News & Notes
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Bianca Shorteno Fraser-Johnson and her husband Michael welcomed a baby girl, Vanessa Isabelle (photo above,) on January 14, 2013. Vanessa joins big brother Fraser. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Vanessa on April 6, 2013 at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church in Wilmington, Delaware.
1999 Ryan Barbacane married Courtney Calabrese on May 12, 2012 at Saint Rita of Cascia Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ryan’s sister, Erin Barbacane Marcellus’95 was a bridesmaid, and Rob Bonvetti ’98 was one of the best men. Also in the wedding party were Matt Giunta ’98, Brett Kennedy ’99, Edsel Torres ’99 and Tommy Ciccarone ’99. Ryan and Courtney currently reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Joanna Marinelli Doroh and husband Bill welcomed their first child, Colette Virginia, on June 29, 2013 (photo below.) Colette weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Joanna is currently a Guidance Counselor at Archmere Academy.
Kate Rodrigue, D.V.M. married Damian McIntyre in a beachside ceremony in Bicheno, Tasmania (Australia) on December 8, 2012 (photo above.) Kate and Damian currently live in Launceston, Tasmania where Kate is practicing as a senior veterinarian.
2001 2000 Nicholas Cutrufello and wife Rachael welcomed their first child, Augustin Nicholas, born December 29, 2012 at 8lbs, 4 oz. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Augie on March 23, 2013 at St. Agnes Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Nicholas’ brother, Keith Cutrufello ’03 was godfather. Nicholas is in his second year of residency in Cardiology in Albuquerque, New York. Thomas Laskas and Elise Stephenson Laskas ’00 welcomed their first child, Jacob Douglas, born on January 18, 2013. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Jacob on April 21, 2013, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania. Tom’s brother John Laskas ’93 was godfather. Tom, Elise and Jacob live in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
William “Bill” Parks played the part of Philip in the March 15, 2013 episode of Fox’s Touch. For more information on Bill’s acting and voiceover career, please visit his website: http://billparks.net.
2002 Phillip Breen is a musician based in New Orleans. He has been playing clubs and festivals around town since 2009 with groups such as “Russell Batiste and Friends” and “Ernie Vincent & the Topnotes”. He recently played keyboard with “Ernie Vincent & the Top Notes” at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for the Millennium Stage performance. Phil attended Loyola University in New Orleans, majoring in business. After Hurricane Katrina, Phil decided to pursue a career as a musician.