Delbarton Today Fall/Winter 2019 Magazine

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1 From the Headmaster 2 Graduation 2019

12 Freshman Projects

By Jared Lowy

18 Editor Don Peck ’87: The Atlantic Legacy

By Jessica Fiddes

26 Delbarton Works towards a Sustainable Future

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By Jessica Fiddes

31 Delbarton School Earns Praesidium Accreditation

By Jessica Fiddes

34 Around Delbarton 52 Sports Shorts 58 Abbey Notes

By Br. William McMillan, OSB

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65 Alumni News

Cover: Don Peck ’87, Editor of The Atlantic magazine All photographs in this issue of Delbarton Today were taken by Jessica Fiddes, Jared Lowy or Craig Paris unless otherwise indicated.

Cover Photographer: Willis Bretz Rt. Rev. Richard Cronin, OSB, Abbot, St. Mary’s Abbey President, Delbarton School

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Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, Headmaster J. Craig Paris ’82 Assistant Headmaster for Advancement Jessica Vermylen Fiddes, Editor Director of Marketing & Communications The views expressed in Delbarton Today are solely those of the editors, authors and contributors to this magazine and do not necessarily represent those of the Order of St. Benedict of New Jersey, Inc., St. Mary’s Abbey and/or Delbarton School Design: Sahlman Art Studio, Charlotte, NC Printing: J.S. McCarthy Printers Augusta, ME

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From the Headmaster Maureen Nowak P’12,’14’,18/MGN Photography

Dear Friends of Delbarton, The echoes of the best Homecoming celebration in years are just about faded away as I compose this letter. We had the finest weather in several years to accompany an excellent turnout of alumni, parents current and past, and our current students to cheer on the Green Wave in a victory over a tenacious Pope John XXIII team. The day began with an Alumni Soccer game that featured players from the past thirty years, and we also honored the coaches of our first ever state championship team, a title earned in 1984.

The evening before Homecoming is dedicated to the annual inductions into the Delbarton Hall of Honor. The Hall of Honor ceremony recognizes those individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields or who have been of extraordinary distinction in service to Delbarton School. At the induction, the honorees give speeches in which they reflect on their time at Delbarton and how their Delbarton Experience has shaped their lives. It is always an emotional high point for speakers and listeners alike.

As I listened to the speeches from our four 2019 inductees (John J. McNamara ’59, Robert E. Farrell ’64, Brian J, Ferriso ’84 and George J. Parros ’98), and the next day did the same at the Alumni Soccer Game, I was struck by how each speaker relied on stories to illustrate the impact of Delbarton in his life. I’ve gone to enough alumni events already to know that storytelling is as much a part of them as cocktail franks. Interestingly, these stories usually center on some other person, rather than on the speaker himself. This focal person is usually a Benedictine monk, lay teacher, or coach, who said or did something that, at the time, was likely unremarkable.

Across time, however, that statement or deed left a profound impression on the storyteller, so that even 60 years or more later, the effect of that graced encounter is palpable in the tale’s retelling.

As I hear these stories (often told about the same person by many different speakers), I learn much about the texture of Delbarton’s history. Men are still alive who remember Delbarton before Trinity Hall, when Old Main was “Old Everything,” and when a pioneer spirit animated both students and faculty as they built Delbarton into the school we are today. Our story as a school is never the

same one day from the next. Students and teachers grow daily in age, and hopefully also in knowledge, grace and wisdom. New men and women join our community, and they add their stories to the larger narrative that is the story of Delbarton School. Our Orientation program for both new staff and new students introduces them to our ongoing, dynamic story, and invites them to find their voices here and contribute their portion of our story. It is an experience of dynamic and fruitful tension between fidelity to our Benedictine Catholic identity and mission, and the world of young men today. In that creative tension, we experience intensely the daily Delbarton energy that Homecoming highlights so vividly each year.

This issue of Delbarton Today tells the story of our Class of 2019, as they head off to college and the beginnings of their adult lives. It also chronicles weddings, births, anniversaries of all sorts, and the daily smaller stories that form the fabric of Delbarton’s daily life. As you review this issue, think about your own Delbarton stories. Who are the central characters in them? How have your encounters with them shaped your life? Our prayer for you, as for all of our students, alumni, and friends, is that those moments are also graced ones, when God reaches into your life through the ministry of those committed to the mission of this beautiful community we call “Delbarton.”

Yours in Christ and St. Benedict,

Fr. Michael Tidd, O.S.B. Headmaster

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Delbarton’s Seventy-First Graduation On June 2, 2019, the Class of 2018 celebrated graduation in the Abbey Church followed by a reception in the Senior Garden…

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Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, graduation speaker Taylor Price ’04, and Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB.

From left, Senior Council Member Kenneth Pizzo ’20, Treasurer Trip Stockton ’20 and Senior Council Member Aidan Tompkins ’20.

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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 combine 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 2019 Fleury Award winner is Jake Kopeld ’19. Pictured are Shai Kopeld P’19, Jackie Kopeld P’19, Jake Kopeld ’19 and Alona Kopeld.

The Michael Patrick Sheridan Award was established in memory of a member of the Class of 1984, presented to a senior who has manifested love for life and for the School and has significantly grown through challenge as implied in the Delbarton motto Succisa Virescit. The 2019 Michael Patrick Sheridan Award was presented to Tim Royse ’19. From left are Christopher Royse P’17,’19,’22, ’24, James Royse ’22, Tim Royse ’19, Christopher Royse ’24, Julie Rose P’17,’19,’22,’24 and Peter Royse ’17.

Photos by Jessica Fiddes and Craig Paris ’82

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The Peter B. Haas Award, established in memory of a 25 year-old Marine pilot killed in Korea, recognizes distinguished leadership within the School.

This year’s winner of the Peter B. Haas Award was Student Body President Tom Colicchio ’19 here with his parents Marylou and Tom Colicchio P’19.

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Corey T. Williams ’91 Award for excellence in Physics was presented to Alexander Luo ’19 by Corey’s father Earl Williams. From left are Ye Lu and Michael Luo P’19, Alexander Luo ’19 and Earl Williams, P’91.

The James E. Nugent Award, established in memory of a graduate of the class of 1969, honors the Delbarton student who best exemplifies the spirit of giving himself to others. The award was presented to Derek Lattmann ’19 by Nugent family representative Bob McGovern ’69. From left are Leah Lattmann, Jill Lattmann P’19, Derek Lattmann ’19, Bob McGovern ’69, Richard Lattmann P’19 and Grace Lattmann.

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 dayto-day work ethic, consistent nobility and unfailing kindness to others. This year’s winner of the Bryan Bennett Award was Luke Bell ’19 who received the award from Bryan Bennett’s brother-in-law Tom O’Malley and Bryan Bennett’s niece Anna O’Malley. From left are Larry Bell P’15,’17,’19, Anna O’Malley, Luke Bell ’19, Tom O’Malley, Jamie Bell P’15,’17,’19, Davis Bell ’17 and Tyler Bell ’15.

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Taylor Price ’04 on How to Handle Adversity In July 2004, less than a month after graduating from Delbarton, Taylor Price dove into the ocean off Long Island, hit a sandbar, broke his back and instantly became a paraplegic. Delivering his Graduation 2019 remarks from a wheelchair, he boldly navigated away from the podium to face and address the Class of 2019 directly with the following words: I believe it’s not a questions of if we face adversity in our life, it’s when, and it may not just be once. With that in mind, it’s okay to start preparing yourself for how you are going to best handle the adversity you will encounter. So here are five tips that I have learned which I think will help you now and in the future…

1. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, one of whom may be someone who has overcome adversity.

2. Find things that make you happy and always make time for them.

3. Have goals in your life that you are constantly looking to achieve, as those will drive you to keep moving forward regardless of what obstacles might be in your way.

4. Find mentors for your life and be a mentor to others.

5. Be a part of something bigger than you…but know that opportunity may not be clear to you yet so stay open-minded, especially in the face of adversity.

Class of 2019 Valedictorian Alexander Luo ’19 addressed classmates at the Baccalaureate Dinner on May 31, 2019.

Alex entered Princeton University this fall.

Graduation speaker Taylor Price ’04 with his mother Marnie Price P’04.

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ake the time to remember. If we stay true to our brothers and mentors and the lessons we’ve learned, a part of Delbarton will always be with us. We believe that here, we belong. I say as long as we can remember Delbarton, we will always belong.”

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The Paris family, from left: James Paris ’15, Assistant Headmaster for Advancement Craig Paris '82, P '13,'15'19, Regan Paris ’19, Liam Paris ’13 and a very proud grandmother, Nancy Paris P’82, GP 13,’15,’19.

Governor Chris Christie P’12,’19, Bridget Christie, Patrick Christie ’19, Sarah Anne Christie and Mary Pat Christie P’12, ’19.

(Missing: Andrew Christie ’12)

Michael Longo ’10, Lauren Longo, Joe Longo ’80, P’10,’16, ’19, Matt Longo ’19, Pam Longo P’10, ’16,’19, Christa Longo and Andrew Longo ’16.

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Guy Adami P’17,’19, Guy Adami ’19, Linda Snow Adami P’17,’19 and Tim Adami ’17.

The McLaughlin family, from left, Tom McLaughlin ’09, ’11, ’14,’19 Kyle McLaughlin ’11, Aidan McLaughlin ’19, Sean McLaughlin ’14, Tom McLaughlin ’09 and Marylyn McLaughlin P’09,’11,’14,’19.

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The Forbes family, from left, Scott Forbes ’15, Will Forbes ’19, Laura Forbes P’15,’18,’19 and Mark Forbes. ’18.

Trey Donovan ’19, Dean of Admissions Dr. David Donovan P’19, ’22, Sheila Donovan P’19,’22 and Will Donovan ’19.

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On May 31 at the Baccalaureate Dinner, twenty-one alumni from 1979 to 1991 posed with their Class of 2019 sons in the Senior Garden. Back: Bart Henderson ’79, Joe Longo ’80, Pat Collins ’81, Len Crann ’82, John Magnier ’82, Craig Paris ’82, Rick Lyon ’84, Bill Gannon ’84, Frank Banko ’84, Phil Falivene ’85, Matt Gilfillan ’86, Mark Balzarotti ’86, Rob Bezzone ’86, Bob Murphy ’87, Rand Jerris ’87, Paul Ricciardelli ’87, Chris Baker ’89, Jay Manahan ’89, Charlie Boyer ’89, Brendan Maher ’90 and Chris Bury ’91; Front: Rob Henderson, Matt Longo, Will Collins, Owen Crann, Owen Magnier, Regan Paris, Ricky Lyon, Finn Gannon, Patrick Banko, Jimmy Falivene, Kevin Gilfillan, Michael Balzarotti, Nick Bezzone, Trip Murphy, Noah Jerris, Michael Ricciardelli, Jack Baker, John Manahan, David Boyer, Aidan Maher and Matt Bury – all members of the Class of 2019, From left are Kyle Higgins ’15, Aidan Higgins ’19, Mary and Kevin P ’19, ’17,’15,’13, Brendan Higgins, Liam Higgins’17 and Drew Higgins ’13.

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Katie Boyer P’19, David Boyer ’19 and Charlie Boyer ’89, P’19.

Mikhael Lockhart ’19 celebrated graduation with his extended family. Front: Victoria Lockhart, Debra S. Patterson P’19, Mikhael Lockhart ’19, Thomasina Patterson, Aolani Harris, Omarr McAfee; Back: Amaya Harris, Carla Patterson, Tommy and Deborah Patterson.

From left, Liam Gannon ’16, Seton Gannon, Bill Gannon ’84, P’16,’17,’19, Finn Gannon ’19, Lindsay Gannon, P’16,’17,’19, Caroline Gannon and Andrew Gannon ’17.

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Back row from left, Dylan Khubani ’21, Neeta Khubani P’19,’21, Jaedon Khubani ’19, Anand Khubani P’19, ’21 and Arianna Khubani. In front, Liam Khubani and Preston Khubani.

Boston College – 11 Boston University – 1 Brown University – 1 Bucknell University – 3 Case Western Reserve University – 1 Clemson University – 2 Colgate University – 2 Columbia University – 1 Cornell University – 1 Dartmouth College – 1 Duke University – 3 Emory University -1 Fairfield University – 1 Franklin and Marshall College – 1 Fordham University – 3 Georgetown University – 5 George Washington University – 1 Hamilton College – 3

Haverford College – 1 Hobart College – 1 Howard University – 1 Lehigh University – 2 Loyola Marymount University – 1 Millbrook School – 1 New York University – 2 Northeastern University – 2 Northwestern University – 2 Princeton University – 4 Providence College – 3 Rutgers University – 1 Saint Michael’s College – 1 Stanford University – 1 Stevens Institute of Technology – 3 Tufts University – 1 United States Military Academy – 1 United States Naval Academy – 1

University of Chicago – 1 University of Miami – 3 University of Michigan – 6 University of North Carolina – 1 University of Notre Dame – 12 University of Pennsylvania – 3 University of Southern California – 1 University of St. Andrews – 1 Vanderbilt University – 6 Villanova University – 14 Virginia Tech University – 2 Wake Forest University – 6 Washington and Lee University – 1 Washington University St. Louis – 1 Wesleyan University – 1 Yale University – 2

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

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Freshman Projects

By Jessica Fiddes

From left, Hayden Kim ’22, Austin Hurley ’22, Evan Dolan ’22, Robert Maffucci ’22, Finn O’Rourke ’22, William Petrucco ’22 and Freshman Project Moderator Matt Kovachik.

Each year, every Delbarton freshman completes a year-long independent Freshman Project. Here are six projects that stood out from the crowd…

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Austin Hurley: Delbarton Monopoly Austin wanted to honor Delbarton’s rich history for his Freshman project, but in an unorthodox, creative way. His love of Monopoly gave him the idea: create Delbartonopoly to honor the School’s rich history as well as gifting Delbarton with an artifact that will be fun to look back on years later. After months of research and design, he was able to present Fr. Michael with the school’s very own Delbartonopoly.

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What inspired you to choose your Freshman Project?

What inspired me to choose my Freshman Project topic was the great history that Delbarton holds as well as my love for Monopoly. I wanted to highlight Delbarton’s significant history in a fun and creative way. As a result, I incorporated a trivia component to the game that, as you know, isn’t a part of the original board game. It is through the trivia that students or players of the game will learn about the history of Delbarton. I also wanted to give a sneak peek at student life at Delbarton. I was able to do this through the “Trophy Chest” cards (Community Chest).

In years after we graduate, it will be fun looking back at those cards and remembering things we may have forgotten. Those cards are definitely things only Delbarton Students will fully understand.

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What is the greatest reward or memory of your project?

My greatest freshman project reward was learning the history of Delbarton that I didn’t already know. In order to create the game, I needed to research the history of Delbarton in great detail. It was also rewarding when I presented Father Michael Tidd with a Delbartonopoly game to be kept at the school.

His enthusiasm and love of the board/game is something I will always remember. It made the late nights worth it!

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Freshman Projects Finn O’Rourke: A Doghouse for Ben If you walked through Trinity Hall last school year, a mainstay of the halls in Trinity was Ben, our new school dog. When Finn O’Rourke met Ben, he knew immediately what he wanted to do for his freshman project: build a doghouse for Ben, utilizing his love of carpentry while honoring his family’s past. A great reward of his project; spending time with his father, as this project took about seven weekends to complete so it was a lot of father and son time together.

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What was your inspiration for your Freshman Project?

One huge inspiration for making the doghouse was the fact that my grandfather had been a carpenter all of his life. I thought it would be a great way to remember him and what he did for almost his entire life. My Dad was also an inspiration. He worked construction in college and he gave me a lot of advice that really helped along the way.

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What was your greatest Freshman Project Challenge?

The greatest challenge overall was having to move the doghouse from my house to Delbarton. I made the doghouse in three separate pieces; the base, the sides, and the roof. This made it slightly easier to move but the roof of the doghouse still weighed over 500 pounds! We needed two other kids to help us move the doghouse into the school. One funny thing that happened, was when the maintenance guys were moving the doghouse up to the monastery, the pickup truck bed fell onto the back wheels of the truck due to the weight of the doghouse!

The students of Delbarton loved seeing the magnitude of the doghouse in Trinity Hall for a few days before it made its way up to the monastery.

William Petrucco: QuickHats Like many young men, William Petrucco has quite the hat collection. While spending his summer at his beach house last year, he stumbled upon a problem that helped pave the way for his freshman project. With such a hat collection, where does one store all of them in a smaller closet space? The answer: QuickHats, a concept hat that can be modified to change the logo that is easily stored and priced correctly.

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What was your greatest Freshman Project challenge?

Hayden Kim: Green Wave Radio Podcasts Hayden Kim grew up listening to podcasts in his dad’s car every morning on his drive to school. When it came time to choose a freshman project, the thought was clear: he’s going to create a podcast, that will create a resource for the school that will outlive his time at Delbarton. He launched Green Wave Radio.

: What was your greatest Freshman Project challenge?

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For me, the most challenging part was finding resources and a method. I wanted the listener to be able to access Green Wave Radio through Apple Podcasts, however, it took some time to figure out how to successfully string a specific code that fit Apple’s platform. I also found it difficult to format the method, structure, and style of my podcast episodes. I took inspiration from the other podcasts that I have enjoyed listening to, researched software that I could use to record and edit while having perfect sound quality.

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What Freshman Project advice do you have for incoming freshman?

As a freshman, you may run into a misconception on the value of the Freshman Project. The amount of time and effort is solely dependent on the individual student. My advice would be to take this as an opportunity to explore your own personal interests and activities that you may not have had time for. You just might discover a new part of yourself and succeed at something that you never thought of doing before. Green Wave Radio has given me access to so many areas of the school’s history and student’s lives that I realized the true purpose of the Freshman Project. I suggest that you pick something and immerse yourself completely. If you do that, you won’t regret it.

Look for new episodes of Green Wave Radio on Delbarton.com during the 2019-2020 school year!

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: The greatest challenge for me was the start of the project and formulating the

basis of my idea to work upon. I had developed many different models and prototypes that would not work or were already being used in the market by someone else, but once I achieved that, it became much easier throughout the rest of the year.

Final Result: After 28 weeks of work, designing, prototyping, applying for a patent, William received some unfortunate news from his patent lawyer. It was determined that in February of 2019, Nike had successfully filed a patent that used his exact concept!

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Freshman Projects Robert Maffucci: Home Renovation Robert’s family recently was gifted a house that was built by his great grandparents in 1920 after emigrating from Italy. His great aunt Veronica Rossi was born and raised in the house and when she passed away in 2017, she left the house to the Maffucci family. For his freshman project, Robert wanted to learn more about his family’s history while applying his love of construction. He decided to renovate the home, giving it a much-needed facelift before selling the house.

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What was your greatest Freshman Project reward or memory?

The greatest reward was learning and acquiring new skills such as painting walls, trim, and cabinets. Other skills such as installing a toilet, pedestal sink, and medicine cabinet are good to have because once I have my own house, I can complete these projects myself. I also learned more about my family’s heritage and their immigrant journey. The greatest memory from the project was taking the final pictures once the house was completely renovated.

There was a great sense of accomplishment when I began taking those pictures because it was a time-consuming process. I will always remember that feeling, and I know that the next person to live in the house will notice the care and attention to detail I put into it.

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What Freshman Project advice do you have for incoming freshmen?

Pick a project that they are passionate about. I had other topics in mind that I just liked, but this project I knew I would love and learn from, and that is why it came out so well. In addition, it is a long process to pick a project, and you can become discouraged. So I say to the incoming freshman start thinking of a project now – and don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

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Evan Dolan: A Rapid Transit Bus Plan for Manhattan’s West Side Evan Dolan has always expressed a deep interest in the public transportation system and the way cities are connected and function smoothly. For his freshman project, Evan decided to create a plan for a Rapid Transit Bus on the West Side of Manhattan and a plan for a parklet (a sidewalk extension that provides more space and amenities for people using the street) in Morristown, NJ. During summer 2019, he was admitted to Columbia University’s 3-week Summer Immersion program in New York City (Commuter) where he studied Introduction to Architecture and Urban Planning and The Stock Market.

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What was your greatest Freshman Project Reward or Memory?

The greatest thing I think I took from this project was the amazing people I met along my journey into urban planning. Whether it be in an interview with Maria from Tito’s Burritos in Summit about how revitalizing a parking space can affect business and atmosphere, or the Select Bus commuters in New York City along 2nd Avenue and 34th St., who experience bus rapid transit daily. Also, the MTA Board that was I was given a chance to speak to, and even the CEO and President of NJ Transit, who I spoke with in late September, as I like to think of this as an open-ended exportation into a field of interest. And finally, the amazing people I met from all over the world in my various non-credit courses at Columbia University.

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What Freshman Project Advice Do You Have For Incoming Freshman?

The first piece of advice I would give incoming freshman would be to map out how you want to approach the project beforehand, because procrastination in a year-long project can become very dangerous very fast. But mostly, I would tell them to pick something they are truly interested in. That's what I did, and I enjoyed just about every moment of the project. Also, don’t always think about the project in terms of your final product, think critically about the process, because it is in the process of your project that you learn the most about yourself and your interests.

Given his Columbia University summer programs and his experience of presenting in front of the MTA New York City Transit Committee Board, we predict that Evan has a bright future in urban planning.

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Editor Don Peck ’87: The Atlantic Legacy I

n spring of 1857, Boston publisher Moses Dresser Phillips hosted

a dinner party for literary guests including, among them, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Oliver Wendell Holmes (Harriet Beecher Stowe boycotted when she learned alcohol would be served). The friends sat around the table conjuring up a new magazine, one that would stand up for human rights while covering the culture, politics and the arts of the day. Thus was born The Atlantic Monthly. At its heart an Abolitionist magazine, the publication’s original social justice mission became its unique signature.

In 2018, Don Peck ’87 was named top print editor of The Atlantic, entrusted with protecting and sustaining the literary legacy of this American treasure. Much has changed in the last hundred and sixty-one years. Today, print journalism fights for attention in the wildly disrupted data-driven world of digital publishing. Yet now, more than ever, there is a healthy demand for thought-provoking journalism. The world still craves deep reads.

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Editor Don Peck ’87 (continued)

Game of Hoops Raised in Warren, NJ, Don Peck has two much older sisters who behaved more like doting aunts than siblings. In eighth grade, he was playing pick-up basketball on a neighbor’s driveway when an older boy joined in, a smart and funny Delbarton senior who had great things to say about his school.

Don was intrigued by the idea of Delbarton, a possibility his parents at first did not entertain. Both were educators and the family lived within walking distance of a good public high school.

After visiting its Morristown campus, his parents recognized the benefits of a Delbarton education for their son.

And so it was, one late summer day in 1983, that 9th grader Don Peck arrived at Delbarton knowing...absolutely nobody.

Peck immediately felt comfortable.

“One of the things I cherish about the school, especially in retrospect,” he says now, “Is what a tightknit, nonclique-ish school it was.”

Atlantic covers are often as distinctive as its articles.

He played freshman soccer, ran for student government, joined the Archway yearbook team and, as a senior, led the Campus Ministry team.

In junior year, his English teacher Dave Bell emphasized the importance of careful and precise writing, and encouraged Peck’s efforts to produce it.

Other Delbarton teachers helped develop his critical thinking skills by asking questions and promoting counterarguments. Debate was always in the air.

For college, Peck considered small, liberal arts schools in rural environments (he thought cities were dangerous), and settled very happily at Dartmouth

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College. “In the same way Delbarton was a great community, I saw instantly about Dartmouth that the people were tightly connected with each other.” English was his favorite subject, but he found he preferred fields with higher stakes like government and economics. Earning a degree in government modified by economics, he was drawn to analytically rigorous professions like management consulting and finance. He assumed he would land a job in business, develop skills quickly and bank money early.

The closer he got to graduation, the less enthused he was. In fact, the professional recruitment process had the exact opposite impact on Don Peck: “At one recruitment dinner, half the people weren’t drinking at all because they were going back to the office after dinner, and the other half were drinking far too heavily.” Ultimately, he decided that he was not ready to end his formal schooling.

On the recommendation of a professor, he applied to Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs for a Master’s in International Economic Development.

Princeton accepted him and recommended he take a year off to get some real world experience. During his gap year, he worked for the United States Agency for Economic Development in Botswana and Poland, then in New York for Standard & Poor, analyzing sovereign debt defaults. The experience abroad also inspired in him a passion for foreign travel that has never dimmed.

Peck found Princeton to be the perfect place to learn. Just as he had at Delbarton and Dartmouth, he relished the small

classes and committed teachers. He also appreciated that what he learned could immediately be applied to real world problems.

In 1996, using his graduate degree as a quasi-MBA, he accepted a job with a young Washington-based research and consulting firm, The Advisory Board Company, founded in 1979 by 26-year old David G. Bradley to answer “any question for any company in any industry”. Peck joined the firm’s health care-focused division, the Health Care Advisory Board, where he rose through the ranks from analyst to become Executive Director of Health Care Strategy Services.

There was just one problem: he found himself becoming “kind of an a**hole”. It was time for a change.

He left his well-paying job, and embarked on another year off to indulge in his love of travel and ponder his next move.

When he got back, David Bradley called him up saying, “Look, I bought the Atlantic, why don’t you come and see what good public affairs journalism looks

The magazine’s original home in Boston circa the late 1800s.

Meanwhile, in 1997 David Bradley branched out by purchasing the National Journal, a research service and journalism company. Two years later, he paid publisher/real estate tycoon Mort Zuckerman $10 million for The Atlantic Monthly, a revered magazine that was leaking money. Bradley’s strategy was to focus on improving editorial quality by doubling the newsroom budget. He went on a hiring spree to attract new writers and his entrepreneurism soon injected renewed life into the respected but aging magazine. By 2004, ‘Monthly’ disappeared from its cover and, in 2005, The Atlantic moved its offices from Boston to Washington.

Taking the Leap Don Peck had expected to spend a few years at The Advisory Board – certainly not his entire career – then jump to a higher level in government or maybe even another field. By 2005, he had invested seven years at the firm, working long hours, and earning promotions.

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like and we’ll see what happens.” In 2006, Don Peck accepted what was essentially an internship at The Atlantic Monthly, taking a major salary cut and what he calls a “terrifying leap into an ideas-y world”.

stories. As an Atlantic journalist, he has produced twenty-three articles starting with his first, Pffffttt in 2005, a piece on the looming real estate crisis that would implode three years later.

Getting to know and like the Atlantic editors, he was pleased to learn that he actually had some useful skills to contribute. His economic policy and healthcare expertise meant he could identify story concepts that other editors might miss. More importantly, he discovered that he had a keen interest in the magazine’s hard-wired social justice mission.

In 2010, as the economy began to settle down after the Great Recession, labor economists were warning Peck that life would change significantly due to predicable political, cultural and geographic patterns. Peck’s cover story How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America was widely quoted, and he expanded his piece into a book, Pinched: How the Great Recession Has Narrowed our Futures and What We Can Do About it.

Over the next fourteen years, he rose from junior, to senior, then to deputy editor, working on small pieces, then longer features. He also commissioned, edited and finally wrote major cover

Over the years, Peck’s writing has demonstrated his expanding interests.

Peaking at seven articles in 2012, his output decreased as his editorial responsibilities grew. Penning an in-depth long

From Emerson to Emerson Collective America in 2019 – and the digital TheAtlantic.com platform – would be unrecognizable to the original founders of The Atlantic Monthly.

A print magazine filled with lengthy, thought-provoking articles might seem quaint today, but not in tandem with a digital footprint that includes a lively website to break news quickly and social media channels to share magazine content in tantalizing nuggets to even more (read: younger) readers. While The Atlantic Monthly founders would not identify with the plethora of digital add-ons, surely they would

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appreciate the intelligent, analytic rigor that The Atlantic – which remains the heart, soul and conscience of the business – consistently applies to the great issues and concerns of modern life.

In 2017, David Bradley sold The Atlantic, the heart of his news empire, to Laurene Powell Jobs and Emerson Collective, a nonprofit that strives to create social change through philanthropy, investing, and policy solutions. Bradley nurtured and built The Atlantic for eighteen years, then identified the right buyer who would love the magazine as

much as he did. In an instance of good karma, in 2004 Jobs had named Emerson Collective in tribute to transcendentalist writer Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of the literary greats seated at the dining table in 1857 on the night the magazine was conceived.

This December, the magazine debuted a new visual identity, its most dramatic new look in its 162year history, reflecting what Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg described as “boldness, elegance, and urgency”.

The future of this American literary institution remains secure.

form piece of journalism is “pretty painful”, something he compares to graduate-level work while editing, he says, is more akin to undergraduate work.

Editing is a process that he relishes. “I really enjoy working directly with writers, finding a way to hone the ideas that tell a story in a more gripping way.” While he still covers economics and culture for the Atlantic, today he focuses on commissioning and overseeing the editorial content of many of the magazine’s feature stories. Scouting for articles is a large part of what he does, and thinking about the ideas behind a story is deeply interesting to him. Among his authors are America’s most respected writers and journalists, attracted to the increasingly rare opportunity to produce a lengthy piece of analytical journalism for a magazine that is enjoyed and respected by influencers around the world.

“We don’t want to be comfort food for any particular tribe.”

The United States is defined by ideals like human equality, self-government and liberty, and democracy is an experiment in governance, a hypothesis that is constantly being tested. In a sense, the Atlantic attempts to serve as America’s conscience, a journalistic spoon stirring the ever-simmering, sometimes roiling pot of American discourse. “The Atlantic was founded as an Abolitionist publication and we take very seriously the progress of human rights,” Peck says on behalf of his fellow Atlantic editors and writers. Over a century and half later, the magazine continues to challenge readers regardless of their beliefs. Deep readers are welcome.

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Every generation needs to work to defend and preserve the republic that we have.

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Famously neutral, the magazine also tries to avoid promoting one cause or candidate over another. In its original manifesto, The Atlantic Monthly founders had promised readers to be "the organ of no party or clique". Throughout its long publishing history, the magazine managed (mostly) to maintain its neutrality. As Peck says, "We don't want to be comfort food for any particular tribe."

Just three times in its history has the magazine endorsed an American presidential candidate. The first occurred in 1860 – three years into publication – when editor James Russell Lowell endorsed Republican Abraham Lincoln in his first presidential candidacy. In 1964, the editorial board endorsed Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson in his run against conservative Republican Barry Goldwater. In 2016, in a rebuke of Donald Trump’s candidacy, the editorial board endorsed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and the magazine has remained a robust critic of President Trump (the March 2019 cover article by editor Yoni Appelbaum formally called for his impeachment.)

Regarding the Atlantic's affirmation of Clinton's candidacy Peck reports, "It was more a warning than an endorsement.

We saw a threat to our democratic norms and institutions.”

Writing as a Public Service Thinking about the cover story is challenging, especially on a timeline that conceives a story six months in advance of publishing it. In his role as editor, Peck believes that the main job of the Atlantic is to publish stories with the most impact that create a public conversation. He and his editors constantly scout articles by reading widely and speaking with scholars and writers to harvest ideas.

They also talk among themselves. What are the gaps in our coverage? What accepted premises seem in doubt, implausible or untested?

One example that got wide coverage was the March 2015 cover feature ‘What ISIS really wants’ by Graeme Wood. Atlantic editors felt that the terrorist group was widely misunderstood, even by the US military, and the article attempted to explain ISIS’s motives as an almost ‘premodern’ group with medieval religious origins. Peck says, “That article came from an admission that we don’t understand what is going on, and maybe that’s because people are getting it wrong.”

The Lucky Leap Today, Peck lives in Washington with his wife Meghan, a fellow Advisory Board employee who later moved to a DCbased educational software company.

The couple enjoys national and international travel, and Peck is an avid mountain biker and back-country hiker “as long as my legs hold out”. Of course, reading non-fiction remains a professional necessity (he enjoys novels only on vacation).

In his early 30s, he took a daunting jump into a new career. ”I’m so glad I did it,”

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Peck says now. “It was a huge drop in income, and I didn’t know how good I would be.”

Over the past 13 years, he has navigated to the top print editing role at a revered American institution and he absolutely loves the work. “It’s like the best of being back in college – I’m always learning and in so many fields. I’m proud of what we do and I feel we do make a difference by introducing ideas into the public debate that are worth a hearing.” Recalling with fondness his years at Delbarton he says, “I thought the education was wonderful in general and it was the start of everything that I have done since.”

Does he have any advice for any young alumnus who is unhappy with his job?

Yes – find another one. “I can’t claim that I know that this was going to be the right thing, but I knew I wasn’t very happy doing what I doing.”

and books in our futures, Peck is confident there always will be a hunger for journalism that improves our public debate and helps move this national Experiment forward.

Editor Don Peck ’87 (continued)

How relevant is The Atlantic’s content for the younger generation of Americans?

We recently asked a Delbarton sophomore if he was familiar with the magazine.

“Are you kidding?” he replied. “I’m in the Forensics program. We reference Atlantic articles all the time!”

As Don Peck says, the democratic experiment is inherently fragile. “Every generation needs to work to defend and preserve the republic that we have.” With his work at The Atlantic, he is doing his part.

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Like the rest of us, he finds himself more distractible than he used to be, yet he predicts that the market for long form journalism will remain strong. “If anything, the disinformation and the growing awareness and toxicity and distractions of the web are beginning to inculcate in people a renewed appreciation for good journalism and for deeply reported stories.”

Not prepared to predict whether print itself will survive, he points out we still have bicycles in spite of cars, and that movie theaters remain popular in a world of flat screens. Meanwhile, current data shows there is a renewed interest in reading on paper and The Atlantic subscription base remains strong.

Whether or not there are print magazines

Don and Meghan Peck met when both were employed at a DC-based consulting firm. Meghan now works for an educational software firm in DC.

After joining The Atlantic in 2005, in 2018 Don Peck was named editor of the magazine.

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Delbarton Works Towards a Sustainable Future

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he Benedictine charism of simplicity, humility, stability, and hospitality is especially well suited to sustainable stewardship of the natural environment. The organic Abbey Garden, currently maintained by former headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, is the perfect symbol of this integration between faith and place.

In 2016, Delbarton’s Excellence by Design Planning Team, chaired by faculty members Josh Hartle and Brian Bowers, set the course for the following seven years by establishing three major goals: Digital Citizenship, Resilience and Stress management, and Stewardship and Sustainability. Specifically, “By 2023, Delbarton School will cultivate within our community a moral responsibility for our common home by acting as stewards for God’s creation and promoting conscientious use of resources.”

Sustainability has been at the forefront ever since, as Delbarton pursues campus wide stewardship initiatives to cultivate moral responsibility and promote conscientious use of resources.

The Delbarton community works to achieve these goals inside the classroom, across cocurricular activities, and throughout buildings and grounds on campus. As a daily reminder of our goals, this year the cycle days and class blocks are named after famous environmentalists, including Thoreau, Audubon, Roosevelt and Goodall in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.

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The organic Abbey Garden, maintained by former headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, is the perfect symbol of this integration between faith and place.

Artists in Diane Lopez and Caitlin Servilio’s art classes created several projects designed to focus students’ eyes on the micro and macroscopic beauty of God’s creation.

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Towards a Sustainable Future In the Classroom

Young men in Sarah Loveday’s religion classes read and discuss Laudato Si, ‘Praise Be to You’, the second encyclical of Pope Francis published in 2015 in which the pope calls on people around the world to take “swift and unified global action” about climate concerns.

Stewardship goals also impact design elements of future projects, such as the inclusion of a vibrant living wall in the proposed Student Learning Commons.

In the classroom, students encounter stewardship and sustainability lessons across the curriculum. Young men in Sarah Loveday’s religion classes read and discuss Laudato Si, ‘Praise Be to You’, the second encyclical of Pope Francis published in 2015 in which the pope discusses consumerism and irresponsible development, chastises environmental degradation and global warming, and calls on people around the world to take “swift and unified global action”.

Loveday’s students are also examining social justice issues related to abuse of the environment.

This fall in Chris Cocozello’s history classes, students have a thematic unit on stewardship in anticipation of the December 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid. Artists in Diane Lopez and Caitlin Servilio’s art classes created several projects designed to focus students’ eyes on the micro and macroscopic beauty of God’s creation.

Delbarton Science classes are conducting research projects on multiple environmental topics. For example, Ethan Cho ’21 is working on an independent study

of energy conservation in our campus buildings.

Jack Syzmanski ’21 is executing a comprehensive watershed analysis of Delbarton’s campus by mapping the geography of Delbarton and its various water sources, streams, and lakes on campus. Collaborating with clubs like the Greener Wave Club (an environment group) and the Anglers Club (student naturalists who fish), he is testing for stream and lake health using indicators such as water temperature, sediment type, and the presence of pollutiontolerant vs. pollution-intolerant benthic macro invertabrates in the water.

Syzmanski hopes to assist the Anglers Club in providing a stable habitat for fish in St. Vincent’s Pond. Finally, his goal is to expand the project into a wider study of all biodiversity on campus: insects, mammals, birds, and plant life.

Such place-based studies echo the sophomore summer reading Parable of the Sower, a science fiction novel by American writer Octavia E. Butler that warns of the abuse of natural resources and teaches the interconnectedness of humans and our environment.

In 2016, Delbarton’s Excellence by Design Planning Team, chaired by faculty members Josh Hartle and Brian Bowers, set the course for the following seven years by establishing three major goals, including Stewardship and Sustainability.

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Sustainability in Delbarton Co-Curriculars To be effective, environmental stewardship and sustainability must go beyond the classroom, so the mission is integrated into Delbarton co-curricular activities. Some examples…

• Athletic teams are minimizing or eliminating the use of single-use disposable plastic water bottles.

• Football Head Coach Brian Bowers used a sports nutritionist to promote healthy eating habits in players.

• Anglers Club members, with oversight from Mr. Mike Carr ’01, are maintaining healthy fishing holes through clean-up work and fish stocking. Club members serve as stewards of our campus ponds.

• As part of a Research in Science Club, Evan Riegle ’21 and Colin Sutter ’21 are researching biofuel production systems. Last spring, the Club also launched a weather balloon that rose to 45,000 feet and landed at McGuire Air Force Base. Members later analyzed the collected data.

• Last year, multiple freshman projects addressed environmental issues like hydroponics, conservation of a national park and indoor gardening techniques. Travis Ehrinberg ’22 discovered a novel method for the bioremediation of Styrofoam plastic using plastic-eating insects.

• Connor Teehan ’21 built a nature trail connecting West Gate pond to the backside of Passarelli track.

• Luke Hajjar ’22, who is keenly interested in meteorology, leads the new Delbarton Weather Club that monitors a live on-campus weather station and a weather camera. The weather hub shares forecasts and storm tracking information customized for Green Wave sports and activities.

Spiritually, Campus Ministry Director Dr. David Hajduk hosts thematic prayer services, and Care for Creation will be featured during a three year Respect Life Convocation cycle. In September 2018, a special Celebrate Creation convocation took place in the Abbey Church, where Mr. Wesley Cocozello spoke about the disproportionate impact of climate change on the poor and his work with the Columbian Center for Advocacy and Outreach.

The view from the weather balloon launched last spring by the Research in Science Club.

The Weather Club created a live on-campus weather station that shares forecasts and storm tracking information.

Campus Sustainability Some of the most visible and significant signs of stewardship and sustainability at Delbarton involve the renovation and improvement of campus buildings and grounds. This year we are enjoying the completion of the multi-year renovation of Trinity Hall. The installation of new heating and cooling systems throughout the building, as well as modern curtain wall windows and a conversion to LED lighting throughout campus enhanced

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Towards a Sustainable Future the comfort and efficiency of the learning environment, and dramatically improved our environmental footprint.

Filling stations at all drinking fountains prevent the wasteful use of thousands of water bottles every year.

Delbarton received certification through the EcoSchools USA program and is on track to achieve the program’s highest ‘Green Flag School’ status.

This year we are enjoying the completion of the renovation of Trinity Hall. The installation of modern, energy-efficient curtain wall windows was the final phase of the multi-year project.

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Filling stations at all drinking fountains prevent the wasteful use of thousands of water bottles every year. In addition to long-standing locally-sourced food efforts, Sage Dining Services actively involves the Delbarton community in food waste awareness, separation, and reduction efforts.

Improvements to campus spaces such as the Grove in front of the cafeteria and outdoor paver seating areas in front of the FAC and Trinity Hall encourage students and staff to spend time outside in Delbarton’s beautiful habitat.

Stewardship goals also impact design elements of future projects, such as the inclusion of a living wall in the new Student Learning Commons.

All of these efforts engage students, faculty and staff as stewards for our common home. For the many effective actions we have taken, Delbarton received certification through the EcoSchools USA program and we are on target soon to achieve the highest EcoSchool status, a Green Flag School – a perfect fit for the home of the Green Wave.

In conclusion The degree of reverence for creation mandated by St. Benedict 1,500 years ago sets a high standard and the Benedictines have been environmentally aware from the origins of their history. The current focus on Stewardship and Sustainability at Delbarton continues an 80-year ethos that has been built into School culture since the birth of Delbarton School. As our Stewardship and Sustainability Coordinator, Science teacher Brian Theroux cultivates current and future programs that foster a more sustainable campus and strengthen our commitment to be good stewards. If you have any suggestions or comments on this multi-year, campus-wide effort, please contact Theroux at BTheroux@delbarton.org.

Delbarton School Earns Praesidium Accreditation for Student Safety and Security

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his past June, after a rigorous yearlong process,

Delbarton school was awarded praesidium accreditationŽ by praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management that has helped thousands of organizations assess and improve safety and security for young people over the last two decades. praesidium accreditation is considered the gold standard in the field, a widely respected credential that demonstrates Delbarton school’s eorts to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention.

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Praesidium Accreditation Praesidium is an independent secular organization that works with all types of institutions and organizations that serve young people. It has no ties to the Catholic Church, other religious denominations or to social service agencies. To learn more about Praesidium and its range of clients and services, visit praesidium.com.

observations of the day-to-day school operations and programs, reviewed essential school documents, and inspected facilities and the campus and grounds. St. Mary’s Abbey was separately accredited by Praesidium in 2008 and undergoes a reaccreditation assessment at regular intervals defined by Praesidium.

Praesidium accreditation was a top priority for Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, when he became Headmaster in July 2018. Fr. Michael enlisted the help of Dean of Guidance Dr. Matt D’Urso ’96, who is also a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in the treatment of childhood trauma, and Assistant Headmaster for Student Affairs Chuck Ruebling ’79.

D’Urso and Ruebling spearheaded Delbarton’s accreditation efforts, working closely with Praesidium representatives throughout the past academic year.

After the visitation, Praesidium assessment results were benchmarked against 800 best practice standards and data collection methods to determine the level of risk of abuse in our organization.

This analysis produced several more recommendations and requirements that were promptly addressed. In June 2019, nearly a year after Fr. Michael’s tenure as Headmaster began, Delbarton was officially accredited by Praesidium.

To attain accreditation, Delbarton first participated in a thorough review of eight primary areas within the School’s operations: Policies, Screening and Selection, Training, Monitoring and Supervision, Consumer Participation, Internal Feedback Systems, Responding and Administrative Practices.

In February 2019, a Praesidium team arrived on campus for a multi-day site visit as a part of a comprehensive organizational risk assessment. The site visit included community-wide interviews with representatives of all stakeholders in the School and Abbey communities, including students, parents, teachers, staff members, administrators and the monks of St. Mary’s Abbey. The Praesidium team also conducted direct

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Acknowledging the importance of campus safety, Praesidium Accreditation demonstrates that sound risk management practices are in place and being applied systematically, and it distinguishes Delbarton from other institutions nationally and locally. Mr. Ruebling confirms that student safety is Delbarton’s top priority and that, over the years prior to working with Praesidium, Delbarton had already adopted procedures – including improved hiring practices, extensive faculty and staff training, and adding a campus security team – that enhance student safety and well-being. The School will continue to uphold fundamental values and safety practices that demonstrate Delbarton’s absolute commitment to protecting those entrusted to its care.

Concurrent with the school’s accreditation, Dr. D’Urso also received certification as a Praesidium Guardian®, a designation indicating attainment of skills and expertise in organizational abuse prevention. As a part of the certification process, Dr. D’Urso designed an academic module on safety skills, including how to recognize and respond effectively to potentially abusive behaviors, that has been incorporated into the middle school health curriculum.

“Abuse prevention requires constant vigilance and a willingness to scrutinize every dimension of our operations to ensure adherence to best practice standards. Through our work with Praesidium we have fostered a culture of safety that permeates the daily lives of those that live, work, and learn in this community,” said Dr. D’Urso.

Knowing that Praesidium Accreditation demonstrates sound risk management, navigating the accreditation process successfully was a top priority for Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, when he became Headmaster in July 2018.

Having navigated the extensive school accreditation process, Delbarton is accredited for a period of three years, after which it will undergo re-accreditation to affirm that these high standards are upheld. “We are pleased to send the message to our students, parents, alumni, friends, and the wider community that we will not compromise the safety of those in our care–for any reason,” said Fr. Michael. “As an entire organization, we are dedicated and committed to proactively keeping those in our care safe from sexual or any other form of abuse or mistreatment.”

Campus security remains a top priority at Delbarton.

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faculty update

Philip Bauchan, Rick Cimino, Tim McEvoy, and Matt White attended the Benedictine Leadership Institute over the summer in Minnesota at the College of St. Benedict and Saint John’s University from June 24-28.

Abbot Elias Lorenzo, OSB from St. Mary’s Abbey was one of the organizers of this event that is now in its third year.

From September 27-29, Classics Department Chair Dr. Rachel Carlson and Classics faculty member Dr. Theresa O’Byrne attended Dux Femina Facti, a spoken Latin retreat for women hosted at an estate in the Hudson Valley.

Delbarton Registrar Jonathan Cote completed by Doctor of Education degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership at Creighton University.

Congratulations to Green Wave Head Varsity Coach Dr. David Donovan, selected to coach in the 2019 High School Soccer AllAmerican Game during the weekend of December 5-8 in Orlando, FL. It is an honor and unique opportunity to work with the strongest high school players in the country and experience youth soccer at one of the highest competitive levels.

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A Mass for Two Committed Delbarton Volunteers

On May 13, Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, center, celebrated Mass honoring senior mothers Nancy Bezzone P’19, on left, and Gladden Falivene P’19 (pictured here with sons Nicholas Bezzone ’19 and James Falivene ’19) for their leadership and dedication to Campus Ministry. Both women were instrumental in our outstanding Food Drives, Toy Drives, Hunger Walks and more.

Campus Ministry Director Dr. Hajduk, on right, presented the volunteers with framed prints of St. Scholastica – sister of St. Benedict and said, “By your example of faith, hope and charity, you have shown yourselves to be ‘sisters’ of St. Benedict. For this, we not only stand in gratefulness, but we stand inspired.”

An Evening with the Christies On the evening of May 21, Delbarton parents enjoyed an evening with Governor Chris Christie and Mary Pat Christie P’15,’19, parents of Andrew ’15 and Patrick ’19. The event, sponsored by the Delbarton Mothers’ Guild, was one of series of Parent-to-Parent programs offered throughout the year and was hosted by Guy Adami P’17, ’19, one of CNBC’s original ‘Fast Money Five’ commentators. Adami did a fine job of keeping the atmosphere light and led an informative conversation and Q&A with the Christies.

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Anne Leckie is 2019 Distinguished Educator After 34 years at Delbarton, Anne Leckie retired at the end of the school year. On May 29, acknowledging her legacy, Fr. Michael presented Leckie with the 2019 Delbarton Distinguished Educator Award at the final faculty meeting of the school year.

Leckie grew up in Basking Ridge and attended Douglas College, Rutgers University. Following graduation, she devoted her career to teaching.

Anne continued her studies by taking graduate courses and earning multiple certificates over the next forty years in supervision, language pedagogy, and English as a Second Language. As someone who lived in different places within the United States and abroad including Canada and Spain, Anne enjoys a global worldview and an abiding interest in foreign cultures. She began her education vocation as a Spanish teacher at a co-ed high school in Durham, New Hampshire and then

(continued from page 34) Texas. The Summit provides attendees the opportunity to learn the latest trends in preventing organizational abuse and network with other professionals working to make safer environments.

This summer, Delbarton sent Bridget Keller and Sarah Loveday to a four-day course entitled Negotiation and Leadership administered by Harvard Law

From left, Language Department Chair Inma Serrano, Anne’s daughter Ellie, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, 2019 Delbarton Distinguished Educator Award recipient Anne Leckie, her husband David Leckie, Anne’s sister Elizabeth, Admissions Dean Dr. David Donovan and Assistant Headmaster Chuck Reubling ’79.

moved on to a private all-girls boarding school in Westover, Connecticut, then a public high school in Southbury, Connecticut.

Anne also taught summer school at Kent Place, Newark Academy, and Delbarton. Anne started at Delbarton in 1985 where she has since taught all levels of Spanish as well as Literature in Translation. She served as the Chairperson of the Language Department and as Dean of Faculty

for thirteen years. Her co-curricular responsibilities included roles as moderator of the Spanish Club and member of the Admissions Committee. Married to David Leckie, Anne has two daughters, Katie and Ellie, three grandchildren, and an assortment of pets.

School’s Program on Negotiation.

Tasked with teaching social justice and moral leadership in an age so fraught with divisiveness and ineffective discourse, the Theology Department is building a program that fosters active listening, responsible media literacy, and effective speaking skills that our young men can ultimately use to better their future classrooms, communities, and workplaces.

Harvard’s Negotiation and

Leadership program offered expert approaches to talking through difficult topics, managing the tension between empathy and assertiveness, and recognizing/leveraging the power of emotions surrounding contentious topics.

Her Delbarton colleagues wished her a very happy, gratifying and wellearned retirement!

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Delbarton Experience Dinner

On May 10, Delbarton Fathers & Friends hosted the Delbarton Experience Dinner, an event that features short speeches from five departing seniors. This year’s group included, from left, Justin Yazdi ’19, CJ Gasser ’19, Max Alexy ’19, Jake Kopeld ’19 and Kevin Gilfillan ’19, with Fr. Michael. The boys shared lessons learned during their years at Delbarton with an audience of current and incoming parents.

Underclassmen Receive Awards

At the May 28 Underclassmen Awards ceremony, Delbarton 7th through 11th graders were recognized for achievements.

Among the awards, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal for outstanding achievement in math and science was presented to John Readlinger ’20. For outstanding academic achievement and intellectual promise in science, the Bausch & Lomb Science Award was

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presented to Rohan Amin ’20 (both pictured at right). College Book Awards were presented to young men for academic excellence, outstanding personal character and co-curricular contributions: The Brown University Book Award: Jan Peter Gajewski ’20; The Columbia University Book Award: Theo Coughlin ’20; The Cornell University Book Award: Tejas Parekh ’20; The George Washington University Book

Award: Aidan Anastario ’20; The Gettysburg College Book Award: Leo Cooley ’20; The Princeton University Book Award: Pierce Lutz ’20; The St. Anselm College Book Award: Jamarc Simon ’20; The St. Michael’s College Book Award: Connor Ketchum ’20 and Richard Stockton ’20; The Williams College Book Award: Adam Majmudar ’20; The Yale University Book Award: Matthew Pfundstein ’20.

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n June 5, Delbarton employees celebrated at the School’s annual end of year Faculty and Staff Picnic.

Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, who marked the end of his first year as head of school, paid tribute to each of the following administrators, teachers and staff members who moved on at the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year: 29-40 Years Science teacher/ former department Chair Fran Bonalsky – 37 years Dean of Faculty Anne Leckie – 34 years Maintenance staff member Ferney Martinez – 31 years Social Justice teacher Patricia Crapo – 29 years 16-20 Years Language department Chair Inma Serrano – 19 years Trainer and coach Michael Beach – 19 years Campaign Assistant and Trustee Liaison Ana Martinez – 19 years

10-15 Years Manager of Advancement Services Valerie Conroy P'87,'90,'98, GP '15 – 15 years Math teacher and former DMG President Judy Lee P’01,’03,’06 – 13 years Computer Science teacher Janet Steen – 12 years

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English teacher and Track Coach David Sulley – 7 years Athletic Trainer Marc Voicechovski – 8 years Theater Technical Director Andrew Bodd – 5 years History teacher and Forensic Society Coach Martin Page – 3 years Math teacher Tim McEvoy – 2 years One teacher, Tim McEvoy, simply moved up the hill as he joined the St. Mary’s Abbey monastic community as a postulant. The Delbarton community salutes these sixteen administrators, faculty and staff members.

We thank them for their service and many contributions to the School during their tenures. (Missing from the photo: Michael Beach and Ana Martinez).

Housekeeping staff member Frank Cecala – 20 years

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Delbarton Welcomes Fifteen New Colleagues This fall, Delbarton welcomed fifteen new teachers and staff members, including one Delbarton alumnus.

From left in the photo are…

Aidan Mehigan earned an MS from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.St. from the University of Oxford and a BA from Columbia University. He teaches Mathematics and serves as Moderator of the Math Club.

Yaiza Dominguez earned an MA from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, an MA from University of Barcelona and a BA from University of Burgos. She teaches World Languages (French and Spanish), is Co-Moderator of our Operation Smile chapter, Assistant on the Archway yearbook and CoModerator of the Photography Club.

Brenden Dimmig earned an MS and a BA from the University of North Texas.

Brendan teaches English and is an Assistant Coach in Forensics.

Victoria Goddard earned an MA from Edge Hill University and a BS from Queen Mary University, London. She teaches Mathematics and manages the Math Resource Center.

Daniel McHale earned a BS from King’s College. He teaches Mathematics and Computer Science, is an Assistant Coach in Cross Country and an Assistant Coach in Winter Track.

Adam Carlisle earned an MTS from The Catholic University of America, an MA from University of Dallas and a BA from Houghton College. He teaches History and is Co-Moderator of the Forensics program.

Dan Di Meo earned a BA from Dickinson College and an MA from NYU. He teaches World Languages (French and Italian), is an Assistant Coach in Soccer and is Co-Moderator of our Operation Smile chapter.

Alma Lopez-Holder earned an MA and BA at St. Peter’s University. She teaches World Languages (Spanish) and assists with the Swim team.

Peter O’Connell earned an MA from University of Notre Dame du Lac and a BA from St. Anselm College. He is Moderator of the Research in Science Club and Assistant Coach in Tennis.

Matt Crane earned an MA from New York University and a BA from Gettysburg College. He teaches Mathematics and Science, and is Head Coach of Middle School Baseball.

Jennifer Otterbein earned an MA from University of Chile and a BA from College of William and Mary. She is a teacher of Theology and assists

Tony Diaz earned a BA from Rutgers University. He teaches Computer Science, is an Assistant Coach for Cross Country and the Computer Lab Supervisor.

George Lebrenz earned a BFA from UNC School of the Arts and is our new Theater Technical Director Matt Leotti ’06 earned his BA at Bowdoin College, teaches Physical Education & Health and serves as an Assistant Coach, Football, Assistant Coach in Basketball and an Assistant Coach in Outdoor Track

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Dr. David Hajduk in the Campus Ministry.

Robert Kearn earned an MS at Seton Hall University and a BA from Virginia Tech. He joins Delbarton as a fulltime Athletic Trainer.

The Delbarton community extends a cordial welcome to our fifteen new colleagues and wishes them the best of luck as they begin their new roles on campus.

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Tony Negrin is pursuing a Doctorate degree from Drexel University in EdD program for Educational Leadership and Management with a concentration in Athletic Administration.

In spring 2019, Dan Szelingowski began working towards his EdD degree in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy at Seton Hall University in a 54-credit program that he expects to complete by December 2021.

Arabic teacher Zach Tabor completed his Master’s degree over the summer and received an M.A. in Arabic from Middlebury College’s Arabic School, with a concentration in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language.

This summer, Science teacher Brian Theroux completed his Masters of Science degree at Montana State University.

On October 18, Delbarton hosted the NJAIS Teaching Civility in an Age of Conflict Conference. The Conference offered an excellent line-up of speakers and relevant workshops that benefited teachers’ work in the classroom and enhanced our communitywide effort to build Delbarton’s

Orientation 2019 August 26, 2019 was a busy day on campus, as Headmaster Fr Michael Tidd, OSB, faculty, staff, experienced upperclassmen and parents welcomed 141 ninth graders into the Class of 2023, 39 seventh into the Class of 2025 and a 13 transfer students into tenth and eleventh grades – the Classes of 2022 and 2021. All were present and accounted for.

Surf Club Makes Waves Shane McCarthy ’23 was proud to represent Delbarton at a high school surf contest in Spring Lake on September 26. Surf teams from Neptune, St. Rose, and Donovan Catholic also competed. Surf club moderator Mr. Matt White came to support and advise Shane who won both of his heats and made it to the finals. The Green Wave Surf Club hopes more students will join Shane in the next competitions so they can truly compete as a team. identity as a diverse and inclusive institution.

Tidings English Department Chair Chris Pillette and former Delbarton

Religious Studies teacher Stephanie Almozara welcomed their daughter Junia Phoebe Almozara on June 10, 2019. Junia joins older brother Raphael, age 2.

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Teacher Dave Martin produced a comprehensive report detailing all products produced in the 2018 Delbarton Incubator.

After months of creative problemsolving and hard work, on May 1 the student teams in Dave Martin’s Delbarton Incubator class unveiled their unique products to the Delbarton community.

Nine teams developed and designed products, prototyped them, and created business and marketing plans to bring the concepts to market. Teams debuted their offerings for faculty, parents, alumni and fellow students, demonstrating the use of their products and explaining the development process. Alumni entrepreneurs offered feedback and advice. Later, alumni selected Office Essentials from the list below as the most sales-worthy product.

This year’s Delbarton Incubator products included Hip Clip – designed to secure cash and essentials credit and ID cards to pockets Hole-It – a fun new outdoor ball game (with a prescient testimonial from Yankee recruit Anthony Volpe ’19!)

Kid Kurtain – a foldable, multipurpose curtain to create an instant automotive backseat barrier LK2 – a weight-customizable baseball training bat LyfeLyne – designed to protect phones from falling Office Essentials – luxury office essentials crafted from American hardwoods P4 – a protein powder delivery device for water bottles* Sandy Soles – an automated foot washer to end sandy feet The Lazy Taco – a revolutionary taco serving device *In November, the P4 team of Will Collins '19, Brendan McEnroe '19 and JP Nolan '19, all current freshmen at Notre Dame, won second place for their P4 product in the Notre Dame 'Ideal Challenge', open to all student entrpreneurs.

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Class of 2023 Moves Up

Rising 9th graders in the Class of 2023 enjoyed several events to celebrate the momentous occasion of moving from 8th grade to 9th grade. On June 5, after their last exam they enjoyed an end-of-year pool party. On Thursday and Friday, the boys and their mothers traveled to Hershey Park for a Mother/Son trip to mark their move to high school. Finally, on a lovely Sunday, June 9, the

Class of 2023 enjoyed the annual Delbarton 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony in the FAC theater with their families. In late August, the Class of 2023 expanded to accommodate incoming 9th graders and these Delbarton ‘lifers’ were eager to welcome 100 new brothers to their ranks.

Delbarton Forensics Society Continues to Excel Delbarton speech and debate team earned a School of Honor Award for its performance at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament in Dallas, TX from June 16-21. Christopher Maximos ’19 placed 3rd in the country in extemporaneous speaking to cap off one of the most successful careers in Delbarton history. Yash Patel ’19 and John Manahan ’19 finished 4th in the country in Public Forum Debate. Eight students represented the School in Dallas, the largest team the School ever fielded at Nationals where, since 2009, Delbarton Public Forum teams have finished in the top 14. Manahan, Maximos and Patel all enjoyed impressive high school careers and advanced to college this fall: Manahan to Villanova, Maximos to Stanford University and Patel to University of Michigan. “Continuing the legacy of Delbarton debate’s success at Nationals was a great way for us to end our Delbarton careers,” said Manahan.

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Allie Nava Majmudar P’20,’22 hosted Jon Nguyen ’20, John O’Callaghan ’20, Jack Nelson ’20 and J.P. Higgins ’20 at Amazon.

2019 DelEX moderator Tom Brady reports that the 2019 externship program for rising seniors was an outstanding success. Brady was assisted by Major Gifts Officer Matt Campbell ’08 and a DelEX website created by Mike Darche ’10 and Tyler Hudson-Crimi ’08 of Catalyze Marketing. The majority of externships took place in New York and New Jersey, but this year, students also traveled to North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Aidan Thompkins ’20, who participated in externships in accounting and the law later wrote, “This has been a highlight of my Delbarton career. The program is amazing.” Host Bob Grogan ’09 wrote, “This program provides students with an unbelievable head start that is needed to penetrate many of the competitive jobs that Delbarton graduates choose to pursue.

Delbarton’s best asset is its people, both current and former, and this program helps tap into that human capital that benefits both prospective employers seeking quality talent and the students looking for insight in their particular field of interest. “

Lisa Castellano P’18,’20 (assisted by several young alumni) hosted ten rising seniors at accounting firm Ernst and Young. From left are Trevor Incledon ’13, Tom Fowler ’13, Ivan Scotto ’20, Zach Rosen ’20 and Cade Lanzycki ’20 with Lisa Castellano.

In May, to prepare these young men for their externships, Elizabeth Ricciardelli P’19, ’21, Head of Talent Acquisition for Travelers Insurance, met with the students in the FAC to sharpen their business communication skills, including how to draft a resume and create a LinkedIn profile. Among the many DelEX opportunities were these…

During a two-day DelEX externship at RBC Capital Markets were two rising seniors and their alumni hosts. From left, Rob Columbro ’09, Jeff Canfora ’11, Bobby Bicknese ’05, Dean Smith ’20, Armaan Rigby ’20 and Bobby Grogan ’09.

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Dr. Tom Murphy ’95 hosted T.J. Parekh ’20 and Ethan Fifer ’20 at MidAtlantic Neonatology Associates.

Chad Heal ’12 hosted Brian Gallic ’20 in Manhattan for an inside look at the life of a United States Secret Service Agent.

Cybersecurity expert Dave Weinstein ’06 hosted Leo Cooley ’20 at Claroty HQ in NYC.

Dawnel Kraus P’19 welcomed Patrick Bentz ’20 and Austin Lee ’20 at Johnson & Johnson.

Delbarton dad Neil Weidner P’22 welcomed Andrew Fostiropoulos ’20 and Tyler Mayes ’20 at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, for an experience that included a visit to the New York Stock Exchange.

It was due to the generous support of current parents and alumni that Delbarton is able to offer this transformative program. Thank you all!

Army Captain Alex Thew ’07 hosted Alex Varughese ’20 and Harry Ganton ’20 at Ft. Bragg to witness 82nd Airborne training, including the parachute jump in the background.

Interested in serving as 2020 DelEX host?

Email Tom Brady at TBrady@delbarton.org.

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Delbarton Hosts Open House

On October 5, a spectacular fall day, Delbarton opened its doors to all interested applicants and their families. The Fall Open House drew many young men and parents interested to learn more about the School.

Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB told the standing room-only audience, “We encourage our young men not simply to consume knowledge, but to create knowledge.� After hearing from several guest speakers, families visited breakout sessions that featured academics, extra-curriculars and addressed key topics like transportation and financial aid. Student-led campus tours completed the morning Open House.

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On September 6, thirty-six seventh graders navigated a white water rafting adventure at Pocono Whitewater Adventures in Jim Thorpe, PA. Their brave chaperones included Bryan Stoll, Rick Cimino (pictured with raised paddle), Tiany Luludis, Margaret Nevistich, Alma Lopez-Holder (a new teacher with courage to spare) and Brian Theroux. The boys and chaperones enjoyed a (wet and) wonderful day on the mighty Lehigh River.

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Cole Kiefer Publishes a Book After reading bedtime stories to his 5-year old brother Brett, Cole Kiefer ’20 decided to improvise, telling his younger brother original tall tales of his own design based on his deep interest in mythology and astronomy.

It was through this casual storytelling that Cole stumbled on a unique way to combine his passions for the gods and the universe – why not write a children’s book? Behold the new book The Ancient Gods: The Superheros of our Planets by our very own Cole Keifer, a book that explains the interesting relationship between Ancient Greek and Roman Gods and the planets that were named for them. You can soon find this perfect stocking stuffer on Amazon.com.

Field Trip to Qualcomm

On Friday, October 19, students from Delbarton’s Research in Science Club embarked on the club’s first official field trip to Qualcomm Corporation, an electronics equipment company that designs and produces a wide range of varied and highly sophisticated semiconductor chips and miniaturized cell phone communications devices. Delbarton students enjoyed an overview of Qualcomm’s research and businesses, a visit to a microwave communications lab conducting research

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related to upcoming 5G communications devices, and a tour of a semiconductor research testing area. Next, the group lunched with several Qualcomm engineers, then had an opportunity to ride in one of Qualcomm’s driverless research vehicles. Club moderator Robert Bitler, on left, said, “Perhaps most interesting of all to students was the chance to speak with a large number of engineers about careers in electronic and computer engineering and artificial intelligence.”

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

On the evening of October 8, Old Main was alive with music, dance, cultural displays and amazing food at the Delbarton Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

The nineteenth century mansion built by Luther Kountze was literally pulsing with sounds from La X 96.3 DJ C LO. A young mariachi band performed throughout the event and a junior tango-dancing couple impressed guests with some mad moves. The celebration was also foodie heaven, as the young men from DAP (Diversity Among Peers) and their families donated tempting dishes and beverages from their native lands.

Consortium Chess Tourney

On October 8, Delbarton Middle School chess players Logan Brooks ’24, Chris Martin ’24, Nathan Khichi ’25, Chase Napeloni ’24, Abhinav Naidu ’24 and Suhaas Valiveti ’25 competed in the School Consortium of New Jersey Chess Tournament at Central Middle School in Stirling where they faced five other teams from the Middle School Consortium. Students from Consortium schools periodically compete in spelling, geography, general knowledge, math and chess tournaments throughout the year. Delbarton took home third place team honors behind a very strong performance by our young men, and including Suhaas who won the second place individual award.

Halloween 2019 Delbarton students and faculty celebrated Halloween on October 31 in our usual fashion -- lots of costumes, treats...and laughs!

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Seventy-seven Delbarton young men traveled on eight Global Delbarton programs during summer 2019. Below are the destinations where these young men served as ambassadors of our customs and communities.

In Tanzania and Kenya with BEADS (Benedictines of East Africa and Delbarton School).

In Guatemala, Delbarton boys and teachers built three house for local families with From Houses to Homes.

Brothers Andres ’20 and Eugenio Lopez ’22 packed the Green Wave when they visited Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Canyon), Sierra Madre Occidental in NW Mexico.

In France, French teacher Maureen Pearsall escorted our boys on a tour of Burgundy.

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Seven students studied in and toured Peru in June.

Moderator Fr. Edward Seton Fittin ’82 moderated our annual exchange in Limerick, Ireland with Glenstal Abbey School.

In July, Soccer Coach Dr. David Donovan and players trained and toured Italy and Slovenia.

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustav Flaubert

From left are Aidan Nowak ’12, Eilís Nowak, Tiarnan Nowak ’23, Cynthia Mezei, Vivien Mezei, Cian Nowak ’18, Maeve Nowak, and Declan Nowak ’14.

Global Delbarton Builds Family Friendships

In June, Zack Tabor and Dr. David Donovan escorted two students to Jordan, Israel and the West Bank.

Closer to home, at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, six young men attended the annual Operation Smile International Student Leadership Conference, an important first step to join a medical mission to correct children’s cleft lips and cleft palates around the world.

Delbarton’s foreign exchange programs can lead to lifelong friendships. Vivien Mezei stayed with the Nowak family in March of 2015 as part of the Markdorf, Germany exchange program with Delbarton. Cian Nowak ’18 stayed with the Mezei family in the spring of 2016 with the return exchange that Mr. Kevin Conn and Mr. Jack Diffley organized. The families stayed in touch and Cian’s sister Maeve visited the Mezeis twice while studying in Ireland last year, while Vivien’s younger sister, Cynthia, lived with the Nowaks this summer. The entire Mezei family visited the Nowaks in early August, then toured parts of the East Coast. Plans are already underway for Eilís to visit the Mezei family in Germany after she graduates next June. Maureen Nowak P’12,’14,’18,’23 says, “Our entire family has enjoyed our friendship with the Mezei family.

What started at Delbarton with a random housing assignment has been fostered by endless texts/snapchats/facetimes, and multiple visits. All eight of the children agreed that they will keep in touch forever, and that they have learned how alike we all really are!”

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Get the Led Out Rocks the House at Delbarton On May 11, thanks to the generosity of several Delbarton families, Get the Led Out, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, performed in the Delbarton FAC. Over three hundred fans enjoyed a night of amazing music, preceded by a master class and Q&A for student musicians. Delbarton parents Matt Alexy P’19, ’21 and Linda Snow Adami P’17,’19, and students Max Alexy ’19 and Guy Adami ’19, conceived and successfully promoted the concert, the first time a nationally-touring rock band has performed in the Fine Arts Center theater.

One Acts Festival 2019

Five original student-written/produced/directed/performed one-act plays debuted at the annual Delbarton One Acts Festival on April 26 and 27. Featured were…

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The Almond Dilemma: written by Bernardo Stival ’19, co-directed by Rory Quinn ’20 and Bernardo Stival ’19.

Quietly Into the Night: written by Finn Gannon ’19, co-directed by Finn Gannon ’19 and Max Alexy ’19.

Stockholm Syndrome: written by Mark Wasik ’19, co-directed by Mark Wasik ’19 and Peter Butler ’19.

The Donoisseur: written by Justin Yazdi ’19, directed by visiting student director Olivia O’Sullivan ’19 (Kent Place School).

Rock Time: written by Tim Royse ’19, co-directed by Tim Royse ’19 and Aidan McLaughlin ’19.

Faculty members Dr. Rachel Carlson and Greg Wyatt mentored students through the writing and performance process.

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Graduating seniors in the arts pose onstage with faculty members and music directors.

Parent volunteers are the lifeblood of Delbarton’s dynamic arts program.

Linda Snow Adami P’17,’19, DAC President Katie Boyer P’19 and Anne Fraenkel-Thonet P’20 were saluted for their many contributions throughout the year.

Food trucks were a hit at the 2019 Festival of the Arts.

DAC Festival On May 22, the Delbarton Arts Festival was the culmination of the Delbarton arts calendar, an evening of good cheer, music, art, and food, as Delbarton saluted all students in the arts. Faculty and musical directors offered special recognition of departing seniors for their many contributions to the creative life of the School. The annual event took place outdoors with food trucks serving up dinner on the FAC Plaza.

May 22 was the perfect evening for an alfresco dinner with families and friends on the FAC Plaza.

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Baseball

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By Jared Lowy

With a balanced mix of pitching and hitting, Green Wave Varsity Baseball, coached by Bruce Shatel, entered the season ranked #1 in the state and finished ranked #1 in the state.

Delbarton Baseball began its season in Cary, North Carolina at the National High School Invitational where the Green Wave faced a tough opponent in Desert Oasis in their opening game, losing 4-3 in extra innings. The boys bounced back, outscoring their next two opponents 28-0 with victories over South Forsyth and Hendersonville.

Tournament. The Green Wave defeated Kinnelon, Parsippany Hills and Montville before beating West Morris 2-1 in the County Tournament Final.

Volpe, who led the team in batting average (.477), home runs (8) and triples (7) this season, provided the run support for the Green Wave, giving Delbarton a 2-0 lead in the third inning with a solo home-run. Jack Leiter was nearly perfect in the county final, going 7 innings, allowing just one hit and one walk with 14 strikeouts and earning tournament MVP honors.

In the Non-Public State Championship, Delbarton once again took on St. Augustine during a hot and humid afternoon game. Anthony Volpe gave Delbarton an early 2-0 lead and Shawn Rapp provided the RBI single in extra innings to give Delbarton a 4-3 lead.

Jack Leiter kept the Hermits to just four hits in 6.1 inning, allowing two runs and seven strikeouts. Shawn Rapp came in and secured the victory for Delbarton, winning its 4th state championship overall and second title since 2017.

Back in New Jersey, the team continued to dominate on the diamond. Led by seniors Anthony Volpe ’19, Jack Leiter ’19 and Shawn Rapp ’19, Delbarton earned a 10-2 record leading up to the Morris County

In the state playoffs, Delbarton beat Oratory Prep, and Seton Hall Prep in the early rounds, before defeating Don Bosco Prep in the Non-Public A North final 2-0.

The Green Wave ended its season 26-3, with a post season #1 ranking and named NJ.com Team of the Year.

Anthony Volpe also was honored as NJ.com Player of the Year.

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Lacrosse Green Wave Lacrosse, coached by Matt Kovachick, began the season with high expectations, ranked #1 by NJ.com having won the 2018 Tournament of Champions. The Green Wave opened 3-1 with victories over Madison and Montclair before defeating a very tough opponent, Malvern Prep, 8-7. After a 13-9 loss to Seton Hall Prep, Delbarton went on to win 15 consecutive games. Lead by senior Mike Long ’19 and junior CJ Kirst ’20, Delbarton entered the Morris County Tournament as the #2 seed, where the team took on Mountain Lakes in the final after defeating Madison, Morristown Beard and Chatham earlier in the tournament. On a May 8, the Green Wave defeated Mountain Lakes for the second time in the 2019 season 14-12 to once again take home the Morris County title.

After beating New York powerhouse Chaminade 12-9, Delbarton began its quest to defend the Green Wave’s Non-

Public A title. In the Non-Public A Final, the Green Wave took on Don Bosco Prep, which upset top-seeded Seton Hall Prep in the semifinals. Delbarton’s offense came ready to play as they took an early lead and never looked back, securing a 12-7 victory.

The team moved on to the Tournament of Champions where it outplayed Montgomery 12-8 in the semifinal behind the brilliant play of Long, Jack Cerza ’20 and Kirst. The Green Wave faced a familiar opponent in the TOC

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Final, facing off against Mountain Lakes for the third time in the season. Unlike the previous two matchups, Mountain Lakes built a dominant halftime lead and defeated Delbarton 12-5 to win the TOC title.

Delbarton finished its season 18-3, winning both the Morris County title and Non-Public A title. Both Long and Michael Jarmolowich ’19 earned postseason first team, all-state honors.

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Golf

The Delbarton Varsity Golf team, coached by Sean Flanagan, enjoyed a warm spring this year, finishing the season with a 12-4 record and an NJAC title. The team played to a 3rd place finish in the Morris County Tournament and earned 2nd in the Non-Public North, A State Sectional Tournament, landing a spot in the Tournament of Champions. Drew Mulcahy ’20 shot a 1over par 72 to claim medalist honors at sectional tournament, helping Delbarton take home second place overall. The team played well all season behind the play of Stephen Bicks ’20, Pierce Lutz ’20 and Mulcahy along with juniors James Bucknam ’19 and Max Williams’19. In a victory over Blair Academy, Bicks shot a team high 1-under par 35.

The 2019 Delbarton Rugby team, coached by Nick Linfante, continued the program’s strong record of success in its first year as an official Green Wave varsity sport. The boys opened their schedule against CBA after three scrimmaging against three out-of-state teams. With a 5024 victory over CBA, Delbarton lost to both St. Anthony’s and St. Augustine before returning to Ryan Field for a 52-5 win over Fordham Prep.

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After earning the #2 seed heading into the state playoffs, Green Wave Rugby went on to beat St. Peter’s Prep 40-19 in the state semi-final to set up a rematch of last year’s final against St. Augustine. Two weeks later, the Green Wave was upended in the state final by St. Augustine in a close 17-12 game. Coach Linfante has high expectations for the program’s future as the team looks to return the state championship game once again in 2020.

Tennis

Green Wave Tennis, coached by John Thompson, showed once again this season why Delbarton has one of the state’s top tennis programs. With a roster that featured a freshman and two sophomore singles starters the team went 24-7 this season, with big wins over Westfield, Millburn, West Windsor North and South. The team secured its 17h Morris County tournament title, with strong performances from both singles and doubles. In the Non-Public A title match against St. Augustine, Michael

Zheng ’22 and George Han ’21 won their singles matches to take 2-0 lead. After losing the third singles and second doubles, the first doubles team of Rohan Amin ’20 and Connor Ketchum ’20 shook off an early injury to win the third set 6-1, helping Delbarton clinch the NonPublic A title once again.

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Green Wave fell to Newark Academy 4-1 in the semifinal, concluding another impressive run. Delbarton ended the 2019 season ranked #3 team in the state, while Zheng at first singles earned second team-all state honors.

In the Tournament of Champions, Delbarton defeated Highland Park 50 to advance to the semifinal against powerhouse Newark Academy. The

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Delbarton’s Track and Field team, coached by Dave Sulley, set out to once again to improve on last season’s successes. The team did not disappoint, finishing its season with a 3-2 record, earning wins over Montville, Hackettstown and Morristown. At the Freshman/Sophomore Relays, the boys took home 3rd place and, at the Penn Relays in April, the 4x100 team Hayden Beumee ’20, Jake Jarmolowich ’21, Gary Lewis ’21 and Justin Yazdi ’19 finished with the 10th fastest time in school history.

Moving on to the NJAC Championships, Jeff Cianfrocca ’22 took home 2nd place overall in the high jump. In the Non-Public A sectionals, Gabriel Benz ’21set a personal record in the pole vault, winning the event while Hayden Beumee ’20 earned four medals overall in two days of competition. At the Non-Public A Group State Championships, Azarai Lewis ’20 placed third overall in the long jump, automatically qualifying him for the Meet of Champions. His performance this season earned him second team all-state honor

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Class of 2019 Recruited Athletes

On May 21, seventeen members of the Class 2019 recruited to play sports in college gathered for a photo. There is quite a range of schools and sports in this year’s class, including eight sports and fourteen colleges and universities.

We know these Green Wave athletes will make Delbarton proud wherever they compete.

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Front row from left: Justin Yazdi (Yale/ Track & Field), Jacob Kopeld (Brown/Football), Thomas Shepanzyk (Columbia/Swimming), Chris Noriega (Colgate/Soccer), Michael Long (Cornell/Lacrosse), Ryan Ruffo (Hamilton/Soccer) and Jaedon Khubani (NYU/Basketball); Back row from left, George Johnson (Hamilton/Football), Will Smart (Wake Forest/Football), Christopher Sanzone (Franklin & Marshall/Baseball), Shawn Rapp (UNC/Baseball), Michael Jarmolowich (Colgate/Football), Anthony Volpe (Vanderbilt/Baseball), Jack Leiter (Vanderbilt/Baseball), Julian Barba (Wesleyan/Lacrosse), Vincent Andreano (Bucknell/Wrestling) and AJ Lonski (Princeton/Wrestling). We thank these talented athletes for their contributions to the Green Wave athletic program, and wish them the best of luck competing on the college level. Go Green Wave!

Anthony Volpe ’19 is First Round Yankee Draft Pick

“With the 30th pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, the New York Yankees select, Anthony Volpe, shortstop from Delbarton School.” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s words changed Anthony Volpe’s life on June 3, 2019. Joined by family, friends, coaches and teammates, Anthony watched MLB Network’s draft coverage, as the pick moved from 29 to 30, the Yankees were up next.

For a kid from New Jersey, it was a dream one day to play for the New York Yankees. “He got drafted by the team that he’s always dreamed of playing for,” Coach Bruce Shatel said. “It just worked out that way. I know that he’s thrilled and so are his teammates.” On June 25, Volpe made his professional debut for the Pulaski Yankees of the Appalachian League. He appeared in 24 games for the Yankees, hitting .215 with 26 hits, seven doubles, two triples and two home runs.

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By Br. William McMillan, OSB Four monks of St. Mary’s Abbey celebrated jubilees with a Mass in the Abbey Church on Saturday, June 15.

Abbot Gerard Lair, OSB | 65 years of monastic profession. Father Rembert Reilly, OSB | 60 years of priestly ordination. Father Beatus Lucey, OSB | 60 years of priestly ordination. Father John Hesketh, OSB | 25 years of priestly ordination.

Abbot-President Elias Lorenzo, OSB, Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, and Brother Paul Diveny, OSB attended the 53rd General Chapter–a

forum for abbots and delegates to discuss issues affecting the American-Cassinese Congregation– at St. Anselm Abbey in Manchester, New Hampshire from June 17-20.

The agenda included a discussion of the apostolic exhortation, Christus vivit, on youth, faith, and vocational discernment. The abbots and delegates of the General Chapter drafted a “Benedictine Response” for use in the parishes, schools, colleges, and universities sponsored by the monasteries of the Congregation.

For more about the AmericanCassinese Congregation, including the 53rd General Chapter, please visit amcass.org.

Abbot-President Elias Lorenzo, OSB, along with Four Delbarton School teachers–Philip Bauchan, Rick Cimino, Tim McEvoy, and Matt White–participated in the Br. Edward Englund Benedictine Leadership Institute for lay administrators and teachers in Benedictine secondary schools from June 24-28. (continued on page 62)

Four monks of St. Mary’s Abbey celebrated jubilees with a Mass in the Abbey Church on Saturday, June 15th. From left are Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, Fr. John Hesketh, OSB, Fr. Rembert Reilly, OSB, Abbot Gerard Lair, OSB and Fr. Beatus Lucey, OSB.

Abbot-President Elias Lorenzo, OSB, Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, and Brother Paul Diveny, OSB attended the 53rd General Chapter at St. Anselm Abbey in Manchester, New Hampshire from June 17-20.

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For more about the American-Cassenise Congragation, including the 53rd General Chapter visit amcass.org.

The St. Mary’s Abbey community would like to thank Peter and Sharon Cocoziello P'02,'04,'05 for hosting an event at their home in September to celebrate a fundraising milestone for the renovation of the abbey.

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The 3rd Annual Abbot’s Table Br. William McMillan, O.S.B.

Honoree Father Beatus Lucey, OSB received a round of applause from family and friends.

St. Mary’s Abbey medals were awarded to Father Beatus Lucey, OSB, and Don and Molly Criqui.

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he Third Annual Abbot’s Table took place on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey.

The purpose of the Abbot’s Table is to honor monks and laypeople who have had a significant impact on Saint Mary’s Abbey and to fundraise for its various needs. The benefit dinner is named the “Abbot’s Table” because hospitality, especially at the Abbot’s Table in the monastery dining room, is at the heart of Benedictine way of life.

In Chapter 56, “The Abbot’s Table,” of his Rule, St. Benedict wrote: Let the Abbot’s Table always be with the guests and the pilgrims. But when there are no guests, let it be in his power to invite whom he will of the brothers.

In Chapter 53, “The Reception of Guests,” St. Benedict wrote:All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Mt 25:35).

In welcoming all their friends and supporters as guests to the Abbot’s Table, the Benedictines of St. Mary’s Abbey seek to honor Christ’s presence in all, and wish to share

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Delbarton School Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, on left, Dr. Liz Benitez P'21,'23 and Prudence Pigott P’06,’11.

Former Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, offered a touching reflection on Fr. Beatus’ impact on the arts at Delbarton.

The Right Reverend Abbot Richard Cronin with committee members, on left, Susan Lodge P’15,’18 and Anne Marie Manahan ’23.

Don and Molly Criqui with family.

with all the spirit of their Benedictine monastic lives.

The event’s honorees were Father Beatus Lucey, OSB, and Don and Molly Criqui.

Father Beatus Lucey, OSB grew up in Philadelphia, and became interested in monastic life during his senior year of high school. He entered St. Mary’s Abbey in 1952, professed vows in 1953, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1959. From the beginning of his monastic career, Fr. Beatus ministered at Delbarton School. Over the years, he served as dormitory prefect, English teacher, Studio Art teacher, Dean of Discipline, Assistant Headmaster, and finally as Headmaster, retiring from

the school in 1995. He played a major role in developing the school’s Art program, which continues to flourish today. After retiring from the school, Fr. Beatus served the monastic community as guestmaster and taught Scripture at the Church of Christ the King in New Vernon.

Br. Paul Diveny, former Delbarton School Headmaster and teacher, offered a reflection on Fr. Beatus before introducing him to receive the St. Mary’s Abbey medal.

Don and Molly Criqui are parents and grandparents of alumni from the classes of ’84, ’86, ’90, ’96, and ’17, and future alumni from the classes of ’21 and ’24. Their son offered a reflection on his parents (with a

bonus video message from Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett) before introducing them to receive the St. Mary’s Abbey medal.

Proceeds from the Third Annual Abbot’s Table raised support the Abbey Infirmary and the education of our young seminarians. The monks of St. Mary’s Abbey wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who planned, attended, and donated to The Third Annual Abbot’s Table. A special thank you to the planning committee: Guy Adami P’17,’19, Susan Lodge P’15,’18, Ann Marie Manahan P’23 and Kristin Ramsey P’18.

Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Abbot’s Table, which takes place on May 6, 2020. We hope to see you there!

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Tim McEvoy was accepted for postulancy at St. Mary’s Abbey and moved into the Abbey in August. Tim taught Math and Physics teacher at Delbarton School for the last two years, in addition to serving as a Freshmen Soccer Coach, Campus Minister, and statistician for Varsity Soccer. Postulancy is considered “residential vocational discernment” and lasts for six months.

Fr. Demetrius Thomas, OSB is now in his second year teaching at Delbarton School. This year, he teaches three sections of The Benedictines and one section of Contemporary Issues.

The St. Mary’s Abbey community would like to thank Peter and Sharon Cocoziello P’02,’04,’05 for hosting an event at their home in September to celebrate a fundraising milestone for the renovation of the abbey. Several years ago, Peter and Sharon took the leadership role in fundraising for the abbey complex.

To date, nearly $6M has been raised.

The renovated west wing of the Abbey is the realization of Phase I. The renovation of Vincent House will be Phase II. Having reached this milestone, the abbey fundraising will continue with the Brotherhood Campaign, under the leadership of Frank and Kathy Hager P’23.

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is Possible during the Fall Communion Breakfast at St. Joseph’s Church in Mendham on Saturday, October 19.

Fr. Beatus Lucey, OSB has withdrawn from both Bible Study and Book Club at Christ the King, citing his inability to guarantee keeping the schedule, but continues to work in his studio on campus, to which he arrives by golf cart. He

follows the Delbarton Mothers’ Guild book group when possible. He will speak at the DMG’s Advent Evening of Reflection on December 4. On October 1, four former Delbarton mothers helped Fr. Beatus clean and organize his on-campus art studio.

Helping Fr. Beatus were Valerie Conroy, Betty Gilfillan, Maggie Walsh and Nancy Paris. Thank you, ladies!

On October 1, four former Delbarton mothers helped Fr. Beatus clean and organize his on-campus art studio. From left are Valerie Conroy, Betty Gilfillan, Maggie Walsh and Nancy Paris.

The seventh Abbot of St. Mary’s Abbey, Abbot Brian Clarke, OSB, passed away on Sunday, October 13. He is pictured here saying his final Sunday Mass, several weeks prior to his passing.

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Abbot Brian Hugh Clarke, O.S.B. June 21, 1930-October 13, 2019 9 Hugh Francis Clarke was born in Newark, NJ, June 21, 1930 to Patrick Clarke, born in Co. Cavan, Ireland, and Catherine Carolan, born in Hamilton, Scotland. Abbot Brian was predeceased by his parents, and siblings, Catherine (Gillespie), Raymond and James. Innumerable nieces, nephews, cousins, and great nieces and nephews survive him, including his sister-in-law, Lorraine Clarke.

Hugh attended St. Peter’s Grammar School, Newark, graduating in 1945, and matriculated to St. Benedict’s Prep, also in Newark, graduating in 1949. It was there where the Benedictine monks of St. Mary’s Abbey fostered his vocation. Upon his graduation from St. Benedict’s Prep in 1949, Hugh applied to St. Mary’s Abbey, then in Newark.

Abbot Brian recalls a baseball team, the Shamrocks, in a largely Jewish neighborhood around Weequahic High School. “My brother Jim was an infielder on the team and Abbot Gerard [who succeeded him as abbot!] an outfielder,” Abbot Brian remembered.

After novitiate from 1951-1952 at St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Ks., Hugh professed simple vows on the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, September 8, 1952, and became known as Brian. Frater Brian received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa., in 1954, and undertook theological studies at St. Mary’s School of Theology, at Delbarton in Morristown. On May 31, 1958, the Feast of the Visitation of Our Lady, Fr. Brian, along with Frs. Benet Caffrey, Conall Coughlin and Thomas Confroy, were ordained priests at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Paterson, NJ. Fr. Brian celebrated his First Mass at his home parish, St. Peter’s, Newark. Over these early years, Fr. Brian also worked on a Master of Arts degree in English at Seton Hall University, South Orange, which he completed in 1967.

Beginning in 1954, Fr. Brian began his long career of teaching, at both Delbarton School, Morristown, and St. Benedict’s Prep, Newark. He taught Latin, Modern History, Religious Studies and his passion, English, in which he introduced students to his love of literature. A Delbarton alumnus recently related how much he enjoyed reading Catcher in the Rye with Abbot Brian! Fr. Brian’s love of Flannery O’Connor was also readily apparent. Abbot Brian generously taught forover sixty years, and mentored with his humor, wit and kindliness generations of young men.

the North Vietnamese army in 1975, waves of immigrants even made their way as far east as Pennsylvania and New Jersey! The United States Army at Fort Indiantown Gap, which served as a refugee camp for more than 32,000 Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees, contacted Abbot Brian. Among the group who were given temporary housing at St Mary’s Abbey was a monk from a monastery closed by the North Vietnamese. Br. Tarcisius eventually transferred his vow of stability to St. Mary’s Abbey and remained close to Abbot Brian, and survives him.

In the 1960s, Fr. Brian also undertook fulltime parochial ministry at St. Benedict’s Church, Newark, and Sacred Heart Church, Wilmington, Del., both staffed at the time by the monks of St. Mary’s Abbey. In 1967, Fr. Brian was appointed novice master in Morristown by Abbot Martin Burne, and prior in 1971 by Abbot Leonard Cassell. On June 13, 1975, the chapter of St. Mary’s Abbey elected Fr. Brian as their seventh abbot. The abbatial blessing was celebrated July 19, 1975. Abbot Brian served as abbot for twenty years, submitting his resignation at the age of sixty-five, according the Constitution at the time.

Abbot Brian admits: “Those twenty years were very challenging ones for the Church and this monastery.”

Indeed the Church was experiencing growing pains following the Second Vatican Council. Abbot Brian was steadfast in leadership and an example of monastic observance to the brethren, and he faithfully served out his mandate as abbot. During those twenty years the abbey infirmary was built and continues to be a place where the sick brethren are served as Christ, as St. Benedict insists in the Rule. The nursing staff, as usual, are to be cherished for their loving care of Abbot Brian in his final years, and all the monks in need. A succession of headmasters during Abbot Brian’s twenty years expanded and improved the school, adding facilities, increasing enrollment and raising the academic standards.

The first few months of Abbot Brian’s years in office met with a significant challenge. Following the fall of Saigon to

In December 1975, a devastating fire raged through the old monastery (now Vincent House). Providentially no one was killed, and four monks were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Three Vietnamese refugees were also living in the building and safely evacuated. “In the ensuing year or two the monastery sponsored some seventeen refugees and was active in helping numerous others to get placed in homes and jobs,” Abbot Brian proudly recounts. In 1980, the USCCB honored Abbot Brian with their humanitarian award for his work with Vietnamese refugees.

In 1996, following his resignation in 1995 as abbot. Fr. Brian enjoyed a year sabbatical. He began with studies at Marianella, in Dublin, Ireland, in a program for priests. He studied and shared stories with forty-two other priests from all over the world. In addition to the studies, golf and pubs, Abbot Brian was able to rekindle relationships with his extensive family. After three and a half months in Ireland, Abbot Brian’s sabbatical took him to Israel, which, he says “was an even greater experience.” He studied the Hebrew Scriptures, and Islamic history and culture. The sabbatical also included visits to many archeological sites.

Abbot Brian resided in Ein Karem, “the town associated with John the Baptist and thus the town where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth,” he reports. He continues: “I used to sit on an outcropping of rock on one of the hills, look to the north and thus Nazareth and imagine Mary coming on a donkey to visit her cousin with the glad news.”

When he returned Abbot Brian was noticeably refreshed and his preaching had taken on a whole new dimension.

Until a few years ago, Abbot Brian enjoyed part-time teaching and preaching, weekend assistance at Christ the King, New Vernon, and St. James, Basking Ridge, and

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Let Us Remember

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

Eustace Anselmi, father of Dr. Gregory Anselmi ’76 and Andrew Anselmi ’83, grandfather of Luke Anselmi ’16 and Nicholas Anselmi Edward Binkowski ’66 Sian Burvill, mother of Sam Burvill ’19 Cathleen Butterfield, mother of Christopher Butterfield ’08 Phillip Caprio, father of Phillip Caprio, Jr. ’91 David Connelly ’77, brother of JC Connelly ’83 Denis Dooley, father of Ryan Dooley ’91 and Ben Dooley ’93, grandfather of Patrick Dooley ’20 Robert Ferrara, father of Vin Ferrara ’91 and Damon Ferrara ’94 Mary Fitzsimmons, mother of Bernie Fitzsimmons ’93 Nancy Higgins, mother of Chris Higgins ’80, Tom Higgins ’80, Jeff Higgins ’81, Peter Higgins ’83, David Higgins ’87; Grandmother of Cole Higgins ’11 and Troy Higgins ’16 Robert Lebuhn, father of Robbie Lebuhn ’82; Grandparent of Tommy MacCowatt ’18

Papetti, Jr. ’13, Vincent Papetti ’14 and Dylan Papetti ’17 Arthur Papetti, father of A.J. Papetti ’82, grandfather of AJ Papetti, Jr. ’13, Vincent Papetti ’14 and Dylan Papetti ’17 Laura Sanzone Giammalvo, grandmother of Frank Zupa ’92, great grandmother of Max Fraenkel-Thonet ’18, Teddy Fraenkel-Thonet ’20 and Christopher Sanzone ’19 Joanne Wallin O’Brien, wife of Tom O’Brien, a former member of Delbarton basketball coaching staff Marcia O’Brien, grandmother of Christopher O’Brien ’08, Jonthan O’Brien ’15, Theodore (Teddy) O’Brien ’17 and Nicholas O’Brien ’23 Barbara 'Bobbi' Phillips P’89, mother of Michael Phillips ’89 Frank Sweeney P’87,’89, father of F.J. Sweeney ’87 and Peter Sweeney ’89 Edward S. Walsh, father of former Lay Board Trustee Tom Walsh P’01,’04,’07,’10, father-in-law of former DMG President Ginna Walsh P’01,’04,’07,’10 and grandfather of Jared Walsh ’01, Brad Walsh ’04, Tom Walsh ’07 and Kyle Walsh ’10 Edward Walters ’90 Christopher Westdyk ’15, cousin of Robert J. Powell ’08 and Christopher Volonnino ’08

James Lenahan ’67 Bryan Mayurnik ’94

Marilyn Yearwood, mother of Ralph Yearwood ’74 and Paul Yearwood ’76†

Peter O'Neill '59 Anthony Papetti, uncle of AJ Papetti ’82, great uncle of AJ

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Abbot Brian moderated for many years the Delbarton Parents of Graduates Association, which he found difficult to give up as his health declined.

He was an ever-present fan of sports on campus, especially baseball and basketball. The former took him back to his days on the Shamrocks in his native Newark. The latter became an exciting winter diversion, and he always had a reserve seat courtside with the team, where he could cheer

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on the Green Wave. He developed close ties with the players and coaches as a mentor and number one fan.

For decades, he hosted at Delbarton an annual family picnic in July, with multiple generations in attendance. In addition to these picnics, Abbot Brian visited family and friends at the Jersey Shore and the Chesapeake Bay, something he enjoyed in his youth at Laurence Harbor.

Fr. Brian always looked forward to seeing everyone at the picnic, the shore or wherever he traveled. In fact, it seems Abbot Brian could travel almost anywhere, and find a relative!

His passion for the abbey orchard never wavered. This facet of his life began in the 1950s, and would become “therapy,” especially when his abbatial duties became taxing.

Generations of postulants, novices and juniors enjoyed the colorful autumn days with Abbot Brian harvesting (and eating) apples. From time to time gravity would get the better of one his helpers who was perched inside a tree for those hard-to-reach apples, and who wasn’t savvy about the proper placement of the ladder! The monks continue to enjoy apples from trees Abbot Brian lovingly cultivated for decades.

Alumni News

Chicago On April 24, Chicago alumni gathered at Smith & Wollensky for our annual Chicago Alumni Reception hosted by Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB… Nick Lazarraga ’11, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB and John Rosellini ’03.

Tim McAnally ’99, Kevin Robinson ’01, John Glynn ’90 and Beata Williams.

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Alumni Shooting Classic On May 9, Delbarton returned to Hudson Farm in Andover for the Fifth Annual Abbot Giles P. Hayes ’56 Shooting Classic. Proceeds from the event support the Rev. Giles P. Hayes ’56 Scholarship Fund…

Shooters benefited from expert instruction by members of the Griffin & Howe Shooting School staff.

This year’s High Team (pictured here with Alumni Association President Tim Fitzsimmons ’95 and Fr. Michael) was the foursome of Carl Badenhausen ’78, Peter Courtemanche ’05, Bob Courtemanche ’76 and Greg Ackerson.

Badenhausen ’76 earned the High Shot Award with a score of 91.

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From left, Brendan Maher ’90, P’19, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, Chris Volpe and Peter Ramsey ’90.

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Alumni Career Day

On May 22, the Class of 2019 received career guidance from some experienced older brothers including, from left, entrepreneur Joe Colangelo ’03 (Founder/CEO of Boxcar), financial trader Chris Bury ’91, cybersecurity expert Dave Weinstein ’06, Secret Service Agent Chad Heal ’12 and cardiologist Tim Mahoney ’92. Each man offered advice for graduating Delbarton seniors: Stay

intellectually flexible in college, think of college as a blank slate, find your niche and always keep moving forward.

Above all, they affirmed the power of the Delbarton network. Later, all enjoyed a picnic lunch, courtesy of the Alumni Association, where seniors had an opportunity to meet with the speakers.

NYC Networking On June 12, Delbarton alumni got together at Manhattan’s Tiro a Segno to celebrate the 10th year of the annual networking event. Our host was Joe Ferraro ’95.

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June Dinner Meeting/Pig Roast On June 6, Delbarton alumni met on a beautiful late spring evening for their annual June Dinner meeting and Pig Roast.

Max Alexy ’19 was the recipient of the “Red” Green ’56 Fighting Spirit Award, honoring his persistence, composure and leadership during his years at Delbarton. Max is pictured here with his parents, Matt and Lynn Alexy P’19, ’21.

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Valerie Conroy P’87,’90,’98, GP ’15 and Ana Martinez, two long-standing Alumni & Development office employees who retired in June 2018, were saluted by their boss Craig Paris ’82 and Alumni Association President Tim Fitzsimmons ’95.

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Members of the Alumni Board present for the meeting included Tim Fitzsimmons ’95, Joe Ferraro ’95, Ryan Dooley ’91, Ted Lawless ’03, Joe Colangelo ’03, Steve Block ’71, Bob Farrell ’64, Matt Gilfillan ’86 and Chris Bury ’91.

A mini Class of 1984 reunion: Mike Wade ’84, Reg Stanton ’84, Jim O’Loughlin ’84, Tim Hanlon ’84 and David Gilfillan '84.

Delbarton Alumni Association President Tim Fitzsimmons ’95 unveiled a portrait by American Impressionist John Traynor ’79 of former Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB who retired in June 2018 after a ten-year tenure as head of school. The painting will join the Delbarton headmaster portrait collection on display in the Old Main Gallery.

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Day at the Races On July 12, the 10th Annual Alumni Day at the Races took off at Monmouth Park Racetrack…

Former and current Delbarton and alumni staff members made the cut for the Winner’s Circle for Race 4, sponsored by the Delbarton Alumni Association Jersey Shore Chapter. From left with winning jockey Isaac Castillo, who rode Wicked Boy, are Heidi Williamson, Valerie Conroy, Lorraine Petrolino, Maria Van Kirk, Marguerite Aromando and Maggie Walsh.

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On June 19, for the second year, Matt Gilfillan ’86, P’19 organized a golf-and-dinner event for Delbarton-affiliated members of Spring Brook Country Club. He gathered together alumni, current and past Delbarton fathers and their sons, and a great time was had by all. Let Craig Paris know if you are interested in sponsoring a similar event at your club or organization!

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The Carter Cup On July 31, two Green Wave golfers, Chase Millar ’21 and Drew Mulcahy ’20, pictured here with the Carter family, Kerry Carter, Mary Lou Carter P’00 and Allie Carter Lopian, competed in the 17th Annual Carter Cup MGA Junior Championship Baltusrol Golf Club. The event is dedicated to the late Michael Carter ’00 “who understood the importance of giving his all.” Ben Carpenter of Darien, CT took first place with a 2 under par 69.

Timmy Gearty ’16 Golf Outing The first annual Timmy Gearty Golf Outing took place on Monday, August 5 at Panther Valley Golf and Country Club. The event, organized in tribute to the late Timmy Gearty ’16, attracted over 100 golfers and the support of many generous auction donors.

Golfers enjoyed a great day on the course, followed by cocktails, dinner and catching up with old friends, a beautiful tribute to Timmy whose ebullient personality and incandescent smile will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved him.

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Summer Sizzler On July 27, Delbarton alumni and friends gathered at Belmar Fishing Club to celebrate Delbarton’s 31st Annual Summer Sizzler…

Emil Skulski ’77 and his wife Carly enjoying the view from the Belmar Fishing Club pier.

Pat Burke P’15,’17 with his father Pat Burke ’57.

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Cameron Ketchum ’16, Daniel Jones ’16, Carter Massengill ’16, Angelo Liu ’16 and Will Gannon ’16.

Greg Sweetman ’11 shows off his well-curated plate.

Tara and Tim Hanlon ’84, P’22.

Caroline Sinico and Jorge Lopez ’12.

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The Wedding Album

Kurt Reinmund ’09 and Hannah Sutker were married on March 23, 2019 on the roof of the Marriot Hotel in Marina del Rey, CA (the couple lives in Marina del Rey). Eric’s brother Kurt Reinmund ’11, standing next to the groom, was the Best Man, and his Delbarton classmate Bobby Grogan ’09, fourth from left, was also in the wedding party.

On June 25, 2019, Delbarton alumnus/ faculty member Neil Murphy ’07 wed Kaitlin Leyden wed in Ardgroom, Co. Cork, Ireland followed by a reception at Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Holding the Green Wave were, on left, Matt Campbell ’08, and, on right, Mark Murphy ’06.

Standing from left are faculty members Matt Corica, Nick Linfante and Tom Bennett, with Neil Murphy ’07, faculty member Marty Page, Kaitlin Leyden, faculty member Maureen Pearsall, alumnus/faculty member Luke Chiarolanzio ’11, faculty member Craig Fleishman, Sal Cortese ’07, and Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB.

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The Wedding Album

Zack Hoyt ’08 and Cassandra Choi were married on August 23, 2019 at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA. The couple resides in Cambridge, MA while Zack completes his MBA degree at Harvard Business School.

Mark Hardin and Grace Toolan married on June 1, 2019 at the Indian River Life Saving Station in Rehoboth, DE. In the front row, from left, are Michael Passaro ’08, Steve Hardin ’06, Mark Hardin ’08, Grace Toolan, Patrick Toolan ’11, Matthew Campbell ’08 and Campbell Hand ’08. Back row, from left, Jon Mattern ’08, Tim McHale ’08 , Mark Snyder ’08, Tim Soulas ’08, Mike Eschmann ’08, Matt Van Orden ’08, John Toolan ’82 and Brian Hardin ’12.

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9th Annual Alumni Golf Classic Over one hundred alumni, current parents and friends enjoyed a great day on the links at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown on September 16 at the 9th Annual Delbarton Alumni Golf Classic‌

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Dinner sponsors Rich Sciaretta ’03, on left, and Max Dorne '06.

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John Traynor ’79, Pat Hennessy ’88, Paul Wagenbach ’88 and Fr. Michael.

Dan Hajjar P’20, Bob Gillespie P’02, Rob Bezzone ’86, P’19 and Matt Gilfillan ’86, P’19.

Alumni Association President Tim Fitzsimmons ’95, Sean Riley ’89 and Golf Classic organizer John McEvoy ’89, P’22.

Jim Korn ’00, Andy Lynn ’00, Nick Taro ’00 and Rich Lynn ’98.

Tim Fitzsimmons ’95, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, James Foley, Sean Riley ’89, Dan Honeker ’87, P’23 and John McEvoy ’89, P’22.

Assistant Headmaster for Advancement Craig Paris ’82 and Ken Lopian ’05.

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Football Season Opener at the Landon School

On September 7, Delbarton Football faced the Landon School in Bethesda, MD for its official season opener. David ‘Yampo’ Yampolsky ’00 and family hosted the pre-game festivities at their home in Bethesda and welcomed a great group of alumni and families. Final score: Delbarton won its season opener 34-27. Go Green Wave!

Class Notes: 1960 Richard Burke has established an annual “Nurse Jane” cash award for a nurse of the year at Canmore General Hospital, Alberta, Canada, and will furnish a rest area at the eldercare wing slated to open in 2020.

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longstanding monthly program in Philadelphia at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

1965 Jay Terzis was awarded Best Performance from a Leading Actor from the Studio Players in Naples, FL for his portrayal of

Vanya in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike written by Christopher Durang ’67, a fellow Delbarton alumnus.

1994 Will Vogt’s firm Crescent Canyon was featured as the general contractor in two episodes of House

Hunters Renovation on HGTV with his wife Natasha Jansz of Natasha Jansz Design. Since 2014, Crescent Canyon has grown into a premier property management and general contracting firm in L.A.

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Fr. Michael with some Class of 2019 alumni currently studying at Villanova, from left in front: Matthew Bury, ’19, John Manahan ’19 and Nicholas Bezzone ’19. Back row: Jack Baker ’19, Regan Paris ’19, Greg Goetz ’19, Chris Spada ’19.

Philadelphia Reception

Classmates Chris Bolger ’82, Paul Magers ’82, B.J. Cunningham ’82, Assistant Headmaster for Advancement Craig Paris ’82.

Chris Bury ’91, Director of College Counseling Michael Rosenhaus ’80, Matt Bury ’19 and Chris Harper ’16.

On the evening October 2, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, and Craig Paris ’82 of the Delbarton Alumni Association hosted a reception at Kelly’s Taproom in Bryn Mawr, PA. The event attracted Philadelphia-area alumni, including a contingent of young alumni at Villanova University…

Regan Paris ’19, James Paris, ’15, Assistant Headmaster for Advancement Craig Paris ’82, P’13,’15,’19 and Liam Paris ’13.

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Fall Reps Dinner Alumni class reps met at the Madison Hotel on September 24 for the Fall Reps Dinner that included a fireside chat with Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB and Alumni Association President Tim Fitzsimmons ’95…

Class Notes: (Continued from page 78)

2005 Jack Mayer and wife Frances welcomed their son Edward “Teddy” Griffin Mayer on September 13, 2019.

2008 Rob Zochowski graduated from Columbia Business School with Dean’s Honors with Distinction and was the

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recipient of the Carson Family Changemaker Award. He and his partner just moved to Boston where Rob will be working as Research Director of the Impact Weighted Accounts and the Social Impact Co-Lab Initiatives at Harvard Business School.

Student Body President Rohan Amin ’20 delivered state of the school remarks to alumni. On May 31, 2020 he and his 2020 classmates will join their ranks in the Alumni Association.

On Saturday, September 28, Headmaster Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB 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. Fr. Michael joined multiple generations of Delbarton alumni and current families at an event featuring a classic tailgate spread. The weather cooperated, the Irish scored a big win against a strong Virginia team and the event was a fine example of Benedictine hospitality. To be notified of future Delbarton Alumni Notre Dame tailgates contact Pat Collins ’81, P’19 at pcollins@delbarton.org .

Alumni News The Class of 2008 won both the Class of 1948 Headmaster’s Cup (highest participation percentage) with 80.87% participation, and the 2018-19 Rev. Kenneth Mayer, O.S.B. Award (highest number of donors) with 93 donors. From left are Senior Major Gifts Officer Matt Campbell ’08, Dan Miggins ’08, Fr. Michael, Director of the Delbarton Fund Maria Van Kirk, Alumni Association President Tim Fitzsimmons ’95.

The Class of 2003 won the 2018-19 Alumni Achievement Award (largest increase in donors over previous year) by attracting 9 new donors over the previous year. From left are Artie Falgione ’03, Ted Lawless ’03, Fr. Michael, Director of the Delbarton Fund Maria Van Kirk and Alumni Association President Tim Fitzsimmons ’95.

Alumni Tailgate at Notre Dame

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Making Waves Abhinav Karale ’15 Helps Philadelphia Control Illegal Dumping Abhinav Karale ’15, on left, working with a team of UPenn computer science classmates, is helping the City of Philadelphia develop a high-tech solution to target one of its persistent problems: the illegal dumping of construction and trash debris. The students built a computer ‘brain’ that could learn what certain items were in the video feed, then taught it to search for and flag those items (black trash bags, house demolition debris, tires etc). The algorithm quickly searches through the footage to find those things, helping to sweep away the city’s old nickname ‘Filthadelphia’. Karale earned an undergraduate degree in finance from the Wharton School and in computer science from the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). He is now working towards a master’s degree in data science in Penn Engineering.

Columbia MBAs On the weekend of May 18-19, three Delbarton alumni graduated from Columbia Business School including Andrew Tsukamoto ’12, on right, and Chris Pacicco ’08.

Rob Zochowski ’08 also earned his Columbia MBA, and we salute all three on this outstanding achievement.

Cycling Club Alumni Reunion Delbarton and Villanova Reunion On June 7, four classmates from Delbarton Class of 1965 celebrated their 50th Villanova Reunion. Pictured here from left are William Jones ’65, Pete McSherry ’65, Mike Vaughan ’65 and Ed Rowan ’65...former Delbarton/’Nova classmates for 54+ years.

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On May 11, while Green Wave Lacrosse, Tennis, Baseball and Golf alumni athletes gathered on campus for our annual Alumni Sports Day, Delbarton Cycling Club hosted its own off-site alumni spring sports reunion: “a little 75 mile ride” (Haus reports) out to Whitehouse Station. From left are Sean Melcher ’07, Chris Melcher ’07, Dave Wilson ’81 and Director of Senior Guidance Mike Rosenhaus ’80.

Sailing the Grenadines with the Green Wave A sailor’s salute to our intrepid alumni mariners Michael Murphy ’67, Jim Huebner ’66 and Brian O’Keeffe ’67 who sailed to St. Vincent in the Grenadines this past January.

Baseball Player Billy Price ’18 Mentors Young Cancer Survivor In May, a Charlottesville, Virginia newspaper The Daily Progress ran a feature story about former Green Wave Baseball player Billy Price ’18, who bonded with 10-yearold Parker Staples, a fellow cancer survivor. The article focused on the friendship the two formed when the collegiate team ‘signed’ Staples to join Coach Brian O’Connor’s team that included a mentorship team of players to guide him. The reporter wrote, “Each aims to pitch in the majors in the future – Billy is further along that path – but in the mean time they’ve formed a humbling bond built on a passion for pitching and mutual empathy.”

Alums Meet in Cincinnati Class of 1982 classmates Jim Rosenhaus ’82 and Kevin Walsh ’82 met in Cincinnati on July 5. Jim was in town as the radio broadcaster for the Cleveland Indians, and the Walsh clan enjoyed having dinner with him at the Montgomery Inn. Kevin and family reside in Centerville, outside of Dayton.

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Making Waves Alumni Service Academy Plebes In June, two freshly minted alumni from the Class of 2019 reported for duty at Annapolis and West Point. On left is Arush Naidu ’19 at the U.S. Naval Academy and on right, Thomas Bizub ’19 at the US Military Academy. We salute these young men for their service to our country…Go Army, Go Navy!

Sumorwuo Zaza ’07 Launches a Content-Sharing Start-Up Sumorwuo Zaza ’07, formerly of Huffington Post, has devised a solution to monetize content by offering targeted, online access to news, info and sources – check out his startup NICKL to learn how his company is disrupting the journalism business.

A Visitor from Mexico Pablo Gonzalez was an 8th grade student at Delbarton during the 1978-79 School year. On August 23, he made a surprise visit to Delbarton thanks to his daughter Maria who planned the unexpected detour. Craig Paris ’82 spent the morning with the group and they had a great time – Pablo says he wants to start a Delbarton chapter in Mexico City. From left are Sebastian Garcia, Cecelia Sayeg, Maria Gonzalez, Pablo Gonzalez, Ana Gonzalez and Paula Pelayo.

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Meet World Class Jump Roper Jacob Grayzel ’19 This past summer, Jacob Grayzel ’19 (son of Morris Township Mayor Jeffrey Grayzel) earned two bronze medals in the World Jump Rope Championship held in early July in Oslo Fjorde, Norway, making him the third best jump roper in the world. Pictured here is Jacob with his father on left and Township Committeeman Peter Mancuso on right.

Google ‘World Jump Rope Federation’ on YouTube to see world class jump ropers like Jacob in action.

A Delbarton Family Reunion In early August, the Nugent and Kentz families enjoyed a two-day reunion on Damariscotta Lake in Maine. From left to right are Conall Nugent ’20, Jamey Nugent, Lee Anne Nugent P’13,’15,’18,’20, Malia Nugent, Tony Nugent ’74, P’13,’15,’18,’20, Peter Kentz, Andrew Kentz ’74, P’05, Ellen Kentz P’05, Jeremy Nugent ’18, and Anthony Nugent ’15.

Green Wave at the New York City Marathon A big Delbarton salute to VJ Johnson ’13 who successfully completed the New York City Marathon on November 3, 2019 with a time of 4:53:20 for the 26.2 mile race. VJ lives in the city where he works for Goldman Sachs.

Legal Expert Martin Flaherty ’77: Restoring the Global Judiciary Princeton University Press published a book

by Martin Flaherty, Restoring the Global Judiciary, in which he combines constitutional history, international relations theory, and legal doctrine to demonstrate the power and duty of the Supreme Court and federal judiciary to apply law without deference to the other branches. Flaherty also makes a case for a vigorous judicial defense of fundamental rights involving global affairs. A 2013 Delbarton Hall of Honor inductee, Flaherty is the Leitner Family Professor of International Human Rights Law and founding co-director of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School.

Flaherty is also a longtime visiting professor at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.

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Making Waves

Lunch with our Original Hall of Honor Man This year, Jules Spada ’48, GP ’05,’07,’25, our very first Delbarton Hall of Honor inductee (in 1984), couldn’t make it to Homecoming...so Homecoming came to him. On October 15, Mark DeLotto ’98, Dave Lewis ’78, P’03,’13 and Bill McFadden ’59 lunched with Jules at his home and filled him in on all things Delbarton.

Green Wave Climb On October 14, Rich Birrer ’68 and son Richard hiked 18 miles roundtrip up Mount Allen, the last and most remote of the Adirondack 46ers, earning these climbers the bright to join the Adirondack 46ers, a club dedicated to hikers who have summited all 46 High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. Their Mount Allen adventure began at 5:00 am, they summited at 11:45 am at altitude 4340ft, and returned at 3:00 pm. Birrer reports, “No injuries but many scrambles up slabs of granite (the climb itself is after the 8mile walk-in), babbling brook and slimy moss. We attempted it last year late in the season and were turned back by verglas and snow.” (Note: previously, Rich Birrer summited the tallest peaks on all seven continents, a feat we reported on in the Summer 2013 Delbarton Today).

Green Wave/ Middlebury Football Players Win NESCAC Title On November 9, Middlebury football players Carter Massengill '16 and Kevin Hartley '16 wrapped up their football careers with a 9-0 season and a NESCAC Championship. Massengill says, "Looking forward to continuing the long line of Delbarton football players at Middlebury with Sean Link '20."

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