The Archmerean - Winter 2016

THE ARCHMEREAN Celebrating 40 Years of Coeducation

Saint Norbert Hall Renovations

Introducing the Archmere Cross

Apple Distinguished School Award

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in this issue Coeducation A Faculty Perspective

Archmere Academy Garage Sale

Alumni Events Recaps

Hear from beloved faculty members

Archmere's biggest fundraiser is a

Haven't made it back to campus in

who witnessed Archmere's coed

labor of love. Learn more about what

some time? Catch up on what you've

transition firsthand.

goes on behind the scenes of this

been missing!

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annual treasure trove.

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Board of Trustees

Paul D. Ramseur II ’87

Legal Counsel

Damian M. Andrisani, M.D. ’91

Elaine C. Fry Reilly, Esq. ’83, CP ’17, PP ’13

Anthony G. Flynn, Esq. ’69, PP ’03 ’04

Richard M. Beck, Esq. ’82, CP ’18 Chair, Strategic Planning Committee

Rt. Rev. Ronald J. Rossi, O.Praem.

Frank J. Behm ’74, PP ’13

Mary Ann E. O’Brien Slowik ’79, PP ’04 ’09

Rev. Francis B. Danielski, O.Praem.

Andrew S. Thomson, CP ’18, PP ’08 ’11 Chair, Finance and Facilities Committee

B. Christopher Dougherty, Ph.D. ’85

Neilli Mullen Walsh, Esq., CP ’18, PP ’10 ’12 ’14

John S. Gerard, PP ’10 ’13 | Board Chair

Barbara A. Wasik, PH.D., PP ’09 ’11 Chair, Mission and Heritage Committee

Kevin J. Gilroy, PP ’08 ’11 ’13 Chair, Advancement Committee William F. Githens ’64, PP ’88 ’90 ’92 ’94 ’96 Thomas C. Grimm, Esq. ’73, PP ’04 ’08 ’12

Victoria C. Yatzus Chair, Academic Affairs Committee

Executive Officer Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 Headmaster Managing Editor and Layout Andrew Campion ’07 Communications Manager Design and Layout: Angela Marinelli ’90 & Jac Cottrell Yellow Sky Consulting

Candace Penza, PP ’97 ’99 ’01 ’03 The abbreviations “CP” and “PP” after each name indicate the individual’s status as a “Current Parent” or a “Past Parent” with their child(ren)’s graduation years following.

Jack Cicolella ’16, Dr. Christopher Davis ’90, and Grace Anzilotti ’16

Table of Contents

Career Experience Day Some of Archmere's most successful alumni showing their young fellow

A Letter from the Headmaster

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Saint Norbert Hall Renovations

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It Was a Great Day Indeed: Celebrating Mrs. Marcy Aitken

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The Archmere Cross

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Archmere Awarded Apple Distinguished School

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Fall Sports Wrap 2015

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Homecoming 2015

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Alumni Events Recaps

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Auk Talks: Politics and Leadership

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Young Alumni College Panel & Open House

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Alumni Mastersingers Reunion Concert

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Auks a day in the life of their exciting

Christmas at Archmere

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careers.

Alumni Spotlight

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Contributors Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76

Michael Raffaele ’94

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Amanda Phelan ’06

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2016 Hall of Fame Inductees

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News & Notes

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In Memoriam

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AUK Snapshots

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Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.

Amber Combs Ainsley Hertrich Palladino ’05 Erin P. McNichol ’92 Denise Alexander Starnes ’93 David Oswinkle

Celebrating 40 Years of Coeducation As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of coeducation at Archmere, we acknowledge all of the ways in which women have had an impact on the academy. The cover of this issue depicts only a sampling of the countless roles that our female auks play everyday.

From student council president Jessica Zbranak ’16 addressing the student body, varsity basketball player Danaziah Brown ’17 flying by her opponent, the immeasurable talent and commitment to the school's drama productions and the arts, and of course the overall school spirit that makes Archmere what it is today.

Volume LXXXIII Spring 2016

A Letter from the Headmaster Dear Members of the Archmere Community, Exciting things are always happening at Archmere, but the last several months have been particularly eventful with the major renovation underway of Saint Norbert Hall. It is not possible to share with you in print all of the energy and enthusiasm we feel on campus as the principal classroom and administration building for over seven decades – 57 years – is completely remodeled to provide teaching and learning spaces that are safe, comfortable, and versatile. It took a good deal of planning to get to this point, and so I share with you the collaborative and thoughtful conversations and decisions that led us to reviving this signature building, so much a part of our alumni’s experience.

Background: How did we get to where we are now?

In the fall of 2012, the Board of Trustees approved the Strategic Plan for Archmere Academy. One of the areas of focus of the Plan is financial sustainability of the Academy, and among the action items related to this focus was a comprehensive assessment of the buildings and grounds. This assessment was conducted with the assistance of ABHA, a local architectural firm, and EDiS, a construction management firm. The final report was received in 2013, highlighting needs in four campus buildings, including Saint Norbert Hall, the Performing Arts Center, the Manor, and the Patio. The remaining buildings, which had either undergone major renovation or new construction since 2006, were evaluated and deemed to be in good order. The athletic fields were also determined to be well maintained, and not presenting a critical need for repair or replacement.

After receiving the final report on the facilities, the leadership of the Academy decided to ask members of the Archmere community to consider a priority order for projects that should be undertaken. As a result of 75 personal interviews and 661 responses to an e-survey, more than 70% of the Archmere community responded that Archmere’s top two priorities should be the renovation of Saint Norbert Hall and growing the school’s endowment. Renovations of the Manor, the Patio, and the Performing Arts Center, while recognized as needed, were considered most important by approximately 30% of respondents. This feedback was helpful in ordering priorities for the Board to consider and create a path forward to accomplish these important projects.

A Comprehensive Campaign for Archmere Academy: Rooted in Tradition, Growing Our Future At the June 2014 board meeting, the board members, in concert with the members of the corporate board, unanimously voted to move forward with a $12.5 million comprehensive campaign for Archmere, which includes three components:

• A goal of raising a total of $1.5 million in the Archmere Fund for school operations over two years: 2014-15 ($700,000) and 2015-16 ($800,000).

• Increase endowment funds with new gifts of $2.5 million to support scholarships and financial assistance.

• Renovate Saint Norbert Hall with $8.5 million in gifts and pledges of three to five years.

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During the summer of 2014, renovation plans for Saint Norbert Hall were finalized and the architect and construction management firms were interviewed, with EDiS being selected. The “quiet” phase of the fundraising began with leadership gifts. The board made the decision to move forward with renovations starting at the end of the 2014-15 school year, providing that $4 million of the campaign goal would have to be raised by the end of January, 2015. Having met that fundraising benchmark, renovations to the lower level of the building, as well as the library and learning commons began over last summer.

Growing Archmere’s Endowment In addition to the Saint Norbert Hall renovation project, we have been working to increase our endowment to support the scholarships and financial assistance grants. Like most private schools, tuition has had to increase to keep pace with the increased annual operating expenses of the school. Even though we have worked over the last several years to find economies in operations, it is a challenge, given that 72% of our operating budget supports costs related to staff. We recognize that the people who help create the Archmere experience for our students are most important. One way that we can help relax the tension between increasing tuition and maintaining affordability is to provide scholarships and grants to students and their families who merit them. With investments currently valued at approximately $14 million, the Academy draws 4.5% from the investment earnings annually, approximately $630,000 to help underwrite scholarships and grants. We would like to see this number represent ten percent of our operating budget, which is currently $13.5 million. To help us grow the endowment, we have set an interim goal of $2.5 million to be raised over the next three-to-five years.

We are actively discussing with individuals the consideration of making a gift to the endowment with appreciated assets now or as part of a bequest included in their estate plans.

More information about the renovation project and our endowment programs, as well as how members of the Archmere community can help us will be available later this Spring. The vision for Archmere is realized through the achievement of our strategic planning goals, which can only be reached with the collaboration and assistance of members of the Archmere community.

I am very grateful for all of the support, encouragement, and assistance we have received so far from the members of the board of trustees, the corporate

God of all creation, united as a community of faith, we pray that you guide us through a successful comprehensive campaign for Archmere Academy.

May the zeal for our work

members, the trustees, faculty and staff, parents, students, alumni, parents of

deepen the roots of our faith

alumni, foundations, and friends of Archmere. I also entrust our work in faith

and help each of us

to God, who has richly blessed Archmere over the years. I leave you with a prayer that Father McLaughlin and I composed for the work we are trying to accomplish. I hope you will pray it with us from time to time.

Sincerely,

to grow in reverence and wisdom, so that we may advance our legacy of educating students to be empathetic leaders prepared for every good work.

Grant this through the intercession of Saint Norbert, our patron,

Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76 Headmaster

and in the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord.

Amen.

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Saint Norbert Hall Renovations The renovations to the 1959 building involved a good

active problem-solving and critical thinking. The redesign

deal of work dedicated to systems infrastructure and code

of the building has provided more spaces for students and

compliance, including heating and air conditioning systems

teachers without expanding the footprint of the building, with

(the building did not have central air conditioning), fire

the exception of a approximately 450 square-foot extension

suppression system, ADA accessibility features, including an

of the library and learning commons to provide a larger silent

elevator, interior doors, restrooms, and exterior entrances,

reading room and two additional group study rooms for

lighting and electrical systems, telephone and internet

students. Five additional classrooms were created in the same

services. Approximately $5.5 million of the project costs were

overall space in the building, along with four additional group

related to work completed “behind the walls” and “above the

study rooms, four additional student lounges, two new locker

ceilings.”

commons, student restroom facilities and faculty workrooms

The classroom design and student learning spaces were created from a series of discussions with faculty over the course of a year, and by observations of and conversations with students about how they learn and spend their school day at Archmere. The classrooms, study rooms, student lounges, locker commons, and new library and learning commons are designed to provide a variety of spaces for learning, particularly with the integration of technology and a focus on varied teaching methods to engage students in

on every floor. Repurposing space more efficiently was also accomplished by moving all of the non-academic administrative functions of the school from Saint

Renovation Timeline June – August, 2015

September –

Entire lower level is renovated with

All of the building is outfitted with the

More finishes were completed in the

new finishes, 10 new classrooms, and

electrical and plumbing infrastructure

lower level, as students and teachers

world language office.

for the new LED lighting, HVAC system,

used the spaces during the day,

and new restrooms, water fountains,

construction projects were completed

and faculty workrooms.

during a second shift in the evenings.

All of the building is rewired with a new digital phone system and all new network cabling.

Demolition of the interior of the library takes place.

The Manor Avenue side of the first floor undergoes a complete renovation, except for the newly completed Oratory and much of the Technology Center.

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Norbert Hall to the Patio. The offices of the Headmaster,

It is interesting to note that the building renovations have

finance, advancement, communications, and admissions now

been taking place while students and teachers are still using

reside in the Patio, allowing much of the former office space in

the building. We have been able to avoid using temporary

Saint Norbert Hall to be used for academic purposes.

trailers for classrooms, in part due to the scheduling of work

Projecting ahead, the library and learning commons will be completed around the middle of April, and the Manor side of the second floor will be renovated once the Manor

over two shifts, and in part because of the available spaces we have in the Patio and the Science Center to create temporary classrooms and library resources.

Avenue side is completed, which is projected for the end of April or beginning of May.

The following timeline summarizes the work completed so far in the significant Saint Norbert Hall renovation project.

   November, 2015

June – August, 2015

The Manor Avenue side of the first

The new locker commons is

The elevator, with service to all

floor was opened for student and

completed, as one of the student

floors, was activated and in use.

teacher use, and the Manor side of the

lounge areas and study rooms for

first floor was closed for renovation

students on the lower level.

during Thanksgiving week.

Renovations to the first floor area closest to the Manor were completed

On Monday, January 25, as the

on February 19, and the classroom and

second semester started, five new

office spaces were occupied by the

classrooms, a conference room, and

end of the month.

faculty workroom on the second floor of the library and learning commons were occupied.

The Manor Avenue side of the second floor was closed for renovations.

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Coeducation Eileen Ward ’79 running to catch a fly ball

a faculty perspective

In 1974, the year before Archmere Academy officially transitioned to a coed school, principal Father Robert Sliben and Father Stephen Rossey were driving back east from St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, Wisconsin. Instead of heading straight back to Delaware, they took a detour up through New England to visit several already well established coeducational institutions in anticipation of what the following months would bring.

On September 4, 1975, Archmere became a coed academy when 50 female students – 30 freshmen, 15 sophomores, 4 juniors, and one senior – joined the 321 boys. “Those first 50 girls are what made coeducation go so well,” commented English teacher Father Joseph McLaughlin. “Those girls, they were good athletes, great students, just

Coeduc overall nice to be around.”

While the new girls transitioned well with the current boys, they weren’t without

their differences. Former theology teacher Father Salvatore Cuccia recalls long heated debates about current social issues of the time in his morality class. “You’d have the guys and girls fighting each other on different subjects; each offering their own unique perspective on the topic.”

Despite their dissimilarities, classroom

academics thrived after the introduction of

women. “I found that coeducation introduced a stimulating atmosphere into the classroom,”

Father Joseph McLaughlin English Teacher

af

January Volkswagen brings the water-cooled, front wheel drive Golf to America

April 4 Microsoft founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates

noted former French teacher Patricia Cunningham. “The presence of females definitely energized the learning ambiance. I personally enjoyed my teaching ever so much more.”

Archmere was still a predominantly male school for some time. It still took several years for the male to female student ratio to round out. Despite that, the academy adapted well. In the years that followed, the benefits of coeducation became more and more evident with each passing semester.

As the Archmere Alumni Newsletter from October 1975 stated, “We look forward to this change making for an even better Archmere.” It would be very difficult to find any Auk who would disagree.

Our fundamental mission is Pietate et Scientia; the motto embodies the mission of Archmere. The girls certainly added to the Pietate; the connectedness between God, church, country, community, and the Scientia, the knowledge.

They lived the mission.

Many miles of walking against poverty hasd these junior girls smiling

cation – Rev. Joseph McLaughlin O.Praem

Geri Savini Green ’76 and her classmates light the candles on a birthday cake

Father Salvatore Cuccia Theology Teacher

faculty perspective Patricia Cunningham moderating a French Club meeting

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June 20

October 11

Flyers win The Stanley Cup for the second year in a row

JAWS opens and the beachs close

Saturday Night Live premiers featuring female comedians Gilda Radner and Jane Curtin

IT WAS A GREAT Marcella (Marcy) M. Aitken arrived at Archmere in 1975 with the start of co-education and helped to guide the school through the transition. When the all-male Catholic preparatory school first opened its doors to female students, fifty young women and Marcy Aitken entered St. Norbert Hall and took their place in Archmere history. Marcy, then a young mother with eight children, was tasked with starting a girls’ sports program and a physical education curriculum for both boys and girls.

“I felt like I was too old for the job; that what they needed was a young energetic

Mrs. Marcy Aitken Taught 1975-2012

girl out of college to kick-start the programs for girls. Plus, my youngest child was in pre-school and I thought, I can’t do this. So I said, I will give them three years. I will help them get started and then I’ll leave…that was almost 37 years ago.”

– Marcy Aitken, upon her retirement in 2012 In the early days, she introduced a number of women’s sports and served as one of

Archmere’s first female faculty members. In her first academic school year of 1975-1976, Marcy taught physical education and coached all of the girls’ teams, which at the time consisted of cheerleading, basketball, and softball. That inaugural year, the girls JV basketball team lost all but one catholic conference game. The girls were repeatedly encouraged onward though, since Marcy also served as the cheerleading coach. As a result, in the ’76-’77 season, that same JV basketball team went undefeated in their competition. Marcy built the Archmere teams “from the ground up”, eventually becoming the face of women’s sports at Archmere in the late 70’s.

“Mrs. Aitken had confidently predicted her team’s success all along.”

– The Patio Yearbook ‘77 Marcy taught physical education and ran the girls’ athletic programs for six years before expanding Archmere’s health curriculum and introducing a drug and alcohol-counseling program in 1981. She spearheaded the Archmere health program that today utilizes the school’s guidance counselors, athletic trainers, and school nurse. In 2007 she helped implement a new Archmere speaker series with a program from Guadenzia, Delaware’s first residential drug and alcohol treatment home in Wilmington. Those in the audience learned much from the courageous victims of drug and alcohol use, many of whom were teenagers who shared their tales of what made them experiment with alcohol or drugs the very first time, how they felt when they tried it, what made them come back for more – addiction – and what made them decide to quit. At that time, programs such as these were cutting

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DAY INDEED edge and on the forefront of successful teenage dialogues.

“It’s great that we hosted kids who’ve actually been there, at the bottom of their lives, kids who can tell what went wrong, and how to get back. Because teenagers listen to other teenagers more than they’ll ever listen to an adult.”

– Marcy Aitken, on the Guadenzia program in 2007 Though her coaching career gave way to an even longer and more prosperous stint as the school’s alcohol and drug therapist, Marcy Aitken never lost her enthusiasm for Archmere sports, always participating in the school’s pep rallies. Her belief that participation in physical activities is critical to providing a sound body and mind began with the development of women’s sports at Archmere through their inaugural games and persevered with enthusiasm through challenging seasons. That perseverance enabled these same sports to eventually become dynasties in later years.

Whether it was at pep rallies, on a sports field, in the gym or in the theatre as the leader of the pledge of allegiance at assemblies, there was never a question of Marcy’s love for Archmere. Longtime Archmere Academy Art Teacher Terry Newitt reflects fondly on his days of sharing office space with Marcy: “For about 15 years, Marcy’s counseling office was on the 2nd floor Manor, directly across the hallway from my always topsy-turvy, disheveled teaching studio. Her office was a beacon of cleanliness with an array of well cared-for plants, neatly arranged furnishings, etc. But Marcy cheerfully embraced my mayhem. I think we hugged each other every single day. And the one thing about Marcy, she would beat me into work. If I came in at 6:30, there was Marcy in her office. If I came in at 5:30, there was Marcy in her office. Her devotion to Archmere and to her counseling was inspirational.”

After 37 years, Marcy Aitken retired from Archmere Academy in 2012. The mother and grandmother of many alumni and students, Marcy’s love of the school and her Archmere spirit is truly inspiring and memorable - as is her enthusiastic motto, “Make it a Great Day!” This spring, on April 7, 2016, Archmere will hold a celebration for the past 40 years of coeducation at the Academy. At this event, we will honor Marcy Aitken for all of her years of dedicated service to the school and the students that she inspired. In her honor, the 1938 gymnasium located in the Moglia Field

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The Archmere Cross has been created in an iconographic art form. The front of the cross shows Jesus crucified, with Mary, his mother on one side, and John the Evangelist on the other, both of whom were at the foot of the cross when Jesus died.

at the head of the cross.

In 1893, missionaries from Berne Abbey traveled to DePere, Wisconson, to minister to Catholics who were settling on a new American frontier. Saint Norbert Abbey was founded

At the top of the cross is a representation of the Holy Trinity,

from this work and is represented by the coat of arms on the

while at the base of the cross is the tomb and the skull,

left arm of the cross.

representing the grave and our humanity. On the left of Jesus’s arm is Saint Norbert, and on the right is Saint Augustine.

Saint Norbert followed the Rule of Saint Augustine, when he founded the Norbertine community in 1120. On the left of

From Saint Norbert Abbey, Archmere Academy was established in 1932 and our school seal is represented at the center of the cross. As more priests from DePere served as teachers and ministers in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and

The Archmere Cross “Take up your cross and follow me.”

Matthew 16:24

Christ’s torso is the Blessed Mother, and on the right is Saint John, the Evangelist, the only disciple who stayed with Mary at Jesus’ crucifixion. It is because of this sacrifice of the Son of God that all creation is made new again, and the promise of eternal life is restored over death.

Archmere over the middle of the 20th century, Daylesford Abbey was founded in 1964. The coat of arms is represented on the right arm of the cross.

The figures flanking the tree of life are Saint Norbert and

And so on the reverse side, the wood of the cross becomes the tree of life. For from the cross comes new life in Christ.

In particular, the history of the Norbertine Community and Archmere Academy are incorporated in the symbols on the cross.

Saint Augustine. The leaves of the oak tree and copper beach are representative of the trees on the Archmere campus that are part of the Archmere story. The oak trees that once stood on either side of the original mansion house had to be taken down to make room for the construction of the Patio in 1916, but they are represented in the frieze around the marble

At the base of the cross, the tree of life is rooted in the coat of

fountain in the courtyard of the Patio. The first copper beach

arms of Premontre Abbey, the first abbey and birthplace of

tree on campus was planted as an anniversary gift from Mr.

the Norbertine community founded by Saint Norbert in 1120

Raskob to his wife, and it has since represented the care and

in Premontre, France. The tree grows full and rich, and many

love of not only the Raskob family, but of the many people of

abbeys are founded to renew and restore the Church and the

the Archmere community who have preserved the beauty of

Catholic faith in Europe. One of those abbeys, Berne, was

this place.

founded in 1134 in Holland, represented by the coat of arms

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a: Reverse side of the Processional Cross b: Front of the Oratory Cross c: Reverse of the Oratory Cross

The Archmere Cross is both a universal symbol of the hope of the resurrection and a very personal icon of our school community that will be a part of our prayerful environments for many years to come.

The Archmere Cross was given by members of the Board of Trustees and friends of Richard and Elizabeth Beck.

a

b

c

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Archmere Academy has once again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the years 2015 to 2017 for its successful implementation of a 1:1 MacBook Laptop Program and for its innovative integration of technology in the classroom.

The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, as well as demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.

Since its implementation in the fall of 2011, the 1:1 Program at Archmere has allowed the academy to broaden curriculum to include interdisciplinary classes, promote both independent and collaborative learning, and offer new and customized learning resources for both teachers and students. Archmere’s vision for the school, set forth by its 2012 Strategic Plan, commits the academy to enhancing its exceptional academic tradition with 21st century best practices for learning.

“The 1:1 Laptop Program provides students and teachers with a powerful tool to develop and refine critical thinking skills and collaborative work methods that contribute to invaluable experiences for students’ college preparation and teachers’ professional growth alike,” says Archmere Headmaster, Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D. ’76. “This innovative technology encourages life-long learning for all who participate.”

The integration of technology into Archmere’s curriculum not only offers broader options to teachers when it comes to lesson planning, but tech integration also expands and diversifies the concept of “learning” throughout the entire campus. The 1:1 Laptop Program has given unprecedented mobility to each student, offering the flexibility to learn virtually anywhere on a more accessible campus. In conjunction with the 1:1 Laptop Program, campus-wide Wi-Fi allows faculty and students to take learning outside the traditional space of the classroom.

Currently, students are able to utilize newly created study spaces and lounges that have taken the place of computer labs. Added to the main academicbuilding in 2011, the Technology Center serves as campus’ central IT hub. The school’s library and classrooms were also redesigned to accommodate the use of laptops. Moveable tables and chairs replaced desks in many learning spaces to foster collaborative and peer-to-peer learning, and each classroom is also equipped with either a ceiling-mounted projector or LCD monitor.

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Overall, Archmere faculty report that the focus on technology at Archmere has impacted students in the following ways: • Increased communication between faculty and students • Increased efficiency of class time

Archmere Awarded Apple

• More effective methods for collaboration/group work • Access to impactful learning tools and resources • Improved quality of research and data collection • Improved flexibility for student learning and independent work

“The 1-to-1 program has transformed our ability to teach all

Distinguished

stages of the writing process in our English classrooms. They

School for

supervision, using online programs and, as a result, teachers

2015-2017

can immediately incorporate teacher input during in-class conferencing. They can peer edit in class, with guided can subsequently avoid the pitfalls of sending home paper copies of other students’ papers to edit. With our MacBook Airs, our students are being supported at every stage of their drafting process and the outcome is a more polished written product.” (Faculty Survey, June 2015).

The Archmere Academy Garage Sale is a huge annual sale organized by the Mothers’ Guild and Fathers’ Club. The event has been held in March every year since 1973 with all the proceeds going right back into the classrooms and campus. The 2015 Garage Sale raised over $45,000 for the academy. Items for the sale are donated by the Archmere community throughout the year and collected, organized, and hauled by the tireless and generous parent clubs. Many consider Archmere’s sale to be the marquee event that kicks off the “garage sale season” attracting people from near and far to hunt for bargains. Beyond the best deals in Delaware, the Garage Sale is one of the best bonding experiences for past, current, and new Archmere families, with opportunities to get involved all year long.

Since it’s humble beginnings in 1973, the Archmere Garage Sale has grown to fill both large and small gyms of the Moglia Field House. Aisle after aisle containing organized collections of housewares, electronics, kids toys and baby gear, books, sports equipment, shoes,

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outdoor furniture, lawn and garden, adult and kids’ clothes and shoes, and even holiday decorations.While one can find a great bargain

1) Long time Garage Sale chairs Janice Gentile and Maureen Leonard hanging the banner on Manor Avenue.

2) Mimi Canfield, Barbara Wasik and Maria Schatzman sort through all the good stuff before the sale.

3) Patty Aitken Signora ’82 and long time garage sale chair Carol Reardon Thomson ’79 are all fired up for the big sale.

4) The Fathers' Club is always ready to lend a hand unloading the stuffed moving vans.

5) The canteen would not be the same without the Kushner family behind the counter! Steve ’80, Pam, and Nicole ’15.

6) The hard working "Pink Ladies" who make each and every sale a HUGE success.

7) Ed McAvinue digging his way through a mountain of treasure.

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on almost anything, the Archmere Garage Sale is more than just a treasure trove for bargain hunters. Beyond the profits benefiting Archmere Academy, the sale impacts the community on both sides of Archmere’s Yellow Brick Road.

Inevitably there are always left over items at the end of the annual sale.

These items are not simply discarded, but in fact make their way to several different local charitable partners such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore, the Delaware Humane Association, or Shoes 2 Share.

Another is the St. Patrick’s Center, which provides emergency food, meals, respite for the homeless, clothing, transportation, and recreational activities for people in need on Wilmington’s east side. In 2014, the Center’s director Joe Hickey noted,

“As I mentioned, the Center is located in the poorest area in the State of Delaware and our clothing closet serves many needy people every

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day. During the month of March, 1157 people visited our closet and received over 5000 items of clothing for themselves and their children, all at no charge. The donations from the Archmere garage sale are very popular and are flying off the shelves!”

Benefiting both Archmere Academy and those less fortunate, the Garage Sale has become a staple event on Archmere’s annual calendar. None of it would be possible without the unrelenting generosity and tireless effort of the Archmere Academy Mothers' Guild and Fathers' Club. Countless hours are carrying heavy boxes and even heavier furniture from basements, attics, and storage lockups. The Archmere Garage Sale has evolved beyond a simple one-stop shop for amazing bargains; it has become an institution of

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Girl’s Varsity Volleyball

Boy’s Varsity Soccer

Football

Regular Season 13-2, DSAC 3-1, Final

Regular Season 9-7, DSAC 4-0, Final

Regular Season Record 6-4

record 16-3

record 11-8

• Lost in Finals of DIAA State Tourney (State Runner-Up) • DSAC All Conference- 1st

’17, Alex Schultz ’16, Rahul

Leclerc ’17, Grace Merritt ’17 and

Subbaraya ’16, Joe McAlonan

Zoe Akoto ’17 Honorable Mention

’16 and Blake Parker ’17. 2nd

Lexi Kelly ’18 and Nicki Kelly ’18

Team Zach Dainton ’18 and Liam

Falasco ’16 3rd Team Sami Mengers ’16 • JV Team Final record 13-2 Varsity Field Hockey Regular Season 8-6-1, DSAC 2-1-1 • DSAC All Conference- 1st Team Leah DaCosta ’17 and Lorin Donovan ’17, 2nd team Kennedy Murphy ’16, Presley Conaty ’16

and Robbie Baxter ’16. 2nd Team Offense Kevin Olsen and Dan Bark ’18 2nd Team Defense Dan Bark ’18 and Ben Revak ’16 • All State 2nd Team LB Pat

Delaney ’17. Honorable Mention

Udovich ’17

Colin Freeh ’16 and Adam Revak

• DIFCA Sportsmanship Award Jake

’16.

Mottola ’16

• DSAC Coach of the Year and

• Blue Gold Selection- Ben Revak

Regional COY NSCAA Bob

’16 and Connor Dennewitz ’16

Bussiere • All State 1st Team Matt McCurnin ’16 and Sean Murray ’17 2nd Team Alex Schultz ’16

• JV Final Record 6-1-1 Girl’s Cross Country Dual Meet Record 0-2 • DSAC All Conference- 2nd Team

• JV Final Record 9-5 Cheerleading • 18 Varsity members lead by

and Onar Cranny ’18, Honorable

Seniors Allison Goebel ’16,

mention Anna Baxter ’16 and

Crystal Lam ’16, Lara Mekus

Sarah Bunting ’16

’16, Rachel Ritter ’16 and Laura

• JV Team Final record 13-1

Dennewitz ’16, Pat Udovich ’17

• DSAC All Conference 1st Team

Mengers ’16 2nd Team Kaylie

• All State- 1st Team Tori

’16 1st Team Defense Connor

DIAA State Tourney Matt McCurnin ’16, Sean Murray

Mary Pat Kwoka

Nick Talley ’16 and Nick Udovich

• Lost in the Semi-Finals of DII

Team Tori Falasco ’16 and Sami

• DSAC Coach of the Year

• All Catholic- 1st Team Offense

Williams ’16.

Hannah Nash Boy’s Cross Country Dual Meet Record 0-3 •

DSAC All Confernce 1st Team Kyla McIntyre, 2nd Team Seth Bale

FALL SPORTS WRAP 2015

HOMECOMING 2015 The Golden Alumni Luncheon kicked off the 2015

On Saturday, October 24th, Archmere Academy celebrated

Homecoming activities. On Friday, October 23rd, 120

Homecoming. The day started off with Auk homecoming

alumni and guests participated in this annual social event

games (Football defeated Conrad 42-14, Volleyball lost to

that recognizes our alumni who have graduated from

Padua Academy 2-3, Field Hockey lost to Caravel Academy

Archmere over 50 years ago. Guests were entertained

1-3 and Boys’ Soccer defeated Dover 6-0). After the games

by a performance from the Archmere Mastersingers to

ended, the evening began at 4:30pm with the All Alumni

commence the luncheon celebration. The luncheon also

Social. Over 100 alumni and friends joined us at the Social

marked the formal induction of the members of the

after cheering on the Auks. Guests enjoyed refreshments,

Class of 1965 into the Golden Alumni Society.

cocktails, and live music from Geoff Giordano ’93. This event

The Class of 1965 was formally inducted into the Golden Alumni Society

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is becoming one of our most popular alumni events as it provides the opportunity to reconnect with alumni friends of all years. Following the social, Father McLaughlin celebrated Mass at 6:00pm in the Student Life Center.

The celebration continued for

The class of 1995 reuniting in The Patio

classes ending in 0 and 5 as they gathered in The Patio for their reunion reception.

Over 220 Archmere alumni and guests were in attendance, ranging in class years from 1955 through 2010. Graduates from each class enjoyed reminiscing and catching up with each other on campus.

Alumni Golf foursome with Will Holt ’00, Carla Green, Jim Green, and Jared Green ’00

SCORES Girls’ Volleyball vs. Padua Academy . . . . . 2-3 Girls’ Field Hockey vs. Caravel Academy . . . 1-3 Boys’ Soccer vs. Dover High School . . . . . .6-0 Boys’ Football vs. Conrad School . . . . . . 42-14

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Auk Talks: Politics and Leadership On November 19th, over 35 guests joined us for “Auk Talks: Politics and Leadership”. The fourth series of the Auk Talks program was held in The Patio and featured panelists included alumni and parents. Josh Alcorn ’99, Joe DiPinto ’50, Greg Lavelle CP ’16, and Mike Purzycki PP ’04. John Nowaczyk ’87 CP ’18, President of the Alumni Association, moderated the discussion, which mainly revolved around current political topics.

The Auk Talks speaker series offers business networking for the Archmere community and is exclusive to Archmere alums, current parents, and parents of alumni.

(From left to right): Josh Alcorn ’99, Greg Lavelle, Joe DiPinto ’50, and Mike Purzycki discuss a wide range of political topics.

Young Alumni College Panel & Open House We were very excited to welcome back to Archmere our alums from the Classes of ’15, ’14, ’13, and ’12 on December 17th to speak to current Juniors and Seniors regarding their college transition and application process. A group of recent graduates participated in an interactive panel in the Student Life Center and each panelist had the opportunity to provide advice to current students and also share firsthand experiences from their respective schools. The current students had many questions for the Archmere grads and their insight was much appreciated. To kick off the event, the College Counseling Department and the Alumni Relations Office hosted the students in the Counseling Suite where our alums enjoyed the opportunity to visit with teachers, friends, and current students. Thank you to our young alumni who participated in the program and also came back to campus (From left to right): Peter Sabini ’16, Daniel Bannon ’15, Kathleen Lawlor ’16, Alexis Vondran ’15, Laura Cline ’15, Matt Gallagher ’15, Nick Gentile ’15, and Caroline Buck ’16 reunite at the Young Alumni College Panel to discuss life after Archmere.

for the Open House.

Alumni Mastersingers Reunion Concert

On Sunday December 20th, alumni from the award-winning Mastersingers group performed a selection of Christmas Carols as part of the “Helen Springer Raskob Green Concert Series.” This was the third annual performance of an Alumni Mastersingers chorus. Approximately 25 alums ranging from Class Years 1983 through 2015 gathered to perform together. More than 190 guests comprised of fellow alums, family members and friends of the Archmere community attended the concert, which made for a full house this year. The Alumni Mastersingers were accompanied by Headmaster Dr. Michael Marinelli ’76 and the choir was directed by Mary Ellen Schauber, former faculty member (1982-1988), who created the Mastersingers group in 1985. Mr. David Ifkovits, Chair of the Music Department & Choral Director, served as a guest conductor and also performed this year along with members of the current Mastersingers. Our Alumni Mastersingers received a standing ovation from our guests in attendance.

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Alumni Events Recaps

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(1) Jake Mottola ’16, Chris Dewees ’16, Andrew Orzel ’16 getting fit with David Lightcap at Lightcap Fitness Studio.

(2) Jake Regler ’16 assists a technician in Dr. Michele Marcolongo's (P ’15, ’18) lab at Drexel University.

(3) Connor Dennewitz ’16 observes Dr. Phillip "Jay" Storm ’86 perform a proceedure as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

(4) George Frankel ’16 joined Marketing Professional Jessica Tigani ’05 at Capital One. (5) Ky Crowder ’16, Amanda Nielsen ’16, Jackson Singewald ’16, and Ben Revak ’16 got a behind the scenes look at Stage 3 Productions thanks to Steve Cipollone (P ’17) (6) Gabrielle Marchese ’16, Spencer Lutz ’16, and Kat Hogan ’16 met with Barclays Bank CEO Curt Hess.

(7) Malcolm Odum ’16 and Lara Mekus ’16 got a first hand look of the Urban Outfitters Headquarters in Philadelphia from Laura DiPrinzio ’07

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Career Experience Day for Seniors On December 5, 2015, 102 senior students traveled to 56 employers to shadow professionals in their career of interest. Some students traveled as far as New York City. Out of the 56 employers who hosted students, 24 were alumni ranging from classes of 1979 to 2007. The other hosts were comprised of parents of current and past students, spouses of faculty and staff, and friends of the Archmere community. Thank you to all of our hosts who participated and made this program a success!

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Christmas at Archmere On Friday December 11th, we celebrated the holiday season on campus with our annual “Christmas at Archmere” celebration.

This is the fourth year that the Archmere community has gathered together for this celebration in the spirit of the holiday season. Over 100 alumni families, current and past parents, faculty and students kicked off the festivities in The Patio to visit with Santa, and get a photo taken with Elsa. Guests then gathered in the Quad for a tree lighting ceremony led by Dr. Michael Marinelli ’76. Student Council decorates the Christmas tree in the center of the Quad each year.

The evening concluded with the annual Christmas Concert and performances by the Archmere Academy Concert Band, Concert Choir and the award-winning Mastersingers.

Alumni Spotlight

Michael Raffaele ’94 is Of Counsel at Frankel & Kershenbaum in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Starting in the fall of 2014, Michael is devoted to defending the rights of children and families in matters of school discipline & truancy, juvenile delinquency, and criminal justice. He collaborates with families to guide them through those difficult and often frightening processes.

Michael understands that children with special educational needs and mental & behavioral health conditions are more frequently -- and unjustly -- caught up in the justice system. He therefore works with families and children to ensure access to needed services and treatments before, during, and after juvenile and criminal proceedings. Finally, Michael is knowledgeable about child mental health and substance dependency. He represents families who undertake the challenging effort to secure appropriate treatment for children with such issues.

“I help kids with disabilities and their families who get in trouble, get through that trouble, in appropriate and productive ways.�

Counseling families on the best responses to allegations of misbehavior or criminal conduct, negotiating with prosecutors, probation officers and school officials, and defending children and their families in criminal trials and appeals, juvenile delinquency proceedings and due process hearings. At any given time, Michael can be representing upwards of 40 children and their parents get the support they need.

Frankel & Kershenbaum provides legal counseling and representation in special needs education law and other matters to families and children throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The firm was founded by Emmy Award-winning former weatherman, news anchor and investigative reporter Dave Frankel and former elementary school teacher Josh Kershenbaum.

These outstanding attorneys began their legal careers with a large Philadelphia law firm before joining forces as determined advocates for children, including children with special needs. They bring a singular combination of passion, intellect and experience to their comprehensive education and child-focused practice.

After graduating from Archmere in 1994, Michael attended Cornell University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Government in 1998. Michael graduated with a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2001. Michael and his family reside in Swarthmore, PA.

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Amanda Phelan ’06 is a textile designer in New York City who graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. Amanda has designed for big fashion names such as Nicole Miller and VPL for Victoria Bartlett. Her work has appeared on the runway in numerous fashion shows. Formerly the Assistant Knitwear Designer for American fashion designer Alexander Wang, whose lines are stocked globally by more than 30 of the world’s premiere retailers, Amanda launched her own contemporary women’s clothing label, “Phelan” this Fall at Fashion Week in NYC. When she set out to launch her brand, Amanda said she wanted to create a label that was conscious of the design process without compromising quality. For her debut presentation, Amanda opted for tech-y, phosphorescent fabrics.

The Phelan collection featured advanced

“Get ready to hear a lot more about Phelan: The new label by former Alexander Wang knitwear designer Amanda Phelan launched this afternoon with a bang. The show, seated theater style, was led off by an extraordinary four-woman performance choreographed by Vim

technical details such as

Vigor Dance Company founder Shannon Gillen, and it

wrapped reflective yarn

concluded with the assembly, onstage, of models clad in

stitched and gathered into 3D sculptural formations. Movement is key to her brand’s identity, which is why she featured dancers in her first collection. The show, seated theater style, gained raved reviews and launched the brand Phelan into the forefront of new designers.

some of the most innovative looks to come from a young New York designer in quite some time. The rapturous applause was earned.” - Vogue, September 2015 Most young designers dream for a spot in New York Fashion Week for the chance to show their creations to those in the industry, celebrities, and various media outlets. Based in New York City where she has lived and worked for many years, Amanda combines her passions for pattern, rhythm, and visual/performing arts to create a collection geared towards a forward-thinking audience. In the cutthroat world of fashion, Amanda Phelan’s new label has “made the cut” and debuted at the most soughtafter event in the field.v

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2016 Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Inductees The 2016 Archmere Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Banquet was held on Friday, February 19th in The Patio. Four individuals who have made incredible impact on Archmere's sports' history were inducted to the Hall of Fame: Harry Chaykun '64, Joe Clark '77, Maria Cole Rappucci '94, and Nick Sanna '98. Two teams were also recognized in honor of the anniversary of their State Championship wins: the 1986 Girl's Volleyball Team and the 1986 Girl's Tennis Team. There were 100 attendees at this year's event, including numerous alumni, former and current faculty, and families of the inductees.

Harry Chaykun ’64

A member of the Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame

Harry Chaykun ’64 was a statistician at football, basketball

County Chapter), Harry retired as a full-time employee of the

and baseball games while at Archmere, and later became

Daily Times in 2011. He is still writing a weekly column and

responsible for newspaper coverage of Archmere athletics,

covering high school field hockey, football, basketball and

particularly in the Delaware County Daily Times.

lacrosse games. He also has worked as a high school official in

While at St. Joseph’s College, he was statistician for the baseball team and worked with the sports information department to provide game coverage for the Philadelphia newspapers. He began working for the Daily Times while in college (1967), covering high school and local college athletics, including many Archmere games. Harry also began extensive coverage of women’s high school sports in 1979. He won the Wakefield Journalism Award for continuing coverage of women’s lacrosse and the Jesse Abramson Award for coverage of the Penn Relays.

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as well as the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (Delaware

football, basketball and track and field.

Joe Clark ’77 As a student at Archmere, Joe co-captained both the Football and Track & Field teams and lettered in wrestling over the course of career as an Auk, graduating with 6 varsity letters.

The 1976 football squad, on which he was a 2-way starter, was the first Archmere team to receive an invitation to the DIAA State Tournament, where they defeated heavily favored Wilmington High School and established a string of 8 straight Championship

Game appearances by the Auks. Joe’s Archmere football teams compiled a record of 24-5 and he received the Outstanding Senior award, earned 1st Team All-Catholic, 2nd Team All-State, Philadelphia Inquirer All-Delco, and Pennsylvania “Big-33” honors. He also represented the Auks as a starter in the Blue-Gold All-Star Game, along with teammate Herman Ross.

In Track & Field, Joe threw the shot and discus for squads that finished 18-2 over his Junior and Senior years and he received All-Catholic acknowledgement for his success in the shot put.

Joe was President of his class, a member of the National Honor Society and received an appointment to the US Naval Academy, but decided to attend Princeton University where he had success playing linebacker for the Tigers and graduated cum laude. He was recognized as ECAC and Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week during his college career and started in the 100th playing of the historic Princeton/Rutgers inaugural intercollegiate football game.

Professionally, Joe is with Goldman Sachs in NYC and advises endowments, foundations and select families on a variety of financial matters.

to the guidance and motivation she received from her coaches, John Walsh, John Jordan and Arnie DiMuzio. As she continues her coaching career, she hopes to impart her former coaches knowledge and work ethic to her rising volleyball athletes.

Nick Sanna ’98 Nick Sanna ’98 came to Archmere the fall of his sophomore year.

During his athletic career he earned 9 varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. As a football player he was a three-year starter. As a senior, he captained the unforgettable ’97 undefeated football team coached by the iconic Bill Doyle. As a senior, Sanna was named All Catholic and Allstate and also played in the Blue Gold All Star game. On the baseball diamond Nick played both pitcher and outfield for Coach Mike White. As a pitcher he threw 2 no hitters (one combined) and at the time set a school record as a pitcher for career strikeouts. He also set a record for stolen bases, which has since been broken. He was a two-time all-conference selection. In May of 1998, Sanna was named

Maria Cole Rappucci ’94

Archmere Male Athlete of the Year.

Maria Cole Rappucci ’94 is a resident of Wilmington,

to LaSalle University where he played both played football and

After graduating from Archmere, Sanna accepted a scholarship

Delaware. Maria and her husband, Chris ’91 are the proud

baseball for the Explorers. He was a two time Atlantic 10 Honor

parents of four daughters, Mia Josephine (11), Carina

Roll recipient.

Ann (10), Siena Rose (6) and Nina Jean-Maria (4). After completing her Bachelor of Art undergraduate degree from Cabrini College in 1999 she went on to graduate from Thomas Jefferson University with her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2001.

While at Archmere, Maria competed in three sports, volleyball, basketball and softball. Throughout her four years as an Auk, she achieved honors as an All-Catholic and All-State athlete in volleyball and softball. After graduating from Archmere, Maria returned to assist Coach John Walsh as the assistant volleyball coach from 1996-1998. Currently, she coaches for the middle school volleyball program at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Wilmington.

Maria attributes her passion and enthusiasm for athletics

Nick went on to play 10 seasons in the Delaware Semi Pro league. He has been a teacher and coach at St. Mark’s High School in Wilmington for the last 14 years. In 2013, he was named St. Mark’s Teacher of the Year. He has been the head boys’ basketball coach for the last seven years and has twice been named conference coach of the year. He is an assistant coach on Matt Smith’s baseball staff where in 2010 he was named Assistant Coach of the Year. He has been a part of 9 state championship teams during his years as a coach at St. Mark’s.

Nick recently completed his Masters in Leadership from Wilmington University. He is currently the Assistant Camp Director of St. Edmond’s Basketball Camp and Co-Founder of Basketball the Right Way. Nick currently resides in North Wilmington where he enjoys spending time with his family. He is engaged to be married to Ms. Nina Vietri this fall.

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News & Notes 1963

1968

William Matta, Ed.D is pleased to announce

J. Frank Braceland retired in April 2015 after

the release of his new book, “ The Solution:

31 years in retail banking and marketing

Phillip B. “Jay” Storm, M.D., Chief of

a Blueprint for Change and Happiness.” The

management at PNC Bank.

Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of

book enlightens readers on how to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The book is available via Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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teams that competed.

Philadelphia, also serves as the Co-Director

1973 Robert T. Smith retired from Millersville University as Dean of Science and Mathematics. He is now Provost and Vice

George Schagerl served in the USMC

President for Academic Affairs at Armstrong

from 1965 to 1969 and then went to

State University in Savannah, Georgia.

Philadelphia University (PCTS) on G.I.

4.0 division came in third place out of six

of the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine. The center’s goal is to advance precision medicine helping to match the most appropriate treatment to individual patients. The center targets highly specific, even unique, biological abnormalities in childhood cancers while also focusing

Joseph Bowers recently moved from

on other rare pediatric diseases. Current

Springfield to West Chester. He has three

Archmere student, Max Beck ’17, was

He worked the industry in Canada

grandchildren and recently met Fr. Avicoli

recently selected for a highly competitive

and married his then girlfriend from

who said Mass at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish.

fellowship in the center’s lab this summer

Bill and graduated with BS in Textiles.

focusing on brain tumor research.

Philadelphia University and they had four children and now have eight grandchildren. George retired at age 60 and is enjoying every minute of retirement.

1979 Timothy J. Ahn and his wife Sandy live in

1988

Lewes, DE. Tim is Global Head of Quality and

Erin Arvedlund is now writing for

Food Safety for M&M/Mars. He travels 80 %

the Philadelphia Inquirer.

of his work time; in the past year he has been to China, United Kingdom, Holland, Turkey, Russia, Dubai (8 weeks), France (4 weeks), and Egypt. Tim and Sandy have three sons: Ryan (26), Eric (23), and Justin (21).

1983 Peter Flynn (pictured above) in an effort to find the oddest retirement hobby, joined with a biologist to study the material properties of the exoskeleton of a family of ticks. Four papers have resulted, including one reporting the highest internal pressure observed in any living organism as the tick stretches her cuticle during engorgement to 100 times her weight.

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1992 Timothy Nanni and his wife Maria welcomed their second child, Lucca Joseph, born on September 7, 2015 at 7:56am. Lucca was 6 pounds, 7 ounces and 19 inches. Lucca has an older brother,

Maria Repice was nominated to compete

Timothy, who is 4. Tim is a CPA in West

in the European Classic Powerlifting Cup

Chester, PA where he lives with his family.

held in Spain on November 28, 2015 where she took first place in the under 63 kg category.

1986 Ann Lenkiewicz Grim competed in the 2015 Middle States Sectional Tennis Championships in August. Her 18 and over

1994

1997

Noelle Lauer Paregian is

Robert Yacyshyn and his wife Molly Baron

currently working as an oncology

welcomed their first child, Henry Joseph

sales representative for Novartis

Richard, born on October 29, 2015 at

Pharmaceuticals. She and her husband,

7:06pm. Henry was 5 pounds, 14 ounces

Michael, welcomed a baby boy, Harrison William, on July 21, 2014. Harrison joins big sister Caitlyn (7) and big brother Brandon (7).

Amelia Julian Wyant was recently elected to the 2015-16 Board of Trustees for The Independence School. The mother of three children, Amelia currently serves as President of Eastern States Group,

and 19 inches. Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Henry on January 16, 2016 at the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle in New York City. Rob’s sister, Kathryn ‘06, was godmother. Rob, a free-lance television producer, lives with his family in The Bronx.

Maggie Arvedlund and her husband, Adam Cassidy, are the parents of two children Svend (2 1/2) and Jude (3 months).

a Wilmington-based residential and Jonathan Pieslak, an Associate Professor at The City College of New York and Graduate Center, CUNY, published his second book, Radicalism and Music, with Wesleyan University Press. The book surveys the diverse musical cultures of al-Qa’ida, the racist skinheads, Christian-affiliated radicalism, and eco-animal rights militancy, with research supported by a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2011. Presently, Jonathan is part of a team exploring the mobilizing influence of media in the jihadi-Salafist movement. A

commercial real estate company.

Joseph Angelini and his wife Amanda welcomed their third child, Parker Ross, born on May 5, 2015. Parker was 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 21 inches. Parker was baptized on October 17, 2015 at Saint Joseph Church, Baltimore. Parker has two older sisters- Rory, 6 and Liv, 3.

Meghan Lee (pictured above) transformed a

Joe is a senior account manager for Kelly

historic mansion in Lewes, DE into a 65 seat

Associates Insurance Group in Baltimore;

restaurant called HEIRLOOM. The restaurant

he and his family live in Parkville, MD.

features a menu of seasonal foods from local vendors. The restaurant opened in December

Minerva Grant from the Department of

1995

Defense funds this research.​

Alison Newitt Hilley debuted her newest

2015.

music video, We Are Music, at World Cafe

1998

Live. The song and video incorporated

Nicholas Quercetti, M.D. and his wife

the talents of over 20 musicians and was

Danielle welcomed their second child,

filmed at 12 unique locations around

Giovanna Marie, born on September 3, 2015.

Philadelphia.

Gia was 8 pounds, 6 ounces and 19 inches.

Gia joins older brother, Nicholas, who is 4.

Nick, a physician, lives with his family in Hockessin, DE.

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News & Notes 1998

2000

2001

Dan Kane has recently opened Kane Insurance Group, LLC, an independent Megan McNichol ’98 was recently

insurance agency in King of Prussia. Dan

promoted to Production & Development

sells Life, Auto, Home and Business

Executive, Office of the President at Marvel

insurance and represents 17 companies.

Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Megan has

Dan will shortly celebrate the 4th

been traveling frequently to London for

anniversary of marriage to Lauren. They

the filming of "Dr. Strange” and Atlanta, GA

have a son, Davin, who will have a little

for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2.” Both

brother in June.

films are currently in production with Marvel Studios.

1999

welcomed the birth of Sienna Marie on February 13, 2015. She joins her big sister, Aubrey, who turned five on August 23rd.

Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem. baptized Sienna on May 31, 2015 at Saint Katharine of Siena Church in Wayne, PA where the Barbacanes are parishoners.

Matthew Giunta ’98 was godfather.

Ryan is a commercial insurance broker in Philadelphia.

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ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.

York City.

son, Will Taylor, who will be 2 years old in March. They are also expecting a baby resides in Newark. Kristin is a dentist in

Ryan Barbacane and his wife, Courtney,

2015. Florence was born at 8 pounds, 8

to Bill Taylor and together they have a

girl in May 2016. Kristin’s family currently

and family in Branford, CT.

Florence Quinn O’Donnell on August 25,

Florence and her parents reside in New

Alison, born on August 25, 2015. Alison joins Clinton, a physician, lives with his wife Tricia

husband, Ryan, welcomed their first child,

Kristin Tigani Taylor, D.D.S. is married

Clinton Protack welcomed his second child, older brother, Andrew, who is almost 4.

Katie Trotman O’Donnell and her

practice with her father James V. Tigani III ‘65 and brother James V. Tigani, IV ‘05 who are also dentists. Allison Tigani Hanson ‘97 works with the family as a dental lab technician.

2002 Kelli Quercetti Farrell, M.D. and her husband Ian welcomed their second child, Natalie Grace, born on August 14, 2015 at 2:01pm. Natalie was 8 pounds, 3 ounces, adn 21 inches. She joins older brother, Maximus, who is 3. Kelli, a physician, lives with her family in Lewes, DE.

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2012 Orcel Kounga is in his junior year at Drexel University. Orcel currently serves as an Executive Student Ambassador as the Events Coordinator, planning Drexel Open Houses on the student side. He is also serving as the President of the Interfraternity Council, an organization that oversees the 14 fraternity chapter’s on Drexel’s campus. With only a few credits left, Orcel has completed

Jane Crifasi married Paul Ayers on August

Ainsley Hertrich Palladino married

2 cooperative experiences working as a

8, 2015 at St. Anne’s Church in Wilmington,

Dominic Palladino, Jr. on October 17, 2015

paid intern at Gramercy Realty as an IT

DE. Jane’s sister, Katie Crifasi ’11, was the

at St. Agatha St. James Church in

Analyst and working at the Drexel Dornslife

Philadelphia. Jane Crifasi Ayers ’05

School of Public as a Website Developer

Maid of Honor and Jane’s brother Steve Crifasi, Jr. ’03 was a groomsman.

Stephanie Corsi Bazylewicz ’05 and Ainsley Hertrich Palladino ’05 served as bridesmaids and were among 20+ alumni at the wedding. After several years of living apart, Jane moved to London where

served as Matron of Honor, while Jessica Tigani ’05 and Stephanie Corsi Bazylewicz ’05 were bridesmaids.

Ainsley’s brothers CJ Hertrich ’02 and Eric Hertrich ‘04 were groomsmen in the wedding, and Michael Davolos ’05 was

and Content Manager. Orcel is a pre-law, Computer Engineering Major with a minor in Legal Studies with his last term GPA being a 3.48. During his senior year, he plans on working on a thesis paper involving law and engineering principles.

the couple bought a turn of the century

an usher. Michael Marinelli ‘76 provided

home that they are currently renovating.

the liturgical music. Ainsley and Dominic

2014

Jane is the daughter of Stephen

currently reside in Haddonfield, NJ.

Anna L. D’Eramo has made Dean’s List

Crifasi ’69

Zachary Burkett is working with South

(VSB). She also serves as a Villanova Student

Christopher Sanna and wife Lisle

Pacific Financial as a Loan Officer. He lives

Ambassador, B+ Foundation NovaDance

welcomed their second child, Munro

in Cardiff by the Sea, CA.

Volunteer Chair, Campus Ministry server,

Grace, born on December 5, 2015. Munro

at Villanova University School of Business

Student Alumni Association Representative,

was 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and 21 1/2 inches.

2008

Munro joins older brother, Bray Michael

Alexander Daniels married Sarah Orpurt

who is 2. Chris, a teacher and coach at

on July 5th 2014. Gregory Jasani ‘10 was

Tower Hill School, lives in Wilmington with

the best man and Megan Ryan ‘11 was

2015

his family.

the photographer. Alexander and Sarah

Samuel Dainton made the Dean’s List his

both graduated from the University of

first semester at Mount St. Mary’s University.

Hawaii and commissioned into the United States Air Force as 2nd Lieutenants.

and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.

Zane Wilson is enjoying Syracuse University in snowy central NY as a Dean’s List bio-chemistry major.

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In Memoriam Mr. Edward T. Lawrence ’43 August 3, 2014 Mr. John D. Dodge ’53 January 1, 2015 Mr. John F. Forlino II ’67 March 3, 2015

Mr. Edward A. Larson September 30, 2015 Father of Susan Larson Fleming ’83.

Father of Mark ’70 and Kevin ’72 Gallagher

Mr. Brian J. Dougherty September 30, 2015 Father of B. Christopher Archmere’s Board of Trustees.

Mr. Theodore T. Ritter ’62 May 13, 2015

mother-in-law of Thomas Anderson ’60 Mrs. Emlyn J. Carey October 15, 2015 Mother of Thomas Carey ’86 and Kristen Carey O’Rourke ’88.

Mrs. Ruth P. Grace October 2, 2015 Wife of the late Francis X. Grace, Sr. ’48.

Mr. James L. Wagner ’59 May 2, 2015

Maternal grandmother of Thomas ’89, Jess ’92, Matthew ’97 Anderson, and

Dougherty ’85, member of Mr. Edward A. Gallagher March 15, 2015

Mrs. Margaret McDonough October 8, 2015

Mrs. Marie D. Reno October 16, 2015 Paternal grandmother of

Mr. Edward F. Lindsay, Sr. October 3, 2015 Father of Helene Taylor, former

Christine M. Reno ’94.

Mrs. Joann A. Patrone October 17, 2015

Brother of William Ritter ’59

secretary of Archmere (main office

and paternal grandfather of

& development), and maternal

Mother of Mary Elizabeth

Rachel Ritter ’16

grandfather of Michael ’91,

Patrone Massimo ’78 (married

Stephanie ’93 and Maureen ’98 Taylor.

to Anthony Massimo ’77).

Mr. Francis J. Marcone ’55 September 9, 2015 Mr. Thomas F. MacKnight ’62 September 22, 2015 Brother of Robert K. Urian ’68

Mrs. Rosaline M. Oliver October 7, 2015

Hon. Alan N. Cooper October 18, 2015

Mother-in-law of John Cirillo, Director

Husband of Nancy Cooper (teacher

of Finance, and maternal grandmother

at Archmere since 1981) and father of

of Melissa ’13 and Jennifer ’17 Cirillo.

Andrew ’04 and Justin ’08 Cooper.

and uncle of Kevin T. Urian ’96.

Mrs. Helene E. Pomeroy September 28, 2015 Step-mother of Paul J. Pomeroy, Jr.

Mrs. Barbara Q. Dougherty October 27, 2015

Maternal grandfather of

Mother of Brian ’83, Neil ’85,

Anthony Penna ’19

and Sarah ’90 Dougherty and

(long-time Archmere teacher and

the paternal grandmother of

coach) and paternal grandmother of

Caroline Dougherty ’13

Paul ’88 and Melissa ’90 Pomeroy.

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Mr. Robert B. Abke October 8, 2015

Dr. Francis Harvey ’60 October 27, 2015 Mrs. Maria Zachariasewycz November 3, 2015 Mother of Adrian Y. Zachariasewycz ’85 Mrs. Margaret Mary Imburgia November 6, 2015

Mrs. Joan K. Beele November 26, 2015 Mother of David J. Beele, Jr. ’00

Paternal grandfather of Charlotte ’13

and Kathryn Beele Lannon ’02

and Caroline ’14 Rath

Mrs. Rosemary C. Donaghue November 29, 2015

Mrs. Stephanie Donofrio January 4, 2016

Mother of Hugh A. Donaghue ’72

Mother of Ralph ’64 and Nicholas ’67

and paternal grandmother of

(Archmere ’63-’64) Donofrio

Wife of John A. Imburgia ’50

Bridget ’00, Adrianne ’07, Patrick ’10

and mother of Mary Jo ’79

and Austin ’13 Donaghue

and John ’87 Imburgia Mr. Salvatore J. Branco November 8, 2015 Paternal grandfather of Joseph ’03

Mrs. Norma G. Mariner November 29, 2015

Mrs. Margaret Dugan January 6, 2016 Mother of John ’01 and Matthew ’04 Dugan

Mother of the late Michael W. Mariner ’73

and Olivia ’06 Branco Mrs. Angeline L. McNelly November 16, 2015

Mr. Charles Rath December 27, 2015

Mrs. Shelagh Madinabeitia November 30, 2015

Mr. Denis E. LaSota January 10, 2016 Father of Michele LaSota Nelson ’83 and Suzanne LaSota ’85

Mother of Daniel Madinabeitia ’88

Mother of Paul ’71 and

and sister of the late Brendan ’47,

Stephen ’74 McNelly

Kevin ’50, and Brian ’56 Murphy

Mrs. Jane M. Szczepaniak January 16, 2016 Mother of Joseph ’71, James ’75, and

Ms. Dawn J. Deveney November 17, 2015 Daughter of Robert Deveney ’61

Mr. Francis J. Poniecki December 4, 2015 Father of Andrea L. Poniecki ’97

Jerome ’77 Szczepaniak and maternal grandmother of Emma Cahill Bierwirth ’93, Robert Cahill ’95, Martha Cahill Govern ’97, and Elizabeth Cahill

Mr. John L. Bush November 25, 2015 Father of Patrick J. Bush ’81

Mr. Eugene E. Wisniewski December 13, 2015 Father-in-law of Anthiny A. Vasile ’74 and maternal grandfather of

Mr. George Kau November 26, 2015 Father of Scott Holland ’78 and Stefanie Holland Williams ’81

Gabriella ’09 and Anthony ’11 Vasile

Pellington ’99 Mr. James E. Donegan January 20, 2016 Paternal grandfather of John ’01 and Matthew ’04 Dugan

Mrs. Mary Virginia Pfeil December 25, 2015 Maternal grandmother of Francesca ’06 and Anthony ’09 Pileggi

Mrs. Dorothy Rath January 24, 2016 Paternal grandmother of Charlotte ’13 and Caroline ’14 Rath

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In Memoriam Mrs. Anita M. McBride January 28, 2016

Mr. Brian K. Hudecheck ’94 February 11, 2016

Paternal grandmother of

Father-in-law of David Ifkovits

Brother of Lea Ann

Thomas ’02, Peter ’04

(Archmere Teacher) and maternal

Hudecheck Menear ’96

and Catherine ’06 McBride

grandfather of Ryan Ifkovits ’15

Mrs. Mary Agnes Erace February 2, 2016

Mrs. Theresa M. Merlini February 3, 2016

Great grandmother of Thomas

Mother-in-law of Terry Newitt

Alexander ’19, maternal grandmother

(Archmere Teacher) and maternal

of Denise Alexander Starnes ’93 and

grandmother of Alison ’95 and

Julie Alexander House ’95, and aunt of

James ’02 Newitt

Larry Osborn (Archmere Maintenance)

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Mr. William E. Fennimore February 3, 2016

AUK Snapshots Mr. Terry Newitt's painting class was featured as a segment on WHYY's show Friday Arts this past February.

Archmere Community Service hosted a "Trunk or Treat" for local families at Knollwood Community Center on Monday, November 2. Over 50 Archmere students decorated 25 cars and parked them in the lot. Kids came dressed up to walk around and trick or treat in a safe environment.

Archmere senior Connor Dennewitz was named the 2015 Student of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Connor, with the help of his campaign manager Tori Richardson '16, raised over $50,000 during the six-week competition, earning the title Student of the Year as well as a $2,500 scholarship to the college or university of his/her choice.

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