DELBARTON Fall/Winter 2022 Magazine

Delbarton

The Magazine of Delbar ton School and St. Mary’s Abbey

Dear Friends of Delbar ton,

Since March 2020, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, new construction has been a major part of life at Delbarton. First, in April 2021 we added St. Benedict Hall to the north end of Trinity Hall in the central area of campus Not long after the opening of St Benedict Hall, in December 2021, we began the longdelayed construction of the Regan Stadium Field House and its accompanying masonry bleachers, parking lot, and tennis courts That work continues, and we anticipate opening these facilities to students and staff in mid-to-late February 2023. As with St Benedict Hall, the excitement on campus is almost palpable!

These projects, both years in the making, would not have been possible without careful planning. From the design of the facilities, to the fundraising needed to pay for them, to the approvals required from the Morris Township Planning Board, all were the fruit of the collaboration of school leadership, the Board of Regents and the monastic community That consensus-building manifests a particularly Benedictine trait of community collaboration when major decisions arise We are blessed with the results of this hard-wired ethic of planning in two superb facilities that make a decisive improvement in the Delbarton experience for our students, staff, parents and guests.

It would be easy to sit back and bask in the glow of a job well done when we cut the ribbon on Regan Stadium’s new facilities next spring. Fortunately, self-satisfaction is never an option for us! Readers of Delbarton magazine may recall the strategic planning effort launched in the fall of 2021 with a survey that enabled all current and alumni families to weigh in on the key issues facing Delbarton for the next seven years.

That survey data was supplemented by a series of interviews of key stakeholders led by our Strategic Planning Steering Committee The Committee includes a group of Regents who chair or co-chair one of eight Planning Domains that make up the plan’s framework On October 27 and 29, 2022 at on-campus gatherings, 61 Delbarton constituents

used the Steering Committee’s research to forge a draft Strategic Plan In turn, we shared the draft Strategic Plan with you this November in a series of online listening sessions, to solicit comments and suggestions from all Delbarton constituencies Once revised in light of the November sessions, the Board of Regents and the monastic community will approve the final version of the Strategic Plan

Alongside the institution-wide scope of the Plan, our faculty and staff will be busily working on Delbarton’s next re-accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Every seven years, we embark on an intensive self-study of our entire life as a school. Next, we develop a plan for growth focused on our students’ experience at Delbarton and on how well we align with Middle States’ standards of excellence in secondary education. After a year of internal work, in December 2023, a team of educators from other Middle States-accredited schools will visit Delbarton for three days to validate the findings of our selfstudy and provide feedback from “critical friends” to help us navigate the remainder of this decade.

So, while we can rightly celebrate what we achieved thus far in this decade, we have much to do, and wide horizons of possibilities to consider. Look to our redesigned website (delbarton org), our social media channels, and this magazine for updates on how our vision for Delbarton’s future is coming into focus in the next several months

Yours in Christ and St. Benedic t,

Fr Michael Tidd, O S B Headmaster

g r a d u a t i o n 2 0 2 2

On Sunday, June 5, the Long Green Line welcomed 133 new members as the Class of 2022 graduated from Delbarton. After hosting outdoor, sociallydistanced Commencement events in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 we returned to the Abbey Church. Later, graduates and their families enjoyed a reception in the Senior Garden...

The Peter B. Haas Award, established in memory of a 25-year-old Marine pilot killed in Korea, recognizes distinguished leadership within the School. For his work in upholding the values of brotherhood and unity among their peers, and for his outstanding service in many areas of School life, the Peter B Haas Award was co-presented to 2021-2022 Student Body President James Royse ’22

The Succisa Virescit Award is presented to a senior who has manifested love for life and for the School, and has significantly grown through challenge as implied in the school’s motto, Succisa Virescit “cut down, he will grow up strong again.”

The Succisa Virescit Award was presented to Braden Lalin ’22.

The James E Nugent Award, established in memory of a graduate of the class of 1969, is awarded to the Delbarton senior who best exemplifies the spirit of giving himself to others. This young man has distinguished himself among his peers for his unquestioned integrity and for selfforgetful service to his classmates, school and community. The James E. Nugent Award was presented by Catie and Mary Carter to William Calder ’22.

Graduation speaker Brian Newman ’86, the Chief Financial Officer of United Parcel Service (UPS), has traveled the world since leaving Delbarton.

“The foundation you have developed at Delbar ton will serve you well – I say that from experience and with great conviction The values instilled in you here will guide you in a world that is changing rapidly - a world that requires competence and compassion in its leaders A Delbar ton education mirrors the balance needed in our leaders today - intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and open-minds and hear ts ”

UPS CFO Brian Newman ’86

The Paul Jermak ’04 Scholarship, established in memory of Paul Jermak, a graduate of the class of 2004, is awarded to a senior who best embodies Delbarton’s mission of educating the whole person in mind, body and spirit. The Paul Jermak ’04 Scholarship was presented by Paul’s mother Eileen Jermak P’04 to Hayden Kim ’22

The Brian E. Fleury Award which is given to an outstanding scholar-athlete who demonstrates the same passion for scholarship that he does for athletics, a person who combines seriousness of purpose with self-effacing good humor, a person who is a consummate team player, selfless in all his endeavors, always putting the needs of others before his own. The 2022 Fleury Award was presented by Brian’s wife Jen Fleury P’19 and his son Tim Fleury ’19, to Ryan Johnson ’22.

The Bryan Bennett Award honors the memory of a member of the class of 1994 who died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 This award is for the ‘quiet hero’, a student who, like Bryan, has distinguished himself for his day-to-day work ethic, consistent nobility and unfailing kindness to others all of which have made him a model of steadfastness to his classmates and teachers. The recipient of this award is chosen by his classmates The Bryan Bennett Award was presented by Brian’s nephew Billy O’Malley to Robert Maffucci ’22.

During Commencement, Todd Stawicki, the Congressional District Coordinator for the West Point Field Force of New Jersey, presented Tyler Catapano ’22, of left, and Travis Ehrenberg ’22 with their appointments to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Photos by Jessica Fiddes Meghan Podimsky and Jared Lowy

of 2022 graduates Back row from left, Jack Crann ’22 and Len Crann ’82, Tim Hanlon ’22 and Tim Hanlon ’84, James Bolger ’22 and James Bolger ’89, John McEvoy ’22 and John McEvoy ’89, Matthew Failla ’22 and Rob Failla ’89, Will Ritter ’22 and Curt Ritter ’89, Tyler Eagan ’22 and Marty Eagan ’89; Front row, from left, Andrew Maguire ’22 and Paul Maguire ’86, Austin Hurley ’22 and Jim Hurley ’79, Christopher Villano ’22 and Ken Villano ’89, William Crutchlow ’22 and Bill Crutchlow ’86, Jack Georgen ’22 and Bill Georgen ’85 and Anthony Loia ’22 and Rob Loia ’85

Our three flag bearers, each with a brother in the graduating class, were Tim Finning ’24, Andrew Johnson ’25 and Will Kramer ’25 The trio led the procession into the Abbey Church at Commencement 2022

The Class of 2022 legacy photo included alumni fathers with Class

“ four years ago (we were) just 130 strangers who had ended up going to the same school at the same time. We leave here today brothers for the rest of our lives That change didn’t happen overnight. It didn’t happen by accident, and it didn’t happen because someone told us we were supposed to be brothers. It happened little by little, day by day, every day For me, there is no group of guys in the world I would rather have suppor ting me when I need them than the 2022 Delbar

ton graduating class

Class of 2022 Valedictorian Andrew Bentz’22 (University of Notre Dame)

After the ceremony, Brian Newman ’86 reconnected with some Class of 1986 classmates on Old Main terrace From left are Matt Gilfillan ’86, Bill Crutchlow ’86, Henry Zangara ’86, Brian Newman ’86, Joe Corcoran ’86 and Tito Citarella ’86

Below, three members of the Delbarton School Board of Regents celebrated with their Class of 2022 sons From left are Class of 2022 parents Ken Pizzo P’20,’22, Amon Johnson P’21, ’22, ’25 and Elisa Charters P’22.

Three graduates with their proud mothers, from left, Owen Davis ’22 and Laura Davis P’22, Will Petrucco and Wana Petrucco P’22 and Ryan Johnson and Luz Johnson P’21,’22,’25.

Braden Lalin ’22 and family

Still life with cell phones at Delbarton Commencement 2022.

Class of 2022

Amherst College - 1 Bates College - 1

Belmont University - 1 Boston College - 12 Boston University - 2

Brown University - 1

Bucknell University - 3 Case Western University - 2

Clemson University - 1

Colgate University - 1 College of Holy Cross - 2 College of William and Mary - 2 Columbia University - 2

Cornell University - 3

Dartmouth College - 3 Dickinson College - 1 Duke University - 1

Elon University - 2

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - 1

Emory University - 1

Fairfield University - 1 Florida State University - 1

Fordham University - 2 Georgetown University - 6 High Point University - 2 Johns Hopkins University - 1 Lafayette College - 1

Lehigh University - 3

Loyola University Maryland - 1 Middlebury College - 1

Moravian University - 1

New York University - 2

Northeastern University - 1 Northwestern University - 1 Norwich University - 1 Penn State University - 2

Post University - 1

Princeton University - 1 Providence College - 3

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - 1 Rutgers University - 1

Saint Joseph’s University - 1

Seton Hall University - 1 Stanford University - 1

Southern Methodist University - 2 Stevens Institute of Technology - 1

Syracuse University - 1

Trinity College - 1

United States Military Academy - 2 University of Arizona - 1

University of California, Los Angeles - 1 University of Chicago - 1

University of Georgia - 1 University of Maryland - 1

University of Miami - 3

University of Notre Dame - 8

University of Pennsylvania - 2 University of Richmond - 5

University of Rochester - 2

University of Southern California - 1 University of Virginia - 2

University of Wisconsin - 4

Villanova University - 4

Wake Forest University - 3

Williams College - 1 Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 1

Homecoming Day 2022

Students locked arms and, led by Class of 2023 leaders, processed behind bagpipers down Old Main lawn to Regan Stadium field.

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Homecoming Alumni Soccer Game

Many former Green Wave players enjoyed a rousing – and injury-free –morning of Soccer on Ryan Family Field on the morning of Homecoming 2022.

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Alumni from across the decades toast the late Bernie D’Andrea with a shot of Tequila Comisario Bernie was CEO of the World Food and Beverage Group, the brand owner of Tequila Comisario Tequila

Hall of Honor

On October 7, the Alumni Association hosted the 2022 Hall of Honor Reception in the Fine Arts Center and inducted three new members, Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB ’82, Bernard G. D’Andrea ’57† and Michael J. D’Agostino ’72.

Dag’s Class of 1972 classmates spontaneously lifted him aloft after the Hall of Honor ceremony.

Michael ‘Dag’ D’Agostino ’72 and his family.

Hall of Honor Members

1984 Jules G Spada ’48

1985 Frank D Visceglia ’60† 1986 Lee S Trumbull ’58

1987 Rev Manus Duffy, OSB ’60† Joseph K Pagano ’63 W. Norman Scott ’64

1988

Edward F. Broderick ’50† D. Peter Keller ’65

1989 Edward J. Dwyer ’64

John F Sanfacon ’57 Louis P Thebault†

1990

Daniel Foley ’50† Carmine J Galdieri II ’57† Robert C. O’Mara ’60

1991

James M. Corroon ’57 Frank A. Delaney

Michael J. D’Agostino ’72

Following his brother Al’s lead, Michael D’Agostino arrived at as a freshman 9th grader in the fall of 1968 As a boarder, Michael had the long-gone experience of living at Delbarton in both the Brother’s House and Old Main.

Well known for his heavy Queens accent, Michael ran for both Fr. Peter’s freshman team and Tony Pasarelli’s varsity, played football for Mr Regan and enjoyed the camaraderie and friendships of many.

After graduating from the University of Michigan, Michael joined his family’s electroplating business where he worked for 20 years, then was employed by FEDEX for 25 years,

retiring in 2019.

Michael lives in Floral Park, New York with his wife Nancy (a Jersey girl), with whom he has a daughter Kathryn and a son Michael. His latest position is that of ‘Grandpa’ to Theo born on September 6, 2022

Over the years, Michael has been a loyal supporter of the Green Wave athletics program and tries to catch as many Delbarton sports contests as he can

Remarkably, Michael has only missed two Homecomings in the past 40 plus years and we thank him for his loyalty to, and support of, his alma mater Delbarton School

Rev. Giles P. Hayes, OSB ’56† 1992 Rev Stephen W Findlay, OSB† William F Sittmann ’67† Joseph R McDonough ’68† 1993

Robert B Collins ’56 William O. Regan† 1994

Brian T. Fitzgibbon ’74† Rev. Kenneth H. Mayer, OSB† William J. McFadden ’59

1995

Edward J Butera ’56 Harvey C Jones, Jr ’70 Skip Livera ’63†

1996

Kary W Antholis ’80 Rev Adrian McLaughlin, OSB†

1997 Daniel T. Scott ’62† James E. Nugent ’69† W. Michael Murphy, Jr. ’67

Sadly, Bernie D’Andrea passed away on September 3, 2022, but many D’A family members, pictured here, were present to witness his posthumous achievement

Bernard G. D’Andrea ’57†

In 1950, Bernie D’Andrea ’57 arrived at Delbarton as a seventh grader, a decision influenced by his parents’ relationship with Fr. Stephen Findley and his family from the Oranges. “Because of that respect for Fr Stephen, my parents decided to entrust my education to him.” Bernie threw himself into life at Delbarton and participated in football and swimming, student government, glee club and many clubs He also wrote articles for the Courier.

At Fordham University, in 1961 he served as Student Council president. In 1964, Bernie married the love of his life, his wife Kathleen, and the couple was blessed with four children and eleven grandchildren.

Bernie took immense pleasure and pride in his family, honoring those who came before him and those who came after. He was a dutiful son, a devoted husband, a caring father, a proud grandfather, and in his final days a proud great-grandfather. He gave love and was beloved, filling his life with joy and gratitude

Bernie was a modern-day Renaissance man, and was daring in his diverse interests. He loved horse-racing, deepsea fishing, skiing, golf, and football, and passionately followed the Yankees and Giants. He was a world traveler who especially enjoyed his family trips to Italy His days at Delbarton and Fordham were cherished and formative, and he was a committed parishioner of the Parish of St Pio of Pietrelcina, Lavallette, NJ.

Kathleen D’Andrea with her late husband Bernie D’Andrea’s Class of 1957 classmates

F r D e n i s H o o p e r

An ardent entrepreneur, Bernard’s professional experiences included working on Wall Street, in investment banking, and importing food and wine products from South America. He was nationally recognized and awarded for his work in the hospitality industry. Locally, Bernard did community service and advocacy work for recycling in Ocean County. At the time of his passing, he was a director of Stellar Spirits and Wines in California

A faith-filled man, Bernie credited the monks of St Mary’s Abbey for their impact on his life, and appreciated his Delbarton education as building a foundation that lasts until today

Football Coach Bill Regan was a major influence, pushing Bernie to go the extra mile and be the best he could be “It was a privilege to be part of his programs,” Bernie recalled.

Bernie had many fond memories of Delbarton life and his classmates and teammates A spring 2021, a Delbarton magazine article quoted Bernie, “We are still to this day a family and very close to those of us who are still alive We lost some good men but they are still remembered.”

Sadly, Bernie passed away on September 3, 2022. He was deeply touched to learn that he was to be a 2022 Delbarton Hall of Honor inductee, and we were proud to remember and celebrate his life.

Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, O.S.B. ’82

Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, O.S.B., was professed a Benedictine monk of St. Mary’s Abbey in 1988, and was ordained priest in 1993. He holds a B.A. in Art from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and an M Div degree from the Catholic University of America. Since 1993, Fr. Edward Seton has been teaching at Delbarton School

For 10 years he worked in campus ministry program This work brought him on two Operation Smile missions, to the Philippines in 1996 and Romania in 1998 For many years, he also fed the homeless of lower Manhattan through the Bridges program

For 20 years, he chaired the Delbarton Religious Studies department, and for 12 years taught AP Art History. Fr. Edward Seton has been traveling to Ireland with Delbarton students for more than 20 years and coordinates the annual exchange program with Glenstal Abbey School, Co Limerick At present he teaches Theology to freshmen and juniors.

In 2018, Fr. Edward Seton was appointed abbey prior, the second in command, assisting the abbot with the day-to-day operations of the monastery. He has been for many years the liturgy director, and is often seen assisting the abbot or other monks at Mass. On weekends, he celebrates Mass at St Joseph Church, Mendham. Since ordination he has also celebrated weekend Masses at

1998

Kevin T. Kenny ’78 Robert E. Mulcahy III† Boyd A. Sands ’55

1999 Elizabeth T & John G Gilfillan III† Anthony M Nugent ’74 Peter L O’Neill ’59†

2000

E Pat Brady ’70 David F. McBride ’65 Rev. Peter J. Meaney, OSB†

2001

C. Sean Closkey ’85 Donald L. Criqui Robert L Sheridan ’81

2002 Lawrence H McLernon ’57 J Craig Paris ’82

2003 John F Conner ’53 Hilda Maloney† Bill Smith ’63

2004 Abbot Brian H. Clarke, OSB† Eugene “Doc” Doherty ’54† J. Brian Thebault ’69

2005

Rt Reverend Thomas J Confroy, OSB† Ronald P Mealey ’50 William J Waldron III ’65

2006 Brian E. Fleury† John P. “JP” Flynn ’86† Richard L. Wade ’61

2007 Patrick Henry ’57 Richard W Herbst George H Miller, Jr ’52†

2008 Michael A Ferguson ’88 John E Luke, Jr ’78

2009 James J McGough ’49† John C. Traynor ’79 Andrew W. Verhalen ’74

Concluding the ceremony, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB alluded to the Latin root of ‘alumnus’ (alere, meaning ‘to bring up’ or ‘to nourish’) and spoke of the nourishing bonds among Delbarton alumni

Former

Chris Bury ’91, P’19,’20,’23 served as master of ceremonies for the evening

Delbarton Alumni Association President

Current Delbarton Alumni Association President John Ferramosca ’05 welcomed guests to the Hall of Honor induction ceremony in the Fine Arts Center.

A group photo of Hall of Honor members in attendance at the 2022 Hall of Honor Reception.

Angela and John Ferramosca ’05 and Dave’78 and Tess Lewis P’03,’13.

Stephanie and Dave D’Alessandro ’57 and Tom and Patricia Caputo ’57.

the Church of Christ the King, New Vernon, St. Elizabeth, Far Hills and St. Brigid, Peapack, St Paul Church, Clifton, St. Catherine of Siena, Mountain Lakes.

As prior, Fr. Edward is a member of the senior council, the governing body of Delbarton School, and vice president of OSBNJ. He comes from a long line of Delbarton alumni: His father, James ’58, and uncles, Rick ’59, Chris ’72 and Peter ’75. His parents were even

married in 1961 by Fr. Stephen Findlay, O.S.B.

Fr. Edward Seton is a frequent officiant at Delbarton alumni weddings. In his scant spare time, he walks in Lewis Morris and Jockey Hollow, listening to books or music. He is also an ardent cat lover who enjoys the companionship of his cat, Daniel.

2010

James A. Ferrante, Jr. ’75 Keith D. Kulper ’70 Rev. Bruno A. Ugliano, OSB†

2011

Kurt W Krauss ’81 Peter Pizzi ’71 Anthony Passarelli†

2012

Thomas A Caputo ’57 Thomas J Luby ’72 James G. Petrucci ’82

2013 Martin S. Flaherty ’77 Dr. Roy Horton† Jon Krawczyk ’88

2014 Fr Beatus Lucey, OSB Taylor Price ’04 Michael J Slattery ’59

2015 Wayne Gardiner Derek J Maguire ’90 Frank D. Visceglia ’85

2016

Stefan A. Howells ’86 James J. Maguire P’79, ’82, ’86† Charles R Ruebling ’79

2017 Rich Darché ’72 Brian Hanlon ’87 Rudy Marchesi ’67

2018

Andrew Anselmi ’83, P’16 Fr. Hilary O’Leary, OSB

2019 John J. McNamara ’59 Robert E. Farrell ’64 Brian J Ferriso ’84 George J Parros ’98

2020 Michael Rosenhaus ’80 Fr Andrew Smith, O S B

2021

Terrance J. Rouse ’86

Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB ’82 was joined by family members who celebrated his Hall of Honor achievement together

Fr. Edward, center, with his Class of 2022 classmates, from left, Craig Paris ’82, Mike Maguire ’82, A.J. Pappeti ’82 and Mike Gilfillan ’82

2022 Homecoming GolfOuting

Thir ty-six golfers teed off on Oc tober 6, 2022 for the Homecoming Golf Outing at New Jersey National Golf Club in Bask ing Ridge, NJ. Af ter 18 holes, alumni golfers gathered to learn who the winners of the day were over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres...

Jay Guerriero ’87 models the classic green blazer he won as the 2022 Homecoming Golf Open top golfer

The team of Jim Maguire ’79, Steve Faber ’79, John Manning ’79 and Gerry Cerza ’82 earned the top team score award

Other Homecoming Golf guests included Jerry Jabbour ’92, Miguel Rionda ’92, Ryan Dooley ’91, Mike Griffin '91 and 2020-2022 Alumni Association President Chris Bury ’91

My Covid-Era College Solution

By Max Alexy ’19

In 2019, after Delbarton graduation, Max Alexy ’19 decided to attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He was excited to finally start college and be on his own. While the Covid pandemic disrupted everybody’s plans, college students were thrust into a unique situation. In this article, Max shares how he tried to regain control, and how his pandemic decisions have shaped his life ever since...

After graduating from Delbarton in 2019, I expected to have a normal college experience I had no plans to deviate from the expected four years of college. Everyone in my class was on that path and I was no different. Looking back on my freshman year of college at Case Western Reserve in the fall of 2019, I couldn’t have asked for a better situation. My first semester I quickly formed a close group of friends We would go to class, study, and grab meals together. I also joined a fraternity my first semester. Finding a group of upperclassmen who knew Cleveland and its opportunities was an invaluable resource. Between my friends and fraternity, I had an outlet to explore the city and have fun when I wasn’t occupied with my studies. Courses required intense studying, but having friends to struggle alongside made the process infinitely more bearable By the end of the fall semester, I felt well established. I had a

close group of friends, explored the city, and performed well academically. I was looking forward to the spring semester and the warm weather that accompanied it. The beginning of the spring semester went the same until we all left for spring break.

In March of 2020, I received the news that CWRU had delayed our return to campus while I was in Florida visiting my grandparents A two week delay eventually turned into the rest of the semester and we had to finish the semester with our classes entirely remote Online courses were a hollow shell of their in-person versions. I would spend countless hours a day in my room watching recorded lectures, only leaving for meals and to use the bathroom. Being dragged through hours of videos and studying for online exams was mundane. The lack of personal connection and companionship of my friends exacerbated the monotony.

Max

Max and his combat medic class during AIT at Fort Sam Houston Max’s platoon during basic training at Ft Jackson

Max Alexy ’19, Jon Hua ’18 and Max’s brother Jack Alexy ’21 after the YMCA Nationals at the University of Maryland. Max was a valued member of the Green Wave Swim team.

Max and the Abbey Players cast and crew of the Into the Woods in winter 2018.

Alexy ’19 was deeply involved in Abbey Players productions during his Delbarton years. Here he is – on stilts – during a 2019 production of Big Fish on stage in the FAC.

While the quality of the teaching and course value was severely wounded by remote learning, my university’s tuition did not account for this decrease in value. I could not just accept this and continue on with the original timeline of my college experience. I did not want to waste tens of thousands of dollars on ineffective online classes. By the end of the semester, I was determined to avoid as much remote learning as possible and I looked for backup plans in case my university continued online learning in the Fall

The remote half of the semester had shattered my motivation I felt that I was wasting time and money, but I was tentative to stray from the four-year college timeline that I was implicitly assigned. As the semester neared its end, I needed to do something to get out of my house and create value out of my time. As soon as the spring semester ended, I registered for an EMT certification course which took place over the summer. Looking back on it, it was miraculous that I was able to find an in-person EMT course during the infancy of the Covid pandemic. Alongside my summer job as a lifeguard in Basking Ridge, I completed my course and received my NREMT certification. This course gave me direction during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. I was doing something of value and learning a lot. During a time where no one was in control, I was able to reclaim some of mine. Once I completed my certification, I was able to volunteer on my town’s First Aid Squad and get some experience as a practicing EMT. As the summer progressed, it became apparent that Covid was a long-term

problem and classes would be online for at least the fall semester I began to explore the different paths I could take with my gap year. Joining the military was always something I thought about doing, but things had never really lined up for me to take that path. I wanted to go directly into college after high school and then presumably move onto a job after that. The military just didn’t fit into that plan But it was still something I felt drawn to. As I thought more about my options, I began to realize how the pandemic presented me with the perfect opportunity. If I didn’t take advantage of this situation, I knew I would later regret it I still wanted to go to college and eventually on to med school, and the National Guard would allow me to continue with college after my training.

I reached out to a National Guard recruiter to set up a meeting and learn about the process of enlisting. After a couple weeks of completing the required paperwork and requirements, I found myself sitting at a military processing station and enlisting I was able to enlist as a combat medic, and received an immediate promotion due to my current NREMT certification My contract started in the beginning of October 2020 and I was set to ship out to basic training in just over a month To be completely honest, I didn’t know what to expect from basic. I’d seen videos of drill sergeants yelling at new trainees as they first arrived and various training exercises that occurred, but other than that I was going in blind There wasn’t anyone in my immediate family who had joined, and other than a few distant family friends, I didn’t know anyone who had gone through basic training. I looked

"I began to realize how the pandemic presented me with the per fec t oppor tunity. If I didn' t take advantage of this situation, I knew I would later regret it."

into the process as much as I could on youtube, but I could only find snapshots of the typical highlights. I saw videos of new recruits going through the gas chamber, descending down the rappel tower, and completing various obstacle courses I tried to prepare as best I could as my ship out date approached.

The day finally came and my parents dropped me off at the recruiting station, we said our goodbyes, and my recruiter and I drove to a processing center in New York City. Eventually I

was on a plane to Ft Jackson, South Carolina. Pre-pandemic, Army basic training lasted about 10 weeks, however due to covid, my cycle had an additional 3 weeks of quarantine.

During the pandemic basic training was split up into 4 phases: yellow, red, white, and blue Throughout basic training, drill sergeants break you down in order to then instill the habits and discipline required to be a good soldier. With each phase, you are one step closer to earning your beret and becoming a soldier After a final multiday field exercise, my battalion graduated and everyone moved onto their job training

My AIT (Advanced Individual Training) occurred at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. During AIT you learn your job specific skills. AIT is more knowledge and technically based than the shock and awe of basic training. For combat medics, AIT is normally around 16 weeks split into two phases

During the first phase trainees complete their NREMT certification, and during the second you learn and practice the Army’s trauma heavy curriculum. Because I already had my NREMT coming in, I was able to skip

right to the second phase of AIT

During this phase we were taught how to treat an immense range of traumatic battlefield injuries From starting IV’s, controlling massive hemorrhaging, and many things in between, I received weeks of hands-on training with state-of-the-art training aids and a wealth of resources. Learning and performing these skills under pressure week after week was some of the best instruction I’ve ever received After a culminating weeklong field exercise, I graduated from AIT and returned home at the end of May 2021 In total, I was in training from November 2020 until May 2021

Returning home and preparing for the upcoming school year was an unexpected challenge. In addition to decompressing after months of highly restrictive training, there were difficulties in returning to school. My close group of friends would no longer be in any of my classes and many of the upperclassmen in my fraternity had graduated. I felt like an outsider returning to college Readjusting to the stressors of college surprised me. I assumed that the high intensity of my training would make college seem like a breeze. To the contrary, I found that the rigor my courses required induced a completely different form of stress compared to the type I experienced during my training. Along with my monthly drill weekends, I became a student instructor for freshman general chemistry. The added responsibilities and re-acclimation were straining, but by the end of the Fall 2021 semester I felt acclimated to college life

As the fall semester ended, the Omicron strain of Covid had reached

"D uring a time where no one was in control, I was able to reclaim some of mine."

its peak I was notified that my unit was activated the night before I was going to drive home for the holidays. As a medic, my team was assigned to hospitals throughout Ohio. We were embedded into hard hit emergency departments and were tasked to assist within the scope of our training. I was activated from December to March and had been sent to two hospitals in Cleveland and one in Cincinnati.

Once my activation had ended, I took summer classes at CWRU in order to catch up on some of the courses I missed due to my activation This year, I started my junior year at CWRU and am preparing to take the MCAT and apply to med schools

Looking back, it is astonishing how my experiences have shaped me Going through college, everyone is striving to find ways to make their mark on the world With my activation and experiences, I feel like a part of something much bigger than me. On an individual level one person can only do so much, but as a piece of a

larger mechanism, one person can make a massive impact. The responsibility and preparation that comes with my job requires me to hold myself accountable. In addition to being a college student, I have the duty to maintain my medical competency, physical health, and ability to activate on a short notice. Having a sense of purpose has given me the freedom to strive for much more than just trying to find my place in the world I’m not just trying to make an impact, I am trying to maximize my impact on my community, state, and country

Out of everything I have gained from my experience, the most valuable asset I have acquired is the sense of being an important part of something colossally more significant than myself Nobody can take this away from me. This purpose has become the foundation of motivation to finish college and move onto the next step of my journey.

Max and members of his fraternity after a fraternity event.

Global Citizen: Brian Newman ’86 A

s a sixteen-year-old in 1985, Delbarton student Brian Newman boarded a plane alone to Kenya where he spent the summer working alongside a Peace Corp volunteer teaching villagers how to maximize their crops He slept on a dirt floor, bathed in water boiled and cooled from a nearby stream, and very quickly realized just how different Africa was from his comfortable home in Short Hills, NJ. The experience changed his life Today, Brian is the Chief Financial Officer of UPS, a Fortune 100 company with a presence in over 200 countries. He is a global citizen, having lived in a dozen countries, including China, Russia, Japan, Turkey and Argentina, during his previous 26-year career at PepsiCo Often, Brian’s wife Lynne and their four young children accompanied him on these company deployments, and Lynne always had veto power. When Russia was an option, Brian arrived

home with a bottle of wine and a PowerPoint deck to demonstrate how the move could benefit their family.

By October 2019, after decades with PepsiCo, Brian accepted another challenge, this time the top finance job at UPS. As the largest courier company in the world by revenue, UPS played an instrumental role during Covid, including partnering with the U.S. federal government to deliver refrigerated Covid vaccines around the world. On the business front, the resulting surge in ecommerce sent UPS’s distinctive Pullman Brown

Last June, Brian Newman ’86 was the guest speaker at Delbarton Commencement

Photos courtesy of Brian Newman '86

Brian and Lynne Newman’s wedding with Brian’s Delbarton friends.

Brian, Lynne and Kendall Newman at Kendall’s Georgetown graduation

As a high school junior, Brian spent a transformative summer assisting a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya.

Brian and his siblings Steve and Kerry with their parents Denis and Mary.

Brian and Lynne Newman and family in China.

trucks – a ‘package car’ in company lingo around the world Often, UPS drivers were the only point of contact for customers who were quarantining at home

Brian was born on December 5, 1968 to Denis and Mary Newman Older brother Steve is a Morristown Beard graduate, and younger sister Kerry attended Oak Knoll School His late mother was Irish-born and, from 1970 to 1972, the family lived in County Kerry, Ireland while his father, a Managing Director at First Boston Corporation, commuted from London to join the family on weekends

In 1980, Mary was in such a hurry to get Brian to his Delbarton interview that she nearly got a speeding ticket on Mendham Road. Brian soon entered

Delbarton as a seventh grader and quickly acclimated to life on campus He competed for the Middle School Soccer team and, as an upperclassman, played Varsity Football and Varsity Hockey. He participated in the Model UN and the Chess Clubs, and volunteered for Campus Ministry programs, including the junior year service trip to Appalachia, where he experienced firsthand the value of giving back.

His summer in Africa had awakened in him an interest in international relations and global politics, and Brian’s college placement advisor, then-Headmaster Fr. Giles Hayes, encouraged him to apply to Georgetown for its global reach When

Brian moved to Washington, DC in fall 1986 to enter Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) he had company: 10% of his graduating class of 99 young men had entered Georgetown with him

Brian majored in politics and economics at SFS but a career in public service also attracted him, so he thought seriously about accepting a job with the CIA Ultimately, after experiencing several Wall Street summer internships, the allure of living in New York City working in a rigorous investment banking training program determined his fate, and he accepted an Analyst position with PaineWebber, an investment bank later acquired by UBS. The program’s late nights and rigorous demands turned out to be excellent preparation for the career to come

His summer in Afric a had awakened in him an interest in international relations and global politics...

PepsiCo sent Brian to Shanghai in 1995 to manage its international restaurant division Illustrating the city’s explosive growth, Shanghai’s financial district Pudong is pictured on left in 1987 and, on right, in 2012. Shanghai, the largest city by population in the world, grew by 10 percent a year during that period

Several years later, a recruiter called to pitch Brian on an interesting opportunity: PepsiCo was filling an Associate position in the Corporate Strategy Group led by Indian American executive Indra Nooyi. The company was partnering forty former-Wall Street analysts with outside consultants to assist in developing PepsiCo’s strategic redirection, which ultimately led to the acquisitions of brands like Tropicana and Quaker Oats. Brian welcomed the chance to move from banking to an international company producing actual products, and the role had the added benefit of exposure to top leadership Nooyi was named PepsiCo CEO in 2006, and PepsiCo successfully moved its business model from junk foods into healthier alternatives.

His boss insisted that her Associates learn a second language and gave them two options: Spanish or Mandarin Brian and another Associate chose Mandarin, so he enjoyed semi-private lessons while

finding time to earn an MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business. A major pivot in his life occurred in 1995 when Nooyi, days after learning of Brian’s desire for an international posting, convinced PepsiCo leadership to send him to Shanghai for several years “Be careful what you ask for,” says Brian with a laugh.

His girlfriend Lynne, a three-sport Amherst College alumna, was just starting an MBA program at Northwestern’s Kellogg School, and the couple decided to make their long-distance relationship work Brian soon landed in Shanghai, which was experiencing a frenzy of economic and infrastructure growth after Chairman Deng Xiaoping declared the city “ the head of the dragon” that would pull China into the future Brian managed PepsiCo’s international restaurant division that included Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, and learned to apply common sense to outdated methodologies. Mentoring local

employees from different cultures and languages was also a significant leap requiring adaptability and emotional intelligence. While he was never fluent, Brian’s Mandarin lessons came in handy; He is also conversant in French and Spanish.

Taking risks, and accepting progressively more challenging managerial and leadership roles, became constants of Brian’s career at PepsiCo By 2018, he was being groomed as the next CFO, but CEO Nooyi stepping down in August 2018 delayed that plan. Eager to take on a global CFO role, and with PepsiCo’s support, Brian connected with several companies, finally accepting a CFO offer from UPS that began in October 2019. He was still in the onboarding phase when the Covid pandemic struck Luckily, Brian was battle-tested: he had been PepsiCo's Treasurer during the Great Recession of 2008

“UPS possessed many of the attributes that PepsiCo had,” says Brian, including brand presence in over 200 countries, and a unionized work force of over half a million

employees. The UPS job also presented an exciting opportunity to grow a business which had been relatively flat for a decade, and he went in boldly, publicly stating that his goal was to double the market capitalization in two years.

By its very nature, UPS has a leading view on emerging trends and is sensitized to detect disruption around the world By December 2019, UPS was witnessing a rapidly spreading health emergency in Asia that moved quickly to Europe, and then to the Americas. Within months, the global business landscape was radically altered and the geo-economic disruption became a perfect storm for Brian personally.

UPS employees were frontline essential workers, so procuring disposable masks and gloves for 500,000 people was the company’s first challenge, and UPS soon partnered with the US federal government to distribute vaccines and supplies around the world. Brian’s main responsibility was to ensure that the company remain financially

Looking back, he believes that UPS emerged from Covid as a stronger, better company across all facets of its business.

Twins Conor and Shay Newman are Georgetown sophomores.

Brian Newman, second from right, was PepsiCo’s Executive Vice President of Global Operations in 2017 when the company opened a new plant in Singapore to produce and supply beverage concentrates for 20 Asia Pacific markets.

healthy with adequate liquidity, so weekly fiscal assessments soon became daily meetings

With retail stores closed, ecommerce exploded around the world Lateadopters were suddenly compelled to order online, and UPS’s delivery business experienced exponential growth. The company successfully weathered the global storm and, until spring 2022 when inflation stalled the economy, was solidly on track to meet Brian’s ambitious, pre-Covid goal of doubling its market cap He remains confident in the Company’s sustained growth trajectory.

During the pandemic, UPS middle managers were enlisted to develop a new mission statement, and they delivered a good one: Moving the world forward by delivering what matters Looking back, he believes that UPS emerged from Covid as a stronger, better company across all facets of its business Certainly, its CFO had adeptly navigated an extraordinarily challenging storm.

Brian’s wife Lynne is another force of nature. After earning her MBA, she joined a boutique consulting firm in Boston, and the couple married, then welcomed their first child, daughter Kendall Lynne retired from consulting nineteen years ago when twins Conor and Shay were born, and their four th child, daughter Finley, arrived four years later As the unofficial CEO of the Newman family, Lynne also is in the business of global logistics, moving her family of six to China, Russia, Spain, Ireland and Canada. She continues to use her executive skills through her volunteerism and is

currently Vice Chair of the Board at Finley’s school, while Kendall is a NYCbased Georgetown alumna and the twins are studying at Georgetown. Brian, Lynne and their children all have US and Irish passpor ts which gives them convenient access to living and working in the EU. About his children’s many moves over the years, Brian says, “I think that makes them much more adventurous, curious and true global citizens ”

He currently divides his time between homes in Atlanta and Bedford NY, and the family has holiday homes in the Bahamas, and in County Kerry, Ireland Brian typically spends Mondays in Atlanta for a CEO Leadership meeting, then works on investor, company business and community affair concerns. He often travels two weeks out of the month “I have become quite adept at sleeping on planes but the time zones still remain a challenge” and one of his greatest pleasures is witnessing the professional growth of former colleagues in other countries whom he mentored along the way.

In his free time, he golfs, skis and enjoys ocean and fly fishing with his family He also loves to travel “I am delighted the world is reopening so I can continue to explore new places”, he says, and he looks forward to achieving his goal of having visited 100 countries in the next year or two.

Looking back, he is grateful to mentors like Indra Nooyi and former PepsiCo CFO John Cahill for teaching him to put business first, and function second. Brian also cites Zein Abdalla, former president of PepsiCo, who

About his children’s many moves over the years, Brian says, “I think that makes them much more adventurous, c urious and true global citizens.”

emphasized the basic themes of ‘simplify and focus’. Brian encourages students to retain their intellectual curiosity which, he says, is the highest correlation for corporate success. Family and friends are priorities too “Cherish the time with family and friends and, while there are many trade-offs in work time is the only variable that we can’t turn on or off, so use it wisely.”

Brian continues to stay in touch with his Delbarton friends via a Whatsapp thread, and he returned to campus last June as the 2022 Delbarton Commencement speaker. He credits both his Delbarton and Georgetown educations for teaching him intellectual and emotional intelligence, both of which have helped him to navigate the corporate world.

“Probably the most important aspect of the Delbarton education however, was the camaraderie of the students and the embodiment of Succisa Virescit motto helped keep me humble and strive to build back stronger,” he says Today, he still points to that summer in Kenya as a tipping point in his life. “It was a little scary moving to Africa by myself as a 16-year-old but it was truly one of the most formative experiences of my life.”

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In August, faculty member Tony Negrin graduated from Drexel University with an EdD in Educational Leadership & Management and a concentration in Athletic Administration. He completed the dissertation process and defended his study on August 29, 2022, the title of which was A Phenomenological Study: Exploring Private High School Athletic Directors’ Lived Experiences to Understand Factors Related to Their Role in Recruiting Student Athletes in the New York Metropolitan Area

Tidings

Faculty member Michael Donnelly and his wife Kelly welcomed their daughter Nora Margaret Donnelly to the world on November 23, 2022.

faculty update around Delbarton Five Rising Seniors Graduate from American Legion Boys State Freshman Debate: And the Winner is...

We salute the five Delbarton students, Chris Lee ’23, Patrick Moore ’23, Nicholas Pelayo ’23, Aidan Troy ’23 and Jack Wells ’23, who in June graduated from a week-long 2022 American Legion Boys State experience. Pictured here are Aidan Troy ’23, on left, with Patrick Moore ’23 Both rising Delbarton seniors were elected to the State Senate from two fictional political parties (the Nationalists and Federalists) working across the aisle at the New Jersey State House. Moore later wrote a recap about his experience for a news article on Delbarton org

Faculty member Alma LopezHolder and her husband Kyle Holder greeted their first child, their daughter Noelly Magdalene Holder, on May 19, 2022

Faculty member Natalie York and her husband Connor York welcomed their first child, Bernadette Pia York, on September 21, 2022 n

This year Delbarton relaunched the yearlong Freshman Class Debate Tournament featuring the 100 Most Influential Persons in History Forty-seven members of the Class of 2025 signed on Each boy chose an individual in world history who he believed had the most impact on peoples’ lives today. Three class champions were crowned: Kevin Jin ’25 (Antoine Laurent Lavoisier), Sean Dooley ’25 (Jean-Jacques Rousseau) and Grant Parker ’25 (Constantine the Great), and two advanced to the Grand Finals on June 3 in Spada Commons before a panel of eleven teachers and students After presentations and several crossfire rounds, Kevin Jin ’25, pictured on right with his worthy opponent Sean Dooley ’25, was declared the winner.

John McGoldrick Receives 2022 Distinguished Educator Award

At the final Faculty Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year, on June 1, 2022 John McGoldrick, the Supervisor of College and Career Counseling at West Morris Mendham High School, received the Delbarton School 2022 Distinguished Educator Award. Delbarton Director of Admissions Dr. David Donovan served as master of ceremonies during the presentation and Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB presented the Award to McGoldrick who was joined by several Mendham High School colleagues and students.

Summing up his work as a college and career counselor McGoldrick said, “Coming from an Irish family, I practice Irish diplomacy: telling people to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to

the trip ” His simple strategy is “ to give people space and let them figure it out” and he has helped many parents move their focus from their dreams for their children, to a deeper understanding of what their children actually want. Finally, he shared parting advice with Delbarton educators: “Be kind Dial up the empathy, and we can leave the world a little kinder.”

2022 Alumni Teaching Fellows

This fall, Delbarton was happy to welcome the second round of Alumni Teaching Fellows, Patrick Cummings ’18, Hunter Waldis ’17, and Mark Forbes ’18, as they embarked on their Teaching Fellowship experience The post-grad Teaching Fellow term is from August to May, and the Program gives applicants considering a career in education an opportunity to experience life in a school environment, as well as serve as a gap year for alumni embarking on a post-graduate degree program or career A maximum of three Teaching Fellows is selected annually. Members of the Class of 2019 are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to return to their alma mater during the 2023-2024 school year to assist a Delbarton teacher and mentor Delbarton students. Contact Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs Josh

Hartle at jhartle @delbarton.org if you are interested in learning more about the Delbarton Alumni Teaching Fellowship program

Delbar ton Student Receives Garibaldi Award

Delbarton junior Francesco Pontoriero ’24 was awarded the Garibaldi Award, presented to high school students who have excelled in Italian studies and advanced their Italian-American legacy within their school or community. After writing his ethnography on his Italian roots for his AP Language class, he submitted an essay on his Italian ethnography to the Italian Tribune, the oldest Italian-American publication in the United States Pontoriero has ties to Spain (his mother is from Portugal) and has roots in Italy where his father was born In his essay, he wrote about the sausage his family makes in a small southern town in Italy. “Nduja (pronounced an-doo-sha) is a spreadable sausage that my family makes yearly in early January. Nduja originates from my town in Italy, Spilinga, and is an extremely underground and underrated cured meat,” wrote Pontoriero in his award-winning essay.

Regents Award

At the Faculty and Staff Picnic on August 25, Tom Brady P'23, center, and Craig Paris '82, P' 13,' 15,' 19, on right, were co-recipients of the 2022 Trustee Award presented by the Delbarton Board of Regents.

In addition to being a Delbarton alumnus and Hall of Honor member, Craig serves as Assistant Headmaster for Advancement and Alumni and Varsity Squash Head Coach He is directly responsible for the strength and vitality of the 5,500 Long Green Line of Delbarton alumni. AP Macroeconomics teacher Tom Brady has been an outstanding educator, coach, moderator and mentor who was instrumental in creating the Ryan Crane ’95 Business Center with its dozen Bloomberg terminals. Tom was also directly responsible for the creation of Delbarton’s signature DelEX externship program for rising juniors. He has inspired many young men through his inspired AP Macro course teaching, and as moderator of the very active Business and Economics Club. Both men were lauded by Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, and by their colleagues at Delbarton

Halloween 2022

As an annual Halloween tradition, our Language Department sported a group-themed costume

Delbar ton Forensics Competes at Yale

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Congratulations

Th 2022 Halloween Costume Contest on October 28.

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to Nigel McSween ’23 for sweeping the competition as he dressed up as Frozone from Pixar’s hit movie The Incredibles

The Delbarton Forensics Team was invited to compete in the Yale University Invitational on the weekend of September 30 to October 2. Junior Julian Osorio ’24 recapped his experience at Yale in an article on Delbarton.org and is pictured here with his teammates, from left, Zeke Ehrenberg ’25, Chris Volpe ’24, Julian Osorio ’24, Brayden Karpinski ’24, James Freshwater ’25, Dominick Beck ’25, Romir Patel ’25 and Suhaas Valiveti ’25.

Humans of Delbarton: Pat Savidge

By Meghan Podimsky

Humans of Delbarton (HOD) is BACK as our series of personal profiles continues to unfold this school year. On the last Friday of each month, a new HOD story will illustrate what makes Delbarton, well, Delbarton. O u r co m m u n i ty i s f i l l e d w i t h d e d i ca te d i n d i v i d u a l s, f ro m s t u d e n t s, fa c u l ty a n d s ta ff, to p a re n t s a n d a l u m n i , a n d e a c h p e rs o n h a s h i s o r h e r u n i q u e D e l b a r to n E x p e r i e n ce s to r y to te l l

Meet Delbarton Math Teacher and Coach Mr. Patrick Savidge:

Savidge grew up in South Windsor, Connecticut where he lived with his parents and five siblings. “Having so many siblings definitely shaped me into who I am today. We spent so much time together and were always outside running around, playing sports, and having fun together.” Before landing at Delbarton, he graduated from the University of Delaware where he studied mathematics and competed on the school’s swim team.

Savidge is a member of the Delbarton math department

as well as a coach for both Delbarton’s swim and tennis teams Prior to college graduation, Savidge knew he wanted to go into teaching. “At the end of my sophomore year in college, I knew that I wanted to teach. I was tutoring calculus, physics, and computer science for a lot of my teammates in college, and really enjoyed hearing about their success on exams as a result,” he said. As he celebrates his fifth year at Delbarton, Savidge continues to work with his students to encourage them to enjoy math and see the subject not simply as a series of memorization challenges. Instead, he trains them to look at math conceptually and realistically. “When confronted with new problems, they are able to persevere through the problem and apply the concepts that they have learned to them, even if they haven’t seen problems like them before.”

Outside of teaching, Savidge spends time with friends and family or finds new ways to compete. From hitting the slopes on a ski trip to a friendly game of hoops, Savidge likes to live an active lifestyle while also finding

balance in the downtimes. In September, Savidge fulfilled a bucket list goal: finishing an Ironman Race. “Growing up, I had always described myself as an athlete and loved competing. Once swimming came to an end after graduating college, it definitely felt like a huge hole was left in my life,” explained Savidge After signing up for an Ironman competition towards the end of 2021, he began training for the Ironman Maryland race earlier this year in March. With six months of intense training, he was ready to tackle this challenge head-on

As a Green Wave swim and tennis coach, Savidge plans to take what he learned from his Ironman experience and use those lessons to guide his student-athletes. “I think my one piece of advice is really to savor every moment – not just the

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ones where you feel great after accomplishing something, but even the tough ones through training. Remember what it felt like to push through the challenging moments because those are the memories that you can dig back up and feed off of when things get tough during competition.”

Reflecting on his time on campus, Savidge finds the best part about Delbarton to be the people “My favorite aspect of teaching at Delbarton, as clichéd as it is, is the community.” From attending various events like the events hosted by our DAP students or sporting events to the musicals and plays performed by Abbey Players, there is something for everyone to enjoy “It’s awesome to get to see the whole community come together outside of the normal 8:00 am-2:45 pm school day ”

Introducing the new Delbar ton Website and Spor ts App

After embarking on a year-long marketing rebranding in 2021, in August Delbarton was pleased to share a new Delbarton org website with improved functionality and an enhanced user experience. Check out the new site at Delbarton.org. Also in August, Delbarton Athletics introduced an all-new Delbarton Athletics App that allows you to follow your favorite Green Wave team all year long with updated news, galleries, videos and more. Fans can get score update notifications right to their phones and even purchase favorite Green Wave gear from the Athletics Shop To download the free app, visit Google Play or the Apple App Store Play.

New World Languages and Cultures Course

Choosing a new language to study can be difficult Who speaks that language? What’s the point of a language? What kind of cultures are associated with certain languages? In World Languages and Cultures, a new collaborative course for Delbarton 7th graders, we seek to explore many of these mystifying issues, while celebrating the diversity of languages and cultures taught in our school, and beyond. The course is primarily taught by Department Chair Dr. Rachel Carlson and Director of Global Programs Dan Pieraccini Other faculty members and upperclassmen are invited in to speak about language, writing, culture, folklore and cuisines The World Languages and Cultures course is off to a great start. In October, members of DAP led a presentation in Spada Commons on the origins of Diwali which included a delicious thematic lunch that was enjoyed by our 7th grade class!

Admissions Open House

On October 2, Delbarton opened its doors to all interested applicants and their families. This year’s Admissions Open House drew a standing room only crowd of 900+ people young men and parents who wanted to learn more about Delbarton from administrators, faculty, coaches and most importantly, from students themselves After an introduction from Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, a student panel that included Ryan Moumdjian ’27 (8th grade), Michael Xu ’26 (a 9th-grade lifer), Jared Baudin ’25 (10th grade), Colin Pryma ’24 (11th grade), Joe Narduzzi ’23 (a 12th grader who transferred into Delbarton for 10th grade) answered questions that were texted from audience members. This unscripted interchange was a wonderful way to connect our guests with current students. Later, guests met Delbarton teachers, coaches, parents and students and enjoyed Student Ambassadorhosted campus tours.

The Brotherhood Grows for Delbarton 7th and 9th Graders

On August 26, two signature events kicked off the new school year for 7th and 9th graders.

The Class of 2026 embarked on a journey of bonding and brotherhood when the entire class and 9th grade advisors spent a day at Camp Bernie in Lebanon Township, NJ where the class enjoyed outdoor challenges that called for teamwork and one-on-one support

Meanwhile, the Class of 2028 embarked on the annual 7th-grade rite of passage: a bus trip to

Strategic Plan Team Meets for Retreat

Crafting a new Strategic Plan for Delbarton began in fall 2021, and one year later, on October 27 and 29, 2022 at on-campus gatherings, sixty-one Delbarton constituents reviewed and implemented the Steering Committee’s research to create a draft Strategic Plan. Once revised in light of the November sessions with various Delbarton

constituents, the Board of Regents and the monastic community will approve the final version of the Strategic Plan. We look forward to sharing a copy of the final Strategic Plan with the Delbarton community, and we thank the many students, faculty and staff, parents, alumni, regents and advisors who assisted us in this exciting process

Pocono Whitewater Rafting for a rafting adventure on the mighty Lehigh River. This yearly trip allows our new seventh graders to forge the bonds of brotherhood that will follow them throughout their six years at Delbarton. A good time was had by all!

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In Situ AP Ar t Exhibition

This fall in the Fine Arts Center lobby, seniors in the 2023 AP Art class exhibited their still life compositions in the In Situ AP Art Preview Exhibition. The 2022-23 Junior Studio Art contributing artists include Rober t Alexy ’23, Paul Brady ’23, Grant Dangler ’23, Sam Gibbons ’23, Paulino Gin ’23, Marco Maselli ’23, John Mattiola ’23, Adrian Pierre ’23, Joel Saxon ’23 and Tyler Vazquez ’23.

Fall Music Concer t

On October 17, Delbarton Arts hosted its annual Fall Music Concert Friends and family gathers in the Fine Arts Center as they enjoyed performances from Schola Cantorum, Middle School Chorus and the Benedictones along with our four instrumental groups: Jazz Band, Beginner Band, Symphonic Orchestra and Frets and Keys

Abbey Players Perform Love’s Labour ’s Lost

Audiences enjoyed three dynamic performances of this year’s fall play, Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, which was presented by Delbarton Abbey Players on October 28, 29 and 30. The play is one of William Shakespeare’s early comedies and tells the tale of four young men who pledge to avoid all contact with women. During the student preview on October 27, director Matt Corica explained why he chose the Shakespearean comedy. “The characters in this play are very similar to Delbarton and the brotherhood here.” The very evocative set was inspired by Old Main and the Formal Garden. Bravo to all involved in this impressive production of Love’s Labour’s Lost.

Why I Teach

By Elizabeth Mainardi

I grew up in Palatine, Illinois as the oldest of six kids with a span of 15 years between me and my youngest sister My parents always gave us what we needed and then some, but they were not in a financial position to pay for my four years of college tuition So, while my friends from my Catholic high school (which boasted alumni like Jarrett Payton, the son of Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton), shopped around and held glossy brochures from exclusive, private colleges across the country, my strategy and approach to my college search were slightly different: I was looking for a way to come out with as little debt as possible. My dad was out of work for a significant period of my college search, and as sole provider for a family of eight, that was no small thing. The stress level in my house was understandably high. In his search for a new job, however, he met a friend who recommended Seton Hall University for me and assured my dad that options were available for scholarships and funding As I applied, I prayed for a sign from God that I would make a good decision (as I had never been to New Jersey before), and after receiving a merit-based scholarship for full tuition, room and board, and b k I fi d th t h f

though, and upon reading the literature for the school I’d be attending, I found out that Seton Hall was named for a saint who shared my name Elizabeth Ann I signed the papers and planned to attend before I had even set foot on the campus.

ad always had visions of studying English or urnalism, but the scholarship I received was ecifically for women in science, so I had three tions for a major biology, chemistry, or physics eing a high-strung, anxious student and not owing what kind of academic pressure lay fore me (as my scholarship had a demanding PA requirement), I took my mom’s advice: “Major biology. It’s going to be the easiest of the ree ” (My apologies to biologists everywhere ) I arted freshman year as a biology major and I ade the decision to continue swimming competively as a walk-on for the school’s Division 1 swim am. So far, so good.

Biology labs were in the mornings right after 5:45 AM swim practice, and so I’d often be running into lab at the last second, hair soaked, but ready to dissect the specimen-of-the-week with my lab partner. One fateful morning, we were directed to dissect a perch (a rather large fish), and the dull, overused lab instruments proved to be futile against its thick outer skin. My partner started violently stabbing the fish with her scalpel in an attempt to get it open, and after a couple stabs, she managed to pierce through the skin and into the ovary. The eggs of our preserved specimen, a wet, powdery, sticky film, exploded out of the fish and ended up covering the two of us.

Head To Toe

It was that day that I decided, no, biology was not for me I changed my major to chemistry and figured although it might be hard, it had to be better than formaldehyde fish eggs. And truly, it was I remember sitting in my room building molecules out of hair pins and beads (because I did not have money for a molecular modeling kit), and organic chemistry suddenly made sense to me. My friends would come and join me in my room for study sessions, and as they did better on tests from my feeble explanations, I realized that chemistry was definitely something that I could do for life.

My plan in my junior year was to go for a PhD in

chemistry from Columbia University (at the encouragement of my physics professor), but I realized that I was more interested in starting a family after I graduated I was engaged at this point, and my main concern was picking a career path that would allow me to spend as much time with my future children as possible Teaching clearly made the most sense, and so at least in practicality, that is why I teach. After I graduated in 2004, I enrolled in the EPICS (Educational Partnership in Catholic Schools) program at Seton Hall which allowed me to work full time as a teacher in a Catholic school and pursue my Master’s Degree full-time simultaneously. I got a job at Paramus Catholic High School as a chemistry teacher, and after being handed a textbook, a roster of 120 students in my four classes, and a key to my classroom, the journey began

I was not a likely candidate for teaching in many ways I was always deeply sensitive with an insurmountable fear of public speaking, and I was not blessed with the gift of knowing the exact right thing to say Although I did well in school and loved my subject, I wasn’t sure that I would be able to relate to the kids sitting in front me or that they would share my passion for chemistry, a subject that makes most people shudder. Anxiety was my constant enemy on my drive on Route 80 to school, my anxiety would get the best of me, and I’d often have to pull over and get sick. There

Elizabeth Mainardi, the oldest of six children, with her five siblings. Mainardi with her first students at Paramus Catholic High School.

were weeks where I would pull over and get sick in the exact spot that I’d gotten sick the day before. I’d spend hours preparing lessons and setting up labs. I chaperoned retreats, dances, and any events that I could in order to try to get to know the kids better I tried my best to ge students, to understand where they from, and to let them know that in s was on their team and that I cared believed that I was called to be a tea had a gift for breaking down compli into simple explanations, and that m my students would eventually turn t for me. And things did get better. T on a retreat with the EPICS program sleeping at the retreat center of an in Morristown, and as they say, the r I fell in love with the school and I pr myself that I would do whatever it t there. I applied shortly after that re got a call from the headmaster offe job a couple months later Fast forw got to live my dream of being a pare now have five kids, ages 14 to 6 all during my tenure at Delbarton I’m nineteenth year of teaching, and as Ruebling famously says, it’s great to here teaching, and specifically, teac Delbarton. God is good. (And for th do not get sick on my way to work a So, why do I teach? I think it’s impo realize that the reason I teach, ultim because of the grace of God I belie teaching is a vocation and I answered the call. It’s divine providence. I did not have of the gifts necessary from the start to be teacher, but I did have the willingness to learn and the trust that God would give me what I needed as I needed it And He did. And He still does.

Each day is a gift; each day is an opportunity to grow in grace, and each da

chance to give my students my best. And at the close of each school year, my hope is that once my students leave my class, they are a little more inspired to give their best to the world.

unner, Mainardi h her children race.

Delbar ton Raises over $11,000 at Raising Hope Walk

On September 24, Delbarton hosted its annual Raising Hope Awareness Walk to share facts about suicide, remember those who have been lost, and show support for families and friends The student coordinators for this year’s event were Vance Vanvolkenburgh ’23, Tiarnan Nowak ’23, Neel Dhall ’23, Matthew Dooley ’23, Angus McDonald

’24 and Macallan Kraft ’23. More than 350 people and canine friends participated and the event had a record-breaking turnout, raising over $11,289 and surpassing the $10,000 goal.

Bishop Sweeney Meets Campus Ministr y Team

On October 11, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney of the Diocese of Paterson celebrated Mass in the Abbey Church with the Delbarton student body. After the service, Bishop Sweeney shook hands with many Delbarton students, then joined our six Campus Ministers for coffee and cookies in the Abbey From left with Bishop Sweeney are JJ Mattiola ’23, Jalen Pierre ’23, Kevin Hager ’23, JP Smar t ’23, Joseph Narduzzi ’23 and Hudson Honeker ’23.

Delbar ton

Receives Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award

On June 15, Delbarton was honored with the Beacon of Hope Award from Covenant House New Jersey Delbarton hosts a Solidarity Sleepout each year, and the School was one of three recipients of the award. From the Covenant House website: “The Beacon of Hope Award is a distinguished honor bestowed upon members of our Covenant House New Jersey Community who exhibit extraordinary service to our young people and our mission ” Our 2022 event raised $70,000 and put Delbarton over the $500,000 mark for total donations to Covenant House over the School’s seven annual Sleep Outs Assistant Director of Mission and Ministry Br. Finnbar McEvoy OSB, accepted the award on behalf of Delbarton. Also in attendance at the event were Aidan Hassan ’22, who helped to organize this year’s Solidarity Sleep Out, as well as Dan Cimaglia ’16, Andrew Sanders ’16, Nick Diana ’16, and Sean Hager ’16 who were instrumental in launching our first Covenant House Sleep Out during their sophomore year.

D E L B A R T O N

Glenstal Abbey Exchange

Our exchange students from Glenstal Abbey School arrived in mid-March 2022 and began to settle into the Green Wave community. Located in Limerick, Ireland, Glenstal School is a fellow Benedictine, independent school for young men. In June 2022, some fortunate Delbarton students visited Ireland and are pictured here with their Glenstal host families, thereby completing the annual exchange. We are happy to report that Glenstal students arrived back on Delbarton campus on November 28, hosted by Delbarton families, for the first leg of the 20222023 exchange

BEADS Returns to Kenya

The Benedictines of East Africa and Delbarton School (BEADS) program returned this June ed by teacher Brian Theroux, the program is esigned to create strong links between the Delbarton Benedictine community and various Benedictine communities and schools in Kenya. These connections were established in various orms that included food and supply donations, chool visits and hands-on service. During BEADS 2022, each day included some form of work/service and each night ended with an vening prayer and conversation about what he group experienced that day. The trip was a reat opportunity for the boys to experience he culture, wildlife and people of Kenya

The Green Wave Rolls Through Italia

Ciao, Green Wave! Last summer, chaperones Dan Pieraccini, Michael DelGuercio and Daniel DiMeo and some very fortunate students began their Italian adventure by exploring the major sites of Florence and Tuscany. Next, the Green Wave visited Borgo a Mozzano where our young men toured historic sites from World War II The men continued their travels by venturing to Umbria as they used the Etruscan City of Perugia as their new home base. While there, the group attended a medieval festival in Bevagna and visited a celebrity chef’s restaurant in Montefalco. Our students were even transformed into chefs for a day as they learned how to prepare authentic, 4-course lun followed by a visit to th UNESCO world heritage site of Assisi and Lake Trasimeno beach for some fun in the sun, pl soccer and volleyball with locals.

Bethlehem Farm Working Retreat

In July, Br. William McMillan, OSB and Br. Finnbar McEvoy, OSB accompanied five Delbarton students to Bethlehem Farm in West Virginia for the School’s annual service mission. Attending the trip were Nicholas O’Brien ’23, Matt Pasko ’23, Patrick Moore ’23, Eoin Quinn ’23, and Daniel Brennan ’23 Bethlehem Farm is a Catholic community in Alderson, WV, the heart of Appalachia, that operates a local farm with the goal of transforming lives through service while teaching sustainable practices. Boys interested in attending a future Bethlehem Farm mission are encouraged to contact Director of Mission & Ministry Matt White at mwhite@delbarton.org.

Students Volunteer in Honduras

Delbarton students are called to serve within and outside our community. In July, four of our young men volunteered at School the World Vincent Maurizi ’24, Kear O’Malley ’24, Reid Comeaux ’24, and Quinn Kenny ’23 joined the World Changers team for a summer student service program in Honduras.

School the World is located in rural southern Honduras in Montecristo, San Francisco de Coray. The 10day trip began on July 11 when the boys arrived to attend a community welcoming ceremony. Our young men worked alongside other student volunteers all week until July 17, working with school staff to construct a school for local children. While in Honduras, the volunteers took a break to visit the beach in Choluteca and enjoy dinners in San Lorenzo.

German Exchange in Markdorf

In mid-June, Delbarton German Exchange moderator Kevin Conn accompanied a group of Delbarton students on an exchange with Bildungszentrum Markdorf, a German university prep school (gymnasium) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near Lake Constance Our young men had a wonderful time enjoying the sights and German cuisine as they met and interacted with their German counterparts while getting a taste of the culture and learning more about German history.

P a r e n t E v e n t s Fall 2022

August

September

November

Senior Parents Social

Fathers

DMG Sip for Scholarship Wine Tasting

Fathers & Friends Farmers Market

DMG

Fathers & Friends Night of Dialogue

December

Advent Morning of Reflection

Parents

DPGA Christmas Party

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By Jared Lowy

The Varsity Baseball team, coached by Bruce Shatel, had another successful season on the diamond, finishing with a 20-7 record, another Morris County Tournament title, a trip to the Non-Public A North semifinal and a #16 ranking in the final NJ.com top 20 rankings

The month of April brought ups and downs for a young Green Wave squad. The team earned big wins over Chatham, Montville, Middletown South, and Pope John, before losing three straight games at the end of the month. On April 30, Chris Accardo ’23 and Christian Zebrowski ’24 combined to throw a 14-0 no-hitter against St Mary’s, jump starting a nine-game winning streak.

The team would enter the county tournament with a trip to the final on its mind once again. The boys did not disappoint, with wins over West Morris, Chatham and Mendham, setting up a matchup with Randolph in the Morris County Tournament final Tournament MVP Aiden Dill ’24

saved his best performance of the season for the final, throwing 7 shutout innings, allowing just two hits, while striking out 9 in Delbarton’s 5-0 win over Randolph, its third straight Morris County Tournament title.

In the NJSIAA Non-Public A North Tournament, Delbarton would throw its second combined nohitter of the season, with Dill and Zebrowski combining for 5 no-hit innings, while striking out 4 in the 14-0 quarterfinal win over St Peter’s Prep. While the season would end in heartbreaking fashion in the semifinal against Don Bosco Prep, the incredibly successful season was also highlighted by dominating pitching performances and timely hitting from Connor Dreyer ’22, Jack Harley ’24, Kevin Hager ’23, Matt Dahl ’23 and Rober t Russo ’23.

Lacrosse

Delbarton Varsity Lacrosse, coached by Matt Kovachik, began the season with high expectations, with a strong core of returning veterans and young talent. The team would finish a respectable 15-6 record and with a trip to the Non-Public A Final.

Delbarton’s regular season featured wins over Chatham, Summit and a 14-13 home victory over Chaminade It also had some very hard fought, close loses to Mountain Lakes, Seton Hall Prep and Malvern Prep Despite the four loses leading up to the county tournament, Coach Kovachik had his team prepared to make another run at a championship.

In the Morris County Tournament, the Green Wave would outscore its

first two opponents 17-3 before a huge 10-4 win over West Morris in the tournament semifinal. Delbarton would face a familiar opponent in Mountain Lakes in the county final, dropping a heartbreaking 8-7 decision in the final to the Lakers. A 1-0 advantage in the first quarter would be the difference maker as both teams matched goals in the second, third and fourth quarters.

In the state tournament, Delbarton’s offense would get hot, with 16-6, 12-8 and 11-3 wins leading to a spot in the Non-Public A final. In what was the biggest (and longest) upset of the season, Delbarton defeated #1 Don Bosco Prep 11-3 in a game that took two days to finish With a 9-2 lead,

lightning caused a disruption in play. After a lengthy delay, the teams were told they would finish the fourth quarter the next morning, where Delbarton immediately went right back to work, solidifying the upset and earning a spot in the NPA final.

Delbarton would go on to lose a heartbreaking 6-5 final against St. Augustine. Goalies Charlie Medd ’23 and Aidan Troy ’23 were solid in net all season for Green Wave. Ryan Johnson ’22, David Link ’22 and Joseph Leone ’22 anchored the Green Wave offense, while Jake Melchionni ’23 was dominate on defense Ryan Trafford ’24 was reliable as ever this season, winning over 60% of his faceoffs

The Varsity Golf team, coached by Sean Flanagan, enjoyed a successful season on the links, finishing the season with an 12-3 record and a Non-Public Individual champion. The team finished 2nd in the state sectionals and Tyler Lee’23 won the individual Non-Public championship.

The team opened the season 5-0 for the first time since 2019, playing some of the best golf the

school has seen in quite a while. In April, the Green Wave defeated Newark Academy, one of the state’s top programs, 146-151, finishing with one of the lowest team scores in program history. The team also took third at the Morris County Tournament, with Lee coming in second with an even par 72, losing in the second playoff At the state sectionals, Lee shot a one-over par 73 enroute to his first individual Non-Public A title

Along with Lee, seniors Finn O’Rourke ’22, Charlie Foley ’22, Matt Failla ’22 and Christian Carbeau ’22 helped lead the Green Wave to a 12-win season

Congratulations to the Green Wave on another terrific season and to Tyler Lee on his NonPublic A title.

Track AND FIELD

Delbarton’s Track and Field team, coached by Andrew Sherwood, had one of its best seasons in 2022, finishing 4-0 in the NJAC and a Morris County Champions

The team was led this season by the performances of Brian and Collin Boler ’23 along with senior Jeff Cianfrocca ’22. The team would earn 2nd place honors early in the season at the Morris Hills Relay and the Freshman/Sophomore Relays

On April 29, Delbarton sent seven competitors to the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The team sent more qualifiers this season than they have in years to this prestigious competition. Cianfrocca finished 4th in the high jump with a leap of 6’4, finishing as the top high jumper from New Jersey in the event. Collin Boler raced to a 6th place finish in the boy’s mile against some of the top runners in the nation. His time of 4:14.82 was tops for all NJ runners in the mile race. Brian Boler ’23 capped off the event by finishing the 3000m championship in 11th place with a time of 8:43 11 From 1000m to 1400m mark, Boler went from 15th to 6th, jumping 9 spots to help solidify his 11th place finish.

At the Morris County Championships, the team successfully defended its title, winning for the second year in a row, and second time overall. Collin Boler won the 1600m in 4:14.48, Jeff Cianfrocca won the high jump with a leap of 6’4. Nigel McSween ’23 set a personal best at the discus, winning the event. On day two, Collin Boler once again set the pace, winning the 800m and

3200m, completing a distance sweep! Chuck Nnaeto ’22 placed 5th in the shotput solidifying the county championship.

Collin Boler capped off his historic season with a first-place finish in the 1600m event in the NonPublic A States!

Congratulations to the team on a great season and we look forward to seeing you build on your success next year.

Tennis

team including Michael Zheng ’23, John Walentowicz ’21 and Nicolas Gritz ’21. Despite the loss of all three singles, Delbarton went 18-8 in 2022, including a Morris County championship and a Non-Public A Sectional title.

The Green Wave had a very challenging schedule in 2022, including matches with Sidewell Friends, Westfield, Blair Academy and Chatham. In April, the Green Wave defeated Blair by an unorthodox score of 4 5- 5, due to

19th Morris County Tournament, narrowly defeating Chatham 2320 Despite losing both doubles, the Green Wave won all three singles matches, including an exciting 6-4, 6-3 win for Arjun Bobba ’23 in third singles, who earned his first MCT title. In first and second singles, Will Robinson ’22 and Cameron Scarpati ’22 both overcame first second set loses to put Delbarton in very good position to win the county title.

In the NJSIAA Tournament, Delbarton overcame the elements once again, this time playing in over 100-degree temperatures, defeating Dwight Englewood 5-0 to capture the NJSIAA Non-Public A North title This was Delbarton’s first sectional title since 2019, with all three singles and both doubles winning their matches

Delbarton would lose 3-2 to Pingry in the Non-Public A final, but celebrates another successful season on the courts. The team looks forward to the 2023 season and beyond!

The Varsity Rugby team, coached by Nick Linfante, had a rebuilding season, finishing with a 3-6 record.Delbarton won its first game of the season in early April, defeating Fordham Prep 38-9 Seniors Ryan Carey ’22 and Will Petrucco ’22 led the team in meters made and both scored tries. The team played from the first whistle to the last, without

allowing a single try on defense. A week later, the team would get its second victory of the season, defeating St. Peter’s Prep 60-0.

In the first week of May, the team traveled to Warwick, Rhode Island for its first matchup ever with Bishop Hendricken. The Green Wave would come away victorious for its 3rd and final win

of the season 38-0. Colin Ardise ’22 scored two tries while Alex Estey ’24 ran a successful lineout and carried well.

The rugby program continues to grow and thrive at Delbarton, and the future is bright for this team as it approaches the 2023 season.

Michael Zheng ’23

Reaches Wimbledon Boy’s Singles Final

“If someone had said a week ago that I’d be in the Wimbledon final I would have thought, ‘you’re talking a load of rubbish’,” Michael Zheng told itftennis com “It’s incredible and I definitely wasn’t expecting it. I thought maybe I would go a couple of rounds, but this is amazing.”

Amazing is a perfect word to describe Zheng’s run at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) over the summer, winning five matches en route to his first grand slam final appearance in his very short professional career

Zheng faced #3 ranked Mili Poljicak of Croatia in the grand slam final. Zheng would open the match with a 5-2 advantage, but could not put the tough Croatian away Poljicak fought back to tie the score 5-5, and 6-6 after Zheng retook the lead 6-5 Poljicak would win the first set tiebreaker 6-2, taking a 1-0 lead into the second set.

Jack Leiter and Anthony Volpe Shine

2022 MLB Future Stars Game

For the first time since the 2019 NonPublic final, Jack Leiter ’19 and Anthony Volpe ’19 returned to the same field, as teammates once again, representing the American League in the 2022 All Star Futures Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, June 16

This year, Anthony was one of three Yankees prospects to represent the American League, while Jack was one of two Texas Rangers prospects playing in the game

Volpe started the game at shortstop, hitting fourth in the lineup for the American League, who won the game 6-3. While he finished 0-2 in the contest, Volpe made some great plays in the field, and enjoyed playing with some of the best young stars in the game “It’s not too often that you get the opportunity to play against the best of the best,” said Volpe

Leiter meanwhile, entered the game in the fourth inning, with a 6-3 lead Leiter threw a 1-2-3 inning, on only

Zheng once again took an early lead, going up 3-1 in the second set. Poljicak would rebound once again, taking a 4-3 lead, before Zheng tied the score at 4-4 Tied once again at 6-6, the second set would go to a tiebreaker. Falling behind 1-4, Zheng fought back to cut the lead to 3-4, but Poljicak would score three more points, with the match coming to an end

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nine pitches! “It’s always awesome playing with the best players in the world.” said Leiter.

While the game was a hit, the big story was Volpe and Leiter together once again “It was amazing playing with Anthony again,” said Leiter after the game. “I wish he could have been at shortstop when I was on the mound, but maybe another time down the road.”

Congratulations to Anthony and Jack on this exceptional honor, and best of luck to both athletes as they continue their journeys to the majors.

on a forehand forced error by Zheng, dropping another heartbreaking tiebreaker 7-3.

Despite the loss, this was a life changing experience for Michael Zheng and the Delbarton community congratulates him on his outstanding Wimbledon run.

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By Br. William McMillan, OSB

From August 2-4, Fr. Demetrius Thomas, OSB, Br. William McMillan, OSB, and Br. Finnbar McEvoy, OSB attended the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s National Assembly 2022–whose theme was “One in the Mission of Christ: CoResponsibility in Religious Leadership–at the Hyatt Regency in Buffalo, New York. Within the conference, there was a Young Religious Gathering, where brothers and priests discussed difficulties facing their communities and how religious communities across the country could work together The monks participated with their brethren in daily mass, conferences, and fellowship

In August, Br. Finnbar McEvoy, OSB matriculated at St Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA where he began his studies in pursuit of ordination So far this semester, Br Finnbar has studied mostly philosophy, and he has been learning Greek through translating the Gospel of John Besides classes, Br. Finnbar has integrated himself in the life of St Vincent Archabbey such as house chores with the junior monks, recreation with the community, and praying with the community. The seminarians are composed of monastic seminarians and diocesan seminarians, who come together for much of their priestly formation Besides classes, Br Finnbar has weekly formation workshops, one-on-one

meetings with various formators, and opportunities for small group fellowship with fellow seminarians One of the biggest shifts has been that from the teacher in the classroom to the student: “It has been a humbling experience, and I am continually reminded of how much my students have taught me over the years,” he said. Br. Finnbar looks forward to returning home for both Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. Please continue to pray for Br Finnbar!

In August, Fr. Demetrius Thomas, OSB and Br. William McMillan, OSB traveled with Fr Mark Dilone, OSB of Newark Abbey and JP Lodato, a mutual friend, to Fr D’s hometown of Hastings, Pennsylvania. Fr. D’s parents, Leroy and Louisa Thomas, hosted the group They visited Fr. D’s home parish Queen of Peace in Patton, PA, whose

pastor is Fr Ananias Buccione, OSB, a monk of St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, PA. Fr. Ananias showed true Benedictine hospitality in welcoming the group to his home and cooking an excellent dinner for them–not to mention his homemade limoncello! They also took a trip to visit the St Vincent campus. They may have, at some point, done some shooting at a local club Finally, they toured Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, the campus of St Francis University, and Carmel of St Therese of Lisieux in Loretto, PA.

In his role as Abbot President of the American Cassinese Congregation, Abbot Jonathan Licari, OSB traveled to Italy for the Synod of Abbots President, an annual meeting of the heads of all the congregations in the world-wide Benedictine confederation. Abbot Primate Gregory

Abbot Jonathan (bottom row, second from right) with his fellow Abbots President in Italy during the Synod of Abbots President

J. Polan, OSB, and the abbots president of the congregations met together from August 29 –September 2, 2022 at the Monastery of St. Scholastica in Subiaco, Italy During the course of this meeting, the Abbot Primate and Abbots President examined various issues impacting the Church and the Benedictine Confederation. In addition, the Synod examined annual reports on the principal activities and events of the Primatial Abbey of Sant’Anselmo, Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant’Anselmo, and Collegio Sant’Anselmo Their meetings were punctuated by daily celebrations of Lauds, Mass and Vespers with the community of Saint Scholastica

Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, OSB,D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Newark and Regional BIshop of Union County, participated in a formation seminar organized by the Dicastery for Bishops for new bishops. The program had been postponed several times due to the pandemic. The seminar was held from Sep 1-8, 2022 at Regina Apostolorum in Rome, Italy. There were 155 bishops in attendance from 45 different countries Both Latin rite and Eastern rite bishops participated. Among the Oriental rites bishops there were seven from Ukraine, whose stories of the suffering Church in their homeland moved all the assembled bishops. Various dicasteries from the Roman

Curia made presentations on episcopal leadership in a Synodal Church from one perspective or another. All the presentations were in Italian, with simultaneous translations available in several languages. The highlight of the seminar was a private audience with Pope Francis in the Clementine Hall, in which the Holy Father simply received and answered questions from various bishops on diverse topics In this way, the Pope himself modelled synodal leadership simply by

On October 11, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney of the Diocese of Paterson celebrated Mass at Delbarton with the entire student body. He is pictured here on right, after the service, with Abbot Jonathan Licari, OSB and Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB

listening to the new bishops. Following the formal program, Bishop Elias, along with his two classmates ordained with him to the episcopacy in Newark, Bishop Michael Saporito, Regional Bishop for Bergen County, and Bishop Gregory Studeris, Regional Bishop for Hudson County, made a pilgrimage to Montecassino, where the tomb of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica are venerated The bishops had a guided tour and joined the monks for midday prayer and

Abbot Jonathan Licari presided at the Mass of the Holy Spirit for Delbarton School on September 11, 2022

pranzo. During their time together in Rome, the three Newark Auxiliary Bishops also visited the papal basilicas, the Vatican Museum, and the archeological site beneath the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica where the actual tomb of St Peter is located. The final tour was to Ostia Antica, a large archeological site 15 miles southwest of Rome.

Bishop Elias also attended the 84th Annual Convention of the Canon Law Society of American at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio from October 1013, 2022.

September was a busy month for the Abbot-Administrator of St. Mary’s Abbey, Abbot Jonathan Licari, OSB With the opening of the new academic year, Abbot Jonathan began attending the different administrative and social events that mark the start of the new school year On September 11, he presided and preached at the Mass of the Holy Spirit for the Delbarton School community. He has also begun presiding at the Sund Eucharist in the Abbey church and expressed his desire to preside on Sunday when his schedule permits On Sunday, September 25, he joined members of the Sunday congregation for coffee after Mass This was the first of such coffees,

which will be held after Mass on the last Sunday of each month.

On Thursday, September 15, a contingent of monks from St. Mary’s Abbey traveled to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark to attend the solemn abbatial blessing of Abbot Augustine Curley, OSB. Abbot Augustine was elected the third abbot of Newark Abbey on May 12, 2022. Among those in attendance were Abbot President Jonathan Licari, OSB, Bishop Elias Lorenzo, OSB, Fr. Richard Cronin, OSB, Fr. Demetrius Thomas, OSB, Br.

Paul Diveny, OSB, and Br. William McMillan, OSB.

On September 23, Fr. Demetrius Thomas, OSB and Br. William McMillan, OSB released the first episode of their podcast “Cracks in the Cloister,” available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube On the podcast, which has five episodes at the ime of this writing, the monks discuss st about verything: ligion, onastic life, vocations, teaching, books, movies, music, and, of course: martial arts! They hope this podcast gives listeners a glimpse into their lives as monks.

Mary and Kal Vadasz ’92 were blessed to have their sons, Michael and Gabriel, celebrate

their third consecutive sacrament St Joseph Catholic Church in Mendham with Fr. Edward Seton Fittin ’82 who also married the couple at Delbarton in 2013. Photo (l to r) is Michael, Fr Ed and Gabriel.

From November 3-6, 2022, a group of priors from abbey throughout the United States met for their annual meeting. Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB was among those who attended the meeting hosted by the monks of St. Louis Abbey, Creve Coeur, MO, outside of St Louis The presenter of the meeting was the long-time prior of St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pa., Fr. Earl Henry, OSB.

His presentation was cleverly entitled “Existential Phenominology of Priorship,” and was filled with Fr. Earl’s practical and plain-spoken wisdom, after more than two decades as prior of the largest Benedictine abbey in the Confederation. He organized his presentations around three main interrelated areas: The prior’s

relationship with the abbot, the prior’s relationship with the community, and the prior’s vigilance and headaches. The priors shared stories and struggles, sought advice and offered some, and enjoyed praying with the monks of St. Louis Abbey and fellowship among themselves.

The priors in attendance were from abbeys in Alabama, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin The program also included a visit to the magnificent Cathedral-Basilica of St Louis

Let Us Remember

Bishop Elias Presides at Baptism

On July 16, 2022, Bishop Elias Lorenzo, OSB, presided at the Baptism of Charlotte Grace Kurian in the Abbey Church. Charlotte is the daughter of Vin

Kurian ’96 and Dr Janet Pullockaran. Charlotte’s godparents are Biju Kurian ’97 and Janet’s sister Lisa Pullockaran.

“If we believe that Jesus died and rose, God will bring forth with Him from the dead those who also have fallen asleep believing in Him ” 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Shirley Young Block, mother of Mark Block ’70, Stephen Block ’71 and Stuart Block ’73

Dave Clark ‘52, brother of Rich Clark ‘53, great uncle of Matt Clark ‘18

Bernard G. D’Andrea ’57

Jay Delaney, father of Andrew Delaney ‘05

Eileen Sullivan Fell, mother of Tim S. Fell ’89

Alexandra V. Fiddes, daughter of Marketing & Communications Director Jessica Fiddes and John Fiddes P’03,’05,’08; sister of John Fiddes ’03, Hugh Fiddes ’05 and Cameron Fiddes ’08; cousin of Michael Vermylen ’95, Tom Vermylen ’99, John Vermylen ’01, James Vermylen ’14, Mark Vermylen ’14, Teddy Vermylen ’17 and Harry Vermylen ’20

Bernard Fitzsimmons, father of Bernie Fitzsimmons ’93

Gerald E. Hanlon, father of Matthew J Hanlon ’01

James Holland ’84, brother of Chris Holland ’85

Abel Gonzalez, Sr., a member of the Delbarton Housekeeping Staff and father of Grounds & Maintenance staff member Abel Gonzalez, Jr.

James A. Grogan, Jr., grandfather of JJ Grogan ’14 and Bobby Grogan ’14

Joseph A. Leone, father of Christian A Leone ’93 and Joseph J. (Jeffrey) Leone ’06; uncle of Thomas P. Gibbons ’09 and Matthew J. Gibbons ’12

James B. Moran ’61, brother of William (Bill) Moran ’59

John ‘Jack’ Mullen, father of Michael Mullen ‘75 and Shannon Mullen ‘83

Raymond Paske, father of Mark Paske ’90

Paul Serpico ’66

James Francis Villeré Jr.’66

alumni news

With moderator Chris Bury ’91 (on left) are 2022 Alumni Career Day speakers Tom Murphy ’95 (Physician/Neonatologist), Joe Colangelo ’03 (Entrepreneur/Business Owner), Terry Culmone ’01 (Wall Street/Private Equity Partner), Joe Petrucci ’10 (Real Estate Development and Andrew Gannon ’17 (Delbarton Alumni Teaching Fellow).

Alumni Career Day 2022

On May 19, Delbar ton Alumni Association President Ch ris Bur y ’91, P ’19, ’20, ’23 welcomed the Class of 2022 into the Long Green Line of Delbar ton alumni. Previously, seniors logged onto their new online community at Delbar tonalumni.com to access fellow alumni, news and invitations, and RSVP to the Association events throughout the year.

During Career Day in the FAC, seniors heard advice from some experienced alumni in a variety of fields.

After enjoying an Alumni Association-sponsored picnic lunch in the Senior Garden and an opportunity to meet our alumni speakers, boys exited with goodie bags filled with a Class of 2022 t-shirts, phone wallets, and Class of 2022 mugs courtesy of the DMG and F&F parent organizations.

Networking in NYC

On May 19, Delbar ton alumni got together at Manhattan’s Tiro a Segno to socialize at an annual network ing event sponsored by the Alumni Association. Tiro a Segno is a private club on MacDougal Street and the oldest Italian heritage organization in the United States.

Class Notes:

1965

Ed Keller reports that he moved from McLean, VA to Naples, FL in 2020 1986

Mark Byrne writes: “Proud to share that my son, Dillon, enrolled at Delbarton as a Freshman ’26, 40 years after I graduated. OUCH!”

1987

Peter Hecht and his family moved to Casablanca, Morocco in 2018 where his wife, Kimberly, was General Counsel for a pan-African development

bank The family also lived in Surrey, England during this posting. In England Peter completed a Master of History concentrating on the 1st and 2nd Crusades and was fortunate to be able to meet up with Philip and Chris Carne, parents of Nicholas ’85, and Peter’s classmate Richard ’86 who sadly passed many years ago. The Hecht family has recently moved back to Mendham and looks forward to rejoining the Delbarton family in person.

1990

Michael Somerville and Kate Corgel married on October 15, 2021 and welcomed their first

child, Emilia Kate Somerville, on September 10, 2022 Michael’s new comedy album “Otherwise Engaged” was released on October 19, 2022 and reached #1 on iTunes

1992

An update from Matt Durney: "Current students Henry Collins '24, Will Plank '25, and the children of Steve Barisonek '90 and Matt Durney '92, have launched an initiative to raise awareness on Youth Suicide which is the #2 leading cause of death in youths today The fundraiser, Dolphin St., is founded in memory of Duke

Alumni June Dinner Meeting

On June 2, Delbar ton alumni met on a mild, late spring evening in the Senior Garden for their annual June Dinner meeting (aka Pig Roast) where, af ter a brief meeting, guests helped themselves to a buffet pig roast with all the fixings.

The 2022-23 Delbarton Alumni Association Board was elected, then introduced during the outdoor meeting From left are Board members E.J. DaCosta ’10, Ryan Dooley ’91, Matt Gilfillan ’86, P.J. Calello ’90, Bob Farrell ’64, Board President John Ferramosca ’05, John McEvoy ’89, Jim Maguire ’79, Jim Gallombardo ’81, Joe Colangelo ’03 and Board Vice President Joe Ferraro ’95. (Missing: Dan Cimaglia ’16, Ted Lawless ’03, Dan Miggins ’08 and Taylor Price ’04)

Young alumni including, from left, Owen Hand ’21, Jack Murphy ’21, Matt Johnson ’21, Matthew Harper ’22, Matt Facchine ’21 and Joseph Udina ’21.

2020-2022 Alumni Association President Chris Bury P’19,’20,’23 and incoming 2023-2025 President John Ferramosca ’05 confirm that dinner will be served at our annual June Dinner Meeting, aka Pig Roast.

Departing Board members, John Glynn ’90 and Steve Block ’71, were presented with engraved servers in tribute to their dedication to the Delbarton Alumni Association.

From left are Assistant Headmaster for Advancement and Alumni Craig Paris ’82, 20202022 Alumni Association President Chris Bury ’91, John Glynn ’90, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, Steve Block ’71 and 2023-2025 Alumni Association President John Ferramosca ’05.

Alumni Association President Chris Bury ’91, P’19, ’20, ’23 relaxes in his new Delbarton chair, a traditional parting gift for a departing Alumni Association president With him are sons Matthew Bury ’19, on left, and Tommy Bury ’20.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Paul Mattiola ’22 received the “Red” Green ’56 Fighting Spirit Award, annually presented to a graduating senior in acknowledgement of his persistence, composure and leadership during his Delbarton years Paul and Tina Mattiola P’22,’23 and their children were present to witness his special recognition

Fr. Michael Hosts California Alumni Receptions

In addition to Assistant Headmaster for Advancement & Alumni Craig Paris ’82, accompanying Fr Michael on the trip were Director of Senior Guidance Mike Rosenhaus ’80, who was on the West Coast college tour with counseling colleague Neil Murphy ’07. Here, Fr. Michael, Rosenhaus and Murphy are pictured with sculptor Jon Krawczyk ’88 on a visit to his Malibu studio

The first West Coast event was on June 22 at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills where Fr. Michael enjoyed spending time with alumni in the Los Angeles area

On the next evening, June 23, Fr. Michael and the Alumni Association headed north to The Olympic Club in San Francisco for an alumni reception

In late June, Headmaster Fr. M icha el Ti dd, OSB hosted two receptions in California where he connec ted with many alumni on the West Coast.

Young Alumni BBQ

On June 29, the Alumni Association hosted the Second Annual Young Alumni BBQ with over 50 young alums in attendance hosted by Association Board members. Later, Fr. Michael took guests on a tour of the Field House under construc tion on campus.

The group launched a new tradition of taking a group photo in front of the fountain, symbolic given that the last photo of many of those pictured was when they were IN the fountain on graduation day.

Notre Dame Tailgate

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Nantucket Reception

On July 28, Fr. Michael hosted a reception at Nantucket Golf Club that was attended by many current and alumni Delbarton families.

Young Alumni Fall Kick Off

On September 22, sixty-plus young alumni gather at Clinton Hall in NYC for the Second Annual Young Alumni Fall Kick-Off where Alumni Association President John Ferramosca ’05 greeted alumni from the last decade and half and spoke about exciting plans and events in 2022-2023.

September 17, Fr Michael and the Delbarton Alumni Association kicked off a day of Notre Dame football in South Bend, Indiana with a well-attended tailgate on the patio of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

In the Winner’s Circle after the Alumni Association-sponsored Race 4 were Alex Hewit ’04, Bernie Hahn ’97, Nancy Paris P’82, GP ’13, ’15, ’19, Diane Maguire P ’79, ’82, ’86, GP ’10, ’11, ’12, ’14, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’22, ’26 and Marty Eagan ’89, P’22.

Day at the Races

On July 15, alumni, friends and families enjoyed another enter taining Alumni Day at the Races at Monmouth Park Racetrack. The Delbar ton Alumni Association sponsored Race 4.

After a great afternoon on the links, the Team Scramble winners were Ken Voorhees P’24, Dave Lewis ’78, P’03, ’13, Craig Korbin, and Sean Hunt.

Alumni Football Golf Outing

On July 25, the Delbar ton Football Program hosted its Second Annual Alumni Football Golf Outing at Spring Brook Countr y Club. One hundred and thir ty former Green Wave football players, parents, and coaches were in attendance for a great day in suppor t of the Delbar ton Football program.

Classmates from the Class of 1979.

Summer Sizzler

On July 30, under pic ture -per fec t weather conditions, Delbar ton alumni reconvened for an evening of great food and company at Belmar Fishing Club in Belmar, NJ...

The Car ter Cup

The 20th annual Carter Cup the Metropolitan Golf Association’s Junior Stroke Play Championship was held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ on August 2 The invitational event is named in memory of Michael P. Carter ’00, an accomplished junior player and standout member of the Green Wave golf team who died in a car accident in 2002. Michael was a junior club champion at both Baltusrol and Winged Foot Golf Club, as well as a promising player on the Penn State golf team

The Carter Cup features 46 top junior golfers from the metropolitan area typically playing 36 holes in the summer heat on Baltusrol’s two championship courses a rigorous test of mental and physical endurance. This year, Delbarton was represented by Green Wave golfer Tyler Lee ’23. Cameron Besaw from New Canaan, Connecticut took home the trophy, setting a new record in Carter Cup history with his 10-shot victory

Director of Advancement and Alumni Craig Paris ’82, Mary Lou Carter P’00 and Green Wave golfer Tyler Lee ’23.

Alumni Golf Classic

Over one hundred alumni, current parents and friends enjoyed a great day on the links at Essex County Countr y Club on September 19 at the 12th Annual Delbar ton Alumni Golf Classic...

Among the golfers were Mike Santo ’99, Eric Silvestri ’99, Scott Herbst ’99, Kevin Buchert ’99 and Drew Eklund ’99.

Kevin Buchert '99, Timothy Coughlin '99, Christopher Coughlin P'99 and Mike Santo '99, pictured here with Assistant Headmaster for Advancement and Alumni Craig Paris '82 on left, and Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB and Alumni Association President John Ferramosca '05 on right

Fall Reps Dinner Meeting

The Fall Alumni Reps Dinner on September 27 at The Madison Hotel was well attended by Delbar ton Alumni Association class representatives...

Abbey Administrator Abbot Jonathan Licari, OSB reminded alumni of the important role they play in offering the opportunity of a Delbarton education to deserving young men

Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB shared a school update with alumni reps.

Delbarton Student Body President Finn McDonald ’23 and two former Presidents: Dan Cimaglia ’16 on left, and Kevin Kenny ’78 on right.

Alumni Achievement Award (the largest increase in donors over the previous year) was accepted by Michael Johnson ’12, holding the plaque, on behalf of his classmates.

The Class of 2012 added 23 new donors over the previous year.

Decade Awards were also presented to the highest participating classes-by-decade:

• Class of 1956 53 85% participation

• Class of 1964 54 76% participation

• Class of 1979 48.53% participation

• Class of 1989 46.51% participation

• Class of 1993 39 89% participation

• Class of 2008 81 08% participation

• Class of 2012 51.28% participation

• Class of 2021 42.42% participation

The Class of 1948 Headmaster’s Cup (highest % participation) was awarded to the Class of 2008 with 81.08%. Tim Soulas ’08 accepted two awards on behalf of his classmates The Class of 2008 also received the Rev. Kenneth Mayer, O.S.B. Award (highest # of donors).

The Class had 90 donors to the Delbarton Fund in 2021.

Boston Reception

Joe Kearns ’19, Chris Whelan ’17 and Peter Royse ’17 with Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB.

Drew Phelps ’92, Ken Krilla ’90, Mike Semeraro ’07, Derek Lagios ’22, Lucien Charters ’22 and Daniel Nolan ’22

From left, Eric Schroeder ’21, Jack Maurer ’21, Garrett Larson ’21, Gianni Restifo ’21, Jack Geoghegan ’21, Grady Burke ’21 and Gavin DelGrande ’21

From left, Alumni Association President John Ferramosca ’05, our host Steve Conine ’91, Headmaster Fr Michael Tidd, OSB and Assistant Headmaster for Advancement and Alumni Craig Paris ’82

On November 2, the Alumni Association hosted its annual Boston reception which took place for the third time at Wayfair HQ at the invitation of Wayfair co -founder Steve Conine ’ 91...

Barisonek '92, who we lost to suicide in 1996 Duke lived on Dolphin Street in Coogee, Australia, while studying abroad. The project has a few phases: 1 Encourage local students from other schools to join our cause 2. Raise money by selling tee shirts designed by Duke 3 Use the funds to bring speakers and resources to local schools that may not have them today 4 Participate in a fundraising walk with the ultimate goal of a nationally coordinated day for students to participate. The students have created a website Dolphinst org where orders and donations can be placed."

Mary and Kal Vadasz were blessed to have their sons, Michael and Gabriel, celebrate their third consecutive sacrament at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mendham with Fr. Edward Seton Fittin ’82 (See Abbey Notes)

1993

Rober t Parker reports that the Parker Family is moving to Laurel, MD because Rob’s wife Melanie got a promotion and transfer into Goldman Sach’s Wealth Management division. Rob will continue helping global ClimateTech grow and scale their businesses at the firm he manages, Honu Hoku Advisors, with an office in NYC and now an expanded presence in the Washington DC area.

1994

Brian Hathaway started working at WunderLand Group on September 27, 2021. WunderLand is a talent acquisition firm that provides creative, digital and marketing staffing solutions.

2003

Alastair Hegar ty and family took the plunge and moved to the Netherlands “ to try something different from London!”

Fred Krom and his wife Courtney welcomed their son James Paul Mullin Krom, II on September 28, 2022.

2005

Jack Mayer and his wife Frances announced the birth of their daughter Sloane Eaton Mayer on June 3, 2022 Sloane joins big brother Teddy, age 2, at the family’s home in Alexandria, VA.

2008

Francis D’Alia and Amanda Elizabeth Meadows were married on July 20, 2022. (See Wedding Album)

On June 10, 2022, Tim Soulas ’08 and Brianne Rose Cox were married at St. James Church in Basking Ridge, NJ, with a reception at the Olde Mill Inn (See Wedding Album)

2009

Peter Solomon and Nicole White were married at the Boston Public Library on July 9, 2022 surrounded by family and friends, including Peter’s Delbarton friends. (See Wedding Album)

2010

Andrew DeRenzi and Caroline Toutoungi were wed on May 14, 2022 at Norfield Congregational Church in Weston, CT with Delbarton friends in attendance. (See Wedding Album)

Erik and Kaitlyn Gobbo were married at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland, ME on June 24, 2022 with Fr Edward Seton Fittin, OSB ’82 officiating. (See Wedding Album)

Jack McHugh married Marissa Morgan in Denver on October 8, 2022 with six of Jack’s Delbarton classmates in attendance. (See Wedding Album)

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Justin Donaher ’16 and Kaylyn Barta were married on August 6, 2022 in Breckenridge, CO at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a reception at Ten Mile Station. Pictured here are Liam Gannon ’16, Justin and Kaylyn Donaher, and Nick Diana ’16

Garrison Block’12 and Adele Eustis Irwin were married on August 20, 2022 at St Peter’s Episcopal, Essex Fells, with Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB as concelebrant.

Andrew DeRenzi ’10 and Caroline Toutoungi were wed on May 14, 2022 at Norfield Congregational Church in Weston, CT with Delbarton friends in attendance From left are TJ Sullivan ’10, Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, Andrew DeRenzi ’10 and Caroline Toutoungi, Dan DeRenzi ’07, Tom Pesce ’10 and Charles Orzetti ’10.

Kaitlyn and Erik Gobbo were married at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland, ME on June 24, 2022 A celebration of their marriage continued at the Black Point Inn in Scarborough, ME on the following day with extended family and friends Erik and Kaitlyn, who live in Manhattan, honeymooned in Italy. From left are the officiant Fr. Edward Seton Fittin ’82, Austin Gobbo ’14 (co-best man), Kaitlyn and Erik Gobbo ’10, Devon Gobbo ’12 (co-best man) and Michael Zochowski ’10

Francis D’Alia ’08 and Amanda Elizabeth Meadows were married at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA on July 20, 2022 Pictured here are Amanda D’Alia, Christopher Butterfield ’08, Joseph ‘Tom’ D'Alia '50, Andrew Kristiansen ’08 and Dylan King ’08.

Jack O’Reilly ’14 married Jillian Borusso at St Mary’s Church in Wharton, NJ on July 2, 2022, with Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB officiating. A big crowd of Delbarton alumni and faculty member Colin Frost were in attendance.

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on ’09 and were married Public ly 9, 2022 surrounded by family and friends, including Peter’s Delbarton friends From left are Andrew Waldele ’09, Tommy Gibbons ’09, Ian Edelson ’09, Adam Fischer ’09, Rob Columbro ’09, Nicole White Solomon, Tommy Patterson ’09, Peter Solomon ’09, Geoff Preston ’09, Alphonse Briand ’09, Evan Zak ’09, Mike Wroblewski ’09 and Kevin Hubschmann ’09.

Joe DeLuca ’13 and Cary Palmer were married on April 23, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bernardsville followed by a wedding reception at Fiddler’s Elbow, Bedminster, NJ. Pictured from left are Zach Blumenkehl ’13, Brian Walsh ’13, Cary (Palmer) DeLuca, Joe DeLuca ’13, Chris DeLuca ’15 (best man), Nick Palmer ’13, Kevin Neilson ’13 and Lucius DeGregorio ’15.

T.J. Sullivan ’10 and Katie Tolkowsky were married on June 17, 2022 with a reception at Monmouth Beach Club. From left, in front, are Kyle Kaplan ’11, Albert Striano ’11, Andrew DeRenzi ’10, Druv Sharma ’10, Gerry Briand ’10, Nicholas Pellegrino ’10 and Parker Pearson ’14; Back row from left, Ben Tolkowsky ’08, Peter Calvanelli ’10, Matt Tolkowsky ’09, Mickey Moran ’10 and Pat Hand ’10.

On June 10, 2022, Tim Soulas ’08 and Brianne Rose Cox were married at St James Church in Basking Ridge, NJ, with a reception at the Olde Mill Inn, surrounded by family and many friends, including quite a few from Delbarton From left are Tim McHale ’08, Mike Passaro ’08, Matt Van Orden ’08, Michael Eschmann ’08, Matt Campbell ’08, Jon Mattern ’08, Tim Soulas ’08, Mark Snyder ’08, Brianne Soulas, Steve Marino ’08, Mark Hardin ’08, Garett Figueroa ’08, Campbell Hand ’08, Dan Cocoziello ’04 and Peter Cocoziello ’02.

Jack McHugh ’10 married Marissa Morgan in Denver on October 8, 2022 with six of Jack’s Delbarton classmates in attendance. With the bride and groom and several friends are, from left, Tyler Otto ’10, Will Sullivan ’10, Collin Corcoran ’10, John Colavita ’10, Ryan Amspacher ’10 and Dan Kearney’10.

Casey Moran ’13 married Caroline Correia on May 28, 2033 in Narragansett, Rhode Island surrounded by friends and family Shortly after their wedding, the couple packed up and moved to Hartford, CT where they now reside

Making Waves

Notre Dame

Graduation

– Finally!

On Memorial Day Weekend 2022, ten members (of sixteen) from the Class of 2016 who moved on to University of Notre Dame finally had an opportunity to celebrate their Covid-delayed college graduation back on campus in South Bend Pictured here are, from left, Mark Kowalik, Dan Delfico, Danny McMaster, Johnny Link, Nick Diana, Sean Hager, Angelo Liu, Liam Gannon, Tim Sienko and Brian Finn (Missing: Jack Corcoran, Joe Corcoran, Joe Gambetta, Matt Smith, Justin Donaher and Jack Kielty)

Villanova Reception

On October 20, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB hosted a reception at the Refectory in Villanova, PA Alumni Association President John Ferramosca ‘05, a Villanova graduate, was also in attendance with other Villanova alumni.

A Special Anniversary with Friends

In September, Delbarton alumnus and faculty member Mike Carr ’01 celebrated 25 years of being cancer free His Delbarton friends hosted a small party in Mike’s honor to recognize his milestone. From left are Jeff Tuthill ’01, Matt Tully ’01, Mike Carr ’01 and Zach Laver ty ’01

West Point Football

On September 17, 2022, West Point Football faced off against Villanova at Mitchie Stadium and several alumni were in the house. In the photo on left, Army Captain Alex Thew ’07 is pictured at the game with Assistant Headmaster for Advancement & Alumni Craig Paris ’82. In the second photo, Alex is with Harry Ganton ’20, who is in his second year at the US Military Academy. Final score: 49-10 and a win for Army. Alex was back at Delbarton on November 11, Veteran's Day, to address the Delbarton student body.

Club Hockey reunion

In November, Notre Dame and Boston College club hockey teams met for a tournament in Nashville with Vanderbilt, ND and BC which brought together eight Green Wave Hockey teammates From left are Michael Balzarotti ’19, James Monahan ’19, Grady Burke ’21, JP Nolan ’19, JR Cagnassola ’20, Kevin Gilfillan ’19, Billy Crutchlow ’22 and James Falivene ’19.

The American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) announced the selection of Matthew Donnelly ’18 to the Academic All-American first team. To be eligible for ACRA Academic AllAmerican status, a student-athlete must complete at least 60 hours of college coursework and be scholastically recognized as a Junior or Senior at the conclusion of the Spring 2022 semester. First Team Academic All-American studentathletes must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or above. Matt rowed varsity at Row NJ during his four years of high school while academically excelling at Delbarton where he was the 2018 Delbarton Valedictorian and recipient of the Bryan Bennett ‘Quiet Hero’ Award At Bowdoin, he has enjoyed rowing and serving as a team officer for his third and fourth year. He is pictured on the far left with his Bowdoin team

Delbar ton Anglers

Bob Rouse ’79, on left, visited the Jersey Shore this summer and had a great time fishing with Greg Bock ’79, center, and Frank Franzese ’80.

Matt Donnelly ’18 Named Academic All-American First Team

Fifty Years Ago: Archway 1972

By Jessica Fiddes

Editors-in- Chief : Greg Crump ’72 Assistant Editor: Ed Young ’72 Photography Editors: Al Goodyear ’72 and Rich Darche ’72

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