Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame

SETON HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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1985 · Salvatore Caprio H’88 · Samuel F. Champi ’62 · Harry Coates ’06 · Msgr. William Daly ’38 · Frederick J. Dwyer ’49 · Connie Egan ’56 · Vincent A. McIntee H’83 · John T. Merklinger ’80 · James E. Reynolds ’66 · Thomas Sheridan H’85 · Frank “Finn” Tracey H’85 · Anthony J. Verducci H’87 · 1986 · Rev. William N. Bradley H’86 · Richard E. Dec ’61 · Rev. William J. Duffy H’86 · William Gardner ’70 · Rev. Stephen Kilcarr H’93 · Melvin Knight ’67 · Charles F. Lorenzo, Sr. ’52 · John R. Morrison ’63 · Thomas A. Reynolds ’48 · Michael J. Sheppard, Sr. ’54 · David P. Smalley ’52 · Joseph A. Spinazzola ’79 · 1987 · Paul G. Caffrey ’69 · Hugh Dunnion ’56 · Rev. Frank J. Finn H’87 · Ted Fiore ’58 · Rev. William M. Giblin H’87 · Msgr. Walter G. Jarvais ’22 · Keven R. McDonald ’74 · John B. Murray ’59 · Nicholas J. Palihnich ’57 · Ted Schoenhaus ’71 · Tom Sharkey ’50 · Msgr. Thomas J. Tuohy H’87 · 1988 · Frank Baier ’55 · Les Blaha ’45 · Fred Buechel ’63 · Chuck Doehler ’52 · Charles F. Douress H’86 · Msgr. Thomas G. Fahy H’88 · O. Larry Keefe · William Langheld ’64 · Neal Nolan ’47 · Chet Parlavecchio ’78 · Phil Thigpen ’47 · Russell “Packy” White ’27 · 1989 · Marty Caffrey ’70 · Pete Calcagno H’89 · Hugh Gallagher ’52 · Jeff Gausepohl ’61 · Dr. Joseph P. Kane H’87 · Dr. Felix “Buddy” Masterson ’56 · Pete O’Connor ’59 · Joseph O’Connor, MD ’50 · Jim Reardon ’51 · Steve Schoenhaus ’64 · Frank E. Walsh, Jr. ’59 · Tony “Stanley” Woods ’83 · 1990 · Fred Brown ’64 · Herb Campbell ’68 · Kevin Duffy ’74 · Jack Farrell ’47 · Brian Hunt ’63 · John Lombardo ’49 · Frank Meehan ’15 · Dick McDonough ’60 · Bob McDonough ’47 · Charlie O’Connell ’59 · Joe Rawley ’55 · Pat Sullivan ’72 · 1991 · Frank Besson ’58 · Ken Blaha ’69 · Dante Caprio ’71 · Joe DeGeorge ’75 · Dick Farrell ’53 · Bill Farquhar ’49 · Sam Martucci H’85 · Walter “Bus” Murray ’32 · Fred Pierro H’91 · Patrick Sages ’77 · Bernie Suttake ’54 · Ed Wyrsch ’59 · 1992 · Tom Ard ’83 · Vince Campi ’72 · Gayton Ciccone ’60 · Ron Karnaugh ’84 · Edmond Kirby ’54 · Ken Kluxen ’62 · Matt Lasher ’86 · Ferdy Masucci ’77 · Jim Meehan ’55 · John Parker ’59 · Joseph Walsh ’66 · John Warchol H’92 · 1993 · Tom Arminio ’73 · Tom Battaglia ’68 · Tom Coccia ’71 · Ed Coppola H’93 · Paul Deehan ’77 · Bernie Degnan ’47 · Bob Farrell H’94 · Rod Gardner ’73 · Peter Herms · Luddy Landgraf ’53 · Rick Pawlewicz ’71 · Larry Sweeney H’93 · Tom Van Grofski ’62 · 1994 · Greg Amsler ’86 · Michael Deehan ’80 · Mike Farrell ’56 · Bill “Doc” Ferinden · Jeff Goldberg ’77 · Bob Hartman ’44 · Ted Taylor ’70 · Richard Morris H’95 · Paul “Spike” Reilly ’52 · Paul Sant’Ambrogio ’76 · Ted Schiller ’73 · Frantz Volcy ’86 · 1995 · Carmen “Skip” Bova ’39 · James Carter ’71 · James Condon H’95 · John Feeney ’38 · Frank Maguire ’44 · Mike Mielko ’69 · Jim O’Brien ’55 · Pete Petrone ’84 · Kevin Quinn ’75 · Jack Thorne ’44 · Dave Tracy ’76 · Frank Rinks H’95 · 1996 · Peter Butler H’92 · Greg Cunningham ’74 · Pete Davis ’50 · John DeNoia ’60 · Frank Finn ’57 · Tom Guthrie ’44 · Jack Kiley ’47 · Roman Matusz ’85 · Thomas McManus ’67 · John Prisco ’64 · Pete Reavey ’81 · John Strong ’35 · 1997 · Ed Argast ’74 · Al Calcagno ’70 · Ric Green ’80 · Tim McLoone ’65 · Jerry McGee ’51 · Bill Persichetty H’82 · Dan Prachar ’85 · Steve Reynolds ’76 · Steve Riley ’78 · Larry Sartori ’38 · Jack Reilly ’45 · John Sheppard ’84 · 1998 · Peter DeLuca ’75 · Rev. Martin Foran H’87 · Michael Gallo ’79 · J. David Gill ’68 · David Kahney ’90 · Brevin Knight ’93 · Joseph Lucciola ’52 · Phillip Magnotti ’55 · Steve Mohyla ’75 · John Slevin ’65 · Ira Bowman ’91 · Michael Cocco ’82 · 1999 · Mani Almeida ’71 · Marty Berman · Ed Bilinski ’62 · Larry Burgund ’44 · Jack Gentempo ’57 · John Hughes ’59John Looney ’37 · Rev. Paul Manning ’51 · George “Kelly” Martin ’77 · M. Richard Merklinger ’65 · Bob Petrucelli ’66 · Mike Ragan ’78 · 2000 · Tom Cregan ’65 · Tom Campagna H’00 · Chris DeGrezia ’86 · Jarrod Johnson ’87 · Kevin Kelly ’82 · John MacArthur ’81 · Kevin O’Callaghan ’81 · Vadim Schaldenko ’63 · Chris Seebode ’80 · Sam “Tip” Spina ’82 · Michael Stephans ’92 · Art Williams H’00 · 2001 · John Allen H’97 · Jim Addonizio ’71 ·

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Ken Donovan ’76 · Tony D’Urso ’79 · Frank Gagliano ’82 · Stanley Kossup ’51 · Jack Langella ’62 · Jack O’Rourke ’51 · Ray Maragni ’83 · Frank Mazzochi ’67 · Pat Powers ’63 · Patrick Smith ’83 · 1952 Basketball Team · 2002 · Pete Burns ’78 · Ben Birch’52 · Jack Condon ’82 · Paul Natale ’71 · Ryan Peterson ’97 · John J. Rooney ’49 · Vincent Russomagno ’78 · Anthony Simonelli ’64 · Reggie Smith ’85 · John Sweeney ’80 · 1976 Football Team · 2003 · Adam Daniels ’97 · Salvatore DeVito ’79 · Steve Evanoff · Semos Gardner ’83 · Mark Hopkins ’91 · Richard E. Merklinger ’90 · Jeff Miller ’98 · Robert Oelz ’47 · John Probst ’95 · Michael Przywozny ’94 · 1971 Baseball Team · 2004 · John Reitmeir · Ralph F. Powers ’44 · Joe Ponzo ’51 · Thomas O’Brien ’56 · Bill McDonough ’65 · Jay Gsell ’69 · Ed Aulisi ’78 · Joe Aulisi ’78 · Glenn D. Smith ’83 · Mike Keohane ’83 · Marteese Robinison ’84 · 1961 Cross Country Team · 2005 · Larry Baggitt · William Barrett ’73 · Richard Blumette ’78 · Frank Fitzgerald ’74 · Michael Guidice ’83 · Thomas Hensler ’76 · Michael Holovak ’39 · Mark Kenah ’92 · Brandin Knight ’99 · Michael J. Sheppard, Jr. ’77 · John Tirpak ’60 · 1973-74 Wrestling Team · 2006 · Brandon J. Doria ’99 · Michael J. Furiness ’71 · John F. Gross ’77 · Frank P. Gately ’86 · Patrick J. Henning ’95 · Anthony Karpowich ’40 · Christopher J. O’Connell ’83 · Edward C. Neu ’84 · Michael F. Newman ’66 · Steven P. Ricciardi ’97 · John H. Sampers ’89 · 1960-61 Basketball Team · 2007 · Larry Yannuzzi ’59 · Kevin Torppey ’59 · Joe Tutela ’75 · Thomas Rathbun ’84 · Mark Duffy ’86 · Joe Cocuzza ’85 · Stephen F. Smith III ’86 · Dorian Scott ’00 · Joe Martinez ’01 · Thomas Cuomo, MD · Vince Aulisi · 1955 Football Team · 2008 · James G. O’Connor ’60 · Frank P. Richardi ’70 · John J. McMenamin ’72 · William L. Griffith ’87 · Darren S. Volker ’90 · John J. Mitzak ’91 · Douglas J. Nevins ’91 · Aleem Tyrone Barley ’00 · Marcus L. Toney-El ’00 · Richard Grady, MD ’44 · Dennis Gunn · 1982-83 Hockey Team 2009 · Dennis J. Tallagnon ’50 · Jerome J. Groome ’50 · Albert A. Mattia ’57 · Charles J. McCurran ’60 · Kelly T. McIntosh ’89 · Michael L. Kahney ’96 · Andres Perez ’98 · John J. Dibble ’99 · Charles Rowan ’02 · Rev. Msgr. Edward Bradley H’91 · Samuel J. Fortunato · 1956 Basketball Team · 2010 · Malcom D. Forrester ’55 · Thomas “Plug” Feehan ’56 · Edward M. Bonder ’72 · Stephen B. Bigotto Jr. ’78 · Frank J. Ellmo ’81 · Jon M. Daidone ’83 · John B. Backes ’90 · Eric A. Duncan ’03 · Andre D. Callender ’03 · Robert A. Palermo · Andrew J. Beifus · 1949 Football Team · 2011 · John Bravette ’95 · John G. Cosgrove ’60 · Traver Dedoussis Davis ’02 · James W. Dooley ’97 · Casey B.Grimm ’99 · Ronald L. Heffers ’65 · William L. Lennon Jr. ’60 · Michael S. Purzycki ’63 · Gregory J. Rogers ’90 · John C. Sabo ’71 · Thomas M. Verducci ’78 · 1958-1959 Track & Field · 2012 · Thomas G. Cook ’86 · William E. Cummins ’61 · Mark J. Curry ’00 · Zachary P. Hatcher ’98 · Charles “Corky” Kray ’56 · Philip A. Passalaqua, MD ’54 · Vernon G. Richards Jr. ’86 · Todd K. Walthall ’88 · Kevin Williams · Raymond J. Wyrsch ’62 · Martin J. Zittel ’57 · 1959 Baseball Team · 2013 · Michael W. Burton ’84 · Alexander F. Buzbee ’03 · Anthony F. Brannan ’96 · Antonio D. DeBellonia ’88 · Keith E. Gehm ’89 · Richard J. Gralewski ’56 · James W. Hanlon ’47 · Michael J. Newman Jr. ’91 · Jameel H. Spencer ’85 · 1946 Cross Country Team · 2014 · Walter J. Kobin ’57 · Robert W. Dowling ’59 · Joseph A. Luongo ’65 · Joseph J. Seebode Jr. ’75 · Rafael A. Fernandez ’88 · The Hon. Arthur J. Batista ’90 · Colin P. Smith ’95 · Richard Miller ’97 · Matthew W. Merklinger ’98 · 1990-’91 Basketball Team · 2015 · Scott Chisholm ’03 · Nicholas Christiani ’05 · Brandon Costner ’05 · Jack Decker ’04 · Frank Diaco ’87 · Clayborne Fields Jr. ’87 · Victor Iannelli ’62 · Dr. Peter Kelly ’50 · Jamar Nutter ’03 · Andrew Pusar ’05 · 1958 Football Team · 2016 · Chris Andrews ’05 · Donald Carter ’87 · Michael Cordovano ’97 · Derek Fogg ’91 · Peter Kelly ’50 · Michael Ness ’06 · Chris O’Dougherty ’05 · Chris Rogers ’89 · Michael Walsh ’94 · Alex Wujciak ’06 · 1982-83 Wrestling Team

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elcome to Seton Hall Prep’s 33rd Annual Hall of Fame Dinner, as we once again gather to recognize a group of men whose accomplishments and unselfish contributions represent the proud tradition of excellence that we constantly strive to uphold. Tonight we honor the 1938-39 Basketball Team, the 195758 Swim Team and the 1977 and 1978 Football Teams, along with nine individuals who are part of the proud and distinguished legacy that are so deserving of this most prestigious award.

We congratulate our 2017 Honorees and their families.

On such a wonderful occasion as this, we offer our best wishes for a very enjoyable evening and our prayers that God will bless you and your families in all your endeavors. We ask that you keep The Prep in your prayers so we may continue to be blessed with the great traditions of this very special place.

Rev. Msgr. Michael E. Kelly ’57 President

Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Harahan Headmaster

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Program Entrance of the Honorees Star Spangled Banner and Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joseph A. Neglia H’01 and Theresa A. Neglia Seton Hall Prep Music & Art Department and the C-Tonians

Invocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Harahan H’17

Seton Hall Prep Headmaster Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Msgr. Michael E. Kelly ’57

Seton Hall Prep President Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael McMahon ’60

Chairman, Hall of Fame Committee

Master of Ceremonies Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm

Enshrinement Ceremony

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onight we are here once again to honor some of the many outstanding student athletes of Seton Hall Prep. We are inducting a group of gentlemen who have been selected for this honor as a result of their hard earned accomplishments both on and off the fields and courts of The Prep.

It is always a difficult chore when attempting to select a few from so many. It is without question that there are many student athletes that have passed through the hallways of Seton Hall Prep and these inductees are but a few that may be deserving of this recognition. I wish to thank our Hall of Fame Committee for their continued efforts in the difficult selection process.

I also offer special thanks to Rich Koles ‘69 and the entire staff of Alumni Relations for their continued work to make this event one of The Prep’s premier events each year.

I encourage you all to read the full details of each of the inductee’s accomplishments in tonight’s program.

We thank you for your attendance this evening and sincerely wish for you to stay until all the honorees have been inducted. Thank you for your current and continued support of Seton Hall Prep.

Michael D. McMahon ’60 Chairman, Hall of Fame Committee

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Hall of Fame Committee Larry Baggitt

Michael G. Gallo ’79

Kenneth J. Blaha ’69

Jeffrey M. Goldberg ’77

Marty Berman H’05

Kenneth Kluxen ’62

John Buckley ’57

Michael McMahon ’60, Chairman

Albert P. Calcagno ’70

Richard E. Merklinger ’90

Vincent Campi ’72

Michael Mielko ’69

John R. Condon ’82

Paul H. Reilly Sr. ’52

Antonio D. DeBellonia ’88

Michael J. Sheppard ’54

Paul Deehan ’77

Joseph A. Verducci ’83

Charles Douress ’71

Joseph F. Walsh Jr. ’66, Vice-Chairman

Ted Fiore ’58

Robert Zwigard ’91

John Ford ’57, Past Chairman

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Dr. Emanuel J. Scrofani ’57

Manny went on to play football at Montclair State where he excelled as a defensive end and received Honorable Mention All-American recognition in NCAA Division 3. Upon graduation he received an offer to play football for the Buffalo Bills.

Manny played football his entire high-school career as an offensive and defensive end. He played on the JV team until the middle of his sophomore year, when he was brought up to the varsity because of his raw talent and size. As a varsity player he continued to excel at the game.

Bob Mautone

Bob was an assistant coach for the Seton Hall Prep Wrestling Team for ten years. Before coming to The Prep in 1999 he had ably assisted the wrestling squads of both Essex Catholic and Summit High School. Once installed at The Prep, he proved to be a tremendous asset for the entire program, inspiring a generation of Pirate grapplers and leaving a lasting impact on every wrestler he mentored.

Bob’s abilities as a teacher of the sport were truly exceptional. Whether it was in teaching the more rudimentary, basic aspects of wrestling to the younger matmen or advanced concepts and maneuvers to more experienced ones, the ease and patience with which he passed down his knowledge were unparalleled. Though normally a man of quiet demeanor, when teaching a move he displayed all his energy, using in-depth At the conclusion of his junior year, he received explanations and detailed demonstrations to All-State recognition from the Star-Ledger and make sure that his grapplers understood every the Newark Evening News. Manny played defen- skill. It was in large part due to Bob’s passionsive end on the ’55 Prep team that yielded only ate efforts to improve the skills of everyone on 19 points in the season, a defensive record that the squad that the wrestling team, after initially year for both public and parochial high schools. struggling for the first two years of his tenure, Also in 1955 his team was named the Parochial began a comeback starting in the 2001season.

A large number of Pirate wrestlers not only owe A North Jersey State Co-Champions.

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Robert K. Barsky ’82

Bob many thanks as a coach, but as a role model.

As fellow former Wrestling Coach John Allen says of him, “His honesty is beyond reproach, and his loyalty to staff, kids and people whom he deems worthy is exceptional. Through his leadership and example, Bob not only coached many boys into fine wrestlers, but fine men as well.”

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Bob was a devoted football and baseball athlete.

As a varsity athlete with the baseball team, he made great contributions as a catcher for two years. As senior captain, he batted .405 and knocked in a then school record 29 RBIs. Bob was selected for the New Jersey All Star Game, and was also named to the All-County Team that year.

Bob’s notable football career under Coach Tony Verducci granted him the opportunity to start on the varsity for two years. He played both

many times, he never opted to become head coach. It was not the position of prominence that he cared about, but rather his supporting role, in which he was able to make the biggest, most positive impact on the people around him.

offense and defense with teams that had an outstanding record of 19-2-1 during his two years as a player. During senior year he captained the team which dominated its rivals with a record of 11-0. At the Parochial A State Championship against Bergen Catholic, Bob scored twice as the Pirates won 20-12. That year Seton Hall Prep set a record for most points scored and was

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ranked #3 in the state. Among the many players contributiing to that record, Bob led the team in rushing and scoring and was ranked the #2 player in Essex County. He was named Worrall Publications Athlete of the Year, Seton Hall Prep 1982 Athlete of the Year, and the “Most Representative Setonian” at graduation.

Viken Manoukian ’91 Viken was an outstanding tennis and football player, receiving All-State honors throughout his four years at Seton Hall Prep. He started for the varsity Tennis Team all four years and during his junior and senior year Viken was named

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continued to achieve as a senior in his senior year and was named 1st Singles All-State, Essex County Scholar Athlete, and to the All-Essex County team. His career record playing for The Prep was an astonishing 84-10.

Not only was he a great tennis player but also an outstanding football player, a running back on the varsity for three years at The Prep.

He started for two of those years under Coach John Allen and was named captain of the 1990 team, scoring 12 touchdowns and rushing for 1,000 yards in his two years as a varsity starter.

He received many awards for his outstanding level of play. In 1990 he was named 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Essex, and 3rd Team All-State Parochial. Following graduation from Seton Hall Prep, Viken went on to Muhlenberg College with an athletic scholarship to play football there.

Robert C. Miller ’97 Rob was a four-year varsity ice hockey athlete, as well as a two-year varsity tennis player. Throughout his four years of ice hockey at The Prep, Rob accumulated 71 points as a defenseman, more than half of them coming during his senior year. He was the team captain during both his junior and senior years, leading his team to the National A Conference, Gordon Cup, and Parochial A Championships. During his career, Rob was recognized as 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Parochial, and Senior All Star for New Jersey.

During his two years as a varsity tennis player, Rob earned team MVP honors and 2nd Team Allteam captain. His outstanding play earned him Area recognition his junior year; he was team many awards. In his freshman and sophomore captain as a senior. years he was named All-State All-Groups and, After leaving The Prep, Rob attended and continuing into his junior year, he received 1st played hockey at Southern New Hampshire Doubles All-State Parochial recognition. He University and then Salem State University.

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During his sophomore year at Southern New Hampshire, he was named 2nd Team All-American and received Honorable Mention for the ECAC Northeast All-Conference. Then during

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and third in the Region 3 Tournament, which qualified him for the state tournament. He finished with a 25-5 record that year, an amazing feat for a ninth-grader. Unfortunately an injury forced him out of the lineup his entire sophomore season, but he returned with a vengeance the following year.

As a junior at 135lbs, he compiled a record of 24-3, becoming County, District, and Region Champion. Kevin was named the “Outstanding Wrestler” of the Region 3 Tournament that year

his senior year at Salem State, he earned 2nd Team ECAC East All-Conference honors and New England College Hockey Writers Division II/III All Star Team recognition. Following college Rob played professional hockey for five years and then coached for three, named the Federal Hockey League’s Coach of the Year in 2011.

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Kevin G. Bryan ’02

“Mild-mannered off the mat, but a beast on the mat,” best describes the wrestling career of Kevin Bryan. Under the direction of Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame coach John Allen, Kevin became one of SHP’s best wrestlers of all time.

As a 112lb. freshman he was runner-up in the Essex County Tournament, District 10 Champion,

and went on to finish in sixth place at the state tournament. Coach Allen awarded Kevin the team “MVP” at season’s end.

Kevin entered his senior campaign as the team captain at 135lbs., but was once again hampered with injury most of the season. However, calling upon grit and determination, he still managed to win another District Championship.

Unfortunately, the recurrance of the injury kept him out of competition in the Regionals that year.

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Kyle Frankoski ’02 Kyle graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 2002 after transferring from St. Benedict’s Prep in 2000. Before Kyle’s arrival The Prep’s Soccer Team was “middle of the pack,” going 99-92-19 throughout the ’90s. During his first year at The Prep, Kyle was named to Second Team All-Essex County, with the team going 7-6-7. Kyle was a

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and “a man against boys” by Coach Marty Berman and his stats support these claims, with five goals and twenty-one assists during his senior year. Coach Berman was not the only one to recognize his great play. Kyle was named to the First Team All-State (All-Groups), First Team All-Essex Conference, First Team All-Iron Hills Conference and Player of the Year by the StarLedger. Since the 2001 season The Prep has averaged 18 wins a year and annually been in the hunt for county, conference and state championships. After his great career as a member of Seton Hall Prep’s soccer team, Kyle went on to play at Monmouth University as a four-year starter. As he did at The Prep, he played a role in establishing Monmouth University’s soccer program. During his senior year at Monmouth, his team made the NCAA tournament and has been returning ever since.

Salvatore Fusari ’06

very large part of the incredibly successful 2001 team in his senior year as center midfielder, leading The Prep to its first ever 20-win season, with a record of 20-3-1. The 20 wins were not the only first that year, with the Pirates also winning the Iron Hills Conference title and reaching the finals of both the Essex County Tournament and the North Jersey Non-Public A Tournament for the first time in program history. Kyle was described as “the backbone of the 2001 team”

Sal is a rarity in the Seton Hall Prep Soccer Program— a four-year starter—and at center midfield! As a freshman he was the midfield glue on a senior-laden team that finished 15-4-1 and won the Iron Hills Conference title. During his four years as a varsity starter at midfield, Sal scored 17 goals, had 38 assists, and participated in a total of 61 wins. In his senior year Sal brought the Pirates to their first North Jersey Non-Public A Championship in nearly 30 years, and their third straight Iron Hills Conference Championship.

Sal was named First Team All-Essex County, First Team All-Iron Hills Conference and First Team All-State in both his junior and senior years. As a junior he became the first Seton Hall Prep athlete to be named Star Ledger Athlete of the Week.

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Coach Marty Berman says of Sal, “I’ll always remember him for his incredible skill and leadership in the midfield. It was like having

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In 151 innings he allowed a mere 94 hits with 230 strikeouts and only 35 walks. He allowed 35 runs, only 19 of which were earned, for a miniscule earned run average of 0.88. One of the season highlights was a 2-0 perfect game win against Newark Academy in the semi-final round of the Greater Newark Tournament.

The three teams he was a member of had

another coach on the field. He was a model of sportsmanship, and always went his hardest and demanded the same of others.”

Rick Porcello ’07

a staggering record of 88-5-1. They captured three Iron Hills Conference-Iron Division titles, Rick was arguably the best baseball player in three Non-Public “A” North and New Jersey Seton Hall Prep history. As a three-year varsity State crowns, as well as two Greater Newark player Rick posted a career batting average of Tournament championships. Following his se.419 with an on base percentage of .491. He nior season, Rick received some of the highest had 116 hits, scored 69 runs, with 24 doubles, national honors a high school baseball player 2 triples, 16 home runs and 87 runs batted can receive—Gatorade National Player of the in, while stealing 15 bases in 16 attempts and Year, USA Today National Player of the Year, drawing 32 walks. On the mound is where and American Baseball Coaches Association Rick really excelled. In his three varsity sea- National Player of the Year. sons he pitched in 34 games, starting 21, comAlthough he had signed a National Letpleting 14, with 4 saves, posting a 20-1 record. ter of Intent to attend the University of North

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Carolina, he later decided to pursue his professional career in Major League Baseball. He was drafted 27th overall in the first round by (NY) daily publications Times Union and The the Detroit Tigers. He pitched for Detroit for Post-Star. The squad was also recognized by seven years before being traded to the Boston the Newark Star-Ledger, Newark Evening News, Red Sox on December 11, 2014. Last Novem- and Newark Sunday Call publications as the #1 ber 16 Rick won the 2016 American League ranked Prep School in the State of New Jersey. .

Cy Young Award. The varsity baseball field has been named “Porcello Field” in his honor in recognition of his extraordinary generosity to The Prep during the Generations Capital Campaign.

Under the guidance of Coach Harry McGarrigel, and the leadership of James Connolly ’58 and the late Col. Gregory Risch ’58, the Swim Team The 1938-39 Varsity Basketball Team, coached went undefeated, compiling a record of 11-0.

by Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame 2004 inductee The team’s success was a result of outstanding John Reitemeier, compiled an impressive 24-1 performances of freestylers John McGuire ’58, record, capturing the prestigious Eastern States the late Frank Petrik ’58, William Ledden ’59, Invitational Basketball Tournament Champion- and Michael Switek ’59; backstroker Gary Donship in Glens Falls, NY. The team also earned inger ’59; diver Dick Kernan ’58, and breastNew Jersey State Group 4 Prep title and Essex stroker Dick McDonough ’60. McDonough County crown, finishing on a 7-game win streak.

The season’s top scorers were Mike Purzycki,

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Tony Karpowich and Sal Rosato. Victories included three against St. Benedict’s and a pair each against St. Michael’s Union City and Don Bosco. The Pirates also took on the West Point Plebes, emerging with a 33-24 victory. The Pony Pirates (as the teams were then known) were rated the top Prep or High School team in the Eastern United States by the Glens Falls

was subsequently selected to the High School All-American Team in his senior year, and went on to Villanova where he swam on three relay teams that set world records. He was inducted into The Prep Hall of Fame in 1990. The team also benefitted from the efforts of the late Lt. Terry Ryan, who went on to letter in swimming at Notre Dame.

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1977-1978 Football Teams The ’77 and ’78 football teams dominated the field by being part of a win streak of 32 games.

The two teams succeeded in finishing off a “3peat” begun the year before, by winning back-toback-to-back Parochial A State Championships.

The team record was 21-0-1 during its reign as champions. The pair of teams scored 526 points, with their opponents scoring only 36 points. In 1977 the Pirates held their opponents to only 6 points, and in 1978, 30. Topping the list of highlight reel accomplishments, in 1977 the football team recorded 10 shutouts, an NJSIAA record.

Mike Ragan was the quarterback in ’77 and Danny Roselle was under center in ’78. These quarterbacks were teamed up with All-Groups All-State players, including Chet Parlavecchio ’78, Ed Aulisi ’78, John Merklinger ’80, and Tony D’Urso ’79. Other standouts on the teams included Joe Aulisi ’78, Vin D’Alessandro ’78, Mike Gallo ’79, Salvatore DeVito ’79, Steve Meglio ’79 and Jim DeRogatis ’79 and were recognized as 1st Team Parochial A. The Herald News later selected Ed Aulisi ’78, John Merklinger ’80 and Pat Sages ’77 as members on the All-Decade Offensive Team.

Also, Mike Gallo ’79, Ferdy Masucci ’77, Kevin

O’Callaghan ’81, and Chet Parlavecchio ’78 were recognized as members of the All-Decade Defensive Team.

Every member on the ’77 and ’78 Seton Hall Prep football teams contributed each in his own way to help the Pirates achieve an unbelievable record and win three consecutive New Jersey State Championships.

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Congratulations!

Dr. Emanuel J. Scrofani Manny, we are all so proud of you !

Love, Your sister Nancy, Brother-in-Law Vinnie and all your New Jersey family

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Congratulations to the Class of 1981 members of the ’77-’78 Football Teams.

Well done, men!

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Congratulations 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

James Anzano ‘80

Joe Marelli ‘80

Dom Smorra ‘80

Sal Vitello ‘80

Special Thanks to Our Parents for Making It All Possible

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Heartfelt Congratulations to all our Hall of Fame Inductees and especially to the 1977-1978 Football Teams Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ragan Sr. Dr. Greg, Cheryl and Blaise DelFino Mr. and Mrs. Drew Croesus and Veronica

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President Michael J. Smith (Seton Hall Prep Class of ‘75)

and the entire Berkeley College community congratulate White Plains Campus Operating Officer Robert C. Miller (Class of ‘97)

on his induction into the Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame XXXIII.

BerkeleyCollege.edu

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Congratulations, Salvatore, on this incredible honor of being inducted into the Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame. Since the beginning, when you started playing pee wee soccer, then being one of the few freshmen to make the varsity team at Seton Hall Prep, and finally going on to play for Rutgers University, you’ve proven that hard work and dedication always pay off in the end.

We are so very proud of you in everything you do. Keep it up kiddo.

We Love You, Mom and Dad Anna Maria Angela, Chris, Aiden and Matthew Boland

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VIKEN on a Great Career

The ORBE FAMILY

Mark Kenah ’92 HOF 2005

Best Wishes to All Athletes

BOB MAUTONE

Great Man Great Coach with love, Kevin, Arie, Tabi & Dean

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE SETON HALL PREP HALL OF FAME XXXIII INDUCTEES SAMUEL J. STOIA ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC SHP SHP ’82 82’

290 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Suite 2310 Livingston, New Jersey 07039

(973) 539-4364

www.stoialaw.com www.stoialaw.com sam.stoia@stoialaw.com sam.stoia@stoialaw.com

PRACTICE CONCENTRATION ON MATRIMONIAL, FAMILY LAW AND RELATED MATTERS

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Congratulations to the 1977 and 1978 Football Teams

Congratulations on this Great Achievement!

We are so proud of you!

from Salvatore and Carol Ann DeVito and Family

Love, Melissa and Carson Stephanie and Ed

Congratulations, Manny Scrofani!

Forza, famigghia and amari .

Your California cuz, Jackie

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In Memoriam Brendan Patrick Tevlin

“Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as though I were beside you.

I loved you so, ’twas heaven here with you!”

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F A M E Viken,

Congratulations to

What an honor you have achieved.

We’re very proud of you.

the Sunday Funday Crew Joe, Jimmy, Sal, Dominick, and their lovely wives.

Always our best!

Love, The Ariyan Family

Lynn and Mo

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The Pirate Gridiron Club congratulates former Prep footballers Viken Manoukian ’91, Robert Barsky ’82, Manny Scrofani ’57, the historic teams of ’77 and ’78 for their undefeated seasons, and all of tonight’s entries into the Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame.

HZF!

Join us at shp.org/pirategridironclub facebook.com/pirategridirionclub

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Ode to Dr. Emanuel J. Scrofani 1955-1956 Football – 2017 Hall of Fame We few, we happy few, we Band of Brothers (Henry V). Old men often forget but will remember what feats we did those days. Then shall their names be installed into the 1955-1956 Hall of Fame. So let us not forget Connie Egan, Hugh Dunnion, Al Mattia, Tom Feehan, Ron Rallo, Marty Zittel, Tom O’Connell-President, Marty Dillon, Walter Kobin, Richard Gralewski, the Very Reverend Michael Kelly and this year’s inductee, Dr. Emanuel J. Scrofani.

These few take a greater share of honor than those who had no temper for the game and will tip-toe when their name is not called and feel accursed for not being there. The story shall be told to their sons and daughters and they in it shall be remembered.

We few, we happy few, we Band of Brothers, who shed our sweat, grime, talent and strength, shall be in the Band of Brothers. And on this day, coaches T. Verducci, P. Calcagno, V. Aulisi and G. Schiller they shall be remembered. This day the Band of Brothers can laugh or cry in a flowing glass of wine, each one freshly filled with memories remembered.

Congratulations and kudos to an SHP “Dreamer.” He is the proud son of Italian immigrants who lived in Newark, NJ. He received football All-State honors and he was honorably mentioned as a football All-American in his senior year at Montclair University. However, his big dream was fulfilled when he was appointed as the Superintendent of Schools in Napa-Sonoma, CA. In Vino Veritas and Nec Timede-Nec Temere. We few, we lucky few, have to admire that he dreamed of Opus Dei. Kudos to Dr. Emanuel Scrofani.

—John Buckley ‘57

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Fall Golden Knights of Setonia Luncheon Wed., October 25, 2017 (Spring Lake Golf Club) Mother’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Thurs., November 2, 2017 (Mayfair Farms) Fall Drama Production Fri.-Sat., November 10-11, 2017 (SHP) Alumni Networking Breakfast Wed., November 15, 2017 Thanksgiving Day Mass and 5K Turkey Trot Thurs., November 23, 2017 (SHP, Kelly Athletic Complex) Family Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration December 2017 (SHP) Young Alumni Day Fri., January 5, 2018 (SHP) School Spring Musical Thurs.-Sat., April 19-21, 2018 (SHP) Father’s Club Auction and Car Raffle Sat. April 28, 2018 (SHP) Spring Golden Knights of Setonia Luncheon May 2018 Griffin Bridges 5K Run/Walk May 12, 2018 (So. Mountain Reservation/McLoone’s Boathouse) 50th Anniversary Reunion / Commencement Fri.-Sun., June 1–3, 2018 Spring Golf Classic June 2018 Alumni Summer Sizzle BBQ – Social Networking July 2018 (Bar A, Lake Como, NJ)

For calendar updates and additions, visit— www.shp.org/alumni/events To become involved, or for further information, contact: Rich Koles ’69, Director of Alumni Relations, 973.325.6634 rkoles@shp.org Matt Cannizzo, Director of Institutional Advancement, 973.736.6861 mcannizzo@shp.org www.shp.org • gopirates.shp.org • facebook.com/setonhallprep

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Congratulations to the 2017 Honorees from Chris McMahon ’90

ALMA MATER sons be loyal.

Keep her name in purest light.

Never waver from her precepts.

Guard her banner Blue and White.

O sing her praise to highest skies, And be ye faithful in her eyes, For she will foster all your dreams.

Her name is Seton Hall.