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25 Jahre/25 Years: Prep’s German Exchange As Prep’s oldest student exchange program looks ahead to the next 25 years, Prep’s principal, Jim DeAngelo, ‘85 reflects on the inaugural exchange – and what’s next.
Features
Volume 21 - Number 2 Spring 2011 Chris Casazza, ’97 Editor
Robert Reiser, S.J. President
Mike Jiran, ‘03 Managing Editor
James DeAngelo, ’85 Principal
John Irvine, ’83, P’11 Sports Editor Juan Arteaga Jim DeAngelo, ‘85 Dave Donnelly, ‘88 Jim Horan, ‘70 Erin Knittel Rosalie Romano Contributors
Robert Nodine, ’67 Vice President for Finance
Mace Duncan Ohleyer Hotplate Design
James Horan, ’70 Vice President for Planning & Principal Giving
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Windows Beyond Grand & Warren A Prep education challenges young men to view the world with a global perspective.
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To Whom Much is Given: Anthony Wolleon, ‘02 Meet Anthony Wolleon, ‘02: Jersey City firefighter and consistent Annual Fund supporter.
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Christopher Casazza, ’97 Chief Advancement Officer John Irvine, ’83, P’11 Director of Admissions Gary Bogdanski, ’02 Director of Alumni Relations
Mark Wyville, ’76, P’11 Photography
Nancy Cunningham, P’99,’01 Director of Annual Giving
Joseph Villanella, ’79 CD Graphics Printing
Michael Jiran, ‘03 Director of Communications
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Departments
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144 Grand Remembering B.J. Giannone, ‘11; An uncommon performance space bows at Prep; Burke Hall’s transformation begins in earnest; Prep ready to welcome largest class in 20 years.
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Photo File A Science Building Rises on Warren Street.
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5 Questions Dave Donnelly, ‘88, Jersey City councilman and former director of alumni relations, on life after Grand & Warren, and what’s next for his hometown.
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19 Sports Cross country posts “greatest team accomplishment” for Burgess; Savon Huggins, ‘10 rewrites football record book; Soccer boosted by senior, freshman newcomers.
22 Alumni Remembering Adele LeCalvez and Robert McGuinness; Golf Tournament gets a new home; Passing the torch to young alumni; Spirituality Committee keeps the faith.
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ON THE COVER: The 2011 German Exchange participants pose for the traditional group photo on the waterfront. Photo: Mike Jiran
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