CURLEY Magazine Winter 2018

CURLEY A Magazine for Alumni, Parents and Friends

Winter 2018

Building

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Technically

Sound STEPHEN TAORMINO ’01

President & CEO, CC&A Strategic Media

FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Alumni and Friends of Curley: At this mid-point of the school year it is a pleasure to share some of the events of the first semester, as well as some features on both individuals and programs in our Curley community. In this issue of CURLEY I am particularly happy that you will have the opportunity to review the new Strategic Plan that was approved by the Curley School Board in November, 2017.

The “old” Strategic Plan served the school well, and was a real guiding document for the efforts of the various departments of the school community over the past five years. But at some point in any plan one realizes the goals have been reached, or circumstances have changed and new goals are needed.

For example, one of the new goals is air-conditioning throughout the school. It wasn’t in the last plan, but the reality today is that virtually every Maryland school has it on its priority list. Surely adapting to changing times is one of the goals of the strategic plan.

As a result of the thorough evaluation of the old plan, particularly during the last school year and in the early part of this one, the Strategic Planning Committee of the Board has been leading the other committees, and the school administration, in the formation of the new plan. Early in the effort Michael Brockmeyer ’70, a member of the School Board, conducted a study of plans of similar Catholic high schools in other parts of the country. It demonstrated that most plans have similar objectives, and so the new plan is not so different from the old one in the major objectives it has established.

After that, the give and take, the free-flowing sessions of meetings and discussions, and the editorial work by a number of readers, has led to a document which I think is both challenging and realistic.

It is a plan that should move Curley forward over the next few years, and addresses both continuing needs and issues not foreseen in the previous plan. There is also a consensus among the Board and administration that we want this to be a living plan, which means an annual review, and the readiness to adapt as needed. It is a realization that projecting even five years into the future is not always easy.

Altogether, I believe this issue of CURLEY captures both some of the excitement as well as some of the challenges the school faces, but we are not without direction. As a Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition, we also trust in God’s providential guidance, the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and Mary’s intercession as we strive to fulfill our little piece of her Son’s mission. We also thank our Curley Family supporters whose generosity continues to grow. Once again I think of those words of St. Francis, “While we have time, let us do good!”

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Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. ’70 President

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PRESIDENT Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. ’70 VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT Barry Stitz ’87

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Steve Kaisler ’68

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING Jeremy Joseph ’96 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Greg Malanowski ’70 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI Craig Baldwin ’11

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Hall of Fame Profiles

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Pictured left to right: Mr. Brian Kohler, Mr. Mike Messner, Fr. Donald

Mr. And Mrs. Michael Messner Receive The Michael J. Curley Medal In an assembly with the student body, the Michael J. Curley Medal was presented to Michael and Jenny Messner of the Speedwell Foundation. Their generosity equipped the students of Curley with iPads in the rollout of the Curley 1-to-1 Program over the past five years. Curley became the first allmale Catholic high school in Baltimore to implement such a program.

Curley Alumni Service Day A group of Curley alumni, organized by Mike Dicea ’95 of the Alumni Board of Directors, spent part of their Saturday, November 18th, in service to St. Stephen’s School in Bradshaw. The Curley men cleared brush, painted folding chairs and built a shed for the school located on Bradshaw Road.

The staff members at St. Stephen’s were grateful for their work.

Mr. Messner, with several guests, was present to receive the award. He briefly addressed the students, reminding them that more important than the technological education they receive here are the values that they learn and which become a part of their lives.

The Michael J. Curley Medal was established in 2000 and is awarded to those individuals who have made a substantial impact on the mission and life of Archbishop Curley High School. This is the ninth time the medal has been awarded. A plaque hangs in the school lobby with the names of the recipients.

Blackfriars’ Theatre Presents “Peter and the Starcatcher” In November, Blackfriars’ Theatre, under the direction of Mr. Ed Lawrence, presented Peter and the Starcatcher in the Suehle Auditorium. This is the pre-story to Peter Pan and explained how Peter got his name, how Hook lost his hand and much more.

Peter was played by Thomas Tumminello ’19, Molly by Bailey Mullen, Prentice by Matt Giannacinni ’19, Ted by Phil Lohrfink ’20, Smee by Bryce Esposito ’21, Lord Aster by Wyatt Peters ’19 and Black Stash by Nicholas Bosi ’19.

Curley Classic The 36th running of the Curley Classic took place at the school on November 8th. This meet, for middle and elementary students, is comprised of five races that started on the Curley track, wound around the Curley Campus and finished on the track. Coach Gene Hoffman ’69 started this event in the early part of his career.

Medals were awarded to the top ten finishers of each race.

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The following schools participated: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke, St. Joseph (Fullerton), St. Augustine, St. John the Evangelist (Hydes), St. Mark (Catonsville), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Michael-St. Clement School, St. Stephen, St. Ursula and Trinity School.

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Homecoming Homecoming is a special event at Curley for students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff and was held this year on October 21st.

The week leading up to Homecoming Day, Spirit Week, featured many activities that energized the school community. Themed dress-down days began the week for students and faculty and the Pep Rally ended the week with varsity team introductions and a variety of contests that pitted one class against another. The Pep Rally concluded with a faculty team defeating the Class of 2018 team in a mammoth tug-of-war. For the students, Homecoming meant a soccer victory over Gilman and a football victory over Pallotti. The Homecoming Dance in the Gym was well attended and brought the 2017 event to a close.

Curley Choristers Participate in the “Bach In Baltimore” Concert Series For the sixth time, the Schola of the Curley Choir took part in the Bach in Baltimore concert series at the Christ Lutheran Church in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

The Curley students sang selections by both European and American composers, including a piece that had been composed for the Curley Choir, “All Creatures of Our God and King” by Philip Ledger. Included among the other works performed were “I Will Lift My Eyes to the Hills” by Mark Hayes and “Danny Boy,” an Irish melody in a setting by Gregg Gilpin.

For alumni, the Pre-Homecoming Gathering at Della Rose’s Tavern on the Avenue got the party rolling on Friday evening. Early the next morning, thirty grads gathered for the annual Alumni Soccer Game. Nobody knows who won, but everyone seemed to have a good time, reliving their memories as Curley soccer athletes. Alumni were impressed by the new scoreboard that finished the renovation of the Curley Bowl, and positive comments could be heard in the Alumni Tent, which opened after the varsity soccer game. Both the soccer and football teams were energized for Homecoming as both teams played exciting games.

At halftime of the football game, six new members were inducted into the Curley Athletic Hall of Fame. (See page 17.)

Open House It was a huge effort, spearheaded by the Admissions staff of Nick Brownlee ’96, Caroline Kogler and Tim Skarda ’08, that presented Curley to 260 families of prospective students on October 28th and 29th. Parent-son teams shared their experiences in classroom presentations and on tours. Each visiting family had their own tour guide as they walked the halls viewing classroom demonstrations and listening to the Choir, Band and Drumline. Sons of Curley alumni had a VIP Reception before the day officially began, when parents and sons had a chance to speak with alumni and staff about Curley in the 21st Century. archbishopcurley.org

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Ring Ceremony

Christmas at Curley

On Sunday, December 3, 2017, Fr. Donald Grzymski OFM Conv. ’70, President of Curley, presided over the Ring Ceremony for the Class of 2019.

He preached the homily during the Mass and blessed the school rings after communion. The members of the class then approached the stage to receive their rings from Fr. Donald and Mr. Brian Kohler, Principal of Curley, after which the students recited together the Ring Pledge and sang the Alma Mater. Mr. David Polsinelli ’03, a Curley guidance counselor, gave the Ring Address. After Mass, the students and their guests gathered in the Student Dining Room for refreshments and photos.

Michael Gardiner ’19 and J. P. Silveira ’19 proclaimed the Scripture readings during Mass. Kyrian Elekwachi ’19 and Toby Majekodunmi ’19 led the intercessions. The Curley Choir, under the direction of Mr. Michael Gaffney, led the music.

comprehend the tremendous gift of love that is Christmas. Decorations in the chapel and on classroom doors lends an artistic and creative expression of the holiday. Christmas sweaters spread the message. The members of the Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM) aid the Curley Community in reaching out to the less fortunate through their toy drive. There are so many dimensions to the great mystery we celebrate, that God became one of us.

Christmas at Curley brings a number of activities and traditions to highlight the holiday season. The public performances of the choirs and instrumental ensembles inspire audiences with the joyful spirit of Christmas. The “Greccio” Live Nativity, performed by the freshman class each year, focuses on the reason for the season, by remembering how St. Francis helped the people of Greccio

Homecoming Sponsors 2017 Many thanks to our sponsors!

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Della Rose’s Tavern - Joe ’73 and Tony ’88 Dellarose

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Calvert Mechanical Solutions

Denny McGrath ’76 & Matthew Sunday ’99

Mike Dicea ’95 & Mortgage 247

Infiniti Technologies and Phil Misey ’80

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Atlantic Power and Light, Electrical Contractors

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Baldwin ’78

Cuomo Tax Center

Spartan Equipment and Bill Karidias ’84

Frank Sansosti ’71 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee 2017

Paul Ciecwierz ’80

Kathy Maskell

Student Government Association

Leigh Sistek & Powerhouse Title Group

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Supremo’s Pizza and Tony & Maria Amodeo

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ADVANCEMENT

NOTES New Scoreboard Completes Curley Bowl Renovation

The renovation of the Curley Bowl began with the installation of the synthetic turf field and continued with the overhaul of the track. The final piece, a new state of the art scoreboard, was unveiled at Homecoming. Special thanks go out to our sponsors who purchased advertising space that allowed for this project to be completed.

Scoreboard Sponsors: The Wolf Insurance Agency, Inc. and Steve Wolf ’78 The Commodari Group of Keller Williams Gateway and Rob Commodari ’85

Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services and Charlie Evans Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra, LLC and Frank Savarese ’75

SECU - State Employees Credit Union

If you are interested in advertising on the scoreboard, please contact Barry Stitz in the Advancement Office. Static signage and digital content opportunities are available.

After a brief hiatus, Career Day returned to Curley on November 30th. Thirty-nine graduates spoke to students and answered questions about their respective careers and the path they took to get where they are today. Rob Commodari ’85 addressed the entire student body prior to the sessions on keys to success.

TODAY

Did you know there are creative ways to support Archbishop Curley High School? Ways in which Curley, you and your loved ones all benefit at the same time?

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Annual Fund Update The 2017-18 Annual Fund campaign is underway. Monies raised through the Annual Fund go directly to support the current operating budget of the school and thus benefit every Curley student. To make a gift online: http://www.archbishopcurley. org/giving/makeagift

Annual Report Correction James Christ ’67 was mistakenly left off the list of those who contributed to the Class of 1967 Scholarship Fund. We apologize for our oversight. archbishopcurley.org

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Making

Science Work

By Greg Malanowski ’70

“Be curious about many things…be passionate about a few things…make friends and experience how other people think, work, play…read and read more.”

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his is advice that Steve Kaisler has given to his students and has lived by in his life.

Stephen H. Kaisler is a 1968 graduate of Curley who majored in physics at the University of Maryland, College Park and took computer science courses at a time when there was no computer science major. His curiosity and his passion led him on a remarkable journey to many places and many interesting positions.

During his time at UMCP, Steve was involved with high energy physics and quantum electronics. He was part of a project that shot laser beams to retroreflectors placed on the moon by Apollo missions 11, 12, and 14. He developed the software for the ground station.

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explains. “These projects were both challenging, sometimes frustrating, but most often rewarding as we created some new and useful capability.”

He lists some of his best jobs as a research scientist at the Central Intelligence Agency Office of Research and Development (CIA/ORD); Strategic Computing Program Manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA); and as Director of Systems Architecture and Technical Advisor for the Sergeant-At-Arms of the U.S. Senate. He has also been Chief Scientist for a small company (twice) and Research Scientist for a number of small firms. Currently, he is a research scientist/software developer for a small company, Applied Technology Group, working on intelligence problems at Fort Meade, MD. His work focuses on new tradecraft and advanced analytics for solving intelligence problems. “I cannot go into much detail but what I can say is that I get to explore difficult problems and create interesting solutions utilizing a variety of software systems.”

Simultaneous with all of this, Steve has been an adjunct professor of engineering in the computer science department at George Washington University for 39 years. He has also taught Enterprise Architecture and Information Security in the Business School for several years. Teaching seems to bring him a great deal of satisfaction. “I teach,” he reflects, “because I feel the need to help educate the following generations using the lessons I have learned in my career. I feel I am reasonably successful at it because GWU keeps bringing me back to teach different courses.

My motivation was some of the great teachers I had at Curley – Mr. Moloney, Mr. Cuneo, Mr. Lewis, Father Julian, Fr. Joe, and those I had in college at the University of Maryland.”

For the past 16 years, Steve and a colleague have run mini-presentations at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). “We organize these minitracks by soliciting papers from colleagues, reading all submitted papers, selecting the best for presentation, and running the minitracks at the Conference in January.” Attending these conferences is professionally energizing for him because he sits in on papers discussing some of the latest research in areas of IT and computer science.

“Of course, visiting Hawaii in winters isn’t all that bad, either.”

With all the professional activity, Steve still found time to marry and raise two children. His daughter, married and living in Canterbury, England, is about

to have his first grandchild. Steve’s son, who attended Towson University, works for Towson’s IT services. Through his son, who is an Eagle Scout, Steve became involved in Scouting and Troop 62 in Laurel, MD. He has mentored 16 young men to the rank of Eagle. “Participating in Scouting,” he says, “has made me feel that I have contributed to the next generation of American leaders.”

Does Steve have time for hobbies? He reports that he likes traveling, sailing the Chesapeake, hiking and reading.

He has made wine off and on for over 40 years, and he likes to write. He has published eight books on computer science and over 41 papers in journals and conferences. He is currently working on Volume IV of a projected 20 volume series on historical computing machines. You can find some of his books on Amazon.

Anticipating the 50th Reunion of his class in May, Steve is grateful for the way Curley educated and formed him.

He remembers teachers who deepened his love of science and taught him “discipline to control my curiousity and to focus on one or a few tasks at a time.” Most of all, “the value of a Franciscan education cannot be underestimated because it emphasizes the integrated individual.”

It seems that Steve has indeed integrated his curiosity and passion in a way that allows science to make a difference in the world. You can reach Steve at skaisler1@comcast.net.

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Bigger Difference

By Barry Stitz ’87

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n the morning of November 6th most of the members of the Class of 2018 were headed to various sites around the Baltimore metropolitan area as part of Curley’s Senior Service Week. However, five seniors had other ideas to fulfill their 30-hour service requirement. As their plane took off from BWI airport, Kyle Cappucci, Robbie Commodari, Zach Krehely, Keegan Lassiter, and Ryan Waskiewicz were one step closer to following through on a plan drawn up in late August as they returned from summer vacation.

The genesis of doing something different for their senior service project originated with Robbie Commodari. The Student Government President acknowledged that his aspirations to become a meteorologist may have factored into the decision for the group to head out of state. “I was tracking Hurricane Harvey over the summer and was well aware of the devastation it caused in Texas,” he states. Initial talk of traveling to the Midwest to “lend a hand” shifted as a Category 5, Irma, was forecast to hit Florida.

The five agreed that they would head south to help families affected by the hurricane, but first needed approval from Friar Matt Foley and Mr. Tim Weeks who oversee the service program. “Fr. Matt seemed excited by our idea, but I know he had a few concerns,” said Keegan Lassiter. Fr. Matt concurred, “I was proud and really impressed with the boys’ desire to make a bigger difference and go outside the Baltimore area. However, I wondered about their follow through.” After discussion with Foley about some of the challenges to making the trip, the seniors delegated responsibilities to address the areas of concern.

A major hurdle was overcome when Ryan Waskiewicz was able to convince his dad, Greg, to chaperone the group.

Florida is part of the region that the elder Waskiewicz oversees for his job in sales, and he would be able to call on clients while the boys were off doing service. What service would the boys actually be doing? Kyle Cappucci shared that he had previously volunteered with Habitat for Human-

ity as part of a mission trip with his church, and a call from Lassiter to the non-profit confirmed that the organization could guarantee the work hours necessary to fulfill the seniors’ service requirements.

Not wanting to waste two or three days in a car, the boys decided flying would be the best way to travel. The expense of it, however, was a concern, and they also needed to consider a hotel and food for the week. Cappucci suggested setting up a GoFundMe page, which ultimately raised nearly $1,000 to offset a portion of the cost of the trip. Things were falling into place.

Once they arrived in Florida, the students were assigned to sites in Naples and Immokalee. Here they would help repair homes. Their tasks included laying tile flooring, hanging siding, installing appliances and hardware, and a lot of caulking and painting. “We quickly realized that we were helping to rebuild lives,” said Commodari. It was also evident from the onset that the others on site welcomed the additional help. “Many of the volunteers were retired and were thankful we were there,” added Zach Krehely. “They made us young guys feel comfortable and a part of the team.”

“Seeing the finished product and what we had accomplished in a short time” was rewarding according to Lassiter. All agreed that the time spent with friends

was also a highlight of their experience while acknowledging that their only argument was over where they would eat dinner one night. Waskiewicz even took away some home improvement skills he learned from “Mr. Jim.” “His answer to fixing any problem was ‘play with it until it works,’” said the understudy.

It is safe to say that the service project left a lasting impression on the Curley Men. “Although the week was very exhausting, this was probably one of the most memorable weeks of our lives, and was definitely an experience we will never forget,” Cappucci reflected. “The weather was great…much better than back in Baltimore,” Lassiter added with a smile.

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Technically Sound BY

Craig Baldwin ’11

Steve Taormino ’01

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t ten years old Steve Taormino ’01 made the prediction to his father that he would someday own his own company. What may have been an audacious forecast for a child has since developed into a successful business, following an anything-but-ordinary path. Steve discovered his tremendous work ethic at a very early age. When he was only eight years old, his mother, a competitive equestrian, leased a 165-acre horse farm in Baltimore County. While he was primarily raised in the city, he credits this unique place in the development of his entrepreneurial spirit. “For roughly ten years of my life, I spent time cleaning horse stalls, repairing fences, working on tractors; anything I could do to help out, while making a little extra money.”

While dividing his time between working on the farm, and riding his bike through the streets of Baltimore, Steve also took an interest in music. It was this passion that would attract him to Archbishop Curley High School. He immediately found success in Curley’s Instrumental Music Program, developing himself as a leader in both the Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble. He credits Mr. David Stauffer, Director of Curley’s Instrumental Music Program, as one of his greatest mentors. “The skills I learned as a member of the music program under Mr. Stauffer have directly influenced my leadership and management skills, and I doubt he even realizes it,” he fondly recalls. “I learned to be confident and composed as a soloist in the Jazz Ensemble, while performing in the Concert Band taught me to appreciate finding balance and harmony through the development of discipline, technical skills, and most importantly, teamwork.” Steve states that his time as a member of the program taught him to recognize what motivates people to create high-quality work in a very technical but emotion-provoking environment, a skill which has been beneficial to him in his professional career. Aside

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by being one of the first to charge a monthly rate for website development and maintenance over a multiyear period, rather than charging a large up-front sum. Today, CC&A has grown into a fully-functioning marketing firm specializing in technology, specifically search engine optimization, social media, and marketing automation. The firm focuses on designing systems based on the individual needs of their clients. After building the system, they monitor its performance, create and issue reports, as well as offer suggestions to the client on how the system can be improved over time. CC&A also services their client base with no central office location, as each employee works remotely. According to Steve, “Many companies today are more open to operating remotely than they have been in the past. By offering our employees the opportunity to work from home, we provide them with work-life integration. We set attainable objectives, and give them the freedom to do their jobs while achieving a personal lifestyle which they love, all while having a rewarding career.” from participating in the music program at Curley, Steve was also heavily involved in a band with a group of friends outside of school. As he and his bandmates began to achieve relative success, they decided to create a website to supplement their growing popularity.

After conducting some research, Steve was shocked to learn that the average cost to build a functioning site was around $40,000, not exactly in the budget of a 17-year old high school student. Deciding it would be more cost-efficient to build the site on his own, Steve began learning HTML coding. It was from that decision that his future career began to take shape.

Steve continued to hone his skills in web development, eventually founding his company CC&A Strategic Media.

CC&A began by developing websites for businesses at a fraction of the cost of their competitors. They did so

While Steve practices this management style at CC&A, he also finds his own “work-life integration” through his role as a father and husband. He says that he has been very fortunate over the years to have developed a group of peers who not only understand his successes and shortcomings in business, but also hold him accountable for achieving the goals he sets for himself, and his family. “You must choose and develop your relationships very carefully, as the people you spend your time with will help determine who you will be each day of your life.” Though Steve has come a long way from his days at Curley, he did have a short piece of advice for our current students. “You have no time to waste. Find what inspires you, and develop relationships with those around you who have similar goals and who want to see you achieve success.”

Building

Solid Foundations Bill Curran ’96 & Tim Curran ’02

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Jeremy Joseph ’96

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he partners operating Curran & Company understood that the first step toward growing their business was surrounding themselves with trustworthy people. For brothers William ’96 and Timothy ’02 Curran that started when they cemented their own professional relationship. While Bill started the company alongside his other business ventures in 2005, it is Tim who has been the managing partner of the accounting firm since joining Bill in 2013. Bill recalls the firm prior to that “was a one-man shop focused on bookkeeping, payroll and individual tax returns.” Bill’s other business ventures – including Canton Kitchens – meant the accounting firm was not positioned for growth. Now they have expanded their portfolio of clients and services to include middle market businesses, corporate returns and audit engagements. They also work together on various real estate development projects.

They have a passion for their work and embrace the benefits of being self-employed. “We don’t work 24/7,” Tim notes, “but we do work 365 days a year.” And their personal and professional relationships are intertwined. “When we are on the golf course, we talk about business,” Tim states. “That’s our relationship.” Separated in age by six years, the brothers do not exhibit any contention over their working relationship. “We complement each other well,” Tim notes. Bill agrees saying, “Tim is laid back. I’m more intense and emotional. He is able to make a decision and steady the course, while I am the one who second guesses.” Tim adds, “We agree on our long-range vision, but might have different views on how to get there.”

The same can be said for each brother’s decision to enter the field of accounting in the first place. Upon enrolling at Seton Hall University, Bill knew that he ultimately wanted to own his own company, but little else was certain. It was during their initial meeting that his academic advisor encouraged him to major in accounting.

“He told me that accounting was the backbone, the foundation, for all business.”

Following graduation in 2000, he worked as a certified public accountant for Arthur Andersen before venturing out on his own.

Tim’s journey took him to Salisbury University. Originally a finance major, Tim also envisioned himself a business owner and eventually switched to accounting. He then worked for SC&H Group, Inc., a large national accounting firm for eight years.

His first major engagement for Curran & Company was a service organization audit with a concentration on information technology, a good fit for the Certified Information Technology Professional (a professional certification for CPAs).

The brothers are both certified public accountants who were first introduced to their trade at Curley. “Mr. Popera’s accounting course was the best academic class I’ve ever taken,” Bill recounts. “I didn’t need to show up for Accounting 101 in college

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because of the foundation I had.” Tim laughs now that at the time he did not like Popera’s class. “It was a challenge for me, but because of it I aced my accounting classes at Salisbury,” he says.

Reflecting on their Curley experiences, they are quick to share advice with today’s Curley Men. “Diversify your interests,” Bill notes. “Curley encouraged us to be involved, to be well-rounded.” The older Curran was a three sport athlete and president of his class for four years. Tim states that he “didn’t appreciate the experience as much when he was a student as he does now.” As a wrestler and football player for the Friars, Tim says that the “foundation provided by Curley was priceless and the lessons about time management are invaluable.” They even passed on some of these lessons directly to a Curley senior who completed his Franciscan Scholars Capstone internship with the firm this fall. The pair also has high praise for Curley’s teachers and coaches, and in particular list the impact of former faculty member Mark Potter ’80. “He pushed me to do my best, to apply to Seton Hall, and later helped me land an internship with Arthur Andersen,” Bill says. Potter remains a life-long friend to the entire Curran family including brother Patrick ’99.

For the Currans, building meaningful relationships is central to the business model.

“We take pride in the fact that our growth has come mainly from client referrals,” Bill notes. Tim adds that services they provide “make a difference in our clients’ lives. We are helping them shape their futures, meet their goals, and solve their problems – and that is what drives us to come to work each day”.

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Good to be Back Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM Conv. ’72 It was in July 2017 that the Friars’ Minister Provincial called me and asked me

where I had all my students’ addresses and they had mine. The wonderful thing

to go to Archbishop Curley High School. I was a bit surprised, but my answer was

about this is that students who were ill when the papers were due still had to

a positive one. After I had hung up I began to think about this new journey that I

submit them that day via email. New technology is a wonderful thing—it made

would be undertaking. After 45 years I was heading back to my alma mater. Much

me think of my student days at Curley when some of the manual typewriters were

has happened to me since that day when I graduated in June 1972, and much has

replaced with electric ones in the typing room!

happened to Curley as well. Could I make the best of it as I did for two decades at St. Francis High School in Buffalo? I knew that I would do my best, but this was different for me. When I had gone to Buffalo I knew nothing about the school there and knew very few of the Friars there. Everything was new for me. This new assignment to Curley would be somewhat the same and somewhat different. I was very familiar with Curley then, but that was a Curley that existed forty years ago.

Now, after a little more than a year at Curley, and being back in a classroom this year as well, these differences have been quite an eye-opening adjustment

The students in my Introduction to Philosophy elective are good lads who ask questions and do pretty well on homework and tests. Today teachers and students benefit with a 15:1 student – faculty ratio and class size around 20. I am guessing most of my classes years ago had around 30 students. Then, and now, I think the friars and lay faculty strive to give each student as much attention as he needs. Years ago I was greatly influenced by teachers who encouraged me to read, and that continued after graduation, while serving in the Navy and all through my life as a friar. It has been one of the main

for me. The physical building has been expanded with the addition of the

things I try to promote to today’s students – a desire to read

Arts Center, but that did not have much of an effect on me. Nor

and a better ability to communicate using words.

did the rooms and offices that have moved around, such as the location of the library (now called the Digital Media Resource Center or DMRC). But the two biggest differences that I have had to deal with are the new technology and the smaller school population. As a student at Curley I was one of over a thousand students; today there are about 570 students, with smaller class sizes. In those days there were some 30 friars on staff, and this year there are five friars in the school and friary.

Curley has put into place a program where every student has an iPad for class work, for taking notes, for e-books, and for communication back and forth with teachers. I was used to this email communication from teaching classes at Marquette University

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I also look back over four decades and appreciate the Franciscan spirit that was shared with me by all those friars. It would be a huge responsibility if all of that fell on the five friars today. Over the years the lay faculty and staff have absorbed the Franciscan message, and strive to share it in their classes and beyond. That tradition is one of the greatest gifts that I received as a student at Curley, and I pray that I am now sharing what I have been given with those who walk these halls today.

Being back at Curley has helped me recall some of those teachers of old who impressed me so much, and encouraged me to follow in Francis’ footsteps. Some have moved on, some have passed on, and some are still with us, but what they gave to me, and to so many Curley Men, was really priceless. It is good to be back at Curley.

Forensic

SCIENCE

By Fr. Donald Grzymski OFM Conv. ’70

I

t could well be the “Crime Scene” yellow tape on the door of Room 104 that catches the eye, and then the outline of a body on the door, and simulated cracked glass in the window, before one reads the sign “Forensic Science.” Now in its third year as a science elective, the course captures the imagination of more students each year, and is now offered at all three levels of study. Mrs. Angela Cogswell, who has put the course together and teaches four of this year’s five sections, bubbles with excitement as she begins telling of her motivation. “I like forensics, and books and shows that use this science, and sometimes—even unknowingly— students find themselves applying the sciences, math and real world events as they pursue this course.”

Along the way students learn what CSI departments can and cannot do, and they discover both TV shows and news reports relate to their coursework. Ms. Cogswell reflects, “Most people know something about dusting for fingerprints, but students come to realize that ballistic and blood splatter evidence often uses calculus, physics, chemistry and biology in the analysis. It is a great example of the STEM efforts to relate courses.” The final exam each year involves a created “crime scene” on campus, with planted evidence that students have to discover, and then analyze, to discover the perpetrator.

Forensic Science is a lab-intensive course, which really appeals to many students. Mrs. Cogswell notes it can also be a more intense in preparing for a class, and keeping everything fresh. She has also used an evaluation at the end of the year to see what students liked the most, and if they suggest other areas to pursue. This is the first year for a Franciscan (honors) level Forensic Science course, and these students are particularly interested in DNA research and how it is used. Room 104 certainly has some of the most unique classroom decorations, from fingerprints to the aforementioned front door. For a

second year there was also a forensic-inspired Christmas tree—perhaps non-traditional, but truly creative. It was an idea suggested by the students, and the “ornaments” have largely been made by them.

“Most people know something about dusting for fingerprints, but students come to realize that ballistic and blood splatter evidence often uses calculus, physics, chemistry and biology in the analysis.”

Among the most popular topics in the course are ballistics and fingerprints. While studying the latter, the students are going throughout the school to find all the various types of fingerprints.

This in itself creates a lot of chatter about the course throughout the school, with even more students talking about an application of science. The course uses an e-textbook, which demonstrates lessons using actual crime studies and histories. Forensic file video clips can also be watched for some areas of study, and when there are a few extra minutes in class, students quickly ask to watch another of these application files.

Students have been the best advertisers for the course. Senior Dominic Owens was drawn to forensics because it sounded different from other things he has taken. He thought it would be an enjoyable class, knew Ms. Cogswell would keep it interesting, and has enjoyed that it is so “hands-on.” He is now considering further studies in this area. Dominic Franzese, another member of the Class of 2018, has

been interested in forensics from watching shows like CSI, and the science behind it intrigues him. Knowing he would like to pursue this in college, he was glad that an honors level course was added this year to the Curley program. He enjoys the heavy lab approach, highlighting a broken-glass lab where the glass properties had to be included in the evaluation. He has already been accepted to one of his main college choices, West Virginia University. Forensic Science has been a more recently added elective, but it has quickly become a very popular one.

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The Class of 1968 Golden Friars Reunion Committee

Could YOU be a

Class Contact?

By Greg Malanowski ’70

D

uring the calmer days of this past summer, Fr. Donald and Greg Malanowski started a project to update the contact information of our alumni. Mailing address, cell phone number and email address are the key components the Advancement Office needs to keep over 8,000 alumni informed of events at Curley like reunions and Homecoming. This was a daunting task, even with the addition of Craig Baldwin ’11, Curley’s first full-time Alumni Director. It led to the formulation of the Class Contact Program.

The objective of the Class Contact Program is to maintain/re-establish contact with members of one’s class, particularly focusing on current mailing and email addresses and phone numbers. As such the Class Contacts help the Advancement and Alumni Offices to better promote the efforts of the school including events, programs and current news and information. (Direct fundraising is not a part of this job description.)

A few graduates have stepped up to assist in this endeavor, especially for their reunion year. Paul Oberle ’68 volunteered over a year ago to work on his classmates in preparation for their 50th reunion in the spring of 2018. He is retired and was happy to assist. The Advancement Office sent Paul a spreadsheet of his classmates with the contact information that was available. Paul explains what he did from there: “From an initial canvassing of emails for our class we were able to determine who had a ‘good’ email address and who didn’t. The follow up to that has been phone calls and letters to those for whom we had incomplete information. We also relied on word of mouth information and personal contacts. Several volunteers were needed to supply the legwork for this effort.”

Paul found the volunteers he needed. John Pecora maintained the spreadsheet, organized the “phone-a-thon”’ and drafted letters. Thom Placek, who is the point man for the class monthly lunches, supplied email addresses and contacted alums.

Jay Healy, Rob Bruns and Andrew Colletta helped tremendously with phone calls.

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“Many classmates were quick to respond either verifying their contact information or supplying revisions. It has been very gratifying to see that level of interest and cooperation.”

The group has collected about 100 valid email addresses, which is roughly half of the 197 remaining members of the Class of 1968. Paul says: “Many classmates were quick to respond either verifying their contact information or supplying revisions. It has been very gratifying to see that level of interest and cooperation.

There is some frustration when getting no response. We either have inaccurate information or folks are simply not interested. And I have to respect that.”

This effort bodes well for attendance at the 50th Reunion coming up in May. Paul is gratified by the opportunity to reach out to his class. “Overall, the Class of ‘68 was a close knit bunch of guys. It has been great connecting with guys I haven’t seen in fifty years but also to catch up with others who have regularly attended previous reunions, homecomings and other social get-togethers. I think that there is a genuine excitement about our upcoming fifty year reunion.”

One does not have to be preparing for a reunion to help with this project.

Encouraging classmates to update their contact information will enable them to receive the monthly Alumni News. Everyone is invited to check the “Missing Alumni” page on Curley’s website and send in the information they have or ask the individual to contact Curley. For those who enjoy having contact with classmates and can contribute a few hours a month, have a working knowledge of email and social media and want to positively support the school and its mission, contact the Alumni Office. Maybe YOU can be a Class Contact for your class.

Thanks to Paul Oberle and his volunteers for their efforts in making the Class Contact Program successful for the alumni of 1968. Thanks also to Paul for his help with this article.

ALUMNI

NEWS Class of 1965 Dan Contesti and his wife Mary Jo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 1, 2017 at Saw Mill Creek resort in Sandusky, Ohio with over 240 family members present.

Class of 1967 Congratulations to Tim Earnest, and his wife, Judy, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 2, 2017.

Jim Clifford was installed as the State Treasurer of the Georgia State Council, Knights of Columbus on July 1, 2017. Jim and his wife Karen (Gardner, Catholic High ‘76), reside in McDonough, GA.

Class of 1984 Chris Haffer recently accepted a position in the Senior Executive Service at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as the agency’s first Chief Data Officer and Director, Office of Research, Information, and Planning.

26, 2017 and was welcomed home by older sister Victoria.

John (JB) Blair III ’06, his wife Maria Blair (Diacoloukas, Catholic High ’07), and their son, Luca, welcomed baby Sophia Lynn on May 14, 2017. Their grandparents, John Blair Jr. ’77 and Margaret Blair (Massoni, Catholic High ’76), aunt and uncle Angela (Blair, Catholic High ’98) Chris McNelly ’97, and great uncles Bob Gaydos ’86 and Phil Massoni ’87 are thrilled to have the new addition to the family!

Jesse Kolodziejski ’06 married Nicole Mosman on July 14, 2017 in White Hall, MD.

John Yeager was promoted to Managing Director of WhiteHorse Capital. WhiteHorse is the direct lending affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a leading global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $24 billion of equity capital under management. John is based in Chicago and is responsible for all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, transaction structuring and execution of post-closing operational strategies.

Class of 2002 Timothy and Amy Curran announce the birth of their first child, Ava Helen, on March 21, 2017.

Jason Schoppert married Paula Kane on May 6, 2017.

Front from left to right- Gerard Kolodziejski ’73, Jesse’s father, Justin Heddinger ’06, Jason Kremer ’08 Back from left to right- Jordan Kolodziejski ’08, Ryan Heddinger ’12, Jesse Kolodziejski ’06, Ryan Kolodziejski ’03, Keith Hardesty ’06. Not pictured but in attendance was Eugene Kolodziejski ’72.

Class of 2009 Mark Muth ’09 married Sarah Karpovich at the Loyola Alumni Chapel on July 15, 2017. The photo of Curley faculty and alumni was taken at the reception, held at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Class of 1987 Dr. Randy Riesett was named a “Top Doctor” by Baltimore Magazine.

Class of 1998 Mr. Jamie Long, a member of the Religious Studies Department since 2005, completed his Master of Theological Studies from Loyola University Maryland on December 14, 2017. This is his second master’s degree, following his completion of a master’s degree in Humanities from Loyola University Maryland in 2010.

Congratulations to Joe Pasco and his wife Christina on the birth of their first child, Aurelia, who was born in July 2017.

Class of 2001 Congratulations to Joe Falbo and his wife Melissa on the birth of their second child. AJ was born on October

Class of 2003 David Polsinelli married Patricia Bray on Nov 11, 2017 at Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD. Alums in Dave’s wedding party included Dean Jones Jr. ’03 and Justin Polsinelli ’06. Many faculty and staff were also present.

Class of 2006 Keith and Whitney Hardesty announce the birth of their son, Asher Rowan Hardesty on March 14, 2017.

Front row left to right: Becky Reed, Meeri Kangas, Kathy Maskell, Paul Nikolaides ’09, Sarah Karpovich (bride), Mark Muth ’09, Mike Muth ’78 (Mark’s father), Craig Baldwin ’11, Joe Muth ’82.

Back row left to right: Tyler Cuomo ’08, Ryan Szimanski ’08, John Badley, Tim Skarda ’08, Christian Grochowski, Chuck Muth ’87, Tom Muth ’85.

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ALUMNI NEWS UPDATE

Please send news about yourself, family and classmates to Alumni Office Archbishop Curley High School 3701 Sinclair Lane Baltimore, MD 21213 or email: alumni@archbishopcurley.org

Rest in Peace Class of 2010

Faculty Notes

Chris Szimanski ’10 married Julia Christ on September 24, 2017 in Westhampton Beach, NY. Curley Alums made up 12 of the 155 guests.

Mr. Robert Hickey (Social Studies Instructor) and his wife, Tasha, welcomed their first child, Matthias, in November.

•A melia Adornato, mother of Gary ’80 and

Steven ’82 and grandmother of Steven ’02

• F rancis Andreasik, father of Gerry ’85

and Glenn ’85 and grandfather of Glenn, Jr. ’20

•C arl Avara, father of Matthew ’13 •R obert Bayne ’81 •H elen Bialek, mother of Ray ’69 and

mother-in-law of Mel Piotrowski ’70

• J oseph D. Blair, III ’80 •M argaret Cohen, mother of Donald ’66 •S tephen Coleman ’92 •R ichard Crabbe, father of Richard ’86,

grandfather of Michael Pierorazio ’18, brother of Kenneth ’79

• I ris DeRuggiero, daughter of Michael ’07 • J ack Dohony, father of John ’71, Daniel

’74, Kevin ’76, James ’78, Joseph ’83 and Robert ’86

•M ary Everd, mother of Tim ’71 and

grandmother of Michael ’04

•R . Terence (Terry) Farrell ’66 •D onna Feeley, wife of Patrick ’71

Class of 2012 Zac White received his MA in International Relations and Politics from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland on June 22, 2017.

• F rieda Flock, mother of Douglas ’68

Mrs. Candice Marshall (Mathematics Instructor) received her Doctorate in Industrial and Computational Mathematics from Morgan State University in December. Dr. Marshall is now the University’s first doctoral graduate in this discipline.

Mr. Christian Grochowski (English Department Chair) married Ms. Rebecca Whitlock on December 16, 2017 at St. Casimir Church in Baltimore. The ceremony was attended by several Curley faculty and staff members.

and David ’71

• J eanne Hayes, mother of John ’84 •M ary Jankowiak, mother of Jerome ’73 •B obby Jones, father of Malcolm ’08

•B etty & Joseph Nawrocki, Sr., parents of

Joseph, Jr. ’70 and Michael ’75

•M ary Pika, mother of Jeff ’70 and

Anthony ’82

• T ed Polinsky, father of Timothy ’92 •W illiam Pribyl, Jr., father of William ’76 • J oanna Pukalski, mother of

Christopher ’86

•W illiam J. “Bill” Quinn, father of William

’81, and grandfather of Michael Stabile ’11

• J ohn Rallo, father of Jeremy ’89 and

Pietro ’93

•B rian P. Reed ’79 •M ark Reilly ’82 •R obert E. Riesett, father of William ’71,

David ’73 and Randall ’87

•E dward Rittmeyer ’68 •C harles A. Rohrs, father of Timothy ’68

and Richard ’70

• J osephine Rosenberger, mother of

Frank ’65

• I sabel Sainz, mother of Pablo ’94,

grandmother of Noah ’21

•D eborah Salamone, wife of Ray ’71,

mother of Alex ’08

•W illiam Hart Schwirian, father of

John Karl ’82

•E ugene Karwacki, Sr., father of

• F r. Ronald Sermak, OFM, Conv., former

•E dward Kashen, mother of John ’75,

•R ichard Shinsky ’85, brother of Steve ’83

•M ichael Kolodziejski ’93

•C hristopher Skarupa ’84

•B ernadine Kordaz, mother of Keith ’85

•E dward J. Soul, III ’83

Eugene, Jr. ’81

Peter ’81 and Fr. David ’87

and Kevin ’86

•S cott Kuchmas ’94, son of William, III ’66,

and brother of William, IV ’91 and Mark ’96

•S haron Lato, wife of Michael, Jr. ’74 and

mother of Michael, III ’07

•M ary Lehmann, mother of Bill ’82 •D ennis McDermott ’69 • J ames D. McCarthy, Jr., former faculty

member

•O wen McGinley, father of Edward ’90 and

Jason ’99

•W illiam McKenna, Jr., former faculty

member

•P aul Merkle, father of Jeffrey ’94 •N icole Morris, wife of Eugene ’87

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• J ohn D. Muldowney ’82

faculty member

•R obert D. Shipley ’81

•M ary Swiderski, mother of Joseph, Jr. ’67 •R aymond Swiderski ’70 •G loria Udris, wife of Albert (wrestling

coach), mother of David ’78 and grandmother of Joseph Nelson ’10

• L awrence Vojik, father of Doug ’85 • L ouise Wiherle, mother of Gregory ’82 • J ason Williams ’03 •S tanley Witczak, Jr.’71, father of

Joseph ’99

•M artin Wittstadt, father of Martin ’78 and

Michael ’81

• F r. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv., former

faculty member

• J oseph D. Zissimos ’67

2017

Hall of Fame Profiles

To nominate an individual for the Curley Athletic Hall of Fame, download the information sheet at www.archbishopcurley.org/athletics/athletichalloffame or contact the Advancement Office.

To be considered for the Class of 2018, nominations must be submitted by May 1, 2018.

Salvatore Aquia ’97 Wrestling Nicknamed “Superman” by his friends because of his athletic physique, Sal Aquia exhibited some of the superhero’s traits on the wrestling mat. The two-time team captain broke Curley’s win (93), takedown, and pin records while twice being named the squad’s most outstanding wrestler. He captured an MIAA Championship in 1996. In 1997, Aquia was not only a Maryland State Champion but also won the prestigious National Prep Championship title in the 160 lb. weight class. His accomplishments earned him a spot on the Baltimore Sun’s All-Metro 1st Team. Sal went on to wrestle at the NCAA Division I level in college at the University of Maryland. He finished his collegiate career with a 70-39 record. Aquia passed away in 2005.

Giuliano Celenza ’97 Soccer Giuliano Celenza was a four-year letterman in soccer for the Friars.

He is the school’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals. His teams won two conference championships and in 1993 he helped lead the squad to the first undefeated soccer season in school history. The threetime Baltimore Sun All-Metro selection and high school All-American was named Curley’s Athlete of the Year in 1997. Celenza was a JUCO All-American at Essex Community College and College Soccer News All-American at UMBC. The former Highlandtown resident went on to

play 11 professional indoor soccer seasons for the Baltimore Blast. He won five championships with the team, and ranks 4th on the Blast’s all-time scoring list.

Tim Doyle ’69 Football & Lacrosse Tim Doyle was a key member of a group of athletes that brought prominence to the Curley football and lacrosse programs. A threeyear letterman in football and four-year in lacrosse, Doyle was a force to be reckoned with on the athletic fields. He was an All-MSA selection in both sports his junior and senior seasons and also a team captain. The 1968 football season saw the fullback rush for 11 touchdowns, 843 yards, and average 5.5 yards per rush as the Friars finished 6-2-1.

He was a standout in the classroom as well and was a nominee for Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In the spring, Doyle helped the lacrosse team to a 6-1 record and share of the MSA B Conference title while recording 27 goals and 23 assists. After Curley he went on to play football at Clemson University before finishing up at Johns Hopkins.

Tim Norris ’78 Baseball & Football One opposing baseball coach referred to Tim Norris as “the best high school pitcher I’ve ever seen.” The three-year letterman compiled a 23-6 record, including a no-hitter, four one-hitters, and a 1.11 earned run

Pictured l to r: Tony Aquia (for his brother +Sal), Dan Popera, Frank Sansosti ’71, Giuliano Celenza ’97, Tim Norris ’81, Tim Doyle ’69.

average in his junior and senior years. Norris was a three-time All-Metro selection and in 1977 was named the Maryland Player of the Year. A member of the MSA A Conference championship team in 1978, Norris went 9-2 with 126 strikeouts in 84 innings with a 1.00 ERA. Norris was no slouch at the plate as he hit .402 as a junior and .366 as a senior. The right hander was drafted by his hometown team in the 4th round of the 1978 baseball draft and went on to play five seasons in the Orioles organization. Norris was also a two-year member of the varsity football team.

Dan Popera Basketball Coach The name “Dan Popera” is synonymous with Curley Basketball.

Coach Popera served as the head varsity basketball coach for 25 years and is the winningest coach in program history with 274 wins. He led the team to a conference championship in 1996 and was named the Baltimore Sun’s “Metro Coach of the Year” in 1978.

Known for his colorful sport coats and hardworking teams, Popera was a 3-time recipient of the Sportsmanship Award presented by the Central Maryland Basketball Officials.

Frank Sansosti ’71 Baseball Frank Sansosti was a standout for the Friars on the mound and with the bat. He was a member of Curley’s MSA A Conference championship team in 1970 and as a senior in 1971 finished second in the league with a .500 batting average. A nifty 5-1 record as a pitcher that same year earned the Friar a spot on the All-MSA and All-Metro baseball teams. Although Sansosti was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 1971 baseball draft, he bypassed the draft to play college baseball and was named a 2nd Team All-American in 1974 at Towson State College. Sansosti eventually signed with the St. Louis Cardinal organization and was a member of the Florida State League champions in 1975. In 1982, Sansosti served as the President of the Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association and in 2006 was inducted into their Hall of Fame.

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CURLEY | SPORT SHORTS Fall Sports Reception Stitz Named Baltimore Sun’s Player of the Year

On November 13th, Fall athletes were honored for participating in their respective sports. Each varsity coach recognized two individuals with awards for significant contributions to their program.

Varsity Cross Country

Varsity Soccer

Most Valuable Runner Will Hanna-Leverett

Coach’s Award-Chris Mirabile

Unsung Hero - Joe Kurek

Varsity Football Offensive MVP - Brendon Clay

Senior Ben Stitz was honored by the newspaper after a standout season in which he recorded 31 goals and 14 assists. He will play soccer for the University of Pennsylvania next year.

Unsung Hero-Tommy Sidleck

Varsity Volleyball MVP-Noah Kellner Most Improved-Austin Leshko

Defensive MVP - Seth Boyd

Fall Athletes Receive Post-Season Awards SOCCER Anthony Dragisics ’17: All State (2nd team), All-MIAA Brandon Knapp ’18: All-State (2nd team), All-MIAA, Baltimore Sun All-Metro (2nd team) Nick Richardson ’18: *United Soccer Coaches All-American, All-South, All-State (1st team), All- MIAA, Baltimore Sun All-Metro (1st team) Tommy Sidleck ’18: All-MIAA Ben Stitz ’18: *United Soccer Coaches All-American, All-South, All-State (1st team), All-MIAA, Baltimore Sun All-Metro (1st team)

Fr. Julian Gymnasium Renovated The gym received a fresh look through a number of improvements. The floor was sanded and repainted to include the AC Shield. New championship banners and banners representing each individual sport at Curley were also hung on the walls.

Noah Kellner ’18

FOOTBALL Seth Boyd ’18: All-MIAA, Baltimore Touchdown Club Senior All-Star Game Stevon Brown ’18: All-MIAA, Baltimore Sun All-Metro (2nd team), Baltimore Touchdown Club Senior All-Star Game, Maryland Crab Bowl Brendon Clay ’18: All-MIAA Tyler Locklear ’18: All-MIAA Peter Manos ’18: Maryland Crab Bowl Isaiah McGirt ’18: Baltimore Touchdown Club Senior All-Star Game

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Seth Boyd ’18

Archbishop Curley High School

Strategic Plan Approved by the School Board on November 14, 2017

Building upon the measurable success of past efforts, this new Strategic Plan will move Curley forward in the coming years. It strives to address both continuing needs and issues not foreseen in the previous plan. The School Board and school administration want this to be a living plan, which we keep in front of us, with a readiness to adapt as needed, so Curley responds to its students and their futures.

Strategic Focus One: Catholic & Franciscan Identity Objective 1: Franciscan Tradition – Enhance the Franciscan tradition and identity within the school culture.

Objective 2: Prayerful Spirit – Seek to have liturgies and prayer moments that engage and transform the students and all participants.

Objective 3: Service – Assure the reflective aspect of service projects to further their meaningfulness.

Objective 4: Reaching the Curley Family – Broaden the spiritual outreach to alumni, parents and Curley constituencies.

Strategic Focus Two: Educational Experience Objective 1: Academic Excellence – Provide an academic foundation in which students can unlock their academic potential to become leaders for the 21st century.

Objective 2: School Culture – Foster a transformational culture among the Curley faculty, staff and student body that will prepare our students to be great men in the Franciscan tradition.

Objective 3: Faculty Development – Preserve the future for our Curley men by investing in the faculty and staff of Archbishop Curley.

Strategic Focus Three: Student Life Objective 1: Respect for the Curley Brotherhood – Empower all students to promote Curley as a place “where brotherhood begins.”

Objective 2: Curley Co-Curriculars – Enhance the involvement in Curley co-curriculars among the student body.

Objective 3: Athletic Program – Enhance the athletic experience for the student body and ensure the incorporation of our Franciscan heritage in all aspects of the athletic program.

Strategic Focus Four: Enrollment Management Objective 1: Maximize Enrollment – Increase the overall enrollment to maximum capacity.

Objective 2: Data Analytics – Increase enrollment through the development and use of enrollment management strategies that are informed by data analytics and metrics.

Objective 3: Increase Acceptance Yield – Increase enrollment in the freshman class by developing a comprehensive strategy that maximizes enrollment from the initial pool of applicants.

Objective 4: Segmented Outreach – Develop a student recruitment plan focused on specific segments of students based on age, interest and geography.

Strategic Focus Five: Facility and Finance Objective 1: Renovations – Complete the renovations of the original academic building (classroom building, gym and kitchen), including air conditioning, as planned in the capital campaign.

Objective 2: Enhancements – Continue the enhancements to the grounds and athletic facilities for best aesthetics and promotional value.

Objective 3: Security – Continue the expansion of security measures, including cyber security, to assure the safety of the campus and all who use it.

Objective 4: Finances - Improve the effectiveness of the school’s financial operation.

Strategic Focus Six: Advancement Objective 1: Annual Fund – Continue to grow the Annual Fund support by Alumni and other constituencies.

Objective 2: Endowment - Grow the endowment to address the increasing financial need of our families.

Objective 3: Promoting Advancement Efforts - Actively involve all members of the school community in promoting the school’s advancement priorities.

Objective 4: Maximize Future Giving - Develop a post-capital campaign plan of action to maximize future giving.

Strategic Focus Seven: Marketing Objective 1: Communication – Enhance the school’s internal and external communication including a robust social media initiative.

Objective 2: Brand – Further define the school’s brand, which can be accurately communicated through engaging messaging.

Objective 3: Promoting the Mission – Actively involve all segments of the Curley Family in promoting the school’s mission. archbishopcurley.org

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MAR 3 MAR 17-19 MAR 24

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CORNERSTONE DAY

BLACKFRIARS’ THEATRE PRESENTS SUPERSTAR

MAY 19

50TH REUNION – CLASS OF 1968

GALA XXIII

MAY 22

TARGARONA GOLF TOURNAMENT

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