Marianapolis Magazine Spring 2019

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MAGAZINE Spring 2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Dan Atwood, Chairman, P’01, P’07, P’20 Joseph Adiletta ‘72 Alyson Aleman ‘89 Richard Androlewicz P’99, P’05 Mehdi Anwar Charlie Baron P’93, P’95 Tom Dodge ‘73 Ryan Ford P’13, P’16 Michael Herlihy Jim LaPosta Keith O’Hara Mark Russell ‘67 Robert Werge ‘84, P’11, P’13, P’21 EDITOR IN CHIEF: Rachel Rogers MANAGING EDITOR: Robin Stanley LAYOUT & DESIGN: Shelley Blair CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Adrienne Fournier, Emily Schäfer, Jake Smith, Robin Stanley, Rose Warfield ’22 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHY: Brian Andersen, Jennie Benedict, Shelley Blair, Julianna Buoniconti, Marielle Caparso ’20, Monika Chojnacki ’07, Danielle Collette ’19, Jenn Demers, Julia DiNoia ’18, Uyen Duong ’20, Meghan Dwyer, Emily Gaudet ’08, Stan Godlewski, Mackenzie Jutras ’22, Haruna Kobayashi ’21, Tsz Fung Lo ’19, Alana Lorusso ’22, Lily Madden ’19, Wednesday Maskova ’21, Maria Celeste Medina Magana ’21, Nhi Nguyen ’20, Joseph Parodi-Brown, Linh Pham ’21, Cos Quercia, Joshua Roesler, Rachel Rogers, Sam Sadowsky, Caitlin Sheridan, Zhewei Shi ’18, Robin Stanley, Maya Summiel ’22, Andrew Vitale, Yunpeng Wang ’21, Gabrielle Wood ’19, Jin Xu ’19

CONTENTS 02 VISION 2026 10 CAMPUS PLAN 16 COMMENCEMENT 2019 18 ALUMNI WEEKEND 20 LEAP WEEK 22 TRAVEL ABROAD 23 CLASS OF 2023 24 WINTER & SPRING ATHLETICS 26 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 28 FAITH CORNER 29 ALUMNI FEATURE: JOHN DOLDOORIAN ’50 30 CLASS NOTES 32 IN MEMORIAM

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pring at Marianapolis is an exciting time, and this year has been no exception. From the unique pursuits our students undertook during LEAP Week to the wonders explored through international travel, as well as the festive celebrations of Alumni Weekend and our 93rd commencement exercises, this issue of the Marianapolis Magazine captures highlights of these events. We congratulate the class of 2019 and wish each of our newest alumni all the best as you stride confidently toward the future. As we celebrate this year, it is fitting that we also pause to recognize our rich history and the generations of people who have contributed to Marianapolis. Because of the collective foundational and ongoing work, the School continues to charge forward with great momentum. In the article featured in this issue we will take a look back at numerous examples of progress the School has made since the first phase of strategic visioning work completed in 2012. Together we will work to secure the future of Marianapolis for the next phase of innovative growth through the specific goals outlined in the pages ahead.

As we journey towards the centennial, I ask God to bless you, your families, and all those who continue to support the School and its mission.

Warm regards,

Joseph C. Hanrahan Head of School

Vision 2026 Pathways to the Centennial With sights set on the 100th anniversary of Marianapolis, the following article chronicles two major events that have paved the way towards this momentous occasion in the rich tradition of our school. While remaining steadfast in our mission, we have also fully embraced a spirit of reflection and innovation through two phases of strategic planning and our NEASC re-accreditation process. We invite you on a tour of where we’ve been and where we plan to go. All are welcome, and all are needed, to bring Marianapolis forward to our centennial and beyond.

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n June of 2012, Marianapolis undertook its first strategic visioning exercises, inaugurating a culture of continuous improvement that remains strong to this day. In December of the same year, eight targeted initiatives, born of planning work completed the previous year, were presented to the community in the document A Strategic Vision for Marianapolis.

Most significantly, this report included a global vision statement that set Marianapolis on a path towards the future:

“Marianapolis Preparatory School will become a leader in the Catholic educational community, committed to exploring and adopting innovative educational techniques while remaining traditional in its approach to character development.”

Renderings of a future campus layout, designed to tangibly realize this vision, were presented in June of 2014 in Vision for the Future.

Since 2012, many of the eight original strategic goals have been fulfilled, and the associated program enhancements are embedded now in the culture of the School. The following profiles demonstrate progress to date in six of these initial areas.

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“We will strengthen our Campus Ministry program and community service outreach, becoming a reliable resource to those in need and a leader in service-based education.”

Campus Ministry has enlarged its footprint and positive impact on the community through the establishment of a permanent home near the Dining and Community Room along with multiple new opportunities for personal and communal spiritual enrichment such as monthly, seasonal, and semiannual retreat opportunities. LEAP Week, a key experiential learning program, has grown to include travel mission trips as well as local opportunities for service-based education. Director of Experiential Learning Maria Viens has partnered with a variety of entities in the greater New England area and is “growing the mission component of all the LEAP Week courses so that as many as possible include a way to give back to help enhance the community.” To this end, students in the Dance the Knight Away course delighted residents at a local nursing home this past March, while those who participated in the Baking Love course volunteered at a community kitchen in Vermont.

THE MISSION OF MARIANAPOLIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL is to educate students in the Catholic tradition of academic excellence, with a commitment to an active faith in God and a dedication to building character with content, compassion, and integrity.

“We will continue to reconnect with our broad networks of alumni, parents, and friends, inviting them all to take an active role in securing the School.”

Since the original visioning exercises, a formal Alumni Association has been chartered and Alumni Weekend has grown to include a warm welcome back to all alumni with a special focus on milestone reunion years. According to Susan Andersen, Director of Development, “appeals to alumni for support have also been formalized, and the Marianapolis Magazine, website, and alumni newsletter provide multiple ways to facilitate connecting with alumni, along with regional receptions throughout the world.”

“In an effort to diversify our total population, we will secure local, regional, and international residential matriculants.”

Representation from around the world has more than doubled since this initiative was endorsed, with students now matriculating from over 20 countries.

“Diversification within our domestic boarding population continues to be a priority,” said JD Rogers, Director of Admission. “For the past three years, and in this present admission cycle, we have received applications from 16 different states including California, Texas, and Florida, and we currently have boarders from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, as well as day students from over 59 different towns and cities. Admission travel and networking has strengthened our brand throughout the U.S.”

“We will empower our students to seek college placement opportunities on regional, national, and international scales; we will support them in seeking placement at highly competitive institutions.”

Much work has gone into fortifying our relationships with colleges and universities both nearby and around the world, bringing the strength of the academic rigor and depth of Marianapolis programs to their attention on behalf of our students. One metric of progress in this strategic area is the expansion of exposure received through visits to campus by representatives from a variety of post-secondary schools. According to Jim Richardson, Director of College Placement, “In the 2015-2016 school year we welcomed 56 colleges and universities to Marianapolis in the fall semester between mid-September and early November. This year, throughout the same period we had 75 visit the College Placement Office, and an additional 24 visited with us in the spring semester. This includes colleges and universities abroad, as well as service academies like the U.S. Air Force.” The fall college fair continues to grow as well, with 90-100 colleges and universities represented annually. Another noteworthy data point from this most recent college admission cycle is that 37% of our matriculants are attending top 50 colleges and universities nationwide, a solid indicator of the progress made on this strategic goal.

“Our residential experience will prioritize quality of life for faculty and students. The School will endeavor to build new residential accommodations on par with standards set by St. Albert’s and Bayer House.”

Beginning with enhancements for faculty, a nearby residential complex was acquired in 2014 only three-quarters of a mile from campus, providing 11 apartments for faculty, staff, and their families. In addition, with the generous donation of St. Joseph’s Hall from the Marians of the Immaculate Conception in 2016, six apartments and a family residence were added enhancing the experience for faculty and staff, as well as students who benefit from their proximity and availability. This initiative remains a priority going forward, as future options are being considered for enhancing the student residential experience.

“To remain competitive in the global market, we must match our curricular and co-curricular focus with a commitment to ensuring that we have the facilities and resources to attract top-quality students.”

Progress on this initiative has been demonstrated in multiple ways since 2012. Only an architectural model at the time, the Gustavson Track & Field is now home to soccer, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, and track & field events, as well as lunch-time and snow-covered pick-up soccer games.

In addition, our state-of-the-art Innovation Lab, a future project at that time, is now used daily for instruction and project completion. Other initiatives envisioned and realized to enhance our academic resources include the successful launch of the Centers of Excellence program, with nearly one-third of each class participating, the integration of the Ninth Grade Experience and Humanities programs in the curriculum for first year students, and the increase in the number of AP® course offerings to nearly 20. Future initiatives abound in this area, and facility enhancements continue to be a primary initiative.

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JUNE 2012

DECEMBER JUNE 2012 2014

NOVEMBER APRIL 2015 2017

OCTOBER 2017

FEBRUARY JULY 2018 2018

First Strategic Planning Meeting

A Strategic Vision for Marianapolis released

NEASC re-accreditation preparations began

NEASC re-accreditation committee visit

NEASC re-accreditation received

Campus Plan presented in Vision for the Future

Second phase of strategic planning • In-depth analysis of progress made since 2012

Vision 2026 released

• Beginning of planning for the centennial in 2026

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s these aspirational goals were charting the course forward, and the aforementioned progress being realized from the strategic planning work of 2012, the Marianapolis community leveraged the convergence of yet another opportunity for self-reflection and goal setting to strengthen our culture of continuous improvement. A rigorous and community-wide, two-year self-study process began in November of 2015 to prepare our New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) reaccreditation application. The final step in an ongoing ten-year cycle, preparations were comprehensive and involved many focused analyses of all aspects of the School. In October 2017, a NEASC Visiting Committee spent three days on campus to immerse themselves in the Marianapolis experience and provide the necessary external benchmark to verify our integrity of mission and vision.

In April of 2017, in tandem with the NEASC self-study process, groups representing all constituencies of the community began meeting to report on the original strategic plans and the status of each initiative. Eager

to embark on a second phase of strategic reflection and planning, progress made since the first meeting in 2012 were noted, some original goals were re-endorsed, and other new initiatives were identified as we began to look toward the 2026 centennial.

Formal NEASC re-accreditation was received in February of 2018. In their concluding report, the Visiting Committee confirmed the major findings of our own self-study, as many of their recommendations and commendations aligned with self-identified strengths and areas for consideration and advancement.

As we focus our attention firmly on the future, looking enthusiastically toward the upcoming centennial, we are proud to announce the next installment in our legacy of strategic planning and striving for continuous improvement, Vision 2026. This document weaves together progress made since 2012, our internal visioning work, and the contributions of the NEASC Visiting Committee, yielding three consolidated strategic initiatives that will drive our future efforts.

NEASC: A globally recognized standard of excellence, New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) Accreditation attests to a school’s high quality and integrity.

“Grounded in the experience and expertise of practicing educators since 1885, NEASC Accreditation is a respected, effective, and time-tested methodology for school improvement and growth. It is intended to serve as a framework for schools to meet their own unique goals for student learning while maintaining alignment with research-based Standards for Accreditation that define the characteristics of high quality, effective learning communities. It also serves to assess the systems in place for ongoing institutional selfreflection and a school’s commitment to and capacity for continuous growth and/or transformation.” https://www.neasc.org/home ©2019 NEASC

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While innovative in nature, Vision 2026 begins with what remains most unchanging and ever true of Marianapolis: our mission and vision. Enrichment through Catholicism, sustaining community, commitment to service, imparting academic excellence, and embracing multiple diversities are the values that define who we are and all we do.

This rich identity was noted by the visiting NEASC accreditation team who commended us for being “a school embracing its opportunities, generally undaunted by its challenges, and (perhaps most importantly) remaining steadfast to its mission… and to its calling to provide exemplary learning experiences for its students.”

What follows from these foundational truths, and reassessment of the eight original strategic initiatives of 2012, are three strategic initiatives for advancement toward our centennial and beyond. These initiatives echo in the NEASC Visiting Committee’s recommendations, marking the confluence of our internal advancement work and the contributions of this external benchmark of best practices and institutional viability. Advancing our external position in the independent school marketplace while remaining centered in our commitment to securing Catholic education is the broad brush picture of what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for Marianapolis. And as noted by the Visiting Committee, these opportunities have been embraced and we are undaunted by the work ahead.

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Extend our mission and market position domestically and globally.

The means by which we will fulfill this strategic initiative are strengthening the pathways that lead to Marianapolis, forging new ones, and ensuring that these pathways are effective and secured from local, regional, and international points of origin. To this end, key goals outlined in Vision 2026 include achieving a sustainable balance of boarding students in existing and new markets and strengthening our enrollment from competitive feeder schools. Of vital importance in working towards these goals is diversifying the constituencies who apply and matriculate here on campus. According to Head of School Joseph Hanrahan, “We cannot rely solely on one sending source, and we must maintain and strengthen our identity as a competitive, viable option for students from a wide variety of backgrounds and places.” Already a goal at the time of our NEASC accreditation visit in 2017, the Visiting Committee supports the self-study recommendation that the School “pursue an increase in the financial aid budget to help effectively accomplish the goal of expanding diversity within the student body.”

Bringing the world to Marianapolis is the goal, and the campus proper will always be the ultimate destination for students who seek to benefit from our mission and education. However, there is not just one way of being the beneficiary of a Marianapolis experience.

We are already working to bring Marianapolis to

the world via online learning, and by forging relationships through joint and full diploma programs. As a result, we are currently living the strategic initiative from Vision 2026 as we partner with schools globally to create satellite campuses utilizing virtual learning. We are positioned to continue developing these partnerships through which we are able to extend the Marianapolis mission as we design and adopt programs to replicate the on-campus experience.

Invest in facilities which physically and aesthetically match the quality of our programs and education.

Facilities are the most visible – and perhaps most intuitive – area for campus improvement, and their enhancement is a necessity for maintaining our competitive advantage and market position. Our academic, artistic, and athletic programs have outpaced several of our facilities, and prospective students are choosing other schools as a result. To address this need in general terms, Vision 2026 expresses a commitment to repurpose current spaces – and/or designate newly added spaces – for multi-purpose functionality within student life.

In the academic realm, in support of our self-study findings, the NEASC team supported our own recommendation that “in order to improve the library’s effective use, the School should continue to review its role as an academic resource in supporting the development of students’ research and study skills, and also that the School review its options for how the library space and resources will best serve the School going into the future.” The Trinity Foundation Board of Directors also pondered how to capitalize on what the library offers our academic program. Spaces for student collaboration around media hubs, and the addition of second story facilities were among the ideas generated.

The arts programs at Marianapolis are a focal point from all future planning perspectives. Vision 2026 identifies the need to create a dedicated space for the performing and visual arts, which aligns directly with feedback from all constituencies within the community.

The constraints of our current facilities on this vital component of our program are real and must be addressed. As reported in our NEASC selfstudy, “the School currently has limited studio, practice, and performance space, which pushes many course offerings from the traditional class schedule into the evening,” and these evening arts classes are jeopardized at times by weather and other important all-school programming. To date, our black box theater remains the heart of the drama program, but programming calls for additional spaces. Currently, performances occur in community spaces (e.g., the Dining and Community Room, the Chapel, the Athletic Complex, etc.,) versus a designated mainstage venue. “Visual artists maximize the use of current classrooms, but space constraints limit student access to the Marianapolis art curriculum by number and seniority,” and no permanent gallery space exists. “To reinforce our commitment to the arts as a critical component of human development, and attract scholars

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and guest artists whose work could influence the art program at Marianapolis, we must provide designated spaces with appropriate capacities.” The NEASC Visiting Committee gave commensurate importance to the School’s “need to explore the development of designated performance and practice space for music and art.” The Campus Plan previously presented, and updated in Vision 2026, includes a fine and performing arts center which will be the future home to these much needed spaces.

expanded basketball courts, a weight room, a yoga and dance studio, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center to name a few. Reconstruction of the present tennis courts and the addition of three more courts are part of the Vision 2026 as well. Beyond these existing sports options, the addition of new activities and competitive programs made possible by these athletic facilities improvements “would broaden the scope of Admission outreach and better support the diverse interests of our student body.”

On the athletic front, similar facilities constraints are impacting Marianapolis and the student and coaching experience. Our athletic center is in need of renovation, as our athletic programming is not adequately supported. Currently on any given day during basketball season, at least three teams are sent to the nearby YMCA to practice. On game days for the JV team, the varsity team only receives one hour of practice time or must practice very late in the evening.

Volleyball, another three-level program, is currently required to host half-court, truncated practices to accommodate all teams. Looking to the future of Marianapolis, the Vision 2026 campus plan includes the addition of a student center attached to an expanded athletic center. With multiple spaces available within this complex, the focus will be on creating areas for congregating to support relationship building, health, and wellness for our entire community. For example, the new facility is envisioned to include batting cages,

Residential Life is another area of desired facilities improvement, and Vision 2026 includes the aspiration to prioritize new residential accommodations to support both the student experience and faculty experience at each stage of life. The proposed residential enhancements in this document include the building of a “residential zone” on campus, designed as a village of small, home-style residences to mirror the existing girls’ dormitories. Village-style living “would foster a greater sense of dorm identity and belonging, while aligning the quality of our male residential housing with the girls’ spaces and industry competitors. This model also increases faculty oversight and involvement, creating nine staff residences versus the four currently offered in the boys’ dormitory, St. John’s. The change will make a direct impact on all,” and St. John’s would be fully repurposed as it is most suited: to traditional classroom halls. St. John’s has the potential to become a three-floor academic hub with designated classroom areas for all departments

to collaborate and provide student support. Together the current main building, the proposed fine and performing arts center, and St. John’s would comprise an academic triangle in the center of campus.

Grow the endowment to provide the necessary resources to fund the School’s major strategic priorities.

In the words of the NEASC Visiting Committee, “Marianapolis Prep has transformed itself in recent years and has done a tremendous job of not only anticipating the inherent challenges in those changes but also addressing issues as they arise. They are not only supporting a growing program, they are growing their program to support the growth.” It is in this spirit of continuous advancement, along with the NEASC and self-identified strategic priorities in our Vision 2026, that our focus now shifts from identifying what we need and where it will go, to how we will get there. Giving to the School’s endowment is a unique form of investing in the future of Marianapolis, as endowed funds are invested to grow the principal and provide additional income for future investing and expenditures. For a school our size, the endowment is not what it needs to be at the present time in order to generate substantial dividends for the funding of the aforementioned strategic initiatives. Furthermore, the NEASC Visiting Committee made additional recommendations for allocating resources toward

enhancing and promulgating the technology plan, integrating technology across all programs, and strategically planning for future infrastructure development. Growing the School’s endowment will create additional streams of income as well as new and dynamic strategies for growth. While every dollar generously donated to the Marianapolis Fund is deeply appreciated, new initiatives to support the School’s growth are sought such as endowed faculty chairs, named scholarships, endowed educator recruitment programs, and endowed programmatic support which will foster growth with long-term sustainability.

In addition, the next phases of the planned giving program are being formulated to educate prospective donors about – and diversify options for – long-term gifts such as estate planning and giving.

The NEASC Visiting Committee commended Marianapolis for its “appetite for change, its commitment to growth, and its management of an incredibly positive and transformational period in the School’s history.” Philanthropic support will continue to drive our campus plan forward and determine the pace at which it is fulfilled, as well as the order in which the priorities are met. Looking to 2026 and the School’s centennial celebration, we are optimistic that many more dreams will be realized, goals will be met, and initiatives will be fulfilled by that time. This can only happen with the support of the entire community, as we work together to make this vision a reality.

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CAMPUS PLAN

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CAMPUS PLAN

ATHLETIC AND STUDENT CENTER THE PLAN: A new athletic center, connected to the existing athletic facility by a student and extracurricular center.

THE REASON: The extracurricular program is, by design, a complement to the curricular experience at Marianapolis. Adding on to the present facility with a student center fosters a focus on gathering, community, and support for peers, even among those not active in a given season. Fitness space upgrades benefit all community members, from college-bound athletes to constituents maintaining health and wellness through daily exercise. Training room facilities and staff would be enhanced to meet the needs of growing numbers of athletes. And a larger athletic complex dramatically increases space and offerings for current and future programs. Existing three-level programs (volleyball and basketball) host half-court, truncated, and late-night practices to accommodate teams at present; enhancements would be immediately beneficial to over one-quarter of Marianapolis students. The addition of new activities and competitive programs would also broaden the scope of Admission outreach and better support the diverse interests of our student body.

STUDENT CENTER

ATHLETIC CENTER

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CAMPUS PLAN

TENNIS THE PLAN: Reconstructing the present courts and building an additional three courts.

THE REASON: With over 60 students involved in the program, the current three courts are insufficient to meet the demands of game play and practice needs. Matches hosted at Marianapolis last nearly twice as long as at competitor institutions, leading opponents to request more home contests to keep players on track for meals and evening study halls. MPrep developmental tennis turns students away in the fall, while spring varsity teams cannot take more than 15 players, leaving competitive squads without feeder programs. Expansion of tennis facilities would immediately expand offerings for enrolled students, while elevating Marianapolis as a competitor among peer schools and a destination among student-athlete applicants.

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CAMPUS PLAN

RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE THE PLAN: The proposed residential zone is designed as a village of small, home-style residences to mirror the existing girls’ dormitories.

THE REASON: The existing primary boys’ dorm, St. John’s Hall, holds 90 students. The building has four hallways, for which the Residential Life Team has worked hard to assign separate attributes, student leaders, and faculty residents. The new residential village would redistribute students among three separate buildings. This village-style living would foster a greater sense of dorm identity and belonging as well as align the quality of male residential housing with the girls’ spaces and industry competitors. This model also increases faculty oversight and involvement, creating nine staff residences versus the four currently offered in St. John’s. The change will make a direct impact on the quality of life for all.

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THE PLAN: A new building will expand the educational space for visual and performing arts.

THE REASON: Current practice spaces for performing artists are limited, pushing many course offerings from the traditional class schedule into the evening. To date, performances occur in community spaces (eg: the Dining and Community Room, the chapel, the gymnasium, etc.) versus a designated mainstage theatre space. Visual artists maximize the use of current classrooms, but space constraints limit student access to the Marianapolis art curriculum by number and seniority. Similar to performing artists, visual artists can showcase their work semi-annually in community multipurpose spaces (eg: the Student Lounge), but no permanent gallery space exists. To reinforce our commitment to the arts as a critical component to students’ development - and attract scholars and guest artists whose influences could shape the identity of art at Marianapolis - we must provide designated spaces with appropriate capacities.

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CAMPUS PLAN

ST. JOHN’S RENOVATION

THE PLAN: To create an academic triangle alongside the Fine & Performing Arts Center, with the dormitory spaces moving from St. John’s to the new residential village.

THE REASON: The existing architecture of St. John’s is most suited to traditional classroom halls. As other campus construction projects facilitate movement of residents and departments elsewhere, St. John’s would come online to a three-floor academic hub. Current course offerings and faculty numbers require that teachers and departments share classroom space during the daily class rotation. Renovation in St. John’s allows for not some but all departments (eg: Humanities) to have designated classroom areas, and thus faculty designated classrooms, fostering more thoughtful and comprehensive opportunities for collaboration and student support.

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Commencement 2019 Joe Hanrahan, Head of School “It is not good enough to sit on the sidelines of the game of life and grow frustrated about the rules and those who make them. The world needs you to extend yourselves, to charge forward for the rights of people. To charge forward to relieve the suffering of undeserved populations.

To charge forward for the inclusion of the marginalized in our society.”

Atty. Alyson Aleman ’89, Commencement Speaker “You must not allow fear to impede action. You must not allow pessimism to cloud your vision of what is possible, and you must not feel despair at the enormity of the challenges that confront you. Instead, you must always remember that the antidote to pessimism is optimism; the antidote to fear is courage; and the antidote to despair is hope.”

Olivia Duncan, Valedictorian “Every cause, whether seemingly small or large, that you are passionate about is worth fighting for. Let these causes drive you to create change. Fight for them.

Even when it becomes difficult, when you face backlash or adversity, continue to fight. We have a responsibility to ourselves and to others to make change and create light in this seemingly dark world.”

Molly White, Salutatorian “Over these past four years, we became a family because we chose to; we decided to embrace one another and to make this a place where anyone and everyone would feel welcome.”

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Prizes & Awards FRESHMAN AWARDS: Fr. Mark Garrow, MIC Award Rose Warfield Fr. Stanley Saplis, MIC Award Sophia Rabitor Fr. Timothy Roth, MIC Award Lily Mueller Leonard George Budelis ’38 Award Ian MacKenzie SOPHOMORE AWARDS: Fr. Albin A. Sheputa, MIC Award Chiara Faiola Friends of Marianapolis Award Emma McQuiston Smith College Book Award Laurelyn Mayen Sophomore Chemistry Award Chiara Faiola Sophomore World History Award Maura Hoban JUNIOR AWARDS: Brandeis University Book Award Nhi “Rosa” Nguyen Bryn Mawr College Book Award Mary Wall George Washington University Book Award Julia Crosby Gettysburg College Book Award Owen Alicandro Harvard Book Prize Brendan Phaneuf Junior Biology Prize Olivia Pisegna Rensselaer Medal Alex Stawiecki Sage Colleges Student Sage Award Eva Dellea and Zachary Willard St. Anselm College Book Award Elizabeth Schoemer St. Michael’s College Book Award Lily Alessandro Suffolk University Book Award Caroline Gardiner University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Medal Nhi “Rosa” Nguyen University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award Serena Godin University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award and Scholarship Ryan Martin SENIOR AWARDS: Chinese Medal Bartosz Mamro Computer Science Medal Yezeyuan “Yeo” Zheng

The Congregation of the Marian Fathers Centennial Awards in Honor of Fr. Timothy Roth, MIC Grant Alessandro and Rebecca Jalbert Dance Medal Ashlyn Mercier Distinguished Leadership Award Jocelyn Madden Dr. Louis Loffredo Memorial Award Lily Madden Drama Medal Jillian Ormerod English Medal Olivia Duncan Eric Gustavson U.S. History Medal Shelton Mudzingwa Fr. Albin Gurklis, MIC Mathematics Medal Yezeyuan “Yeo” Zheng Fr. Casimir Kuckell, MIC Memorial Awards Jared Ullstrom and Kelly Heney Fr. John Petrauskas, MIC Memorial Award Rahmat Obanikoro Gertrude Salvas English Language Medal Honghao “Peter” Zhang John Kendrtarvich Memorial Award Ke “Kathy” Li Marianapolis Alumni Merit Award Samuel Roy Marianapolis - Boston College Scholarship Grant Alessandro and Hehua “Lily” Xu Marianapolis Service Award Jocelyn Madden Marilyn S. Ebbitt Award Kathleen Joiner Mothers of Marianapolis Awards Jill Allmendinger and Quan “Erik” Le Music Medal Junyuan “Alfred” Hu Physics Medal Bartosz Mamro Rhode Island School of Design Annual Art Award Tien “Thomas” Huynh Salutatorian Bowl Molly White Social Studies Medal Meghan Brooks Spanish Medal Gabrielle Wood Theology Medal Alexander Boligan Tom Perkins Art Medal Shuri Okada Valedictorian Bowl Olivia Duncan Worcester Telegram and Gazette Student Achiever Award Christopher Ringer Trinity Foundation Faculty Award William Hatzberger

GOLF Spearheaded by Eric “G” Gustavson, the second annual Alumni Golf Outing during Alumni Weekend was a big success! Sixty-six golfers joined G for a fun afternoon of 18 holes at Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson. Head of School Joe Hanrahan announced that starting next year, the outing will officially be called the Eric “G” Gustavson Invitational.

FLAGPOLE DEDICATION Situated behind Gustavson Track & Field is a brand new flagpole that was generously donated by a group of alumni as a way to honor all Marianapolis alumni who have served in the Armed Forces.

During Alumni Weekend the flagpole was officially dedicated and blessed by Rev. Timothy Roth, MIC.

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ALUMNI GAMES A favorite portion of Alumni Weekend is always the athletic games against current students. The Knight mascot made appearances and even tossed around the ball with the alumni! This year, the alumni were victorious in all games, scoring 5-3 in soccer, 6-3 in lacrosse, and 15-11 in ultimate Frisbee. Way to go alumni!

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This year, the Alumni Achievement Award was presented to Joseph Scanzillo ’66. Now in its second year, the award is given to the alumnus/a who has continued to carry out the School’s mission in their daily lives.

This person has a strong display of character with content, compassion, and integrity. This year, alumni had the chance to nominate and vote on who received the award.

Joseph Scanzillo graduated from Marianapolis in 1966 and went on to study at Norwich University. After graduating from college, he worked with international trading and steel companies until the 1980s when he started his own firm, Scanzillo Corporation, a general construction and design firm. He is also the managing director of Country Way Associates, a real-estate development firm, and co-developer for two United States patents for cleaning and remediation of polluted fluids. Joe has also been heavily involved in his church youth programs, a head coach for youth football, and a supporter of various charities and causes for preserving the environment and human needs. In 2006, Joe founded the Norman W. Smith Memorial Endowment Fund to honor a Marianapolis legend and as a Director Emeritus of the Trinity Foundation, he remains in close contact with the School. To Joe, the lessons he learned at Marianapolis “have helped to guide me throughout my life.”

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LEAP WEEK

A REFLECTION BY ROSE WARFIELD ’22 ON HER EXPERIENCE AT THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

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uring the 2019 LEAP Week, Marianapolis held its first trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. At Pine Ridge, students worked with the Re-Member program to serve the Lakota people, who live in poverty. Along with working on furniture projects and firewood deliveries, students were also able to learn about the Lakota people and their culture. I was one of the fortunate students to attend this life-changing experience and found myself interacting quite frequently with the natives They welcomed us with open arms onto the “rez” and shared their stories generously. Although they were poor financially, they were extremely rich in culture. The story of the Lakota people is tragic yet powerful. One day, I hope the Lakota people can start a new chapter that is much more happy.

One of my first interactions with a Lakota person was with a young boy named Raymin.

Raymin was a kind-hearted and enthusiastic twelve-year old boy who was selling traditional crafts, such as beaded jewelry, to support his grandmother. After paying my respects at a mass grave site (known as Wounded Knee), I decided to chat with the boisterous child. Despite the below zero temperature, Raymin barely shivered against the cold even though he was only wearing a threadbare sweater. I truly felt terrible for him, but he responded to my worried glances with, “I know that I may look poor and, sure, me and my relatives are in a

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tough spot financially, but I have this dream to help my people. I want to go to college and to do something involving the Lakota culture. Then, when I make lots of money, I’ll buy each of my siblings and my grandmother a really large house!”

I teared up a little at his dream and discovered that Raymin changed my view on the Lakota people. No longer did I pity them or want to save them; I wanted to serve those I now considered my “relatives.”

Throughout the course of that one week, I was able to meet so many incredible people belonging to the Lakota tribe. My favorite speaker, known to us as “Uncle Will,” was the most impactful person I met. He told us about how he considered succumbing to all the grief he had experienced.

He had contemplated abusing drugs, alcohol, and had even questioned his will to live.

However, Will never completely gave into his despair, as he felt this strange calling to an old medicine.

This medicine was music. Will dedicated his life to music and believed it had the power to change the world for the better.

“Music brings people together,” he smiled during his speech.

Will was able to tap into the power of ancient Lakota songs and inspired the high school students he taught to rely on music in times of need. He led a group of these students, called the Pine Ridge Flute Society, to success. The Pine Ridge Flute Society has currently won two Native American Music Awards to date.

I was also gifted the opportunity to work at the Porcupine School for a day. Along with Grace Rhoads ’22, I was able to assist, entertain, and, most importantly teach an extremely well-behaved kindergarten class. The kids were very eager to please us and were on their best behavior, attempting to impress us with their excellent listening skills. Throughout the day, they felt more and more comfortable with us. Grace and I learned that quite a few of these students’ parents were arrested and jailed. It was absolutely heartbreaking to hear, but I was impressed at the students’ incredible resiliency. Whether we were playing three different tag games during gym time or teaching them how to spell their sight words, these exuberant and talented children never ceased to amaze us. While the students’ stories were tear-jerking, the worst part of the day was when we had to leave. The kindergarteners genuinely thought we were coming back the next week! Even though we parted ways, I will still hold those precious children in my heart.

We witnessed the many trials and tribulations of the Lakota people during the week. I noticed that the Lakota people have a sense of identity that many Americans don’t have. If only we worked together in harmony and shared all of the best characteristics of ourselves with the Lakota, then we could make this world a more accepting and kind place to live.

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8 1. Students show off the rowing skiff they built at Lowell’s Boat Shop in Amesbury, MA. 2. Rose Warfield, pictured in front, along with the rest of the group who traveled to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

3. The Winter Backcountry group poses during a hike.

4. A visit to Hollywood Studios for the Give Kids the World group.

5. Made by Hand showing off their weaving creations.

6. The Yellowstone group during a visit to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

7. A photo by Linh Pham ’21 as part of the photography course.

8. Food Blogging visited The Queen’s Cups bakery in Worcester, MA. Background Image: The Nevada group exploring the Valley of Fire State Park.

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TRAVEL ABROAD “My first time out of the country was very intimidating, but I had so much fun! My favorite part of the trip was visiting the city of Porto. Porto was so pretty. The hills were a killer, but the views were worth the burning calves.

This was an amazing experience and I couldn’t have asked for a better group.

I will always be grateful for my time in Portugal. I already want to go back!”

- Rebecca Jalbert ‘19, Portugal

“Traveling through one of the most beautiful places on Earth made me open my eyes to the importance of culture and adventure in life.” - Elena Spangle ‘20, Australia

"Visiting Peru was the most amazing, eye-opening experience of my life. It was so incredible to be able to explore the beautiful scenery and history, and immerse myself in a new, diverse culture. Seeing Machu Picchu was the most breathtaking experience, filled with views I will never forget. I learned so much about the Incan spirit and culture! But the most humbling part of my trip was working alongside locals in the Sacred Valley.

We were privileged to work on farms in two different villages and got to interact with the hardworking people of Peru in a way that most travelers won't. From weeding vegetable fields to making jewelry, the true immersion came from working with the locals, hearing their life stories. It made the experience so much more memorable. I will forever be impacted by everything I learned and witnessed while in Peru."

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Benjamin Bouchard Douglas, MA Campbell Braun Grafton, MA B Hannon Putnam, CT Donovan Hendrick Willimantic, CT Sophie Hendrick Willimantic, CT Benjamin McGarry Thompson, CT Joshua Mobley Webster, MA Abbie O’Brien Plainfield, CT

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WINTER & SPRING ATHLETICS

WINTER: Boys’ Varsity Basketball ended the season with an 18-7 overall record and as NEPSAC Class B semi-finalists.

Boys’ JV Basketball had a successful season with a record of 11-3, with wins over Northfield Mount Hermon, Pomfret School, Worcester Academy, Wilbraham-Monson, and Tabor Academy.

Boys’ IIIrds Basketball ended the season with a record of 7-6 with notable wins over Portsmouth Abbey and Beaver Country Day. The Girls’ Varsity Basketball season resulted in a Class A NEPSAC Championship over Loomis Chaffee and an overall record of 17-8.

The championship game ended with a score of 67-58 with MVP Sydney Masciarelli ’21 leading the Knights with 23 points, shooting an impressive 9-13 from the floor.

Wrestling finished the season with a handful of wins and several losses in dual meets but surprised many larger and more experienced teams in tournaments.

SPRING: Girls’ Track & Field earned their second Division III New England Championship win out of 20 teams.

Six girls earned personal records, while Caitlyn Miller ’19 set a new school record in the Pole Vault at 8’ 6”. The previous record, set in 2014, was 8’ 0”.

Sydney Masciarelli ’21 set a new meet record in the 3000 meters with a time of 9:55.58, which was the best event performance, ever, at the DIII New England’s. The previous meet record was 10:10.63 and was set in 2018 by Sydney. Sydney was also named the girls MVP of the meet.

Boys’ Track & Field tied for 18th place at New England’s and also saw personal records from the meet.

Girls’ JV Basketball had an exciting season resulting in a 6-5 record. The team had an impressive 6-1 record over the last seven games.

All in all, 25 members of the team finished in the top 10 of their event at New England’s, and throughout the season the team saw 210 PRs.

Girls’ IIIrds Basketball had a successful season with a 9-2 record. The team brought their own unique energy and desire to both learn and perfect their basketball skills.

Ultimate Frisbee finished the season with a 7-12 record. The Knights faced stiff competition in the highest division in Connecticut and brought home their second consecutive state spirit title.

Swimming had two meet victories against MacDuffie and Winchendon.

The team also saw two great performances at finals with Olivia Panagiotou ’19 and John Sarantopoulos ’20 placing in the top 15.

Softball had a successful season with a final record of 13-4 with a winning streak, winning 12 out of 15 games.

The season came to an end in playoffs against Suffield Academy.

Indoor Track & Field had four meets where the team had many personal records. Freshman Daniel Twohig completed his first season as a track athlete and saw personal records each meet in the 300 and shot put.

Badminton had its first ever home matches against Winchendon School and MacDuffie School. The team won on the road against Winchendon and came close to beating MacDuffie.

Boys’ Crew defended the unbeaten streak against South Kent School and

the novice boat came in first in their group at the Mayor’s Cup. Girls’ Crew continued their several years-long streak of coming ahead of Eagle Hill both times they raced each other. Highlights of the season include a victory over Westover and the Mayor’s Cup where they were in the fastest heat for their group.

Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse had a challenging season but persevered and finished strong. The highlight of the year was a 9-8 victory over St. Andrew’s.

Boys’ JV Lacrosse had a fun season this year. The team worked hard, and improved tremendously over the course of the season.

Boys’ Tennis experienced a season marked by individual improvement for a number of players. The team’s best showing of the season came at The Rectory School in late April.

Girls’ Lacrosse celebrated great victories against St. Andrew’s and played the best MPrep Lacrosse versus Lexington Christian the coaches have seen since the epic playoff game versus Rocky Hill.

Girls’ Tennis had an enjoyable season despite the unseasonably cold weather, and six match cancellations. The season reached its peak during a win over MacDuffie in the last regulation match.

Varsity Baseball finished the season with a 4-8 record. It was the inaugural year of the Wood Bat League in which the team played in some tough games, often with the difference being just one run.

JV Baseball had a very successful season with a 4-1 record. Due to the weather there was a lack of games, but even in the weeks without games, the team continued to work on their swings and their fundamentals.

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Mixed Media Danielle Collette ’19

2019 Senior Class Poster Linh Mai, Tien Huynh, Shuri Okada, Hanna Scheffler

SPRING DANCE SHOW

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Cardboard Head Sculptures Left to Right: Eva Dellea ’20, Luke Lageman ’19, Paul Davey ’20, Jusouf Rashad ’19, Owen Soontjens ’19, Johann Vennink ’21, Keyu Sun ’19, Kaylynn Nolan ’20, Tyler Burton ’19, Rafael Fauxbel ’19

Felt Brian Chokshi ’19

Laser Engraved Clock Kelly Heney ’19

MUSICAL: LITTLE WOMEN

WINTER PLAY: STEALING HOME

SPRING CONCERT

KNIGHT OF JAZZ

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“May we be the instruments of God’s work in this world today and every day.”

“Father, if it is possible, take this cup from me. But not my will but Yours be done.” Words spoken by Christ in the hours before his trial and crucifixion paint a picture of, at once, conflict and peace.

It is in these words that we encounter both the human and the divine natures of Jesus Christ. His plea to God the Father to “take this cup” from him reveals his simple humanity, as we would likely react to impending suffering in much the same way. What follows, however, the response that “not my will but Yours be done” reminds us of his divine nature and underscores the strength he seeks to share with us in that moment.

For many, our spiritual lives, and, I would propose, our lives in general, struggle to find a balance between the human and the divine. The latter is so truly ‘otherworldly’ and sometimes intangible while the human does not always push us beyond our comfort zone.

In Campus Ministry at Marianapolis, all members of our community have the opportunity to explore both the human and the divine through the programs we offer throughout the year. At the time of my last letter in the winter, we had already seen one igKnight and one Kairos retreat get off the ground. Attendance was better than ever before and more students returned to campus renewed and refreshed than in the past.

We enjoyed another successful igKnight Retreat in January, followed by our seventh Kairos experience in March during which we partnered with a team of

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faculty and students from St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, Connecticut. The comradery was palpable and forged, we hope, an enduring connection between our schools with a shared mission in being – to borrow from the Jesuits – men and women for, and with, others.

Our QUEST Retreat program, held once a month in the Chapel, is thriving and our Spiritus Leaders continue to impress with their work in liturgical planning, music preparation, and through offering countless service opportunities in our surrounding community. The work of our students is a neverending joy to witness.

And so, as we head into the summer may we be empowered to explore the human and the divine ever more closely. A good friend of mine, borrowing from St. Theresa of Avila, often says the following about our place in this journey to navigate the two natures of God, namely, that Christ “has no body now but yours, no hands and feet but yours.” May we be the instruments of God’s work in this world today and every day.

May God bless you. And to our seniors, “cura ut valeas” – take care and be well.

Jake Smith Director of Campus Ministry

ALUMNI FEATURE:

John Doldoorian ’50 “I love sports. Sports have been my life.” John Doldoorian ’50, after a career in professional football, went on to become a teacher and coach for over 30 years.

In his retirement he has been a scout for the Chicago White Sox. John Doldoorian graduated from Marianapolis in 1950 as a postgraduate student. He came to Marianapolis from Northbridge High School in Massachusetts on the advice of his football coach.

“Marianapolis was looking for some ball players and called my coach and got me to go there,” he recalled. “I really enjoyed my year there. I played my best football at Marianapolis.” In addition to football, he played baseball and basketball.

John’s father was a disabled war veteran having served in World War I. His mother worked in the mills in order to support the family. When the offers came pouring in from colleges for John to play football, his decision was easily decided by his desire to stay near home to care for his family. John attended American International College in Springfield, MA where he enjoyed a successful 4 years on the football team and was named the 1954 recipient of the College’s F.J. Maloney Award. He was named a member of AIC’s all-time football team and was the captain of the 1953 team. According to AIC, he also played baseball there and in his senior year he batted .317 with 19 hits, 12 runs scored, and six RBIs in 15 games. It was also at AIC where he met his wife, Marie.

“I could have signed for baseball too, with the Chicago White Sox, but I decided I didn’t want to wait to make it, so I was picked up by the Green Bay Packers,” said Doldoorian.

Doldoorian was an offensive guard, called a running guard then, with the Packers from 1954-55 but he was plagued with knee problems. He had the chance to play professional football again when the American Football League was created, but due to the uncertainty of how long his knees would last, he opted to take a job teaching at Northbridge High School instead.

He coached football, basketball, and baseball, taught psychology and was the Athletic Director at Northbridge High School for over 30 years. As a coach he amassed over 500 wins in both basketball and baseball and was named to the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Now, Doldoorian works as a scout for the Chicago White Sox. When he learns about a player, he goes to watch him play and grades him on several criteria to see if he’s a major league prospect. “Foot speed, arm speed, arm strength, his hitting. If he can hit to both sides, if he can move the ball from right to left field.

Or if he’s strictly a left field hitter. Things like that.” If he thinks he has potential to be a major leaguer, he will sign him to a minor league team. Doldoorian said that he was the one to initially discover Chris Sale, now a pitcher for the Red Sox, in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

“Like I said, I love sports. Sports have been my life,” Doldoorian said.

Photos courtesy of American International College & Packershistory.net

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CLASS NOTES

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Thomas Sheehan recently released a collection of short stories, Alone, with the good Graces. He has also released Jock Poems and Reflections for Proper Bostonians, a collection of poetry especially for sports fans, Small Victories for the Soul VII, and in submission status is Beneath My Feet this Earth Slips into the Far-end of Another’s Telescope and Back Home in Saugus. In addition to his books, Sheehan has multiple works in many magazines and Internet sites. He’s received 16 Pushcart nominations, 6 Best of Net nominations with one winner, and other writers’ awards during his career. Sheehan (#12) pictured below in the 1946 Manning Bowl in Lynn, MA.

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Richard Choura recently celebrated his 80th birthday and is living in Knoxville, TN. He said he had a great career as a consulting mechanical engineer for many Fortune 200 companies.

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Bruce Burns just retired from the Wyoming State Legislature

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after 24 years in office. At the time of his announcement, he was serving as chairman of the Joint Appropriations Committee. He also served 10 years as chairman of the Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources committee. Burns said he intended to pursue his other business interests as well as his hobby in pyrotechnics serving in the Pyrotechnics Guild International.

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Dave Carbone moved from Rhode Island to Arizona recently with his family. It was prompted because he became the grandfather of twins, Maddox and Adeline. Also pictured below is his 10-year-old son.

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Matthew McGarry recently received his second Emmy award for television news production.

Matt is based in Beirut, Lebanon and produces reports from Asia, Africa, and Europe. His work appears on the ABC News network and the PBS NewsHour.

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Luis Jorge Alcocer is celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary on October 31st. He has two daughters, Miranda, 4, and Aitana, 7 months. He works in business, specifically in construction/developer.

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James Jinks started a community non-profit in 2018 called Bike Cheshire. The mission is to encourage and improve biking in Cheshire, CT and beyond.

Bike Cheshire started its second season of its community bike share this year. It does group rides and bike safety sessions for

riders of all ages. The organization is also on its way to establishing the Cheshire Village Bike Route, a 40 mile marked and signed network of bike-friendly streets in Cheshire.

In just the first year its won awards from Bike/Walk Connecticut (People’s Choice Award) and the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA (Healthy Living Award.)

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Dieu Huong Sandra Nguyen Si is the Director of Business Development at Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam).

She has a degree in hospitality from Switzerland’s Swiss Hotel Management School.

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Emma Sarantopoulos recently finished her first year at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland where she played on the women’s volleyball team. The team won the Premier North Finals, which means the team will move up divisions. The team is in BUCS Premier League, and will play against teams such as Manchester, Oxford, and Cambridge.

We want to hear from you!

- Graduation - Accomplishments - Study Abroad - New Job - Wedding - Children - etc.!

Send us your text and photo updates at: alumni@marianapolis.org

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IN MEMORIAM

ISAIAH 41:10:

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

David Lebudzinski ’85 died at home surrounded by his

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loving family on February 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Julieanne Pinel for 12 years. Cherished son of Beverly (LaRoche) Lebudzinski of Webster, MA and the late Edwin Lebudzinski. Loving brother of Thomas Lebudzinski ’87 and his longtime girlfriend Kerrie Robidoux of Webster, MA. Dear son-in-law of Roger and Julie Pinel of Westwood, MA, treasured brother-in-law of Patrick and Denise Cahill and adored uncle of Alexis Cahill of Westwood, MA. He is also survived by many loving cousins and their families.

He attended the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and received his medical degree from The University of Massachusetts Worcester specializing in internal medicine and radiology. David was a passionate photographer, capturing the beauty of the landscape around him. He also loved traveling, hiking, kayaking, and working in the gardens around his Walpole, MA home.

What Will Your Legacy Be? By joining the Marianapolis Planned Giving Society you will help secure a high-quality education for our students. There are a number of ways to give and tailor your planned gift to fit your financial situation.

WAYS TO GIVE: • An outright gift of cash • Name Marianapolis as a remainder beneficiary on a trust • Create an endowment in honor of someone • Add Marianapolis to your will

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For more information on the Planned Giving Society, please contact Susan Andersen, Director of Development at sandersen@marianapolis.org.

BENEFITS: • A charitable tax deduction as well as possible capital gains tax savings • Annual income for the rest of your life through a charitable remainder trust • Income or estate tax benefits • Financial and tax savings for your estate and beneficiaries

WHY DO YOU GIVE TO MARIANAPOLIS?

“I give to Marianapolis because I want current and future students to love the school and cherish their time there like I have.”

-Ryan Werge ’11

“I give because I’m hopeful that the school will thrive and provide future generations with the unique positive experiences I was privileged to have during my high school experience.”

-Karin Jacoboski ’88, P’14, P’17, P’20

“Marianapolis represents 4 years of happiness in my life. I had wonderful friends and felt at home there. My education started me down a successful road. It’s where I met my husband and both my boys (do, will) go there.”

-Darlene Boligan ’88, P’19, P’23

The Marianapolis Fund provides essential funds to all areas of campus life to ensure the best experience possible for all students. With the support of our alumni, families, and friends, we are able to give our students an education that enables exploration, creativity, and opportunities for success. We need you to help make this possible.

Help create opportunities by making a gift to the Marianapolis Fund!

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THE 40TH ANNUAL

MARIANAPOLIS GOLF TOURNAMENT Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Connecticut National Golf Club Putnam, CT This event raises funds to help Marianapolis provide scholarships to local students.

For more information please visit: http://www.marianapolis.org/golf