Magazine 2011

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SUMMER 2011 LOYOLA MAGAZINE SUMMER 2011

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FIRST ROW FROM BACK, STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ciarán Kelly Christopher Burda Michael Puntillo Alexander Zanfardino Benjamin Manzione William de Wolff Matthew Markham Samuel Taylor-D’Ambrosio John Catsimatidis Jeffrey Keyser Sean McAlinden Peter Tresnan Andrew Timm

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SECOND ROW FROM BACK, STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Hannah Swyers Sarah Wartman Despina Kiskinis Gabriela Zyskowska Stephanie Goetz Emma Hreljanovic Alexandra Thrun-Nowicki Jennifer Liebowitz Mary Grace Carolino Cara Esposito Teresa Daly Miranda Stefan Sheherzad Preisler

THIRD ROW FROM BACK, SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kathleen Ammatuna Krista Masullo Marina Gentile Grace Lawton Caterina Monda Brittany Gallagher Ellen Anderson Lucia Bederson Anna Marie Paolicelli Morgan Simons Veronica Hudson Anjelica Matiz Lindsay Welch Daniela DiGuido Caitlin Guzman

FOURTH ROW FROM BACK, SITTING ON THE FLOOR, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kevin Kim Brendan Duffy David Spinnato-Pujol Joseph Puthumana Francisco Bernard Preston Ohta Richard Komson Peter Della Rocca Anup Ramdass Chris Jaroszewski

CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT PAGE 4. STAY CONNECTED PAGE 5. MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER PAGE 6. NEW ADVANCEMENT STAFF PAGE 7. MEET THE PRESIDENT PAGE 8.

ANDIAMO! PAGE 12. CENTRIPETAL FORCE PAGE 14. HORSE FEATHERS! PAGE 16. NEW FACES AT LOYOLA PAGE 17. GRADUATION PAGE 18. COLLEGE PLACEMENT PAGE 21. DRAMATIC PRODUCTIONS PAGE 22. ART SHOWCASE PAGE 24. SPEECH PAGE 25. ALUMNI EVENTS PAGE 26.

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 31. ALUMNI NOTES PAGE 37.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT LOYOLA is written and produced by the Advancement Office in conjunction with other offices, departments, and members of the Loyola Community.

Publisher Tony Oroszlany ’87 President

Dear Loyola Family,

Over the last eight years, Fr. Katsouros (Loyola School President, 2002-2011) and I spent a lot of time together at Loyola, on the Upper and Lower East Side of Manhattan, in California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and even London. On Fr. Katsouros’s last day at Loyola, we experienced a new first together— we were dressed exactly the same. As you can see, we both wore a maroon golf shirt with a gold logo— a great color combo. And, no, the wardrobe for this business casual day at Loyola was not planned, but it was a nice way to pass the baton.

I am truly humbled and honored by being named Loyola School’s next President and feel that it is appropriate to begin my tenure by taking this opportunity to thank Fr. Katsouros for his leadership.

During Fr. Katsouros’s presidency, the Annual Fund and Endowment tripled, our commitment to financial assistance has expanded, faculty salaries are now competitive with surrounding independent schools, and we cannot forget that our physical plant has undergone transformative renovations.

The importance of all of these accomplishments cannot be overstated; however, we will also remember Fr. Katsouros for his loving participation in so many aspects of our lives. He touched our hearts and we will forever be grateful for his service to Loyola. During his final year, it was wonderful to have celebrated Fr. Katsouros at our Alumni Night; Alumni Dinner; the Auction; our final Parents’ Association, Alumni Association, Board of Trustees, and Faculty meetings; and at his Final Vows Mass, which was attended by so many in our Loyola community. Many thanks to all of you for participating in such a wonderful year of salutes to Fr. Katsouros.

I would also like to thank the members of the Board of Trustees and the search and transition committees for their incredible service to Loyola this past year. It is difficult to not appear self-serving in this acknowledgment, because of my appointment, but the structures set forth in the search for our new president, the many in-person and telephonic meetings of the search committee, the series of interviews conducted, the planning behind the tributes to Fr. Katsouros and the onboarding of a new president have all been conducted with the utmost care, concern and professionalism. I look forward to working with these outstanding trustees and our wonderful faculty and staff to continue Loyola’s tradition of excellence.

In conversations with the search committee, during the interview process, we discussed the fact that St. Ignatius would often ask, “What have I done for God? What am I doing for God?” and “What more can I do for God?” You may be aware that “magis” means “the more,” but it does not refer solely to quantity, but also to quality; and at places like Loyola School it helps promote vision and dreams. Many believe that the concept of the magis finds it roots in Ignatius’s inquiry of what “more” he could do for God. With the baton passed from Fr. Katsouros, I ask our Lord for the vision of the magis to help guide Loyola School into its future. I look forward to my work with all of you, our students, faculty, administrators, staff, parents, alumni, trustees, and friends of Loyola.

Editors Francesca Lanning ’84 Vice President for Advancement Mary Ann Lynch Minson ’99 Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations Tara Pilger Director of Advancement Kelly McGee Advancement Associate Contributors Frederick Agnostakis Billy Bludgus Andrew Donacik Tessa Fisher Thomas Hanley Jacques Joseph Rev. Stephen Katsouros, S.J. Francesca Lanning ’84 Mary Ann Lynch Minson ’99 James Lyness Tony Oroszlany ’87 David Palladino James Richroath Gabriel Rotman Danilo Tramontozzi Francisco Yllescas ’56 Photography Frederick Agnostakis Mario Arenas Thomas Hanley Mary Ann Lynch Minson ’99 David Palladino Lynn Saville Daniel Sullivan Loyola is a forum for the communication of information and ideas between the School and its alumni, current parents, alumni parents, and friends. We welcome photos, submissions, letters and suggestions for future issues.

Sincerely,

Please send all materials to: Loyola School Advancement Office 980 Park Avenue New York, NY 10028 Or e-mail to: mminson@loyola-nyc.org

Tony Oroszlany ’87 President

If your name was omitted or misspelled, please accept our apologies. If you have detected an error, please contact the Advancement Office: 646.346.8134.

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FOR THE REVEAL OF LOYOLA SCHOOL’S NEW WEBSITE DESIGN

W W W. L O Y O L A - N Y C . O R G LAUNCHING LATE SUMMER 2011

MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER

It seems clear not only that [the students] have made a difference in the lives of others, but that this experience has made a difference in their lives.

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o forth and set the world on fire.” This directive of St. Ignatius Loyola to the early Jesuits is one which we convey to our students here at Loyola. St. Ignatius did not want the early Jesuits to be content merely with learning, but, rather, to take what they had learned and make a difference in the world. I am especially proud of eleven of our alumni of the class of 2011 who, together with Director of Christian Service, Billy Bludgus, and Director of Campus Ministry, Sue Baber, embarked on a ten-day service trip to Belize in an attempt to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. As I write, the group is preparing to travel back to New York after accompanying a Belizean family in the construction of a new home, visiting other service outreach sites, praying in solidarity with the local community, living in community and in a spirit of simplicity, exploring the history, culture, and beauty of Belize, and reflecting on God’s presence through all of it.

After construction on the house was completed, it withstood a storm with wind gusts of tropical storm strength!

The students wrote a ceremony of blessing for the house and at the end of the ceremony, they handed the keys over to the family that will be living there. What a wonderful way to make a difference in the world and in the lives of others! The students have already had an opportunity to begin to reflect on their experience, and in an email that I just received, they shared these thoughts: “Within the first hours of our time in Belize, we celebrated a beautiful mass at St. Martin de Porres Church, the Jesuit parish in Belize City. I personally had never heard such gratefulness and joy pour out of anybody, much less people with so little compared to the standards we had grown up with. The opening hymn, Glory and Praise to Our God, was sung in a way I will hold onto for a long time to come, since the parishioners were thoroughly sincere in their praise.” [Samuel Taylor-D’Ambrosio ’11] “The Belize trip has been such a wonderful opportunity! Building a house was only part of the experience.

I have also met and engaged in conversations with many of the Belizean people. While working on the house, I became friends with the children next door. During our breaks, they taught me how to play one of their games.

I felt honored that these children were comfortable enough to approach me, a stranger from another country, and invite me to join them. I’m so grateful that I went on this trip, and I will never forget the people I have met here.”

[Stephanie Goetz ’11] “In Belize I have met many people that have made me love this beautiful country. From our work partners to children to very kind passers-by, Belize has proven to be home to many good people. The conversations we have had, the hearts we have touched (which in turn have touched our hearts), and the smiles we have exchanged have truly made this trip a very meaningful and heartfelt one.” [Chris Jaroszewski ’11] “Here in Belize we have had plenty of opportunities to engage in conversation with different people. In addition to meeting some of the Belizean people we have also met some wonderful American Jesuit Volunteers— a group of young college graduates who are spending two years serving the people of Belize as teachers and social workers. From their sincerity and compassion about being a volunteer I have gained a lot of insight and have been inspired to potentially be a Jesuit Volunteer in the future.” [Anna Marie Paolicelli ’11] From the students’ reflections, it seems clear not only that they have made a difference in the lives of others, but that this experience has made a difference in their lives. The Loyola experience is about transformation— the transformation of boys and girls into young men and women for others. Our faculty and students in Belize are an example of the way that the members of the Loyola community find ways to embody the words of St. Ignatius’s Prayer for Generosity as they strive “to be generous, to give and not to count the cost… to labor and not to ask for any reward” except the knowledge that they are doing God’s will.

Speaking of generosity—it has been a blessing for me to witness the generosity of Fr. Steve Katsouros during his nine years as Loyola’s President and to work alongside him in our efforts to provide a transformative educational experience here at 980 Park Avenue. I look forward to collaborating with our new President, Tony Oroszlany, whose leadership will, no doubt, continue to provide an example of the Ignatian ideals embodied in the Prayer for Generosity. Thanks to all of you—our alumni, parents and friends—for your generosity. We are so appreciative of the many ways in which you continue to support us in our efforts to graduate young men and women of competence, conscience, and compassion. Please keep us in your prayers, and know that we keep you in ours.

Best wishes and God bless!

James Lyness Headmaster

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N E W A D VA N C E M E N T S TA F F

This spring, the Advancement Office at Loyola School welcomed its newest leader, Francesca Tresniowski Lanning, class of 1984, who returns to Loyola as Vice President for Advancement. Hitting the ground running, Francesca has taken the time to answer a few questions we thought the Loyola community would like to know!

How do you feel uniquely qualified to take on the role of Vice President for Advancement at Loyola?

I have worked in the Advancement field for over 22 years because I enjoy raising money and awareness of organizations and causes that I believe in. I have worked at Circle Repertory Theater, The New York Philharmonic, Mountainside Hospital, The Riverdale Country School, St. Bernard’s School and recently at Saint Peter’s Prep in Jersey City.

It was while working at Prep that I became reacquainted with the Jesuits and realized how influential my time at Loyola and the Jesuit education that my brothers (Alex ’79 and Nick ’82) and I received was in my life. I knew that continuing to advance Jesuit education was extremely important to me.

As the Vice President for Advancement at Saint Peter’s Prep, I got to know Tony Oroszlany, my counterpart here at Loyola and began to reconnect with the school on many different levels. For the past two years, I have served on the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and have become familiar with Loyola’s fundraising efforts and strategic planning. I attended more alumni events and realized that I wanted to be even more involved with the school.

When I heard that Tony had been named the next President, I was very excited for Loyola. I also realized that the position of Vice President for Advancement would need to be filled. I knew that my previous advancement experience, my association with Jesuit schools and my personal connection to Loyola meant that this position was right for me and that I could and would make a difference in Loyola’s future.

Do you have a particular strength that you offer to the Loyola Community?

My passion for fundraising and my desire to work hard are my greatest strengths. As I mentioned, I have been in fundraising for many years and have extensive knowledge of every aspect of an Advancement Office including Annual Funds, Capital Campaigns, Special Events, Database Management and Donor Relations. I enjoy looking for new and relevant fundraising information to expand my skill set and that of the Advancement Office for the betterment of the organization. As a result, I have taken numerous fundraising classes, received my Certification in Fundraising from New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Education, became a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and am a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

I continue to seek out new opportunities for professional growth and look forward to applying my knowledge and experience to working closely with everyone at the school as well as our parents, alumni and friends to continue Loyola’s tradition of excellence.

Since it is so important to love what you do, what would you say is the best part of your day?

As I come to the end of my first month as VP for Advancement, I can honestly say that the best part of each day has been getting to know the faculty, staff, parents, alumni/ae, students, Trustees, and administrators. Everyone has been so kind and helpful that I instantly felt very close to the Loyola community. Now that school life has quieted down, however, the halls are empty and the Advancement Office is planning for next year. The new best part of each day is the collaborative work that goes on in the Advancement Office. It is such a wonderful feeling knowing that we are all working together to ensure that next year’s events flow smoothly and that we reach and surpass our fundraising goals. I feel very fortunate to work with such talented and enthusiastic Advancement colleagues; Kelly McGee, Mary Ann Lynch Minson and Tara Pilger. They have made my transition into the department exceptionally easy.

Tara Pilger joined Loyola School in February as the Associate Director of Advancement.

If you would like to send a note of welcome or have any questions, please feel free to contact Francesca at flanning@loyola-nyc.org or Tara at tpilger@loyola-nyc.org.

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MEET THE PRESIDENT Written by Samantha Silverson Hanley ’87 A new era in the history of Loyola School began on December 10, 2010 when Board Chair, Bob Sheehy ’68, announced the appointment of Tony Oroszlany ’87 as Loyola School’s first lay President. As most of you know this appointment came as the result of an extensive national search that ultimately led to the unanimous recommendation to appoint Tony as the 22nd President of Loyola School. What an incredible honor for Tony and what a privilege for the school.

When I received a phone call from Mary Ann Lynch Minson ’99, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations, this past June, asking me to write an article about Tony for the school’s annual magazine, my immediate response was, “Absolutely, it would be my pleasure.” After hanging up the phone, however, my mind raced and I thought, “Where do I begin? There is so much to say about Tony. How am I going to make this article unique?”

Feeling somewhat overwhelmed, I began to reflect, asking myself, “What does the Loyola family not know about their new President? Who he is to me; to his family and friends; to his wife, Eileen; to the Loyola School community?” So many thoughts, words, and memories flooded my mind and the more I thought about Tony, the adjectives that came to mind were: honest, loyal, dedicated, humble, and faithful. But there were five additional words that truly define who Tony is to me­—classmate, colleague, mentor, friend, and brother.

In speaking with members of the Loyola community, these same sentiments resounded, When I reflect on nearly three decades of friendship with Tony, what strikes me most is that many of the qualities that have made him an exceptionally good friend over the years are the same qualities that will make him an exceptionally good leader for Loyola­—trustworthy, ethical, fair, compassionate, selfless, a man of deep faith…those qualities spring easily to mind, whether as a friend or as a professional. In conjunction with these “givens,” what I have come to value most in our relationship, and what makes him a wonderful friend, is his unique ability to listen and to carefully contemplate the most relevant variables when engaged in a matter of friendship or in something with broader implications.

His patience, his genuine interest, and his ability to balance many perspectives have served me well on countless occasions over 30 years of friendship.

—Jim Finn ’87 I really got to know Tony through Loyola’s Alumni Association and Board of Trustees and consider myself extremely fortunate. When you meet Tony, his friendly, easy-going manner immediately makes you feel like you have known him a long time. What becomes quickly apparent is that it is not a façade; Tony genuinely is one of the most generous, caring people you will ever meet. He is like the gift that keeps on giving because what makes him a great friend also makes him a wonderful alumnus. His spirit symbolizes what we cherish about our own Loyola experience—that special sense of belonging and camaraderie. How lucky we all are to have this special alum now serve as the President of our school.

—Marie Scott McNamee ’77, P’12 Tony and I are both members of the class of 1987 and during our senior year at Loyola, we were both lucky enough to be a part of Mr. Tram’s first trip to Italy. After we graduated from Loyola our friendship continued to grow especially when we worked together for eleven years in the Advancement Office at Loyola. It is hard to believe, but in 1995, Tony and I were the Advancement Office. A smile comes to my face when I think about the two of us, strategizing on how to raise money to support our beloved school. We spent hours discussing how best to increase the Annual Fund and how to keep the Loyola community engaged. It really was such fun and we were so committed to the school we loved. Always leading by the motto “There is no ‘I’ in team,” Tony taught me the value and importance of teamwork and what we can achieve by working together to fulfill the school’s mission.

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MEET THE PRESIDENT And of course, I will never forget the day Loyola received its first million dollar gift. It was the day before Thanksgiving—Alumni Night— and I was sitting in the gym watching the JV basketball game. Tony came into the gym and as he walked toward me, I could see from the smile on his face that he had been successful. When he sat down on the bleachers next to me, he very simply and with humble pride, said, “We got our first million dollar gift.” This day marked a clear foreshadowing of the good things to come under Tony’s leadership as Vice President for Advancement and Institutional Planning.

Throughout the years we worked together, Tony was my mentor and his guidance enabled me to grow professionally and personally. We shared so much because of Loyola. We have laughed, we have cried, we have agreed and disagreed, we have supported each other through career choices, engagements and marriages, and through the ups and downs of our lives. I have come to consider Tony the brother I never had and am so very grateful for the gift of Tony in my life.

As a community, we are all blessed to have Tony at the helm. Loyola will continue to thrive under his leadership because of his love for the school which drives Tony to be the best he can be. As a result, he motivates those around him to do the same. I ask each of you to join me and walk alongside of Tony as he guides Loyola into the future.

The above includes just a few personal reflections of my friend and colleague. In order to give you some more insight into Tony, he and I sat down for another great conversation:

Sam: Why did you apply to Loyola School as a student?

Tony: A funny story will be part of this long-winded answer. First, there was no doubt that I would be going to a Catholic school, as was true for my younger brother and two older sisters. Of the five high schools that I applied to, four were Jesuit. My father, a Hungarian immigrant, developed a great deal of respect for and friendships with Jesuits over the years.

My good friend and eventual Loyola classmate, Sean O’Shea, influenced things as well after his sister, Maureen O’Shea Deery ’82, went to Loyola and loved it.

So, I applied and as part of the admissions process, I came into Loyola for a series of interviews. My mother accompanied me and we first met with former President, Fr. Fox † and Sr. Nora †, the Dean of Academics, followed by Fr. Prior †. When we walked into the Assistant Headmaster’s office, I heard my mother say “Fr. Prior?” and he responded, “Norah?” It turns out that when my mother, Norah Mary Murphy, first came to this country from Ireland, her first job was at a parish in the Bronx. One of Fr. Prior’s first summer assignments as a priest was at that same parish. They became fast friends, but ultimately fell out of touch. I remember quite vividly walking home after the interviews and my mother telling me, “Boy, was he a good looking man back then. The church was always packed with young women when he was saying mass!”

Years later, Fr. Prior enjoyed telling me that while my mother reminisced, he was at Loyola telling Julia Sullivan that he had known my mother “as a young colleen” years ago. Mrs. Sullivan, who, like my mother, is from Galway, saw the name Oroszlany and inquired what my mother’s maiden name was. Fr. replied, “Murphy,” to which Mrs. Sullivan said, “The amadán (Gaelic for fool)—who would give up a fine name like Murphy for a name like that?” With this walk along memory lane, there was no doubt in my mother’s mind where I was heading for high school that September!

Sam: How would you describe Loyola School?

Tony: Loyola is special—it is home and it is family. I truly believe that Loyola School, and Jesuit education as a whole, fundamentally teaches all of us to do all things the right way. Within the First Principle and Foundation of the Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius states, “Our only desire and our one choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to the deepening of God’s life in me.” The students, teachers, administrators, and board leadership at Loyola act in this manner (often subconsciously)

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MEET THE PRESIDENT and tend to do things the right way. St. Ignatius also advised apostolates that “all other things being equal, choose those apostolates that will influence those who have the most influence on others.” This does not just apply to a school’s choice of students, but also its choice of faculty, administrators, and volunteer leadership and, consequently, we are surrounded by great leaders throughout the Loyola School community.

In the end, our goal is to care for and grow the whole student who ultimately will become women and men for others—we are confident that we do just that at Loyola School.

Sam: What do you consider your greatest accomplishment during your tenure as Loyola’s Vice President for Advancement and Institutional Planning?

Tony: That’s a tough one. I have worked with wonderful colleagues and we have experienced great growth in our fundraising activities since I returned to Loyola to work alongside Fr. Katsouros, our Advancement staff, and volunteer leadership. The Annual Fund and endowment have grown; our fundraising events continue to evolve; we have completed major renovation projects; and developed stronger relationships with our board, parents, alumni and alumni parents. So, I guess that it’s the whole that I am most proud of, a whole that influences the lives of all of Loyola’s students, faculty and staff on a daily basis.

Sam: How about a little trivia for current students? What do they not know about you?

Tony: Let’s see. I met my wife, Eileen, because of Loyola and three members of my wedding party were Loyola classmates. Both of my sisters are mothers to four incredible children each and have wonderful husbands. My brother is the principal of a high performing public middle through high school in the Bronx.

In my previous role, I got to know our students better with each year that they were at Loyola. I enjoy cheering on the Varsity and JV Knights, attending plays and concerts, and moderating the Stock Market Club— which has been a lot of fun. They have beaten the S&P every year since its founding. I have told them that when they achieve great success, I will say, “I knew them when.” Now, as President, I am excited to be an even bigger part of our students’ everyday lives.

Sam: Do you have a favorite Grad at Grad principle?

Tony: This is sort of like picking what the most important commandment is, but I think that my answer will surprise you. I love the principle of being “open to growth.” It touches on all of the Grad at Grad principles and implies the value of lifelong learning. By being “open to growth,” Loyola School fosters an educational philosophy that points students toward the other principles—academic excellence, the importance of religious beliefs, a commitment to justice, and the power of love.

Sam: Do you have a favorite Loyola moment?

Tony: I am not sure where to begin! Most recently, one of this year’s seniors offered a Senior Class gift in honor of Fr. Katsouros from the change he had saved over the past four years at Loyola. The total? $350!

How incredible is that? Talk about someone who will influence others.

There are so many other memories—watching the boys and girls sports teams win their league championships; Fr. Katsouros’s Final Vows mass, Fr. Prior’s † 80th birthday party; great plays and concerts; listening to students’ Grad at Grad reflections at assembly; so many wonderful Alumni Dinners; working with incredible Auction volunteers; receiving our first million dollar gift; sharing in retreat experiences with our faculty; talking with Fr. Ambrose’s † sister about Loyola; helping Coach A with special projects; hearing Mr. Lyness pay tribute to our seniors at graduation; and watching students support and encourage one another. I could go on forever, but I will stop. Actually, one more—I was elated for our recent grads when I learned that 75% of the class of 2011 will attend one of the top 50 colleges or universities in the nation.

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MEET THE PRESIDENT Sam: What are your plans for Loyola?

Tony: It is an honor to have been named Loyola School’s first lay president and I am committed to maintaining our identity as an independent school in the Jesuit tradition and I truly believe that we carry on both traditions with excellence. It is amazing to think that the first Jesuit school was founded in 1548 and today, almost 500 years later, there are 3,730 Jesuit educational institutions around the globe, educating over 2.5 million students.

Clearly, Loyola School is part of the strongest network of private education in the world. What made the Jesuit network as strong as it is?

I would say that we have been “open to growth,” always evolving and always pushing our students to be the best that they can be. What does all of this mean for our plans and for my leadership at Loyola? Loyola’s mission will always be to strive to become greater than who we are today and to work toward making a better tomorrow for our students. We want to offer our students the best education we can; we want to offer our faculty and staff competitive compensation; we want to build an endowment that subsidizes our operating costs effectively; we want to have a vibrant extracurricular program; and we will strive to maintain and improve our great facilities.

It is true that every dollar that we raise today makes a better future for Loyola and I plan to continue to talk with our benefactors to imagine how that might happen. All in all, I look forward to working with our Board of Trustees; Headmaster, Jim Lyness; faculty, staff, and administration; student body; and all of our volunteer leadership for many years to come.

Sam: What are your favorite pastimes outside of Loyola?

Tony: I love to spend time with friends and family. Eileen and I are always

Join us in celebrating the start of the 2011-2012 academic year at The Mass of the Holy Spirit and the Installation of Loyola School’s 22nd President, Tony Oroszlany ’87 Celebrated by Very Rev. David Ciancimino, S.J., Provincial Superior of the New York Province Jesuits Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:45am Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Avenue Reception to follow Mass in Wallace Hall RSVP by September 1, 2011 646-346-8129 or rsvp@loyola-nyc.org

in search of the best burgers and pizza in NYC, with an occasional best steak war, too. We love visiting churches in the NYC area during lent and I love the history and traditions of the Society of Jesus. I love to read, but wish I had time to read more. I love college and professional sports. I am a proud Georgetown Hoya and my MBA from Fordham has helped nurture a fascination in the markets. I know you asked about non-Loyola activities, but I love attending Loyola events with Eileen—I think we may have to make her an honorary alumna because she attends so many!

After our interview and my conversations with members of the Loyola community, I thought it only fitting to conclude with a reflection from Tony’s wife, Eileen.

Sam: Tell me about your husband Tony.

Eileen: I met Tony because we had Laura Armstrong ’94 in common— she was my college roommate, and, of course, she knew Tony from Loyola. When I told Laura I was going on a date with Tony, her reaction was, excitedly, “Tony Oroszlany is the nicest guy in the world!” Similarly, in his letter as part of the announcement of Loyola’s next president, Fr. Katsouros wrote, “Tony is goodness personified.”

These statements are both true, and they do a good job of describing the core of who Tony is to me as my husband. He is such a good, kind, and genuinely nice man who makes everyone he meets feel welcome and comfortable. I value his opinion immensely because I know that his perspective is well thought out and unbiased. Tony is a caring uncle, brother and son, and being with him makes me a better person. One can’t help but feel the Ignatian concept of magis when interacting with Tony, because he is always directed towards doing more...for Loyola, for family and friends, and for God. I hope that you will join me in welcoming and saluting Tony in his new role at his installation as President of Loyola School at the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Friday, September 9, 2011. 2

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LET’S GO

ANDIAMO!

Tribute written by Tony Oroszlany ’87 This past spring Mr. Danilo Tramontozzi announced that he would be retiring from Loyola School’s classrooms and coaching at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. “Tram,” as Mr. Tramontozzi has become affectionately known, has served Loyola for 45 consecutive academic years, the longest continuous service to the school of any faculty or staff member in Loyola’s history. To put that into some perspective, Tram has been at Loyola School for parts of six decades and for Presidents Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush II, and Obama!

In talking with members of the Loyola community about Tram and all that he has done for Loyola, I kept hearing, “what a gentleman” and “an incredible role model” and sometimes, simply, “he’s the greatest.” I smiled and nodded in total agreement as he is all of the above and much, much more.

Personally, I have always thought that it would be hard not to love Tram and his family. His wife Lidia is the epitome of grace and elegance and a friend of many alumni, parents, faculty and former faculty members. Two of their children, Lucas ’96 and Vanessa ’98, graduated from Loyola and both went on to Jesuit institutions—Georgetown University and Boston College, respectively; and their oldest son Mark certainly knows the halls of Loyola School quite well.

As you might imagine, quite a number of Loyola yearbooks have been dedicated to Mr. Tramontozzi. In one tribute, the senior class commented, “He is always there to lend a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, or a comment to which we cannot help but smile…He treated us with all the love and respect that he did his own children.” In another yearbook it was noted, “Mr. Tram has generously demonstrated, on many occasions, how we were not just another class, but fifty-two individuals who have become like his own children.” So the professor from Roma and his wife from Friuli think that they only have three children, but a couple thousand members of the Loyola community would beg to differ.

Loyola School is often sincerely referred to as a second home by our students, parents, and graduates and this feeling has evolved over time because of people like Mr. Tram and current and former faculty friends and colleagues like Mr. Agnostakis, Dr. Bolton, Ms. Cerussi, Ms. Cupillari, Mr. Guerra, Mr. Hanser†, Fr. Haskins†, Mr. Lyness, Fr. Katsouros, Sr. Nora†, Fr. Prior†, Mr. Stone, Mr. Sullivan, and Mr. Winans†. Every one of these individuals loved Tram and understood the impact that he had on Loyola School as teacher, coach, plant manager, chaperone, friend and more. Fortunately, Tram’s impact at Loyola will not be coming to an end as he has been named our new Alumni Relations Director Emeritus and you will all certainly see him at many Loyola events. He will not have the long drive in from New Jersey every morning or have to brave the GW Bridge traffic every evening, but he will remain an important part of the Loyola community.

I was lucky enough to have studied Italian with this wonderful teacher, played soccer for this outstanding coach, and journeyed across the Atlantic on Tram’s first ever student trip to Italy. The privilege of seeing his homeland through his eyes was an incredible blessing and I will always remember his reflections on Michelangelo, the canals of Venice, Italy’s greatest soccer teams, Vittorio Emanuale II, Garibaldi, the right way to grill vegetables, the Duomo, his passion for Loyola, the Mediterranean, Romeo and Juliet, and the love of family. As a member of Loyola’s soccer team, I often heard his celebrated rallying call of “Andiamo!,” which means “Let’s go!” in Italian. And so, although we go forward without Tram in our classrooms, we have the comfort of knowing that he will still influence our Loyola School—a home he has helped form these the past 45 years. I cannot imagine it any other way. 2

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TRAM TRIBUTE

P H Y S I C S , G O L F, A U T O M O B I L E S

CENTRIPETAL FORCE Tribute written by Danilo Tramontozzi

His girls, Physics, Golf, Automobiles and German Heritage. These were the important things in Joe Hanser’s life.

His girls. Joe was so proud of them! He would give his life to make sure that they got the best of the best. He paid their full college tuition and did so gladly, without complaints.

Physics. Joe believed that Physics could logically resolve all of humanity’s issues. Many times he tried to explain things to students that they just could not understand. What Joe couldn’t understand was why they could not get it first time! “It’s so simple,” he used to say.

I remember the day Joe told us in the faculty room of the time he was in the car at St. John’s University—he taught there to supplement his income—during a huge rain storm. While getting ready to go home, the car was hit by lightning and immediately began shaking— “charged with electricity” he told us. Joe proceeded to explain to us that while the tires were protecting him, they were not discharging the electric charge. Well he just backed the car against the fence of the university so that the electricity went to ground. Having done that, he went home!

Golf. Joe came within one stroke to qualify for the Open. He felt that he was better than Arnold Palmer, had he been given the chance. Joe never stopped dreaming—someday he would play professional golf. He compared himself to Jack Nicklaus and was convinced he could have beaten him. Joe was so convinced of his ability that he built a cage in the north corner on the roof of the gym to practice his golf swings. Obviously, it was not only for Joe. He built it so the Jesuits could also practice their swings anytime they wanted to.

He took pride in coaching the golf team and played many times in the Loyola School Shea-Armstrong Golf Classic. Joe handled the black course at Bethpage with ease but he always dreamed of playing in California at Pebble Beach. The year that Dan Sullivan and I went to Santa Clara, we made it a point to take a picture of ourselves on the green, just to make him jealous.

Automobiles. Joe loved to fix them. My first car was a convertible Oldsmobile that he had turned into an automatic one. “Don’t worry,” he said. “I have just slapped an engine in with 15,000 miles—brand new. It will run forever.” Anyone who needed a car, Joe would find one. Anyone who needed repairs, Joe would volunteer his services.

German Heritage. Joe was proud of his German heritage. He dreamed of going to Germany to meet his relatives. He never fulfilled his dream, but Joe was the John Wayne of Loyola School. He was proud of his Teutonic strength, taking down a wall separating the senior section from the rest of the Commons with a sledge hammer. Joe was part of Loyola’s mom and pop operation—with no money, we used our skills to do projects so that we did not have to hire outside contractors. When it came to breaking things up, Joe was always ready!

He came up with the idea to turn Room 403 into a math office, building the wall by himself, without reimbursement, spending one entire summer working on the task at hand.

Joe was also competitive and always wanted to win even when playing with Faculty for fun on the eve of Thanksgiving against the J.V. team. It was understood that the J.V. had to win. Not according to him…how he would fume when we would let the J.V. take that last shot and win the game!

There are many more stories that could be told. What I remember most, however, was his generosity. If anyone could live up to the Grad at Grad characteristics, it was Joe Hanser.

Joe drove students home after games. He picked up Mrs. Sullivan every morning so that she did not have to walk to school. He spent many nights in the city and slept in the coaches’ room so that he could tutor students in physics or math. I know for a fact that he carried on his shoulder a former Loyola student who was studying to become a doctor. He drove injured soccer players to hospitals and stayed there until I arrived, well after the game was over.

Joe gave of himself and his limited resources to anyone in need. He believed that no one was incapable of learning and he gave of himself unselfishly to that end.

He sounded like John Wayne, but truth be told he was a lamb. He saw no faults in anyone. If you needed help, he was there to give it.

Joe loved his country, his God and, above all, Notre Dame. He was thankful of the talent that he had, went to daily mass, when there were daily masses, and was committed to America. He was patriotic and proud of this country, but how proud he was when

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Notre Dame won the national championship!

The Gospel speaks of the many dwelling places that Jesus has prepared for all of us.

And so, where is Joe now? I imagine that Joe’s dwelling place has an attached garage where he is volunteering to fix all the vehicles that the angels and saints use. It overlooks the Paradise Golf Course. I imagine that he is complaining to God asking why He will not help Notre Dame win another national title. He is probably trying to convince Jesus to play a round of golf and showing him how to properly hold the club and drop the shoulder so that He can get an eagle on the next hole. Oh yes, I am also convinced that he is filling Jesus’ ear about how great his Loyola students really were. After all, they were the boys that filled the only void in his life, a boy, to carry on the Hanser name and the great Hanser German tradition. 2

Joseph W. Hanser Memorial Mass Loyola School Chapel Thursday, October 20, 2011 More details to follow.

The family of Joseph Hanser has created the Joseph Hanser Fund, which will support needs of Loyola School’s science department. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, please visit www.loyola-nyc/giving.

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H O R S E F E AT H E R S

Fr. Curry’s unique teaching style lovingly blends facts, personal knowledge, and insight, with blatant humor.

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r. Curry joined the Loyola School faculty in 1987. In his 24 years of service to the school, Fr. Curry has served as the Chairperson of the Theology Department; moderator of the Eucharistic Ministry program; a member of the Campus Ministry Team; Coordinator of Liturgies and Prayer Services; and he spent several years as the Director and Moderator of Athletics.

He has taught both Theology and History, but what he has really taught the members of the Loyola community is what it means to be a man of faith who puts that faith into action daily in service to others.

In dedicating their yearbooks to Fr. Curry, the classes of 1990 and 2005 wrote the following words, which rang true of Fr. Curry then, and continue to ring true of him today—“As freshmen and sophomores, we all had the same question: who is that dashing priest with the deep voice, the somewhat British accent, and a smile that could light up any room? It was not until we were juniors, when we had him in class, that we realized these were the features of a special man, a man who would play a large role in making our Loyola experience so memorable. As a teacher of Scripture, he enlightened us with his knowledge and understanding of the Bible, while adding a few witty anecdotes for good measure. His unique teaching style lovingly blends facts, personal knowledge, and insight, with blatant humor. Outside of the classroom, Fr. Curry does not cease teaching us. Whether he is telling a story from his youth or a story from last weekend, most everything Father says is useful in dealing with the problems that burden us today. Fr. Curry has shown that a kind word, a sympathetic ear, or a boost of confidence can be a daily experience at Loyola. This extraordinary teacher, leader, Jesuit, and friend is a true example of the meaning of devotion. His tireless dedication to the Loyola community as an institution and as a family is both appreciated and unsurpassed. While he subtly never lets you forget that he is a priest, most importantly, Fr. Curry never lets you forget that he is a good friend. Now, when the cry of “horse feathers!” is heard in the hallways of Loyola in the years to come, we expect to see Fr. Curry there to greet us.”

This year, Fr. Curry has decided to retire from the classrooms of Loyola, but we still expect to hear the cry of “horse feathers,” along with his equally famous “Harrumph” ringing in the hallways of Loyola as he remains involved in the sacramental and spiritual life of Loyola School. We give great thanks for the wonderful contributions he has made, and we look forward to those he will continue to make in the future. If you would like to wish Fr. Curry well in his semi-retirement, you can direct emails to jcurry@loyola-nyc.org.

Replacing Fr. Curry on Loyola’s faculty will be Fr. Hernán Paredes, S.J. Fr. Paredes is a native of Ecuador and entered the Society of Jesus in 1982. Fr. Paredes has been on Loyola’s staff this past year and has already made a wonderful impact on our community. Fr. Paredes received his doctoral degree in Education from Escuela Politécnica Javeriana del Ecuador. He taught for eight years at San Gabriel High School in Ecuador where he also served as Campus Ministry Director. In addition, he served as Associate Pastor in St. Anthony’s Parish in Oceanside, New York for seven years. We are extremely grateful to the Society of Jesus for offering Loyola School the services of yet another outstanding Jesuit and look forward to working with Fr. Paredes for many years to come. If you would like to wish Fr. Paredes well in his new role at Loyola School, you can direct emails to hparedes@loyola-nyc.org. 2

INCOMING FRESHMEN & TRANSFER STUDENTS Meet the newest members of the Loyola community—the Class of 2015 and our transfer students.

Mariya Abarinova ’14 Emma Willard, Troy

Caroline MacLachlan Nightingale-Bamford School

Robert Schroeder St. Joseph’s School

Mark Akhimien Sacred Heart School, Bronx

John Marino St. Bernard’s School

Henry Schulte Saint David’s School

Alexander Anwer Epiphany School

Julian Matiz East Side Middle School

Therese Perby Senal PEARLS Hawthorne, Yonkers

Julia Arcia Holy Redeemer Catholic, Florida

Hanna May St. Joan of Arc, Queens

Nicole Seredenko Immaculate Conception

Lukas Auletti St. Ignatius Loyola

Nicholas Mollerus Saint David’s School

Tristan Simonneaux Lanoix Delta at Booker T. Washington M.S. 54

Natalia Barragan PEARLS Hawthorne, Yonkers

Camila Nunez Academia Merici, Venezuela

Thomas Smyth St. Paul the Apostle, Yonkers

Larisse Bautista ’14 Brewster High School, Brewster

Evelyn O’Byrne Epiphany School

Yiwen Sun ’13 Cascadilla School, Ithaca

Caitlin Bonner St. Ignatius Loyola

Alejandro Oyarzun St. Ignatius Loyola

Catherine Thrun-Dupuy St. Joseph’s School

Louis Brereton St. Ignatius Loyola

Alessandra Palmisano St. Gabriel School, Bronx

Michael Tierney Epiphany School

Nicholas Brereton St. Ignatius Loyola

Ana Lucia Parham Santana St. Saviour, Brooklyn

Adrian Van Hauwermeiren ’13 American School of Paris, France

Maxwell Brooke The Gateway School

Dylan Peer Pelham Middle School, Pelham

Olivier Van Hauwermeiren ’14 American School of Paris, France

Peter Carzis St. Luke’s School

Luke Pramberger Saint David’s School

Joseph Clark St. Bernard’s School

Mirjam Proempers ’13 Bundesgymnasium 9, Austria

Lydia von Anhault ’12 Geneva International La Chataigneraie, Switzerland

Aisling Coffey St. Ignatius Loyola

Joyce Ramirez Holy Cross School

Kate Dooling Convent of the Sacred Heart

Lara Franco Ramos ’14 St. Joseph, Spain

Regina Fierro Sacred Heart of Jesus, Queens

Sean Reinicke Wagner Middle School 167

Gabriella Fiorentino Epiphany School

Erin Reisman Grace Church School

Maria Gallo Wagner Middle School 167

Jordan Riullano Mount Saint Michael Academy, Bronx

This year Loyola will host three Information Nights:

Henry Greene Saint David’s School

Claire Robinson ’14 Convent of the Sacred Heart

Thursday, October 6, 2011 Last Name A-L

Teressa Healy Pelham Middle School, Pelham

Reece Rodriguez Calhoun School

Dylan Hennessy St. Ignatius Loyola

Katherine Ross St. Hilda's & St. Hugh’s

Nina Kelly St. Ignatius Loyola

Giovanni Salerno Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens

Peter Kiss St. Ignatius Loyola

Michael Santangelo Greenwich Catholic School, Connecticut

Elizabeth Leyn Our Lady of Czestochowa School, New Jersey

Elliot Scarangello Allen-Stevenson School

Sung Il Yoon Holy Family Catholic Academy, New Jersey

Do you have a child, grandchild, relative, or friend interested in Loyola School?

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Last Name M-Z Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Independent School Families For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 646.346.8131 or visit the Admissions website where you can complete an online application at www.loyola-nyc.org.

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G R A D U AT I O N The Loyola community gathered in the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola on June 3, 2011 to celebrate the accomplishments of fifty-one remarkable young women and men—the Class of 2011. Loyola’s newest alumni were addressed by outgoing President, Rev. Stephen N. Katsouros, S.J. Fr. Katsouros used a quote from the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola, as the framework for his speech: “Love is shown more in deeds than in words.” He highlighted examples of the Class of 2011’s love in action by referring to their personal yearbook statements where there was a multitude of examples reflecting who they are, what they value, where they are going, and who they want to be. Congratulations, Class of 2011!

LOYOLA SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS GOLD MEDAL

Highest Average in Senior Year Preston Ohta

SILVER MEDAL

Second Highest Average in Senior Year Morgan Simons

GOLD MEDAL

Highest Cumulative Average for Four Years at Loyola School Morgan Simons

SILVER MEDAL

Second Highest Cumulative Average for Four Years at Loyola School Caitlin Guzman

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LOYOLA SCHOOL HONORARY AWARDS THE JESUIT SECONDARY EDUCATION AWARD

The graduate who most closely resembles the ideals of an Ignatian education Chris Jaroszewski Anna Marie Paolicelli

THE FR. PETER J. DALY, S.J. MEDAL

The graduate demonstrating the most significant advance in personal growth and development Francisco Bernard

THE LOYOLA ALUMNI MEDAL The graduate who best represents the qualities and ideals of Loyola School Veronica Hudson

THE LOYOLA SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND LEADERSHIP Veronica Hudson Matthew Markham

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LOYOLA SCHOOL ATHLETIC AWARDS

LOYOLA SCHOOL SPECIAL AWARDS

THE LOUIS A. TAMBINI AWARD

NEW YORK CITY COMPTROLLER’S AWARD

THE BROTHER EDWARD SHEEHY, S.J. AWARD

NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Outstanding Male Athlete Brendan Duffy Chris Jaroszewski

Outstanding Female Athlete Stephanie Goetz Anna Marie Paolicelli

Kevin Kim Morgan Simons

Teresa Daly Benjamin Manzione

NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD Stephanie Goetz Samuel Taylor-D’Ambrosio

NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Matthew Markham

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COLLEGE PLACEMENT

CLASS OF 2011 Kathleen Ammatuna The George Washington University

Emma Hreljanovic Bard College

Anna Marie Paolicelli Boston College

Ellen Anderson Providence College

Veronica Hudson Davidson College

Sheherzad Preisler Columbia University

Lucia Bederson New York University

Chris Jaroszewski Boston College

Michael Puntillo Fordham University

Francisco Bernard Boston College

Ciarán Kelly Champlain College

Joseph Puthumana Pennsylvania State University

Christopher Burda The George Washington University

Jeffrey Keyser College of Charleston

Anup Ramdass Susquehanna University

Mary Grace Carolino City University of New York, Hunter College

Kevin Kim City University of New York, Hunter College

Morgan Simons Duke University

John Catsimatidis New York University

Despina Kiskinis New York University

Teresa Daly New York University

Richard Komson Boston University

William de Wolff Boston College

Grace Lawton Boston University

Peter Della-Rocca Harvard University

Jennifer Liebowitz New York University

Daniela DiGuido The George Washington University

Benjamin Manzione Georgetown University

Brendan Duffy Union College

Matthew Markham Boston College

Cara Esposito Saint Joseph’s University

Krista Masullo Pace University

Brittany Gallagher Tulane University

Anjelica Matiz Marquette University

Marina Gentile Undeclared

Sean McAlinden College of the Holy Cross

Stephanie Goetz Trinity College

Caterina Monda Concordia University, Canada

Caitlin Guzman New York University

Preston Ohta Carnegie Mellon University

David Spinnato-Pujol Boston College Miranda Stefan Wheaton College Hannah Swyers Saint Joseph’s University Samuel Taylor-D’Ambrosio Georgetown University Alexandra Thrun-Nowicki Fordham University Andrew Timm Macalester College Peter Tresnan Connecticut College Sarah Wartman Pennsylvania State University Lindsay Welch College of the Holy Cross Alexander Zanfardino Adelphi University Gabriela Zyskowska Parsons, The New School for Design

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D R A M AT I C P R O D U C T I O N S

THE FALL PLAYERS: Cast and Crew of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Jay Bickford ’13, Peter Della Rocca ’11, Caitlin Guzman ’11, Ciarán Kelly ’11, Anna Proios ’12, Peter Tresnan ’11 Stage Managers: Caterina Monda ’11, Caio Drumond e Menezes ’12

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THE SPRING PLAYERS: Cast of The Dining Room Kate Berg ’12, Peter Della Rocca ’11, Christina DiTolla ’12, Veronica Hudson ’11, Ciarán Kelly ’11, Will Kurach ’14, Roberto Napoleon ’13, Anna Proios ’12, Peter Tresnan ’11

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he 2010-2011 season has been the most exciting year yet! Seniors Kevin Kim and Peter Tresnan; Juniors Christina DiTolla, Laura Prunty, and Katy Windels; Sophomores Carlos Morales, Rebecca Petitti, Robert Reuland, Hannah Tolan, and Meghan Xanthos; and Freshmen Stephanie Cianci and Daniel James worked hard to hone their skills and be outstanding teammates. Twelve students qualified for States including Seniors Peter Della Rocca, Ben Manzione, and Andrew Timm; Juniors Kate Berg, Patrick James, Quellie Moorhead, Anna Proios, and Taylor Rose; and Freshmen Maggie Hom, Thomas Iannitto, Will Kurach and Catherine Petitti. At States, Loyola placed second in Congress and Peter Della Rocca and Andrew Timm were Congress semi-finalists in the top 24 in the State.

Taylor Rose joined Della Rocca and Timm in Congress success as a finalist who came in second in the State. Ben Manzione was a finalist and placed in the top 12 in the State for Declamation and Will Kurach was a quarter-finalist finishing in the top 24. Kate Berg was a finalist for Dramatic Performance and came in fifth in the State. Peter Della Rocca, Taylor Rose, and Kate Berg qualified for Catholic Nationals held in Washington, DC over Memorial Day weekend. Della Rocca made finals and placed eighth in the nation in Student Congress and competed in Senate at the National Forensic League Tournament in Dallas, Texas from June 13-19, 2011 where he made top 24 and was joined by Taylor Rose who competed in the House of Representatives.

BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Reuland Andrew Timm William Kurach Jacqueline Moorhead Benjamin Manzione Carlos Morales Patrick James Peter Tresnan Peter Della Rocca MIDDLE ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Smith Christina DiTolla Stephanie Cianci Taylor Rose Catherine Petitti Margaret Hom Rebecca Petitti Laura Prunty FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Daniel James Thomas Iannitto Kate Berg Meghan Xanthos Katy Windels Anna Proios

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ALUMNI EVENTS

COACH “A” ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Alumni turned out for another great day of basketball in the Alumni Gymnasium on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Competition was fierce with players spanning the decades from the 1980s through the 2000s. The championship game featured defending champions, Leonard Sotomayor ’80, Rich Jameson ’91, and Adam Kazalski ’92 who were joined this year by Errol Williams ’82, versus members of the Class of 2000, James Bergamo, Marc Harrison, Michael Lesnik, and Craig Usiak. The teams were well matched, but in the end there could only be one winner—the Class of 2000.

DECEMBER ALUMNI SERVICE DAY

On Sunday, December 5, 2010 alumni and their families, led by students and administrators gathered together to celebrate Mass and compile over 100 boxes of donated food items for the Welcome Table at St. Francis Xavier Church on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Our students, led by faculty member Joann Kusk, donated over 1,500 cans of food and with alumni donations, we reached approximately 1,700 canned food items overall! The boxes of donated items were distributed to individuals and families who rely on Xavier’s food pantry. Laura Armstrong ’94, Grace Beggins ’90, Joe Bustros ’94, Brendan Cahill ’85, John Coghlan ’01, Michele Crespo-Fierro ’86, Pat Farrell ’93, Fred Gannon ’88, Jennifer Corsi King ’86, Ben Lanzet ’00, Dermot Sullivan ’89, Teddy Zambetti ’76, in addition to family and friends, led by Andrea Gannon Brereton ’85, gathered together in the Commons to help out.

Michael Lesnik ’00, Marc Harrison ’00, Coach “A”, Craig Usiak ’00, and James Bergamo ’00

APRIL ALUMNI SERVICE DAY

On Sunday, April 10, 2011, alumni served 1,028 meals and distributed clothing to the people of the St. Francis Xavier Mission Welcome Table. Alumni volunteers included Andrea Gannon Brereton ’85, Ed Byrne ’69, Alexis McGuinness ’99, Shana Darling O’Keefe ’94 and Ed Winsch ’69. Fr. Katsouros celebrated Mass at the end of the day.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Alumni and alumni parents returned home to Loyola on Monday, February 28, 2011 to Loyola to learn about the histories of New York City and Italy, to Pray the Examen, and to discuss the poetry of the German poet, Ranier Maria Rilke. Many thanks to all who attended and especially to our faculty—Sue Baber, Director of Campus Ministry, Joann Kusk, History, Bob Meade, Chair of the English Department and Danilo Tramontozzi, History and Italian—for preparing such wonderful presentations.

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John Smith ’94 and Joe Bustros ’94 Shana Darling O’Keefe ’94, Andrea Gannon Brereton ’85, Ed Byrne ’69, Ed Winsch ’69, and Alexis McGuinness ’99

ALUMNI EVENTS ALUMNI DINNER

On Friday, February 4, 2011 Loyola celebrated its annual Alumni Dinner. This year’s recipient of the Rev. James F. Fox, S.J. Award was Fr. Katsouros, honored for nine years of outstanding service and commitment to Loyola School. Fr. Katsouros was presented with the Fox Award by Tony Oroszlany ’87.

Fr. Katsouros expressed his love of Loyola and the strength of its community.

Mr. Thomas A. Murphy, a graduate of the class of 1966, was the recipient of this year’s Robert I. Gannon Award. In accepting the award, Tom reflected on his experiences at Loyola with classmates and faculty.

Please join us at the next Alumni Dinner which will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012.

Members of the Class of 1997: Marco Bongioanni, Kristina Wiig, Frank Vivolo, Tara Quinn Sparks, Jim Beha, Ellen Pope Preimesberger, Joe Brogan, Beth Costiglio Shanley, Aleksander Radovich, Hillary Ambrose

Sara Putnam ’94, Laura Armstrong ’94, Eileen Cooney Oroszlany, and Maryhelen McCarthy McCaffrey ’94

Filippo Galluppi ’47, Brad Steinthal ’51 and David Smith ’51

Past and present Fox Award recipients: James Lyness, Sunita Stevens Meyers ’88, Fr. Katsouros, and Julia Sullivan

THE REV. JAMES F. FOX, S.J. AWARD Presented annually by Loyola School to a past or present member of the Faculty or Administration who has demonstrated extraordinary devotion and commitment to educating men and women for others while exhibiting a deep faith and dedication to the mission of Loyola School.

Tony Oroszlany ’87, Fr. Katsouros, Thomas Murphy ’66, and his wife, Maria

THE ROBERT I. GANNON AWARD Presented annually by Loyola School to an Alumnus who exemplifies those qualities that are best expressed in the life and work of the Reverend Robert I. Gannon, S.J. of the Class of 1909; namely, wit, wisdom, faith, and generosity.

Members of the Class of 1989: Deirdre Lesnik Vetere, Lisa DelGaudio Gerber, Anil Stevens, Myron Michalski, John McCarthy, and Dermot Sullivan James Lewis, Angie Vivolo ’02, Valeria Riccioli ’02, John Coghlan ’01, Andrea McDermott ’02, Courtney Ambrose ’00, Ben Lanzet ’00, Julianne Plazas ’00, Jack Kershaw ’01, Patrick Minson ’99, Patrick McGovern ’00, Graziella Reis-Trani ’99, and Patrick Tierney ’02

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ALUMNI EVENTS SHEA-ARMSTRONG GOLF CLASSIC

On Monday, June 13, 2011, 116 golfers traveled to North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, New York to support Loyola School. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Prior Medal recipient, Ted Zorbas P’99 for his sponsorship of the Outing over the past eleven years. Thanks also to our Committee members whose efforts contributed to a profit of over $76,000!

We would also like to extend our appreciation to our volunteers without whose help, the day would not have been possible—Laura Armstrong ’94, Marian Armstrong, Leslie Balterman, Toni Buono, P’10, ’12, Maureen Dore, P’09, Joan Samaroo, Teresa Simone, Neil Sullivan ’81, and Ed Winsch ’69! Special thanks to auctioneer, Donny McLoughlin, who enthusiastically encouraged participation in our Live Auction which raised over $13,000.

If you are interested in being part of the committee for next year’s Golf Classic, please contact Mary Ann Minson ’99 at 646.346.8134 or mminson@loyola-nyc.org.

Tony Oroszlany ’87 with Prior Medal recipient, Theodoros Zorbas, P’99

Winners of the 2011 Golf Classic 1st Place Nick Anastasi Paul Gomez ’71 Marte Reidy Ray Zrike ’68

Ed Knapp, Jack Healy ’14, Cara Brinster ’14, and John Brinster, P’10, ’14

2nd Place Chris Bodh Pargie Distano Thomas Distano Dan Gonzalez

Thomas Dore ’09, Michael Puntillo ’11, John Catsimatidis ’11, and James Richroath

Paul Gomez ’71, Ray Zrike ’68, Marte Reidy, and Nick Anastasi Oscar Junquera, P’13, Alex Junquera ’13, Quellie Moorhead ’12, and Jay Moorhead, P’12

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Mary Claire Bonner Lagno, P’08 with Dean Fiscus, Garth Groves, and Steve Logan

Shea-Armstrong Golf Classic Committee Laura Armstrong ’94 John Brinster & Toni Buono, P’10, ’14 Pat Farrell ’93 Gerry Herrling ’73 Chip Horne ’76 Philip McManus, P’08 Frank Nemia ’73 Glenn Pallen ’64 Tom Shea ’74 Diana Sorbera ’04 Norma Ragalli Stafford ’90 Neil Sullivan ’81 Ed Winsch ’69 Ted Zorbas, P’99

3rd Place Steve Amato M. Marachulo Mike Montijo Best Score, Women’s Team Debbie Gries Eliane Panza Karen Shea Aleta Zoidis Closest to the Pin Paul Hebert Longest Drive Nick Anastasi Straightest Drive Mike Hill

SAVE THE DATE! The Shea-Armstrong Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, New York!

REUNIONS

During the fall of 2010, six alumni classes celebrated milestone anniversary reunions. Alumni returned to Loyola for a tour of the School and cocktail reception and then continued their celebrations at venues throughout New York City, including Le Cirque, One83, Saloon, and Uptown.

Class of 1970 – 40th Reunion

Class of 1985 – 25th Reunion

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Class of 1995 – 15th Reunion Class of 2000 – 10th Reunion

REUNIONS 2011 If your graduating class year ends in a 1 or 6, you will be celebrating an anniversary this fall—mark your calendars!

SAVE THE DATE: Class of 2006 Saturday, September 24, 2011 Class of 2001 Friday, September 23, 2011 Class of 1996 Friday, September 23, 2011 Class of 1991 Friday, September 30, 2011

Class of 2005 – 5th Reunion

Class of 1986 Saturday, October 1, 2011 Class of 1981 Friday, September 30, 2011 Class of 1971 Saturday, October 1, 2011 Class of 1966 Saturday, September 24, 2011 Invitations and more information to follow.

All classes prior to 1961 celebrate their reunions at the Alumni Dinner in February.

Please contact Mary Ann Minson for more information at 646.346.8134 or mminson@loyola-nyc.org.

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S P O RTS H I G H L I G H TS

BOYS’ CROSS-COUNTRY

The pursuit of excellence, the boys reminded themselves many times, is a process requiring time and patience. This, make no mistake, Loyola’s harriers did at the ISAL championship race, held at Van Cortlandt Park on October 26, 2010 when they finished fifth out of seven teams, a result that fails to convey the true state of this team’s character. The Knights were led by resurgent junior Liam Murphy, who finished second in this race. Coming off a summer of solid training that included participation in a weeklong cross-country camp in upstate New York, Murphy set a new Loyola mark of 17:57.15 over Van Cortlandt Park’s 3.1-mile course.

Murphy was followed by a flinty, resolute group: juniors Patrick James, James Robinson, and Jeff Valenzuela and sophomore Tommy Jorgensen.

Aspirations for a higher place were diminished by the loss of two sturdy runners—junior Robert Strang, who lost significant time from flu, and junior newcomer David Strebel, who succumbed to a lower-leg injury.

The boys’ team, 19 runners all told, including senior Frankie Bernard, juniors Al Bolden, Michael Bolden, and Jeff Wala, sophomores Jack Mullin and Ned Taylor-D’Ambrosio, and freshmen Hunter Bulkeley, Max Cox, and Mike Donnelly, was Loyola’s largest over the last six years.

The number points to a flourishing team buoyed by an enthusiastic stable of freshman runners, led by Jack Demler and Paul Pizzitola. The team competed outside of league as well, running in the Regis Invite, the Xavier Invite, St. Anthony’s Cross-Country Invitational at Sunken Meadow State Park in Long Island, and the Manhattan College Scholastic Cross-Country Invitational.

GIRLS’ CROSS-COUNTRY

The signs of autumn are inescapable during cross-country season, with breathtaking foliage and cheek-warming, golden sunshine enlivening the landscape. For regular observers of cross-country competition, another sign of the season is pack running, a galvanizing display of team cohesion.

The Loyola girls’ cross-country team claimed the laurels of victory for the fourth successive time on October 26, 2010 at the championship race of the GISAL at Van Cortlandt Park. Although rival Trevor Day had the top two runners in the league, Loyola captured the championship when the girls finished third through seventh. Senior Teresa Daly was Loyola’s No. 1 runner, covering the 3.1-mile course in 22:44. Daly was followed by junior Elizabeth Goetz, senior Stephanie Goetz, senior Veronica Hudson, and freshman Olivia Allen. Allen was one of a clutch of talented freshmen that included Helen Tolan, Carolyn Muller, Stephie Brack, and Jackie Valenzuela.

Senior Anjelica Matiz, the only four-year letter earner, and junior Katy Windels ran the best seasons of their careers. In addition to four league races, the team ran several prominent races outside of the league, including the Villa Bears Invite, the Xavier Invite, St. Anthony’s CrossCountry Invite at Sunken Meadow State Park in Long Island, and the Manhattan College Scholastic Cross-Country Invitational. The senior harriers installed a team motto that became a unifying, rallying cry: We bleed maroon, and win gold!

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

The 2010 Varsity Volleyball season started out with a week of pre-season conditioning. Once the school year began, the Lady Knights were enthusiastic and excited to play. Former Junior Varsity volleyball coach Tessa Fisher, led the Varsity team this year. After losing several graduating seniors, there were many new additions to this year’s team. The ten members that made up the Varsity team honed their basic skills while developing and improving more advanced skill sets. Dedicated and determined, the team came to every practice ready to work and to every game ready to give their best. The result of this hard work became evident as the Lady Knights made each set difficult in matches against their toughest rivals. The cohesion of new and old team members was led by senior co-captains Despina Kiskinis and Krista Marie Masullo, as well as seniors Caterina Monda and Gabriela Zyskowska. Juniors Megan Franzetti, Grace Conrad, Rachel Morales, Shannon McNamee, and Laura Prunty proved to be a strong group of players that will continue to lead the Lady Knights in next year’s season. Sophomores Erin Mulrooney and Kendall Dickieson also had a key impact on the team’s success and will be an asset in the next few years. With a season full of constant improvement and teambuilding, the Lady Knights have much to be proud of.

JV VOLLEYBALL

The JV Volleyball Lady Knights had another strong season bringing home five wins with an overall record of 5-8. The team showed incredible enthusiasm throughout the entire season by never giving up when down and working hard at practices. The team was led by sophomores Catherine Pettiti, Rebecca Pettiti and Hannah Tolan with strong support from freshmen Gabriella Celentano, Alicia Jurcisin, Christine Santiago, Mia Stefanou and Julia Suozzi. The JV Lady Knights can’t wait for next season and look forward to bringing home even more wins.

VARSITY SOCCER

Game after game, the team played hard without dropping enthusiasm, pride or hope. The players never lost sight of the fact that they were representing Loyola and approached every game with the mentality and desire to win and they never gave up. Regardless of the score, the team including seniors Christopher Burda, Brendan Duffy, Chris Jaroszewski, Matthew Markham, David Spinnato, and Andrew Timm, juniors Jan Arcia, Martino Asaro, Ruben Beltran, Tyler Burke, Mateo Creamer, Christopher McGoldrick, and Christopher Ponterotto, sophomore Alex Simons, and freshman Jeffrey Kallen, fought hard, stayed competitive in every game and made positive impressions on the opposing coaches.

JV SOCCER

This season’s team had a good balance of veterans and newcomers. While veterans including seniors Morgan Simons and Ellen Anderson and sophomores Juan Barragan, Deirdre Haney, Tim Hurkmans and Tori Leonard added experience and stability, newcomers like freshmen Garrett

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S P O RTS H I G H L I G H TS Brown, Stephanie Cianci, Jack Healy, Jesse Jaroszewski, and Erika Moffa brought talent and enthusiasm. They started the season against Columbia Prep where they fell behind 3-0 before losing 3-2. The final score was a sign of the resiliency that the Knights would harbor for the entire season.

The young Knights showed great promise and played their best games against the toughest opponents. They lost a nail biter against Trevor Day 4-2 after the Knights scored two quick goals before the end of the match.

The team searched to find a way to score at the beginning of matches and was successful in doing so against Lycée Français, when Loyola scored the first two goals to take a commanding lead. In the end, Lycée was the stronger team and overcame the young Knights 5-3. The Knights came together as a team and went on to beat Browning twice, 4-0 and 4-1. The highlight of the season, however, was during the game against the powerful UNIS, where Loyola took the lead on a penalty kick and kept the lead for the first half. UNIS would eventually come back and win, but it was a sign that Loyola’s talent and confidence would not be denied any longer. The future of soccer at Loyola is in good hands.

VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

The Varsity Lady Knights continued to build on their successes of the past two years. After starting the season with wins against Lycée Français and Trevor Day, the Lady Knights suffered an early-season loss to Trinity.

They bounced back in grand style over the following days, dominating Martin Luther High School and IPPSAL champion Portledge to win their second consecutive championship at the Lady Cougar Invitational tournament, and then beat neighborhood rival Convent of the Sacred Heart. After a loss to Horace Mann on December 9, 2010, the Lady Knights finished their pre-Christmas schedule with a thrilling comeback win against Marymount to earn third place at the Peg Duggan Invitational, marking the beginning of an 11-game winning streak.

The Lady Knights went through their league schedule undefeated, with the highlight of a 25-point victory over second-place Columbia Prep on Sports Night. Among their many victories, the Lady Knights defeated Packer Collegiate, holding them to only 23 points, and Dalton, where a last-second play between Juniors Christina DiTolla and Shannon McNamee led to the game’s winning basket. This win was the first for the Lady Knights against Dalton, or any Ivy League team, since 2005, and it was the subject of a feature story in the New York Post. The Lady Knights also played well in close losses to top teams such as Horace Mann at the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, and to St. Vincent Ferrer, the champions of the Catholic league’s (CHSAA) Manhattan Division.

In the GISAL semifinals, the Lady Knights easily defeated Brooklyn Friends and advanced to the GISAL finals for the third straight year, facing off against arch rival Columbia Prep. The defense suffocated the Lions in the early stages of the game, staking the Lady Knights out to a 21-11 lead at the half but five minutes into the third quarter, Columbia had erased the Lady Knights’ lead, tying the game at 28-28. The Lady Knights held Columbia Prep to nine points for the rest of the game, earning a hard-fought 47-37 win, and a second consecutive GISAL playoff title. The season came to an end the following week with a loss to Riverdale Country Day School in the first round of the NYSAIS state tournament. Against a challenging schedule, the Lady Knights finished with a record of 20-6, only the second time in the program’s history that the Lady Knights have achieved a 20-win season.

The team graduates three seniors. Captain Anna Marie Paolicelli capped a four-year varsity career with her best game in the GISAL Finals, holding Columbia’s best offensive player to seven points, while scoring a team-high 13 points of her own. Ellen Anderson, in her combined JV and varsity stints, helped Lady Knights teams earn four first place finishes and four tournament championships. Teresa Daly provided a steady and mature presence, always giving her best effort.

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S P O RTS H I G H L I G H TS but as a team leader as well, while Grace Conrad became a more versatile player on both ends of the floor. Shannon McNamee was a true scoring threat and improved her defense. Jessica Luszczyk gave the Lady Knights the kind of post presence that they have not had in years and Tori Leonard’s tenacious work habits and consistent efforts helped push the whole team to improve. Sophomore Andriana Ilnicki played her way into a major role on the team, becoming one of the league’s best rebounders while also showing that she could score. Sophomore Tatiana Gleeson showed quickness and the potential to develop into a very dangerous offensive player and freshman Caroline Amigron showed skill and aggressiveness, getting her varsity career off to a strong start. The returning Lady Knights and Coach Palladino look forward to defending their league title and raising the bar to compete for a state championship.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

This year the JV Lady Knights put together a very impressive undefeated season. They finished the regular season with a perfect 12-0 record, before going on to defeat Trevor Day in the league play-off championship.

The team received solid sophomore leadership from Kendall Dickieson, Deirdre Haney, and Emma McCauley this year, while benefitting from an exceptionally talented incoming freshmen class, which included Cara Brinster, Nicole DiTolla, Erika Moffa, Mia Stefanou, Gabby Celentano, Molly Tobin, Julia Suozzi, and Maggie Hom. Team manager sophomore Rebecca Petitti kept the team organized and prepared throughout the season. The JV Lady Knights are now 79-10 over the past five seasons, having captured five regular season championships and four league play-off titles since 2007. The team’s consistent commitment to excellence over the past several years is a direct result of the players’ hard work and strong sense of team unity.

VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL

The 2010-11 Varsity Basketball season began with a game against The Heschel School. Heschel was up 33-14 at the half but Coach Agnostakis’ halftime adjustments made the team more balanced in the third quarter and the Knights closed in at the end of the third quarter down 41-36.

The pressure overcame the inexperienced squad who lost by 13. The Knights then hit the road to defeat Lycée Français by seven points (53-46) with sophomore point guard Andrew Leone dropping 39 points and handing out 6 assists.

Trevor Day opened league play at Loyola’s Alumni Gymnasium with a solid 66-46 win over the Knights. Junior Drew Roberts hit three 3-pointers, but the inside game was vacant on the offensive and defensive end. The Knights bounced back beating Brooklyn Friends of the ACIS at home 62-45. Scoring from the team became more balanced as Leone tallied 27 points while juniors Tyler Burke and Paul Choix and senior guard Chris Jaroszewski emerged as factors in the victory.

The Peg Dugan memorial tournament at Horace Mann saw the Knights’ drop two games to host Horace Mann and St. Agnes. Junior Sasha Lehembre-Shiah, Loyola’s top rebounder, sat out with an ankle injury and junior Al Bolden was out with a knee injury. Leone continued his double digits scoring and was a great leader of his teammates on the court.

The Knights, including senior Frankie Bernard, juniors Mike Bolden, Chris Ponterotto, and Jeff Valenzuela, and sophomore Giuseppe Zappala-Arjona, stuck together as a team throughout the season attending all practices and were determined to finish strong. League play saw the Knights drop a close game to Calhoun 30-27 in a defensive battle.

Despite losing, the Knights outscored the Cougars 17-5 in the second half. The team’s upbeat feeling and determination continued as Loyola went on the road to Trevor Day. The game displayed the team’s success at more even scoring, setting up the offense and transition in defense.

In the last home game, the Knights defeated a disciplined Churchill squad 54-49, sporting two centers measuring 6'5" and 6'6" in height.

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S P O RTS H I G H L I G H TS figured out this obstacle and doubled teamed, denying any passing opportunity and shutting down any 3-point shooting they offered. Al Bolden led all scorers with 17 points as sophomore Leone sank 16 points giving the Knights the 1-2 punch. The returning Knights vowed to work on their individual games and play hard all year long.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL

If there was a theme to this basketball season, it would be the “Call of Duty” for the team’s sense of unity, courage, and their work ethic on the court. Coach Joseph was very demanding this season, asking them to attend morning and weekend practices on top of regularly schedules ones and they answered the call.

Led by a sophomore core of Ned Taylor-D’Ambrosio, Daniel Gubitosa, Tim Hurkmans, James McEnrue, Jared Rodgers and Renz Ishikawa, the JV Knights ended with a record of 7-9. Despite the losing season, they made it to the ISAL semi-finals where they were defeated by Trevor Day. It is important to read between the lines of the season and point out a few highlights including the comeback victory over Browning at the “shoe box”, the emergence and the leadership of the sophomores, the blossoming of freshmen Joey Bristol, Tristyn Brooks, Garrett Brown, Michael Donnelly, Chaz Phillips, and Thomas Ryan, and the victory over Columbia Prep East. Most importantly, however, is the fact that every player improved and could be considered as contributors on the varsity level.

BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD

At the Independent Schools Track and Field Championships of May 12, 2011, sophomore sprinter Tommy Jorgensen finished first in the 100-meters final, sparked by an explosive start off the blocks that propelled him to a commanding lead he refused to relinquish. Later, on May 25, 2011 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, running in the (NYSAIS) Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jorgensen would break the finish line in 11.66 seconds, a mere two-hundredths of a second off the school mark. Jorgensen belonged to a pride of talented underclassman runners who would charge the team to a third-place finish at the Independent Schools Track and Field Championships on May 12, 2011.

The team’s top runner was junior star Liam Murphy, who punctuated his finest scholastic running season with a gutsy fourth-place finish in the 800 meters at the NYSAIS championships. His time was a scintillating 2:02.20, a school record that eclipsed Murphy’s own record set some two and a half weeks earlier at the Jesuit Track and Field Championships.

Refusing to lose along the final straightway, Murphy churned to a narrow first-place victory in a time of 53.24 seconds. In the same meet, he would later claim the 800-meter crown. Senior Brendan Duffy was flexibility incarnate, running the sprints—100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters —and even, on occasion, exhibiting endurance in the middle-distance 800 meters. He was without question the team’s de facto leader.

The relays of track and field are perhaps the most exciting events the sport offers. Loyola fielded competitive relay teams at the NYSAIS championships. The 4x100-meter team of Tommy Jorgensen, sophomore Jared Rodgers, junior James Robinson, and Brendan Duffy finished fifth overall in 47.44 seconds. The 4x400-meter team featuring Brendan Duffy, Jared Rodgers, sophomore Tim Hurkmans, and Liam Murphy earned eighth at the championships in 3:55.29. And the 4x800-meter team—Tim Hurkmans, sophomores Ned Taylor-D’Ambrosio and Juan Barragán, and junior Mateo Creamer—claimed eighth place. With senior Brendan Duffy leading the way, a youthful stable of underclassmen competed fearlessly, achieving the type of character that made their coaches swell with pride.

GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD

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S P O RTS H I G H L I G H TS the unfamiliar terrain of varsity track and field. Fourteen strong, these freshmen and sophomores were led by upperclass leaders—senior Stephanie Goetz and juniors Elizabeth Goetz, Viviana Pintado, and Katy Windels.

The Independent Schools championships of May 12, 2011 were the season zenith, and Loyola’s girls finished fourth out of five teams. Elizabeth Goetz punctuated a fine season by eclipsing the 6-minute barrier in the 1500 meters, with a personal best of 5:57. Although Goetz’s forte is the middle and long distances, she became intrigued by the long jump this season. Continuing a season-long upward trajectory in the event, Goetz soared to a personal best of 12 feet 5.5 inches. Freshman Julia Suozzi ran with Goetz in the 1500; a fleet neophyte, ran 6:19 in this event. Freshmen Helen Tolan and Stephanie Cianci pushed each other in the 800 meters all season long, finishing mere tenths of a second apart. Tolan’s best of the season was 2:44, while Cianci’s was 2:46. These two granite-tough runners led a middle-distance coterie that comprised freshmen Stephie Brack, Hadley Cross, Gianna Cutrone, and Chelsea Marie Dua. The team’s sprinters were sophomore Kayla Lee and freshman Jackie Valenzuela. To say that sprinting is track and field’s most difficult specialty would surprise the uninitiated, but Lee and Valenzuela carried themselves with aplomb in this event and recorded satisfying performances in the 100 meters and the 200 meters. The long-distance team was Stephanie Goetz, Viviana Pintado, and Katy Windels who ran the 3000 meters. Goetz ran a solid race at the ISAL Championships, finishing fifth in the league with a time of 13:46.

Two iconic images capture the season. The first comes from the start line of the 800 meters at Icahn Stadium. There toeing the line was Stephanie Cianci, amid a forest of taller girls in the top-seeded heat. Cianci would put her running mettle to the test that day as would Chelsea Marie Dua on another occasion. Crouched at the start line and locked into her upcoming race, Dua beamed the fiercest glower of determination.

As for Cianci and Dua, so too for all of the Loyola girls, a talented and tenacious group who would put their running mettle to the test again and again over the course of a highly satisfying season.

VARSITY SOFTBALL

The Lady Knights opened the 2011 season defeating rival Trevor Day 12-3 in the chilly light rain of spring on Randall’s Island. The team effort included sophomore hurler Deirdre Haney with eight strikeouts, freshman second baseman Caroline Amigron’s solid fielding, and freshman Erika Moffa’s base stealing. Junior first baseman Jessica Luszczyk and junior catcher Grace Conrad’s rbi kept Trevor off balance throughout the game.

The mercy rule was put into effect after freshman outfielder Molly Tobin’s base hit drove in the twelfth run at the bottom of the fifth inning. This game set the tone for the rest of the season as the Lady Knights dominated the season in leagues and defeated Convent of the Sacred Heart (7-3) in a tough game and Nightingale (12-2) in non-league contests.

The game against rival Convent of the Sacred Heart was a thriller which went the distance of seven innings. Despite the wind and clouds, Haney collected ten strikeouts and Conrad, sophomore Rebecca Petitti and junior Tori Leonard added six hits, all scoring twice to power the offense. Amigron played a flawless second base along with the highlight of throwing out a Sacred Heart runner from a relay with freshman Mia Stefanou in right field. Amigron finished the season by fielding 22 ground balls without an error and the defense did not end there. Petitti in centerfield made a spectular running catch in the gap to end the inning and saved two runs from scoring. It was the fifth straight year Loyola defeated the Cardinals.

The other non-league game saw Loyola defeat Nightingale 12-2.

Deirdre Haney collected 59 strikeouts for the season and eight wins. The Lions of Columbia Prep were toppled twice 13-1 and 17-1. Senior Krista Masullo went 8 for 8 and scored eight times in the two games. The team went on to defeat Trevor Day in the finals 4-2.

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S P O RTS H I G H L I G H TS The Lady Knights will return eight starters next season so the opposition may see more of the same. Kudos to sophomores Allie Cojocaru, Kendall Dickieson, and Andriana Ilnicki, and to freshman, Maggie Hom, for their outstanding efforts and contributions this year.

The team’s final record was 8-0 in league and 2-0 out of season. It was the second straight title with the team bringing home the championship trophy for five out of the last six years.

VARSITY BASEBALL

The Loyola varsity baseball team completed their season coming up short against a very strong Columbia Prep team in the second round of the ISAL playoffs. The Knights had a slow start, unable to register a victory in their first six contests. Something clicked in the seventh game of the season, however, and the boys were not only able to put all three aspects of the sport together (hitting, pitching, and fielding), but they were also able to record their first win. Down the stretch the team ended up going 2-2, with the bats really starting to come alive. Senior Alex Zanfardino not only hit well for the Knights, but was the team’s leading pitcher, recording 17 strikeouts in a win against Calhoun. Senior Matt Markham provided the power in the second half of the year, knocking in runs and clobbering a deep home run against Columbia Prep. Seniors Ben Manzione, Chris Jaroszewski, Frankie Bernard, and Joe Puthumana were consistent throughout the year, giving the Knights solid at-bats and stellar defensive play in the field. The team will look to build on their end of the season success, with sophomores Jimmy McEnrue, Inho Keh, Brendan Masi, Robert Reuland, and Richard Singh and freshmen Paul Pizzitola, Frankie Echavarria Lopez, Anthony Scotto, and Garret Brown stepping into leadership roles.

GOLF

Through sheer natural talent and hard work, Loyola’s 2011 Varsity Golf Knights earned the most impressive winning record in the history of Loyola Golf. Their undefeated 8-0 season and stunning victory in the ISAL Championship Tournament propelled the team to the zenith of New York City Independent School golf. Senior Captain Mike Puntillo showed outstanding team leadership through unyielding support, encouragement, excellent play, and knowledge of course rules and etiquette. Assistant Captain, junior Christopher McGoldrick further supported the team by extraordinary dedication, passion for the game, and deep humility. Through dazzling and laser-precise golf shots, sophomore Fernando Morett earned the title of most talented and successful golfer among New York City’s Independent Schools. He was followed closely by the exceedingly skillful Jack Healy, a freshman who credits his boyhood golf in England with preparing him for this spring’s rainy and cold course conditions. Close on the heels of Morett and Healy was sophomore Giuseppe Zappala-Arjona, who averaged near-par play in several matches and emerged as best team player in two league games. Regular season play also included strong showings by senior John Catsimatidis, sophomore Alex Junquera, and freshman Cara Brinster.

The largest squad in the history of Loyola Golf, the team benefited from the reserves of its own Triple A farm team with senior William de Wolff, junior Quellie Moorhead, and sophomore Alex Simons always on stand-by and committed to team practices and skill improvement for potential league play. The Knights prepared for the New York State Independent School Championships at Putnam National and were represented by Puntillo, McGoldrick, Morett, Healy, Zappala, and Brinster. Fernando Morett placed fourth among the field of eighty golfers and advanced to the New York State Federation Tournament held at the Bethpage Black course on June 12, 2011, where he placed sixth against the top 24 golfers from all New York State high schools and earned an outstanding 77 on one of the most difficult courses in the country.

Fernando is the first in the history of Loyola School golf to be invited to this prestigious tournament. 2

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ALUMNI NOTES 1954

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Ted Davi and Chris Michelsen enjoyed dinner together with Ted’s wife, Joan, and Chris’ sister, Gloria, in Manhattan in June 2011. The pair had not seen each other in over 35 years.

Rafael Castellanos, and members of the Central Park Medical Unit, were honored by the Central Park Precinct Community Council and the NYPD on March 14, 2011 for saving the life of a man who suffered a cardiac arrest while riding his bicycle in Central Park last November and for exhibiting bravery, compassion and commitment to caring for the Citizens of New York City during the Blizzard of 2010 when more than 170 ambulances were stranded or otherwise disabled and there were more than 1,300 calls pending for ambulances in New York City.

1964 Fred Gretsch and his wife, Dinah, placed a Gretsch guitar at the Imagine Memorial in New York City’s Central Park in honor of the 30th anniversary of the assassination of John Lennon. Visit http://blog.gretsch.com/freddinah-gretsch-honor-john-lennon/2010/12/ for full details. Gretsch Guitars will issue a maximum of 60 black guitars, exact replicas of the one used by George Harrison.

John Hollis visited Loyola on a recent trip to New York. During a tour of the School, he spoke fondly of his years at Loyola.

Daniel Reardon played the part of Polonius in a production of Hamlet as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival in October 2010.

Visit http://www.dublintheatrefestival.com/ programme/display.asp?Eventid=466 for more details on the production, The Rehearsal, Playing the Dane.

1968 Thomas Mesereau is the 2011 recipient of Loyola Law School’s Fidler Award for Distinguished Service.

Carlos Schenck spoke on “The Mind after Midnight” at the World Science Festival in New York City on June 3, 2011.

1974 Herbert Sarria-Cruz was made National Director of Health Services for Westcare, Inc., a non-profit delivering mental health, substance abuse, and veteran’s services from as far East as St. Croix and the Florida Keys to as far West as Guam. Herbert continues to be based out of Fresno, California and attends Holy Spirit parish.

1976 Teddy Zambetti received Georgetown University’s William Gaston Alumni Award on January 28, 2011. The award recognizes outstanding service by graduate and undergraduate alumni who have exhibited leadership across many activities such as regional clubs, class programs and/or participation in other school activities.

Visit http://alumni.georgetown.edu/default. aspx?page=CareerServicesSpotlightZambetti to read Teddy’s profile.

Ted Davi ’54, Joan Land Davi, Chris Michelsen ’54, and Gloria Gibson

Halle Webman, daughter of Dorothy Webman, was baptized in the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola by Fr. Katsouros on May 31, 2011.

Dorothy’s niece, Kendall Dickieson ’13, was godmother and Marcia Webman ’80 was in attendance.

1983 & 1993 Claire Marie Dillon, daughter of Chris Dillon ’83 and Claudia Lesnik Dillon ’93, was baptized by Fr. Katsouros on August 8, 2010 in the Loyola School Chapel. Michael Lesnik ’00 was godfather.

Alex Olsen ’01

1985 Javier Antonio Murphy, son of Helen Fernandez, and her husband, Rod Murphy was baptized by Fr. Katsouros on December 12, 2010. Oscar Fernandez ’93 was godfather.

Alexander Smith still lives in New York City and is a senior editor for the TODAY show’s website, TODAY.com. He is married to Peggy and they have two children, Charlotte, age 7, and Oliver, age 5.

Iris Lim ’03 with her parents and Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Grieco, P’84

1986 Michele Crespo-Fierro was featured on a NY1 news segment, “Nursing Mentors Aim to Bridge Field’s Diversity Gap,” for her work at New York University’s College of Nursing, where she is a registered nurse and clinical instructor. Michele encourages her students to seek higher masters and doctoral degrees, and take on bigger roles in healthcare and among academics. Visit http://www.ny1.com/content/ ny1_living/health/126480/nursing-mentorsaim-to-bridge-field-s-diversity-gap/ to view the segment and read the accompanying article.

Jennifer Lobo Plamondon’s son, George Lawrence Plamondon IV, was baptized by Fr. Katsouros in the Loyola School Chapel on October 28, 2010.

Marvin Lim ’07

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ALUMNI NOTES In September 2010, Robert Redinger’s novel, The Sylvan Horn, won a Gold Medal in the 2010 Readers Favorite Book Awards. In May 2011, the book was a Finalist in two categories, Fantasy/Sci-Fi and Mystery/Suspense, in the 2011 International Book Awards, and it was also a Finalist in the Indie Excellence Awards.

1991 Paul Costiglio is the new Director of Public Information & Communications for the City School District of New Rochelle.

1995 Dee Tubridy and his business partners were featured in the November 26, 2010 issue of The New York Times in an article entitled, “From Queens Busboys to Manhattan’s Big Time,” for the recent opening of their new bar and restaurant, Park Avenue Tavern. To read the article, visit http://www.nytimes.com/ 2010/11/27/nyregion/27bigcity.html?_r=1.

1996 Michael Classe was featured in an ABC News segment, “How Safe is the Nuclear Plant Near You?” Visit http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/ video/safe-nuclear-power-plant-13187500 to view the segment.

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Ryan Mitchell Smaldon, son of Evie Emerson Smaldon, was baptized by Fr. Katsouros on August 7, 2010 at the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola.

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1998 Lauren Spagnoletti will begin the MBA program at Fordham University—her third Jesuit school!—this fall.

1999 Sara Fay completed the NYC Marathon.

Mark Verma is engaged to be married to Prachi Saraiya. A wedding is planned for April 28, 2012.

3 1. Natalie Czastkiewicz ’00 and Nicholas Gaudiosi 2. Maryhelen McCarthy ’94 and Neil McCaffrey 3. Caryn Seebach ’99 and Travis Turner

Vinnie Vernuccio testified before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sub-committee on the Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy on June 1, 2011. The topic discussed included information on Title V of the U.S. Code which allows federal government employees to perform union duties unrelated to their jobs while still being paid their official government salary.

2000 Jamie Fleck is engaged to be married to Annie Atkinson.

Kieran O’Neil is engaged to be married to Samantha Macola.

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2009

Mary Kate Burke received an Emmy for “Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story—Long Form” for her part in ABC News’ coverage of the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Matthew Goldstein played rugby for the Commodore Rugby team at Vanderbilt University.

John Coghlan is engaged to be married to Laurie Bella. A wedding is planned for November 5, 2011 in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Jennifer Doheny McDougall graduated from Columbia Law School on May 16, 2011.

Alex Olsen was picked in a Rangers’ half-time season ticket holders’ lottery to try and win a $10,000 prize by shooting a hockey puck from one goal to the other across the ice at Madison Square Garden in front of a sell-out crowd— he did.

2002 Angie Vivolo is engaged to be married to James Lewis.

2003 Iris Lim graduated from NYU School of Medicine in May. She received the Valentine Mott Surgery Award for excellence in Surgery clerkship and the Medical Society of the State of New York Award for outstanding community service. Audrey Grieco’s P’84 husband, Dr. Anthony Grieco, P’84, was one of her teachers.

Iris began her training as a General Surgery resident at NYU Medical Center in July 2011.

2005 Colleen Doherty travelled to Joplin, Missouri in May to assist the ASPCA’s disaster response team’s efforts in reuniting over 500 homeless animals with their owners following the tornado devastation.

2006 Ryan Schira was featured in Issue 5 of Masquerade Magazine. The article discussed his band, Safe to Say, and his modeling experience.

2007 Marvin Lim graduated cum laude in May from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management. He joined Deutsche Bank in July 2011.

Amanda Moffa, a member of the NYU Women’s Diving team, was awarded University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week honors for women’s diving on October 25, 2010. At the NYU Invitational, Amanda won the three-meter dive with a score of 229.28.

She also placed second in the one-meter dive, scoring 206.86 points. Her performance helped lead the Violets to a second-place finish at the Invitational, the first meet of the year.

Kristen Miano recently wrote an article, “Fair Trade: Ex Soccer Coach Encourages Careful, Informed Consumption,” for the St. Louis University newspaper, The University News. The article discusses Jim Keady’s visit to SLU. Mr. Keady, a human rights advocate, has spoken at Loyola School. Visit http:// www.unewsonline.com/2010/12/fair-tradeex-soccer-coach-encourages-careful-informedconsumption/ to read the full article.

FACULTY After thirty-five years, five headmasters, four presidents, three deans, two grandchildren, and one new hip, Loyola’s faithful and dedicated school secretary, Julia Sullivan, will move up… well, up to the second floor. Maintaining her status as Loyola’s earliest bird, Mrs. Sullivan will take on her first new job in thirty-five years this September, assisting the School by opening and supervising the library every morning.

Rachel Meuler’s art work was part of a group show, which opened December 11, 2010, at the In Rivers gallery in Greenpoint, New York.

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WEDDINGS 1986 Michael Embry married Minori Rueda on October 28, 2010.

1989 Deirdre Lesnik married Michael Vetere on September 17, 2010.

Christina Zaccario married Danny Miller on October 30, 2010. Sunita Stevens Meyers ’88 was matron of honor. Chrissy’s sisters, Michele ’87 and Donna ’92, were lectors. Fr. Katsouros was the concelebrant.

1994 Joseph Bustros married Andrea Dispenza on October 2, 2010 at the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola. Thomas Bustros ’95 was the best man.

1. F ormer faculty member, Augusta Melendez and her family 2. Steven Graves, son of Juliana Flores-Graves ’03 3. S ophia Stafford, daughter of Norma Ragalli Stafford ’90

Maryhelen McCarthy married Neil McCaffrey on December 4, 2010.

1996 Jonathan DeGennaro and Mandi Dobrin were married on August 20, 2011.

1998 Felice Barry married Mike Milani on April 16, 2011.

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ALUMNI NOTES Catherine Santora and Matthew St. Pierre were married on November 27, 2010 at St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, New York.

1998 & 2001 John Jaworsky ’98 married Marisa Palenzona ’01 on October 16, 2010 at the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola. Fr. Katsouros was the celebrant.

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Caryn Seebach married Travis Turner on September 18, 2010 at the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle. Fr. Katsouros was a concelebrant. Christina Coster was maid of honor and Emily Ryan Escott, Mike Escott ’95, Mary Ann Lynch Minson, Patrick Minson, and Jadzia Switniewska Duffy were in attendance.

2000 Natalie Czastkiewicz married Nicholas Gaudiosi on October 22, 2010.

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Michael Lesnik married Natasha Muniz on November 5, 2010. Fr. Katsouros was the celebrant.

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BIRTHS 1968 Bob Sheehy, his wife, Jeanne, and their family welcomed their newest member, granddaughter, Eve Alexandra on May 5, 2011.

1979 Garrett Frakes and his wife, Erin, welcomed their daughter, Kennedy Alyce, on September 20, 2010.

1984 John Cassarini and his wife, Mary Beth, welcomed the birth of their sons, James and Edward, on February 17, 2011.

1989 Todd Rodriguez received a wonderful birthday present when he and his wife, Elaine, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Allegra Emmanuelle Pelaez Rodriguez, on January 11, 2011.

1990 Elizabeth Keane and her husband, John Herbert, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Maeve Catherine Elizabeth, on January 21, 2011. Maeve joins big sister, Ciara.

Norma Ragalli Stafford and her husband, Tim, welcomed their daughter, Sophia, on August 12, 2010. Sophia joins big sister, Gianna.

1991 Rich Jameson and his wife, Patricia, welcomed their daughter, Sloane, on November 25, 2010.

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Christine Feiler Arena ’92 and Gianfranco Arena ’91 welcomed their daughter, Lillian Jude, on May 25, 2011.

1. Reagan Galvin, daughter of Andrew Galvin ’95 2. Piper Kauffman, daughter of Tori George Kauffman ’98 3. Margot van Overbeek, daughter of Jordan Hill-van Overbeek ’93

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4. Jocelyn Rossillo, daughter of Chari Corpuz ’96 and Scott Rossillo ’96 5. Luke Bustros, son of Thomas Bustros ’95 6. Emma Forte, daughter of Michelle DeMeo Forte ’97 7. James and Edward Cassarini, sons of John Cassarini ’84

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8. Kennedy Frakes, daughter of Garrett Frakes ’79 9. Amere Martinez, son of Loyola staff member Kevin Martinez 10. Maeve Herbert, daughter of Liz Keane ’90

1993 Hugh Hegarty and his wife, Deborah, welcome the birth of their son, Matthew John, on October 2, 2010.

Jordan Hill-van Overbeek and her husband, Martjin, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Margot Sloane, on February 7, 2011. Margot joins big brother, Jackson.

1995 Thomas Bustros and his wife, Elisa, welcomed the birth of their son, Luke Thomas, on August 8, 2010.

Gavin Byrne and Chrystianne DeAlmeida welcomed their daughter, Louisa Elizabeth, on May 17, 2010.

ALUMNI NOTES Andrew Galvin and his wife, Christie, welcomed their daughter, Reagan Barbara, on August 5, 2010.

1996 Scott Rossillo and his wife, Chari Corpuz, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Jocelyn Noelle, on December 22, 2010.

1997 Jennifer Bogovic Valic and her husband, Onorato, welcomed twins, Gabriella and Luka, in September 2010. They join big brother and sister, Leonardo and Julietta.

Beth Costiglio Shanley and her husband, Peter, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Lily, in August 2010. Lily was baptized in the Loyola School Chapel on December 6, 2010.

Michelle DeMeo Forte and her husband, Michael, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Emma Rose, on March 9, 2011.

1998 Victoria George Kauffman and her husband, Jamie, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Piper Eileen, on April 23, 2011.

2000 Cameron Stern and his wife, Rebecca, welcomed their daughter, Imogene Rose, on September 4, 2010. Their other baby, Stern Design Works (www.sterndesignworks.com), a jewelry design and fabrication company they founded in 2007, just entered its fourth year of operations.

2003 Juliana Flores-Graves and her husband, Steven, welcomed the birth of their first child, Steven R. Graves III, on February 7, 2011. Steven was baptized by Fr. Katsouros in the Loyola School Chapel on May 22, 2011.

FACULTY Kevin Martinez and his wife, Ibi, welcomed the birth of their son, Amere, on July 28, 2010.

FORMER FACULTY Augusta Melendez and her husband, Dave, welcomed their son, Gunnar David, on July 29, 2010. Gunnar joins big sister, Louisa.

DEATHS 1935

Stephen Loesch, father of Allyson Loesch Dunn, on June 30, 2011.

Martin Quigley on February 5, 2011.

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1948

Joseph Martuscello, father of Henry Martuscello, on January 28, 2011.

George Adams on April 24, 2011.

1967 & 1968 Jean Zrike, mother of Stephen ’67 and Raymond ’68 on May 5, 2011.

1968 Alex Mezo, father of John Mezo and grandfather of Alexander Mezo ’92 † and Susan Mezo ’96, in December 2010.

1975 Margaret Arikian, mother of Steven Arikian, on October 31, 2010.

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1989 Felix Bastianich, father of Tanya Bastianich Manuali, on December 12, 2010.

1992 Catherine Anne “Caitie” Creagan, daughter of Annie Finneran Creagan, on January 28, 2011.

1995 Vassilis Papadavid, father of Phyllis Papadavid and Georgia Papadavid Lambrou, on September 6, 2010.

1998

Robyn Horne Owens on October 31, 2010.

Ronald Driscoll, father of Patrick Driscoll, on August 18, 2010.

Elizabeth Pizzitola, mother of Paul Pizzitola † on April 21, 2011.

Maurice Spagnoletti, father of Lauren Spagnoletti, on June 15, 2011.

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2002

Thomas A. Dooner, father of Janice DoonerLynch ’77 and grandfather of Kellie Lynch ’09, passed away on October 23, 2010.

1979 & 1980 Anthony Zyczynski, father of Halina Zyczynski ’79 and Irena Zyczynski Knoff ’80 on January 3, 2011.

1980 Patricia Hennessey on May 5, 2010.

1980, 1981, 1983, 1989, 1993, & 2000 Stella Ingram, grandmother of George Lesnik ’80, Jeffrey Lesnik ’81, Christopher Lesnik ’83, Deirdre Lesnik Vetere ’89, Claudia Lesnik Dillon ’93, and Michael Lesnik ’00, on September 12, 2010.

1980 & 1983 Herbert Salgado, father of Marcos Salgado ’80 and Miguel Salgado ’83, on September 29, 2010.

1984 Alfonse V. Cassarini, father of John Cassarini, on January 28, 2011.

Jose Reyes, grandfather of Iris Colon, in April 2011.

Helen Tierney, mother of Michael Tierney ’15 and aunt of Patrick Tierney ’02, on April 22, 2011.

2002 & 2004 Susan McDermott, mother of Matthew McDermott ’02 and Brian McDermott ’04 on February 27, 2011.

2006 Mary Feger, grandmother of Eric von der Osten, on August 27, 2010.

2009 Brida Kendrick, grandmother of Alyssa Esteves, in October 2010.

Walt Zielinski, grandfather of Mackenzie Monaco on August 9, 2010.

CURRENT PARENT Maria Lolita Pueblas Festo, mother of Renz Ishikawa ’13, on July 23, 2011.

FORMER FACULTY

1986

Joseph Hanser on April 29, 2011.

Nancy Cesarani, mother of Chris Cesarani, on February 22, 2011.

Fr. Donald V. O’Brien, S.J. on June 14, 2011.

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Brooklyn Prep Alumni Association’s

2011 Golf Classic UPCOMING EVENTS MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND INSTALLATION OF LOYOLA’S 22ND PRESIDENT TONY OROSZLANY ’87 Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:45am Reception in Wallace Hall to follow

Please join Brooklyn Prep and other local Jesuit high school alumni and friends for a wonderful day of golf on September 22, 2011 at the Knollwood Country Club in Westchester.

All proceeds benefit The Rev. John D. Alexander S.J. BPAA Endowment Fund to permanently finance scholarships at Loyola School and other Jesuit high schools in the tri-state area.

SEPTEMBER 11TH 10TH ANNIVERSARY MASS Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 7pm JOSEPH W. HANSER MEMORIAL MASS Loyola School Chapel Thursday, October 20, 2011

For additional information, please contact: Dave Campbell at davec538@aol.com Ralph Mascia at ralph.mascia@leumiusa.com

More details on all of the above to follow.

2011 Friends of the Jesuits Golf Outing Please join friends of the Jesuits for a day of golf on September 26, 2011 at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, New York. Proceeds benefit those in need through the ongoing apostolic works of the Jesuits and to support the care of aging and infirm Jesuits.

For additional information, please contact: Debra Ryan • New York Province of the Society of Jesus 212-774-5544 • ryan@nysj.org

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Go to Loyola’s Website: www.loyola-nyc.org for more information.

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The Michael J. Armstrong Foundation Fall Cocktail Party will be held on Friday, November 18, 2012 at MJ Armstrong’s Public House 329 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003 For more information, please contact Laura Armstrong at: 845.398.0350 or michaelarmstrongfoundation@gmail.com Or visit the Foundation’s website: www.michaeljarmstrong.com

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS TODAY! Save The Date!

Twentieth Annual Benefit Auction Friday, May 4, 2012 ~ Wallace Hall

Join fellow alumni, parents, faculty and friends Monday, June 4, 2012 Shea-Armstrong Golf Classic North Hills Country Club Manhasset, New York In memory of Joe Shea ’72 and Mike Armstrong ’85

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