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JULY 2021

28 ON THE COVER From left, 2021 graduates Jack Viscuso, Michael Bellia, Jackson Kobylarcz, Karl-Heinz Morose, and Grant Natindim arrive to Ott Field for graduation. J U LY 2 0 2 1

IN THIS ISSUE Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81 President Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. ’78 Principal

Chris Hanley ’80 Executive Director of Advancement Deborah Kendric Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Bro. Richard Hartz, S.M. ’59 Director Emeritus of Development and Alumni Relations

Guy LaCognata ’15 Director of Communications and Marketing Mary McKenna Creative Lead Peter Accardi Photographer Office of Advancement (516) 742-5555 ext. 444

President’s Letter

Alumni Association President’s Letter

Operation Fiat

Athletic Championships

A Year of Firsts

Class of 2021 Graduation

Legacy Families

College Destinations

Giving “New Normal” a New Meaning

Captain Matthew J. Bonner ’89

Beyond the Bandaids

Unsung Heroes

2021 Golf and Tennis Open

90 Hours #FlyerStrong

Big Wins for Speech and Debate team

Alumni Events

CAPA and Parents Club Events

Chaminade Faculty/Staff Babies

Historical Highlight

President’s Letter Dear Chaminade Family, My letter to the graduating Class of 2021 began: “Dear Seniors of the Class of 2021, ‘We cannot treat our way out of these problems. We are never going to build enough medical services. Preventing suffering before it happens is the longterm answer for our country. Our goal is to create a community where everybody has opportunity to thrive.’ - Kelly Kelleher, M.D., M.P.H. When I read these words in early spring, I immediately was struck by the last line: Our goal is to create a community where everybody has opportunity to thrive. It reminded me of a line I have said hundreds of times: Our goal is to get our students to become better than they thought they could be. Whether you were aware of it during all your four years at Chaminade, or perhaps aware of it for just part of your time here, Chaminade is about community, faith, family, and providing you with every opportunity to grow and thrive. This goal drives every decision we make as a school community. This goal is the reason we – your teachers, coaches, and moderators – put our heart and soul into everything we do: to help you become better than you thought you could be. COVID-19 certainly challenged all of us. It was hard on you, your teachers, your families. It was hard for me too. But, as hard and as challenging as this past year and a half has been, it highlighted the importance and strength of the community spirit that we share – a community

where you can thrive, where you did thrive, despite the pandemic. I am thinking of all the good works so many of you did in your local communities, the meals you shared with hospital workers, the masks you made and donated, the money you raised for those in need. I can vividly see the hundreds of students who helped us out in August to move hundreds of desks throughout the campus, pitching in to help us get ready to open school in September. I have to thank each of you for the community you helped us create during your four years at Chaminade. Do not underestimate the legacy you leave behind here.” It seemed fitting for me to share this letter with all of you. Celebrating our 90th year while managing school during the COVID-19 pandemic is one for the history books. But we more than “managed” school. I think we nailed it. But we didn’t “nail” it at first. Let me explain. We opened for school on Thursday and Friday, September 10 and 11, 2020, for a “dry run.” By Thursday afternoon, we knew what we had spent all of August planning just did not work. Friday afternoon, we made a difficult decision: we announced to the parents that what we planned for school logistically did not work and we needed to take the next four days to get it right. School would reopen on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. That was a tough decision to make, but I knew it was the right decision. On my desk is a quote from author Brené Brown: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” I knew we needed to admit we didn’t get it right, and then we spent the next four days and nights reworking the plan.

We reopened on Wednesday, September 16, and I am very proud to say, we stayed open every day for the entire year! 1,700 students were on campus for live, Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, in-person classes S.M. ’81 every day. Once school began, we rolled out the activity and athletic programs. The band and glee clubs performed their concerts on Zoom, the yearbook and school newspaper kept the presses rolling, the drama club performed a live show on stage in Darby Auditorium, and our athletic teams racked up the championships! We tried to keep school as normal as we could for the students, and they thrived! Our goal is to create a community where everybody has opportunity to thrive. As we prepare for opening school this coming September, know that all that we were able to accomplish, not just this pandemic year, but all past 90 years, is due to the hard work, commitment, support, and prayers of our Chaminade Family. Never underestimate your role in keeping the mission of Chaminade High School not just alive and well, but thriving! Happy and healthy summer! Fortes in Unitate,

Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M. ’81 President, Chaminade High School 3

Alumni Association President’s Letter Fellow Flyers, Like God’s people of old, we have struggled while wandering in the desert, but the Lord has brought us through to the Dr. Christopher M. Foresto ’94 other side. This period of pandemic has caused our world unprecedented hardship, but the Lord has brought us through. To the Class of 2021, congratulations and welcome to the Chaminade Alumni Association! You have been tested in unimaginable ways and forged in an unthinkable crucible, but the Lord has brought you through. You represent the best in our community. The world now looks to you to put many things right. Never feel compelled simply to follow the crowd wherever it may be heading. Never be afraid to lose sight of the shore. Always be guided in faith and by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. And remember that your Chaminade Family will always be with you. In the times ahead, when you look at yearbook pictures or old photos, and memories of Jackson Avenue and Emory Road come to mind, be aware that this is your forever family in the Body of Christ and His Blessed Mother Mary, the mother of us all. Like any family, continue to pray together, grow together, learn from one another, gather often and support each other in all that you do. My time as Alumni Association president has been unique in that the pandemic afforded me an extra year in office. Once again, strife has turned to blessing as I was able to spend additional cherished time with the Marianist Community, the staff, students and faculty at Chaminade. My heartfelt thanks to Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, President, Bro. Richard Hartz, S.M ’59, Director Emeritus of 4

Development and Alumni Relations, Deborah Kendric P ’22, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, Chris Hanley ’80, Executive Director of Advancement, and the Advancement Office staff. They are our pillars of support. Without their hard work, daily commitment, dedication, and limitless energy, our family would not have the strength and fortitude it has. I would be remiss if I did not thank my immediate predecessors: Anthony Patten ’87, Gus Nuzzolese ’76, and Ed Smith ’89. The foundation they left was rock solid. Next, I want to thank my Vice Presidents, Dan Barabino ’79, Don Earl ’81, John Sweeney ’90, and Dan Salogub ’07. Ben Franklin once called the U.S. Vice President “His Superfluous Excellency.” He wasn’t talking about Chaminade! These men take a back seat to no one. They were my mainstays, always there to lend support when needed, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, I need to thank the entire Alumni Board for their unwavering commitment to the Chaminade mission. I saw firsthand how much Chaminade means to each of you. While my time as Alumni Association president is ending, our work together supporting the Chaminade values will always continue in earnest. I would like to congratulate Jim Mercandante ’79 on his new role as Alumni Association president and look forward to his leadership. Jim truly represents the model of a Chaminade Man as demonstrated by his never-ending commitment to serving those in need. Finally, I want to thank my fellow alumni and the Marianists for allowing me the opportunity to serve on the Alumni Board and serving as your Alumni Association president for the past three years. The opportunity has made me better in every facet of my life – a better parent, a better husband, a better doctor, a better member of my community and, I pray, a better disciple of Christ. This was made possible by learning from all of you, seeing

your dedication, your devotion, your prayers and your unwavering faith in our Lord. I am forever grateful and in your service! Thank you for trusting me with the important task of representing our beloved Chaminade Family – it is a role I will always cherish! I want to close by sharing words from Bro. Stephen Balletta, S.M. ’74. While the pandemic was raging in the fall of 2020, he arranged an online program entitled “Keeping the Faith: Why it Matters More than Ever.” The program brought together one of our esteemed alumni religious scholars, William Mattison III ’89, and a dear friend of Chaminade, Bro. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, for an evening of reflection. First, the great alumni response in gathering together for an event like this during this time in our history tells us, and the world, a great deal about who we are and how we will always answer the Lord’s call and the mission of his servant Blessed William Chaminade. We promote the faith in all instances. We have risen to the occasion. Bro. Stephen’s words made during the evening’s closing prayer were particularly impactful. He offered up the words “we are never alone.” How poignant for us to remember this in a time when forces from science to politics seek to divide us and tear us apart. May we come to know Bro. Stephen’s prayer as a reality and realize that we always have the Lord, made flesh in the person by the Eucharist, by our side and each of us standing next to each other as one body. Let us always remember our unity as we go forth and spread the Gospel. Fortes in Unitate,

Christopher M. Foresto ’94

Operation Fiat

Marianists Hope for a Rich Harvest of Vocations “Whether you be waking or sleeping, by night and by day, the seed sprouts and grows, you know not how.” Those words stir profound memories in the hearts and minds of Marianists far and wide. They are taken from the exhortation read by the Provincial Superior at each Marianist’s admission to the aspirancy, his promises of the novitiate, his first vow ceremony, and his profession of perpetual vows. These familiar words highlight the depths of religious vocation, from the first seeds planted by God (with a little help from religious men and women), to the period of discernment and decision, to the ongoing growth that continues long after profession of vows. “The seed sprouts and grows.” The first step in the development of a religious vocation is, of course, planting the seeds, and the seeds of a vocation are planted in many ways. A young person meets a religious and is inspired by his or her example of holiness. A passage from scripture touches the heart of a young person seeking to do God’s will. In many cases, the seeds of a religious vocation are planted when a priest or religious invites someone to consider God’s calling in his or her life. Throughout the month of May, the Marianists at Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High Schools were busy sowing the seeds of vocation, inviting students to attend Operation Fiat, a biannual “comeand-see night” that includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Evening Prayer with the Brothers, a vocation talk, and dinner.

Ordinarily, Operation Fiat takes place in the Brothers’ chapel and in their dining room. Pandemic protocols changed all that, but two big tents on Faerber Field provided a new venue and a fresh vibe for this year’s Operation Fiat. The two big tents, for example, allowed for a much larger crowd than Operation Fiat could normally accommodate. Over 120 young men from Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial attended this year’s Operation Fiat. The May 24th event also featured a hotdogs-and-hamburgers barbecue, rather than the normal sit-down dinner. Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, Chaminade’s president, grilled 300-plus hamburgers and hot dogs! Operation Fiat provided not only nourishment for the body, but nourishment

for the soul as well. The evening began with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and included sung Evening Prayer, a staple of the Brothers’ daily schedule. Bros. Robert Lahey, S.M. ’65 and Andrew Santoriello, S.M. ’07 led the group Bro. Peter Sennert, S.M. ’11 delivered the witness in Evening Prayer. talk at Operation Fiat. Chaminade’s Vocal Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Mrs. Viktoriya Khokhlova, provided additional worship music. Bro. Peter Sennert, S.M. ’11 delivered this year’s witness talk. He told the story of his developing vocation, from his first years of high school to his entrance into the Marianist Community in the summer of 2015 to his time in religious formation and first years as a teacher. Bro. Peter spoke about his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, about the many times he has turned to her for guidance, and about the importance of seeking guidance during vocation discernment. “Take it from someone who doesn’t like to ask for help,” Bro. Peter told his audience, “swallow your pride and ask for help.” Finally, vocation director Bro. Stephen Balletta, S.M. ’74 explained the meaning of the term Operation Fiat. “It comes from a Latin word meaning let it be done,” he explained. “Whatever our vocation, we are all echoing Our Blessed Mother’s response to God: Let it be done to me as you have said.” 5

Athletic Championships FALL JV Cross-Country NSCHSAA League Champions Varsity Cross-Country NSCHSAA League Champions CHSAA League Champions Varsity Soccer NSCHSAA Undefeated Regular Season Champions, NSCHSAA League Champions, Coach Michael Gallagher named the New York State Coach of the Year for private/parochial schools.

WINTER Freshman Basketball NSCHSAA Regular Season Champions Varsity Basketball NSCHSAA League Champions Varsity Swimming CHSAA League Champions

SPRING Varsity Baseball NSCHSAA League Champions JVA Baseball NSCHSAA Regular Season Champions and League Champions Freshman (JVB) Baseball NSCHSAA Regular Season Champions Varsity Lacrosse NSCHSAA “AAA” Co-Regular Season Champions JVA Lacrosse NSCHSAA “AAA” Regular Season Champions and League Champions Varsity Tennis NSCHSAA Undefeated Regular Season Champions and League Champions Varsity Volleyball NSCHSAA Undefeated Regular Season Champions and League Champions Wrestling NSCHSAA League Champions

A Year of Firsts

The Classes of 2021 and 2022 Make Everlasting Memories The Class of 2021 was able to celebrate the end of senior year with a unique experience. Senior Appreciation Day was a first-ofits-kind event, transforming the Activity-Athletic Center (AAC) into a laser tag battlefield. Students came together over arcade games,

basketball, and video games while reminiscing over their last year at school. In addition to Senior Appreciation Day, seniors took a two-day trip to Six Flags Great Adventure and Hershey Park. They also experienced their final walk down the main

steps with a send-off celebration on April 30. Parents and faculty joined them. The Class of 2022 also enjoyed a day trip to Six Flags Great Adventure, riding roller coasters and participating in many activities. In a year of firsts, these are the ones to remember.

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Class of 2021 Graduation

Times may be different, but dedication to exemplary Catholic education remains steadfast at Chaminade High School. As an alternative to the traditional commencement ceremony at C.W. Post, the senior class and their families were able to enjoy graduation on Ott Field. The Baccalaureate Mass

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was celebrated on the morning of Sunday, June 6. That afternoon, 420 graduating seniors processed down Ott Field in white tuxedos to receive their diplomas. The Chaminade Man

of the Year Award was given to Owen Serkes, who was also the class valedictorian. The Chaminade experience certainly does not last four years – it’s for life.

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Legacy Families CLASS OF 2021

John ’21 and Frank Benenati ’90

Thomas ’21 (left) and Kevin Anderson ’91 (right) with Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81

Kieran ’91 and Kieran Ahern ’21

Joseph ’89 and Joseph Alduino ’21

Edward ’21 and Anthony Bennett ’84

Thomas ’83 and Michael Cahill ’21

Jack ’21 and Gene Caiafa ’88

John ’84 and Anderson Coll ’21

Luke ’21 and Chris Concannon ’85

Philip ’85 and Andrew Corsello ’21

Christopher Nielsen ’21 and Matthew D’Aguanno ’83

Dominick ’21 and Timothy Deignan ’77

Jack ’21 and John Doherty ’88

Kieran ’87 and Liam Doran ’21

Matthew ’88 and Matthew Durnan ’21

Myles ’21 and Christopher Finegan ’82

Anthony ’85 and Phil Iandoli ’21

Jack Keys ’21 and grandfather Jack Bransfield ’59

Sean ’88 and Declan Kilduff ’21

Charles ’21 and Anthony LaMarca ’86

Scott ’21 and Keith Macias ’89

Aniello ’21 and Eugene Marquardt ’88

Peter ’21 and Chris Allen ’90

Luke ’21 and Gabriele Conte ’84

Peter ’90 and Jack Mastrota ’21

Conor ’21 and Harry McCabe ’85

Vincent ’21 and Joe Nocerito ’87

Andrew ’21 and Roger O’Donnell ’87

Jack ’21 and Edward McCarthy ’91

Louis ’84 and Nicholas Papagalis ’21

Matthew ’88 and Jack McCarvill ’21

Sean ’21 and Daniel McHale ’85

Paolo ’21 and Nick Primavera ’88

Frank ’21 and Frank Messana ’94

Keith ’21 (center) and Keith Reardon ’88 (right) with great uncle Bro. Richard Hartz, S.M. ’59 (left).

John Paul ’93 and John Paul Rincon ’21

Andrew ’21 and Paul Rooney ’89

Benjamin ’21 and John Sasso ’87

Jim ’88 and Owen Serkes ’21

Bobby ’92 and Ryan Shannon ’21

Rich ’89 and Dillon Skeans ’21

Brandon ’21 and Devin Sullivan ’85

Dermot Sullivan ’21 and grandfather Pat Long ’67

Michael ’21 and Tom Suozzi ’80

Thomas ’21 and Carlos Tariche ’82

Matthew ’89 and Matthew Travaglia ’21

Robert ’79 and Matthew Vassallo ’21

Kenneth ’82 and Patrick Solosky ’21

Loris ’91 and Matteo Zeppieri ’21 13

Class of 2021 College Destinations Adelphi University Frank Genna Jake Orfano Massimo Posillico Anthony Speranza Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences David Martin Amherst College John Murphy Auburn University Michael Cawley Ave Maria University Edward Belanger Baylor University Christopher Blasi Bentley University Santino Garone Steven Pepe Binghamton University Matthew Auerbach Andrew Diakovasilis Nicholas Donarumma Domenic Ferrante Marco Gagliardi John Genna Patrick Haran Jacob Melgar John O’Sullivan Joseph Polito Thomas Pomarico Patrick Reynolds Liam Russelman Robert Sampson Antonio Vecchio Michael Whigham Boston College Owen Brady Liam Dorney Arthur Dulik Evan Fiscella Rocco Marini Colin McGovern Matthew Meyer Luca Ottaviano Christopher Pappas Michael Tully Ronan Varley Boston University Sir Lance Sinson

Bucknell University Edward Bennett Benjamin Bonafede Robert Cullen Nicholas Shopis Luke Valentino Case Western Reserve University Joseph Andruzzi Catholic University of America Connor Bohm Aidan Lang Karl-Heinz Morose Connor Spencer Clemson University Matthew Eisinger Aidan Harkins Philip Iandoli Connor Polaski John Stewart Quinn Sullivan Colgate University James Burke College of the Holy Cross Patrick Beauchamp Michael Cahill Brendan Connolly Nicholas DiMarco John DiTredici Matthew Doodian Dermot Sullivan Patrick Walsh College of William and Mary James Long Columbia University in the City of New York Paolo Primavera Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Jude Pizzone Cornell University Jack Berardi Cameron Halligan Maximilian Leston Antonio Ruiz

Culinary Institute of America Joseph Catinella CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Robert Burgos Dartmouth College Elijah Dorsainvil DeSales University Michael Russo Drexel University Grant Natindim Duke University Vincent Fowler Elon University Sean McDermott Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dominick Irizarry Emory University John Rieger Endicott College Daniel Burger Fairfield University John Benenati Brian Bongiorno Maximillian Bunja Luke Conte Colin Fisch Julian Jamshahi Ronan MacGilvray Matthew Manduca Jack McCarvill Raymond Quinn Adam Vaz Marcus Vetter Henry Villa Ryan Wrynn Fairleigh Dickinson University Anthony Dell’Unto

Flagler College Justus Matthaei Florida Atlantic University Anthony Costanza Nicholas Solarino Florida Institute of Technology Daniel Salvatore Florida State University Steven Sidoti John Slevin Fordham University Matthew Augustin Michael Bellia Luke Dunn Brendan Irwin John Kelly Ranulph Mayas Ryan Olson Patrick Sullivan Rodrique Tio Matthew Travaglia Alexander Ventrella Vincent Zaino Franklin and Marshall College Matthew Durnan Bryan Ruland George Washington University Samuel Beattie Nicholas Caramelli James Radziul Georgetown University Michael Santos Michael Suozzi Gettysburg College James Weedon Hamilton College Allen Underwood

Farmingdale State College Patrick Lomangino Joseph Macaluso

Hartwick College Cooper Francis High Point University Preston Hoey William Schafrick

Five Towns College Frank Leibman

Hofstra University James Cahill

Justin Cosgrove Ryan Kiernan Thomas Lebrecht Maximilian Rzymski Sean Sidewitz Brennen Steinborn Indiana University Brian Brown Aidan O’Day Kenneth O’Donnell Luca Papavero Ryan Solferino James Yarian James Madison University Tyler Burke James Hunt Scott Macias Johns Hopkins University Luke Concannon Lafayette College Kieran Ameres Christopher Brosnan Brady Wulster Le Moyne College Timothy Mills Lehigh University Peter Allen Long Island University Thomas Noto Loyola University Maryland Ryan Dougan Andrew Ernst Frank Farrell Brandon Feltz Matthew Harrington Martin McBreen John Russo Aidan Towey Christian Walsh Manhattan College Liam Atwell Marco Cangemi Tommasino Freda Brendan Keane Gianmarcos Rivera Daniel Vargas

Marist College Matthew Mazzella Liam McGlynn Joseph Zaldivar William Rachek Marquette University Thomas Casey Conor McCabe Miami University Oxford Trent McDonald Middlebury College James Laudenslager Molloy College Michael Kerr Charles LaMarca Frank Naudus Ryan Polehinke Monmouth University Rocco DeMartino Nassau Community College Kevin Dolan New York Institute of Technology Frank Messana New York University George Brilliant Jack Caiafa Michael Sanfilippo Northeastern University Callum Smith Jason Touma Ohio State University Jack Lulley Pace University Michael Velazquez Pennsylvania State University Ryan Bender Shane Cody Brandon Colon Jack McCarthy Matthew McMahon Thomas Miro Thomas O’Neill Alex Piechucki Milo Rivera

Matthew Vassallo Blaise Vastola Gregory Walsh Brendan Wieczorek Pepperdine University Mark Campbell Alexander Davis Princeton University Patrick McMillan Matthew Sotelo Providence College Matthew Fitzgerald Nicholas Jonny Declan Kilduff Miles Lynch Michael Manopella Jack Mastrota Andrew McIntyre Dennis O’Brien Terence Scheurer Joseph Sferrazza Patrick Solosky Thomas Tariche Purdue University Alfred Squicciarino Quinnipiac University Andrew Dougherty Trevor Kandel Jack Muscatello Grant Pearsall Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Berry Emryn Philogene Anthony Randazzo Benjamin Sasso Rochester Institute of Technology Jean-Paul Duchatellier Thomas Hassett Kyle Hsieh Sacred Heart University Christopher Antimisiaris Matthew Boyne Kevin Cullinan Joseph Franzini William Lowe James Murray Vincent Nocerito Aidan Rainey Benjamin Rochler Dillon Skeans Salve Regina University Matthew Barnett

Seton Hall University Kenneth Farry Keith Reardon Siena College Nicholas Papagalis John Paul Rincon Andrew Rooney Alan Surprise Skidmore College John Doherty Southern Methodist University Thomas Lytle Springfield College Parker Warantz St. John’s University Jake Chinappi Paul Gaylor Kieran Gayron Massimo Giammarinaro Christopher Greco James Kear Jack Kiley Mateo Miret Michael Rahne St. Lawrence University Robert DiMilia State University of New York at New Paltz Peter West Stevens Institute of Technology Aidan Giordano Robert Greenwood Stonehill College Aniello Marquardt Stony Brook University Marco Codignotto Christopher Nielsen Christopher Nilsen Matthew White SUNY at Albany Steven Jones SUNY College at Geneseo Robert Pisacani Kyle Schofield Ryan Shannon SUNY College at Oswego Reno Georgiou Connor Vignona

SUNY Maritime College Oscar Amestegui Christopher Chu Modesto DiRaimo Daniel Fitzpatrick Alex Klimek Susquehanna University Thomas Andersen Swarthmore College Michael Hardiman Texas Christian University Christopher Honan The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Kevin Placide The University of Alabama Matthew Abrusci Brandon Madden The University of Arizona Christian Schifano The University of Tampa Joseph Alduino Alfred Bevilacque Salvatore Dattolo Joseph Iaquinto David Kempner Lucas Pecora Aidan Wagner The University of Tennessee Thomas Lawrence John Sepe Tufts University Jackson Dempsey Tulane University of Louisiana Kieran Ahern Ian Quinn Louis Ross Aidan Smith Dean Taylor Matthew Wende United States Merchant Marine Academy Thomas Braunreuther Giovanni Tallini United States Naval Academy Gabriel Eller

University of California - San Diego Michael Kelleher University of Colorado Boulder Collin de la Bastide University of Connecticut Roger Akiki Michael Campagnuolo Josemaria Castillo John Cervantes University of Dayton Frank Cienski Patrick Conlon Brendan Connors Aidan Coors Daniel Cornish Joseph Merino Aidan Murphy Seamus O’Brien Maurice Reilly Thomas Steck Kieran Winthrop University of Delaware Luke Corchado Sean Glennon James Goldfeder Nicholas Matzerath Kevin Morrison Anthony Sausa Kyle Sorrell Brandon Sullivan Justin Swing Jesse Weiner University of Florida Jake Cordes Dominick Deignan Ryan McCaffrey Brendan Phelan University of Georgia Jack Keys University of Louisville John Mackay University of Maryland Nicholas Guglielmo Zachary Leonard University of Massachusetts Amherst Aidan Decker Christopher Marotta Sean Sartory Brian Venneri University of Miami Jake Borgia

Thomas Brown Joseph Caliendo Kevin DeWitt Michael Fletcher Colin Liotta Christopher Lopes Sean McHale Daniel Palleschi Raymond Rudolph John Testaiuti University of Michigan Jack Glen Jackson Kobylarcz University of New Hampshire Nathaniel Bernich University of New Haven Ian Bjelke University of Notre Dame Daniel Corcoran James DeMaro William Lynch Alan Melgarejo Harrison Peluso Jack Sadler Owen Serkes John Terry Jack Viscuso Alex Zepf University of Pennsylvania John D’Ambrosio Darian Parks Isaiah Torres University of Pittsburgh Brendan Gola University of Rhode Island Pietro Aglio Joseph Busweiler University of Richmond Anderson Coll Jack Garcia Nolan Lee Aidan O’Hara Matteo Zeppieri University of Rochester Jonathan Bailey Tristan Yu University of Scranton Alexander Dolce Colin Hughes Kyle Kennelly

University of South Carolina Myles Finegan Thomas Gallant Arturo Marciano Ethan Martins Kieran Morse Sebastian Rodriguez James Stafford Anthony Stigliano Michael Vona Alexander Williams University of Virginia Thomas DeCanio Liam Doran University of Wisconsin Timothy Molgano Terence Mooney Villanova University Peter Ceonzo Andrew Corsello Anthony D’Agostino Marcel Juguet Matthew Magloire Christopher Mattone Andrew O’Donnell Jack Paganucci Michael Raziano Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Daniel Muller Skye Weichbrodt Emmett Zeman Wake Forest University Joseph Doria Wentworth Institute of Technology Nicholas Lima Wesleyan University Devin O’Sullivan Matthew Rettinger West Virginia University Matthew Powers Williams College Mario Fischetti Blaise Takvor Xavier University Liam Gaydar Yale University Machado Rodriguez

Giving “New Normal” a New Meaning Chaminade Grad Reimagines Diabetes Management More than two years ago, Russell Fearon ’16, a then-student at Syracuse University, found himself in a hospital bed, wondering what had happened. He received a diagnosis that would change his life forever: type 1 diabetes. He was young and healthy but hospitalized for a week due to ketoacidosis, a condition that results from an overproduction of ketones, otherwise known as blood acids. This occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Before this he had lost upwards of 40 pounds and continuously struggled to make it up a flight of stairs. He thought that the heightened pressures Russell Fearon ’16 of engineering classes at Syracuse were to blame for his confusing health issues. It had finally reached a point where Russell could not proceed with his studies if he did not bring himself back to adequate health. That’s what brought him to Upstate University Hospital. “The experience was unforgettable,” Russell said. “Doctors surround you, and you subtly enter into this foreign lifestyle that you have to adjust to. For the rest of my life, I now have to keep my blood sugar between certain levels.” There are 32 million Americans with diabetes, and one out of every three Americans has pre-diabetes. If that’s not enough, diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Those with the condition must face a process of pricking their fingers multiple times a day or wearing a sensor that is attached to their arm or abdomen every day for the rest of their lives. This is the unfortunate reality of diabetes. When Russell came to terms with this, he knew that something had to be done. He saw an undeniable potential to 16

make the rest of his life better than what the statistics predicted. That’s why he started The Sugar Experience, dubbed “SugEx.” The SugEx watch is an all-in-one wearable glucose monitoring system that is housed inside a smartwatch. Russell explained how the product works and how it differentiates from other glucose monitoring systems, “We reverse-engineered the user experience as a solenoid actuator with a specifically redesigned test strip and mobile platform that helps you keep on top of your diabetes with ease.” He went on to explain how this new system goes beyond simply making a diabetic’s life easier. “Our mission is to break the negative stigma that has long been associated with diabetes. SugEx has a clearly defined target market that reaches users of all ages to help reimagine the sugar experience.” THE INSPIRATION Immediately following his diagnosis, Russell struggled to realize that this would be his lifetime reality. He knew that integrating blood sugar control into his everyday life would make managing it easier, which is no easy task for a busy college student. He found the entire process to be an impediment to his education and career, explaining, “For about a year, I really struggled getting my blood sugar to where it needed to be. This new process of carrying around an ugly kit, and most of the time forgetting it, just interrupted most of my life.” And even once he got the hang of testing his blood sugar, Russell realized that adding more structure to his day as it related to diabetes would be crucial. “It took a while for me to create some sort of routine and then I’d fall out of the created routine,” he explained. “So eventually I thought that there has to be a better way for me to do this – for me to monitor my blood sugar and intake insulin.” Making use of his engineering education thus far, Russell came to the realization that

if he used his skills toward his own good, his fullest potential would come through. That is how SugEx came about. He initially joined a program at school called “Invent@SU,” but it wasn’t until Russell met his business partner, Ricardo Sanchez, that potential solutions took off. They began to dive into the primary problem Russell had encountered: avoiding managing his diabetes. He found that there was too much upkeep as it related to his blood sugar and insulin levels. “To be quite frank, I didn’t like to deal with [diabetes] face on. Essentially after some time it came to us, and SugEx was born.” LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Today Russell, a biomedical engineer, and his co-founder, Ricardo, are working with experts from their alma mater, Syracuse University, along with industry professionals, teaching hospitals, and medical centers. They are advising them on their product and creating a roadmap to the larger diabetes market. Additionally, they have an FDA consultant and have completed their patent landscape. “We’ll soon be talking with potential manufacturing partners with input from our medical device experts. We’ve come so far, and I have not done this alone. Together we are learning from and working with topnotch professionals,” Russell explained of their success. Russell also credits much of his success to Chaminade President Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, and the rest of the Chaminade faculty. Their support and the support of the Chaminade Alumni Association have opened unexpected doors for SugEx. To conclude, Russell looks to the future of his brainchild and to a world that is much more seamless for diabetics. “As a team, we’ll strive to do what it takes to improve the lives of millions. I will continue to lead until I feel like my own life and others are no longer hindered by diabetes, all thanks to The Sugar Experience. We are SugEx.”

Alumni Spotlight: Captain Matthew J. Bonner ’89 A Longstanding Tradition of Excellence For the past 28 years, Capt. Matthew J. Bonner ’89 has served our country with dignity and honor. Now, as he moves into a different phase of his life, he can look back on his longstanding and distinguished career and the notable memories that made it worthwhile. Capt. Bonner was born in Seaford, New York. He was later raised in Meredith, New Hampshire, until returning back to New York to attend Chaminade High School. He graduated in 1989 and Capt. Matthew J. Bonner ’89 then moved on to The Citadel, a prestigious military college, where he earned a degree in history in 1993. At that time, he also earned his commission as an ensign in the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps. Capt. Bonner credits much of his success in the military to the lessons learned at Chaminade. “The strong education and foundation I gained at Chaminade helped tremendously, not only in college and post-graduate

courses but also on a daily basis in communicating clearly in the professional world. The deepening of my faith at Chaminade enabled me to face difficult situations or events.” Capt. Bonner’s first order of duty was in Bosnia, where he was sent to support NATO operations in the Mediterranean. He went on to serve at a Pensacola transport dock as a navigator. During this time, he aided in the evacuation of Albanian non-combatants. After his postings, he took a position as aide de camp at the Armed Forces Staff College. He then moved on to Afloat Training Group, Atlantic, to serve as a staff officer. In 1999, Capt. Bonner returned to his maritime roots in the guided-missile frigate Nicholas as chief engineer, where he participated in several NATO exercises. He was deployed with the Enterprise Battle Group. By 2001, he began reporting as chief engineer for the guided-missile cruiser Leyte Gulf. He was deployed as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group. Following the devastating terror attacks of 9/11, he took part in Operation Enduring Freedom. He later served as Naval Staff in the Pentagon from 2003-2005. This career path led Capt. Bonner to become the commissioning executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer Farragut. In 2007, he decided to further his education at the Naval War College. He went on to serve in the Pentagon’s Joint Staff from 2008-2011. On July 22, 2011, Capt. Bonner assumed command of the Constitution and headed up the commemoration of the anniversary of the War of 1812 in Boston, Massachusetts. During his tour on the Constitution, the ship

earned a Golden Anchor for retention excellence, five-star accreditation for the galley, and two Project Good Neighbor awards for community service. He served as a commander in the United States Navy from 2011 to 2013, overseeing sailors just like him as they achieved their goals. “What stands out to me was watching my sailors come together as a team and sail the USS Constitution unassisted for the second time in over 130 years. Seeing them get promoted or earning a qualification: that is what has made this career enjoyable.” Following Capt. Bonner’s time on the Constitution, he settled back into the Pentagon as a part of the Joint Staff, serving as assistant deputy director of operations in the National Military Command Center. He was later promoted to captain, where he served as the deputy director of the Intelligence, Plans, and Security Directorate at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Bonner finished out his career as Commodore, Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron. His final tour before retiring in 2021 was as the secretary of the Navy’s Council of Review Boards. “I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead,” said Capt. Bonner, reflecting on his transition. “But what I will really miss is the daily interactions I have had with sailors for the past 28 years.” “Chaminade’s motto, Fortes in Unitate, is fitting for serving in the military. We serve something bigger than ourselves, and our strength comes from working together. I am so grateful for all that Chaminade taught me and how it shaped me.” We salute you, Capt. Bonner. 17

Beyond the Band-Aids

Chaminade Says Goodbye to Both School Nurses There’s hardly a student at Chaminade who hasn’t visited the nurse’s office over his four years. Whether it is a minor cut or bruise, all 1,700 young men know exactly where to go when they need medical assistance. What’s most important, however, is that there will always be someone there to care for them in their time of need.

Mrs. Jean Drumm, RN, and Mrs. Kathie Riedman, RN, spent their days together in a small rectangular office on the main floor of the school. On a daily basis, they would conduct routine health screenings for all students, assist diabetic students with insulin administration, and attend to the common ailments experienced by the students. That all changed, however, when a higher influx of students began to appear with flu-like symptoms in January and February of 2020. This 18

then prompted their office to expand into a full-size classroom. “We were getting a large volume of students coming in with high fevers, and parents would call back to say that all influenza tests were negative. We didn’t understand what was going on and why our numbers were off the charts,” said Mrs. Drumm. Their heightened efforts against the pandemic in our school would prove to be incredibly effective and successful. A DECADE OF HEALING SERVICE Mrs. Drumm graduated from nursing school 50 years ago, almost to the day. She graduated from Marymount College with a degree in biology and later from the Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing. She remained at Lenox Hill to jumpstart her career in the neurosurgery department. After serving as a VA nurse in Buffalo for some time, she then returned to Long Island, where she had four children and put nursing on hold to raise them. Fast forward to 2010, Mrs. Drumm was asked to join the nursing staff at Chaminade High School. Initially hesitant to take on the responsibility as caretaker for 1,700 boys, she accepted the position and has most definitely left her mark on the school. A NEW CHAPTER An additional nurse was added to the office in 2011, when Chaminade welcomed Mrs. Riedman to the staff. She has served as a nurse for 17 years, after receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Binghamton University. Her professional experience

started at a boarding school in Massachusetts and later as a special needs case manager. She began to work for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in 2007. BOCES is responsible for assigning registered nurses to various educational institutions in the State of New York. Throughout her many positions in the nursing field, all have focused on her passion: adolescent health. “I absolutely love what I do, and I would not trade it for anything. That’s why we get up each day and do it. In fact, this year I received my national certification as a school nurse.” MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Both religious and laymen and women at Chaminade dedicate themselves to a life of service and education to the young men on Long Island. Everyone ensures that each student feels known and loved; this often goes beyond the everyday tasks that are performed. The nursing staff at Chaminade is no exception. Their faithful care for the well-being of the students helps to mold them into exceptional men of faith and character. “Our whole role is to make sure that their health is well to support the education process. Putting on Band-Aids is a very small portion of what we actually do,” said Mrs. Riedman. Over the past ten years, the nursing staff has seen students with cancer, epilepsy, mental health issues, and a variety of other serious conditions. It has been the responsibility of Mrs. Drumm and Mrs. Riedman to ensure that these students especially are prepared for the academic rigor of Chaminade.

“The freshmen enter school without a frame of their personality; they are so malleable. I love to see them graduate with good morals and a deep thirst for knowledge,” said Mrs. Drumm. “Anyone who comes into our office does so with a problem, and it is our job to fix the problem. That is what is so rewarding.” A FAREWELL HONOR After years of service to Chaminade, both Mrs. Drumm and Mrs. Riedman will move on from their current positions. With eight grandchildren to keep up with at home, Mrs. Drumm has decided to take a step back and retire as a full-time nurse. From stopping nosebleeds to mitigating major medical emergencies on campus, Mrs. Drumm looks forward to slowing down and molding her grandchildren into young adults – just as she did for thousands of Chaminade men. Mrs. Riedman has been asked to assume the role of senior manager of health services for BOCES. She will oversee an army of 50+ registered nurses that serve schools like Chaminade with staffing needs. Just prior to the end of the school year, on Friday, June 4, at a steak dinner for the Class of 2021 under the tent on Ott Field, both Mrs. Drumm and Mrs. Riedman were presented with the 2021 Crimson and Gold yearbook dedication for their untiring efforts to the health and safety of our student body over the past year and a half. We wish both of them all the best in their future endeavors. Reflecting on her time at Chaminade, Mrs. Drumm said, “At the end of the day, I feel blessed and honored to teach Flyers about the importance of taking responsibility for themselves, their actions, and their health. I am forever indebted to the Marianists and Chaminade High School for this opportunity.”

Unsung Heroes

Maintenance Staff Made this Year Possible At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, like all Chaminade staff, the maintenance staff was fortunate enough to be able to stay home and care for their families. Maintenance returned to school in June 2020 to prepare for the upcoming school year — a year unlike any other.

Director of Facilities Mr. John Nuzzi said, “The summer of 2020 can be summed up in two words: learning and change.” Mr. Nuzzi and the rest of Chaminade’s COVID-19 task force had to familiarize themselves with the ever-changing state and local protocols regarding all of the different ways to keep students, faculty, and staff safe. The staff had to determine which chemicals were safe to use, and which ones would actually kill the virus. From there it was a great change for the whole department. The maintenance staff took to the new protocols regarding social distancing, antiviral spraying, and running a school during a pandemic with enthusi-

asm and a real sense of responsibility to the people they were helping keep safe. The responsibilities of the department changed quite frequently over the course of the year. “Flexibility at all times was a must,” said Mr. Nuzzi. “Shifting the team around made sure we were on top of everything.” Mr. Nuzzi’s staff was responsible for sanitizing classrooms and other high-contact surfaces, keeping entryways clear, and ensuring that cleaning equipment was readily available to staff and students. This was all executed in addition to the typical tasks of maintaining Chaminade’s ever-growing campus. The most positive aspect of the year was seeing that the protocols put in place by the administrative staff and the efforts against COVID-19 proved successful in suppressing virus transmission in the building. We thank the maintenance department for their role in keeping students, faculty, and other staff safe and keeping the doors open throughout the year.

Golf and Tennis Open Ninety degrees and not a cloud in the sky: this was the scene for Chaminade’s 50th Annual Golf and Tennis Open, our largest fundraiser of the year. Five hundred seventy-five golfers and tennis players enjoyed the day across five Long Island Golf Courses: Nassau Country Club, Meadow Brook Club, Brookville Country Club, Wheatley Hills Golf Club, and Mill River Club. Participants enjoyed breakfast, lunch, raffles, and 18 holes throughout the day. Different from the traditional format of the day, golfers were able to dine together at each course in the evening. A silent auction was held virtually with the option to bid online. “The open is always a big hit for bringing the Chaminade Family together,” said Bill Basel ’58, executive director of the open. “I was glad that we were able to pull off an important day for everyone to enjoy. It was especially significant in that this is the 50th anniversary of the open.” Parent, alumni, CAPA, and current student volunteers assisted with photography, selling raffles, registration, and set-up. Proceeds from the Golf and Tennis Open support the Chaminade Development Fund. 20

AWARD WINNERS

BROOKVILLE COUNTRY CLUB 1st Place Low Gross: Michael Meehan ’90 2nd Place Low Gross: Andrew Pohalski ’11 3rd Place Low Gross: Christian Alpert ’91 1st Place Low Net: Joseph Spina ’11 2nd Place Low Net: Timothy Jarzynka ’06 3rd Place Low Net: Nick Rosato 1st Place Callaway: Michael Landolphi ’88 2nd Place Callaway: Sean Creegan ’97 3rd Place Callaway: Brian Gilgan Longest Drive (14th hole): Patrick Sheehan ’17 Straightest Drive (5th hole): Robert Palumbo Closest to Pin (16th hole): Justin McCarthy ’97 FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP: Michael Meehan ’90, Christian Alpert ’91, Thomas Walsh ’90, Christopher Hickey ’90

MEADOW BROOK CLUB 1st Place Low Gross: Michael Rafferty ’87 2nd Place Low Gross: Christopher Van Praag ’14 3rd Place Low Gross: Philip Fahey ’84 1st Place Low Net: Gregory Shaughnessy P’24 2nd Place Low Net: Ryan Byrne P’24 3rd Place Low Net: Thomas Butkiewicz 1st Place Callaway: Tim Lynch 2nd Place Callaway: Michael McGuire CAPA 3rd Place Callaway: James Doig Straightest Drive (5th hole): Sean Kilduff ’88 Longest Drive (7th hole): Paul Bernardo ’74 Closest to Pin (17th hole): Gary Camus ’76 FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP: Bill Roberti, Gerard Griffin ’87, Robert Kelly ’88, Michael Rafferty ’87

NASSAU COUNTRY CLUB

MILL RIVER CLUB 1st Place Low Gross: Alex Oxenham 2nd Place Low Gross: Peter Barry CAPA 3rd Place Low Gross: Thomas Barbaro 1st Place Low Net: Christopher Tully ’80 2nd Place Low Net: Francis Ruchalski ’82 3rd Place Low Net: William Ellsworth ’82 1st Place Callaway: Daniel Friel ’82 2nd Place Callaway: Sean Umhafer P’22 3rd Place Callaway: Nick Milone ’96 Longest Drive (18th hole): Frank Serravalli ’09 Straightest Drive (4th hole): Mark Rossano ’02 Closest to Pin (7th hole): Michael Walsh ’13 FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP: John Feyrer, Justin Frankel, Alex Oxenham, Howard Tarr P’24

PEBBLE BEACH RAFFLE Gary Romaka ’04

1st Place Low Gross: Kevin Seltzer ’84 2nd Place Low Gross: Harry McCabe ’85 3rd Place Low Gross: William Melchionni ’85 1st Place Low Net: Thomas Field 2nd Place Low Net: Kevin Cudahy ’85 3rd Place Low Net: Kristopher Kalibat ’07 1st Place Callaway: Brendan Fitzpatrick ’88 2nd Place Callaway: Liam Carey ’07 3rd Place Callaway: Scott Feryo ’84 Longest Drive (12th hole): Timothy Bowe Jr. ’06 Straightest Drive (2nd hole): Richard Cooney ’85 Closest to Pin (5th hole): Andrew Smith FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP: Richard Cooney ’85, Kevin Cudahy ’85, Anthony Iandoli ’85, Anthony Spera ’85

CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP Class of 1988: Thomas Mullooly, Kevin Finn, Timothy Curran, Michael Landolphi

WHEATLEY HILLS GOLF CLUB 1st Place Low Gross: Matt Gutauskas 2nd Place Low Gross: Christopher Palmer ’87 3rd Place Low Gross: Dave Brigagliano 1st Place Low Net: John Coleman ’82 2nd Place Low Net: Richard LeWarn 3rd Place Low Net: Joseph Pollicino ’77 1st Place Callaway: Rich Morandi 2nd Place Callaway: Pat Filippetti 3rd Place Callaway: John Maher ’90 Longest Drive (15th hole): Brian McNamara ’09 Straightest Drive (9th hole): Michael Reardon ’07 Closest to Pin (8th hole): Mike Lavery FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIP: Richard Coppola ’00, Christopher Palmer ’87, Matt Gutauskas, John Curran ’72

TENNIS

1st place singles: Andrew Galligan P’23 • 2nd place singles: Thomas Gsell 1st place doubles: Justin Kuczmarski ’95 and James Lynch ’71 • 2nd place doubles: Michael McGee ’77 and Julian Bailey 21

90 Hours #FlyerStrong Challenge Critical Dollars Successfully Raised for the Torch Fund

Chaminade ran the 90 Hours #FlyerStrong Challenge from May 18 to May 21, 2021. Held in celebration of the school’s 90th anniversary, the goal was to bring the entire Chaminade Family together to raise critical dollars for the Torch Fund. Unrestricted Torch Fund donations go to the area of greatest need, and given the challenging fiscal environment, donor support has helped us keep

Chaminade accessible for all and address unanticipated emergency needs due to the global pandemic. Participants not only had the opportunity to donate, but also to tell their #FlyerStrong stories, express gratitude for faculty members or coaches, honor students or classes, and post pictures or videos with #FlyerStrong mentioned on social media. Several videos highlighting aspects of Chaminade life were also released during the campaign. Graduates from the Classes of 20002010 brought in the most donations among alumni, while parents from the Class of 2024 ranked at the top of the current parent leaderboard. New York ranked as the top participating state with 878 gifts. The Challenge was a success, bringing in 1,237 gifts and raising over $238,000! Special thanks to all participants for helping us surpass the challenge goal and advance the mission of Chaminade High School.

Top 3 Parent Classes Year

Number of Donations

2024

2023

2022

Top 3 Alumni Decades Decade

Number of Donations

2000s

190

1990s

175

2010s

135

Big Wins for Speech and Debate Team Chaminade’s Speech and Debate team saw a year of great success. During the New York State Championship, the team won second

place in debate and sixth place overall. James Cullen ’22 and Ryan O’Leary ’22 were named NYS champions, with Dylan Long ’23, John

Cervantes ’21, Anthony Scarmozzino ’24, and Zachary Stoyer ’23 named as finalists. Congratulations to all!

Alumni Events DECEMBER 10, 2020

Entrepreneur Association Event: How to Start a Start-up

Guest speaker Brendan Candon ’06, CEO and Co-Founder of SidelineSwap, discussed how to grow/develop a start-up idea into a thriving business.

JANUARY 9, 2021

Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Finding Your New Prime Moderated by Pat Doherty ’06, Owner/ Coach of Tone & Muscle Academy, CSCS and Pilates Certified.

On January 15, the Class of 1965 Class of 1965 Virtual Reunion reunited virtually. Guest speakers included Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, President; Bro. Richard Hartz S.M. ’59, Director Emeritus of Development and Alumni Relations; Bro. Lawrence Syriac, S.M., Bro. Thomas Trager, and Fr. George Cerniglia. JANUARY 15, 2021

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Current Concepts in Knee Replacement Moderated by Dr. Frank DiMaio CAPA, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon.

JANUARY 23, 2021 JANUARY 16, 2021

Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Diabetes - Know Your Risk Moderated by Nancy Larson, Nurse Practitioner.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Vaccinations in the Time of Covid Moderated by Dr. Michael Ameres, P ’19, ’21, MD, Emergency Medicine, Southampton Hospital.

Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Pilates for the Mind, Body, and Soul Moderated by Karina Klein, CAPA, Certified Pilates Instructor.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Southwest Florida Chapter Event On February 21, alumni from the Southwest Florida chapter met virtually to reconnect via a zoom meeting.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Flyer Fit Wellness Series: The No Excuses Workout Moderated by Sam Earl ’15, Strength and Conditioning Coach.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Meditation for Stress Management

Moderated by Dr. Howard Hecht ’58, PhD, Clinical Psychologist.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Class of 2005 Virtual Reunion

On February 25, the Class of 2005 caught up over Zoom to celebrate their 15-year reunion.

MARCH 24, 2021

Wall Street and Lawyers Associations Event: Tax and Regulatory Reform: Implications for 2021 and Beyond Moderated by Matthew Musselman ’90, Executive Dir. & Gen. Counsel, JP Morgan Chase, and featuring guest speakers Jim Leslie ’87, Tax Partner, KPMG, and Brendan Quigley ’97, Partner, Baker Botts.

MARCH 25, 2021

Irish Flyer Night Hosted by Mo and Dick Kearns ’68. Speakers included Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, President, and Fr. Peter Heiskell, S.M. ’86, Chaplain. The event included live-streamed performances by Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums (with Francis Cahill ’10 and Brendan Behan ’10), the Sporting Paddies (with Marty Kearns ’99, Tom Cassidy ’93, and Gregory Maloney ’06), the Donny Golden School of Irish Dance (with Rebecca Syers and Sophia Beyazoglu), and James Agolia ’12, joined by the Chaminade Vocal Chamber.

MARCH 30, 2021

Evening of Recollection: Four Days that Changed the World Moderated by Bro. Stephen Balletta, S.M. ’74, Vocations Minister, Province of Meribah; Bro. Timothy Driscoll, S.M. ’76, Provincial, Province of Meribah; and Fr. Peter Heiskell, S.M. ’86, Chaplain, Chaminade High School.

APRIL 29, 2021

Entrepreneurs Association Event: The Pivot Participants learned about “The Future of Industries, Change, and How to Pivot.” Featuring guest speakers Andrew Beinert ’07, Field Sales Representative for Sanofi Pasteur, Christopher Morris ’02, CEO and founder of Daybreak Health LLC, and Michael Yatco ’02, Co-Founder and Technical Lead at Driver Technologies.

APRIL 21, 2021

West Coast Chapter Event

On April 21, Chaminade alumni/faculty from California and Chicago reconnected over Zoom and were provided with an update on the school.

APRIL 28, 2021

East Coast Chapter Event

On April 28, Chaminade alumni/faculty from all over the East Coast got together over Zoom.

JUNE 3, 2021

Blue and White Mass

The Blue and White Mass hosted Medical Professionals and First Responders from our Chaminade family. Attendants gathered in the AAC for a special mass celebrated by Fr. Peter Heiskell ’86 to recognize and thank this dedicated community.

MAY 20, 2021 Moderated by Young Alumni Professional Young Alumni Professional President Kevin Lombardi Event: The New Reality ’04, Senior Manager, Audit, KPMG LLP (Accounting Industry), this event featured guest speakers Neil Diskin ’04, Associate, Ruskin Mascou Faltischek P.C. (Law Industry); Kyle Squillario ’04, Managing Partner, Susquehanna Private Capital (Finance/Private Equity Industry); Alex Wong ’06, Vice President, Castagna Reality Co., Inc. (Real Estate Industry); and Brendan Reich ’06, Associate Director, Conde Nast (Advertising/Media Industry).

JUNE 16, 2021

Class of 2020 BBQ On June 16, the Class of 2020 reunited on Faerber Field. Students reconnected over food and games, and also met with alumni who answered questions about future careers and networking. 25

Parents Club Events The Chaminade Parents Club found new approaches for social outreach within the school community. Freshman and senior families enjoyed breakfast following Mass in Darby Auditorium. Sophomore and junior

parents celebrated Mass in Darby Auditorium followed by cocktails on Faerber Field. Additionally, the Parents Club organized a steak dinner for the Class of 2021 on Ott Field on June 4. Ed Goydas ’01 and Chris

SENIOR COMMUNION BREAKFAST

FRESHMAN COMMUNION BREAKFAST

Amico ’01 sponsored the dinner. The 2021 Crimson and Gold yearbook dedication was awarded to school nurses Mrs. Kathie Riedman and Mrs. Jean Drumm (read more on pages 18 and 19).

SOPHOMORE MASS AND SOCIAL

JUNIOR MASS AND SOCIAL

SENIOR STEAK DINNER

Chaminade Faculty/Staff Flyer Babies Chris Safrath ’04 and wife Michelle welcomed

Andrew Corcoran ’01 and wife Amanda

Dr. Brianna Campmier and husband Dave

Poppy Reese (below) on January 7, 2020.

welcomed Bennett Thomas on Jul 1, 2020.

welcomed Mae Catherine on July 27, 2020.

Vin Jeffrey ’04 and wife Jessica welcomed

John Mazzello and wife Diana welcomed

Caroline May (below) on July 16, 2020.

Luke Joseph on August 26, 2020. Adam Giardina ’03 and wife Elizabeth welcomed Michael Alfredo (shown below, right, with brother John) on October 2, 2020.

Ana Moz and husband Wilfredo welcomed Nicole on January 27, 2020. John Nuzzi and wife Keely welcomed Sienna Grace (below) on March 28, 2020. Pasquale Razzano and wife Jennifer

welcomed Nicholas Pasquale (below) on

Tom Griffin and wife Joanna welcomed

July 18, 2020.

Benedict Francis (below) on October 6, 2020.

Mike Dolce ’99 and wife Kelly Ann

Colleen Aprile and husband Jonathan

Mike McCarthy and wife Hannah

welcomed Molly Ann on October 8, 2020.

welcomed Emma Rose on February 3, 2021.

welcomed Claire Riva on March 12, 2021.

Mike Griffin and wife Sarah welcomed Virgi-

Sarah Bersamin and husband Frank

Dr. Karen Kuntz-Joyce and husband

nia Louise (below) on November 26, 2020.

welcomed Eliza Claire (below) on February

Charles welcomed Eleanor Mairead (below)

9, 2021.

on March 20, 2021.

Greg Saporita ’02 and wife Meghan welcomed

Jorge Vargas and wife Aixa welcomed Gian

Luca Dolan (below) on February 26, 2021.

Andre Vargas-Rodriguez on May 18, 2021.

Peter Dubon ’99 and wife Erin welcomed Matthew James (below) on December 26, 2020.

Rob O’Keefe ’04 and wife Katharine welcomed Maeve Kathryn (below) on May 19, 2021.

Andrew Chichester and wife Ciarra welcomed David Andrew on January 12, 2021. 29

Historical Highlight

Alumnus and founder of the Gold Star Mass, Gerald M. Sauvigne ’46 (top left and bottom right), passed away on February 23, 2021. Depicted at top right is a scene from the first-ever Gold Star Mass, which pays tribute to the 56 alumni who gave their lives for our country. Gerald Sauvigne’s contributions to Chaminade High School and the Marianist Community will most certainly be remembered for decades to come. May he rest in peace. 30

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