2024 Spring Cauldron

FOR ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF MCQUAID JESUIT | SPRING 2024

The Man Behind the Music

Rick Dohr, '83 and the Eagles

McQuaid’s Mission

McQuaid Jesuit is a Catholic, Jesuit, college-preparatory school that inspires young men to realize their God-given gifts through the pursuit of excellence in all things, service to others, and a lifelong commitment to justice.

President Steve Salluzzo, '90, P '18

Editor

Dave Yates

Contributors

Penny Gonzalez, P '16, P '18

Chase Hegedorn, '26

Casey MacClaren, ’12

Kristie Robertson-Coyne

Alosha Sytnik

Heather Whiting, P '25, '28

The Robotics Team had another amazing season, missing out on a trip to the World Championships in Houston by the amallest of margins.

SPRING 2024

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Cover: Rick Dohr, '83 performs in concert with The Eagles. Dohr is the band's musical director.

The Cauldron is written and produced twice a year by the Advancement Office in conjunction with other offices, departments, and members of the McQuaid

Scenes From South Clinton

Here are pictures from a few of the events that have been taking place at McQuaid Jesuit since the last edition of The Cauldron. Inside you'll find more stories from the school and what some of our alumni have been up to.

Former Syracuse University and NFL quarterback Don McPherson was the featured speaker at this year's Xavier Day Assembly. The next day he was the keynote speaker at the McQuaid Jesuit Summit on Healthy Relationships, an event which drew more than 100 students from around the area.

Since 1995, Mr. McPherson has conducted workshops regarding building healthy relationships and has lectured at more than 375 college campuses, community organizations, and national sports and violence prevention organizations. His programs and lectures have reached millions.

The annual Grandparents' Day attracted more than 400 people, the largest ever. Be on the lookout for details about next year's event.

Monroe County Judge Michael Dollinger, '97, P '29 (left), and Pittsford Town Justice Michael Ansaldi, '06, both spoke to students about their paths to their current positions as part of the Alumni Career Forum.

Trevor Patel, '24 performs during the fall production of Epic Proportions. In the spring the theater department presented Man of La Mancha. You can see pictures from that show on page 21.

Want to see more pictures from McQuaid? Check out our SmugMug page at: https://mcquaidjesuit.smugmug.com/

Getting to Know our New President

Steve Salluzzo, '90, P '18 began his term as the 16th president of McQuaid Jesuit this spring. He took the time to answer a few questions regarding his new role and the status of the school.

What was your reaction when you learned you had gotten the job?

Pride. I am so proud to be back at McQuaid Jesuit. I am very excited to serve the community as President. It truly is an honor, not only for me, but also my family.

You're the first alum to hold the position of president at the school. Does this give you a different lens?

As a graduate and the parent of a graduate, I certainly am able to look through a different lens. I know what McQuaid Jesuit did for me in my overall formation as a person and I was able to see my son go through his own journey and grow into the young man he has become. The landscape of education is different today than when I was a student in so many ways. There are different student needs, different faculty needs, different parent needs. Addressing each of them is critical to the overall success of everyone involved. That said, I believe we have accomplished some wonderful initiatives to address those needs and can honestly say that there are many fantastic things happening every day at McQuaid.

What do you see as the main role of the president?

There’s so much that goes into the role of the president, but my primary duty is really creating a long-range vision and strategy, in collaboration with all stakeholders in the McQuaid Jesuit community, to unite us around the mission of the school. Inclusive of that is to enable the community to “feel” the power of our Ignatian Identity and allow for formation programs to engage so that we may continue promoting personal growth.

How would you describe the status of the school right now?

The school is on strong solid footing. We have a wonderful student body, great faculty and staff, and an amazing alumni base. The present is very good, the future is extremely bright.

What are some of the main challenges that we face?

As a tuition driven institution, we have to continue to find ways to compete for students with some very successful school districts in Monroe County and the surrounding counties. That said, we have put strategic initiatives in place to extend the reach of our student recruitment efforts. Another challenge is the rising cost associated with education. We continue to look at a variety of creative ways to attack those costs, without compromising the integrity

Steve Salluzzo, '90, P '18, comes home to McQuaid Jesuit as president after serving since 2015 in the same role at Bishop Kearney High School.

of the McQuaid Jesuit education and overall experience. We have the right people in place to address these challenges and I am confident that we will do just that.

What do you bring with you from your past professional experience that you can apply to this position?

The fact that I was in the same role at another school, here in Rochester, provides a good baseline for what the position requires. My overall philosophy is to be collaborative. I have found this

to be a very successful approach to most aspects of my career so far. Being collaborative means working with people, which I love to do. The greatest asset of any organization is its people. Working with a variety of backgrounds and experiences allows organizations to see various viewpoints which leads to new and different ideas, plans and strategies. We have a great community at McQuaid Jesuit and I am very much looking forward to working with the many different groups as we propel McQuaid Jesuit into the future.

Steve Salluzzo's senior picture from 1990.

Winning Ways Continue

We are in the middle of another successful year for McQuaid Jesuit athletes.

It started in the fall when the football team picked up a fifth straight Section V title by knocking off UPrep. You can watch a compilation video of the season by going to this link: https://youtu.be/ ZgCKkUGjX1k.

Turning to the winter season, the indoor track team also made it five straight sectional titles, and some members of that squad would go on to compete at the New Balance Indoor National Championships and turned in some memorable

performances.

In the Freshmen 400 Meter Dash Ian Lanahan, '27 finished 6th out of 97 runners, earning AllAmerican status.

The Sprint Medley Relay Team of Rho Kaulder, '26, Tyler Pagano, '24, Corinthian Reed, '24, and Alex Morey, '25 also was tabbed All-American

of 3:30.84.  That time is a new McQuaid Jesuit and Section V record.

The hockey team played one of the toughest regular season schedules in the area and it paid off in the playoffs. The IceKnights defeated Portside to win a sectional crown for the first time since 2015. They would lose an overtime heartbreaker to Orchard Park in the New York State Semi-Finals.

While those teams are familiar with championships, there was a new addition to the list of sectional champions this year. For the first

after a 4th place finish with a time

time in school history, the swim team came away with the top prize. Ian Miller, '27, was named Swimmer of the Meet after claiming two individual events and being a part of two winning relay teams. In wrestling, Harrison Aguirre, '24, was crowned the 215-pound champion and Casey Leiss, '26 earned the title at 160 pounds. Finally, Hudson Proia, '26 got the better of Swain Mountain and the rest of the competition to come out top in the Giant Slalom.

The Knights aren't just excelling

The football team claimed a fifth straight sectional championship.

The indoor track team has now won five straight sectional titles.

The hockey team made it all the way to the Frozen Four in Buffalo.

Continue for Knights

Casey Leiss, '26 was crowned sectional champion at 160-pounds.

For the first time in school history, McQuaid Jesuit claimed a sectional title in swimming. in competition, they also are excelling in the classroom. The following teams were named New York State Scholar Athlete Teams, meaning that at least 75% of the roster had a GPA of 90 or greater: football, volleyball, cross country, hockey, indoor track, bowling, and alpine skiing.

Now it's on to the spring season, and hopefully even more success!

You can keep up with the Knights on Twitter at: @AthleticsMcQ and on Instagram at: mcquaidathletics.

the 215-pound weight division sectional title. Aguirre won the 189-pound weight class last year.

Harrison Aguirre, '24 won

Ian Lanahan, '27 earned AllAmerican status at the Indoor National Championships.

Corinthian Reed, '24, Alex Morey, '25, Rho Kaulder, '26 and Tyler Pagano, '24 earned All-American honors at the Indoor National Championships.

'83 Grad Making Music With Legends

When you think of the iconic rock band the Eagles, so many legendary names come to mind: giants like Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh, just for starters. One name that might not be as wellknown but has been at the core of the group for 23 years is Rick Dohr, '83, the band's musical director and keyboardist. Or, "Will Hollis" as he's known professionally.

It's been a long road for the guy who studied classical piano at the Eastman School of Music and played in rock bands here in Rochester to standing on stage alongside musical superstars, but he still recalls the moment Henley brought him aboard for his solo project in 1999. "I grew up with this music," Dohr said. "When I got the gig, I drove away thinking, how did this happen?"

Within a few years, that gig led him to his spot with the Eagles,

who are wrapping up a career spanning more than fifty years. "It's astounding. You start to understand why they're such icons of American music. You realize the hard work and effort that goes into their success. Having been around it now and seeing the work ethic, the degree of detail, the focus, the talent—it's amazing. I've always had huge respect and appreciation for what they've achieved, and I feel fortunate to be a part of it."

The journey wasn’t easy for Dohr—plenty of nights playing in clubs and bars, paying dues, and hoping all those hours would pay off. When they did, he had one simple but important question: was he ready?

"I think that was a real test for me. Because I'd come from playing in bands and being a musician my whole life, but it was years and years of gigging and touring to get to that point. It was a major leap."

From the first time he walked into rehearsal, Dohr knew it was a whole new ball game. "I thought, wow, there's all kinds of staff and support. Someone's setting up my equipment. I hadn’t experienced that, so it was a little odd, at first."

Dohr's work with Henley and the Eagles led to opportunities with other artists, including Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, and Dancing with the Stars. As you might expect, he needs to be flexible depending on the artist he's working with.

"With Don and the Eagles, I play more of a facilitator role. They're the creative force, and I take

their lead. Nothing gets done without their input. Depending on the project, I'm often called upon to develop arrangements, hire musicians, run rehearsals and serve as interface between production and the performers - anything related to the musical performance."

The job also requires plenty of time on the road, although not as much as in the early days. The longest tour he was on lasted two months, in 2003, when the Eagles went to Asia and Australia. Now, time on the road is more manageable.

"We're on the road three to four months a year, usually two to three weeks at a time. Then we come home for a couple weeks before going out for another leg. This schedule might seem odd,

but I've been touring for almost 30 years, so I've adjusted to the lifestyle."

What about the music itself?

Performing the same songs for more than five decades, how does the band keep it fresh? According to Dohr, it's not hard.

"There's something about performing this music: as soon as you hit the stage, the lights come up, the audience brings its energy, and you're transported to a different place. We know as soon as we get on stage, it's going to be fresh. Everyone clicks in—it's a magical thing. I always appreciate being on the stage and working with these guys. Often during a show, I have to look around and pinch myself. It never loses its weight."

Soon, though, these magic moments will come to an end for the Eagles: they announced last year that they are hitting the road one last time, embarking on "The Long Goodbye" Tour, scheduled to wrap up in 2025. Dohr says that the band had considered calling an end to touring after Frey's death in 2016. A few years later however, after adding Frey's talented son, Deacon, and country music icon Vince Gill, the band found it possible to hit the road again.

Now that the end is drawing near, Dohr knows it will be tough to walk away. "It's going to be emotional when we close it out, for sure, but everything has its time."

Last spring, Dohr's musical journey brought him back home to be inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, an honor he had never imagined.

"It was great, especially to have my Mom and Dad, who are both in their mid-eighties, be able to be there to witness it. I was honored; it was a wonderful weekend."

Making the trip to Rochester gave Dohr a chance to connect with some old friends, including Tony Gross, '78, who is now the Strategic Development Officer for the Hall. Seeing a fellow

McQuaid alum get inducted made this year's event even more memorable.

"I've known Rick since he was a teenager," Gross said. "Over his career, he's proven to be one of those rare individuals who is incredibly qualified and an effective communicator. He exudes his musical prowess while building up those he's working with to get the best out of them. It's obvious why he has earned and maintained everyone's respect."

Dohr has traveled all over the world, living a life he could only dream of as a kid, but he owes a lot of where he is—and more importantly who he is—to the time he spent at McQuaid.

"The school is so fundamental to the person I am and the way I lead my life. My experience was so formative in terms of values, work ethic, and learning about myself. The community, the support, and the overall embrace I felt was really important."

Dohr took part in musicals and soccer while he was in school, but these weren't his focus. "I was studying a lot of classical music, but my passion was playing in bands. “It was a blast, and my close friends were playing with me."

Dohr has worked with so many musical legends that we had to ask, is there anyone out there he'd like to perform with?

"Paul McCartney and Elton John come to mind for the pure respect and love of their music. But honestly, I feel like I have the best gig. I'm the luckiest guy in the world."

Rick Dohr circa 1983.

Rick Dohr, '83 performs with the Eagles in front of a sold-out arena.

BASH 2024 Was

McQuaid Jesuit's 51st BASH, "The Big Knight," lived up to it's name with over 550 guests, 400 silent auction items, a truly unique live auction, and a meaningful paddle call. This year's BASH paddle call benefited Cura Personalis, or "care for the whole person." Funds raised will support the many extracurricular opportunities at McQuaid Jesuit. Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, S.J., '58 was also honored during paddle call as an embodiment of Cura Personalis.

Thank you to the alumni, families, friends, volunteers, and sponsors, who make BASH such an amazing success!

Our 2024 BASH Co-Chairs (l to r): Terry and Tricia Giangreco, P '24, '26, Christine and Jamie Sansone, P '24, Carmela and Michael Camarella, P '25, '28. and Tricia and Steve Quagrello, P '25.

Co-emcees Rebecca Leclair, P '11, '15 and James Smith did an incredible job of keeping the energy up during the paddle call and live auction.

Hundreds of volunteers put in countless hours of work to help transform the DiMarco Field House into an event center.

There were a record number of items available to win during the live and silent auctions.

Was a "Big Knight"

Italian teacher Elena DeLuca and Dom Sansone, '24 teamed up to auction off an Italian dinner and a trip to Italy. Dom also served as one of the emcees for the event.

For the first time in history Knightmare was part of the festivities at BASH.

There's still time to donate by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://mcquaid.org/support-mcq/make-a-gift/

Dan Hanna, '24 brought down the house with his performance of Con te partiro as part of the evening. View his performance at https://youtu. be/djz9Meis1uY?si=Qmo3dpd2oLuhSLE9.

Entrepreneurship Fits 2012 Graduate to a "Tea"

by Casey MacClaren, '12

Steve O'Dell, a member of the McQuaid Jesuit class of 2012 has gone across the country and back since his days as a McQuaid student. As the co-founder of Tenzo, a blossoming matcha tea brand, Steve recounts with us his journey from 1800 S. Clinton, to California, and eventually back to the big apple.

After graduating from McQuaid, Steve ventured westward to UCLA, drawn by his passion for volleyball and the allure of new experiences. It was during a summer entrepreneurship class at UCLA that Steve's interest in business was sparked. His innate aptitude for entrepreneurship was evident when he scored the highest in his class, igniting a newfound passion that would shape his future. Steve recalls his "ah-ha" moment. "I took a summer class since we had to be there for athletics training, and it was on entrepreneurship. And I got the highest score in the class.

Steve O'Dell, '12 has turned a passion for business into a multi-million dollar company.

I really, really loved it. It was one of the first times in college where I said 'oh, wow, this is really awesome.' And then from there, I just kind of went down the rabbit hole, frankly, of entrepreneurship and starting companies."

Returning to Rochester on break, Steve, along with his cousins and fellow McQuaid alumni, Jimmy, '11 and Teddy Combs, '13, embarked on a small business venture to make some extra cash. They ended up being even more successful than anticipated and the taste of success fueled Steve's entrepreneurial spirit, leading him to co-found Tenzo

during the latter half of his senior year at UCLA. Initially conceived as a weekend project, Tenzo quickly gained momentum in the burgeoning e-commerce landscape. With a focus on selling matcha—a powdered form of green tea—Tenzo found success by capitalizing on the health benefits and rising popularity of matcha among consumers. Steve's deep understanding of the product's benefits, coupled with his business acumen, propelled Tenzo to new heights.

Reflecting on the decision to start Tenzo, Steve emphasizes the serendipitous nature of entrepreneurship. While some ventures encountered challenges, Tenzo experienced exponential growth, attracting millions in investment and establishing itself as a prominent player in the matcha market. Steve's return to New York City symbolizes a full circle moment, bringing him closer to

family and new opportunities. The vibrant energy of the city, coupled with the flourishing food and beverage scene, provided fertile ground for Tenzo's expansion. As for Tenzo, the brand offers a range of matcha products, catering to both individual consumers and businesses. From individual online sales to supplying large companies, Tenzo's reach extends far and wide, driven by Steve's unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.

Looking ahead, Steve remains focused on steering Tenzo toward greater success while cherishing the lessons learned along the way. His journey from McQuaid to Tenzo serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the transformative power of passion, perseverance, and seizing opportunities. As Steve continues to pave the next steps for his path, one thing remains clear: the future is ripe with possibility for this visionary entrepreneur.

When asked about his fondest memory from McQuaid, Steve had this to say:

"This is a really, really random one. But I would say in seventh grade, when we beat the eighth graders in dodgeball, the first seventh grade class ever, that in and of itself was epic. But I made like a half-court shot and got everyone back in to come back and win the second game. Then Pat Alvermann saved us at the very end, and we ended up winning. It was like we were the kings of the school. It's still funny that stuff like sticks in your head because I remember that day so clearly."

'75 Grad Urges Students to Use Their Passion

Clayton Turner, '75, the director of NASA's Langley Research Center, returned to McQuaid for a fullschool assembly on October 27.

He never thought about working for NASA during his time in high school, when he was in college or the Army. But once he got there he realized, he found his passion, and it's a job that still gives him chills today.

Encouraging today's students to find their passion was one of the main points of his presentation last fall.

"I want them to find the passion they're going to have in life and use that passion to lift up others. That passion, that's going to change the world in a positive way, and we want all of them to find that thing that excites them."

Turner also emphasized the importance of NASA and what that organization does.

"When I think of NASA, I think about the height of exploration, and what humans have to explore. Our only impediment to understanding is being able to love each other, and work together."

He said he would not be where he is in life if it wasn't for McQuaid.

"The spirit of what goes on here, that motivation.  I wanted to share with the students that I was not in tune with what was being poured into me, I hope they hold on to it better than I did.  What was being poured into me set those seeds and that anchor for everything I've done since then."

"McQuaid set the structure that I needed for my life, even when I didn't know it was happening. I wouldn't have had that spirit of, at some point, this isn't about me. This is about what I'm doing for somebody else. That was poured in at McQuaid."

Clayton Turner, '75 addresses the student body at McQuaid last October.

Father Jack Literally Wrote the Book on Nativity Schools

Sunday, December 3 was a very special day at McQuaid Jesuit for a very special man. Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, S.J., '58 celebrated Mass, but the day was also about celebrating him and all he has accomplished.

As a member of McQuaid Jesuit's original graduating class of 1958, Fr. Jack has gone on to epitomize the phrase, "Men for others." Following Mass there was a reception to celebrate the launch of his book, The Nativity Phenomenon, A Model that Works. The book is the story of an educational adventure that opens pathways to a productive future and provides educational justice for students from underserved, economically challenged families. Readers can dive into the history of the program, and more importantly, into the stories of Nativity graduates, their teachers, and

volunteers.

Fr. Jack is on the board of directors for Nativity Prepararatory Academy here in Rochester.

"It was meant to be. Coming back here I could see what I put together nation-wide along with what’s going on right here, every day on Gregory Street," Fr. Jack said.

The President of Nativity Prep, James C. Smith says it's impossible to underestimate the impact Fr. Jack has made on countless young people.

"He’s a living legend, what he’s doing for this movement across the country is, he’s setting an expectation of meeting kids and families where they are, giving them the opportunity to be brilliant, and putting resources in front of those families so they can be brilliant. The foundation that he, and so many others like him have built for our movement across the country is changing so many lives.

There are thousands of kids across the country and in other countries that are going through this program and experiencing how awesome it is."

Father Jack knows that at his age setting up and running schools might be a little ambitious, but he feels everything he has helped to build is in very good hands.

"I can now say that I may be finished but it is still going on, and it’s going to move on. One person has to step back and new people will take it on, and the best thing is, that so many who are taking over these schools are people who have been students at the schools. They know what it’s all about because they know how they got to where they are.”

Copies of Fr. Jack's book are still available through Amazon. Please scan the code below for more information.

Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, S.J., '58 administers communion during Mass before his book launch event on December 3.

McQuaid Jesuit's High School Principal Hits New Heights

John had plenty of visitors, including the mascot for Foodlink.

One thing you can say about McQuaid Jesuit’s High School Principal John Serafine is that he is a man of his word. Another thing you might say is that he has an unfortunate sense of timing.

Last fall, he told students if they collected more than 10,000 pounds of food during the Great Ignatian Challenge he would spend one day this winter working from the roof of the school. The students hit the goal and he randomly chose January 17 as the day to relocate his office. Little did he know the temperatures would barely reach double digits, with the wind chill making it feel even colder. Despite the elements he kept his promise, staying on the roof for the entire day as a way of recognizing the efforts of his students to help out those in need.

The Great Ignatian Challenge is the creation of Fordham Prep alumnus, Jim Rowen. Inspired by the Jesuit mission of being “women and men for others,” Mr. Rowen initiated the Challenge by pledging thousands of dollars to support participating schools in their Thanksgiving food drives. The Challenge was intended to highlight the collective service power and generosity among the participating Jesuit high schools.

McQuaid Jesuit High School Principal John Serafine is interviewed by Channel 8 during his day working on the roof.

In Memoriam Since our last Cauldron, we have received news that the following McQuaid Jesuit alumni have passed away. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the families of those listed below.

Garald McDermott, '59

Timothy J. Scharf, '59

Paul F. Sadler, '65

Richard D. Thurston, '63

Stephen Foti, '61

Daniel Kinsky, '63

Jerome Ochs, '60

Richard Lenhard, '65

Thomas E. Fuerst, '63

Charles Lissow, '62

John A. Mahoney, '59

William N. Moroz, '60

Craig Kennedy, '76

Hugh Higgins, '74

James D. Elam, '72

Michael J. Cawley, '81

Kevin Smallridge, '74

Robert Wafer, '69

Dennis M. Collins, '68

James P. Welch, '68

Kenneth Caschette, '69

Robert J. Betterton II, '74

Peter Wambach, '91

Dan Koon, '93

Alumni Updates

1958

John DeSando Ph.D. - John DeSando, Ph.D., is a National Public Radio film critic with 2 weekly broadcasts and 2 podcasts, which were recently listed by media company Feedspot as 2 of the top 10 NPR movie podcasts.

1962

Tony Criscuolo-This past fall Tony moved from Ridgway to Crestone (both in Colorado) to teach at a charter school. The school has a total of 85 kids, K-12, and the town of 150 souls rests up against the Sangre de Cristo. Now approaching 80 years old, Tony says his days are filled with the joys and challenges of being around middle school kids who are very unlike city kids, "Most of them have been friends since they were in diapers! All the best to my McQuaid brothers... keep on breathing!"

1969

Alan Schreck-After 45 years teaching Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH) and having published sixteen popular books, Dr. Schreck has retired as a Professor Emeritus. He has begun a bi-weekly podcast, "The Spirit and the Bride", available at the franciscan.edu

web-site. He and his wife Nancy have five adult children and 17 grandchildren.

1973

Jim DeLooze-Jim is the founder and project manager of The Joy Project in LeRoy, NY. This endeavor will re-create the look and feel of a department store Christmas display of years gone by, similar to Sibley's. The centerpiece of this exhibit is the miniature diorama of The Cinnamon Bear, an old-time radio program from 1937, that was created by a model maker outside of Chicago, IL. Jim hopes that you will bring your family and enjoy the exhibit this coming Christmas season. To learn more, follow the Facebook page, LeRoy Joy Project.

1974

Steve Borbas-Steve is happy to announce that his big abstract watercolors are selling well from exhibitions in New Mexico (see borbasart.com). One of his sculptures, Holes in Our Hearts, is the cover page of a Veterans Anthology book, a sketch book of travels around the world with a small story is now getting published by Amazon called " So, What Did You See Today?" The VA is treating all his illnesses at 78 years old. Steve still remember his wonderful McQuaid education, and the soccer, track, and tennis teams.

1976

Bill Zack- Bill recently became certified as a docent for the USS Midway Museum. He says he'd be happy to take any McQuaid graduates who are visiting San Diego on a guided tour of the ship.

Thomas Huber-Tom and Cathy live vicariously through their kids. Joe '13 continues to build on the Magis spirit that was instilled at McQuaid and St. Joseph's University. He is currently working for AmeriCorps on Maui helping the locals get back on their feet after the devastating fires of last summer. Matt '13 recently moved from San Diego to Cincinnati, still working for ServiceNow. Daniel '17 works for a travel company, Road Scholar, and recently spent a month each working remotely in Medellin, Columbia and Mexico City. He'll now be calling Charlotte, NC home. All four Huber men are grateful for their McQuaid education and the culture the school has created over the past sixty years.

1984

Greg Allison-After growing up hearing stories of his LA-based grandfather’s missing clock collection, Greg launched an active search from Rochester in

Alumni Updates

2018. Four years later, he located and recovered the collection—in Montana! The artisan clocks (hand crafted by Charles Allison) will be on display at the National Assoc. of Watch and Clock Collectors Museum in Columbia, PA from May 1 - July 31, 2024. Greg’s recently published memoir, “My Grandfather’s Clocks” tells the story of his grandfather’s watch craft and his own quest.

John Zeman-John got married in 2008 to Barbara, they have two children: John (now 14 years old) and Kylie (will be 10 years old in a month).

1988

Michael Tobin-Michael has retired from the Lansing Fire Department as Assistant Fire Chief after 25 years with the City of Lansing, Michigan and 35 years in Emergency Services. He continues to teach emergency response disciplines for industrial responders with ERS International and officiate High School football.

1989

Frank Colombo-Frank left Rochester for Florida in 2021 and settled into the City of Palm Bay which is 50 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center. "It's nice to go out your back door and watch rockets take off every other day." His daughters are doing well in school and wife Laura has returned to teaching middle and high school after a 20 year stint as a stay at home mom. He says his consulting business is doing great and he is enjoying the balance between work and life.

1994

Michael Viscardi Jr.-Michael has worked for M&T Bank/ Wilmington Advisors for 26 years. In January, 2024 he was promoted to Market Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region. He and his family live in Annapolis, MD and have a daughter, Caroline, who is a freshman in High School and a son, Henry, who is a senior. He's had a blast coaching his club hockey team as well as the local high school team and will miss that when he is off to college (somewhere!) next year.

1996

William Morin-Will is now the Store Manager for Rockler Woodworking & Hardware in Greenville, SC. He says he'll help you outfit your home shop and even throw in an McQ discount!

1998

Brandon Smaglo-Brandon and his husband James are delighted to share the news of the birth of their son. Lincoln Jorge was born on February 14, a little valentine's baby. He weighed in at 7 lbs and 1 oz, and is perfect.

Alumni Updates

2002

Jon Matt-Jon and his wife Mary welcomed their first child, Henley Jane Matt.

2003

Alan Schreck-Alan was promoted to Vice President, ElectricityInformation Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) for Security Operations and Intelligence on February 13, 2024 by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Board of Trustees.

2005

Jeremy Marks-Jeremy and his wife, Danielle welcomed daughter Rory Naomim to the world on October 21, 2023 in Oakland, California

2008

Truth Future Bachman-Truth will run in four of the six Abbott World Major marathons this year in Boston, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. Additionally, Truth will debut a new musical they wrote, composed, and perform in, “SKYWARD: An Endling Elegy”, at Lincoln Center in NYC.

2015

Tyler Borrelli-Tyler married Amanda Akyuz on September 9, 2023. He earned his Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering at Clarkson and will complete his Master's Degree in Software

Engineering at RIT in the fall of 2024. Tyler is an Electrical Engineer at L3Harris in Rochester, NY.

Baltazar Ortiz-Just started on the

Google Pixel battery and charging management team.

Reunion on the Lacrosse Field

A pair of former Knights faced off against each other on March 2 when Binghamton University hosted the University of Richmond. Hunter Smith, '22 (pictured above on the left), and Connor Winters, '21 had a chance to meet up after Richmond's 19-10 win.

Stay Up to Date With Fellow Alumni

Looking for an easy way to find out what's happening with your classmates or other McQuaid Jesuit graduates? Head to the Alumni page at mcquaid.org.

Find out about upcoming reunions, what cities will be hosting JUG Nights, how you can help us continue our mission, and to update your contact information.

Man of La Mancha Takes Center Stage

This spring the McQuaid Jesuit theater department presented the classic, Man of La Mancha in the Fr. Leon J. Hogenkamp, S.J. Auditorium.

Drawn from Miguel de Cervantes' story of Don Quixote, the show has at its core one man's perseverance and his determination not to relinquish his ideals in the face of daunting odds. His quest is to convince others to see life not as it is, but as it ought to be, a quest that we all might aspire to. It was another fantastic show that gave the audiences plenty to cheer for and the cast and crew plenty to be proud of.

Next year the department will present the drama All's Quiet on The Western Front in the fall and the musical Chicago in the spring.

As always, the set design for Man of La Mancha was spectacular, further adding to the enjoyment of the production.

DECA Students

California

Bound

Two members of McQuaid Jesuit's class of 2024 took their business skills to the west coast this spring. Joe Damico (left) and Yogesh Pilal finished in the top ten at DECA's New York State Career Conference and Competition in March to earn a trip to Anaheim, California to compete in the Nationals.

DECA is a worldwide organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Nate Lynch, '26 performs in the role of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha.

The cast of Man of La Mancha delivered stellar performances and upheld the great tradition of performing arts at McQuaid Jesuit.

Remembering McQuaid Jesuit Faculty & Staff

Since our last Cauldron, we have received news that the following former McQuaid Jesuit faculty and staff have passed away. We extend our sincerest simpathies to the families of those listed here.

Paul Sadler, '65

Barbara Gibbons, P '79, '81

Edward Waller, P '86, '90

Thomas Schaeffer

Whether you're celebrating 70 years post-graduation or simply looking to network with alumni in your area, the McQuaid Jesuit alumni association wants to help you remain connected with your fellow Knights! It is our mission to help facilitate these meaningful relationships with one another and with the school. Throughout the year the alumni association hosts events centered around being together as Knights. As we enter into reunion season, we encourage you to visit the alumni association page to see what's on the horizon!

For more information on the alumni association, please visit https://mcquaid.org/mcquaid-jesuit-alumni-association/ or email Casey MacClaren, '12 at cmacclaren@mcquaid.org

Alumni of all generations gathered in November for the annual Alumni Bull Roast

Members of the Class of 1978 were joined by former coach and faculty member, Bob Armstrong, during their 45th reunion celebration.

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Golfers made the most of some foul weather at the 2023 Fr. Mac Golf Tournament

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