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We bid farwell and salute a legend of the Prep Community

Coach Vince O’Connor We Remember Coach

Vince O’Connor 62 INCREDIBLE YEARS AT SFP (1953 - 2015)

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St. Francis Preparatory School THE SFP ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

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

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rev. Bill Sweeney, Chaplain Sal Fischetti ‘83, Athletics Maria Velazquez Robert Martin ‘65 PLEASE ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: St. Francis Prep Office of Development Michael Graziano 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd.

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

President’s Message Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. Dear Graduates and Friends, My second year as President of St. Francis Prep turned out to be a remarkable and emotional twelve-month period as we commemorated the 40th Anniversary of our re-location from Brooklyn to Queens, unveiled our brand-new science department, said a final “good-bye” to our beloved Coach Vince O’Connor (see cover), celebrated the accomplishments of a fabulous senior class (which included two cherished members, Justin McClymont ‘15 and Auston Charles ‘15, whom we lost in a tragic car accident in March), and recently began the long-awaited construction that will result in an entirely new music department during the 2016-17 academic year.

The science and music department construction is part of Phase III of our ongoing Capital Improvement and Modernization Program which is being funded in large measure by The Campaign for St. Francis Prep: The Next 150. (See pages 27 to 29 for more details about the campaign.) You may recall that Phase I renovation work resulted in a completely upgraded infrastructure and Phase II provided us with our beautiful Physical Fitness and Art Education facilities.

Needless to say, we do these things for our students who come from all walks of life and deserve only the best. And our efforts are rewarded each year—but especially this year as we saw every one of our 658 seniors graduate this past June, with 99.1% of them attending college this fall. (Six students are either taking a year off or working.) They were accepted to 308 colleges and universities in 35 states and one foreign country--including

Ivy League institutions and many other prestigious schools. They were offered $134 million in merit-based scholarships over the next four years. (This is separate from any financial aid packages they may have been offered.) One student was actually offered more than $560,000 in scholarships over a four-year period from the colleges where she applied.

These accomplishments underscore the fact that we could never provide all the resources we do for our students without your continued generosity. Your support helps us maintain affordable tuition levels, fund special projects and programs, and provide financial assistance and scholarships for many deserving students. So thank you again for all you do for the Prep!

As you read through these Grad News pages, you will be reminded of the numerous events and activities that keep you connected with the Prep and your classmates. And as you do, please remember, you are an important part of the Prep “family” and you are always welcome home.

Thank you again and God bless you!

Yours in St. Francis,

Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. President

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C ONTENT S Upcoming Events.......................................................2-3 Alumni Event Calendar Contact & Registration Information Special Events President’s Dinner ................................................4-5 Walk-a-thon .............................................................6 St. Patrick’s Day Parade ...........................................7 Annual Golf Classic ..............................................8-9 Annual Homecoming Weekend ........................10-11 Alumni Class Reunions ........................................12-19 Class of 2009 5th Anniversary Celebration Class of 2005 10th Anniversary Celebration Class of 2000 15th Anniversary Celebration Class of 1995 20th Anniversary Celebration Annual Spring Reunion/Hall of Fame Regional Chapters Events .....................................20-23 Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Florida Area Alumni Chapter Arizona/Western Alumni Chapter Professional Alumni Chapters .............................24-26 Healthcare Services Alumni Chapter Legal Services Alumni Chapter Financial Services Alumni Chapter Arts Alumni Chapter Education Alumni Chapter Capital Campaign Update ....................................27-29 Cover Story ............................................................30-33 Coach Vince O’Connor What’s Happening @6100 Athletics Season 2014-15 .......................................34 Alumni Director’s Column ....................................36 Franciscan Focus .......................................................35 Alumni News ........................................................37-39 In Memoriam .............................................................40 Grad News • Summer/Fall 2015

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Event Calendar Thurs. September 17, 2015 Greater Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Reception at JNA Institute of Culinary Arts 5:30-8:00 PM JNA Institute of Culinary Arts, 1212 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 468-8800 Reservations required.

Admission fee.

Join us for this wonderful experience. The cost is $40 per person and will cover the cost of the sit-down three-course private dining experience, drinks (wine, soda, and water), tax and gratuity.

Space limited! Please call (718) 423-8810 ext. 335 or register online no later than September 15th. ___________________________ Thurs. September 24, 2015 Online Webinar – Demystifying Social Media for Business Open to all Alumni (limited to 250 attendees) 1:00-2:00pm (EST) Registration required to receive access information!

We invite all SFP alumni to register for this complimentary webinar to kick off the new Alumni Technology Chapter.

Contact Sally Khan: skhan@sfponline.org ___________________________ Thurs. Oct. 1, 2015 Homecoming Weekend 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament In Memory of Jimmy ‘79 & James Prendergast H ‘11 St. Francis Prep Gymnasium 6:30 p.m.

Registration required.

Admission fee.

Raffles & Prizes Each year hundreds of alumni, family and friends participate in this annual contest in memory of Jimmy and his father.

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Fri. Oct. 2, 2015 Golf Outing at Clearview Park Homecoming Weekend Clearview Park, Willets Point Blvd.

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

BBQ & Greens fees included.

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

Fri. Oct. 2, 2015 Homecoming Weekend Night at Sullivan’s C.J. Sullivan’s, Bayside, NY 8:00 p.m.

Advance registration encouraged.

Admission fee.

Raffles & Prizes.

This event is a perennial favorite for so many Prep alumni!

Drink specials and raffle prizes. ___________________________ Sat. Oct. 3, 2015 Day at Belmont Racetrack Homecoming Weekend Arrive: Noon First Race: 1 PM Belmont Park, Elmont, NY Reservations required.

Admission fee.

Jackets required Watch the races from the exclusive Turf and Field Club. A delicious buffet lunch will be served.

This event is sure to sell out so please make your reservations as early as possible. ___________________________

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Sun. Oct.4, 2015 Homecoming Weekend Annual 5K Fun Run in Memory of our 9/11 Heroes at SFP 8:00 a.m.

Registration required.

Advance registration fee: $20 Breakfast included.

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

Sun. Oct. 4, 2015 Homecoming Football Game Opponent: Xavier Location: Mitchel Field, 3 p.m. ___________________________ Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015 Greater Washington DC Area Alumni Chapter Reception 6-8 p.m.

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

Admission fee.

Join us for a spirited gathering of alumni who live, work and attend college in the greater Washington D.C. area. Past participants have included residents of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, as well as those in town for business. Our Chapter President, William “Billy” Ashton ‘76 would like to hear from you! Email: wbashton@cox.net ___________________________ Fri. Oct. 23, 2015 5th Annual Walk-a-thon SFP/Cunningham Park 9:30 a.m.

Donations and sponsorships from alumni are welcome. Event T-shirt included. Registration required.

Join our students, staff and faculty in the Prep community for this annual event! Last year we raised over $288,000 in support of the Capital Improvement

Program. The two-mile course (approximately) is flat and runs through Cunningham Park. ___________________________ Sun. Nov. 1, 2015 Alumni Memorial Mass Location: SFP Auditorium 11:00 a.m.

Complimentary Breakfast to follow. Reservations required.

All alumni, family, friends of the Prep community are welcome to join us as we come together to remember those who have departed in the past year. _________________________ Sat. Nov. 7, 2015 Class of 2010 Reunion 7:30-11:00 p.m.

St. Francis Prep, Cafeteria Registration fee: $50 in Advance $60 at the Door ___________________________ Sat. Dec. 19, 2015 Christmas Party for Our Friends with Special Needs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St. Francis Prep Cafeteria Sponsors/donations welcome.

Volunteers needed.

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

Online Event Registration http://alumni.sfponline.org Thurs. Feb. 11, 2016 Health Care Services & Legal Services Sector Alumni Chapter Reception The Friars Club, Midtown 6-8 p.m.

Advance registration required.

Admission fee.

Join us for a gathering that is both professional and social for alumni working in the Health Care and Legal industries. Participants range in age and industry experience . ___________________________ Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 Class of 2006 Reunion St. Francis Prep, Cafeteria 7:30-11:00 p.m.

Registration fee: $60 per person in Advance $70 per person at the Door ___________________________ Sat. Mar. 5, 2016 Florida Alumni Chapter Spring Training Game & Reception Florida’s West Coast Reservations required.

Admission fee for the game.

The St. Francis Prep alumni gathering in Florida alternates between the Palm Beach area and the Tampa area. We also try to secure a number of tickets to a “spring training” baseball. This year, we will be traveling to the west coast for what promises to be another splendid gathering.

Make plans to join us! ___________________________ Sat. Mar. 12, 2016 Reunion Celebration Classes of 1996 & 2001 7:30-11:00 p.m.

St. Francis Prep, Cafeteria Registration fee: $60 in Advance $70 at the Door

Thurs. Mar. 17, 2016 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Check alumni website for details.

RSVP required.

Alumni, students, current and former parents, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the Franciscan Brothers community all participate in the annual march up Fifth Avenue. ___________________________ Thurs., Apr. 7, 2016 Alumni Arts Reception Location TBD All are welcome A gathering for all alumni pursuing a career in all areas of the arts. ___________________________ Sat. Apr. 9, 2016 President’s Dinner St. Francis Prep, Library By invitation.

A gathering for all generous and loyal benefactors and administrators. ___________________________ Thurs. Apr. 14, 2016 Greater Boston Area Alumni Chapter Reception Location TBA 6-8 p.m.

Advance registration required.

Admission fee.

Join us for a spirited gathering of alumni who live, work and attend college in the greater Boston area as well as those in town for business. Our Chapter President, Dr. Gerry Hevern ‘68 would like to hear from you! You can locate him on the SFP Alumni Website. ___________________________

Sat. April 23, 2016 Annual Spring Reunion & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony St. Francis Prep Registration fee: $60 in Advance $70 at the Door Join us as we induct new members into the SFP Hall of Fame. In addition, we will celebrate the anniversary classes of 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966 1971 1976, 1981, 1986 and 1991. Graduates of 50 years +, will be inducted into the Golden Terrier Society. ___________________________ Thurs. May 12, 2016 Education Alumni Networking Reception Time: TBA Location: TBA Registration fee

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

Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

___________________________ Thurs. May, 19, 2016 Financial Services Sector Alumni Chapter Reception The Friars Club, Midtown 6-8 p.m.

Advance registration required.

Admission fee.

Join us for a gathering that is both professional and social for alumni working in finance.

Participants range in age and industry experience and it’s always a splendid time for one and all! ___________________________ Mon. Jun. 20, 2016 23rd Annual Golf Classic Cherry Valley Club Garden City, NY Advance registration required.

Many golf packages and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Visit the SFP Alumni website for complete details. alumni.sfponline.org Join us for a wonderful day with great friends on the finest golf course in the area!

Find us online: http://alumni.sfponline.org/

Email us: alumni@sfponline.org development@sfponline.org

Call us: (718) 423-8810 ext. 259/268

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Annual President’s Dinner • 2015 Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. hosted the Annual President’s Dinner on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Prep’s library. More than 150 guests were in attendance and were entertained by the St. Francis Prep String Orchestra, under the direction of Music Department faculty member, Robert Johnston. This annual event is the Prep’s salute to the loyal alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends whose generosity at the “leadership” giving level helped St. Francis Prep in many wonderful ways during the past year. During dinner, Bro. Leonard delivered an update on all of the latest developments at the Prep. Prep’s Principal, Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 provided an overview on the many academic achievements of our students. Two representatives of the Class of 2015, James T. Cotumaccio, (who is going on to study at Fairfield University) and Kristen N. Cournane, (who was accepted to CUNY Macaulay Honors College), each spoke about their rewarding educational experiences at the Prep.

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Pictured: (1) Ed & Kathleen Kelly present Bro. Leonard Conway with a contribution for the Hugh and Margaret Kelly Scholarship Fund.

(2) l-r : Bro. Leonard Conway, senior guest speakers, James T. Cotumaccio ‘15, and Kristen N. Cournane ‘15, SFP Principal,Patrick McLaughlin ‘73. (3) Lawrence Toscano, Mrs. Paulette Toscano H’11, Brother Leonard Conway, and Father Bill Sweeney. (4) Lisa (Ferrara) Donini ‘84, Bro. Leonard, and Joe Donini ‘84. (5) l-r: Elizabeth & Bob McNulty, Betsy & Marty Shannon ‘80. (6) Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 (SFP Principal) provided an update on the wonderful things our students, faculty and staff have accomplished this past year. (7) Felicia Varlese ‘79 & Hon. William Viscovich ‘79 (8) Jackie Paguaga, Sally Khan (SFP Development Office), John Paguaga ‘78, Denise Niedermeyer-Tracey ‘80 and Carol Niedermeyer. (9) Mary Macchiarola and Brother Leonard (10) Brother Joe Bach, O.S.F. (SFP Faculty), Peggy Bergin-Sementilli ‘81(SFP Faculty), Paul Sementilli ‘88 and Leo Pujdak (SFP Faculty) (11) Standing, l-r: Stephen Adams ‘85 Lisa Drivick-Adams ‘85, Bob Adams ‘80 and John Lafond ‘78 . Seated, l-r: Mrs. Carol Ann Adams, Lisa (Mantione) Adams ‘80 and Maggie Lafond. (12) (l-r) John Pereira ‘62, Terry Pereira, Carol A. Skinner-Fredas ‘83 and John Fredas ‘83 (13) Standing, l-r: John Rafferty & Bernadette Lynch-Rafferty Seated, l-r: Catherine and Daniel Lynch ‘47 (14) Mary Macchiarola, Father Bill Sweeney (SFP Chaplain) and Paulette Toscano H ‘08. (15) l-r: Paul Duran ‘62, Bro. Leonard and Bonnie Duran. (16) Bob Waegelein ‘78 and Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. (Alumni Director) (17) Lisa Schaeffer ‘84 (Admissions Director), Brother Joe Bach (Faculty) and Gerilyn Coccia (Asst. Principal). (18) Arthur and Roberta MacMahon (19) Joan Prendergast H’11 and Gerry Scales ‘76 (20) Brother Leonard Conway and John Lafond ‘78 (21) John and Jackie Paguaga (22) Christian Sullivan (Campus Ministry), Karen Sullivan and Brother James McVeigh, O.S.F. (SFP Mission Coordinator) Grad News • Summer/Fall 2015

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The Fourth Annual Walk-a-thon

Raises $288,000 for Prep’s Programs and Facilities Friday, September 26th was a wonderful day for faculty/staff and students as St. Francis Prep hosted its fourth annual Walk-a-thon fundraising event. The SFP Cheerleaders and the SFP Jazz Band welcomed and motivated each Cor as they walked toward the starting point in Cunningham Park. There were smiles, laughter and “selfies” being taken along the nearly two mile route! Prizes were awarded to the top Cors and three individuals who obtained the highest levels of sponsorships.

This wonderful event benefits special projects and programs at the Prep, most notably the current Capital Improvement and Modernization Project. And, we’re proud to report that your generous contributions and pledges are being put to very good use each and every day for the benefit of our students! Last summer, our Science Classrooms and Labs underwent an entire “floor to ceiling” renovation. They are incredibly advanced facilities to learn in and spectacular to see!

This summer, Phase III of St. Francis Prep’s Modernization Program continues with the re-designing and re-construction of the Music Education facilities. This music project will be completed in phases over the course of two years and the end result will be highly advanced learning, practice and performance spaces for our award-winning music students as well as a new dance studio and renovated student locker rooms. The Campaign for St. Francis Prep: The Next 150 (Stage Two of our Capital Campaign that benefits this Modernization Program) will continue through 2016. The Annual Walk-a-thon has contributed over $1 Million thus far toward our Campaign goal of $10 million. This year the Walk-a-thon will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015.

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2014 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Alumni, students, current and former parents, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the Franciscan Brothers Community all participated once again in the annual march up Fifth Avenue for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Marching in the parade is part of a tradition that dates back to the days when SFP was located in Brooklyn. It was revived during the Prep’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary in 2008 and has been growing stronger in both spirit and in the number of participants every year since then. Join us for next year’s St. Patrick Day Parade on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Be sure to RSVP early to reserve your commemorative hat!

To register, simply go the SFP Alumni Website, alumni.sfponline.org, and look for the event on the Calendar!

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Annual Golf Classic • June 2015 On Monday, June 22, 2015, the 22nd Annual Golf Classic was held at Cherry Valley Club in Garden City, NY. More than 200 golfers played on a superb course and then enjoyed an outstanding cocktail hour. Later on, as guests dined on a wonderful buffet dinner we honored some very special members of the SFP community: Joseph Licata, long-time Chair of the Foreign Language Department and Moderator of the Terrier Football Program, and The Mulholland Family (including Royce ‘79, Joshua ‘84, Dorothy and the late Joe Mulholland ‘46) who have been loyal graduates, friends and supporters of the Prep for many years! Each of the honorees spoke about the profound impact that St. Francis Prep has had on their lives. The SFP Football program was a major theme of the evening and Coach Frank Nastro spoke about his dear friend and colleague, the late Coach Vince O’Connor.

It was a wonderful day and it would not have been successful without the support of our event sponsors, journal ad sponsors, golfers and the dedication of the SFP Alumni Board/Golf Classic Committee. (The net proceeds of the event benefit the Prep’s scholarship program.) Mark your calendar and plan to join us next year on Monday, June 20, 2016!

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Annual Homecoming Weekend Homecoming Weekend brings alumni together from a variety of ages to celebrate fond memories of St. Francis Prep and to make new ones! See the back cover for the 2015 Homecoming Weekend schedule of events.

Hoops Tournament in Memory of Jimmy ‘79 & James Prendergast H’11 Homecoming Weekend begins on Thursday evening with a Threeon-Three Basketball Tournament. Last year more than 100 alumni, friends and members of the Prendergast family participated. This year the event will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in the Prep’s Gym. As always, there will be free t-shirts for all registrants as well as refreshments and raffle prizes at the awards ceremony that follows.

Homecoming Golf Outing & BBQ in Memory of Danny Apicella ‘00 The 5th Annual Golf Outing and BBQ in memory of Dan Apicella ‘00 was held at Clearview Golf Course on Oct. 3, 2014. It was another well-attended event. All proceeds of the event support the Scholarship Fund established in Danny’s memory. Join us this year on Friday, October 2, 2015. Registration details can be found on the SFP Alumni Website at alumni.sfponline.org

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A Night at Sullivan’s More than 200 alumni, friends and family members participated in the annual Homecoming Night at Sullivan’s. There were plenty of raffle prizes, food and drink. The event organizers, Kevin Wagner ‘01, Jonathan Pereira ‘99, and Jimmy Lynch ‘99 expressed their appreciation to everyone for coming out for Prep and in memory of their good friend and fellow Prepster, Danny Apicela ‘00.

Join us this year on Friday, October 2, 2015!

A Day at the Races at Belmont Park Alumni, family and friends gathered last October at Belmont Park for the SFP Annual Homecoming Day at Belmont Racetrack.

We had wonderful weather, great food and great service in the private Turf and Field Club Room. Many alumni participated in the paddock tours that were part of our package. Several alumni and guests ventured out to the Winner’s Circle to briefly meet the jockey who rode the winner of the SFP Race. It’s always a fun time and the event typically sells out quickly, so please mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3, 2015. Call us at (718) 4238810, ext. 259 or reserve online!

Annual 5K Fun Run Alumni from a wide variety of graduating classes gathered at Prep early on Sunday morning to compete in the Annual 5K Fun Run and Pee Wee Race to honor our 9/11 heroes. Top overall finishers in various categories are presented with awards and a buffet breakfast is served. Participation in the Annual SFP 5K Fun Run grows each year! It’s a great day each year, so please mark your calendar and join us this year on Sunday, October 4, 2015.

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Celebration for the

Class of 2009’s 5th Anniversary Reunion On November 8, 2014 an enthusiastic group of alumni from the Class of 2009 returned to Prep to celebrate their fifth anniversary of graduation. Every one had a wonderful time! There are many more photos that you can view, download, share and tag friends located on the St. Francis Preparatory School Facebook page! Just visit the SFP Alumni Website at http://alumni.sfponline.org for a quick link!

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Class of 2005’s 10th Anniversary Reunion On Saturday, February 28, 2015 SFP alumni gathered in the cafeteria to celebrate the tenth anniversary of graduation! There were hugs, smile and laughter as classmates reconnected and rekindled old friendships. Alumni Director, Bro. Robert Kent took everyone on a tour of the new Science Classrooms and Labs as well as the Physical Education and Athletic Training Center that was completed in 2011. There are many more photos that you can view, download, share and tag friends located on the St. Francis Preparatory School Facebook page! Just visit the SFP Alumni Website at http://alumni.sfponline.org for a quick link!

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Twentieth and Fifteenth Anniversary Reunion:

Classes of 1995 and 2000 Celebrate!

On Saturday, March 29th alumni from the classes of 1995 and 2000 gathered in the cafeteria to celebrate their 20th and 15th anniversaries of graduation from St. Francis Prep! It was an outstanding display of Terrier Spirit! There are many more photos that you can view, download, share and tag friends located on the St. Francis Preparatory School Facebook page! Just visit the SFP Alumni Website at http://alumni. sfponline.org for a quick link!

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Annual Spring Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, April 25, 2015 • The Annual Spring Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony provided a great opportunity for alumni to remember the reasons why St. Francis Prep was “a second home” for so many of us! The evening began with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Hall of Fame honors graduates who have demonstrated significant lifetime achievement, devotion to the Prep’s mission, and service to others. Honorary Alumna/us status is conferred upon individuals in recognition of their devotion, service and our appreciation of their unique relationship with the St. Francis Prep community. The Classes of 1965, 1960, 1955, 1950 and 1945 were recognized as the newest members of the Golden Terrier Society— an honor bestowed upon alumni who have celebrated the 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and 70th anniversary of their graduation. The group were presented with special medals and enjoyed their cocktails and dinner in the library. The 25th anniversary Class of 1990 along with the Classes of 1985, 1980, 1975 and 1970 gathered in the cafeteria.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Executuive Vice President Fidelity Investments

Robert J. Adams ’80

CEO, Employer and Individual Business UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.

Jeffrey D. Alter ’80

Patti Ann Browne ‘83

Pictured (l-r): Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF, President, Bob Adams ‘80, and Wally Bishop ‘80 (Alumni Board President)

Pictured (l-r): Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF, President, and Jeff Alter ‘80.

Pictured (l-r): Bro. Leonard Conway, OSF, President, and Patti Ann Browne ‘83

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

The Alumni Board was delighted to confer Honorary Alumnus status upon Brother James McVeigh, O.S.F. Pictured (l-r): Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., President, Brother James McVeigh, O.S.F., Mission Coordinator at St. Francis Prep, and Brother Campion Lally, O.S.F. Class of 1955, Alumni Board Member

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Bro. James McVeigh, O.S.F. Franciscan Mission Coordinator at St. Francis Prep

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

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St. Francis Prep Regional Alumni Chapters The Greater Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Reception • October 23, 2014 • Bobby Van’s Steakhouse

Our Greater Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter President William “Billy” Ashton ‘76 and Alumni Director, Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. are constantly working to help Prep alumni from the Maryland, Delaware, Virginia area reconnect with classmates and meet their Prep “neighbors”. While boarding Amtrack for the reception, Brother Robert ran into Patrick Cooley ‘88 , (picture in the lower right corner) at New York’s Penn Station en route to Union Station on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Later that evening alumni gathered at Bobby Van’s on New York Avenue NW for a delightful evening. Alumni Board President, Wally Bishop ‘80 welcomed everyone, and Robert Angeletti, the Prep’s Director of Development provided a overview about all of the wonderful and exciting developments at St. Francis Prep.

This year the Greater Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Reception will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse, 1201 New York Ave NW (Between H & I Street), Washington, DC 20005-3919. Reservations are required and can be made online at alumni. sfponline.org/events or by calling Sally Khan at (718) 423-8810, ext. 335.

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |REGIONAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |CHAPTERS ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Florida Area Alumni Chapter Reunion Dinner at the Fox Club • Friday, March 7, 2015 Peter Callahan ‘59 (pictured to the right) hosted this year’s Florida East Coast Alumni Reunion with dinner and cocktails at the Fox Club—the private golf club in which he owns in Palm City, Florida! It was a wonderful time for the more than 125 alumni and guests that participated! Prep’s President, Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., provided an overview on the many exciting developments at the Prep, which included the new science classrooms and labs that were recently completed . Alumni Director, Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. and Development Director, Robert Angeletti H’11 reported on the past year’s events and fundraising efforts. The evening wound up with alumni singing “On for ‘Ol St. Francis!” Each year, the Florida Area Alumni Chapter reunion alternates between the east and west coasts. Please make plans to join us next year on Florida’s west coast on March 5, 2016.

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Prep alumni attended the Mets vs.

Braves game at Mets Spring Training Complex. After the game, Joanne and Bill Dunn ‘59 hosted a lovely reception in their home! There was a good representation of alumni from Butler Street, North 6th Street and Fresh Meadows, We thank our gracious hosts and everyone who participated for their fine support! Please join us on March 5, 2016 for the next Alumni Chapter Reunion on Florida’s west coast!

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |REGIONAL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |CHAPTERS ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Arizona/Western States Area Alumni “Rally in the Valley”• March, 20th-22nd, 2015 The St. Francis Prep Arizona/Western States Area Alumni Association organized an “all years-all alumni” series of reunion events on March 20, 21, and 22, 2015 in Tempe and Phoenix Arizona. SFP President, Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F., and Alumni Director, Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. along with SFP Chaplain, Father Bill Sweeney attended. It was called the “Rally in the Valley because when the Prep was located in Brooklyn, “pep rallies” were held in the alley on the N. 5th St. side of the school. The theme continued and the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and Conference Center in Tempe, AZ became the “rally headquarters hotel” for this year’s reunion. (Members of the 55th anniversary Class of 1960 were wellrepresented and we toasted, cheered, and congratulated them.) Events included a Friday night gathering at the Watershed Restaurant at the Lakes in Tempe and a Saturday evening happy hour and dinner at Rawhide Steakhouse. On Sunday we celebrated mass at the Franciscan Casa and had a party at La Famiglia Restaurant for a taste of old Brooklyn. The daylight hours were reserved for spring MLB baseball, sightseeing, dinning, shopping, or just hanging out and catching up with old friends and meeting alumni from various years and era’s. Many thanks to our reunion committee members: Bob Caccamo ’59, Joe Kelly ’59, Dennis Esposito ’60, Byron Fanning ’60, and Christie (Van Roten) Ellis ’91 for organizing all of these wonderful reunion activities.

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SFP Alumni Professional Chapter Events Face-to-face networking and building a professional network is an essential aspect of every career. You can connect with fellow alumni through our profession-based networking chapters. Each chapter was created to support alumni in their career development, professional growth and to help alumni reconnect with each other and with the Prep. In the past two years, three new professional chapters were established for alumni working in Education, the Arts and Information Technology. The Education Alumni Chapter held its second annual chapter reception while the Arts Alumni Chapter held its inaugural reception. The Information Technology Chapter is in the advanced planning stages and will host its first gathering via a webinar. (Check the SFP Alumni website for registration details.)

The HealthCare Services Alumni Chapter & The Legal Services Alumni Chapter Reception

Photos: Mike Graziano

These two chapters are currently in the third year of jointly hosting their annual reception. The SFP HealthCare Alumni Chapter is a community of alumni employed in all aspects of healthcare, including health education, health care administration, nutrition, medicine, dentistry, etc. Nancy Demers ‘91 and Joseph Pantaleo ‘03 are the chapter coordinators. The SFP Legal Services Alumni Chapter offers a network for alumni who share the dual bond of the Prep experience and work in the legal profession. Felicia Varlese ‘79, heads up the effort on behalf of the Legal Services Alumni Chapter. Pictured below are images from the May 2015 reception at the Friars Club in located in midtown Manhattan. Please join us on Thursday, February 11, 2016, for the next reception.

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The SFP Financial Services Alumni Chapter Reception

The SFP Arts Alumni Chapter Reception

Photos: Mike Graziano

The Financial Services Network consists of alumni currently employed in the many aspects of the financial industry who are interested in building a professional network, staying connected to the Prep, or mentoring young alumni. There are nearly 1,000 alumni registered in the Chapter on the SFP Alumni website http://alumni.sfponline.org and it is led by an alumni volunteer committee with the Alumni/Development Team. Pictured below are images from the May 2015 reception at the Friars Club in Manhattan. Please join us on Thursday, May 19, 2016 for the next reception!

St. Francis Prep’s inaugural reception for alumni who work in the Arts (film, TV, photography, design, painting, drawing, theatre, dancing, music, architecture, fashion, etc.) was held on Thursday evening, March 26th in midtown Manhattan.

More than 50 alumni (and several members of the faculty) participated.

They ranged from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. Brother Leonard addressed the group and spoke about all of the amazing things going on at St. Francis Prep!

Photos: Mike Graziano

We owe special thanks to the chapter coordinator and venue host, Michelle Kawka ‘95 (a professional photographer) for graciously welcoming everyone into her studio.

The next reception will be held on Thursday April 7, 2016. Check the alumni website for more details.

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2nd Annual SFP Education Alumni Chapter Reception •June 18, 2015 Chapter coordinators Kathleen A. Mackin-Sciortino ‘76 and Dominick J. Vulpis ‘74 organized the second annual Educaiton Chapter event at Donovan’s in Bayside. It was a very well-attended event and alumni ranged from recent graduates to veteran teachers and administrators. . Brother Leonard Conway (SFP President) and Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 (Prep’s Principal) each spoke about the many wonderful things taking place at St. Francis Prep. Phyllis F. Reggio, Ed.D., was our guest speaker and she spoke about the humanistic approach to serving students and their families. Join us next year on May 12, 2016!

New! SFP Information Technology Alumni Chapter We are pleased to announce a new Alumni Chapter specifically for Technology professionals and enthusiasts! Whether your job involves technology, you work for a technology-related company, or you’re just a hip geek who loves all things tech, now there’s a great way to network with fellow SFP alums who share your passion and experience with technology. JOIN TODAY to become part of this exciting new Prep community and stay informed of upcoming Chapter activities. Our first Technology Chapter event will be held on September 24th, 2015. BUT…the only way to get more details about this event and other related news and activities is to officially JOIN THE CHAPTER (login at SFP Online required).

CHAPTER BENEFITS INCLUDE: · · · ·

Network and collaborate with alumni working in your field of expertise Stay abreast of technology trends and their impact on the future Provide an opportunity to influence the next generation of technologists (current SFP students) Learn about career and business opportunities in technology-related fields

Help us build the new Technology Chapter into a vibrant and valuable professional group for networking, peer/student mentoring, career building, knowledge sharing – and most of all, to create strong, lasting relationships within the St. Francis community.

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We invite all SFP alumni to register for this complimentary webinar to kick off to the new Alumni Technology Chapter.

Thurs. September 24, 2015 Online Webinar – Demystifying Social Media for Business Open to all Alumni (limited to 250 attendees) 1:00-2:00pm (EST) Registration required to receive access information! All registrants will have access to the replay information.

Contact Sally Khan, skhan@sfponline.org

THE CAMPAIGN FOR ST. FRANCIS PREP HONORARY CHAIRS

2015 UPDATE

Most Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio Bishop of Brooklyn Most Rev. John C. Dunne ‘55 Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre Brother William Boslet, O.S.F. Superior General, Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn FOUNDING COMMITTEE John J. Brown ‘76 Peter Callahan ‘59 Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., H’01, Principal Robert J. Crimmins* ‘56 Michael Henning ‘57 Paulette H’08 and Vincent* A. Toscano ‘53 Joseph P. Walker* ‘57 CAMPAIGN STAGE TWO THE NEXT 150 Executive Committee CHAIRMAN John J. Brown’ 76

Group Managing Director UBS Wealth Management Americas

Robert Adams ‘80

THE CAMPAIGN FOR ST. FRANCIS PREP

The Next 150

Executive Vice President Fidelity Investment

Jeffrey Alter ‘80 CEO

Employer and Individual Business UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.

Francis Aquila ‘75 Partner Sullivan & Cromwell

Walter Bishop ‘80 Managing Director Deutsche Bank

John P. Butler ‘82

President and Chief Executive Officer Akebia Therapeutics

John Cahill ‘67

Vice President for Investments Janney Montgomery Scott

LeeAnn A. Canavan-Black ‘79 Chief Operating Officer Latham & Watkins

Victoria Cerami ‘77

President Cerami & Associates - Acoustical Engineering Co.

Thomas M. Coletti ‘88

Michael Mongelli ‘79

Executive Vice President -- Head of Power & Gas, North America Noble Americas Corp.

Attorney Michael F. Mongelli II, P.C.

Peter Corritori ‘59

President Royce Affiliates, Incorporated

Norton Engineering Consultants

John A. Fry ‘78

Royce Mulholland ‘79

John Pereira ‘62

President Drexel University

Attorney/Senior Partner Pereira & Sinisi LLP

John Lafond ‘78

Vincent F. Pitta ‘68

Principal Managing Partner Pitta & Giblin LLP

Eileen LeMonda ‘78

Senior Vice President CW Television Network

Gerald Scales ‘76

Susan E. Loftus ‘76

Martin Shannon ‘80

CEO and General Manager of AIG Vietnam Insurance Company COO of AIG & Chartis Insurance Indonesia

Partner Ernst & Young LLP

Howard Weber ‘68

Louis Marino, Sr. ‘52

Director Collateral Guaranty LLC

Bruno Mastropasqua ‘80

Eileen White-Dillon ‘79 Managing Director Goldman Sachs & Co.

Retired Principal Advanced Business Systems Managing Director Norfolk Markets, LLC

*Rest in peace.

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The Campaign for St. Francis Prep Seven years ago, the Franciscan Brothers, the Prep’s Trustees and other leaders began laying the groundwork to help insure a long, prosperous and productive future for the school. From this emerged a “Capital Improvement Program” designed to transform Prep into a truly modern, twenty-first century educational facility in several phases. The first two phases of this program were completed in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Phase III was slated for 2014-16 and is well underway. The capital campaign was designed to help fund these improvements has been implemented in two stages: The Campaign for St. Francis Prep (Stage One):

The Sesquicentennial Campaign (2008-11) Goal: $5 Million (Surpassed)

Major Donor Pledges $1 million and above

Peter Callahan ’59 and Family

(Dedication of The Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education & Athletic Training Center) _________

Paulette H’08 and Vincent A. Toscano ‘53 (RIP) __________

Clare and Joseph P. Walker ’57 (RIP) $500,000 and above John J. Brown ‘76 $250,000 and above

The 150th Anniversary Gala _______ Harvard Maintenance, Inc. (Dan Duffy H’02)

The Estate of Hugh Fredin ‘44 _______

$50,000 and above

Michael A. Henning ‘57

Lisa and Jeffrey Alter ‘80 _______

$150,000 and above Francis J. Aquila’75 $100,000 and above Anthony T. Corbisiero ‘78 (w/ The Soros Charitable Foundation) The Estate of Robert J. Crimmins ’56 (w/ Ridgewood Savings Bank Foundation)

The Art Education Center (Dedicated in 2011)

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Louis E. Marino, Sr. ‘52 _______ The Anna E. Gallagher Charitable Trust _______ The Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn _______ The Estate of William Ruggiero _______ Gerald P. Scales ‘76

The Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education & Athletic Training Center. (Dedicated in 2011)

Completely renovated Science Classrooms and Labs are currently in use!

Music Education Center Currently Under Construction (thru 2016)

The Campaign for St. Francis Prep (Stage Two): The Next 150 (2011-16) Goal: $10 million (Pledged to date: Over $5 million)

Major Donor Pledges (thru 8/31/15) $1 million and above

The Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students and Parents of St. Francis Prep via the Walk-a-thon 2011-2015

$250,000 and Above Lisa and Jeffrey Alter ’80 ______________ UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc.

$100,000 and Above

$50,000 and above

$25,000 and above

Elizabeth G. and Robert J. Adams, Jr. ‘80

Lisa and Walter Bishop ‘80

John J. Cahill ‘67

John P. Butler ‘82

Anne M. Harnett-Coletti ‘90 & Thomas M. Coletti ‘88

LeeAnn A. Canavan-Black ‘79

Donald P. Devane ‘61 John A. Fry ‘78 Harvard Maintenance, Inc. (Dan Duffy H’02) Michael A. Henning ‘57 Susan E. Loftus ‘76 Lucille and Louis E. Marino, Sr. ‘52 Royce A. Mulholland ‘79 Vincent F. Pitta ‘68 The Estate of Robert J. Stenger

Paul V. DeLuca ‘51

Peter M. Corritori ‘59

The Estate of Anna T. Hughes

Terence W. Edwards ‘73

John J. Lafond, Jr. ‘78

Louis G. Fellin ‘68

The Estate of William R. Lee ‘51

Eileen T. LeMonda ‘78

William D. Maroney ‘55

John S. Pereira ‘62

Martin G. Shannon ‘80

Thomas J. Prendergast ‘59

Robert A. Waegelein, Jr. ‘78

Gerald P. Scales ‘76

Clare and Joseph P. Walker ’57 (RIP)

The Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala The Theresa & Edward O’Toole Foundation

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Remembering our beloved coach,

Vince O’Connor

Vincent O’Connor, our beloved St. Francis Prep football coach who led the Terriers to 16 CHSFL titles in 62 seasons and won 344 games during his career, passed away on February 14, 2015 at the age of 85. He helped mold and influence thousands of lives while becoming one of the state’s most successful coaches.

Coach Vince O’Connor was a mentor on and off the field to generations of students. He embraced the Franciscan ideals and his kind spirit could be felt throughout the community. The Varsity Football Program at the Prep has achieved an outstanding record of success under Mr. O’Connor’s leadership, and he attributed much of this to the dedication and skill of the assistant coaches who have served with him.

2005 he was inducted into the Catholic Education Foundation Hall of Fame, and in 2009 he was presented with the Round Tower Award by the Irish American Building Society’s Great Irish Fair Committee. In celebration of more than 60 years of extraordi­nary service, and as a permanent tribute to Coach O’Connor’s selfless and tireless work with thousands of young student athletes from all walks of life, St. Francis Prep established The

Under Coach O’Connor, the St. Francis Prep Varsity Football Team has recorded 344 victories (the 2014 season was his 60th at the helm) and they have won 16 CHSFL Championships (with undefeated seasons in 1957, ‘64, ‘66, ‘72, ‘73, and ‘83), including the 2005 CHSFL Championship victory over St. Peter’s ‑ the 300th win. Numerous St. Francis Prep Football Student Athletes have gone on to play at the college level and in the professional ranks.

Coach O’Connor was honored as National Coach of the Year in 1992, and he has been named New York’s Catholic High School Coach of the Year on twenty occasions. He has also served as President of the CHSFL. In 2000 he was the recipient of The Frank McGuire Foundation Award which recognizes high school coaches whose dedication and skill have a positive impact on young lives. In

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was one of the founders of the Catholic High School Football League. He coached nine pros, four Walter Camp All-Americans and coaches like former Jets and Giants offensive coordinator Dan Henning, Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood, C.W. Post head coach Bryan Collins and retired Chaminade coach Bill Basile.

In 1984, he was named an Honorary Alumnus of St. Francis Prep.

Coach Vince O’Connor is survived by his wife Mary, his son Martin ‘73, daughter Mary Rose and four grandchildren. He will be missed by generations of people who knew and loved him!

May he rest in peace!

Vincent and Mary O’Connor Scholarship Fund and dedicated The Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education and Athletic Training Center in his honor.

When Mr. O’Connor came to the Prep in 1953, the school was located on North 6th Street in Brooklyn and Harry Truman was President of the United States. He

Photos: (top left), 1959 yearbook image, (center) enjoying a special event dinner in 2011 (lower right) a temporary memorial was created for his Funeral Mass at Prep.

A Few Memories & Milestones From Across the Years Meeting Robert F. Kennedy The photo on the left was taken at a McCarren Park in October of 1966. Pictured is Robert F. Kennedy with Coach O’Connor.

RFK was campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat from New York and was driving by the park and asked his driver to stop so he could watch the Terriers practice. He was so impressed that he told Vince that he would come to a game against Chaminade at Boys High Field that Sunday. He never showed and it’s been said that RFK had a hand in helping the recently departed Richie Szaro ‘67 obtain admission to Harvard University. The student in between RFK and Coach O’Connor is Bob Martin ‘67. To the right of Coach O’Connor is (l-r) Otilio “Chip” Rosa ‘68 and our current SFP Varsity Assistant Football Coach and J.V. Baseball Coach, Justin Kelly ‘69.

Frank Nastro and Coach O’Connor: Lifelong Friends and Colleagues

Coach Frank Nastro was O’Connor’s right hand man and they worked side by side for 35 years. The color photo on the right was taken on May 12, 2006 at an SFP Testimonial Dinner honoring the coaching legends. The B&W photo on the right is from a 1950s San Fran yearbook. “Together they held our student atheletes to a high standard of discipline and instilled the Franciscan values.” said Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F.

300th Win & AA CHSFL Championship In 2005, Coach O’Connor logged his 300th win and his 15th league crown at the 2005 CHSFL Championship with a victory over St. Peter’s. O’Connor told a New York Post reporter “I was concerned that the players would become too focused on the 300 wins than on St. Peter’s and that would be dangerous.” He continued with, “But it helps when you have a player like Jeffrey Aime to give the ball to.” In that same interview Aime said “We did this for Coach.”

Pictured clockwise from top: The players hoist Coach O’Connor up in celebration of this milestone victory. Bottom right: (l-r) Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 (Assistant Principal), Brother Leonard Conway (Principal), Coach O’Connor, and Sal Fishchetti ‘83 (Athletic Director). Bottom left: Jeffery Aime ‘06 and Coach O’Connor.

Dozens of former players from each decade of O’Connor’s tenure were at the game and congratulated him. “That’s the best part,” O’Connor said, “They all shared in this.”

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The Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education and Athletic Training Center The Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Education and Athletic Training Center (pictured lower left) was dedicated in September 2011 and made possible in part by the generosity of Peter Callahan ‘59 & Family.

Pictured top, left (l-r): Just prior to its official opening and dedication, Brother Leonard (center) took Coach O’Connor (left) and Peter Callahan ‘59 (right) on a “walk-through” of the newly completed facility. The Official Dedication Ceremony took place with a ceremonial ribbon cutting in the Fall of 2011. Pictured on the lower right: Father Bill Sweeney, Brother Leonard Conway, Mary O’Connor, Coach O’Connor, Peter Callahan ‘59 and Frank Nastro. “This is really one of the highlights of my life to be honored by so many people who previously played here at the Prep and have come back,” O’Connor said at the ceremony.

The Football Program Centennial Celebration October 15, 2013 at the NYSE

The SFP Football Centennial Celebration was held at the NYSE to mark the 100 years of SFP Football history. Left (l-r): Paul Iacullo ‘68, Coach O’Connor and John “Jack” Grein ‘79 Right (l-r): Coach O’Connor listens as Tony Truzzolino ‘79 speaks to the nearly 300 football alumni, family and friends in attendance.

Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Inaugural Gala March 15, 2014 at the Crest Hollow Country Club

The Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor is the Prep’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Its purpose is to recognize the achievements of our prominent past athletes, coaches, moderators, athletic directors, and others who have contributed most notably to our sports history and who have enhanced the spirits and reputation of the Prep. Coach O’Connor was among the many outstanding individuals honored at this inaugural event.

Pictured (left): Marco Battaglia ‘91 poses with Coach O’Connor at the cocktail hour. Pictured (right): After the dinner and awards ceremenony, an invigorated Coach O’Connor poses with Kyle Flood ‘89.

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A Prep Family Vince O’Connor’s loving and devoted wife, Mary; his son, Martin ‘73 and his wife Anne; his daughter, Maryrose (Rose) and her husband Patrick King; and his four grandchildren, Connor ‘09, Patrick ‘09, Dylan ‘13, and Oonagh have been his inspiration, and he has worn the label “Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather” as proudly as his title of “Coach.”

Patrick ‘09 played Varsity Football and Lacrosse at Prep while his twin, Connor ‘09 played in their Orchestra and other ensembles.

Dylan ‘13 also played Varsity Football. Rose has attended hundreds of Prep football games over the years.

Pictured clockwise from top: Coach O’Connor was a constant presence at the Annual Principal’s/President’s Dinner. Standing (l-r): Justin Kelly ‘69, James J. O’Connor ‘51 (Vince’s brother), Frank Nastro, daughter, Mary Rose O’Connor- King, wife, Mary O’Connor and Coach Vincent O’Connor. Seated (l-r) Patrick ‘09, Dylan ‘13, Connor ‘‘09 (grandsons) Lower right: Martin O’Connor ‘73 and his dad the Prep’s 150th Anniversary Gala in 2008. Lower left: Coach O’Connor with his grand-daughter, Oonagh at the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Rich Carroll ‘86 to Carry on the Tradition Rich Carroll, the long time protégé and assistant of legendary football coach Vince O’Connor, has been named the new head football coach at St. Francis Prep by Sal Fischetti ‘83, SFP Athletic Director. Carroll, who returned to coach at St. Francis at the request of Coach O’Connor in 2009, was O’Connor’s personal assistant and coordinator of daily football operations. Since Carroll’s strategic appointment by O’Connor, the two made great strides in re-establishing the football program as a serious competitor within the CHSFL, boasting of two seasons of undefeated inseason play (2012, 2013), only to fall short both years in the first round of the playoffs.

Coach Carroll said of Coach Vince O’Connor: “Coach O’Connor was an amazing mentor to me that always had a handle on the right thing to say and what needed to be done. I am blessed and extremely grateful to be part of the elite fraternity that can say they were coached by Vince O’Connor not only as a player or as a football coach, but perhaps most importantly as a man. Thank you Coach!” In a heart-felt remembrance of his mentor, Rich posted the following on the St. Francis Prep Football Facebook page in late August 2015: Dear Coach O’Connor, Day 1 is here...our one-on-one meetings were different this summer... I did all the talking… As I drew up schemes and plays on my legal pad like you taught me, I could hear your voice echoing in my head.... “Whatever is best for the boys….” Your presence is still felt and your lessons ring loud as the 2015 Team starts their journey to make their mark on our history. On for ole’ St. Francis, Coach... I know you are watching... We will make you proud!!!

--Coach Carroll Rich was the Captain of the St. Francis Prep 1985 AAA CHSFL / Metro Bowl Championship Team and brings 16 years of football coaching experience to the position. Carroll first recognized his passion for coaching during his senior year at LIU Post when the team’s offensive line coach had to resign due to a family emergency, leaving Carroll to become a player/ coach for Head Coach Tom Marshall and mentor the younger players of the

Above: Rich Carroll ‘86 and Coach O’Connor march up 5th Avenue in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Bottom left: Rich Carroll ‘86 poses for a photo in the lobby of the Coach Vince O’Connor Physical Fitness and Athletic Training Center after being named Head Coach.

LIU Post Offensive unit. Upon graduation, Carroll took a Graduate Assistant Coaching position at Wagner College (Staten Island, NY), under Coach Walt Hamline as the Tight Ends Coach where he coached All-American Tight End Abe Higgins. In 1991 Carroll rejoined his Alma mater and Head Coach Tom Marshall at LIU Post as the Offensive Line Coach where he was fortunate to work with then defensive Line Coach and fellow St. Francis Prep Football Alumni Bryan Collins ’82 who is now a long time friend and the Head Coach and Athletic Director at LIU Post. Carroll is a retired New York City Fire Fighter and former NYPD Detective. Carroll and his wife Liz have three children: Sean (16), Gia (14) & Dylan (10).

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Terrier Athletics

2014-15 Season Round-up Boys Basketball Brooklyn/Queens Division 1 • 5th Place Play-offs - Quarterfinalist Girls Basketball Brooklyn/Queens Division 1 • 6th Place Play-off - Quarterfinalist Baseball Brooklyn/Queens • 3rd Place Intersectional Play-offs 3rd Round Bowling JV 3rd Place Football AAA Division • AA Division Quarterfinalist Golf A Division 4th Place • City Play-off - Quarterfinalist Gymnastics 2014 Nassau/Suffolk League Champs

Handball 2015 City Champs

Girls Tennis 2014 Nassau/Suffolk League Champs

Hockey B Division -2nd Place •Play-off - SemiFinalist

Boys Tennis A Division • 2nd Place

Girls Lacrosse B Division - 3rd Place • Play-off - Semi-finalist

Boys Track & Field Brooklyn/Queens - 2nd Place

Boys Soccer Brooklyn/Queens Division 1 • 2nd Place 2014 City Semi-Finalist

Girls Track & Field Brooklyn/Queens - 3rd Place

Girls Soccer Division 1 - 4th Place • Play-off - Semifinalist Softball Brooklyn/Queens 2nd Place Play-off Finalist Boys Swimming Division 1 - 4th Place

Boys Volleyball Division 1 - 3rd Place Play-off Semi-Finalist Girls Volleyball 2014 Brooklyn/Queens Finalist State - Finalist

Girls Swimming Division 1 - 4th Place

Varsity Football Schedule 2015-16

Saturday, 9/12/15 7:00 pm Kellenberg Mitchel Athletic Complex

Sunday, 10/11/15 2:00 PM St. Joseph by the Sea Away

Sunday, 9/20/15 1:00 pm Fordham Prep Away

Saturday, 10/17/15 7:00 pm Mount St. Michael HS Mitchel Athletic Complex

Saturday 9/26/15 2:00 pm Kennedy Catholic Away

Saturday, 10/24/15 1:30 pm Christ the King Franklin K. Lane

Sunday, 10/4/15 3:00 pm Xavier Mitchel Athletic Complex

Saturday, 10/30/15 7:00 pm St. John’s the Baptist0 Mitchel Athletic Complex

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Coach Vince O’Connor’s passing earlier this year was a great loss for his family, friends and generations of Prep alumni.

His absence can be felt throughout the Prep community—particularly right now by those in the SFP Football program. Coach Frank Nastro (pictured above, center) and Coach Vince O’Connor worked side by side for 35 years. Therefore, it was fitting tribute to his life-long friend and colleague when Nastro visited the Prep as the 2015 Terriers begin their journey without the man who has been the heart and soul of the program for 62 years. Pictured (l-r): Rich Carroll ‘86 (Head Coach), Frank Nastro and Coach Justin Kelly ‘69

Franciscan Focus In much the same way that a variety of different flowers and plants make a beautiful garden, each Franciscan Brother has unique gifts, talents and traits which serve to create a beautiful “landscape” within the Prep community. We are grateful for the gift of their vocations and their devotion to our students, parents and faculty/staff! Going forward, each new publication of ours will spotlight a member of the Franciscan Brothers community at the Prep. Our focus in this edition is Brother James McVeigh, O.S.F. Brother James is the Franciscan Mission Coordinator at the Prep in addition to serving various other roles in the Diocese of Rockville Center. At St. Francis Prep, one of his major efforts is the Franciscan Youth Movement (FYM). Brother James says, “The goal is to make our values come alive in the Prep family.” Adding, “We try to put our Franciscan values into practice by having fun, (value- JOY); helping others (Live Lovingly); collecting and recycling used ink cartridges and cell phones (Value - Care for Creation) and mirroring Christ (value -being Instruments of Peace).

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Some of activities you will find Brother James and the FYM students engaged in include: writing cards and letters at Christmas for the men and women in our armed forces and the elderly; visiting the residents at Queen of Peace Residence, (a nursing home); planning a party for a children’s hospital; conducting a donation drive, or “baby shower” for young families in need, and various other activities.

Brother James celebrated 50 years as a Franciscan Brother this year and the SFP Alumni Association conferred the title of “Honorary Alumnus” upon him at their Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in April 2015. (See page 16.) Last year, the students of the Art Department published a portfolio of artwork with Franciscan themes and dedicated it to Brother James.

Brother James brings his joyful presence to as many student and alumni events as his schedule will allow. During the school day he can be found in the main corridor during the change of classes greeting students and faculty with positive words or a pleasant greeting. Almost everyone of his emails ends with, “Keep smiling and continue to do wonderful things!”

We are delighted to spotlight Brother James in this edition and wish him many more years of active and joyous ministry! If you wish to get in contact with Brother James, you can e-mail him at: jmcveigh@sfponline.org.

Pictured: (1 & 2) Brother James and the students of the Franciscan Youth Movement (FYM) visit the Queen of Peace Residence to bring the joy of Christmas to the elderly and infirm.

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(3) Art students and faculty pose with Brother James during an Art Exhibition, “The Prayers of St. Francis”. The paintings were created by students and were on display throughout the school. A photo book with all of the art was printed and it contained a special dedication to Brother James: “Thank you for all of the warm greetings each morning and for your dedication to the Franciscan Mission”.

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(5) Brother James celebrated his 50th year as a Franciscan Brother this year with family and friends.

(6) Brother James often jokes that he’d prefer to read a novel or take a long stroll in the park over going to a major league baseball game.

Nevertheless, he was absolutely delighted to find a plaque at Yankee Stadium commemorating Pope John Paul II’s 1979 Celebration of Mass at Yankee Stadium.

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A Message from Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F., Alumni Director Dear Alumni and Friends, We begin our annual GradNews on a sad note, announcing the passing of iconic and legendary football coach, Vincent O’Connor, H’84. Coach O’Connor had a long and illustrious career and during that time assumed many different roles, but it is clear to all those who knew him well that the role closest to his heart was the coaching and mentoring role played out at Prep. He offered his athletic expertise and analytical skills for over six decades, and during that time earned the respect of all those individuals whose lives he impacted.

His coaching style drew the attention of his fellow professionals, since it was radically characterized by love and compassion for his student athletes.

It wasn’t just about the game or about victory for him. It was about giving everything you have in order to excel and to experience pride in doing your best. Vincent O’Connor taught all of us that greatness and humility can coexist side by side in the same person. He taught all of us that success can be achieved in an uncomplicated way, by total dedication and commitment to one’s ideals. We salute and acknowledge a man who will long be remembered and revered by the Prep community as a true Franciscan. May he rest in peace!

Just as you would expect, another year, in typical fashion, has managed to speed by, leaving us wondering where all the time has gone. We are once again simply amazed how we can begin our work at the Prep in September and suddenly it’s already June. But even though we all tend to get caught up in the fast pace of life at the Prep, it is important that we slow down long enough to look back and recount all the good things which have transpired and which make the Prep such a rewarding experience for students, faculty and staff, alike.

As we are already keenly aware, the Prep is committed to providing an outstanding, wellrounded, Franciscan Education. This was reaffirmed this year, as our students continued to excel in Science, Music, Art, Language and Athletics, exemplifying the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Members of the Class of 2015 have been accepted to 308 colleges and universities in 35 states and one foreign country, including Ivy League schools and many other prestigious institutions. They have been offered over $134 million in college merit scholarships over the next four years. One student was even offered more than $560,000 over a four-year period.

At the heart of all we do is a dedicated staff, faculty and administration who are invested in the future growth of our students. Quality education demands dignity and respect for oneself and

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others. The professions of the 21st century will require advanced training. The Prep has provided our students with a strong and solid foundation, one that will generate a life-long love of learning and acquire the academic training and skills necessary for a career in the 21st century. Their foundation gives Prep students the opportunity to be at the forefront of learning and technology that will carry them into the future. This is our mission and our passion.

With the completion of the modern, spacious, technologically advanced, student-friendly hightech Science labs, (which are second to none in the metropolitan area), construction of the new Music facility began in June. This represents the next phase of the school’s ongoing capital improvement and modernization program. This new facility will complement an already excellent, award winning music program with an acoustically enhanced environment, as well as office and storage space for instruments and equipment.

The Prep will continue to grow in greatness through the anticipated support of our Alumni.

We need and appreciate your help! Let’s have a great turnout for our Homecoming Weekend.

The weekend will kick-off on Thursday evening, October 1st, with a 3-on-3 Hoops Tournament in memory of Jimmy Prendergast ’79 and James Prendergast H’11, following on Friday, October 2nd, with a Golf Outing in memory of Danny Apicella ‘00 at Clearview, following by a night at Sullivan’s. Saturday, October 3rd, a Day at the Races at Belmont Park in the Turf and Field Club.

Finally, on Sunday, October 4th, we will have our 5K Fun Run in honor of our September 11th heroes, followed by the Homecoming Football game against Xavier at 3 PM at Mitchell Field. ____________________________ On October 4th, we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a liturgy celebrated by Bishop Raymond Chappetto. We honored Brother James McVeigh, O.S.F., on the occasion of his 50th Anniversary as a Franciscan Brother.

The Canticle Citation was presented to Joe Licata for 40 years of service; Leo Pujdak for 25 years of service; Phyllis Gambino and Francesco Purificato were recognized for their 15 years of service and The Principal’s Award was presented to Dorothy Cassano (40 years of service), Betty Pietromonaco (25 years of service) and Radiana Fitzpatrick (15 years of service).

I would like to take this time to recognize some special individuals who have made such considerable contributions to our Prep community

and who are now retiring this summer. Let us bid a fond farewell to Sister Barbara Coyle, C.S.J., for her 38 years of service in the Guidance Department; Patricia Murray for her 34 years of service as a teacher of Religious Education; Leo Pujdak for his 26 years of service as a teacher of Religious Education; Fred Salvo, for his remarkable 45 years of service in the Mathematics Department; Brother Warren Prentiss, O.S.F., for his 38 years of service as the Attendance Director and Irene Milla, for her 22 years of service as an Administrative Assistant to the Principal and Assistant Principal. A combined total of 203 years of service to the Prep. We salute you for your commitment and years of service and thank you for the profound impact you have made on the lives of those in your care. Now it is time to smell the proverbial roses. The entire Prep community values and acknowledges the staff and faculty members for their dedicated many loyal years of service. We are grateful that they have been our partners in our Franciscan Mission.

Thank you to our loyal alumni and friends for their generosity and their continued support of the Prep.

I will forever be proud of the Prep Community for its strong dedication to the pursuit of excellence, its tireless concern for all those entrusted to its care, and its unwavering commitment to develop future leaders of tomorrow.

As always, I am grateful to the members of the Alumni Board for all they have done and will continue to do for St. Francis Prep. Thank you for your unfailing support. May the blessing of St. Francis be with you and your family, now and all the days of your life.

“High School is for 4 years, the Prep is Forever” In gratitude,

Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. Alumni Director

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | GRAD | | | | | | | | |NOTES |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Joseph P. Murphy 1955 is married to Camille S. Failla and they have three children; JP (deceased), Susan and Kara. There are “four and a half ” grandchildren (three girls, one boy, and one expected in July ‘15. Joe is the recipient of a number of awards and is currently the chair (and co-founder) of the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee.

Anna Capezzuto-Petrizzo 1975 has been working as a teacher for 24 years for the NYC DOE. Catherine A. Davies-Brown 1975 and her husband have three children who are now wonderful adults. She is a librarian and loves her profession. She is the Chair of her professional organization at Nassau BOCES, is active in local politics and fundraises for the American Cancer Society.

Campion Lally 1955 celebrated 60 years as a member of Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn.

John F. Astarita 1955 is married for 54 years and has three daughters and five grandsons.

Frank J. Nappi 1955 is a past Grand Knight Memorare K.O.C. Council #3476, Seaford, NY and is in his 27th year as a Eucharistic Minister at Maria Regina RC Church in Seaford, NY. Lester L. Grimmell 1955 is married for 53 years to his wife, Gloria; they have four children: Steven, Barry, Karen and Lisa; and four grandchildren, Aidan, Caitlynn, Evamarie and Gia. Patrick J. Carroll 1960 is the Police Commissioner of the New Rochelle Police Department. To celebrate his lengthy, impressive career, which spans more than five decades, Carroll received this year’s PERF Leadership Award at a national conference in June 2015, which “is given annually to a police executive in recognition of their significant contributions to departments around the world.” Carroll joined the New Rochelle Police Department in 1993 after spending years with the New York Police Department. Since joining the department, he has been a champion for increased use of technology and stressed the importance of community policing. Under his leadership, the department posted the lowest amount of violent and property (Part 1) crimes in more than five decades. The New Rochelle Police Department has also received the prestigious IACP Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement in 2005 and the IACP-Cisco Community Policing Award in 2011.

Ray T. Iannicelli 1960 has enjoyed a career that spans over 30 years, and a resume that reads like a book. Chances are you have grown up watching Ray and not even have known it. His versatility in film, television, and on stage has left audiences alike captivated but also wondering, “Where else do I recognize him from?” His big break came when he was cast alongside Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner in the John Huston directed film “Prizzi’s Honor.” He has since gone on to have over 100 film, television, and theatre credits under his belt.

James R. Mazzeo 1960 is a CPA and is married with three children and five grandchildren. He began his career with Price Waterhouse and spent last 28 year of his career as CFO of Heyman Properties, a family owned real estate business.

Francis V. Rossano 1960 is married to Bernadette Munster and they have five children and ten grandchildren. He is a retired professional engineer. He volunteers at local soup kitchen, the Boy Scouts, the CT Trolley Museum, and enjoys woodcarving, model trains, and volunteers to educate people about railroad crossing safety.

Paul Hoolahan 1967 has been named the 2015 recipient of the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award presented by the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Patrick F. Armstrong 1960 is retired after 32 years with Verizon. He and his wife of 49 years, Jeanne have two sons, Sean & Daniel, and two granddaughters Grace & Rose.

Frank A. de Caro 1960 married Rosan Augusta Jordan in 1970. He served on the faculty of Louisiana State University (1970-2015), and is the author of various books. A folklorist by training, he served as president of the Louisiana Folklore Society and editor of the Louisiana Folklore Miscellany.

Lawrence M. Laskowski 1960 is married to Veronica and they have two children and six grandchildren. He retired from Con Edison as the Department Manager of Distribution Engineering with technical responsibility for the company’s Brooklyn/Queens customer service region.

William Ashton 1976 is the SFP Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter leader. Bill has been appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to represent the Fleet Reserve Association on the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations. The Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations provides a vehicle for veterans service organizations to collaborate with the Department of Veterans Services on meeting the needs of Virginia’s veterans. Bill says he is honored to be representing the Fleet Reserve Association and all Veterans of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Bernard Cerrone 1976 worked as an accountant for 23 years and served as controller in his last position. He is currently a financial advisor.

Tommy Adams 1979 is being featured in “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century,” 9th edition, by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.

Lynn A. Wilson 1980 is consulting on medical malpractice, personal injury, toxic tort, pharmaceutical investigations, criminal; medical record review and analysis, insured/witness interviews, trial preparation, expert witness recommendations and interviews.

Frank Pomarico 1970 is the author of Ara’s Knights: Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football. It was co-authored by Ray Serafin with the Foreword by Regis Philbin and Introduction by Gerry DiNardo ‘70.

Elvira M. DiBiase-Francischelli 1975 is working at LIJMC since 1986 as a Radiologic Technologist/ Senior Mammography Technologist. He was the first “rad tech” on the east coast to perform mammographic stereotactic needle biopsies.

Robert V. Cotumaccio 1980 is married to Tina Cotumaccio and they have two children; James (SFP ‘15) and Thomas. They have been involved in the Prep community since the school moved to Fresh Meadows.

Patricia P. Galle 1982 is the Assistant Director of VYH Camp Fowler, a year round camp for autistic, handicapped, and at-risk youth, which uses the positive youth development model.

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | GRAD | | | | | | | | |NOTES |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Frances O. Scarantino 1990 was married to David C. Malanga on June 6, 2015.

Kevin T. Carroll 1990 lives near Washington, D.C. with his wife, Karla and son, Liam. He practices law with Quinn Emanuel, and is in the Army Reserve.

Nicholas A. Zientarski 1990 successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in February and will graduate in May; “Father Nick” has been a priest for 12 years, serving on Long Island and New York.

James Gannon 1983 recently founded the “Common Cents” program, which is a financial literacy workshop designed for pre-college teenagers. It focuses on teaching its participants personal finance, investment knowledge and critical-thinking skills. The mission of the program is to simplify the complexities of the financial industry by breaking down seemingly complicated concepts into easy to understand ideas. This summer, Jim offered the course at SFP as part of the Summer Program. It featured a visit to the NYSE trading floor. Jim has worked in the financial industry for over 25 years. He began his career in 1987 working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and then spent 15 years at the Swiss investment bank, UBS, acting as an Executive Director of Domestic and International Equity Trading. Additionally, Jim actively managed a $50 million trading account for the European institution, Dresdner Bank.

Kenneth Y. Havriliak 1985 is a graduate of Culinary Program at Institute of Culinary Education.

Franco Gordillo 1990 completed his Ph.D in Counselor Education from Montclair State University. He wants to thank everyone at St. Francis Prep for being such a great source of inspiration and for providing him a great education!

Thomas J. Reichling 1990 is the owner of Cramery Pilates a NYC based independent trainer, providing one-on-one fitness, kickboxing, pilates and rehabilitation.

Tara M. O’Grady 1990 recorded/produced four albums: Black Irish (2010), Good Things come to Those Who Wait (2011), A Celt in the Cotton Club (2013), and Irish Bayou (2015). She is currently writing/editing two books: one memoir, one novel!

Jennifer Fitzgerald-DeLuca 1990 launched her own business, Glam Mom New York, designing handcrafted clothes for kids & fabulous accessories for moms! You can find it online at: www. glammomny.com Christine Persichette Dobrosielski 1990 is an Emmy nominated reporter on FiOS 1 and is the host of “Heroes on Our Island”, a 30-minute weekly program which focuses on ordinary Long Islanders who are doing extraordinary things.

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Michelle Langone-Haviland 1995 runs her own law practice specializing in family and matrimonial law. She and her husband, Mike, just welcomed their third son, James in January 2015. She has two older sons, Justin (6) and Matthew (4).

Althea D. Chang 1998 and her husband, Gregg Cook welcomed their son, Henry Miles Cook to their family in October. Althea returned to work as a web video producer at CNBC after holding several reporting and writing positions at various financial news publications. Althea earned her Master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism at NYU in 2012.

Margaret L. Skourlis 1999 won the National title of 2014 Ms. Supermodel USA-Petite in Fargo, North Dakota in September 2014 at the Avalon Events Center. She spent her year making appearances and speeches throughout the United States.

Tara J. Tubridy 2000 is a professional dancer, performer and teacher. She has been married for three years and has been been a Radio City Rockette for ten years.

Joseph Spano 1993 is the Head Coach of the Mercyhurst University baseball team has been named the Atlantic Region Coach of the Year as announced by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers’ Association (NCBWA) in May 2015. It marks his second major postseason honor this season as he also captured the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West Coach of the Year honors in April 2015. Spano, in his 16th season, has guided Mercyhurst to a 39-9 overall record and the program’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Division II Baseball National Finals in Cary, North Carolina.

Noelle L. Werner-Belmonte 1995 was married in 2012, and welcomed a baby girl, Lucia, into the world in February 2015.

Allison M. Doherty 2000 and her husband Jonathan welcomed a daughter, Anneliese into the world in April 2014.

Chanel Jennings-Tucker 2000 was married in May 2014. She founded MWBE Property Services, a construction management firm in November 2014.

Chanel became a licensed realtor for Douglas Elliman in 2015.

Vanessa Calamita-Taormina 2005 married Francesco Taormina on April 27th 2014.

Michael L. Composto 2005 received the 2014 Ghost Light Award for Best House Manager on Broadway! Congratulations Michael!

John Moran 1995 is married to Kate Kalmakis Moran and they have three children: John, Xavier, and George. He earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and was a Fulbright Scholar, Dublin, Ireland.

Michael P. Young 2005 married Tara Heslin Young in 2013. They welcomed a baby daughter, Allison Rae in 2015. Michael has been a Federal Correction Officer in California for 3 1/2 years and prior to that he worked at the United States Postal Service in Pennsylvania for 1 1/2 years. Tara is also a Federal Correction Officer.

Jaime Delio 1995 is an account manager at Fidelity Investments and he says that being married and being a dad is his greatest achievement of all!

Stephanie Zambrano-Hill 2005 married to Kyle Hill in 2014. She graduated from Law School in 2013 and was admitted to practice law in the State of New York.

Joseph A. Corona 1995 married Melissa Jillian in 2007 and they have a beautiful daughter, Isabella.

They are moving to Maryland this summer, where she is working as a senior policy analyst (University of Maryland) for the Center for Health and Homeland Security.

Elizabeth Wojcik-Wloch 2005 gave birth to a baby boy, Kristopher Michael Wloch on in June of 2014.

Kara E. McCarthy 1995 was married in 2009 and welcomed her daughter into the world in 2014.

She coaches Varsity Cheerleading at SFP.

Jermaine Doughty 2009 and is now a known artist and producer, Jaymore Billz. He released his debut album (2015 Noah’s Ark) this summer and is stepping through the doors of the music business.

Jennifer A. Sackowski 2009 is currently working in Raymondville, TX as a teacher for Teach for America.

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Thatiana Diaz 2010 graduated with honors from Prep. While she was a student at Prep, she won Miss New York Teen USA 2010. She went on to study at Pace University and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in Communication Studies. As an undergraduate, Thatiana was the features editor for The Pace Press and interned at several companies including Vogue, Sony, Latina Magazine, Seventeen and Wilhelmina. She has worked with The Dream Project, a non-profit dedicated to helping children in the Dominican Republic. In 2013 she was crowned Miss República Dominicana U.S. In January 2015, she was named Miss New York USA and competed in the Miss USA 2015 pageant.

The Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. Scholarship Fund

More than $18,000 has been raised in support of the Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. Scholarship Fund since it was established in May 2015. Brother Robert has enjoyed a 40+ year career at SFP which includes coaching basketball, baseball, serving as the Athletic Director and teaching Math and History. He is currently our Alumni Director! We would like to acknowledge the scholarship committee: Justin Kelly ‘69, Sal Fishchetti ‘83, Gerry Scales ‘76, Wally Bishop ‘80, Robert Williams ‘92, Jimmy Lynch ‘99 and Nancy DeStefano. The committee is hoping to have it fully funded by the Annual Baseball Dinner in June 2016. To contribute to the scholarship fund, go to the SFP Alumni Website at alumni.sfponline.org/ donations or contact the Alumni/Development Office at (718) 423-8810, 259.

Pictured above: Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. and Justin Kelly ‘69 pose with the check that was presented at last year’s Baseball Awards Dinner.

Requiescat in pace St. Francis Prep mourns the passing of Robert J. Crimmins ‘56 who passed away on January 12, 2015. Bob, as he was almost universally known, enjoyed an illustrious career at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (now known as MetLife) beginning in 1956 as a trainee in the personal life insurance department. He rose through the ranks of MetLife, becoming a corporate officer in 1973 and assuming a series of increasingly responsible positions before being named executive vice president in 1987.

Bob is a member of St. Francis Prep’s Hall of Fame, served as a Co-Chairman of the Prep’s Endowment Campaign in the 1990’s, and also served as a Founding Committee Member (2008) for The Campaign for St. Francis Prep which continues today to help fund the school’s current Capital Improvement and Modernization Program. In 2009, the Prep honored Bob and his lovey wife Judy at our Annual Golf Classic Dinner.

The Franciscan Brothers and the Prep community extends its prayers to Judy, his wife of more than 50 years, their nine children and their spouses, and their 24 loving grandchildren.

May he rest in peace!

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In Memoriam Alumni William Mohr 1940 X.J. Musacchia 1940 Kevin Conroy, Sr. 1942 John Saladino 1945 Lester McCann 1946 Henry Schaetzle 1948 Ralph Gentile 1949 Rev. Msgr. Corneilius Kneafsey 1951 Rev. Father James Purvey 1952 Joseph Freeman 1954

Thomas Finn 1965 Patrick Gatins 1965 Philip Ras 1967 Ryszard Szaro 1967 James Curtin 1969 Joseph Romano 1976 Dennis LoBosco 1979 Robert Blanche 1980 Benjamin Mollica 1984 Odette Uquiola-Faghani 1984

Richard Adaszyneski 1955 Joseph Etherson 1955 Robert Pellegrinelli 1955 Robert Crimmins 1956 James Leonard 1956 Robert O’Shea 1957 Joseph Skerrett 1960 George Feeney 1962 John Valenza 1963 Thomas Coffey 1964

Thomas Klein 1987 William Zaradich 1987 Stephen Agostini 1988 Ricardo Amorocho, Jr. 1988 Brian Brernnan 1998 Stephen Mears 2000 Cielise Lindo 2007 Austin Charles 2015 Justin McClymont 2015

SFP Family and Friends Maria Concetta Andreozzi -aunt of Rosella Angelone (SFP G.O.)

James Gammellofather of Kim (Science Dept.)

Catherine O’Gradyretired staff member

Michael Amen -friend of SFP

Paul F. Gilvary -father of Paul, (baseball assignor for C.H.S.A.A.)

Robert O’Rourkefather of John ‘85

Louis Batagelyfather of Barbara ‘78 Raymond Benwayfather of Elizabeth ’78 & Kevin ‘05 Mary Carellamother of Bernadette ’76, Stephen ’79 & Regina ‘82 Joseph Cavera -father of Alessandra ‘18 James Cinquefather of Pat (Admissions Office) Peter Cirino -father of Lynn ’79 & Jill ‘80 Thomas Coogan -son of William ‘76 Bro. Emmett Corry, O.S.F.brother of Daniel ’58 & James ’64, uncle of Daniel ‘92 Joseph Coverlyfather of Jessica ‘18 Mario Cuomofather of Madeline ’82 & Maria ‘80 Agnes Darnaudmother of Stephen ’76, mother-in-law of Mary Frances DePauloSFP Security Guard Mercedes C. V. Edwardsgrandmother of Richard ‘88 Alex Espinalcousin of Jeorge Espinal (Faculty) Sr. Angela Esposito, C.S.J.former faculty Sr. Muriel Vincent Esposito, C.S.J.former SFP Art teacher

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Carol Harleymother of John ‘90 William Heilmanhusband of Annette ‘83 Inge Holdorfgrandmother of Elaina Longo ‘15 Sr. Mary Howley, O.P.-former faculty Joseph Iemma Sr.father of Joseph Jr. ’08, Michael ’99 and Christina ‘94 Yolanda Isabellamother of Lisa Jones (Finance Dept.)

Connie Kaiser -wife of Jack (AD Meritus of SJU) Antonio Leto -friend of SFP Patrick Mannixbrother of Paul ‘81 Richard Martin-father of Suzanne ’78, father-in-law of Peter Sluka ‘78 Lena Mercatantemother of Anthony ’68, great-aunt of Ashley Churchill ‘08 Patricia Merosister of Sister Barbara Coyle, C.S.J. (Guidance Dept) Pat Murphymother of Sister Phyllis (former Social Studies teacher) Jennie Notaromother of Nancy LoCascio (Attendance Office) Vincent O’Connor H’84father of Martin ’73, brother of James ’51, grandfather of Dylan ’13, Patrick ’09 & Connor King ‘09

Charles Ottfather of Charles ’90 & Brian ‘92 Alex Pennetti-friend of SFP Salvatore Pennetti-friend of SFP George Peragineuncle of Kristina Veljak ‘90 Mary Portmanformer teacher (Math Dept.

Edward Quinn Sr.father of Kelly ’75, Campion ’76 , Colin ’77, father-in-law of Patricia ’76, Alice ’79, grandfather of Daniel ‘99 Salvatore Reafather of Salvatore ‘72 Fran (Bridget) Reckermother of Rodger ’73, sister of the late Bro. Ralph Clifford ‘48 Margaret Romeretired faculty John Ruane Jr.-son of Jack ’40, brother of Kenneth ‘65 Timothy J. Ryanfather of Kevin ’87, Jean ’84 & Margaret ‘82 Alexander Salminfather of Marc (Art Dept.)

Anthony Sciortinofather-in-law of Kathy ’76, grandfather of Stephen ’10 & Michael ’12 Matthew Simeonecousin of Rita M. Santiago-Espinal (fmr. faculty member) Norma Steck-Hessmother of Ken ‘81 Paul Stevensfather-in-law of Patti (Guidance Office), grandfather of Shannon ’11 & Joseph ‘14 Mary Teofilomother of Mark H’12 (late faculty member) Rae Torresister of Joe ’58, Sister Maguerite (former Faculty), and aunt of Michael ‘82 Frank Trottifather of Joseph ‘76 Salvatore Truzzolinohusband of Jean (Computer Lab), father of Anthony ’79, Jerry ’82 & father-in-law of Eileen ‘79 Stephanie Urbielewiczmother of John ’80 & Caroline ‘83 Michel Valestinfather of Harold ‘95 Michael Votinfather of Christina ’07 & Peter ’03 (Tech. Dept) Colvon Walkerfather of Alexis ‘15

Helen Schaetzlemother of Marty ’79, Mary ’82, Carl ’74 & wife of the late Henry ‘48

Diane Wallformer SFP Math Teacher

Sandra Schirmerretired faculty (Science Dept)

Kathleen Wallacesister of Brother Padraic Campbell

Lyn Schneidermother of Carol Kennedy (Bookstore), grandmother of Courtney ’07 & Connor ‘10

Helen Whitegrandmother of Kevin ’01 & Erin ‘02

Joe Scimeccafriend of SFP

Josette Yacovonemother of Gina ‘18

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

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

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

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

Gifts of Stocks and Bonds Donating appreciated securities is another way of helping Prep while also providing potential tax advantages for you. For example: If you purchased stock many years ago for $1,000, and it is now worth $10,000, an outright gift of that stock to St. Francis Prep would result in a charitable deduction of $10,000. You also avoid paying capital gains tax on the $9,000 of appreciation. For further information on how to transfer stock, please call Robert Angeletti at (718) 423-8810, ext. 269.

Double Your Gift!

Corporate Matching Gifts Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees, and in many cases, even retirees and/or spouses. A matching gift allows your donation to go further. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your company’s Benefits department. Complete and sign the form and send it in with your gift. We will do the rest. *********************************************************

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

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

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

Michael Graziano Associate Director of Development

Maria Velazquez Assistant to the Director of Develpment

Sally Khan Associate Director of Development

Nancy DeStefano Assistant to the Director of Alumni Relations

St. Francis Preparatory School Office of Development 6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard Fresh Meadows NY 11365

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HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2015 Three-on-Three

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

Golf Outing in Memory of Danny Apicella ‘00

A Day at Belmont Race Track in theTurf & Field Club

A Night at Sullivan’s

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

Terrier Football Game 3 PM @ Mitchell Field

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