CBA Alumni Newsletter SPRING 2012
“It’s when ordinary people rise above the expectations
Contents The Brothers Community Today
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A Message from John Marzocchi ’77
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Syracuse Brothers Honored
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Nora Hakizimana ’12: Making the Most of CBA
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Heard-in-the-Halls
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Alumni News
Dave Schardt ’70, Athlete and Hero
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2012 Purple and Gold Award
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Alumni Basketball and Hockey Games
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Reunions
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Notes & Quotes
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Weddings
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In Memorium
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A Lasting Footprint
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Calendar
30 CBA Alumni Newsletter Patricia Callahan:
Director of Development and Alumni, Newsletter Editor
Jim Battaglia ’88:
Associate Director of Alumni and Annual Giving
Annemarie Mosley: 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 x1140 or development@cbasyracuse.org.
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Associate Director of Planned Giving and Special Events; Campaign Manager
Linda Saladino:
Administrative Assistant
Chris McArdell
Communications Assistant
and seize the opportunity that milestones truly are reached.” ~Mike Huckabee
Board of Trustees 2011-2012
Honorary Board Members
Paul Drescher
Dr. Frank Bersani ’44 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 Br. William Spellman, FSC
Chair
John Murphy, Jr. ’77 Vice-Chair
Ellen LaBerge Secretary
Br. Joseph Jozwiak, FSC Principal
Edward Barno
Immed Past Chair
John Barsanti ’69 Msgr. Ronald Bill ’49 Kimberly Boynton Br. James Butler, FSC Ron Casciano ’71 Donald DeKay Jr. ’72 Dennis DePerro, PhD Richard Engel ’82 Richard Esposito Br. Gabriel Fiumano FSC ’47
Representative of the Brothers’ Community
Carol Fletcher Christopher Harrigan ’90 Marc Jones ’86 John Marzocchi ’77
Alumni Association President
R. Daniel McCarthy ’66 William Murphy ’75 Michael O’Connor ’66 W. Dennis Owen, AFSC ’44 Mark Pitonzo ’76 Br. Thomas Scanlan, FSC
Representative of Provincialate
Robert Scott, AFSC John Sindoni, AFSC ’63 Lisa Smith Parents Club President
David Venditti ’78 Robert Waters ’66
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The Brothers of CBA Syracuse pictured left to right: Before taking on the duties of Principal and Community Director at CBA Syracuse, Brother Joseph Jozwiak, FSC was a member of the school’s Board of Trustees and the assistant provincial for the NY Province in Lincroft. At De LaSalle Collegiate HS in Warren, MI he served as president and principal, vice principal, guidance counselor, and on the faculty. He has been a child care worker, assistant principal, and director of development at La Salle School in Albany. Brother Joe is also a Spiritual Director for the Diocese of Syracuse Spiritual Center. Originally hailing from Syracuse’s West Side in Most Holy Rosary Parish, Brother John Loehr, FSC attended public schools. He was a police officer prior to receiving his calling to serve as a Christian Brother. He served in the missions at St. John Bosco School in Mandeville, Jamaica (West Indies). Brother John also worked as the Director of Maintenance at the University of Bethlehem on the West Bank of Palestine. Here at CBA, Brother John can often be found tooling around in his golf cart, at practices and home games, grooming the baseball field, tending to his garden, or baking Irish soda bread or cashew brittle at holiday time.
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Brother Edmund Dwyer, FSC attended Roberts Elementary school and Central High school and is a member of St. Lucy parish. Brother Ed spent much of his career as a teacher in primary and secondary schools including 25 years at La Salle Academy in New York City. He also spent 8 years in East Africa. Since returning to Syracuse, he has worked in AIDS ministry and with refugees in the area. Brother has been a substitute teacher and during the school’s Classic Corvette Raffle, he has provided valuable volunteer services for the development team. Brother Gabriel Fiumano, FSC graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1947. His early assignments as a Brother included the Hillside School in Troy, Holy Name School in NYC, and Sacred Heart in the Bronx. For over 20 years, Gabe serving as prefect, child care worker, and life coach at LaSalle School in Albany. After attending the ABC Business School in Albany, he accepted the position of Dir. of Campus Ministry at CBA. For nearly 3 decades, Brother Gabe has offered his skills in the classroom and beyond: the Booster Club, the Nurse’s Office, or as an enthusiastic fan of the school’s fine arts program.
Marking Milestones A Message From the CBA Alumni Association The year 2011-12 has been a year of milestones for Christian Brothers Academy. The numbers that represent the various achievements within the CBA community range from 50 to 15,000! From the Jubilee anniversary of our arrival at the new Randall Road campus to the 122 students in the Class of 2012 who will go on to college, the accomplishments are impressive. 50 years ago, the classes of the early 60s who made the transition from Willow Street to the new campus remember hitchhiking to Griffin Field for football practice and the stern face of Principal Brother Albian Victor as he imparted the well known Brothers’ discipline! Fast forward to today and the All County Orchestra members practicing in the W. Dennis Owen AFSC ’44 Fine Arts Wing or the 2011 Girls State Championship Lacrosse team playing on field turf in the snow. CBA’s campus has grown and transformed itself since leaving the Willow Street building in 1961 to meet the changing needs of our students. One thing has not changed, however, and that is the intensity and breadth of a CBA education which are what uphold its reputation as the premier college preparatory school in Central New York. Last fall, the Christian Brothers of Syracuse reached a high point when they accepted the Le Moyne College 2011 Simon Le Moyne Award. The award is bestowed on those who make a significant humanitarian contribution to society, serve as prominent leaders in the community, and demonstrate a deep responsibility and commitment to improving the quality of life for others. The Brothers and the thousands of alumni graduates they served have surely met and even surpassed those measures in their century-long association with Syracuse. Our very own Buddy Wleklinski ’75 reached an incredible milestone this year, achieving his 400th win as coach of the CBA varsity boy’s basketball team. With 28 seasons of coaching, including plenty of league and sectional championships – and one state championship; as the school’s Athletic Director; and with over 3 decades as a member of the faculty under his belt, Coach “W” is considered an icon at CBA.
Last year’s graduating class, the class of 2011, was 97% “College Ready” based on the NYS Regents requirements. This is a relatively new measurement, based on standardized test scores, with public school figures being published in the Syracuse Post Standard. We are not surprised but still exceptionally proud to compare so favorably – at the top of the list compared to all other schools in CNY. The average among all schools is 47%.
"The year 2011-12 has been a year of milestones for Christian Brothers Academy." 2012 National Merit Finalist, Gabrielle George ’12 is one of only 15,000 high school seniors to be selected from across the nation. Along with the other members of the distinguished Class of 2012, she is looking forward to the crowning achievement of receiving her CBA diploma at graduation in June, thus stepping forward on the next leg of their journey. During the month of January, Brother Edmund Dwyer FSC celebrated his 91st birthday and his 70th year as a Christian Brother. Read more about Brother Edmund, and the other Brothers of CBA Syracuse, celebrated in this issue. Marking milestones is a significant task in our lives. As we close the Jubilee year on Randall Road, let us be ever mindful of our past achievements, as we look forward with high expectations, for the many milestones yet to be achieved. And while achievements deserve to be celebrated, we know it’s the day-today experiences at Christian Brothers Academy that set the foundation of La Sallian virtues and Christian leadership that mold our graduates into the types of people St. John Baptist De LaSalle envisioned. St. John Baptist De LaSalle……Pray for us Live Jesus in our hearts……Forever
John Marzocchi ’77 CBA Alumni Association President
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The Christian Brothers of Syracuse Each year at the Founders’ Day Gala, Le Moyne College presents its highest honor, the Simon Le Moyne Award, in recognition of those who make “significant humanitarian contributions to society, serve as prominent leaders in the community and demonstrate a deep responsibility and commitment to improving the quality of life for others.” On November 18, 2011, Le Moyne recognized the Christian Brothers of Syracuse, who embody each of these qualities, as they have dedicated their lives in service to their school and community. The gala was attended by well over 800 people, many of whom were CBA alumni, parents, and friends. The Christian Brothers were well represented by about a dozen Brothers who have served or are currently serving at CBA Syracuse. As part of the religious order founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle, the Christian Brothers are renowned for dedicating themselves to the education of young men and women, and have been responsible for the operation of numerous secondary and post-secondary institutions around the globe. Many local leaders are graduates of CBA Syracuse, bearing testimony to the quality values-based education they received. “Our lives in community and the ministry to which we have committed ourselves at CBA are reflective of the words of St. John Baptist de La Salle spoken to the first Brothers,” said Brother Joe, Principal of Christian Brothers Academy, “Domine, opus tuum – Lord, the work is yours.”
“Our lives in community and the ministry to which we have committed ourselves at CBA are reflective of the words of St. John Baptist de La Salle spoken to the first Brothers”
With over 7,000 alumni across the country and around the world, the spirit of today's CBA acts as a living testament to the education they received under the direction of the Brothers. Their dedication and service, particularly to those in need, makes the entire community a more vibrant place to live and work. Brother Joe also shared his gratitude to the members of the CBA community who were in attendance, saying, “along with the Christian Brothers who have joined us on this wonderful occasion, we have with us this evening a tremendous representation of faculty and staff who, in a real sense, share as recipients of this Simon Le Moyne Award along with the Christian Brothers of Syracuse.” The entire Christian Brothers Academy community is grateful to Le Moyne College for recognizing the important contributions of the Brothers to Central New York.
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Honored at Annual Le Moyne Gala
Brother Joe Jozwiak addresses a full house at the 2012 Le Moyne Founders' Day Gala.
Trustees, faculty, staff and Brothers celebrate the accomplishments of the Christian Brothers of Syracuse. Standing L to R; Tim Davis, Mark Person, Todd Benware, Buddy Wleklinski '75, Vin Horan, Br. Joseph Jozwiak FSC, Principal, Brother Gabriel Fiumano FSC '47, Brother John Loehr FSC, Matt Keough, Randy Kinn '74, Brother Edmond Dwyer FSC, Kathleen Hanson, Sister Sue Dunn, Diana Merithew. Sitting L to R; Vicki Mannion, Judy Killion, Kevin Conroy, Annemarie Mosley, Brenda Mulhern, Holly Dowd, Maureen Lasda and Peggy Perkins.
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Making the Most of a Lasallian Education
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CBA senior Nora Hakizimana appreciates every opportunity given to her. Nora was born in 1994 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where she spent the first three years of her life. In 1997, due to the raging conflict around the country’s Civil War and the genocide taking place, Nora and her family moved to a refugee camp where she lived for three months in overcrowded and dangerous conditions. The Hakizimanas eventually settled in Rwanda where growing up was hazardous with limited educational opportunities. While Nora was fairly young and doesn’t remember much from her time in Rwanda, she recalls feeling utter confusion about what was going on around her. Nora’s father and step-mother applied to leave Rwanda in search of a better life for their family and were accepted through Catholic Charities to come to the United States as part of the Refugee Resettlement Program. Once the Hakizimanas were established in America, Nora’s father worked diligently toward bringing her and her brother, Jordanie, to Upstate New York to join them.
“The students and teachers are so ready and willing to give up their time to help you succeed,” says Nora, “....we really are a family here at CBA.” Nora and Jordanie arrived in Syracuse, New York in 2002, new to America and with no knowledge of the English language. After becoming accustomed to her surroundings, Nora enrolled at H.W. Smith School in the city where she attended 5th and 6th grades. Nora came to know of Christian Brothers Academy as a fan at soccer games, a familiar sport to people from African countries. After attending the annual open house at CBA, Nora immediately felt at home. She still remembers the extreme excitement that ensued when her acceptance letter to CBA arrived in the mail. Since her arrival at Christian Brothers Academy, Nora has received nothing but encouragement from the CBA community. “The students and teachers are so ready and willing to give up their time to help you succeed,” says Nora, “....we really are a family here at CBA.” CBA’s welcoming yet challenging environment has given Nora the opportunities necessary to continue her education at the collegiate level. “Growing up in Africa, not a lot of kids have the opportunities that are available to us here,” said Nora. She tries to take advantage of these opportunities because she knows first-hand they are not accessible to everyone in the world. She also wants to make her family proud by being the best that she can be. Nora is very involved in Lasallian life, making the most of her time here at CBA. She is a student leader for Peer Ministry and volunteers as a translator for young children who have immigrated to the United States. Nora is a member of the Salsa Club, French Club, Spring Track Team, Global Cultural Society, and the Yearbook.
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Through CBA’s guidance counseling services, Nora did self study and research which helped her discover the best collegiate path for her skills and interests. She applied to a premier national scholarship program, was accepted and awarded a substantial scholarship which will cover the majority of her tuition and board for college. From among the colleges where she was accepted, she has chosen to attend Brown University this fall and hopes to study International Relations, focusing on African Studies. Nora speaks five languages, a feat that will likely benefit both her college career and her future endeavors. She speaks English, French, Lingala, Kinyawrianda, and Swahili. After traveling with other CBA students to the United Nations in New York City last spring for the Children’s Rights Conference, Nora knew that working with people would be the right fit for her. Volunteering with Catholic Charities over the summer helped Nora realize how much she enjoyed helping others with similar backgrounds and circumstances to her own. Ultimately, she would like to return to Africa and work among her people. After graduation in June, Nora plans to travel back to Rwanda for two months to visit family members still living in Africa. She has been working for three years to save up enough money to go back and spend time with her loved ones. Nora will be forever grateful for the ongoing encouragement and inspiration that the faculty and students at CBA have given her during her years at the school. She has received generous financial support from Christian Brothers Academy which provided her the extraordinary opportunity to receive a Lasallian education, preparing her for a promising future. When asked what the school has taught her, Nora simply stated, “CBA gives me all these opportunities and tools to succeed…they have taught me to make the most of those opportunities and use those tools to do good and help others.”
Nora Hakizimana ’12 was Emcee for the 2012 Multicultural Assembly.
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Heard inHalls the Halls Heard in the
Coach W and varsity senior Cameron MacPherson.
400 Wins for Coach W Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach Buddy Wleklinski achieved his 400th career win on Friday, January 6th, 2012 as the Brothers defeated Chittenango. Wleklinski, a 1975 graduate of CBA, is in his 28th season of coaching. With countless sectional, division, and regional championships, Buddy’s 400th win adds to his already impressive record. The “Buddy Wleklinski Court,” dedicated to the basketball coach in 2008, will serve as an everlasting reminder of Buddy’s achievements as a coach, athletic director, alumni, teacher, mentor and friend. “Buddy’s 400th win is a testimony to his loyalty, commitment, and fierce dedication to Christian Brothers Academy and the sport of basketball,” said CBA Principal Brother Joseph Jozwiak.
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Judy Killion has been named 2011-2012 Lasallian Educator of the Year.
Judy Killion: 2012 LaSallian Educator Judy Killion, Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs and AP Calculus teacher at Christian Brothers Academy, was named “Lasallian Educator of the Year” for 2011-2012. The award comes as a milestone in Judy’s career as this year marks her twentieth year at CBA. Mrs. Killion exemplifies a true Lasallian Educator not only in her past dedication to CBA and its mission for the last two decades but also in her future promise and continuing focus on educating the whole child. The award of Lasallian Educator of the year comes as a humbling honor to Mrs. Killion. “It means a lot when it comes from your colleagues,” she said. “To be recognized, it’s a good feeling.”
Heard in the Halls
Brendan Smith: Cross Country Champion Brendan Smith, class of 2012, won the Class C Cross Country State Championship on Saturday, November 12th, 2011 with a time of 16:59.4. He was the first CBA cross country runner in fourteen years to win a state championship. The last CBA runner to win a State Championship was Jason Meany ’98 who teaches science at the school. Smith went on to compete in and win the boys New York State Federation Championship on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at Bowdoin Park in Wappinger Falls when he ran the 5,000-meter course in 15:58.8. Brendan will attend the University of Pennsylvania this fall where he will run for the Quakers.
Brendan Smith ’12 heads toward the finish line to take the state title Saturday, November 19th.
Malachi Emmanuel: On Stage CBA 7th grader, Malachi Emmanuel, was featured among the performers in the award-winning musical “Caroline, or Change!” which ran from February 1st through the 26th at the Syracuse Stage’s Archbold Theatre. The play is set in 1963 Louisiana and addresses the issues from the civil rights movement and how people dealt with the changing times. Emmanuel played the role of "Joe" in the musical and had the opportunity to work alongside 14 professional actors.
Emmanuel ’17, center, with the cast of "Caroline, or Change!
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Alumni News Alumni News An Athlete and Hero Dying Young Dave Schardt ’70 (1952 –2011) John Erardi ’70 is a journalist with the Cincinnati Enquirer and was inducted into the CBA LaSallian Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. He wrote a beautiful article on the life and triumphs of his classmate Dave Schardt ’70 who lost a valiant battle with lymphoma on December 5, 2011. We offer excerpts from it here, but the article and photos can be viewed in their entirety at http://news.cincinnati.com/ article/20111222/COL19/312220143/Erardi-an-athlete-hero-dying-young.
I buried my friend Dave Schardt two weeks ago at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn, N.Y. He died after a valiant, four-year battle with lymphoma. He was 59. . . and as pure as they come. To me, there’s never been another like him. Dave grew up on the north side of Syracuse in a neighborhood of mostly Italians and some Germans, which is why his buddies from the youngest age were named Giamartino, Gilberti and Daddario, and later Bartolo, Ficarro and Schindler (ok, one other German). Later came Calabrese and Erardi. ‘‘The Boys from Syracuse,’’ BFS for short, the first six of them buddies for 50+ years. Jack Ficarro recalls, ‘‘He was tough and competitive, but always helped you up after laying you out on the football field. . . He was unerringly the sportsman, never forgetting (during physical backyard basketball games) to inquire if I was ‘OK’ after he boxed me into the rear screen door of his house or into Rulison’s hedge (next door).’’ I think I admired DS from the very first time I met him in high school. He was a graceful runner; I was slow as an ox. He was all power, elbows and run-you-into-the-ground indefatigability; I was all hand-eye. The high school track was in the distant reaches of our unfenced baseball field, and DS asked with a grin if we could trade places. Meaning I’d have to do his grueling, endless, sprint interval workouts on the quarter-mile oval, while he lazed in the outfield shagging balls if one happened near. I marveled that a guy who was playing three sports, all of them punishing -- cross county in the fall, basketball in the winter and track in the spring – always found time to read the novels assigned to us in English class. He was one of the easiest-going guys I ever met, but I think the one thing he couldn’t stand was somebody taking advantage of him. I think the reason he couldn’t stand it was because he would never take advantage of anybody. Dave wanted to beat you, but he wouldn’t have been able to live with himself if he had done it any other way than fair and square.
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Coach Jerry Riordan told me the other day that in his 20 years of coaching track and cross country at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, he never had an athlete do the two running sports plus basketball. The amazing thing was: Dave excelled in all of them. And then, Riordan paused and said something that startled me, but in a pleasing way. ‘‘A lot of times people die, and we praise them and gloss over their shortcomings,’’ he said. ‘‘But Dave was really special. He was touched by God.’’ I was driving home the other night after I learned of Dave’s passing. For some reason I began counting how many times I had been up to Syracuse to see him since November last year. Five times. Even though he was 600 miles away. At a high school function a year ago November; at a buddies’ reunion in March; for a dinner on the town in July; at Willy Gilberti’s daughter’s wedding in September, and the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Dave was the same solid Rock of Gibraltar all five times. Yes, he had a cough over Thanksgiving. He knew his days were numbered. But he still downed his favorite ribs from his favorite Auburn eatery, Lasca’s, and knocked back some beers, and railed against the ineptitude of our beloved Syracuse Orange gridders on the TV. And Dave said the words that were so typical of Dave: ‘‘You play the hand you’re dealt.’’ Said it three or four times, matter of fact. Eight days later, he was gone.
Truth is you don’t become Dave in a lifetime. Eulogizing Dave, his sister Sue said: ‘‘Every lap in every pool he ever swam in. Every mile on every track, street, every road he ever ran on . . . Probably every single shovelful of snow from our long driveway at 533 Grant Boulevard. He counted. He counted the time. And when things took a turn four years ago, when his great, strong body began to turn against him, it bewildered him – all of us – I think. But the endurance he had cultivated over his lifetime defined the determination with which he faced the difficult ebbing and flowing of this last mile of his life. He rallied all of us – his family, certainly, those who worked with him, his devoted friends, this whole community. We all got behind him and (his wife) Barb, and responded to his need. He inspired us. And we loved him for that.’’ I miss Dave. But, from experience, I believe that even though the good die young, afterward they stay with us the longest, the strongest and the surest. My son, who works in Syracuse in a college co-op and hosted me on a spare air mattress in his studio apartment on the nights of Dave’s wake and funeral, suggested that maybe the Lord needed another hard worker somewhere, and took Dave. I ran beside Dave once. I never felt we were out front.
It wasn’t until I was driving north for the wake and funeral a week later that it hit me. I hadn’t been visiting Dave for his sake; I had been visiting him for mine. I was trying to soak up some of his strength and goodness. I wish I had reconnected with him sooner. But you don’t become Dave in seven days.
I felt he was out front by himself. I still do.
• Wait up, Dave.
To Schardt's right,in the CBA uni, is then-sophomore Jim Herr, ’71. (Photo courtesy of Greg Gardner ’70) If you would like to join us in honoring Dave, please consider a gift to the CBA Annual Fund in his memory.
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alumni news CBA Alumni Association Presents the 2012 Purple and Gold Award On March 24, 2012, trustees, alumni, previous award winners, and members of the CBA community gathered in De La Salle Hall at Christian Brothers Academy to honor the 2012 Alumni Association Purple & Gold Award recipients: Ed Barno and Mark Carroll ’74. These deserving gentlemen were chosen to receive this prestigious award for their long, dedicated years of service to CBA and its students and for their commitment to the school’s ideals and principles. In the early ’90s Ed and Sharon Barno enrolled their children, first Andrew ’00 then Meagan ’02 at Christian Brothers Academy. As a business leader in our community, Ed was asked to serve on the Board of Trustees in the late ’90s. He served as chair from 2007-2010, guiding the school to develop its current strategic plan. Under his leadership, the school implemented a comprehensive capital campaign, To Be The Best, which raised $11 million. In 2011 he was invited to serve the Brothers as a member of the Christian Brothers District of Eastern North America Mission Executive Council. We are grateful for Ed’s presence among the CBA community, for his business acumen, his belief in the Lasallian mission, and his passion for helping others.
2012 CBA Alumni Association Purple and Gold Recipient Ed Barno. L to R; Sistina Barno, Sharon Barno, Ed Barno, Meagan Barno and Christopher Zdep.
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As a 1974 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Mark Carroll is well known among the alumni. Having served as President of the Alumni Association from 1998-2001, he was the Association representative on the Board of Trustees during that time. Mark was instrumental in establishing the annual Alumni Golf Scramble and has chaired the event every year for 16 years. He was involved in CBA’s Centennial Celebration committee, his class reunions, and has supported the alumni phonathon annually, urging his classmates to make calls on behalf of their alma mater. He started his career as a CPA as a staff accountant for Catholic Charities and later became a partner in Evans and Bennet CPA firm in Syracuse where he has been for 27 years. Mark and his wife Candy have 2 grown sons, Ryan and Michael, and live in Phoenix.
2012 CBA Alumni Association Purple and Gold Recipient Mark Carroll ’74. L to R; Candy Carroll, Ryan Carroll, Michael Carroll and Mark Carroll ’74. Those assembled for the award ceremony enjoyed a lovely cocktail reception in the W. Dennis Owen, AFSC ’44 Fine Arts Wing immediately following the ceremony. Several guests then joined the festivities in the main gym for the 23rd annual Lasallian Dinner and Auction, elegantly transformed to represent the evening’s theme: "Celebrating 50 years on Randall Road."
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alumni news Annual Alumni Basketball Game The 2011 Christian Brothers Academy Alumni Basketball game was perhaps the most competitive it has been in years both for the ladies’ and men’s team. The hardwood classic was held on Thursday December 29, 2011 and had 11 ladies and 29 men participate. Per tradition, and with much anticipation, color commentary was offered by Tom Niland ’65 and thoroughly added to the spirit of bashing your fellow "Brothers." The ladies started off with a quick pace and a huge lead by the gold team. The purple team came roaring back and made it a close contest. In the end the gold team prevailed due to perimeter shooting and strong rebounding. The men’s game pitted purple vs. gold in an epic battle of will and a race toward the ice bags. Casey Fallon ’87 jumped out to an impressive performance which earned him the MVP award. Senator John DeFrancisco ’64 returned to the hardwood for the umpteenth year in a row, earning him the usual “oldest guy on the court” award. Notwithstanding the gritty play by all, the purple team went onto victory. After the games and trash-talking all the teams came together for a reception in the Callahan Gym where stories and shots became grander and the fellowship of brotherhood was shared by all.
Top Row L to R; Erica Speach Menar ’92 Middle Row L to R; Meredith Mosley ’07, Kathleen Niland ’06, Jamie Carrick ’08, Caitlin Carrick ’06, Meghan Carrick Lindsey ’03, Christina West ’07. Bottom Row L to R; Amy Callahan ’09, Laura Murphy Nardella ’92, Stacy Gradoville Zdep ’96.
Back Row L to R; Tom Niland ’65, Casey Fallon ’87, Row 2 L to R; Adam Gasiorowski ’94, Tim Brown ’02, Ed Leone ’74, Row 3 L to R; Leo Massaro ’91, Jeff Brown ’04, Michael Anderson ’04, Mike Burns ’79, Bob Schalk ’98, Row 4 L to R; JT Miranda ’07, Adam Drescher ’06, Matt Kinnan ’06, Eric Estabrook ’05, Chris Paulus ’03, Mike Paulus ’07, Row 5 L to R; Matt Harrigan ’04 Robert Romeo ’77, Carl Hummel ’86, T.J. Niland ’00, Greg Leone ’00, Joe Leone Jr.’ 97, Matt Paulus ’00, Row 6 (bottom Row) L to R; Tim Giarusso ’77, Buddy Wlekinski ’75, Sen. John DeFrancesco ’64, Joe Leone ’68, Rick Messe ’03, Greg Orlicz ’98.
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
~Vince Lombardi
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alumni news 12th Annual Alumni Hockey Game The Cicero Twin Rinks was the venue for the 12th Annual John Downes Memorial Hockey Game on March 3, 2012. About a dozen alums and friends tightened their skates and tore up the ice during this white-knuckle event. The skaters were cheered by family and friends including, Coach Michael Gagliardi (’76-’94). Teacher and coach, Kevin Conroy, served as the official referee and chief motivator.
Immediately following the game, all in attendance observed a moment of silence and prayer to remember hockey alums that have passed. The group then reconvened at the Change of Pace Sports Bar, courtesy of Bob Brazell ’73, for pizza and wings and a post-game celebration. Special thanks to Bob for his generosity and hospitality. Our sincerest thanks to Kevin Conroy for planning and coordinating this event.
Members of the Downes family in attendance to honor the memory of John ’77 were his brothers Dan ’91 and Tim ’80.
Back row L to R; Kevin Conroy, Dan Downes ’91, Bob Brazell ’73, Ryan McCreary ’08, Chris DeCarlo ’97, Brian Deskin ’79, Mickey McGuire ’79, Mike Gagliardi (Head Coach from 1976-1994). Front Row L to R; John Hart, Tom Downes ’81, Dan Bronk ’81, Ryan McGuire ’16 and Rich Hart.
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2011 Alumni Phonathon Hits High Note Fall 2011 was a banner year for the Annual Alumni Phonathon held in October and November. Over 80 Alumni returned to CBA to call their classmates seeking their support of the Annual Fund. The Alumni Association played a pivotal role in organizing the event. Members served as recruiters and class agents. They signed letters and hit the phones hard for their Alma Matter. This year a record 30 classes were called with over 80 callers. In total, over 1300 calls were made which resulted in 529 pledges and gifts to the 11-12 Annual Fund. Your help will be needed again this fall when we work to reach even more classes. If you would like to participate, contact Jim Battaglia ’88 at jbattaglia@cbasyracuse. org or 446-5960 x1122. The 2012-2013 Campaign will be the best with your help. Enjoy dinner and drinks on us and share some laughs with your classmates.
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CBA and the Alumni Association thank the following volunteers for their continued support, see you in the fall everyone!
W. Dennis Owen AFSC ’44 Dick Senecal ’49 Msgr. Ronald Bill ’49 Ernie Etoll ’53 Joe Albino ’55 Benny Alibrandi ’57 Richard Bartolomeo ’57 Alex DeLucia ’57 Sam Fresina ’57 Jim Fix ’57 Bill Hurd ’57 Matt Iudice ’57 John Lischak ’57 Fran Miller ’57 John Omicinski ’57 Lenny Paduano ’57 Nick Pirro ’57 Mike Stapleton ’57 Robert Ventre ’57 Neal McLane ’60 Dennis Ragan ’60 Paul Finochio ’60 John DiBello ’61 David Hayes ’61 Ed Moses ’61 John Baichi ’63 James Finochio ’63 Mike Loftus ’63 Tom O’Neil ’63 John Sindoni ’63 John Dowdell ’66 Joe LaGuardia ’66 William Lynch ’66 Dennis Niland ’66 Mike O’Connor ’66 Bob Waters ’66 Frank Vavonese ’67 Joe Leone ’68 John Barsanti ’69
Mike Kerwin ’69 Jim Terrinoni ’70 Ron Casciano ’71 Paul Cappuccilli ’71 Jim Hopkins ’71 Tom Popp ’71 Vincent Sportelli ’71 Ron Pelligra ’72 Chuck Giarrusso ’73 Mark Hettler ’73 John Kianka ’73 Tom Lenkiewicz ’73 Mark Carroll ’74 Mark Grenga ’74 Jon Law ’74 Ed Brown ’75 Marty Dowd ’75 Bill Murphy ’75 Rick Roehm ’76 Jim Snyder ’76 Mark Pitonzo ’76 Mike Vavonese ’76 Mike Luton ’77 John Marzocchi ’77 Ed Pfohl ’77 Dan Fletcher ’78 Dave Vendetti ’78 Mark Rupprecht ’82 Dave Scrano ’83 John O’Connor ’85 Marc Jones ’86 Jim Corapi ’86 Jim Battaglia ’88 Ken Fifield ’88 Jeff Silvaggio ’88 Nick Aboud ’90 Phil Britt ’90 Carl Thomas ’91 Dean Delles ’03
2011 Class Reunions
The Class of 1944 had their annual Christmas luncheon in December 2011. Attendees included Dr. Frank Bersani, Ed Madden, Fran Ostrom, Jim Furcinito, Dennis Owen and Richard Long (deceased). The annual get together represents the strong ties that CBA forges over the years.
On December 3, 2011, members of the Class of 1976 met for a fun filled night of memories, fun and fellowship. The class met at Anthony’s Pasta Bar on Hanover Square in downtown Syracuse. Class organizers (and cousins!) Mike Vavonese and Mark Pitonzo were excellent hosts as they celebrated their 35th class reunion in style. Attendees included; Back Row L to R; John Fitzgibbons, Joe Kelly, Rick Damico, Bob Battaglia, Wally McRae, Jim Snyder, Dave Burns. Middle Row L to R; Virgil Quinn, Jeff LeMon, Mike Read, Jeff Smith, Paul Mullin, Mark Pitonzo, Frank Muraco. Bottom Row L to R; Terry Lenkiewicz, James Kemple, Mike Pikulinski, Joe D’Amico, Mike Vavonese.
On July 29th and 30th the Class of 1986 met for a weekend of fun activities to celebrate their 25th reunion. Friday night a cocktail reception was held at Atillio’s Restaurant on North Salina Street. Saturday activities included a morning tour of the school followed by a class clam bake at Megan McMurphy’s in Liverpool. Class organizers, Jeff Charles, Jim Corapi and Marc Jones made sure the class stayed in line and had a great time. Back row L to R; Marc Jones, Bob Lyons, Roger Briggs, Joe Cannizzo Jr., Carl Hummel, Mike Adornato. Front Row; Jeff Charles, Neil Mauer and Jim Corapi.
coming in 2012! The Class of 1962 will be celebrating their Golden Jubilee reunion on June 1-3. A full weekend of activities includes dinner at CBA on Friday night, golf on Saturday and the Baccalaaureate Mass that evening. The Jubilarians will be special guests at the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony on Sunday. On October 5, 2012 the Class of 1972 will celebrate their 40th reunion at a CBA home football game. There will be a private reception for the class held at CBA prior to the game. Classmates Mike LaCasse, Don Dekay, Dan Robbino, Peter Demlein, Lou Steigerwald, Bob Morris and Ron Pelligra are organizing the event. A twenty-fifth reunion is being planned for the Class of 1987 during 2012. Members of the class interested in working on the event should contact Jim Battaglia in the Alumni office.*
On Saturday, July 23rd at Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club, the Class of 1992 will celebrate their 20th reunion. Mary Thang and Guy Hart are organizing the event.* Coming this fall, the Class of 2002 will be celebrating their 10th reunion. The event will take place at the Saltine Warrior in downtown Syracuse on November 23. The planning committee includes Kathryn Nave, Karen Simbari and Kaitlin Doby.*
2013 class reunions It is not too early to start planning your upcoming reunions! If you would like to help please contact the Alumni office. * 1963 – Golden Jubilee 5oth Reunion 1973 – 4oth Reunion 1988 – 25th Reunion 1993 – 20th Reunion 2003 – 10th Reunion
* Any alums interested in getting involved in planning or helping out with their reunion should contact Jim Battaglia ’88 at 315-446-5960 x 1122 or jbattaglia@cbasyracuse.org. See us on Facebook at Jim Battaglia (CBA Alumni)!
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1975 Joseph N. Daniszewski serves as the Scout Executive/CEO of the California Inland Empire Council Boy Scouts of America. Both of his sons are Eagle Scouts. 1976
Alumni Notes and Quotes 1946 Walter Martineau retired from the insurance business after selling the agency that he started. He is now living in Lake Gilead, MI. Walt is loving retirement, enjoying his 5 kids and 8 grandchildren. 1954 Peter Zory recently retired from the University of Florida as a Professor for Electrical/Computer Engineering. He is now enjoying retirement as Professor Emeritus. 1956 In 2001 Mike Coffman retired after years in the airline business with Federal Express and American Airlines. In 2005 he went back to work in Hawaii with Aloha Airlines as COO. Mike is now retired again, and living in Vancouver, Washington. 1966 Ken Balamut retired from the Syracuse – Onondaga County Planning Agency after 40 years of service. He’s been a big help as a volunteer for the development office – helping out with the corvette raffle as well as the auction. 1967 Joseph Clancy is now retired from serving as a Federal Administrative Judge. He is enjoying retirement by playing golf, traveling and being with his grandchildren. 1970 The Couvent St-Jacques in Paris, France is now home to Father James Karepin along with 64 other Dominican Friars. Father Karepin writes book reviews in French, is on the editorial board for Istina magazine and is studying ecclesiology and ecumenism. Father Karepin offered a Divine Liturgy in memory of classmate Dave Schardt ’70 who lost his battle with cancer in December 2011.
Dr. Jospeh Karpinski recently completed his first marathon in Scranton, PA. 1978 Michael Penizotto is a tax partner and recently transferred to Cleveland, OH to lead the tax practice office for PriceWaterhouse Coopers. 1988 Author, Chris Karim just released his first children’s novel “Be Little.” The novel is about a bullied boy who must decide if he has the courage and ingenuity to use his small size to perform a “giant-sized” rescue. 1989 Edward Diamantis married his wife Karen, in February of 2011. He is serving as a Major in the Military Police and has been deployed to Afghanistan since the summer of 2011. Matthew Kaufman resides in Ossining, NY with his wife, Marie. After practicing law for thirteen years, Matt is pursuing a career change and is currently enrolled in the Manhattanville College Jump Start Program. He will earn a Masters of Education with dual certification in elementary and special education. 1991 Dr. Chandra Ivey was recently accepted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). She is currently the Director of Laryngology at Columbia University. 1994 Megan (Popkess) Rohlin gave birth to her first child, Jack Ronald Rohlin on June 30, 2011. Megan and her husband, Trevor, are teachers and reside in Marcellus, NY. Jason Leone was named the 17th head men's basketball coach at Oswego State. Jason had previously been the head coach at Keystone College in La Plume, PA. In his first year at Oswego State he led his team to their first SUNYAC title since 1965 with an impressive 25-3 record.
1971 The Syracuse Baseball Wall of Fame will induct Frank Riccelli in August 2012. “Riccelli is considered the most dominant high school pitcher to ever come out of Syracuse. The left-hander was a three-time All-CNY first-team selection and once struck out 20 batters in a one hit effort against Bishop Ludden. Frank went on to pitch for two major-league teams including the San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros.” (Courtesy of Syracuse.com) 1972 Michael Fricano was recently appointed as Deputy Chief of the International Affairs Division for the United States Air Force in Aiea, Hawaii. 1973 Robert Mearon retired from National Grid after 33 years of service, as the purchasing manger and is now doing consulting work for National Grid.
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Head Coach Jason Leone ’94 led his SUNY Oswego Lakers to their first SUNYAC title since 1965. 1999 Elizabeth (Shanahan) Pizzuto and her husband, Carmen, welcomed their second child, Molly Elizabeth. Born on January 18, 2012 she joins big sister Kathleen who is now one and a half years old.
2000
In his first year as an assistant coach for the St. Bonaventure University Women’s basketball Team, Ryan Gensler watched the lady Bonnies go down as the seventh team in Atlantic 10 history to complete a perfect conference regular season. The team finished first in the conference with a 14-0 record and 27-2 overall, enjoying a national ranking of 16th.
Jacob Willman recently graduated from the United States Navy Search and Rescue Swimming School. The school is one of the top 5 toughest schools to go through in the NAVY. After 100 hours of intense swimming scenarios and 50 hours of classroom training, the graduates of the course are prepared to rescue anyone in a myriad of circumstances.
marissa mulder ’03
jacob willman ’00
2007 Brother Nathan Wayne entered his fifth year in the seminary and continues his study for the priesthood.
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2008
Marissa Mulder is living and performing in New York City. Her recent debut at “Don’t tell Mama” piano bar/ cabaret was directed by her mentor Karen Oberlin. According to CNY Jazz Central, Marissa is an emerging star in the Big Apple.
Peter J. Aiello is currently in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Albany College of Pharmacy. He has made the Dean’s list for the fall of 2011 and had his White Coat Ceremony in the fall of 2010.
2004
Joseph Mortelliti recently interned with the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the United States Justice Department in Washington D.C. Joseph is a recipient of the CBA Distinguished Senior Award and is currently studying at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA.
Peter Marciano earned a degree in English and European Studies from Hobart College, where he also served as the theater program’s costume designer. He went on to live in Rome to continue his studies in Art History at the Scuola di Leonardo Da Vinci. Peter is currently living in New York City where he looks forward to a career in the performing arts.
Michael Berry is currently touring with a national tour of “Spamalot.” He has one of the leads which include a solo number. Michael has done other small independent films in Los Angeles and is a member of a theatre group.
stefan thompson ’09
2005
Former teammates, Kayla Stroman ’09, a junior playing for the Niagara Purple Eagles, and Leanne Ockenden ’10, a sophomore with the Marist Red Foxes find themselves facing off at center court in basketball games these days.
leanne ockenden ’10 kayla stroman ’09
peter marciano’04 Brady O’Malley was recently inducted into the New York State Bar Association. Brady received his JD degree from Syracuse University College of Law where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2011. Brady was the recipient of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award, presented to the student who demonstrates the highest achievement in trial advocacy. He is now an associate at Smith Sovik in Syracuse.
2009
Stefan Thompson became the 24th Statesmen (Hobart College) to reach the 1,000-career point plateau, leading his team to a 66-43 Liberty League victory over RIT on January 17, 2012. He was 6-of-10 from the floor with a pair of 3-pointers for 14 points, raising his career total to 1,001. (Courtesy of the Hobart and William Smith Colleges Athletic website.) 2010 For the Marist Red Foxes, 20 win seasons are not only the norm, but to their fiercely loyal fans - the expected. The team puts on as intense a defense as anywhere in the Northeast. Sophomore “Lockdown” Leanne Ockenden ’10 usually draws the top defensive assignment and delivers a total and complete defensive effort. Marist competed in the NCAA tournament making it to the sweet 16 round where they were defeated by St. Bonaventure. (Information and photo courtesy of the Marist College Athletic Department and Chalktalk.com.)
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1994
Kelly McAvoy ’94 and Mohamed Hassan were married on June 25, 2011 at Hobbit Hollow Farm in Skaneateles, NY. Maid of Honor was Sarah Damico ’94. A reception was held at Hobbit Hallow Farm Bed and Breakfast. The bride received her B.A. from Gettysburg College and her M.A. from Middlebury College in Vermont and is currently a high school Spanish teacher. The groom earned a B.S.C. from Portsmouth University in the United Kingdom, and his M.S. from Nottingham University, also in the UK. He is a health science consultant with Merck Pharmaceuticals. The couple resides in Falls Church, VA. 1995
Jennifer Marie DeStefano ’95 and Brett M. Stagnitti were married on October 25, 2011 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. Man of Honor was Leonard DeStefano ’96 and Marissa Vacco ’96 was a bridesmaid. A reception was held at Shenendoah Golf Club at Turning Stone Resort. The bride is a graduate of Syracuse University and received a graduate degree from New York University. She is currently a professional medical representative for Abbot Laboratories. The groom is a graduate of S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and is a television sports anchor at WHEC-TV (NBC) in Rochester. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and Maui.
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Terry Thomas ’95 and Rodney Roundtree Jr. were married on June 25, 2011 at the Panasci Chapel at Le Moyne College. The bride received a B.A. from Xavier University and an M.B.A. from the University of Albany and is now a senior training consultant at Kenexa. The groom received a B.A. from Auburn University and a Masters Degree from Columbus State University and is currently working on his doctorate at Argosy University. 1997
Leonard A. Di Fino ’97 and Jessica Rose O’ Mara were married on February 18, 2012 at St. Agatha’s Catholic Church in Canastota, N.Y. Bridesmaids included Ann Di Fino ’08. The best man was Joseph DiFino ’08; groomsmen included Ferdinando Di Fino ’96, Anthony Di Fino ’02 and Trevor Barbano ’98. A reception was held at the Rusty Rail in Canastota. The bride earned a B.A. from the College of St. Rose, received her Master Degree in secondary education from Le Moyne College, and is currently a chemistry teacher at Bishop Grimes. The groom earned his B.A. and a Master’s degree in secondary education from Le Moyne College and is currently an English Teacher at BOCES. The happy couple honeymooned in California and resides in Manlius.
Lindsay Marie Leone ’97 and Daniel Michael Corbett were married on June 10, 2011 at St. Mary’s church in Ballston Spa, NY. A reception was held in the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs, NY. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father Joe Leone ’68. Maid of honor was Erin Sorrell ’97. Bridesmaids included Marie Zimmerman ’97. Groomsmen included Jason Leone ’94, Joseph Leone ’97 and Gregory Leone ’00. The bride is a graduate of SUNY Oswego and is an HR coordinator at K12 International Academy. The groom is a graduate of Siena College and RPI and is the director of business operations at Pacific Architects and Engineering (PAE). The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and resides in Arlington, VA. Bradley O’Connor ’97 and Lisa M. Flow were married on May 28, 2011 at Most Holy Rosary Church in Syracuse. Officiating was Father Frederick Mannara ’55. A reception was held at the Genesee Grande Hotel. The bride is a graduate of Le Moyne College and is a physician’s assistant. The groom is a graduate of Villanova University and is a certified public accountant, and son of Michael ’66 and Maggie O'connor of Syracuse. The happy couple resides in Syracuse, NY.
2002
J. Matthew Kianka ’02 and Hope Lorraine Jezioro were married On September 24, 2011 at St. Louis Church in Buffalo, NY. Best man was Timothy Kianka ’05; groomsmen included Marcello DiStasio ’02. A reception was held at Embassy Suites at the Avant Buffalo. The bride and groom received their B.S. degrees from Canisius College in Buffalo. The bride is a certified public accountant and the groom is a graphic designer and photographer. The couple honeymooned in Santorini, Greece and they reside in Buffalo, NY. David Laurenzo ’02 and Kimberly Plaske were married on September 9, 2011 in Saratoga Springs and a reception was held at the Saratoga National. Both David and Kimberly are graduates of the Albany School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and are both pharmacists in the Albany area.
David Laurenzo ’02 and Kimberly Plaske were married on September 9, 2011.
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Graziano Zazzara ’02 and Maura Kenville ’05 were married on March 5, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville, NY. A reception was held at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel. Maid of honor was Clare Kenville ’09; bridesmaids included Kathleen Zazzara ’08, Sheila Catanzarita ’05, Lauren deMello ’05 and Tracy Koval ’05. Best Man was Brady O’Malley ’04; groomsmen included J.R. Zazzara ’14, Patrick Kenville ’07, Ryan Kenville ’03, Tim Brown ’02, Matt Cusano ’02, David Marshall ’02, and Jim Stanczyk ’02. The bride and groom are both graduates of Le Moyne College; the bride received a B.A. in business marketing. The groom received a B.A. in business finance. The couple resides in Fayetteville.
2003
Maureen Hannon ’03 and Captain Travis Gene Tufte were married on July 23, 2011 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg, NY. An outdoor reception was held at the Gran-View Restaurant located on the St. Lawrence River. The maid of honor was Mary Kate Hannon ’05; attendants included Meghan Hannan ’12 and Michael Hannan ’08. The bride is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and is currently a graduate student in the physicians assistant program at Clarkson University. The groom is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Lacrosse. Currently he is a Captain in the United States Marines and is stationed in Harrisburg, PA. The couple honeymooned in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico and reside in Potsdam, NY and Harrisburg, PA. Kathryn E. Waters ’03 and Brian J. Eberline were married on October 30, 2010 at Holy Cross Church in Dewitt. Maid of honor was Mary Carbery ’04 and Robert Waters Jr. ’04 was a groomsman. The bride is a graduate of the University of Scranton and is a property management assistant with the Widewaters Group. The groom is a graduate of the University of Buffalo and is a trade specialist at the Bank of New York Mellon. The happy couple resides in Syracuse, NY.
CBA alumni in attendance at the wedding of Grazi Zazzara ’02 and Maura Kenville ’05, included; John D Marshall ’67, Sean Broton ’83, Bill Murphy ’75, Joe Sindoni ’92, Stephanie (Arkinson) Sindoni ’95, Andrea (Nicoletti) Marshall ’01, Tyler Rombough ’01, Matt Cusano ’02, David Marshall ’02, Tim Brown ’02 , Eric Becker ’02, James Stanczyk ’02, Mike Tisdell ’02, Meghan DeMello ’02, Ryan Kenville ’03, David Greenky ’03, Chris Paulus ’03, Sara Catanzarita ’03, Brady O'Malley ’04, Jeff Brown ’04, Colin Conroy ’04, Mike Anderson ’04, Karim Habayeb ’04, Dan Stanczyk ’04, Matt Harrigan ’04, Caitlin DeMello ’04, RJ Mosley ’04, Lauren DeMello ’05, Sheila Catanzarita ’05, Tracy Koval ’05, Sarah Ponge ’05, Annie Anderson ’05, Greg Paulus ’05, Patrick Kenville ’07, Kathleen Zazzara ’08, Mary Catanzarita ’08, Clare Kenville ’09 and JR Zazzara ’14.
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2004
Kay Eileen Leopold ’04 and Ezra Russell Keshet were married on August 6, 2011 at the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, MA. A reception was held at the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge. The bride and groom are graduates of Harvard University. The bride is currently a graduate student at the University of Michigan. The groom earned a B.A. and a Master’s degree from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from MIT and is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and they reside in Ann Arbor, MI.
ALuMNI In Memoriam
friends Joseph Carni (Grandfather of Gabrielle Carni ’13)
Raymond Banach ’47
Dona Dalfo Cerio (Aunt of Joseph Dalfo ’12)
Frank Bersani, Jr. ’72
William Chapman (Grandfather of James Chapman ’05, Natalie Chapman ’06 & William Chapman ’09)
Henry Bersani, Jr. ’68 Anthony Donati ’55 Thomas Gigantelli ’76 Raymond Gilman ’63 Basil Mancuso ’41 Walter Piotrowski ’47 Robert Piraino, Sr. ’48 Albert Tait, III ’76
Rosemary Damico (Mother of James ’63, John ’66, Paul ’69 & Richard ’76; Grandmother of Rick Damico ’08, Michele Damico ’10, Gabrielle Damico ’15 & Daniel Damico ’17) Anna DiFino (Grandmother of Ferdinando ’96, Leonard ’97, Joseph ’00, Anthony ’02 & Anne ’08) Joseph Dosa (Father of Nadine ’10) Jeanne Feldmeth (Mother of Laurine Feldmeth, Teacher; Grandmother of Amanda Bezigian ’98 & Jocelyn Feldmeth ’04) Jordan Harris (Daughter of Thomas Harris ’72) Robert Jacobson (Father-in-law of Richard Anderson ’81; Grandfather of Thomas Anderson ’02, Michael Anderson ’04, Richard Anderson ’06, Brian Anderson ’11, Robert Anderson ’12, Katie Anderson ’15, Ann Marie Anderson ’05, Sam Kelly ’11 & Joseph Kelley ’13)
Helen Law (Mother of Thomas ’68, Jon ’74; Grandmother of Jon Law ’98 & Joshua Law ’01) Evelyn Wynn-Lindsey (Grandmother of Lawrence Denson ’04) Jill Little (Grandmother of Sam Little ’15 & William “Webb” Little ’15) Br. Stephen McCabe, FSC (Principal 19871993; Director of the Brothers’ Community, Syracuse 2007- 2009) John Mishko (Father of John ’66 and David ’70) Eleanor Morelli (Grandmother of Peter Corasaniti ’10 & Ashley Corasaniti ’13) Bernice Myers (Grandmother-in-law of James Battaglia ’88) Genevieve Pitko (Mother of Chester ’66) Geraldine Sansoucy (Grandmother of Maureen Hannan Tufte ’03, Mary Kate Hannan ’05, Michael Hannan ’08 & Meghan Hannan ’12) James Sportelli (Father of Vincent ’71; Grandfather of Lynn Vitiello ’98 & Natalie Sportelli ’11) Diane Stroman (Mother of Montgomery ’15)
Tyler Kopp (Son of J. Brian Kopp ’81)
dean’s list The following CBA graduates were named to their prospective schools Dean’s List for the Fall of 2011: Villanova University
Colleen Tormey (2009) and Erica Dolak (2007)
Albany College of Pharmacy
Peter Aiello (2008)
St. Lawrence University
Amy Callahan (2009)
Syracuse University
David Magnarelli (2010)
Syracuse University
Richard MacPherson (2010)
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alumni CBA Lost Alumni CBA Alumni and Friends, we need your help to get in touch with the following Alumni celebrating reunions this year. If you have any contact information, please call the CBA Alumni Office at (315) 446-5960 x1122 or email jbattaglia@cbasyracuse.org . Thanks!
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Class of 1987
Class of 2002
Warren F Boyce Joseph V. Brogan Steven P. Burke Thomas M. Ehlinger Ellison Louis T. Gatto David A. Glessing James P. Hayes Timothy F. Hunt John R. Lynch Michael P. Maher Dominick J. Marelli William M. McKeen James J. McNamara Biagio A. Mento Richard M. Milewski Joseph F. Muto Terrence O'Donnell Richard W. Perry Bernard Quinn Robert L. Repasky Timothy Romocki D. Root Geoffrey P. Schultz Timothy I. Shoen Thomas C. Sims Leland C. Smith David R. Stachnik Thomas J. Walz
Terrence M. Adams Dean M. Bowman Todd R. Burkard William J. Burns Kevin P. Costello John DeFrancisco Lee E. Jerry Eugene F. Kelly Nicholas LaPenta Jeffrey F. Lomber Christopher Mangel Jon C. Maryak Michael Moran John B. Schaap
Michael Brisson Anne Marie Brisson Devin R. Halleran Timothy Lee Crystal M. Smith Stephanie M. Vavonese
Class of 1992
Kris H. Denton Tracy C. Eisenhart Robert W. Hunt Brendan T. Lewis Scott Nickerson Jaime C. Orr Stephen Romagnoli
Special note to “young” alumni and their parents: Once you graduate college and settle in somewhere, drop us an email or message us on facebook (Jim Battaglia, Christian Brothers Grads) so we can stop sending you mail at your parents’ house!
Planned Giving A Lasting Footprint As dedicated long time donor and board of trustee member of Christian Brothers Academy, Bob Gang ’35 believes that no matter how you choose to be remembered, it is important to leave lasting footprints and “help the Brothers continue their mission”.
lasallian legacy society members Anonymous Dr. Carl Baum ’58 † Mr. Daniel Byrne ’70 Mr. Michael Domaratz ’74 Mr. Michael Kearney ’71 Mr. Michael Loftus ’63
“The matter of a bequest” Bob says, “started many years ago before anyone discussed it as I was drawing up wills for Board members.” As an attorney with Mackenzie Hughes law firm, Bob knew all those years ago that planned giving would become a great source of revenue and stability for CBA’s future. “It is our greatest challenge to ensure the survival of the school. We are doing well so far, however this problem gets more difficult as we lose Brothers in the ranks of the schools. I have worked on alumni contacts since 1948 as the key to both our finances and our ability to continue the messages of St. La Salle.”
Mr. John Rulison ’68 Mr. Bernard Staub ’49 † Dr. Benedict Alibrandi ’57 Mr. Joseph Bauer ’73 Mr. Joseph DiMento ’65 Ms. Chris Hanley Hon John Lischak ’57 Mr. Walter Martineau ’46 Mr. Harry McCaffrey ’50 Mr. Richard Reschke ’48 Mr. Edward Ryan ’57 Mr. Fred Zuccala ’68 Mr. John Vita ’50 Msgr. Robert Yeazel ’59
Bob included CBA in his will, and he has allocated a portion of his final assets to CBA, adding his name as a charter member of the Lasallian Legacy Society. He says it's a good feeling knowing his gift will continue influencing the Lasallian mission of CBA for future generations and stand as a permanent legacy for a lifelong commitment to the school.
Mr. Robert Gang ’35 Mrs. Annemarie Mosley Mr. & Mrs. John Sindoni, AFSC ’63 Mr. Paul Drescher Mr. Robert Waters ’66 Mr. Ernest Etoll ’53 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Pitonzo ’76
To learn more about how your legacy gift to Christian Brothers Academy can impact CBA students now and in the future, please contact Annemarie Mosley, Associate Director of Planned Giving, at (315)446-5960 ext. 1132 or amosley@cbasyracuse.org.
Mrs. Antoinette Pitonzo Mr. Ed Leone ’74 Mr. Norbert Nortz ’44 Mr. Leon Bill ’47 Mr. Richard Annese ’57 † Mr. R. David Carhart ’48 † Mr. Louis Pascarella ’48 Mr. L. William Eagan ’37 † Msgr. William Young ’62 Mr. Raymond Heigle ’40 † Mr. & Mrs. Donald Jones ’42 † Mr. & Mrs. James Carrick Mr. Brian Kennedy ’76 Mr. Orie Egnoto ’64 † Mr. W. Dennis Owen AFSC ’44 Mr. Lawrence Ryan ’61 Steven Pickard ’98 Kristen Drescher Pickard ’99 Mr. John D. Murphy, Jr. ’77 Mr. Jan Klapetzky ’63
Bob Gang ’35 accepting his certificate of membership to the Lasallian Legacy Society from John Sindoni ’63, planned giving committee chair and Brother Joseph Jozwiak FSC, Principal.
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CBA Calendar of Events For more Information, please call the school at (315) 446-5960
June 1
First Friday Mass 7:30 am in the chapel Senior Breakfast
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Class of 1962 Jubilee Reunion Dinner Baccalaureate Mass – Immaculate Conception Church 7 pm Class of 2012 Graduation – Temple Adath Yeshurin 11 am
Alumni Association Meeting - 6 pm Markert Library Alumni Golf Scramble – Tuscarora Golf Club
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July
CBA Summer Sizzle Sports and Academic Camps*
August 1 14
Corvette Raffle Starts CBA Summer Sizzle Sports and Academic Camps* Alumni Association meeting – 6 pm Markert Library
** Wanted: Volunteer Brothers Express Driver The CBA Booster Club is looking for someone to drive our golf cart to shuttle fans with special needs to the various CBA athletic fields. The individual needs to be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license (CBA students are not eligible – but alumni are – HINT HINT!) If interested, please contact Coach Wleklinski at 445-5960 x 1123 or jwleklinski@cbasyracuse.org.
*for more about the CBA Summer Sizzle program, go to cbasyracuse.org.