Fall 2018 St. Edmund Magazine by St. Edmund Preparatory High School

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St. Edmund FALL 2018

Magazine

New Brand

BOLD LEARNING. UNCOMMON LEADERS. P20

Eighty-Five Years

Celebrated in Style P14

NEWS

STORIES

INSIDE

Eagles Take Titles

Model Congress

Thank You Supporters

Four City Championships for St. Edmund Prep

Honorable Mention at Harvard and UPenn

Honor Roll of Donors

IN THIS ISSUE

Contents Fall 2018

In The News P3

From The Principal’s Desk

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85 Years Celebrated

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85th Gala and Emmaus Society Induction

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New Brand for SEP

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Honor Roll of Donors

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Faculty Retirements

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Parent Volunteer Committee Needs You!

Alumni P13

Class Reunions

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Senior Class Gift

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Alumni Give Back

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Alumni in the News

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Student-Athlete Alumni Reunion & Hall of Fame

Class of 2018 | P22

Student News P4

Students Making News

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Accomplishments Define the Future

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Scouting Honors for Three SEP Eagles

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Model Congress

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Google Summer Institute for Wade ‘18

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Marketing Class Serves

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World Religions Class Welcomes Imam

1968 Golden Jubilee | P12

ATHLETICS P6

Eagles Take Four City Championships

Letters of Intent Signed

Volleyball Digs Pink

Mayor’s Cup Calls Five Eagles

Eagle Run 5K | P41

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WELCOME

From the Principal’s Desk

Allison McGinnis On June 9th, the St. Edmund Prep family celebrated the moment when the class of 2018 moved the tassel on their cap from the right to the left, signifying their transition from student of St. Edmund Prep to Alumni. This graduating class brought with it an altruistic spirit, a thirst for knowledge and a desire to create great change in the world. The class of 2018 took the mission of St. Edmund Prep and brought it to life. However, it wasn’t just the seniors who had an extraordinary year, culminating with 28 million dollars in college scholarships; the entire St. Edmund Prep community had an extraordinary year. Our freshman class kicked off the school year with brand new Chromebooks in hand. We launched our new in-house SAT prep course, won a record number of awards in Model Congress competitions and scholarships in the American Legion Oratorical Contest and the IB Visual Arts Expo exceeded expectations. We saw the first steps taken in the growth of an SEP Marching Band. We saw another successful spring musical with School House Rock. Athletically, we had a record breaking year with a City Championship in Girls’ Varsity Volleyball and three City Championships in Varsity Softball, Varsity Baseball and JV Baseball, and a Diocesan championship for the JV Softball team, a St. Edmund

Prep first! Our first ever (and now annual) 5K was a roaring success. Our student leaders certainly did not disappoint, with Hurricane Relief, Project Night Night, the swim team Swim-a-Thon, and Dig Pink; all raising money for those in need. Our 85th year brought with it an excitement that was infectious and memories to last a lifetime. Our physical infrastructure also saw some long overdue maintenance. We upgraded our heating system with a new boiler and applied the money raised from the Walk-a-Thon to a brand new state-of-the-art sound system in the gym. We installed a new security system, and reopened the renovated computer lab and new seminar room with modular furniture and Smart technology. The 2018-2019 school year will bring with it new initiatives that will continue to ensure that our St. Edmund Prep students have access to the best educational resources. The two biggest initiatives are an infrastructure assessment and a technology assessment. Over the next few months we will undergo a wall-to-wall needs assessment of our building. It is our hope to announce plans for a major infrastructure improvement plan over the next few months. In addition to planning upgrades to the physical building, we will also be improving upon those things that happen within these walls. We will be starting a 9th and 10th grade retreat program. The Introduction to Computer Science class has been revamped, and Introduction to Engineering and AP Computer Science are being offered. We will continue to see opportunities for bold learning inside the classroom as the English and Social Studies departments team up to create dynamic lessons for our incoming 9th graders. We will continue to give our teachers and students the tools they need to work collaboratively, to develop a deep understanding of knowledge, and the ability to communicate that which they have learned. St. Edmund Prep is a unique school; we are one-of-a-kind and offer an education that is different and dynamic. We do not strive to be like any others, we only strive to be the very best us. Thank you for all you do to support our work!

Magazine Team EDITOR

Joanne Blum Director of Development

Writers

Kathleen Archer Erica Barbieri Grace Carey James Grillo ‘02 Kate Jones Joan Kowkabany

Michael Leahy Peggy McEvoy Scott O’Donnell ‘06 Kevin Raphael Brian Wagner Dan Wiatre

Design/Layout Colin Pinnavaia Anthony Pinnavaia

Administration Allison McGinnis Principal Peggy McEvoy Assistant Principal for Student Affairs Kevin Raphael Assistant Principal for Organizational Affairs Brian Wagner Dean of Students

Board of Trustees Rev. David Dettmer Chairman Richard Arkwright Vice Chairman Francesca M. Curtin ‘82 Carl DeCordova P ‘08, ‘11 Donna M. Nickitas, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC, ‘72 Barbara Reiter William Reiter Donald Ritter Published by St. Edmund Preparatory High School 2474 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229 Bold Learning. Uncommon Leaders.

MAKING NEWS

Art on Display The IB Art Exhibition is a celebration of our IB Art student’s intense dedication to their craft and their amazing artwork. On the evening of Wednesday, February 28th, six seniors presented selected artworks to their families, friends, the administration, faculty, and staff in the 3rd Annual IB Visual Art Student Exhibition. Thomas Fandacone ‘18, Vincent Gaizza ‘18, Bridget Harte ‘18, Michelle Huynh ‘18, Gabrielle Letford ‘18, and Aleyana Momplaisir ‘18 have been dedicated Sequential Art Students over the course of their four years at the Prep. To these students, this exhibition is more than just an IB component; it provides the opportunity to display their technical accomplishments, creative abilities, and stated intentions as well as a forum to justify their selections. At the gallery entrance, guests were instantly struck by Bridget Harte’s “Glass Ceiling,” a mixed media piece suspended from above. As viewers looked down upon their reflection, they read Harte’s commentary on how so many people try to break through this

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“glass ceiling” but are “held back” in life due to circumstances beyond their control. Aleyana Momplaisir enclosed her artworks thus providing a pathway for viewers to walk through. This led them through a series of provocative pieces which asked them to question their pre-conceived notions. Thomas Fandacone also included the participation of his audience through “What’s In There,” where the viewers were challenged to face the fear of the unknown. Gabrielle Letford’s well-researched and curated exhibition celebrated the complexity and beauty that lies within all females. She stressed female empowerment through a variety of media. While the progression of the modern woman was celebrated in Gabrielle’s art, Michelle Huynh presented a somewhat contrasting collection. Torn between traditional Vietnamese values and the westernization of women, Michelle’s work explored the loss of cultural traditions as

women progress in today’s society. Initially inspired by an Austrian street artist, Nychos, Vincent Gaizza’s exhibition silently screamed his warning regarding the “corruption” of mankind through a series of graphic, narrative imagery. His collection ended with an artwork depicting the eventual destruction of Earth as seen through the reflection of an astronaut’s helmet. This powerful image received countless forms of praise and commentary even weeks after the exhibition night. This piece was purchased from the artist shortly after the show. More underclassmen and alumni were in attendance this year than for previous IB exhibitions. They were all inspired by the artwork and many cannot wait to see what next year’s candidates will offer. Congratulations to all the IB Visual Art candidates for presenting a remarkable exhibition!

MAKING NEWS

Schoolhouse Rocked! On Friday & Saturday, March 9-10, the SEP Theater Club presented the fun, educational and family-friendly musical “Schoolhouse Rock Live!”. The show featured an amazing cast, including Maria D’Angelo ‘18, Kevin Dell’Osso ‘18, Katrielle Pambid ‘18, Abel Flores ‘18 and Maria Trizzino ‘18. The cast performed to packed houses both nights, and the audience members raved about the incredible talent of our young Eagle actors. We look forward to putting on another great show next spring! Mark your calendars, the next spring musical goes up on March 22-23, 2019.

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WHERE TO IN ‘19? Travel Study heads to Germany next Spring!

Goddag (Hello) Travel Study! This year, the travel study class went to the Scandinavian capitals of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. The journey began in Oslo where the group visited a viking museum, and the Vigeland Sculpture Park, which was a highlight of the trip for many students. It was so much better in person than the pictures they had seen in class! On Easter morning, they flew to Copenhagen and attended Mass before touring the city. They went to the top of the Rundetaarn (round tower) by walking up a seemingly endless spiral ramp and then took

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a beautiful bus ride up the coast of Denmark to visit Kronborg castle, the model for Elsinore castle in Hamlet. After driving across a 5-mile long bridge, the group arrived in Sweden. They visited the Vasa museum in Stockholm, which houses an almost fully intact 17th-century ship,and Skansen, an outdoor living museum full of houses from different time periods and animals from around the country. What an incredible trip! We can’t wait for Germany in 2019!

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ATHLETICS

UPDATE

HONORS

Eagles Fly High Take four City Championships and six Division Titles in 2017-2018 season.

ALL Stars

CHSAA Boys Soccer All-Stars: Anthony Barriera ’18, Shane Gresser ’18, & Michael Rodriguez ‘19 CHSAA Boys Basketball All-Stars: Shemar Latty ‘20 CHSHL Ice Hockey All-Stars: John Lundy ’19 & Jordan Mazzaro ‘18 CHSAA Boys Baseball All-Stars: Justin Cammareri ’19, Robert Miglino ’18, & Christopher Zinser ’18 CHSAA Baseball A-Division Player of the Year: Louis Lombardi ’18 The Tablet All Stars Boys Basketball First Team: Shemar Latty ‘20 Boys Basketball Second Team: Richard Simon ’18, Kris Parbs-Slawson ’19, & Cameron Shields ’20 Boys Basketball Honorable Mention: Christopher Curatola ’18 Girls Basketball Second Team: Jordan Lauterborn ’19 & Kathleen Walker ’20 Boys Baseball First Team: Louis Lombardi ‘18 Boys Baseball Second Team: Justin Cammareri ’19, Robert Miglino ’18, & Christopher Zinser ’18 Girls Softball First Team: Claire McNeice ‘19 Girls Softball Second Team: Stephanie Cacace ’18, Kelsey Kane ’19, & Michelle Loforte ’19

SEP Athletic Awards

Jose Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship: James O’Brien ’19 (Basketball and Volleyball) Joe Romano, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Kristen O’Regan ’19 (Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball) Lou Esposito Award: Louis Lombardi ’18 (Baseball) Male Athlete of the Year: Jordan Mazzaro ’18 (Hockey and Golf) Female Athlete of the Year: Anastasia Fesenko ’18 (Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, and Lacrosse) Donny Duval Award: Robert Miglino ’18 (Baseball) Peggy Boyle Award: Josephine Romano ’18 (Soccer and Softball)

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2017-2018 was a banner year for the St. Edmund Prep Athletic Department, as the school captured four Catholic High School Athletic Association New York City championships and three Brooklyn-Queens Diocesan titles. Add in a prestigious triumph for the Step Team at a regional competition, and this past year was the most successful athletically in the Prep’s history. In November, our Volleyball program was riding high. Both the JV and Varsity teams won their divisions in the regular season and earned top seeds in the Diocesan tournament under the direction of Head Coach Kathleen O’Neill. The Eagles powered through the competition with each game

capturing their respective Brooklyn-Queens Diocesan Championship with exciting wins at Queens College on November 8th. On the Varsity level, the next step would be the New York City Championship Game against Archdiocesan winner Maria Regina. The game was a back-and-forth affair until the fifth and deciding set. Powered by the athletic play of Claire McNeice ’19 and Christina Morales ’18, SEP rallied to score the last three points and take a 27-25 win to secure the school’s first City Championship in Volleyball since 1987. The Eagle magic continued through the winter, as the always exciting SEP Step Team took first place in the prestigious Orange Wave Step Competition at Thomas Jefferson High

“The most rewarding thing, for me, about our successful athletic year, was the way our students came together in support of our teams. The entire SEP family was a part of the success enjoyed by our student-athletes.” - Jim Grillo ‘02 Co-Athletic Director

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School. The team performed an energetic and thrilling routine that wowed the crowd and impressed the judges. Overall, this was the fifth consecutive top-three finish for Head Coach Shamire Marc ‘10 and the SEP Step Team. It is the second straight win for the Eagles at the Orange Wave, long considered the premier Step showcase in Brooklyn. As the weather turned warmer in the spring, it became apparent that the Eagles were heating up as well. The Eagles Softball program continued their recent dominance of the CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens division, as both the JV and Varsity teams rolled through their regular seasons without a league loss. The JV team, under the leadership of Head Coach Mike Panico, won its second consecutive Diocesan Championship and fourth in the last six seasons as it defeated Bishop Kearney on May 12th. The Varsity team, led by Head Coach Kristin O’Neill had to wait out several delays caused by weather and school events before finally beating McClancy in the Brooklyn-Queens Final. That gave the Eagles a berth into the City Championship Game against Archdiocesan champion

St. Catherine’s Academy. SEP’s offensive juggernaut scored 14 runs in the first four innings, highlighted by big hits from Kelsey Kane ’19, Brianna Riccardi ’21, and Michelle Loforte ’19 to back the solid pitching of Claire McNeice ’19 to take the title. On the baseball diamond, an updated divisional alignment saw the Eagles match up against several new opponents in a restructured intersectional league. Head Coach Mike Carney P’14 guided the JV team to an undefeated regular season and an exhilarating extra-inning win over Msgr. Scanlan in the City Championship Game on May 29th at Fordham University. The Varsity team captured the regular season title with an impressive 11-3 record, but after losing the first playoff game, Head Coach Joe Romano ’04 saw his team play with their backs against the wall for the remainder of the postseason. Keyed by the dynamic performance on the mound and at the plate from CHSAA Player of the Year Lou Lombardi ’18 and Chris Zinser ’18, the Eagles won five games in eight days to capture the school’s first Baseball City Championship since 1998.

ATHLETICS

Letters of Intent Three Eagles commit to play baseball for local colleges

This spring three members of the Varsity Baseball Team signed letters of intent to play baseball at local colleges. Congratulations to Rob Miglino ‘18 who will play at the College of Staten Island (shown at the top with his family, Co-Athletic Directors Jim Grillo ‘02 and Dan Wiatre, Coach Joe Romano ‘04 and Principal Allison McGinnis) and to Lou Lombari ‘18 and Chris Zinser ‘18 who will play at St. Joseph’s College. (shown at the bottom with their parents, Co-Athletic Director Jim Grillo ‘02, Coach Joe Romano ‘04 and Principal Allison McGinnis).

Senior Faculty Basketball Game

The 16th annual Senior-Faculty basketball game took place on the afternoon of June 7th. A packed gym saw the Senior squad narrowly lose to the Prep’s faculty, 65-58 Under the direction of Nurse Kathy DeMello, the seniors mounted a balanced attack in which 12 different students scored points. Beyond the great camaraderie and enjoyment of the day, the event also raised over $1,000 for the Jose Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship Fund. Bold Learning. Uncommon Leaders.

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Volleyball Dig Pink SEP joins Side Out Foundation in battle against breast cancer

For the second year in a row, our Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams have partnered with the Side Out Foundation to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. As a community at St. Edmund Prep we are becoming better educated about this disease and we decided to raise funds to help find a cure. Funds raised for the Side-Out Foundation go toward a clinical trial specifically for patients with stage IV breast cancer, the most advanced form of the disease and the least funded area of research. During the month of October, St. Edmund hosted many opportunities for our community to participate in the Dig Pink Campaign. The volleyball teams sold pink wristbands and limited edition SEP Volleyball “Dig Pink” T-shirts during lunch periods. The Eagles hosted St. John’s Prep in our second annual Dig Pink Game on Thursday, October 19th. To round out the month, SEP sponsored a pink dress down for all students who made a $5 donation to the campaign. The students challenged the faculty in a charity volleyball game on Friday October 27th. We are proud to share that this year’s Dig Pink campaign raised $4,500! All proceeds from these events will be donated to the Side Out Foundation.

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We are so proud of our students who spearheaded the Dig Pink campaign! Special thank you to the members of the JV and Varsity Volleyball teams and our Dig Pink Ambassador Stephanie Cacace ‘18. The Side Out Foundation has recognized Stephanie as an Ambassador and has awarded her one of four national scholarships based on her outstanding coordination of the SEP Dig Pink events. Stephanie’s efforts were also acknowledged by the school community, as St. Edmund Prep presented her with the Dominican Service Medallion at the annual Senior Awards Dinner.

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ATHLETICS

SEP Softball Strikes Out Autism

Student Athletes Enjoy Academic Success

The St. Edmund Prep Softball program took part in the annual Strike Out Autism tournament at Bergen Beach on Saturday April 28th. The Eagles joined over a dozen other Catholic high schools from across the metropolitan area to raise awareness and funds for Autism research and related programs. Both the JV and Varsity teams played two games, participated in a silent auction, and assisted with various raffles throughout the day. In all, over $5,000 was raised for this worthy endeavor.

Mayor’s Cup Selects Five Eagles The NYC Mayor’s Cup is a series of ten sporting events that determines the “Best in the City”. Student-athletes of all ages and from across all five boroughs compete year-round to prove they’re New York City’s best at baseball, lacrosse, track & field, wrestling, chess, soccer, softball, cricket, cross country and basketball. This year five SEP student athletes were selected to compete in the Mayor’s Cup:

The ideal of being a student-athlete at St. Edmund Prep is taken seriously. During the 2017-2018 school year, over 165 individual student-athletes were on the honor roll for at least one marking period. Student-athletes posted an overall cumulative GPA of 89.3 this year, making the balance between athletic success and academic excellence the norm at the Prep. As a way of recognizing these achievements in the classroom, all student-athletes on the honor roll were recognized at the Athletic Awards Dinner for each season. Additionally, the Athletic Directors’ Cup for Academic Excellence was awarded to the team with the highest GPA during their respective season of competition. In the fall, the Girls Tennis Team (above) earned the cup by posting an academic average of 96.6. During the winter season, a GPA of 95.6 netted the honor for the Girls Varsity Basketball Team. The Varsity Softball Team posted an average of 94.2 to win the award for the Spring season. The Athletic Department also recognized individual scholar student-athletes. Louis Lombardi ‘18 (baseball) and Alyssa Forrest ‘18 (Tennis, Cheer, and Lacrosse) were selected as the recipients of the Marine Corps Distinguished Student-Athlete Awards, while track runner Jared Rios ‘18, the valedictorian of the Class of 2018, was recognized for having the highest overall GPA among graduating studentathletes with the Sister Denise Award.

Girls Soccer: Sophia Mellace ‘18 Golf: Jordan Mazzaro ‘18 Baseball: Louis Lombardi ‘18 Girls Lacrosse: Anastasia Fesenko ‘18 Girls Lacrosse: Alyssa Forrest ‘18

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STUDENT

NEWS

Romano ‘18 to JPMorgan Chase Smart Start Program Fourth SEP student in the last two years to earn spot in prestigous scholarship program SEP is pleased to announce that out of a field of over 300 applicants, Josephine Romano ‘18 was one of ten New York high school students to earn the prestigious JPMorgan Chase Smart Start Scholarship. As a recipient of the award, Josephine has not only received a full four-year scholarship, but will also intern at one of the largest global financial services firms in the world. During the academic year, Josephine will spend 10-20 hours per week at a JPMorgan Chase location in Manhattan, in addition to 40 hours per week during the summers. By design, she will have an opportunity to rotate through various departments, picking

up valuable real-world experiences along the way. Josephine’s inspiration to apply for the scholarship came from Bithja Pierre ‘17 and recipient of the same award last year. Bithja wanted to share her own experience with members of the junior and senior class who are considering a career in finance. She came by the Prep in March, prepared with a motivational presentation for a classroom full of students who were anxious to hear what she had to say. Bithja struck a chord with Josephine, who remains in touch with her to this day. Josephine will begin her studies this fall as an accounting major at St. John’s University.

“It is a privilege to observe, learn, and develop skills at one of the world’s most prominent financial institutions”Josephine Romano ‘18

Next Stop: Shanghai for Berat ‘18 Over her elementary and high school career, Lindsay Berat ‘18 took advantage of every opportunity she had to travel to overseas destinations that included countries in Europe and South East Asia. In addition to being a strong student academically, Lindsay devoted her spare time to her passions: singing, playing the flute and erhu, and a compelling desire to master the Chinese language. Lindsay’s musical performances have included venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Lindsay excelled the moment she entered the Prep, four short years ago. Her enthusiasm for academics and the need to be challenged drove her to our International Baccalaureate Programme. The IB Diploma is widely accepted at universities across the globe. In addition to her IB course load, an independent language program was developed so she could further enhance her Chinese speaking skills.

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When asked about her IB experience at SEP, Lindsay felt her journey was transformative. She enjoyed her classroom discussions and indicated it was just the way she liked to learn. She described her time at SEP as a truly unique and global experience. Lindsay took her love of the Chinese language to the Yunnan Province this past October and participated in a competition for foreign high school students. The contest was designed to test one’s proficiency in Chinese. Lindsay placed first in the Americas and third overall. In her travels, she has met and stays in touch with other IB students in places such as Latvia, Lesotho, and Grenada and loves to do what she describes as “connecting globally.” Lindsay Berat will begin her studies this fall at New York University in Shanghai and plans to major in biology and Chinese global studies.

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STUDENT

Photo credit: Steve Solomonson, Brooklyn Daily

SCOUTING HONORS THREE St. Edmund Prep joins in congratulating three seniors who achieved prestigious milestones in Scouting this spring! Sam Daniele ‘18 (top left) and Michael Maffia ‘18 (top right) were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America this past spring. Sam and Michael are members of Troop 353 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. For his eagle scout service project, Sam restored the area surrounding the Floyd Bennett Field House, building picnic tables, planter boxes and bird houses. Michael restored a portion of the Nature Trail at the Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center. Michael joins his brothers Doug ‘14 and Gregory as an Eagle Scout. Isabella Gmelch ‘18 (bottom left) was presented Girl Scouting’s highest award, the Gold Award, in a ceremony on May 18th. Isabella is a member of Troop 2402 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. For her gold award project, Isabella created a workshop, “Healthy Body, Happy Mind”, which was open to girls in grades 6-11, to advocate maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Isabella is pictured here with the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, Meredith Maskara.

MODEL CONGRESS TEAM SHINES This year the SEPMC team competed at two prestigious government simulations in the months of February and March. The first on saw the nine SEP team members travel to Harvard University for the fourth consecutive year. Over the course of four days, the team wrote bills, debated legislation, and enacted new policy into law in their respective committees with over 1500 students from around the world. Jared Rios ‘18 succeeded at the highest level, earning honorable mention. One short month later, a team of eight ventured to Philadelphia to the University of Pennsylvania. SEPMC again competed with the nation’s best and rose to the top. Lindsay Berat ‘18 won the highly sought after gavel for her committee with Jack Harkin ‘20, Jared Rios ‘18, and Matt Moran ‘21 all receiving honorable mention. The students showed not only what truly gifted students they are, but the manner in which they represented SEP, their families, and themselves was exemplary and we could not be prouder.

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ALUMNI NEWS

REUNIONS

Golden Jubilee Class of 1968 celebrates ďŹ fty year reunion St. Edmund Prep was thrilled to celebrate the class of 1968 by hosting a golden jubilee liturgy celebrated by Fr. David Dettmer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Immediately following the liturgy the class gathered in the art gallery for a luncheon on Friday, April 27, 2018. Those in attendance were able to tour our building and learn about present day St. Edmund programs and curriculum. The Alumnae were thrilled to see the many improvements. It was a warm and wonderful afternoon to renew friendships, rekindle memories and make new ones. Many members of the class commented on how proud they are of the school and its tremendous growth since their graduation. A special thank you to Patty McLoughlin Cook for helping to organize this memorable day!

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CLASS OF 1969 GOLDEn JUBILEE REUnIOn 12

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SAVE THE DATE! Friday, May 3, 2019 We look forward to welcoming you home to celebrate this milestone for your class! More information will be available in the coming months.

REUNIONS

ALUMNI NEWS

2007 & 2012 Reunion Members of the class of 2007 and 2012 joined together to celebrate their ten and five year reunions this past December in the Art Gallery along with faculty and staff. It was a fun filled evening where the classes reminisced, shared stories and much laughter. Thank you to all the alumni for making it a memorable evening.

Alumni Notes Tell Us What is Happening! Have you been promoted? Have a new job? Gotten married? Had a baby? Celebrated a significant achievement?

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2008 AND 2013

We would love to know! Send us your alumni notes! Submit your alumni notes via email alumni@stedmundprep.org

Looking to Arrange a Class Reunion? Forty Year Reunion Saturday, October 20, 2018 12:30 p.m. Liturgy St. Edmund Church 1902 Avenue T Brooklyn, NY 11229 Luncheon immediately following St. Edmund Prep 2474 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229

Class of 2008 and Class of 2013 will be celebrating their 10 year and 5 year reunions respectively Friday December 7, 2018 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. SEP Art Gallery.

Contact Grace Carey, Director of Alumni Relations 718-743-6100 x5080 gcarey@stedmundprep.org or Roseann Barone Santapaolo 631-766 7911

Contact Grace Carey, Director of Alumni Relations 718-743-6100 x5080 gcarey@stedmundprep.org

Catch up with former classmates and reconnect with St. Edmund faculty! $25 (includes beer, wine and appetizers)

Has time really gone by that fast? Are you approaching a major anniversary? What better way to celebrate then to organize a reunion for your class. If you are interested in serving as a class captain to plan your reunion event, contact our development office today! alumni@stedmundprep.org

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S R A E Y 85 Opening Mass & BBQ

The school year began in prayer together as one community to ask Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessings on our 85th year and to recognize and pray for in a special way, the new administrative team. Following the mass students and faculty joined together for a BBQ in the school yard.

Project 2474 Blessing

SEP Chaplain Fr. Michael Gribbon blessed the Project 2474 renovations at a ceremony on December 6th. Supporters and benefactors of the project joined in a reception following the ceremony.

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Exploration Day

Using New York City as our classroom, students explored the rich cultural treasures of our great city on April 13th. Trips destinations included the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Madison Square Garden, the 9/11 Memorial, the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and Medieval Times.

Service Project

The SEP community supported Project Night Night, a charitable organization that is the leading provider of nighttime comforts for homeless children. Over the course of several months, students donated books, stuffed animals, and blankets to create over 100 tote bags to a local shelter in New York City.

Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day February 2nd marked the anniversary of the first day of classes at St. Edmund High School in 1932. Students dressed down in their SEP spirit gear and enjoyed an ice cream sundae bar served by the administration.

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Gala MAKING NEWS

85th Anniversary

Giando on the Water April 22, 2018

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MAKING NEWS

Emmaus Society Class of 2018

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John P. Lorenzetti

William J. McMahon

John Lorenzetti served the Prep community with distinction for nearly thirty years – seven years as a religion and English teacher and twenty-two as Principal of St. Edmund Prep – the majority of his forty-eight years as a Catholic educator. His leadership brought many signficant improvements to the St. Edmund academic programs, extracurricular programs, and physical plant. He will forever be known as the captain who righted the ship and set St. Edmund Prep on a course for a successful future.

William McMahon is a true champion of St. Edmund Prep and a tireless advocate of the study of Math and Science. He annually awards three scholarships to students who excel in those areas and has supported the development of our science programs. His generosity also extends to our Investment Club where he has been a quiet investor in their activities. Mr. McMahon’s wish to encourage our students in their studies – in memory of his daughter Patricia – truly empowers our students to change the world.

Lisa Mammone Rossi

Hon. Martin J. Golden

A proud member of the Class of 1982, Lisa Mammone Rossi has enjoyed a successful career in law. The majority of her career has been spent at Martyn Toher Martyn & Rossi where she has served as House Counsel for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Lisa joined the St. Edmund Prep Board of Trustees in 2012 serving for a five year term. During her tenure, she has provided counsel on a number of critical issues and proven to be a faithful steward of the St. Edmund Prep mission through her dedication and thoughtful service.

New York State Senator Martin J. Golden has served as an ardent advocate for Catholic education. Working with a diverse group of parents, educators, clergy and school choice advocates, Senator Golden delivered a $330 child tax credit for public, private and parochial school students. He has been a longtime supporter of the St. Edmund Prep golf outing and has supported a number of landmark events including the dedication of our Library Media Center and Fine Arts Studio and previous Emmaus Society inductions.

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ALUMNI

NEWS

Senior Class Gift

Since 2010, the members of each year’s graduating class have supported a Senior Class Gift. Each senior is asked to contribute $20.18 toward a senior gift. In recognition of their support, participating seniors are invited to take part in the 100 Nights dinner where faculty and staff serve as waiters and waitresses. It has quickly become one of the high points of Senior year. This year, the senior legacy was to organize what has become the faculty copy room into an appropriate storage area for our student athletes’ equipment. (Many of our alumni will recognize this space as the school store!). This area once featured the senior gift of the Class of 1965, the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy tiled plaques.

Unfortunately, these tiles had started to dislodge from the wall and once the bathroom renovations were underway, a number of these irreplaceable tiles had shattered and could not be repaired. It was decided to photograph this tile artwork for display in honor of the Class of 1965 and to modernize and update one of our most public spaces. A new wall mural was installed highlighting the St. Edmund Prep student experience and emphasising what Bold Learning, Uncommon Leaders means. We also added bulletin boards in the area for student notices and athletic department announcements. We are most grateful to the 140 members of the Class of 2018 who participated in the campaign for their generosity and commitment to the Prep.

Recent Alumni Share College Experience In January we welcomed eight recent Alumni back to the Prep to share their college experiences with our junior class. They visited classrooms and answered questions about college life, making the transition to college and what they might do differently if they could go back to their junior year. Thank you to (shown L to R) Marissa Moran ‘17 Fordham University, Kellie Diodato ‘17 Marymount Manhattan College, Devin Gavigan ‘17 Sacred Heart University, Mollie O’Brien ‘17 Adelphi University, Taylor Tstasis ‘17 SUNY Delhi, Angela Colasuonno ‘17 St. John’s University, Jacqueline Zito ‘17 Adelphi University, and Brianna Demorcy ‘15 Emmanauel College (not pictured), for sharing their time with us!

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Alumni/Friends Give Back McMahon Scholarship Mr. William McMahon, once again joined our celebration of the Junior Class to present the Patricia McMahon Scholarships for Excellence in Science and Mathematics for the 2018 – 2019 school year. These $1000 awards are given in memory of Mr. McMahon’s daughter Patricia who was tragically killed in a car accident during her sophomore year. The recipients selected this year are pictured with Mr. McMahon. Klaudia Piotrowski ‘19 (Science), Dylan Esposito ‘19 (Science) and Jolina Langaman ‘19 (Mathematics). Thank you Mr. McMahon for your continued generosity. You are a valued member of the St. Edmund Prep family!

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New Sound System

Once again, the Class of 1966 has generously worked together to support a scholarship for a rising Senior in memory of their beloved teacher and members of their class who have passed away. This scholarship is awarded to a student who goes above and beyond in their daily life as a Prep student. Brigid McEvoy ‘19 is this year’s recipient and is pictured here with Suzanne Filosa Linares ’66 and Principal Allison McGinnis. Brigid is a student who has made a significant mark in the Prep community through scholarship and service.

Thanks to the generous financial support of the families and friends of our students at our Walkathon this past October, SEP was able to complete a long-awaited upgrade to the audio system in the gymnasium. After improving our electrical infrastructure, stateof-the art speakers were hung on both sides of the stage, two new amplifiers were installed, along with a Bluetooth capable control unit and mixing board for theatrical productions.

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Mission & Values Bringing the SEP Brand to Life

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It became increasingly clear that the transformative student experience at SEP needed to be clearly shared with the world. Throughout the past academic year, the St. Edmund Prep community celebrated 85 years of excellence as an institution. Acknowledging the history and growth of St. Edmund Preparatory High School offered a unique opportunity for the faculty, staff, and administration to reflect on the type of school St. Edmund was in 1932, the type of school it currently is in 2018, and the type of school St. Edmund Prep strives to be in the 21st century. As a result of this introspection, the faculty, staff, and administration realized that the type of education, both in and out of the classroom, that is provided to the young men and women in St. Edmund Preparatory High School is truly like no other. In a vibrant community of personal student engagement, St. Edmund Prep is an exceptional Catholic high school of vigorous, innovative learning, and transformative development of character, faith, and leadership. It became increasingly clear that this kind of transformative student experience at St. Edmund Prep needed to be shared with the public. St. Edmund Prep’s mission to empower young men and women to become confident and self-disciplined participants in an everchanging global society needed to be spread. St. Edmund Prep’s Catholic message to be men and women in service of others needed to be heard throughout New York City. Therefore, in conjunction with celebrating its 85th anniversary, St. Edmund Preparatory High School has rebranded and repositioned itself as the top school of choice for young men and women in New York City. The rebranding process started like many things in life, with solidifying the expected outcomes of a St. Edmund Prep education. A proper foundation ensures continued, longterm success. It ensures stability and growth. The same can be said about education. With that idea in mind, St. Edmund Prep has developed its own building blocks that form the foundation of success for all of it students: bold learning, engaged servant leadership, holistic character development, and creativity and innovation. At St. Edmund Preparatory High School, students are at the forefront of their education. This student-centered philosophy

has greatly enhanced the learning that takes place in SEP classrooms. St. Edmund Prep is home to collaborative learning environments, where students work together to discover the answers to their questions for themselves and are challenged to push themselves out of their comfort zone and develop deeply inquisitive and analytical minds. This is the bold learning St. Edmund Prep fosters and encourages among the teachers and students, and it represents the first major building block of a St. Edmund Prep education. Bold learning enables St. Edmund Prep to continue to strive toward academic excellence and it is what makes St. Edmund Prep a top college preparatory high school. Coupled with that vision of bold learning, St. Edmund Prep offers myriad opportunities for its students to connect with their faith and follow Christ’s example as a servant for others. The St. Edmund Prep community consistently calls its members to action for the greater good, whether it is through the Hunger Awareness Challenge, SEP’s fundraising efforts for the SideOut Foundation, or its most recent endeavor to partner with Project Night Night, an organization dedicated to assisting homeless children in the area. This active servant engagement helps connect a St. Edmund Prep student’s spiritual journey with St. Edmund Preparatory High School’s identity as a Catholic school. Thus, a student’s faith is enriched as he or she reflects on his or her own spirituality, and also rewarded as he or she has made a positive impact in his or her community. Building on those concepts of bold learning and engaged servant leadership is the third building block to an SEP education - holistic character development. The faculty, staff, and administration of SEP believe learning does not just take place in the classroom. A student does not attend St. Edmund Prep simply to learn, but also to grow and mature as an individual and reach a potential he or she never thought imaginable. At St. Edmund Prep, young men and women are part of a much larger family, a family committed to molding its students to be exceptional leaders of character and

sound moral judgment. It is St. Edmund Prep’s philosophy that the skills and concepts learned in the classroom must be paired with charitable and principled minds and hearts. This is what enables SEP to fulfill its mission and educate young men and women eager to be leaders in society. The final building block to an SEP education is creativity and innovation. St. Edmund Prep proudly supports the fine and performing arts. SEP offers outstanding four-year art and band programs as well as a host of extracurriculars designed to excite its students’ creative drives. But creativity exists in other areas besides the fine and performing arts. St. Edmund Prep has responded by designing a STEAM curriculum and offering 1:1 learning through the use of Google Chromebooks and by supporting an award-winning robotics team. Innovation is about moving forward in an ever-changing landscape. It is about progress. A St. Edmund Prep education provides its students with the lifelong tools and the skills necessary to meet challenges head-on and make positive impact in their communities. As its 85th anniversary comes to a close, St. Edmund Preparatory High School is proud to unveil its new brand and identity in the 21st century. St. Edmund Preparatory High School is home to “bold learning, uncommon leaders.” St. Edmund Prep students are dynamic, inquisitive, faith-filled learners eager to explore the challenges of the world around them and find solutions that meet the needs of the people around them. St. Edmund Prep students are unique in their own right and their four-year experience at 2474 Ocean Avenue gives them the vision, insight, and compassion to usher in a better future for generations to come. Now, as never before, the world needs thoughtful, highly skilled leaders of outstanding character. These are the students and graduates of St. Edmund Prep, young men and women inspired with a passion to learn and ready to use their knowledge and skills to serve God, one another, and the world around them.

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The Class of 2018 wa s a c c e p te d into over 170 d i f fe re n t colleges and u n ive r s i t i e s b o th nationally and i n te r n a t i o n a l l y including s o m e o f th e follow i n g :

Arizona State University Binghamton University Boston University Brigham Young University Brown University Bucknell University Catholic University of America Columbia University Cornell University CUNY-Macaulay Honors College Duke University Fordham University Georgetown University Iona College Le Moyne College Loyola University Maryland Manhattan College Michigan State University New York University Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Rochester Institute of Technology Sacred Heart University St. Francis College St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Stevens Institute of Technology University of Scranton University of Edinburgh, Scotland University of Leeds, England University of North Carolina Villanova University Yale University

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Newest Alumni Ready for Next Step “One day we will look back at our yearbooks to remember what exactly we spent our four years doing at The Prep. We won’t always remember the Walk-athons and the StreetCorners and the Christmas Shows. But what we will always have with us thanks to St. Edmund Prep is the strong moral character that we built between the four walls of 2474 Ocean Avenue. I believe wholeheartedly that the Prep’s mission has been fulfilled in every one of us. Whether it was an Emmaus Retreat, a class, a teacher, a club, a team, or the Summer Outreach Project, at some point in our high school careers we were all changed for the better. “ - Christina Colasuonno ‘18, Salutatorian Attending St. John’s University

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“At this time in our lives, we have become very retrospective. After these four years, I’ve realized what’s important to some, may not necessarily be important to others. Classes like english were instrumental in helping me find what I want to do in life. Basketball taught me what is important in life and the work ethic behind any success. I can proudly say that St. Edmund Prep has shaped who I am today. It has shaped the company I keep, what I do in my life, and of course it has given me the best years of my 18 year old life. And for that, I am eternally grateful. - Conor Leon ‘18, Baccalaureate Mass Speaker Attending St. Joseph’s College For more about our senior class visit www.stedmundprep.org/classof2018/

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Families Join the Ranks of SEP Alumni

Baron Marie ‘18, Anna ‘20

Brigando Mitchell ‘13, Michael ‘18, Matthew ‘11

Brincat Michael ‘18, Marisa ‘13

Butta Joseph ‘18, Alyssa ‘16

Cacace Samantha ‘13, Stephanie ‘18

Caccamo Anthony ‘18, Emily ‘21

Colasuonno Christina ‘18, Angela ‘17

Colombo Michael ‘14, Anthony ‘18

Corona Angel ‘18, Jasmine ‘11

Curatola Christopher ‘18, Michael ‘13

Dean Victoria Lacerra Trancho ‘99, Kenneth ‘18

Dellosso Robert ‘18, Kevin ‘18

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DellPietra John ‘18, Kristin Lalima DellPietra ‘91

Duﬀy Ryann ‘17, Liam ‘18, Matthew ‘12

Fabrizio John (SEP Faculty) Camryn ‘18, John ‘18

Fandacone Thomas ‘18, Doreen Quinn Fandacone ‘83

Gaizza Vincent ‘18, Joseph ‘16

Gresser Jessica ‘19, Shane ‘18

Langaman Jenna ‘22, Jolina ‘19, Kevin ‘18, Malou DeLosSantos Langaman ‘86

Leon Conor ‘18, Kerry ‘12

Maﬃa Michael ‘18, Doug ‘14

Meringolo Angelina ‘18, Elizabeth ‘19

Miller Ian ‘18, Neco ‘14

Monetti Antonio ‘19, Michael ‘18

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Narvaez Anthony ‘18, Christian ‘14

Prager Anthony Cario ‘00 (uncle), Elisa Cario Prager ‘89, Brian ‘18

Romano Anthony ‘16, Josephine ‘18, Maria Rose Iorio Romano ‘77, Frank ‘15

Rosefort Rayvens ‘18, Rudjini ‘13

Sprance Christian ‘18, Liana ‘13

Stankiewicz Alicia ‘14, Alexa ‘18

Tabuteau Naldy ‘18, Darby ‘16

Tso Emmet ‘11, Jeddi ‘18, Derkya ‘13

Vespa Grace ‘18, Kaitlyn ‘16

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Zinser Edward ‘13, Christopher ‘18

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Burns - Brendan ‘18, Liam ‘17 Caputo – Julia ’18, Kevin ‘13 Conlu – David John ’18, David Fezzuglio (uncle) ‘99 D’Angelo – Maria ’18, Anna ‘10, Carlo ‘11 Dugue – David ‘18, Henry ‘14 Eppolito – Nicholas ’18, Debra Linder Eppolito ‘85, Samantha ‘14 Gmelch - Isabella ’18, Carolina ‘21 Hernandez – Brianna ’18, Jaclyn ‘18, Regina Calabrese Hernandez ‘86, Peter ‘11, Alicea ‘16 Israel - Sarah ‘18, Oliver Auguste ‘10 (cousin), Jonathan Auguste ‘17 (cousin) Kozhin - Nikolay ‘18, Alexander ‘19 Kupershmidt – Ariela ‘18, Jonathan ‘22 Laroche - Herman ‘18, Elsammine Louis ‘08 Lennon - Tara ’18, Stephen ‘11, Patrick ‘13, Michael ‘20 Lombardo – Theresa ‘18, Peter ‘20 Mattiello - Alexis ‘18, John ‘16 Mazzaro – Jordan ‘18, Justin ‘14

McDonald – Kyle ‘18, Matthew Konig ‘22 (cousin), William McCaﬀrey ‘17 (cousin) McGlashin – Joseph ‘18, James ‘14 Moise – Garvin ‘18, Jonathan Sagesse ‘17 (cousin) Momplaisir – Aleyana ‘18, Arielle ‘20 Navoti – Ratu Selema ‘18, Adisovanatabua ‘19 Noel - Kaliah ‘18, Jayden George ‘17 Patsis – Nicole ‘18, Nick Saladino ‘12 (cousin) Rivara – Christopher ‘18, Victoria ‘14, Nicholas ‘16 Rosciano – Quinn ‘18, Dominick ‘20 Ruggerio – Samantha ‘18, Concetta D’Istria Ruggerio ‘86, Annmarie ‘88 (aunt), Agnese ‘90, Josephine ‘92 Saintelus – Kadriana ‘18, Ardenk ‘20, Kayla ‘22, Andrew ‘22 Sarno - Victoria ‘18, Erik ‘98, Martine ‘99 Shannon – Heidi ‘18, Brian ‘13 Simon – Richard ‘18, Jamie Scutaro Simon ‘84 Wade – Monique ‘18, Joshua ‘21 Wu He – Anggie ‘18, Andres Seim He ‘19 (cousin), Fernando ‘20 Young – Elizabeth ‘18, Victoria ‘14, Daniel ‘11

What’s Next ‘18?

“I was introduced to the American Legion Oratorical Competition during my Freshman year. Ms. McEvoy approached me to try it and encouraged me. It was a monumental opportunity. She was with me every step of the way; all the way to the national finals in Indianapolis. That support system that I had so early on instilled confidence in me.“

Brian Prager ‘18

St. Jon’s University Finance

Maria Trizzino ‘18

“I loved the dynamic of our IB Ecomonics Class. It often lead to open discussions between all of us and Mr. Raphael. I felt comfortable enough to walk into his office at any time to talk about what was going on the world, the stock market, and ultimately my future. Both our class and my relationship with Mr. Raphael have lead me to want to study economics in college.”

Alia Alawi ‘18

LIU - Brooklyn Speech Pathology

Bridget Harte ‘18

“When I came to St. Edmund Prep, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my future. But, soon I found robotics and it quickly became a passion of mine. Now, I’m really excited to head to Stevens to learn and do more.”

Jared Rios ‘18

Princeton University Political Science

Ian Miller ‘18

“Because of my relationships with the faculty I have developed a strong sense of leadership, academic excellence, and faith. Their impact on me is beyond anything I ever would have expected and I’m eternally grateful for all that they do both in and out of the classroom.”

Stevens Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering

Sarah Israel ‘18

Hunter College Biology

“Service opportunities at The Prep have played an influential role in where I am today and how I see my future. In going out of our way to help others, I realized how influential and humbling devoting your time to others can be. I know that I want to invest time throughout my entire life to the service of others. “

“Here at St. Edmund Prep, I’ve had teachers who have pushed me past my limits. Not only to look at things at a surface level, but to critically think. Rather than be followers in life, they encouraged us to be the leaders we have the potential to be.”

St. Joseph’s College Chemistry

Ratu Selema Navoti ‘18

University of Edinburgh, Scotland Pre-Law

“As I took on my research for my Extended Essay, and dove deep into the literary analysis, it became hard to distinguish whether this was work or my passion. The skills I gained from this experience I know for sure I will take with me and use in my future as I look to law school.”

New York University Major

Gabrielle Bonello ‘18

Stonybrook University Finance

“I was challenged not only academically, but to be a leader and to serve. Because of my experiences on the Emmaus Retreat Team, Hunger Awareness, Outreach, and Project Night Night, I was constantly reminded of the Gospel call to serve others.”

“I really enjoyed my IB classes, and the broader world view approach they took. We were able to look at both the subject matter and its importance world wide; the international impact on different regions. It was fun and important to me to see things from broader perspective.“

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Honor Roll of Donors With Gratitude we acknowledge the alumni, parents, and friends of St. Edmund Prep for

their generous support or sponsorship of: • The Annual Fund • Scholarship Funds • Special Events

Through the generosity of the individuals, companies and foundations listed on these pages, we are enabled to continue to provide a quality, challenging, and faith based education for our students. We will be forever grateful to our supporters and continue to remember them in our prayers each day at St. Edmund Prep.

THANK YOU 2017-2018 Gifts The Annual Fund Gifts made to the annual fund are unrestricted and directly support the year’s operating budget. Annual fund gifts make up the difference between the amount of tuition collected and the true cost of educating a St. Edmund Prep student.

St. Edmund Society ($5,000 and Above) Richard Arkwright

Sparkill Society ($1,000 to $2,499) Lynda Savarese Cavicchio ‘64 In memory Mr. and Mrs. Luciano Savarese Francesca Curtin ‘82 In memory Vita and Mary Helen Curtin James Grillo ‘02 In honor of Sr. Barbara Doyle Michael Koplin Anna Carillo Vitiello

2474 Society ($500 to $999) Maire Barreira John Fabrizio P’18, ‘18 Vincent Rizzuto

Principal’s Circle ($250 to $499) Robert Ednie In honor of Brian Guillen Michael Bautz P’19 Marybeth Baumgarten P’06, ‘09 In memory of Jeffrey Baumgarten Martin Correa P’20 Mark D’Angelo P’10 Mr. & Mrs. Guy DeFonzo P’09 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Harkin P’16, ‘20 Linda Malinskas ‘66 Timianne McCarthy ‘72 In memory of Brigitta McCarthy, R.N. ‘65

Mr. & Mrs. Brian O’Donnell P’06 Kalina Napierala ‘07 Florence Taylor Piantidosi ‘69 Gourmet Grill

Leadership Circle ($100 to $249) Georgette Cafariello Altigieri ‘66 In memory of the Cefariello and Altigieri Families

Edward Antonio Pauline Dalton Antonio ‘60 Alexander Arasin ‘05

Antoinette Pandoliano Bailey ‘66 Serena Circosta Barbuzza ‘72 Rosemary Novella Barone ‘70 Geraldine Geraci Benfatti Rev. Edward Brophy Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Caccamo P’18, ‘21 Ralph Carmosino P’14 Mary Kerins Catalano ‘72 Mabel Chin Helene Pachnos Cirrincione ‘86 In memory of my parents who sacrificed for me to have a catholic education.

Eileen Feeley Colucci ‘75 In memory of John Malazzo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coughlin In honor of CJ Carey ‘12 Prudence Mazzola Cutillo ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Blasé Davie Nancy Scaringi Dietrich ‘64 In memory of John F. Dietrich

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dziuk P’18 Bernadette Fay P’08 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Finnelli P’16 In memory of John Malazzo Maria Fusco In memory of Joseph Lawrence Fusco Marie Gulmi ‘65 Julie Fussa Hamada ‘68 Lois Koplin Mary Lee Kreuter ‘66 Theresa Marvelli ‘65 Barbara Mulle Mauceri ‘75 Deborah Mezzetti ‘68 Jeanne Peters Montuori ‘68 In memory of Margaret Dugan Noreen Munnelly ‘78 John Naimoli P’14 Denise Neibel P’19 Margaret Hall O’Brien ‘65 Laura Mangano P’13, ‘14, ‘17 Judith Manzione ‘80 Renee Pasqua Pagan ‘81 In memory of Bill Pagan Carol Mercaldo Pino ‘76 Rosalie Pinto P’11, ‘13 Paul Prianti P’ 10, ‘13, ‘15 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rogers P’12 Mary McDonnell Romeo ‘75 Theresa Risoldi Saksa ‘65

Catherine Cavalli Samuelsen ‘77 Lori Santoro ‘77 Sean Shevlin ‘P14 In memory of Mary and Bill Reynolds Marie Sommer ‘68 Barbara Thompson ‘56 In memory of Carol Snow ‘55 Janet Tiralosi P’08 James Vafeas In honor of Janet Dawson Kathleen Farrell Willoughby ‘64 Louis Zabbatino ‘09 Marine Park Funeral Home In memory of James J. Wright Pizza D’Amore

Supporters ($1 to $99) Shaila Akbar P’15 Abdullah Alawi P’18 Miriam Amatrucola Anne Marie Surfaro-Boehme ‘65 Antonia Martin Bondi Susan Buckley P’09 Kathleen Burns DonnaMarie Redavide Clarke ‘70 In memory of the deceased students of class of 1970

Kelly Cunin P’21 Christine Dovico Delgaizo ‘66 Bernardo DeMeo P’13, ‘15, ‘21 Dorothy Horan Devery ‘55 In memory of Kathleen McGuifan, Mildred Tiernay and Carol Snow

Robert Dunn P’21 Nora Ecock Esposito ‘82 Bernadette Lynch Geissler ‘66 Katherine Hatton ‘74 Barbara Scimone Keegan ‘66 Helen Schiotis Kennedy ‘64 Marie Dunne Lennon ‘66 Kathleen Grimm McGuire ‘64 In memory of William and Mirian Grimm John McLoughlin P’10 Janet Vetrano Melia ‘64 In memory of Jennie Vetrano Alfredo Mellace P’18 Patricia Lipari Milo ‘66

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In memory of Madelin Miceli Tripaldi

Susan Mondel ‘71 Albertina Moore P’80, ‘91 In memory of Sr. Mary Jane Dinan, OP

Ann Marie Savino Murphy ‘68 In honor of the 50th Anniversary Class of 1968

Mary O’Keefe P’15 In memory of Danny O’Keefe ‘15

William Pasterak ‘00 Amanda Pizzuti ‘03 Carmel Constanzo Ponzi ‘67 Barbara Pitts Ravida ‘80 Lynne Maturi Sanzo ‘64 Suzanne Franzone Silvetti ‘74 Barbara Spinelli Rita Vitale Stumbo ‘68, P’00 Elizabeth Cann Sullivan ‘60 Janet Fischer Sweeney ‘48 Theresa Wilson P’10 Maura Gallagher Yurko ‘69 In memory of John Yurko

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Senior Class Gift Campaign Re-established in 2010, the Senior Class Gift challenges students to leave a lasting impression on St. Edmund Prep through their financial support.

The Class of 2018 Eric Abusov Alia Alawi Samantha Arent Brandon Bajue Marie Baron Anthony Barreira Makayla Beehler Claudensky Belimaire Lindsay Berat Alberto Bernabe II Gabrielle Bonello Saivon Boothe Michael Brigando Michael Brincat Joseph Butta Stephanie Cacace Anthony Caccamo, Jr. Brianna Cacho Julia Caputo Juan Carpio Emily Carrozza Alphonse Catanese Christina Colasuonno Anthony Colombo Ryan Cooks Angel Corona Joseph Coruzzo Christopher Curatola Maria D’Angelo Kenneth Dean Kevin Dellosso Robert Dellosso Christopher DeMarco Liam Duffy David Dugue Shannon Dziuk Anastasia Elberg Nicholas Eppolito Benjamin Erra Camryn Fabrizio John Fabrizio Jennifer Falco Thomas Fandacone Emma Femiano Anastasia Fasenko Abel Flores Vincent Flores Malicia Fong Alyssa Forrest Shane Frederick

Vincent Gaizza Daﬁna Gjeloshi Isabella Gmelch Angelo Grech Michael Greenwood Shane Gresser Bridget Harte Victoria Henriquez Brianna Hernandez Jaclyn Hernandez Liam Higgins Xio Xia Ho He Shane Holmes Jahsun Hurley Michelle Huynh Sarah Israel Chnaiga Jeudi Rhianna Justiniano Nattakan Kantamal Amber Knight Nikolay Kozhin Ariela Kupershmidt Chelsea Laguerre Kevin Langaman Tara Lennon Conor Leon Gabrielle Letford Shan Shan Liu Louis Lombardi Theresa Lombardo Alexis Mattiello Jordan Mazzaro Kyle McDonald Joseph McGlashin Shane McGouran Sophia Mellace Angelina Meringolo Robert Miglino Ian Miller Garvin Moise Aleyana Momplaisir Michael Monetti Natalie Montanez Cristina Morales Jessica Morelli Elizabeth Mulvaney Anthony Narvaez Ratu Selemamou Navoti Kaliah Noel Brandon O’Carroll Katrielle Pambid Nicole Patsis Randy Peralta Dave Pierre Brian Prager Christopher Quagliariello Briyana Reets Jared Rios

Christopher Rivara Jaclyn Rodriguez Josephine Romano Sashy Romelus Quinn Rosciano Rayvens Rosefort David Rothstein Samantha Ruggiero Kadriana Saintelus Victoria Sarno Michael Scapelito Heidi Shannon Anthony Shavirsky Elizabeth Shoykhet Rebecca Siegel Richard Simon Mercedes Spanoudakis Christian Sprance Ethan St. Jean Alexa Stankiewicz Maciej Stefanek Svenya Sterling Naldy Tabuteau Quinn Tramontano Maria Trizzino Anastasia Tsentzelis Jeddi Tso Grace Vespa Angelo Volpe Monique Wade Anggie Wu He Elizabeth Young Christopher Zinser

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Sr. Mary Peter Scholarship Fund Gifts made to the Sr. Mary Peter Scholarship Fund support the Sr. Mary Peter Award

Georgette Cefariello Altigieri ‘66 Antoinette Pandoliano Bailey ‘66 Nancy Caiafa Del Pilar ‘66 Kathleen McCarthy Galati ‘66 Irene Logan Haran ‘66 Amelia Abagnalo Kreitsch ‘66 Mary Lee Kreuter ‘66 Marie Dunne Lennon ‘66 Suzanne Filosa Linares ‘66 Valerie Leone Liota ‘66 Gloria Dowdell McAvoy ‘66 Mary Jordan McGivney ‘66 Stephanie Cacace Relay ‘66 Dolores Perinelli Sabbatino ‘66 Frances Izzo Vitucci ‘66 Cathy Sheehan Wilson ‘66

The Fine Arts & Music Fund Susan Richards Kutzin ‘72

The Athletic Fund Michael Carney P’14

Jose Rodriguez Scholarship Fund Jeanne Malazzo In memory of John Malazzo

General Scholarship Fund Contributions to the General Scholarship Fund go to directly support scholarships for students.

The Brooklyn Benevolent Society Columbus Citizens Foundation, Inc. Mary Esposito Kreuter ‘66 In memory of Carmela & Joseph Esposito

Mr. William McMahon

The Robotics Fund Derek Vella

The Technology Fund Timianne McCarthy ‘72 In honor of M. Brigitta McCarthy ‘65

Hydroponic Growing Lab Fund Ann & Michael Coughlin James Grillo ‘02 Michael Koplin Charles & Patricia McEvoy Kevin Raphael

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The Emmaus Retreat Fund Br. Mark Amatrucola, co Miriam Amatrucola In memory of Joseph Amatrucola

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Harkin P’16, ’20

The Street Corner Gourmet Fund Jennifer Calkin Mastromarino ‘99 In memory of Thomas Maher

Ian Pinnavaia In memory of Anthony L. Pinnavaia, Sr.

The Faculty Funded Grant Br. Mark Amatrucola, co Erica Barbieri John Blum P ’13, ‘15 Joanne Boyce Blum P ’13, ‘15 Grace McCann Carey Deacon Andrew Ciccaroni Ann Erhard Coughlin Michael Coughlin Kathryn Keegan DeMello Marie Geraci James Grillo ‘02 Anne Hurley P ‘08 Kate Jones Lois Koplin Joan Kowkabany Michael Leahy P ‘21 Suzanne Lemmon P ’22, ‘22 Antonio Lisboa John P. Lorenzetti Nancy Magilligan Lundy Jeanne Malazzo Peggy McEvoy Allison McGinnis Jennifer McGowan Lucy Mineo

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Johanna Motta Scott O’Donnell ‘06 Barbara Orlowski Maria Palumbo P ‘13 Michael Panico Anthony Pinnavaia Colin Pinnavaia Lucia Piro Kevin Raphael Deacon Ron Rizzuto P ‘12 Janine Cascella Viti Kathleen Ruane Vulpis Brian Wagner Daniel Wiatre Christopher Wright

Golf & Tennis Outing Supporters 2017 Outing Sponsors ARC Power Electrical Contracting Inc. Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein Brooklyn Sporting Goods Company, Inc.

Autoexec Baglivi and Cook Buckley’s Restaurant Chief Energy City Ice Sports Cosmos Communications Ed Fogarty Enterprises Eagle’s Nest William Blair Fillmore Real Estate Flatbush Copy Center Fleetwood Student Sales Flynn & O’Hara Furey, Furey, Leverage, Manzione, Williams, & Darlington Graybeards, LTD Heating & Burner Supply Inc. H&L Heating Supply Heat-Timer Corporation

John M. Bratichak, Architect Jostens- Scholastic Division JRM Construction Management, LLC Kipnes Crowley Group Knights of Columbus #2672 Knights of Columbus 126 Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore Laurence Industries Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles LLP MMI Mechanical Marine Park Funeral Home MI-Key Locksmith New York Boiler New Haven County Fireﬁghters Emerals Society Pipe and Drums New Point Real Estate New York State Senator Martin Golden Newtek Business Services NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers Petro- Commercial & Industrial Heating Specialists Reliable Office Systems RIBS Rockaway Wish Royal Music Center Inc. S & B Electric Spectrotel St. Edmund Elementary School St. Francis College St. Francis DeSales Summer Classic St. John’s University TNT Industries Tracey Real Estate Tri-State Tours Truck & Bus Center Inc. Two Saints Verrazano Rotary Charitable Foundation Vigorito, Barker, Porter, & Patterson, LLP

2017 Outing Family Sponsors Mrs. Erica Barbieri Ms. Suzanne Blum Mr. & Mrs. Phil Brady The Caccamo Families Mr. Chris Callahan Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Carey Mr. Lawrence Clarke The DeMatteis & Kelley Families Mr. John Fabrizio The Finnelli Family Mr. Mel Frankel Dr. Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw Ms. Linda Howe The John Family Ms. Danielle Johnson Mr. William Lavin The Leahy Family Mr. Peter Lorenzetti The MacBride Family Lorcan Malone and Family Mr. & Mrs. Simon Moule Ms. Kathleen O’Neill The Ostrander Family Mr. Don Ritter Mr. PJ Wagner Mr. Dan Wiatre Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wilkens The Wilson Family The Wright Family

Gifts In Kind 3rd and 7 Pub 414 Wood Designs 5 L Wines and Liquors Adventureland American Mail Depot American Museum of Natural History Aramark Arch Diner Loren Avellino Aviator Sports Erica Barbieri Battista Restaurant BBYO/Millenium Development Belle Harbor Steakhouse Suzanne Blum Josephine Borrero Steve Branley Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment Brooklyn Zoo and Aquarium Breezy Point Surf Club Breezy Tennis Brennan and Carr Buckley’s Restaurant Bungalow Bar

Kathe Burns Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Caccamo Mrs. Teena Caccamo Capital One Bank Card ‘n’ Gift World Care Pharmacy/De-Ru Pharmacy Cebu Bar & Bistro Malgorzata Cerobski Chadwick’s Restaurant David Chen China New Star Terry Cleary Constantine Jewelry Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coughlin Cousins Paintball Cradle of Aviation Crown Trophy Cuisine by Claudette Kelly Cunin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Curtis Da Noi Salon David James Salon and Day Spa DJ’s at Work Bob Dunn Eagle’s Nest Elisa Viesta & Company Embers Steakhouse Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fiumara Fairway Market Georgetown Fillmore Real Estate Floral Fantasy Ed Fogarty Funfest Family Entertainment G & S Salumeria Porkstore Thomas Galvin Gina’s Hairstylist Gino’s Restaurant Marie Geraci Gerritsen Little League Good Shepherd Sports Gourmet Grill Greenwich Village Comedy Club Gym Guyz H3 Hair Salon The Harkin Family Mr. & Mrs. Haros Kim Hayden Arlene Ambert-Hevia IHOP Coney Island Il Fornetto Il Posto It’s About Time Coaching LLC Jack Rabbit Jameson’s Pub Jay and Lloyd Jo mart Joe’s Fish Market Avenue U Joeper’s Smokeshack

The John Family Kennedy’s Restaurant Keyfood - Avenue U Keyfood - Gerritsen Keynotes Music Studio David Kirk The Konig Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koplin Knapp Street Pizza La Dolce Vita Restaurant Landis Pork Store LaVilla Pizza Legends Hospitality Lenny & John’s Pizza Leo’s Casa Calamari Liberty Science Center Lucky Creations Ludwigs Catering Nancy Lundy Mac’s Men Shop Mama Rao’s Mr. & Mrs. Guy Maranga Maria’s Restaurant Marine Park Florist Marine Park Golf Course Marine Park Hardware Marine Park Family Vision John Masini Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mason Meat Supreme Jamie McCloud Theresa McCann The McDonald Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles McEvoy Kathie McFadden Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGinnis The McGlashin Family The McGoey Family Mr. & Mrs. Greg McGovern Elizabeth McManus Mr. & Mrs. Martine Mellace Michael’s Bakery Michael’s Restaurant Mill Basin Kosher Deli Lucy Mineo Moneysavers Moretti Bakery New York Cosmos New York Islanders New York Jets New York Red Bulls New York Waterway Mr. & Mrs. John Nies Oasis Diner Old World Market Onstage at Kingsborough Osake Restaurant The Ostrander Family

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PACplex Palermo Pastry Shop Maria Palumbo Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pambid The Parker Family Pastosa Peppino’s Mr. & Mrs. Aidan Perna Phoenix salon Pico’s RBNY Pinto Novelties Lucy Piro Pizza D’Amore Plum Tomatoes Polly and Esther Boutique Ponte Vecchio Quentin Pizza Red Lobster Ridgewood Savings Bank Robert Joseph Florist Rockaway Beach Golf Club Rockaway Spa Jeanette Rodino The Russo Family Russo’s on the Bay/Vetro’s Sam Ash Jody Sautner Silver Gull Beach Club Mrs. Debbie Sluyk Sneaker U South Brooklyn Lions Club Spiro’s St. Columba Youth Council Staten Island Yankees The Stewart Family Sunny John’s Pizza Sushiyama Asian Fusion T & D Bakery TD bank - Flatbush Avenue Thai Rock Restaurant The Bayhouse The Blarney Castle The Brooklyn Golf Center The Engraving Place The Lost Dog The Rockaway Wish The Wharf Three Star Restaurant Tiberio Restaurant TKO Chicken Joe Todero Tops Wine and Liquor Training for Warriors Lucille Tramontano Trio Restaurant Mr. & Mrs. Tsentzelis Ultimate Hair Designs Unforgettable Events

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Vesuvio Victoria Pizzeria Kathy Vulpis James Walsh Walt Disney World The Welsome Family Wheeler’s Dan Wiatre Yolanda Perez-Wilson Wine U Design World’s Finest Chocolate Yearbook Innovations Zee Bagels

Project 2474 Supporters $1,000 to $2,499 Francesca Curtin ‘82 Donald Ritter Jacqueline Haugk Walsh ‘67

$500 to $999 Nancy Carlsen Stark ‘75 Helen Balas ‘50 Thomas Chin P’09 Nancy Girardot Cianflone ‘77 In honor of Mrs. Jillian Banilover

Philip Fama In honor of John Lorenzetti Bernadette Fay P’08 Donna Costello Nickitas ‘72 Susan Puglia ‘77 Ann Carrillo Vitiello

$250 to $499 Barbara Mulle Mauceri ‘75 Robert Ednie GP’12 Loren Avellino ‘03 In memory of Elizabeth Avellino Linda Ann DeRogaitis Scotto ‘65 In memory of Ann and Daniel DeRogatis Debra Pitta Ward ‘76

$100 to $249 Miriam Amatrucola Stephen Amster ‘13 Eileen Carini Anderson ‘64 In memory of Agnes Carini Pauline Dalton Antonio ‘60 Rosemary Novella Barone ‘70 In memory of Ann Cantanese Anne Montgomery Bell ‘64 Kathleen Burns Stephanie Scotti Caputo ‘07 Mabel Chin Mark D’Angelo P’10

Catherine McGrath Darcy ‘64 In memory of Paul Darcy Margaret Farrell DeVitt ‘57 Nina Dougar ‘77 Maria Fusco In memory of Joseph Lawrence Fusco Jeanne Aloi Gonzalez ‘75 Linda Iervolino ‘64 Mary Lynne Magrino Januszewski ‘72 Eleanor McLoughlin Kehoe ‘64 Eileen Kopp In honor of John Lorenzetti Linda Malinskas ‘66 Timianne McCarthy ‘72 In memory of M. Brigitta McCarthy ‘65 Kathleen Grimm McGuire ‘64 In memory of William and Miriam Grimm Frances Puglisi Micicullo ‘77 In honor of The Puglisi and Micciulli Families Jeanne Peters Montuori ‘68 Jane Moran ‘55 Maria Naccarato ‘77 Nancy Nania Denise Neibel P’19 Virginia McMahon Notley ‘71 In memory of Thomas McMahon Carolyn Taylor Peters ‘71 Rosalie Pinto P‘07, ‘11, ’13 Claudia Attardi Pisano ‘75 Walter Rogers P’12 Linda Cocito Russo ‘71 Irina Savchenko Marie Sommer ‘68 Rita Cassidy Truesdell ‘48 Cira Turco Vernazza ‘73 Janine Cascella Viti In honor of John P. Lorenzetti Kathleen Farrell Willoughby ‘64

$1 to $99 Abdullah Alawai P’18 Br. Mark Amatrucola, co Alexander Arasin ‘05 John Barbieri P’20 Josephine Ferrara Berlese ‘66 Ellen Michalski Broderick ‘72 Kathleen Feeley Brown ‘66 In memory of Sr. Mary Peter & Class of 1966 Memorial Award

Krystal Chin Comerford ‘09 Kelly Cunin P’21 Dorothy Horan Devery ‘55 Jennifer Donovan ‘74 Colleen Spista Ferris ‘68 Agnieszka Flores P’18 Mary Jeffers Forster ‘66 Sandra Grillo ‘60 Theresa Halstead P’14 Carol Caldari Ildebrando ‘65

Catherine Costello Irizarry ‘75 Patricia Ann Sullivan Jakubauskas ‘80 Deborah Janss P’14 Helen Schiotis Kennedy ‘64 Marie Dunne Lennon ‘66 Barbara Gallo Magorrian ‘77 Patricia Lipari Milo ‘66 In memory of Madeline Miceli Taipaldi

Laurie Sgro Mituniewicz ‘74 Susan Wendt Mondell ‘71 Albertina Moore P’08 In memory of Sr. Mary Jane Dinan O.P.

Agnes Moreno Noreen Munnelly ‘78 Eileen Lane Nolan ‘76 Denise D’Aprile Richards ‘73 Ann Sauter ‘75 Richard Scannell ‘11 Sean Shevlin P’14 Suzanne Franzone Silvetti ‘74 Maria Travers Solimine ‘70 Elizabeth Circosta Stratico ‘71 Amelia Iazzetto Sucich ‘67 Janet Fischer Sweeney ‘48 Barbara Paul Thompson ‘56 Lucille Solano Treglia ‘82 Patricia Winthrop-Murphy ‘80 In memory of Janet and Robert Winthrop

2018 Eagle Run 5K Sponsors Br. Mark Amatrucola, co The Caccamo Family The Calkin Sisters Grace Carey Bob Dunn Knights of Columbus Joseph B. Cavallaro Council #4884 Fr. Michael Gribbon Don Ritter St. Columba Youth Council

85th Anniversary Gala Sponsors A Good Plumber Corp. Al-Arm Advanced Electrical Amster Family AOH Division 21 The Archetto Family Richard Arkwright Baglivi & Cook The Blum Family John Bratichak Brian Welsome Attorney-At-Law Brooklyn Sporting Goods Buckley Family Buckleys Restaurant

Cathedral Prep High School Chief Energy The Chiusano Family CHSAA Jeanne Cowhey City Ice Sports Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries CYO Diocese of Brooklyn Kathy DeMello, RN Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Eagle Café Ed Fogarty Enterprises Fillmore Insurance Agency, Inc. Fillmore Realty Flatbush Copy Center Flynn & O’Hara Fontbonne Hall Academy GCHSAA Good Shepherd Parish James Grillo ‘02 Homestretch Bar & Grill Imperial Bag & Paper Jostens Rev. E.J. Matthews Knights of Columbus Keating Associates Kingsway Exterminating Co. LAOH Division 25 The Leahy Family The Lorenzetti Family The Lundy Family The MacBride Family MAGBO Marine Park Funeral Home Maximum Tours The McGinnis Family McMahon Scholarship Winners Susan Moquin New York Boiler, Inc.

NYS Senator Martin Golden Our Lady of Czestochowa/St. Casimir Parish Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Parade Grounds League R & J Printing Reliable Office System Ridgewood Savings Bank Don Ritter Rockaway Park Embroidery Designs The Rossi Family Spectrotel St. Athanasius Parish St. Edmund Elementary School St. Edmund Parish St. Edmund Prep Board Of Trustees St. Ephrem Parish St. Francis College St. Francis de Sales Parish St. Francis Prep St. Margaret Mary Parish St. Mark Parish St. Mark Catholic Academy TNT Industries Tri-State Tours Lisa Tropea Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wilkens William Blair/Richard Arkwright Yearbook Innovations

Our Honor Roll of Donors reﬂects gifts made to from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. St. Edmund Preparatory High School endeavors to record the names of donors accurately and completely. However, if we have inadvertently omitted or misstated your name, please accept our sincere apologies and let us know by contacting the Development Office.

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MAKING NEWS

Onward to New Adventures Three St. Edmund Prep stalwarts announced their retirements this year - collectively representing 75 years of service. Susan Moquin joined the Prep faculty in 1999, having received her degree in English from St. Joseph’s College and her Master’s degree in Education from Fordham University. After spending six years at Good Shepherd School, she made the leap to high School English. She has taught all four grade levels and became our go-to AP English teacher. While at the Prep, she was very proud to serve as the moderator of the Equinox Magazine, a compilation of our student’s short stories, poetry and illustrations. She worked closely with Mr. Kirk in redefining the Freshman Mentor program so that a true bond formed between freshman and Senior partnerships. She also served as the Coordinator of the International Scholars Honors Program. While she will miss watching students grasp concepts and grow in their writing abilities, she is looking forward to spending more time with family and traveling.

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John Fabrizio was born and bred in Marine Park, attending P.S. 207, Marine Park Junior High, James Madison High School before receiving his degree from Brooklyn College. Joining the Prep faculty in 1993, it is hard to imagine the total number of Prep students he must have taught since he has been the sole teacher of the mandatory Intro to Music course. As the St. Edmund Parish Choral Director, John shared his love of music with our students throught the Liturgical Choir, chorus and piano ensemble. It was Mr. Fabrizio who brightned the holidays with morning Christmas Carols. As an active member of the Foreign Language department, teaching Italian 1 and 2 as well as IB Italian, he served as Department Coordinator. He will miss the ability to witness the growth and maturity of his students and his many friends at the Prep but looks forward to rest and relaxation without setting the alarm clock!

Sr. Barbara Doyle, CSJ retires after a stellar career at the Prep, joining the faculty as a Mathematics teacher in 1986. She soon joined the administration, first serving as the Dean of Students and then Assistant Principal. Once the school became co-ed, Sister founded the Office of Campus Ministry, serving as the Campus Minister, coordinating endless numbers of liturgies, prayer services, and penance services. As moderator of the Student Council, she shepherded a number of important service projects through the building. Regina Gueren Lombardi ‘91 credits Sr. Barbara Doyle with instilling the importance of integrity - how important it is to honor your word and commitments. If you cannot honor those commitments, Sr. Barbara encouraged the students to seek assistance from those around you, find the resources available to overcome obstacles, and be accountable. “Say what you mean and mean what you say,” words which are incredibly important in building character.

MAKING NEWS

Parents, We Want You! The Parent Volunteer Committee (PVC) is comprised of a group of parents that support the fundraising efforts of the St. Edmund Prep Development Team. Each year the PVC takes on more responsibility to help raise much needed funds for the Prep. These monies allow our school to offer all the academic tools necessary to keep up with the everchanging global environment and each student’s individual needs. The PVC is charged with running events which will build community spirit and support the operational fundraising needed on a yearly basis. We are always looking for new members to help fill a variety of roles. The PVC firmly lives by the mantra “many hands make light work.” The fundraising needs for any Catholic school may seem enormous for an individual, but if we all contribute what we have to offer, great things can happen. We all have different skill sets. Some are great organizers and may want to chair an

event? Perhaps you have an idea for different types of fundraising events that have been successful elsewhere and you would like to bring them to the Prep? Do you own a business and know other business people that share our beliefs and would like to donate or sponsor our events? Do you know your neighborhood well enough to solicit donations? Each event requires individuals who can help with registration, canvass stores and seek donations, prepare gift baskets, serve on food and beverage committees as well as decorating and set-up. So even if you cannot attend every meeting, we are able to find a way for each individual to contribute. The first PVC meeting will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the school’s Art Gallery. For more information please contact Mr. Michael Leahy (mleahy@stedmundprep.org) in the Development office.

PVC EVENTS Opening School Mass and BBQ Golf & Tennis Outing at Inwood Country Club Open House-mingling with prospective students and parents, answering questions from a parent’s point of view. Radio Bingo Christmas Wreath sale. Card Party; organizing the event, soliciting gifts and handling registration. Staffing concerts, recitals and shows offered by our Fine Arts Program and working the snack bar at sporting events. 5K Eagle Run BBQ Greeting students at Incoming Freshman Brunch Annual Raffles

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STUDENT

NEWS

Wade ‘18 Spends Summer at Google Summer Institute Monique Wade ’18 entered her senior year anticipating that law school would be in her future. But then everything changed when she began studying computer science in Mr. Pinnavaia’s Advanced Computer Science class. “I fell in love with coding during that class. Before, I never thought computer science was even an option for me; I always assumed computer science was a field dominated by white men, all sitting in a dark room trying to hack into the Pentagon. However, it’s nothing like that. Computer science is a stimulating, fun, and problemsolving based environment that is starting to boom with diversity.” Monique is headed to the University at Albany this fall to begin her degree in computer science. Before she heads to UAlbany, she is currently taking part in Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute. CSSI is a three-week intensive program for graduating high school seniors who love technology and are planning to study computer science, software engineering and other closely related subjects; generally for students from historically underrepresented groups in technology-related fields (minorities, women, etc.). Participants are taught advanced programming languages such as JavaScript and Python. Those languages and programming techniques are implemented into Google’s AppEngine to create web applications. Participants have the opportunity to present their creations to Google Engineers for feedback and collaboration. In reflecting on her involvement in the CSSI, Monique commented, “Participating in this program is extremely important to me as a minority and as a woman. Having just started coding and to then be affirmed by

Google that this is where I should be, gives me the confidence that I chose the right major. It has also put a lot in perspective for me; the world is much bigger than the walls of SEP and you have to be comfortable with failure and with the fact that you won’t grasp every concept right away. I am really thankful for the opportunity I had this summer and I’m really excited for my future in computer science and at Google. I encourage anyone who wants to try computer science to definitely take the leap; while it may be challenging, it is definitely worth it.”

Marketing Helps NYFAC Imam Welcomed

This year’s College Marketing company, Soaring Eagles, Inc. designed an Under Armour dri-fit shirt as part of their practical company project. All proceeds from the shirt sales went to perform a service project for New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC), based in Howard Beach. Members of the company spent a day at NYFAC leading activities and sharing lunch with the day habilitation clients. Thank you to all who supported Soaring Eagles, Inc. and made this project possible!

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This past May, Deacon Ron and Deacon Andy’s World Religions classes welcomed Imam Mahmood Kauser, the religious leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He spoke with the classes about the tenets of the Muslim religious tradition and answered questions from the students. “It was a beautiful moment of dialogue and understanding for our students. We are most grateful to Imam Kauser for his visit and the extraordinary kindness he showed our students. We hope to have him visit again soon!“ said Deacon Ron Rizzuto.

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ALUMNI

Alumni in the News Burns Graduates with Distinction Kaylee Burns ‘14 was among just 35 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2018 to graduate from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA), which is one of Scranton’s programs of excellence. Students in SJLA pursue a rigorous education designed to develop enhanced writing, oral and critical-thinking skills through specially designed courses in philosophy, theology and literature. Burns, majored in accounting and philosophy. Kaylee is pictured with Daniel Haggerty, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and director of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Lefevre Finishes Masters Drucila Lefevre ‘11 recently graduated from Columbia University with her Masters in Psychology. She is completing her internship at New York Psychiatric Institute. Drucila is pictured here with her twin sisters Rebecca and Diana who are both members of the Class of 2020. Congratulations Drucila!

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MAKING NEWS

Student-Athlete Alumni Reunion & Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Friday April 5th, 2019 For over 85 years, the St. Edmund Prep High School family has taken great pride in its athletic program. First, the Tigers and now the Eagles, have fostered a successful tradition. Participating in sports and activities throughout high school has played an important role in helping so many alumni of St. Edmund develop a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Our studentathletes have developed pride in their school and made long-lasting relationships with their teammates and coaches. St. Edmund Prep would like to recognize the special role that athletics have played in our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history with our first ever Student-Athlete Alumni Reunion, to be held on Friday, April 5th at Inwood Country Club. This event will bring together graduates of St. Edmund who are linked by the common bond of their participation in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic program. Highlighting this evening will be our fourth Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, whereby the school honors the most successful and influential individual studentathletes, teams, coaches, and administrators that have shaped the winning tradition at St. Edmund Prep.

Nominations Now Open! HAVE SOMEONE IN MIND WHO WOULD MAKE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME?

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to review the nomination criteria and complete the nomination form. All nominations must be submitted by October 1st, 2018 to be considered. Any questions? Contact James Grillo - jgrillo@stedmundprep.org Dan Wiatre - dwiatre@stedmundprep.org

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MAKING NEWS

Inaugural run through the streets of Marine Park not dampened by rainy weather

Eagle Run 5K

Race Results by Category

On May 12th, St. Edmund Prep held its first ever 5K Eagle Run and it was a tremendous success! 109 runners braved the rain to show their Eagle Spirit, with the NYPD and Gerritsen Beach Vollies keeping everyone safe along the course. We couldn’t have done it without our sponsors, most especially the Calkin Sisters (Jacquelyn ’97, Jennifer ’99 and Linsey ’08) and the Caccamo family, (parents of recent alum Anthony ’18 and future graduate Emily ’21.) Despite the rain, it truly was a great time. Runners included current students, alumni, faculty and families, and the post-race (indoor) BBQ was a lot of fun. Now it’s time to start training for next year’s run. We’ll be racing down Avenue T again on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Save the date! For more Eagle Run 5K images visit www.flickr.com/stedmundprep

Men Alexander Kozhin 20:34 Ben Dailey 20:34 Charles McEvoy 21.09 Students Alexander Kozhin 20:34 Anthony Watson 23:27 Daniel Cutrone 23:54 Alumni Matt Galeano 25:05 Kalina Napierala 25:15 Matt Mangano 28:23 Former Faculty Dan Quinn 21:55 Jeannie Callahan 45:43 Men Under 19 Alexander Kozhin 20:34 Alexander Williams 22:24 Anthony Watson 23:27 Men 20-29 Matt Galeano 25:05 Nicholas Ponticelli 26:11 Christopher Pelcher 28:32 Men 30-39 Dan Quinn 21:55 Joseph Romano 30:30 Michael Flores 38:46 Men 40-49 Ben Dailey 20:34 Nicholas Cohen 21:18 Brian Wagner 26:17 Men 50-59 Charles McEvoy 21:09 Chris McEvoy 22:34 Cliﬀord Tsao 24:44 Men 60-69 Anthony Watson 21:41 Kevin Raphael 43:11 Men 70-79 Michael Koplin 33:06

Women Kalina Napierala 25:15 Joan Feimer 27:17 Kristin Flanigan 28:27 Faculty Brian Wagner 26:17 Peggy McEvoy 28:56 Allison McGinnis 29:26 SEP Parents Charles McEvoy 21:09 Anthony Scandiﬃo 26:20 Nicholas Cutrone 29:11 Incoming Freshman Francesca Zito 51:37 Women Under 19 Kristin Flanigan 28:27 Bridget Harte 29:15 Klaudia Piotrowski 30:31 Women 20-29 Kalina Napierala 25:15 Jessica Pinto 28:56 Abby McEvoy 32:34 Women 30-39 Jennifer Rizzuto 40:38 Abigail Jordan-Nicome 43:26 Women 40-49 Peggy McEvoy 28:56 Allison McGinnis 29:26 Rosemary Leahy 37:43 Women 50-59 Joan Feimer 27:17 Theresa Flanigan 35:29 Women 60-69 Doreen Schwimmer 36:41 Lois Koplin 38:19

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CALENDAR

events

2018/2019

calendar SEPTEMBER 27TH

OCTOBER 20TH

Art Gallery - 6:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. Liturgy Luncheon to Follow

PARENT VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CONTACT: Mike Leahy mleahy@stedmundprep.org OCTOBER 2ND

COLLEGE FAIR Gym - 7:00 p.m.

CLASS OF 1978 REUNION CONTACT: Rosann Barone Santapaola rosannsantapaola@gmail.com Grace Carey gcarey@stedmundprep.org OCTOBER 30TH

CONTACT: Jeanne Malazzo jcmalazzo@stedmundprep.org

STEAM PAINT NIGHT

OCTOBER 3RD

Cafeteria - 7:00 p.m.

Mill Basin Ball Field

CONTACT: Erica Barbieri ebarbieri@stedmundprep.org

EAGLEFEST CONTACT: Jim Grillo jgrillo@stedmundprep.org

NOVEMBER 16TH

OCTOBER 4TH

Gym - 6:30 p.m.

GOLF & TENNIS OUTING Inwood Country Club 12:00 Noon Shotgun Start 2:00 Tennis Clinic CONTACT: development@stedmundprep.org

OCTOBER 5TH

WALKATHON Marine Park - 8:15 a.m. CONTACT: Lucy Mineo lmineo@stedmundprep.org OCTOBER 13TH & 23RD

OPEN HOUSE Oct. 13th - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Oct. 23rd - 7:00 p.m. CONTACT: Scott Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell sodonnell@stedmundprep.org

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RADIO BINGO CONTACT:

FEBRUARY 1ST - GYM

CARD PARTY The Card Party returns again in 2019! Make sure to get your tickets early as our event sold out in 2018! We are always looking for assistance in securing prize donations and for members to join our committee. Contact us for more information! CONTACT: Mike Leahy mleahy@stedmundprep.org

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DECEMBER 20TH

SPRING 2019

CONTACT: Kathy DeMello kdemello@stedmundprep.org

Gym - 7:00 p.m. $5.00 Donation

12:30 p.m. Liturgy Luncheon to Follow

DECEMBER 7TH

CONTACT:

CONTACT: Grace Carey gcarey@stedmundprep.org

NOVEMBER 20TH

BLOOD DRIVE Gym - 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CLASS OF 2008 & 2013 REUNION

CHRISTMAS SHOW DRESS REHEARSAL

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CLASS OF 1969 GOLDEN JUBILEE

APRIL 5TH

MAY 11TH

CONTACT:

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

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Inwood Country Club

CONTACT: Peggy McEvoy pmcevoy@stedmundprep.org

Art Gallery - 7:00 p.m.

CONTACT: Jim Grillo jgrillo@stedmundprep.org

5K EAGLE RUN Race Begins at SEP - 9:00 a.m.

MAKING NEWS All Facebook Pages Are Not Alike... We are sure many of you are thrilled to reconnect with your high school classmates on Facebook…traveling down memory lane, sharing stories of silly antics, school traditions and seasoned teachers. It is one of the reasons many individuals enjoy Facebook – the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and reminisce about simpler times. However, we want you to use Facebook to reconnect with us, your alma mater, and the BEST way to do that is to like our official page “St. Edmund Preparatory High School” (@stedmundprep). This page will share with you a slice of life of St. Edmund today, a place to learn about alumni activities and events, and an opportunity to take pride in the accomplishments of your school. While you may enjoy your individual class page, St. Edmund High School does not administer these pages and is not able to share information with you there. We want to communicate with you directly, so please take the time to visit St. Edmund Preparatory High School, “like” and “follow” our page, and keep abreast of your school as it is today…we would love to have you back…on Facebook and on Ocean Avenue! Any questions? Contact the Development Team at 718-743-6100 ext. 5081. Hope to see your “comment” soon!

Faith in Action Memorial Cards Remember your loved ones through our “Faith in Action” memorial cards. These attractive keepsakes are available at a cost of $10 in memory of a loved one. The card describes the various programs which benefit from your donation and each individual will be remembered in our school masses and in our magazine. You can request your memorial card(s) by completing the form below and mailing it to St. Edmund Preparatory High School, 2474 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229 with your check. Or you may contact the Development Office at 718-743-6100 or email development@stedmundprep. org with your request and payment information. Help our students help others by placing your order today!

In Memoriam Rosanna Boyle Laurence Brickman, Sr. Maureen Cavanaugh Ethel Cornish Monica DiCioccio Helen Frontera Anna Claire Girardot Edna Immitt Stefano Intrabortola Jens Jenson Linda Sue Johnson Robert Kane Patrick Leahy Ken MacBride, Sr.

Antoin Malloy Maria Mazzei Mary McDonough Bernard McGlashin Martha Militano Tony Octavio John O’Brien Joni O’Brien Tony Montevgo Howard Roberts Carol Torres Carmela Vitale Rosalie Volpe Michael Zwosta

Name:________________________________________ Alumnus/Alumna: Class of ‘_________ Parent: Son/Daughter is Class of ‘_________ Address: _________________________________________ City:___________________________________State: _______________ Zip:______________________ Please send me _________ cards at $10 each for a total of $________. I am purchasing a card(s) in memory of :__________________________________________________ I have enclosed my check made out to St. Edmund Preparatory High School. Please note Memorial Cards in the memo section.

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PLAY FOR THE PREP St. Edmund Prep Golf & Tennis Outing Thursday, October 4, 2018 Inwood Country Club 50 Peppe Drive, Inwood, NY www.inwoodcc.org Day of Golf Golf Foursome Day of Tennis Cocktails & Dinner

$275 $1100 $150 $100

10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm

Golf Registration & Brunch Pre-Outing Contests Full Shotgun Start Tennis Registration 19th Hole Cocktail Hour Dinner, Prizes, Auction

Reserve Your Spot Today! Contact us: (718) 743-6100 x5080 development@stedmundprep.org Register online at www.stedmundprep.org/golfouting/