Archmerean - Winter 2026

The Archmerean

Winter 2026 | Volume 103

Rev. Joseph A. McLaughlin, O. Praem.

May 25, 1943 – January 4, 2026

In This Issue The Archmerean

4 From the Head of School

14 Homecoming

Dr. Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 discusses gratitude.

Daniel Hickey, Ed.D. ’89 has been announced as Archmere’s new Head of School.

8 "Be the Best"

15 50 Years of Coeducation

Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O. Praem., writes his final Mission & Heritage installment.

John Jordan ’80 writes on the anniversary of coeducation at Archmere.

Editor & Creative Director Fred Voelker Contributors Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O. Praem.

Katherine Ball-Weir PP ’17 John Jordan ’80 Ainsley Palladino ’05 Katie Eissler-Thiel Patricia Maher Design Fred Voelker Cover Photo Father McLaughlin conducting Mass.

Photo by Chuck Anerino.

Inside Cover Photo Father McLaughlin conducting Mass during the Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Performing Arts Center dedication.

Photo by Chuck Anerino.

Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 Head of School Katie Eissler-Thiel Principal 3600 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703

10 In Remembrance

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A look into the legacy of Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O. Praem.

Mission Statement Archmere Academy is a Catholic, Norbertine college preparatory school, valuing community, respect, zeal, reverence, and wisdom. Nurturing body and soul, mind and heart, Archmere focuses on the whole person through academic excellence, faith reflection, social development, and service to others. Inspired by its heritage, Archmere cultivates empathic leaders—young men and women prepared for every good work.

Archmere Updates 20 State of the Academy 22 Honor Roll of Donors 32 Alumni News 36 Planned Giving 38 In Memoriam

From the Head of School Gratitude

By Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 - October, 2025 Gathering my thoughts to write has taken some time, as I have been thinking of a number of topics. Interestingly, as I began to put down my thoughts in writing, there did seem to be a theme that appeared to connect them – gratitude.

Grateful for Philanthropy Archmere Academy is built on the contributed talents and treasures of generations of students, parents, teachers, staff members, grandparents, foundations, and friends, who, as benefactors, have supported the vision of the institution. Every year, as in this issue, we publish and thank all those who have contributed to our educational and formative work with their gifts to Archmere. We continue to be most grateful, for without this annual support, we would not be able to provide all of the programs and financial assistance to our students.

Just as the present is built on the successes of the past, I challenge all of us to consider a bold vision that includes making an Archmere education available to all motivated and academically prepared students, regardless of their families’ financial position. This vision requires us to understand the significance of the need and the challenge to raise funds to respond to that need.

To put it plainly, all of the dollars raised in a fiscal year that are not restricted for specific purposes are used to underwrite financial assistance. However, to fully underwrite the entire financial need of current families, unrestricted fundraising at its current level would have to increase eight times to meet the total financial need, which continues to grow as household incomes cannot keep pace with the rising cost of education. The longterm solution is to substantially increase the Academy’s endowment, such that it sufficiently produces income to match total annual financial assistance. While we have contributed to the endowment regularly each year, particularly with the establishment of named scholarship funds in memory or in honor of someone, a couple, or a family, contributions to the endowment corpus are not keeping pace with the growing annual financial needs of student applicants’ families. Therefore, you, our donors, are our “living endowment,” each year helping us make an Archmere education possible for many students whose families could not otherwise afford to do so.

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as an employee for over four decades, I believe that the financial assistance program has been the most influential and mission-centric initiative of the Academy, making sure that the school reflects a socio-economic demographic that is broad and consistent with the surrounding geographic community. The program honors Saint Norbert’s vision of a Norbertine community as articulated by Fr. Bernard Ardura, O. Praem., “It is a matter of imitating Christ’s life.

The driving force of the contemplative life is charity. The active life gives bread to the hungry, words of wisdom to the ignorant; it corrects those who stray, recalls the proud to a sense of humility, cares for the sick, dispenses the necessities to each and every person, feeds the flock, comforts the weak, and heals the sick.” The Order of Prémontré: History and Spirituality, p. 334) The financial assistance program at Archmere has always been “taxed” in that there has always been a greater expressed need from families whose children are applying for admission than there are resources to offer them.

Hence, all of our families financially stretch to meet their tuition obligations. Everyone – donors, students’ families, and school administrators – works together to give students the Archmere experience. We are so very grateful for what is already being accomplished, and we need those who are already supporting our work to inform others and encourage them to join us.

Fiftieth Anniversary of Coeducation This Year Maybe because I came from a coeducational Catholic grade school experience, I did not think that the transition to coeducation at Archmere was a “big deal.” I don’t recall that it made a significant difference in my day-to-day experience as a student.

I do remember that we did not have uniforms. Instead, we had a dress code, making the styles of the 70s wellrepresented in the fashion of both the boys and girls, from platform shoes and bellbottom pants, to midi-skirts and Farrah Fawcett hairdos. Wide collars and ties matched with crushed velour jackets and plaid pants were a look for the guys. I do recall that the presence of girls created a more social atmosphere in the school, especially when it came to participation in clubs and activities, dances, and proms.

While the number of female faculty increased considerably with the admission of girls, men occupied leadership

Michael Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 (center), sits in a Student Council meeting in 1976, surrounded by female students; a new contrast compared to a year earlier, before Archmere became coeducational.

and administrative positions in the school. In 2010, when I assumed the role of headmaster, I recall having a conversation at the request of female faculty and staff members to discuss their perception of a male-dominated perspective among the administrators of the school. I responded that I imagined it would be so, since Archmere was founded, owned, and administered by the Norbertine priests as a boys’ boarding and day school for 43 years.

However, it was interesting to have such a conversation in 2010 – 35 years after coeducation!

Today, I believe that the administrative and departmental leadership of the school is balanced with male and female perspectives. Certainly, among the students, leadership roles in academic and extracurricular areas are wellrepresented by boys and girls. Among the academic department chairs, half are male and half are female.

Of all Archmere’s administrators, fifty-seven percent are women, including the school’s first female principal.

There is much research on the benefits of both same-sex high schools and coeducational schools. A good deal of the research focuses on academic outcomes, and many of the studies are still inconclusive about significant differences in students’ achievement in coeducational versus single-sex schools. We do know, from advances in brain research, that some generalizations can be made about the cognitive developmental differences between boys and girls. However, it seems the more we are learning about brain development and effective teaching and learning, there is no “one size fits all” solution. Knowing

the student and being able to tailor an academic program that challenges without overwhelming him or her seems to be most effective, regardless of gender.

Dr. Laurie Santos, professor at Yale University, in her class, The Science of Well-Being, references research by positive psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who coined the term “flow” and wrote the book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (2006). Santos describes flow as, “[a] mental state in which you’re performing an activity where you are fully immersed, where you feel energized, focused, you’re fully involved, and you’re enjoying it as you go. It’s like being in the zone. It’s like this period where you’re so losing track of time in this deep enjoyment of something.”

It is that place in performing a task where your abilities are perfectly matched with the challenge. When a task is too far beyond our capacity to complete, we become stressed, worried, sad, and even depressed. When the task is too simple relative to our ability, we can become bored, apathetic, and depressed.

Similarly, in teaching, we often refer to the “zone of proximal development,” a concept developed by psychologist Lev Vygotsky. It is that phase of learning where the student can accomplish a certain range of skills with the guidance of a teacher, but not independently, and it has been considered an ideal point in student cognitive development for effective instruction. It is with this research that we can effectively teach students at Archmere, regardless of gender, because we have the resources of informed teachers and learning specialists, as well as small class sizes, allowing us to know Winter 2026 • Archmere Academy

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each student well and assemble with them an appropriate learning pathway.

There are studies that focus on other non-academic benefits of coeducation, which include immersing students in a diverse and balanced social environment that prepares students for the real world; giving boys and girls opportunities to develop mutual respect and understanding; and creating a place that allows students to develop emotional maturity and confidence. This balanced social environment can support expanded perspectives and enhanced solutions to critical thinking problems.

Boys and girls working collaboratively throughout the day can accelerate their learning, while giving them life experiences to develop into well-rounded adults. I believe that the leadership of Archmere in the early 1970s would be pleased to see the success of the coeducational high school model at Archmere and the evolution of our academic and co-curricular programs.

Praem., and Rev. Alexander Arendt, O. Praem. The first board served in an advisory capacity to the Norbertine Fathers of Daylesford Abbey. The Abbot and his Council, comprised of Norbertines of Daylesford Abbey, received recommendations from the board regarding a variety of areas of school operations, including facilities, personnel, fundraising, strategic planning, and programs. In 2001, the corporate structure was changed, making Archmere independent of the Norbertine community, with the Board of Trustees of Archmere governing the school, which continues to be an independent, Catholic school in the Norbertine tradition.

Today, the Board of Trustees has eighteen members – men and women, parents and grandparents of current students and alumni, alumni from the 1970s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and a Norbertine priest, Rev. John Zagarella, O. Praem.

The Twentieth Anniversary of the Sponsorship Agreement between Archmere Academy and Daylesford Abbey

A few years later, in 2006, Archmere Academy and Daylesford Abbey entered into a Sponsorship Agreement, thereby At the same time that coeducation was in its early sustaining the foundational Norbertine charism of the school development, plans for the creation of a Board of Trustees and creating a tangible connection between the Abbey and for the Academy were put into place. The first board, which the school. The sponsorship has no financial ramifications consisted of fourteen men and one woman – a nun, Sister for either the Abbey or Archmere; however, it has provided Madonna - met in June 1980. Up until that point, the school important opportunities for collaboration and conversation was managed by the headmaster, who was a Norbertine that have enriched the Archmere experience and preserved priest. The headmaster reported to the Abbot and his the Norbertine legacy at the Academy. This school year marks council, which, at the time Archmere was founded, was the 20th anniversary of the Agreement, which includes a Rt. Rev. Bernard Pennings, O. Praem., written annual Sponsorship Report Abbot of Saint Norbert Abbey in DePere, prepared by the head of school, Wisconsin. The first headmaster was approved by the Board of Trustees, Father Michael McKeough, O. Praem., and presented to the Abbot and followed by Father Daniel Hurley, O. the members of the Daylesford Praem., Father Roger Paider, O. Praem., Abbey community. The contents of and Father Justin Diny, O. Praem., who the report outline the curricular, served as Headmaster from 1946 to extracurricular, liturgical, and 1983. Fr. Diny recognized the importance spiritual programs and activities that and value of establishing a Board of take place throughout the year that Trustees to bring expertise, resources, give evidence to the teaching and and community connections to the practice of the Catholic faith and work of running a top-flight preparatory the preservation of the Norbertine school. In 1974, ownership of Archmere charism, through the active Academy was transferred to Daylesford practice of the community’s four Abbey from Saint Norbert Abbey, so it pillars: Actio (Action), Contemplatio was appropriate that Rt. Rev. John E. (Contemplation), Stabilitas Loci Neitzel, O. Praem., Abbot of Daylesford (Stability of Place), and Communio Abbey, was named the first Chair of (Community/Union).

Archmere the newly founded Board of Trustees interprets these within the five core of Archmere. Four other Norbertines values of reverence, wisdom, zeal, were named trustees, including then Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, Pennsylvania entered respect, and community, in the a Sponsorship Agreement with Archmere Academy Headmaster, Rev. Justin Diny, O.Praem, in 2006, continuing the Norbertine charism of the context of an historic campus that Principal Rev. Albert Bozzelli, O. Praem., school. was once an inviting and welcoming Rev. (now Abbot) Richard Antonucci, O. Raskob family home.

Forty-fifth Anniversary of the Board of Trustees

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A Word about the Word, “Philanthropy” Philanthropy literally means “the love of humankind.”

Philanthropy – fundraising – at Archmere does not have a milestone anniversary this year, unlike the other initiatives that I have mentioned. Philanthropy is intrinsic to a Norbertine school, a community that shares with each other what we have – time, talent, treasure – to collectively advance the experience for everyone. It is a natural reflex, like breathing. Philanthropy began in 1932, the first school year, when the Mothers’ Guild held tea parties to raise funds for the school’s activities. It was a vitally important force again in 1934, when Mr. Raskob renegotiated the mortgage that he held on the sale of Archmere to the Norbertines, extending the payment schedule and forgiving $100,000 of the $400,000 purchase price during the Great Depression, when Archmere’s future was questionable. He and Mrs. Raskob continued to send annual contributions to help fund students’ tuitions well into the next decade. Buildings were constructed, athletic fields and facilities were created, and scholarships were established through philanthropy. We are truly grateful for this philanthropic history, and should celebrate it every year as each year is a special anniversary year!

Grateful Living I read recently an article about the difference between “gratitude” and “grateful living.” It was explained that gratitude is a feeling you have when someone gives you something or does something for you that you value, and you did not expect to receive it, nor do they expect anything in return. In those moments, you feel special, blessed, and happy. The rest of the time, we may not feel those same feelings of gratitude. Grateful living, however, is a practice that allows gratitude to permeate our lives through adverse and joyful times. Brother David Steindl-Rast is a ninety-eight-year-old author, scholar, and Benedictine monk who has lectured around the world about grateful living as a true source of happiness. His TED talk on grateful living presents the idea that every moment of our lives is an opportunity to be grateful.

We need to “stop, look, and go,” as he says, meaning that we have to be aware of each moment, take it in, and then do something. Even if that moment is filled with adversity.

The question becomes, “How do I use the experience?” It is a powerful idea that has left me with more than a sense of gratitude for the many years I have been associated with the Archmere community. I feel the challenge to use every moment moving forward in my tenure as head of school to “stop, look, and go.”

I conclude my reflection with a poem entitled Gratefulnesse

by British poet George Herbert (1593-1633). It seems that Brother David Steindl-Rast echoes the message of the poet

five centuries later: a plea for a heart that is consistently thankful, not just when blessings are convenient, but a heart whose pulse is a constant expression of praise.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 Head of School

Gratefulnesse George Herbert (1593-1633) Thou that hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, a grateful heart.

See how thy beggar works on thee By art.

He makes thy gifts occasion more, And says, If he in this be crossed, All thou hast given him heretofore Is lost.

But thou didst reckon, when at first Thy word our hearts and hands did crave, What it would come to at the worst To save.

Perpetual knockings at thy door, Tears sullying thy transparent rooms, Gift upon gift, much would have more, And comes.

This not withstanding, thou wentst on, And didst allow us all our noise: Nay thou hast made a sigh and groan Thy joys.

Not that thou hast not still above Much better tunes, than groans can make; But that these country-airs thy love Did take.

Wherefore I cry, and cry again; And in no quiet canst thou be, Till I a thankful heart obtain Of thee: Not thankful, when it pleaseth me; As if thy blessings had spare days: But such a heart, whose pulse may be Thy praise.

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Mission and Heritage “Be the Best”

By Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O. Praem.

The psalmist wrote: "Seventy is the sum of our years, or eighty if we are strong" (Psalm 90:10). Paul J. Pomeroy, Jr, was born on June 12, 1946, and is strong in his 80th year.

The psalmist continued: "Teach us to number our days aright that we may gain wisdom of heart" (Psalm 90:12).

Paul numbered his days aright at Archmere and gained wisdom of heart - a wisdom he shared with his students, athletes, and colleagues.

On January 26, 1984, Paul wrote his first self-evaluation to me as Headmaster. He noted: "As far back as I can remember, my father always told me that if I planned on doing something, ’do it right or don’t do it at all.’" Paul’s Dad always stressed that no matter what field Paul chose, "be the best in that field." Paul concluded: "I guess this advice, more than anything, has shaped my work ethic."

Paul spent his early years in South Philadelphia, less than a block from my home. Our paths did not cross at Saint Monica Elementary School. My father died at the end of my first grade, so my younger brother and I transferred from Saint Monica School to Saint Aloysius Academy, a boarding school in West Chester, before Paul entered Saint Monica School.

In September 1960, Paul entered Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, where he studied Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Latin, French, History, Religion, and Civics. The Prep’s tagline is "Educating Men of Competence, Conscience, and Compassion since 1851."

Upon graduation from The Prep, Paul enrolled in Saint Joseph’s College, where the motto was: "Spirit, Intellect, Purpose." Paul was graduated from Saint Joe’s with a BS in Physics and Math in June of 1968.

As so many Archmere graduates have done, Paul hoped to return to his alma mater as a teacher. However, The Prep was slow in responding. That same spring, Archmere’s Headmaster, Father Justin Diny, O. Praem., was looking for a Math/Physics teacher. Paul applied to Archmere on May 29, 1968, indicating he had no teaching experience and said he would be willing to teach either younger or older students. For extracurriculars, Paul listed in order: sports, newspaper, and literary magazine. Father Diny offered the position to Paul. Additionally, Paul had an offer from the Catholic school system in Philadelphia and the offer 8

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of a fellowship to Villanova. Facing the dilemma, Paul asked his father for advice; his father asked, "Son, did you give your word?" Paul had given his word to Father Diny and in keeping his word, taught at Archmere for 35 years, fulfilling his father’s words: "Be the best in that field." Paul began teaching in September of 1968 Paul Pomeroy in 1986. and on January 18, 1969, married Patricia (Trish).

The Class of 1973 entered Archmere in September 1969.

On page 15 of their senior yearbook, they wrote: "It’s the third time around for some of us ... nice guy ... good teacher ... electronic Tic-Tac-Toe and the rotating chair ... football practices ... All of these things reflect the diversity and the personality of Mr. Paul J. Pomeroy. And it is for these and for his interest, his friendliness, and his dedication that We, the Class of 1973, proudly dedicate The 1973 Patio to him." Above Paul’s picture is the following: "1969-70: IPS; 1970-71: Geometry; 1972-73: Physics." Paul earned a Master’s of Education in Natural Sciences on May 17, 1974, from the University of Delaware.

Archmere’s first published calendar, for 1975-1976, lists Paul’s duties: Science, Football, and Head Track Coach.

Paul became Chairman of the Science Department in 1978. Paul took on other duties: Varsity Football Coach, Cross Country Coach, Varsity Softball Coach, and Director of Admissions (1990-1998). In those years, Archmere’s enrollment grew from 435 in 1990-1991 to 487 in 19971998. In 1998, Paul left Archmere to become Principal of Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, PA. When Paul retired from Holy Ghost in 2005, he returned to Archmere to teach Physics and assist with admissions.

On July 28, 2006, I was asked to serve again as Headmaster until June 30, 2010. Mr. Anthony G. Flynn, Esq, ’69,

Archmere’s attorney, asked me, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, what I needed as I resumed the position of Headmaster. Having been out of school administration for ten years, I told Tony that I needed Paul to help me in the role of principal of Archmere. Shortly after I became Headmaster in 1983, Paul was elected the faculty representative to the Headmaster’s Council, and so I had the wise counsel of Paul at every meeting. Paul had stepped out of administration when he retired from Holy Ghost Prep, but at my request, he agreed to serve as principal, the first non-Norbertine principal. Archmere had had a Headmaster/Principal model of governance from 1970 to 1983. I gave Paul the Headmaster’s office, and he got right to work. On June 24, 2008, Paul submitted an "End of Term Report" covering his 18 months as Principal.

He listed 14 accomplishments, stating: "You, Bill Doyle, Father Collins, and I have worked well together as a Transition Team." But, honestly, it was "All Paul." With Paul as Principal, the sky brightened, spirits were lifted, and before the words appeared in the Student Life Center, Archmere had become again a community of reverence and wisdom, respect, and zeal. Paul also covered the walls of Saint Norbert Hall with framed lists of students’ names & AP accomplishments.

and Jerry Ambrogi, assistant coach. I taught and coached Jerry at Archmere. And I would have taught Bill if he had attended Archmere instead of Saint James. Bill was like my brother." For Paul, students, athletes, and coaches became sons, brothers, and lifelong friends.

On July 7, 2025, Paul wrote to me about a dream he had had: "I am at Archmere teaching, but I am having trouble controlling my class! I can’t figure it out. I never had that problem before. And the marking period is closing this week, and I haven’t given any tests or quizzes!!! So, I went to Vince Filliben for advice." That dream was a nightmare, whereas Paul’s 35 years at Archmere were, in the words of Mrs. Helena Raskob, "a dream come true."

The psalmist concludes Psalm 90: "Let the favor of the Lord be upon us: give success to the work of our hands, give success to the work of our hands" (Psalm 90:17). That is Archmere’s prayer for Paul J. Pomeroy, Jr. - a man of "competence, conscience, and compassion;" a man of "spirit, intellect, purpose," a man of his word - "All for the greater Glory of God" (The Prep’s Motto).

Mr. Pomeroy’s A.P. Physics class expressing that they not only have brains, but brawn in 1989.

During Paul’s teaching years at Archmere, he received numerous awards and commendations, among them the Tandy Technology Outstanding Teacher Award, the Advanced Placement Recognition Award, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, and the NCEA Secondary School Award for High School Teaching. For 33 years, Paul’s wife, Trish, taught Biology at Archmere and succeeded Paul as department chair.

Their two children, Paul ’88 and Melissa ’90, left their mark of excellence as well. Paul was President of the Student Body his senior year, and Melissa was a member of Student Council her senior year. Both received the Activities Medal at their graduations. Melissa received the Women’s Athletic Medal on June 3, 1990, the day after her softball team shut out the defending state champs, William Penn, 5-0, ending that team’s 39-game winning streak. Melissa’s Dad was the coach. Paul’s grandson, Paul IV, was graduated from Archmere in 2021. He ran cross country and track at Archmere, was in the band, and won the Medal for Instrumental Music at graduation.

On January 12, 1989, Paul spoke to Matt Zabitka, staff reporter for The News Journal, about the final football game of the 1988 season against Caravel. Paul said: "I look to the Caravel side of the field and there’s Larry Cylc, Caravel’s head coach, Vince Stumpo, Larry’s assistant, and Jim Gannon, spotting for Caravel. I taught and coached all three at Archmere. Larry and Vince were like my sons.

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In Remembrance Rev. Joseph A. McLaughlin, O. Praem.

This article was written from an oral history interview John Jordan ’80 held with Fr. McLaughlin on April 26, 2025..

The Epic of Gilgamesh and Edith Hamilton’s Mythology.

Like many new teachers, he had not read them all. It was an early lesson: Archmere was not a place of shortcuts, for students or faculty.

Assigned to teach five sections of sophomore English, Father McLaughlin quickly discovered the challenges of a classroom filled with confident, sharp-witted boys who recognized his inexperience. He was tested, teased, and memorably nicknamed “Wimpy” by one student, a moniker that lingered for years. Yet these early trials forged a bond. His stories—of a class prank involving Handel’s Messiah, of fruit flies vanquished with a can of Raid—became part of Archmere lore, revealing a teacher willing to learn, adapt, and laugh at himself.

Father McLaughlin arrived at Archmere Academy on August 17, 1970. Freshly ordained, he had expected to return to Bishop Newman High School in Philadelphia, where he had participated in a pilot program preparing Norbertine seminarians to teach at their alma mater. Instead, he was assigned—temporarily, he was assured—to a school he barely knew, replacing a retiring teacher and moving into an almost empty residence on campus. It was an inauspicious beginning to what would become one of the longest-lasting tenures in Archmere’s history.

Father McLaughlin’s first impressions of Archmere were stark. His room was nearly bare, furnished with little more than a bed. There were no shared meals yet, and on his first night, he ate dinner at a restaurant along Philadelphia Pike. Yet what struck him most was not the austerity of his surroundings but the rigor of the institution he had joined. Within days, he learned that Archmere sophomores were expected to complete a demanding summer reading program—ten books, including

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Over time, Father McLaughlin’s teaching portfolio expanded. By the mid-1970s, he was teaching Speech in addition to English and moderating the forensics team, a role he assumed with little prior experience but growing enthusiasm. In 1978, he was asked to teach Marriage and the Family, a course that would become one of the most meaningful ministries of his career. Less academic and more pastoral than his previous subjects, the class allowed him to engage students at moments of vulnerability and transition. It was here, he later reflected, that teaching became ministry in its fullest sense.

These years coincided with one of the most significant transitions in Archmere’s history: the move to coeducation.

In 1975, Archmere admitted its first female students— thirty freshmen, fifteen sophomores, four juniors, and one senior. The change came with little preparation or faculty discussion, yet its impact was immediate. Father McLaughlin taught the first cohort of girls as sophomores and witnessed firsthand how their presence transformed classroom dynamics. Though vastly outnumbered, these young women were confident, engaged, and academically strong. Looking back, he marveled at how smoothly the transition unfolded and how coeducation ultimately strengthened the school.

In 1983, Father McLaughlin’s path took an unexpected turn. After more than a decade in the classroom, he was appointed Headmaster of Archmere Academy. It was not a role he sought. In fact, during his interview with the board’s search committee, he spent most of the time

explaining why he did not want the job. He even chose the interview date—February 25, the anniversary of his mother’s death—hoping her intercession might spare him the appointment. It did not.

late 1990s, Father McLaughlin left Archmere in 1997 and spent several years away from the school. In 2001, he was invited back—not as Headmaster, but as Chaplain. It was a homecoming marked by healing and continuity.

When the Norbertine council ultimately selected him, Father McLaughlin wept. He understood that accepting the role meant relinquishing daily classroom contact with students, especially the Marriage and the Family course he loved. Yet he also recognized the responsibility before him. He assumed the headmastership that June and would serve in the role for thirteen years, from 1983 to 1996.

In this role, Father McLaughlin found a renewed sense of purpose. He celebrated daily Mass, led Kairos retreats, offered regular confession, and became a visible spiritual presence on campus. Later, he also served as Director of Mission and Heritage, helping to articulate and preserve Archmere’s Norbertine identity during a time of increasing lay leadership.

As headmaster, Father McLaughlin emphasized balance between academic excellence and spiritual formation.

Archmere’s discipline and rigor were nonnegotiable: summer reading, strict dress codes, punctuality, and demanding coursework defined the student experience.

But he also believed that knowledge alone was insufficient.

Drawing on the school’s motto, Pietas et Scientia, he argued that the key word was et—“and.” Education, he believed, must hold wisdom and reverence together.

In 2006, Father McLaughlin was once again asked to step into leadership, this time as Headmaster. Though intended as a one-year commitment, he remained for four years, guiding Archmere through transition while continuing his chaplaincy. Health concerns eventually led him to step aside in 2010, making way for the school’s first lay Head of School, Michael Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76, a former student he himself had taught.

This philosophy would become even more central in his later years. After the Norbertine community divided in the

Into his eighties, Father McLaughlin remained a daily presence at Archmere. Students gathered voluntarily for quiet prayer during Kenosis. Football players attended

Father McLaughlin photographed while reviewing assignments in 1971.

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Mass before games. Young people sought him out for confession or conversation, not because they must, but because they trust him. His connection to students was neither performative nor nostalgic; it was grounded in consistency, humility, and care.

Father McLaughlin often reflected on the setbacks of his life—rejections, unexpected assignments, losses that once felt decisive. Yet with time, each became a doorway. Not returning to Neumann led him to Archmere. Being denied entry to the Norbertines led him to college and, ultimately, to ordination. Leaving Archmere led him back in a new and vital role. What once appeared as loss revealed itself as grace.

Father McLaughlin regularly donated to Archmere personal gifts that he would receive from individuals to thank him for baptisms, weddings, and funerals he performed and at his birthday or at Christmas. He directed these funds to assist with tuition for one or more students with significant financial need. Should you wish to help continue his philanthropic legacy, one way is to make a gift to the Fr. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Please scan the QR code or visit www.archmereacademy.com/endowment being sure to direct your gift to the Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.

Memorial Scholarship Fund.

When once asked how long he planned to remain at the school, Father McLaughlin answered simply: one year at a time. He was keenly aware of physical limits, yet equally aware of the enduring need for presence, reverence, and witness.

For generations of students, faculty, and alumni, his life Father McLaughlin was all smiles returning to Archmere’s campus. stands as a testament to quiet fidelity—the kind that shapes institutions not through force, but through faithfulness.

Father McLaughlin presenting awards for the national Bicentennial Youth Debates in 1976.

Father McLaughlin blessing the Advent Wreath on December 3, 2025.

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Father McLaughlin photographed celebrating Mass in 2011.

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Campus News Daniel Hickey, Ed.D., ’89 Appointed Head of School-Elect Over the last 16 years, Archmere has been fortunate to have had the leadership of Michael Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76. He has guided Archmere through a significant transition as its first lay head of school, while also advancing the mission, strengthening enrollment, establishing financial stability, enhancing the campus, and leading a strong response to COVID. Two years ago, Michael informed the board of his desire to retire after the completion of the capital campaign, "Let’s Renovate the House" for the newly refreshed Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Performing Arts Center. Beginning in March of 2025, the board began a search for his successor.

Daniel Hickey, Ed.D., ’89

The Archmere Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Hickey, Ed.D. ’89, as Archmere Academy’s next Head of School, effective July 1, 2026.

After an extensive national and international search, the board determined Dr. Hickey as the candidate best suited to lead Archmere into its next chapter. His deep ties to Archmere, extensive leadership experience, and lifelong commitment to independent school education uniquely position him to guide our community forward while honoring the school’s mission and rich traditions.

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A search committee engaged in an exhaustive process to identify the best person to build on Michael’s work and lead the school into the future. The search began with approximately twenty applicants from across the nation and internationally. After an initial round of interviews, the search committee invited three extremely qualified candidates to campus for full-day in-person sessions, meeting with panels of faculty/staff, parents, alumni, and students. Each also met with the search committee and specific administrators and attended an informal social event. Throughout the process, the search committee collected feedback from all the engaged constituents and provided a recommendation to the full board, and the board expressed its full support of Dr. Hickey’s nomination.

Dr. Hickey’s return is a homecoming. He transferred to Archmere halfway through his freshman year and immediately felt the welcoming spirit of the school and “found his place here.” As a student, he took advantage of all that Archmere offered academically, artistically, and athletically. He excelled academically, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of the National Honor Society.

He received a certificate of honor in Art at graduation, and he played varsity football and was part of the track team.

Following graduation, Dr. Hickey attended Dickinson College, where he received a B.A. cum laude, majoring in English and minoring in Fine Arts, and where he was a captain of the football team and All-Conference three years.

Upon graduating, Dr. Hickey worked in the admissions offices of Dickinson and American University, where he also earned an M.A. in Literature. At the invitation of Fr. Timothy F. Mullen, O. Praem. ’65 (then Headmaster), Dr. Hickey returned to Archmere in 1998 to lead admissions, teach English, and coach football.

In 2006, Dr. Hickey earned a doctorate in Educational from each group contained common themes of what they saw Leadership at The University of Pennsylvania. His doctoral in Dr. Hickey: A passion to build on Archmere’s rich history dissertation, which earned distinction, explored the and mission as a Catholic Norbertine institution; a focus on continuation of the mission and heritage of Catholic schools building for the future; a love of Archmere, education, and in an era of declining ordained religious representation on students; and a dedication to academic excellence. campus, with Archmere as Dr. Hickey has expressed his a case study. He offered dedication to fostering an "I am deeply honored to return to Archmere, the several suggestions on inclusive, compassionate, faithplace that first shaped me as a student, as an how to foster and grow based learning environment educator, and as a person. My years at Archmere that mission in changing and nurturing the intellectual, instilled in me not only a love of learning, but also times. Many of those moral, and spiritual growth of the values of faith, community, and service that suggestions are already in students. This aligns perfectly have influenced every stage of my life and career. place at Archmere, and Dr. with the Archmere mission. Dr. Hickey looks forward to The school’s Norbertine heritage has touched my life Hickey has praised the unique implementing additional in profoundly personal ways. Fr. Michael T. Collins, attributes of the Archmere ways to grow Archmere’s O. Praem. ’68 officiated my wedding and Fr. Mullen student body, and he consistently mission as a Catholic baptized my first child. Fr. Joseph McLaughlin, O. expressed his appreciation for the school in the Norbertine Praem. baptized my second child and was there high caliber of the faculty and tradition. for my family recently when we experienced an staff of Archmere, many of whom unexpected loss.

These moments, along with lasting he taught with while he was here.

Over the last 19 years, friendships and a sustaining spiritual life, have Dr. Hickey has obtained The board would like to express kept Archmere’s influence close to my heart. valuable experience at its gratitude to everyone who Upland Country Day School is a remarkable school other institutions and participated in the process and community, and I move on from it with deep lessons learned that he through participation in one gratitude and respect. There was truly only one brings home to Archmere. of the interview groups or by opportunity that could have drawn me away: the He joined Tower Hill School providing feedback in other chance to come home to Archmere. in 2006, holding a variety forums. The involvement of the of positions including community was deep and made I am extremely excited and deeply committed to coach, teacher, Director of the process much stronger. leading Archmere into its next chapter — solidifying Admissions, Head of Upper its reputation as one of the finest independent Dr. Marinelli will continue to School, and Assistant Catholic schools in the nation, while preserving lead Archmere through the Head of School. Since and renewing the heritage and communio that has completion of the 2025–2026 2017, Dr. Hickey has been meant so much in my own life. I look forward to school year. Dr. Hickey will Head of School at Upland working with Dr. Marinelli on an enriching and engage with Michael in transition Country Day School (PKorderly transition." planning throughout the coming 9), where he has greatly - Daniel Hickey, Ed.D., ’89 months and assume his new role expanded enrollment, on July first. upgraded facilities, and increased development. During his tenure, Upland has also focused on student safety and wellness and became the first Pennsylvania school to be awarded the Beau Biden Foundation Shield of Protection. Through it all, Dr. Hickey continues to teach English, because his passion is teaching students.

During his interview process, Dr. Hickey spent time with the constituent groups mentioned above. The feedback from these groups was extremely strong. Almost uniformly, each group called out Dr. Hickey’s approachability, thoughtfulness, vision, and a focus on “the how” of ways to continue to build on the school’s mission, values, and legacy. The feedback

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Campus News COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE WELCOMES NINETY COLLEGE VISITORS

By Patricia Maher, Assistant Director of College Counseling The College Counseling Office has been a hub of activity during the first semester—family meetings, college essay revisions, preparation of application materials, mock interview opportunities, and more! In the midst of all this activity, the office has hosted 90 admissions representatives from colleges and universities across the country and around the world. These 50-minute sessions which begin in early September and run through October 31, are integral to the college application process and are mutually beneficial to Archmere students as well as to the universities that visit.

Most college visits are hosted in the Counseling Conference Room and allow for a small, individualized roundtable conversation between students and the admissions representative. While sessions usually begin with an overview of the university’s characteristics and priorities, as well as details about the application process itself, most of the time is devoted to questions and answers. Students have an opportunity to ask questions ranging from popular traditions on campus to typical travel arrangements to and from campus, as well as helpful hints for supplemental essays.

Seniors in the Class of 2026 appreciated this intimate, conversational setting. “I think the opportunity is extremely valuable because it made the whole process feel more personal and real,” said Susie Shipley ’26, who attended the Wake Forest session and was recently accepted to the university. “My application Susan Shipley ’26 wasn’t just one out of thousands anymore. They could actually connect my name and story to a real person they met, which made the whole application experience feel more meaningful.”

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chance to visit a distant college. “Archmere’s hosting of different colleges offered me a great opportunity to learn more about schools from different regions that were difficult for me to travel to,” said Don Bogey ’26, who attended sessions such as The University of Alabama and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

In an era when so much business can be conducted virtually and via email, it may seem like an anachronism that college admissions professionals are still traveling the country, physically visiting high schools and meeting with interested applicants. However, admissions representatives find these interactions invaluable as well. “Not only are high school visits critical for sharing updates to our application processes and timelines (as our requirements and deadlines can change from year to year), but these meetings also engage and excite—we hope that our explanations and information about our schools can inspire high school students to see themselves as college students at our institutions, thus motivating them to apply,” shared Kari Berton, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Penn State University.

College admissions officials also appreciate the opportunity to make a lasting, meaningful impression on Archmere students during the application process. “In the end, we may be competing against other top universities for the students we admit, and we want them to have had a chance to ask any questions they might have and to have a good picture of Yale as they make their decision,” said Margit Dahl, Senior Admissions Officer at Yale University.

In-school college visits are predominantly helpful for seniors as they finalize application decisions; however, junior students are also invited to attend during their free periods and may request permission to attend up to two sessions during a class period.

Archmere Introduces Engineering & Design Practicum

By Katie Eissler-Thiel, Principal Since 2022, Archmere’s Physical & Life Sciences Department has taught an Advanced Cancer Research & Analysis (ACRA) course, which offers an interdisciplinary glimpse into cancer research through both biological and data science lenses. Over the past three years, Archmere has continued to strengthen this course in partnership with CHOP & D3b.

This connection, facilitated by Dr. Jay Storm ’86, has proven to be a transformative interdisciplinary opportunity for our students, both inside and outside the classroom. Replete with guest speakers, field trips to CHOP/D3b, internship opportunities, and university-level poster presentations, ACRA is a course that allows students to plug into the everevolving worlds of medicine and data science.

It is now Archmere’s desire to expand this template into the field of engineering, a discipline that relies on design thinking and a high degree of interdisciplinarity, both of which are intertwined with Archmere’s mission and academic philosophies. Thanks to a generous donation from the King Children’s Charitable Fund, Archmere has been able to make this new, full-year course entitled Engineering & Design Practicum a reality by expanding upon our recent Honors Engineering course. The primary goal of the program is to immerse Engineering & Design Practicum students in the day-to-day life of an engineer through networking, real-world problem-solving, and design-thinking alongside current professionals in the field.

Direct instruction will come courtesy of faculty member and Archmere alum JR Creekmore, who will call upon partners to infuse the curricula with their expertise and lived experience. Creekmore, a graduate of the Class of 2011, is no stranger to the excellence of an Archmere education or the power of the Archmere professional network.

Engineering is often described less as a discipline and more as a way of thinking. In a world in which anything can be explained with the click of a button, educators must put more stock in bolstering initiatives that AI cannot replace, such as creative vision, embodied experience, intuitive understanding of human needs, wisdom from lived experience, and ethical and responsible decisionmaking and problem-solving. Engineering is certainly a field that requires a balance of these qualities, coupled with a subject-specific expertise (mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.).

In the past year, Archmere underwent two reflective processes that position us well as we plan for the future: a Middle State Reaccreditation and a Strategic Planning

process. Both of these undertakings yielded similar results: a desire to invest additional time, energy, and resources in both experiential learning and partnerships. Engineering & Design Practicum marries these two goals, as students are tasked with hands-on, project-based learning alongside “partners” in the field. Speaking on the class, JR Creekmore said, “This course is an exciting opportunity for students to learn advanced topics and apply these concepts and others to real-world problems. Already in the first weeks of the course, I have been amazed at the students’ desire to think deeply and create solutions.”

At Back To School Night, one parent quipped, “Thank you, Mr. Creekmore, for making my child use a power tool.”

Suffice it to say, these Auks will be learning an array of skill sets, from soup to nuts.

Archmere is often described as “a place that never leaves you.” With your help, we can continue to advance and evolve curricular offerings, all while connecting our current students to Auk-engineers in the field.

Your mentorship will cement Archmere as a cornerstone in our students’ life journey.

Scan the QR code to express interest in becoming an Archmere Engineering Fellow or Corporate Partner!

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Campus News Fifty Years of Coeducation at Archmere

By John Jordan ’80, Director of Development and Constituent Relations On September 5, 1975, fifty young women walked onto Archmere’s campus for the first time as enrolled students.

Their arrival marked a profound transformation in the school’s history. 1 senior, 4 juniors, 12 sophomores, and 33 freshmen stepped onto campus that fall. An allboys boarding and day school established in 1932 by the Norbertine order, Archmere’s enrollment had been declining and the administration’s decision to admit women forever changed the school community.

The change was announced quietly, almost modestly, in that year’s 1976 Patio yearbook: page 71 is the first reference to the presence of women, modestly introducing the start of the first female basketball team. “They said it couldn’t be done. Some say it still wasn’t. Others say it shouldn’t have been. But suddenly, almost without warning, Archmere had a girls’ basketball team. What’s more, a whole new girls’ scholastic sports program had begun.”

That wry, understated note belied the magnitude of the changing community. Coeducation required rethinking nearly every aspect of student life—from uniforms and athletics to facilities and faculty preparation. “The fact that much of the faculty had never taught female students meant they had to clean up their language and some of their more aggressive teaching techniques,” remembered Anne Marie Borneman ’77, one of just three girls in her class that first year.

“There were challenges no one anticipated— bathrooms, sports, even basic logistics—but there were also teachers and Norbertines who offered unconditional support.

In a short period of time, we integrated into the fabric of the school, taking on leadership roles in Anne Marie Borneman ’77 government, publications, and sports.”

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including volleyball, basketball, and softball. In June of 1976, Geralyn Savini (Green) ’76 became Archmere’s first female graduate, paving the way for the Class of 1979— the first to spend all four years as a coed cohort. Gerri asserted: “To me, the real first graduates of Archmere were that freshman class [Class of 1979] that came in.

They were the ones who had the whole experience. I was just here more to become like a spokeswoman, as it were, to sort of focus on the energy of the positive nature of femaleness at Archmere and how it could lead to new and better things.”

For many of these pioneering students, Archmere represented both challenge and welcome. Jamie Green ’80 recalled, “I felt welcome to the Archmere family immediately. Being female, not Catholic, and having attended public school, I was not sure how I would fit in.

The smaller class size and variety of activities encouraged crossover among friend groups. The Archmere guys are the best—some of my favorite humans! They were so good to us, even holding the doors.

It was a big surprise when I got to college and the guys let the doors close on me.”

Jamie also shared how deeply Archmere’s faculty and clergy supported her family when her father passed away, recalling that “Frs. Cuccia and McLaughlin attended the funeral and checked in on us regularly. They carried us through that difficult time.”

Jamie Green ’80 For Kathleen Johnson ’80, transferring from public school to Archmere was a leap into the unknown—but it opened new doors. “I didn’t make the cheerleading squad, and there was no chorus, but that gave me the chance to play softball with star players like Karen DiNardo and Mary Anne O’Brien Slowik. I can still hear Mrs. Aitken yelling, ’Ya gotta dig, dig, dig to first base!’” She found her voice in the newly formed Liturgy Singers, later known as Blaise and the Flames, and performed in musicals Good News and

Irene. When her mother passed away her senior year, “the entire Archmere community wrapped their arms around me,” she remembered. “Their love and support meant the world to me.”

What began as an experiment quickly became essential to Archmere’s identity. Within a few short years, women led student government, Kathleen Johnson ’80 edited publications, and starred in athletics and the arts. In 1992, the creation of the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame began honoring female athletes and coaches. In 2011, Kathryn Cunningham Hall ’04 became the first female Alumna of the Year, followed

by Carol Reardon Thomson ’79 in 2013.

And in 2020, the appointment of Katie Eissler Thiel as Archmere’s first female principal marked another milestone in the ongoing Auk journey. Thiel noted, “I entered the Archmere community at a much different time than the female trailblazers of the ’70s and ’80s.

That is to say that male and female representation on

the faculty and student body was fairly equal. However, with no prior female principals or heads of school, there was a sort of barrier—perhaps unseen and unspoken— that young women felt when it came to agency and representation on campus. The importance of being a strong, empathetic role model for ALL young people, regardless of sex, is always my primary responsibility; however, it is not lost on me that, for the first time, the young women are seeing themselves reflected in the role of principal. I aspire to lead with the same zeal, trust, and strength that those first females at Archmere exhibited 50 years ago!” Today, the presence of women permeates every dimension of Archmere life—from academics and leadership to service, faith, and athletics. Archmere’s women continue to distinguish themselves in classrooms, colleges, and careers around the world.

Fifty years after those first 50 girls stepped onto campus, their influence endures. They helped Archmere grow— not just in number, but in heart, vision, and purpose.

“The experience of breaking ground and paving the way for future classes of strong, successful women students was challenging, exhilarating, and something that only a sixteen-year-old would even consider taking on,” said Borneman. “But it was worth every moment.”

Fifty years later, it’s clear: the women of Archmere didn’t just join the community—they transformed it.

Top: Mary Jo Imburgia ’79 explains an assignment to Carolyn Bradley ’79.

Michelle Ross ’79 prepares to pass the ball to Kathy Nilon ’79 in a game against Ursuline.

Bottom: Geri Savini ’76 receives her diploma as Archmere’s first female graduate.

A Student Council meeting in 1976 has a different appearance than in years past.

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Report on the State of the Academy Dear Friends of Archmere, Each year, the Archmere story is written anew—in classrooms and rehearsal spaces, on playing fields and in quiet moments of reflection in the Oratory, in friendships formed, and in the acts of compassion that shape our students’ daily lives. This past year was no exception. Our collective community—students, faculty, parents, alumni, friends—once again demonstrated what makes Archmere extraordinary: a commitment to one another, to our mission, and to the future of this special place.

We celebrated a historic milestone with the completion of the $6.8 million Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Performing Arts Campaign, a project made possible through the belief that student creativity and expression deserve a space that inspires and elevates their voices. That belief—and the generosity behind it—captured the very heart of the Auk community.

Our annual giving results tell a similar story. The Archmere Fund reached $650,519, an increase of $96,314 over last year and a reminder that the strength of Archmere lies in its people. During our four-day Giving Days in May, 237 donors came together to raise $88,411, surpassing last year’s totals in both participation and dollars. Every gift represents a story—a memory, a moment, a belief in paying forward to the next generation of young people who will find their purpose here.

We are deeply grateful to our parent organizations and alumni leadership groups whose volunteerism and philanthropy set the tone for our broader community.

The Mothers’ Guild, Fathers’ Club, and Alumni Association together contributed mission-driven support for the Archmere Fund, the Performing Arts Center, and scholarship programs. Their generosity reflects a legacy of service rooted in the Norbertine values that have shaped Archmere for more than 90 years.

This year’s theme—Keeping the Momentum. Securing the Future.—calls us to look forward with clarity and conviction. Ahead of us is the crucial work of strengthening our athletic facilities, ensuring that our student-athletes have safe, modern, and inspiring spaces in which to grow. Concurrently, we are committed to endowment growth as we approach our centennial in 2032. A stronger endowment is not simply a number—it is a promise. It is the promise that Archmere will remain accessible to families from many backgrounds. It is the promise that exceptional teachers will continue to walk these halls. It is the promise that every student—regardless of circumstance—can discover their gifts, challenge themselves, and become a person of integrity and purpose.

This is the future we envision. And it is one we will build together.

Scan to give today.

Thank you for your faith in Archmere, for your belief in our mission, and for the generosity that sustains the stories unfolding on our campus each day. With your partnership, we will continue to shape young minds and hearts—today, tomorrow, and well into Archmere’s next century.

With deep gratitude,

Every gift is important, no matter the amount.

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John Jordan ’80, PP ’12, ’15, ’18, ’21 Director of Development and Constituent Relations

2024–2025

683

by the numbers

$10,000 $110,000

Archmere Fund Donors

from the Alumni Council

from the Parent Clubs

top five classes

alumni giving

revenue

participation

1965 . . . . . . $47,903

1961 . . . . . . . 14.1%

1993 . . . . . . $25,051

1964 . . . . . . . 14.0%

1982 . . . . . . $18,838

1993 . . . . . . . 13.7%

1969 . . . . . . $13,600

1963 . . . . . . . 13.4%

1960 . . . . . . $12,700

1988 . . . . . . . 12.6%

revenue

Total Alumni Giving

44.1%

Overall Alumni Contribution to 24-25 Annual Fund (total of $650,519)

expenses

Endowment & Investment Income

Annual Fund (Gross)

$286,905

Salaries & Benefits

6.3%

70.1%

3.8%

Instructional & Student Services

8.2%

Administrative

5.3% Maintenance & Capital Improvements

9.7% Debt Service

6.7%

Net Tuition & Fees

Other Program (Net)

88.3%

1.6%

Endowment* $19,544,295 | Total Campaign $6,806,731 | Unrestricted Archmere Fund $650,519

* AS OF 6/30/25

* AS OF 5/1/25

* AS OF 6/30/25

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Honor Roll of Donors All Giving 2024 -2025

The following is a list of donors whose gifts (annual, capital, endowed, and restricted) have been received between July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

St. Norbert Society $100,000+

Mr. & Mrs. Rocco A. & Mary Abessinio The Rocco A. & Mary Abessinio Foundation, Inc. Archmere Academy Mothers’ Guild Mr. Robert G. Coyle 1965* Crystal Trust Dr. Robert R. Dorsch 1961 Longwood Foundation Mr. Joseph H. Moglia Moglia Family Foundation

St. Norbert Society $75,000-$99,999

Mrs. Kristy K. Ambrogi Mr. & Mrs. Vincent N. Greggo Mr. Richard B. Seidel 1959 & Mrs. Ann Seidel

Blessed Hugh Society $50,000-$74,999

Mr. Jeffrey D. Finocchiaro 1992 Dr. Joseph A. Miller, Jr. & Ms. Rachel C. Wood Dr. Phillip B. Storm, Jr. 1986 & Mrs. Stacey Storm

St. Evermode Society $25,000-$49,999

Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, III 1960 & Mrs. Carol J. Anderson Mrs. Rita Bernert Dr. Anne Marie Borneman 1977 and Dr. John P. Borneman 1976 Mr. Kevin J. Coghlan 1976 & Mrs. Sharon Coghlan Dr. John V. Flynn, Jr. 1960 & Mrs. Mary Lou Flynn Mr. Kevin J. Lagasse 1980 & Mrs. Nancy Q. Lagasse Mr. John P. Praskac, III 1965 Mr. Gregory B. Tomb 1996 USAA Mrs. Neilli M. Walsh, Esq. & Mr. Peter J. Walsh, Jr. Esq.

St. Herman Joseph Society $15,000-$24,999

Archmere Academy Alumni Association Archmere Academy Fathers’ Club Mr. Louis J. Capano, Jr. 1969 Crestlea Foundation Mr. Francis J. Hickman 1964 & Mrs. Stephanie Hickman Mr. David P. Hogan 1987 & Mrs. Michelle L. Hogan Laffey-McHugh Foundation Dr. Gabriel Marcella 1960 Mr. E. Robert Meaney 1965 & Mrs. Angenette Meaney Mr. Robert P. Quercetti 1989 & Mrs. Diane E. Quercetti Dr. James A. Stockman, III 1961 & Mrs. Lee Stockman The King Childrens Charitable Foundation

St. Godfrey Society $10,000-$14,999

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Angiullo Dr. Clifford L. Anzilotti, Jr. 1985 and Ms. Collette M. Anzilotti Mr. Frank J. Behm 1974 & Mrs. Andrea M. Behm Mr. Joseph P. Clark 1977 & Mrs. Joanne F. Clark Mrs. Nancy A. Cooper Delaware Preservation Fund Inc Mr. John X. Denney, Jr. 1963 & Mrs. Mary L. Denney

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First State Electric Co. Mr. Henry C. Grabowski, III 1993 Ms. Eloise Flynn Haller Mr. Phillip C. Liu & Mrs. Kathryn Tullis Mrs. Stephanie Penna Lutz 1983 Dr. Jose S. Maceda & Dr. Li Maceda Mrs. Elaine C. Reilly 1983 & Mr. Michael F. Reilly The Raskob Foundation For Catholic Activities Dr. Anthony A. Vasile 1974 & Mrs. Lori A. Vasile Mr. James L. Verna 1982 & Mrs. Loriann M. Verna

Prémontré Abbey Society $5,000-$9,999

Mr. Vincent T. Abessinio 1993 and Mrs. Jennifer Abessinio Mrs. Katherine Ball-Weir, CFRE and Dr. Carl E. Weir, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Barnes Mrs. Amy Barry & Mr. Joseph Barry Mr. & Mrs. Sean Beach Mr. Richard M. Beck, Esq. 1982 Boeing Borneman Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Christopher J. Butler 1993 & Mrs. Christine Butler Mr. Jack J. Clark 1982 & Mrs. Beth M. Clark Constellation Mr. Andrew L. Cooper 2004 Mr. Justin A. Cooper 2008 Dr. George T. J. Cunningham 1955 Mr. John J. Cunningham, Jr. 1978 and Mrs. Alyce S. Cunningham Mr. M. Gordon Daniels, Esq. 1979 and Mrs. Carolyn C. Daniels Mr. Edwin J. Dealy 1991 & Dr. Heather L. Dealy Ms. Melissa DiVincenzo & Mr. Eric Hohman B. Christopher Dougherty, Ph.D. 1985 and Mrs. Joanne Dougherty Mr. Thomas J. Dudley 1974 Dr. Diane L. Ferry FMC Corporation Matching Gift Plan Mr. Daniel M. Gatti & Mrs. Jacquelyn Gatti Mr. William E. Gehrman 1988 Mrs. Bernadette Gilmore & Mr. Michael Gilmore Mr. Michael J. Hare 1979 Mr. Michael S. Harrington & Mrs. Kathleen Harrington Mr. Jeffrey J. Jenkins 1991 Mr. & Mrs. Suken C. Jogani Mr. William B. Larson, Jr., Esq. 2004 and Mrs. Stephanie Larson Mrs. Rita C. Lee Dr. Michael A. Marinelli 1976 and Mrs. Diane C. Marinelli Mr. W. Craig C. Marvel 1985 and Mrs. Stephanie McCann 1985 Mrs. Michele S. McCarthy 1979 and Mr. Patrick J. McCarthy Mrs. Kathryn K. McCord & Mr. Michael E. McCord Mr. William J. Meakem, Sr. 1964 and Mrs. Cathy W. Meakem Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Orzel Mrs. Melissa J. Bristow Parsons 1999 and Mr. Elliot R. Parsons 1999 Mr. John D. Pastor 1958 & Mrs. Diane Pastor Mr. & Mrs. Ryan B. Peterson Mr. James T. Prendergast, Jr. 1977 & Ms. Eleanor Wu Rev. Timothy A. Reilley* Mr. Peter S. Robinson 1960 & Mrs. Ann Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Henry T. Rossi Mr. Justin M. Ryan & Mrs. Susan M. Ryan Schanne Family Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Shields 1960 Mr. Franklin Templeton The Lagasse Group LLC Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

Benefactor

$2,500-$4,999 Mr. Michael A. Albero 1988 & Mrs. Jennifer L. Albero Ms. Jessica K. Ambrogi 2004 Mr. Harold P. Anderson 1964 & Mrs. Ginny Anderson Mr. Bradley Aulick & Ms. Lesley Aulick Mr. Richard G. Bacon, Esq. & Mrs. Elizabeth S. Bacon Mr. David R. Buchanan, Esq. 1985 and Mrs. Susan C. Buchanan Mrs. Debbie Cylc Mr. & Ms. Brock Czeschin Delaware Community Foundation Mr. E. Andrew DiSabatino, Jr. 1969 Mr. & Mrs. John Dombroski Mr. Joel W. Dowling 1993 Dr. & Mrs. William J. Doyle EDiS Company Mr. Jonathan W. Ferro 1995 and Mrs. Kathy R. Ferro 1995 Mr. Anthony G. Flynn, Esq. 1969 and Mrs. Catherine C. Flynn Mr. Jeffrey C. Flynn 1986 Mrs. Annette Filliben Gass & Mr. Hans Gass Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Giordano Mr. William F. Githens 1964 & Mrs. Marie Pat Githens Mr. Robert J. Glass, Jr. 1957 & Mrs. Susan M. Glass Mr. Thomas C. Grimm 1973 Mr. David Ifkovits & Mrs. Kathleen M. Ifkovits Mr. John J. Jordan, III 1980 & Mrs. Noreen O. Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Kennedy Kerith Foundation Dr. Joseph A. Kuhn 1965 & Mrs. Virginia F. Kuhn Mr. Robert Lawrie & Ms. Amanda Lawrie Mark Dombroski Foundation Mrs. Paula G. Martin & Mr. Shawn P. Martin Mr. John J. Nowaczyk 1987 and Ms. Ciara M. O’Connell 1987 Mr. Richard K. Patino & Mrs. Caroline M. Patino Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Pinto Mr. & Mrs. Christian Pirozek Mr. Joseph R. Rafter, III 1988 and Mrs. Margaret M. Rafter Dr. & Mrs. Denis P. Rogers Dr. & Ms. Robert A. Rosenbaum Dr. Katherine A. Sahm 1990 Dr. Joseph M. Small 1961 & Mrs. Susan Small Stalnecker Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Stalnecker Dr. Sean Wang & Ms. Monica Ho Ms. Danielle K. Yearick, Esq. 1990

Patron

$1,500-$2,499 Mr. Winston O. Akoto & Ms. Tamara C. Sampson Mrs. Barbra F. andrisani Dr. Damian M. andrisani 1991 and Mrs. Jennifer M. andrisani Mr. & Mrs. David Bice Mr. Carl S. Campion 1976 & Mrs. Joyce A. Campion Mr. Sean C. Carroll 1994 & Mrs. Tanya Carroll Catania & Parker, LLP Mr. Francis J. Catania, Esq. 1975 Mr. Francis J. Catania, Jr. 1969 and Mrs. Mary Susan P. Catania

Mr. John A. Clark, III 1964 Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. DeSantis Diamond-Fosbenner Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Filliben Dr. Mark Fiss & Dr. Marissa Schnelle Mrs. Christine M. Manubay Gardiner 1991 and Dr. Stephen J. Gardiner Goldman Sachs & Co. Mr. Thomas A. Goldsmith 1971 and Mrs. Joanne M. Goldsmith Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Guerrieri Mrs. Paula L. Hager & Mr. George Hager, Jr. Mr. Kenneth Hutko & Mrs. Karla Wursthorn Mr. John F. Jebb, III 1974 Mr. Southard P. Jones 1991 Mr. Brendan S. Killeen 1973 & Mrs. Carol I. Killeen Mrs. Sandra H. Maddox 1989 and Mr. James R. Maddox, III 1989 Ms. Kara A. Succoso Mangone 2004 and Mr. Jason Mangone Mrs. Karen I. Marinelli Ms. Kathryn R. Morro 1992 Lt. Col. Thomas L. Sack 1962 & Mrs. Patricia A. Sack Ms. Janice M. Sanna Mr. Paul H. Scarbrough 1979 Mr. William F. Schollins 1964 & Mrs. Lynn Schollins Mr. Leslie Sweeney 1985 & Mrs. Sarah Sweeney Sykora Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Andrew G. Takats 1977 & Mrs. Deborah Takats Mr. Anthony S. Voell 1989 & Mrs. Amanda Voell Mr. & Mrs. William J. Wahl, III Mr. Shuangcai Wang & Ms. Fei Zhou Dr. Barbara A. Wasik & Dr. James P. Byrnes Mr. Kenneth M. Wensel 1974 & Mrs. Joan Wensel Mr. Yongsheng Xu & Ms. Xiaoqing Tang Dr. Bing Zhang & Mrs. Rachel Zhang

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$1,000-$1,499 Mrs. Michele R. Alivernini 1995 & Mr. Michael Alivernini Mr. Richard B. Angiullo 1990 & Ms. Holly Lissner Mr. Peter G. Beck 1985 & Mrs. Kristin Beck Mr. Kevin M. Bellew 1987 & Mrs. Lisa D. Bellew Mr. John Bland Mr. Donald H. Bogey & Mrs. Svitlana M. Bogey Mr. Robert W. Bonvetti 1998 Mr. Michael C. Boyd 1959 & Mrs. Ruth Boyd Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory Mr. & Mrs. James T. Chandler, IV Dr. Pierre N. Coant & Ms. Katherine Coant Mrs. Leah daPonte Lightcap & Mr. David Lightcap Mr. James E. Dolphin & Mrs. Tina P. Cernugel Mr. Raymond F. Donovan 1979 & Mrs. Janice Donovan Mrs. Joanna Doroh 2000 & Mr. William Doroh Mr. F. Neil Dougherty 1985 & Mrs. Laura C. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Glenn F. Fedale, Jr. Ms. Erin C. Feld 1995 Mr. Christopher R. Forrest 1964 The Honorable Louis J. Freeh & Mrs. Marilyn A. Freeh Dr. Dan Freeman & Ms. Jill Floore Mr. Kevin M. Gallagher 2002 & Mrs. Lynn Gallagher Mr. Richard J. Giacco, Esq. 1970 & Mrs. Lisa M. Giacco Mr. Brian P. Gilmore 1988 & Mrs. Joanne Gilmore Mr. Matthew J. Githens 1996 Dr. Ronald E. Gribbins 1961 Mr. James M. Hansel 1977 & Dr. Sandra B. Hansel Ms. Genevieve B. Hill 1983 Ms. Alison P. Hilley 1995 Mrs. Elizabeth M. Homsey Dr. & Mrs. James W. Husted Mr. Freeman Hwang & Ms. Fung Fung M. Ting Joan & Art Connolly Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. Francis R. Julian Mr. & Mrs. James Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Keen Mr. Kevin M. Kelly 1981 & Mrs. Shari M. Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Kennedy, Jr. Dr. Joohyong H. Kim & Dr. Susan Kim Mr. David J. Kubacki 1992 & Dr. Grace Kwon Ms. Kimberly A. Kuryea 1985 Mr. Anthony A. Latini, Jr. 1982 & Mrs. Eileen O. Latini Mr. Edward T. Lawlor 1974 & Mrs. Martha L. Lawlor Mr. & Mrs. Timothy E. Lengkeek Mr. Michael T. Lesutis 1988 Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Levin Mr. Yao-Bin Liu & Mrs. Jing Wang Dr. & Mrs. Austin A. Lobo Mr. John F. Lontz, II 1957 Mr. & Ms. Jin Lu Mr. Dennis A. P. Lynch 1982 & Mrs. Adrianne M. Lynch Mr. Robert T. Markel, Ph.D 1961 Ms. Bonnie Matthaeus Dr. Patrick J. Matthews 1995 & Dr. Jessica H. Matthews Mr. Ryan D. McKinney 1993 Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O. Praem.

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$500-$999 Mr. Marc J. Albero 1991 & Mrs. Stephanie Albero Dr. Sharon A. Archer & Dr. David Oslin Atencio Family Charitable Fund Mrs. Kathleen B. Atencio 1977 & Mr. Joseph E. Atencio Mr. Gregory M. Barna 1993 Mr. John M. Barnum 1980 & Mrs. Linda P. Barnum Mr. Howard R. Beatson, Jr. & Mrs. Lisa M. Beatson Mr. & Mrs. David T. Beatson Dr. & Dr. Alec Beekley Mr. Joseph J. Bellew 1980 & Mrs. Kelly A. Bellew Mr. Sean J. Bellew, Esq. 1990 & Mrs. MaryJo Bellew Mr. Edward A. Bonanni 1969 & Mrs. Betty A. Bonanni Mr. David A. Bongiovanni 1972 & Mrs. Teresa Bongiovanni Dr. Thomas A. Brooks 1976 & Mrs. Deborah A. Brooks Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Burdziak, Jr. Mr. William D. Burns 1956 & Mrs. Grace Burns Mr. Michael L. Burns 1995 Mr. Gerald E. Carpenter 1966 & Mrs. Margaret A. Carpenter Mr. Daniel B. Carroll 1980 & Mrs. Suzanne Carroll Dr. Mark F. Carroll 1977 & Mrs. Christine M. Stephenson Ms. Donna Caster Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cilluffo Mr. Stephen J. Crifasi 1969 & Mrs. Joan D. Crifasi Ms. Beth F. Curry 2006 Ms. Bernadette DeSeta Buccini Mr. Jeffrey P. DiSabatino 2001 Mr. Michael L. DiSabatino 1999

& Mrs. Catherine E. DiSabatino 1999 Mr. Anthony J. Dougherty 1958 & Mrs. Kathleen Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Duszak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Facciolo Mr. & Mrs. Mathias J. Fallis Mr. Guy T. Fizzano 1964 Mr. & Mrs. Doug Giffin Mrs. Airelle Giordano & Mr. Joseph Giordano Mr. Sean E. Gleason 1970 Mr. Stephen J. Goett 1972 & Mrs. Carol Goett Mr. Manish Goyal & Mrs. Richa Goyal Mr. Christian B. Hagerty 1993 & Mrs. Celestine Hagerty Mr. Philip A. Horsey & Mrs. Heather Horsey Ianovale Co. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John J. Im Mr. Joseph W. Janssen, Jr. 1957 & Mrs. Eileen Janssen Dr. Judith A. Jones & Dr. Gary L. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Julian, Sr. Mr. John F. Kennedy, Esq. 1994 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kennedy Mrs. Elizabeth J. King 1995 & Mr. Matthew King Mrs. Dannielle K. Kissel Ulmer 1994 & Mr. William H. Ulmer, Jr. Mrs. Carron Laake, Esq. 1985 & Mr. Peter W. Laake, Jr. Ms. Lucy Liu & Mr. John Yi Mr. Thomas F. Mallon 1985 & Mrs. Diane S. Mallon Mrs. Maureen F. Malloy 1988 & Mr. Terrence Malloy Mr. & Mrs. James F. Malseed Mr. Matthew G. Manlove 1997 & Mrs. Meghan Manlove Mr. William C. Martin 1974 & Mrs. Kathleen Martin Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. McCollom, Esq. Mr. Mark E. McLaughlin 1968 & Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin Dr. Robert L. McNamara 1982 & Dr. Cynthia McNamara Mrs. Anna Mae M. McNichol Mr. Michael E. Melvin 1973 Mr. Michael F. Miscoski 1966 & Mrs. Kyle M. Miscoski Mr. Matthew W. Murphy & Dr. Denise-Mary M. Fitzpatrick Dr. Gregory W. Natello 1972 Mr. Thomas C. Nelson 2005 Mr. David A. Oswinkle & Mrs. Kim Oswinkle Dr. & Mrs. Benedict Parenti Dr. Robert A. Penna 1985 & Mrs. Melanie A. Penna Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Penza, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph T. Pepe Dr. James E. Phillips 1975 & Dr. Gloria F. Phillips Mrs. Ursula L. Praiss Mr. & Mrs. Laurence A. Raniere Mr. David A. Repka 1975 & Mrs. Janet N. Repka Dr. Michael X. Repka 1972 & Dr. Mary Anne Facciolo Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Risnychok Mr. & Mrs. Marc A. Ross 1991 Concord Pike Liquors Mr. & Mrs. William R. Russell, III Mr. Nicholas F. Sanna 1998 & Mrs. Elizabeth Sanna Dr. Lauren F. Scarpaci 1988 & Mr. Shawn M. Scarpaci Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Schiavello Mr. Robert E. Scully, Esq. 1972 Mr. & Mrs. David R. Shields Ms. Mary D. Shipley Mrs. Patricia A. Signora 1982 & Mr. Alexander Signora Mr. Bruce A. Slomski & Ms. Carol G. Slomski Ms. Lauren E. Tosi 2004 Mr. Thomas J. Weiss 2002 & Mrs. Laura Weiss Westover Capital Advisors Wheeler Financial Mr. John D. Wheeler & Mrs. Lindsay D. Wheeler Mrs. Debra Whitby-Norman & Mr. Stephen C. Norman, Esq.

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Albero, Kupferman & Associates, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Phillip S. Allender Aloysius Butler & Clark Mr. & Mrs. Franco D. Altoe Mr. Phil Anderson & Ms. Ellen O’Neill Mr. Nathan J. andrisani, Esq. 1988 & Mrs. Allyson E. andrisani 1988 Mr. Charles Anerino & Mrs. Carmel Anerino Mr. David J. Barnard Mr. Patrick J. Bastian 1985 Mr. Christopher L. Beck 1985 & Mrs. Catharine A. Beck Mr. Richard E. Berl, Jr. 1972 & Mrs. Sheree J. Berl Mr. Christopher Boehm & Mrs. Kimberly Egloff-Boehm Mr. Christopher B. Boone 1993 Ms. Olivia A. Branco 2006 Dr. John S. J. Brooks, Jr. 1966 Mrs. Katie Burke & Mr. Dennis Burke Ms. Laurie A. Cannon 1991 Ms. Christina Carr Mr. Keith Conner & Mrs. Rachel Conner Mr. Gerald Coyne 1971 & Mrs. Kathleen Coyne Mr. R. Thomas Coyne 1993 & Mrs. Allyson F. Coyne Mr. Joseph R. Creekmore, Jr. 2011 & Mrs. Tara Creekmore Mr. Thomas S. Cross 1969 & Mrs. Frances S. Cross Mrs. Patricia A. Culin Mr. Louis P. D’Angelo 1964 & Mrs. Carol E. D’Angelo Mr. Benjamin H. Deeble, Jr. Dr. Gerard M. Deeney 1974 Mr. Damian J. Demnicki 1986 & Dr. Pamela T. Demnicki Mrs. LeeAnn L. Dennewitz & Mr. Tracey S. Dennewitz Mr. Mark J. DiNardo 1979 & Mrs. Michele B. DiNardo Mrs. Maria Elena DiPietro & Mr. Stephen V. DiPietro DiSabatino Construction Co. Mr. Kevin M. Donnelly 2002 & Mrs. Angela Donnelly ECBM - Effective Cost Based Management Mr. John C. Edwards 1974 & Mrs. Eleanor Edwards En Route Marketing Mr. Michael K. Evans, Sr. 1977 & Mrs. Elizabeth D. Evans Mr. & Mrs. John E. Fabris Dr. Paul J. Fagan & Mrs. Nancy Jones Mr. & Mrs. Eric H. Garcia Mr. George F. Gioffre 1989 & Mrs. Michelle Gioffre Giordano, DelCollo, Werb & Gagne LLC Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A. Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Gordon Mr. Lei Gu & Mrs. Lei Xu Dr. Oliver & Dr. Annie Gutsche Mrs. Marilyn S. Hamilton Mr. Robert V. A. Harra, III & Mrs. Michele C. Harra Hartefeld National Ms. Megan A. Hazzard 1988 Mr. Timothy F. Hickey 1993 & Mrs. Lisa Hickey Mr. Mark Hodlofski Immaculate Heart of Mary Mr. Michael Janes & Ms. Sunaina Soares Mr. Daniel M. Kane 2000 & Mrs. Lauren Kane Mrs. Rosemary K. Killian Mrs. Kari M. Klaskin 1980 & Dr. Howard Klaskin Dr. Stephen J. Kushner 1980 & Mrs. Pamela G. Kushner Mr. B. Drew Lewing 1984 & Mrs. Sophie F. Lewing Mrs. Patricia D. Lewis, Esq. & Mr. Lawrence W. Dailey Lewis Mr. Francis J. Lucey, Jr. 1979 & Mrs. Marianne Lucey Mr. Daniel Lutz & Mrs. Susan Lutz Mrs. Mary Pat Lynam & Mr. John C. Lynam Mr. James F. Lynch 1978 & Mrs. Maria R. Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Brian Manelski Dr. Ronald J. Mattson 1963 & Mrs. Barbara Mattson Dr. James R. McBride 1961 & Mrs. Carol McBride Mr. Patrick T. McNamara ’81 & Mrs. Joan Lucey McNamara ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Merritt Mrs. Christine C. Moritz 1995 & Mr. Garrett B. Moritz Mr. John W. Murphy 1989 & Mrs. Alicia H. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Nannas Mrs. Leslee O’Donnell & Mr. Michael O’Donnell

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Mr. Douglas B. Canfield & Mrs. Mary Ann Matuszewski Mr. Anthony M. Carney, Jr. 1975 & Mrs. Kathleen T. Carney Mr. J. Gregory Carroll 1966 & Mrs. Suzanne Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Lewis P. Carty Ms. Allison J. Catalano 2004 Mrs. Constance Z. Cekaitis Mrs. Kristin E. Chambers 1999 Mr. John P. Chanowski 1964 & Mrs. Sally Chanowski Mr. Harry H. Chaykun 1964 & Mrs. Joan C. Chaykun Dr. Manrong Chen & Mr. Ke Zhang Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Chominski Ms. Carly E. Ciarrocchi 2004 Mr. Donald F. Clark 1975 Mr. James Clark, III Mr. Salvatore Clemente & Mrs. Natalie M. Clemente Ms. Tia Clifton Mr. Andrew P. Cocco 2004 & Mrs. Ashley S. Cocco Mr. & Mrs. Patrick E. Coggins Crystal Colon Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Conaway Mrs. Karen Coombe Mrs. Doris E. Cooney Ms. Sarah C. Coonin 2011 Cornerstone Health Partners, Anne Weaver The Honorable B. Paul Cotter, Jr. 1955 Mr. Philip Coyne Dr. Eileen Crawford 1999 & Mr. Dana Schmunk Mr. Stephen J. Crifasi, Jr. 2003 Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Crouse Mr. John J. Cruice, Jr. 1967 & Mrs. Nina Cruice Mrs. Jami E. Cubbler Mr. & Mrs. Peter V. Curcio Dr. Patricia M. Curtin Ms. Carmelina F. D’Arro 1985 Mr. Christopher C. Dann & Mrs. Suzanna Dann Mrs. Leah Davidson-Wolf & Mr. Christopher Battaglia Ms. Elissa Davis Daylesford Abbey Mr. & Mrs. John O. Deemer Mr. Stephen J. Demanovich 2000 Mr. Anthony S. DeSantis 2005 & Ms. Kasey E. Hacker 2006 Mr. Ralph DeSimone & Dr. Tana DeSimone Mr. Gerald Desmond 1983 Mr. Keith S. Dever 1983 & Mrs. Isabel M. Dever Mr. John David DeVido 1994 & Mrs. Maureen DeVido Ms. Mary Beth Devine Mrs. Christine C. DeVries 1979 & Mr. Robert J. DeVries Mrs. Christina M. DiAngelus 1996 & Mr. Vincent DiAngelus Mr. Michael P. DiDaniels 1973 Mr. Robert M. Dieter 1972 & Mrs. Carol A. Dieter Mr. Bruce DiNardo 1982 & Mrs. Amy C. DiNardo Dr. Stephen DiPietro & Mrs. Teresa DiPietro Ms. Christine M. DiPrinzio 2005 Mr. Darren M. DiRenzo 2019 Mr. James V. DiSabatino 1961 & Mrs. Candy DiSabatino Mr. Kevin A. DiSabatino 2003 & Mrs. Tina DiSabatino Mr. Lawrence DiSabatino 1973 & Mrs. Beth DiSabatino Mr. Mark M. Dobson 1966 & Mrs. Kathryn B. Dobson Fr. Edward J. Dolphin 2004 Mr. James M. Donahue, Jr. 1973 & Mrs. Mary F. Donahue Dr. Brian A. Dougherty 1983 & Mrs. Elizabeth W. Dougherty Ms. Caroline A. Dougherty 2013 Mr. Joseph M. Dougherty, III 1986 & Ms. Stephanie A. Davolos 1987 Mr. Timothy Dougherty Ms. Danyele D. Dove 1993 Capt. Dennis M. Doyle 1962 & Mrs. Christie P. Doyle Mr. & Mrs. George J. Dramis, IV Mr. Logan Duffie & Mrs. Kathryn Duffie Mr. William A. Dunphy 1969 & Mrs. Sharon Dunphy Mrs. Meghan M. Ebeid & Mr. Ashraf Ebeid Mrs. Katie Eissler-Thiel & Mr. John Thiel Ms. Diane Eissler

Mr. Frederick A. Eissler Mrs. Michelle P. Elliott 1993 & Dr. Daniel J. Elliott 1993 Dr. & Mrs. Mark Emptage Dr. Dorothy Escobar Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ewing Mrs. Marisa A. Cole Facciolo 1993 & Mr. Carmen J. Facciolo, Jr. Ms. Kathryn I. Farrell 2005 Mr. & Mrs. Harry F. Faulkner, Jr. Dr. Joseph M. Fay 1961 & Mrs. Mary H. Fay Mr. Christopher J. Fazio 1991 & Mrs. Adriana Fazio Mr. Patrick J. Feeney 1970 & Mrs. Mary Alice L. Feeney Mrs. Meghann Felice & Mr. David Felice Ms. Jinny Ferguson & Mr. John Ferguson Mr. Joseph J. Ferrari, Jr. 1964 & Mrs. Carol L. Ferrari Mrs. Eleanor M. Filliben Mr. Sean M. Filliben 1986 Mr. Vincent J. Filliben, Jr. 1978 & Mrs. Tammy L. Filliben Mr. Matthew Finger & Mrs. Cathleen C. Finger Mr. GianClaudio Finizio 1989 & Mrs. Susan M. Finizio Mr. & Mrs. Michael Finizio Dr. John J. Finley, IV 1996 & Dr. Jennifer Finley Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Fisher Mr. Adam R. Fitzner 1991 & Ms. Patricia Harley Mrs. Hyunjoo Fleming 1988 & Mr. Daniel J. Fleming Ms. Paury Flowers Ms. Amy Foran Ms. Amy K. Forste 1988 Mr. Lawrence T. Foti, Esq. 1968 Mrs. Lynne B. Fowler & Mr. Phil Fowler Mr. Brian J. Fox & Mrs. Kimberly A. Fox Mrs. Donna M. Furey 1980 & Dr. William J. Furey 1980 Ms. Alexis T. Furlong 2006 Mr. & Mrs. James M. Gallagher Mr. Kevin P. Gallagher 1972 & Mrs. Bonnie Gallagher Mr. Timothy J. Gantzhorn 1997 Mrs. Christine A. Gilbert Dr. Janine M. Gillin 1997 Ms. Kelly J. Gimlett 2011 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin C. Gimlett Mr. Thomas S. Giorgi 1983 & Mrs. Maria T. Giorgi Mr. Stephen P. Giovannini 1979 & Mrs. Dawn E. Giovannini Mr. George R. Givens 1972 & Mrs. Patricia C. Givens Ms. Catherine M. Glatts Gleason-Ulum Charitable Fund Mr. James F. Gleason, Jr. 1961 & Mrs. Mary L. Gleason Dr. James M. Goett 1968 & Mrs. Lucy Goett Mr. Sean Golden 2006 Mrs. Virginia M. Jones Goldschmidt 1978 & Mr. Joseph Goldschmidt Mrs. Lisa M. Goldstein & Mr. Evan S. Goldstein Ms. Rachel E. Gonzalez 2009 Mr. Thomas W. Gorman 1976 & Mrs. Nancy Gorman Ms. Joanne K. Govatos 1999 & Mr. David B. Govatos

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Mr. Steven D. Scattolini 1980 & Mrs. Dina M. Scattolini Ms. Janna E. Scheflen Mr. George W. Scherbak 1969 & Mrs. Barbara C. Scherbak Dr. Andrea M. Schmieg 1990 Mr. Kevin P. Seltzer 2010 Dr. Prakash Seshadri & Ms. Dawn C. Seshadri Mr. Gregory W. Shannon 1964 & Mrs. Barbara C. Shannon Dr. Rafael Shapiro, Ph.D. & Dr. Ingrid Arauco, Ph.D. Mr. Richard P. Sheets 1984 & Mrs. Patti Sheets Mr. Charles Shockley 1953 & Mrs. Carol Shockley Dr. Paul A. Sica, III 1989 & Mrs. Ilena Sica Ms. Amy L. Silvestri & Mr. Al Wieand Mr. Daniel M. Skedzielewski & Mrs. Christine a. Jadach Mr. Gregory D. Skelton & Mrs. Shannon L. Skelton Mr. David J. Skibicki 1978 & Mrs. Kathleen L. Skibicki Mrs. MaryAnn E. Slowik 1979 & Mr. Jeffrey J. Slowik Mr. & Mrs. Robert Small Ms. Angela M. Smith Mr. Frank J. Spitz, III & Dr. Cheryl A. Bolinger Mrs. Denise M. Starnes 1993 & Mr. Matt A. Starnes Mr. & Mrs. David M. Stepanski Mrs. Regan M. Stephens 1996 & Mr. Eric D. Stephens Dr. Carolyn Stout-Swain & Mr. Michael Swain Mrs. Theresa A. Stover 1988 & Mr. Richard Stover Mrs. Kathryn Sturdivant Ms. Courtney Sunborn 1993 Mrs. Nicole Taylor-McKinney Mrs. Danielle M. Terry 1985 Dr. Douglas H. Thamm 1986 & Mrs. Grace E. Thamm Mr. Paul A. Them 2009 Mrs. Julie Thomas & Mr. Vincent Thomas Mrs. Leslie N. Thomas & Mr. Ebon J. Thomas, Sr. Mrs. Judith A. Thompson 1988 & Mr. Jason Thompson Mrs. Patricia Tolvaisa & Mr. Albert Tolvaisa Mrs. Gina L. LoBosco Tonn 1993 & Mr. Gregory Tonn Mr. Michael A. Tosi 2008 Mr. Robert N. Tsaganos 1983 & Mrs. Kalli Tsaganos Mrs. Kristin A. Tsamoutalis 2005 Mr. David J. Tschachler & Ms. Margaret E. Kramaric Ms. Susan Vandegrift Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Mr. Anup Vidwans & Mrs. Sangeeta Vidwans Ms. Sandra C. Vieyra & Mr. Daniel Garcia Munoz Mrs. Kathleen Wright Vinton & Mr. Wells Vinton Mr. Frederick L. Voelker, III & Mrs. Lauren A. Voelker 2003 Mr. Thomas J. Vogt 1969 & Mrs. Cynthia Vogt Ms. Danielle Walmsley & Mr. Fran B. Walmsley Mr. Charles B. Walsh 1982 & Mrs. Paige Walsh Mr. Michael J. Walsh 1980 & Mrs. Genevieve A. Walsh Mr. Ryan M. Walters 2009 & Mrs. Abigail E. Kushner 2010 Ms. Lauren Walton Ms. Kerith Wang 2012 Mrs. Yunshu Wang & Mr. Baomin Z. Huang Mrs. Catherine Wascheck Chinn & Mr. Michael Chinn Mr. John Washburn Mr. Carl A. Weir 2017 Mrs. Heidi H. Huber White 1992 & Mr. Erskine L. White, III Mrs. Mary Wiechecki Dr. Matthew Wilcox & Mrs. Valerie Wilcox Ms. Anne Wisgo Mrs. Heather L. Kerns Wohl 1988 & Mr. Matthew D. Wohl Mr. & Mrs. Kedron Wolcott Mr. Robert Wolownik 1974 & Mrs. Kathleen S. Keller Mrs. Lisa K. Wood & Mr. Brian Wood Dr. William E. Wood 1965 & Mrs. Beverley J. Wood Ms. Alisa Yakovenko 2018 Mr. Jonathan C. Yasik 2005 Ms. Danielle F. Young Fr. John C. Zagarella, O. Praem.

Mr. Michael Zajano 1963 & Mrs. Nancy Zajano Mrs. Dolores A. Zakielarz Dr. Yong Zhu & Mrs. Yang Wu Mr. & Mrs. Alan M. Zugehar

Green & White Society The Green & White Society allows young alumni who recognize the importance of leadership & who truly valued their Archmere experience to invest in the current generation of Auks & to show their support for Archmere’s future.

Alumni who have supported the Archmere mission in the first fifteen years after graduation with gifts in the following categories are eligible for the Green & White Society: • Graduated within the last five years & donate $100 or more • Graduated within the last ten years & donate $250 or more • Graduated within the last 15 years & donate $500 or more The following Green & White Society donors will receive special invitations to leadership level events such as the Head of School’s Reception.

Ms. Zoe C. Akoto 2017 Dr. Christopher J. Ambrogi 2011 & Dr. Victoria A. McIlrath 2011 Mr. Matthew J. Etzrodt, Jr. 2017 Ms. Pauline R. Hartman 2022 Mr. Samuel P. McCollom 2010 & Ms. Nora M. Crawford 2010 Mr. Gregory M. McCord 2016 Mr. Brennan H. B. Stark 2017 Ms. Raylin F. Xu 2015

Gifts in Kind Mr. Michael L. Burns 1995 Mr. & Mrs. Glenn F. Fedale, Jr. Mr. Jeffrey D. Finocchiaro 1992 Mr. Michael S. Harrington & Mrs. Kathleen Harrington Hartefeld National Mr. Jeremy S. Luzader & Mrs. Jennifer L. Luzader Mr. James R. Maddox, III 1989 & Mrs. Sandra H. Maddox 1989 Mr. Philip O’Donnell Mr. Joseph R. Rafter, III 1988 & Mrs. Margaret M. Rafter Dr. Katherine A. Sahm 1990 Mr. Joseph C. Singley 2016 Mr. Gregory B. Tomb 1996 Mrs. Neilli M. Walsh, Esq. & Mr. Peter J. Walsh, Jr. Esq.

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Giving to the "Let’s Renovate the House" Campaign The following list of donors whose gifts have been received and/or pledged between September 1, 2022 and August 15, 2025.

$3,000,000+

Mr. & Mrs. Rocco A. & Mary Abessinio

$1,000,000-$2,999,999 Mr. Joseph H. Moglia

$500,000-$999,999 Longwood Foundation

$250,000-$499,999 Mrs. Kristy K. Ambrogi Mr. Robert G. Coyle 1965 Crystal Trust Dr. Robert R. Dorsch 1961

$100,000-$249,999

AMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Shields 1960 Welfare Foundation

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$50,000-$99,999

Mr. Frank J. Behm 1974 & Mrs. Andrea M. Behm Mrs. Rita Bernert Dr. Anne Marie Borneman 1977 & Dr. John P. Borneman 1976 Mr. Kevin J. Coghlan 1976 & Mrs. Sharon Coghlan Mr. Vincent N. Greggo & Mrs. Joy P. Greggo Mr. David P. Hogan 1987 & Mrs. Michelle L. Hogan Mr. John B. Kelly & Mrs. Terri Kelly The King Childrens Charitable Foundation Mr. Kevin J. Lagasse 1980 & Mrs. Nancy Q. Lagasse Dr. Joseph A. Miller, Jr. & Ms. Rachel C. Wood Dr. James A. Stockman, III 1961 & Mrs. Lee Stockman Dr. Anthony A. Vasile 1974 & Mrs. Lori A. Vasile

$25,000-$49,999

Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, III 1960 & Mrs. Carol J. Anderson Archmere Academy Alumni Association Archmere Academy Mothers’ Guild Mr. Joseph P. Clark 1977 & Mrs. Joanne F. Clark Mrs. Nancy A. Cooper & Family

Mr. Edwin J. Dealy 1991 & Dr. Heather L. Dealy Mr. Anthony G. Flynn, Esq. 1969 & Mrs. Catherine C. Flynn Dr. John V. Flynn, Jr. 1960 & Mrs. Mary Lou Flynn Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Garrahan Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Giordano Laffey-McHugh Foundation Dr. Jose S. Maceda & Dr. Li Maceda Mr. Robert T. Markel, Ph.D 1961 Mr. Shawn P. Martin & Mrs. Paula G. Martin Mrs. Kathryn K. McCord & Mr. Michael E. McCord Mr. William J. Meakem, Sr. 1964 & Mrs. Cathy W. Meakem Dr. Robert A. Penna 1985 & Mrs. Melanie A. Penna Mr. Robert P. Quercetti 1989 & Mrs. Diane E. Quercetti Mr. Marcos A. Ramos & Mrs. Jennie Hon Ramos Mrs. Elaine C. Reilly 1983 & Mr. Michael F. Reilly Dr. Phillip B. Storm, Jr. 1986 & Mrs. Stacey Storm Mr. Gregory B. Tomb 1996 Mrs. Neilli M. Walsh, Esq. & Mr. Peter J. Walsh, Jr. Esq.

$15,000-$24,999

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Angiullo Crestlea Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. & Rosemary Gilroy Mr. Henry C. Grabowski, III 1993 Mr. Francis J. Hickman 1964 & Mrs. Stephanie Hickman

Mr. Phillip C. Liu & Mrs. Kathryn Tullis Mr. John J. Nowaczyk 1987 & Ms. Ciara M. O’Connell 1987 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Pinto Mr. James T. Prendergast, Jr. 1977 & Ms. Eleanor Wu The Raskob Foundation For Catholic Activities Dr. & Mrs. Denis P. Rogers

$10,000-$14,999

Archmere Academy Fathers’ Club Mrs. Katherine Ball-Weir, CFRE & Dr. Carl E. Weir, Jr. Mr. Richard M. Beck, Esq. 1982 Delaware Preservation Fund Inc First State Electric Co. Mr. William E. Gehrman 1988 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Maister Dr. Michael A. Marinelli 1976 & Mrs. Diane C. Marinelli Mr. E. Robert Meaney 1965 & Mrs. Angenette Meaney Dr. Bing Zhang & Mrs. Rachel Zhang

$5,000-$9,999

Mr. Vincent T. Abessinio 1993 & Mrs. Jennifer Abessinio Dr. Christopher J. Ambrogi 2011 & Dr. Victoria A. McIlrath 2011 Ms. Jessica K. Ambrogi 2004 Mr. Michael K. Ambrogi 2011 Dr. Clifford L. Anzilotti, Jr. 1985 & Ms. Collette M. Anzilotti Ms. Stephanie Chupiek Mr. & Mrs. Charles J., Jr. & Diane Ciarrocchi Ms. Melissa DiVincenzo & Mr. Eric Hohman Mark Dombroski Foundation EDiS Company Mrs. Marisa A. Cole Facciolo 1993 & Mr. Carmen J. Facciolo, Jr. Mrs. Bernadette Gilmore & Mr. Michael Gilmore Mr. Francis E. Gleason 1950 Mr. Thomas C. Grimm 1973 Mr. Robert V. A. Harra, III & Mrs. Michele C. Harra Mr. Jeffrey J. Jenkins 1991 Mr. John J. Jordan, III 1980 & Mrs. Noreen O. Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Karl Klinger

Mr. William B. Larson, Jr., Esq. 2004 & Mrs. Stephanie Larson Mrs. Sandra H. Maddox 1989 & Mr. James R. Maddox, III 1989 Dr. Gerard M. McGeehan 1976 & Dr. Judith P. Ways Mr. John Poplawski & Mrs. Christine Poplawski Mr. John P. Praskac, III 1965 Dr. & Ms. Robert A. & Jean Rosenbaum Mr. & Mrs. Henry T. Rossi Mr. Richard B. Seidel 1959 & Mrs. Ann Seidel Dr. Barbara A. Wasik & Dr. James P. Byrnes Mr. John S. Yasik 1977 & Mrs. Christine M. Yasik Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Zbranak

$1,000-$4,999

Mrs. Margaret M. Abessinio Mrs. Laura F. Abessinio Dr. Damian M. Andrisani 1991 & Mrs. Jennifer M. Andrisani Mr. Richard B. Angiullo 1990 & Ms. Holly Lissner Dr. Kert F. Anzilotti 1988 & Dr. Amy W. Anzilotti Mr. Bradley Aulick & Ms. Lesley Aulick Mrs. Lisa M. Beatson & Mr. Howard R. Beatson, Jr. Mr. Kevin M. Bellew 1987 & Mrs. Lisa D. Bellew Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Blahusch Mr. John Bland Mr. Christopher Boehm & Mrs. Kimberly Egloff-Boehm Mr. Joseph C. Bowers 1973 & Mrs. Helen L. Bowers Dr. David A. Boyajian 1996 & Mrs. Annette Boyajian Dr. Thomas A. Brooks 1976 & Mrs. Deborah A. Brooks Ms. Jennifer S. Green Broomall 1988 & Mr. Hugh Broomall Mr. Sean C. Carroll 1994 & Mrs. Tanya Carroll Mr. & Mrs. John F. Cirillo, III Mrs. Loren M. Connolly 1988 & Mr. Christopher J. Connolly Mr. Thomas Crane & Mrs. Monica Olivio Crane Mr. & Mrs. Frank A. Cuoco Mrs. Debbie Cylc Mr. F. Mark D’Onofrio 1971 & Mrs. Sandy L. D’Onofrio Mrs. Leah daPonte Lightcap & Mr. David Lightcap Mr. David M. Dewees 2018 Mr. Michael L. DiSabatino 1999 & Mrs. Catherine E. DiSabatino 1999 Mr. E. Andrew DiSabatino, Jr. 1969 & Mrs. Catherine DiSabatino

Mr. Raymond F. Donovan 1979 & Mrs. Janice Donovan Mrs. Joanna Doroh 2000 & Mr. William Doroh B. Christopher Dougherty, Ph.D. 1985 & Mrs. Joanne Dougherty Dr. & Mrs. William J. Doyle Ms. Megan Ede 1990 & Mr. Patrick Ede Mrs. Katie Eissler-Thiel & Mr. John Thiel Dr. Jeffrey J. Emmi 1980 Mr. Matthew J. Etzrodt, Jr. 2017 Mr. Kenneth D. Falkenstein 1984 & Mrs. Lori A. Falkenstein 1984 Ms. Erin C. Feld 1995 Mr. Jonathan W. Ferro 1995 & Mrs. Kathy R. Ferro 1995 Dr. Mark Fiss & Dr. Marissa Schnelle Mr. Jeffrey C. Flynn 1986 Mr. Christopher R. Forrest 1964 Mrs. Christine M. Manubay Gardiner 1991 & Dr. Stephen J. Gardiner Mr. Brian P. Gilmore 1988 & Mrs. Joanne Gilmore Mr. George F. Gioffre 1989 & Mrs. Michelle Gioffre Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Guerrieri Mrs. Paula L. Hager & Mr. George Hager, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Hanna Mr. James M. Hansel 1977 & Dr. Sandra B. Hansel Dr. Daniel E. Hickey 1989 & Mrs. Jessica P. Hickey Ms. Genevieve B. Hill 1983 Ms. Alison P. Hilley 1995 Mr. David Ifkovits & Mrs. Kathleen M. Ifkovits Mr. Southard P. Jones 1991 Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Keen Mr. Kevin M. Kelly 1981 & Mrs. Shari M. Kelly Dr. Joohyong H. Kim & Dr. Susan Kim Dr. Orcel W. Kounga 2012 & Mrs. Molly Kounga Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Kraft Mr. Gregory A. Krauss 1980 & Mrs. Laurie F. Krauss Mrs. Mary Louise Kubacki Mr. David J. Kubacki 1992 & Dr. Grace Kwon Ms. Kimberly A. Kuryea 1985 Mr. Edward T. Lawlor 1974 & Mrs. Martha L. Lawlor Mrs. Rita C. Lee Mr. & Mrs. Timothy E. Lengkeek Mr. Gregory R. Locklear 1995 Mr. & Mrs. James F. Malseed Mr. & Mrs. Brian Manelski Mrs. Karen I. Marinelli Mr. Christopher J. Mascioli 1978 & Mrs. Susan A. Mascioli Mr. Christopher G. McCord 2011

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Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. McHugh 1981 Mr. Ryan D. McKinney 1993 Mr. Peter H. McNamara 1974 & Mrs. Elizabeth McNamara Ms. Megan A. McNichol 1998 Mr. Desta Mideksa & Dr. Maedot Semo Dr. Patricia M. Moore & Mr. Danilo R. Salameda Dr. Hemanth K. Mukkamala & Dr. Neena Mukkamala Mr. John W. Murphy 1989 & Mrs. Alicia H. Murphy Mr. Donald J. Opdenaker 1977 & Mrs. Ann H. Opdenaker Mr. Lawrence Osborn Mrs. Nancy L. Papa Mr. Elliot R. Parsons 1999 & Mrs. Melissa J. Parsons 1999 Ms. Elizabeth E. Penza Pallante 2003 Mr. & Mrs. Ryan B. Peterson Mr. Justin M. Ryan & Mrs. Susan M. Ryan Lt. Col. Thomas L. Sack 1962 & Mrs. Patricia A. Sack Mr. Paul H. Scarbrough 1979 Dr. Lauren F. Scarpaci 1988 & Mr. Shawn M. Scarpaci Mr. Steven D. Scattolini 1980 & Mrs. Dina M. Scattolini Mrs. Tammy S. Shumaker-Golden 1987 & Mr. Patrick T. Golden Mr. & Mrs. David Skelly Mrs. Theresa A. Stover 1988 & Mr. Richard Stover Mr. Ravi Subbaraya & Dr. Vidyarani Subbaraya Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sullivan Mr. Leslie Sweeney 1985 & Mrs. Sarah Sweeney Mrs. Bridget G. Donaghue Therriault 2000 & Mr. Tyler Therriault Mr. Mark A. Victoria 1993 & Mrs. Virginia Victoria Mr. David A. Voell 1989 & Mrs. Tara Voell Mr. Anthony S. Voell 1989 & Mrs. Amanda Voell Mr. & Mrs. William J. Wahl, III Ms. Alexia F. Walker Mrs. Karla Wursthorn & Mr. Kenneth Hutko Ms. Danielle K. Yearick, Esq. 1990 Ms. Yachi K. Yu Mr. Curt E. Zahnow 1986 & Mrs. Karen Zahnow

Archmere Academy Alumni Association Archmere Academy Mothers’ Guild Mr. Joseph P. Clark 1977 & Mrs. Joanne F. Clark Mrs. Nancy A. Cooper & Family Mr. Edwin J. Dealy 1991 & Dr. Heather L. Dealy Mr. Anthony G. Flynn, Esq. 1969 & Mrs. Catherine C. Flynn Dr. John V. Flynn, Jr. 1960 & Mrs. Mary Lou Flynn Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Garrahan Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Giordano Laffey-McHugh Foundation Dr. Jose S. Maceda & Dr. Li Maceda Mr. Robert T. Markel, Ph.D 1961 Mr. Shawn P. Martin & Mrs. Paula G. Martin Mrs. Kathryn K. McCord & Mr. Michael E. McCord Mr. William J. Meakem, Sr. 1964 & Mrs. Cathy W. Meakem Dr. Robert A. Penna 1985 & Mrs. Melanie A. Penna Mr. Robert P. Quercetti 1989 & Mrs. Diane E. Quercetti Mr. Marcos A. Ramos & Mrs. Jennie Hon Ramos Mrs. Elaine C. Reilly 1983 & Mr. Michael F. Reilly Dr. Phillip B. Storm, Jr. 1986 & Mrs. Stacey Storm Mr. Gregory B. Tomb 1996 Mrs. Neilli M. Walsh, Esq. & Mr. Peter J. Walsh, Jr. Esq.

$25,000-$49,999

Dr. & Mrs. Phillip S. Allender Mr. & Mrs. Franco D. Altoe Mrs. Carmel Anerino & Mr. Charles Anerino

Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, III 1960 & Mrs. Carol J. Anderson

$15,000-$24,999

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Angiullo Crestlea Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. & Rosemary Gilroy Mr. Henry C. Grabowski, III 1993 Mr. Francis J. Hickman 1964 & Mrs. Stephanie Hickman Mr. Phillip C. Liu & Mrs. Kathryn Tullis Mr. John J. Nowaczyk 1987 & Ms. Ciara M. O’Connell 1987 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Pinto Mr. James T. Prendergast, Jr. 1977 & Ms. Eleanor Wu The Raskob Foundation For Catholic Activities Dr. & Mrs. Denis P. Rogers

$1-$999

Lt. Col. Austin T. Appleton 1989 Dr. Sharon A. Archer & Dr. David Oslin Mr. Kyle Bardeer Mr. Gregory M. Barna 1993 Mr. David J. Barnard Mr. Michael T. Boyle 1995 & Mrs. Michelle Boyle Mr. Sean B. Buckley 1988 Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Burdziak, Jr. Mr. Christopher J. Burk 1982 Mrs. Katie Burke & Mr. Dennis Burke Mr. Michael L. Burns 1995 & Mrs. Jill Burns Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Bussiere Mrs. Michelle Bustard & Mr. Benjamin Bustard Mr. Zachery Caccamo Mr. & Mrs. Peter Calder Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Campbell Mr. Carl S. Campion 1976 & Mrs. Joyce A. Campion Ms. Christina Carr Mr. Timothy B. Carroll 1977 Mrs. Denise A. Chambers 1989 & Mr. Christopher L. Chambers Mr. & Mrs. James T. Chandler, IV Mr. Jianbo Chen & Ms. Yuan Xue Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Chominski Mr. Joseph Cilia Ms. Rose Cilia Mr. Thomas J. Conway 1988 Mr. Edward J. Cooney, Ph.D. 1980 & Mrs. Joanne W. Cooney Dr. Eileen Crawford 1999 & Mr. Dana Schmunk Mr. Joseph R. Creekmore, Jr. 2011 & Mrs. Tara Creekmore Dr. George T. J. Cunningham 1955 Ms. Erin K. Wade Curry 1994 Mr. & Mrs. Hervine A. DaCosta Mr. Ralph D. Daley & Mrs. Mary E. Daley Mrs. Sandi L. Dalton 1989 & Mr. Eric Dalton Ms. Dallas Danish & Mr. Brian A. Danish 1998 Mrs. Leah Davidson-Wolf & Mr. Christopher Battaglia Mr. & Mrs. John O. Deemer Mr. Joseph M. DeMarco, Esq. 1977 Mr. Damian J. Demnicki 1986 & Dr. Pamela T. Demnicki Mr. James A. deProphetis, Jr. 2001

Michael Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76, Head of School, and Rocco Abessinio are joined by Mary Abessinio and David Hogan, Board Chair, for the ribbon cutting.

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Mrs. Laura M. DeRose 1993 & Mr. R. James DeRose Mr. Joseph M. Devlin 1977 Mr. Christopher R. DiFusco 1995 & Mrs. Leigh Ann DiFusco Mr. Timothy Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. George J. Dramis, IV Dr. Dorothy Escobar Mrs. Amanda Evers-Bellace & Mr. John Bellace Ms. Jessica Figliolini Mr. GianClaudio Finizio 1989 & Mrs. Susan M. Finizio Mr. Jeffrey D. Finocchiaro 1992 Mr. John C. Flanagan 2021 Mr. Blaise P. Fletcher 2000 & Mrs. Jennifer A. Fletcher 2001 Mr. Brian J. Fox & Mrs. Kimberly A. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Eric H. Garcia Ms. Erin O. Garcia Mr. Sean W. Gorman 2005 Mr. & Mrs. Bobby G. Graham Mrs. Elizabeth Green Ms. Cabray L. Haines 1996 Mrs. Karen Hale 1986 & Mr. Thomas Hale Mr. Mark J. Hannagan Mr. Jason R. Hartman 1998 Mrs. Kathleen C. Hartnagel-Nasuti 1987 & Mr. Tonino Nasuti Mr. Christian S. Hartranft 2008 Dr. Sean P. Hayes 1989 & Mrs. Molly B. Hayes 1990 Ms. Megan A. Hazzard 1988 Ms. Janice D. Heidt Ms. Hali M. Henderson 1999 Mr. John M. Herndon, II 1957 & Dr. Maria C. Moschella Mr. Eric A. Hertrich 2004 & Mrs. Kate Hertrich Mrs. Jennifer J. Graff Holgado 1991 & Dr. I. Dennis Holgado 1991 Mr. Bayard Holleger, Jr. & Mrs. Denise S. Holleger Ms. Therese Horning Mr. Edmond M. Ianni, Esq. 1975 & Mrs. Ann Marie J. Ianni Mr. Michael C. Johnson, Jr. & Mrs. Kristen Johnson Mr. Anthony Kamnikar Ms. Abigail L. Kates 2020 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen E. Klinge Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Kowalski Mrs. Geralyn Kowalski

Mr. Evhen Kyj 2001 Mrs. Noelle A. Lauer-Paregian 1994 & Mr. Michael G. Paregian Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Lehman Ms. Victoria Leon Dr. & Mrs. Austin A. Lobo Mr. Lou H. LoBosco 1964 & Mrs. Mary Jo LoBosco Mr. Joseph A. Lopresti 1989 & Mrs. Katie Lopresti Mr. & Mrs. John P. Luce Ms. Jennifer Lunger Ms. Hollie A. Lyko & Mr. Zachary Roth Mrs. Mary Pat Lynam & Mr. John C. Lynam Mrs. Patricia A. Maher & Mr. Brian G. Maher Mr. John M. Maiorano Mrs. Angela P. Mariano 1988 Mrs. Sonia Marichic-Goudy & Mr. Matthew Goudy Mr. John F. Matarese 1998 Mr. Pete F. Materese & Mrs. Sue Matarese Mr. & Mrs. Edward McAvinue Mr. Gregory M. McCord 2016 Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O. Praem.

Mr. Matthew T. McNeal 2011 Ms. Michele Miller Mr. Jake J. Mottola 2016 Mr. Kevin C. Murphy 1989 & Mrs. Sarah Murphy Dr. Henry J. Nothnagel Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Nowaczyk Mrs. Ainsley M. Palladino 2005 & Mr. Dominic Palladino, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Patone Ms. Francesca M. Pileggi 2006 Mr. John J. Pileggi 1977 & Mrs. Lisa M. Fraguada-Pileggi Ms. Melissa Pomeroy 1990 Mr. Jacob Poplawski 2023 Dr. Nicholas F. Quercetti, III 1998 & Mrs. Danielle Quercetti Mr. Raymond M. Radulski, Esq. 1967 & Mrs. Sherron H. Radulski Mr. Peter R. Rainwater & Mrs. Anne Rainwater Mrs. Maria A. Rappucci 1994 & Mr. Raffaele C. Rappucci 1991 Ms. Stephanie A. Rasamny 1998 Dr. Donna M. Raziano Mr. James J. Reap, Jr. 1989 & Mrs. Jennifer S. Reap Mrs. Catherine Reigner & Mr. Paul Reigner

Mr. Keelin C. Reilly 2017 Mrs. Courtney M. Lynch Rice 2004 & Mr. Derek Rice Riddle Hospital Mr. Matthew Roszkowski 2001 Dr. & Mrs. Eric G. Ruoss Mr. James E. Ryan 1988 & Mrs. Dominique Ryan Ms. Janice M. Sanna Mr. Nicholas F. Sanna 1998 & Mrs. Elizabeth Sanna Mrs. Sharon R. Scarpitti Mr. Scott M. Schaffer 2004 Ms. Mary Ellen Schauber & Mr. Edward Stegemeier Ms. Janna E. Scheflen Dr. & Mrs. William K. Schmidt Mrs. Kathryn J. Schultz 1988 & Mr. Brian Schultz Dr. Paul A. Sica, III 1989 & Mrs. Ilena Sica Mrs. Stephanie C. Silverman 2000 & Mr. Alex Silverman Mr. Daniel T. Smith, Jr. 1994 Ms. Suzyn-Elayne Soler & Mr. Andrew Toles Mr. Frank J. Spitz, III & Dr. Cheryl A. Bolinger Mrs. Denise M. Starnes 1993 & Mr. Matt A. Starnes Mr. Andrew G. Takats 1977 & Mrs. Deborah Takats Dr. Douglas H. Thamm 1986 & Mrs. Grace E. Thamm Mr. Paul A. Them 2009 Mrs. Meaghan Thomas & Mr. Sean Thomas Mr. Jay E. Tiongson 1993 Mrs. Patricia Tolvaisa & Mr. Albert Tolvaisa Mrs. Gina L. LoBosco Tonn 1993 & Mr. Gregory Tonn Cmdr. Andrew F. Ulak, USN 1989 & Mrs. Veronique Ulak Mr. John R. Vaile, III 2016 Mrs. Kathleen Wright Vinton & Mr. Wells Vinton Mr. Frederick L. Voelker, III & Mrs. Lauren A. Voelker 2003 Mr. Michael J. Walsh 1980 & Mrs. Genevieve A. Walsh Ms. Lauren Walton Mr. Carl A. Weir 2017 Mrs. Heidi H. Huber White 1992 & Mr. Erskine L. White, III Mrs. Mary Wiechecki Mrs. Lisa K. Wood & Mr. Brian Wood Ms. Raylin F. Xu 2015 Mr. Yongsheng Xu & Ms. Xiaoqing Tang Mr. Joseph Zakielarz, IV 1983 & Mrs. Deryn Zakielarz Mr. Louis A. Ziccarelli 1980 & Mrs. Catherine H. Ziccarelli

The Archmere community gathered on March 30, 2025, to dedicate the Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Performing Arts Center.

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Alumni News Arthur Kerns ’56 entered the Killer Nashville International Writers Conference, a premier forum for crime writing and storytelling founded by bestselling author Clay Stafford. In late August, Blood Moon won the 2025 Killer Nashville Claymore Award for Best Investigator. Another of his manuscripts, set in 1941 in Argentina, was honored as the Claymore judges’ top pick in the historical category.

Dr. Andrew Wozniak ’96 , Associate Professor in the University of Delaware’s School of Marine Science and Policy, and his team of scientists, recently witnessed a rare seafloor eruption 1,300 miles west of Costa Rica. This was the first time scientists had witnessed a clearly active eruption along the midocean ridge, a volcanic mountain chain that stretches about 40,000 miles around the globe.

Kevin C. Donovan, Esq. ’77 traveled to England and spoke to a British audience of American Civil War enthusiasts and members of the American Civil War Round Table of the United Kingdom at London’s Civil Service Club.

Kevin’s presentation topic—“The Court Martial of Fitz John Porter: Fair or Fixed?”—was a legal analysis of the Porter trial, while also discussing the historical and political events that led to Maj. Gen. Porter’s dismissal from the U.S. Army during the Civil War.

Michael Phillips, CPA ’97 will join University of Virginia’s Finance as Assistant Vice President and University Controller, effective September 22, 2025. Michael comes to this role from the Office of the Provost, where he has served as Associate Vice Provost for Budget & Financial Planning. In that capacity, he has guided the University’s academic budget and worked closely with our community on tuition, financial aid, and long-range planning.

Jennifer Green Broomall ’88 received the Retiring Teacher Award by Delaware Music Educators Association Executive Board. The award is for a retiring teacher whose advocacy for the arts and contributions to music education throughout Delaware have made a positive impact. Jenny was a member of the Mastersingers and completed her degree in music education at Ithaca College.

Dr. Drew Fagan ’97 was the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award for the American Association for Applied Linguistics. For the last three decades, Dr. Drew Fagan has dedicated himself to raising the greater public’s awareness on the importance of multilingualism.

Currently a clinical professor at the University of Maryland, he directs (and developed) the state’s first

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She taught general classroom music in Delaware at Marlbrook Elementary for 20 years; Shortlidge Academy for 5 years; and Brandywine Springs School for 5 years. She is known as a bright, enthusiastic, caring and creative teacher. Jenny took one year off for "sabbatical" at which time she moved to Puerto Rico to sing and promote her salsa tunes. She resides in Wilmington with her husband Hugh Broomall.

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Ed.D. in School System Leadership Program with a specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Dual Language Education for P-12 teacher leaders and administrators.

Andrew Huddleston ’02 returned to the US after spending 13 years living and working in the UK. He has taken a job as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.

John Bonanni ’03 won the 2025 Donald Hall Prize for Poetry, judged

by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. John is a Cape Cod–based writer who serves as founding editor of the Cape Cod Review.

Brannock Furey ’11 married Eliza Wood on August 5, 2024. Don Riccardo Nepi, a Catholic priest, performed the ceremony at Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti in Florence, Italy. Brannock and Eliza currently reside in New York City.

Kelsey Kushner ’12 joined NBC10 Philadelphia as a reporter and news anchor.

Addie Trudel ’19 graduated from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a BS in newspaper and on-line journalism. Through Newhouse, Addie was able to attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention as a fully credentialed member of the press, which resulted in two of her articles being published in NJ.Com and The Star-Ledger, respectively. Addie also has an upcoming investigative reporting article slated for publication in the Democrat & Chronicle.

Numerous alums and parents joined the McNichol family (Erin ’92, Bridget ’94, Megan ’98, Kari ’00, Ella Joyce ’23, Mac Joyce ’26, and Christopher Davis ’90) over Labor Day weekend for the inaugural DIII Inlet Walk in honor of Dennis J. McNichol III. The Avalon to Stone Harbor beach walk raised funds for brain cancer research, with all proceeds directly supporting the groundbreaking work led by Dr. Jay Storm ’86 and the team at the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Storm currently serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at CHOP and was a trusted guide to the family during their dad’s battle with glioblastoma. Over $50,000 was raised through the inaugural event. The McNichol family thanks all who joined us and invite others to participate in 2026!

On May 2nd, thirteen members from the Class of 1966 gathered at the Ridley Township Marina in PA for another informal mini-reunion. This was the largest gathering of the class in recent years. It was a true mid-Atlantic group, with alums from PA, NJ, DE and MD. The guys swapped old stories about school and sports and caught up on the families of their fellow grads. It was the first time for some to attend this annual event. Not to mention that some men had not seen their fellow alums since 1966! They truly enjoyed their time and are looking forward to their 60th class reunion next fall.

From near left: Jack Gribble ’66, Bill Burkavage ’66, Frank Speidel ’66, Jack Shannahan ’66, Jerry Carpenter ’66, Wis Kane ’66, Tom Chaykun ’66, Dave Finocchiaro ’66, Mike Miscoski ’66, John McManus ’66, Vince Deeney ’66, Mike Doyle ’66, and Jack Brooks ’66.

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Ken Wilson ’70 and Paul Them ’09 on the stage of the Arden Shakespeare Gild prior to a performance of The Winter’s Tale.

On April 26, 2025, Auks gathered for a group photo at the Liberty View in Philadelphia to celebrate the wedding of Lauren Yoslov ’16. From left to right: Jack Yoslov ’22, Victoria Falasco, Matthew Yoslov ’18, Christine Ford ’16, Lauren Yoslov Iorio ’16, Robert Kennedy ’85, Samantha Mengers ’16, Madison Kennedy ’16, and Hannah Palczuk ’16.

Alumni gathered at the 4th Annual Archmere Cancer Research and Analysis (ACRA) Dinner, hosted by Jay Storm ’86 and Stacey Storm, celebrating the ongoing partnership between Archmere Academy and CHOP Neurosurgery/D³b.

A number of other alumni were also in attendance but not pictured. Alumni pictured left to right: Peter Beck ’85, Joe Henry ’86, Pat Udovich ’85, Jay Storm ’86, Chris Beck ’85, Dan Cauley ’85, and Neil Dougherty ’85.

Friends from the Class of 1981 gathered in Landenberg, PA on Saturday, September 28th to celebrate the wedding of Kaitlin Andrews ’07. Pictured bottom row left to right: Shawn Campbell ’81 & Kevin Kelly ’81. Pictured top row left to right: Paul Andrews ’81, Brian Datte ’81 and Tom Watson ’81.

Ladies from the Class of 1981 recently gathered at Pizza

By Elizabeth’s in Greenville, DE. Hillary Holland ’81, Carol Gregore Borris ’81, Michele Seiler ’81, Teri Smith Townsend ’81, Kathy Bradley Houghton ’81, Deb Truscello ’81, Jill Savoy Renninger ’81, Cheryl Wiechecki Casino ’81, Leslie Edwards Berry ’81.

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Classmates from 2004-2006 joined together on November 15th at the Oberod Estate for a Toast to Paige, an event that honors their late friend Paige Tibbetts ’04. Proceeds from the event support young adults and their road to recovery while undergoing cancer treatment at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Pictured left to right: Nick Melly ’04, Scott Schaffer ’04, Mike Morton ’04, Sean O’Neill ’04, Meredith Freeborn Anderson ’06, Jess Ambrogi ’04, Tim Mayo ’06, Emily Freeborn ’04, Dan Giacchino ’04, Lauren Kennedy Lenehan ’06, Caroline Roszkowski Filippone ’06, Jeff DiDaniels ’06, and Lee Morris ’04.

The Design Interest Group (DIG) of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) has recognized Archmere alumna and teacher Stephanie Silverman ’00 with the National Outstanding Design Educator of the Year Award.

This award of distinction recognizes an individual for their exemplary contributions to the field of Design Education and/or their advocacy of Design and Design Education. A National Board-Certified Art educator and leader in the field of Design Education, Stephanie has presented original design curriculum, best practices, and design thinking methodologies seven times at the national level at the National Art Education National Convention. Her design students have won a record number of Scholastic Art Awards across design categories including Fashion, Jewelry, Design, Architectural, and Industrial Design for the past five years (75 in total) for the State of Delaware, including a record number of awards in the category of Architectural & Industrial Design and Fashion Design (2025). Stephanie will be honored at the NAEA Convention in Chicago, IL in March 2026, where she will also be presenting her chapter for a forthcoming book on Design Education with Dr. Robin Vande Zande, an instructional resource that provides K-12 teachers with strategies and pedagogical practices for implementing design-based learning in their classrooms.

Danyele Dove ’93, Archmere Academy Director of Counseling and DEI, was presented with the Dorothy Height Justice Award in honor of her remarkable dedication to the YWCA of Delaware. The award, named for the iconic racial justice revolutionary Dorothy Height, is specifically for an honoree who embodies the same passion and zeal as Ms. Height. Dorothy Height is openly acknowledged as the first person and woman who was a leader during the civil rights movement to recognize inequality for women and African-Americans concurrently, as the two concerns had been viewed separately prior to Height’s revitalization.

The award recognizes unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and human dignity.

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Planned Giving Named in honor of Archmere’s founder, Abbot Bernard H. Pennings, O. Praem., the Founder (Planned Giving) Society recognizes the families and individuals who have told us of their intentions to include Archmere Academy in their wills or other estate plans. If you have included Archmere in your estate plans, we’d love to hear from you. Sharing your intentions ensures your gift is used exactly as you wish and inspires others to follow your example.

Founder Society 2024-2025 Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Abessinio Mrs. Kristy Ambrogi Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, III ’60 and Mrs. Carol J. Anderson Dr. Clifford L. Anzilotti ’59 and Mrs. Sandra P. Anzilotti Mr. J. Gregory Carroll ’66 and Mrs. Suzanne Carroll Ms. Cindi Cericola Mr. Charles Conway, Ph.D. ’52 Mr. John F. Daniels, Esq. ’70 Ms. Carmelina F. D’Arro ’85 Dr. Robert R. Dorsch ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Emmi Dr. Diane L. Ferry Dr. John V. Flynn, Jr. ’60 and Mrs. Mary Lou Flynn Mrs. Juliet Fuscsick Mr. William E. Gehrman ’88 Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Rosemary Gilroy Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Giordano Mr. Robert J. Glass, Jr. ’57 and Mrs. Susan M. Glass Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Hertrich Mr. Francis Hickman ’64 and Mrs. Stephanie Hickman Mrs. Joan Joyce Mr. Kevin M. Kelly ’81 and Mrs. Shari M. Kelly Mr. Richard G. Lanahan ’60 and Mrs. Pam J. Lanahan

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The Honorable Joseph J. Longobardi ’48 Mr. Robert T. Markel, Ph.D. ’61 Mr. Francis McAlonan Mrs. Mildred Mealey Dr. Joseph A. Miller, Jr., and Ms. Rachel C. Wood Mr. Michael J. Monaco ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Morris Mr. John W. Oravis ’70 Mr. John D. Pastor ’58 and Mrs. Diane Pastor Mrs. Ursula L. Praiss Mr. Raymond M. Radulski ’67 and Mrs. Sherron H. Radulski Mrs. Mary Ellen Schauber and Mr. Ed Stegemeier Mr. Richard ’59 and Mrs. Ann Seidel Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Shields ’60 Ms. Stephanie Short Mr. Charles E. Sibre ’67 and Mrs. Ellen R. Sibre Mrs. MaryAnn E. O’Brien Slowik ’79 and Mr. Jeffrey J. Slowik Dr. Joseph M. Small ’61 Ms. Deborah McHugh Truscello ’81 Mr. Anthony S. "T.J." Voell ’89 and Mrs. Amanda Voell Mr. David A. Voell ’89 and Mrs. Tara Voell Mr. F. John Waldron ’67 Dr. F. Thomas Witomski ’54

Planned Giving Spotlight: Carmelina D’Arro, DMD ’85 Dr. Carmelina D’Arro ’85 has long credited Archmere Academy with setting her on the path to a fulfilling and multifaceted career. “Neither of my parents had the privilege of going to college or even high school, nor did we have the funds to attend Archmere at the time,” she recalls. “But thanks to a generous scholarship and the fine education I received at Archmere, I was able to reach my dreams, first as a concert pianist and then moving on to enjoy a meaningful career as a public health dentist, author, and educator. I want to help other students like me enjoy the opportunities made possible through an Archmere education.”

Carmelina’s video collection and text, The Mindful Health Care Professional: A Path to Provider Wellness and Patientcentered Care, recently received the 2025 Award for Excellence from the Association of American Publishers in the category of Biological and Life Sciences. Her lifelong commitment to education, the arts, and wellness continues to guide her giving today.

As Archmere celebrates 50 years of coeducation, Carmelina’s story exemplifies the school’s enduring mission to empower all students to achieve their fullest potential. When considering how to give back to Archmere in a meaningful way, Carmelina decided to include the school in her estate plans, thereby joining the Founder Society (Archmere’s planned giving society) as a way to help ensure the school’s continued success for generations to come. She takes special interest in Archmere’s programs that encourage students to explore their talents across disciplines—from the sciences and humanities to the arts.

Among these is the Helena Raskob Arts Institute, which offers private lessons and chamber music opportunities for student musicians on campus, fostering artistic growth and collaboration within the Archmere community.

Carmelina knows firsthand how transformative an Archmere education can be. By supporting the school through planned giving and celebrating the work of today’s students in science, the arts, and all fields of study, she and others in the Founder Society are helping to carry forward the mission and spirit that makes such a difference in the lives of our students.

Carmelina D’Arro, DMD ’85.

For information about the Founder Society and to learn more about making a planned gift that benefits Archmere, contact Katherine Ball-Weir, MPA, CFRE, PP ’17 Director of Institutional Advancement 302-798-6632, ext.857 kballweir@archmereacademy.com

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In Memoriam Larry Osborne and dance instructor for the annual student musical productions. Adding to her full schedule, she served for a time on the student discipline committee and as Chair of the World Languages and Cultures Department.

In 1981, she married long-time teacher, Paul Clemens, who taught history, English, French, and history of music, and served as chair of the English and history departments at various times in his career. Mr. Clemens retired in 1992, and Mrs. Clemens retired in 1999. They enjoyed several years of retirement and travel together until Mr. Clemens passed away on August 17, 2006.

Mrs. Clemens continued to keep in touch with her colleagues from Archmere, who also retired over the years. For over two decades, she volunteered at the Dental Clinic at Wilmington Hospital Health Center (CCHS) and was a docent at the Rockwood Museum, and filled her days with friends, travel, cooking, and the many cultural interests she enjoyed. She passed away suddenly on April 16, 2023, and her funeral arrangements were private. The Archmere administration was informed of her passing away in October 2025.

Mrs. Pauletta Sypeck Clemens In the fall of 1975, Pauletta Sypeck arrived at Archmere as a substitute French and English teacher for the first semester of the year. The following year, there was a full-time teaching position available, and then Ms. Sypeck began her 24-year teaching career at Archmere. Over the years, in addition to her teaching duties, she became moderator of the French National Honor Society and the French Club. She would also moderate the AFS (American Field Service) program, which involved coordinating Archmere host families for international students studying for a year at Archmere, and conversely, organizing Archmere students’ abroad studies.

She also lent her dance talent by serving as choreographer

Mrs. Pauletta Clemens will be remembered especially at our annual Memorial Mass, where her name will be added to the list of faculty, staff, and alumni who have passed away.

May our collective prayer as a school community be one of gratitude for the life and legacy of Mrs. Clemens, and may she now rest in peace, together with Paul, her husband, and all those who have known and loved her.

Mrs. Pauletta Sypeck Clemens April 16, 2023

Mr. Daniel F. Kelleher ’53 May 13, 2025

Mr. H. James Kelleher, Jr. ’57 May 29, 2025

Former French Teacher at Archmere (19751999) Wife of the late Paul N Clemens, former History & English Teacher (1959-1992) Step Mother of Lucy Clemens ’81

Brother of the late H. James Kelleher, Jr. ’57 (+5/29/25)

Brother of the late Daniel F. Kelleher ’53 (+5/13/25)

Mr. Eugene M. Julian May 20, 2025

Mrs. Jean Marie McKinney June 2, 2025

Husband of Donna Julian, President of the Archmere Mothers Guild, 1991-1992 & 1995-1996 Father of Elizabeth Julian Weinig ’91, Emily Julian Coccaro ’92, and Jennifer Julian Hopkins ’96 Maternal grandfather of Henry ’23 and Lucy ’26 Weinig

Secretary of the Archmere Mothers Guild, 1990-1991 Mother of Garth ’90 and Ryan ’93 McKinney

Mr. Kimber H. Boyer, Jr. ’60 April 19, 2023

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Mrs. Clemens taught quite a number of students over her 24year career, and also got to know many students through her involvement in the school musicals, French club and honor society, and AFS program. She was highly regarded by her fellow teachers as an excellent teacher, always prepared and dedicated to her work.

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Mr. James E.Oswinkle, Jr. June 5, 2025

Mrs. Sandra N. Frankel August 7, 2025

Mrs. Judy A. Zahnow September 26, 2025

Father of David Oswinkle, Former Archmere Athletic Director (2011-2025)

Mother-in-law of Lisa Penrod Frankel ’85 Paternal grandmother of George S. Frankel ’16

Mr. James A deProphetis, Sr. June 16, 2025

Mrs. Joan S. Pieretti August 10, 2025

Mother of Anne Zahnow Belski ’81 and Curt E. Zahnow ’86 Paternal grandfather of Elaine ’21 and Kyle ’23 Zahnow

Father of James A deProphetis, Jr. ’01

Mother of Christopher D. Pieretti ’94

Mrs. Tirsia Penna June 18, 2025

Mrs. Mary Lou Sculley August 16, 2025

Mother of Srephanie Penna Lutz ’83 and Robert A. Penna ’85 Paternal grandmother of Gabrielle ’20 and the late Anthony ’19 Penna

Mother of Paul W. Sculley ’80

Dr. Anthony Carbo August 17, 2025

Brother of John ’67, David ’72, and the late Michael ’68 Bongiovanni

Husband of Lucille Carbo, Former President of Archmere’s Mothers Guild, 1987-1988 Father of Cynthia A. Carbo Rendell ’88 Maternal grandfather of Alexis ’21 and Lauren Ann ’25 Rendell

Mr. Jack Dougherty June 29, 2025

Rev. Andrew D. Ciferni, O. Praem.

August 21, 2025

Mr. Richard Bongiovanni ’69 June 2025

Father of Timothy Doughergty, Archmere Director of Academics, English Teacher, Global Studies Coordinator

Mrs. Jeanette Motolla June 29, 2025 Mother of Nicholas Motolla, Archmere wrestling coach Paternal grandmother of Jake ’16 and Josh ’18 Motolla

Rev. James D. Bagnato, O. Praem.

July 4, 2025 Archmere religion teacher, 1989-1998 Uncle of Ronald J. Bagnato ’95

Rev. William M. Hazzard ’55 July 6, 2025 Brother of Thomas A. ’61 and the late John P. ’52 Hazzard Uncle of Megan Hazzard Boswick ’88

Mrs. Ellen M Koelker July 8, 2025 Mother of Debra Koelker Keating ’78

Mrs. Edna Vega July 15, 2025 Mother-in-law of Deacon John J. Pileggi ’77 Maternal grandmother of John Luke Pileggi ’16

Mrs. Elaine Malseed July 16, 2025 Mother of James F. Malseed, Archmere Trainer, 1981-2021 Paternal grandmother of Marie ’04, Beth ’06, and RJ. ’08 Malseed

Mrs. Mary T. McDevitt July 19, 2025 Mother of Michael K. McDevitt ’76

Mrs. Mary K. Walsh September 27, 2025 Wife of Richard J. Walsh ’82

Mrs. Jean G. Chen September 30, 2025 Mother of Beth ’87 and Mary ’92 Chen

Mr. Donald Weir October 1, 2025 Father of Daniel ’84, Michael ’84, Christohper ’91 and the late David ’82 Weir Father-in-law of Amy Penrod Weir ’91 Paternal grandfather of Sadie ’18 and Charles ’28 Weir

Former Trustee of Archmere Academy Current member of the Mission & Heritage Committee of the Board Author of "The Archmere Academy Prayer" (2005)

Mr. A. Stephen Dunning ’61 October 4, 2025

Mr. William F. Casey ’59 August 26, 2025

Mrs. Phyllis L. Sanna October 5, 2025

Mr. Basil R. Battaglia August 29, 2025 Paternal grandfather of Isabella Battaglia ’19

Mrs. Claire D. Coggins September 5, 2025 Wife of Patrick E. Coggins, Charter Trustee of Archmere, 1980-1989 Mother of Maureen ’85, Claire ’87, and the late Patrick ’82 Coggins

Brother of the late Michael E. ’59 and Richard L. ’63 Dunning

Paternal grandmother of Nicholas ’98, Erin ’00, Tracy ’02, and Christopher ’05 Sanna

Mrs. Dorothy J. Huppe October 14, 2025 Special Events Chairperson, Archmere Mother’s Guild, 1980-1986 Mother of Susan M. ’82 and Michael J. ’86 Huppe

Mr. Kevin J. McGuinness ’82 October 19, 2025

Mr. Joseph P. Walker ’65 September 6, 2025

Brother of Moira McGuinness ’87 Father of MaryGrace C. ’22 and Patrick J. ’26 McGuinness

Mr. Guy Sileo September 11, 2025

Mrs. Gilda M. Mariani November 23, 2025

Father of Guy Sileo, Jr. ’85 and Angela Sileo Murphy ’87 Uncle of Pamela ’79 (Butterfield), John ’81, and Kevin ’84 Carney

Mr. Kenneth M. Weinig September 24, 2025 Father of Emily Weinig Loot ’95, Julia Weinig O’Brien ’97, Elizabeth Weinig Desmond ’97 Father-in-law of Elizabeth Julian Weinig ’91 Paternal grandfather of Henry ’23 and Lucy ’26 Weinig

Mother of Frank J. ’65, Peter K. ’79, and the late John J. ’69 Mariani Maternal grandmother of Victoria G. Mock ’17

Mrs. Kathleen Nilon Atencio ’77 November 27, 2025 Brother of the late Thomas D. Nilon ’78

Rev. Joseph A. McLaughlin, O. Praem.

January 4, 2026 Faculty Member 1970-1983 Headmaster 1983-1996, 2006-2010 Headmaster Emeritus, Director of Mission and Heritage, Chaplain 2001-2006, 2010-2026

“Today you will be with me in Paradise”

(Luke 23:43)

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