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STAY CONNECTED
As a member of the Notre Dame alumni community, you join more than 18,000 classmates from across generations, locally, nationally and internationally, who call ND home. We invite you to renew the lifelong connections you made while you were a student. Here are a few ways you can keep in touch and have a meaningful impact on your alma mater.
KEEP US INFORMED. Update your contact information so you don’t miss out on any of the great alumni events we offer. We want to hear how you are doing — from job promotions to personal achievements. We might even include your update in AlumNotes, our online newsletter and The NDJournal.
ATTEND AN EVENT, Homecoming, a theater performance or an alumni gathering in NYC, DC or Philly. Know someone who has lost contact? Bring them with you.
CONNECT WITH US on social media. Our social networking channels enable you to join and expand your circle of professional contacts while staying up-to-date with Notre Dame news. Like us on Facebook: NotreDameHSLawrenceville and follow us on Instagram: Notredame_hs, Twitter: Notre_Dame_HS and LinkedIn: Notre Dame HS.
MAKE A GIFT to The Fund for Notre Dame. Every gift counts, and strong alumni participation sends a clear message that the ND community is a lifelong family. Donate online at www.ndnj.org, with Venmo @NotreDameHSLawrenceville, mail it to ND, or call 609.882.7900, ext. 110.
BE VISIBLE AND PROUD. Include Notre Dame on your professional and social media bios. Display your ND gear, available in our school store, The Leprechaun Shop.
SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORY. Come back to Notre Dame and share your career experience with current students. You will make wonderful connections with fellow alumni, and your involvement will have an impact that lasts a lifetime!
VOLUNTEER to be a class agent or work at The Leprechaun Shop or at Notre Dame fundraisers like the Golf Tournament or Annual Auction by emailing advancement@ndnj.org.
CONTINUE THE LEGACY. It’s a wonderful vote of confidence in a Notre Dame education when our alumni enroll their own children in their alma mater. Contact our Admissions office if you have a middle-schooler who is interested in visiting.
Visit www.ndnj.org/alumni or contact JESSIE BESLER, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT 609.882.7900, ext. 110 or besler@ndnj.org
34TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
On September 27, 2021, 120 golfers set out to play 18 holes of golf at Forsgate Country Club, in Monroe Township, NJ. It was the perfect fall day and $25,000 was raised in support of need-based tuition assistance.
HOMECOMING
On October 15, 240 ND alumni and family members came out to reconnect and cheer on the Irish as we beat Hamilton West at Homecoming. During the reception, we honored former Athletic Director and baseball coach Vince Ardery for his years of service and commitment to ND. The event also hosted the 40th reunion for the class of 1981.
MEMORIAL MASS
On November 7, we welcomed 104 guests for our annual Mass in memory of Notre Dame’s deceased alumni, students, faculty and staff. Fr. Jason Parzynski presided over the Liturgy in the theatre. Attendees viewed a slideshow of yearbook photos of the departed and met in the Student Center for refreshments following Mass.
2ND ANNUAL TURKEY TROT AND TRACK REUNION
On Saturday, November 20 we hosted a reunion of track and field/cross country alumni. After a ribbon-cutting to re-dedicate the newly resurfaced Joe Wroblewski Memorial Track. We had a barbecue for attendees in the picnic area of Nolan field. This event kicked off our annual Turkey Trot, a virtual run/walk with proceeds benefiting the Mt. Carmel Guild and Senior Care Services of Great Princeton. We opened our track and cross-country trail to participants that morning, as well. We had 45 individuals participate in the Turkey Trot from November 20 to November 28.
HANDBAG BINGO
Handbag BINGO is always a sell-out. 325 ladies and a few gentlemen gathered in the student center on Friday, February 18 for a night of fun and games. Fr. Jason Parzynski and Coach Marty Schafer were our emcees for the evening. They made the night extra fun. 2021–2022 Events continued on next page.
DAY OF GIVING — MARCH 17
Our Day of Giving campaign was a huge success – 222 donors raised $55,310. Current Parents represented 42.5% of the gifts, Alumni were 40.5%, and Faculty and Staff represented 4.9% of gifts. Friends, Grandparents, Parents of Alumni, Students, and Incoming Parents also participated in this effort. The Advancement Office hosted a sweet treats party all day for anyone who wanted to come into the office and see us in action.
ANNUAL AUCTION — SPRING FLING
Our annual auction which is now named Spring Fling was held on March 26 at Trenton Country Club. It was a great night to raise money for the arts. The auction raised $90,000, which is a school record. Portions of the proceeds went toward the renovation of our two art studios.
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
The Athletic Hall of Fame was held on April 30 at Mercer Oaks Golf Course. 200 people came to honor our newly inducted members: Lisa Andrews ’81 White / Karen Bolster ’01 Cavalier Sean Brett ’11 / Dick Graja ’61 / Chris Leva ’08 Lindsey McKenna ’01 Diamond Elizabeth “Bee” McLeod ’79 (in memoriam) Dave Mercurio ’79 / Jake Nerwinski ’13 Tim Stout ’92 / John Taylor ’74 Coach John McKenna (in memoriam) 2015 Boys Tennis Team
CASH BINGO
It's all fun and games until someone yells BINGO. 150 people were cheered on by emcee Fr. Jason Parzynski on May 20 and all had a great time. Proceeds from the event went toward the purchase of an Our Lady of Guadalupe statue for the new turf field.
2ND ANNUAL ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT — THE IRISH CUP
The Irish Cup was held on Monday, May 23 at Mercer Oaks Golf Course. Congratulations to the winning foursome of Jay Janis ’87, Gary Houghton, Nick Houghton and Keith Guenzeli.
ADMINISTRATION
Ken Jennings President Joanna Barlow Principal Donna Grabowski Vice President –Director of Finance and Operations Maggie Kelly Vice President –Director of Institutional Advancement Laura Sarubbi Vice President –Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing Lisa Matar ‘96 Lenihan Assistant Principal for Curriculum Eleanor MacIssac Assistant Principal for Student Life
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Dick Smith, Chair* Joanna Barlow Chris Blotto Maeve Cannon ‘81* Brian Duff ‘89 Suzanne Eberhard* Donna Grabowski Ken Jennings* Maggie Kelly Julie Kopchik Jeff Pawar Cindy Persichilli Tim Stout ‘92 John Tattory ‘83* John Varghese Dr. Charisse West 85 Smith
BOARD COMMITTEES
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
Maggie Kelly, Holder Jessie Besler Elena Caccavale Bonnie Clawson ‘96 Milecki Tara DiBari Molly Foley Kellyanne Gorman ‘87 Stewart Ken Jennings Donna Murray Jim O’Boyle Lisa Pisano Joseph Pratico ‘06
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
Dr. Charisse West ‘85 Smith, Chair Dr. Ellieen Ingbritsen, Holder Joe Abbondandolo Rosa Aviles ‘83 Rosado Joanna Barlow Rose Fitzpatrick ‘75 Stevenson Ken Jennings Amber Lee Tony Mack Mary Mason ‘02 Ellsworth Lisa Matar ‘96 Lenihan Allison Ratzman Laura Sarubbi Kathy Stueber
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT and MARKETING COMMITTEE
Tim Stout, Chair Laura Sarubbi, Holder Kristen Brauer Kellyanne Gorman ‘87 Stewart Nessa Innocenti ‘90 Tallo Ken Jennings Donna Murray Karen O‘Keefe ‘87 Rauscher Judy Rynkewicz Stephanie Scalice Macaire Thomas FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Jeff Pawar, Chair Ken Jennings, Holder Craig Coffey ‘86 Donna Grabowski Bob Hough Brian Malloy ‘92 Vince Martorana ‘80 Wayne Pietrini Mike Reger ‘86 Ben Shen
FINANCE COMMITTEE
John Tattory ‘83, Chair Donna Grabowski, Holder Ken Jennings Mark Laccetti Eileen Moran Jim Okamura Karen Troiano
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Brian Duff ‘89, Chair Ken Jennings, Holder Joanna Barlow Joe Maruca ‘70 Denise Santoro Myron Tantum, Jr. ‘75
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
John Varghese, Chair Janine Scimeca ‘84 Corgan, Holder Marc Bandola ‘06 Joanna Barlow James Black Claudette Guy Ken Jennings Mike Knowles Lisa Matar ‘96 Lenihan Ben Shen Kurt Steege Myron Tantum, Jr. ‘75
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SAVE THE DATE
ND DAY OF GIVING
March 17, 2023
SPRING FLING THE 30TH ANNUAL NOTRE DAME AUCTION
March 26, 2023 Trenton Country Club 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
May 20, 2023 Mercer Oaks Golf Course 6:00 p.m.
MEMORIAL MASS
May 21, 2023 Notre Dame Chapel 10:30 a.m.
3RD ANNUAL IRISH CUP ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT
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