Summer 2022 Chaminade News

ON THE COVER

IN THIS ISSUE

President's Letter

Bro.

Class of 2022 College Destinations

Bro.

Legacy Families

Leading Chaminade through the 21st Century

Gavin Russell and the Gift of Life

What's it Like to be an

Raising Oysters for Cleaner Waters

Alumnus Supports Critical Research Programs

From Chaminade to Infinity and Beyond

Torch Fund

From Mineola to South Bend

Making a Difference

Golf and Tennis Open

Trains, and Enhancing

Commuter

Events

LETTER

PRESIDENT'S

Dear Chaminade Family,

As you can imagine, a lot of articles come across my desk regarding education and learning. One article I read earlier this year said,

Science has never mattered more than it does today. From the devastating realities of COVID-19 in our communities to a climate crisis that now spans the globe to the paucity of scientifically based public policy, one thing is certain: Society benefits when scientific literacy informs civil discourse. For the adults of tomorrow, that literacy begins today, with high-quality, equitable science education for all students.

That literacy begins today. I couldn’t agree more. Walk onto our campus and you can see, hear, and touch the science education that our students are part of every day. I was never a “science kid” in high school…just ask my former physics teacher Bro. Mark Ormond, S.M. ’63 (please don’t!) But as I reflect on the importance of science in our lives, I can readily see how it infuses and informs all aspects of our day-to-day lives.

For example, I love to cook; I have been assisting in the Brothers’ kitchen since 1987. When you stop and think about it, much of cooking is chemistry. Ingredients get mixed together, and the result is something wonder ful to enjoy and share. If the ingredients are not correctly measured or mixed…kitchen nightmare!

Just recently, we finished up our summer camp pro gram. We had over 40 different camps covering different topics, from video production to art, from college essay writing to the Civil War. I went over to the Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center (STRC) and saw biology and Science Olympiad campers in action.

To see young minds engaged and involved in a science experiment or working in collaboration with other students trying to figure out how the world and its ele ments work is beyond exciting.

That literacy begins today Chaminade’s development and expansion of its science and technology program, which began about six years ago, is so critically import ant. To prepare our young Flyers to become more and more engaged in the world of science will reap benefits for each of them and for our society. When we dedicat ed the STRC in 2018, I said,

[In this new building] our students will learn about the world around them in ways not before possible at Chaminade. Nineteenth century writer Josh Billings said – theory looks

well on paper but does not amount to anything without practice. His words then are just as true today. The seven new teaching labs and state-of-the-art equipment in the Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center will allow our students to “practice” theory – explore, analyze, realize, and truly understand it. As a nation, we know we need to do more for science, technology, and research education. With this new building, Chaminade meets that need – “acting” rather than “reacting” as the world becomes increasingly dependent on skilled scientific knowledge. And science is happening all around us – in large and small ways – all the time. Our men will know “why” - and use that information to lead more informed lives for them selves, their families, and their communities. This building keeps Chaminade ahead of the curve. But this new center and hub of learning is more than just that. This center is about finding a cure for cancer and unlocking the secrets of autism. It’s about protecting the environment. It’s about using the resources we have been blessed with to make a difference in the lives of others. We want our Chaminade men to be men for others and for our world!

This edition of the Chaminade News is all about science, what our young Flyers have learned, where it has taken them, and what they are doing.

We know that every morning when the doors to our campus are opened and students begin arriving, literacy begins today And it never stops.

If you are in the area, please drop in and say hello…that’s what families do!

Fortes in Unitate, Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M. ’81 President

CLASS OF 2022 COLLEGE DESTINATIONS

Adelphi University

• William Gerard Conboy

• Vincent Matteo Ruffo

Amherst College

• Jack Robert D’Alessandro

Arizona State University

• Connor Paul Squeri

Binghamton University

• Andrew Joseph Bisch

• Joseph Brugellis

• Nicholas James Ciasulli

• James P. Eckert

• Stephen Anthony Farrell

• James Daniel Griesing

• Dylan Raymond Gutierrez

• James Joseph Kiley

• Santino V. Manciameli

• Jack Michael O’Neill

• Daniel Sabanowski

• Nicholas Paul Ungania

Boston College

• Kieran Patrick Ambrosi

• Gregory Matthew Curley

• John Patrick Nicholas Dossie

• Timothy Kevin McManus, Jr.

• Matthew John Zusi

Boston University

• David Bart Johnson

• Sean Matthew Kelly

• Andrew Lucas Stemberger

Bowling Green State University

• Andrew Jay Brower

Brown University

• Anthony Donald Koehler

• Tristen Cole Ventura

Bucknell University

• Ronan Francis O’Driscoll

• Timothy James Robertson

California Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo

• Ryan Terrence Schmitt

Carnegie Mellon University

• Jordan David Bissainthe

Case Western Reserve University

• Edward John Alizio

• Christian James Palios

• Luke Oliver Palios

Clemson University

• Anthony DeMonte

• Michael Vincent Giammona

• Kyle Thomas Innelli

• Anthony Michael Surdich

Colgate University

• Conor Thomas Burns

College of Charleston

• Gavin Thomas Daly

• Luke James Kenney

College of Mount Saint Vincent

• Nicholas Michael Ochs

College of Staten Island

CUNY

• Anthony Frank Prisinzano

College of the Holy Cross • Thomas Ernest Barbella

• James Declan Blum

• Michael Thomas Callinan

• Andrew Joseph Corso

• Ryder David Jones

College of William & Mary • Brendan Christopher Anselmo

• Francesco Joseph Pavano • John Louis Schmatz

Cornell University

• Luca Thomas Drago • Ronald Jabouin, Jr.

• Michael Joseph Micalizzi • Marcus Kenneth Stamps

Drexel University

• Andrew Thomas Cunningham

Duke University

• Charles Anthony Balsamo

Elon University

• Kevin Patrick Halloran • Samuel Lie Olesen

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Francis Matthew Morrisey

• Aidan Patrick Reese

Fairfield University

• Philip Frank Alfieri • Jack Peter Casamassima • Eric Todd DeStaebler • Gerard Peter Donnelly • Joseph Michael Hahn • Aedan John Hannigan • Albert Joseph Knaus • Connor Lewis • George F. Linn • Andrew Nicholas Margaritis • Conor John McGuigan • Matthew Joseph Mullen • Brendan Burke Murray • Patrick Timothy Portsmore • Patrick Selim Samaan • Nicholas Michael Siderakis • James Denis Tyras

Florida Atlantic University • Reagan Pedro Segarra Florida Institute of Technology • Michael Matteo Ferrigno

Florida State University • Michael Alexander Balady • Charles Donald Benazzi

• Joseph Phillip Edelman • George Constantinos Zachariadis

Fordham University • David Joseph Castillo • Michael Anthony Crespo • Aidan Michael Duffy • Ryan Thomas FitzGerald • Joseph V. Giannola • Alexander J. Hawkins • Kevin James Jackson • Connor Armand Magurno • Owen Thomas Moloney • James T. Raziano • Jack Robert Wilson

Gannon University • Peter John Vanikiotis George Washington University • Michael Joseph Cinque • Maxymilian Adam Dochnal • Conrad John Ertel • Ryan Michael O’Leary

Georgetown University • Mark Joseph DiLapi

Georgia Institute of Technology • Henry Kuang

Georgia Military College • Luke Evan DeBono

High Point University • James O’Donnell Fitzpatrick

Hofstra University • Thomas Vincent Leonard • Peter Massarrone • Seamus Joseph Smith • Alexander Thomas Wallace

Indiana University • John Stephen Buerger Indiana University Bloomington • Patrick Thomas Callahan • Aidan Gerard Doster • Christian Xavier Eckel • Jack Andrew Eschmann • Robert Douglas Fitton • Peter Santo Maiorano • Marco John Rossetti

Iona College

• James Patrick Cash • Andrew Thomas Catinella • John Patrick Maroney • Finbar Lee McClintock

Keiser University • Connor J. McGreevy

King’s College • Christopher Joseph Ambrosio

Lafayette College

• Michael Aidan Cannon • Andrew Philip McRory

Lake Forest College • Jacob Thomas Lipson

Lehigh University • Anthony John DiRenzo • Benjamin Alexander Ridolfi Tesman

Long Island University

• Domenico Ventura

• Loomis Chaffee School

• Colin Murphy Sim

Loyola University Chicago

• Luke Steven Strauss

Loyola University Maryland

• Connor Thomas LiBassi

• Owen Thomas McGinley

• Stephen Edward O’Brien

Manhattan College

• James Ryan Cullen

• Sebastiano Simon Paccione

• Antonio Felix Santana

• Carlos Ismael Santana

• Owen Charles Sweeney

Marist College

• Nicholas Joseph Fracasso

• Conor P. Larkin

• Christopher Joseph Pitonza

• Riley Michael Sanz

• Brady John Steinert

• Daniel Patrick Timoney

Marquette University

• Peter Joseph Rekus

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Thomas Lee Stueber

McGill University

• Lucca Aquino Boutin

Michigan State University

• Brennan Wesley Spillane

Misericordia University

• Dillon Robert Kelleher

Molloy University

• Max Evan Alter

• Nicholas Angelo Zappala

Monmouth University

• Ryan William O’Rourke

Nassau Community College

• Jude Patrick Dolan

New York Institute of Technology

• Alex George Menachery

• Viraj Hemant Sanghavi

New York University

• Dante Michael Castellano

• Christian Fernando Gil

• Anthony Joseph Kendric

• Viktor Constantine Paris

• Cristian Francisco

Rodriguez

• Ryan Patrick Tabako

North Carolina State University

• Anthony Marco DiNatale

Northwestern University

• Lance William Allen

Nova Southeastern University

• Joseph John Marchese

Ohio State University

• Brooks Alexander Honerkamp

• William Connor Koran • Daniel Raymond Watson

Pace University

• Angel Gabriel Jimenez

Pennsylvania State University

• Christian Steve Alfaya

• Jared Thomas Ali

• John Augustine Carney • Kevin Gerard Deehan

• Luke James Flatley

• Alexander Kotaro Peluso

• Daniel Marcus Semet • Ryan Christopher Urciuoli

Pepperdine University

• Thomas S. Breslin

Princeton University

• Charles John Ambach

Providence College

• Robert Anthony Anzalone

• Nicholas Arthur Baker

• William Manahan Barbour III

• Daniel Ryan Barnes

• Peter Nicholas Bitalvo

• Ronin James Bryant

• Christopher Robert Caputo, Jr. • Daniel Alan Friedman

• Dylan James Grismer

• Andrew Christopher Hilton

• John Joseph Jozefowski

• Daniel James Smithwick

• Hagan James Wagner

• Michael Brian Wangerman

Purdue University

• Paul Adam Cavounis

• Haralambos Dimitrios Cherpelis

• Alexander Oliver Koch

• Miles Malize

• Francis Xavier Matranga

• Joseph Mario Mauro

• Ryan Scott Quinn

• Brian Michael Sessa • Joseph Lawrence Shammas

Quincy University

• Benjamin Harrison Grindel

Quinnipiac University

• John Gilbert Cosenza

• Sean Christopher Walsh

• Jack Christopher Wayrich

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• Adam B. Alssaidi

• Andrew Edward Ebinger

• Timothy Aidan Haskell

• Kyle James Raymond

Rochester Institute of Technology

• Aeden Anthony Amatulli

• Ryan Denis Houghton

• Andrew John Koubek

Rutgers University

• Nicholas Anthony Valente

Sacred Heart University

• Declan Michael Kates

• Tiernan Gerald O’Reilly

• Matthew Robert Schafrick

• Tyler Joesph Settanni

Saint Anselm College

• William Christopher Dervin

Saint Joseph’s University

• John McDonald Harwood

Salve Regina University

• Christopher James Kyrillidis

Seton Hall University

• John Joseph Downing

• Matthew John Maiorano

Siena College

• Joseph Eliseo

• Pete Nicholas Georgiou

• Christopher Robert Kear

• Anthony Joseph Zappala

St. Andrew’s School (RI)

• Gregory Cantwell

Southern Methodist University

• William Edward MacKenzie

St. Bonaventure University

• Matthew Jude Marten

St. John’s University

• Ashton Jule Achil

• Sebastian Philippe Barjon

• Joseph Owen Campa

• Caelin DeJoie

• Enda Hughes

• Jason Tanner King

• Nicholas Anthony La Rocca

• Ryan Scott Meskill

• Thomas Vincent Moore

• Wilkens Philippe Petit

• Daniel Joseph Sullivan

• Joseph Herbert Thorne

Stevens Institute of Technology

• Jack Kilkenny Lane

Stonehill College

• Joseph Michael Carinci

Stony Brook University

• Thomas Matthew Beggs

• Dominick Francis Cunha

• Arthur Jose Erskine

• Thomas C. Kemp IV

• Jason Ribeiro

• Richard Joseph Watterson

SUNY College at Old Westbury

• Jake Michael Grasso

SUNY College at Oswego

• Andrew Deric Mihalick

• John Alfred Trum

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

• Joseph Thomas Arnold

SUNY Cortland • Brandon C. Beh • Joseph J. Giordano

• Ryan George Johnston

SUNY Maritime College

• Andrew James Heiderstadt • William Ignatius Lynn • Patrick Francis Warner

SUNY Morrisville • Terrell Mompoint

Syracuse University • Nicholas James Harten • Noah James Marotta

Texas A & M University • Simon Eduard Kabacinski

The Catholic University of America • Joseph Robert Allard • Matthew Christopher Castles • Gregory J. DeFranco, Jr. • Jack Robert Koubek • Joseph Bartolomeo Petrosino • Andrew Thomas Pizzardi • William Michael Schroeder • Bailey August Wallace

The University of Alabama • Aiden J. Keane • Nicholas Christopher Reynolds • Carter Michael Sullivan

The University of Tampa • Devon John Lundgren • John Patrick Profitlich

The University of Tennessee • John Patrick Barker • Sean Julien Mazur • Brendan Alexander Rettinger

The University of Texas at Austin • Kevin David Lynch • Jack Ryan Monahan

Towson University • Brian Paul Heckelman

Trinity College • Michael Connolly Miller, Jr. • Andrew Thomas Park

Union College • Connor Douglas Collett

United States Air Force Academy • Michael Daniel Murphy • Dominic Ronald Senft

United States Coast Guard Academy • William Dominic Spada

United States Merchant Marine Academy • Damien John Martin • Patrick Hamilton Mavrakis • Dereck Thomas Morales

United States Military Academy • Jake Patrick Curran • Cameron Tyler Nasis • Matthew Scott Stueber

United States Naval Academy • Matthew James Byrnes • Jack Anthony Flaherty

Universidad de Navarra • Michael James Leccese

University at Buffalo • Logan Jack Iacobazzi • Daniel John Muccini • Cody James Nettuno • Jonathan Leland Stasi-Welsh

University College Dublin • Tristan Jack Kennedy

University of Chicago • Benjamin Alexander Chaplin

University of Connecticut • Nicholas Charles Piacentino

University of Dayton • Aidan Douglas Cantanno • Alex Patrick Cantanno • Connor Francis Constable • Kevin Brian Cullen • James Rocco Decker • Joseph George Gatti, Jr. • Zoltan Kapin • John Burke Magilligan • Colin James Umhafer • Kyle Richard Wichern

University of Delaware • Anthony Lawrence Arrigali • Connor Daniel Kennedy

University of Florida • Michael Steven Affronti

University of Georgia • Noah Filippelli • Sean William Jacobs

University of Massachusetts Amherst • Charles Patrick Ford • Gabriel Michael Maravilla • Logan Christopher Perry

University of Massachusetts Lowell • Andrew Christopher Pavlovic

University of Miami • Liam Andrew Auleta • Kieran Matthew Courtney

• Michael William Grippa

• Lucas Brian Haug

• Christopher Jon Kuttin

• Jack Maurice O’Boyle

• Matthew John Pagano

• Andrew Christian Priolo

• Dylan John Schultheis

• Matthew Peter Small

• Nicholas Lawrence Vowinkel

University of Michigan

• Nicolas Vincent Dominijanni

• Colin Jeffrey Fisher

• Evan James

• Nolan Patrick Nawrocki

• Zachary Andrew Singer

• John Thomas Zgurzynski

University of North Carolina

Wilmington

• Augustus Pedro Segarra

University of Notre Dame • Christian Michael Alacqua • Nicholas Santino Bifone

• Anthony Lucas DeSano

• Daniel Matthew DiDominica

• Ryan James Farrell

• Nico Antonio Iacono

• Harry Robert Larson

• Kevin Murawski

• Kevin Michael Sadler

University of Pennsylvania

• Liam Harry Going

• Justin Thomas McMahon

• John W. Otto

University of Pittsburgh

• Lucian Acosta

• Christian Patrick Mandelos

• John Isaac Valencia

University of Rhode Island • Domenick Joseph Iadevaia

• Collin Sean McCarthy

• Brian Christopher McCormack

University of Richmond

• Pierce Robert Adams

• August William Buerger II

• James Edward Salerno

• Luke J. Salerno

University of Rochester

• Arthur Kapinos

University of Scranton

• Liam Martin Cullinan

• Fabyan Nandy Georges

University of South Carolina

• Matthew James Aljader

• Edward Alexander Ashby

• Justin Paul Barbarino

• Nicholas Ryan Barricelle

• Nicholas Joseph Barshay

• Vincent Emilio D’Amore

• Malcolm Sean De Collibus

• Thomas Carmine DeLuca

• Nolan Joseph Duffy

• Jared Ramon Estevez

• Colm Daniel Flynn

• Quinn William Francis

• David Todd Hammond, Jr.

• Carson Thomas Healy

• Evan Richard Karagjozi

• Patrick Joseph Kasson • Michael Thomas Lane • Joshua Michael Logallo • Richard John Maloney • Brendan J. Mattera • Conor William O’Keefe • Liam Patrick Quinn • Antonio James Ricciardi • Sean W. Sorice

• Aidan Francis Thomas • Ryan Dennis Willox

University of South Florida

• Sebastian Daniel Rakowski • Peter James Schrammel

University of Southern California • Deepuk Darrin Edmonds

University of Virginia • James Porter Cooney

University of Wisconsin • Michael Alfred La Salle

Villanova University

• Lorenzo Giuseppe Bartolotta • Joseph Edward Ciampa • John Joseph Flock • Owen T. Fox

• Luke Walter Harris • Ryan Dennis Haug • Matthew Paul McManus • Michael Edward Melchore • GianLuca Antonio Moscheni • Brandon Scott Mosiurchak • Matthew Angelo Papiro • Jack Lynch Ruane • Daniel Joseph Sbiroli • Charles Trenton Schmatz • Drew Frederick Spero • Mark Lee Stephen • Michael Robert Turner

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Nicholas A. Alleva • Justin Timothy Lincoln • Owen Barry O’Donnell

Wake Forest University

• Joseph Clarke Ariola • Matthew Austen Canade • James Matthew Garcia • Giancarlo Vito Massaro • Thomas Cole Schneider

Washington and Lee University • Anthony George Careccia

Wesleyan University

• Nicholas Jude Orphanos • Vincent Rene Roman • Declan Patrick Welch

Wheaton College

• Liam Peter McLaughlin • Christian Zarko Sikiric Williams College • Griffin Patrick Cole

• Anthony James Lods • Anthony Albert Scala

Yale University

• Adam Errol Walker

LEGACY FAMILIES

James ’22 and Jim Fitzpatrick ’92

Charles ’22 and Alfred Ford ’88

Brooks ’22 and Francis Honerkamp ’87

John ’84 and Michael Callinan ’22

Richard ’86, Connor ’22, and uncle Doug Collett ’78

Aidan ’22, James ’83, and Alex Cantanno ’22

Charles ’22 and Robert Benazzi ’91

Tom ’89, Thomas ’22, and uncle John Breslin ’95

Robert ’88 and Robert Fitton ’22

John ’86 and Ryan Farrell ’22 Anthony ’86 and Anthony DeSano ’22 Jack ’22 and Peter Eschmann ’88

Brian ’89 and Brendan Anselmo ’22

Lance ’22, Grant ’20, and Cliff Allen ’92, and uncle/godfather Tom Rosicki ’74

Leo ’89 and Daniel Barnes ’22

Scott ’95, Griffin ’22, and grandfather Robert Cole ’74

Enda

and Brian

Daniel

Sullivan

Matthew

Chris

and Christopher

Peter

(brother), Peter

and Patrick Samaan

Damien

and Damien Martin

Edward

John

and Jack Magilligan

and Giancarlo

and Ryan

Nicholas

and John Orphanos

and

McManus

and Russell McRory

Simon

and John Kabacinski

Cesar

Leading

CHAMINADE through the 21st Century

Four years later, landmark science center is paying dividends

This past May marked the fourth anni versary of the dedication of Chaminade’s Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center (STRC). The building has now been a centerpiece for every stu dent’s education for his entire academic career. The center’s origins, however, date back several years earlier. Early in his presidency, Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, recognized that Chaminade’s science labs needed to be upgraded as it had been decades since the last major improve ments. Moreover, he was becoming more and more concerned that our students’ needs were not being adequately met in the scientific fields, especially when con fronted with the data about the job market growth in the STEM fields. After consulting with Bro. Benjamin Knapp, S.M. ’93, the then-Science Department chairperson, he quickly came to the conclusion that simply renovating the current facilities would not lend itself to a meaningful expansion and development of Chaminade’s Science Department. Soon the decision was made to build a new facility on the northwest corner of campus.

Efforts were underway to make this vision a reality as both fundraising and de sign commenced almost immediately. Bro. Thomas and the Office of Advancement led a capital campaign, which, with the support of alumni, parents, and indepen

dent organizations, especially the Dolan Family Foundation, raised over $22 million to turn this vision into a reality. Members of the Science Department were consulted to address specifically the needs of our students, and soon New York-based archi tectural firm Mancini Duffy was retained to design the facility. Ground was broken in 2016 to begin construction of the new ly-named Dolan Family Science, Technolo gy, and Research Center.

The design approach was focused on setting the stage for science and innova tion, engaging students, faculty, staff, and visitors at every turn. Mancini Duffy’s website explains the objective of the building’s design:

• The three-story, Colonial Revival communicates a sense of unity among the historic Chaminade campus yet stands out with sleek glass curtain walls. The brick and glass façade evokes the school’s modern present while ac- knowledging its historic past, maintain- ing the look and feel of the high school’s main building and hinting at the bold blend of ideas and technology within. • Spread across the center’s 34,000 square feet are six university-grade educational labs, zones for collabora- tive discussion, and a multipurpose floor with access to terraces and a

roof deck for meteorological observa- tion. These spaces are all connected by a three-floor entrance atrium that is home to a Foucault Pendulum, one of only six in the entire state of New York.

• A show-stopping grand staircase within the main atrium was designed with a unique structural support sys- tem that wasn’t bulky or overwhelm- ing, integrating each component to act as one piece.

• Another striking feature in the space is a vertical garden that climbs con- tinuously up the height of the atrium. Mancini designed this wall as a dynamic backdrop for transparent plaques featuring the names of the 945 donors that made the construc- tion of the center possible.

• Idea spaces at each level capture the collaborative spirit of the students.

These zones feature playful furniture and design elements that are meant to foster creativity and interaction between students and teachers alike.

• The individual science labs take education technology to the next level. A glazed wall runs the length of each lab, facing the main hallway, with a few panels serving a special purpose. These panels are composed of elec- trified glass that transform into opaque backdrops for projection. Gone

are the traditional whiteboards and drop-down screens. The instructor just presses a button on the central technol ogy station in the lab, and the screens jump into action for the next lesson.

• Mancini designed the building with the spatial flexibility to serve as an event venue for the school. A third- floor multipurpose room, designed with an undulating, wave-like open millwork ceiling, is used to host fund- raising events, school exhibitions, community functions, and other events. Two terraces and access to a finished roof provide unique vantage points to look out over the field to catch a game or even stargaze at night for an astronomy class.

Now, after four full years of use, the impact of the STRC on the student body is more apparent than ever during the school day, after school, and on weekends. The center is even used throughout the summer months for academic camps. The school's curriculum was updated to utilize the new space to its fullest potential. Students began to follow a block schedule for their core courses, allowing for longer periods of time to study and collaborate in all subjects. The STRC also proved to be an unintended yet invaluable resource during the COVID year of 2020-2021, as the building was used for almost all academic subjects.

Before the STRC opened, Bro. Ben clearly stated some of his goals for the science program. “Every single student will use the equipment we'll have, the kind they'd encounter at many colleges. These tools can electronically transmit data from experiments to students' iPads, allowing them to collect more information and do more with it. During lab time, our men won't just be learning science, they'll be doing science.“ The results are just be ginning to pour in. More academic devel opment is now possible because science classes have space for long-term research

projects where students can grow plants and culture organisms like bacteria, fungi, algae, fruit flies, C. elegans, etc. 3D print ers were installed for all students to use. The Science Department now has storage and space for state-of-the-art equipment, including Vernier scientific measurement probes that connect directly to the iPads, Anatomage tables, a stream table, and even a telescope.“

Bro. Ben says, “In physics alone, we are doing investigations in the lab that were in no way possible four years ago. During the years prior to the opening of the STRC, there were a number of investigations we couldn't do as a result of lack of sophisticat ed equipment. With better equipment, we can collect more and higher-quality data.

Therefore, we can do a lot more analysis than we used to. This lends itself to more critical thinking and inquiry-based investiga tions instead of teacher-directed inquiries.“

Moreover, the STRC has allowed for the robust expansion of the extracurricular science program. Dr. Karen Kuntz, one of the center’s directors, says,

“More students participate in the Science Research Club and the Science Olympiad than ever before. Each meeting sees full attendance and enthusiastic participation.“ The newly-created Robotics Club can now build and practice for competitions. Students can participate in hands-on medical workshops and hear from STEM-specific guest speakers. Recent accomplishments include:

• The Science Olympiad team set the record for best finish by a Catholic or private school in the history of New York State finals. The previous record best was fifth with Chaminade's previous best at eighth.

• Yearly participation in programs such as Barcode Long Island (run by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center)

• Medical Marvels (2nd place on LI/ Queens in 2020)

• Spark Challenge (run by Northwell Health)

• The Long Island Science Congress, an Island-wide science fair, where our students have received multiple awards

Dr. Brianna Campmier, another STRC director, adds, “Our students have been able to complete more hands-on experiments every cycle. This is something that was not

happening four years ago. Almost every week students step into the lab and get to experience science. Science is such an important part of our daily lives, especially postpandemic; it is critical that they get involved in what's happening in the world. We have had more driven and motivated students in science research, pursuing papers and summer programs to continue learning. The school is just beginning to witness the

growth of this program...we are by no means done; this is just the start.“

This first generation of Flyers is now entering its college years. They most certainly feel privileged to have been part of one of the most ground-breaking programs in Chaminade’s history. One can only imagine the foundation that has been built for them in the scientific fields here at Chaminade.

• Science Quiz Bowl (run by Brookhaven National Laboratory; our team was 7th on LI in 2021 first time partici- pating after a multi-year absence)

Gavin Russell and the gift of life

As the Russell family, along with the Chaminade community by their side, con tinue to grieve the sudden and untimely passing of Gavin Russell ’25, one could find it nearly impossible to think any good might come from this tragedy. The loss felt by his family is both unimaginable and ongoing. He was by all accounts an outstanding young man, adored by his family, his teachers, and his classmates. In what was described as a frenzied series of events occurring within the span of only a few hours, his family was notified that because of an inoperable brain tumor (discovered only hours earlier), he was to be put on life support with no hope of recovery. When approached by staff at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital about the possibility of donating Gavin’s organs, the Russell family, in an immediate act of tremendous generosity, agreed. Bill Russell, Gavin’s father, said, “My wife Cindy and our daugh ter Claire answered almost instantaneously and in unison, a resounding ‘yes.’ It was an easy decision during a grueling time. We all knew that’s exactly what Gavin would have

wanted.” They were immediately connect ed with LiveOnNY to begin the process. Gavin’s organs would eventually save the lives of five people. One of those recipients was none other than Mr. Robert Evans, Chaminade’s band director. When he joined the US Navy in 1967, Bob was

waitlist, a process that could realistically take approximately seven years. More over, he ran the realistic risk of “aging” out before a kidney was ultimately found.

informed at his first physical that he only had one functioning kidney. This revelation did not really have much of an effect on him until about four years ago, when he was told that his one working kidney was beginning to fail. In February of this year, the kidney function was down to a mere 18%, and Bob was days away from having to start daily dialysis, a process that would require treatment for up to four hours each day. He was also put on the transplant

When the faculty was informed of Gavin’s condition, Bob inquired through President Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, if Gavin’s family would be willing to donate his kidneys in Bob’s name. In doing so, his name would be elevated on the transplant list. Bob was Gavin’s private bari tone horn teacher and his director in the Flyers Band. Again, in what was described as an easy decision, the Russell family immediately agreed. Initially, they did not believe Bob would be a match with Gavin because they were different blood types, but in a very rapid series of events, Bob was told that he would actually receive one of Gavin’s kidneys. Within 12 hours, he was prepped for the procedure, which would occur the next day at North Shore University Hospital. Even though the surgery, performed by Dr. Ahmed Ezz Eldin Fahmy, MD, was a success, his recovery would take months, and Bob has only

recently been able to return to work at Chaminade. Through his tears, he expressed both profound grief and gratitude for his “little man,” as he had nick named him earlier in the year.

Although Gavin only lived a short time on this earth, he seemed to make an impact on every life he touched. At McKenna Elementary School, he was the graduation recipient of their 3C Award for demon strating the characteristics of courage, character, and com mitment. Although he was an outstanding student from an academic standpoint, Gavin’s father said, “My son had the kindest soul; he was inclusive, naturally empathet ic, and compassionate to all those around him. He was wise beyond his years and so very curious about the world around him. Parents would often approach us in the stands at baseball games or at Boy Scout functions, and ask what we did to raise him so well. That’s just who Gavin was.”

Mr. Russell also noted that the decision to attend Chaminade was entirely made by Gavin. At Chaminade, he would also make an immediate impact

on all those around him. His teachers poured accolades on his memory. He performed superbly in the classroom and continued to develop his love of music, es pecially the Beatles and jazz greats like John Coltrane. Bro. Stephen Balletta, S.M. ’76, had the good fortune to serve as Gavin’s Speech and Debate moderator. He said, “No freshman practiced more than Gavin. He would report to Room 101 several afternoons a week, be assigned a cur rent-events extemporaneous topic by either me or one of the upperclassmen on the team, and then go to work preparing his seven-minute speech. An 'extemper' has only 30 minutes to prepare, but Gavin was always laser- focused and determined to use his prep time wisely. He gave excellent

extemp speeches the kind you would expect more from an experienced speaker rather than a novice. All the upperclassmen on the team loved Gavin and took him under their wing. Gavin was a fighter a bright, determined, highly motivated young man. That's why I called him, alternately, ‘Tiger’ and ‘Champ.’”

Today, Bill, Cindy, and Claire, are doing about “as well as possible” but are still suffering the shock from this enormous loss. They have joined a bereavement group and are tremendous advocates of organ donation. We at Chaminade are confident that from his place in Heaven, Gavin is smiling that his organs have given a new lease on life to others, especially his band director.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE AN MD?

Flyers spend the summer at Medical Boot Camp

With a facility like the Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Cen ter, it is only natural that students with an interest in pursuing a career in medicine will have their interests piqued. To that end, the Alumni Medical Association hosted a Medical Boot Camp the week of July 26, providing Flyers a small glimpse of what life is like in a variety of medical fields. Originally instituted under former Alumni Medical Association president Dr. Andrew Ciancimino ’03 in 2019, the Medical Boot Camp returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. Under the direction of Dr. Vin cent DeOrchis ’98, the camp featured four doctors each day, each giving a one-hour presentation on their various specialties. DeOrchris said of the humble beginnings

sciences.” Ciancimino, Giuffrida, and DeOr chis were determined to establish an alumni network “whose goal was to assist younger graduates who were actively engaged in various stages of their education or career, as well as those who may only be con templating interest in the health sciences pathways,” said DeOrchis.

All of the presenters are alumni, ranging from class years 1958 to 2015. Forty-two current Chaminade juniors and seniors, as well as freshmen and sophomores in college, heard from experts in a wide array of medical specialties, from gastroenter ology and radiology to dentistry. Despite this being only the second year of the program, plans for growth and expansion in the future are already in the works.

of what would become the Medical Boot Camp, “Dr. Andrew Ciancimino ’03, Dr. Michael Giuffrida ’91, and I met as young attendees at St. Francis Hospital almost a decade ago. After sharing many Chaminade stories, we all came to realize that a school with such remarkable networking oppor tunities stretching across the country (if not the globe) had offered limited access to those of us pursuing careers in the health

“During the summer between my sopho more and junior years at Chaminade, I was offered the opportunity to participate in the National Youth Leadership on Medi cine, located on the campus of Marymount University in Arlington, VA. This experience solidified my calling as a physician and scientist and started me on the pre-medi cal pathway. I hope to bring some of these experiences to a much more accessible setting for our student body,” said DeOr chis. One of the participants, junior Andrew Rao, was looking for something to reinforce his love and pursuit of a career in medicine. “I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to pursue a career in biological sciences, and the camp seemed like a golden opportunity to enhance my knowledge of this world alongside taking the first steps toward enter ing college. I hoped to see a varying collec tion of specialists within the medical field and to learn more about what the process to becoming an MD entailed,” remarked Rao. Though Ciancimino, Giuffrida, DeOrchis, and countless other Chaminade alumni in

the medical profession did not benefit from the resources available to today’s student body, they recognize what a tremendous opportunity the STRC presents to Chami nade students. DeOrchis said, “Chaminade has always strived to offer the best educa tion to its students, and the STRC now pro vides access to a level of STEM experience not seen before at the high school level.” The diverse backgrounds and experienc es of the doctors was especially reward ing for Rao. “It was nice to get insight from younger alumni who haven’t even become MDs yet, in addition to hearing from more experienced and even retired doctors. It was also very cool to see that a doctor’s path is not set in stone, as there were speakers who had changed careers multiple times within the medical field and those who decided to become doctors years after earning college degrees in com pletely unrelated fields,” said Rao. The Medical Boot Camp arose in order to give students, before they graduated, a way to foster an interest in health sciences and provide an opportunity to explore the various fields in a forum that was more than just a 20-minute speech at a typical Career Night presentation. It also provided an intro duction to members of an alumni association that will ideally help them navigate the very complex and daunting educational journey. Dr. DeOrchis perhaps said it best when he remarked, “As physicians, our role is not limited to healing; we are at our core teach ers. Whether sharing knowledge with our patients, colleagues, or our students, every physician has an innate desire to disperse the volumes of information they have acquired in their training and practice. As Catholics the practice of medicine is often seen as a vocation more than a profession a way to personally express the love of Christ.”

Raising Oysters for Cleaner Waters

James Casamassima, a sophomore at Chaminade, has been interested in oysters for a long time. His interest led to a passion for marine biology and research into how oysters can help restore the health of our local waters. James took some time out of his summer to answer a few questions about his scientific interests and where he hopes to take them in the future.

How did you become interested in marine biology, particularly oysters?

I was introduced to marine biology and aquaculture, especially working with bivalves (primarily oysters), in the 5th grade. I was required to complete a STEM fair proj ect during my 5th-grade year at St. Patrick's School in Huntington. While brainstorming ideas with my parents, my father brought up an idea that used oysters and various other bivalves for the sole purpose of water filtration. We found that a single adult oys ter can filter up to 50 gallons of water each day. I knew that I had to utilize this new, amazing information to help our planet.

What research has prompted your past work with oysters?

The questions that interest me deal with creating the most effective designs for promoting oyster growth. Throughout my almost five years of marine biology re search, I am constantly forming new ques tions. I also keep returning to my STEM fair project design. I apply the knowledge I learn from my research and classes at Chaminade to both past and current proj ects to ensure that they are my best works. I work to find the best environments that will not only promote oyster growth but be environmentally sustainable as well. I improved upon my original design, mak ing it more eco-friendly with the use of turbines and solar panels.

Where has your passion for marine biology taken you so far?

While researching in the sixth grade, I came across a program through the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Com mittee. I attended their meetings and spoke with the coordinators. They were setting up and plan ning oyster gardens us ing floating cages for the upcom ing sum mer. That summer, my family and I spon sored an oyster cage through their program, and we volunteered our time to maintain

the cage, which helped to safely grow the juvenile oysters. Eventually I was asked by one of the program managers if I could design cages for the City Island Oyster Reef and the Billion Oyster Project.

Through working with these three organizations, I was introduced to Cornell Cooperative. They have an aquaculture facility in Huntington and were looking to bring oyster gardening to the local harbors.

As my family and I are members of the Huntington Yacht Club, we volunteered and offered our club as a test site for their out reach program. Cornell Cooperative agreed, and Huntington Yacht Club, in 2021, be came the first in the area to support oyster gardening. I helped the program coordinator

of Cornell Cooperative design user-friendly oyster cages simple enough for anyone to use to get involved. We designed them to be light yet resistant, using milk crates. This past year, I was invited to present oyster gardening concepts at a meeting with the Greater Huntington Boating Council, where many other clubs in the area became interested in sponsoring oys ter cages. This summer, Northport Yacht Club, Centerport Yacht Club, Huntington Yacht Club, and the Rotary Club have all sponsored cages. This summer, I have been interning for Cornell Cooperative out of Gold Star Battalion Beach, working on aquaculture projects.

What are the most interesting things you've learned through research?

I have learned that oysters grow at a very rapid pace. I have learned how to calculate buoyancy as well as how to use many differ ent water monitoring systems. I have also been trained to properly use many oyster gardening systems such as a FLUPSY (float ing upweller system), setting trays, floating cages, and a milk crate cage I helped to design. Through my internship, I have been introduced to and acclimated to the labor needed to run an aquaculture facility, and I have been able to learn about local animals through daily encounters on the docks.

How will you use Chaminade's science facilities to support your research?

I was very excited to learn that I have been invited to join the Science Research class at Chaminade next year. Through this class, I hope to use the STRC facilities to grow my knowledge and understanding of oysters. I hope to take up a project using both engineering and marine science, es pecially oysters, which can be beneficial to both local waterways and the entire world.

Sophomore James Casamassima’s research has yielded sustainable results for Long Island’s harbors

Mr. Val Adia, after graduating from Chaminade in 1989, turned his passion for his science class into a life-long career that provides essential support and materials to re search scientists around the world. The company he founded, Boca Biolistics, is a contract-research organization that provides biological specimens and tis sue samples, clinical research services, and a biological research reference library. Recently, Boca Biolistics has worked with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop the necessary vaccines needed to fight the next variant of COVID-19. Mr. Adia answers a few questions about his career in the hopes of inspiring his fellow Flyers to become the next generation of research scientist and doctors.

How did your Chaminade education inspire you to pursue a career in the sciences?

Chaminade has provided me with a wellrounded liberal arts education. My interest in the sciences began early in life, and my time at Chaminade further solidified it by exposing me to subjects like biology, chem istry, and physics. The ability to perform hands-on lab experiments during my classes led me to pursue a scientific track in college.

How did you continue to pursue your career goals after graduating?

I attended Bucknell University as a pre-med major. I was fortunate to conduct independent undergraduate research in organic chemistry as well as biochemistry. After graduating from Bucknell, I held vari ous jobs in clinical and research laboratories as well as biopharmaceutical companies. I made the jump to join a startup company that provided research support to in-vitro diagnostic and medical device compa nies. I sold the company in 2005 and later co-founded Boca Biolistics in 2008.

ALUMNUS SUPPORTS CRITICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Val Adia ’89, CEO of Boca Biolistics, provides research materials and support to scientists around the world

Can you describe the mission of your company and how it is involved in broader scientific research today?

Boca Biolistics is a vertically integrated life science service provider with an ex pansive biorepository, a contract research organization, and a clinical reference laboratory. The company is a platform that provides end-to-end research solutions for in-vitro diagnostic, medical device, and biopharmaceutical companies.

What is your role at Boca Biolistics, and what do you love about it?

My role at Boca Biolistics is CEO. I am fortunate to lead a team of professionals whose work contributes to the innova tion and development of new diagnostics and therapeutics. I am very proud of the company’s mission to drive the science forward for our clients and collaborators. Our success lies in their success.

volved in cancer research for the identifi cation of biomarkers in the development of immunotherapies.

If you could predict the future of scientific research, what new technologies or research questions will drive health and science?

I firmly believe that more pharma and medical device companies will utilize artificial intelligence and machine learn ing technologies as part of research and development work. Data science will be an increasingly important component in ac celerating biomarker and drug discovery by providing faster and more efficient clinical development. The delivery of healthcare will be considerably different in the future as precision and personalized medicine will take a more significant role.

Scan the QR code to view the Boca Biolistics research news blog.

What Boca Biolistics projects currently do you believe are of particular importance?

COVID-19, cancer, and other emerging infectious diseases. We are working with vaccine developers to provide effective treatments, e.g. mRNA vaccine protection against the latest variant of SARS-CoV-2. In addition, the company has been in-

Any advice for Chaminade students considering a career in one of the sciences? Having an open mind in choosing a career with a science background is the most important thing. In addition to traditional pathways like medical/graduate school, there are plenty of options, such as the pharma industry, academ ic, government agencies, etc. In the end, the best advice is to enjoy your scientific career, and I feel blessed to be in that position.

From Chaminade, to INFINITY and Beyond

Like so many before him, Robert Gallego ’18 entered Chaminade with the goal to do well at a new school and make friends along the way. However, almost immediately, his interest in science was nurtured and fueled by his teachers at Chaminade. That kickstart ed a lifelong passion for science.

“Looking back, some of the clearest early memories I had of truly being fasci nated with science were in the summer going into 9th grade. I was attending a science camp at Chaminade, and it was dissection day. When the moderators came to us with small sharks, my mind was blown. This was the first opportunity where I genuinely got to experience a side of science that was completely foreign to me,” Gallego remarked.

From this humble introduction to the deeper world of science, Gallego fed a passion that led to prestigious Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universi ty, where he recently graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineer ing. He now works for the United States Navy. Gallego recalls fond memories of his journey, beginning with oceanog raphy with Bro. Benjamin Knapp, S.M. ’93.

“I attribute my educa tional and career paths to one experience at Chaminade. Freshman year, I was taking an oceanography course with Bro. Ben, but I did not do very well in the class. However, part of this class was a trip to Woods Hole Oceanographic Insti tute (WHOI). This trip fascinated me with

the idea of being part of a team that could create some sort of vehicle that would allow humans to explore.”

However, it was not just the rigorous science curriculum and passionate teachers that inspired Gallego along the way. “Being a part of the Hiking Club at Chaminade, ex ploration was something I was very fond of, and the idea that I could create something that would further that love was amazing. This love for exploration and my experience at WHOI put me into a craze of wanting to be what I coined as an ‘explorative engineer.’ This put me into two main categories when it came to college, marine engineering, and aerospace engineering,” said Gallego. At Embry-Riddle, Gallego found the perfect environment to further his love and passion for exploration. While he still had an interest in marine engineering, it was difficult finding schools that offer that major. Aero space engineering, however, was somewhat of a booming field, thanks to companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, which push the bounds of commercial space exploration. Gallego remarked, “From day one at the

school you are thrown into a culture that loves the sky and exploration. Everyone was either an engineer studying aircrafts or a pilot exploring the skies.”

After Embry-Riddle, like many college graduates, Gallego was at a crossroads

where to apply the knowledge gained from a lifetime of learning. Gallego explained, “I never planned on working with the Navy, at least not as a direct employee. I assumed I would work with a larger private company and be a contractor to one of the branches of the U.S. Military; that is what most of the aerospace industry is. However, relatively late in my senior year, I attended an info session for NAVAIR, a civilian branch of the Navy dedicated to science and research on Navy aircraft. Something about this brief seminar really clicked with me. It would give me the opportunity to work hands-on with some of the most complex jet fighters ever produced.” Even in the face of this impres sive technology, it was his experiences at the WHOI that he kept coming back to. Even on the precipice of a new career, Gallego still feels the pull of education, of learning, of exploring. “One of the oddest feelings about graduating from college is knowing that you might never step back into a classroom to learn again. You spend so many years going to school to learn that one of the biggest changes after graduating is figuring out how to learn in a job setting.” What will the future hold? Gallego might soon pursue a masters degree, and having access to the resources in the Navy will help him carve out the career path best for him. But thoughts of Chaminade are never too far. “Attending science camp at Chaminade was my first incredible ex perience with science. It showed me that science wasn't just nose down in a book studying or sitting in a classroom listen ing to a lecture. The experience was so incredible for me that I wanted to be able to give it back to other people. Starting the following summer, I assisted Mr. Dubon and did that for every following summer up until this one. Being able to share my expe riences with the campers and being able to see that same spark that I had was amaz ing. It fueled my love for science and really helped me keep pursuing what I loved.”

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Bequests

The most common way to remember Chaminade in your estate plan is by leaving a gift in your will and naming Chaminade High School as a beneficiary.

Charitable Gift Annuities

A charitable gift annuity allows you to receive fixed payments for the rest of your life while simultaneously making a gift to the school.

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Name Chaminade as a beneficiary of a policy or transfer ownership of a whole life policy to the school. If the policy has

cash value, you can receive a charitable deduction equal to the cash value at the time of the gift.

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The easiest way to leave the balance of a retirement account to your school after your lifetime is to list Chaminade High School on your beneficiary form, provided by your plan administrator.

Please consult your tax professional/financial advisor for assistance in determining the ideal planned gift for your financial sit uation. For more information about establishing a legacy gift at Chaminade, please contact Executive Director of Advancement Mr. Chris Hanley ’80 at (516) 742-5555 ext. 509 or email chanley@chaminade-hs.org.

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From Mineola to South Bend

Senior Nate Butler joins students from around the country to explore ecosystems

With over 450 students from 49 states and 16 countries converging on prestigious Jordan Hall on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, Nathaniel Butler ’23 was in for quite a scientific and academic endeavor. The Summer Scholar Program in Life Science at Notre Dame is not merely a science summer camp; there was prerequisite work that needed to be completed, as well as a lengthy application process to endure. Once admitted, there were homework assign ments and a final project and presentation. What the students take away from the program, however, is so much more than one college credit earned.

The Life Science Project is split into two parts, cancer biology and stream ecology. Butler appreciated the topics covered, “During the Cancer Biology Program, we learned how to split and culture cells, as well as view them under the microscope and observe different features regarding cancer and mor phology; we used two cell lines and ob served them throughout the two weeks and eventually determined which cell lines were malignant and benign.” The Stream Ecology Program included taking two field trips to local streams and lakes to conduct environ mental assessments of the ecosystems using indicator species and a qualitative test.

According to the description of the program at Notre Dame, “In the ecology and environmental science component of the course, you will investigate unique local eco systems including Warren Dunes, Michigan (ecological succession, geologic history and ecosystem management), Warren Woods, Michigan (ecology of rare, old growth forest),

and collect field data for a research project and presentation centering on environmen tal quality assessments of a local stream eco system.” With the assistance of Notre Dame researchers, students have the opportunity to discuss research strategies and review published scientific literature on stream ecol ogy and restoration strategies. In exploring cancer biology, students actively engage in the study of cancer by reviewing the scientif ic literature on hallmarks of cancer. Students have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology to help identify traits of human cancer cells. Students analyze data with peers from across the country and world,

choose. Butler plans to pursue a major in science in college while working to be either a pilot or doctor. Butler said, “The best part was getting to meet new people from all over the world who were interested in the same things that I was.” But his passion for science and research was developed and nurtured at Chaminade.

The Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center is the preeminent science facility for high schools on Long Island and beyond. That fact was not lost on Butler. “The STRC was one of the main reasons why I came to Chaminade. I have been a part of many science clubs, Science Research, Science Olympiad, Science Club. In my sophomore year, the Science Research class was created, which allowed me to get more work done on my project during the day and saved more time for experimentation after school.” With the facilities and programs in place, Butler found teach ers that challenged and supported his passion for science and research.

those who share the same passion for science and research. As with the environ mental science component, students present on their findings regarding characterization of their assigned cancer cell line. With an am bitious program, Butler dove headlong into a science program in which few students have the opportunity to participate. What led Butler to this program? A vari ety of factors. Butler’s father is a graduate of Notre Dame, and Nate has developed an affinity for the school. On a trip to campus last year, Butler heard about the program and decided to investigate it further. There are over 20 different tracks from which to

“Dr. Karen Kuntz and Dr. Brianna Campmier have been huge influ ences on my love for science and have really taught me a lot through the science research club and class. They have given up so much of their time during and after school to help me with my project and have helped me to learn so much about science and the research process.” Dr. Me linda Viscusi, Mr. Ahmed Sarhan, and Bro. Benjamin Knapp, S.M. ’93, also served as mentors and role models for Butler along this journey. At a time when soon-to-beseniors fill their summer afternoons with trips to the beach, Butler was researching cancer cells and studying the feasibility of restoration of a rural stream system.

2011 alumnus Bryan Beaubrun is pursuing his dream – and blazing a trailDIFFERENCE Making a

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Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, a German-Amer ican psychologist, once said, “Research is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought.” This marriage between science and the pursuit of never-before-understood knowledge is alive and well in Bryan Beaubrun ’11. An accomplished researcher in a variety of scientific fields, Beaubrun felt the pull of a different field at first. “I’ve always had an inclination towards math and science, and this natural inclination initially drew me to the field of architecture. Fortunately, I found out early enough that drawing was not a strength of mine, which allowed me to pivot towards an interest in biomedical engineering,” said Beaubrun. His interest in the field of prosthetics evolved into the field of surgical implementation of pros thetics. This eventually led Beaubrun to a career in medicine. Eventually, the call to medical research came to him. “I realized the importance of research during my time in graduate school at Boston University. While working on my thesis during my sec ond year, I undertook a research position at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases to help aid generate ideas for my thesis project. It was here, while working specifically within the Spine Orthopedics department, I spent the year understanding the collaborative role that researchers and physicians have on patient care and outcomes,” said Beaubrun. As a student at Chaminade, Beaubrun’s love of science was evident from the earliest stages. “While there were many moments during my time at Chaminade that were formative, I specifically remember

one moment. It was during biology lab. Mr. [Peter] Dubon [’99] was directing a dissec tion lab, and I found myself enjoying the dissection of the various insects and ani mals, particularly the intricacies of exploring the organ systems," remarked Beaubrun.

Having just completed his third year of medical school, Beaubrun has decided to pursue a residency in orthopedic surgery, one of the more competitive specialities in which to gain a residency position. To put into perspective, last year, there were 875 orthopedic resident spots with 1,470 applicants. “I am undertaking another research year at a private sports medicine orthopedic clinic in Northern Virginia to give myself more diverse research experi ence,” said Beaubrun.

Always a lover of sports, having played both basketball and football at Chaminade, Beaubrun hopes to combine his love of sports with his love of medicine. “In the future, I envision a few paths that I would like to explore, one of which would be as a team physician for a professional team. I was recently accepted into the inaugu ral pipeline program started by the NFL and the NFL Physician Society (NFLPS) in conjunction with Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Medical Schools. Dr. Timothy McAdams, NFLPS president and San Francisco 49ers head team physician, was recently quoted about the initiative.

‘We have significant work to do to ensure that the NFLPS membership more closely mirrors the player population we treat every

day. It begins here by broadening the pipeline and encouraging medical students from diverse backgrounds to consider the possibilities of a career in sports medicine,’ and I could not agree more,” said Beaubrun. His decision to take a research year may postpone this goal, but one can rest assured that he will relentlessly pursue it.

Another passion for Beaubrun is the importance of HBCUs and HBCU education. HBCUs began to appear after the Civil War; although Cheyney University of Pennsyl vania predates the war. These institutions began during the reconstruction to afford Black people the opportunity to pursue higher education because all-white colleges and universities were not an option. Howard University College of Medicine, named after Major General Olivier Otis Howard, opened in 1868 because there was an urgent need for medical care for the large Black popula tion migrating to Washington, DC, after the Civil War. Even today, Beaubrun sees the importance of these institutions. “HBCU medical schools are still critical to patient care because of the many health disparities that exist today within Black patient care, many of which have stemmed from Black communities established in areas lacking basic resources, such as suitable grocery stores, fully-funded and accessible parks, and access to healthcare resources. Even with the advent of HBCU medical schools, only about 2.5% of Ameri can doctors were African-American; now that proportion is 5%, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.” This passion for research, love of science, and calling to improve the lives of those around him is evident in Bryan Beaubrun, who, in the true spirit of Albert Szent-Gyor gyi, is doing more than just thinking what no one else has thought; he’s working to make the world better.

51st

The weather did not appear like it was going to cooperate with this year’s Golf and Tennis Open as the previous evening’s rain lingered well into the day. However, in the words of Executive Director Mr. Bill Basel ’58, “In true Chaminade fashion, everyone rolled with the situation and thoroughly enjoyed the friendship and good will of the day.” This year, the event returned to its traditional format following the COVID interruption. For the first time in 51 years, the open itself was sold out at all five courses, each having 120 golfers for a total of 600. Moreover, almost 100 volunteers assisted at all locations with registration, raffle sales, hole-in-one spotters, and the ever-pop ular fundraising circle hole.

Later that day, all participants would converge upon the Nassau Country Club for cocktails, dinner, and auction events. The silent auction kicked things off for the evening’s festivities followed by the live auction, which began shortly there-after with Rob Sica ’99 serving as auctioneer. The dinner at Meribah Retreat House was the highest-sold item, with two for a total of $46,000, followed by five more items for a total of $110,000. The online silent auction with over 45 items closed 15 minutes after the conclusion of the live auction and raised a total of $71,000. Overall the day would raise $436,049.71 in support of the Torch Fund and Chami nade’s mission. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Golf and Tennis Open

AWARD WINNERS

Brookville Country Club

1st Place Low Gross

Matthew Heslin CAPA

2nd Place Low Gross Kevin Finn ’88

3rd Place Low Gross Nicholas Fischer ’06

1st Place Low Net Tom Mullooly ’88

2nd Place Low Net Tim Curran ’88

3rd Place Low Net Terry Gardner ’84

1st Place Callaway Scott Feryo ’84

2nd Place Callaway Ron Marciano ’84

3rd Place Callaway Mike Landolphi ’88

Longest Drive (14th hole) Andrew Cuomo ’02 Straightest Drive (5th hole)

Mark Josling ’94

Closest to Pin (16th hole) Chris Fitzpatrick ’05

FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP

Tom Mullooly ’88, Tim Curran ’88, Kevin Finn ’88, Mike Landolphi ’88

Meadow Brook Club

1st Place Low Gross Alex Ozenham Fr.

2nd Place Low Gross Kevin Gerard ’05

3rd Place Low Gross Thomas Morr ’07

1st Place Low Net Thomas Ahern ’13

2nd Place Low Net Matthew Miller Fr.

3rd Place Low Net

Josh Probeyahn GP.

1st Place Callaway

Charles Reardon ’75

2nd Place Callaway Chris Hanley ’80

3rd Place Callaway Stephen Leghart ’85 Straightest Drive (5th hole)

Tommy Ahern ’13

Longest Drive (7th hole) Alex Oxenham Fr. Closest to Pin (17th hole)

Tim Miller ’99

FOURSOME

CHAMPIONSHIP

John Feyrer Fr., Alex Ox enham Fr., Justin Frankel Fr., Howard Tarr P’24

Mill River Club

1st Place Low Gross Kevin Dolph Fr.

2nd Place Low Gross Mike Meehan ’90

3rd Place Low Gross Brian Kennedy Fr.

1st Place Low Net Anthony Arena Fr. 2nd Place Low Net Brian Frumberg ’01

3rd Place Low Net Emile Sudlow Fr.

1st Place Callaway Kevin Dolph Fr.

2nd Place Callaway Kenneth Robbett ’76

3rd Place Callaway Brian Dunne ’13

Longest Drive (18th hole) Kevin Dolph Fr.

Straightest Drive (4th hole)

James Essman Fr.

Closest to Pin (7th hole) Brian Kennedy Fr. FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP

Kevin Dolph Fr., Brian Kennedy Fr., Tim Maffuid Fr., Kenneth Robbett ’76

Nassau Country Club

1st Place Low Gross

Matt Gutauskas Fr.

2nd Place Low Gross

Chris Van Praag ’14

3rd Place Low Gross Chris Palmer ’87

1st Place Low Net Jack Kerning ’15

2nd Place Low Net Ryan Byrne P’24

3rd Place Low Net Mike Van Praag ’04

1st Place Callaway

Kevin Schuler ’95

2nd Place Callaway

Franco Pollini ’99

3rd Place Callaway

Thomas Hunter ’83

Longest Drive (12th hole)

Mike Van Praag ’04

Straightest Drive (2nd hole)

Gus Nuzzolese ’76

Closest to Pin (5th hole)

Rich Podpirka ’12

FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP

Richard Coppola ’00, Matt Gutauskas Fr., Chris Palmer ’87

Wheatley Hills Golf Club

1st Place Low Gross

Steve Simonetti Fr.

2nd Place Low Gross

Brian Cruse ’14

3rd Place Low Gross

Matt Classi Fr.

1st Place Low Net

Vincent Papallardo Fr.

2nd Place Low Net Kevin Cruse ’11

3rd Place Low Net Frank Kurre ’81

1st Place Callaway

Michael Guerrie CAPA

2nd Place Callaway

Joseph LaRocca ’98

3rd Place Callaway

Ken Breglio CAPA

Longest Drive (15th hole)

Paul Serie ’95

Straightest Drive (9th hole)

Rich O’Rourke Fr.

Closest to Pin (8th hole)

Paul Callahan ’72

FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP

Andrew Benazzi ’00, Steve Alchermes Fr., Anthony Marino Fr., Thomas LaPorta Fr.

Class Championship

Class of 2005

Jim Zenker, Tim Thornton, Chris Fitzpatrick, Jim Wilson

Pebble Beach Raffle

Susan Doran P ’25

Tennis

1st place doubles

Robert Buetti ’11, Tom Gsell Fr.

2nd place doubles Jim McDerby Fr., Julian Bailey Fr.

lP a n es, Trains, and Enhanci n g t eh

Commuter Experience

Former App Development Club member codes and designs MTA application

From soaring over high school as a Chaminade Flyer to enhancing the commut er experience for the LIRR, Ryan O’Connor ’19 continues to put the critical inquiry skills he learned at Chaminade to practical use as a key member of the development team for the new MTA TrainTime application. A new iteration of O’Connor’s work, MTA TrainTime launched this past summer, and it now encom passes the MTA North transit system. Ryan’s work continues to be enhanced, launched, and made accessible to hundreds of thousands of people in the Long Island and tri-state areas.

Growing up in Huntington, O’Connor found his home at Chaminade, competing on the Varsity Swimming Team while also becoming a founding member of the App Development Club under the mentorship of Mr. Terence Fitzgibbon ’00. Ryan began

to set his mind on improving the student experience by rethinking the paperwork of Chaminade’s open house to prospec tive families and accepted students. With the hope of minimizing paperwork and mainstreaming the Chaminade image and content, he went to work. The main fruit of his diligence was the development of the Cham inade app, an idea that sprung from Ryan’s ob servation of the need for a place to keep track of cycles, daily bell schedules, the lunch menu, and to record a space for information on club meet ings, campus maps, and more.

A novel applica

Ryan O'Connor ’19 (left) demonstrates the functionality of his new app in Grand Central Station. Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

tion for its time, the app continues to be used daily by students and teachers alike and will remain a lasting contribution to the modern Chaminade experience.

Ryan continued his work in all things technology at Chaminade by assisting in the expansion and work of the Element Film Club now Element Media and virtual tour development for Chaminade’s pro spective families. “I worked alongside Bro. Thomas Terrill, S.M. ’10, who really offered me a perspective on the collaborative process in designing both the Chaminade app and the vir tual tour.” The app and website utilize many layers of intricate detailing and coding that students have always been integral in building and sharing in the workload.

With the success of the Cham inade app, Ryan kept working and seeking newer ventures after graduating from Chaminade in June of 2019. His ventures led to involvement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and devel oping a user-friendly and real-time tracking application for the countless daily commuters on the Long Island Railroad. “What we are giving to the riders and commuters is better confidence for their trips,” says O’Connor, “people want confidence to accompany them throughout their trip, from start to finish, and the MTA TrainTime app gives them that.”

A new iteration of O’Connor’s work, MTA TrainTime, almost triples the consumer reach of its original version. Ryan’s work continues to be enhanced, launched, and made accessible to thousands of people in the Long Island and tri-state areas. The experience of seeing a product go from idea to digital reality gave Ryan the opportunity to apply his sense of character, responsi bility, resourcefulness, and collaboration in

creating a product that is both technically complex and experientially direct.

“One thing I found I really enjoyed about this was the ability to start from scratch, to start from the drawing board, and then at the end of the day have a working product in hand, and from there collect feedback, using the real world, and reiterate it from there.

“The TrainTime App really gave me an opportunity to make my work extremely practical and personal for those who need it. It was very cool to see this concept map of ideas become a successful applica tion for practical use.” Ryan improves on an already established system of tech wizardry that makes his projects uniquely personal and heartfelt.

Ryan continues to work in the field of tech and development while studying at the University of Michigan and honors his growth as a Chaminade man as his alma mater continues to advance. “It is so exciting to see the ways in which Cham inade continues to expand its reach in terms of technological advancement, with the ever-expanding Element Media enter prise, the science center, and the innova tion of current students who find them selves at the helm of very cool projects.”

Like the students that have followed in his footsteps, Ryan is always seeking new horizons that will allow his passion and knowledge to thrive, a passion cultivated and nurtured at Chaminade.

Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

ALUMNI EVENTS

HOCKEY REUNION

On March 19, the Hockey Association, led by Geoff Brady ’90, took to the ice with over 40 alumni in attendance at Cantiague Park. Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, dropped the first puck and kicked off the night’s festivities.

MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION

On March 24, Medical and Health Professionals Associa tion President Vincent DeOr chis, M.D. ’98, and Andrew Ciancimino, M.D. ’03, hosted a “Mocktails and Medicine” event for over 60 current Flyer moms focusing on women’s heart health. Mocktails by our featured mixologist were served along with “hearty” bites.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

On April 7, we visited the University of Notre Dame where 65 Flyers cur rently attend, home to the largest concentration of our alumni in any university or college. Anthony F. Earley ’67, chairman, CEO, and president of PG&E Corporation, served as our keynote speaker.

CHICAGO CHAPTER

We visited the Windy City on April 8 to host a networking event for alumni in the Chicago area, hosted by Chapter President Joseph Munda ’00.

LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONS

The LI Businessmen, Wall Street, and Lawyers Associations hosted an alumni dinner and networking event on May 4 at Plattduetsche Park and Restaurant as 100 alumni gathered with their fellow Flyers.

LACROSSE REUNION

On May 14, our Lacrosse Asso ciation, led by Kyle Gentile ’06, hosted an alumni day where Flyers watched Chaminade face-off and beat nationally ranked Salesianum High School 15 to 11.

25TH REUNION - CLASS OF 1997

Chaminade celebrated the 25th reunion of the Class of 1997 on May 14. The evening included school tours and Mass in Hearst Auditorium, followed by a welcome video presentation from Bro. Tom. It concluded with cocktails and dinner. The class presented its gift of over $57,000 to the Ronald Winchester Scholarship Fund that provides financial aid to qualified students.

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

A special inaugural Legacy of Leadership event was hosted on May 19 to honor Fr. Garrett Long, S.M. ’62, and Randy Du dick with the Founders Award. Kevin Conway ’76, P’06, ’08, ’11 was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

ALUMNI SERVICE ASSOCIATION

& CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LI

On June 11, the Alumni Service Association, led by Frank Lisboa ’12, partnered with the Catholic Charities of Long Island to spruce the grounds at The Neumann Residence for Developmentally Disabled Deaf Adults. Alumni power washed, raked, and weeded the back property and other landscaping upkeep.

ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATION

The Entrepreneurs Association, led by Mike Taormina ’01, hosted “The Web3 Opportunity” on June 14 at the offices of ReedSmith. Guest speaker Brian Flynn ’13, CEO and co-found er of RabitHole, discussed the next iteration of the internet and decentralized blockchain technology.

CREW REUNION

The Crew Association, hosted by Steve Liguori ’01, celebrated 25 years of Chaminade crew on June 16. The event also served to honor and celebrate Mr. John Callinan’s 25 years of service by creating one of the pre mier high school rowing programs in the country.

GOLDMAN SACHS WORKSHOP

On June 23, the Class of 2022 came to hear first-hand advice from Goldman Sachs professionals to speak on topics of Bloomberg essen tials, how an investment bank is organized, and how to get their foot in the door with a cutting-edge career in finance.

YOUNG ALUMNI PROFESSIONALS

FLYER DAY AT GREENPORT

HARBOR BREWING CO.

On August 7, LI Businessmen

Association President John Liegey ’81 hosted an afternoon of BBQ and brews at his Green port Harbor Brewery Company on the East End. Over 60 Flyers were entertained with music and a brewery tour.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FLYER FEST

COMBINED CLASS REUNION

October 15, 2022

Celebrating our Golden Flyers from the Classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967, and the Classes of 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2017.

11 a.m. Golden Flyer luncheon | 1 p.m. football game 4 p.m. Mass | 5-8 p.m. reunion celebration

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AND WALL STREET

The Young Alumni Professionals and Wall Street Associations, led by Kevin Lombardi ’04 and Mike DiBari ’02 respectively, hosted a BBQ and business casual network ing event on Faerber Field on June 30. Over 150 alumni from multiple industries attended. Rob DelGiorno ’00, owner of Whiskey Neat, provided the food and whiskey tasting.

FOOTBALL REUNION

Football Association Chairman Chris Fitzpatrick ’05 hosted Chaminade’s foot ball family on July 20 at Plattduetsche Restaurant and Park. Over 60 former players and coaches from all years joined to celebrate the sport through connection and camaraderie.

SENIOR YEARBOOK BBQ On August 4, we welcomed our 2022 graduates for their first alumni event, the Senior Yearbook BBQ. Nearly 300 seniors joined together to remi nisce and view their new Crimson and Gold. The event was hosted by Andrew Christman ’14, Senior Yearbook BBQ chairman.

Northern California Chapter October 21, Location TBD.

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Southern California Chapter October 22, Grassini Family Vineyards, 2-5 p.m. Featuring hand-selected wines and appetizers by Lawrence Grassini '63, owner of Grassini Family Vineyards.

Washington DC Wreath Laying October 29, Arlington National Cemetery, 2 p.m. Mass at Old Post Chapel, 3 p.m. Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 5 p.m. Cocktail reception at Patton Hall Community Club.

Lawyers Association CLE Class November 17, 6 p.m., cocktail reception at Conway Lobby, 7-9 p.m. CLE class and presentation at Hearst Auditorium.

Thanksgiving Luncheon November 23, 10 a.m., Thanksgiving Mass in Darby Auditorium, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Luncheon in Main Gym.

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