2022 Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Journal by St. Francis Preparatory School

St. Francis Preparatory School

Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala Honoring Athletic Achievement at the Prep

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St. Francis Preparatory School Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala HONORING ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT AT THE PREP Saturday, March 26, 2022

Master of Ceremonies: Patti Ann Browne ‘83, Former TV news anchor Author of Write Your Own Story: How I Took Control by Letting Go

PROGRAM FOR THE EVENING Cocktail Reception Music By Black Tie Brass Welcome MC Patti Ann Browne ’83 God Bless America Joanne Persico ‘84

Dinner Principal ‘s Remarks Patrick McLaughlin ‘73 Honoree Inductions Men’s Sports Dessert

Alumni Greeting Wally Bishop ‘80 Invocation Father Ralph Edel, SFP Chaplain Honoree Inductions Coaches, Moderators & Athletic Directors President’s Remarks Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F. Honoree Inductions Women’s Sports

Championship Team 1979 Baseball Championship Team 1979 Volleyball Championship Teams Women’s Tennis 2001 – 2009 Recognition of Past Honorees Super Raffle Drawing On for Ol’ St. Francis

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Red & Blue Terrier Ring Of Honor Gala ~ Sponsors ~ John Brown ‘76

Lou Pastina ‘75

Dr. Edward R. Guzman ‘71

Timothy Morton ‘83

Maryanne Haggerty Zidar ‘89 Gala Event Committee Robert Angeletti H’11 Wally Bishop ‘80 HOF ‘10 John Brennan H’08 Rich Carroll ‘86 Nancy Demers ‘91 Sal Fischetti ‘83 HOF ‘13 Denise Stradowski-Heckelman ‘84 Justin F. Kelly ‘69 HOF ‘09 Ed Kennedy ‘57 HOF ‘13 Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. H’96

Bro. Campion Lally, O.S.F. HOF ‘91 Eileen LeMonda ‘78 HOF ‘02 James May ‘76 Jim McHugh H’92 (R.I.P.) Marlon Morris ‘84 John Pereira ‘62 HOF ‘97 Gerry Scales ‘76 HOF ‘06 Debbie Strack-Cregan ‘79 JoAnn Wagner H’10

St. Francis Prep Alumni Board 2021-2022

Wally Bishop ‘80, President

Gerald Scales ‘76, Vice President

Ron Alama ‘86

Bro. Campion Lally ‘55

Margaret Polino ‘81

Diane Bertoli ‘81

Eileen LeMonda ‘78

Alice Dunkak Quinn ‘79

Luz A. Bove ‘97

Patrick J. McArdle ‘89

Donna Rodger ‘77

Charles Casolaro ‘88

John McAree ‘50

Samantha Rooney ’19

Sal Cocchiaro ‘13

Deirdre McDonough ‘81

Lawrence Schiralli ‘80

Fr. Jim Cunningham ‘86

Angelica M. McKessy ‘02

Kathy Mackin Sciortino ‘76

Devin Darmalingum ‘11

Chris Mendolia ‘87

Judith Vincze Sheridan ‘85

Nancy L. Demers ‘91

Michael Mongelli ‘79

Denise Tracey ‘80

Nancy M. Donato ‘76

John Morana ‘07

Kristina Veljak ‘90

Barbara Gillespie ‘82

Marlon Morris ‘84

William A. Viscovich ‘79

Chirag Jethandani ‘11

Kevin O’Donnell ‘73

Michelle Kawka ‘95

Joseph Pantaleo ‘03

John S. Pereira ‘62 HOF ‘97 Emeritus

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Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala Inductees Coaches, Moderators & Athletic Directors Nan Doherty • Swimming Joyce Ford • Volleyball Justin Kelly ‘69 • Baseball & Football Joseph Licata H’00 • Football

Women’s XC, Track & Field Patti Quinn Neave • 1983

Karolyn Hicks • 1993

Kate Doyle • 1989

Marcie Beauzile Eldridge • 1998

DeirdreMorrisAbrahamsson•1989

Lauren Kilduff Busch • 2000

Kim Facey Pedercini • 1990

Lorraine Smith • Swimming Tony Truzzolino ‘79 • Football

Volleyball

Dom Vulpis ‘74 • Softball

Susan Emrich Filzen • 1985

Bro. Norman Smercak, O.S.F. (R.I.P.) • XC, Track & Field Bro. Ed Kent, O.S.F., H‘14 • XC, Track & Field

Women’s Swimming

Football Dan Romanello • 1965

Chris Goetz • 1985

Tim Tubridy • 1969

Aaron Holder • 1998

Kevin Slattery • 1972 (RIP)

Jeffrey Aime • 2006

Roseann Delluomo • 1984

Patti Fitzgibbon-Heid • 1987

Roma Kusznir Hunter • 1985

Lorraine Grein • 1989

Women’s Soccer Meghan Mullaney McCormack • 1993 Marissa Stork • 1998

Men’s Basketball Bobby Jenkins • 1958

Steve Shurina • 1984

Dennis McDermott • 1970

Jason Feeley • 1993

Steven Melcer • 1974 (RIP)

Women’s Basketball Christy Steingasser • 1989

Kelly Fitzpatrick Mullahy • 1991

Marianne Haggerty Zidar • 1989

Kathryn McCabe Fifield • 1995

Baseball Ralph Addonizio • 1964 Marty Schaetzle • 1979

Robert McDermott • 1987

Softball

John Benik • 1995

Denise McBride Fischetti • 1984

Anthony Lamonaca • 1979

Lori Matturro, DDS • 1984

Rugby

Women’s Tennis

Thomas Sloan • 1971

Laurie McMahon • 1987

Allison Saldana • 1984

Men’s XC, Track & Field George Lippemeier • 1959

Jim Phillips • 1973

John C. Hemmer • 1961

Richard J. Khorigan • 1979

Edwin R. Guzman, MD • 1971

Dennis Zovich • 1979

John Nespoli • 1973

Timothy J. Morton • 1983

Championship Teams to be Honored: 1979 Baseball Team

1979 Women’s Volleyball Team

2001-09 Women’s Tennis Teams

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The Prayer of Saint Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace Where there is hatred, let me sow love Where there is injury, pardon Where there is doubt, faith Where there is despair, hope Where there is darkness, light And where there is sadness, joy O Divine Master, grant that I may Not so much seek to be consoled as to console To be understood, as to understand To be loved, as to love For it is in giving that we receive And it’s in pardoning that we are pardoned And it’s in dying that we are born to Eternal Life Amen 6

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2021 - 2022 Brother Gabriel O’Brien, O.S.F. President Brother Damian Novello, O.S.F. Vice-President Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. Secretary Brother Richard Contino, O.S.F. Brother Gary Cregan, O.S.F. Brother Joshua DiMauro, O.S.F. Reverend Elaine Flake Mr. Michael Henning ‘57 André McKenzie, Ed.D.

Mr. Arthur McMahon H’04 Brother David Migliorino, O.S.F. Mr. John Pereira ‘62 Ms. Joanne Persico ‘84 Mr. Gerald P. Scales ‘76

ADMINISTRATION Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., President Patrick J. McLaughlin ‘73, Principal Tonight’s wonderful event could not have taken place without the dedication and hard work of St. Francis Prep’s Office of Development, especially Kim Perinuzzi and Mike Graziano, together with the professional assistance of Abby Friedman Productions and David Cohen at Precision Pictures. Robert T. Angeletti Director of Development (718) 423-8810, ext. 269 email: development@sfponline.org Michael Graziano Associate Director of Development

Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. Alumni Director (718) 423-8810, ext. 230 email: alumni@sfponline.org

Sally Khan Associate Director of Development

Kim Perinuzzi Assistant to the Director of Development

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St. Francis Preparatory School President’s Message

Dear Graduates, Parents and Friends of St. Francis Prep, Thank you very much for joining us this evening as we come together once again for the Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala and induct our third group of very deserving athletes, coaches and moderators. Just as in 2014 and 2017, it is very gratifying to see the across-the-board representation of inductees from so many different sports. It is also exciting that tonight’s event also includes the recognition of three more great championship teams. Since assuming the role of President of St. Francis Prep in September 2013, I have had many opportunities to spend time visiting and speaking with our loyal alumni, many of whom are with us this evening, and I want to thank all of you who have been so supportive of our efforts. I also want to thank our Board of Trustees, our Alumni Board, my fellow Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, dedicated administrators, faculty and staff members, devoted parents, our wonderful student body, and countless friends of the Prep. I believe this evening’s program will reflect very positively on our athletic achievements and on everything that we do at this great school. The Prep’s history dates back more than 160 years and we are continuing to prepare the school for what should be a very bright future thanks to your involvement and support, as well as the support of many other Prep graduates and friends who share your interest in our Franciscan mission. Congratulations to tonight’s inductees and championship team members, and thank you again for being with us this evening. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. You are remembered in the prayers offered by the Brothers each and every day. Yours in St. Francis,

Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. President

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St. Francis Preparatory School Principal’s Message Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends, I have always been extremely proud to be part of a school with such great tradition and pride, especially when it comes to achievement by our student athletes. They have set the bar very high both in the classroom and on the field, and tonight we recognize once again the efforts of these past student athletes along with many of their coaches and moderators. Those we honor tonight have demonstrated the ability to work hard, persevere and overcome adversity. It is through that example, that model, we continue to embrace and teach our current students the culture that is St. Francis. Today, as in years past, we prepare students for college and career. Our students have the gift of a Catholic Education that challenges, supports and transforms, and they will develop the skills necessary to succeed in a constantly changing society. Tonight’s honorees have helped shape and promote the important educational mission that we look to carry out today. That mission includes “communicating” Christ and enabling all students to develop and grow their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, and physical abilities. And in keeping with our Franciscan Tradition, all individuals in our community recognize and affirm the dignity of each person. Having said all this, and as we experience ongoing advancement and success with our current student body, continue our vast building improvement project, and perpetuate the long legacy of academic and athletic excellence, we remain true to our Franciscan Mission. In closing, I want to congratulate tonight’s honorees for their courage, passion, dedication, and the example they have set for future generations. And I thank everyone present here tonight for being deeply committed to St. Francis Prep, our values and setting standards that will serve to motivate all of us to be the best we can be. God Bless You and God Bless St. Francis Prep! Sincerely,

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COACHES, MODERATORS, ATHLETIC DIRECTORS together as a family who always cheered each other on to do our very best each time we dove into the water!

NAN M. DOHERTY Swimming Nan M. Doherty, born and raised in East Meadow, was the second of five (5) Doherty children: Meg, Maureen, Matt, and John. A 1974 graduate of Holy Trinity Diocesan HS and a member of their Swim Team, Nan became a swim instructor and lifeguard for the Town of Hempstead. She competed on the St. John’s University Swim Team from 1974-77 with Lorraine Kutz Smith and they would eventually “teamup” again as co-coaches for the Terriers when Nan and Lorraine reconnected as teachers at SFP in the 1980s. Together, they added nine (9) more SFP Swimming Championships to the record books to bring to a grand total of 15 championships in only 17 seasons the SFP girls competed since the Prep became co-ed. Nan received her Master’s Degree from Boston College and her Administration degree from Queens College. She served as Assistant Principal and then Principal at St. John the Baptist DHS in West Islip from 1995 until her retirement in 2017. Reminiscing about her SFP memories and achievements, Nan said, “I will always remember fondly working with so many terrific young women on the SFP Swim Team who enjoyed competing as much as they enjoyed playing and celebrating together---especially at Friendly’s after the Championships each year. Practicing early in the morning and competing at night drew us

Additionally, SFP was a very special time and place for me because it is where I met so many good people who continue to this day to be among my very dearest of friends---for that I am eternally grateful.”

JOYCE FORD Volleyball Joyce Ford was born in 1950. She experienced the opportunity to skip two grades---the 2nd and 8th grades---during her early education---and this gave her the chance to start pursuing the athletic career she loved at a young age. She attended Long Island City High School and then went on to Queens College, where she graduated in 1970, majoring in Physical Education and Health. Joyce was hired at Newtown High School, where she worked, coached, and refereed until August of 2007. She was elected head of Girls’ and Women’s Volleyball Officials in New York State, pioneering a path for women’s athletics when it was still very much a male-dominated field. Joyce went on to coach volleyball at Bayside High School, and then started coaching both JV and Varsity Volleyball at St Francis Prep after Mrs. Fran Fouchet retired. Under her coaching leadership and influence, Prep won three (3) Brooklyn/Queens Championships, as well as

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winning the City and “Metro” Championships in her very first year as coach in 1979. Joyce was twice voted the Tablet’s Coach of the Year. She was assisted during her time coaching by Liz Prohaska, Elena Laskow, Chris Burke and moderator Sister Margaret Donnelly. Not only was Joyce a successful teacher, referee, and coach, but she was a much beloved one. She stressed the importance of dedication to the sport, but she also made her teams like families, and they were very happy families. Girls who played for Joyce knew how to win, but they also knew how to lose with grace, how to help each other through difficult times, and how to have fun, participating in events like the Halloween Scavenger Hunt and the Ford Awards. Joyce now resides with her husband Jimmy in Florida, and has expressed that she feels humbled to be awarded membership in the Prep’s Ring of Honor. She expressed deep sorrow for being unable to attend the ceremony this year and sends her love and best wishes.

Team in the Terriers’ gym. This first meeting began Justin’s lifelong love for all things St. Francis Prep. While attending the Prep, Justin played football, baseball, rugby, basketball, and ran track. He graduated in 1969. After high school, Justin took a job working at the New York Fruit Auction and stayed there for many years. Justin’s wife, Ellen, worked in Catholic education her whole life. Their children all graduated from Franciscan schools: Kris (St. Anthony’s, ’87), Justin (St. Francis Prep, ’96), and Karen (St. Francis Prep, ’98). In 1991, Justin returned to coach football and baseball at St. Francis Prep. It was at this time that he worked with his good friends Vince O’Connor and Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. As a Head Coach, Justin won two J.V. Football Championships in 2005 and 2007, and added a J.V. Baseball Championship in 2013. Justin has worked at St. Francis Prep as Locker Room Supervisor since 2013.

JOE LICATA Football Honorary Alumnus, Class of 2000 JUSTIN KELLY Baseball & Football Class of 1969, Hall of Fame 2009 Justin Kelly moved back to Woodside, Queens from Sharon, Massachusetts in May 1963. At this time, Justin made the short trip to St. Francis Prep where he met Head Football Coach Vince O’Connor and the SFP Football

Joe Licata – ‘Cata – started teaching at SFP in 1974. He retired in 2017 after 43 years of dedicated and outstanding service. Joe Licata taught foreign languages and became Chairman of the Foreign Languages Department. He was honored in the 1990s by St. John’s University as the Italian Man of the Year. He became an Honorary

Alumnus of SFP in 2000. During his teaching career, he was recognized with the Excellence in Education Award in 2010. Joe was an honoree of the SFP Golf Outing of 2015. As a teacher, his greatest love was instructing his students about the rich culture and traditions of Italy and the importance of family. Joe’s love of teaching and his students have contributed to many fond memories numerous students have of his classroom and antics they experienced. Throughout his tenure at SFP, Joe has proclaimed constantly that he never had a bad day at SFP, always feeling as if he were a Prince. ‘Cata was the Moderator of the football program for 39 years. He started moderating football with the legendary coaches Vince O’Connor and Frank Nastro. ‘Cata’s mentoring of the players is one of his greatest accomplishments as a teacher and as a man. The friendships he forged throughout those years have helped to make him the man he is today. He is eternally grateful to all of the players and coaches. Joe considers himself so very graced to have shared in the lives of the football players and to have been and still be a part of their illustrious lives. Joe’s greatest accomplishment in life is his family. He is married 34 years to his wife Rose. They are parents to seven (7) children: Giuseppina & husband, Chris & son, Gaetano, Carmelo & wife, Vincenza, Angelina & husband, Thomas, Graziella & husband, Dominick and daughter, Luciana, Salvatore, Gabriella, and Pierangelo. He now has two (2) grandchildren, whom he babysits and spoils throughout the year.

LORRAINE SMITH Swimming Lorraine Smith is the youngest of the four “Kutz” girls and grew up in Huntington, New York. She began her competitive swim career at the Huntington Y at the “old” age of 12. She competed at local, state, and National Y levels where she was a finalist in her favorite event, the backstroke. Lorraine met her husband, Gil, at the Y. He taught history for 32 years and is still coaching after 50 years. Their daughters, Marissa and Kelly, have carried on family traditions. Marissa swam competitively, was a lifeguard/ swim instructor, and currently teaches Spanish. Kelly swam competitively, was a lifeguard/ swim instructor/coach, and currently is the Aquatic Director at the Huntington Y. Lorraine attended St. John’s University where she met and swam with Nan Doherty. Lorraine was M.V.P. as a freshman and was awarded “St. John’s Woman” student/athlete as a senior. She received All American status in hr favorite event, the backstroke, as well as a member of Medley Relays. She was a record holder at the Y and at St. John’s. After college, Lorraine taught Math at Saint Francis Prep for 25 years. She coached the Girls Swim Team during the 1980s. Nan and Lorraine reunited and led the awesome swimmers at the Prep to nine Swim Championships. The swimmers developed lasting relationships and became a

“family.” Lorraine continues her lifelong relationship with the Y and swimming. From swim lessons to swim team, from lifeguard/instructor to coaching swimmers at the local, state, and national levels, the sport of swimming and the swimmers she coached will always have a special place in her heart. She enjoys watching her twin grandsons swim at the Y. Lorraine attended Huntington H.S. (class of 1975), St. John’s University (class of 1979) and received her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Adelphi University (class of 1981).

ANTHONY TRUZZOLINO Football Class of 1979 Anthony “Tony” Truzzolino is the oldest son of Sal and Jean Truzzolino. Tony grew up in the East New York Section of Brooklyn and attended St. Sylvester Grammar School. Tony’s love of football and SFP began when he started playing football for the Lynvets and attended his first SFP football game at Lincoln HS in 1972. Tony attended Prep in 1975, was a member of the Football Team on which he played QB all four years. In his senior year, Tony helped contribute to the team’s 8-1 record and to their winning a NYC Division Championship. Tony went on to play quarterback at St. John’s University for two years. At SJU, he received his undergraduate degree in Marketing. In 1981, John “Zeek” Marchassalla asked Tony to be

the Offensive Coordinator for the SFP JV Football Team and, together, they coached the team to an 8-1 record as they won a JV Championship. The following year, Vince O’Connor offered Tony the Varsity Team Offensive Coordinator job where he began a 14-year varsity coaching career that included guiding eighth teams to 10 championship games yielding five CHSFL Championships and two Metro Bowl championships. All this was accomplished while he attended college, eventually married and started a family, opened a restaurant, and established himself in an esteemed professional career. All throughout his coaching time at SFP, and afterwards, Tony was committed to providing opportunities to student athletes playing football at St. Francis by establishing, in 1984, the John “Zeek” Marchassalla Fund to honor a fallen teammate and close friend. Over the years, this scholarship, which is now endowed, was awarded to 34 rising senior football players. In 2013, Tony founded the Friends of SFP Football Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help support students and their families who may not otherwise be able to afford the opportunity of an SFP education and to know and live the experience of Prep Football. Between 2013 to present, the fund has sponsored 23 young men by providing financial assistance toward the payment of tuition. During his time as an athlete and coach, Tony was devoted to making a difference in the program by affording opportunities to young men of character who could exemplify the spirit of St. Francis and to return something to the Prep and its community that he had received as a student and player.

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COACHES, MODERATORS, ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

DOM VULPIS Class of 1974 Softball Dom Vulpis grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn and attended St. Jerome’s Elementary School while playing C.Y.O. sports. His parents valued Catholic education as he followed in the footsteps of his brother, Frank. Dom attended the Prep and played football and ran track on a Veterans Scholarship. Dom was the Student Council Body President as the last class to graduate from North 6th Street. After SFP, Dom attended Brooklyn College and majored in Physical Education. He kept his ties close to the Franciscans through the years by returning to teach at the Prep (1979-85). Further, he coached JV Soccer, he was a JV Basketball assistant, and coached Varsity Softball while also assisting Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F. at Camp Alvernia (1979-92). Dom is most proud of his years involved with Varsity Softball. He saw the team move from the C.H.S.A.A. hardtop playgrounds using the “Clincher” softball to playing on the dirt fields and to using the “Dudley!” During his tenure as coach, the Varsity Softball Team won the 1st ever Metropolitan Softball Championship while stressing to the players the importance of becoming “women for life” and, thereby, serve communities as future teachers, doctors, lawyers, administrators. Engaging the services of Bro. Alan Zodda, O.S.F., Sr. Margaret Donnelly, and Sr. Anne Fitzgerald as role models, his Varsity Softball Teams were often found at

morning mass. He also coached the Lady Terriers at St. Francis College (1983-86), He helped to create the first full time coaching position for the Lady Terriers while moving into the Northeast Conference Division I play. During this time, Dom married the love of his life, Kathleen Ruane. Kathleen, herself, is in the C.H.S.A.A. Hall of Fame; she is a physical education teacher at St. Edmund Prep (1980-present). Together, they have three (3) awesome children who serve in the NYPD and Occupational Therapy professions. Professionally encouraged by the late John McGinley, Dom received his Master’s Degree from Queens College in Physiology of Exercise and Certificate of Administration from College of Staten Island. He taught and was an administrator in the NYC Board of Education (1985-95) and retired from the East Rockaway School District as the Director of Athletics (19952016) where he continues today as the Vice-President for the Board of Education. He is currently the Executive Director of the C.H.S.A.A. Athletics and assistant Executive Director of Section VIII Athletics in Nassau County. His “Franciscan Spirit” and the values he instilled while at the Prep live on as demonstrated by the Mayor Charles Krull Award he recently received for his exemplary service to the youth of the East Rockaway Community.

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Until his passing on 9/4/2021, he spent his retirement days with his colleagues in the Friary at St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington.

BRO. NORMAN SMERCAK, O.S.F.* XC, Track & Field Brother Norman Smercak, O.S.F. was introduced to the Franciscan Brothers during six childhood summers at Camp Alvernia. He graduated from Holy Cross HS ’61 and entered the Franciscan Novitiate while attending St. Francis College. After college, he attended Yeshiva University on a National Science Foundation scholarship. In 1966, Brother became a Math teacher at St. Francis Prep and coached XC, Indoor and Outdoor Track until 1976. In the late 1960s, he helped revive the Prep program and challenged the City’s track powers of the day by winning the Mayor’s Meet in 1970 and barely missing other City titles by 1 point. In 1970, his outstanding Indoor Mile Relay Team of O’Donnell, Guevara, Guzman, and Pati created the City Championship record of 3:27.7. Brother Norman coached a number of individual athletes to wins and records in XC, Indoors and Outdoors. A number of these outstanding athletes have made the Prep all-time record list and have been inducted into the Ring of Honor including sprinter John Owens ‘71 (100 yd. dash 10.0), Mike Lizzul ‘72 (the mile in 4:15.2 and XC record of 12:57). The 2020 ROH inductees coached by Brother Norman include sprinter Ed Guzman ’71, distance ace Jim Phillips ‘73. Brother Norman influenced outstanding distance runners Bobby Byrnes ‘71 and Dave Callahan ’75 and record-breaking sprinter Carl Francis at Prep/ Cornell. Brother Norman’s career took him from Brooklyn to Fresh Meadows, Tampa, St. Augustine, and then back to Fresh Meadows.

BRO. ED KENT, O.S.F. XC, Track & Field Brother Ed Kent O.S.F. is a 1955 graduate of Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. There, he was President of the Student Council, Captain of the Baseball Team and school record holder in the long-jump (22’4.) After junior year at St. John’s University, he entered the Franciscan Brothers. He taught English at St. Francis Prep from 1970 until his retirement in 2001. He then continued to teach Irish Studies at St. John’s University and Fordham University. He is currently at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Manhattan. Reminisces: Freshman Track Coach for fifteen exciting years, winning four City Championships ... Masters Track: breaking the 3 00 meter hurdles record ( 60 - 64) at the Empire State Games ... Sports Illustrated “Faces in the Crowd”, winning five gold medals/2008 games ... Vinny O’Connor watching films at 10:00 P.M .... The Terrier baseball team winning City Championship 11 at Yankee Stadium ... 1st quarter score: St. Francis 27, Molloy 2 (1996) ... The Prep Band playing “On for Old St. Francis” ... Golden Moments!

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FOOTBALL husband Lawrence have three children. Today, Dan and Julianne enjoy travelling, the theater, and having fun with their family.

DANIEL ROMANELLO Class of 1965 Daniel Romanello was born and raised in Brooklyn. He attended St. Vincent de Paul elementary school in Williamsburg where he served as an altar boy. At the age of 10, he started playing football in the neighborhood parks. He went on to attend St. Francis Prep where he joined the Football Team and Track teams. In his senior year, as Co-Captain of the Football Team, Dan played both offensive guard and defensive middle line backer on the 1964 undefeated championship team, earning All-City recognition along with receiving the Lou Gehrig Award. Dan graduated from St. John’s University where he majored in mathematics and also earned his MBA degree at the Graduate School of Business Administration. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and, upon completion of active duty, applied for a position at New York Life Insurance Company. He worked at NYL for 43 years in the Actuarial, Financial, and Marketing Management areas of the company. Community service has always been important to Dan. Among various activities he supported, he volunteered at Fordham University in the Bronx for 35 years, hosting “The Group Harmony Review” on WFUV at 90.7FM. The show was dedicated to presenting rhythm and blues and rock ‘n roll vocal group harmony and its roots. Dan married Julianne Gensler in 1970 and they have one daughter, Julie Michelle. Julie and her

look forward to. Unfortunately, five months later Kevin passed away from complications related to acute leukemia. In an effort to memorialize Kevin and what he stood for, the Kevin T. Slattery Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established at Brown.

KEVIN SLATTERY Class of 1972

TIMOTHY JOHN TUBRIDY Class of 1969 Timothy John Tubridy, the third child of the seven Tubridy children, grew up in Broad Channel, Queens where he attended St. Virgilius School. Sports have always been a part of Tim’s life starting with the Pop Warner Football Team. At St. Francis Prep, he enjoyed being a member of the many teams including track, basketball, rugby, field event teams and football. It is while a member of the Football Team that Tim earned a spot on the All-City Team. At Colgate University, Tim continued to play both football and rugby. He was a member of the New York Rugby Club and FDNY Bravest Football Team. Sharing his love for teamwork, Tim founded both the FDNY Rugby Club and the Rockaway Rugby Club. While at the FDNY, Tim rose to the rank of Captain and was active in the Broad Channel Civic Association serving as a member and president of this local organization. Tim is the proud father of seven (7) children and grandfather of twentytwo. Tim credits St. Francis Prep for instilling in him a sense of commitment to give back to society, to the environment, and to family in his daily life.

Kevin Slattery was a studentathlete involved in football, indoor & outdoor track and rugby. He made significant contributions to the Prep’s great sports legacy. As Captain and running back for the Varsity Football Team, Kevin averaged 9.5 yards per carry. He was instrumental in leading the Prep to its CHSFL Championship title in 1971. He led the CHFSL in rushing his senior year and was All CHSFL and All City. During his matriculation at Brown University, Kevin once again accomplished great things. In 1992, when he was inducted into Brown University’s Hall of Fame, the Ivy League institution about Kevin wrote: Kevin Slattery, co-captain of the 1975 team, was a quiet, unassuming young man who played with great intensity. He had many great moments as a running back, but many Brown football fans remember his heroics in the 1974 Harvard game at Harvard Stadium. Kevin carried 15 times that day for 68 yards, caught 4 passes for 55 yards, and scored the winning touchdown late in the game to beat an undefeated Harvard team. Coach Anderson feels that this game finally proved to Brown fans that the Bears could win. During his senior year, Kevin rushed for 750 yards, which was a record. There is no question that Kevin was a key figure on that ‘75 team that turned Brown’s football fortunes around. Kevin was married to Catherin Fiske in 1990 and seemed to have everything to

Kevin graduated from the Prep in 1972. Both at the Prep and at Brown, Kevin’s character and leadership abilities were beyond reproach. His great talent was tempered by humility; he led by humility and by his example. He was also a friend who was always willing to lend a hand or an ear--as the situation required.

CHRIS GOETZ Class of 1985 Chris was a member of the 1983 St. Francis Prep state championship Football team. He then became an All Conference and All American player at the University of Pittsburgh before he was drafted in 1990 by the San Diego Chargers. He played two seasons for the New York Jets and he is now a successful chiropractor in Florida. He has also enjoyed a successful high school football coaching career, winning the 2015 Florida 8A State Championship and the 2016 Regional Championship.

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now has a beautiful wife, Lauren, and new baby girl, Lillian. He currently works at Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor with his high school teammates Carl Serafino and Frank Ferri.

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AARON HOLDER Class of 1998 Aaron Holder is the only son of Delores Holder al-Rahman. Aaron grew up in Westbury, Long Island and started playing football at the young age of eight with the Mineola Chiefs. Aaron picked up football very quickly and was gifted at the sport; he had this uncanny gift of being the fastest on any team on which he played. During his high school years at St. Francis Prep, he honed his skill and saw his talents emerge. Through the guidance of his biggest supporters which included his mother, Delores, his stepfather, Ali, and sister, April, Aaron would go on to break all Saint Francis Prep’s running back records. He was Varsity for three years. He also had over 2,000 yards his senior year. Aaron was known as “the best back around the league.” He was selected as All-City and All-State. He won the MVP award at the AllStar game: Island vs. City. Many schools offered Aaron scholarships including Penn State, West Virginia, Bucknell, and Boston College, but he chose to stay home and attended Hofstra University. He redshirted his freshman year at Hofstra and was meant to start in his second year but, instead, was compelled to go in the military to serve his country. While in the USAF, he still showed talent and his college teammate, Raheem Morris, the current Tampa Bay Assistant Coach, arranged for Aaron to tryout with the Miami Dolphins. Aaron did not squander his chance; unfortunately, however, he had an injury at the same tryouts. Aaron later took his same work ethic to the United States Capitol Police in which he served proudly for ten years personally protecting former Senator Harry Reid. Aaron

JEFFREY AIME Class of 2006 Jeffrey Aime is the last child of three (3) children to Marie and Ernst Aime. Born and raised in Queens Village, Jeffrey attended Incarnation in Queens Village. Upon graduation, Jeffrey went on to St. Francis Prep where he started his football career. Among his achievements, Jeffrey was able to make All-City and All-State. Jeffrey was part of the Football Team which helped Coach Vincent O’Connor, a football coach who led St. Francis Prep, to 16 CHSFL titles in 62 seasons, to his 300th win during Jeffrey’s senior year in the Championship game against St. Peters. Jeffrey Aime led New York State with the most rushing yards for a total of 2126 yards while adding 33 touchdowns in his senior year. Also in that same year, Jeffrey Aime won the high school Heisman trophy presented by the college Heisman recipient. Jeffrey attended Hofstra University on a full scholarship where he continued his football career while completing a Business Marketing Degree and Minor in economics. After his collegiate career, Jeffrey went on to start a family business in the tax industry as well as in the real estate industry where he, and his team, buy, sell, and develop real estate within the tri-state area. A motto Jeffrey lives by is one he learned at the Prep: “Team work makes the dream work”. Jeffrey believes that anything and everything is possible when you have a great foundation and a great supporting team such as the Prep family!

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ROBERT JENKINS SR. Class of 1958

DENNIS MCDERMOTT Class of 1970

Robert Jenkins Sr. is the youngest of five children and was born and raised in Harlem, NY. He attended P.S. 89 Elmhurst and Frederick Douglass Jr. HS before attending St. Francis Prep which was then located in Brooklyn, NY. Robert was a member of the Catholic High School Championship Team and the Knights of Columbus Tournament in Washington, D.C. 1956. Robert attended Fairfield University where he played Varsity Basketball for three years. He also coached the freshmen Basketball Team at Fairfield for two seasons. Robert was Inducted to the Fairfield University Athletic Hall of Fame especially due to earning the Most Valuable Player award two consecutive seasons.

Dennis McDermott was born and raised in Brooklyn and attended St. Paul’s Grammar School in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Upon graduation from St. Paul’s, he attended St. Francis Prep where his mother Mary worked in the Friary. During his Prep years, Dennis was a member of the basketball program all four years coached by Jack Monaghan, Jack Prenderville and Tim Leary, all of whom are members of the SFP Hall of Fame. Dennis’ accolades include his academic accomplishments. Dennis was also a member of the Optimate Honor Society at Prep. During Dennis’ senior year, he was the 8th man on the Basketball Team which finished 3rd in the CHSAA.

After graduation, he moved to Aurora, Illinois in 1966. Robert is married, has twenty-two grandchildren and thirty greatgrandchildren. Robert is retired yet active in the local church and community activities. His favorite pastimes are golfing with friends and spending time with his family.

Upon graduation from the Prep in 1970, Dennis received a basketball scholarship to St. Francis College (SFC) playing for Ed Aquilone, himself a member of the SFP Hall of Fame, the late Lester Yellin, and Jack Prenderville. In Dennis’ junior year at SFC, he finished as the 23rd leading scorer in the nation scoring 23.1 points per game (ppg). He averaged 23.8 ppg his senior year and finished in the top twenty nationally. In the 8th Round of the 1974 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected Dennis. Dennis completed his career at SFC as the All-Time Leading scorer with 1578 points. Dennis was inducted into the SFC Hall of Fame in 1987 when his number, 22, was retired. He is currently the only male player at SFC who has the distinction of having his number retired. In 1975, Dennis married Cathy Cusimano whom he met at SFC. Also in 1975, Dennis began an

MEN’S BASKETBALL (continued) educational career at the Packer Collegiate Institute where he was Athletic Director, Head of the Physical Education Department, and Coach of the First Boy’s Basketball Team. During his time at Packer, Dennis directed the New York Summer Pro and College Basketball in the off season. In 1983, Dennis made a career change which brought him to Wall Street where he worked as a Municipal Bond Broker until 1998. In 1998, Dennis returned to the education field as Athletic Director at Xaverian High School and in 2000 he returned to SFC to serve as the Alumni Relations Director. He is presently the part-time Special Assistant to the President at St. Francis College. Dennis is the recipient of many other awards and recognitions throughout the years. He was honored by the Basketball OldTimers of America in 1997 and in 2003 he received the FDNY Captain Timothy Stackpole Award at the Great Irish Fair. In 2004, he received the Pro Am National City Leagues Association Award. He received the Brooklyn Irishman of the Year Award in 2010. Also in 2010, Dennis was inducted into the St. Francis Prep Hall of Fame. And, in December, 2015 he received the Eastern College Athletic Conference Legends Award at a ceremony at Madison Square Garden. Dennis still resides in Brooklyn with his wife, Cathy. Dennis and Cathy are the proud parents of Brian who resides in Manhattan with his wife, Joie Tavernise.

STEVE MELCER (R.I.P) Class of 1974 He excelled academically and was a highly accomplished and gifted athlete in basketball and baseball, earning seven Varsity letters while at Prep. His efforts contributed to the varsity basketball team’s appearance in the CHSAA semifinals in 1974. He was one of the leading rebounders in the league that year. He was also a four year starter as a catcher on the school’s baseball team and helped to win two Brooklyn Championships. He was selected for the Daily News All-Star teams and The Tablet’s All-League teams in both baseball and basketball.

STEPHEN SHURINA Class of 1984 Stephen Shurina is the middle of five Shurina children all of whom attended the Prep. Stephen grew up in Woodside, Queens and attended St. Sebastian’s for whom he competed in CYO Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer and where he was also an altar boy. At SFP, he was a member of the school’s Baseball Team, Boys Tennis Team and the Freshman Basketball Team. As a sophomore, Steve turned his focus solely to basketball. While competing at the Prep, he helped to win a

CHSAA JV Queens Basketball Championship; the team was coached by the current SFP principal Mr. Pat McLaughlin. During his senior year, Steve helped lead the Varsity to the CHSAA City Semi-Finals. As a senior, Stephen earned selection as an All Brooklyn/Queens, All-City, and Honorable Mention AllAmerican honors. Steve went on to play for St. John’s University and was a member of the 1984 Final Four team. He was Captain of the 1988 team and was twice voted to the Big East Academic Team. While at SJU, he met his wife of 28 years, Mary-Kim. She was a member of the school’s cheerleaders. Steve went on to play in three (3) different professional leagues over two (2) seasons: the United States Basketball League, the World Basketball League, and the Continental Basketball Association. After his playing career, Steve became a Division I Basketball Coach for 15 years; the last five years he was a Head Coach at Western Carolina University. Currently, he is a partner at a real estate company in Orlando, Florida. Steve is the proud father of three girls and also has two granddaughters. Steve and his siblings started the Stephen J. Shurina Scholarship Fund in honor of their father who sent all five children to the Prep (Anne-Marie ‘80, Patricia (Tia) ‘82, Stephen ‘84, John ‘86, and Susan ‘88) and to give back the gift they were given to attend the Prep. The Stephen J. Shurina Scholarship Fund has provided full scholarships to five different St. Sebastian students to attend St. Francis Prep over the last 10 years.

JASON FEELEY Class of 1993 Jason Feeley grew up in Woodside Queens. He attended St. Teresa elementary school. In the second grade, his parents signed him up for CYO basketball at St. Sebastian’s parish. In the 6th grade, his team was a finalist for the Brooklyn/ Queens Diocese. Jason also enjoyed playing baseball throughout grammar school. Jason’s start at St. Francis Prep was tough. His father passed away right before the start of his freshman year. Thankfully, he had family, friends, coaches, and especially his mom who made the start of high school as easy as it could be. While at St. Francis, Jason was a part of the 1992 Class A City Championship Team and was named MVP of the playoffs and also made the All-Queens Team. As a senior, Jason was also selected as All-State, All-City, and All Brooklyn/Queens while being one of the top scorers in the city. Outside of St Francis, he played AAU Basketball for Aim High and the Riverside Church Hawks where he helped win a National Championship at the National Basketball Congress Tournament in Arizona. After graduating from St. Francis Prep, he attended Long Island University on a full basketball scholarship. He was a three (3) year starter for the Blackbirds and scored over 1100 points. He was also named as an Academic AllAmerican for his good grades in school. He graduated with a degree in accounting. Today, Jason is an 18 year veteran of the FDNY working at Engine 58 where he helps to protect the residents of Harlem, NY. He lives in Harriman, NY with his wife and three children. Jason enjoys coaching local CYO and AAU programs in his free time.

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RALPH ADDONIZIO Class of 1964

After his athletic career, Ralph succeeded in the business field for over 30 years. Highlights of this career include financial and sale involvement in the health and security industries in which he helped to propel two (2) separate public companies to become larger public companies through involvement in their acquisition. Ralph is married to his wife Cynthia for 50 years. Together, they have two (2) children, Alison and Craig. He has raised his children to understand and respect the fundamental foundations he gained from the brothers at St. Francis Prep.

Ralph Addonizio was born and raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn and attended Junior High School 227 Edward B. Shallow until the eighth grade. His love of sports began through participation with the St. Athanasius Parish. Ralph was active in all the athletic areas which helped him to earn a scholarship to St. Francis Preparatory School which was then located in Brooklyn. At the Prep, Ralph achieved nine (9) Varsity Letters: four (4) in baseball, three (3) in football, and two (2) in basketball. Ralph also achieved 1st Team All-City in both baseball and football. After graduation, Ralph accepted a full scholarship to St. John’s University for baseball. At St. John’s University, Ralph MARTIN A. SCHAETZLE was elected to Who’s Who in Class of 1979 American Universities and thrived athletically. In 1966 and 1968, he Martin A. “Marty” Schaetzle, son played in the college World Series of Hank (‘48) and Helen Mae and in 1986 was Captain of the Schaetzle, grew up in Woodhaven, eighth-ranked best team in St. NY. Marty attended St. Thomas John’s University history. Ralph’s the Apostle Grammar school with other baseball achievements his older brother Carl (’79), older while at SJU include 1st Team All sister Barbara and younger sister College World Series, 1st Team All Mary Ellen (’82). Throughout Metropolitan MVP, St. John’s The grammar school, Marty Peter Smith Award, and both 1st participated in many sports and team All District II and Honorable none was more meaningful than Mention All American. Following playing football for Mr. Bill Proper SJU graduation, Ralph was drafted in the Lynvets Organization and by the Boston Red Sox in the 3rd baseball in the Rich Haven Little round, and played within their League for Mr. Vinny Galiano. organization. Ralph is in the Marty’s parents, siblings, and Parade Grounds Hall of Fame. He his own childhood have had is presently the Commissioner of an everlasting influence on his the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball life. League, and one of the founders of the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball

Excited to attend St. Francis

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Prep, Marty played both football and baseball for four (4) years. Academically, he earned membership into the Franciscan Chapter of the National Honor Society. Athletically, Marty received individual awards highlighted by All-City honors and being selected Captain in both football and baseball. Most importantly, he played with the City Division Champion Football Team in 1978 and the 1979 CHSAA Championship Baseball Team The lessons he learned from his coaches, teachers, and teammates continue to be a part of his life. After high school, Marty attended Bucknell University. He played four years of football and baseball. During his senior year, he won the Georg Rieu Award for Outstanding Linemen both his junior and senior years. Marty was elected Captain in his senior year. In baseball, he helped the 1983 team to the first .500 season in over a decade and had the good fortune of hitting a “wind aided” home run in his first at bat versus Rutgers University. Marty earned the Robert Pangburn Award for Outstanding Contribution to Bucknell University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting degree. After graduation, Marty decided to enter the coaching profession. He coached baseball and football at SUNY Albany and completed his Master of Science Degree. He then coached football at the University of Arizona, Sonoma State University in California, Northern Arizona, Shippensburg University, and Bucknell University, holding positions of offensive line, running back coach, and offensive coordinator. As an assistant, he coached in the NCAA playoffs and the Sun Bowl. Currently, he serves as the Head Football Coach at Mercyhurst University; it is a position he has held for eighteen years. During his tenure, he has been fortunate to coach over 100 All Conference players and 20

Academic All Americans and multiple Conference Players of the Year. Mercyhurst University has won divisional and conference championships and he led them to their first NCAA playoff appearance. He and his staff have been honored with Coach of the Year honors five times. The Laker Program at Mercyhurst University is active in the community with volunteering at elementary schools, reading, and mentoring students. The volunteers work with the Boys & Girls Club and with Big Brothers. Marty led fundraising and awareness efforts in support of the ALS Cancer Research (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord), Wounded Warriors and Veteran’s Day Games. Professionally, Marty is active in the American Football Coaches Association with whom he leads and serves on multiple committees. He was honored as a 35 year Lifetime member. His accomplishments and coaching style were greatly influenced by Mr. Vince O’Connor, Mr. John Kehoe, and all his coaches. He is extremely proud of his Franciscan background and shares Franciscan lessons with his team on a regular basis, but no day is greater than October 4th. Marty is most proud of his family. Lucky to be born a Schaetzle, he could never thank his mother, father, brother, and sisters enough for all their love and support from when he was a Little Leaguer to his current position. While coaching at The University of Arizona (U of A), he was blessed again when he met his wife Jean Ann “Jeannie“ Griffin. Jeannie is a graduate of the U of A and is an outstanding elementary school teacher for over 25 years. Marty’s success is the result of her friendship, sacrifice, and unending love. They were blessed with four (4) wonderful children: Thurman is a graduate

BASEBALL (continued) of Mercyhurst University and former baseball captain. He is currently an assistant basketball coach at Canisius College and his wife, Hayley, is the Head Women’s Basketball coach at Pitt Greensburg. Courdell, soon to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy, played soccer at Marist College and earned a Masters in Exercise Science at Mercyhurst. Kendal is a University of Dayton graduate. After working for AmeriCorps and volunteering in South America, she is in her second year of medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Griffin, is a recent graduate from the University of Missouri and swimmer who competed in the SECs and 2016 Olympic trials.

ANTHONY ‘TONY” LAMONACA Class 1979 Anthony ‘Tony” Lamonaca was born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The youngest of Donald and Amelia Lamonaca’s five children, he attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School where he played as many of the sports the tiny parish would allow. Despite the fact that St. Francis Prep had recently moved out of his neighborhood and into Queens, Anthony grew up hearing of the school’s storied history and its tradition of excellence and was committed to going there for high school. For four years, he took two trains and a city bus in order to attend his alma mater where he played both football and baseball. As a wide receiver, Anthony played for the Terriers for four years and in his senior year helped

to win the City Division title before suffering a devastating loss in the playoffs. Undeterred, Anthony dedicated his winter in preparation for the 1979 spring baseball season, where he started as the team’s first baseman. The Terriers would ultimately win a City Championship that year and Anthony led the team in batting plus would go on to receive 1st Team All-League Honors as well earning the CHSAA Player of the Year Award.

Little League and was elected to the Eastchester Athletic Board of Directors for whom he created and ran the town’s winter and fall baseball clinics while coaching his sons to numerous titles for the better part of two decades.

After graduation, Anthony went on to play wide receiver at St. John’s University where he earned All Freshman Team Honors for the Metro Conference. In his ROBERT MCDERMOTT sophomore year, he transferred Class of 1987 to the New York Institute of Technology to focus on baseball Robert McDermott was born to and played as a first baseman for Robert and Phyllis and raised the Bears for the rest of his college in Whitestone, Queens with his athletic career. younger sister Stacey, herself a SFP alumna (’89). Robert’s After graduating from NY Tech in father, a major influence on his 1983, Anthony began his career baseball career, coached him at on the trading floor of the NY both Mitchell Linden and Bayside Cotton Exchange where he spent Little Leagues. Robert attended his summers interning through elementary school P.S 184 Flushing college. In time, he became a Manor and Adrien Block I.S. 25 Member and worked as a broker before being enrolled in St. Francis and trader on both the NY Cotton Prep in 1984. At St. Francis, he Exchange and the NY Board of made the Varsity Baseball Team Trade. Throughout his career, he as a freshman and was a four was elected to several key chair (4) year starter as a pitcher and positions of steering committees third baseman. The highlight of and was the youngest member of his Prep playing days was being the Board of Managers. He spent a member of the 1986 CHSAA many years mentoring young City Championship team as well traders. as being named the NYC Player of the Year that same season. During After the Cotton Exchange was high school, he played summer purchased in 2008, Anthony baseball with the Bayside Yankees decided it was time to pursue his where he was named the 1980s dreams of working in the food Player of the Decade. and wine industry. In 2013, he founded Golden Vines which is a Robert attended Seton Hall wine import company that brings University on a baseball award-winning wines from dozens scholarship. At Seton Hall, he of family vineyards in Europe and pitched all four (4) years and was America to many retailers and named Rookie of the Year in his restaurants in the tri-state area. freshman season. After college, he joined the FDNY where he was a Anthony married his high member of the Special Operations school sweetheart, Lorella Conte, Command at Squad Company and raised their three sons in 252 in Bushwick, Brooklyn. He Westchester County. As a father, retired as a Captain in 2012 and is he became involved heavily in currently coaching on the Varsity

Baseball Team at St. Francis under Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. Robert McDermott is married to Kristina, SFP ’89. Together they have three sons: Robert, Christopher, and Kevin.

JOHN BENIK Class of 1995 John was a 4-year starter for the baseball team at 1st base and also was the #1 starting pitcher his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was a member of the 1995 team that won 18 of their last 19 games to win the CHSAA New York City Championship at Yankee Stadium. John was the winning pitcher in the game, throwing a 1-hitter with 10 strikeouts, and also scored the winning run of the game on a sacrifice fly by catcher Lou D’Alessio. In his high school career he was All-City Second Team his freshman year, and All-City First Team his next 3 seasons. At The Prep, John was Most Valuable Player of the team his Sophomore and Senior years and the Most Valuable Player of the Bayside Yankees in 1994. John earned a full athletic scholar to Duke University and despite an elbow injury shortening his pitching career, he started all 4 years at 1st Base, earning Defensive MVP 3 years, All ACC academic honors, and then captaining the Blue Devils his Senior Season. John studied economics and works in finance. He is married to Prep alumni and star softball centerfielder Tara DiGilio and lives in Garden City, NY. They are very proud parents of daughter Chloe Elle, 12, and John Joseph, 5.

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THOMAS SLOAN Class of 1971 As a senior Thomas Sloan won the NYC Indoor Shot Put Championship, was selected as a NY Daily News All-City running back and honored as the Rugby Team’s Most Valuable Back. In 1972, Sloan volunteered for the United States Army and while stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX coached and captained the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Club to consecutive Southwest Championships. Upon returning to New York, Sloan joined fellow prepster, Jimmy Strype, (class of ‘68) in founding and coaching the Wagner College Rugby Club and coaching Jimmy’s Bay Ridge Rugby Club as well. In 1976, Sloan joined nationally ranked Old Blue Rugby Club and played in four (4) national championships. Sloan was a perennial selection to regional All Star teams and was a trialist for the national team in 1980. Sloan was honored as an Old Blue Hall of Famer in 2006. Professionally, Sloan was a General Contractor in NYC specializing in high end residential work and was the contractor of choice to the art world. Later, Sloan moved to Denver Colorado and became a builder/developer of multi-family subdivisions. In 2000, Sloan was asked by the Denver Home Builders Association to speak on their behalf regarding Eminent Domain before a Colorado State Senate Subcommittee and his presentation was instrumental in overriding the governor’s veto. Sloan was later asked to run for President of his local community board, a stepping stone to the Denver City Council but declined citing health reasons. Sloan retired in 2005.

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GEORGE LIPPEMEIER Class of 1959 George Lippemeier is a SFP Class of 1959 graduate who spent his entire four (4) years running XC, Indoor and Outdoor Track. Not only was he the standout runner of the Class of ’59, but also his achievements led him to win the Al Powers Student/Athlete Award. Lippy’s accomplishments include a 4:27 mile in the 1959 Indoor CHSAA City Championships; he was a member of the Prep’s Indoor 2-Mile Relay which holds the school record of 8:04.4; he was a member of 1959 Penn Relays Championship 2-Mile Relay which won 2nd place; he was a member of the winning 1959 Outdoor CHSAA 4-Mile Relay who earned a meet and Prep record. Lippy was the Captain of the XC Team during his senior year; he is a member of the Triple Crown CHSAA 1956-57 Team honored at the SFP 2017 Ring of Honor Gala; also, he is a member of the 195758 Triple Crown Team. After the Prep, George attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Class of ’63) where he continued to run the three track disciplines. At West Point, he was the top miler with a time of 4:17. After West Point, he attended flight training and became a pilot in the US Air Force selected to fly F-15 jets. During two (2) tours of duty, he completed 145 Viet Nam combat missions with 108 of them over North Viet Nam. As a pilot, George logged over 4000 flying hours. As an officer, George was promoted to full Colonel. His awards include the Silver Star,

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Distinguished Flying Cross, 8 Clusters of Air Medals, and the DOD Superior Service Award. He became Chief of NATO Divisions evaluating German and then Italian Air Forces. After 25 years, Lippy retired from the Air Force. He then worked 19 years for Mesa Airlines as a pilot, Director of Operations, and rising to President at the Freedom Airlines division. He currently lives with his wife, Glenda, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

he was President of the National HS Athletic Coaches Association. In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, he became only the second-high school coach to serve as an assistant on the USA Olympic Track Team. In 1993, he was named National High School Track Coach of the Year. In 2010, John was awarded the Jimmy Carnes Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor presented by the Florida Track & Field Hall of Fame.

EDWIN R. GUZMAN, M.D. Class of 1971

JOHN C. HEMMER Class of 1961 John C. Hemmer is the older of two brothers to attend the Prep and grew up in Ridgewood, Queens where he attended St. Brigid School. His Prep career was highlighted with his selection as All-City Running Back and his CHSAA 200 yard Sprint Championship. At the University of South Carolina, he was a member of the school record 4 x 100 Meter Relay. John was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. In his 29 years as Head Track Coach at Orlando Oak Ridge High School, his teams won five State Championships and he coached 33 All-Americans. In 1990-91,

Edwin Guzman demonstrated his athletic versatility as a sprinter, quarter-miler, and high-jumper. He cleared 6’1” as a freshman and later set the SFP high-jump record at 6’2” in his sophomore year. Continuing in his sophomore year, he was also on the SFP recordsetting mile relay. In his junior year (1970) he was on the CHSAA City Championship mile relay team at the City Championships setting the meet record (3:27.7) and took second in the Outdoor CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens Championship 440 yard dash in 49.8. As a senior, he anchored the mile relay team to victories at the US Olympic Development Meet at MSG and the Bishop Loughlin Games, broke the Indoor CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens 440 yard record in 50.7, won the individual Indoor CHSAA City Championship 440 yard dash 51.4 and at the Outdoor CHSAA City Championship took a close second in the 220 yard dash with a fast 22.4. In addition, he anchored the mile relay to a 5th place finish in 49.2 at the Penn Relays High School Championship

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of America Mile Relay. After graduating from St. Francis, Ed earned a degree from Rutgers College and went on to graduate from the New York Medical College in 1980. Presently, he is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, active in teaching and research, and clinically taking care of our pregnant women with complications. Ed held Professorships in Obstetrics and Gynecology and leadership roles in the New York/New Jersey area and currently in Phoenix, Arizona.

Field scholarship. He won the 1974 SE title in the shot. After graduating from college with a degree in Landscape Architecture, he went on to become a Licensed Architect. After college, he continued to compete in national and international Masters Shot Put events which culminated in winning the gold medal in the 2005 World Championships held in San Sebastian, Spain. John broke the American record with a 56’½” throw that still stands today. Currently, John is on the Board of the Memphis Cotton Carnival Grand Krewe (RaMet) and is its Chairman. Among other things, the board has raised $300,000 for inner-city children’s charities. John lives in Tennessee and owns and operates Germantown Landscape Company which is a firm that designs landscapes and brings landscaping ideas to life.

JOHN NESPOLI Class of 1973 John Nespoli ‘73 is a triple athlete from Middle Village, Queens. John arrived at SFP in 1969. A champion weight-man, John excelled in the shot put, discus, and football. He established the all-time Prep record of 63’ 1” in the shot. John was a Varsity 3-year starter and in his senior year he was the starting right tackle on the Prep’s City Championship Football Team. Throughout his high school years, John established shot and discus records. He was a consistent double-event point scorer in Outdoor competition. In the 1973 Outdoor City Championships, John won the shot and took second in discus. As a junior in 1972, John was a double scorer in the City Championships. Two (2) of his proudest moments were being awarded a special SFP blazer for earning 10 Varsity Letters and receiving All-American HS honors in the shot. John attended Mississippi State University on a full Track &

Mile record holder. Jim also set the school record for the Prospect Park XC Course (12:44). He CoCaptained the fastest Prep XC team (7-man average) in school history. In his senior year, Jim captured the Private Schools 1 Mile Run and the B/Q 2 Mile Run titles. Upon graduation, Jim was third on the Prep all-time XC list. After the Prep, Jim accepted a scholarship to Fordham University where he earned his BS and went on to a career in high-tech industry where he continues to work today at the Oracle Corp. Jim returned to the Prep as an assistant track coach under Dave Daly from 1979-1982. He married Mary Pat, the love of his life, and they raised their three sons, Myles, Ryan, and Sean in Ridgewood, NJ. His boys all followed in his footsteps and had tremendous running careers at Regis High School and their respective colleges. Outside of work, Jim volunteers his time with a variety of charities including the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Birthright of Bergen County, and the Church of the Presentation Soup Kitchen.

JIM PHILLIPS Class of 1973 Jim Phillips is a St. Francis Prep record holder in Indoor, Outdoor, and XC. Jim arrived at the Prep by way of Ozone Park where he grew up the youngest of five children and attended Our Lady of Grace in Howard Beach. At the Prep, Jim excelled in running as he set school records in the Indoor Distance Medley Relay, Indoor 2 Mile Run (9:37) and the Outdoor 2 Mile Run (9:16), which, 47 years after he set the mark, remains the Prep school record. Jim set the XC 5k school record (15:36) defeating Nazareth High School’s runner Pete Gaughn who was then the National 1

RICHARD J. KHORIGAN Class of 1979 Richard Khorigan attended St. Francis Prep from 1975 to 1979. It was his good fortune and blessing to have Brother Ed Kent, O.S.F. encourage him to join the Freshman Track Team and have the benefit of the exceptional coaching by Mr. Dave Daly. Both Brother Ed and Coach Daly were inspirational to Rich. Their influence in his life was important

and significant not only when Rich was a student and athlete while at the Prep, but also after he graduated. In XC/Indoor and Outdoor track, Rich earned nine (9) Varsity letters and honors each year as Most Valuable, Captain, or Co-Captain. Rich ran the second fastest XC time in the Prep’s history at Van Cortlandt Park (13:02) and the fastest 5-mile College-course time. Rich won the Brooklyn/Queens XC Championship individual title in 1978 and the Longwood title. In 1978, he was selected First-Team All-Star CHSAA XC. In 1979, Rich was selected Second Team All-Star CHSAA Indoor and Outdoor Track. In 1978, Rich was a key member of the Grout XC Championship Team. His achievements include being the SFP record holder in the 3-mile run, being a member of the SFP 5-man XC fastest average team (13:24.6), and, being a 3-time member of the Empire St. Games NYC Track & Field Team. Rich received track scholarships to Lafayette College and St. John’s University where, on the college level, Rich excelled with a 5-mile 25-minute performance, a 13:58 3-mile; an 8:50 2-mile, and a 4:12 mile. Rich was awarded two (2) degrees from St. John’s: a BS in Physics and an MBA. Additionally, Rich earned a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Pratt Institute. Rich went into a career in construction and contracting engineering. A few of the many projects he designed, managed, or directed include: the LIE/Clearview interchange improvements, the Throggs Neck Bridge on/off-ramp rehab, the Triborough Bridge (renamed Robert F. Kennedy Bridge in 2008) and Whitestone Bridge drainage improvement, the HOV design on portions of the LIE, and the reconstruction of Prospect/Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn.

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DENNIS ZOVICH Class of 1979 Dennis Zovich was born in NYC and lived in Elmhurst, Queens for most of his life. At St. Francis Prep, he was recruited by Brother Ed Kent, O.S.F. after having witnessed Dennis run a very fast mile in freshman gym class. Dennis’ sophomore 2:00 minute mark for the half-mile set a Prep record which still stands to today. After 40 years, his senior Cross Country run of 13:03 still stands as the Prep’s third all-time best. Dennis was a member of the best five-man time average in Cross Country---13:24.6. Richard Khorigan, Raymond Thys, John Deer and Walter Bishop joined with Dennis as his recordsetting teammates. Outdoors at the Loucks Games, regarded by many as offering one of the top high school meets in the United States, Dennis’ 4:16.2 mile run is the second fastest all-time at SFP behind Mike Lizzul‘s 4:15.2. Dennis also won the CHSAA City Championship Outdoor Mile in his senior year as he posted an impressive 4:28.9. Dennis was awarded a track scholarship to Iona College. Unfortunately, however, due to injuries, Dennis did not continue running. After Iona College, Dennis went on to share his track expertise when he became the Varsity Coach at St. Anthony’s High School. At St. Anthony’s, Dennis coached the track teams to back-toback CHSAA City Championships in Outdoor 1986 and Indoor 1987. Dennis left St. Anthony’s and took a position at Chubb Insurance where he remained for 26 years until his retirement to Summerville, S.C.

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TIMOTHY MORTON Class of 1983 Timothy Morton is a prodigious record holder in the history of SFP Track & Field. In Frosh Indoors, he holds five (5) records including the 300, 400 and 880 yard dashes plus the 1600 meter relay and high jump. Outdoors in freshman year, Timothy holds another flock of records including the 200 and 400 meter dashes as well as the 400 meter relay. In addition, he has the 6th fastest Freshman 1.5 mile XC time. In sophomore year, Timothy established Prep records for Indoors in the 300 and 400 yard dashes and the 300 meter dash. In Varsity competition, Timothy holds the 300 meter dash (35.9) and 600 meter (1:22.8) records that he both established in 1983 at the Indoor City Championship with 1st place wins. Outdoors in the 1983 City Championships, Timothy won the 400 meter event in 49.2 and, thus holds another school record. That’s an amazing, remarkable, and most impressive 14 school records! Upon graduation, Timothy first received an Associate Degree from Farmingdale Agricultural & Technical College and went on to be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree from Marist College. Timothy is employed by the City of New York in the Asset Management Division and resides in Jamaica in Queens, NY.

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LAUREN KILDUFF Class of 1997 Lauren Kilduff Busch grew up in Flushing, NY with her brother Daniel (class of ‘97) and her parents Ed and Kathy. Lauren played multiple sports for her parish, St. Andrew Avellino. At St. Francis Prep, Lauren joined the Cross Country Team in order to train for basketball. She competed on the Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field Teams all four (4) years while at Prep. During her time, the Track and Field Team won two (2) Catholic State Championships and she won five (5) individual Catholic State Championships in the High Jump, Triple Jump and 4x800 Meter Relays. In 1999, Lauren competed in the NY State Championship Track and Field Meet where she placed 1st in the High Jump at 5’6”. In 2000, she competed in the USATF Junior Nationals Track and Field Meet in Dallas, Texas and placed 5th with a jump of 5’7”. During the winters, Lauren played four (4) years of Women’s basketball where she won a JV City Championship and the Class B Catholic State Championship in 2000. In her senior year, Lauren averaged 18 points and seven (7) rebounds and was named to the Daily News All-City Team; also, she was an Honorable Mention as All-American. In the classroom, Lauren was equally successful. She was selected to be a member of the SFP Chapter of the National Honor Society and was the recipient of the Alfred S. Powers Student/Athlete

Award. After graduating the Prep, Lauren continued her athletic and academic success at Cornell University. Lauren competed on the Varsity Track Team for two (2) years. Specializing in high jump, she placed in both the Indoor and Outdoor Ivy League Championships. She also played four (4) years of Varsity Basketball where she was the team Captain her junior and senior years and was named to the 2004 AllIvy Team. In 2010, Lauren was inducted into the B/Q CHSAA Hall of Fame. Lauren is married to DJ Busch (Cornell ‘04) and continues to stay active in athletics by coaching her three (3) children, Jack, Natalie and Michael, as they follow in her multi-sport footsteps.

Indoor and Outdoor Long Jump. She was an essential part of her team which, with her contribution, went on to win Catholic State titles. Due to her personal efforts and performance, Marcie was recognized as MVP in her senior year. To continue at the next level, Marcie chose to run for Bentley University located in Waltham, MA. Beauzile did not take long to make her mark at the school. She broke the school records in 400m, 4x100, 4x400, and Sprint Medley Relay. Although she spent her junior year abroad, studying in France and parts of Asia, she was still chosen as Captain of the team that year. She went on to complete her Master of Science degree at Bentley. Marcie no longer competes competitively but you might catch her running a 5K every now and again. She now lives in Charlottesville, VA with her husband and two very young but very fast daughters.

she never looked back. Patti began running XC at Cunningham Park when she was in 3rd grade. Her closest friend since grade school, Laura Hanlon McCain ‘82, also started running at St. Andrews and Patti followed her to St Francis Prep. They both attended Fordham University after graduating the Prep. Patti remains close to her teammates Maggie Cooney Bagley ‘83 and Louise Rizzo Tedesco ‘82. Patti currently holds the Varsity XC record (15:21), the freshman XC record (9:33) and was a member of three (3) indoor and three (3) Outdoor Relay records at St. Francis Prep. Patti attended Fordham University where she currently holds the Varsity 1500m record (4:35). She received her BS in Marketing ‘87 and MS in Early Childhood Education ‘89 from Fordham University. Patti lives in Rye, NY with her husband Parker and three children Alex, Caroline & Jack.

MARCIE BEAUZILE ELDRIDGE Class of 1998 Marcelle “Marcie” Beauzile Eldridge is the youngest of three (3) children. She was raised in a Haitian-American household. Marcie attended St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School in South Ozone Park, NY.

PATRICIA QUINN NEAVE Class of 1983

Marcie went on to St. Francis Preparatory School and during the Outdoor season of her freshman year she joined the Track and Field Team. From the start, Coach May saw the potential in Beauzile and would continue to encourage her to see her athletic capabilities come to fruition. In her sophomore year, she helped capture the school records in the One Mile Medley Relay & Sprint Medley Relay. Marcie eventually became Captain of the team and broke school records in Varsity

Patricia “Patti” Quinn Neave is the daughter of Jean and Jim Quinn. Patti is one of three (3) children. Her older brother is Jimmy and her younger brother is John; they both attended Holy Cross HS. They grew up in the Flushing section of Queens where she attended St. Andrew Avellino School. In 3rd grade, Patti began running track and XC because her older brother, Jimmy, was on the team and she followed in his footsteps. It was at that young age she fell in love with running and

KIM CONSTANCE ELIZABETH FACEY Class of 1990 Kim is eternally grateful to her Jamaican-born parents, Neville and Constance Facey, who provided her with everything they could and more. Paying tuition for the Prep while her brother attended college was not easy for them, but they willingly did it. Had it not been for her parents’ sacrifices, she would not have met her track coach, Mr. Jim May, who she credits with shaping her life.

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WOMEN’S XC, TRACK AND FIELD Kim dedicates her Ring of Honor Induction to Jim. One of Kim’s PE teachers suggested that she run track. In her very first meet, she ran so well that it captured Mr. May’s attention. Kim added, “Perhaps, he finally grabbed mine! From then on, I tried always to listen to Mr. May’s advice. Even when I didn’t listen, Mr. May was patient and persistent. His guidance quickly led me to the Varsity team.” She likend Mr. May to her parents. He coached authoritatively and competently and she felt secure that he was trustworthy and not judgmental. Mr. May convinced Kim to join the Cross Country team in the off season. He believed it would make Kim a better athlete and it did. Kim says his coaching taught her how to remain calm in the heat of competition. By the time Kim graduated, the Cross Country team counted on her as one who could score points in a team competition. While on the Indoor and Outdoor Track Team, they repeatedly won City Championships and Kim earned MVP during Championships and often participated in State Championships. In addition, she co-captained for two years and broke school records. Kim’s achievements in Track helped provide her with ample colleges from which to choose. In the end, she chose Boston College. College was truly a transformation that bridged the gap between her high school track career and her adult life. Kim brought the wisdom of the Franciscans to the scholarship of the Jesuits. After B.C. she a graduate program at Brandeis University and earned a Master’s Degree in the Management of Human Services and shortly thereafter, studied law at Suffolk University. She worked with non-profit organizations, served in the courts and volunteered for indigent clients.

Serving others and keeping active remain a part of he life until this day—something which she credits to her experiences at the Prep. She power-lifted, ran a marathon and went skydiving. While living in the Czech Republic in 2016, Kim started a running program with a Dutch Olympian. Kim is married to a wonderful man, Matteo, and they have three lovely children: Anna, Emma, and Luca. And while her family does not know Mr. May personally, they know of his influence in her life. Kim credits him for guiding her like a parent, encouraging her like a teacher, and supporting her like a friend. “I am eternally grateful to him. Thank you!”

P.S. where she has worked as an attorney for over nineteen years and was named a partner within her first eight years. In addition to managing her complex trust and estate litigation practice, Karolyn regularly teaches and publishes articles in her field. She is a fellow of the distinguished American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, and was named as a “Best Lawyer in America --Trusts & Estates” for the past three years, among other honors and recognitions. Karolyn is married to Amanda Hicks and they have two children: Iris, and Henry.

KATE DOYLE Class of 1989 KAROLYN HICKS Class of 1993 Karolyn Ann Hicks grew up in Flushing, NY with an older sister, Jennifer, and a younger brother, Jason. Karolyn went to St. Ann’s Grammar School and St. Francis Prep for high school. While at the Prep, Karolyn broke numerous school records in track and field, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Karolyn went to Penn State on a track scholarship and then directly to law school at American University in Washington D.C. where she graduated cum laude and was a published author as well as an editor of the American University Law Review. Immediately after graduating law school, she moved to Seattle to work for Stokes Lawrence,

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Kate Doyle grew up in Bayside and is the second of five (5) children. She spent her childhood trying everything including ballet, jazz dance, piano, gymnastics, doubledutch jump-rope, etc. She is grateful of her parents for their encouragement and for the endless car rides they provided. It was not until her time at the Prep, however, that she found her sport---the high jump. With the new sport came a new circle of friends as well as daily practice---which was often running back and forth in the school parking lot and was full of laughs and good times. Jim May, the head coach, encouraged Kate to run sprints and to try the high jump with a special emphasis for the high jump. By junior year, she finally started paying more attention. One winter day at West Point, she won the high jump with a

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five feet, four inch jump. It was a five inch personal improvement. Mr. May didn’t seem surprised. A couple of weeks later, she jumped five feet, six inches at a state-level meet. Soon, on another freezing winter Saturday, Mr. May drove her and a few teammates to the Yale Invitational. It was a national meet with the best high jumpers from across the country. Kate jumped five feet, nine inches which tied for second place. The feelings of joy, pride and achievement are still so clear even over 30 years later. Mr. May’s first words after witnessing the jump were “That was a scholarship jump” which proved correct. Dozens of colleges tried recruiting Kate in her senior year. She accepted an offer from the University of Virginia. After college, she stayed curious and interested in many things. She tried acting, worked in technology start-ups, and became an English teacher in Barcelona. She traveled far and wide. She earned her MSW degree and practiced as a psychotherapist. For many years she has worked at the United Nations. These days she is a Staff Development Officer at the U.N. and works on leadership and management programs. She is also a mom to her three-year old son, Theo. She credits her St. Francis track and field experiences with many things including that she learned how focus can uncover a hidden talent. In addition, she felt the highs and lows of winning and losing. And, she learned how to listen to a coach who saw potential in her.

WOMEN’S XC, TRACK AND FIELD (continued) Pennsylvania where she competed in the jumps, pentathlon, and heptathlon, and was Co-Captain her senior year. She received a B.A. in English in 1993 and then matriculated into Penn’s Graduate School of Education from which she received her M.S. Ed in 1994.

DEIRDRE MORRIS ABRAHAMSSON Class of 1989 Deirdre Morris Abrahamsson is the second oldest of five children and grew up in Woodhaven, New York to Irish parents, Brian and Kathleen. Her sister, Siobhan, graduated from the Prep in 1996 and her three brothers, John, Brian, and Brendan are all Archbishop Molloy graduates. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle and loved running and playing on her block. She didn’t do any organized sports until attending St. Francis Prep where she saw signs for an organizational meeting for indoor track posted on the walls in her freshman year. Those signs changed her life as she found a sport that she thoroughly enjoyed and in which she would excel. Deirdre set ten school records and was part of five CHSAA Championship teams for both Indoor and Outdoor Track. She was a multiple-time CHSAA AllStar in the high jump, the 1989 M.A.C. pentathlon champion, and was a medalist in the shot put, long jump, and hurdles at the City Championships all four years. She regularly competed at the New York State Championships, Empire State Games, and Eastern State Championships throughout her four years. She was the team CoCaptain and MVP her senior year. As a multi-event athlete, she was heavily recruited by college track & field teams and was accepted to three Ivy League schools. She selected the University of

Deirdre lives in Wallingford, PA with her husband Petter, a former member of the Swedish Men’s Ultimate Frisbee National Team and a European champion, and their two children, Gavin and Violet. She is the Communications Manager for the WallingfordSwarthmore School District.

Her participation in sport fueled her passions for sport equity and opportunity and event management and she worked in a variety of areas including organizing youth athletic programs and clinics for the City of New York Parks & Recreation, consulting on events for the Women’s Sports Foundation, being a venue General Manager for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, and managing accreditation and logistics for the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. After her track & field career ended, she started playing Ultimate Frisbee and competed all over the U.S.A. and Europe, including playing in three World Championships where she represented U.S.A. club teams as well as the Irish National Team in 2000. Her passion for the sport continues today as she organizes youth Ultimate Frisbee programs in her community and founded the Strath Haven High School Ultimate team in 2014. From a program of 13 players on one team, there are now three teams with over 60 players. In 2019 the Boy’s team finished second at the Pennsylvania State Championships and the Girl’s team finished in third place. Her love for track & field has not dissipated as she continues to compete in Masters-level competition. She is a multiple-time Masters All-American and in 2018 she was the National Champion in the shotput for women 40-45 and threw her life-time best. She hopes to coach track again in the future.

VOLLEYBALL

SUSAN FILZEN Class of 1985 Susan Filzen was a nine Varsity Letter athlete at the Prep, earning three letters each in volleyball, basketball, and softball. As a senior, she was a Captain and was named MVP for each team. She was a setter on the Prep’s 1984 Volleyball Team which won the CHSAA Championship as well as the first ever New York City Championship across all public and private high schools in the city. Susan also played volleyball in the 1984 Empire State Games representing New York City. She was the centerfielder on the 1984 and 1985 Softball Teams which won the CHSAA Championships as well as the first and second New York City Championships. She was acknowledged as a NY Daily News All-Star in her senior year for softball. Academically, Susan was a strong student. She was consistently named to the Principal’s List and was selected as a member of the Franciscan Chapter of the National Honor Society. She was the recipient of the prestigious Al Powers Student/Athlete Award in her senior year. Susan was awarded the Presidential Scholarship to St. Francis College but chose to accept an academic/ athletic scholarship to Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY. At Le Moyne, she continued her volleyball career and received a degree in Business Administration. Susan works in corporate accounting for Sony Music Entertainment. She is married with two (2) sons and resides in New Jersey.

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WOMAN’S SWIMMING

LORRAINE GREIN Class of 1989 Lorraine Grein is the youngest of four and grew up in Woodside, N.Y. where she attended St. Sebastian’s. At a very young age Lorraine was introduced into the world of swimming due to her older siblings’ involvement. She took the sport immediately and by the age of 8 she began breaking records. To this day she still holds the CYO record in 11-12 yr. old 25 yard breaststroke set in 1984 and the NY State YMCA record in the 13-14 yr. old 200 IM set in 1986. She followed her 2 older sister’s footsteps, Ingrid (’79) & Barbara (’80) by attending SFP. They are both currently in the SFP Athletic Hall of Fame as well. During Lorraine’s 4 years at SFP she swam on the Varsity team and never lost a race. She received many accolades throughout her HS years and was the recipient of the Girls Outstanding Swimmer award at the Nationals Catholics. Lorraine then entered Fordham University in 1989 where she received a full scholarship for swimming. During her 4 years at Fordham, Lorraine went on to break numerous records, at one point totaling 10. She received numerous accolades within the school as well as from the MAAC and Patriot League Conferences. She was the recipient of the1993 Terrence J. O’Donnell Memorial Award presented to the Fordham athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, loyalty, dedication, and self-discipline. After graduating from Fordham Lorraine began her career as a HS Guidance Counselor at Stella

Maris HS. She also worked as their Athletic Director. After 5 years at Stella Maris, Lorraine came back to SFP where she coached the Girls Varsity swim team and received Coach of the year 20002001. In 2001 she was inducted into Fordham University’s Hall of Fame. At the time of the induction she still held individual records in the 500 freestyle (5:06.04), the 100 backstroke (59.57), 200 backstroke (2:05.23), the 200 IM (2:07.50) and the 400 IM (4:29.79), and a member of the 200 (1:38.76) and 400 freestyle relay teams (7:45.52). She currently resides in Rockland County and is a HS Guidance Counselor at North Rockland HS. To this date, Lorraine is still very much involved with swimming. She is a USA swimming official and coaches swimming at North Rockland High School. She is married to former SFP alum and member of SFP Baseball team Bobby Aylmer (’86). They are blessed with 3 beautiful daughters, Nicole, Taylor & Lauren who all achieved athletic scholarships to Division I schools in their respective sports and achieved accolades as well. Currently Taylor is playing in the Women’s Professional League (NWSL) with the Washington Spirit and had the lifetime experience this past November with her teammates as they won the NWSL Championship.

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ROSEANN DELLUOMO Class of 1984 Roseann Delluomo grew up in Howard Beach, NY with her mom, dad, and brother Mark. Her father, Matty, was well-known in the swimming community to carry a stop watch, video camera, and had an encouraging cheer for all. Her mother, Maureen, car-pooled swimmers everywhere. Roseann and her brother Mark both attended St. Helen’s grammar school and share in each other lives. Mark and his wife, Linda, and their son, Paul (who is Roseann’s godson), have been a consistent loving family support in her life. Roseann cherishes them very dearly. She also has had a wonderful network of extended family and close friends by her side throughout the years.

At SFP, Roseann was an honor student while balancing swimming and other after-school activities. Throughout her high school and college years, she was a lifeguard at various pools and Rockaway Beach. Roseann first met coach, Lorraine Smith, at a swim camp where “Lorraine” was her camp counselor. They also swam on rival “Y” swim teams competing at Flushing Y vs. Huntington Y dual meets long before reuniting at the Prep. Roseann met coach Nan Doherty at the Prep as both a teacher and a coach. In Roseann’s senior year, she was Co-Captain of the Women’s Varsity Swim Team with her friend, Cory McEnery. Roseann holds several relay and individual records. Under the coaches’ leadership, the Women’s Swim Team had many championship seasons and was a great team experience: they were competitive and fun. To this day, Roseann is still in contact with her SFP coaches and considers them friends. It is a testament to their leadership to have the Women’s Swim Team with multiple Ring of Honor inductees. It is, and was, an honor to be part of the St. Francis Prep community, especially the Swim Team headed by our wonderful and respected coaches, Lorraine Smith and Nan Doherty.

At St. Helen’s, Roseann’s CYO swimming career started when she Roseann went to St. John’s was the mascot of the swim team University on a swimming in the first grade. In later years, scholarship and received a St. Helen’s and Our lady of Grace Bachelor of Science in Marketing joined forces to become a Girls with honors in 1988. At SJU, CYO Swim Team powerhouse with Roseann was part of a medley relay many “Y” swimmers. This is where team that had a record upheld for Roseann would meet her lifelong many years and also competed friend, Noreen McCann, who also in Big East conferences. After is a Terrier swim team alumna; they graduating, she went on to work then continued down life’s path in the Media Research industry together. Roseann’s competitive where she spent 29 years, and Flushing YMCA swimming career counting, of her working career as a butterflyer began at age eight at Arbitron, now Nielsen. She (8) and continued throughout high continues to live in Howard Beach school. Many coaches, such as Mr. where she enjoys being close to Kiernan, Mrs. C, Frank Ranhofer loving family and friends. and Dave Rose, played important roles in her time at the “Y”. Roseann forged many childhood friendships and great memories there.

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ROMA KUSZNIR HUNTER Class of 1985 Roma Kusznir Hunter lives in a town outside Boston with her husband, Robin, They both enjoy the company of dogs, a cat, and some chickens. After a successful career in business, Roma retired several years ago to spend more time with family and friends and to pursue her interests and hobbies. Roma attended Columbia University where she earned a BS in Chemical Engineering and she attended Harvard University where she completed her MBA. After graduating business school in 1993, Roma moved abroad to work in private equity in Eastern Europe. She lived in Warsaw, Poland, and in Kyiv, Ukraine and finally in London. She invested in start-up and high growth companies in Eastern Europe, traveled extensively throughout Europe on business and all over the world for pleasure. Eastern Europe was an exciting place in the 1990s with great opportunities and she was drawn to it because of such opportunities and also because of her Ukrainian heritage. Roma’s parents both emigrated from Ukraine to the U.S.A. after WW II as political refugees fleeing the Soviet Union. She grew up speaking Ukrainian at home and continues to adhere to Ukrainian customs and traditions. In the early 2000’s, Roma returned to the U.S.A. She settled in Cambridge and pursued a number of entrepreneurial ventures including a small nanotechnology company which she co-founded

with an MIT professor. During this period, Roma met the love of her life, Robin, and rekindled her interest in swimming. She joined the masters swim team at Harvard and competed in local events, nationals, and open water swims. One summer, she entered a sprint distance triathlon and was bitten by the “triathlon bug”. Roma’s desire for the triathlon led her to complete a full distance triathlon, Ironman Lake Placid. Swimming, in particular, became more central to her life and she tried her hand in coaching masters swimming; for several years she was the head coach of Boston University Masters Swim. Central to Roma’s life are her animals, particularly her dogs: three border collies and an Australian Shepherd. She hikes with them daily and trains them to do various tricks in order for them to compete in various dog sports including dog agility and canine nose work. When not spending time with her dogs, Roma does yoga, runs, cycles, cooks gourmet meals for her foodie husband, listens to classical music and opera, and studies current events. Roma left St. Francis Prep many decades ago but SFP has never left her and she is grateful for being a part of the SFP extended family. Go Terriers!

Outstanding Female Student Athlete in her senior year and was selected as a member of the Roger Bacon Scientific Honors Society. Selected students must have and maintain a minimum 3.3 overall GPA and 3.3 major GPA.

PATTI FITZGIBBON-HEID Class of 1987 Patti Heid, MSPT , COS-C is the youngest of four (4) children and grew up in Woodside, Queens. She attended St. Francis Prep on a partial academic scholarship from 1983-1987. During her time at the Prep, her academic excellence continued as demonstrated through repeated semesters on the Honor Roll. Patti also excelled in athletics as demonstrated through her contributions to the Girls Swimming Team which went undefeated and not only won the Girl’s Nassau-Suffolk Swimming Championships, but also broke multiple school and regional records. Patti was named the Nassau-Suffolk MVP in her junior and senior years. Further, Patti participated and placed multiple times in the AAU Empire State Games as well as the AAU National Swimming Championships. Patti’s academic and swimming success continued as she attended St. John’s University on a full swimming scholarship where she majored in Biology with a minor in Theology. During her time at St. John’s, Patti was Team Captain during her junior and senior years, she broke school records, was a member of the Big East Conference All-Academic Team, recipient of the Richard J. Krempecki Award for the student/athlete that “Goes the Extra Mile” in their junior and senior years. Additionally, Patti was the recipient of the Richard F. McSwiney Award for the Most

After graduating St. John’s, Patti attended graduate school at the University of Miami and majored in Physical Therapy. She graduated cum laude in 1993 with her MSPT degree and remained in Florida where she began her career, which now spans 28 years, and married her husband of 27 years, Fred Heid. While Patti began her career in the acute care hospital setting, she ultimately fell in love with the home health setting where her career progressed from a field clinician through the many levels of management. Today, she serves as the Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs for the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF). During her time with HCAF, members have grown to depend on Patti as a steadfast resource to help them navigate the industry quagmire of the ever-changing clinical and regulatory requirements. Also, Patti has presented on numerous topics pertinent to the industry and sits on multiple coalitions and panels to ensure Florida Home Care providers have a voice in key discussions that have the potential to impact their businesses and is active with the Home Care Section of the American Physical Therapy Association which is a U.S.-based individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

MEGHAN MULLANEY MCCORMACK Class of 1993 Meghan Anne Mullaney is the oldest of three children and grew up in Bayside, Queens where she attended Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament. She was very active in multiple CYO sports and loved them all. During her four years at the Prep, she played three sports: soccer, basketball, and softball. As a four (4) year varsity player on soccer and a Captain of the team in senior year, she received All league for the Long Island Catholic League. She played varsity for junior and senior years in both basketball and softball. She received All City for basketball and the Golden Glove Award for softball. Additionally, she was awarded the Al Powers Student/Athlete Award in her senior year. While playing three sports for the Prep, she managed to be on the honor roll all four years and was selected to be in the Franciscan Chapter of the National Honor Society in her junior and senior years.

MARISSA STORK Class of 1998 for an intern fellowship program where she received her Master’s in Elementary Education. She started teaching during this time and has been teaching for 17 years. Currently she is still on maternity leave after having three children but has plans to go back to teaching. Meghan has learned so much from her athletic successes at the Prep and works hard every day to carry over these important qualities to her own life. She learned to practice hard and play hard and continues to apply these qualities in every task with which she is faced.

In 1993, Meghan attended Siena College in Loudonville NY. In her freshman year, she walked onto the Softball Team and started that year as a center fielder, and did so all four years. She also had an academic scholarship throughout her four years at Siena College and graduated cum laude in 1997. From 1997-1998, Meghan attended Fordham University

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Marissa Stork is the youngest of five children and grew up in Flushing, New York. She went to P.S. 107 and then to St. Luke’s for seventh and eighth grade before attending St. Francis Prep. She started playing soccer with her brother Adam who was four years older than her and whom her father coached. She spent most of her younger days at her grandfather’s bake shop called “Stork’s Bakery” in Whitestone. At the shop, Marissa’s parents showed her what hard work and success looked like. She started playing in an organized soccer league at the age of seven where she was the only girl on a boy’s team in Auburndale. At 11, a club coach from Long Island was putting together a group of elite soccer players and he added Stork to his team called the HBC Nasty Girls. Marissa’s club team won four State Cup Championships and one regional championship. Marissa played varsity soccer at St. Francis Prep for four seasons. She was named Rookie of the Year in 1994 and was selected MVP for 1995 and 1996. All four years at the Prep, Marissa made the AllLeague First Team and was one of the top 10 goal scorers for four years in the CHSAA. Marissa attended St. John’s University which is a Division 1 college in the Big East Conference. In her freshman year, she played in all 18 games and started in 15

of the games. In her sophomore yar, she started in all 19 games and was the team’s leading point scorer, netting a team-best eight goals. In her junior season, she led the team in goals and led a St. John’s offense that scored a program high 143 points. In her senior year, she captained a team that qualified for the Big East Tournament for the first time since 1994. They played Notre Dame University in a quarterfinal matchup to whom they lost 2-0. Unfortunately, Stork was unable to play in that game due to an injury. She was inducted into the College of Professional Studies Honor Society and graduated cum laude with Bachelor of Science degree in 2002. In 2007, Marissa started a career in law enforcement when she was sworn into the Nassau County Police Department. She also married that same year. In 2010, she gave birth to her daughter Casey and in 2013 had her second child, Dylan. Last year, Marissa was promoted to Sergeant and currently works in the 6th Precinct which is located in Manhasset.

Women’s Basketball WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Kelly still actively coaches by volunteering at the high school level. She married fellow St. Francis Prep and Ring of Honor member Brendan Mullahy. They have three boys; Brendan, Barrett, and Finnian and reside in Fairfield, CT.

KELLY FITZPATRICK MULLAHY Class of 1991 Kelly Fitzpatrick Mullahy graduated in 1991. While at SFP, she earned three (3) Varsity Basketball letters and 10 Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field letters. In basketball, Kelly earned All-City & First Team All Brooklyn/Queens and was a 1000 point scorer averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds her senior year. Kelly attended Fordham University on a full basketball scholarship. Her team went to the Patriot League Championship all four years, winning twice and earning a bid to the 1994 NCAA Tournament which was a first for Fordham University. She led the league in her junior year in rebounding and also earned All Patriot League in 1993-94 and 1994-95. She was also the Patriot League Tournament MVP in 1994. Kelly was team captain in her senior year. Kelly played professional basketball in Turkey, England, and France. She contributed to winning the Euro League A Championship in France before retiring. She also played for the Irish Senior Women’s Basketball team for three years, while, at the same time, having dual citizenship. Kelly coached collegiately at Duquesne University and Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She earned her BS at Fordham University and her MBA at Sacred Heart University. She resides in Connecticut and works in business development.

at the collegiate level and was part of a successful Division II Women’s Basketball program. In 1993, during her senior year, she was voted Team Captain. From 1989-1993, Christy competed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament three (3) out of the four (4) years of her career. Christy is currently a Physical Education teacher in the South Orangetown Central School District in Rockland County, NY. She started her teaching and coaching career in 1993 at Tappan Zee High School in Orangeburg, NY. She now teaches at William O. Schaefer Elementary School in Tappan, New York. She is most proud of her title as mom, to her daughter, Riley and her son, Jake.

CHRISTY STEINGASSER Class of 1989 Christy Lynn Steingasser is the third daughter to John and Veronica Steingasser of Bayside, New York. Christy has two older sisters, Kathy and Jean Marie and one younger sister, Carole. Christy attended Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament School from kindergarten through eighth grade. KATHRYN MCCABE FIFIELD Class of 1995 At St. Francis Prep, Christy was a multi-sport, three-season Kathryn McCabe Fifield graduated student-athlete. In her freshman from St. Francis Prep in 1995. At year, during the fall season, she the Prep, she earned 10 Varsity played Junior Varsity Volleyball. Letters in soccer, basketball, and During the winter season, she softball. She began her senior year played Varsity Basketball and as Captain of the Soccer Team in the spring season, she played and continued her leadership Varsity Softball. From 1985-1989, role into the basketball season Christy earned eleven out of a where, as Captain, she led her possible twelve Varsity Letters. team to a New York State Class In her senior year at SFP, she led “B” Championship title. Also as her team to the Girls Class “B” Captain in the spring of her senior Catholic High School Basketball year, Kathryn and her team won State Championship. In addition, the New York State Catholic High Christy was Team Captain and School “AA” Championship in finished her basketball career with softball. Basketball is the sport in a total of 1,249 points. which Kathryn received most of her recognition. She was selected After graduating from SFP, to the Class “B” All-Star Team, the she attended Pace University New York Newsday All-City Team on a full athletic scholarship. and the Daily News All-Borough Christy played and competed

Team. Kathryn also received the Al Powers Student/Athlete Award at St. Francis Prep in her senior year and she graduated with a 94 average. In 2007, Kathryn was inducted into the CHSAA Hall of Fame. Kathryn went on to receive a full athletic scholarship to Fordham University where she played four (4) years of basketball and was captain in both her junior and senior years. She was named to the 1996-97 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and is currently on the Fordham Top 10 all-time assist list with 372 points. After graduating from Fordham, Kathryn went on to work at NBA Entertainment in the Live Programming & Entertainment department for 15 years. She currently lives in Floral Park with her husband, Matt, and three (3) children: Erin, Brian, and John.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (CONTINUED)

SOFTBALL

MARIANNE HAGGERTY ZIDAR Class of 1989

DENISE MCBRIDE-FISCHETTI Class of 1984

Marianne Haggerty Zidar was born and raised in Forest Hills, NY. She was the middle child between two (2) brothers. She began her education and athletic career at Our Lady of Mercy and continued at St. Francis Prep. At SFP, Marianne played tennis, basketball, and softball all four (4) years, and was named Captain of each of those teams as a senior. She was the recipient of the Al Powers Student/Athlete Award at graduation.

Denise McBride-Fischetti grew up in the Forest Hills section of Queens and attended Our Lady of Mercy where she played CYO softball and basketball before attending St. Francis Prep in 1980.

After SFP, Marianne went on to attend the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. There she played Interhall Flag Football and Bookstore Basketball where she won championships in both. After she graduated with a BA and MA in English Literature, Marianne married and settled in the Chicago area where she had a very brief career before staying home to raise four (4) athletes of her own in football, volleyball, lacrosse, and baseball. Currently, Marianne stays active by playing a lot of Platform Tennis. As of February 2019, she and her doubles’ partner, Julie Reighard, have a current national team ranking of 35 by the American Platform Tennis Association.

At the Prep, Denise played JV and Varsity Basketball and Varsity Softball. She was a four year Varsity Softball player and became the ace of the pitching staff in her freshman year. During her four years at the Prep, Denise compiled a career record of 60 wins and four losses with a spectacular ERA of 2.089. She also had a career batting average of .692. As a softball player each of her four years at the Prep, Denise pitched for the team to four consecutive CHSAA Queens Championships. In 1984, she led the Softball Team to wins in the CHSAA Brooklyn-Queens Championship, the CHSAA City Championship, and the first-ever City Championship versus the Public School Athletic League Champion, New Utrecht HS. Further, in 1984, Denise was selected as a CHSAA Senior All Star, a Daily News Queens All Star, and a Daily News All City All Star. She said that she credits all of this success to her teammates who “provided support behind her and fielded everything hit to them”; she also credits their coach Dom Vulpis. In 1996, Denise was inducted into the CHSAA Hall of Fame.

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After SFP, Denise graduated from CW Post with a degree in Elementary Education. She went on to earn a Masters Degree in Literacy from St. John’s University. She currently is a reading specialist in the Bellmore School District. Denise is married to SFP Athletic Director Sal Fischetti. They have three daughters. Denise says that “they are the biggest accomplishments in her life.” Denise coached all three daughters in softball, lacrosse, and soccer. Denise also holds board positions in the community PTA and the youth and booster clubs.

DR. LORI MATTURRO, DDS Class of 1984 Lori Matturro graduated from the Prep in 1984. While at the Prep, she played on the Softball Team and Basketball Team. Lori made the Varsity Softball Team in her freshman year. She was the team’s starting shortstop and maintained a batting average over .400 all four (4) years. As a junior, she was recognized with “The Most Reliable Player Award.” In both her junior and senior years, Lori made The Daily News Queens All-Star Softball Team and The Tablet’s All-Star Softball Team. In her senior year, Lori was Co-Captain of her team and was instrumental in helping her team go undefeated. With her outstanding defensive plays and her powerful bat, she helped her team win the Brooklyn/ Queens Title, The City Title and The Metropolitan Championship. That same year, she also won the “lronman Award” and earned a spot on the CHSAA Senior

All-Star Game. In addition to her outstanding accomplishments on the softball field, Lori played on the JV and Varsity Basketball Teams. She was awarded the “Sportsmanship Award” in both her junior and senior years. After graduation, Lori went to Manhattan College where she played Division I softball. In 1986, Manhattan College awarded Lori with the “Outstanding Performance Award for Excellence in Athletics.” Lori graduated from Manhattan College, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry. After college, Lori went to NYU College of Dentistry, where she graduated with her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. NYU presented Lori with “The American Association of Women Dentists Award for Outstanding Leadership & Academic Achievement.” Lori has been in private practice for over 20 years with offices in Queens and further east on Long Island. She volunteers by providing free dental care to disadvantaged individuals, through an organization called Community Care Management Partners. This organization honored Lori as their “Volunteer Doctor of the Year.”

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LAURIE MCMAHON Class of 1987 Laurie McMahon grew up in Bayside, Queens. Her love of sports and the joy of being a part of a team greater than the sum of its members is a part of her DNA. While at St. Francis Prep, she had the opportunity to participate in multiple sports and on a number of winning teams including softball, basketball, and soccer. After the Prep, Laurie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University, where she was a GTE CoSida Academic AllAmerican, All-Northeast Regional and Atlantic 10 All-Conference, Academic All-Conference and AllTournament honoree. A lifelong learner, Laurie also holds a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Virginia Polytechnic and State University and a Certificate from Harvard University’s Negotiation Institute, is a licensed EcoBroker® certified salesperson in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland, a Certified Emergency Management Specialist (SEM), a US Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (LEED®AP BD&C). After college, Laurie’s personal passion for politics led her to relocate to Washington, D.C. and pursue a career in commercial real estate where she proudly represents prestigious clients like Georgetown University and the World Bank Group and

Giving back to the community and younger professionals have been on-going goals for Laurie. She has been a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) National Core Curriculum and Education Steering Committees, the Apartment and Office Building Association Advisory Council, the Board of Directors for the Crystal City Business Improvement District, and a Board of Directors member and Treasurer of DC Greenworks. In addition, Laurie was honored with the Patrick J. Cassidy Founder’s Tribute, as an Institute for Market Transformation and the U.S. Department of Energy Better Building Alliance Green Lease Leader and as a Real Estate Forum Commercial Real Estate Woman of Influence in recognition of her efforts.

ALLISON SALDANA Class of 1984

to be her daughter Nathalie and who was also the first State Girls Tennis Champion in the school’s history. Allison also reached her 100th win with the Girls Team this past fall. This brought her total overall wins for both teams to 180. She finished her final year as coach leading both teams to District Championships in 2019. Allison will continue her tennis career as a teaching Pro at the TK Tennis Academy helping juniors in the Northeast Pa area.

Allison Saldana-Joanlanne began playing tennis at the age of eight in Queens, NY and was a ball girl at the US Open for two (2) years. She acquired rankings from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) throughout her junior years and played at the number 1 spot at the Prep from 1980-84. She led the Prep to the C.H.S.A.A. Championship and was an MVP award winner under Coach Tom Doshna. Upon finishing at the Prep, she earned a tennis scholarship at Old Dominion University where she graduated with a degree in Sports Management. She played in the top three spots and earned an MVP award there as well. After college, Allison married her husband Frank and had three (3) daughters, Alyssa, Nathalie, and Nicole and moved to Dallas, PA. There, she was the first Head Coach of the Women’s Tennis Team and Men’s Tennis Team from 2004-12 at College Misericordia (MU) in Dallas, PA. She coached the Women’s PAC Conference Champion and led the team to the PAC Conference finals each year. She was also awarded the USTA Middle States Eastern District College Coach of the year in 2010. From 2012-19, Allison was Head Coach for the Boys and Girls Teams at Wyoming Seminary Upper School in Kingston, PA. She coached the PIAA Girls State Champion in 2013 who happened

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The 1979 St. Francis Prep Varsity Baseball Team was truly a “once-in-a-lifetime” team with a .917 winning percentage. On their way to the CHSAA City Championship that year under the leadership of Coach Jack Kehoe and Assistant Pat McLaughlin, this great team overcame many challenges but also had many accomplishments. This “Band of Brothers” never doubted themselves and were led by team captains Marty Schaetzle, Kerry Connolly and Anthony Sabatino. They were truly a team--as every member contributed to their success .They won their first 10 games that season, including games against Archbishop Molloy, Monsignor McClancy, and Christ the King before heading to Boca Raton for an Easter tournament. The team came home from a successful Florida trip and won 5 more games, including a 3-0 shutout against Mater Christi by senior pitcher Kerry Connolly. Their next game was a 13-1 win, a 2-hitter pitched by junior Kevin O’Hara and powered by home runs by senior right fielder Peter Rappa and senior third baseman Sabatino. At this point, Rappa hit home runs in four straight games. And before losing its only CHSAA game to McClancy, the 30

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team was 7-0 in the league with two wins against Molloy, the second win featuring a game-saving defensive play by Sabatino. The overall team record was now 20-1 and Connolly threw his second shutout of the season against Holy Cross as the league record became 11-1. The team eventually finished the regular season with a 13-1 CHSAA league record and was 30-3 overall. In the playoffs, they beat Monsignor Scanlon in the quarterfinals on a game-winning hit by junior infielder Mike Papa, and then beat Power Memorial in the semifinals on a 3-hitter pitched by Mark Ketner to reach the City Championship game against Molloy. Ketner finished the year with a 10-0 record. Entering the championship game, annual powerhouse Archbishop Molloy’s team was on a 13-game winning streak following their second loss of the season to Prep. The City Championship game, played at St. John’s University, had Molloy going for its 11th title in 21 seasons under legendary coach Jack Curran. During this great Championship matchup, Connolly and Ketner pitched out of trouble time-and-time again for Prep.

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And timely hitting by Schaetzle, Connolly, Rappa, Anthony Lamonaca, Vinny Agusta and Bill O’Connor helped this amazing team overcome a 5-0 deficit against powerful Molloy to win the CHSAA City Championship game 8-6 in extra innings. As The Tablet wrote afterward, “The Lil’ Terriers seem to have become a closelyknit team and more determined than ever to achieve their final goal.” The overall final season record of the 1979 Championship Baseball Team was 33-3. So Let’s hear it for St. Francis Prep’s 1979 Baseball Champions!

Honors and Awards for the 1979 Varsity Baseball Team THE TABLET’S COACH OF THE YEAR Coach Jack Kehoe

THE NY DAILY NEWS ALL - QUEENS “HONORABLE MENTION”:

THE TABLET’S CHSAA MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

Mark Ketner - Pitcher

Anthony “Tony” Lamonaca

Marty Schaetzle - Catcher

THE TABLET’S FIRST-TEAM CHSAA ALL-STARS:

Kerry Connolly - Pitcher

Mark Ketner - Pitcher 11-0 regular season record with a 0.79 earned run average

Billy O’Connor - Shortstop

Marty Schaetzle - Catcher hit .429 during the regular season Anthony “Tony” Lamonaca - First base hit .454 during the season and .500 in the playoffs Anthony “Tony” Sabatino - Third base hit .385 during the regular season Peter Rappa - outfield - hit .360 during the regular season

THE TABLET’S SECOND TEAM CHSAA ALL-STARS: Kerry Connolly - Pitcher - 10-0 regular season record

Vincent Agusta - Outfield Senior left fielder Mike Ricuito was the first Brooklyn/Queens athlete to win the Monsignor Peters Scholarship to Iona College. Senior Peter Rappa, also quarterback of the Prep’s Varsity Football Team, was the winner of the school’s Al Powers Award for All-Around Excellence. Of related significance is that four members of the 1979 Baseball team, Marty Schaetzle, Peter Rappa, Tony Lamonaca, and Vincent Agusta, are the only four Prepsters to win a CHSAA Varsity Football City Division Title (undefeated regular season record) and CHSAA Varsity Baseball Championship in the same year.

Billy O’Connor - Shortstop

THE NY DAILY NEWS ALL-QUEENS FIRST- TEAM CHSAA HONORS: Anthony “Tony” Sabatino - Third base Peter Rappa - Outfield

THE NY DAILY NEWS ALL-QUEENS SECOND- TEAM CHSAA HONORS: John Kehoe - Head Coach Anthony “Tony” Lamonaca - First base

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Women’s Volleyball Team 1979-1980 RED & BLUE TERRIER RING OF HONOR

The 1979-1980 Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team had the perfect combination of ability, determination, leadership, intelligence, and teamwork. Coached by Joyce Ford and Moderated by Sister Margaret Donnelly, this close-knit group began their season with the modest goals of trying to win one game at a time, improve their skills, and enjoy their season. Prep’s girls had been close to winning championships in previous years, but this talented group of athletes would merge together as the team that would ultimately bring the Metro title to St. Francis Prep. In a Tablet article dated November 22nd, Ed Wilkinson wrote, “nowhere did the sun shine brighter last weekend than in Fresh Meadows” as the SFP host girls were “upset victors” in the Diocesan Playoffs that year, beating St. Savior’s of Park Slope in a best-of-five finale. The match was tied one set apiece before, as one local sportswriter put it, “the Prep machine got on the right track.” Senior Betty Shaub and junior Chris Burke led the way in scoring, while “Renata Grassi and Liz Prohaska serves built an insurmountable lead,” wrote Wilkinson. Eileen Conley and Elena Laskow killed it at the net, thanks to great work by Terry 32

Aufiero and Patty Russell, amazing sets by Mary Joyce, Renata Grassi, and Stella Barresi, and the great leadership of Joyce Ford and Margaret Donnelly. None of this would have been possible, too, without the constant support of then Prep Women’s AD Jane Modry.

Ford’s elated and victorious Terriers went on to the Metros at Sacred Heart Academy, where they played Resurrection Academy of Rye, NY, in the semi-finals, again winning in four sets. They then moved on to defeat a talented and confident St. Mary’s team in the finals. The Tablet included Ford, Burke, and Prohaska as All-Stars that year, and the Prep’s winning volleyball tradition was born.

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Many of the Prep girls went on to play college volleyball, coach, or referee. Notably, Chris Burke played on scholarship for Ithaca and at the Empire Games, Mary Joyce played four full years for Fordham, and Elizabeth Schaub played for Manhattan College. Chris coached at FIT, and Chris, Liz and Elena helped coach JV here at Prep, Liz later going on to coach Girls Varsity and JV with Prep volleyball alum Denise StradowskiHeckelman. Liz and fellow Red and Blue honoree here tonight Nan Doherty also began the first Boys Varsity Volleyball team at Prep in Fresh Meadows. Patty Russell played nine years for Downstate Women’s Club Volleyball, and she has been a Varsity High School official in Westchester for over ten years. Congratulations Volleyball Champs of ‘79!

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Women’s Tennis Teams: 2001-2009 RED & BLUE TERRIER RING OF HONOR

A number of years ago there was a very successful play called “That Championship Season.” It told the story of an undefeated high school basketball season. Were there to be a story about the Prep’s Girls Tennis Program it would have to be titled “That Championship DECADE.” From 2000 through 2009 the Girls Tennis Teams won 167 consecutive matches, ten league championships, ten state championships and ten Mayor’s Cup Championships. The Mayor’s Cup is particularly impressive as it combines the top Public, top Private and top Catholic teams to establish the true state champion. When Athletic Director Sal Fischetti asked John Brennan to coach the girls

team in addition to the boys team, he knew they had some talent. “What I didn’t realize was that the character and leadership of the team was as exceptional as the talent,” Brennan said. When your best player is also your best team player you have the makings of championship team. Alessandra Pedergnana was such a player. Tennis is essentially an individual sport. So to have players, especially tournament players, buy into the team concept takes players of high character. Alessandra didn’t only win her matches at #1 singles she encouraged her teammates to play to their full potential to help the TEAM win. In high school tennis the #1 singles match is worth one point and the #4 doubles match is also

worth one point, so everyone’s match is of the same value to the team. St. Francis Prep had never won a Mayor’s Cup Championship going into the 2000 tournament. In the finals Prep met Cardozo who had dominated the Public Schools League. The match was tied with only third singles to be decided. Freshman Lisa Vulin displayed a tenacity and determination that was decisive on a hot June day at the National Tennis Center as Prep won its first Mayor’s Cup and began a decade of dominance in high school tennis. Winning one championship is impressive but to establish a dynasty takes a continuing influx of talent. After the 2000 championship Coach Brennan started looking for possible eighth grade girls’ tennis talent. He was told about a girl, Ellenoira Featherston, who was considering the Prep. Coach Brennan said, “After seeing her play, I knew that adding her to the team

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would make us very tough to beat. Then I found out that behind Ellenoira were two other sisters, Martina and Shinann, and a brother, Kilby, who all possessed serious tennis talent. Brennan added, “From that perspective Ellenoira became the most important recruit in Prep Tennis history. If you doubt that fact, consider that for the next seven years, as long as we had a Featherston on the girls or boys team, we never lost a championship!” Shinann Featherston was the #1 ranked player in the state in the 12’s, 14’s, 16’s and 18 year-old brackets. Eventually she was ranked in the top ten in the country. Playing at #1 singles all four years at Prep, Shinann never lost a match

and was the New York City high school singles champion all four years. In 2005, the team bused up to Syracuse with Shinann playing in the singles tournament and her sister Martina teaming with Kathrin Sorokko in the doubles. When the smoke cleared Shinann had won the singles title and Martina and Kathrin were the doubles champions. Never had players from a single high school team won both titles in a single year. Having Catholic school girls win both the singles and doubles championships proved too much for the Public Federation and they soon after decided that Catholic schools would not be invited to this annual tournament-a very backhanded compliment to the Prep’s dominance during those times.

While Alessandra and Shinann were both exceptional players and leaders, to win 167 matches in a row takes dozens of other exceptional student athletes. Kathrin Sorokko, Kathlyn Uy, Kathleen DeRienzo, Shraddha Prabhu, Nicole Rydzewski and Marylen Santos all went on to scholarships and distinguished college tennis careers. They and their teammates were talented, motivated players who paid the price for excellence and accepted subordinate roles when needed—as part of a tennis dynasty that they all had a part of and will provide them with memories for a lifetime! Congratulations Tennis Team Members 2000—2009!!

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Congratulations to the Honorees MIKE HENNING ‘57 On for Ol’ St. Francis!

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Congratulations to our Legendary Coaches, Moderators, Athletes, Championship Teams and Athletic Directors PETER CALLAHAN ‘59 High school is four years; St. Francis Prep is forever!

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Thank you to all of our Families, Coaches, Teachers, Teammates and Friends for helping us become the best People and Team we could be. How lucky are we! THE 1978 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM THE 1979 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM

THE SCHAETZLE FAMILY Hank ‘48 Helen Mae Carl ‘74 Barbara

Martin ‘79 Mary Ellen ‘82 Jean Ann Thurman

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From Baltic Street thru North 6th to Francis Lewis and beyond ...

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On his Induction into the 2022 Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor

"The quality of a man’s life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen Field of Endeavor.” -Vince Lombardi

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Issac Tony shares this honor with his friends who he has had the honor to coach with over the years: Frank Rizzo‘ 84; John “Zeek” Marchassalla ’79 RIP; John Ciorciari’80 RIP

Tony, you are a man of honor who puts his everything into not only being a committed coach and mentor, but also committed to your family, friends and community. You are a true Franciscan in every sense of the word. An honor well deserved. We could not be prouder of you! Love your family,

Eileen ’79, Anthony, Kate, Joseph, Andie and Mom

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John Brown ‘76 HOF ‘06

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Congratulations to

Ralph Addonizio

and all of the Inductees on this special occasion!

THE ADDONIZIO FAMILY

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Congratulations To My Fellow Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Inductees

In Memory Of My Dad John Benik From John Benik ’95

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Congratulations Justin Kelly ‘69 Your dedication to the Prep is an example for all us.

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“Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.”

~ W.B. Yeats

Thanks for the Memories Brother Ed Kent 48

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Justin, we are proud of your commitment to St. Francis Prep, as a coach, mentor, alumnus, and teammate. Your moment with Senator Robert Kennedy, will forever be minted in our minds. You will always be our “Dawg”. God Bless You and Your Family Attorney Eddie Jenkins, Family and Friends

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THE KENT FAMILY Congratulates their brother, Ed on being honored at the Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor March 26, 2022 50

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Welcome into the

Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor to all the 2022 Honorees Especially

TRACK COACHES Brother Ed Kent O.S.F. Brother Norman Smercak O.S.F.† and

MEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES George Lippemeier ‘59 John Hemmer ’61 Edwin Guzman ’71 John Nespoli ’73 Jim Phillips ’73 Richard Khorigan ’79 Dennis Zovich ’79 Timothy Morton ’83

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Brother Edward Kent, O.S.F. God Bless America and St. Francis Prep from

The Kent Family

In Memory of our parents, Sarah Jean and Edward W. Kent

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In Memory of Walter Kent

Walter Kent was the third born of seven siblings in the Kent family including: John (who predeceased him) Bro. Edward Kent, O.S.F. (former SFP English Faculty) Bro. Robert Kent, O.S.F. (SFP Alumni Director) Don Kent, (SFP Class of 1962) Terry Kent-O’Connor and Gerard Kent Walter was born and raised in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn and attended Manual Training High School (now Snyder). Walter continued his studies at St. Francis College was a member of the Class of 1967. Upon graduation, he embarked on a 31-year career at Chase Manhattan Bank (now known as JP Morgan Chase) where he served as Vice President for Operations and Technology. Walter organized the bank’s systems as it went through a series of mergers. He lived abroad for much of his career, residing in Jakarta, Mumbai, Guam, Taipei, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Ultimately, Walter made Hong Kong his home and subsequently retired there. Walter enjoyed collecting antique maps, frequenting the Foreign Correspondents Club (where he was an active member and a regular presence) and was a shareholder in Fat Angelo’s, three Little Italy-themed restaurants in Hong Kong. Walter’s legacy of kindness, compassion and great intellect lives in the memories of his friends and family and through his support of many good causes. His estate provided a generous leadership level gift in support of The Campaign for St. Francis Prep. May he rest in peace.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

DOM VULPIS from

the Losquadro, Vulpis, Ruane and Wilkens families! We know you bleed Red & Blue! P.S. All city Terrier Jack Ruane is looking down and giving you a “Thumbs Up!

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Congratulations to

Tom Sloan on his induction to the Terrier Red and Blue Ring of Honor from The Old Blue Rugby Club of New York

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Congratulations to the

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Inductees and Championship Teams God Bless the Franciscan Brothers

Lisa & Wally Bishop ‘80, HOF ‘10 Eileen LeMonda ‘78, HOF ‘02 Terry & John Pereira ‘62, HOF ‘97 Gerry Scales ‘76, HOF ‘06

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I am humbled and honored to stand with all my fellow teammates and coaches of the 1979 CHSAA City Championship Baseball Team

Anthony ‘Tony’ Lamonaca • 1979 I gratefully acknowledge my parents, siblings and family that made it all possible as well as my wife and children who made life worthwhile after the great SFP years. None of this would have happened without the guidance and direction of Bro. Robert Kent, John Kehoe, Vincent O’Connor and Frank Nastro. In memory of my teammates and classmates: Vincent Agusta • 1979 John ‘Zeek’ Marchasalla • 1979 Royce Mulholland • 1979 James Prendergast • 1979

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ROSEANN DELLUOMO CONGRATULATIONS Roxy on your induction to the 2022 Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor. You are being honored for your athletic achievements and leadership skills while attending St. Francis Prep. We, your friends, are blessed to know your depth of character, kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity and compassion. While every accomplishment starts with the decision to try, you do and do it well. You excel at all you do, except cooking. You really stink at cooking. Seriously.

Love Always from your old friends, Noreen, Jeanie, Patrick, Mary, Carl, Cathy, Keith, Patti, John, Wendy and Tommy Congratulations to all the 2022 Inductees of the Red and Blue Ring of Honor and the Coaches that molded them. On for Ol’ St. Francis, On Red & Blue!

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The Ring of Honor Is To Be Shared With All My Family, Friends, Teachers, Coaches, Teammates And FDNY Who Stood By Me

Robert McDermott ’87

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IN MEMORY OF KEVIN T. SLATTERY Congratulations to the other Inductees

The Slattery Family

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1978 CITY DIVISION CHSFL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Congratulates Our Brothers and Teammates Inducted into the Red and Blue Ring of Honor.

Martin Schaetzle (G)

Captain, All City, All CHSFL

Anthony Lamonaca (TE) All CHSFL

Anthony Truzzolino (QB) All CHSFL

Joseph Licata

(Moderator 40 years of service) With Love, Great Memories and Prayers we Remember Our Brothers and Teammates who are no longer with us and will never be forgotten. John “Zeek” Marchassalla (LB) Captain, All CHSFL, Royce Mulholland (SS) All CHSFL, Vincent Agusta (HB) CHSFL Player of the Week, All CHSFL DEUS MEUS et OMNIA FRATRES FRANCISCANI BROOKLYN 1858 62

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Congratulations to our first and number one Coach Tony Truzzolino his induction to the 2022Terrier Terrier Red BlueBlue RingRing of Honor On hisOn induction to the 2020 Red&and of Honor

We don’t know where we would be without our father’s guidance, love, support and encouragement that he has given us our entire lives. His work ethic, devotion to his family and incredible drive inspires us every day. He’s not only an inspirational coach, he’s an outstanding father and husband. Thanks for all you do Dad, for us and for all you do for others. Congratulations on an honor well deserved! Anthony, Kate, Joseph, Andie and Mom (Eileen ’79)

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Tim Tubridy Class of 1969

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, NYC Fire Captain and Raconteur

You are the best Jane Tubridy 1927-2013

Love Mom & Dad and our Descendants

John Tubridy 1925-2013

Dan & Patsy Tubridy, Mike & Heather Tubridy, Tim & Pat Tubridy, Pat Tubridy, Kathy & Jim Horan, Jr. & Virginia Tubridy, Jane Mary Tubridy, Jesu Sinnappu Patrick Tubridy, Dee, Rachel, Rosemary, Ryan & Shane Tubridy, Martin, Carin & Mikey Tubridy, Terence, Shannon, Quinn & Brayden Tubridy, Sean, Regan, Declan & Teaghan Tubridy Thadd, Logan & Erika Tubridy, Kalen, Richie, Lily, Mairead & Jenna Mikell, Kara, Kevin, Michael & Matthew McGrinder, Trevor, Kelly, Claire & Grace Tubridy James, Stacey, Matthew, Abbey, Nora, Niamh & Kate Tubridy, Timmy, Kelly, Lauren, Caroline & Jacqueline Tubridy, Catherine, Kevin, Juliette, Madeline, Brooke & Catherine Jamin, Jen, Dan & Joanie O’Connell, Jessie, Chris, Chris & Eamon O’Sullivan, Tricia, Chris, Will, Ali, Timmy, Helen & Clare Gahn, Tommy, Tara, Ava, Devin & Brynn Tubridy Brigid, Marlin, Brendon, Rory & Dylan Byrne, Katie & Moira Horan, Erin Horan Megan, Mac, Clain, Jane & Ej Moore, Molly, Terry, Mara & Emma Bush, Mortimer Tubridy Jack Tubridy

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We proudly support St. Francis Preparatory High School and congratulate Ralph Addonizio, and all of this year’s honorees.

Nina and Bob Ronzoni

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Congratulations to our father

* Timothy J. Tubridy * Football *1969* to our family

* Ellenoira Featherston Lunny * Women’s Tennis * 2004 * * Martina Featherston Quinn * Women’s Tennis * 2006 * * Shinann Featherston * Women’s Tennis * 2008 * to our friends * Kathryn McCabe Fiﬁeld * Women’s Basketball * 1995 * * Lauren Kilduff Busch * Women’s XC, Track & Field * 2000 * We are so proud of all of your remarkable accomplishments and your well deserved inductions into the Terrier Red and Blue Ring of Honor

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Ode to Franciscan Brothers Fantastic McCarren Park (cold showers), Red Hook Stadium (cold showers), Metropolitan Ave Pool (cold showers before renovation), Boys High School, 168th Street Armory (before renovations) (puked my guts out after last place Finish in 880), Con Ed Field, East River Manhattan, LL train, A train, Randall’s Island, Lincoln Center, Downtown Athletic club, Harvard Club, Philips Exeter Academy, Deutches Sprache, Edmonton, Canada; Cardiff, Wales; Washington, D.C.; Bray, Ireland; So. Neath, Wales; Bristol, England; Cork, Ireland; London, England; Dublin, Ireland; North 6th Street. Rallies in the alley, squash, track, rugby, javelin, the Skene, varsity B basketball, swimming, football, a fantastic faculty, extraordinary coaches, mentors, role models; lifetime friendships. Sweet victories over all 6 college opponents (including Yale University R.F.C. with George W. Bush on the team) by S.F.P. R.F.C.. Remember we were a high school! Tolerance, charity, brotherhood, generosity; all from a school plucked down on the north side of Williamsburg, among paint factories and foundries, with a dearth of athletic faculties at best, and yet had an infectious esprit de corps and incredible success in all endeavors of athletic and academic accomplishments. At the inevitable risk of leaving some very worthy mentors out, I would like to mention some of the major inFluencers of my life that come to mind. Brother Victor, Brother Conan, Brother deSales, Jack Monahan, Brother Owen Kapper, Brother Campion, Brother Venard, Brother Robert Kent, Vince O’Connor, Brother Benilde, Brother Owen Justinian, Brother Colum, Frank Nastro, Brother Fabian, Brother Kieran, Mr. Booras, John Barnes, Mr. Stenger, Hank Higdon, Brother Masseo, Brother Norman, Brother Carl, Brother Leonard Conway. What a fantastic start to the formative years of my life, where whatever success I have had can be attributed to those wonderful 4 years on North 6th Street. Thank you S.F.P. for the fundamentals. Timothy J. Tubridy Class of 1969

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CONGRATULATIONS MARTY SCHAETZLE

ON YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE SFP RING OF HONOR

ON YOUR INDUCTION INTO THE SFP RING OF HONOR IN LOVING MEMORY OF HANK ‘48 AND HELEN MAE SCHAETZLE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HANK '48 AND HELEN MAE SCHAETZLE

WITH LOVE, WITH LOVE, JEANNIE, CARL, BARBARA, MARY ELLEN, JANET, THURMAN, HAYLEY, COUREY, KENDAL, GRIFFIN JEANNIE, CARL, BARBARA, MARY ELLEN, JANET, THURMAN, HAYLEY, COUREY, KENDAL, GRIFFIN VICTORIA, DANIELLE, ERIN GIANA, VICTORIA, DANIELLE, PAUL, JOSEF, ERIN GIANA,PAUL, ANTHONYJOSEF, AND MATHEW ANTHONY AND MATHEW

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Fordham University salutes

St. Francis Preparatory School and congratulates all of this evening’s honorees, including four Fordham alumni and one Fordham faculty member:

James (Jim) Phillips

Gabelli School of Business, Class of 1977

Patti Quinn Neave

Gabelli School of Business, Class of 1987

Lorraine Grein

Fordham College at Rose Hill, Class of 1993

Kelly Fitzpatrick Mullahy

Gabelli School of Business, Class of 1995

Brother Edward Kent of the Order of St. Francis Fordham University Adjunct Professor

Joseph M. McShane, S.J. President of Fordham University

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Brother David Anthony Migliorino, OSF, the Franciscan Brothers, Faculty & Staff of the Saint Anthony’s High School Community Congratulate St. Francis Prep & The Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Inductees and Especially Brother Norman Smercak, OSF & Dennis Zovich

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Congratulations to all of the Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Inductees

On for Ol’ Saint Francis!

PATTI ANN BROWNE - SFP 1983 Author, Write Your Own Story: How I Took Control by Letting Go

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Congratulations Anthony Lamonaca ‘79 on your induction into the Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor.

We are proud of your commitment to excellence and your dedication to family, friends, faith, and community.

Go Terriers! With love, Mom, siblings, and family

Congratulations to

Coach Bob McDermott ‘87 The SFP Terrier Baseball Program

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Congrats Meg!!! Meghan Mullaney McCormack (’93) Soccer, Basketball, and Softball

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Congratulations

Tony Truzzolino

on an extremely well deserved honor! Your contributions to the SFP Football Program are immeasurable.

Love, Marylene, Frank and the rest of the Rizzo family.

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Marissa Stork Best of Luck to you; be careful on your job. You are the best kid a family could have. Love you,

Mom & Dad, Family & John

joins the

St. Francis Preparatory School Ring of Honor Gala in saluting

Lori Matturro ’88, DDS at the

Crest Hollow Country Club Saturday,March March 26, Saturday, 21,2022 2020 Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., President

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The Class of 1979 Women’s Basketball 1979 CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Finalist Women’s Gymnastic 1979 City Champions and CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Champions Women’s Softball 1979 City Champions (Defeated PSAL Champions) and CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Champions Women’s Swimming 1979 City Champions and CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Champions Women’s Volleyball 1979 CHSAA Champions (Class of 1980) Men’s Baseball 1979 CHSAA Champions Men’s Football 1978 CHSFL City Division Champions Men’s Handball 1979 CHSAA Champions Ten Consecutive Championships (1970-79) Men’s Tennis 1979 CHSAA Champions

SAINT FRANCIS PREP HOME OF CHAMPIONS

Red, White and Proud of YOU, Uncle Dennis!

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Congratulations to

Denise E. McBride-Fischetti ‘84

On your induction in to the St. Francis Prep Red & Blue Ring of Honor! We are so proud of you and love you very much. “Great moments are born from great opportunity. And that’s what you have here tonight. This is your time. Now go out there and take it.” --Coach Herb Brooks, 1980

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The 1973 SFP Varsity Football Team would like to congratulate our classmates for their induction into the Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor:

Steve Melcer ‘74 (R.I.P.) and Dom Vulpis ‘74

As well as congratulate other inductees from our time at the Prep: John Nespoli ‘73 • Jim Phillips ‘73 • Kevin Slattery ‘72 Thomas Sloan ‘71 • Edwin R. Guzman, MD ‘71

Congratulations to our Coach Dominick Vulpis as you are inducted into the Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor. What great memories we hold onto of that Metro Championship Season and YOU! Love, Denise, Lori, Mama, Karen, Susan, Murf, Mary & Kathy Tanner 84

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Congratulations to tonight’s great Women’s Tennis Honoree and my classmate

Allison Saldana ‘84 and to all our Red & Blue Ring of Honor Inductees.

On for Ol’ St. Francis!

JOANNE PERSICO ‘84 AND FAMILY

Congratulations! Class of 1979

Red & Blue Ring of Honor Inductees Richard Khorigan – Men’s XC, Track & Field Anthony Lamonaca – Baseball Marty Schaetzle – Baseball Tony Truzzolino – Football Coach Dennis Zovich – Men’s XC, Track & Field Baseball 1979 – Championship Team Women’s Volleyball 1979 – Championship Team

“Onfor for‘Ol ‘OlSt. St. Francis, Francis, On Blue,” “On OnRed Red& & Blue,” Alice Dunkak-Quinn ’79 and Colin Quinn ‘77 2022 Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala

Congrats to all Honorees with Special Recognition to:

Dennis McDermott • 1970 Steve Melcer • 1974

(R.I.P.)

Bro. Ed Kent, O.S.F. • H’14 from

John P. McGee •1973

Congratulations

Kelly Fitzpatrick Mullahy and all of the 2022 Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Inductees. A Truly Great and Well-Deserved Recognition. Love, Brendan, Brendan, Finnian and Barrett 86

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Congrats Mommy!!! Meghan Mullaney McCormack (’93) Love, Timmy, Ryan, and Laney

Soccer, Basketball, and Softball

Congratulations on your Induction into the Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor

Liz Prohaska & the 1979 Women’s Volleyball Team Thank you for your many years of dedication to The Prep!

Love, Joanne Persico ‘84 & Family

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Congratulations to Dom Vulpis and All 2022 Red and Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Inductees

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Congratulations to

Kathryn McCabe Fifield

on your induction into St. Francis Prep’s Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor! Your killer crossovers may have made you a great basketball player, but it’s your kindness and caring heart that makes you a great person! We are proud of your athletic accomplishments and blessed to call you our friend. Love, Sarah, Linda, Tara and Audrey

Congratulations Kelly, Your honor is proof that hard work pays off. From your success as a Lil’ Terrier, a Fordham Ram, and now in your career and with family, you are a role model to us all. Mom and Dad are proud!

Kevin, Jen, Peter, Wade and Felicity

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Congratulations Fellow Honorees Thank You All The Time Ellen, Kris, Justin, Karen J.F.K.

Congratulations to Brother Edward Kent The Coaching Staff and Student/Athletes appreciate your many years of Guidance, Support, Love & Dedication to the St. Francis Prep Athletic Program

Don Kent ‘62

In Memory Of Vinny Agusta ‘79 John “Zeek” Marchassalla ‘79 Royce Mulholland ‘79

Congratulations to

Lori Matturro

Great Teammates Better Friends Beautiful People…

on this well-deserved honor!

Always In Our Hearts

Love, Dad, Liz and Emma Jeanne

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We are very proud of you!

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In Memory of

Anita Cunningham Kennedy

Congratulations on all Your hard work and Dedication to Prep Football

Tony Truzzolino Love, Christine, John, Cailey, Conall & Johnny

In loving memory of

Dave Daly

Great Coach, Mentor and Friend You will be missed. To the

Class of 1983

Still up where we belong! I wish you health and happiness All the best!

Timothy J. Morton ‘83

The members of the 1979 Championship Volleyball team salute our coach,

Joyce Ford

who inspired us to: Trust in and respect our teammates, Build self-confidence in our abilities, Be resilient. These are tremendous life lessons to share with teenage girls and ones we have passed on in our roles as coaches, professionals, wives, mothers, daughters and sisters. Thank you for inspiring generations!

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Congratulations to

Robert McDermott

on your induction to the Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor From The Boyz Joseph Maniscalco Frank Pinto Thomas Manzolillo Adrian Rios Fred Peralta

Angelo Lees Peter Elias Stu Juarez Carlos Saddala Michael Zampino

Congratulations to all the Red & Blue Inductees Most especially my teammates Lori - Denise - Susan And my Coach, Dom Vulpis Love,

Denise Stradowski Heckelman

Congratulations to

Kelly Fitzpatrick Mullahy! An Incredible athlete An Incredible person!

And to all Inductees, Congrats on your well-deserved honor, we are so proud to be part of you history!

Congratulations to the 2020 Women’s XC, Track & Field Honorees!

The McGorry Girls

Marcelle Beauzile Eldridge

Regan ‘90 Sarah ‘89 Amy ‘87 Jenny ‘86 Pam ‘84

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Congratulations and best wishes to all the honorees!

Congratulations to Allison! We are so proud of you! Love Frank and the girls!

Thank you for your Franciscan Spirit! We are Franciscans through and through, We are true Red and Blue! William Skody H’22 and Phylllis Gambino-Skody ‘90 Patricia Gambino ‘86 Christopher Skody ‘14 Serene DiNatale ‘03

David DiNatale ‘06 Josephine Ferriso ‘20 Gianna Ferriso ‘22

On for Ol’ St. Francis!

We would like to congratulate

Robert McDermott ‘87 for this well-deserved honor!

Congratulations to all of tonight’s Honorees!

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THE THE NEW YORKFOOTBALL FOOTBALL GIANTS NEW YORK GIANTS CONGRATUALTE CONGRATULATE

JIM PHILLIPS – 1973 JIM PHILLIPS - 1973 ON HIS INDUCTION INTO

ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ST. FRANCIS PREP

ST. FRANCIS PREP

RED & BLUE TERRIER

RED & BLUE TERRIER RING HONOR RING OF OF HONOR

To John Barnes, my coach, mentor and friend, and to all those who came before me and made tonight possible. Thank you!!

Tommy Sloan Class of 1971

Congratulations!

The Pascal Family

Congratulation to all of The Ring of Honor Honorees! On for old St. Francis.... Thank you Prep, especially the late Bro. Norman!

Jim Phillips ‘73 94

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In Memory of Steven Melcer ‘74 2022 Men’s Basketball Inductee

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Honorees

Patrick J. McArdle ‘89 and Family

On for Ol’ St. Francis!

Patrick Featherston and Family

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Women’s Swim Team Coaches Women’s Swim Team and all 2022 Honorees

Roseann Delluomo ‘84

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High School is four years; St. Francis Prep is forever!

Jason Feeley

Congratulations to Lauren Kilduff Busch Class of 2000

Class of 1993

Ed Kilduff

In Memory of

God Bless our Honorees!

Bro. Norman Smercak, O.S.F.

Joe Licata SFP Honorary Alumnus Class of 2000

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Congratulations to the Honorees

Go Terriers! Dom Vulpis ‘74

Congratulations to tonight’s Honorees! Deirdre Morris Abrahamsson Class of 1989

On for Ol’s St. Francis!

Gerard Boeckhaus Class of 1980

Red & Blue Through and Through In Honor of Bro. Norman Smercak, O.S.F.

James Carvino Class of 1971 2022 Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala

PATRONS Thomas Andrejko ‘67 Michael J. Caufield ‘73 Angel Cavanna ‘82 Daniel V. Corry ‘58 Sr. Margaret Donnelly, R.S.M. Eileen Morris Terrance Nolan ‘67 Lawrence J. Pascal ‘59 Christopher Pesce ‘74 Elizabeth S. Schaub ‘80 Christy Steingasser ‘89 William Turnbull ‘86 Dr. Peter J. Rappa ‘79 Joseph Whalen

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In honor of my coach and mentor,

Brother Norman Smercak, O.S.F.,

†RIP

with whom I am humbled to be entering The Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor

Dr. Edward R. Guzman ‘71 2022 Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor Gala

On for old St. Francis, On Red and Blue, Our colors streaming, Rush right in and Fight for old St. Francis, Lead us on to Victory, Again without a miss, Fight for our colors of St. Francis!

Upcoming Alumni Events Alumni Spring Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction 10th, 15th & 20th Anniversary Reunion Saturday, April 30, 2022 8:00-11:00 PM Classes of 2011 & 2012 Classes of 2006 & 2007 Classes of 2001 & 2002

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Alumni Spring Reunion 25th, 30th & 35th Anniversary Saturday, May 7, 2022 7:30 PM Classes of 1995, ‘96 & ‘97 Classes of 1990, ‘91, & ‘92 Classes of 1985, ‘86 & ‘87

Saturday, May 14, 2022 Mass 6:00 PM || Cocktails & Dinner: 7:30 PM We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring our Hall of Fame Inductees: Peter Corritori ’59, Brother Owen Justinian Sadlier O.S.F ’62, LeeAnn Canavan-Black ’79, and our Honorary Alumnus, William Skody. 75th Anniversary Classes of 1945- 1946 -1947

55th Anniversary Classes of 1965-1966-1967

70th Anniversary Classes of 1950- 1951- 1952

50th Anniversary Classes of 1970-1971-1972

65th Anniversary Classes of 1955 -1956- 1957

45th Anniversary Classes of 1975-1976-1977

60th Anniversary Classes of 1960-1961-1962

40th Anniversary Classes of 1980-1981-1982

Annual June Golf Classic Monday, June 20, 2022 Cherry Valley Club, Garden City, NY