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2017-2018 Board of Trustees Seán Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman William L. Burke, III P’95,’97,’00,’04 Executive Officer, Headmaster James L. Elcock ’77, P’08 President Patrick J. Hegarty ’89, P’23 Vice President David M. Calabro ’78, P’16 Treasurer Devin C. Condron ’92 Assistant Treasurer Members: Barbara E. Connolly P’10,’12,’17 Rev. Michael E. Drea Kevin F. Driscoll ’72, P’05,’09 John W. Hueber ’71 Ross M. Jones P’16,’17 Susanne C. Joyce P’20,’23 Carolyn M. Lemone P’16,’18 Shawn Martin P’17,’18,’19 Wesley D. Mateo ’03 Peter J. McLaughlin ’55, GP’13,’19 John E. McNamara ’81, P’14,’18 James F. Mooney, III P’18 Kathleen A. Murphy P’21 Mark L. O’Friel ’79 Robert M. Reardon P’15 Kristin E. Reed P’15,’17 John A. Sebastian P’18 Randall P. Seidl P’17,’19 Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. Troy L. Stanfield P’21 Kurt R. Steinkrauss ’91, P’19 Mary L. Supple P’09,’10,’15 Stephen P. Ward ’96 Andrew Wasynczuk P’14,’17 Cara Real P’13,’19 President, Guild of St. Irene Michael P. Muldowney P’12,’16,’22 President, Men’s Association Timothy P. Doherty ’87, P’17 President, Alumni Association Trustees Emeriti: James A. Cotter, Jr. ’57 David F. Gately ’73 J. Brad Griffith ’58, GP’19,’23
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FEATURES
Dr. David ’60 and Beverly Barlow honor Doris Barlow Lanigan by establishing a scholarship fund.
24 Playing on the World Stage
Jack Mulhern ’46, Rick DiPietro ’99 and Noah Welch ’01 have represented the USA on the ice at three different Olympic Games.
32 A Faithful Homecoming
Assistant Headmaster Michael P. Nerbonne
IN EVERY ISSUE
18 The Best Birthday Gift
Fr. Joseph Keefe ’00 celebrates his first Mass on U.S. soil after having received priestly ordination in Rome last spring.
Headmaster William L. Burke, III P’95,’97,’00,’04
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Headmaster’s Letter
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Around Campus
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Arrows Abroad
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Trustee News
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Campaign Update
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Fine Arts
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Winter Sports
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Class Notes
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In Memoriam
Director of Development Richard F. Arms P’14
Editor & Designer Christine Y. Robertson, Director of Communications Principal Photographer Joey Spadoni, Digital Media Coordinator Contributors Michaela Chapman, Communications Associate Ed Davis ’65, P’88,’90 Alumni Office, Director of Planned Giving Editorial Advisor Michael Deschenes, Director of Library & Information Services
St. Sebastian’s Magazine is published three times a year by the Communications Office. Correspondence concerning the magazine should be sent to: communications@stsebs.org
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St. Sebastian’s School 1191 Greendale Avenue Needham, MA 02492 781.449.5200 www.stsebs.org Fr. Joseph Keefe ’00
St. Sebastian’s School Mission Statement A Catholic independent school, St. Sebastian’s seeks to engage young men in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason. By embracing Gospel values in an inclusive, nurturing community and by inspiring intellectual excellence in a structured liberal arts curriculum, St. Sebastian’s strives to empower students for success in college and in life. The ideal St. Sebastian’s graduate will be a moral and just person, a gentleman of courage, honor, and wisdom, a life-long learner who continues to grow in his capacity to know, to love, and to serve God and neighbor.
ON THE COVER: Beverly and David ’60 Barlow with David’s mother and long-time school secretary, Doris Barlow Lanigan, in front of the stained glass window in St. Sebastian’s Chapel.
From the desk of the headmaster
Sights and sounds of building abound
W illia m L . Bu r k e III
With backup alarms beeping, machines rat-a-tat-tatting, saws singing, and hammers banging, our West Campus renovation and building project produces daily symphonies of construction music. The beautiful structure rises and our spirits soar. Thanks to the vision, leadership, and philanthropy of our outstanding Board of Trustees and many members of the St. Sebastian’s family, our Spirit & People Campaign continues to advance. By September we will be calling our students to ever-rising peaks of excellence in new and greatly expanded facilities, which include a state-ofthe-art video classroom for art history, drama, college admissions presentations, and athletic team video work; two full basketball courts; six squash courts; a large wrestling room; new locker rooms; a new training room; offices, conference rooms; and a second artificial turf baseball/soccer field. We will also be adding significantly to our vitally important endowment, which enables us to do so many things, including controlling tuition, funding financial aid more robustly, and compensating our outstanding faculty and staff more generously. I will never be able to thank our donors enough, but I will never stop trying. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! In this issue of the magazine, we offer images and copy of the West Campus Center project, of the many contributions of the Barlow family, of Father Joey Keefe ’00, of three alumni Olympians, of two alumni NHL All-Stars, and of School life inside and outside the classroom. Enjoy! I recently offered these three statements in Chapel: Every moment is sacred. The essence of life is in relationships. The true value of hard work is not what we get for it but who we become by it. Please visit when you can and witness the powerfully beautiful manner in which our students, faculty, and staff embrace these truths. I thank you for all that you do to advance your School’s most important mission. May God continue to bless you and your families every sacred step of the way. With love and gratitude,
William L. Burke III Headmaster
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Joe Craven P’06,‘14,‘18 Speaks to the Finance Academy On January 30, the St. Sebastian’s community was privileged to have Joe Craven—father of JP ’06, Conor ’14 and Brian ’18—speak to the Finance Academy. Craven is a Managing Director at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Joining him were Kate Dennis, a Director at BlackRock, and Kelli O’Donohue, a Vice President at Fidelity Investments. Craven explained how BlackRock achieves its mission to guide individuals, financial professionals and institutions in building better financial futures. Dennis and O’Donohue talked about what they search for when hiring employees, as well as the importance of work experience and following your passion in order to build an in-depth resume. All three guests emphasized the value of building an organic network and seeking out others with similar interests for career advice.
Trading Places St. Sebastian’s celebrated Catholic Schools Week in early February with a reversal of roles between students and faculty. On Student Appreciation Day, faculty and staff completed daily work duty typically performed by students. The following day, National Honor Society student volunteers went to the front of the class to lead lessons in English, Math, Science, and Latin, giving them a greater appreciation for the wonderful job our faculty do each day.
Senior members of the Finance Academy and Assistant Headmaster Mike Nerbonne with speakers Joe Craven P’06,’14,’18, a Managing Director at BlackRock, Kate Dennis, a Director at BlackRock, and Kelli O’Donohue, a Vice President at Fidelity Investments.
Rev. Boroughs, President of Holy Cross, Addresses Trustees at Annual Retreat On January 19, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., President of the College of the Holy Cross, served as the keynote speaker at St. Sebastian’s Board of Trustees Retreat. At the beginning of his remarks, Rev. Boroughs noted the strong bond between Holy Cross and St. Sebastian’s, connected by a closely aligned mission, many years of working together, and a long list of mutual alumni, as well as several members of our faculty, administration and Board who are Holy Cross alums. During his presentation, Rev. Boroughs provided valuable insight on the challenges facing higher education today, including the consequences of technology and the importance of diversity, as well as the many benefits of liberal arts in preparing students for professional and personal success.
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Seniors Celebrate 100 Days to Graduation
LEFT: Mimi Jones, a veteran civil rights activist, shares her experiences; TOP RIGHT: Christian Casiano ’21 performs a Sonata on the violin; BOTTOM RIGHT: Emmanuel Messele ’19 and Osamudiamen Onaiwu ’18, MPA President, demonstrate the Arrows brotherhood.
The St. Sebastian’s senior class gathered in Ward Hall for the annual “100 Days to Graduation” breakfast on February 27, celebrating the milestone with a delicious buffet prepared by the dining staff. While the seniors enjoyed eggs, bacon and waffles, the Alumni Office introduced the seniors to Arrows Connect, our new networking platform for the St. Sebastian’s community. Headmaster Bill Burke challenged the seniors to continue to work hard, savor every moment, and finish strong. At the end of the breakfast, the seniors congratulated Rafael De-Jesus on twenty years of service to St. Sebastian’s School in the dining hall, giving him a standing ovation to show their appreciation!
Black History Month Assembly:
“Brothers without Barriers”
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en with Positive Attitudes (MPA) hosted its annual Black History Month Assembly in Ward Hall on February 5, with a presentation of “Brothers without Barriers.” Through songs and speeches, the program combined both the power of the spoken word and the collective nature of music. A welcome from MPA President Osamudiamen Onaiwu ’18 began the program, followed by words from Fr. John Arens. Emmanuel Messele ’19 and Anthony Perez ’19 each recited original pieces. Maya Angelou’s poem, “Equality,” was orated by Nathan McCarthy ’18, Chinedu Okwerekwu ’19, Jonathan Pace ’18, Orvin Pierre ’18, Cedrick Rene ’20 and Kristian Rosario ’20. Christian Casiano ’21 treated everyone in Ward Hall to a stunning performance of “Violin Sonata No. 1 in B flat-minor.” He was accompanied on the piano by David Coleman, Director of Choral Music at Dana Hall. A few Dana Hall and St. Sebastian’s students participated in a round-table discussion about privilege after everyone watched a short video on the topic. Ibrahim Kaba ’18, Vice President of MPA, introduced the guest speaker, Mimi Jones. A veteran civil rights activist, Jones shared her story with the school community. She worked for civil rights and social change alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and was even present at his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Her experiences provided powerful insights for our students. To conclude the assembly, the audience joined together with the Dana Hall Gospel Choir in singing “We Shall Overcome,” the powerful anthem associated with the Civil Rights Movement.
TOP: Henry Kapples ’18 shows off his “100 Days to Graduation” t-shirt; BOTTOM: Headmaster Burke congratulates Rafael De-Jesus on 20 years of service to St. Sebastian’s in the dining hall.
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Delegates Excel at Harvard Model Congress
Poetry Out Loud St. Sebastian’s held the finals of its first Poetry Out Loud competition on February 6, with 23 students in grades 9-12 delivering powerful performances for the chance to compete at the state level. The national recitation contest, run by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, encourages a mastery of public speaking skills while cultivating self-confidence and an appreciation of students’ literary heritage as they take poetry from the page to the stage. In the weeks leading up to the competition, students memorized a poem for performance in front of their English class. The 23 students who participated in the final were the winners of their class competitions. After a stirring afternoon filled with gorgeous poems, the judges panel, comprised of members of the English Department, selected Alessandro Barbiellini ’21 as the school-wide winner of the contest. Barbiellini represented St. Sebastian’s at the state competition on March 11 at Boston’s Old South Meeting House. Since its inception in 2005, Poetry Out Loud has grown to reach more than 3 million students and 50,000 teachers from 10,000 schools in every state, Washington, DC, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. This year, Massachusetts ranked 2nd in the nation for number of students participating in Poetry Out Loud. 6 |
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A delegation of 16 students, led by faculty member Brian Lewin, participated in Harvard Model Congress—the 32nd year St. Sebastian’s has been a part of this unique four-day conference.
From February 23 to February 26, a group of Arrows headed to Boston to participate in Harvard Model Congress, the largest government simulation program in the United States. Each student at the conference assumes the role of a different member of the executive and legislative branches of the federal government, adopting their political positions and gaining a first-hand understanding of governmental policies and procedures. This year’s delegation, led by faculty member Brian Lewin, included eight seniors, seven juniors, and one sophomore. Three students won major awards for their efforts. Joseph Maalouf ’19 received a gavel for Best Delegate in the G-20 Committee. Jeff Serowik ’20
received a gavel for Best Delegate in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Thomas Olson ’18 received an award for Honorable Mention in the House Transportation and Committee. Each of the Arrows competed admirably as every member of the team passed at least one bill through their respective committees. Seniors Jake Milbury, Patrick DuFour, and Matthew Wolpe passed bills through the full House of Representatives, while Ryan Curran ’18 and James Esperne ’19 passed bills through the House and Senate. Tim Noone ’19 had several resolutions put into effect as a member of the National Security Council and successfully lobbied their implementation at the Senate level.
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Building Robots and Teamwork
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leven members of the St. Sebastian’s School FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Team traveled to Canton High School on January 13 to compete in a FIRST Robotics Massachusetts Qualifying Tournament against 14 other teams from the area. The Arrows finished the preliminaryround matches with a 3–2 record, a performance strong enough to advance them into the semifinals. After splitting the first two matches in a best-of-three series, the team and its alliance partner (Sliced Breadboards from Harvard, MA) lost in the third match by a score of 158–152! The Arrows had only a week to make improvements, traveling to Andover High School on January 27 to compete
against 16 teams in their second Qualifier competition. Their robot performed very well, especially during the preprogrammed “autonomous” period of the matches. However, a couple of their Alliance partners struggled early on and the team finished with a 2–3 record. Although the robotics season officially finished in February, the team didn’t want the fun to end yet. Senior leaders—Daniel Borah, Charlie Kittler and Patrick Ryan—organized the first annual intramural obstacle course speed run. Sixteen team members split into four groups to design a driver controlled robot that could complete a course in the shortest time possible. The course started in the upper hallway, wound through the pillars in the rotunda balcony, and finished by dodging around the lab tables of Mr. Wilbur’s room. The winning group— Luke McKenzie ’20, Thomas Flatley ’20, Teddy Hoppe ’19 and Will Coyne ’18—received bragging rights (and a
Thomas Flatley ’20 and Luke McKenzie ’20 operate their team’s robot down the hallway at the start of the obstacle course.
supersized bag of sour gummy worms), but the true value of the competition was the development of the teamwork and problem solving skills by the younger members of the team.
Debate Team Delivers The St. Sebastian’s Debate Team competed in three tournaments against prestigious private schools in January and February, giving students a platform to further hone their public speaking skills.
Assistant Headmaster Mike Nerbonne with Marty White ’18 and Kevin Oh ’19 (top) and the four-person team of Alessandro Barbiellini ’21, Patrick McDonald ’20, Nathan Piecyk ’20 and Aidan Garrity ’20 (below).
At Loomis Chaffee’s Annual Invitational Debate Tournament on January 14, the debaters received the topic and a packet of materials upon arrival, with only one hour to prepare—the only debate of its kind in the League. Marty White ’18 and Kevin Oh ’19 earned a perfect record of 3 wins and 0 losses competing in the Advanced Division and finished fourth out of 34 teams in that division. On January 21, the Team traveled to Choate Rosemary Hall. This debate featured the Parliamentary Extemporaneous format in three rounds where debaters learn the topic before each round of debate and then have ten minutes to prepare their case. The four-person team of Alessandro Barbiellini ’21, Aidan Garrity ’20, Patrick McDonald ’20 and Nathan Piecyk ’20 won an award as the third place team in the Novice Division of 25 four-person teams, with a record of 5-1 and 1023 speaker points. St. Sebastian’s also earned second place school out of 17 schools in that division, with Exeter taking the first and second place awards. On February 18, St. Sebastian’s hosted 15 other independent schools at our Annual Parliamentary Extemporaneous Invitational Novice Debate Tournament, with over 150 students and faculty participating in the event. Alessandro Barbiellini ’21 finished an impressive 4th out of 112 debaters. WINTER 2018
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Chopping for Good On February 26, St. Sebastian's fathers and sons headed to Boston to participate in the annual Chop-A-Thon at the Pine Street Inn, the largest resource for homeless men and women in New England. Everyone served selflessly, but those volunteers who shouldered the burden of chopping the onions deserve extra praise! The donations and efforts made by the St. Sebastian's community provided enough produce for the Pine Street Inn for an entire week.
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By the Numbers
1,200 lbs.
The amount of produce sliced, diced and chopped by St. Sebastian’s fathers and sons in one morning
1 week
The length of time the donations of produce made by the St. Sebastian’s community will last at the Pine Street Inn
7 years
The number of years St. Sebastian’s fathers and sons have been participating in the annual service opportunity organized by the Men’s Association
73 volunteers
The number of dads and sons who spent their Sunday morning at the Chop-A-Thon
2,000 meals
The amount of meals the Pine Street Inn prepares in its kitchen each day to serve to homeless individuals
Summer Workshops in Writing & Science Two sessions for Summer 2018:
July 9–20 & July 23–August 3 These two distinct workshops, run by our experienced St. Sebastian’s faculty, are an enriching learning opportunity for students looking for a challenging and fun summer experience.
Open to all boys entering grades 5–9
stsebs.org/workshops FALL 2017
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Patty and Bill Burke wave “hello” on the jumbotron while watching the Arrows play Belmont Hill at the TD Garden.
A GLIMPSE
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9th graders gather for a discussion group at the Freshman Retreat.
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Tommy McCarthy ’20 practices the guitar.
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Students and faculty participate in a ceremonial beam signing.
Students put the finishing touches on their Memory Project portraits.
Ryan Moore, Spanish Department Chair, leads a lesson in the language lab.
Seniors help serve ice cream as part of the Catholic Schools Week celebration.
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An Epic Rematch
The classic game of strategy is thriving at St. Sebastian’s
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Queen to B8—and just like that, Ellis O’Donnell ’19 wins
the sixth annual St. Sebastian’s Chess Tournament. Since the early days on Nonantum Hill, Arrows have been battling it out on the chess board. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in the classic board game, partly in thanks to the institution of the school-wide tournament. The first chess tournament in 2012-13 crowned Kevin Patterson ’13 champion. The following year, Sonny Huang ’16 began his dynasty, winning the next three tournaments and earning the Latin honorific “Maximus.” In addition to the tournament, the game’s rising popularity can be attributed to the installation of the beautiful chess tables in the new library during the summer of 2012. With chess tables so prominently featured, it became more common to find students trying to outmaneuver each other in the game of strategy during study breaks and after school. At the same time, the skill and enthusiasm of the players on our interscholastic chess team grew, inspiring St. Sebastian’s
students to compete in a league with very strong play. In 2013, Kenny Chen ’13 placed second in the league’s individual tournament. On February 14, 2017, Jack Dumouchel ’19 edged out Ellis O’Donnell for the title in the 5th Annual St. Sebastian’s School Championship Match. Amazingly, this year welcomed a rematch of the two competitors, with O’Donnell coming out on top this time to avenge his previous loss. The final game of the tournament took place in the AV Room and was broadcast on televisions throughout the School. The two Arrows played in front of a green screen and were digitally placed inside a luxurious library. The visual effect helped to create a studious atmosphere for the competitors and for the audience tuning in. Given the nature of the championship match and its location, the rematch was titled “The Day of Doom in the AV Room.” In this digital age, it’s refreshing to see our Arrows engaged in a game that’s been played for nearly 1,500 years.
TOP LEFT: Ellis O’Donnell ’19 and Jack Dumouchel ’19 compete for the title in the final match of the 6th Annual Chess Tournament; TOP RIGHT: Students play chess during a break on the chess tables, a favorite feature of the library addition completed in 2012; BOTTOM ROW: Arrows over the years have enjoyed facing off in the classic board game. WINTER 2018
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St. Sebastian’s students cross a 14 |in ST. bridge the SEBASTIAN’S forests of CostaMAGAZINE Rica.
Arrows Abroad This past March break, St. Sebastian’s students traveled to Ireland and Costa Rica. Although the two trips were very different, both adventures gave students the opportunity to experience another culture and return to campus with a new perspective.
Ireland Exchange Six students—Tommy McCarthy ’20, Aidan Garrity ’20, Colm Kearney ’21, Nolan McGovern ’21, Jameson Lynch ’21, and Mark Rice ’21—participated in St. Sebastian’s 7th Annual exchange with St. Michael’s College in Dublin, Ireland during March break. The students stayed with Irish host families and attended classes and a Ceili (a traditional Irish dance) at St. Michael’s, an all-boys’ Catholic high school. They also had a chance to explore the streets and historic sites of Dublin, watched several sporting events, including rugby and hurling, and went hiking in Bray. The six Arrows then hosted their Irish friends at St. Sebastian’s in early April. In addition to sitting in on classes, the visitors were given a tour of Boston, played paintball and attended a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, the highlight of their trip. “The Irish boys loved singing ‘Sweet Caroline,’ doing the wave and joining in on cheers,” noted Tommy McCarthy.
TOP: Christopher Cataldo ’20, Timothy Malloy ’20, Dennis Yandow ’20, John Hodgson ’20, Trace Gotham ’20, Dylan Crandall ’20, Jude Doherty ’20, Patrick McDonald ’20, Michael Farinacci ’20, Jack Randall ’19, James Esperne ’19, and Michael Colgan ’20 in the forests of Monteverde; BOTTOM LEFT: Students take a stroll through a market; BOTTOM RIGHT: Students explore Costa Rica on horseback.
Adventures in Costa Rica
St. Sebastian’s students attend a Red Sox game at Fenway Park with students from St. Michael’s College in Dublin.
For eight days during March vacation, a group of twelve students, along with Spanish teachers Shayna Gilman and Andy Beaule, traveled south to Costa Rica. They walked through the marketplace in downtown San José, went to the natural springs of Arenal Volcano in la Fortuna, rode horses through the countryside, ziplined above the cloud forest in Monteverde, visited the beautiful beaches and National Park of Manuel Antonio, and much more! The weather was beautiful, and the students learned a lot about Costa Rica’s culture, cuisine, and dialect of Spanish. It was a trip the students will never forget! WINTER 2018
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Five Trustees Honored for Their Service St. Sebastian’s is forever grateful to five exceptional retired Trustees—John DiGiovanni ’84, P’14, Jane Hoch P’07, Doug Kingsley P’10,’10,’12,’13, Bill O’Malley P’09,’10,’13, and Rob Wadsworth P’10,’15—for their invaluable contributions as members of the Board. The Trustees were honored for their distinguished service and high standard of leadership at a dinner at the Wellesley Country Club on January 18, 2018. Below is a very brief summary of each Trustee’s relationship with St. Sebastian’s, followed by a few words Headmaster Burke shared about each of them.
John P. DiGiovanni ’84, P’14 John served as a Trustee from 2008 to 2017, sitting on several committees and acting as Vice Chair of the Development and Facilities Committees during the course of his tenure on the Board. John and his wife, Anne, have three children, Desmond ’14, Eavan and Callin. In addition to being an alumnus and parent of a graduate, John’s ties to St. Sebastian’s include an extensive list of relatives who have attended the School. He was instrumental in establishing the Class of 1984 Scholarship Fund which is used expressly for financial aid. A graduate of Boston University, School of Management, John is President and owner of Trinity Property Management, a real estate management firm.
“Whatever committee John served on or helped lead was going to get his full attention and hours of concentrated hard work. He’s simply incapable of giving anything but his absolute best, most honest effort.”
Jane M. Hoch P’07 Jane Hoch P’07 served as a Trustee from 2008 to 2017. She contributed as a member of many committees, including as Chair of the School Life Committee and Vice Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee. Her husband, Steven, was the Men’s Association President in 2006-07. In addition to their son, George ’07, they have two daughters, Alexandra and Caroline. After graduating from Milton Academy, Jane attended University of Pennsylvania and the New York School of Design. She is the owner of Nolan-Hoch Associates, an interior design firm with clients in the United States and Europe.
“Janey is a super bright, energetic, multi-talented, elegant, kind and giving, truly great person of faith and honor with all kinds of style and all kinds of grace. When she walks in the room, every one of us knows immediately that we’re in the presence of greatness and goodness.” 16 |
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Robert M. Wadsworth P’10,’15
Douglas A. Kingsley P’10,’10,’12,’13 Doug sat on the Board of Trustees from 2005 to 2017, serving as the Secretary of the Board, as well as contributing to several committees. As Co-Chair of the Faith & Future Campaign, Doug played a key role in making the hugely successful Campaign a reality. He has also lent his support to numerous initiatives and events and hosted Admissions receptions with his wife, Joanie, in their home. Joanie served as President of the Guild of St. Irene in 2009-10. The Kingsleys’ four sons—Ned ’10, Max ’10, Doug ’12 and Scott ’13—are all St. Sebastian’s graduates. Doug and Joanie have funded and designed many thrilling projects, including the gorgeous St. Sebastian’s statue above the Class of 2013 Courtyard. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Doug also received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.E. from Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering. Doug co-founded Guidepost Growth Equity in 2007 and is a Managing Partner.
Rob served as a Trustee from 2006 to 2017, including as Treasurer of the Board. He also served on six committees, including a stint as the Chair of the Finance Committee. Rob and his wife, Terry, sent their two sons, Andrew ’10 and Michael ’15, to St. Sebastian’s. Their two daughters, Katie and Meredith, attended Dana Hall, where Rob also distinguished himself as an outstanding trustee. Rob received a BS in Systems Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a Managing Director at HarbourVest, a leading global private markets investment firm.
“Intelligent, eloquent, measured, Rob always speaks truth and often most succinctly, as he did in this room two years ago when we committed to our current campaign, expressing the magnitude and magnificence of our endeavor in four words: Address needs; secure future.”
“Doug and Joanie, Max, Ned, Doug, Scott, Gamby, and their extended family have loved and supported and strengthened us beyond all telling, and do we ever love them for it.”
William A. O’Malley P’09,’10,’13 Bill served as a Trustee from 2008 to 2017, lending his vision and voice to several committees, including a stint as Vice Chair of the Audit Committee. As Co-Chair of two different capital campaigns—the Faith & Future Campaign and the current Spirit & People Campaign—Bill has made indispensable contributions, helping to transform our campus and grow our endowment. As current parents, he and his wife, Sue, were admissions volunteers and active in many parent leadership committees. The O’Malleys have three sons—Sean ’09, Jake ’10 and Brian ’13—and a daughter, Caitlin. A Milton Academy graduate, Bill has a BA in Political Science from Amherst College and an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. As Managing Principal of IR+M (Income Research & Management), he serves as the Director of the Investment Team and is responsible for investment results and all investment activity.
“Loyal, energetic, super intelligent, courageous, kind and giving visionaries of faith and honor, Bill and Sue O’Malley have raised their awesome children and advanced their grateful school’s most important mission more lovingly well than words can express!”
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The Best BIRTHDAY GIFT BY CHRISTINE Y. ROBERTSON
The Doris E., David H. ’60 and Beverly A. Barlow Scholarship Fund was recently established by Dr. David Barlow and his wife, Beverly, to honor his mother and long-time School Secretary, Doris Barlow Lanigan, on the occasion of her 94th birthday. The Barlows’ generous gift of $250,000 to the endowment component of the Spirit & People Campaign will provide financial aid for deserving students. This scholarship fund serves as a wonderful example of how one family is giving back to St. Sebastian’s, the school that has been such an integral part of their lives.
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he Barlow Family’s long and rich history with St. Sebastian’s dates back to 1954 when David began his days on Nonantum Hill as a 7th grader in the lower school. He had excelled in his studies as a student in the Needham public schools and as he approached his teenage years, Doris began to look into private schools. David’s father had died in World War II when he was a baby, leaving Doris to raise her son and make the decisions that would shape the course of his life. “I wanted him to have good male guidance in his life,” recalls Doris. “And I worried that going to high school with both boys and girls would be a distraction for him.” An all-boys Catholic independent school felt like the ideal combination. At the time, Doris was working as a secretary for the Board of Health in Needham, as well as serving as an instrumental volunteer in helping to establish St. Bartholomew Parish. David was St. Bartholomew’s first altar boy and he also attended Camp Tabor on the other side of Greendale Avenue in the summertime—an ironic twist of fate as these two properties would become the future site of St. Sebastian’s nearly 30 years later. David recalls his early days as an Arrow, with Msgr. Keating at the helm of the lower school which had opened two years prior in 1952. “It was a very different experience, coming from a public school to a single sex school where most of the teachers were priests,” noted David. “There was a firm but dedicated shaping of not only your academic skills, but also you as a developing personality and character.”
Scholastically, David continued to perform well in the rigorous academic setting. “Six years of Latin and two years of Greek reinforced my love of the written word and the precision with which ideas could be expressed.” Outside of the classroom, he was a well-rounded student, participating in everything from athletics and student government to Glee Club and the Dramatic Society. David played football and baseball for all four years, as well as two seasons of hockey, serving as captain of the baseball team his senior year. His grandfather loved to come watch him pitch, sometimes while sitting next to Red Sox general manager Joe Cronin who was there to see his son, Corky ’59. At the end of David’s junior year, Doris received a phone call from Headmaster Flanigan about a job opening as the academic secretary and began working at St. Sebastian’s that summer. As a parent, she was already familiar with many of the people who worked at the School, including the only two females, Catherine Dwyer, the financial secretary, and English teacher Pat Chisholm. “My world changed,” recalled Doris. “All of a sudden, I was there every day, greeting parents and students in the front office and answering the phones.” One of her duties was to give out late slips. “That’s kind of a joke to this day, when the boys, who are now men, invite me to their reunions, they still remember those late slips.” In June 1960, David graduated from St. Sebastian’s along with 39 other Arrows. “There was a palpable feeling of love and support from the faculty, rooting for us, particularly as we approached graduation. You could
“There was a palpable feeling of love and support from the faculty, rooting for us, particularly as we approached graduation.” —David Barlow ’60
OPPOSITE: Beverly and David ’60 Barlow with Doris Barlow Lanigan in the St. Sebastian’s Chapel; TOP: David serves as captain of the 1960 varsity baseball team; BOTTOM: Doris answers the phone as part of her role in the front office of St. Sebastian’s. WINTER 2018
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“It was a warm feeling going to St. Sebastian’s each day. It wasn’t like going to work. It was like joining the family in the morning.” —Doris Barlow Lanigan P’60
feel the pride the faculty had in each and every one of us as we headed off to college.” Although he was tempted to attend Harvard with his close friend, Tom Swan ’60, in the end, David chose the University of Notre Dame along with five of his classmates. David greatly enjoyed his time in South Bend, Indiana. “One of the things I learned at St. Sebastian’s was the terrific integration of sports and academics and that continued at Notre Dame,” said David. Referred to as “a boon companion and friend of many” in the 1960 Arrow yearbook, David’s friendships with his St. Sebastian’s classmates continued to deepen during his college years and beyond. With David nearly 900 miles away, Doris’ job at St. Sebastian’s filled a big void in her life at that time. “I had no one else at home, except of course my mother and father. St. Sebastian’s became my extended family. It was marvelous.” Her role in the front office not only gave her the opportunity to get to know the boys, but to strengthen the friendships with mothers she had come to know through the Guild of St. Irene. She became great friends with Pat Chisholm and Dot Curnane, who began her 35-year tenure as the Headmaster’s Secretary in 1964. Doris wore many hats at St. Sebastian’s and was always busy, 20 |
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Doris in the front office on Nonantum Hill in 1971.
helping out in any way she could. One of her responsibilities included preparing and sending out the report cards. “In the old days, the headmaster would dictate the comments on every single kid and I would have to type each mark and each comment on each report card,” recalls Doris. “Sometimes I’d have to go to another room and hide from the telephone because I didn’t want to make mistakes on the grades!” In 1981, Doris was remarried to her best friend, Bob Lanigan, by Fr. Gilmartin, who had become a close friend of theirs. The ceremony took place in the St. Sebastian’s Chapel on Nonantum Hill and prior to the wedding, some of the ladies in the Guild hosted a lovely bridal tea for her in McInnis Hall, the priests’ residence. “Talk about being attached sentimentally… it was a warm feeling going to St. Sebastian’s each day,” noted Doris. “It wasn’t like going to work. It was like joining the family in the morning.” The School weathered many challenges over the years, including the transition from priest to lay faculty and changes in leadership during the 1970s. A consistent presence in the front office, Doris was part of the glue that held the school together. Parents would
come up to the counter, asking all sorts of questions and Doris’ response would be, “You have to trust the trustees who are running this school, that they will make the best possible decisions.” Her faith in the trustees went a long way. The move to Needham was another significant period of change for the School. For Doris, who lived off of South Street in Needham and had been so involved in establishing St. Bartholomew’s when David first started at St. Sebastian’s, it was like coming full circle. She wasn’t located in the front office anymore, but across the street in the Administration Building. Doris continued to help out with whatever was needed, from admissions to college applications, and stayed at St. Sebastian’s until 1989, when her husband, Bob, retired as well. “Fortunately, we traveled, so that eased the pain of not going back in the fall when school opened again,” said Doris. “I remember that distinctly.” For thirty years, she greeted students and parents warmly each day, functioning as a surrogate mother for many boys. As Ed Davis ’65 echoed, “Doris lit up the place, even to her last day.” David’s ties with St. Sebastian’s remained strong throughout his life and
having his mother work at the School for three decades further strengthened those ties. After graduating from Notre Dame in 1964, he continued to study psychology in graduate school at Boston College, where he met his future wife, Beverly, who was getting her Master’s degree in special education. They became engaged on April 15, 1966, the same evening the Guild of St. Irene hosted a champagne reception at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum following the School’s production of Carnival. The event provided the perfect romantic setting in which to celebrate their engagement. They were married at Beverly’s church in New Hampshire, with five priests from St. Sebastian’s at the altar and Msgr. Harney conducting the service. Following their wedding, David and Beverly left Boston for the University of Vermont, where David received his Ph.D. He went on to become a highly influential clinical psychologist and psychotherapy researcher well known for his pioneering work on anxiety and panic disorders. David has published over 500 articles and chapters and over 60 books and clinical manuals and held professorships at several universities, including Boston University where he is Founder and Director Emeritus of BU’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Although David’s career had him moving around the country, he kept coming home to St. Sebastian’s. His two children were baptized in the Chapel on Nonantum Hill. He delivered the Commencement Address in 1976, and then again in 2005, from the pulpit of St. Bartholomew’s where he was once chief altar boy. During his remarks, David noted the longevity of his friendships with his Arrows brothers, suggesting to the graduates that “at least some of your St. Sebastian’s friends will remain close and be a source of support and strength for the rest of your lives as has been true for me.” David also served two terms on the Board of Trustees, from 2005 to 2011, giving him the opportunity to
help set the overall strategic direction of the School. When it came time for David and Beverly to look back on their lives and determine what was really important to them, St. Sebastian’s certainly made the list. The School played a major role during David’s formative years: “Through the influence of the academics at St. Sebastian’s and the richness of the school life, I chose to stay in academics, became a professor and have had a rich and rewarding career.” David and Beverly were both the first members of their families to go to college. Similar to Doris, Beverly’s parents placed great importance on the value of education and encouraged her to pursue the highest degree possible, despite their limited means. In addition to working 40 hours a week to get through college, Beverly remembers some of the small scholarships she received and how much they helped her father to pay the tuition at the small Catholic college she attended in Manchester, NH, ironically named Notre Dame. Over the years, the Barlows have contributed to capital improvement projects at St. Sebastian’s, but this time dedicated their gift entirely to endowment. Given the family’s long and deep association with the
School, particularly with Doris having worked here for 30 years, David and Beverly felt there was nothing more meaningful that they could do than to endow a scholarship in her honor. Their generous gift to the Spirit & People Campaign will make it possible for future Arrows to have the same kind of experience David and countless other students have had because of financial aid. “It was the nicest gift I’ve ever received from both of you,” shared Doris. Thank you, David and Beverly, for paying it forward in such a wonderful way.
TOP AND BOTTOM RIGHT: David delivers the Commencement Address in 1975 on Nonantum Hill and again in 2005 in Needham; BOTTOM LEFT: A portrait of Doris in the 1980s, her third and final decade working at St. Sebastian’s.
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Taking Shape Despite the prolonged winter, the West Campus Center is really starting to take shape. From steel framing to exterior masonry work, progress is being made both inside and out. Construction will continue throughout the summer, advancing towards the goal of opening the West Campus Center when the new school year begins in September 2018. To learn more about the new facility and the Spirit & People Campaign, visit www.spiritandpeople.org.
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Playing on the
WORLD STAGE BY CHRISTINE Y. ROBERTSON
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t. Sebastian’s storied hockey tradition dates back to the formation of its first team in 1943. From Saturday
nights at the Skating Club of Boston to the outdoor rink on Nonantum Hill and the Henry T. Lane Rink on Greendale Avenue, many talented athletes have laced up their skates for the Arrows. Hundreds of players have gone on to play in college, a total of 20 Arrows players have been National Hockey League draft picks, five of them 1st Round Selections, and at least a dozen Arrows have suited up for a game in the NHL. Three of our alumni—Jack Mulhern ’46, Rick DiPietro ’99 and most recently, Noah Welch ’01—have made it to the world stage, representing the United States in the Winter Olympic Games, the pinnacle of international ice hockey competition. Although their journey to the Olympics and experiences while there were very different, these three Olympians share a love of the game that was solidified during their days as an Arrow.
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Jack Mulhern ’46 1952 Olympics Oslo, Norway
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ack Mulhern was just three years old when his sister, Dottie, taught him how to skate. Raised in Jamaica Plain, he played hockey with the neighborhood kids when Jamaica Pond froze over. As a teen, he hung out at the Boston Skating Club with his best friend (and future brother-in-law), Jack Slattery ’48, P’80,’83, in case anyone needed an extra
Jack is featured as “Mr. Hockey” in the 1946 edition of The Arrow yearbook.
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player or two, and snuck down the back stairs in the middle of the night to go play hockey at the Arena with his friends. In 1943, Jack became a member of St. Sebastian’s first hockey team, two years after the School was founded. He was one of two sophomores on the regular sextet that wore the Red and Black that first season. Just at that time, the Catholic Hockey League was being formed and the School was invited to become a charter member, committing the team to a ten-game schedule to be played at the Skating Club. There were a number of remarkable athletes during those early years and it showed on the ice. That first team finished third in the Catholic League and Jack was unanimously voted the outstanding player of the league, as well as its leading scorer. With clean-cut wins against private schools as well, “the neophyte icemen did much to put St. Sebastian’s on the athletic map,” according to The Arrow yearbook. The following year, the team, captained by Jack, enjoyed co-championship status with Malden. For three seasons, Jack was known as “Mr. Hockey” to the packed galleries of the Skating Club, where he established all sorts of records. “My dad was ambidextrous,” shared his son, Jack. “Playing in the flat stick era, he could change the stick from one hand to the other and could play lefty and righty.” “Mul” was also a
standout as the quarterback on the gridiron and a catcher on the diamond. According to Henry Lane ’49, who coached the hockey team for 33 years, “Jack Mulhern was one of the greatest athletes this school has ever produced.” After spending a postgraduate year at Northwood Prep, Jack attended Boston College, where he continued to play all three sports. His tremendous skill on the ice established an Eagles scoring record that stood for a decade and later earned him a place in the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame. As a sophomore, his 34-goal contribution—the highest in the nation—was a key factor in BC’s 1949 NCAA Hockey Championship. “Jack’s coach, John ‘Snooks’ Kelley, said he was the smartest hockey player he’d ever had because he played with his head,” recalled his sister, Dottie. “My dad used to always say, ‘When you’re on the ice, you have to have a paragraph worth of thoughts in a split second,’” added his son, Jack. After graduating from BC, Jack enlisted in the Army, following in the footsteps of his oldest brother, Bobby, who was a two-time national champion playing hockey for Dartmouth before fighting and losing his life in World War II. Jack was in Officers Training School on his way to North Korea when he received a telegram from Walter Brown, owner of the Bruins and Celtics, inviting him to try out for the 1952 Olympic team. Jack’s talent as a center earned him a spot on the squad, along with Len Ceglarski, his linemate at BC, and the Army granted him special leave to make the trip to Oslo, Norway. “Jack was just thrilled to be part of the team,” recalls Dottie. “It was one of
“Jack was just thrilled to be part of the team. It was one of the highlights, if not the highlight, of his life, to go abroad for the Olympics.” —Dorothy Mulhern Carroll P’64,’69
Photo: courtesy of USA Hockey
the highlights, if not the highlight, of his life, to go abroad for the Olympics.” All the Olympic participants travelled over to Norway on the same ship, along with Jack’s younger sister, Joanie, and her friend, Sally. Joanie took home movies of the Games, including Jack walking into the Olympic stadium. After losing only one game to Sweden, the team forced the unbeaten Canadians to a 3-3 tie in the championship match to take home the silver medal. Jack put the puck in the net to get the U.S. back in the game when they were down 2-0, a thrilling moment in his illustrious hockey career. The lasting friendships made during those Olympic Games were a key part of the experience for Jack. One of his
teammates, Andre Gambucci, became such a dear friend that Jack asked him to be godfather to one of his five children. In 2002, the team gathered for a 50th Reunion at the New York Athletic Club to retell the stories of their glory days as Olympians. Following the Olympics, the New York Rangers invited Jack to play hockey. He decided to pursue the law instead, but passed on his love of the game to his children, coaching their teams and sharing his Olympic memories. “When I was a little boy, we used to go to the outdoor rink up on The Hill,” reminisced his son, Jack. “Just to see my dad out there on his old skates was amazing.”
TOP: The 1952 Olympic hockey team; BOTTOM: The silver medal Jack brought home from Norway remains a prized possession of the Mulhern Family.
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Rick DiPietro ’99 2006 Olympics Turin, Italy
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ick DiPietro demonstrated a passion for handling the puck early on. Raised in Winthrop, MA—the same hometown as Mike Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 Olympic U.S. hockey team—he grew up knowing all the stories about the team’s journey to winning the gold medal in Lake Placid, NY. Hearing the great moments directly from Mike, who attended high school with Rick’s mom, further inspired his love of hockey. “I can remember being in my driveway during the Olympics, pretending I was on the Olympic team and one of the goalies,” shared Rick. “It’s any kid’s dream, a world stage.” Rick joined St. Sebastian’s as an 8th grader in the fall of 1994. The following year, he made the varsity team as a freshman. He also played soccer and baseball. “Looking back, I love the fact that St. Sebastian’s pushed us to play a sport in every season and how important that was to my development as a hockey player,” notes Rick. Hockey coach Jed Doherty ’86 also coached Rick on the soccer team, attesting to his athleticism: “We had gone through our soccer tryouts and were unable to find a goalie ready to take the job. We convinced Rick to come, become our goalie without ever having played goalie, and by season’s end, see him 28 |
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emerge as one of the best soccer goalies in the ISL.” Making the decision to leave at the end of his sophomore year to attend the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in Michigan was not easy, but Rick believes those three years as an Arrow made the transition much smoother. “Moving away from my parents at such a young age was a lot easier than it was for some of the other guys because of all the mentorship I received at St. Sebastian’s.” Following two years in the National Team Development Program, Rick played hockey for Boston University in 1999-2000. In that one season as a Terrier, he was named to the All-Rookie Team, named Second Team All-Hockey East, awarded the team’s co-MVP and was named Hockey East’s Rookie of the Year. In his one and only Beanpot Tournament, Rick was the MVP and won the Eberly Trophy awarded to the tournament’s top goaltender. Rick was drafted first overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by New York Islanders General Manager Mike Milbury P’18,’19, making him the first American goalie to occupy the top draft position. Rick’s puck handling skills, as well as his aggressive style and confidence on the ice, were cited as key factors in the decision to select him first overall. Among his many accomplishments during his first few seasons of pro hockey, Rick was
selected to play for Team USA at the 2001 World Junior Championships, the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the 2005 IIHF World Championships. In December 2005, Rick was named to the U.S. Men’s Ice Hockey Team for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. The 24-year-old goalie was the youngest player chosen for the team, featuring NHL players, including two of his New York Islanders teammates. Rick remembers vividly the day that he got the phone call: “It’s on the list of best days of my life, outside of the birth of my kids, being married and a couple other things.” As an NHL player, Rick’s Olympic experience was focused almost solely on hockey—waking up, practicing and playing in the games—with little time to attend other Olympic events, experience the culture or explore Italy. He started in four of the team’s six games, with his wife, parents, brother Alex ’03 and in-laws all there, cheering him on from the stands. As he did throughout most of his career in the NHL, Rick wore a unique mask that paid tribute to the U.S. troops, including his father and godfather who both served in Viet Nam. Rick designed the mask with his dad’s help, incorporating the Italian flag meeting the U.S. flag in the middle to honor his Italian descent. Rick cites his selection to Team USA as one of the greatest accomplishments in his hockey career. “Playing at the Olympics versus in an NHL game felt different because of everything it meant to wear that jersey and represent our country. I don’t think I’ve ever taken a loss as hard as that quarterfinal game against Finland, but it was still an unbelievable experience.”
“Playing at the Olympics versus in an NHL game felt different because of everything it meant to wear that jersey and represent our country.” —Rick DiPietro ’99
Photo: courtesy of USA Hockey TOP LEFT: Rick DiPietro ’99 with his Arrows teammates on the 1995-96 varsity hockey team; TOP RIGHT: The patriotic helmet Rick wore at the 2006 Olympics; BOTTOM: Rick with his Team USA Olympic jersey.
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Noah Welch ’01 2018 Olympics
Following a 29-1-1 ISL Championship season, coaches Jed Doherty ’86 and Steve Dagdigian led the team to a victory against heavily favored Cushing Academy, 1-0, to win their first New England Prep School Championship. When the final horn sounded, the Arrows bench emptied on to the ice and players, coaches and managers congratulated each other on achieving an honor that no previous Arrows squad had attained in school history. Noah was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, but elected to spend the next four years playing collegiate hockey at Harvard before signing with the team. A two-time AllAmerican, the defenseman captained the Crimson as a senior in 2004-05 and reached the NCAA Tournament in each of his four seasons. Current head coach of the St. Sebastian’s varsity hockey team, Sean McCann, was assistant coach at Harvard while Noah was on the team. “He displayed a work ethic that allowed players to follow in his footsteps on and off the ice,” praised McCann. Noah made his NHL debut for the Penguins in the 2005-06 season. He went on to play 75 games for multiple NHL organizations before moving to
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oah Welch’s days on the ice for the Arrows capture the pure and youthful exuberance of high school hockey at its best, from the intense competition to trying to accomplish something special with your teammates. He started at St. Sebastian’s as a sophomore in the fall of 1998, joining a line-up of talented players. “Those years were very special,” recalls Noah. “It’s some of the most fun I’ve ever had playing hockey.” He credits St. Sebastian’s with preparing him not just on the ice, but in the classroom as well. “I developed as a young man, a student and a hockey player.” Noah served as captain of the 2000-01 team in his senior year—a remarkable season he and his teammates will never forget.
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TOP: Noah surrounded by trophies earned by him and his Arrows teammates during the 2000-01 season; BOTTOM: Noah on the ice for the Harvard Crimson.
Sweden to play in the Swedish Hockey League. He helped the Växjö Lakers to capture the 2015 SEL Championship and recently rejoined the team from the Malmo Redhawks. On January 1, 2018, during the NHL Winter Classic, USA Hockey announced the 25 players, including Noah, selected to make up the 2018 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. The NHL’s decision to not send any of its players for the first time since 1998 opened the door for those not traditionally in the selection pool, including players from European professional leagues, those with AHL-only contracts, and a few NCAA student-athletes. Noah’s performance at the Deutschland Cup in Germany in early November was a key
Noah on the ice at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang; (Photo: Jeff Cable, USA Hockey)
factor in helping him to stand out from the 90 other players vying for a spot on the roster. Student reporters from The Walrus interviewed Noah prior to the Games, asking him to describe his reaction to being selected for the team. “It hasn’t completely sunk in yet. I think at opening ceremonies when I walk out with my teammates and the other athletes representing USA, I’ll be overwhelmed with joy.” The day after competing in the Champion Hockey League Finals for the Växjö Lakers, Noah flew to South Korea. He felt blessed to have his family in Pyeongchang to cheer him on, including his wife, Alissa, his two children, Wesley
and Addysen-Lea, his mom and his brother, Kethe, and his entire family. “My wife, since we have met, and my mom and brother, early in my career, have sacrificed so much to help me follow my dreams of playing college and pro hockey, and to see them enjoy the Olympics and watch me compete was special,” shared Noah. Noah, one of the more veteran members on the roster, was honored to be named assistant captain and to play for Tony Granato, a member of the 1988 Olympic team, and the rest of the coaching staff. “It was a really solid group of guys,” shared Noah in regards to his teammates. Other highlights
of his Olympic experience include meeting the other athletes, as well as Vice President Pence and Ivanka Trump, not to mention all the free gear! Although wishing he had come home with a medal, Noah feels grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to represent his country and play on the international stage. “Overall, it was a very special experience competing for Team USA in the Olympics. I think it’s one that will get more special as the years go on and the winter games come and go.” If the narratives of our other Arrows Olympians are any indication, these memories will last a lifetime.
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A Faithful Homecoming AN INTERVIEW WITH FR. JOSEPH KEEFE ’00
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t. Bartholomew Church was filled with God’s grace and love on December 29, 2017, as Fr. Joseph Keefe ’00 celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving—his first on U.S. soil after having received priestly ordination in Rome last April. Surrounded by many priests, family and friends, the Mass was a “homecoming” of sorts for Fr. Keefe, who credits St. Sebastian’s in helping him along his path to the priesthood. A festive reception in Ward Hall followed the Mass, giving those in attendance an opportunity to congratulate the newly ordained priest and his family. As a priest of Opus Dei, his new assignment is in New York City, where he works, among other jobs, at St. Agnes Parish in Midtown Manhattan.
How did it feel to be at the pulpit, offering Mass, rather than a student sitting in the pews of St. Bartholomew’s? It felt a little like being in a time warp! I don’t think that church has changed very much since my old days in Corporate Chapel, so yes, many memories flooded back as I preached the Gospel from that pulpit. Among them, the image of Ruthie Bergin (may she rest in peace) stopping by to greet Jesus in the tabernacle on her way out to the parking lot after a day of work feeding so many boys! Or Bill Burke inspiring us all with his solid faith through both words and actions from that very pulpit where I stood. Or our graduation day in 2000, when we were encouraged not to leave our faith behind when entering the gates of college, like a hat that is hung at the door.
OPPOSITE: At the Consecration, Fr. Joseph Keefe ’00 elevates the chalice; ABOVE: Fr. Keefe gives words of gratitude to his family and friends as two of his mentors on his faith journey, Fr. John Grieco and Fr. John Arens, look on. (Photos: George Martell)
What was it like to have Fr. John Arens, our beloved Chaplain, sitting next to you during the Mass? The word that comes to mind when remembering Fr. John concelebrating right by my side: fidelity. What a joy to be able to come back to Seb’s and thank the priest who all these years has been a faithful witness to Christ’s love, year in and year out! His example was an important factor in my own life discernment. And he was the perfect support to hold me up during this emotional event, celebrating Mass for the first time in my home turf. I couldn’t have asked for better company in such an intense moment.
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In addition to Fr. Arens, who were the other priests in attendance? In all there were 17 concelebrants, many of whom played an important role in my life in different moments. Priests from my hometown parish in Wellesley; priests from the parish of my parents now in Sherborn; chaplains from my college years at Harvard; and of course, my brother priests from Opus Dei. It was a wonderful thing to be surrounded by so many priests at the altar. The homily was given by Fr. John Grieco, a fellow Opus Dei priest who had lived with me in our seminary in Rome for many years, and currently resides in Boston. You have a big family. Were some of them able to come and be a part of this special day? Yes, many of my family members were in attendance. Of my ten siblings, four of them (the local ones!) were able to attend. Two of my sisters (Emily Marcucci and Betsy McQuade) did readings, while my two brothers (Tom ’11 and Paul Keefe) organized all the music and led the choir. Some of my nieces and nephews did the prayers of the faithful, and brought up the gifts.
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The word that comes to mind when remembering Fr. John concelebrating right by my side: fidelity... I couldn’t have asked for better company in such an intense moment.
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TOP LEFT: John and Patti Keefe P’97,’99,’00,’02,’11 stand proudly with their son; TOP RIGHT: Fr. Keefe’s nieces and nephews present the gifts at the Offertory; BOTTOM: Dean of Students Brendan Sullivan receives Communion from his former student. (Photos: George Martell)
What did it mean to you to have the Church filled with so many meaningful guests? It was wonderful to see so many of my old teachers from St. Sebastian’s: Mr. Jim Sullivan, Fr. John Arens, Mr. Rest, Mr. Nerbonne, Mr. Brendan Sullivan, Mr. Albertson, each of whom shaped me in different ways. I also received kind notes from others who could not attend, like Mr. Burke and Mrs. Schwimmer. In general, it was very moving to see so many folks from different places and periods of my life, some of whom I had not seen since I was a young child. All that love and affection that was shown by the presence of so many people was a testament to the fact that we are part of such a huge network of individuals that form and inspire.
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A Rock and a Hard Place Three Arrows Collaborate for Comedic Gold St. Sebastian’s has many intelligent scholars, gifted athletes and talented artists, but did you know there are also comedic geniuses? Nick Howell ’18, Will Forman ’18 and AJ Santosuosso ’18 collaborated to produce this year’s winter play, the hilariously funny noir spoof, A Rock and a Hard Place.
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he three Arrows have been long-time members of the St. Sebastian’s Drama Club— Forman and Santosuosso as actors and Howell as head of the tech-crew. This year, however, they took on new challenges. They decided to write their own play and direct their classmates. Howell served as the primary writer, Santosuosso as the primary director and Forman focused on acting in the show. Due to their close friendship, the three Arrows worked well together, bouncing ideas off of each other, writing different scenes and giving directorial suggestions. “We wanted to incorporate the St. Sebastian’s drama community’s unique perspectives,” commented Forman, “to make the play as funny and refreshing as it could be.” And they succeeded. A Rock and a Hard Place follows a private detective named Jay Raymond, played by Anthony Perez ’19, and his dimwitted sidekick John De Putz, played by Cole Tremblay ’19. The duo set off to solve a murder mystery, crossing paths with a number of strange suspects. The wellwritten show was very funny and the actors did a superb job bringing their characters to life! “You can’t force someone to make a certain acting decision,” remarked Santosuosso, “but you can always guide them to what seems to be the right choice and push someone beyond what they think their limits are to be the best actor they can be.” As the primary writer, Howell drew upon an experience he had in his creative writing class with English teacher Adam White. After reading The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler, Howell became interested in doing his own noir spoof. The humor in the play fundamentally originated from what the trio find funny in their everyday lives, from daily interactions to TV shows. “The goal was to create something that everyone would have a great time being a part of,” commented Howell. The drama program at St. Sebastian’s has been an important part of Howell, Forman, and Santosuosso’s experience as Arrows and they wanted to give back to it. All three gentlemen agree that the drama program is better off if the students really care and are self-motivated. And that is what happened with the production of A Rock and a Hard Place. There was a great amount of student effort and passion driving them forward.
OPPOSITE: With the spotlight on him, Anthony Perez ’19 takes center stage; TOP: The three Arrows behind the winter play, Nick Howell ’18, AJ Santosuosso ’18, and Will Forman ’18, together at a dress rehearsal. BOTTOM TWO ROWS: Cast members acting in a variety of scenes.
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Baby Baby, a curtain raiser performed before A Rock and a Hard Place, showcased St. Sebastian’s youngest actors in the 7th and 8th grades. The short comedy, directed by Marty White ’18, told the story of one newborn’s first year with his family. In March 2013, White played the role of “Baby” as a 7th grader. Now, as a senior, he has come full circle, directing the next wave of Arrows in the same show. “I really wanted to exceed expectations,” remarked White, “because people had seen the play before, and I wanted to prove that I could direct it myself. The actors really helped me out and worked very hard. I was really proud of them.”
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A DAY IN THE LIFE As Mark Twain put it, write what you know. The same idea can hold true for photography. Photograph what you know. by Landon Dombrowski ’18
This was the idea behind “A Day in the Life,” the assignment for the AP Photography class this Spring. The students were asked to photograph what, in many ways, they know best: life at St. Sebastian’s. The assignment was to photograph around campus throughout the day—in classrooms, in hallways, during lunch, on the sports fields, etc. The students were encouraged to bring out the sense of the St. Seb’s culture and environment in their images as well as try to convey what St. Seb’s means to them. Before the students headed out for their assignment, they received some helpful tips from St. Sebastian’s very own in-house photojournalist, Joey Spadoni. Here are some of the images the AP photo students produced for the assignment. by Matt Connelly ’19
by Evan Reddick ’18 by Brendan McKenzie ’18
by Blake Colman ’18
by Colin Kehoe ’18
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WINTER SPORTS Varsity Hockey BY COACH SEAN MCCANN
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” —Henry Ford The start of the Arrows season was meant to be a step towards something more. With 15 players returning from last season and six new players, there was no doubt that this team was excited to compete. Led by captain Blake Colman ’18, assistant captains Liam Gorman ’19 and Tommy Lyons ’19, and the rest of the senior class, this group was focused and determined. The first two games of the season brought early frustration as the squad was defeated by Rivers and Milton. Although outshooting both teams and carrying the play at times, Seb’s was not able to play stellar defense or score timely goals. However, the players remained resolute as they prepared for BB&N. Colin Kehoe ’18 led the way with two goals as the 40 |
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Arrows rolled to a 6-1 win. Up next was Exeter Academy, a perennial New England power who pulled away late in the game last year to claim victory. However, this year was very different as Gorman scored twice and goalie Drew Commesso ’20 shut down the Big Red en route to a 6-0 victory. The pace, physicality and execution were outstanding in this game as the Arrows were almost flawless. Building on that momentum, the team spotted Brooks an early 1-0 lead before answering with four straight goals to claim their third victory in as many games. The Seb’s Christmas tournament was next on the schedule and Albany Academy, who had ended the team’s season last year, was on tap. Looking to send an early message, the team barraged the Albany goalie in the first period, but only had a one-goal lead. Wyatt Schlaht ’19 scored his second goal in as many games to expand that lead to two before Colman iced it late in the third with an empty net goal. With Brendan Dumas ’21 scoring his first goal of the season late in the game, a 5-2 victory in the second round versus
Winchendon propelled the Arrows to the championship game against Rivers. A playoff like tempo ensued as both teams exchanged goals in the first and second periods. Lyons responded late in the first while Liam Devlin ’20 did the same in the second. Although outshooting its opponent and carrying the momentum late in the game, an unfortunate defensive lapse cost the team in overtime. Not to be discouraged, the team remained unified but only went 2-1-1 in the next four games. After an 8-0 victory at the Mutch Cup against Catholic Memorial, the Arrows found themselves down early versus Berkshire before roaring back in the third with power play goals by James Davenport ’19 and Riley Hughes ’19. Although Liam Connors ’20 led the team by scoring two goals in as many games, a very disappointing 4-3 loss against Williston in overtime and then a 4-4 tie versus Nobles had the team searching for their identity. Luckily, arch-rival Belmont Hill was next. The pace of the game was outstanding as Seb’s hemmed the Hillies in their own end most of
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the first two periods while Gorman had an outstanding performance notching the first hat trick of the season. Unfortunately, a poor start against Tabor gave them a 3-0 lead and even when Connor Joyce ’20 scored to close the gap to 3-2, another defensive miscue ended a combat attempt. Over the next two games the Arrows poured on the offense with 20 goals against Andover and Governor’s. Jayden Struble ’20 combined for 9 points while Lyons had 8 and Hughes and Schlaht had 7 each in those two games. However, the team’s first losing streak followed as Nobles, Thayer and an overtime loss to Milton ended the earlier offensive output. An injury to Commesso opened up the door for Jack Moffat ’19 and Tim Kiley ’18. Kiley was given the first opportunity and responded with a shutout performance against St. Paul’s (3-0) and an overtime win against Proctor with Evan Reddick ’18 and Lyons providing the offense. Although the team lost its next game against Lawrence, it had shown how well it could play together as a unit. Hoosac, Tabor and Governor’s were first to see this as defensemen
Thomas Messineo ’21 and Will Kiley ’18 provided stellar play and offensive support to claim 5-1, 5-0 and 8-3 wins respectively. Rematches versus Belmont Hill and Lawrence were the test the team needed to see how far they had come. A determined Hillie group came out charging early in the game and grabbed the lead but some physical play by the defensive core, especially Ryan MacDermott ’20, quieted the opponents down. An outstanding individual effort by JP Milbury ’19 tied the game at one until Will Kiley provided a lead. Belmont Hill responded in the second for a 2-2 tie but a great individual shorthanded goal by Hughes sealed a 3-2 victory. The Lawrence game was much more offensive as the teams exchanged goals through two periods with Seb’s holding a 4-3 lead but an impressive third period and two goals by Devlin enabled the team to win 7-3. The last game of the season was as close to a playoff game as possible. Thayer had just won nine of their previous ten games, but a strong second period provided a 3-1 lead. Thayer scored twice in the third, but a timely overtime goal by Schlaht
ended the tight contest as both teams prepared for the playoffs. For the first time in over 15 years Seb’s was to host a playoff game. Loomis, an outstanding defensive team with strong goaltending, frustrated the Arrows but a late Devlin goal pushed the contest into overtime before a Davenport bounce sent the team and crowd into frenzy. It was only a moment later that the team found out that a rematch with Thayer was next. Henry’s Corner was in full force as the crowd was 4 or 5 deep in every direction and the rink buzzed with anticipation. Declan Maguire ’20 provided an early spark with a great feed to Joyce for a 1-0 lead and Schlaht scored early in the third to tie the game at two before Thayer was able to take a late lead and score an empty net goal. This edition of the Arrows, despite being a game short of their goal, achieved their purpose of being positive, unselfish and relentless as it won 19 games for the first time in 15 years. Although a large portion of the team will return, the leadership of the seniors, Colman, Kehoe, Tim and Will Kiley and Reddick will be sorely missed.
OPPOSITE: Jayden Struble ’20 looks up ice preparing to make a play. LEFT: Connor Joyce ’20 accelerates with the puck on his stick. RIGHT: Captain Blake Colman ’18 (holding the Mutch Cup trophy), flanked by assistant captains Thomas Lyons ’19 and Liam Gorman ’19, stand with Tom Mutch, brother of Kevin Mutch ’80, at the Warrior Ice Arena. WINTER 2018
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Varsity Basketball BY COACH GEORGE MORELLI
The 2017-2018 Arrows basketball team began with a flood and ended with an avalanche. A flooded gym, due to construction in the fall, necessitated a new floor and this is how the Arrows embarked on their season. With the departure of St. Paul’s and the addition of Tabor to the ISL, the league was as strong from top to bottom as it has ever been. The season began with a non-league tilt versus a very talented Brimmer and May team. The Arrows were without co-captain Will Plansky ’18 and second leading scorer from last year’s team, Bryce
Gallagher ’19. Fortunately, co-captain Will Phelan ’18 kept the Arrows within striking distance, pouring in 30 points while holding AJ Reeves, Gatorade Massachusetts Basketball Player of the Year, to only 15 points on four two-point field goals. But the Arrows simply did not have enough firepower that day to take home the win. League play started with a home win versus a young, but talented St. George’s squad, as the scores from later in the season would show. George Johnson ’18 played inspired ball, running the floor reminiscent of Chief (Celtics legend Robert Parish not Chief Bromden from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest). The Arrows received contributions from all of the healthy players on the roster in the first two games. Newcomers Trace Gotham ’20 and Louis Hansen ’20 showed
flashes of offense and versatility, while Miguel Vega ’19 and Alex Cherry ’19 displayed defensive intensity and brought a much-needed toughness from the football field. After a tough loss to Beaver Country Day, the Arrows, still not at full strength, entered the Seacoast Classic—a 16-team Class A tournament. In the first contest, St. Sebastian’s lost a 44-41 decision to Avon Old Farms and after a short three-hour break came back to face ISL power Milton Academy. The Arrows got some valuable contributions from Harry Carlson ’18 and Connor Bertsch ’19 and with a few minutes to go in the half, they found themselves in a one-possession game. Unfortunately, some deep three-point shots by Milton widened the gap and their overall team size was too much to overcome.
The Varsity Basketball team poses for a picture in the TD Garden before their game against Belmont Hill on January 27, 2018.
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Upon returning from break, the Arrows would finally get their full complement of players just in time to face a gritty Roxbury Latin team. The Arrows played tremendous team defense, highlighted by Will Plansky and Will Phelan limiting RL’s talented backcourt touches. St. Sebastian’s got some key hoops from Ben Kaczmarek ’21 and Bryce Gallagher to secure a 46-44 overtime win! The month of January was unforgiving to the Arrows. The team was simply overmatched by Tabor and Brooks, and then the ball just started bouncing the wrong way in losses to Thayer and Nobles. The boys never quit and continually rallied around the senior quartet of Carlson, Johnson, Phelan and Plansky. The team prepared for their game in the TD Garden versus their rival Belmont Hill by practicing at the Celtics facility in Waltham. During the contest, Stephen Jessup ’19, Nate Kocho ’19 and Reece Clark ’20 provided great energy. Inspired by the environment, their teammates, all of whom played, and the outstanding St. Sebastian’s community that came out to support their team, the Arrows gave their rival all it could handle for much of the game, but in the end, Belmont Hill’s relentlessness on the boards turned out to be the difference that night. Despite the outcome, the Arrows will always remember the experience as a positive one. In between some hard-fought wins were some tough losses against talented teams. In a season where points were premium, the season finale versus St. Paul’s began with an aforementioned avalanche of points, led by pinpoint passing from Will Phelan and strong finishes by seniors Carlson and Johnson. The Arrows jumped out to a double-digit lead that would shrink to four points with six minutes to go. But they held on to finish out the game with a 66-51 win!
TOP: Co-captain Will Phelan ’18 drives to the basket against three Belmont Hill players in the TD Garden; BOTTOM LEFT: Miguel Vega ’19 accelerates with the ball; BOTTOM RIGHT: Co-captain Will Plansky ’18 staves off a defender.
In a season where the margin of error was small, the boys’ hearts were big. And even though the losses outnumbered the wins, these young men stayed positive, continually supported each other and battled every opponent until the final horn. On behalf of the assistant coaches, Terrell Diggs ’09 and Dave Hinman, I would like to
thank all of the parents and fans for supporting the team this year and look forward to competing in the new gym next year. A final special thank you to our managers—Will Fox ’18, Orvin Pierre ’18 and Kristian Rosario ’20—always working behind the scenes to make the season run smoothly. Go Arrows!
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Varsity Skiing BY COACH DEIRDRE RYNNE ANNAN
This season, we graduate a talented and deep group of eight seniors after a successful season earning a close and hard fought 4th place in the ISL and placing 9th in the NEPSAC Class A Championship. Led by captains Peter Murphy ’18, Wilson MacPherson ’18 and six-year team veteran Reid Walsh ’18, Arrows Skiing concluded in balmy temperatures on February 28 at Nashoba Valley. Despite the pendulum swings between arctic cold and record-breaking warm temperatures, 25 Arrows skiers participated and we competed in eight races this season. The season concluded with the awarding of three ISL-All League skiers. Wilson MacPherson ’18 tied for 11th place for the season earning his second ISL-All League recognition. MacPherson has been a large contributor for the team in his four years at St. Sebastian’s, leading the team on course inspection, helping inspire equipment maintenance and bringing along novice racers. Billy Queally ’20 earned his first
ISL-All League in 10th place after a consistent and competitive standout season. Peter Murphy ’18 earned his third ISL-All League recognition for an outstanding and consistent season in 3rd place in the ISL. These skiers joined rising senior and 2018-19 captain-elect Ted Hoppe ’19, Peter Kilmartin ’18 and Reid Walsh ’18 at the NEPSAC Championships on February 14 at Berkshire East. Murphy ’18 placed 5th in Slalom in his fifth appearance at the NEPSAC Championships. Remarkably, each year Murphy has competed, he has placed in the top five, medaling in each of those championships. To date, he is the most decorated and medaled skier to graduate from St. Sebastian’s in the Ski Team’s history and most importantly, is widely regarded as a well-liked and good sportsman. A multi-sport athlete, Murphy has developed skills and impressive confident focus that has helped him succeed in his time at St. Sebastian’s. As many no doubt saw watching the Olympic Alpine Racing this year, when a skier makes a mistake at high speeds, this might not even be discernible to the viewer unless the footage is slowed down. Murphy
excelled in minimizing errors and calculating risk wherever he raced and was equally competitive in both Slalom and Giant Slalom. In our races, the top three scores were taken in Slalom and top four scores were taken in Giant-Slalom, so the success of the team would not have been possible without strong performances from Reid Walsh ’18, Peter Kilmartin ’18, Ted Hoppe ’19, and Henry Kapples ’18. In his six years on the team, Walsh has been part of a team that earned third in C Division in 2013, in large part due to his under pressure performance, and with the help of the current senior class, won three back-to-back NEPSAC Championships. This is quite the legacy to leave the school with and these seniors should be proud of their contribution to the program. The success of our ski program would not be possible without the help of so many people at St. Sebastian’s, but also our super fan parents, our MVP photographer Meredith Murphy P’18 and the support of David MacPherson P’18. Thank you to all of our fans! Visit our Arrows Skiing YouTube page to view our end-of-season highlight video.
From left: Ski team captains Wilson MacPherson ’18, Peter Murphy ‘18 and Reid Walsh ’18 speed down the slopes.
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Varsity Wrestling BY COACH JOHN RYAN
This season was the end of an era for the St. Sebastian’s Wrestling Team. The team completed its first decade as a sport at St. Sebastian’s; and it was the last season in which the team would use the small gym as a wrestling room thanks to the new athletic facility currently being built. Next year, the team will compete in one of the best wrestling rooms in the Independent School League. Coach John Ryan, who started the team ten years ago with Greg Wishart, worked together with assistant coaches, Stephen Salomone and Thomas Moriarty to help develop the line-up of wrestlers, ranging from those new to the sport to the more experienced. The 3-12 record for the team does not tell the whole story. Giving up four of the fourteen weightclasses right away does not help, but our ten varsity wrestlers competed hard in every match. This team sent this era out well and makes the future look bright for the St. Sebastian’s Wrestling Program. The team was captained by seniors Henry DeMatteo and Marty White. DeMatteo finished off his sixth year with the team with a solid showing during the regular season, which was unfortunately shortened due to injury. He was certainly looking to repeat going to New England’s this year, but fell just short, receiving fifth place at the ISL tournament. White ended his career as a four-year wrestler who shored up the lower part of the weight classes. He could always be counted on to help the younger, lighter wrestlers figure out how to handle what was going on in practice and on the mat.
Scotty Behman ’21 grapples with his opponent.
Thomas Olson ’18, who finished out his fifth year on the team, also served as a key leader for the team. Olson stepped in for DeMatteo when he was injured and earned a couple of important wins for Arrows. More importantly, Olson could be seen mentoring the younger wrestlers in practice as they tried to figure out difficult techniques. The team also had three juniors to add some experience. Chinedu Okwerekwu ’19, who was new to the sport, toughed it out in the upper weight classes and will be looked to fill that role next year. The other two juniors, Anthony Perez and Jack Hynes, are the captains for next season. Both of these wrestlers led by their example in the room and their desire to get better. They will be good leaders for the new era. In addition to the six upperclassmen, the thirteen-man team included seven freshmen. It is these freshmen that will be called upon to make a big impact next year. There were wrestlers new to the sport, such as Sam Randall ’21, Jack Mahoney
’21, Henry Gennari ’21, and Will Perri ’21. Three of these Arrows were thrown in the varsity line-up and did well. The team also had three wrestlers who competed for St. Sebastian’s last year as middle school wrestlers, who gave some surprise experience to this young team. Nick Vallace ’21, Nick Merageas ’21, and Scotty Behman ’21 all had important roles on the team. Vallace finished the season with a trip to New England’s after a fourth place finish at ISL’s and Behman barely missed that same trip with a close fought fifth place finish. Moving forward, these young men are most assuredly striving to make a mark on the new era and aspiring towards adding their names to the plaques in the new athletic center. It was an exciting season for the grapplers this year even as we look forward to next.
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Varsity Swimming BY COACH CARLA CALLINI & COACH ELISE DIMEO
What the 2017-18 Swim team lacked in numbers, they made up for in spirit. With only five swimmers returning from last season, this most certainly was going to be a rebuilding year. Captains Michael Bollas ’18 and Kyle Licameli ’18 along with returning swimmers Tim Williams ’20, Aidan Garrity ’20 and Alessandro Barbiellini ’21 welcomed newcomers Jared Arevian ’20, Joseph Pimlott ’20 and Christian Casiano ’21. This season was about coming together as a team, working towards personal bests and having fun. Although our small size and lack of experience provided us with adversity, the team still swam with great spirit and perseverance. Often pitted against teams with older and faster swimmers, these boys stayed focused on their personal and team goals. The swimmers took
LEFT: Co-captain Michael Bollas ’18 comes up for air while doing the butterfly stroke; RIGHT: Co-captain Kyle Licameli ’18 races down the lane doing the backstroke.
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advantage of daily practices at Dana Hall to work on improving their strokes, their dives and their overall condition in the water. New to the swim team but already looking like a natural in the water, Pimlott took off an impressive 11 seconds in the 100 Freestyle and 15 seconds in the 200 Freestyle. While most comfortable with swimming shorter distances last year, Barbiellini challenged himself to swim the 500 Freestyle, his longest event yet. Improving upon his times, he was focused and eventually owned the 500 Freestyle. Williams was able to compete head-to-head with swimmers from rival schools and consistently placed in his races. Hoping to develop his swim resume, he swam almost every event for the team and was looked upon to swim some tough races. Casiano brought to the team great spirit and an undeniable team attitude. He consistently swam the 100 Freestyle and 50 Freestyle and earned personal bests in the last meet of the season against Milton Academy. As a returning swimmer, Garrity looked to challenge himself and improve his times. He superbly took
time off his 200 Freestyle and became a go-to guy in the 100 Breaststroke. Arevian brought swim experience to the team and often swam the 100 Breaststroke and 100 Freestyle. Throughout the season, he could be found cheering on his teammates. Bollas was the sprinter on the team, consistently finishing in the top two in every race. Given his speed, he anchored both medley and freestyle relays for the team. Licameli was a steady presence in the water, always pushing himself and setting an example for others. His times continually improved as a result of his work ethic. He competed across a variety of events, including breaststroke, backstroke, and freestyle. Although we were pitted against opponents with far more swimmers, there was something that made this swim season special and enjoyable. Thanks to the captains and the hard work of the swimmers, the team was able to have a successful season and most importantly, enjoyed the experience and team camaraderie.
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ATHLETIC AWARDS The following student-athletes were recognized for their performance during the winter season at an Athletic Awards Assembly on March 29.
BASKETBALL All-League ISL: Will Phelan ’18 LEFT: Alex Gainey ’18 digs deep to get to the front wall; RIGHT: Nolan McGovern ’21 drives a forehand.
Varsity Squash BY COACH BEN BROWN
The St. Sebastian’s Squash Team had another successful season under the leadership of its two coaches, Ben Brown and Andrew Conway. The players came ready to play at every practice and match, with strong individual efforts from every member of the team, from the beginners to the more experienced players. Last year, the team graduated five talented seniors who made up most of the top third of the ladder. While it was tough to lose so many key players, many of the younger athletes stepped up significantly to fill the vacated spots on the ladder. The team was led by juniors Jack Dumouchel, Andrew Ko and Brian Piatelli, who all cycled through the top three ladder positions over the course of the season and won their share of difficult matches. Some younger players such as Dylan Knightly ’22 and Daniel Ko ’21 played important roles in matches, earning points for the team playing from positions in the top seven of the ladder. All of the players improved over the course of the season,
especially those who were completely new to the sport and held their own in some very tough matches. Perhaps the biggest obstacle for the St. Sebastian’s Squash Team over the years has been the lack of home courts. For practices, which are held in the evenings, the team travels to Noble and Greenough School and uses their courts twice a week. In addition, the team plays no home matches all season, and matches do not attract the fans that other contests do. All that is set to change next season as St. Sebastian’s very own squash facility is currently under construction. When it is completed, it will boast six full courts and a large central area for spectators. With its own space in the new athletic center, the squash program hopes to grow in numbers and possibly field two or three teams in the coming years. The team this year is graduating just one senior: Alex Gainey. Although Gainey was relatively new to the sport of squash, he quickly rose to the top portion of our ladder and even filled in at the number one spot for a couple of matches. With such a young squad this year, it bodes well for the future of the team as they get ready to begin the next chapter of St. Sebastian’s Squash and move into the new facility.
Honorable Mention All-League ISL: Will Plansky ’18 All New England 3rd Team Class A: Will Phelan ’18 Fr. Daniel J. Gilmartin Award Given by the coaches to the St. Sebastian’s Basketball player who possesses the qualities of commitment, teamwork and outstanding attitude. Harry Carlson ’18
HOCKEY All-League ISL: Riley Hughes ’19, Tommy Lyons ’19, Liam Gorman ’19, Jayden Struble ’20 Honorable Mention All-League ISL: Blake Colman ’18, Drew Commesso ’20 Jack Doherty Award This award is presented to the member of the St. Sebastian’s Varsity Hockey team whose commitment to excellence and devotion to the game has repeatedly been evidenced by aggressive and spirited play and selfless contribution to the total team effort. Will Kiley ’18
SKIING All-League ISL: Peter Murphy ’18, Bill Queally ’20, Wilson MacPherson ’18
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All-Star Arrows Fellow Arrows Noah Hanifin ’15 and Brian Boyle ’03 competed in the 2018 NHL All-Star Game on January 28 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The game marks the first appearance in the event for both professional hockey players. Hanifin, a defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes, and Boyle, a center for the New Jersey Devils, suited up for the same team, wearing the gray and yellow jersey to represent the Metropolitan Division in the three-onthree tournament. Hanifin, at age 21, was one of the younger players to be tapped for the AllStar Game. Selected by the Hurricanes in the first round, fifth overall, at the
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2015 NHL Draft and now in his third NHL season, Hanifin is a regular on the Hurricanes blue line, and one of the team’s leading defensemen in goals, assists and points. Boyle, selected to replace his injured teammate, Taylor Hall, added something extra special to the roster. After being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia during training camp and missing the beginning of the season for treatment, Boyle returned to the ice in November and has been at the top of
his game. His two-year-old son has also been facing medical issues, making his strength in the face of such adversity all the more inspiring. When Boyle’s name was called at the All-Star Game, every fan in the arena stood, giving him an overwhelming ovation to acknowledge his heroic comeback. Boyle told USA Today Sports, “I’m very thankful to be here… This is really a ‘pinch me’ moment.” This is Boyle’s 11th season in the pros; he has previously played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New York Rangers, and the Los Angeles Kings. Congrats to these two Arrows on their magnificent achievement!
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James Malone shares: “Due to physical impairment I will be unable to attend the reunion. Please give my best to everyone, I will miss them very much.”
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Dick Schiffman reports: “I am practicing selective law and house council for Bayview Real Estate. My wife, Jean, and two of my three daughters are in the business. My last daughter, Elizabeth, had a Cape Cod wedding in September 2017. I look forward every summer to the Cape Cod Reunion and reuniting with fellow Arrows.”
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James Brosnahan writes: “My wife, Carol, and I are both still working. Carol is a judge in Oakland, CA, and my law office is in San Francisco, CA. We have three kids and four
grandchildren. I teach a class at Berkeley Law and use Cicero as an example of a great trial lawyer.”
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Tom Regan reports: “My wife, Donna, and I are sitting in the port of Saigon, preparing to depart for Hanoi on our trip around the world. The trip takes 180 days and we are about half way. When finished we will see over 60 countries and 75 or so different cities. So far the most spectacular city has been Singapore. We arrive back in the States around July 2nd and hope to get to the Cape by the 15th of July. Maybe we will be in time for the Cape cocktail party. By the way, the internet provides easy access to ways to communicate with family and friends and for the most part it is free. We expect to have the present of a great granddaughter in April and will be able to see her live on FaceTime—wow!”
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’46 1946 classmates Bob Flynn and Fr. Bob Giggi enjoying the new St. Sebastian’s history book, Blessed with Spirit.
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1971
Robert McGuane, private educator and researcher/advocate, continues to work for McGuane & Son—driven by RJM Research, a Division of RJM Tutoring & Research. Robert does concrete education and advocacy in applied sciences and biomedical areas, including those of underestimated importance for elder care, the protection of life, and quality of life.
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Mark O’Malley reports: “I have been living in Andover 32 years and have managed to stay with Jean Jean the dancing machine for 38 years. All three girls are married and living nearby along with my new, first grandson, Ryan Sullivan Duffy (son of my oldest daughter, Kaitlin, and her husband, Craig). Retirement is closing in and my handicap continues to rise. Be well my friends!”
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Vin Gandolfo shares: “Our two sons live in Boston. Vin III just graduated from Trinity College and works for AON in Boston. Joe, a junior at BC, is spending a semester in Madrid. Our daughter, Margaret, a Tisch/ NYU grad, will return to Fordham for her Master’s in the fall. For Lis and me, ‘Miles to go before we sleep.’ Life is good.”
1975
Edward McDermott reports: “I am semi-retired, doing independent research on the magnetic wave risks that cell phones pose to cerebral brain tissue. My research is predominantly focused on the youth in society under the age of 16.”
1979
Walter Towner writes: “I was recently promoted to Associate Teaching Professor of Operations and Industrial Engineering at
Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Married 34 years! My mom and dad are still playing golf in Florida” (see photo, next page). “I remember riding in a bus down to Thayer Academy for a football game and the local paper already had St. Sebastian’s as losing the game before it even started! Coach Sweeney made copies of the article and taped it to the seats in the bus for us to read on the way to the game. What a significant motivator that was. We were undefeated that year. I still have the plaque on my wall at WPI. The next year we got Coach Souza. He was a great coach. I have always felt that he was about as classy as a Catholic gentleman could be back then, and I still feel that way. Coach Souza has had a great run of it since then. The seniors of ’79 were his first high school team with four team captains!”
1983
Matt Lawler was on an episode of “The Blacklist,” the crime thriller TV series on NBC, on January 17, 2018.
Boston Garden Flashback, 1947
’65 ABOVE: Class of 1965 alums Jim Welch, Frank Burke and Ed Davis enjoy an Arrows Hockey Tournament game at the Henry T. Lane Rink.
The Arrows basketball team played against South Kingston, RI, at the Boston Garden on January 21, 1947, one of several games played in the big arena during that era.
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1988
Joe Gaines writes: “I recently began a new position as Director of Global Business Development for a top 10 customer of The Coca-Cola Company. In this role, I develop and lead strategic initiatives around the world collaborating with Coca-Cola bottling partners and the customer. I will start my 19th year with CocaCola in April and live in Atlanta with my wife, Suzanne, and children Matthew (16), William (11) and Caroline (11). When not traveling for work, I enjoy cheering my children on in competitive swimming and vacationing with the family.” (see photo)
1992
Brian Faherty appeared in the Season 3 Premiere of Hulu’s “The Path” and is in the film “Measure of a Man,” playing the role of Sheriff Rumson. Due for theatrical release in May, the movie tells the story of a bullied teen who experiences a turning point summer in which he learns to stand up for himself.
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1994
’96 Jay Driscoll ’77 visits the Chapel of St. Sebastian in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican during a recent trip to Rome. The picture is a mosaic portraying the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian done by Pietro Paolo Christofari. Below the mosaic are the remains of Saint John Paul II. n Walter Towner ’79, Associate Teaching Professor of Operations and Industrial Engineering at WPI. n Joe Gaines ’88 begins his 19th year working for Coca-Cola. n On January 13, 2018, Vivian Rose Spiegel, daughter of Jason ’96 and Jill Spiegel, was baptized by Fr. John Arens. Vivian was born on June 18, 2017, Father’s Day. n Headmaster Burke also shares a special moment with Vivian during Alumni Sports Day.
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Timothy Foley reports: “After years working in labor politics, I switched to the governmental side and began working part-time as the Communications Director for New York Assembly member Amy Paulin, as well as taking a part-time role in her re-election campaign. I was honored by the Metro New York Health Care for All Campaign during their annual gala for my years of work around health care advocacy and coalition building. Finally, my son, Thomas, received the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion at Church of St. Pius X in Scarsdale, NY.”
CLASS NOTES
1998
Jonathan Cooper writes: “My wife, Kate, and I are living and working in Bennington, Vermont, where we moved in 2016 so I could take a position as an economic development planner with the regional planning commission. We are settling in, acclimating to the rhythms of rural life in this beautiful part of the world, and we closed on our first home just a few months ago. June, our three yearold daughter, is looking forward to the arrival of a baby brother or sister sometime in October. We are, too.”
2000
Greg Lynch and his wife, Kim, are now living in Front Royal, VA, about an hour outside of Washington, DC. The Lynch’s have five children: twins Margaret and Elisabeth, and three boys Gregory, Joseph, and Michael. Greg now works for Divine Mercy Care, a non-profit pro-life organization, whose core program is the funding of Tepeyac OB/GYN, a pro-life medical practice started by Dr.
John Bruchalski in Fairfax, VA. Greg serves as their Development Manager, a position which focuses on major gift giving, grant writing, and outreach. Kim is currently teaching French at Christendom College part time, and she is enjoying the small town life of the Shenandoah Valley and the active parish life of St. John the Baptist.
Aman Abdelkadir reports: “I’ve been living, working and raising my family in the DC/Maryland area for the past 10 years. My girlfriend and I are expecting our second child (a boy) in early July to join our 3-year-old daughter, Sofie.”
2001
Donkor Minors is working as the Program Coordinator for the Boston Public Schools’ 10 Boys Initiative. Through the Office of Opportunity and Achievement Gaps, the program offers a character-based curriculum model to improve students’ academic performance while working to reshape their life trajectory. In July 2018, Donkor will be traveling with 50 youth, ranging from grades 6-12, on a service learning trip to Ghana. He hopes this will be the first trip of its kind to locations around the world, providing a unique opportunity for these students to explore another country and enhancing their global awareness.
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Greg Lynch ’00
’95 Vanity plates were issued in Massachusetts for the first time in 1966. Eric Conroy ’73 proudly displayed his Arrows pride on his plate, using the characters to spell out “St Seb.” The Conroy family eventually retired the plate and soon after Headmaster Bill Burke came on board in 1990, the special combination of characters became his. Will Burke ’95, a writer for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the L.A.-based late-night talk show, and cast member Guillermo pose for a photo on the set of the show with Headmaster Bill Burke and Patty Burke during their visit to California during March break. WINTER 2018
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2006
Scott MacKenzie writes: “After 11 years of moving around the East Coast, I’ve moved back to Waltham and made a career change into the world of IT Staffing. I’m also helping my dad after hours and on weekends at Quick&Clean Car Wash. It is a good feeling to be home and close to my family again.”
2007 Harvard Luncheon On March 28, several St. Sebastian’s alumni who are either currently enrolled at or who have graduated from Harvard College enjoyed an informal luncheon at the John Harvard Brewery & Ale House in Harvard Square. Those in attendance were Richard Griffin ’47, Kenny Chen ’13, Mike Haley ’13, Chris Riley ’13 and Caleb Aldrich ’14. Joining them was the Alumni Office team of Ed Davis ’65, Fred Daly ’70 and Chris Brinkhaus ’92.
George Hoch reports: “I married Katie Halsted on September 9, 2017, in Telluride, CO. Fellow St. Seb’s classmates Brandon Peck and Kenny Csaplar were groomsmen in the wedding. Katie and I met at Georgetown and began dating senior year. After spending time after graduation in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, we have now settled for the time being just north of San Francisco in Sausalito, CA.” (see photo)
2008
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Sean Sullivan became engaged to his girlfriend Nicole Graceffa on June 17, 2016, and married on September 30, 2017, in Falmouth, MA (see photo). They currently live in Waltham, MA. Sean works in Brighton as a Business Development Representative.
2009
Paul Donato coached the Wellesley Raiders to a 33-7-6 record in just two seasons, with a Bay State League title and their first D2 state championship since 2006.
2013
John Real reports: “I am living in South Boston with my classmates, Chris Marano and Connor Thompson and working at Colliers International.”
CLASS NOTES
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’08 George Hoch ’07 and his wife, Katie, at their wedding in Telluride, CO, on September 9, 2017. n Drummer Jimmy Elcock ’08 performed with country music star Logan Mize at Loretta’s Last Call on Landsdowne Street in Boston on February 23. n Sean Sullivan ’08 married Nicole Graceffa on September 30, 2017. n Harry Maxwell ’08 married Alyssa Link on New Year’s Eve in Summit, NJ. n Harry Maxwell with his St. Sebastian’s groomsmen: (l-r) Gabe Maxwell ’15, Xave Jacoby ’08, Patrick Ginley ’08, Michael Garland ’08, Conor Chrisom ’08 and Cole Maxwell ’09.
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’17 Will Supple ’15, a contestant on this season of “American Idol,” gets ready to sing in front of the judges during his audition in New York City where he received a ticket to Hollywood. n Arrows alumni—Parker Joyce ’17, Jack Frisoli ’17, Mikey Connolly ’17, Joe Kearney ’14, and John O’Leary ’14—gather at the Harvard vs. Dartmouth lacrosse game on March 24. n At the Headmasters Association annual meeting held at the Washington Duke Hotel February 7-9, Headmaster Burke connected with four Arrows in Duke University’s undergraduate ranks. From left: Andrew Elcock ’17, Billy McCarthy ’15, Will Kenney ’14, and Luke Jones ’17. n Eric Jeremiah ’17 and Junior Laura ’17 at Bowdoin on March 24 after the Middlebury vs. Bowdoin lacrosse game.
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Arrows Gatherings IN FLORIDA &
CALIFORNIA
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s March Break approached, the St. Sebastian’s Alumni and Development Office headed out of town for their annual trip to Florida and California for receptions and one-onone meetings. From March 7 through March 14, Headmaster Bill Burke, along with Rich Arms and Ed ’65 and Toni Davis, had the opportunity to socially enjoy some time with many Arrows alumni, past and present parents and friends. The first reception kicked off on March 8 in Jupiter at Chip ’67 and Bobbie O’Hare’s beautiful home at the Loxahatchee Club. The following evening in Vero Beach, Bill ’68 and Mary Fran Driscoll hosted the St. Sebastian’s crew along with Henry Lane ’49, P’77, his daughter, Jennifer, and several of his alumni friends. On Sunday, the team headed west to Naples and joined Jim ’58 and Nancy Coleman who hosted over 30 fellow Arrows at the Vineyards Country Club. From Florida, Headmaster Burke and Rich Arms headed west to California. In Los Angeles and San Francisco, they met with a number of alumni who live in the area.
Linda and Tim Ready ’63, Coleen and Ken Ulrich ’66 at The Vineyards Country Club in Naples; n Chip ’67 and Bobbie O’Hare at the Loxahatchee Club, Jupiter; n Toni and Ed Davis ’65, Mary Fran Driscoll, Henry Lane ’49, Bill Burke, Pat Chartrand, Bill Driscoll ’68, Dick Chartrand ’56, and Rich Arms at the Vero Beach Reception; n Dick Bond ’58 and Patty Bond with Bill Burke at The Vineyards Country Club; n Matt Burke ’04, Eric Jacks ’01, and Bill Burke in California.
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IN MEMORIAM We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the graduates and friends of St. Sebastian’s School whose deaths are reported with sorrow. John F. Cremmen ’47 Jack passed away on February 18, 2018. While at St. Sebastian’s, he played for the varsity baseball, football and basketball teams. His senior year, he served as captain of basketball and was elected Class President, proving his very likeable personality. Jack attended Harvard College after graduating from St. Sebastian’s and is a veteran of the United States Navy. He was happiest when surrounded by his loving family and wonderful friends. He is survived by his children, Jamie and John Edwards, John Cremmen Jr., Susan Lawrence, Richard and Sandie Cremmen, Cremmen Peters and Dayton Mast, Carol Cremmen, and Michael Cremmen, along with sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Michael V. Dalton ’97 Michael passed away on January 13, 2018. While at St. Sebastian’s, he played for the varsity football team, serving as captain his senior year, and varsity hockey, demonstrating toughness, courage and agility on the field and on the ice. On his page in the 1997 Arrow yearbook, he wrote, “Thanks to my family who has been there with me through it all. I can’t begin to tell you how much you mean to me or how much I love you.” After graduating from St. Sebastian’s, he attended Colby College. Michael is survived by his parents Richard and Carmela, his son Mason, and siblings Stacey and James.
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Robert F. Hueston, ’59 Robert passed away on February 16, 2018. While at St. Sebastian’s, he played for the varsity basketball team, wrote for The Walrus and was co-editor of The Arrow yearbook. Robert was also a part of the Altar Society and National Honor Society. After graduating from St. Sebastian’s. he attended the College of the Holy Cross and earned a doctorate in American history from the University of Notre Dame. Always an academic, he spent 45 years teaching at the University of Scranton. During this time, he made many enduring friends of students and staff. He took great pride in assisting students in the pre-law program. Robert had an infectious smile and contagious laugh. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his brother, Michael ’60, his aunt Alice and many dear cousins.
Lynn Durning Finn Past Trustee Lynn passed away on December 29, 2017. She served as President of the Guild of St. Irene in 1998-99. Lynn is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joseph, her two sons who attended St. Sebastian’s—Christopher ’88 and Andrew ’01—and her two daughters, Maryellen and Elizabeth. She is also survived by her ten treasured grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Lynn earned her BS in Nursing from St. Joseph’s College, Maryland in 1962 and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Boston University in 1969. She was both a practicing nurse and a former instructor of nursing at Boston College. Throughout her career, Lynn dedicated her time and energy to the care of and service to the sick and working poor—from leading the medical teams to care for the Vietnamese Boat People in the early 1980’s to organizing and leading medical aid trips to Haiti—and was recognized for her work on numerous occasions.
IN MEMORIAM
ALUMNI RELATIVES & FRIENDS Joan Albertson December 19, 2017 Grandmother of Brendan ’15 and Ryan ’22 and mother of Sean Albertson, faculty member J. Andrew Canale February 12, 2018 Father of John Canale ’00 James C. Coughlin February 14, 2018 Grandfather of Brad Coughlin ’19 Robert Crane January 5, 2018 Father of Robert Crane, Jr. ’76 and grandfather of Pat ’04 and David ’07 Ryan John Elcock March 10, 2018 Younger brother of our Board President, Jim ’77, P’08, and son of former Trustee, Walter Elcock Barbara Gillis February 10, 2018 Grandmother of Michael ’97, Christopher ’99, and Brendan ’01 Atwood and Michael ’10 and Ryan ’12 Sanderson and mother of faculty member Donna Atwood and staff member Nancy Sanderson Eugene H. Jockel November 29, 2017 Grandfather of Matthew Choi ’21
Julie Lawler March 9, 2018 Mother of John IV ’78, Joseph ’81 and Matthew ’83, grandmother of Joe ’20 and wife of former Trustee, John Lawler III George J. Martin February 13, 2018 Grandfather of Declan Maguire ’20 Patricia M. (Brennan) McCarthy February 6, 2018 Mother of Maurice, Jr. ’82 and Allen ’83 and aunt of James ’79 and Charles ’82 Mary Theresa Ramirez January 6, 2018 Grandmother of John Haydon ’00 Huna Rosenfeld March 25, 2018 Father of Marc Rosenfeld ’93 Charlie Sarkis March 11, 2018 Father of Patrick Sarkis ’88 Lorraine Welsch February 21, 2018 Grandmother of Connor McKay ’20 Jean M. Wright February 8, 2018 Mother of Bobby Wright ’12
This listing contains deaths reported before April 1, 2018. To see a complete listing of Alumni who have passed away within the past twelve months please go to www.stsebs.org/inmemoriam. To report a death of a St. Sebastian’s alumnus or relative to the Development Office, please contact Kelsey Kane at kelsey_kane@stsebs.org.
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Worth Every Penny
Headmaster McInnis makes the drawing for the Grand Prize at the St. Sebastian’s Association’s inaugural Penny Sale in April 1948.
On January 26, 1948, a group of fathers established the St. Sebastian’s Association—today known as the Men’s Association—with twin objectives: the welfare and advancement of the School; and the spiritual and intellectual advancement of its membership. Harold Field P’48 was chosen as president to lead this pioneer organization. The Association’s first big event was a Penny Sale on April 9, 1948. The giant raffle included items ranging from a washing machine, to a radio and hundreds of other wonders. The event, held at Brighton High, was an extraordinary success, with $5,300 raised and hundreds in attendance. Seventy years later, the Men’s Association is still going strong, with fathers of St. Sebastian’s students contributing their time, talent and resources to events each year.
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Examples of existing endowment funds at St. Sebastian’s: FACULTY FUNDS William L. Burke III Fund Michael P. Nerbonne Scholarship Fund Henry T. Lane Scholarship Fund Abbey Fathers Scholarship Fund Paris-Lombardi Scholarship Fund David Wilbur Science Chair Fund Faculty Fund - The Ward Family
IN MEMORIAM TRIBUTE FUNDS William P. Judge ’11 Memorial Fund James P. B. McDonough ’05 Fund Kevin T. Mutch ’80 Fund John P. O’Hearn, Jr. ’57 Fund Richard Packenham ’71 Fund
NAMED FUNDS
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Help ensure that the St. Sebastian’s education and programs you care about continue by contributing to an existing endowment fund. Donating to or bequeathing a Planned Gift to a currently established fund is a meaningful way to pay tribute to a well-loved member of our St. Sebastian’s family, honor the memory of a deceased Arrow or support a special program or initiative. Your support will help St. Sebastian’s compete for the area’s best students and most talented, devoted teachers while positioning the School extraordinarily well for future generations of Arrows. Notice of your generous recognition will be made to the honoree and your name will be listed in the Annual Report summarizing Endowment Funds. A Planned Gift could also make you a member of the prestigious Monsignor Charles D. McInnis Society.
Doris E., David H.’60 and Beverly
A. Barlow Scholarship Fund
Birmingham Literary Fund The Honorable John J. Burns
Scholarship Fund
For more information on how to contribute to an existing endowment fund or establish your own, contact Ed Davis ’65 in the Office of Planned Giving at 781-247-0158 or ed_davis@stsebs.org or visit plannedgiving.stsebs.org.
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SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS Fund for the Arts Service Program Fund Technology Fund
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“Henry’s Corner” demonstrates the Arrows Spirit at the TD Garden basketball game against Belmont Hill.
Students cheer on their fellow Arrow during the 2nd annual Founder’s Day (see pg. 12).