CBA Brothers Newsletter Spring 2015

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Board of Trustees 2014-2015

Brother Joseph Jozwiak, FSC

Dear Alumni and Friends of CBA, In her speech given at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 27, 1996, First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton made reference to the African proverb that “It takes a village to raise a child.” The theme of this Alumni Newsletter is the “Sights and Sounds of CBA” – a spinoff on Hilary Clinton’s “it takes a village” speech.

This edition of the Alumni Newsletter will highlight the many people who help make Christian Brothers Academy a great school and whose work is oftentimes done “behind the scenes.” I hope that you will take time to acquaint yourself with our staff members from the finance office, cafeteria, nurse’s office, secretaries, maintenance department and technology department, along with our faculty members, students and volunteers. The dedication and commitment of our “behind the scenes” staff members gives new meaning to the phrase “it takes a village,” making CBA a vibrant and strong Lasallian community!

In addition to the many “Sights and Sounds of CBA,” photos from our recent two alumni receptions in Florida, alumni news and notes, Honors Night, the Spring Musical and accomplishments by our student-athletes will also be featured in this newsletter. I hope that you will enjoy reading this edition of the newsletter and that it brings about a sense of ‘Brothers’ pride and nostalgia!

Best wishes for a wonderful springtime!

Sincerely,

Chair John Murphy, Jr. ’77 Vice Chair John O’Connor ’85 Secretary Ellen LaBerge Principal Br. Joseph Jozwiak, FSC Immed. Past Chair Paul Drescher Representative of the Brothers’ Community Br. Gabriel Fiumano, FSC ’47 Alumni Association President Michael Vavonese ’76 Representative of Provincialate Br. Thomas Scanlan, FSC Parents Club President Holly Morganti Board Members Richard Barry | Kimberly Boynton Br. James Butler, FSC | Ron Casciano ’71 | Steven Coker ’83 Donald DeKay Jr. ’72 | Dr. Dennis DePerro | Richard Engel ’82 Carol Fletcher | Christopher Harrigan ’90 | Marc Jones ’86 R. Daniel McCarthy ’66 | John McGowan | Michael O’Connor ’66 W. Dennis Owen, AFSC ’44 | Mark Pitonzo ’76 | Robert Scott, AFSC John Sindoni, AFSC ’63 | David Venditti ’78 | Robert Waters ’66

“St. John Baptist de La Salle... Pray for Us!” “Live Jesus in Our Hearts... Forever!”

From Our Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Inside Cover) The Sights & Sounds of CBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Alumni Notes & Quotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Alumni Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Alumni News/Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phonathon & Car Raffle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A Timeless Tradition: The Pirros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Heard in the Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Back Cover)

Honorary Board Members Edward Barno | Msgr. Ronald Bill ’49 | James Breuer ’68 William Bush | Robert Congel ’54 | J. David Dickinson ’55 Ernest Etoll ’53 | Robert Gang, Jr. ’35 | Kevin Harrigan ’65 Alfred Krause | John Marshall ’67 | Edward Moses ’61 Daniel Murphy ’65 | John Murphy ’48 | Anthony Oliva Eileen Oliva | Joseph T. Scuderi ’53 | Doreen Simmons

Alumni Association Officers President Michael Vavonese ’76 Vice President Carl Thomas ’91 Treasurer David Scrano ’83 Secretary Nick Aboud ’90

CBA Development Staff Brother Joseph Jozwiak, FSC Principal

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Director of Development and Alumni Patricia Callahan Director of Alumni and Annual Giving Helen Kelley Director of Special Events and Programs, Campaign Manager Annemarie Mosley Communications Associate (Newsletter Editor) Judy Salamone Administrative Assistant Linda Saladino

Attention CBA Family: Have you considered including Christian Brothers Academy in your estate planning? Carry on the legacy and ensure our future. Become a member of the Lasallian Legacy Society! For more information contact Patti Callahan at 315-446-5960 X1139 or pjcallahan@cbasyracuse.org.

On the Cover Sights and Sounds from around the school (clockwise top left): A popular meeting place for students is “the bench” in the front hallway.

Junior high students take a stab at “solving the cube.” The ever-so popular Brother Gabe checks in students in the nurse’s office.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CBA Development Office at (315) 446-5960 or development@cbasyracuse.org.

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The SIGHTS & SOUNDS of CBA When students aren’t feeling well, nurse Bethany is just what the doctor ordered.

A piece of candy and a smile make every day sweeter when you visit Administrative Assistant Judy Alpert in the main office.

Brother Joe and Administrative Assistant Kay Demers­—business as usual.

St. John Baptist de La Salle… pray for us.

Live Jesus in our hearts… forever.

Assistant principal Judy Killion and science teacher Griffin Harmon take a peek at the Course Guide.

Fries, fries and more fries eaten by the junior high.

Delicious & nutritious!

Gear packed and ready to go…off to chase a state title.

Before school and after school, our dedicated teachers always have time for our students.

Music to our ears

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Brenda, Amy, and Anne ensure it all adds up in the finance office.

Our athletes are always prepared to play, thanks to trainer Randy Kinn ’74.

Thank you, volunteer Lynn Mingolelli for managing auction madness.

Campus Ministry: a favorite hangout.

Assistant Principal Mark Person makes sure our students always dress the part.

Kathleen Hanson, Assistant Principal for the Junior High, discusses class work with students in Academic Prep.

Checking in…a pass to class from Brother Gabe.

It takes many hands to keep CBA connected.

Smile…it’s lunchtime!!!

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Alumni Notes 1944

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Dennis Owen and Jim Furcinito (seated) and Bill Stack and Gene Allen gather for their annual Christmas luncheon at the Limestone Grill in Fayetteville.

1954 Rev. James Matthews of St. Lucy’s Church in Syracuse received the 2015 F.O.C.U.S. Wisdom Keeper Award from F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse on March 25. The F.O.C.U.S. Wisdom Keeper Award honors Syracuse leaders who have enriched the community with their wisdom, perseverance and passion.

1964 Senator John DeFrancisco was sworn in to his 12th term as New York State Senator in January 2015. DeFrancisco has held this position since 1992.

1967 Thomas M. Smithling of Bloomingdale, NJ retired as principal of St. Elizabeth’s Interparochial School, after spending 43 years in education in both public and Catholic schools.

Dan Santola was named Lawyer of The Year in Medical Maintenance by Best Lawyers in America. This is the second time that Santola has been honored with this award. He is a partner in Powers and Santola, LLP of Albany, NY.

1975 John “Buddy” Wleklinski was inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on March 22. Wleklinski, who has faithfully served the students of CBA for the past 35 years as a teacher, coach and Director of Athletics, also recently received the Syracuse Sports Corporation’s Believe To Achieve Award.

Robert Cupelo is now working in his own medical practice in Syracuse with his wife Barbara, former CBA school nurse.

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Alumni Notes

Quotes

2002 Elizabeth Backus Hildreth and Adam Hildreth of Syracuse, welcomed Ashlin Grace, born on Feb. 26, 2015. She weighed 6.9 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Eleven members of the class of 1979 met at Mulrooney’s in Syracuse on Feb. 7 for a small reunion. Mark Louer organized the gathering.

From left to right: John Stone, Jon Rea, Mark Louer, Kevin Morgan,Tom Behan, Mike Burns, John Tobin, Mike Downs, Brian Deskin, Tim Winderl, Jim Dillon.

1988 Kenny Fifield and Cynthia Marie Avery Fifield of North Syracuse, welcomed a son, Jackson Bailey, on Jan. 6, 2015. He weighed in at 6.14 pounds, despite being born four weeks early.

1999 Alyssa Barker Blazina founded BizHubCNY right here in Syracuse.

The company automates the supply chain and connects buyers with local vendors. BizHubCNY is currently seeking investors to broaden their software and grow to new markets. See more about the company at bizhubcny.com.

2001 Joshua Terry and his wife, Marcy of Voorheesville, NY, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Elisabeth Lillian, who arrived on Jan. 8, 2015, at the healthy weight of 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

2001/2002 Michael Schoeneck ’02 (l) and Mark Erwin ’01 met for lunch recently in Washington, DC. Schoeneck works at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and Erwin works for the Federal Office of Management and Budget.

They had a great time catching up on the status of veterans’ issues as it pertains to them professionally and Team RWB (teamrwb.org) which is a veterans service organization founded by Mike Erwin ’98.

Rachel Scalzo, a Baylor School of Education Doctoral Candidate in Educational Psychology, received the James L. Kopp Memorial Scholarship for her dissertation, “The Analysis of Behavioral Indicators as a Measure of Satiation.” The scholarship is awarded to only three students statewide, and Scalzo is the first Baylor recipient. Scalzo’s dissertation focuses on improving the ways in which behavior analysts study and receive results from intervention practices.

Anthony A. Marrone II is pleased to announce the opening of The Marrone Law Firm, P.C. The firm will represent clients in Central and Northern New York with offices in East Syracuse and Watertown, and will focus on elder law and medicaid planning, estate planning, estate administration and ligitation, and special needs planning. The firm’s East Syracuse office is located at 5010 Campuswood Drive.

2006 Marissa Rae Roberts co-founded Touch Performance Art in 2011 in Boston, MA, where she is the Director of Theater. She also teaches master classes in theater. Roberts owns a private acting studio, and has remained an active performer there.

Terron Moore of New York City, has published several editorials in many notable magazines and publications, including Esquire, Men’s Fitness, Elle and The Root.

2007 Zack Palmieri, a First Lieutenant in the US Army, was recently deployed to Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

Justin Sayles was named Deputy District Director in Syracuse for Congressman John Katko. Sayles worked on Katko’s campaign, as Special Initiatives Director.

Devin Daly and Michael Quigley founded SwipeToSpin, a tech company, and will grow jobs from 25 to 75 in Syracuse.

The company operates out of the Tech Garden. Check it out at swipetospin.com.

2011 Tyler Hamblin was a member of the undefeated Ivy League Championship Harvard football team.

Hamblin received the Lamar Award, which is given to a senior football player who through his dedication to the program and concern for his fellow man, made a unique contribution to Harvard football. Hamblin, who played tight end, was also named First Team All-Ivy League.

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2012 Rebecca (Becky) Rose Scullin was named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University in Maryland for the Fall 2014 semester. Scullin is currently a junior.

She is spending her Spring 2015 semester studying abroad in Auckland, New Zealand, and will return to the United States in July. During her freshman year at Loyola, she started the first coed Acapella group, the GreySounds, and she will continue as President of that group when she returns to Loyola for her senior year in Fall 2015. Scullin has been accepted into Alpha Sigma Nu, which is the National Honor Society of Jesuit colleges and universities.

Mark Finlay earned the James B. Angell Scholar Award at the University of Michigan Honors Convocation recently. The award recognizes students who achieve an “A” record (all grades of A+, A, or A-) for two or more consecutive semesters. The recipient must have taken a minimum of 14 credit hours each term, including at least 12 credits elected on a graded (A-E) basis.

2013 Sid Perkins, studying biomedical and electrical engineering at Columbia University, was a member of a team of students at the School of Engineering and Mailman School of Public Health and Applied Sciences that participated in the Ebola Design Challenge. Students were asked to conceive of low-cost technology-driven solutions to meet the tremendous challenges posed by the Ebola crisis. Perkins’ team designed a one-piece, back-zipped suit, which integrated a cooling system and facilitates removal, that was lauded and well-received by not only Columbia University, but also USAID. Perkins and his team continue to search for funding and hope to continue onward to make an impact on aid workers in the outbreak of Ebola and other diseases.

Perkins will be interning at École Polytechnique this summer.

He will be working in a laboratory researching cardiovascular cell and tissue engineering.

We would like to know what’s going on with you!

Did you retire, get a new job, have a baby, meet up with other alumni or have any other news of interest? If so, please submit your information to us at: development@cbasyracuse.org.

Deadline for our summer issue is June 1, 2015.

Please note, we will not take posts from Facebook and publish without your permission.

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Alumni News

Alumni Weddings 2004

Emily Esposito ’04 married Chris Decker on Sept. 19 at St. Mary’s of the Lake in Skaneateles. A reception followed at The Lodge. Gina Malloy ’04 was a bridesmaid.

Noha Ghaly, Javee Javier and Jordan Jeong, all ’04 graduates, said readings at the church ceremony. Emily and Chris met after college in Philadelphia. Emily will begin her Emergency Medicine Residency at Albany Medical Center. Chris will also begin General Surgery Residency at Albany Medical Center in July.

Patty Jones ’04 married Thomas Spencer on Oct. 18 at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. The Mass was officiated by Fr. William Jones, the bride’s uncle. A reception was held at The Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest. CBA alumni attending the wedding included: Howard Spencer Jr. ’70, father of the groom; Chris Spencer ’74, uncle of the groom; Brigid Jones ’01, maid of honor and the bride’s sister; and Jocelyn Feldmeth ’04. The couple resides in Syracuse.

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Mary Claire McGowan ’07 and Lawrence Campbell Buckley were married on May 24, 2014 at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt. Rev. Msgr.

J. Robert Yeazel ’59 officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McGowan of Dewitt.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Buckley of John’s Creek, GA. Matron of Honor was Sarah McGowan Schneider ’03, the bride’s sister.

Many CBA alumni and families were in attendance at the celebration, including Mary’s brothers: John ’95, Jim ’98, and Paul ’01. Mary and Lawrence are both graduates of the University of Notre Dame. Mary is currently a Medical Student at SUNY Upstate Medical University set to graduate in 2015. The couple honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico and resides in Syracuse.

2008

Erika N. Henderson ’08 and Nelson Matos, Jr. were married on Oct. 4 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. Reverend Joseph Scardella officiated the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Cole and Renae Henderson of Pompey.

Courtney Henderson ’12, sister of the bride, served as Maid of Honor.

Among the bridesmaids was former CBA student Romonita Jimenez. Randy Nieves, cousin of the groom, served as best man. A reception, dinner and dancing followed at the Lodge at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles. The couple honeymooned in Ochos Rios, Jamaica.

Erika attended the State University at Albany. She is a Deputy for the Onondaga County Sheriff ’s DepartmentCustody Division. Nelson is a graduate of G.W. Fowler High School and is a Tower Technician for WestTower Communications. They currently reside in Syracuse.

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Hockey

The annual John Downes (’77) Memorial Alumni Hockey Game was held on Dec. 5 at the Tsha Hon Nonyen Dakhwa Onondaga rink. After a spirited game, the players took in the varsity game and then retired to the Change of Pace for post game refreshments and some very fine pizza and wings, courtesy of our host Bob Brazell ’73.

CBA in Florida

Hosted by Jack ’70 and Mary Morrison, the 3rd annual CBA in Naples event took place at the Bonita Bay Club! Two dozen alumni and friends attended the event on Feb. 19. The group was warmly welcomed by our host, Jack Morrison after which each of those present shared their name, graduation year and connection with the school. A fabulous roast turkey spread, passed hors d’oeuvres and a dessert bar provided ample sustenance. Later in the evening, CBA Development Director, Patti Callahan offered a school update and answered questions. Alumni in attendance ranged from Sam Vavonese ’54 to Kaley Pfohl ’08 and included 4th generation alumnus Shane Hopkins ’07!

Alumni in attendance front row (l-r): Norm Vogt ’54, Sam Vavonese ’54, Ed Ferrante ’55, John Ryan ’55, (Back l to r) Don Valerino ’59, Bill Burke (CBA Lincroft), Denny Niland ’66, Shane Hopkins ’07, Dan Herrick ’65, John Brilbeck ’64, Kaley Pfohl ’08, John Stier ’70, Jack Morrison ’70.

Basketball

On Dec. 29, close to 30 alums gathered in the CBA gym for the ‘118th’ annual alumni basketball games (well, at least according to long-time announcer, Tom Niland ’65). Our most stalwart basketball alumna, Christina West ’07, made her seventh appearance at the games since graduating, but unfortunately, we did not have enough ‘Lady Brothers’ to field a woman’s game.

Twenty-two guys took to the hardwood to play at an unusually competitive level, with grads from the class of 1964 (Senator John DeFrancisco) to 2010 (Jameel Balenton and Pete Corasaniti) battling it out. In the end, the Purple team was triumphant, but the Gold team had an official ‘dunk,’ perhaps the first one in alumni basketball history!

CBA in Florida

A wonderful collection of CBA alumni, family and friends gathered at the PGA Resort in Palm Beach on Feb. 20. Hosts Dan McCarthy ’66 and CBA Trustee John Sindoni, AFSC ’63 welcomed over 30 guests on a cool-for-Florida evening.

It was soon evident that CBA connections bind so many of us, from Convent graduate, Sandra Chase ’64 to Rob and Lin Daino’s daughter who will start in 7th grade this fall as a member of the Class of 2021. Sindoni offered an update on the school.

Pictured front row (l-r): Sandra Chase ’64, Sue Ellen Callahan, Rob Daino, Annabelle Medico Leach, Bud Costello ’47, Lin Daino.

Second row: Cil Sindoni, Joe Scuderi, Elaine Scuderi, Kathleen DiCosta, Judy Meetze, Bob Daino, Gloria Medico Nash.

Third row: Vince Sportelli ’71, John Sindoni ’63, Dave Callahan, Jack Charles ’58, Bill Blum, Kristin Charles Ryan, Kathy Blum, Marty Ryan, Valeri Sindoni Kovacs ’95, Shane Kovacs, Cary DiCosta ’56, Kimberly Popyk Gatewood ’92, John Callahan and Dan McCarthy ’66.Magazine Spring 2015 CBA Brothers Alumni

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Alumni News

Fundraising FUN Student Phonathon Raises More Than $6,200 For School’s Annual Fund Fourteen enthusiastic and persuasive CBA seniors joined together after school on Monday, March 2 to make calls to generous and loyal donors on behalf of the 2015 Annual Fund.

Fueled by Tully’s Tenders and chocolate, these hard working students took to the phones with professionalism, energy and an impressive level of maturity. During their conversations, they clearly explained how tuition revenue does not fully cover the costs of educating a student at CBA and that the school depends on donations to the Annual Fund to support operating costs, teachers’ salaries, and financial aid, stressing the compelling statistic that this year, more than $1million has been awarded to almost half of our students.

Pictured (l-r): Tom Benz, Tom Pirro, Nick Capozzi, Camillo Spinoso and Matt Burns

The student callers were hugely successful...making close to 300 calls in less than two hours, and amassing gifts and pledges totaling more than $6,200.

Twenty alumnae from the Class of 1988 to the Class of 2012 gathered in the W. Dennis Owen, Fine Arts Wing of their Alma mater to attend the inaugural ‘Lady Brothers’ event: Bubbles & Brunch on March 21.

The women were welcomed by members of the Development staff and given engraved champagne flutes, mementos of the event, courtesy of the CBA Alumni Association. Not long after the guests arrived, conversation and mimosas were flowing...memories of their days at CBA were shared and entertaining anecdotes about teachers, Brothers and their adventures at the school were abundant.

Pictured First Row (l-r): Stacy Zdep ’96; Amy Callahan ’09; Mikell DiGiorgio ’88; Kelly Bayne ’03; Julie Albanese ’07.

Middle Row (l-r): Katie Corbishley ’04; Brittany Mazur ’03; Christina Sutphen ’05; Shannon Halleran ’05; Kim Roberson ’00; Erica Menar ’92; Laura Nardella ’92; Meredith Mosley ’07.

Back Row (l-r): Lisa Adornato ’88; Katie Kilmartin ’92; Molly Venditti ’01; Brigid Jones ’01; Sara Caliva ’02; Megan Caliva ’12; and Sarah Chmelicek ’92.

Upcoming Events April 25: Purple & Gold Award Reception, honoring R. Daniel McCarthy ’66, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. W. Dennis Owen, AFSC ’44 Fine Arts Wing May 1: Carsky Run

May 29-31: Class of 1965 Jubilee Reunion

June 29: Alumni Golf Outing (Tuscarora Golf Club)

We are looking for committee members to help plan reunions for the Class of 1975 (40th), the Class of 1995 (20th) and the Class of 2005 (10th).

Please contact Helen Kelley at 446-5960 x1122 or email hkelley@cbasyracuse.org.

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A second session of calls was scheduled for March 3rd, but was cancelled due to inclement weather.

Pictured (l-r): Tricia Maini, Anna Kambhampaty and Elizabeth Sasser

The students who took time out of their very busy schedules to participate in this most important effort were: Bridget Frontale, Annie Caputo, Ellie Baumgartner, Ariana Cavallaro, Serena Schmitt, Matt Burns, Camillo Spinoso, Anthony Santaro, Nick Capozzi, Tom Pirro, Tom Benz, Trisha Maini, Anna Kambhampaty, and Elizabeth Sasser.

CBA Parent Wins Corvette Raffle Christian Brothers Academy parent Robert Williams of Canastota, NY is the winner of the 24th Annual Corvette Raffle, sponsored by East Syracuse Chevrolet and bannerenvy.net.

Williams’ name was drawn by Principal Br. Joseph Jozwiak, FSC in front of students, faculty members and staff during a winter sports assembly in the John Lynch Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 9. Also on hand were Mike Barker of bannerenvy.net, our print sponsor, and raffle volunteers.

Williams’ winning ticket number was 025607. He chose the 2014 Crystal Red Corvette over the alternative cash prize of $35,000. The second prize winner of $1,000 was Robert Minkler of Amsterdam, NY (ticket number 058342). Winning third prize, which was $500, was Dwight Evans of Sherrill, NY (ticket number 009441).

All proceeds from the raffle help to benefit the Financial Aid and Scholarship programs at CBA.

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A Timeless Tradition Joseph T. Pirro Sr. Joe Jr. and his wife, Rose

John H. Pirro 1927

Joseph T. Pirro Jr. 1926

Thomas Pirro Sr. 1963

John and his wife, Helen

Nicholas J. Pirro Sr.

Joseph Pirro III

Donald Pirro

Nicholas J. Pirro Jr.

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1957 Donald, Thomas Sr., and Joseph III with Mom, Rose

Nicholas III

Thomas Pirro Jr.

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Thomas III

Patsy (Mickey)

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Nicholas Jr. and his son, Nicholas III

The Pirro Family* ‘Pirro’ is a name you hear quite often throughout the Central New York community. Whether it’s in local politics, referring to Nick Pirro Jr.’s ’57 previous reign as Onondaga County Executive or in local business, where Thomas Sr. ’63 and Thomas Jr. ’89 have made quite a name for themselves in the funeral home realm. This is a family that’s built on tradition, determination and loyalty. With four generations as part of the CBA family, we’re happy their lineage has grown to be a mainstay at our school. Just as in the Pirro family, our school celebrates tradition, encourages determination and displays the utmost loyalty, each and every day.

Thomas Sr., Thomas III, Mickey & Thomas Jr.

Through the Years

*Information and photos compiled by Thomas Pirro ’15

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Heard InThe Halls

Peer Ministry Lenten Project

Students teamed up with Andrew Lunetta, Executive Director of Tiny Homes For Good for this year’s Lenten Drive. A Tiny Home for Good builds and manages affordable, safe, and dignified homes for individuals who have faced chronic homelessness. A Tiny Home for Good project will construct and maintain tiny one-bedroom homes measuring between 150 and 200 square feet and are equipped with all the amenities of a regular house. Under the plan, three homes would be built on a vacant city lot. Students in each homeroom were asked to buy a brick for $5. Monies raised and donations, such as furniture, through the Lenten Drive, were donated to Tiny Homes For Good. It costs approximately $15,000 to build a home. As of presstime (April 9), close to $9,000 had been raised. Pictured: Andrew Lunetta, Executive Director of Tiny Homes For Good (third from left) with Peer Ministers in Social Justice Tom Benz, Bridget Frontale, Maddie George and Amelia Genecco.

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Masterminds

The CBA Masterminds team finished their season with an 11-1 record. The team, which has already won the League title for the regular season, will now compete against teams in the two Syracuse leagues for a spot in the state tournament. The league championship tournament will be held later this spring.

Pictured front row (l-r): Junior Elliott Lawrence, senior Jess Valerino, sophomores Duncan Brickner and Marissa Peryer and junior Rob George Back row (l-r): Juniors Brendan Barker, Dan Kelly, Jack Toole and Will Ierlan; sophomore Matt Graber and junior Tom Culeton. Missing from photo is senior Josh Popp, captain, league high scorer and MVP; and juniors James McGlynn and Lou Moran.

Eighth Grade Reverse Career Fair

The 8th grade class held a “Reverse” Career Fair.

The student presentations at the fair were the culmination of a major research project involving skill identification and career matching. Students spent the morning roleplaying their chosen careers to their classmates and small groups of parents, faculty, and staff in the school’s Lynch gymnasium.

Spring 2015 Musical

More than 50 students in grades 7-12 appeared in this year’s musical, Hello Dolly. Pictured front row (l-r): Theresa Fallon, Regina Dziergas, Elizabeth Lucas, Chiara Corey, Rachel Tanguay, Sydney Lim, Emily Tygart, Kenny Huynh, Kyle Huynh Second row: William Bianchi, Samantha Burnett, Bridget Cain, Kate Benware, Julia Santee, Marella Whipple, Sara Tucker, Rose Collins, Aidan Wheeler, Akila McKenzie, Dan Mosher Third row: Sam Johnston, Michael Hill, Emily Rivito, Danielle Kennedy, Alison Croucher, Nikita Sharkey, Megan Nelipowitz, Maggie Lenkiewicz, Christine Calimlim, Sun Angubolkul, Katie Oyer, Mikayla Santulli, Olivia Moffa, Rebekah Lubinga, Ian Smith, Brennan Carmen, Cydavia Patterson Back Row: Bryan Black, Daniel Kelly, Thomas O’Connor, Sean Brown, Molly Reff, David Goodwin, Dana Tuohey, Josh Popp, Brianna Delaney, John Frasier, Tony Do, Margaret Engle, Geoff Parkes, Dominick Allen, Alex Patane, David Siegel. Absent from photo: Kiersten Kennedy, Reilly Rebhahn, Molly Sweeney, Andrea Piston, Quinn Horan.

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The 8th graders modeled a variety of careers including pediatricians, financial planners, corporate lawyers, interior designers, dentists, engineers, real estate agents, guidance counselors and teachers, just to name a few.

Those attending provided valuable feedback to the junior high students, while faculty observers graded the presentations to round out the project. An eighth grade class (top photo) at the Reverse Career Fair included front row(l-r): Bella Timmons, Anna Ziemba, Maddy Formikell, Paige Alletzhauser, Olivia Koziol, Maddie Winchell.

Back row (l-r): Katy Stanard, Thomas Sullivan, Steven Sayles, Ian Henderson, Jaden Buckingham and Jake Poindexter.

An eighth grade class (bottom photo) at the Reverse Career Fair included front row (l-r): Peter Assaf, Colin Paciga, Matthew Potenza, Katrina Makayan, Emma McClurkin, Katherine Oyer. Back row (l-r): Jack Little, John Dodge, Aaron Carter, Mari Saya, Alyssa Nicita, Marcea Bond, Quinn Kenny.

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Heard InThe Halls Christian Brothers Academy held its annual Scholastic Honors Night at Temple Adath Yeshurun on March 19 to honor students who have exhibited academic excellence. During the evening, students in grades seven through 12 who achieved High Honors and Honors during the first semester of the 2014-2015 academic year, were recognized with certificates of achievement, as parents, faculty and friends applauded their success. Fifty-three new students were inducted into the Brother Adolphus Chapter of the National Honor Society with a candle lighting ceremony outlining the characteristics of NHS members. Faculty members Christine Gravelle (World Languages), Eugene Moretti (English), Caryl McGinty (Art) and Laurine Feldmeth (Social Studies) were each recognized for their 25 years of teaching at CBA. The 2014-15 Lasallian Educator of the Year was presented to math teacher Matt Keough.

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Christine Gravelle (World Languages), Eugene Moretti (English), Carly McGinty (Art) and Laurine Feldmeth (Social Studies) received rocking chairs for their 25 years of teaching at CBA.

‘Brothers’ Pride: Sectional Champs!

Vin Horan (l) introduced the 2014-15 Lasallian Educator of the Year, Matt Keough.

Two teams were crowned sectional champs this past winter. The boys hockey team captured their second sectional title in three years, while the boys basketball team claimed the title for the first time in six years. Both teams went on to play in states. The boys hockey team was defeated by Skaneateles in the semifinals of the state tournament. The boys basketball team fell to No. 1 state ranked Scotia Glenville state in the regional playoffs.

New members of the Brother Adolphus Chapter of the National Honor Society.

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In Memoriam ALUMNI Peter Del Giorno ’65 John Doyle ’50 Robert Doyle ’53 Rev. Theodore Gryga ’56 Stephen Hoey ’53 Christopher Kissel ’83 Capt. Edward McLaughlin, D.D.S. ’48 Walter McMahon, II ’55 Robert Repasky ’72 John Saracene ’56 Rev. Dennis Slater ’54 Leonard Smorol ’45

Student-athletes John Phillips (l) and Peter Battaglia signed letters of intent to continue their intercollegiate athletic careers at Division I Institutions in the fall.

Both will play football. Phillips will be studying business at Boston College. Battaglia will be studying biology at Coastal Carolina University.

Brown Named Varsity Football Coach Casey Brown has been named the new varsity football coach at the school. Brown, who has been the Brothers offensive coordinator and quarterbacks’ coach since 2011, succeeds longtime CBA football coach, Joe Casamento. Casamento took on a new position as Director at the Entrepreneur, Innovation and Leadership Institute at St. John’s Collegiate High School in Washington, DC.

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Brown is a physical education teacher in the North Syracuse District. Prior to CBA, he was an assistant coach for Cicero North Syracuse for eight years, where he coached the linebackers and running backs. He was also the defensive coordinator, offensive line and linebackers coach at Fayetteville-Manlius High School for six years.

Brown inherits a program that has won a State Championship (2004) and eight Sectional Titles over the past 16 seasons. The Brothers finished the 2014 campaign with a 5-4 record.

FAMILY & FRIENDS Irene Albino (Grandmother of Albert Cutri ’02) James Barnard (Father of Grace ’07 & Garrett ’09) John Basile (Father of Anthony ’16) Kaley Bordonaro ( Sister of Jacob Butchko ’12 & Gabriella Bordonaro ’18) John Bowen (Father of Michael ’01)

Francis “Frank” Borer (Father of James ’00) Joseph Cannizzo, Sr. ( Father of Joseph, Jr. ’86; Grandfather of Francis ’18 & Mia ’20) Rita Dobrzynski ( Mother of David ’75, Mark ’82 & Paul ’84) Edward Dunphy (Father of Brian ’85) Leonard Elderbroom ( Grandfather of Kyle Barker ’15 & Brendan Barker ’16) Charles Falter (Father of Daniel ’93 & Brad ’95) Frank Fatti, Jr. ( Brother of John ’72; Uncle of Genevieve Suits ’04, Michael Suits ’06, Natalie Suits ’07 & John Suits ’10) Catherine Gaffney (Mother of Maureen Lasda, Teacher; Grandmother of Casey Lasda ’09) William “Pete” Gallagher (Grandfather of Eoin ’16) Roy Charles Goodwin (Grandfather of Andrew ’14 & David ’16) Thomas Kelley ( Father-in-law of Helen Kelley, Development Office) Mark Knight (Former Faculty) Philomena LaGuardia (Mother of Joseph, Sr. ’66 (deceased); Grandmother of Joseph, Jr. ’92)

Michael Masucci ( CBA Asst. Football Coach; Father of Michael ’97 & Scott ’00) Eugene Moretti, Sr. (Father of Eugene, Faculty) Peter Oliva ( Brother of Anthony, Honorary Board of Trustee; uncle of Anthony ’87, Stephen ’87, Paul ’89, Marianne Oliva Downs ’91 & great-uncle of many CBA graduates) William Pavlick (Grandfather of Erica Dolak ’07 & Lindsay Dolak ’10) Anthony “Tex” Simone ( Father of John ’78; Grandfather of Alexander ’10, Aaron ’15, Karen ’17 & Andrew Shoen ’00, Adam Shoen ’03 & Ariel Shoen ’09) Santina Sindoni ( Aunt of John Sindoni ’63, Frank Vavonese ’67, Mark Pitonzo ’76, Michael Vavonese ’76 & great-aunt of many CBA graduates) Janet Vartabedian (Mother of Erin Zick ’96) Joanne Wilson (Grandmother of Kent ’19)

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

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National Hon or Society: St anding, L-R: J. N. Franklin; G. Zbikowski; Bohatiuk; R. SITTING: J. Bl Cupelo; M. Bu anchfield; J. K rke; insella; R. Ch erny; K. Hisht Paul Kelly a;

Maura Kenville, Kate Dellas, Sheila Catanzarita (O’Malley) and Lauren DeMello showing some CBA pride!

Dellas, CBA Pride: Maura Kenville, Kate and Lauren DeMello Sheila (Catanzarita) O’Malley

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Lasallian Dinner & Auction 6 p.m.

Choral Concert 7 p.m.

Band Concert 7 p.m.

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For more information please visit cbasyracuse.org or call the school at (315) 446-5960.

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