pm Xavier Aviator Sports Complex Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn

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Annual Spring Reunion and

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony John Hemmer ‘61

Saturday, May 3, 2014 • The Annual Spring Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony once again provided a great opportunity to rediscover what made St. Francis Prep “a second home” for so many—the friends, faculty, coaches and great Terrier spirit. The Hall of Fame honors graduates who have demonstrated significant lifetime achievement and service to others. This year’s inductees were: John Hemmer ‘61, Vincent Pitta ‘68 and Kyle Flood ‘89.

The Classes of 1964, 1959, 1954, 1949 and 1944 were recognized as the newest members of the Golden Terrier Society— an honor bestowed upon alumni who have celebrated the 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and 70th anniversary of their graduation. The group was presented with special medals and enjoyed a festive reunion dinner in the library. The 25th anniversary class of 1989 enjoyed their reunion celebration in the cafeteria along with the Classes of 1984, 1979, 1974 and 1969.

Long-time High School Track Coach U.S. Olympic Track and Field Coach

Pictured (l-r): Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF, President, Bro. Robert Kent, OSF, Alumni Director, John Hemmer ‘61, and Justin Kelly ‘69.

Photo by Mike Graziano

Vincent Pitta ’68 Founding and Managing Partner of Pitta & Giblin LLP.

Honorary Alumni Honorary Alumna/us status is conferred upon individuals in recognition of their devotion, service and our appreciation of their unique relationship with the St. Francis Prep community.

Pictured (l-r): Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF, President, Bro. Robert Kent, OSF, Alumni Director, Vincent Pitta ‘68, and John Pereira ‘62 Photo by Mike Graziano

Phil & Joan Brady

Robert Johnston

Brother Ed Kent, OSF

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Pictured (l-r): Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF, President, Bro. Robert Kent, OSF, Alumni Director, Kyle Flood ‘89, and Chris Mendolia ‘87, Assistant Principal.

Photo by Mike Graziano

View all of the photos on the SFP Alumni Website Photo Gallery Archives http://alumni.sfponline.org or visit our Facebook page: St. Francis Preparatory School

RIP Steven Frosch

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A Message from

Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F., Alumni Director Dear Alumni and Friends, Throughout its long history, St. Francis Prep has always demonstrated an unmistakable and unwavering commitment to excellence in education, and this dedication has consistently produced, over the years, its share of outstanding students. The remarkable accomplishments of these students never cease to amaze and edify even the most casual observer. So, it is no surprise that this year such benchmark results have been replicated by the students of St. Francis Prep in the fields of the sciences, music, art and athletics, even while at the same time leaving a legacy of benevolent and charitable works of service to the community, in the spirit of St. Francis himself.

While there are virtually no surprises in the area of student accomplishments, since this has become a normative event, surprises abound in the area of school administration, as new and unprecedented events unfold, producing a different administrative model of leadership in the school, for the first time in its history. After thirty years as principal, Brother Leonard Conway H’01, has assumed the role of President, while Mr. Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 has become the first lay principal of the school. Both men have already made significant strides in adjusting to their new roles, and it is everyone’s hope that this initial success will only continue over the coming years, producing a new and refined vision for the future of the school. We wish them every success in their partnership and anticipate that their joint efforts will serve the school community well, enhancing what is already a well-established reputation.

It goes without saying that significant challenges loom on the horizon as St. Francis Prep sets its goal to educate its students in a world environment emphatically defined by so many advancements in technology and the arts. But in truth, an institution that does not accept challenges is bound to miss the success to which it aspires, and can only rely on its past reputation so long. It is by facing the future with courage, wisdom and conviction, all qualities already associated with the Prep, that a new age of education can be ushered in. Those who are aware of the profound impact that a Franciscan education has on young and impressionable minds can only expect a continued dedication to the ideals that the four golden links represent and an openness to the challenges that the future entails.

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men and women of character, those who will excel in their academic fields of expertise as well as giving back to the community which nurtured them.

On October 4th, we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a liturgy celebrated by Bishop Raymond Chappetto. He offered a special blessing of the new President, Brother Leonard and the new Principal, Pat McLaughlin during the liturgy. We also honored Brother Lawrence Boyle, O.S.F. on the occasion of his 50th Anniversary as a Franciscan Brother. The Canticle Citation Award was presented to Mary Niklaus, Mary Ann Spicijaric and Sandi Vandermosten for 25 Years of Service. Brother Lawrence Boyle, O.S.F., Kevin Colucci, Eric Hafker, Donna Mejia, and Robert Williams were recognized for their 15 Years of Service. At the Liturgy, the Principal’s Award for 25 Years of Service was presented to Sofia Eide.

I would like to take the time to formally acknowledge those individuals who have contributed so much of themselves to our students, and who have now decided to retire to greener pastures, after their years of service to the school.

On behalf of the school community, I would like to thank: Brother Alan Zodda H’05, for his forty-eight years of service as a Social Studies teacher, an assistant to the Physical Education Department, and as a legendary coach of our great handball teams; Mr. Ted Jahn H’09, for his thirty-six years as Assistant Principal and Director of Admissions; Mrs. MaryEllen Bechtle, for her service as a teacher and Chairperson of the Religious Education Department for the past twenty-four years; Mrs. Maureen Logan, “Miss Congeniality”, for her twenty-eight years of service as an administrative assistant in the Guidance Department.

We certainly recognize the magnitude and variety of the contributions made by each of these truly inspiring individuals, but if we had to highlight the one factor that they all had in common, it would doubtless be their generosity of spirit and willingness to go the extra mile, their willingness to give everything for the good of those they served. Their beneficence was never measured out in small dosages. It was, rather, poured out lavishly.

Let us bid them a fond farewell. Now it is time for them to smell the proverbial roses.

On a new note, on Saturday, March 15, a ceremony marking the inauguration of the Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor was held. The fundamental reason this organization was formed was to recognize the outstanding

Our cover theme was about the arrival of the “Girls” at Prep 40 years ago. With this in mind, we dedicate this issue of GradNews to the memory of Jane Modry H’00, former Girls Athletic Director, whose passing occurred as we were preparing this issue for press. May she rest in peace.

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Boys Basketball Brooklyn/Queens Division 1 • 5th Place Play-offs - Quarterfinalist

achievements of our past athletes, coaches, moderators and athletic directors, as well as others who have contributed their athletic talents to the Prep. It is because of men and women such as these that the reputation of the school has been enhanced and Franciscan spirit has been extended beyond the confines of the school itself. So, it was only fitting that their contribution finally be honored through the establishment of this new organization. We at the Prep salute them and thank them for giving so much to their alma mater. Incidentally, the actual event proved quite memorable, as close to 750 people gathered to pay tribute to our athletic giants of the past.

We will forever be grateful to them and will continue to honor them in the future, as this event naturally develops into a Prep tradition.

Considering the quality of the students it produces, the dedication of its faculty, staff and administration, the self-less contribution of outstanding role-model type athletes, all of which we have made an attempt to highlight, it is natural to seek to guarantee that such a tour de force of positive spirit continue into the distant future. The only way to make this happen is through your unfailing support and generosity.

Without your concrete support, the future is just a dream.

With your support, the dream becomes a reality.

Support of the Prep from alumni and alumnae comes in various shapes and sizes. To show support, one can certainly go the traditional route and make a monetary gift to the Prep, and this will help to fund so many of the on-going programs that develop the whole person, intellect, body and spirit. But this is not the only way to show support.

One can also choose the option of attending one of the many alumni-sponsored events held throughout the year. This would provide the opportunity to rub elbows with old friends and renew acquaintances.

In conclusion, let it be known that I am ever grateful to the members of the Alumni Board, for all their tireless efforts on behalf of the school. I do not hesitate to publicly thank them for their support and dedication.

May the blessing of St. Francis be upon you, your family and your friends, now and all the days of your life.

In gratitude,

Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F.

Girls Basketball Brooklyn/Queens Division 1 • 6th Place Play-off - Quarterfinalist Baseball Brooklyn/Queens • 3rd Place Intersectional Play-offs Quarterfinalist Bowling JV 4th Place Football AAA Division • Quarterfinalist Golf A Division 4th Place • City Play-off - Quarterfinalist Gymnastics 2013 Nassau/Suffolk League Champs Handball 2014 City Champs Hockey B Division - 4th Place •Play-off - Finalist Girls Lacrosse B Division - 3rd Place • Play-off - Semi-finalist Boys Soccer Brooklyn/Queens Division 1 • 2nd Place 2013 City Championship Girls Soccer Division 1 - 4th Place • Play-off - Semifinalist Softball 2014 Brooklyn/Queens City Championship Boys Swimming Division 1 - 4th Place Girls Swimming Division 1 - 4th Place Girls Tennis 2013 City and State Champs Boys Tennis A Division • 4th Place Boys Track & Field Brooklyn/Queens - 2nd Place Girls Track & Field Brooklyn/Queens - 3rd Place Boys Volleyball Division 1 - 3rd Place Play-off Finalist Girls Volleyball 2013 Brooklyn/Queens Champs State - Finalist

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Joe Torre, SFP Class of 1958, Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY Congratulations to Joe Torre, SFP Class of 1958. Joe was unanimously elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the 16-member Veterans Committee on December 9, 2013. He was inducted on July 27, 2014.

As many alumni may recall, Sr. Marguerite Torre, Joe’s sister, taught Spanish at the Prep! Also, Joe’s son, Michael Torre, is a member of the SFP Class of 1982.

A gallery of photos of Joe from his Prep baseball days and visits with members of the Prep administration were posted on the St. Francis Preparatory School Facebook page. They met with an overwhelmingly positive response.

Scores of comments were posted, they received hundreds of “likes” and “share”. All told, the posts were seen by more 20,000 people!

“There’s a great deal of love for Joe Torre and a lot of Prep pride out there!”, Alumni Director Bro. Robert Kent said.

Pictured: (1) A 1958 yearbook photo of Joe Torre in his Prep Baseball uniform juxtaposed with him in 2008 wearing his Dodgers uniform when Prep visited him at Shea Stadium on the eve of his 50th Anniversary of Graduation.

(3) In 2008, when the Dodgers were in town, Brother Leonard Conway, OSF (left) and Wally Bishop ‘80, (Alumni Board President) presented Joe with a special plaque in honor of his 50th Anniversary of graduation from the Prep.

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Neil A. Carousso, SFP Class of 2013, a sophomore at Hofstra University covered the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown for WRHU-FM. He did a live show from radio row at the induction ceremony site called the “75th National Baseball Hall of Fame LIVE Special.” Neil was able to get a photo (below) with Joe and expressed his hopes that Joe would come back and visit Prep sometime soon!

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(2) A pre-game visit with Joe during a 2006 SFP Florida Alumni Chapter event. (L-R) Wally Bishop ‘80, (Alumni Board President), Bro. Robert Kent, OSF, (Alumni Director), Joe Torre, Robert Angeletti, (Director of Development) and Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF. (Principal)

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Neil A. Carousso ‘13 poses with fellow Prepster, Joe Torre ‘58 on the eve of his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | GRAD | | | | | | | | |NOTES |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Peter M. Corritori 1959 worked 38 years for Exxon Mobil as an engineer traveling to many foreign locations.

Retired in 2003 and now work parttime for a friend’s small engineering company. Enjoy traveling, especially to Italy as he can speak Italian having lived in Milan in 1996-7. Pete stays in shape by power walking, likes fishing, cooking and wine and has tried to be active in Prep affairs. Pete has two children; Nancy and Jeff, and one grandson, Ryan.

A recent visit to Brooklyn by Robert Costanzo ‘60 from his Hollywood home and TV/film work was cause for a group of SFP Class of 1960 classmates to gather for lunch. Actor and producer, . Pictured above are: (front, left) Bill Spadola ‘60, Ray Ianicelli, Bob O’Rourke ‘60, Ben Ruggiero ‘60, Joe Scalia ‘60, Pete Corritori ‘59, Bob Costanzo ‘60 and Bobby’s brother, Anthony. Costanzo is an actor and producer, known for Total Recall (1990), Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Batman and has amassed 260 other movie credits to his name over the course of his career. In July 2014, SFP Class of 1960 alumni met up again for brunch at Café Un, Deux, Trois in New York City. Attending were: Ben Ruggiero ‘60, Joe Scalia ‘60, Al Attianese ‘60 and Bobby O’Rourke 60; Bill Spadola ‘60 , Peter Swist ‘60 and Ray Dudzinski ‘60.

Attendees travelled from New Jersey, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Class of ‘59 and ‘60 have ongoing lunches/brunches throughout the year in the general NYC Metro area and may shortly extend venues to New Jersey.

Thomas J. Sexton 1978 is currently the organist and director of music at St. Kevin’s Church, Auburndale and the Saturday evening organist in St. Josaphat’s in Bayside. He is also a freelance trumpeter.

Tim Leary 1963 earned his 600th career win on Wednesday, January 8th vs. All Hallows HS. SFP honored Coach Leary for this tremendous achievement during a pre-game ceremony on Friday, February 7th vs. Holy Cross HS. Scores of former players and members of the Leary family, friends and colleagues joined a standing-room-only crowd. Leary was presented with a commemorative ball and framed #15 Prep jersey from his playing days when the Prep was located in Brooklyn. Pictured: (l.-r) Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 (Principal), Bro. Leonard Conway (President), Coach Tim Leary and Bro. Robert Kent (Alumni Director) present Tim with a jersey commemorating his 600th victory.

Christian Pomarico, son of John Pomarico 1977 and the uncle of former Notre Dame football player Frank 1970, is a junior playing hockey for the West Point Cadets.

Robert H. Bohack 1979 has been married for 25 years to his wonderful wife, Tracey. They have four children and he is in his 28th year with the NYC Fire Department in South Queens. He asserts that he has “solved the mid-life crisis” by lifeguarding again in Orient Point Beach.

Pictured above: Frank Armano ‘13 (left) and Richard Hauser ‘13’(right) completed a summer internship with Civil Court Judge William A. Viscovich ‘79 and his Court Attorney, Jay Abrahams (both center). Hauser, who is attending Fordham University, and Armano, who is at St. Francis College, had the opportunity to experience the inner workings of the New York State court system by observing both civil and criminal trials as well as jury selections, motion practice and taking part in the discussion of legal issues with the judge and his court attorney.

Richard Viscovich 1981 has three beautiful kids: Amanda (27), Arianna (24), Alec (16) He started up a book business online both on eBay and Amazon.com. Store name : Rick’s Retro Mags N More.

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Thomas S. Tripodianos 1989 is a Partner at Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP, a construction litigation firm since 2010. He is married to Kleo, (1999), and they have two children; Angelica (2003) and Steven (2004).

He has been living in Orange County since 2001.

Ana M. Fernandez-Davis 1990 is working for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. In her spare time she is teaching and performing belly dancing.

Janie Lee-Boyesen 1994 Dental School Columbia University residency & Research fellowship, Harvard University. Private practice in Littleton, CO. Married to Tor (the best husband & father); greatest achievement is daughter Julia, who will turn two in June.

Sal Fischetti 1983 SFP Athletic Director, was inducted into The Girls Catholic High School Athletic Association (Brooklyn/ Queens Diocese) Hall of Fame at a ceremony at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach on April 30th. The hall recognizes athletes, coaches, administrators and officials who have had a major impact on the girls’ high school league. Pictured above (l-r): GCHSAA President, Denise Hillig; Sal Fischetti ‘83; Patrick McLaughlin ‘73, Principal of St. Francis Prep.

Beata H. Matysiak-Engl 1994 worked in Architecture in New York and San Francisco for several years.

She served as Art Commissioner of Orinda, CA for four years and resided in the San Francisco Bay area for 11 years. She is now living in Ponte Verda Beach, FL. Edward J. Carroll 1989 was promoted to the position Chief of Crime Strategies at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, Brooklyn NY. He participated in the International Forum of Gang Experts in London, England on Oct 12-13th which ended with a reception at Number 10 Downing Street and a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron.

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Kimberly J. Larkin-Battista 1994 has a MA in Vocal Performance: Music Theatre from NYU and a BA in Music Education from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she studied both voice and piano. Both a performer and a director, her most recent NYC credits include: Bare: A Pop Opera (Claire Simmonds) at the York Theater and Molly Bloom-Lately (Miss Bunny) featured in the New York Children’s Theatre Festival.

She is currently performing at The Actor’s Temple Theatre as Sarah Lincoln in the musical Honestly Abe (she is also musical director for this production) and recently joined the cast of an Off-Broadway production of Antigone (starring Kick Kennedy, granddaughter of RFK) which opened in January 2014. She is the Vocal Teacher for the Musical Theatre department at Long Island High School for the Arts and she also directs a music program she created at St. Andrew Avellino School in Flushing, Queens.

For the past thirteen summers she has directed the CPSM Musical Theatre Summer Workshop at Queens College, a program she also created. Ms. Larkin’s voice students have won numerous competitions, performed lead roles in many local and off-Broadway productions and

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have been accepted to the top college programs in musical theater including Boston Conservatory, Ithaca, Point Park, Emerson, UArts and NYU. She is currently studying voice with renowned Broadway actress/ singer Judith Blazer and is a board member of Ms. Blazer’s theater company, The Artist’s Crossing. Recently Ms. Larkin has branched into the film/ television industry, doing background/ extra work on the television shows SMASH, Lipstick Jungle, 30 Rock, Gossip Girl and the feature film Doubt and in two commercials for Nike and Guinness.

In January she filmed a music video for the up and coming rock band Steel Phantoms as the featured part of the “Mom”. This past year Ms. Larkin also performed in three cabaret shows at Don’t Tell Mama in NYC, two of which she also directed. In the most recent cabaret show, “If Adele Can Do It, So Can I”, she premiered two original songs by Seth Bisen-Hersh.

Harry Prassakos 1994 was recently selected to be a part of Greek America’s “Forty Under 40”, class of 2014.

Michelle A. Kawka 1995 is an award winning and internationally exhibited professional photographer.

In addition to her commercial work, she pursues artistic projects.

Michelle is also organizing an SFP alumni “Arts Chapter”.

Jaime Delio 1995 is planning to be wed in October. His fiancees’ maid of honor, Melissa Holford 1995 is also fellow Terrier. Jamie recently joined Fidelity Investments as a senior account executive.

Michelle Teylan-Algenio 1999 married Warren Algenio, Class of ‘00 in 2007. They have two children.

She worked as an RN at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2006-2011 in the OR. She received her certification in the operating room last year and is now at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in the Ambulatory OR as a RN.

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IN MEMORIAM Shaun Francis Sammy 2002 Over the course of the year, we receive hundreds of messages from alumni— many of them contain news of milestone events such as the birth of children or grandchildren, graduation honors or career advancement. Then there are some messages that just touch our hearts in another way: From: Sent:

Michele Bachoon Tuesday, December 17, 2013

My brother Shaun Francis Sammy is an alumnus of Prep, [Class of 2002]. In fact he wanted to eventually return to Prep and teach. It was his dream. I’m sad to say that in January of this year he was diagnosed with a very rare form of brain cancer, Medulla Blastoma. Shaun fought hard and went through several surgeries, extensive chemotherapy and proton radiation to no avail.

He finished his last treatment in October. In November another hospital visit gave us the worst news. Unfortunately, there is nothing else the doctors can do. The Cancer did not react enough to the treatment and continued to spread. Shaun is now in Hospice and is not expected to last very much longer. I believe I have seen in the alumni newsletter, little blurbs about other alums who have died. I wanted to know if you could do something similar for Shaun. He just moved down to Florida December 2012 and had a horrible year. He missed New York and Prep a lot. We have not lost him yet, but he is not doing well.

Jesse P. Heimowitz 2004 was promoted to Project Manager of Capital Construction at MTA Long Island Rail Road in August of 2013.

Deirdre Turner 2006 began her career at Ernst & Young upon graduation from St. Francis College.

Since then, she has been promoted to Senior Tax Accountant, traveled to India to train staff, and was recently relocated to San Francisco to oversee new clients and projects. Deirdre resides in San Francisco and is the first accountant in her family. In her spare time, she volunteers for Junior Achievement to help inspire and encourage children to learn important life-skills.

Connor Kennedy 2010 was a fouryear letter winner, team captain and earned All-Liberty League honors during his football playing career at USMMA at Kings Point. As a graduate, Connor will serve his country by sailing in the maritime industry and he will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve.

Daniel E. Soares 2011 was hired by the Corcoran Group as a real estate broker in their SoHo office. He is the youngest hire in the history of the firm. He also achieved another “first” upon the contract signing for a property that he represented. It was sold for a record $49 million, and a record $18,000 per square foot!

T.J. Stackpole 2013 was only six years old when his father, FDNY Capt. Timothy Stackpole ‘77, died on September 11, 2001. According to his mother, Tara Stackpole, that experience, along with his patriotism and interest in American history, led him to where he is now: the U.S. Naval Academy. TJ, now 19, was inducted into the academy on July 1 in Annapolis, Md. Upon graduation he will serve in the military for five years.

Thank you, Michele Bachoon (Class of 1995) Regrettably, Shaun passed away two days later: Shaun Francis Sammy passed away peacefully in the late morning of December 19, 2013 at age 29. He battled aggressive brain cancer for almost a year before succumbing to the disease. Shaun is survived by his parents Cassandra and Kenny Sammy and siblings Michele and Michael. Also survived by his nieces, Lily and Anjelica and many aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly.

He was born in New York on February 25, 1984.

He graduated high school from Saint Francis Preparatory where he wanted to return as a teacher.

Shaun also wanted to be a writer and his very first script, Miracle of Dunkirk was a finalist at the 2012 Long Island International Film Expo.

Carlos Sanchez 2010 graduated from Harvard University along with classmates and friends, Elizabeth Matamoros ‘10 (left) and Kristina Saffran ‘10. Three Prep graduates from the same class are now also Harvard grads!!

Mike McGovern ‘78, the newly appointed CFO at Xaverian High School and the director of the FDNY Timothy Stackpole Foundation, reported that on February 21, 2014, close to 1,000 family, friends, FDNY and Prep Alumni gathered at the El Caribe in Brooklyn for “A Night to Remember: A Celebration of Timothy’s Life”. Pictured above: Alumni pose with SFP Football Coach Vince O’Connor, Principal Patrick McLaughlin ‘73, Alumni Director, Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. and SFP Alumni Board President Wally Bishop ‘80.

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In Memoriam

Faculty and Staff News Dr. Robert Corbino of the Music department, was featured in School Band Orchestra’s Report “2013’s 50 Directors Who Make a Difference”.

“Doc”, as he is affectionately known, is starting his 39th year with SFP! He said, “My proudest moments as an educator are having the St. Francis Prep Music Department become the first ever to be awarded the Music Credential from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; having the school’s ensembles perform for three Papal visits; having the band perform for (the American) hostages who were released from Iran (1982); and having our ensembles perform on tour in England and Italy.

Congratulations to SFP Handball Coach Tony Grimm and his team on winning the City Championship 12 years in a row, and for going undefeated for the past two years.

They have overcome many challenges.

Two years ago the CHSAA changed from playing with a small ball to a large ball just three days before the 2012 season started. “Big ball and small ball are two different sports,” said Grimm, in a 2012 NY Post interview. It led to some quick adjustments, but it didn’t keep our Terriers from winning.

Welcome to Brother Joseph Bach, O.S.F. to the Religion Department and to Brother Adrian Fannon, O.S.F. who is working part-time in the Attendance Office.

SFP School President, Brother Leonard Conway announced the following appointments effective September, 2014: Lisa Schaefer ‘87 has been named Director of Admissions. Abe Leston, will serve as Assistant to Director of Admissions and will continue to teach some social studies. Robert Johnston H ‘14 will serve as the Director of Publicity/Public Relations and will continue to teach some music classes.

Chris Mendolia ‘87 was appointed to Assistant Principal, Faculty and Instruction beginning the 2013-14 school year. Xenos Novoa ’95, was named Assistant Principal, Dean of Students effective September 2014.

Xenos is currently in his 13th year in SFP’s Physical Education & Health Department.

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Alumni John Donato ‘39 Lewis Newton ‘39 Thomas McDonnell ‘41 Harry Fagan ‘45 John O’Hara 1948 William Lee ‘51 Carl Mango ‘54 Ralph Maresco ‘54 Vincent Male ‘55 John “Jack” Reilly ‘55

Rev. Msgr. Frank Wissel ’56 Raymond LaBarbera ‘57 John McDermott ‘58 Kevin Conroy ‘59 Bro. Patrick Murphy, O.S.F. ‘61 Robert Matthews ‘63 Garrett McKeon ‘65 Daniel O’Leary ‘68 Philip Bracco ‘70

Vincent Malinowski ‘74 Joseph Shalhoub ‘74 John Skorupa ‘74 James DiCarlo ‘75 Lorraine HeinzJanssen ‘77 Kathleen Butler ‘80 Dennis Flynn ‘80 Jonathan Morris ‘82 Kevin Hawkins ‘83 Bernard Sorahan ‘85

Steven Frosch ‘89 Alessandra-Licchi Fusaro ‘90 Nicholas Mangialardi ‘90 Robert Bombara Jr. ‘93 Shaun Sammy ‘02 Paul Bono ‘06 Vickram Totaram ‘11 Jason Liang ’14

Brian Hansenbrother-in-law of Gerilyn Coccia (Asst.

Principal & Dean)

German Meciasstep-father of Amanda Estrada ‘16

SFP Family and Friends Elizabeth Baccimother of Dan ’82, Anthony ’97, motherin-law of Kelley ’83, grandmother of Ryan ’10 & Connor ‘15 John Bertoli- father of Diane ‘81 Michael Berginfather of Peggy Bergin-Sementilli ‘81 (Religion Dept.)

Walter Bishop Sr.honorary alumn ’08, father of Wally ’80 & President of Alumni Bd., & Bridget ’82, Maurice Braithwaite- Speech & Debate Coach SFP Mary Louise Cainwife of Charlie ‘55 Dolores Califanomother of Eileen ’81, Anthony ’82, Marianne ’84, Francine ’85, Brian ’88 & Michael ‘90 Mary Cain- wife of Charles ‘55 Charles Callaghanfather of David ‘75 Lucia Cellini- mother of Bro. Gregory Cellini O.S.F. Eleanor Chapmangrand-mother of Denee Jenkins ‘11 Mary Connolly- wife of William ‘55 Vincent DeFalcofather of Alexandria ’13 & Jacqueline ‘17

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John DeGrazia- uncle of Nancy DeStefano (Alumni Office) Louis DeGraziacousin of Bob Corbino (Music Dept) Frank D’Elia- father of Filomena ’76, Anthony ’77, Michael ’79, Mark ’82 & Robert ‘86 Philip Dohertygrandfather of Christina ’15 & Michelle ‘17 Margaret (Peggy) Donovan-wife of Mike (Math Dept.)

Jolunta Durakmother of Claudia Galej ‘16 John L. Evans Sr.father of John ’82 & Kathleen ‘80 Giuseppe Fableuncle of Kristina Veljak class of ‘90 Bettina Finocchiosister of John Finocchio (Hon. Alum ‘06) & aunt of Catherine ‘82 Courtney Gardnerhusband of Keri ’85 & brother-in-law of JoAnn Wagner Anthony Grazianofather of Mike (Development Office) Sally Hamiltonmother of John ’76 & Robert ‘80

Carol Harley- mother of John ‘90

Vincent Nicolosifather of Maura ’83 & Carolyne ‘85

Marion Hawkinsmother of Eugene ‘87

Jaime Pabonfather of Jahaira ‘15

Mike Hoszowskigrandfather of Natasha ’08, father-inlaw of Jack Cahill ‘67

Andreas Papavasilopoulosfather of Dionysios ‘14

Janet Kopp- mother of Lorraine KoppCrane ‘83 Nicholas Koutsidisgrandfather of Irene ’12, Tommy ’14 & Emmi ‘16 Antonio Leto- friend of SFP Gloria Lynch-mother of James ’99 (Math Dept), wife of Michael ‘69 John McCrystalbrother-in-law of Dan Corry ‘58 Edward J. McGladefather of Ed R. ‘79 Thomas Mackinfather of Kathy Sciortino ‘76 and Karen Mackin ‘78; grandfather of Stephen ’10 and Michael ’12 Sciortino Brother Jack Moylan, O.S.F.(Guidance & Math Dept. Brooklyn SFP)

Carmen Pinckneymother of Shelley ‘76 Essie Ray-mother of Eddie Jenkins ‘68 Ralph Rizzo Sr.father of Ralph Jr. ’78, Angelo ’79, Teresa ’81, & Louise ‘82 Thomas Scandurrafather of Jane ‘77 John Sinisi- son of Ann Marie, brother of Dawn ’82, Kelly ’83 & brother-in-law of William Lennon ‘83 Salvatore Truzzolino- husband of Jean (Computer Lab), father of Anthony ’79, Jerry ’82 & father-in-law of Eileen ‘79 Carol Walsh- wife of F. Gregory ‘55 Charlotte Walshsister-in-law of Mike Henning ‘57 Mary Ann Walshmother of Matt Roberts ‘80 Madison Wheelerdaughter of Roy (SFP Consultant)

It’s Easy to Lend Your Support to St. Francis Prep Gifts of any size are appreciated and will help make a Prep education more affordable for a deserving student. There are many ways to offer your support:

Online Giving

Gifts made with a credit card help the Prep benefit almost immediately. You may donate to Prep using your American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card on the St. Francis Prep Alumni Website at: alumni.sfponline.org. (Click on the “Donate to the Prep” menu item.)

Check or Money Order

If you wish to make your gift by check or money order, kindly forward it to: St. Francis Preparatory School, Office of Development, 6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Fresh Meadows, NY 11361. Checks or money orders should be made payable to St. Francis Prep.

Pledged Gift

You may pledge a gift and arrange convenient payment installments. Later this year you will be asked to consider your “pledged” support for the campaign to help fund the Prep’s modernization program.

Gifts of Stocks and Bonds

Donating appreciated securities is another way of helping Prep while also providing potential tax advantages for you. For example: If you purchased stock many years ago for $1,000, and it is now worth $10,000, an outright gift of that stock to St. Francis Prep would result in a charitable deduction of $10,000.

You also avoid paying capital gains tax on the $9,000 of appreciation. For further information on how to transfer stock, please call Robert Angeletti at (718) 423-8810, ext. 269.

Double Your Gift!

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees, and in many cases, even retirees and/or spouses. A matching gift allows your donation to go further. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your company’s Benefits department.

Complete and sign the form and send it in with your gift. We will do the rest. *********************************************************

For more information...

The SFP Alumni/Development Office is dedicated to securing the support for the programs and students of St. Francis Preparatory School. For more information on how you can become involved, please contact us.

Robert T. Angeletti Director of Development (718) 423-8810, ext. 269 email: development@sfponline.org

Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. Alumni Director (718) 423-8810, ext. 230 email: alumni@sfponline.org

Michael Graziano Associate Director of Development

Maria Velazquez Assistant to the Director of Develpment

Sally Khan Associate Director of Development

Nancy DeStefano Assistant to the Director of Alumni Relations

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HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2014 Three-on-Three

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in Memory of Danny Apicella ‘00

A Day at Belmont Race Track

5K Fun Run in honor of our September 11th Heroes

in Memory of Jimmy Prendergast ‘79 and James Prendergast H’11

A Night at Sullivan’s

Terrier Football Game

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