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St. Mary’s has a successful athletic legacy that still lives on today. Spartan Pride is strong with our current students and shows across all aspects of student life at St. Mary’s. Read more about our Student Spartans featured on the cover on page 2.
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ATHLETICS: Student Spartans
10 ENROLLMENT HIGHLIGHTS
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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
12 THEN & NOW
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HAPPENINGS
13 STUDENT PROFILE: Abraham Toe
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CONTRIBUTORS
14 PLAY BY PLAY
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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS
18 FACULTY PROFILE: Jeff Newhall
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WOMEN’S COUNCIL
19 CULTURE OF CHAMPIONS
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24 MARIAN STUDENTS: Ahead of Their Time 27 STUDENT PROFILE: Emmerich Brothers 28 BUILDING FUTURES: The Campaign for St. Mary’s 37 STUDENT PROFILE: Olivia Nazaire
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Editor: Jamie Gigliotti, Director of Communications & the Annual Fund Photography: Professional Event Images, Inc.
38 ST. MARY’S CONTINUES TO EXCEL: NEASC Findings
47 ALUMNI CAREERS
40 CUSHING SOCIETY CELEBRATION
53 ALUMNI NOTES
44 LEGACY PROFILE: Nerich family 45 MATCHING GIFTS 46 ALUMNI PROFILE: Abby Gauthier
51 ALUMNI PROFILE: Virginia Valeri 63 ALUMNI PROFILE: Chris Gaeta 65 OUR STUDENTS
SPOTLIGHT ON St. Mary's Student Athletes For SMH sophomore MARNELLE GARRAUD, St. Mary’s was pretty much always going to be her choice. Her brother, Phil (’15) was already here, and her parents, Philippe and Marinelle have always believed in a Catholic education for their children, (younger brother Mark is now at Sacred Heart). According to Marnelle, that emphasis on the primacy of education has been stressed by her parents, “My father has always told me that school comes first.” Not surprisingly, Marnelle viewed herself as a student long before she began to think of herself as an athlete. In fact, that commitment to academic excellence is one of the things that she wants everyone to know about her. Marnelle remains motivated to succeed by the example set by her parents who came to America from Haiti, “People like my parents can come to the US and make a life for their children. If they can do that, then I can face whatever challenges are given to me.” Marnelle says that many of the lessons that she has learned in sports (soccer and basketball) translate to the classroom and to life in general, “Sports especially basketball, are often about doing the little things right, and little things lead to big things. Do the little things right and most often you’ll be successful.” Marnelle is currently ranked within the top five of her class. For MICHAEL CERULLI, there were many reasons to choose St. Mary’s, convenience, as his brother Zachary (’14) was already here, and his parents both work in Lynn, but there was more. In addition to the many friends from St. Pius who were committing to St. Mary’s, Mike was sure that he could succeed anywhere academically if he put in the effort; it was the challenge of the combination of high level academics and athletics that had a special attraction for him. Sports have offered Mike a lot of life lessons and opportunities to grow. Despite being an underclassman, Mike is viewed as a leader on the Cross-Country, Basketball and Spring Track Teams, and believes that this has challenged him to develop his leadership skills. He has gained greater confidence in his ability to confront personal adversity having come back from a vocal cord issue that hampered his breathing during intense exertion. Like the other students in this highlight, Mike believes that the time demands of sports have led to greater discipline and better time management. So far, Mike’s best memories at SMH include the Cross-Country team’s two undefeated seasons and CCL Championships in the past two years. Mike is ranked within the top five of the SMH Junior class.
SMH Football and Lacrosse player ANTHONY DELVECCHIO (’17) didn’t know that St. Mary’s would be the right place for him until he visited the school. Although his older sister and brother had attended other Catholic schools, St. Mary’s family atmosphere made it unique to him, “I visited a lot of schools, but none of the others were welcoming in the same way. I knew that this would always be a place where people would care about me.” Anthony believes that the routine of being a student-athlete has helped him in a variety of different ways, including the outlet and change of pace that practice after school provides. This allows him to have a good frame of mind when attacking his homework later in the day. Anthony mentioned that after school athletics also offer a chance for him and other students to talk about what they learned in school that day, and thinks that this has added to his learning experience. Anthony also believes that sports has contributed to the development of his character, “Sports puts you in situations where you can act negatively. My parents and coaches have stressed being positive, so I’ve always tried to react in a positive way.” Anthony recognizes that it is important to be a well-rounded person, and cited campus ministry as something that has become an important part of his life and has fostered his relationship with God. Overall, what does Anthony think about his St. Mary’s experience? “SMH has helped me to become a better person in ways that I don’t think any other school would have. Eighth grader and Marblehead native MEGAN PARTHUM, who plays soccer, hockey and lacrosse, says that sports have offered many lessons for her. These lessons include the value of doing her best in everything, working with others as part of a team and understanding that you can’t do everything by yourself. Megan says that she enjoys competing and the routine of SMH athletics because sports offer students an opportunity to leave the rest of the day behind for a while and have fun. When asked about why she chose St. Mary’s, Megan said that previous schools she attended just didn’t feel right for her, “Coming here, the teachers were so nice and the environment was better for me, so it just let me concentrate on school.” by Mike Jalbert
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HERE AT THE START
James G. Baldini ’66 Susan Blanchard P’15’19 Mary Ann Calnan, Esq. ’77 T. Richard Cuffe, Jr., Esq. ’63 James F. Greeley ’67 John J. Green ’67 Joan Luise Hill ’71 John B. King ’66
WELCOME FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL GRACE COTTER REGAN
James Lyle, Esq. Kevin Maguire ’88 Mark Mathers P’18 Marnie R. Moore, Esq. ’87 P’20 Glenn L. Morris ’65 William S. Mosakowski, Chair Paul D. Price ’75 P’01’04’06
Dear Friends,
Michael Reddy ’80 P’06’09
We are delighted to introduce the Athletics issue of the St. Mary’s Magazine. This has been a banner year for athletics at St. Mary’s. We are literally coming off the celebration of the State Title for Boys’ Basketball and a heartbreaking double overtime loss for the Boys' Hockey State Title. For the ninth year in a row, St. Mary’s celebrates its athletic excellence with another hard earned state title. Athletics is a significant part of our brand and legacy at St. Mary’s.
Grace Cotter Regan,
As you have seen from our cover students, at St. Mary’s we have Student Spartans. Our athletes succeed both on and off the field, court, track or rink! Our students know that academics come first, and they are encouraged to find their authentic selves in the classroom, through extracurriculars, group offerings and participating in athletics as they choose. Athletics and teamwork have been a significant part of my formation and life. As a high school basketball and tennis athlete and captain at Notre Dame Academy, I know the power of the student athlete experience and the impact of athletics, coaching, leadership, teamwork, competition and school spirit can have on a school community. My father was an iconic forty-one-year football coach, athletic director and guidance counselor at Boston College High School. He played football and baseball at Boston College before returning to BC High for his meaningful career. My two sons were both three sport athletes and captains respectively at St. Sebastian’s School and Boston College High School. Luke played football and baseball at Bowdoin and graduated in 2013 as a senior captain of the baseball team. Bartley played football at Stonehill and graduates this spring. St. Mary’s has a long and storied athletic legacy and we are proud of our athletic programs and the commitment to excellence. Athletic Director Jeff Newhall has assembled an incredibly talented coaching staff committed to our pillars of success, Catholic, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. We honor and celebrate individual and career milestones, as well as division and state championships this year. A significant number of our senior athletes have committed to play at the next level in college. This spring we are thrilled to celebrate the second varsity club class representing almost eight decades of individual, team and coaching legacy in athletics at St. Mary’s. So enjoy the stories of legacy, generosity and the present day student athlete experience. Thank you for your generous support of our programs. Your loyalty, fidelity and generosity make a difference in the lives of all our students.
Grace Cotter Regan Head of School
Head of School Dr. Elizabeth A. Molloy Twomey ’52, Vice Chair Leslie P. Vitale P’03’05 Michael Ward P’19
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Grace Cotter Regan Head of School James Ridley Interim Principal Rev. Brian L. Flynn Lynn Catholic Collaborative Pastor Jacqueline Foley ’90 P’19’19 Marian Divison Dean Artie Gibbins Assistant Principal for Integrated Technology Jade Henne Assistant Principal for Academics & Student LIfe Jeff Newhall ’94 Athletic Director Jen Pearce Director of Advancement & Campaign Moira Talbot Director of Enrollment Management
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SPARTAN FAN FEST Spartan Fans gathered at Manning Field on Saturday, October 24, 2015 for the Fall Spartan Fan Fest! St. Mary’s students, family and friends took in the Spartan football game vs. Arlington Catholic and enjoyed performances by the St. Mary’s dance team, cheerleaders as well as face painting, inflatable games and other fun activities! Check out the video made by Matt McManus ’16 at stmaryslynn.com/fanfest
THE MOSAKOWSKI CHAPTER NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY The 2015-2016 Mosakowski Chapter National Honor Society students were inducted in a wonderful ceremony held at St. Mary’s Tony Conigliaro ’62 Gymnasium on Wednesday, October 15, 2015. 4
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VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY The St. Mary’s community gathered on Friday, November 6, 2015, to say thank you to the brave men and women who have fought to ensure our freedoms. Led in procession by teacher, Lorraine D’Amato, performances by St. Mary’s chorus and dance team, as well as appearances by many Vets and St. Mary’s alumni and supporter David Solimine. The day was a wonderful celebration in appreciation of our veterans.
ALUMNI BREAKFAST & THANKSGIVING PEP RALLY St. Mary’s Class of 2015 came back to campus to celebrate Spirit Week on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. They enjoyed a great breakfast in the William J. and Teresa G. Connell Library from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by the Thanksgiving Pep Rally in the Tony Conigliaro ’62 Gymnasium!
HAPPENINGS November continued...
POWDER PUFF
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The Juniors girls took on the Senior girls at the Annual Powder Puff Game!
All classes enjoyed the Semi-Formal at Danversport Yacht Club on Friday, November 27, 2015.
NEW GYM ENTRANCE! The Tony Conigliaro ’62 Gymnasium got a makeover for its entrance this Fall! The goal was to create outward facing imagery that would highlight Spartan Pride while maintaining lightness within the gym lobby. The solution was a 6-panel window cling made of a special material that is colorful on the outside and light filtering on the inside! The gym at St. Mary’s is named for a 1962 SMH graduate, Tony Conigliaro, who signed with the Boston Red Sox shortly after graduating. He led the American League in home runs as a 20-year-old in 1965. In 1967, he became the youngest player ever to reach 100 home runs at 22. Tony Conigliaro passed in 1990 at age 45. Visit the gym and see the new entrance for yourself at one of our home games, spring events or visit us for a tour! www.stmaryslynn.com/calendar
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GIFT DRIVE
BASKETBALL AT THE GARDEN
Once again, student, faculty and staff purchased, wrapped and delivered over 500 gifts to needy families on the North Shore to help spread joy for the Christmas season.
St. Mary’s Girls' Basketball teams got a chance to play at the TD Garden at The Good Sports Invitational on Sunday, January 24, 2016 where they defeated Lexington!
FEBRUARY
SCHOOL RETREAT Student and faculty enjoyed a day of fun and games during the a fun-filled and spiritually driven retreat on Friday, December 4, 2015.
JANUARY
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK St. Mary’s celebrated the start of Catholic Schools Week with a special mass given by Rev. Matthew M. Williams, Director, Faith Formation Office of Life Long Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Boston on February 1, 2016.
ALL SCHOOL MASS The annual Lynn Catholic Schools all school mass was held, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church where Fr. Petringa served as celebrant for the three schools in attendance, St. Pius V, Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s.
DRAMA FESTIVAL St. Mary’s Drama Team performed The Last Nickel at the Drama Festival on February 27, 2016 and advanced to the semi-finals!
CHRIS CARMODY Chris teaches at St. Mary's in the Theology Department. He also works in Campus Ministry and is the National Honor Society Advisor. Chris was the NEASC Self-Study Chair for our recent Accreditation.
LILY DOOLIN Lily is from Lynn and is currently a junior at St. Mary's. She is in the scholar program and is also a devoted member of the theatre company. Lily enjoys going to games to cheer on the Spartans! Lily also works as a sports reporter for the Lynn Daily Item.
PAUL HALLORAN Paul K. Halloran Jr. has been a communications professional for more than 30 years, including 15 as an award-winning journalist at The Daily Item and 16 as managing editor at Grant Communications Consulting Group. He is also principal of PKH Communications. A Woburn native, Paul is a graduate of Matignon High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He lives in Lynn with his wife, Julie, and daughters, Kathryn and Martha. MIKE JALBERT Mike has been teaching and coaching at SMH since 2003. He teaches US History I and II and Terrorism in the 20th and 21st Century. Mike currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academic Council and is Chairperson of the Social Studies Department. Mike is a graduate of Xavier University and Salem State University, husband to Amy and father of Matt ‘16.
KARALYN MCGOVERN Karalyn is a graduate of St. Mary's, and earned her BA and MEd from Salem State University. In her fourteenth year on the faculty of St. Mary's, she teaches American Literature, Honors Creative Writing and Journalism.
GLENN MORRIS Glenn Morris is chairman of Morris Architects, architects and interior designers, and the author of two novels: Obligation for Justice and Saving Angel. A graduate of St. Mary's, he is a member of the St. Mary’s Board of Trustees and Chair of the The Campaign for St. Mary's, Building Futures.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY NEW TEACHER VICTORIA SICARD, BIOLOGY
CONTRIBUTORS
In addition to the Advancement and Communications Staff, we had many additional Contributors to this edition of St. Mary’s Magazine we would like to highlight and thank.
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS
St. Mary's Board of Trustees: Glenn Morris '65, Paul Price '75 P'01'04'06, Board Chair William Mosakowski, Mark Mathers P'18, Joan Luise Hill '71, Marnie Moore '87 P'20, Board Vice Chair Dr. Elizabeth Molloy Twomey '52, Susan Blanchard P'15'19, Mary Ann Calnan '77, Head of School Grace Cotter Regan, John B. King '66 Not pictured: James Baldini '66, T. Richard Cuffe, Jr. '63, James Greeley '67, John J. Green '67, Kevin Maguire '88, Michael Reddy '80 P'06'09, Les Vitale P'03'05
Mark Mathers (right), Board Chair William S. Mosakowski, & father-in-law, Owen B. Lynch '52
Mary Ann Calnan '77 (right) with Cathy Durgin and Carmel Calnan '82
MARK MATHERS has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a Partner at Beacon Pointe Wealth Management. Mark holds an honors degree in Business Studies from Ulster University, a Certificate in Export Marketing from University of San Francisco, a diploma in Philosophy from St. Patrick’s Seminary. A certified financial planner TM, Mark is a managing director of Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors. Mark is married to Kathleen (Lynch) Mathers and the father of Caitlin, class of 2018, Sean, class of 2022 & Sadie. Mark’s father-in-law Owen Lynch, class of 1952, serves on the Board of Advisors and was an integral part of the Ours is to Build Campaign that completed the campaign for the Connell Center. Owen and his wife Ann have been St. Mary’s champions and are delighted to see their legacy live on through Mark’s leadership and their grandchildren’s education at St. Mary’s. Mark is a member of the enrollment committee of the Board of Trustees, a participant in the annual golf tournament and a member of the Cushing Donor Society. Headmistress Regan, Owen Lynch and Mark served together on the Board of Governors at the Boston College Club. A Lynnfield resident and member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Mark enjoys soccer, Gaelic football and golf.
MARY ANN CALNAN is a 1977 graduate of St. Mary’s. She graduated from Boston College in 1981 and received a JD from Suffolk University School of Law in 1987. She is presently an Attorney with the Boston firm of Mullen & McGourty. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and serves on the Executive Board of the Greater Lynn Bar Association. Mary Ann has been involved with the Advancment Office as a member of the golf, casino night and varsity club committees. She is also engaged in the Women for St. Mary’s initiative and member of the Cushing Donor Society. A member of St. Mary’s Parish, Mary Ann hails from a long line of St. Mary’s graduates which include her five siblings, Kevin ’72, Brian ’74, John ’79 P ‘08, Bill ’80 and Carmel ’82 P‘19, her nieces Krysta‘08 and Ellie ’19, her Uncle Ed ’57 and cousins Pauline ’71, Theresa ’81, Mark ’80, Eddie ’89, Bridget ’91 and Patrick ’10.
Mark was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2015. Board Chair Bill Mosakowski welcomed Mark by saying, “Thank you for your commitment to legacy and for honoring the remarkable members of your father-in-law's Class of ’52.” Mark replied by saying, “I am humbled to join the Board and hope that I can generate some new ideas and resources to help advance the mission of St. Mary’s. My daughter Caitlin is thriving at St. Mary’s and my son Sean will join the Marian division next year, so we are committed to the school and its legacy.”
Mary Ann was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2015. Head of School Grace Cotter Regan was thrilled with Mary Ann’s appointment and said, “Mary Ann will be an asset to the Board with her enthusiasm for the school and her commitment and fidelity to mission and legacy. Mary Ann’s talents and relationships in her field both in Boston and Lynn are priceless gifts and will yield new opportunities for engagement with alumni, parents and friends.” Mary Ann responded stating, “I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to St. Mary’s High School which is such an important part of my life. This is an exciting time for the school and I am honored that I have the chance to contribute my time, talent and treasure.”
ST. MARY’S INTRODUCES WOMEN’S COUNCIL St. Mary’s kicked off the first event of its new Women’s Council on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Anthony’s Pier 4 in Swampscott. The evening featured a group of current parents, staff, alumni, board members and motivating talks from Joan Luise Hill ’71 and Head of School, Grace Cotter Regan. The excitement was palpable as the women addressed sponsoring special programs for female students as well as networking, and educational and social events for alumni and friends. The mission of St. Mary’s Women’s Council is to increase the involvement and influence of women in all aspects of life at St Mary’s. To accomplish this, the Women’s Council is working to: • Increase the participation of women at all levels. • Introduce meaningful programs aimed at generating lasting relationships with St. Mary’s among students and alumnae. • Provide women of the St. Mary’s Community with enhanced opportunities to interact with, and act as role models for, students. • Recognize the vital contributions of St. Mary’s women, past and present, to the School and to their communities. • Increase the base of financial support for St. Mary’s among alumnae and friends.
We are looking for members to join the Women’s Council, participate in events and help drive the mission. Please call 617-586-2067 for more information or visit stmaryslynn.com/womenscouncil.
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When St. Mary’s won the 2015 Division 3 Baseball State Championship, there were many special moments that followed. There was the initial celebration, the team picture and, of course, the trophy presentation, just to name a few. One moment that stood out above the rest was when Coach Derek Dana ’88 was congratulated on the field by his former coach, Jim Tgettis. Dana and Tgettis were not strangers to this moment as back in 1988 Dana played for Tgettis when the Spartans last won the State Championship in baseball. Coach Dana was not the only member of the current coaching staff who was on the 1988 State Championship Team as he was joined by assistant coaches Tim Fila and Tom Donahue. On the mound for the 1988 Spartans, Fila and former Spartan baseball coach Bill Norcross formed a dominant 1–2 punch, while Derek Dana— who went on to become a professional catcher— went 5–0 as the third pitcher and caught when Fila pitched. Dana was 12–0 on the mound in his high-school career and returned to St. Mary’s in 2008—this time as head baseball coach. The 1988 Spartans took winning to the next level as they put together a 46 game win streak that carried into the 1989 season. “I knew they were a special group,” said head coach Jim Tgettis. “I was very demanding. I wanted to get everything I could out of them. When they had to find more, they somehow found it. They came from great families and they had a great will to win. ” Fast-forward to 2015 when Dana, Fila and Donahue traded in their gloves to become coaches for the Spartans who had come very close to winning the State Championship in recent years but fell just short a couple times. The Spartans started the season with a 5-4 record. The team dug deep from there as they were able to go on a 15-2 run to finish as champions. The road was not easy for the Spartans as after they defeated north powerhouse Newburyport they had to beat league rivals Arlington Catholic and Austin Prep to earn a spot in the Eastern Massachusetts Championship Game. In the Eastern Mass. Game, St. Mary’s gave the ball to their ace, Clay Yianacopolus. Yianacopolus was tremendous and junior Donnie Weisse made sure the Spartans went home happy as he scored the game winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning to advance the Spartans to the State Championship. In the State Championship, Brendan O’Neill tossed a complete game three hit shutout to give the Spartans their first State Championship since 1988.Coach Dana credited Tgettis on helping him grow first as a player but then as a coach, “Beside my father, Coach Tgettis help prepared me the most to succeed as both a player and a coach,” said Dana. “Coach Tgettis taught me how important it is in preparing and believing you can win. This means not fearing the opponent. You must go into every game believing you can win.” Tgettis’ advice to Dana back in 1988 has made its way back to current players. Weisse credited Dana with helping him grow as a player by saying, “Coach Dana is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful coaches I have ever had,” said St. Mary’s starting center fielder Donnie Weisse. “If I had not played for him I would never have been able to play baseball at the next level.”
Abraham Toe's
St. Mary's running back 2015 season marked a career best for him. Not only did he help to lead his team to the Division 5 state semifinals, but he was awarded the Boston Globe's Football All-Scholastics Award and the Edward H. Cahill Item Player of the Year Award, and was named Catholic Central League MVP. Though honored by the individual recognition, Toe knows that those around him have helped to carry him this far. Toe began playing football at home in Lynn with his cousin, then continued playing in Pop Warner. Upon entering high school, Toe took up the position of running back, and it was an immediate fit. His speed and ability to find the holes in the defensive line made him a weapon on the field. Though he contributed greatly in his first two seasons at St. Mary's, Toe's junior year was a breakout year for him in terms of success. Toe combined for 1,757 all-purpose yards, 1,577 of them rushing yardage. On the defensive side, Toe led St. Mary's in tackles with 101, and tallied six sacks as a linebacker. His accomplishments on the field were astounding, and they were fittingly recognized at the end of the season. "I honestly, wasn't expecting [the awards]," said Toe. "It really means a lot [to me]." However, Toe noted that much of his success goes to the credit of his fellow teammates, especially those who make up the offensive line. "I can't take all the credit," Toe said, "We have a very good line. When things are going good for them, it gets easier for me." Toe also noted that coach Matt Durgin was an important key to his success as a player. While Durgin is hard on his Spartans, he always looks out for their well being, and pushes them to be their best, both on and off the field. "[I've] met someone (Durgin) that's always going to be there for me," said Toe. Amidst all of his accomplishments in football, Toe still keeps up with school, and makes an effort to balance the two during the season. Toe enjoys math the most of all his subjects, and is thinking about possibly pursuing a career in computers. Though his dream is to play football professionally, Toe recognizes it's hard to get to that level. "I want football to take me as far as it can," he said. "[But] I'm not dependent on it to take care of my future." With the offseason in full swing, Toe looks to keep in shape and continue to build up his stamina. In addition to routine weightlifting, Toe will participate in spring track to maintain his incredible speed. However, football is still on his mind, and he looks to make next season, his final season at St. Mary's, the best one ever. "Going to the semifinals is really going to motivate us a lot this year to play hard every single game," said Toe. By Lily Doolin
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PLAY by PLAY READ ON FOR A RECAP OF FALL ATHLETICS! IMAGES BY PRESTIGE PORTRAITS
GOLF 10-8 CAPTAINS: Maximillian Emmerich ’17, Andrew Kreamer ’17 QUALIFIED FOR THE NORTH SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 12TH STRAIGHT SEASON
BOYS' SOCCER 17-3-3 CAPTAINS: Kevin Esper ’16, Daniel Montoya ’16 FINISHED THE SEASON AS EMASS CHAMPIONS
GIRLS' SOCCER 11-8-4 CAPTAINS: Taylor Capozzi ’16, Kailyn Deschenes ’16, Katie Terban ’16 WON THE NORTH SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY
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CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS' 8-4, BOYS' 14-0 CAPTAINS: Larisa Bogomolov ’16, Sarah Corbett ’16, Elizabeth Weisse ’17, Mike Cerulli ’17, Matt McManus ’16, Cody Murtah ’16, Tony Mwangi ’16 BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS WON THE CITY MEET AND THE BOYS WON THE CCL FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 3 YRS
VOLLEYBALL 5-15 CAPTAIN: Megan Geaney ’16 THE TEAM PLAYED AS FIERCE COMPETITORS IN ONE OF THE TOUGHEST LEAGUES IN THE STATE
FOOTBALL 8-4 WON THE NORTH SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME
FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING CAPTAIN: Lindsay Milton ’16 FINISHED THIRD PLACE IN CCL, AND ADVANCED TO NORTH REGIONALS COMPETITION
The 2015 Fall Athletic Season was one of unparalleled success for the St. Mary’s Athletic department as three teams (Boys' and Girls' Soccer and Football) were crowned North Sectional Champions. These three teams put together some of the best seasons in their program histories. The Boys' Soccer Team, led by Massachusetts All-State All-Star Kevin Esper and Eastern Massachusetts AllStar Dan Hennessey, won the Eastern Massachusetts Championship with a 2-0 win against CCL rival Archbishop Williams. Hennessey scored both goals in the game, which also served as the rubber match as each team had taken its turn defeating the other in regular season play. Before that game,
the Spartans biggest test came in the North Semi-Finals as they needed two overtimes and late heroic goals by Dan Montoya and Kevin Esper to escape with a 2-1 win against Bishop Fenwick. The Spartans finished 17-3-3 and with the titles of North Sectional Champions and Eastern Massachusetts Champions. This was the furthest that the Boys' Soccer Team had made it since they won the State Championship in 1988, the only State Championship in Boys' Soccer history.
and Capozzi supplied the lockdown defense to give the Spartans their first North Title in school history. The Spartans earned the spot in the North Title game with a shootout win over CCL foe Austin Prep. After 90 minutes of scoreless play the two teams went to a shootout where St. Mary’s goalie Emily Stephenson provided one of the single biggest performances in Girls' Soccer history as she made a save on two different penalty kicks to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead.
The Girls' Soccer Team, led by Eastern Massachusetts All-Stars Taylor Capozzi and Kaylin Deschenes, won the North Sectional Championship with a 1-0 win over Manchester-Essex. Deschenes provided the offense with the lone goal
The Spartans finished with a record of 11-8-4 and Coach Jim Foley was named the Eastern Massachusetts Coach of the Year.
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PLAY by PLAY READ ON FOR A RECAP OF WINTER ATHLETICS! BOYS' BASKETBALL 20-5 CAPTAINS: Jonny Mercado ’17, Tyler Devine ’16, Joe Fama ’16 WON THE DIVISION 4 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BOYS' HOCKEY 21-6 CAPTAINS: Conor Foley ’16, Dante Maribito ’17, Andrew Kreamer ’17 FINISHED AS DIVISION 1 STATE FINALISTS
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Williams and home against Lynn English.
The football team, led by Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic selection Abraham Toe, won the North sectional with a resounding 44-16 win over Greater Lowell in the championship game. The Spartans biggest win of their playoff run was a 24-6 victory at rival Bishop Fenwick before a packed house in Peabody. St. Mary’s came up one game short of a state final appearance at Gillette Stadium as they fell to East Bridgewater in the state semi-final 26-18 in Lowell.
Playing a regular season game against city rival Lynn English for the first time in over 30 years before a large crowd at Manning Field on September 18, turned out to be a great night for Spartan football. In an absolutely dominating performance, St. Mary’s defeated Lynn English 30-0 with scores from Toe, Johnson, Joey Silvestri and Antonio Felix. The Spartans didn’t have to attempt one pass as the offensive line of Cam Sakowich, Shane O’Neill, Kyle Bernardini, Brendan Donahue, Liam Reddy, Brendan McCarthy, and Jack Stacy controlled the line of scrimmage throughout the game against the Bulldogs.
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GIRLS' HOCKEY 12-10-3 CAPTAINS: Vanessa VanBuskirk ’16, Maggie Flaherty ’16 ADVANCED TO THE STATE QUARTERFINAL ROUND WITH OVERTIME WINS OVER LEXINGTON AND HAVERHILL
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After suffering a rough home defeat in 2014, the Spartans easily defeated the previously unbeaten Archbishop Williams Bishops October 9th on their home turf, 32-8 behind a monster effort from Toe (248 yards rushing, 4 touchdowns) on offense while the defensive front of Rafael Perez, Reddy and Sakowich dominated up front with help from linebackers Donahue, Toe and Johnson. The Spartans finished 8-4 overall and received many awards for their excellent regular season and lengthy post-season run. Individuals receiving outstanding honors following the season were Toe (Daily Item Player of Year), Liam Reddy (Item All-Star, CCL lineman of the year),
GIRLS' BASKETBALL 20-5 CAPTAINS: Gianna Moschella ’16, Kayla Carter ’16 WON CATHOLIC CENTRAL LEAGUE, BOVERINI TOURNAMENT, AND SPARTAN CLASSIC
BASKETBALL CHEERING CAPTAIN: Lindsay Milton ’16 FINISHED FIFTH IN THE CCL WINTER COMPETITION
SWIM 3-7 CAPTAINS: Eve Smith ’17, Danny Rodriquez ’18 GABRIELLA MARCHESE ’20 MADE SECTIONALS AND EVE SMITH ’17 MADE SECTIONALS IN FIVE EVENTS AND ADVANCED TO STATES
INDOOR TRACK 2-6 CAPTAINS: Shane O'Neill ’16, Tony Mwangi ’16, Casey Fraher ’17, Diana Hallisey ’16, James Brumfield ’18, VICTORIA DICENSO ’17 QUALIFIED FOR THE MIAA STATE INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Calvin Johnson (Item all-star) and Coach Matt Durgin (Item Coach of the Year). Despite the loss of some tremendous seniors, the Spartans have an excellent core group returning for the 2016 campaign and should be right in the thick of things once again.
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The culture of excellence that permeates the St. Mary’s athletic program starts at the top.
Jeff Newhall ’94
is the maestro that has Athletic Director the program performing like a finely tuned orchestra. Sure, it takes great coaches and outstanding athletes, and St. Mary’s is fortunate to be able to check both of those boxes. But make no mistake about it, you don’t experience the kind of success St. Mary’s has without a strong, committed, capable leader. “We are extremely blessed to have someone the caliber of Jeff Newhall leading our athletic program,” said Grace Cotter Regan, head of school. “Jeff has been an integral part of the St. Mary’s community as a student-athlete, teacher, coach and athletic director. Jeff understands the importance of mission, legacy, scholarship and leadership within athletics. Our teams consistently excel on the field and in the classroom and consistently reflect our pillars for success.”
FACULTY PROFILE
In addition to a plethora of league titles and success in the post-season, St. Mary’s teams have won at least one MIAA state championship in each of the last nine years. That is a streak unprecedented at St. Mary’s and very likely in the vast majority of high schools in the Commonwealth. “We have great coaches that kids from throughout the North Shore want to play for,” Newhall said. He is one of those coaches, having led the Girls' Basketball team for the last 11 years and won state championships in 2011 and 2014, earning Boston Globe Coach of the Year honors both years. Newhall got his start in coaching as a student assistant with the Bridgewater State baseball team. After graduating in 1999, he was working at the Daily Item covering sports and police. He was talking with then-Swampscott High girls' basketball coach Julie Halloran a few days before practice started. She was in desperate need of a freshman coach; Newhall volunteered and spent three seasons with the Big Blue. “I learned a lot from Julie about all aspects of coaching,” he said. “She had one of the most successful programs in the area and I was fortunate to get that opportunity.” Within a few years, Newhall landed the varsity girls' job in Marblehead, staying three seasons and winning a Div. 3 North title in 2003. He had taken a teaching job at St. Mary’s in 2001, and when the girls' basketball job opened in 2005 he was hired. He was named athletic director in 2007. “There’s nowhere else I would rather be,” he said. “To have the chance to work and coach at my alma mater is very special.” Newhall, whose brothers, Jon ’89 and Jason ’91, are also St. Mary’s graduates, also coached golf at SMH, winning a state championship in 2006. In addition to his roles as athletic director and coach, he serves as the tournament director for the MIAA North sectional boys' and girls' soccer tournaments. He is most definitely a man on the move. “I’m fortunate to be around sports every day,” he said. “It’s my passion.” Newhall also has plenty to keep him busy at home as he and his wife, Christine, are the proud parents of Alex, 3, and year-old twins Andrew and Eva. “It can be a balancing act,” he said, “but it all comes together. “Chrissy does a great job at home. We’re all lucky to have her.” And St. Mary’s is fortunate to have her husband. By Paul Halloran
CULTURE OF CHAMPIONS Championship Athletics at St. Mary's
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CULTURE OF CHAMPIONS Championship Athletics at St. Mary's Any coach or athletic director would agree that winning a state title is an extremely difficult and rare feat, but try telling that to the coaches and student-athletes at St. Mary’s, who have made it look relatively easy the last 15 years. The championship culture that permeates the St. Mary’s athletic program is something to be admired and respected.
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TO DATE: St. Mary’s teams have won 18 MIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS since 2001— 11 of them since 2007 when Jeff Newhall took over as athletic director. The St. Mary's Spartans have won AT LEAST ONE STATE TITLE in each of the last nine years, including the boys' basketball team's 2016 Div. 4 state championship. The school has won 22 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS in the 38 years the MIAA has been staging post-season tournaments (including the 1983 baseball team that won the EMass crown when no state final was played due to Proposition 2½).
“It is an extremely impressive run when you stop and think about it,” said Newhall, who has coached three of the championship teams, the 2011 and 2014 girls' basketball squads and the 2006 golf team. “We have been able to attract top-caliber coaches and outstanding student-athletes.” The first part of the second half of that equation—“student”— takes precedence over any athletic feat, and St. Mary’s success most definitely extends to the classroom. More than 90 percent of National Honor Society members play at least one sport, according to Newhall. “Everyone understands the mission of the school and our priorities,” he said. “Our students’ success in athletics goes hand in hand with their achievements in the classroom.” If you’re trying to determine the king of the championship mountain, it’s actually a queen. The girls' hockey team has won five state titles since 2005, including four from 2008-13. That run included back-to-back-to-back championships from 2008-10 which were part of a state record 100-game unbeaten streak (96-0-4) that was not broken until the 2011 MIAA tournament. Frank Pagliuca, who has been coaching the girls' hockey team for 11 years, was the architect of the three-peat and unbeaten streak. He said all programs benefit from the raised expectations that come with success. “The kids have a competitive fire that is really unique,” Pagliuca said. “They want to compete at the highest level. You’re not
"Our students' success in athletics goes hand in hand with their achievements in the classroom." - Jeff Newhall
going to win (a state championship) every year, but kids have the expectation of success that they bring into every season.” Pagliuca said the fact that so many athletes play multiple sports is also a plus. “A lot of our kids are three-sport athletes,” he said. “In most schools you’re lucky if 50 percent of the student body plays a sport. At St. Mary’s that number is closer to 70 percent (about 67 percent, according to Newhall.) That helps the overall competitive level of all the programs.” When the St. Mary’s baseball team defeated Mt. Greylock, 2-0, to capture the 2015 MIAA Div. 3 state championship, not only did it create a new memory for Coach Derek Dana, it also brought him back 27 years to the day he won a state title as a Spartan on the same diamond. Dana played on the 1987 and ’88 state championship baseball teams, the latter clinching the crown with a 1-0 win over St. Bernard’s (Fitchburg) at Holy Cross’ Fitton Field. Those teams were primarily responsible for crafting a 46-game winning streak that extended three games into the ’89 season. The head baseball coach and an assistant football coach since 2008, Dana said the teams he played on had a formula for success developed by Coach Jim Tgettis. “Hard work, discipline, respect everybody, control how you prepare,” Dana said. “We enjoyed being there every single day.” Dana said he feels fortunate to be part of a coaching roster that maintains those values today, including Matt Durgin, who led the football team to a North sectional title in 2015 and Super Bowl berth in 2012. “The success of the school lies in the fact that there are a lot of good coaches who put the time in and teach the game the right way,” he said. “They hold kids responsible academically and athletically.”
"The kids have a competitive fire that is really unique." - Frank pagliuca
Tgettis recalls the success of the baseball program in the 1980s— which started with the 1983 EMass champs who would have been heavy favorites vs. Oxford or Easthampton if a state final had been played—as playing an important role in the life of the school at that time. “The school was down in numbers,” said Tgettis, who served as head coach from 1981-93. “The success of the baseball program helped bring in more students and some good people. It brought some stability and a renewed sense of hope for the future.” Though Tgettis’ 1987 team was loaded with the likes of Mark Giardina, Billy Norcross, Tim Fila, Ray Veguilla and Dana, the Spartans lost two of their first seven games. They wouldn’t lose again for 725 days. “From the mid-point of the 1987 season on, the kids developed a supreme confidence,” Tgettis said. “They knew how to win and they were willing to do whatever it took to win.” Tgettis was proud to be at Holy Cross last June when Dana experienced the thrill of winning a state title as a coach. “It was great to be there,” he said. “I’m so happy for Derek. He runs a terrific program.” In addition to baseball and girls' hockey, St. Mary’s has won consecutive state titles in boys' basketball (2001 and ’02), golf (2005 and ’06) and softball (2009 and ’10). The softball team also won six North sectional crowns under Colleen (Parker) Newbury, who is now the coach at Danvers High. “It’s something everyone associated with all the championship teams can be proud of,” Newhall said. “For a school our size to have that kind of success at the state level is phenomenal. We want to keep it going.” by Paul Halloran
"For a school our size to have that kind of success at the state level is phenomenal." - Jeff Newhall
AHEAD OF THEIR TIME Sixth-graders contribute to SMH teams One of the advantages of the Marian Division at St. Mary’s is that the students in grades 6-8 have the same academic, athletic and other extracurricular opportunities as their high school counterparts. That becomes crystal-clear when looking at the rosters of the SMH sports teams. While St. Mary’s has been educating seventh- and eighthgraders for more than 25 years, and those students have always had the opportunity to play on high school athletic teams if they were qualified, the addition of grade 6 and creation of the Marian Division in 2011 has opened new doors for the school’s youngest student-athletes. Six Marian Division sixth-graders have taken full advantage of the opportunity, five of whom have made varsity teams and another who played freshman basketball.
“This is the most sixth-graders we’ve ever had playing at the next level,” Athletic Director Jeff Newhall said. “It shows that even in sixth grade, our students have the chance to play on high school teams.” The super six in the Marian Division are: Aylah Cioffi, varsity hockey; Aidan Emmerich, varsity golf; Lily Newhall, freshman basketball; and Zachary Ouellette, Nicholas Plouffe and Luna Robichaud, all varsity track. “This is a great opportunity for these student-athletes to compete at a high level at a young age,” Newhall said. “These are kids who have shown they have not only the athletic ability, but also the maturity required to play with and against older players.” The Marian Division officially opened on Sept 7, 2011 when
30 sixth-graders reported to school. That marked the first time since 1975—when St. Mary’s Grammar School closed— that students that young were educated on Tremont Street. Named to honor the patron saint of the parish, the Marian Division also reflects the nickname of the school’s athletic teams prior to Spartans. While most of the Marian Division classes are in the building that was once the boys' high school, students have access to all the high school facilities including the Connell Library, computer and science labs, art room, and the Tony Conigliaro ’62 Gymnasium. Marian Division students participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities in addition to athletics, including robotics, drama, music and community service projects. “The Marian Division gives us the opportunity to offer students and families an integrated curriculum they can follow for seven years,” Head of School Grace Cotter Regan said. “In addition to academics, we place a priority on giving those students extracurricular options that will allow them
to better assimilate into the St. Mary’s family. Athletics is one of those options.” Newhall said that in addition to the sixth-graders, there are about a dozen eighth-graders playing on varsity teams this year, including Matt Cross and Christina Nowicki (basketball), Megan Partham (hockey) and Jose Delvalle (soccer). He added that there are many other seventh- and eight-graders on sub-varsity teams. This gives them a legup if they aspire to play Varsity sports in college. “We have been fortunate to have experienced some great success the last 10 years,” he said, pointing to the fact that the school has won at least one MIAA state championship the last eight years. “One of the reasons for that success is we have been able to develop athletes at a younger age.” Based on what is happening with the super sixth-graders, the future looks bright. By Paul Halloran
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Friday, May 13th 5:30 pm St. Mary's Tony Conigliaro '62 Gymnasium 2016 VARSITY CLUB INDUCTEES: Dr. Leo J. MacDonald ’44 John Hoffman ’56 John Panneton ’58 Brendan Reen ’61 Frank Carey ’61 Tom Iarrobino ’62
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While most siblings usually have differing interests,
Max, Christian, and Aidan Emmerich
all share a passion for one thing in particular: golf. The three have been playing for much of their lives, but their obsession took off two years ago. In that short amount of time, all three brothers have made their way onto the St. Mary's varsity golf team, where they have encountered abundant success. Though their father had a hand in sparking their interest, the brothers have mainly learned all they know by teaching and following one another. Max, a junior and the eldest, quickly took up the task of cultivating his brothers' skills. "I like [teaching them] because they're energetic," said Max of his brothers, "They want to learn, and they want to get better." The brothers still play together now, and continue to teach one another something new every time they go out on the course. "We really help each other to get better," said Max. However, the brothers each have very different styles on the green. Preferences in weather and course conditions, as well as downright strengths and weaknesses effect how each of the brothers play their own game. "Conditions definitely change how risky you are," said Christian, a freshman, on some of the aspects that change his personal play. Aidan, a sixth grader and youngest of the three, finds his game is the most different from the other two, mainly on account of his youth. Bigger courses are harder for him, especially those with long drives. To make up for the inexperience, though, Aidan plays heavily into his strengths and finds success in doing so. His accomplishments have helped him earn a spot on the varsity team, despite his age. "I just try to stay calm," said Aidan on facing adversity on the course. "You just have to recover...and not have a big fit." This season, the Emmerich brothers assisted the Spartans in tying for second place overall in their conference. They were able to go 10-8 in the regular season, marking a successful run for the brothers. In the offseason, though, is where the real competition begins for the brothers. The three participate in multiple tournaments, at their favorite course at Kernwood Country Club in Salem, at home in Swampscott with friends, or in Florida with family. The brothers find the tournaments to be quite competitive, but are always up to the challenge. "I go and play to win," said Christian. Though there is rarely a time that the brothers aren't thinking about or playing golf, they do take the time to focus on school. Max and Christian prefer history, while Aidan finds math more interesting. However, all three brothers look to golf to be a big part of their future. "I want to eventually play for a living," said Max. "I'm thinking about it every second of every day." Regardless of whether they'll be pros or if they will just play for fun, the Emmerich brothers will always be playing together, and not just because they're related. The three genuinely enjoy being on the course together, learning from each other and simply just sharing their love for golf. "We just want to support each other by being there," said Max.
By Lily Doolin
STUDENT PROFILE
BUILDING FUTURES The Campaign for St. Mary’s
ST. MARY’S IS BUILDING FUTURES For more than 135 years, St. Mary’s has provided Catholic education of the highest quality, and alumni family and friends have shown unwavering loyalty and gratitude. The founding principles and mission of shaping future leaders of the world remain central to the school. Today, St. Mary’s strives to instill values and skills needed in the 21st Century, a world that is more complex than the founders could have envisioned in 1881. BUILDING FUTURES, The Campaign for St. Mary’s, is a call to action: to build a state of the art space to host exceptional academic programs that develop new ways of thinking, create permanent tuition assistance, and allow future generations to flourish, formed by St. Mary’s life-changing Pillars of Success: Catholic, Excellence, Integrity, Respect. Please join this historic undertaking and transformational opportunity for St. Mary’s.
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$14 MILLION GOAL 1 Gateway & STEM Building
GOAL 2 Scholarships
GOAL 3 Academic Programs
OUR GOALS AND PRIORITIES GATEWAY & STEM BUILDING ....................................................... $8 MILLION Creating a welcoming entrance and access to St. Mary’s including new classrooms, embedded technological enhancements, and spaces designed to offer advanced courses.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .................................................................... $1 MILLION Ensuring St. Mary’s students access to highly qualified faculty, the arts, STEM programming, and innovative technology.
S U P P O RT I N G F U T U R E S: Profiles in Giving
WILLIAM S. MOSAKOWSKI When his parish priest approached the young business man those many years ago, neither could have predicted the immense impact that their meeting would have on the parish’s Catholic high school. It wasn’t that the people who knew them didn’t think highly of both, but that the extent of the businessman’s financial and leadership contributions would far exceed anything that the priest could have imagined. William Mosakowski and his wife, Jane, have been leaders in their commitment to St. Mary’s and to Catholic education in general. Whether it’s treasure, time (Bill is the Chair of St. Mary’s Board of Trustees) or the services of talented staff at his highly-regarded firm, Public Consulting Group, Inc., he has been a singular contributor to the health of one of Lynn’s most important institutions. In 2011, Bill and Jane pledged $1 million to establish the Rev. Monsignor Paul V. Garrity Scholarship Fund. Monsignor Garrity was that priest that approached Bill so many years before. In his 18 years at St. Mary’s, Monsignor Paul initiated the school’s first comprehensive capital campaign, expanded alumni outreach, and led the first phase of the development of the updated and expanded campus with the construction of the William F. Connell ’55 Center. It was Monsignor Garrity’s vision and commitment that drew Bill to a deeper involvement in St. Mary’s. Neither Bill nor Jane had attended the school, nor had their children. They moved to Lynn in 1982 and became parishioners. As former St. Mary’s Head of School Dr. Raymond Bastarache ’65 once said, “Bill’s unwavering support for Catholic education cannot be overstated. He and Jane use their time, talent and treasure to help St. Mary’s mission of offering a clear path in developing the entire child: mind, body and soul.” by Glenn Morris
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was among the first trustees in the new governance organization of the school and was the Board’s first vice-chair. She has served as chair of the Institutional Advancement Committee for many years and currently serves on the Capital Campaign’s steering committee. She and Gene are also deeply involved in other charitable works near and dear to their hearts in education and health care. Joan is also the co-author of “The Miracle Chase: Three Women, Three Miracles and a Ten Year Journey of Discovery and Friendship” with Katie Mahon and Mary Beth Phillips.
Joan Luise Hill ’71, Anthony F. Dicroce ’67, and Christina Kennedy McCann ’56 at the 2016 March Alumni Florida Trip.
JOAN LUISE HILL ’71 While Bill Mosakowski is a first-generation North Shore resident and St. Mary’s parishioner, Joan Luise Hill comes from one of the older St. Mary’s Lynn families. Her dad was the president of the first graduating class in the boy’s high school at St. Mary’s. He had been a student in the Grammar School, after arriving in Lynn from Avellino, Italy. He spoke no English when he arrived, but the nuns taught him well and he went on to a successful law career. If the family had a history of new adventures, Joan kept up the tradition. She was in the first “mixed” class at St. Mary’s, a term used by then pastor, the Right Reverend Cornelius T. H. Sherlock. Monsignor Sherlock refused to allow the classes to be called “co-ed”. There were 15 girls and 15 boys in that class, which was housed in the now-gone Girls’ High School. When she graduated from St. Mary’s she went to Boston College on a Presidential Scholarship to the School of Arts and Sciences where she was a biology major. She worked for a while as a lab technician, but after graduate school found herself in hospital administration at the old Boston City Hospital. It was while she was there that she interviewed a young emergency room administrator from Colorado by the name of Eugene Hill. She hired him. “I thought he had potential”, she said, and she must have been right. She married him. Though their professional commitments have taken them across the country, including Las Vegas, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Pebble Beach, CA, and Florida. Joan and Gene have been among the greatest of supporters of St. Mary’s. Their generosity extends far beyond the treasure that they have donated. Joan
In our interview preparing for this piece, Joan talked about the lessons that she learned at St. Mary’s and the lessons she still learns every day. Basketball taught her the value of teamwork, debate taught lessons of intellectual vigor and thorough preparation, the drama group taught lessons of self-sufficiency and being part of something bigger than yourself. All lessons, I would observe, that she learned well. With a parent, aunt and siblings who all graduated from St. Mary’s, she also wanted me to share her recognition of St. Mary’s as a multi-generational gift. Continuing the tradition from those who benefited from the largess of those who came before to those wanting a great Catholic education in a supportive community. The family established the Ralph J. and Olympia Luise Scholarship Fund in 2003, which enables numerous students to obtain a St. Mary’s education. Being our Joan, she wants to recruit you to the same commitment and she will be relentless in her pursuit. In their bio of Joan, the Texas Conference on Women where she was a speaker noted, “Joan Luise Hill has been accused of doubling as the energizer bunny.” I only note that the energizer bunny is long gone, and Joan is still running. by Glenn Morris
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1987 & 1988
St. Mary’s wins back-to-back Division III State baseball championships.
1990
1934
REFLECTING ON THE FOUNDATION
Junior High School opens.
First graduating class of St. Mary’s Boys’ High, with valedictorian Ralph Luise.
2002 A new chapter begins with the Ours is to Build Campaign.
1971
Ours is to Build motto instituted at St. Mary’s High School.
1923 St. Mary’s Girls’ High opens.
1962 Red Sox legend Tony Conigliaro graduates from St. Mary’s.
1971
Grammar school closes.
1881 St. Mary’s Grammar School opens, staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame.
1968 1947 Archbishop Cushing dubs St. Mary’s “one of the finest coeducational centers in the Archdiocese.”
Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools are combined. Spartan adopted as mascot.
1989 The Sisters of Notre Dame conclude their mission and leave St. Mary’s.
2005 William F. Connell ’55 Center opens.
2006 Under Pastor Msgr. Garrity, St. Mary’s incorporates as an independent Catholic School with Anthony DiCroce ’67 as first Board Chair and Dr. Raymond A. Bastarache ’65 as first Head of School.
2009 John B. King ’66 elected Board Chair.
2011
Marian Division, grades 6-8, opens.
JOHN TEGAN ’59 If life is a path that we all must explore, then John Tegan’s has been an intriguing one. In the words of philosopher Kermit D. Frog, “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
2012
Grace Cotter Regan appointed as Head of School.
2013
John was born in Revere, played on the JV team at Revere High School where he was an Honor Roll student and active in student government. In his sophomore year, he came home with another stellar report card hoping that his father would be impressed. “How did you get these grades? I never see you study.”
St. Mary’s is Building Futures.
2014 William Mosakowski elected Board Chair.
So his dad hauls him off to St. Mary’s saying, “The nuns will take care of you.” And they did. His tough, disciplinarian father was ably supplemented by the principal at St. Mary’s Boys High School, Sister Mary Honora, John called her “stern, but motherly,” and she had a Ph.D. in Latin. John’s travel to St. Mary’s was a tough commute. Lacking the money for the bus, he usually hitchhiked, although the father of one of the St. Mary’s freshmen who also commuted from Revere would sometimes pick John up. The underclassman: Tony Conigliaro. John learned quickly that those young men who professed an intention to enter the priesthood got extra privileges. He and several of his classmates in the class of 1959 did just that. Seven guys went in, John lasted a year and a half, and none of the others lasted as long. After leaving the seminary, John went to Suffolk University, then a commuter school on Beacon Hill. He had been accepted at BC as well, but chose Suffolk because they gave him credit for his courses in the
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John Tegan continued seminary. After graduation, he got a teaching job in Revere, and his path soon changed. His first day teaching was the day after Labor Day, and the day after his brother’s wedding. Looking to make a good impression, he dressed in his Madras sport coat and set off to teach of his first class. He was soon intrigued by the teacher across the hall and made several efforts to get her attention. He’d try to chat her up in the halls, but when she finally noticed him she said, rather sternly, “we’re supposed to move the kids along.” It must have seemed to John that no poet spoke more beautiful words for he was smitten. He kept pursuing her, proposed to her in October, got a “yes” in November and the couple married in March. The result of their marriage was four children, one boy and four girls. John taught in Revere for five years, often working two more jobs to make ends meet. Then he learned that Honeywell was looking for teachers to staff a new program in marketing education for their salespeople. He took the job (there’s that fork), but soon found that he’d rather be in sales than teaching salespeople, and rose through the ranks to become a sales manager. He stayed there for a few years, then went to work for Digital Equipment Company.
While at DEC, he got interested in a DEC venture that the company abandoned: data cabling. DEC was about to go though a major restructuring and, while John’s job was safe, he decided to take the buyout package anyway. What followed was a tough four years, business-wise. John worked out of his living room trying to drum up business. It worked. The company became successful and John is its chairman, while his son is the president. Communication Technology Service, LLC is a strong player in the distributed antenna systems business. If you don’t know what that is, just think really big wi-fi systems. Still confused? It’s how you get on Facebook at the ballpark. It all sounds wonderful, right? Watch out for that fork. In February of 2012, Lorraine A. Destefano Tegan, John’s beloved wife, died. John has described her as “a faith-filled person.” While others may have withdrawn, gone away to mourn silently, John has not. Lorraine was a trustee at Regis College and a 1963 alumna. After her passing, he joined the Regis board and will become its chair in June. Last year, he made a major donation to Regis and the result is the Lorraine Tegan Learning Commons. John continues to reach out. He believes in giving back and does so at Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he makes pastoral visits to cancer patients, comforting them without regard to their religion. John is a quiet, humble man of great insight and compassion. He espouses a philosophy that is non-judgmental and rich in forgiveness. He told me that he is a great believer in the Lord’s Prayer, especially the part that says, “And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us.” by Glenn Morris
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B U I L D I N G F U T U R E S:
On the Road
St Mary’s Head of School Grace Cotter Regan and Director of Advancement and The Campaign for St. Mary’s, Jen Pearce, began their regional Building Futures Campaign traveling in Florida to share the progress of the Campaign with Alumni in the area. The event filled weekend of March 19-22 including many meetings with local alumni and culminated with the key reception graciously hosted by Tom ’52 & Diane O’Brien at their stunning residence in Naples. Board Chair William S. Mosakowski, Board of Trustee Joan Luise Hill ’71 and Board of Advisor Christina Kennedy McCann ’56 joined them on many visits.
Michael J. Brennan ’65, Joan Luise Hill ’71, Board Chair William S. Mosakowski, Grace Cotter Regan, and Thomas W. O’Brien ’52.
Joan Luise Hill ’71, Grace Cotter Regan, Diane and Tom O’Brien ’52, Christina Kennedy McCann ’56, William S. Mosakowski.
Christina Kennedy McCann ’56 and John Tegan ’59 enjoy an alumni outing in Naples.
Alumni supporter Jack Solan ’56 pictured with Grace Cotter Regan and Jen Pearce.
(seated) Anthony F. DiCroce ’67, Christina Kennedy McCann ’56, (standing) Joan Luise Hill ’71, James G. Baldini ’66, Grace Cotter Regan.
We were thrilled to host Joe Corcoran (centered) pictured with his daughter and granddaughter (left) as well as Janet Daley and Grace Cotter Regan at O’Brien Reception
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Olivia Nazaire
St. Mary's girls' basketball rising star first fell in love with basketball after tasting success in a fifth grade championship game with her hometown team in Peabody, and since then has continued to pursue the sport with a fervor. Nazaire is excited to grow both in skill and depth as a player down the line. While basketball consumes her on a daily basis, Nazaire still makes time to focus on school life. Though Nazaire has always shined on the court, she was thrust into the spotlight this season in particular after having to step up in the light of a considerable amount of injuries on the Spartans' roster. A sophomore, Nazaire found herself taking on responsibilities that would normally be left to the upperclassmen. However, she rose to face the challenge, and encountered plenty of success in an difficult season. "[The injuries] really just pushed us all to play our hardest," said Nazaire. Nazaire not only became a force on offense for the Spartans, she became an integral part of their play and a significant member of their roster. Her versatility on the court added to the depth of a short bench. In December, Nazaire was named MVP of the 2015 Walter Boverini Tournament. She noted that the injuries to the team definitely affected her and the Spartans' play, but mainly in a positive way. "[The injuries] showed us how good we all can be without some of our star players," Nazaire said. When the Spartans conclude their season, Nazaire will still be hitting the court, participating in AAU basketball, which she has been doing ever since the start of her career as an athlete. While she likes the fastpaced, cutthroat atmosphere of tournament-style AAU, Nazaire finds she likes the team aspect of Spartans’ basketball even more. "We're all used to playing with each other," said Nazaire of her teammates, "We're all close." St. Mary's girls’ basketball coach Jeff Newhall has had an impact on Nazaire, both as an athlete and a person. The way he breaks down the game and puts a situation into perspective helps Nazaire calm her nerves before a game, and face the competition to the best of her abilities. When she's not putting up points on the court, Nazaire is putting in the time to focus on her studies. However, she never finds herself struggling to juggle sports and school. "The teachers [at St. Mary's] are really understanding," said Nazaire. "Some teachers even go out of their way... and I really appreciate that." While Nazaire recognizes that basketball is a big part of her life, she doesn't want to pursue it professionally. Instead, she's interested in working with children with special needs. "I love...when they finally get [a concept] and a light just goes off," said Nazaire. While this season has been especially successful for her, Nazaire knows there is more work to be done, and, though she’s a little nervous, is excited to take on the challenge. "Each game, I want to go out and play my best," said Nazaire, "Basketball has shown me that if I work hard, results will be visible." By Lily Doolin
STUDENT PROFILE
ST. MARY’S CONTINUES TO EXCEL: NEASC 10-year Accreditation After our two year self-study and the four day visit from the NEASC Accreditation Visitation Team, St. Mary’s is proud to say that we passed every standard, and will continue to be accredited with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Visiting Team agreed with the school’s selfassessments on each of the thirteen standards, which can be attributed to the hard work and honest assessments of each of the subcommittees. We are confident in the many things that we do well and open about the areas in which we continue to improve. The Visiting Team’s report, which is more than fifty pages long and addresses both our strengths and areas for growth, will be made public later this year after NEASC votes to make it official. Through their visit in October and their reading of our self-study, the Visiting Team created twenty-nine specific commendations for areas in which St. Mary’s excels. Summing up the commendations and the many strengths of St. Mary’s, the Visiting Team gave two Major Commendations, stating:
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The Visiting Committee commends St. Mary’s High School community for the overall engagement and candor of the entire community in the selfstudy process. The Visiting Committee commends St. Mary’s High School on its Governance and for the revitalization engendered over the course of the last 15+ years that has made St. Mary’s a strong contender in a competitive school market while retaining the school’s commitment to the greater Lynn community.
Several times during the October visit the Visiting Team commented on how impressed they were with the students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. From the welcome dinner to the final meeting with Head of School and Principal, the entire St. Mary’s community demonstrated what it means to be a Spartan! We showed that we live out our Mission Statement by knowing and living the four Pillars—Catholic, Excellence, Integrity & Respect!
Report Highlights The Visiting Committee was impressed by the sincerity of all constituents and their dedication to the school and its mission. Interviews over the course of the Visiting Committee’s time at St. Mary’s seem to universally indicate a “stepping up” of the academic program at the school in the last 2-3 years. Department chairs and faculty agree that the emphasis on delivering a high quality and rigorous program has increased in recent years. Beyond the realm of the academic, the Committee found that the school strives to provide a balanced and rich extracurricular program. The school has noted a strong commitment to service through clubs and campus ministry; students also noted that the school has made recent strides in creating STEM and other academic extracurricular offerings, and to growing its performing arts program. Students describe St. Mary’s as “home” or a “place where I can be myself.” One senior characterized her experience at St. Mary’s as so friendly that she could walk into any social or athletic event alone and feel welcomed. The Guidance Department appears to be the hub of all student concerns and should be commended for meeting a plethora of student needs well. Students repeatedly told the Committee that when they have a complaint, question or issue, they take it to Guidance. These issues are wide ranging and touch on what in other schools would fall under different departments. St. Mary’s is a strong community with a great deal of pride in its students and their achievements. The Visiting Committee finds that St. Mary’s faculty is extremely competent and very committed to the students. Faculty members are hardworking and eager to help the school improve. These and many other positive and powerful statements from the Visiting Committee make up the majority of the report, which attests to the continued commitment of the Faculty, Staff and Administration to the continued success of each student that is part of the St. Mary’s Community.
Moving Forward Our self-study and the Visiting Team’s Report confirmed for us the good work that is happening at St. Mary’s every day! However, the purpose of the Visiting Team was not only to verify and endorse what we are doing well, but also to help us to continue to improve and offer a fuller and more complete experience for our students. To this end, the Visiting Committee also gave us several recommendations, which included improved communication, a greater and consistent collection and use of data to inform decisions on various initiatives, and to create a succession plan with qualities that are required for our next principal. To ensure that the work put into our self-study and that of the Visiting Committee is used to improve the experience of every St. Mary’s student, Grace Cotter Regan, Jim Ridley, the Board of Trustees, the Education Committee of the Board, the Administration, Faculty and Staff will be working together to implement the recommendations made in the selfstudy and ratified by NEASC. After we receive the official report from NEASC a follow up committee will be established. As a result of our NEASC visit, we have embarked on a robust study of our data and testing with Public Consulting Group to establish an academic dashboard with data driven standards, assessments and outcomes. For now, we are proud of the excellent work accomplished by our Administration, Board of Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents and Alumni. Great job! We did it! Our accreditation now extends through 2026! By Chris Carmody
Honoring St. Mary's 2015 Cushing Recipient, His Eminence
CARDINAL SEAN PATRICK O'MALLEY
Our Cushing Society Celebration was held on November 12, 2015 at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. We were blessed to honor Cardinal O'Malley this year.
The 20th Cardinal Cushing Society celebration turned out to be a memorable night for St. Mary’s, as more than $2 million was raised. A scholarship in honor of Cardinal Sean O’Malley is also being dedicated as a result of the successful event. St. Mary’s Board Chair William Mosakowski announced the scholarship and the record-breaking fundraising amount in presenting Cardinal O’Malley the Cushing Award, which annually goes to a champion of Catholic education whose personal and professional life mirror the mission of the school. “Cardinal Sean has committed himself to supporting Catholic education, not only at St. Mary’s but at all 120 Catholic schools in the archdiocese,” said Mosakowski, who called the event the “most successful fundraising event in the history of St. Mary’s.” More than 300 alumni, parents and community members attended the event, which was held at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. The Cushing Society celebration underscores the significance of Catholic education. It is also an opportunity to recognize major supporters and their outstanding commitment to St. Mary’s students. “It’s exciting to see the enthusiasm and support St. Mary’s has in the community,” said Cardinal O’Malley, who relayed a story about sitting next to Gloria Estefan at a White House dinner once and having no idea who the famous singer was. “We live in a world addicted to celebrities...You are my celebrities,” he told the gathering. Head of School Grace Cotter Regan hosted the program and expressed appreciation for Cardinal O’Malley’s continuing willingness to support St. Mary’s by attending key events such as the Cushing celebration. The student speaker was Marlon Scott ’18, while Amanda Mena ’21 and James Buckley ’06 sang “The Prayer.” The St. Mary’s chorus and dance team also performed, while a video produced by Matt McManus ’16 was shown. St. Mary’s Pastor Rev. Brian Flynn offered the blessing. By Paul Halloran
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“TONIGHT WAS ANOTHER AMAZING NIGHT FOR ST. MARY’S. WE WERE DELIGHTED TO HONOR CARDINAL SEAN AND RECOGNIZE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO GIVE SO MUCH TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION.” Grace Cotter Regan, Head of School
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If you accept the premise that St. Mary’s is a school built on families, the
Nerich Family has to be considered part of the foundation.
All six of John ’56 and Jean Nerich’s children graduated from SMH over a period of eight years. All six came to St. Mary’s via Sacred Heart elementary, and once the eldest, John, enrolled in 1978, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that his siblings would follow. “We all went to Sacred Heart and progressed to St. Mary’s,” said Tim ’88, the secondyoungest. “There was never a question of where I was going.” John ’82 said what he remembers most is the effort made by his parents and many others to help keep the school alive when it was struggling. “A lot of people made sacrifices for the school in that time,” said John, “It was a fight to keep the school open.” Like many of the Nerichs, John was a three-sport athlete—football, basketball, baseball. He said playing football for Coach John Miller and assistants John Dawley, Walter Kelter and Phil Coleman was a highlight. John is one of the highest ranking security officers for the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Lisa ’83, whom some would argue is the glue to the family, started her St. Mary’s experience as an eighth-grader when she played on the SMH freshman softball team. She also played basketball and volleyball.
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Lisa had Julie Desmond and Kathy Savage as her “big sisters” when she was an underclassman. She is still close with classmates Patty (Reddy) Lauria and Donna (Oates) Brown, and as associate DPW commissioner in Lynn, she is constantly interacting with other St. Mary’s alumni. “There are a lot of great memories,” Lisa said. “St. Mary’s is a family. The people there help each other.” Christine ’84 made it three Nerichs in three years when she enrolled in 1980. She was a teammate of Lisa’s in three sports, including basketball, in which they were coached by their father. Christine, who lives in Byfield and is a teacher in Lynn Public Schools, said she has maintained St. Mary’s friendships for more than 30 years. “You see people and it’s like you’re back in high school again,” she said. Christine will also be inducted into St. Mary’s Varsity Club this spring. James ’86 is one of six classmates—including Jim Fallon, Mike O’Connor, Eric Neenan, Ed Herrera and John Benson -- who remain very close as their 30th reunion approaches. He played soccer, basketball and baseball and said he still draws on the discipline instilled in him and his teammates by baseball coach Jim Tgettis. James lives in Cambridge and works for Cambridge Public Schools. Tim also cited a handful of classmates—and a few from the Class of ’87—he still calls close friends: Joe Dowling, Kevin Maguire, Sean Geaney, Tom Finocchio, Matt Reddy (’87) and Stephen Spencer (’87). Tim played basketball for Frank Valeri and assistant coach Kevin Moran, and was member of the 1988 state championship baseball team. He also played football. “Kevin Moran is somebody I really look up to,” Tim said. “He gave me a lot of insight into the game and helped me develop my game.” Tim worked as a court officer for 12 years before becoming a Lynn police officer 11 years ago. He is proud to serve on the police force with the baby of the Nerich family, Mark ’90. Mark grew up on the St. Mary’s sidelines and in the dugout, so there was no way he was going to break the Nerich streak. “It was good to keep up the family tradition,” Mark said. “I already had a sense of the kind of school it was when I got there.” Ed Cash, Adolph Graciale and David Moore were classmates with whom Mark remains close friends. “Once you’re at St. Mary’s you’re part of the family,” Mark said. “There are hard-working good people who want to better themselves and help each other.” John’s son, Bryan ’14, started the next generation of Nerichs at SMH, and Mark’s daughter, Caroline, is a sixth-grader and member of the Class of 2022. As a Sacred Heart student, Caroline went to a Mass at St. Mary’s and immediately knew that was the school for her. “I felt really comfortable,” Caroline said. “I felt at home.” St. Mary’s has been home for the Nerich children—and now grandchildren—for almost 40 years. And they wouldn’t have it any other way. By Paul Halloran
MAXIMIZE YOUR GIVING IMPACT! St. Mary’s relies on the donations of our generous alumni, families and friends to sustain the core essence of the school and our mission. Every dollar counts and no donation is too small. There is a simple step any donor can take to make their gifts work even harder which can double or even triple the donation. It is called corporate matching, an employee benefit program which most companies have for their employees’ charitable giving. Corporate matching was a concept created by The GE Foundation back in 1954 as a way to support their employees’ personal philanthropy and giving. GE provided a 1 to 1 match to all submitted donations. Today, the GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program continues to serve as an important element of the Foundation’s portfolio, with gifts matched in 2015 alone totaling more than $43.5 million and $1.2 billion since the program’s inception. While GE was the trailblazer in matching gifts, many companies soon followed with an estimated 20,000 companies today that match charitable gifts with an estimated $14 billion dollars per year in matching gifts going to non-profit organizations from corporations. St. Mary’s has had added success for our annual fund through matching gifts. Company donated matching gifts has represented anywhere from 2 to 9% of total giving since 2010. We have had 690 total gifts matched since 2010 ranging from $25 to $25,000. The companies represent large and small, public and private. The main goal of matching gift is just that, to match the philanthropic desires of the companies’ employees to help bolster the growth and success of the non-profit on the receiving end. It is an estimated that 1 in 10 of donors are eligible to receive a matching gift from their employer. Find out if you are eligible today and maximize your giving to St. Mary’s! Call us at 781-586-2067 for more information. Left: John J. '57 & Janet Schickling are generous benefactors of St. Mary's whose gifts are matched by General Electric. Right: Mark M. McGuire '75 (pictured with Jen Pearce, Director of Advancement and the Campaign for St. Mary's) increases the impact of his philanthropic giving to St. Mary's through Eaton Corporation's matching gift program.
JUST A FEW OF THE COMPANIES THAT MATCH GIFTS FOR ST. MARY'S:
It is no secret to anyone that follows Girls High School hockey in Massachusetts that the St. Mary’s program has been one of the best in the state since girls hockey first took off in the early 2000s. A key contributor to that success for many years was once player and now coach
Abby Gauthier ’08. Abby was the best player Massachusetts has ever seen in Girls Hockey as she finished with 179 goals and 179 assists for a whopping 358 points, which shattered the previous record of 303 points. In this time she also was a part of two State Championship teams en route to being named a four-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic, four-time Boston Herald AllScholastic and CCL MVP in 2008. In her six years on the team she never scored less than 20 goals or 32 points.
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“I think the success that our program has had is a testament to what St. Mary’s instills in their students and faculty,” said Gauthier. “The environment feels more like a family rather than a hierarchy, which is why most of their athletic programs and academics are successful. Because of this I have had lasting relationships with my teammates and am lucky to call most my best friends.” After St. Mary’s Abby became the first woman in the history of St. Mary’s to go to a Division 1 College (Providence College) on a full athletic scholarship. “When I got my scholarship I was more excited for the school because they really pushed me to go after my goals and this helped a dream come true for my family and I,” said Gauthier. “I hope it has paved the way for future young women to earn full scholarships, not just in athletics but in academics as well.” When asked about who her biggest mentor was, Abby remained humble and answered, “That is a hard question because so many people have helped me be successful while playing hockey. I guess I would have to say anyone who has ever coached me, whether it was a positive or negative experience. And obviously, my parents were a big reason for my success.” After her days as a player had ended Abby returned to the Spartan bench, but this time as a Coach. She traded her spot on the ice for a spot next to her former coach and mentor, Coach Frank Pagliuca. “It has been a great experience,” said Gauthier. “Frank has honestly been one of the best coaches I have had in my whole career. His knowledge of the game and the way he goes about teaching it is amazing to experience and learn from.” Although Abby has traded in her skates for a white board, one thing has remained the same. Abby Gauthier is still strongly committed to the success of every Girls Hockey who puts on the St. Mary’s uniform. “I always tell the girls: You have to work for what you want in hockey because the moment you let up is the moment you will fail. That is the same for both in the classroom and the real world!” In addition to coaching at St. Mary’s, Gauthier founded her own personal training company in 2013 that is called “Plyosophy.” Plyosophy is a plyometric based workout that is tailored to athletes looking to build speed, strength and endurance. She also coaches the JRs team in the Junior Women’s Hockey League.
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Since retiring as a player, Coach Brown has spent the past 18 years as a coach including 13 of those years as head coach. Coach Brown has been with St. Mary’s for the past three years as the head coach, and just led the 2016 boys' basketball team to win the Div. 4 state championship. “The most important thing I try to teach my players is that this entire program is one big family,” said Brown. “It is easy to be a good teammate when things are going well but how do you act towards one another when things go bad? If we walk off the floor as one unit, win or lose we can hold our head high.” When asked about his greatest accomplishment as a coach, Coach Brown answered that he takes great pride in knowing that many former players have gone on to play college basketball. He also points to the State Championship that he led Winthrop to in 2011. Coach Brown cites Coach Frank Valeri ’70 as his mentor. Brown says that Valeri taught him that it is not always about winning and losing. Every kid comes from a different background and it is up to the coach to learn how to motivate them. Coach Brown concluded, "In 1986 I decided to attend St. Mary's and from that point I was all in as a Spartan. I have always been a vocal supporter of the school even before I was a coach there and will continue long after I'm done coaching."
COACH HEATHER STRAZ ’04
COACH DAVE BROWN ’89 Coach Dave Brown is no stranger to being in the spotlight in the Tony Conigliaro ’62 Gymnasium. In High School Dave was a 1,000 point scorer on his way to becoming a collegiate basketball player at Westfield State University.
While at St. Mary’s Coach Heather (Woods) Straz played soccer and also participated in Track and Field. Straz ran the 100 meter dash, high jumped, and triple jumped. Straz and a few friends also put together a co-ed intramural basketball league.
Although Straz did not continue her varsity career in college, she did stay very active by playing intramural sports as a student at Assumption College. Straz played soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and floor hockey. It was a fun way to stay active and meet more people. After college, Straz returned to St. Mary’s and is now in her eighth season as the Track and Field Coach. She also has spent the same amount of time as a teacher in the Marian Division. “Track in many ways is very different from other sports. Athletes have goals they can achieve as individuals, such as making states, but also their efforts help the team as a whole,” said Straz. “I think it is really important for athletes to understand how to work as a team. With over 80 athletes, it is amazing to see so many different kids come together as a team… Track is great for creating achievable goals, and I believe this is something they will use in other places in their lives.” When asked who was her mentor, Straz was quick to point out former Principal, Carl DiMaiti, “Mr. DiMaiti was my coach in high school and taught me a lot about the sport,” said Straz. “He was very encouraging and taught me a lot. I also remember Coach Dugan being an important coach in my life…” When asked about her greatest accomplishment Straz responded, “When I first began coaching track, we only had one season, and about 20 athletes. This year, we now have three seasons of track, and over 80 athletes participating in the spring. It has been great to watch the program grow. Two years ago, our girls team also won the CCL meet for the first time, and that was extremely exciting as well. Straz concluded by saying, “As a teacher, it is great to be able to get to know these students in a different way than just in the classroom. I am lucky that I have had so many great athletes on my team the past eight years. It is amazing to hear stories of those who are participating in track at the college level. I am very proud of our athletes on the track team. They work very hard and strive to achieve their goals.”
Since hanging up his cleats, Coach D’Agostino coached at Salem High School for eight years (6 Junior Varsity, 2 Varsity) before coming to St. Mary’s in the fall of 2009.
“One of my main messages to our players is that no matter how old you are, if you work hard and give everything you have then you will succeed on the soccer field,” said D’Agostino. “In our program we bring Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity players together as one family and one team. We do everything as one.” Coach D’agostino points to Coach Bill Belichick as his inspiration because of their shared quality of being tough and strict but also fair. He says that like Coach Belichick the Boys Soccer Team has rules and policies that have to be followed by each and every player. “I want players to enjoy playing, improve their soccer knowledge and work hard for one another,” said D’Agostino. “But the most important thing is that I want them to do it with the class and respect expected from a St. Mary’s student-athlete.” Coach D’Agostino has some significant accolades that he lists as his greatest accomplishments. They include winning the 2015 North Sectional Championship and Eastern Massachusetts Championship on the way to the schools first State Championship appearance since 1988. D’Agostino has also won Lynn Item Coach of the Year twice and Eastern Mass Coach of the Year. He has also eclipsed the 100 win marker. D’Agosino ended his remarks with, “As a member of the Class of 1998, I feel that the school has a family atmosphere…I enjoy coaching soccer to the younger and next generation. My goal is to have my players continue their careers in college. My personal goal since entering the program in 1998 is to bring a Boy’s Soccer State Title home to St. Mary’s."
COACH DEREK DANA ’88
COACH MIKE D'AGOSTINO ’98
Coach Mike D’Agostino participated in soccer, hockey, baseball and track during his time as a student at St. Mary’s. Mike’s true love was soccer as he went on to play at four years at UMass Boston where he set the school record for most games played.
Upon graduation from St. Mary’s Coach Derek Dana became the only Division 1 baseball player in school history as he went on to UMass Amherst with a full scholarship to play baseball as a catcher for the Minuteman. In three short years at UMass Derek won multiple awards including being selected as an All New England All-Star, All Conference All-Star and a team MVP. After his junior year Derek left UMass as he was drafted in the 27th round by San Francisco Giants. After retiring from the game as a player, Derek began his career as a coach. His first assistant coaching job was back at St. Mary’s serving with then coach, Bill Norcross. After five years with Norcross, Derek made the jump to coach with his mentor and former coach, Jim Tgettis. In 2008 the opportunity presented itself to return to St.
COACH HEATHER STRAZ ’04
COACH DAVE BROWN ’89
Mary’s as the Head Coach and Derek jumped at the opportunity.
COACH MARK LEE ’80
“When the chance to coach at St. Mary’s presented itself I knew there was no other place I rather be,” said Dana. “It is fun to coach with guys you grew up with at the school you attended (referring to both Tom Donahue ’88 and Tim Fila ’88). This is the opportunity I wanted and I do not regret it for a second.“ When asked to point to the best memory of his 19 year coaching career (9 as a head coach) Coach Dana responded, “I have had some very special teams along the way including 2011 and 2013. Each team is different but winning the State Championship was a very special moment. “
Coach Lee was a three-sport athlete while he was a student a St. Mary’s. Although he was mostly known as a hockey player, Lee also played golf and football. Before taking his game to the next level at Salem State University, Lee experienced a leg injury that put an early end to his career. Lee continued at Salem State and has established himself as a welldecorated Lynn Police Officer.
Coach Lee has spent the last 30 years as the Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Coach. Before that he served two years as an Assistant Coach. All of Coach Lee’s experience comes as a Spartan. Under Lee’s leadership the Spartan Ice Hockey program has developed to one of the most elite in the state, a fact that Lee states as his greatest accomplishment. “I think that has to be my biggest accomplishment as a coach,” said Lee. “I have been able to watch this program develop from almost extinct to Super 8 contenders. That is a testament to the players that have come through this program.
Coach Dana has become a great mentor for the student athletes of St. Mary’s. He credits that to the great mentors he has had along his journey including his own father, Dave Bettencourt, Gene Teatrault, Coach Tgettis and Dick Champa. The respect that Coach Dana has earned is reflected in all of his players.
Although humble enough not to admit it, a lot of people would point to Coach Lee’s 400 wins as a Head Coach or the several North Championships as additional significant accomplishments in his career. When asked who he would consider as an inspiration for his coaching career, Coach Lee pointed to famous NFL coach Bill Parcells. “Parcells coaching style is something I admire and try to bring to my team,” said Lee. “He had a no nonsense approach to his team.”
Coach Dana believes that being a good player is very simple and he offers this advice to his players, “Be coachable, reliable and a great teammate. When it is game time nothing else matters. It does not matter who is in the stands or is in the other dugout. Just go out and do what you have practiced and what you have been coached and you will be successful.
Lee also takes great honor in coaching at his alma mater. Lee went on to say, “To coach this long at the same school I attended and love is truly special. There really is nothing better. I take great pride in where I came from. I saw my brother come here and play hockey before me and I knew this is where I wanted to be.” Lee concluded his remarks by saying, “I try to teach my players that there are so many different life lessons that can be learned by playing hockey. It is important to take responsibility for your actions and to have discipline in your life. It is nice to win, but at the end of the day, the most important thing is that players leave as a better people.”
COACH MARK LEE ’80
COACH DEREK DANA ’88
COACH MIKE D'AGOSTINO ’98
JOIN US WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND for St. Mary’s Second Annual Alumni Red Sox Event!
Tickets $125 Includes food & open bar until game time! Seating Opens: 5:10 p.m. Game Time: 7:10 p.m. Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
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Virginia Valeri
will celebrate her 97th birthday in April, and she has lived a blessed life. She was born in Lynn in 1919, and except for three years living and working in Washington, D.C., she has lived her entire life in this city. She currently lives on Pleasant Street, and attends St. Mary’s church. Valeri was valedictorian of St. Mary’s class of 1937. Valeri remembers, “It was quite a different era. I attended when it was an all girls’ high school. I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved school.” She fondly remembers Sister Edward, Sister Mary Fidelis, Sister Loretta Julie and Sister Gertrude Josephine and others who opened the doors of learning to her. Valeri attended St. Mary’s because the family lived in the parish, and her mother had always believed in Catholic education. It cost the family $1 each year for stationary for Virginia to attend St. Mary’s. Karen McPherson, Valeri’s niece, said, “Nana (Valeri’s mother) wanted her to go to work and help the family. The parish priest intervened and asked Nana to allow Aunt Vivi to go to Emmanuel. Then Nana changed her mind.” Valeri attended Emmanuel, and majored in Chemistry. She had wanted to major in English, but during the depression, there simply was no work available for English majors. Valeri said, “Sister Edward, my junior teacher at St. Mary’s, pushed me to enter the chemistry field.” When she graduated from Emmanuel, companies were not hiring women chemists, so she went to Washington, D.C., and worked as a clerk typist. As the war progressed, more opportunities opened for women. From 1941-1943, she worked in Research and Development for the U.S. Navy as a mathematician. She left Washington because she hoped to find work as a chemist at home, and Valeri did, with C.L. Hauthaway in Lynn, where she worked for three years. In 1947, she went to Arthur D. Little, Inc. in Cambridge, where she worked “in literature research, not in a lab.” The job allowed her to combine her passions for English and science. At Arthur D. Little, Inc., Valeri worked on a number of classified projects during the cold war. Some of her research included “plastics, potential uses for various chemicals, the effects of caffeine in coffee on the human body, and a study of research institutes in Eastern Europe.” She worked her way up to a section head of literature research. When Valeri was asked how St. Mary’s is different now, she said that they did not have “all the athletics…the girls only had basketball.” Valeri’s great-niece, Brittany McPherson, a current junior at St. Mary’s, plays on the hockey and lacrosse teams, and Brittany loves St. Mary’s. She says she “always wanted to come here.” From the time she was four, she has said she would one day be a St. Mary’s graduate. She said, “There really are no cliques here. Everyone is so friendly. You just say hi to everyone.” Brittany McPherson looks to her greataunt’s example, and confidently states, “We have a lot of strong women in our family.” In fact, the Valeri family has a long St. Mary’s family legacy. Besides Virginia, two of her brothers, Frank ('38) and John ('44), and her sister, Marie ('41), are St. Mary’s graduates. Her nephew, Frank Valeri ('70), is soon to be inducted into St. Mary’s Varsity Club. Other members of the Valeri family who are Spartans include: Paul Cacciatori ('69), Ann Marie Cacciatori ('71), Maryann Valeri ('79), Julie Giordani ('88), Angela Giordani ('89), Tommy McPherson (’08), Francesca Valeri ('13) and Brittany McPherson (’17). Her St. Mary’s education instilled in Valeri these lessons: “Try to do your best, and to be honest with yourself and others.” She added that the lessons she learned went beyond classroom lessons, and that the teachers “showed us how to love God, country and each other. They urged us to practice the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity and the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.” Karen McPherson said her aunt has been “always faithful, and kind.” Every current student of St. Mary’s is aware of the pillars for success: Catholic, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. There couldn’t be a more humble living example of the four pillars than Virginia Valeri. By Kara McGovern
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ALUMNI TAILGATE
Following the Thanksgiving Eve showdown against Bishop Fenwick, alumni and friends of St. Mary’s gathered at Gannon Golf Course for our second annual Alumni Tailgate Event. Nearly 300 people came out to support Spartan athletics and recognized what was an unprecedented level of success for the 2015 fall athletic season. With three North Sectional Championship trophies freshly in our possession (Boys and Girls Soccer and Football), Spartans of both young and old came together for a night filled with raffles, nostalgic memories and companionship. The yearbook photos of the wall from all different decades provided an opportunity for alumni to look back at pictures from when they graduated. Many thanks to our sponsors and parent volunteers the night was also filled with great raffle and door prizes. We had everything from a city of Lynn gift basket donated by the Lynn Museum to an eight-foot paddle board! With the success that we had that night we are looking forward to next year!
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With so many exciting things happening at St. Mary’s this year, we want to be sure to give thanks for our generous alumni and friends who continue to support St. Mary’s. In this issue we share with you our Alumni Notes and list the Class Agents. The Alumni Notes section of St. Mary's Magazine is dedicated to the current events happening in our alumni's lives. Keep up with classmates as they share personal and professional updates and share your own events and achievements by contacting our Advancement Office at 781-586-2067 or alumni@stmaryslynn.com.
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS May 13 .........................Varsity Club Induction June 9-11 .................................... 50th reunion June 13 ............................................. Golf Open June 22 ...................................... Red Sox Event
Visit stmaryslynn.com/events to find out more about these events.
Our Class Agents are responsible for communicating with the alumni classes and keeping everyone aware of upcoming events, reunions and more. These volunteer alumni serve as a means to help enhance the overall St. Mary's experience. The goal of the Class Agent program is to broaden the base of alumni participation in both fundraising and alumni activities. If you are interested in becoming a class agent please reach out to the Advancement Office at 781-586-2067 or alumni@stmaryslynn.com. Share your #SpartanPride this year, every year. Make a gift to the Fund for St. Mary's to help sustain the special featured that elevates St. Mary's education and offerings to its students. The success of annual giving reflects the spirit of shared experience and mutual encouragement. Each generation of Spartans preserved the legacy of opportunity it received, strengthens it and passes it on. Visit stmaryslynn.com/giveonline to make your gift to The Fund for St. Mary's today.
St. Mary's alumni and generous benefactor James G. Baldini ’66 visits with Advancement team Jamie Gigliotti, Jen Pearce, and St. Mary's students Caitlin Foley ’18 and Ryan Turenne ’18.
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IN MEMORY The St. Mary's community remembers those alumni and community members who have passed away. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
The St. Mary's community also mourns the loss of longtime friend Eileen "Babe" Lombard. Babe was instrumental in the planning of the annual Lombard Golf Tournament. May she rest in peace.
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Margaret A. Flynn '39 Joseph O'Brien '39 Thomas J. Owens '40 Marie Gladys (Hubbard) Kuklinski ’43 Marie Alice (Callahan) Brown '44 Virginia M. “Dolly” (Higgins) Care '46 Kenneth Robinson Jr. '46 Jean (Hally) Davey '47 Lorraine Francullo '48 John Stinson '49 John Keenan '50 Dan Hanlon Sr. '51 Larry Berube '52 Claire (Conlon) Moseley '53 Daniel J. Hanrahan '56 Edward Roy '57 Arthur Antczak '59 John Favaloro '66 Mike Slazar '66 Andrea Carey '74 Father Leonard J. Marron '74
Thank you to our alumni veterans who came back to St. Mary’s for our annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony. We thank you for not only your commitment to our community but to the United States.
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NICK CONSOLES ’52, ED COLLINS ’52, AND TOM O'BRIEN ’52
MARY MACDONALD ’48 GP’16
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Mary MacDonald ’48 GP’16 Mary MacDonald visited Headmistress Regan to talk about her days at St. Mary's. Sarah Corbett '16 had a lovely chat with Mrs. MacDonald who celebrated her 65th reunion in 2013!
Walter Gallo ’54 It was a pleasure to see Walter Gallo at the 2015 St. Mary’s Golf Invitational! We were excited to honor Walter and his many years of commitment to the St. Mary’s community.
Jim Carrigan ’59 GP ’14 Congratulations to Jim Carrigan who was named the 2015 Friendly Knights of St. Patrick “Man of the Year!”
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Pat Gorton and Kathleen Connell ’54 GP ’19 Thank you to both Pat Gorton and Kathleen Connell for stopping by our sixth-grade science class! Best friends since high school, Pat and Kathleen shared many memories with our students!
Nick Consoles, Ed Collins, and Tom O’Brien ’52 Thank you to Nick Consoles, Ed Collins and Tom O’Brien who took part in the 2015 St. Mary’s Golf Invitational honoring Walter Gallo. It is always great to see classmates stay close friends!
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John Tegan ’59 2015 Hall of Fame inductee John Tegan welcomed Headmistress Regan and Advancement Director Jen Pearce to his home in Nantucket. A Revere native, he transferred to St. Mary’s in the middle of his sophomore year with his brother, Chuck ’58. John is founder and chairman of Communications Technology Services, which designs and
PAT GORTON ’52 AND KATHLEEN CONNELL ’54 GP’19
ATTORNEY JIM CARRIGAN ’59 installs voice and data systems in the commercial, government and education markets.
1965 Class of 1965 Congratulations to the Class of 1965 who had a very successful Golden Reunion. Thanks for remaining connected to St. Mary’s!
1970 Charlie Gaeta ’70 P’05 Congrats to Charlie, who was inducted into the Lynn Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame for his dedication and commitment to the youth of the city.
CLASS OF 1965
1981 & 1983 Marie Hanlon ’81 and Joe Zukas ‘83 Lieutenant Marie Hanlon '81 of the Lynn Police Department joined Captain Joe Zukas '83 of the Lynn Fire Department to speak to our NHS students about their distinguished careers in public service. Thank you Lt. Hanlon and Capt. Zukas for meeting with us!
1983 & 1985 Kevin Carmody ’83 and Pat McHale ’85 Kevin Carmody ’83 and Pat McHale ’85 were inducted into
CHARLIE GAETA ’70 P’05
the MCLA (formally North Adams State College) Athletic Hall of Fame as members of the 1987 Champion Baseball Team. Both were members of the St. Mary's ’83 State Champion Team.
1986 Lisa Garofano Letch ’86 P’19 Congratulations to Lisa for being named a “Carol Vasapolli” Volunteer of the Year nominee by the Lynn Chamber of Commerce!
1988 Derek Dana ’88 Derek was the focal point of the
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DEREK DANA ’88 pre-game festivities at the North Shore Navigators game in August. Derek threw out the first pitch in the middle of a ceremony that honored the 2015 Baseball State Champions. Taso Nikolakopoulos ’88 P’18 Congrats to Taso for being named an honorary captain for a soccer match that featured his Boston Braves against the Veterans of the world famous F.C. Barcelona Team.
1990 Class of 1990 Congratulations to the Class of 1990 who had a great reunion
CLASS OF 1990
1999 Drew Russo ’99 Thank you to Drew Russo for being the inaugural speaker at our National Honor Society Speaker Series! Drew spoke to our students about his experiences working for Congressman John Tierney and then as Executive Director of the Lynn Museum.
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Charlie Gallo ’01 Congratulations to Charlie on the opening of his own law firm. Charlie, as part of our new alumni speaker series, came in to speak with our National Honors Society about possibly pursuing a career in law or politics.
2006 Jimmy Buckley ’06 Congratulations to Jimmy Buckley who married Katie O’Brien, who just happens to be the cousin of Marian Division teacher, Mrs. Straz.
CHARLIE GALLO ’01
MATTHEW PRICE ’07
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2007 Matthew Price ’07 After Matt finished a stellar golf career which included winning two state championships, being named a Boston Globe Player of the Year, and a Boston Globe All-Scholastic (twice), he went on to attend the Hank Haney Golf Academy in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Matt worked as a coach for Tiger Woods and is now the Assistant Golf Professional at the Hillview Golf Course in North Reading.
RYAN BELIVEAU ’09
Ryan Beliveau ’09 Congratulations to Ryan on being named an assistant coach for the Salem State University Baseball Team! Ryan also coaches the St. Mary’s Boys Freshman Baseball Team!
2010 Kevin McCarthy ’10 Thank you to Kevin for coming back to campus to speak to our scholars. We appreciate you giving up your time and value your insight as a young alum.
KEVIN MCCARTHY ’10
Ludia Modi ’10 Congratulations to Ludia, who accompanied Congressman Seth Moulton at President Obama’s 2015 State of The Union!
2011 Tori Faieta ’11 Congratulations to Tori for winning a Gold Medal as part of the United States Women’s Deaf Basketball Team. Tori was also honored as a “Hero Among Us” at halftime of the Boston Celtics.
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2012 Devin Thompson ’12 Congratulations to Devin, who scored his 1000th career point at Western New England University.
BAILEY MACBURNIE ’14
2013 Maggie Carey ’13 Former standout soccer player Maggie Carey was chosen to be featured on the Emmanuel College Travel Bus! Congrats Maggie!
Eddie Traniello ’13 Eddie was featured in a 2015 Winthrop Sun Transcript as he competes in surf contests both here on the east coast and in Hawaii!
CLASS AGENTS 2013 2012
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VINNY CAPANO vcapano@umass.edu MARIANNE HALAS halasm@emmanuel.edu MIKE SONIA sonia_mich@bentley.edu GENEVIEVE BENOIT genevieve.benoit@salve.edu ZAC CONTI zconti@salemstate.edu JOHN SIMPSON john.simpson@salve.edu PAT HOGAN pthgn@yahoo.com KRISTIN MOCCIA kristinlmoccia@gmail.com BRIANNA MAROTTA bjmarotta323@gmail.com JOE GILL joegill419@gmail.com NICOLE HANLON hoopgirl2451@verizon.net KATIE REDDY kjr615@gmail.com STEPH GRIDLEY stephgridley@yahoo.com AJ CAPANO ajcap10@gmail.com KERRI DOMOHOWSKI kerri123@yahoo.com JIMMY BUCKLEY jbuckley@ft.newyorklife.com CLAIRE PRICE clairemprice@gmail.com HEATHER STRAZ heather.straz@stmaryslynn.com KATHLEEN MELANSON katiewhite28@gmail.com ANDREW RUSSO drew.russo@gmail.com MICHAEL D'AGOSTINO coachmikedagostino@gmail.com MATTHEW SMITH matthewsmithsteven@gmail.com JOCELYN PAWL jocelyn.pawl@erickson.com BRIAN FIELD bmf41976@aol.com JEFF NEWHALL jeff.newhall@stmaryslynn.com
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STEFANI FIELD steffylaw@aol.com SHANNON BURKE shanconburke@aol.com MICHELLE GRIFFIN mgriff1971@aol.com TASO NIKOLAKOPOULOS tasoaek@gmail.com KELLIE FRARY Kelliefrary@gmail.com MARNIE MOORE mmoore@bradleymoorelaw.com LISA LETCH lisaletch@gmail.com TIMOTHY GLOWIK tglowsr@yahoo.com LISA NERICH moviesljn@aol.com MIKE REDDY mreddy45181@gmail.com MARK LEE markedward11@hotmail.com DAVID CLARK dclark5@hotmail.com PAUL GAUDET d262pg@aol.com PAUL PRICE PaulP@napandco.com CHERYL MENINNO PAT GILL pat.gill@stmaryslynn.com FRANCES WHITE fran.white@stmaryslynn.com JOHN GREEN jj@jjgreen.net JAMES GREELEY greeleyj7@gmail.com PATRICIA ANDREWS patricia.andrews@gmail.com EILEEN RUSSO erusso127@yahoo.com MARTHA SEXTON tsexton240@aol.com LINDA LOMBARDI lindalombardi65@gmail.com JOAN REGAN JRegan46@aol.com JAMES MOORE jmoore@bradleymoorelaw.com
We are looking for class agents for the following class years: 1960, 1961, 1964, 1968, 1920, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005
2014 Bailey MacBurnie ’14 Congratulations to Bailey, who has committed to play Division 1 Hockey at Sacred Heart University! Bailey was a Massachusetts All-State All-Star for the Spartans.
Jennie Mucciarone and Sharrell Sanders ’14 Thank you to former girls basketball players Jennie Mucciarone and Sharrell Sanders who came back to St. Mary’s to help coach the summer camp sessions! Jennie is currently a member of the Tufts University Basketball Team and Sharrell is a member of the Caldwell
University Basketball Team.
2015 Clay Yianacopolus ’15 Clay Yianacopolus has signed a contract to become a North Shore Navigator this summer. We cannot wait to see Clay to take the mound in his first start at Fraser Field.
Congratulations to the 2015 Hall of Fame Class. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for St. Mary’s.
Marion C. Dorgan ‘49 Frank A. McDonough ‘51 Robert J. Seibel ‘59
John J. Tegan ‘59 John B. King ‘66 Robert G. Irvine ‘69
Paula Plum ‘71 Paul D. Price ‘75 Ellen L. Kennedy ‘79
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Chris Gaeta ’05
The plan was for to follow in Charlie’s footsteps, and he did just that, only it ended up being his father, not his brother. “My brother went to the junior high (at St. Mary’s) and then to St. John’s Prep,” Chris said. “That was the initial plan for me, too.” After spending two years on Tremont Street and developing some close friendships, Gaeta decided there was no way he was leaving. “I had a good core group of friends and I decided to stay at St. Mary’s. My closest friends then are still my friends today,” Gaeta said, reeling off names such as Brendan Duffy, Corey Moore, Jay Rexinis, Ryan Small and Nick Vitale. In addition to the personal relationships, Gaeta—whose father is a 1970 alumnus—said he decided to stay at St. Mary’s because of the overall feeling of closeness that permeates the school. “The family atmosphere,” he said. “Everyone actually cared about you. That’s something you don’t get at many schools.” A standout baseball player, Gaeta said his coach, Bill Norcross, had as much influence on him as anyone at St. Mary’s. He continued his career at Colby-Sawyer College, graduating with a business degree in 2009. He worked as an assistant project manager at Affordable Housing Associates, before becoming a Realtor. In 2014, Gaeta became an assessor for the City of Lynn. “I do all the condominium evaluations and work with businesses on personal property evaluations,” he said. “We set the value of property before the tax rate is set, so we don’t determine what people actually pay in taxes.” Gaeta majored in athletic training his first two years in college before switching to business. “I took all the science courses and all the practicals (for athletic training),” he said, “but at some point I decided I didn’t want be a full-time trainer.” He changed majors before his junior year at Colby-Sawyer and managed to take all the required business courses in two years and graduate on time. The physical-fitness bug never left him, however, and in 2013 he became a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. “I’ve always remained active and I wanted to help people,” said Gaeta, who is the principal of Bodilife (bodilife.net), a personal training service through which he offers nutrition and fitness consulting. He runs boot camps in the summer, ably assisted by his wife, Justina (Alicudo). Gaeta said he has had the opportunity to attend several St. Mary’s events the last two years, including the Varsity Club induction in 2014 and the last two Cardinal Cushing Award ceremonies. Not surprisingly, he has felt right at home. “When I go back, I get the same sense of family and belonging I had throughout high school,” he said. “It’s a special place.” By Paul Halloran
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