CURLEY Magazine Summer 2017

CURLEY A Magazine for Alumni, Parents and Friends

Praise the Lord

with guitar and drums‌

Summer 2017

FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Alumni and Friends of Curley: “Praised be you, my Lord, with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun…” That well-known line comes from the Canticle of the Creatures, composed by St. Francis of Assisi in 1225. The first words, in Latin Laudato si, gave the title to Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment. The words of the Canticle came to mind as I reflected on the articles in this issue of CURLEY, and are appropriate as we should praise God for the blessings we experience each year.

One article is on the Praise Band that provides music for the monthly Holy Hour, and joins with the Choir in offering selections for school Masses. While the band and choir get more publicity, here is a rather fluid group, student-led, who also offer their talents to enrich the faith life of the Curley community. The normal instruments include keyboard, guitars and drums, but that is often augmented by flute, violin and brass.

And it works! The evening Holy Hour also draws around 75 students, as well as some faculty, parents and alumni (who are always welcome).

How rightly we can also say, “Praised be you, my Lord,” for the array of talents and gifts you have given to the Curley students and alumni. Several alumni are featured in this issue of CURLEY, and their post-high school stories, we believe, are worth telling. Each of them believes his Curley experience has been a benefit as they pursued their varied careers, both near and far. This issue also shares some of the 50th reunion events for the Class of ’67, in what were truly gatherings that evoked memories and thanks, as well as amazement with the many changes that have occurred over those 50 years.

“Praised be you, my Lord,” for projects now complete; for sporting events, concerts and art shows that enrich the lives of students and friends; for weddings and births to celebrate; for donors who support this institution and its students; for dreams and plans to keep Curley vital and viable for generations to come.

How can we not praise God when we step back and observe the unfolding of a school year?

St. Francis even added a verse to the Canticle as he faced the end of his earthly days. “Praised be you, my Lord, for Sister Death,” he would write, personalizing the experience that would lead him to eternal life.

Each issue of this magazine also remembers alumni, parents and staff members who have died. Many of us have known several of the individuals in the listing. We, too, want to keep alive their memories, as well as join their loved ones in praying for their eternal rest in the everlasting Kingdom.

It’s been quite a semester, and it evokes gratitude for what so many do. I trust the Curley Family will always fulfill the last line of the Canticle: “Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks, and serve Him with great humility.”

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

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Gregory Resh ’97 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI Tyler Cuomo ’08 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kathleen Wandishin LAYOUT AND DESIGN BMWW OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MISSION STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP CURLEY HIGH SCHOOL Archbishop Curley High School, a Roman Catholic college preparatory school rooted in the Franciscan tradition, develops great men. With the support of the entire Archbishop Curley Family, each Curley Man is challenged to reach his maximum academic and personal potential in a safe and nurturing environment leading him to be a man of faith, character, discipline and service to others.

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Live Stations of The Cross On the last day before Easter break, the Curley community celebrated the Stations of the Cross as students and faculty assumed various roles in the traditional events of Good Friday.

Matt Scheffel ’17 and Steve Tauber ’17 narrated the story and led the prayers.

Joe Massa ’17 played the role of Jesus.

The Curley Schola provided the music.

Other senior participants included: Kevin Johnson, Jake Brown, Vinnie Schaffer, Kameron Chambers-Moore, Khalil Reid, Ben Terzi, Shemar Markley and Malcolm Brown. Patrick McDonald ’20 and Ryan Seay ’20 were stage crew for the production.

Thanks to Mr. Jamie Long ’98 for organizing this service and for the faculty and staff members who took the roles of Mary, Veronica and the weeping women.

Mother-Son Dinner Dance On Saturday, March 25th, over 400 attended the annual Mother-Son Dinner Dance at Curley. Dinner was served by Curley dads, who also staffed the drink stations and the “wheel of chance.” There was a “photo booth” for pics with crazy hats and accessories, as well as an opportunity to have a serious portrait taken. Grier Ray ’15 was the DJ who got students and moms up on the floor with line dances. Toward the end of the evening, the seniors gave their moms a rose and shared a special dance with them. This annual event is sponsored by the Parents’ Guild.

25th Annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation Curley hosted the 25th Annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation for the Archdiocese of Baltimore on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Curley Principal Mr. Brian Kohler emceed the event and Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv., President of Curley, welcomed all the guests. Bishop Adam Parker presided over the ceremony and addressed his words to the Scholars.

Curley was represented by three seniors: Delondrae Carter, Matthew Scheffel and Michael Waugh.

Curley Students Inducted Into Spanish Honor Society The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese granted membership into the Spanish National Honor Society to the following AP Spanish IV students: seniors: Joe Ampil, Delondrae Carter, Isaiah Clark, Ryan Fisher, Chris Haslbeck, Brenden Hollingsworth, Dylan Holy, Alex Le, Tanner Pearn, Anthony Pickford, Steve Porembski, Matt Scheffel, Colin Schraudner, Brett Sutton, Mike Waugh; juniors: Noah Bahur, Cameron Glenn, Mike Klos, Adam Pence, Robbie Wolle.

Students receive a certificate and a patch that is worn at Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement.

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All That Curley Jazz ...

Blackfriars’ Theatre Presents “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”

The Jazz Ensemble is the varsity of the bands and tackles some fairly difficult music, ranging from Hank Levy to Chicago. Their popular “All That Curley Jazz” evening took place on March 4th, concluding with an Alumni Jazz concert.

The spring musical this year was “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” with junior Robbie Wolle in the role of Charlie Brown. Senior Trevor Bandoch was Snoopy. Girls from Catholic High played the female roles. Appreciative audiences saw the show Friday, Saturday and Sunday in March. In addition to the regular performances, the cast entertained 500 middle school students in a special show.

Bishop Parker Celebrates Ash Wednesday At Curley Mock Trial Team Wins The Mock Trial Team defeated Bryn Mawr in a hard fought match. The final score was 53-52. Pictured are (left to right) Nick McRae, Delondrae Carter, Coach Dan Flanagan ’07, Dan Nakasone, Shemar Markley, Nick Bosi, and Seth Maharaj (seated). The Mock Trial Team is a cooperative effort between Curley and Catholic High in which students prepare a defense, a prosecution and witnesses for a particular court case.

The then newly-ordained Bishop Adam Parker, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, celebrated the beginning of Lent with the students, faculty and staff of Archbishop Curley High School, presiding and preaching at the Mass. In his homily, Bishop Parker challenged those present to decide that day what spiritual practice to do for Lent. He said it should be specific and realistic and above all bring us closer to Jesus. Then he blessed ashes and began the ancient rite of distribution that marks each recipient as someone in need of forgiveness. The Curley Choir and the Praise Band provided the music as they do for school liturgies. Curley was the first school to be visited by the bishop since his ordination, and as he said, “Why not start with the best?” What evoked an even greater response from the students was the bishop’s granting of a school holiday. archbishopcurley.org

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Polar Bear Plunge ...

Flex Team Service On Presidents’ Day, several members of the Flex team of Archbishop Curley’s Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM) took an opportunity to give back to our community by visiting with the residents of St. Martin’s Home run by The Little Sisters of the Poor in Baltimore City. The members spent the day playing Jingo, which is bingo but with the pictures and trivia about the Presidents and First Ladies, attending Mass with the residents, and serving the residents an early dinner. At the end of day it was difficult to tell who enjoyed the day more, the residents or the Flex team members.

Curley’s Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Chapter of the National Honor Society sponsored a group of plungers this year. The plungers raised over $3500 for Special Olympics.

Curley Participates In Model United Nations The Model UN delegation of thirteen students was happy to participate in the 20th anniversary of the John Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference (JHUMUNC). Each member of our school’s delegation was given a very different role, but all for the same purpose - to help promote peace and prosperity in the world.

Students prepare over many months studying the issues in the world and how they, as diplomats, might deal with ongoing situations and surprise scenarios.

Marching For Life Over thirty students left Curley just after dawn on January 27th and headed for Washington, DC and the annual March for Life. The day began with Mass in the Verizon Center with bishops from several dioceses across the United States. Following Mass and a lunch stop, the Curley men joined in the March itself. Along the way to the Supreme Court the group came in contact with many other students from across the country who joined in this annual event. The March is not only a protest against abortion, it is also a demonstration of support for life in all stages of development.

Vice-President Pence spoke to the marchers, the first time a sitting vice-president attended the March and spoke. Jack Suehle ’17 reflected: “The March for Life in D.C. was an amazing experience. The atmosphere of 200,000+ people all supporting the same cause, to protect the right of life from God at all ages was truly inspiring.”

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Father-Son Bowling Night On January 13th over 35 Father-Son teams hit the lanes for an evening of friendly competition. The event was sponsored by the Curley Parents’ Guild and was an opportunity for fathers and sons to spend time together.

Graduation The Basilica of the Assumption of Mary was the scene of the Baccalaureate Mass, where the seniors walked past the tomb of Archbishop Michael J. Curley on their way into the church. Many awards were presented that evening. The celebration reached its highpoint at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on the last Friday of May. Members of the Class of 1967 were present; that class celebrated their 50th Reunion earlier in the week. Brother Ed Coughlin OFM, President of Siena College, gave the commencement address in which he encouraged the graduates to live St. Francis’ greeting “Peace and Good.” After the Class of 2017 received their diplomas, the following awards were presented.

Spring Choral Concert The Curley Choir, Schola, Luminare Choir, “Voices” and Handbell Ringers presented an extremely entertaining and pleasing concert on May 6th. The sheer variety of the musical pieces appealed to many musical tastes, with the singing exceeding what regular patrons have come to expect from choirs directed

by Mr. Michael Gaffney. Accompanying the choirs was Mr. Michael Britt, who also added his vast expertise in the preparation of the concert.

Ideal Curley Man of the Year - Matthew C. Scheffel School Spirit - James F. Duffy School Service - Quincy D. Richburg St. Alphonsus Scholastic (Highest QPA 4 years) - Delondrae D. Carter St. Francis Scholastic (2nd highest QPA 4 years) - Matthew C. Scheffel

Instrumental Ensembles Spring 2017 Concert Coming from their successful adjudication at the World Strides Music Festival in Boston, the instrumental ensembles provided their fans with a terrific concert on Friday, May 12th.

The Concert Band opened the evening’s performance with five selections which included The Impressario Overture

by Mozart.

The Drumline performed this year and dedicated their performance to Mr. Rick Reely, longtime director of the Drumline. Mr. Reely passed away early this year and his son, Ryan, took over the reins. The Drumline performed three selections which included The Devil Went Down To Georgia that brought the house down.

Mr. Stauffer presented two music awards after intermission: The John Philip Sousa Award was presented to senior Daniel Nakasone and The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award went to senior Quincy Richburg.

Curley Jazz then took over and wowed the audience with their enthusiasm and skill. A standing ovation gave the audience an encore of Muy Caliente.

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ADVANCEMENT

NOTES Gala XXII a Huge Success

This year’s Curley Gala was again a successful fundraiser as well as the signature event on the school’s social calendar. The annual dinner auction raised a net profit of $183,000+ for the school, making it the second-most profitable Gala in the school’s history.

Through the generosity of many we were able to auction more than 700 items. In gratitude we thank the chair couples of this event – Linda & Robert Linz, Tanya & John McDonnell, Margaret & Steve Wolf ’78 – for their leadership for two consecutive years! We also thank all the members of the decorating, gift solicitation, basket building, set up, and clean up committees. We are grateful to all those who volunteered for the event, and in a special way, offer our appreciation to Barb Suehle for her tireless efforts. Please visit the school’s website to view the many generous sponsors who made the event possible.

Two New Endowed Scholarships Established Michael Brockmeyer ’70 and his wife Cathleen generously established The Brockmeyer & Cawley Family Scholarship Fund in honor of their parents.

To commemorate their 50th reunion, members of the Class of 1967 pitched in to establish a scholarship to benefit future Curley Men. The awarding of the scholarship will be based on financial need with preference given to a grandson of a member of their class. The Class of 1967 is the third consecutive class of Golden Friars to establish a scholarship fund at the school.

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Michael J. Curley Legacy Trust We welcome Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Gibbons ’74 as the newest members of the Michael J. Curley Legacy Trust. “We would like to return to Curley a portion of the blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon our family,” said Gibbons in referring to their planned gift.

Members of the Michael J. Curley Legacy Trust have expressed their commitment to Archbishop Curley High School through a very special and important form of financial support. These donors have named Curley as the ultimate beneficiary of a planned gift. Such gifts might include a bequest and/or charitable income gifts such as charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, charitable remainder annuity trusts, or gifts of life insurance. Your membership involves no dues, obligations, or solicitations, but it does allow us to thank you and recognize you for the plans you have made, and it may inspire generosity in others.

Celebrating a Gift, Honoring a Sacrifice

By Jeremy Joseph ’96

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n April 8, 2017 the school community gathered to celebrate Mass and to officially dedicate the Edward & Dorothy Suehle Auditorium at Archbishop Curley High School. The renaming of this space resulted from the generous donation of $500,000 from the Suehle Brothers – John ’76, Joe ’83, and Andy ’87 – who collaborate to run Image Engineering. As the company’s website states, they “provide a broad range of techniques to create first class spectaculars including laser effects, 3D video projection and mapping, pyrotechnics, LED lighting and custom fabrication.”

They quickly acknowledge that their success would not be possible without their parents’ sacrifices, devotion, and willingness to allow experiments in creativity. As

Joe noted during remarks delivered on behalf of the family, “Some kids have a penchant for sports or music – the Suehle Brothers had a penchant for making messes while trying to build something that maybe no one else ever had.”

The Suehles also point to the financial sacrifice their parents made for their children to attend Catholic schools. “We can never repay all the sacrifices our parents made on our behalf, but we hope we can recognize and appreciate those sacrifices today,” Joe commented. “It is through our gift to Curley that we thank our Mom and Dad for everything they’ve done for us, and hope their names on this auditorium serve as a reminder of those sacrifices and their commitment to make sure we got the best possible Catholic education.”

Edward, who passed away in 1986, worked at BG&E while attending night school to earn his mechanical engineering degree, while Dorothy orchestrated life at home. “And while as kids we didn’t go to bed hungry, ever, Mom adhered to a tight budget,” Joe recalled to those assembled. “Brand new cars weren’t very often, and vacations were affordable because Mom and Dad knew, based on the family’s financial situation, that this is how life needed to be if they were going to send all five of their children to Catholic schools.”

By honoring their parents’ commitment with this substantial financial gift, the second largest in the school’s history, the Suehle Brothers leave an indelible legacy on Archbishop Curley. In a private ceremony

prior to the school-wide liturgy, Barry Stitz, VP for Advancement, commented that “the school is deeply grateful to John, Joe, and Andy for their generosity, and for helping their high school alma mater be poised to serve the goals and dreams of future Curley Men. This gift will truly move Curley toward the future.”

It was important to the Suehle Family and the school’s administration to celebrate this special event with the student body. “I am glad that this is happening on a school day, and with today’s student body present,” Fr. Donald remarked at the conclusion of Mass. He recounted three valuable lessons for the students.

“First to appreciate what your parents do for you, and will do as old as you and they are blessed to become,” he reminded them. “Second, that you will have the courage to pursue your dreams as did the Suehle Brothers.” He touted the hard work and perseverance that led to their success and stand as an example to the current generation of Curley Men. Finally, Fr. Donald hoped that the sacrificial financial donation would serve as an inspirational example of charity: “Each of us, as alumni, should take to heart what others have provided for us here, and make a commitment to give something back every year.”

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Praise the Lord

with guitar and drums…

Amazing grace how sweet the sound, I hear You singing over me, I once was lost but now I’m found, It’s a beautiful, beautiful sound.

Mr. Joseph Jancuk provided the music, and at times was accompanied by a student. When Mr. Jancuk could no longer make the commitment because of increased responsibilities at home and at school, Fr. Matt “put out an all-call for student musicians, and the Praise Band was born. Chris Burkins ’14 was joined by Randy Noppinger ’14 and Frank Walz ’15. The first time they practiced, I played the song on my iPhone and they mimicked it.

Most months, the guys play 7 songs; the first night we played the same 4 songs twice!”

From “How Sweet The Sound” by Citizen Way

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s one leaves the Suehle Auditorium at the end of a school-wide Mass, one can hear the students humming or singing along with the Praise Band, a music ministry of the Franciscan Youth Ministry (FYM.) The Praise Band has been around for a number of years, providing student-led contemporary religious music for the freshman retreats, monthly Holy Hour and school-wide Masses (in conjunction with the Curley Choir).

The Praise Band had its beginnings in the monthly Holy Hour. A Holy Hour is a spiritual practice of spending an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. It has been the custom of the Franciscan Friars to have a Holy Hour once a month in each Friary or among a group of Friaries. More recently, the Friars have encouraged the people from their ministries, the people they serve, to share the Holy Hour with them.

Thus the Holy Hour came to Curley through the Friars and is sponsored by the Franciscan Youth Ministry.

Fr. Matt Foley, OFM Conv., Campus Minister and FYM moderator recalls that, when he first came to Curley in 2007, the monthly Holy Hour included Eucharistic Adoration, silent prayer, music and ended with Benediction.

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The leadership for the Praise Band has been provided by upperclassmen such as Justin Woodbury ’15, Tommy Levin ’16, Daniel Nakasone ’17 and Ethan Bower ’18.

These students have organized practice, learned new songs and led the singing not only during Holy Hour, but also during the monthly Mass with the student body.

The music ministry of the student-led Praise Band has been very successful. The numbers at Holy Hour have swelled. This past year, the largest turnout was more than seventy students. At the last Holy Hour of this year, students, parents, grandparents, faculty and friends filled the chapel.

Fr. Matt reflected on this development: “I feel that my relationship with God is strengthened by our men offering their gifts and worship to God. So often at Holy Hour, I sit before the Lord and I just thank Him for all the ways and blessings that He has shared and that I couldn’t count even if I tried!”

So, who are the Curley men who comprised the Praise Band this year and why did they do it?

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Greg Malanowski ’70

Dan Nakasone ’17 played the piano and was the strongest voice in the group this year. Dan played flute in the Concert Band and alto sax in the Jazz Ensemble. He started his music adventure in the first grade with piano lessons and picked up the saxophone in fourth grade. He plays at his parish, St. Lawrence the Martyr in Jessup, and occasionally “plays gigs with a friend with him singing and me playing piano.” The University of Virginia will be his new home in the fall.

The tempo for the group was kept by Quincy Richburg ’17. He started playing percussion in middle school and honed his skills as part of the Drumline and the Jazz Ensemble. He plays with several groups outside of school. “Playing with the Praise Band was a cool experience,” he says. “I got to deepen my faith while getting to play music.” Quincy will attend Hampton University in the fall.

The lead guitar player for Praise Band is Ethan Bower ’18, who also can be heard playing terrific solos in Curley Jazz. About his experience in Praise Band, Ethan says: “I have been playing guitar for Praise Band since freshman year. Joining at a young age allowed me to get close with several awesome upperclassmen with whom I may not have created strong friendships otherwise. Since then, I have gotten better when it comes to adapting to a group of musicians. It has also forced me to work on my vocals, which is a good thing as next year I will be the lead vocalist among the students.” Introduced to the guitar when he was eleven, Ethan has improved greatly through his musical involvement at Curley.

The improvised harmonies come from the violin of Connor Chaikowsky ’19 who has been playing the violin for twelve years. He plays at the Peabody Prep in the Pre-Conservatory Violin Program, in multiple chamber groups, and in the Peabody Youth orchestra. He says he enjoys playing for school liturgies and Holy Hour because “ I get to help in my school community providing what I can with my talent, and I get to work with other students who are enthusiastic about music. I mostly play classical music, and do not usually improvise, so Praise Band has helped me expand my genres and has developed my ability to jump in with other musicians, improvise, and work together with them.”

Several students have sat in this year and are poised to take over in September.

Drummer Adam Peck ’19 was recruited by Fr. Matt to succeed Quincy on the drum set. A member of Curley’s Drumline, he started playing when he was nine and was lead snare in his middle school band. He enjoys playing for Holy Hour and Masses because “ I have fun with my friends and get to share my talents.” Pianist Josh Ocasio ’18 plays in Curley Jazz and will be at the keyboard. Singer and pianist Joe Schlee ’19, who plays keyboard for Jazz Lab, will also be there. Guitarist Noah Bahur ’18, who was recruited by Ethan, is looking forward to playing in Praise Band because he gets to “contribute musically and be enriched spiritually.”

Many students participate in the many musical opportunities at Curley. In addition to growing musically, members of the Praise Band grow spiritually in offering their time and talents in praise of God and in service to the Curley community.

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You Are Curley

By Fr. Mark L. Curesky, OFM Conv.

“Curley” is very much a part of me. I student taught at Curley in 1970-71. I returned to Curley in 1979 and was there until 1983 as the Director of Guidance and served for a brief time as its Principal. After Curley, I remained involved in education for a few years. I then served in the administration of the Province to which the friars of Curley belong. From there, I became what I am now: a parish priest. I am currently the pastor of the parish family of St. John in Cromwell, Connecticut.

As Principal, I remember using a short phrase to capture and fan the flame of the spirit of Curley: “We’re Curley, we’re proud!” That phrase expressed what was felt from momentary achievements, but it was also meant to be the goal for all associated with Curley: the administration, the teachers, the staff and most especially the young men of Curley. To be the best that one can be is a rightful goal for any man.

It was the driving spirit I wanted Curley to be known for and, most of all, I wanted the young men of Curley to know that I saw that spirit in them.

That ideal was not something I brought to Curley, rather it came from what I experienced in the young men I met in my years at Curley. As I am writing this, I am recalling a number of the young men I worked with as the Director of Guidance. I remember reading the essays which were a part of college applications. I remember handing those applications back to some and saying, “You can do better than this; you are better than this.” I wanted those who read the essays to know what I knew.

One of my favorite passages from the Bible is a verse in the Book of the Prophet Micah: “You have been told, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires of you: only to do the right, and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8) In 1968, I attended the funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City of Senator Robert F. Kennedy who was assassinated while seeking the presidential nomination of his party. The eulogy delivered by his brother, Senator Edward Kennedy, was etched in my soul, especially what he said at the end of the

You are Curley, and I am proud to have been a part of Curley and I am proud of you!

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eulogy: “...to be remembered simply as a good and decent man, who saw wrong and tried to right it, saw suffering and tried to heal it, saw war and tried to stop it.”

I wanted the men of Curley to emblazon these two passages (the passage from the Prophet Micah and the closing words of the eulogy given by Senator Edward Kennedy) within their souls, not just for their years at Curley, but for their lives. Why? Because success for me is the character of the man, not his job, not his title. Again, I am recalling those who have kept in contact with me and those whom I read about from Curley alumni news publications.

Curley is not about me. Curley, today, is about the young Curley men. But, for me, Curley is about the young men who are now not so young. It is about the men they are and continue to be. And that is why I love hearing about the men they have become. I like to think that the friars, the lay teachers and staff, and I played a little part of bringing that alive with them.

You are Curley, and I am proud to have been a part of Curley and I am proud of you!

Gregory Resh ’97

The Journey to

C.F.O.

By Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. ’70

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regory Resh ’97 grew up in the Gardenville section of Baltimore, and attended St. Anthony of Padua School before Curley. He was a diligent student, a member of the National Honor Society, and active in sports, participating in soccer, track and tennis as well as four years of basketball. He always did well in math, and that is what led him to pursue finance as a major at Towson University. “I liked the analytics in math; it fit my personality,” recalls Greg. And then, while pursuing a MBA at Loyola University, he moved into the world of accounting.

Greg’s professional life began with Deutsche Bank Alex Brown, which he recalls as “a great entry into the world of finance.” From there he migrated to Comcast where he held a number of finance roles in the Baltimore and D.C. areas. When Comcast purchased NBCUniversal it was an opportunity for Greg to move to New York City as Vice President of Finance, with particular responsibilities for real estate and production.

In those New York years Greg has some fond memories. “When I went to NBC I was given the task of the financing/ planning around the purchase of ’30 Rock’ and the transformation of the production studios including moving the Tonight Show from LA to NY. I similarly worked on the studio financing/planning for the Tonight Show, Late Night Show,

the Today Show, Saturday Night Live and NBC News. It was a great learning experience in finance, real estate and production.”

Three years ago, Greg was asked to assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Telemundo Enterprises.

The Telemundo Enterprise Group includes cable networks, international division, digital and sports groups, all focused on Spanish language media/ content, and its broadcast network has grown to where it ranks between 4th and 5th in viewership among the major networks competing with NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and Univision. Greg is enthused about the growth of Telemundo, as it has become the leader in the Spanish marketplace during his tenure. He has also been intimately involved with the procurement, financing and planning of the new 400,000 square foot media headquarters Telemundo is building in Miami. It is an expansion that is also producing a lot of jobs, and so highly valued in the Miami area. It is that combination of working on strategic growth, financial planning and operational execution that Greg enjoys, an enthusiasm that comes across in conversation.

This CFO role also means a good deal of travel for Greg, particularly to the NBC headquarters in New York (30 Rock) and Comcast’s in Philadelphia, but also to Mexico City and other sites in Latin America. He has come to enjoy those

“It was Curley that taught me the importance of hard work, and to have a real workmanship mentality that calls for discipline and accountability...” trips to stay in touch with colleagues, but also because “it is interesting to gather production best practices and learnings in various places.”

Now living in Miami, Greg enjoys playing basketball and golf in his free time, and the good weather Florida offers year-round. But he retains his Baltimore connections, cheers for the Ravens and Orioles, and follows Curley online. He regularly gets back to Baltimore to see family, and did catch a Curley-Calvert Hall soccer game last fall. Greg shares that faith also remains an important part of his life, attending Mass at Annunciation Parish when in Baltimore, and staying active in his Miami parish.

importance of hard work, and to have a real workmanship mentality that calls for discipline and accountability.

Curley also taught me to be respectful of others, and to be passionate about what one does—I have carried that over to the corporate world.”

“Growing up I never thought I would leave Baltimore, but the experiences have been incredible. It’s nice to be passionate about your job and continue to be challenged and growing.” And so, twenty years after graduation, Greg Resh is another alumnus bringing lessons learned at Curley to his exciting and challenging career. That Curley touch is making its way around the globe.

Greg readily reflects on how Curley was so important in his formative years.

“It was Curley that taught me the

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DEFINING Moments

By Jeremy Joseph ’96

Duke.” While the move away from home was difficult, he confirms that he was “prepared academically and to interact well with people.”

An honor student at Curley, he was pursued by the University of Virginia, Princeton, Northwestern, and Notre Dame before ultimately committing to Duke.

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t was an early season game against Northwestern, and Duke’s football team had not won a Division I game in quite some time. The Blue Devils held a six point lead as the host Wildcats marched into the red zone.

On first down with less than a minute left to play, the offense needed only seven yards to tie the game. Earlier in the contest, sophomore cornerback Glenn Williams (Curley Class of 2005) broke his hand, and with the game on the brink became a target for the play caller. In a defining moment for this team and for this player, the defense held on four consecutive pass plays, three of which were throws in Williams’ direction.

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How does one prepare for this pressure?

Williams points to his upbringing and credits his athletic experience at Curley with helping ready him for such moments. “We were not afraid to challenge ourselves and to play the best,” he says of his high school gridiron days. “We prepared and trained well.”

This approach also reached beyond the white lines and into the classroom.

An honor student at Curley, he was pursued by the University of Virginia, Princeton, Northwestern, and Notre Dame before ultimately committing to Duke. “Curley prepared me to go to some of the finest schools in the country,” he notes. He emphasizes his point by adding, “I was not intimidated by

Williams pursued his undergraduate studies in public policy, entering the school on a full athletic scholarship.

His commitments as a student-athlete further strengthened him for future success. “It tested my mental stamina,” he says about balancing academics and athletics. “The expectation at Duke is that no one makes excuses,” he asserts. “This is what you chose, and everyone has a lot on their plate. You were always expected to perform on and off the field.” High expectations coupled with the trust instilled in him upon being named a team captain sparked continued growth and skill development and readied him for his next challenge.

Following a 2008 invitation to the Kansas City Chiefs’ camp, he enrolled in Washington & Lee School of Law in 2011. “The school reminded me a lot of Curley – a small school, the honor code, a place where I could learn.” W&L’s program is unique in that the third year immersion experience takes students outside the classroom to gain practical experience. The first semester is spent learning litigation, while the second focuses on transactional law. He pursued the latter after graduation in 2014 by joining Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta as

a corporate associate. He represents clients in a variety of complex transactions, negotiates commercial loan documents, and assists with mergers and acquisitions, along with providing other services. “I enjoy all the work we do together to build something, and to do so in a way that is not contentious,” he reflects. Williams did not have business training or experience prior to this but is a quick study: “In a way, it was like drinking from a fire hose. At first the dollar amounts we were dealing with were overwhelming, but that is typical in this type of practice.”

Williams has become acclimated to southern living given his time in Durham and Atlanta. His wife Lorlita is a native of North Carolina. “I like Atlanta because it has a city vibe,” he notes, “but I also like the southern roots and sweet tea!” He returns home to Baltimore for visits with his family, and recently returned for Mother’s Day. Home, however, is never far from his mind as he continues to remain close to a number of Curley classmates. He also has praise for his teachers and coaches from Curley, in particular Ms. Maskell, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. McGinty, and Coach Murphy. “They took time to develop me, and they really cared about me.”

Jim Hamilton ’85

GivingBack

By Barry Stitz ’87

J

im Hamilton firmly believes that all we have is given to us from God. He also believes that we can’t be selfish with God’s blessings and that we have a responsibility to share them and make a difference. Hamilton is quick to point out a lesson he learned from his family at an early age regarding the importance of giving back. “We should be thankful through words and actions,” he says.

These days the 1985 graduate is making sure that service to others is a priority in his life. “I really like being involved in programs that help people,” he shares. Adding, “I also think God works through each of us, and we need to facilitate what He is trying to do.”

The Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB) is one organization that is the beneficiary of Hamilton’s efforts. The CPA and co-founder of David-James, LLC serves many roles within the AOB’s Catholic Community Foundation including its Board of Directors, Audit & Finance Committee, and Disbursements Committee. He is also a co-chairperson (with his wife Elisa) for the 2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal and, since 2012 has been Chair of the group that oversees its allocations. This fund allows the AOB to provide community outreach, enrich parish life, strengthen families, and provide financial assistance for families in need.

The Parkville resident is equally involved with his parish, St. Joseph Church in Fullerton. In addition to chairing the parish’s own Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, his service includes leading the Evangelization Team, being parish co-captain for the Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference, and co-founder of the parish chapter of the Men of St. Joseph prayer group. He is a member of the Development Committee, Couples for Christ, and Knights of Columbus, and even finds time to occasionally fill the role of a greeter and usher at weekend Masses.

Understanding the importance of service, it comes as no surprise that Hamilton feels a strong connection to St. Francis of Assisi. Little did he know that a 2005 trip to see a friend in Rome would have such an impact on his life.

“We decided to take a trip to Assisi,” he recalls. “I had an interest in visiting the town because of my formation by the Franciscans at Curley.” While visiting several pilgrim sites Hamilton could feel the spirit of St. Francis working in him and this helped to shape the person he is today.

A devotion to St. Francis is something he shares with his wife. He and Elisa were engaged on the Feast of St. Francis, in St. Francis Church located in Chihuahua, Mexico, and the two named their son Francisco in honor of their favorite Saint. And what does Elisa think

These days the 1985 graduate is making sure that service to others is a priority in his life. “I really like being involved in programs that help people...” of her husband’s hectic schedule?

“She is very supportive of what I do,” says Hamilton. “She also strongly believes in giving back, and I think this is one of the things that make us so compatible.”

The Curley alumnus certainly hasn’t forgotten about his alma mater in volunteering his time and treasure. “I attended Catholic schools throughout my life and benefitted from the generosity of other people,” he states. Hamilton is a member of Curley’s Advancement Cabinet, an advisory committee whose purpose is to promote the mission of Archbishop Curley High School. He has also been very supportive of the Franciscan Youth Ministry program at Curley. Over 65 students in the past three years have received grants from the foundation he established in 2007.

These grants help subsidize the cost of attending the Encounter the Gospel service camp over the summer.

Perhaps the biggest challenge for Hamilton is to manage his time so it does not keep him away from his family.

He admits that it is tough at times but you “just have to balance things and sometimes say no.” It also helps that he has some flexibility due to owning his own business. “I have great employees, and I try to do some things during the day when Francisco is at school,” he offers. Hamilton also recognizes the value in taking his son with him when volunteering. “What better way is there to provide an example for others?”

At some point Hamilton hopes to take mission trips around the world. It is also a goal to travel with his family to economic developing countries to experience firsthand the realities experienced by families around the world and raise self-awareness of their heroic efforts to build a path out of poverty. He steadfastly continues to believe, “If we have the opportunity, we should give back.”

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ALUMNI

NEWS

Class of 2001

Class of 2002

Michael Reusing married Erika Benson on April 28, 2017 at St. Anthony Shrine in Emitsburg, MD. The wedding party included John Reusing ’99, Justin Sipes ’01, and James Reusing ’03. Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. ’70 officiated.

Vincent Dalfonzo and his wife Corrine announce the birth of their second child, Benjamin, born on October 12, 2016.

Kenneth McGrain and his wife Lisa announce the birth of their second daughter, Scarlet Elise, born on November 15, 2016.

Class of 2008

Shane Sullivan ’12 and friends raise money for a good cause.

Read more on page 17.

Class of 1993 Carmine Mistichelli was honored at the Salvation Army’s Gala on April 5, 2017 with the Salvation Army Community Commitment Award.

Michael White married Elizabeth Caslin on April 21, 2017. The couple is pictured here with the groom’s family: William (Rocky) ’70 & Mary White (parents); Best Man Andrew ’99, wife Colleen White, and daughter Rowan White; Groomsman David ’03 and Amanda White.

and is currently assigned to the 4th Medical Battalion, USMC. In his civilian life, he is a medical officer at the Food and Drug Administration.

Class of 1995 Eric Schmith will be inducted into the Stevenson University Athletics Hall of Fame on October 21, 2017. He was an early standout in the Mustang men’s lacrosse program tallying 259 career points in 60 career games.

Class of 2011 Charles and Kaitlin Tittle were married on April 29th at St. Ignatius Hickory. The groom’s brother Steve ’13 was Best Man. Also present we’re family members Joseph Regler ’75 and Greg Wiherle ’82. Fr. Matt Foley, OFM Conv. officiated.

Bernie Fischer would like to introduce his new son, Sebastian Ngo Fischer, who was born on September 8, 2016. Sebastian’s Godfather is Drew Kowalevicz ’93.

The new addition was welcomed home by big brother Gabriel (12, Godparents Greg ’93 and Shawn Hanks) and big sister Catherine (8, Godparents Derek ’93 and Jen Malagrin). Bernie is a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve 16 CURLEY Magazine | Summer 2017

Class of 1999 Mark Zawodny ’99 is happy to announce the birth of his daughter Atlee Victoria on October 11, 2016. Mom Jess, baby Atlee, and big brother Brendan are all doing great.

CURLEY | ALUMNI NEWS

double majored in biology and psychology, was a teacher assistant and a member of the swim team. Austin earned a degree in computer engineering and was part of the male a cappella group, The Phalanx. Phil majored in engineering and played lacrosse.

Alumni Open New Deli

Class of 2012 Shane Sullivan graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Landscape Architecture. After graduation, he and four friends set out for a coast to coast trip to raise money for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.

Together they purchased an old school bus painted Fenway Green from a group of guys who had nicknamed it the “Green Monster Bus.” They spent hours renovating the bus to make it their own (including adding beds) and planned their route across the country. To follow their trip visit www.thegreenmonsterbus. weebly.com.

Class of 2013 Benjamin Cvach, Austin Hooper, and Phillip Kyger all attended Elizabethtown College after graduating from Curley, and graduated on May 20, 2017. Ben

Deli-ish is a modern, New York style delicatessen located at 700 Wise Avenue in Dundalk. Owned and operated by two Curley brothers, Eric Oppel ’02 and Peter DiLutis ’08, Deli-ish is open daily 7am-9pm (serving breakfast until 11am). Featuring their famous corned beef, reubens, and all of your favorite deli meats, Deli-ish would be honored to cater your next business gathering or lunch hour. For more information, visit www.delibaltimore.com and make sure you LIKE Deli-ish on Facebook!

Faculty Notes Dr. Alex Stathes, a member of the English Department, and his wife Carla announce the birth of their second child, Carys, on March 9, 2017.

Mr. Liam Breathnach and his wife Lisa announce the birth of their first child, Thomas, born on April 17, 2017.

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 (As of June 15, 2017)

•A nthony Anuszewski, father of James

’90, grandfather of Charles Roberts ’11

• Marie Azzarello, mother of Samuel ’65 • Jane Bartynski, mother of +Joseph ’70 •D onald Benzing, former staff member

and father of Donald ’75, Barry ’81, and David ’90

• Regina Bonnett, mother of Steven ’87.

• Phillip Borowski ’72 • Dominic Boyd, father of Seth ’17 • Jeffrey Coulson, father of Christopher ’19 •P hilip Cvach, Sr. father of Jerry ’69,

John ’72, and Phil ’79, grandfather of Benjamin ’13

• J oseph D’Adamo, Sr., father of Joseph, Jr.

’70, grandfather of John ’98, Philip ’01, and Edward ’04

•M ary Joan Delcher, mother of David

Rostek ’80

• F r. Berard Dudek, OFM Conv., former

faculty member

•M arcella Eibner, mother of Charles ’75

and Peter ’88, and grandmother of Brooks ’14

•G eorge Eichhorn, III, father of Judson ’89

• Sharon Hundt, wife of Philip ’74 • Rose Mary Inqui, wife of Joseph ’71 • Ronald T. James ’67 •C lara Jakubowski, mother of John ’77,

grandmother of Mark ’07

• Kenneth Kaiss ’83 • Br. Leonard Katusz, OFM Conv. ’66 • Lori Kozlowski, wife of David ’75 •E dward Marcinko, Sr., father of

Edward, Jr. ’77

• John Marrocco, father of John ’82 • Thomas Niboli ’67, brother of Joseph ’77 • James Noonan ’68, brother of Terry ’69 • Lisa Oakjones, wife of Donald, Jr. ’91 •W illiam Poplovski, Jr., father of

William, III ’84

•D aniel Rochowiak, former School

Board Chair, and father of Daniel ’67 and Francis ’71

• Edward C. Rathell ’67 • Rick Reeley, staff member •M ary Huber Semerad, mother of Jay ’68

and Larry ’69

• L ouis Fernandez, father of +Klaus

•W illiam Shuler, Sr., father of Charles

• F rieda Flick, mother of Douglas ’68

• Anthony Siwak ’71, father of Adrian ’11

Schutz ’72

and David ’71

’73 and William, Jr. ’73

• Edward Stevens, father of Russell ’84

Two Football Alums Get NFL Tryouts

• Julie Flynn, mother of Richard ’81

Avery Williams ’12, linebacker for the Temple Owls, signed a professional football contract with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent. Williams signed a contract to be on the 90-man roster with the Texans. It guarantees him a roster spot through the mini camps, summer practice and pre-season games.

Nik D’Avanzo ’13, defensive tackle for New Mexico, was invited to the Vikings rookie mini-camp.

• Ronald Gale, father of Steven ’03

Frank ’80, David ’83, and Robert ’86

• Fabio Giachini, father of Frank ’77

•G uymaurice Victor, father of Michael ’17

• Jeannette Halley, mother of Paul ’12

• Michael F. Wolfkiel ’67

• Neal J. Hasson, father of David ’70

• Bernie Wrightson ’66

• John Hayes, Jr., father of John, III ’84

• Chelsea Yeager, wife of John ’01

•R obbin Ann Hofferbert, wife of

• George Zurek, father of George ’82

•S erbando J. Torres, father of Mark ’77,

Michael ’77

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CURLEY | SPORT SHORTS Shaffer Named Athlete of the Year Football and wrestling standout Vinnie Shaffer was named the 2017 Fr. Julian Athlete of the Year at the Baccalaureate Mass held on May 24th. Shaffer was an All-MIAA and Baltimore Sun All-Metro 2nd Team pick in football. He was selected to participate in The Baltimore Touchdown Club All-Star game and The Big 33 game in which the best football players in Maryland face off against those from Pennsylvania. A three-year starter on varsity, Shaffer served as team captain this past fall. He received a full football scholarship to play for St. Anselm College (D2) in New Hampshire.

On the mat, Shaffer proved to be a force in the 285 pound weight class. He was the runner-up in the MIAA Championships losing in overtime in the final and finished fifth at the Maryland Independent Schools State Tournament. The grappler was also a three-year starter on the varsity wrestling team.

Curley Athletes to Compete in College Baseball Tommy Holcomb- Elizabethtown College Sean Meekins- Penn State York Zeke Maldonaldo- Catonsville Community College

Carlos Artson- St. Francis University Nick Holland- Stevenson University Zech Gordon- Virginia Union University Savion Spencer- Virginia Union University

Golf

Basketball

Michael Waugh- Albright College

Deion Booker- Albright College Michael Victor- Goucher College

Lacrosse

Cross Country/Track Nate Jecelin- Waynesburg University Mac Colomb- Waynesburg University Steve Porembski- McDaniel College Deylon Chew- LSU Lucius Ugorji- Morgan State Michael Wann- Mt. St. Mary’s University

Football Vinnie Shaffer- St. Anselm College Jake Brown- Clarion University Dylan Coster- McDaniel College Najee Brown- Virginia Union University James Diggs- Muhlenberg College

Cole Butchsky- Goucher College Hunter Jackson- Bethany College

Soccer Alejandro Arbelaez- UMBC Matt Brummet- Old Dominion University Ben Gentry- Salisbury University Dylan Holy- Stevenson University Dylan Poetzel- UMBC

Swimming James Martin- Kings College

Tennis RJ Linz- Catholic University

Richardson ’18 Invited to Under-17 National Team Camp Curley soccer standout Nick Richardson was called in for the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team training camp. Richardson, a central defender, traveled to Bradenton, Florida for the 5-day camp which was held February 14-18th. Richardson had an outstanding high school season with MIAA “A” Conference finalist Archbishop Curley.

He was named an NSCAA All-American, was Varsity Sports Network’s “Defender of the Year,” a 1st Team All-Metro selection for The Baltimore Sun and Maryland’s Gatorade Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year.

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Doubles Team Wins Championship The first doubles team of Nicolas Ramos ’17 and Dylan Holy ’17 defeated Spalding 6-2, 6-2 to take the MIAA “B” Conference championship in tennis.

Curley Names Sandora New Football Coach Sean Sandora has been named the head varsity football coach at Archbishop Curley High School. He replaces Sean Murphy, who stepped down in January, as the leader of the Friars’ football program. Sandora comes to Curley from Dundalk High School where he served as the varsity head coach for the last five years. He led the Owls to their first playoff victory in school history in 2012 and three playoff appearances overall. The Salisbury University graduate was named the Baltimore County, Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Sun’s Coach of the Year in 2015 after his team advanced to the 3A State Final.

JV Basketball Wins Championship Congratulations to the JV Basketball Friars on their 58-55 win over Annapolis Area Christian School for the MIAA B Conference Championship. The JV Team finished the season with a record of 16-7.

Spring Post Season Honors Tennis: R.J. Linz, Nick Ramos Baseball: Tyler Locklear, Corey Burton

Lacrosse: Cole Butschky Golf: Michael Waugh

50th

Reunion

Class of ’67

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3701 Sinclair Lane Baltimore, MD 21213-2079

www.archbishopcurley.org Join us for these upcoming events:

SEPT 27 OCT 4 OCT 21

ALUMNI CUP SOCCER GAME

OCT 28-29

OPEN HOUSE

FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS

NOV 12

MEMORIAL MASS

HOMECOMING

NOV 24

REUNION NIGHT

To learn more and to purchase tickets for Curley’s special events, please visit http://www.archbishopcurley.org/calendar/specialevents Not receiving Alumni Notifications? Send your email address to gmalanowski@archbishopcurley.org 20 CURLEY Magazine | Summer 2017