ALL HALLOWS ALUMNI MAGAZINE - FALL 2022

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Edward Walsh ‘74, Chairman, Retired, Weill Cornell Medical Center

Frank Di Gioia ‘74, Vice Chairman

Jeriel Acosta ’12, PENDO Inc.

James Black, EVOS Construction Turnkey Solutions

Sean Crowley, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Joseph Crowley, Former United States Congressman

Cheriese Edwards, Tampa Catholic

Br. Jason Ford, C.F.C

Micheal Kiers, Iona Prep

Mark Medina ’08, Dow Jones

Yohan Minaya ’03, Nomura Greentech

Melvin Piña ’09, L Catterton

Diane Ramos-Kelly, Chairperson AMSU Board of Trustees

Ronald Schutté ‘74, School President

Jason J. Tejada ’04, Morgan Stanley

Owen Wade, Google

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

William Wheatley ‘62, Chairman, Retired, NBC News

Joseph Cositore ‘66

Frank DiGioia ’74

Phillip Eagan ‘66, Chairman Emeritus, Retired, Viking Capital

Paul Krebbs, Former All Hallows President

Br. Patrick Moffett, C.F.C

Thomas Rivera-Patterson ’09, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Ronald Schutté ‘74

Br. Peter Zawot, C.F.C

SPONSOR COUNCIL

Phillip Eagan ‘66

Maureen Kiers, CB Institute

Br. Laurence Murphy, C.F.C

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Ronald Schutté ‘74, President

Nicholas Corrado, Principal

David Garcia ‘86, Vice Principal of Student Affairs

Holly Oddo, Vice Principal of Academics

The post-COVID world found many schools struggling to find ways to reen gage their students both academically and socially. Fortunately, All Hallows did not have to reinvent itself to ad dress this issue. Rather, it returned to its core values of treating each student as special —with unlimited potential to achieve his dreams. This starts with greeting him by name at the door and providing him with the necessary sup port that he may require over the next four years.

All Hallows is more than an academic institution; it is a close-knit community, an extended family that shares com mon values. It is a Blessed Edmund Rice School!

This past year we completed our Second Century Campaign. It provided funds for necessary building repairs, the construction of a Guidance Center and the renovation of the Brothers’ Residence. There are still many capital repairs to be made and they will be addressed in future campaigns. This pub lication will offer just a glimpse of the great things happening at All Hallows. I am proud to share the accomplishments of some of our alumni as well as our current students. In addition, you will read about the new and innovative pro grams and projects currently being offered at the school, including a unique partnership with Fordham University and St. John’s University among others.

All Hallows is devoted to providing our students with the guidance and tools necessary to excel at the university level, to be prepared for the challenges of everyday life as well as the ever-changing future of work. I am pleased also to report that the college acceptances for the Class of 2022 were quite impres sive — including Fordham, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cooper Union, Georgetown, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and Colby, to name a few. It is worth noting that $24 million in scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2022, and we expect the Class of 2023 will also impress.

I would like to thank our dedicated faculty and all of the people responsible for putting this magazine together and I especially want to THANK YOU, our donors and alumni, who continue to support All Hallows in its mission of pro viding Catholic Education to inner-city young men in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice.

Ron Schutté ’74 President

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Reflections on the misconceptions and modern needs of an inner-city high school

A candid interview with Nicholas Corrado, Principal of All Hallows High School

by Brian McGinley

BM: What is a common misconception that many people have, when they think of the term, “inner-city” high school?

NC: I think there’s a perception out there that students from inner-city schools are unmotivated, failing, excessively absent/late and way behind both academically and socially. The sentiment extends to the school community as well, built on disrespect and violence. Though I can’t speak for every educational institution, I can safely say our inner-city school community is thriving and is devoid of many of the issues plaguing our schools today.

BM: What have you learned as an educator and administrator that flew in the face of your own assumptions regarding what inner-city education embodies?

NC: As educators, we heavily influence our school commu nity by the classroom experiences and activities we provide. However, as an administrator, I began to understand how the relationships between teachers, administrators, staff and coaches interconnect to create a vibrant school community. As Principal, I can confidently say that I would put our school up against any school in the country. All Hallows students are driven and tenacious. They run toward challenges instead of away from them. Our students are driven not only to succeed but to have a positive impact in the world.

BM: What are some of the things that guide your decisions as Principal?

NC: What guides my decisions as Principal is to be mindful, to adhere to the tradition of All Hallows, to put our students’ best interests first and to ensure our men have what they need to succeed both academically and socially. Our community and Catholic faith also play a large part in guiding me through the many difficult decisions I have to make as Principal. I am blessed to work with a faculty and staff that believe in our mission and I work to ensure that they have all the tools and support necessary to do their remarkable work.

BM: Recently, All Hallows High School embarked on the development of an academic task-force. Where did the idea of an academic task force originate and what is its purpose?

NC: Looking for new ways to engage our students and challenge them academically has been the cornerstone of everything we do at All Hallows. The task force was formed with representatives from our board, administration and faculty to take a hard look at our curriculum and enrichment programs and find ways to enhance them. The goal is to be constantly moving forward and avoid becoming complacent. As a task force we look to continue to be the gold standard

Principal Corrado addresses the class of 2023 during senior orientation

of academics among the other Catholic, Private, Charter and Public High Schools in the Bronx, the state, the country and the world.

BM: What is All Hallows doing to narrow the achievement gap among our students?

NC: Beyond our regularly scheduled classes, our faculty hold daily “office hours” for students from 2:30-3:00pm. At the midpoint of each marking period, we release progress reports outlining each student’s academic performance. Based on those reports we offer a supplemental instruction period to any student who may be struggling in a particular subject. We also recently implemented a Fundamentals of Math and English Course for all of our freshmen students as well as an Algebra Academy. We did this in an effort to in crease student proficiency in math and reading — skills that many of these students lost during the pandemic.

For students preparing for state required Regents Exams, we also offer sunrise and sunset classes. Our sunrise classes take place 30 minutes prior to the official start of the school day and our sunset classes begin immediately after dismissal to help students prepare for these important exams.

Throughout our history the words: Quit, Can’t, Fail, and Won’t are not allowed to be uttered in our halls nor believed in the minds of our students. It is that mindset that is at the core of who we are as a school.

BM: How does the faculty engage, inspire and provide the nurturing counsel to these young men, the sons of the next wave of immigrants, as they contemplate today’s modern realities, higher education goals and the future of work?

NC: Students have an innate ability to see right through facades and identify those who don’t care or don’t put their students first. Our faculty members are the most dedicat ed men and women you’ll ever encounter and they show up each day despite all the challenges they face. They are role models who provide that extra push or encouragement when needed. For our faculty, the school day doesn’t end at 2:30pm. Their selflessness, hard work, passion and dedica tion is contagious and permeates in all that they do through out the school.

BM: What makes you proudest to be the Principal of All Hallows? And conversely, What keeps you awake at night, concerned about All Hallows?

NC: A source of pride for me as Principal comes from our school community and their families. All Hallows is more than a school. For many, it’s a second home and a safe place to meet up with friends and participate in activities both during the week and on the weekends. It is for that reason our students, families, faculty and staff motivate me and instill within me a strong sense of pride for our school.

The thing that keeps me up some nights is knowing how special and fragile our community really is. We have been, and continue to be, a very special place, and I believe part of my role is to ensure that our story continues. As a school, we have to make sure to remain strong, vibrant and a force for good in the world.

BM: If a Warren Buffet or Michael Bloomberg or a mystery philanthropist met you in an elevator of a New York skyscraper and said, “You have until we get to the lobby to convince me as to why I should donate to All Hallows,” what would you say? Go....!

NC: I would say that an investment in All Hallows is also an investment in our neighborhoods, local communities, and our society as a whole. The education we provide lives in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives we touch. It reinforces the notion that what we do makes a difference — and that difference reverberates far beyond our corner of the South Bronx.

QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARS

Introduction by Kerry Murphy Interview and photographs by Edward Cabán

The Questbridge program has become part of the fabric of the college process at All Hallows High School. These are students who have taken the most challenging course loads in addition to leader ship roles in extracurricular activities. Students apply by writing a series of personal essays. Starting in September, our scholars hit the ground running, tirelessly working on their application. It is a chance to receive a full scholarship, or “match,” with one of the 48 college partners of Questbridge. These schools are among the most competitive in the nation and include Ivy Leagues and “Mini Ivies.”

This year, 17,900 students applied for the first round of Questbridge, including six from All Hallows. About a quarter of them, 5,613 students to be exact, from across the nation were chosen as “Final ists,” including two of our own students. Of these finalists, a quarter will be chosen to “match” with a school and receive a full scholar ship. For those finalists who don’t match, they still get the distinc tion of being a Questbridge Finalist and may find themselves being admitted to top schools, and be eligible to receive full scholarships.

All Hallows has had the distinction of having finalists or match recip ients among our ranks for six of the last eight years. Since 2020, we have had at least one student earn the full match scholarship.

We are excited for our two finalists this year — Jaziel Aquino and Satnam Chaudhary. They invested hours of work after school and on weekends, writing 30 to 40 supplemental essays each throughout the 11 days between finding out they were finalists and the November 1 deadline. We’ll soon find out if they’ll receive the match scholarship on December 1. We hope Jaziel and Satnam keep the All Hallows streak alive and, perhaps, for the first time, bring us two match recipients in the same year.

No matter what happens that day, their future couldn’t be brighter.

“All Hallows has had the distinction of having finalists or match recipients among our ranks for six of the last eight years.”

Satnam Chaudhary ‘23

Satnam Chaudhary is a senior and Student Body President of All Hallows High School. We asked Satnam about his Questbridge experience and his plans for the future. Satnam remembered how he learned he was a Questbridge Finalist.

I found out I was a finalist in the middle of a TDF orientation, a program that exposes students to Broadway theater. During the orientation, I kept refreshing my inbox, anxiously waiting for the “Questbridge” email to pop up. The second it did, I immediately told my teacher, Mr. Fontana, who was seated right beside me. He looked on as I opened the email and when we saw the word, “Congratulations,” I literally jumped for joy in the middle of the orientation. To me, becoming a finalist meant that I was closer to achieving my goal of receiving a full scholarship and making my family proud.

Growing up, my parents always told me to study hard. My father would say, “ It’s either a few years of hard work, or a lifetime of it.” When I got home and told my parents I was a finalist , they were overjoyed. Their prayers had been answered and my hard work paid off.

Days later, I received an email from MIT about scheduling an interview. I was extremely excited that one of the most prestigious engineering institutions in the world wanted to interview me. I went to school the next day and excitedly told my guidance counselor, Kerry Murphy, and my fellow Questbridge recipient, Jaziel Aquino. In my head, I knew I had to ace this inter view and make a good impression. So, to prepare for the interview I did a bit of soul searching. I reexamined my ambi tions, goals, and what I wanted to achieve in my life. I thought carefully about what I wanted to do and who I wanted to help once I completed my education. For me, happiness and security are what drives me to succeed. Having happiness in a social or spiritual environment helps me connect with others and deepens my faith. Having security in academics is knowing that the knowledge you’ve earned cannot be taken away from you.

I’m currently the All Hallows Student Body President and I am honored to serve the school in this capacity. Knowing that I can help my peers with suggestions and requests is something that gives me great pride. I decided to run for student body president for two reasons: first, I proudly served as a homeroom representative for the past three years; second, when I first arrived at All Hallows, the President at the time talked with me at Freshman orientation. He told me what the school had to offer and the role of the Student Council. He inspired me to participate in student government and rep resent what an All Hallows student and gentleman should be. What I’ve learned from this experience is that in order to be an effective leader, I had to be open to criticism as well as being flexible and receptive to other ideas. Without that, a leader will surely fail. Ultimately, I want to create good memories at All Hallows and make sure I remember all that we achieved together.

I think the future holds happiness and success for me. I look forward to celebrating and cherishing moments with my family. The future is often unpredictable, but the one thing that I will make sure to do is continue to pursue my goals and strive for success. I am applying to colleges such as MIT, Stanford, Dartmouth and Columbia. Moving forward, I hope that I am able to achieve my dreams and make my family and friends proud. My parents came to this country to give me a better life and support their family back home in India. Now I will be able to give back some of what they have given me.

Jaziel Aquino ‘23

When I was named a Questbridge finalist, I was absolutely thrilled and over whelmed with excitement. I knew this meant I was one step closer to being considered for a full scholarship at some of the best universities in the country.

My family has always been a key motivator in my life. As the son of a single mother who emigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic, I always had it as my goal to pay her back for all the sacrifices she made on my behalf. But I also have a personal drive to succeed. For me, life is about always finding a way to become a better version of yourself — even if that means fac ing overwhelming obstacles. Life is too short not to make the most of the time you have, and I’ve come too far not to keep going!

A major obstacle for me has been overcoming self-doubt. And to a certain extent, I’m still trying to overcome that obstacle. Entering All Hallows, I was afraid I would fail. I knew that I was entering a challenging academic envi ronment so I wasn’t expecting things to be easy. At the beginning, I pushed myself solely on academics but when I didn’t perform as well as I’d hoped, it really bothered me. Over time, however, I adjusted. I paid more attention to extracurricular activities and summer programs and things began to change.

I recently competed in a debate tournament through the National Hispanic Institute where I made it into the final 8. I also participated in a research study at New York University, taking classes with the highest ranked students in the city. I learned that I could perform at the same level and I even gained recognition from some of the professors in the study.

Another opportunity came to me at the beginning of my junior year. Mr. Corrado, our Principal, approached me about a media internship through the Alfred E. Smith Foundation. At the time, I was looking into paid internships that would sharpen my skills and provide me with firsthand, professional experience. Without hesitation I told him I was interested and after an interview with the Foundation, I secured the internship.

During my time there, I learned a lot about the Foundation and about its namesake, Alfred E. Smith. I got to meet people from the different departments and see how news is actually delivered during a behind-the-scenes look at a production on the Catholic Faith Network. It was great to see so many dedicated professionals working at the Archdiocese. However, it was my attendance at the annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner that was most memorable, volunteering as an usher during the event. That evening I got to meet Marcos Rodriguez and his family. Mr. Rodriguez is an alum of All Hal lows Grammar School and an Alfred E. Smith board member. He was responsible for funding my internship so I was particu larly happy to meet him and express how grateful I was for the internship opportunity.

It was a dizzying evening with billionaires, millionaires, CEOs, the Governor and Mayor of New York — and Cardinal Timothy Dolan — all in the same room with me! Upon meeting the Cardinal, he proceeded to put his zucchetto on my head. This interaction was noticed by many and was brought up several times throughout the evening, as I became known as “the kid who wore the Cardinal’s hat.” It was an overwhelming experience and it also gave me a lesson on the importance of net working. For example, when I told Mr. Rodriguez of my decision to apply to Columbia University, he told me that he was not only a trustee at New York-Presbyterian Hospital but an alum of the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science. I would never have known the similarities in our respective journeys had I not engaged him in conversation. I’d like to think I left a memorable impression with everyone I met that evening and I’ll count this experience as a significant one in my life so far.

Through the Questbridge Scholarship, I’ve applied to 12 of the most elite schools in the country including: Columbia Uni versity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, Brown Univer sity, Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, and Duke University. I’m hoping I’ll get matched to at least one of these universities, but no matter what happens, I will undoubtedly make the most of every opportunity presented to me. I will work to grow as a person, learn more about myself, and eventually have a stable job that could help me provide for my whole family. Ultimately, my dream school is MIT. I’ve been dreaming of attending MIT since I began at All Hallows. I want to pursue a career in computer science but more importantly, I want to enjoy the journey as much as possible and continue to move forward.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALL HALLOWS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS! WE ARE TRULY IMPRESSED BY YOUR

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Enrichment Program Overview

Fordham University

(YPAR) Youth Participatory Action Research

Program

This research program offers students an opportunity to work in teams and examine issues facing young people in their communities. Our students collaborate with Fordham University undergraduates, and co-investigators to generate hypotheses while engaging in ethics training, data collection, and analysis.

Corporate Communications Program (CCP)

This is a partnership with Fordham University’s world-re nowned Gabelli School of Business that gives high school students access to the GSB’s rigorous curriculum while having GSB students coach student teams on developing corporate pitch proposals.

St. John’s University (CAP) College advantage Program

The CAP program provides qualified Juniors and Seniors with the opportunity to enroll concurrently in high school and credit-bearing St. John’s University courses at a substantial discount from regular undergraduate tuition rates.

St. Francis College Bridge Program

A partnership that grants All Hallows students the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses in the areas of Business Management, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, and Business Law, all while gaining college credits.

Everest Leadership Academy - All Hallows Chapter

An innovative enrichment program offered to All Hallows students, designed to help participants develop and refine their EQ leadership skills with the goal of empowering them to pursue excellence in every area of their lives.

National Hispanic Institute

An organization seeking to develop young people into valued thinkers and doers of an exciting, rapidly emerging Latino world. Every year, the NHI conducts a search in the United States and Latin America for the brightest and most talented students who are willing to answer the call to leadership in the global Latino community. Outstanding students have the opportunity to attend workshops at renowned colleges throughout the country.

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Inner-City Jobs Program

A partnership with the Archdiocese of New York provides students with employment in the city’s finest firms. Qualifying students gain two years of summer employment in their post-junior and senior years of high school. Many firms offer full-time employment to All Hallows’ students upon the successful completion of their post-secondary studies.

The Council for Economic Education National Economics Challenge

Teams from All Hallows compete with over 10,000 students from across the nation as they are tested on key micro- and macro-economic principles, as well as their general knowledge of the world economy. The National Economics Challenge provides a platform for high school students to compete with their peers on a national scale to win cash prizes and distinguish themselves.

Each year, a group of All Hallows students is selected to represent the United States at a prestigious international youth leadership conference at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Alongside young people from other countries, our students seek to find common ground in diversity while honing their advanced leadership skills.

All Hallows students join others student from around the world at the Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference in Ireland.

All Hallows students visit the National University of Ireland in Maynooth

B R O N X

SKY FARM AND THE HARVEST

By Nicholas E. Powers | photographs by Edward Cabán

Last winter, a team of students planned and then prepared the once bleak, empty 40x90 ft. walkway on the third floor into the Bronx Sky Farm. The black tarmac strip acted as nothing more than a means of getting across the barren gray space as fast as possible, bridging the gap from the B to C staircase.

In the spring, that all changed when the plans for a green roof became a reality: 20 cubic feet of soil was hauled up to the flower beds beside the interspersed picnic tables. The biggest challenge was planting the large numbers of seeds and sprouts for hundreds of specimens: tomatoes, radishes, squash, cabbage, broccoli, okra, onions, and eggplant. We also dedicated one corner of the area to

create a medieval monastic herb garden, complete with sage, parsley, thyme, lavender, and rosemary. Once everything found its place, nature took its course. Dedicated students watered and pruned every day under the hot summer sun and watched it all transform. The dark brown earth yielded to vibrant green leaves under the care of seniors such as Brandon Abad and Alex Banievics.

Spring is for planting, summer for tending, but fall is for harvest! We saw the green leaves give way to the multicolored variety of vegetables that sprung forth. Even as the sun’s daily pilgrimage across the sky grew lower and lower, the garden yielded even more. Vine leaves withered, revealing bountiful treasure: squash, glistening with its pale orange-beige; and ripe, red, round tomatoes. We gave to the garden, and the garden gave back! The leaves are most beautiful when they change before falling. The whole plant finds its meaning in the fruit. The fruit finds its meaning when it leaves the plant and either enters the earth to become a new plant to bear further fruit, or it is eaten to give nourishment and joy. And the cycle continues...

Mr. Powers discusses the differences in the variety of herbs grown in the garden

All Hallows’ Bronx Sky Farm was chosen by Fordham University as the perfect place to host their Bronx Community Town Hall on Climate Justice. The event served to conclude NYC Climate Week, a campaign of awareness and advocacy that hosted leaders from local gov ernment and advocacy groups, WCS (the Bronx Zoo), and ConEdison. The All Hallows students who made this a reality were lauded as role models in stewardship. They were also hailed by panelists and guests as great chefs, since they served hors d’oeuvres of pesto, roasted egg plant, zucchini, and relishes all grown in the very space they were sitting. This service was such a success that it was repeated for the National Honors Society Induction, Open House, and other events.

from the Rooftop

CLIMATE JUSTICE TOWN HALL

moderated by Julie Gafney PhD, Executive Director of CCEL at Fordham University

A discussion of community solutions to environmental justice of concern to Bronx residents.

Alumni

All Hallows High School

Frank Giannettino ‘65

All Hallows

by Brian McGinley Photographs by Edward Caban

In the sitting room of Frank’s Giannettino’s home in Bronxville, NY, he begins thoughtfully peeling back the layers of his transformative journey at All Hallows. It becomes clear that he appreciates each recollection. And both the promises and the dangers that were, in hindsight, considered small decisions, were actually monumental as he recalls his fascinating journey.

Frank is an easygoing, perceptive and highly capable man who clear ly values positively affecting his environment and defining the paths he has chosen throughout his life. He exudes an effortless confidence and a wry smirk as we revisit memo ries from pre-All Hallows days to the present; giving one a sense that he has, and continues to enjoy, the road less traveled.

Raised in a loving household in the Pelham Parkway/Morris Park section of the Bronx, Frank’s family consisted of two loving parents, two brothers and a sister. Money was never an issue, and his parents’ supported him with the freedom to decide his choice of high school. It was a life-changing decision, because he, like many current All Hallows students, had parents who never attended college.

Frank was influenced to choose All Hallows by a friend in his neighborhood. He felt that All Hallows would expose him to many different avenues in life. “I knew there was something in me…and I knew that I wanted to be different and I was glad I was, since it gave me an opportunity to explore other things.”

In choosing All Hallows, Frank widened his circle and saw more of what New York had to offer outside of his neighborhood — including museums, theater and the arts. He understood the power his parents had given him, in wanting him to play a primary role in choosing his high school. So Frank was determined to make the most of his choice. At All Hallows, he partici pated in the Track team, the Glee Club and even had a brief venture with the Tennis team.

During the interview, it was fun to see Frank’s reaction to the recent news that All Hallows now has a new rooftop garden in partnership with Fordham University’s environmental programs. He was delighted to learn that the roof was being used for such enrichment programs, because back in his day, that was the Senior Roof — where the older, sophisticated students would loiter between classes and openly smoke cigarettes. Oh, how times have changed!

After the robust academic foundation that All Hallows gave him, Frank earned his Bachelors Degree at Iona College in New Rochelle, and an MBA and a PhD in Child Psychology at the New School in New York City. It was at this point in Frank’s life that he was faced with a career decision. His father-in-law approached Frank with an opportunity to assist the family by join ing the family business. The offer arrived just as Frank was starting to intern at the Bronx State Hospital as part of his PhD. coursework.

An enduring perspective and appreciation for the formative years at

After much deliberation, Frank informed his father-in-law that he would not work “for him” but “with” him. While others may have struggled with an obligational versus aspirational moment, Frank navigated it with ease. Suffice it to say that the family business proved to be an excellent choice and has become noted within the Westchester business community, amassing awards and a reputation for distinction on every level. Curtos Appliances, a high-end luxury appliances specialty store, continues to attract the most discerning of customers across the tri-state region.

Having mastered academia and commerce, Frank revealed what was quite obvi ous when you first enter his home -- his love for fine art. He and his family enjoy being surrounded by beautiful and important artworks. As we began to discuss the role of art in Frank’s life, he surprised yet again by talking of his passion for designing high-end jewelry — something he’s been doing for over 40 years. His creations have been sold by Tiffany & Co. and by other specialty boutiques on Madison Avenue and in Scarsdale.

Frank speaks warmly of his wife, Marianne, their sons Mario, Jonathan, daughter Francesca and his four granddaughters. It is worth noting that Frank very kindly donated 10 pieces of art to All Hallows recently, which are now hanging in the library on East 164th Street. While humble about his donation, it was again his

intention that was more pronounced, emphasizing that the artwork should be located in an area of All Hallows that would serve to engage and inspire the students. He believes that when children are introduced to art in the proper setting, it can be transformational. The same went for his family. He wanted his children “to grow up surrounded by items that were important and thought provoking.”

As a first-generation American, Frank Giannettino indeed felt comfortable at All Hallows. It still resonates with him that All Hallows continues to educate the sons of immigrants, and his donation of artwork is a natural connection that links the Classes of 1965 to 2022. He indeed is a curator — of his life, his accomplishments and of his own art. Frank valued his time at All Hallows — its diversity, the teachers, the freedom to go learn outside of his immediate neighborhood, and be chal lenged by the high quality of academic rigor. “I am glad I grew up when I did — in an era that included the Vietnam War, hip pies, the Civil Rights movement,” reflected Frank. It was as if you could see him watching an old Super 8 camera replaying old memories. As Frank slowly turned back to the conversation, he reverently said, “I have been so lucky and so blessed.”

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I knew there was something in me... and I knew that I wanted to be different and I was glad I was, since it gave me an opportunity to look at other things.”

Laurence Farley ‘54

An intuitive journey from the boroughs to boardrooms

by Brian McGinley

Each weekday morning, Laurence Farley would have time to reflect on his daily commute, as he took the subway from East 86th Street in Manhattan up to East 164th Street in the Bronx. The eldest of three children, (two brothers and one sister) Laurence attended Catholic grammar school before ultimately making the bold decision to commit to a daily trek to All Hallows.

Laurence was born and raised in Yorkville, Manhattan on East 90th Street and Third Avenue. It was an unstable household that was profoundly affected by his father’s alcohol and gambling addictions. Being mindful of this, Laurence would always ensure that his family set aside the $20 a month needed for All Hallows tuition. As the eldest son, he had to assume certain responsi bilities and that included some priority setting for himself. This sense of practicality and determination from an early age stayed with him throughout the years, motivating him to be very linear in his academic pursuits and career aspirations.

Laurence’s favorite subject at All Hallows was geometry. He liked the elegance of it; how you could always confirm its validity with a proof. That sense of order found in geometry could also be found at All Hal lows, something that appealed to Laurence. He had a jovial recollection of both the stern discipline and the high academic expectations with which the Brothers challenged their students. It was at this point of the discussion that you see the formative aspects of Laurence’s youth — a young man not fearful of challenge, and who could tackle any task with proficiency. In addition to his academic prowess, Laurence was also — and still is — highly social and extroverted. At All Hallows he was Chair of the Social Committee, putting much effort into collaborating with classmates on organizing dances, gatherings, and musical events.

After graduating high school, Laurence joined the U.S. Army and served as a Paratrooper and in the Armored Infantry from 1954 to 1956 and earned the GI Bill so he could later pay for his college education. It was after his tour of duty in the Army that he locked in on his career sights, one that leveraged the training he received from the military combined with his strong academic foundation from All Hallows. He secured a job at the Irving Trust Company while attending night school at St. John’s University, ultimately earning a BA in Accounting which would set the table for his impressive career path.

From 1956 to 1997, Laurence held various, high-level positions, in the Finance and Treasury divisions at: Alberto-Culver Co., RCA Corporation, Conrail Corporation, ARA Services, Black & Decker Corp., and National Intergroup Inc. His outside direc torships were equally impressive: Philadelphia Manufacturers’ Insurance, Noxell Corp, Martin Marrietta Corp, and Contra vas Corp. Yet the directorship he was most proud of was between 1983 and 1986, where he served as Chairman of NYSE Listed Company Advisory Committee, which included some of America’s most impactful and well-respected companies as they expanded in the post-war economy.

Laurence’s career at Black & Decker between 1978 and 1986 also stands out in his impressive career. He was initially re cruited by an executive search firm into Black & Decker. In his roles prior, he had developed skills to prepare him to become a CFO, an aspiration of his. Laurence, always viewed as a steady hand, was given the opportunity to have significant visibili ty with the Board of Directors.

As imagined, Laurence already envisioned a straight line to his goal. He combined that vision with a tactful self-advoca cy. Once he began to form relationships across the Exec utive Committee and the Board, he heard that the Board was extraordinarily happy with him during a time when the company was going through a tumultuous period.

Laurence used this as an opportunity to make the case for his ascent. When walking out of a highly animated Board meeting, it became clear that the then CEO was going to be dismissed. Facing a long and arduous CEO search was not something that the Board members relished. Laurence, a confident young 42-year-old, boldly stated that he could easily fill the role. To his astonishment, he was nominated was subsequently voted in as CEO of Black & Decker. As a highly strategic thinker, he helped the company expand and become more dominant in the U.S. and Europe, all while building a solid bond with members of the Decker family. His strong track record of success paid off when he was ultimately named Chairman of Black & Decker at the apex of his time there.

In terms of management style and navigating the trials and tribulations of a rapidly growing, post war, corporate Ameri ca, Laurence relied upon a philosophy that served him very well. “You need a talent, as everybody is looking to have a problem solved for them.” When asked how he managed to climb the corporate ladder with such speed and within sev eral iconic businesses, he emphasized, “I was not dictatorial; I realized that you can’t get down on yourself for making a mistake and I made sure to be always kind to people.”

Today, Laurence resides in Vero Beach, Florida and is very well known in his community. He has not lost his zest for the social scene as he and his girlfriend, Mariangela Risso, have been popular on the regional ballroom dancing circuit since 2010. They have won several competitions and are often recognized when they are out in public.

As he reflects on his life, his two marriages and expansive family, he shifts into yet another level of gratitude and some melancholy, as he shares that one of his daughters passed away from cancer. Then the ever-present resilience surfac es yet again as he reminisces, “Luck, which I have had a lot of, really shined favorably on me.” And indeed it has.

Laurence and Mariangela on the regional ballroom dancing circuit in Vero Beach, Florida

“Luck, which I have had a lot of, really shined favorably on me.”

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Attention GAELS: March down 5th Avenue with us at this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade - Friday, March 17, 2023

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An event to commemorate class anniversaries, connect with old classmates and enjoy the brotherhood and fellowship that makes All Hallows High School the special place that it is. Date yet to be determined

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Join us at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to honor the Class of 2023 Saturday, June 3, 2023

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