Annual Report

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A NNUAL R EPORT For fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Thank you for making our mission possible

Berks Catholic High School is centered on the four pillars of God, Administration: Family, Academics, and Fun. As a vibrant Christ-centered community, Tony Balistrere , M.Ed., Principal the Administration, Faculty, and Staff are dedicated to providing a challenging academic environment for a diverse population of young Alice Einolf , M.Ed., Assistant Principal of Studies and Curriculum Our Mission men and women. Our Leadership Bill Hess , M.Ed., Assistant Principal of Discipline and Athletics Fr. Eugene Ritz , Chaplain Through Christian principles, rooted in the Catholic tradition, we strive to positively impact our students spiritually, intellectually, socially, Betsy Woytovich , Director of Development physically, and emotionally, so they can live productive lives of service Josh Ditsky , M.Ed., Director of Career and College Counseling in this world and attain eternal life. Sue Kase , M.Ed., Director of Counseling and Campus Ministry Nicole Smith , Director of Admissions

1 Thank you! School Motto Advanced Placement Athletics Thank you for your trust in Berks Catholic High School. Thank you for believing in our Unum in Christo Number of courses offered: 21 Baseball – Boys mission to teach the Gospel values. Your partnership with us keeps that mission vibrant “One in Christ” 201 A.P. Exams were taken in 2013 Basketball – Girls & Boys and our future bright. 24 A.P. Scholars Bowling – Girls & Boys Our second year was a continuation of the great success we had in our inaugural year. School Colors Cheerleading – Girls Our four pillars of God, Family, Academics, and Fun are firmly embedded in all that we do. Black and Gold Financial Aid Cross Country – Girls & Boys We have sent the Saints of 2013 off into the world to accomplish great things. Ninety-five 48% of students Field Hockey – Girls percent of the Class of 2013 has continued their education in college, and they were Principal Football – Boys collectively awarded over 9.8 million dollars in academic scholarships. We have graduates Golf – Girls & Boys Tony Balistrere, M.Ed. Numbers are based on financial aid discerning the priesthood and religious life, and others who have entered the military, awarded in 2012-13. Lacrosse – Girls & Boys technical schools, and who are exploring gap years involving service. Soccer – Girls & Boys Asst. Principals Softball – Girls Our students have grown spiritually by attending Mass as a community, performing Alice Einolf, M.Ed. Clubs & Activities thousands of hours of service, and attending retreats, and they are recognizing and Tennis – Girls & Boys Bill Hess, M.Ed. Aevidum understanding what vocation the Lord is calling them toward. Art Club Track & Field – Girls & Boys Volleyball – Girls & Boys Our students have grown closer as a Berks Catholic Family by enthusiastically supporting Enrollment* Audio/Visual Crew each other at sporting events, music, art and various other competitions. More importantly, BIG (Believers in God) Club they have experienced all of the emotions that a close family feels -- love, anger, laughter, 722 students (49% male – Broadway Show Wrestling, Swimming, Water Polo tears, joy, heartache, fear and courage -- and in turn how to appropriately deal with each 51% female) Chorus/Band and Diving are available through a of these feelings. Our Baccalaureate mass at St. Ignatius Loyola Church was a beautiful Minority – 31% (221) Environmental Club co-op with Reading High School. depiction of our spiritual family, as were the cheering section at the Sovereign Center for Non-Catholic – 30% (214) Engineering Club the County Boys Basketball Championship, the class trip to Six Flags, the Prom, and the Drama Club extraordinary production of Beauty and the Beast. As our motto proudly states, “Unum in *Numbers based on 2012-13 Forensics Christo,” One in Christ, all of these are examples of what family is all about: being there for enrollments GeoCaching Club each other, being filled with emotions, and experiencing all that God has planned for us. Harry Potter Club I am eager to continue my journey with the Saints at Berks Catholic. I am convinced that Faculty/Student Ratio: 18:1 Lego Club your investment in Berks Catholic produces young men and women who will be catalysts Marquee Club for good wherever they live. I thank you for being a believer and a partner in our mission. National Honor Society 2013 Graduates Peer Listeners/HOPE Your prayers, financial support and encouragement make the success of our mission a Total – 199 reality. God Bless you and your family, and Go Saints! Pro-Life Club 95% attending 2 or 4 year colleges Relay for Life Team Sincerely, Sacristan Club The class of 2013 received $9.8 Ski Club million in scholarships. Saint Ambassadors School Newspaper Tony Balistrere Spanish Club Principal Faculty and Administration: 45 100% hold a Bachelor’s degree Step Club 53% hold a Master’s degree Student Government Yearbook or beyond Students can present their own club to Average faculty the administration if there is enough interest teaching experience: 18 years and a moderator.

2 3 The following are a few examples of how Berks Catholic students and faculty are living and exemplifying - Spanish faculty and students participated • PERFORMING ARTS - VOCAL: Performed the four pillars of GOD, FAMILY, ACADEMICS, and FUN in the school and greater communities. in a cultural immersion day with Spanish National Anthem and Christmas selection for music and dances in the auditorium. Reading Royals and for Senior Groups in local GOD FAMILY - 10 students completed a Spanish summer parishes, performed at U.S. Naturalization Ceremony • CAMPUS MINISTRY RETREATS: Hiking, • HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS: 20+ students immersion program in Reading. They traded at Reading, and Hosted District Chorus. Two Christmas cookies, golf, baseball, and a scavenger and faculty collected food and money and slept in the textbooks and took to the streets, students in District Chorus and one in Regional hunt were just a few of the 11 themed retreats run outside in the rain to raise awareness about restaurants, churches and community Chorus. One student participated in District Band. by Campus Ministry in 2012-13. homelessness. centers to learn about culture and language. • PERFORMING ARTS - THEATRE: By any • KAIROS: This multi-day, overnight retreat • SANTA’S HELPERS: The BC football team • MATH CHAMPIONSHIPS: Second place measure, the 2013 production of Beauty and the is held twice a year and has been described by and NHS collected, wrapped and delivered over finish in the 2012 Berks County Interscholastic Beast was a huge success! The entire cast and crew participants as life-changing. $1,500 in toys and gifts to hospitalized children and Math Championship. did an outstanding job honoring this Disney classic. • MARCH(ES) FOR LIFE: Hundreds of BC families in need. • NATIONAL FRENCH EXAM: Of 16 - Nominated for several YNOT Awards, students, faculty and parents participated in Pro- • RELAY FOR LIFE: Berks Catholic hosted the students who participated in Levels I through 4, including Most Memorable Female Vocal, Life marches in Washington DC and Reading. annual Cancer Awareness/Fund Raiser Relay 10 were ranked 2nd through 10th in the Lehigh Most Memorable Male Vocal, Most for Life. Approximately 50 students, faculty, Valley and four were ranked 7th through 11th in Memorable Supporting Actor Male and • SENIOR RETREAT: Seniors attended Mass and Most Memorable Overall Production. breakfast followed by a show at Sight and Sound administration and family members walked for 24 the nation. Theater. hours in support of cancer victims and survivors. • FORENSICS: Three BC students qualified for - Won YNOT Awards for Most Memorable • ACROSS THE COUNTY ALL YEAR LONG: and participated in the Grand National Forensics Supporting Actor and Most Memorable Throughout the year, Berks Catholic students Tournament in Philadelphia. Male Solo Vocal. performed acts of service including cleaning and • BERKS BEST: 18 students were nominated and beautification efforts, volunteering at a summer five were finalists in various subjects in the 2013 camp, tutoring underprivileged children, serving in Berks Best Awards. soup kitchens and shelters, raising money and collecting coats, shoes and food for those in need. • ACCEPTED!: 95% of the Class of 2013 continued their education at a two- or four-year college and • MISSION TRIP TO WEST VIRGINIA: received a total of $9.8 million in academic and Eight students chaperoned by two faculty members other merit scholarships and grants for college. participated in a life-changing Habitat for Humanity They were accepted to 157 different colleges and mission trip to West Virginia where they helped universities in 27 states. make an addition to a house and served the homeless.

ACADEMICS FUN • VISUAL ARTS: More than 50 pieces of art • LANGUAGE IMMERSION: French teacher were on display and BC students won awards in spent two weeks in Montreal, Canada, as part of a the following categories at the Berks County language immersion program to further develop Secondary Art Show hosted by the GoggleWorks: her language and teaching skills. 1st Place: Tempura Paint • CULTURE: French faculty and students 3rd Place: Printmaking immersed themselves in French culture at Honorable Mention: 2D Mixed Media Papillion Brasserie, while enjoying a gourmet 2D Open, Loom Fibers meal and speaking only in French.

4 5 • ATHLETICS: Spring Sports: TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS: - Baseball: County, District Qualifier Miscellaneous Income Social Income 3% OPERATIONAL INCOME: - Track & Field (Boys and Girls): Individual Fall Sports: Athletic 9% County Champions, County/District/State Tuition & Fees 4,191,312.00 - Cross Country: 24 County/District State Income Contributions & General Fundraising 358,100.00 Qualifiers Qualifier, 24 District State Qualifiers 1% - Softball: County, District Qualifiers Diocesan Diocesan Subsidies 194,520.00 - Field Hockey: County, District Qualifier Subsidies - Girls Tennis: County, District, State Qualifier - Boys Volleyball: County, District Qualifier 4% Athletic Income 53,000.00 - Girls Soccer: County, District Qualifier Contributions Social Income 513,454.00 INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS: & General - Football: District Qualifier Fundraising Miscellaneous Income 169,127.00 - 7 All State Athletes 7% TOTAL OPERATING INCOME: 5,479,513.00 Winter Sports: - 8 All County 1st Team Athletes - Boys Basketball: County, Division, - 6 All District Athletes District Champions/State Qualifier - 3 Players of the Year Tuition & Fees - Girls Basketball: Division Champions, 76% County Finalist, District Qualifier • STUDENT-ATHLETES: Approximately 14 - Swimming & Diving: County, District, members of the Class of 2013 will continue their State Qualifier athletic careers in college, including six at NCAA - Wrestling: County, District, State Qualifier Division I institutions. Schools where students committed include: Monmouth, Lafayette, Rider, - Bowling: County, Regional Qualifier Sacred Heart, Duquesne, Alvernia, Albright, York, - Ice Hockey: C ounty Qualifier Arcadia, and Ursinus. Food Service Development Administrative & Book Store Expenses Expenses OPERATIONAL EXPENSES: Expenses 3% 39% 3% Administrative Expenses 2,125,491.00 Social Instruction Expenses 2,269,071.00 Expenses 5% Athletic Expenses 458,622.00

Athletic Social Expenses 296,342.00 Expenses Food Service & Book Store Expenses 177,096.00 8% Development Expenses 136,558.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES: 5,463,180.00 NET INCOME 16,333.00

Instruction Expenses 42%

6 7 The Saints Fund is the cornerstone of philanthropic giving at Berks Catholic High School. The Saints Fund is a dependable source of unrestricted gifts that can be applied to the areas of greatest need. Student scholarships and financial aid, curriculum enhancement, athletics, and arts and music resources are just some examples of support Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends, provided by the fund. It is vital that the Saints Fund continues to grow in order for Berks Catholic to be able to I am so proud and excited to have recently joined the administrative team of provide an excellent education in a Christ-centered environment to students in Berks County. Berks Catholic High School as Director of Development. As an alumnus of Holy Name with parents who graduated from Central Catholic and Reading Catholic and four children who currently attend Berks Catholic and Sacred Heart School, SAINTS FUND BREAKDOWN GIVING SOCIETIES I am deeply committed to the catholic school traditions of Berks County. Keeping BY CONSTITUENCY my children in Catholic school has always been a top priority for me. Knowing Saints Fund total $162,444 Guardians of Mission Society - $5,000+ that their education is grounded in Christian values where faith and prayer are at Unum in Christo Society - $2,500+ the heart of each day and every lesson is deeply comforting and an invaluable gift. Alumni - $91,035 Saints Society - $1,000+ Trinity Society - $500+ As a parent, alumnus, and now as Director of Development, I am so grateful to Current Parents - $4,940 Black and Gold Society - $250+ each and every one of you, our benefactors, for believing in the impact that a Faculty and Staff - $1,859 St. Bernard Society - $100+ Berks Catholic education can have on a student. An education rooted in strong Parents of Alumni - $4,598 Friends of Berks Catholic - up to $99 tradition and founded on the four pillars -- God, Family, Academics, and Fun – Friends of Berks Catholic - $60,012 produces young adults ready to embrace a world where putting God first will serve them well and lead them to live successful, fulfilling and productive lives. As a *Note: Some individuals belong to more than one constituency parent, I want that for my own children. As Director of Development, I want to help make that possible for every Berks Catholic student, and I realize that this would not be possible without your continued support.

On behalf of our administration, faculty, staff, and of course our students, thank you for partnering with us at Berks Catholic and for providing the resources that make it possible for us to continue the traditions of Catholic secondary education in Berks County and to make a difference in the lives of many future Saints.

With much gratitude,

Betsy Gibney Woytovich Director of Development

8 9 Guardian of Mission Society – $5,000 + 1976 HN Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gipprich 1968 HN Mr. Kenneth Davis Mary Lou (Buckley) Duncan 1946 CC Mr. Jack Horrigan CC Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phillips CC Dr. Andrew Duda Ms. Charlene Keller 1955 CC Anonymous 1977 CC Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Russo 1969 HN Mrs. Mary Ann (Zanis) Buchanan 1985 HN Ms. Erin Donaldson, Esq. 1958 CC Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mancuso 1978 HN Mrs. Michele (Cappellano) Morrissey CC Mr. and Mrs. Richard Close 1986 HN Mr. Josh Ditsky 1973 HN Mrs. Sophie McDevitt 1980 HN Mr. Gregory Shumaker Ms. Norma De Hoyos 1987 HN Mr. Michael Kuhn Anonymous 1981 CC Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Barrett Dr. Anne M. Flynn 1988 HN Mr. Paul Kelly 1977 CC Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Shemanski Dr. and Mrs. Bill Finneran Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gregor Dr. Ashley (Harriman) Lloyd 1985 HN Dr. Natalie Parisi-Bell HN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Firely Mr. and Mrs. Chad Hendrickson 1998 HN Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Emkey and Mr. Tom Bell CC Herbein & Company, Inc. Just Right Motors, Inc. Ms. Patricia Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kane Ms. Karen Kiernan Mr. and Mrs. David Stahler Unum in Christo Society – $2,500 - $4,999 HN Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kubinak Mr. and Mrs. David Kroekel 2003 HN Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hetzel Mrs. Zelda Marcinkowski Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith Mr. Sean Rhoads 1978 HN Dr. Fred and CC Dr. Fern McMillan Mr. and Mrs. William Sutton 2009 HN Mr. Brian Appleton Mrs. Barbara (Kase) Ciabattoni HN Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Parisi Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wrobel Mr. and Mrs. Rick Lanciano Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rado Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sutherland 1970 HN Mr. Peter Richards Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Martin CC Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zdradzinski 1971 HN Mr. John Gula St. Bernard Society – $100 - $249 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nevel 1986 HN Ms. Bridget Nelis Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kase 1941 CC Mrs. Dorothy (Alexander) Doughty 1990 HN Mr. Richard Hafer Rev. Stanley Moczydlowski 1943 CC Mr. James P. Born Saints Society – $1,000 - $2,499 1972 HN Mr. and Mrs. David Franco 1944 CC Mrs. Marie (Mackowiak) Hadley 11955 CC Mr. Gregory Flemming Black and Gold Society – $250 - $499 1973 CC Mr. Thomas Hafer Mrs. Rosemarie (Shirk) Reifsnyder 1959 CC Mr. John Langan 1943 CC Mr. James P. Born 1975 HN Mrs. Denice (Ferri) Cannon Mr. and Mrs. William D. Vath 1967 HN Mr. John Byrne 1948 CC Rev. Carl Steffen CC Mr. Richard Horrigan 1946 CC Mr. Donald Loomis 1969 CC Mr. and Mrs. Scott Griffin CC Mr. Charles Tulley 1977 CC Mr. Phillip Impink 1947 CC Mr. and Mrs. William Curtin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Martin 1949 CC Mr. Richard Bowers 1982 HN Kevin and Mrs. Jean (Vogel) Fromuth E.G. and Klara M. Smith Foundation CC Mrs. Rita (Merkel) Leach Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wrobel 1956 CC Mrs. Patricia (Miller) Tucci 1976 CC Rev. Thomas Bortz 1963 CC Mr. Robert Kerr CC Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lloyd 1966 CC Mr. Joseph Rodolff 1982 HN Mr. P. Michael Ehlerman 1967 CC Mr. Barry Bortz 1983 CC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nein HN Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Shields 1984 HN Dr. Stephen P. Banco 1985 CC Ms. Maureen Dolan 1988 HN Ms. Susan Brennan HN Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kase Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. 1992 CC Mr. Patrick Dolan

Trinity Society – $500 - $999 1944 CC Mr. Donald Loeper 1953 CC Mrs. Sylvia (Schiavo) McNeill 1956 CC Mrs. Barbara (Cianciosi) Arnold 1965 CC Mr. Richard Bentz 1966 CC Mr. David Koch 1970 HN Mr. Anthony Maryniak 1971 HN Dr. J. Craig Tyl

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10 11 1948 CC Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Flamm 1954 CC Mr. Salvatore Albert 1969 CC Mrs. Eileen (Chojnowski) Banko CC Ms. Rosemarie Sullivan Mrs. Virginia (Tetlack) Turrisi Mr. George Borst HN Mr. David Korczykowski Mrs. Lisa Wolf 1949 CC Mrs. Ann Louis (Goldman) Carter Mrs. Janet (Borst) Bortz 1970 HN Mrs. Linda (Belisari) Slatcher 1980 CC Mr. Joseph Reedy 1950 CC Dr. and Mrs. Richard Flannery Mrs. Joan (Wiswesser) Evans 1971 CC Mr. James Boyer 1981 HN Mrs. Lori (Lis) Bosshard Mr. and Mrs. Gino Gaspari Mr. George Kugler 1972 HN Mrs. Nina (Behen)Heppe Mrs. Ann (Stasek) Foanio Ms. Penny Golden Mr. Irvin Lindinger CC Mr. and Mrs. George McKittrick Mrs. Judy (Vath) Meyer Kevin and Alice Hinkle Mr. Carl Nuding 1973 CC Mrs. Deline (Imers) Ketcham 1982 CC Mrs. Beth (DiCerchio) Serafin Mrs. Dolores (Kreisher) Horrigan 1955 CC Mr. Thomas Faust HN Dr. Mark Landau Mrs. Kerry Wrobel Mr. Frank Macey Mr. Robert Pouleson 1974 CC Mrs. Elizabeth (Cronan) Bailey 1983 HN Mrs. Joan (Garza) Sherman Bridget McDevitt 1957 CC Mr. Deangelis Carmen HN Mr. Michael McGlinn Mrs. Stephanie (Rado) Taormina Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ober Mrs. Mary (Devlin) Collini Mr. Lawrence Wasser 1987 HN Mrs. Ann Marie (Cucinotta) Mike and Ginny O'Connor Mr. Richard Donahue 1975 CC Mrs. Charlene Balistrere Botch, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sebastian Mrs. Mary Gallagher Mrs. Diane (Braun) Barone 1988 CC Kevin and Christine (Concordia) Mr. William Sockel 1958 CC Mrs. Louise (Schnepf) Dougher Mr. Glenn Bartle Franey 1951 CC Mr. Michael DePaul Mr. Robert Gibilisco Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Casciano 1989 CC Mr. Troy Citrullo Mrs. Elna (Eames) Woodward Mrs. Patricia (O’Brien) Gibney Mr. William Davis 1990 CC Mr. Keith Stamm 1952 CC Mr. Frank Guidara Mr. Donald Hassenbein Mr. Frank Dziedzic 1992 CC Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Campitelli Mr. and Mrs. Francis (Troilo) Mr. and Mrs. David (Hannahoe) Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fellin 1994 HN Mrs. Kimberly (Reimels) Lewis Mazurkiewicz Stumhofer The H.O. West Foundation CC Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts Mr. John Mullen Mr. Richard Tranovich Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Hahn 2002 CC Mrs. Megan (McGrath) Bermudez Mr. Francis Nemeth 1959 CC Dr. James Davidheiser Mrs. Virginia Illuzzi-Belson 2003 HN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buehrer 1953 CC Mrs. Clare (Giorgi) Gattone Mrs. Louise (Taubitz) Kellenberger International Club Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Masano Mrs. Kathleen (Kase) Kuczala Mr. Donald Mulligan Just Right Motors, Inc. Mr. Andrew Stapleton Mr. Edward McCann Mrs. Marilynn (Casse) Teitelbaum Mrs. Jane Kase 2004 HN Mrs. Alice Einolf Mrs. Jean (Glaser) Sullivan Mrs. Janet Dolan Wagner Ms. Corinne Killian Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Joyce 1960 CC Mr. Anthony DiCintio Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kuzma Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Penrice Mrs. Margaret (Didyoung) Giering Mrs. Deidre McDowell Mr. Richard H. Pratt Mr. Richard Nardy Mr. Joseph Shidisky Mr. Michael Ricco 1961 CC Dr. Anne Leddy Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stiles 2011 HN Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bodner 1962 CC Mrs. Catherine Hess Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Werley Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Emkey 1963 CC Mr. Ernest Fink Mr. Joseph Zidik Mr. Daniel Reed Mrs. Barbara Ann (Lefkowicz) 1976 CC Dr. and Mrs. Philip Fromuth Jablonski Mr. David Lengel Friends of Berks Catholic – $1 - $99 Mrs. Marcia (Thren) Silfies Ms. Janet Lorenz 1941 CC Mrs. Catherine (Cronan) Krick 1964 CC Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duddy Miss Michele Murphy Mrs. Mary (Gross) Noll Mrs. Judith (Sheehan) Fisher 1977 HN Mrs. Maryanne (Roesch) Grose 1942 CC Mrs. Claire (Heisler) Fruchter Mr. John Miller Vincent and Ann (Russo) Paolini Mrs. Marie (Mango) Hill 1965 CC Ms. Janet Ludwikowski George and Patricia (Mccarty) Paul 1943 CC Mr. James P. Born 1966 CC Mr. Edward Eisenhower CC Mr. Paul Turrisi Mrs. Adelaide (Kreisher) Parks HN Mrs. Kathleen (Driscoll) Herbein HN Mr. Dennis Westley Mr. James Wolff 1967 HN Mr. Anthony Farina 1978 HN Mr. Robert Born 1944 CC Mr. Casimir Babula Dr. Paul S. Marshall 1979 HN Mrs. Jolyn (Szczepanski) Ostrowski Mrs. Elinor (Gantert) Keiser 1968 CC Mr. Michael Sedlack

12 13 Mr. James Schweitzer Mrs. Mary (Spuhler) Schrader Mr. Eugene Slegowski Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Osiecki Mr. Charles Siegfried Ms. Kathryn Zimmerman 1951 CC Mrs. Gertrude (Gross) Bellanca Mrs. Mary Pendleton Mrs. Miriam (Wolff) Sonsini 1948 CC Mrs. Irene (Bukowski) Didyoung Mrs. Loyola (Schnable) Biehl Ms. Adrienne Shuker Mr. Frank Straka Mr. Richard Feicht Mr. Daniel Boone 1953 CC Mrs. Joan (Metivier) Adam 1945 CC Mrs. Mary Ann (Elbert) Mrs. Celestina (Silvi) Keller Mrs. Mary (Richards) Eastburn- Mrs. Ramona (Vallish) Porter Dempkowski Mrs. Claire (Vogel) Maniaci Patrick Mr. Michael Yurkiewicz Mrs. Mary (Goldman) Kolakowski Mr. James Roland Mrs. Mary Louise (Pichini) Martino 1954 CC Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams 1946 CC Mr. Donald Loomis Mr. Robert Rymshaw 1952 CC Mrs. Mary (Nangle) Adams Mr. and Mrs. Sanfor Alabovitz Mrs. Jeanette (Loeper) Rubright Mrs. Marie (Spohn) Scholl Mr. Henry Aschenbrenner Mr. and Mrs. Mark Balatgek Mrs. Madeleine (Schnable) Ms. Joan Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. Donald Broskey Mr. Earl Bohanak Steakelum 1949 CC Mrs. Agnes (Adams) Bohner Mr. Donald Chelius Rick and Cheryl Burton Mrs. Catherine (Gallagher) Walter Mrs. Magdalene (Mullen) Kane Mr. Raymond Colesworthy Mr. and Mrs. Richard Close 1947 CC Mr. Richard Bauer Ms. Eleanor Offenderlein Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fidler Jeff and Donna Coleman Mrs. Elizabeth (Kugler) Bodek Mrs. Mary (Bielski) Pierce Mr. James Gallagher Mrs. Joanne (Holland) Curtin Mrs. Helen (Zalegowski) Ganter Mr. Robert Turner Mr. Raymond Katrinak, Jr. Ms. Ruth Daly Mrs. Maryanne (Slapikas) Gieringer Mrs. Elizabeth (Sieber) Voelker Mrs. Rita (Schleifenheimer) Kline Mr. and Mrs. James Dimmerling Mrs. Roselba (Elbert) Hornberger 1950 CC Mrs. Virginia (Diener) Arters Mr. and Mrs. John Loeper Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elia Mrs. Josephine (Matassa) Kubeck Mrs. Jo-Anne (Govern) Byrne Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy Maiorana Mrs. Theresa (Loeper) Farina Mrs. Joan (Greytok) Lightner Mrs. Catherine (Guidara) Coldren Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marabella Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ferreira Mrs. Marie P. (Wood) McElwee Ms. Sara DiBlasi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Misterkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flynn Ms. Theresa Nowotarski Mr. Thomas Franey Dr. and Mrs. A. George Neubert Ms. Rose Marie Goldberg Mrs. Dorothy (Metz) Reifsnyder Mrs. Nancy (Ginther) Madeja Mrs. Catherine (Denunzio) Ninfo Ms. Carol Goodman

14 15 Mr. and Mrs. Francis Govers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sweigert Mrs. Mary Ann (Borst) Focht Mrs. Felicia (Kompa) Skimski Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Gray Mrs. MaryLou (Hunter) Talarigo Mrs. Patricia (Pennypacker) Forester Mrs. Kathleen (Whitaker) Smith Mr. Thomas Gross Mr. Ira Tauber Mrs. Lydia (Biagianti) Griffith Mr. Donald Solinger Mrs. Joanne (Crupi) Holko Grace Turnbach Mr. and Mrs. J. (Curtin) Lawrence Mr. Sylvester Styer Ms. Karen Kercher Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vozella Mr. Robert Liptak Mr. Michael Vath Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Lloyd Mr. Paul Zimmerman Mr. John McLaughlin Mrs. Anna Marie (Malone) Wrobel Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marrella Mrs. Regina (Patten) Zdradzinski Mr. Harvey Snyder 1960 CC Mr. Joseph Hoffert Mrs. Gertrude (Lang) Mikus 1955 CC Mr. Joseph Bilger 1958 CC Mr. George Bennethum Mr. Robert Karabinos Mrs. Nancy (Davidheiser) Mitchell Mrs. Darlene (Wink) Clemens Mr. John Cesarz Mrs. Dawn (Olszewski) Negri Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ostrowski Mr. James Curtin Mr. Mario Hipp Mrs. Barbara (Bonk) Schwart Mary Ostrowski Mrs. Nancy (Vath) Smith Mrs. Diane (Chelius) Kline Mrs. Rosalie (Olshefsky) Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Palka 1956 CC Mrs. Barbara (Plank) Allison Mr. John Kolson 1961 CC Mrs. Mary (Rozycki) Bair Mr. Thomas Parana Mrs. Barbara (Bettler) Blatt Mrs. Susan (Arnold) Lattanzio Mr. Richard Gantert Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Patrick Mrs. Elaine (Allgoever) Donovan Mr. and Mrs. David Lineaweaver Mr. Richard Henry Mr. and Mrs. Barry Rader Mr. Eugene Hracho Mr. Gerald Miller Mr. Robert Keim Mrs. Jeannette (Stacherski) Reedy Mr. George Hull Mrs. Lucille (Bayus) Miller Mr. J. Archer O'Reilly Mrs. Joan (Waldman) Rose Mrs. Dolores (Troilo) Kohutka Ms. Susan J. Miller Mr. Michael Schorn Ms. Melissa T. Rothenberger Mr. Joseph Leonardo Mrs. Judith (Litzin) Richards 1962 CC Miss Mary Behney Mr. and Mrs. Dante Santoni Mrs. Geraldine (Galczynski) Salvatore Mrs. Mary (Stevens) Rule Mrs. Jo-Marie (Naso) Buzzanca Mr. James Schearer Sister Maria Rose Zielinski 1959 CC Ms. Katherine Donahue Mr. Michael Daley Gayle Setticerze 1957 CC Mr. Alphonse Carmello Mrs. Christine (Bialek) Krzyzanowski Mrs. JoAnn (Henry) DeAngelis Mrs. Marianne (Lessig) Storm Mrs. Sheila (Flemming) Dauber Mr. Conrad Loeper Mr. Leonard Graczyk Mr. William Rehr Mr. Raymond Impink

16 17 Ms. Paulette Krall HN Mrs. Doris Yurich Bulcavage 1976 HN Mr. Robert Bauer Mrs. Teresa (Lis) Cunningham Ms. Pauline Lutostanski Mr. and Mrs. Gregory (Radke) Lis Mrs. Maureen (Hanley) Bucci Mr. William Hess Ms. Kathleen Mauger Mr. Alfred Neri CC Mrs. Carol Eck Skoraszewski Mrs. Ashley (Barber) Landis Mr. Charles Williams Mr. Dennis Slafkovski 1977 CC Ms. Patricia Bohner 2000 CC Mr. Nicholas Huck Ms. Geraldine Williams 1969 HN Mrs. Denise (Duddy) Mogel HN Mrs. Teresa (Promutico) Bonanno 2004 HN Mr. and Mrs. Ed Collins Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Rutolo) Wolf CC Mr. William Rundle CC Mr. Steven Coldren CC Ms. Kristy Glass 1963 CC Mrs. Kathleen (Civita) Brown Mr. Joseph Wrede 1978 HN Mrs. Marie (Novack) Jagielski HN Mrs. Andrea (Lis) Uniacke Mr. Lawrence Englert HN Mrs. Barbara (Naso) Yusella CC Mrs. Cynthia (Kolakowski) Keane Mr. and Mrs. James Young Mr. Barry Kostival 1970 CC Mr. James Blanski Mr. David Mathews 2010 HN Mrs. Nancy Bentz Mr. Chester Michewicz Mrs. Nancee (Crimaldi) Cinelli HN Mr. John O'Hayer Mr. and Mrs. William Boyer Mr. Ronald Potzinger HN Mrs. Susan (Shannon) Moran CC Mrs. Janet (Loeper) Scull Ms. Victoria Foanio Mr. Albert Shaulis CC Mr. Barry Schmura 1979 CC Mrs. Elizabeth (Wentling) Gales Mrs. Nicole Gingrich Mr. John Steber HN Mrs. Frances Schroeder Ms. Theresa Knockstead Mr. Daniel Wurster CC Ms. Teresa Sychterz Ms. Beth Mull 1964 CC Mr. J. Andrew Curtin Ms. Margaret Wrede Mr. Michael Nally Mrs. Valetta (Painter) Eshbach 1971 HN Mr. Stephen Hullinger Mr. Gerard Rozycki Mrs. Ann (Stella) Greth CC Mr. George Knehr 1980 CC Mr. John Danowski Mr. and Mrs. James Knepp Mrs. Ellen (Schwartz) McDyer 1981 CC Mrs. Doreen J. Shimp-Willig Mr. Michael Leiendecker HN Mrs. Cecilia (Gross) Rose 1982 HN Mr. and Mrs. Scott Charles Mrs. Patricia (Henry) Wertz CC Mrs. Norma (Reitner) Rutt CC Ms. Margaret Cronan 1965 CC Mrs. Margaret (McDade) Chiarelli HN Ms. Joanne Schaab HN Dr. Robert and Mrs. Carol (Malecki) HN Ms. Theresa D'Attilio Ms. Mary Schorn Noga CC Mrs. Gloria (Debiec) Julian Mr. Raymond Terry Ms. Joan Patti Mr. and Mrs. Greg Purcell Mr. Kevin Wagner Ms. Dorothy Simmons Mrs. Susan (Stabolepszy) Quaglia 1972 CC Mrs. Mary Jane Connolly (McDevitt) Mrs. Ethel Woytek Mr. David Rugh Mrs. Linda (Tobalski) Katzaman 1983 HN Mr. Dennis Moore Mr. and Mrs. Hoshang Unvala Mr. Robert Lengel CC Mrs. Cynthia (Rathman) Olson Mrs. Ann Marie (Scheifenheimer) 1973 CC Mrs. Mary Ann (Borzacchini) 1985 CC Mrs. Jeanne (Hannahoe) Mason Wagner Brendlen HN Mr. David Muzyka Ms. Geraldine Wernicki Mrs. Marianne (Algier) Fogarty 1986 CC Mr. Michael Wertz 1966 CC Mr. Christopher Cinelli HN Ms. Patricia Murray 1987 CC Ms. Mary Nelabovige Mr. James Gierschick CC Mrs. Susan (Monde) Roeckle 1988 HN Mr. Stephen Askey Ms. Pat Leiendecker Mr. Robert Wrede Mrs. Anita (Sell) Thompson Mrs. Roberta Liszcz HN Mrs. Shirl (Sabalski) Yatron 1994 HN Ms. Kristin (Fidler) Cavicchi Mrs. Margaret (Hydock) Vath 1974 HN Mr. Joseph Brady 1995 HN Mr. and Mrs. Mike Barber Mr. John Wisniewski CC Mr. David Kunstek Mr. Ronald Wrobel Ms. Diane (Pietrovito) Miller 1967 CC Mr. John Blekicki 1975 CC Mrs. Susan (Skopek) Arters Mr. Michael Radomski Mr. Julio Pellegrini 1968 CC Mrs. Rebecca (Jeschke) Acosta Mr. Peter Sauer Mr. Dennis Bukovsky Mrs. Judy (Clouser) Seiders

18 19 Extravaganza was held on Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, 2012 at Berks Catholic High School. This annual two-day event is our biggest social fun-draiser that both celebrates and advances the mission of Berks Fromuth Tennis Panera Bread Vincenzo's Restaurant Catholic High School. We began on Friday evening with Preview Night where parents, alumni and friends bid Fulton Opera House Philadelphia Flyers Viva Bistro & Tapas Lounge on silent auction items and the homeroom basket auction. On Saturday evening, the dinner and live auction Gales Designs PM Jewelry Designs Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery was held, which included hors d’oeuvres, open bar, silent and live auctions, raffle drawing, music and entertainment. Giant Foods Queen Nails Weis Markets Gipprich Jewelers Rail Road House West Reading Drug Store, Inc. The co-chairs were Fred and Barb Ciabattoni and Jon and Annie DiCerchio. Extravaganza 2012 was a great GNA Ristorante & Pizzeria Rawlings Sporting Goods Wild Birds Unlimited success and raised over $161,000, of which $42,250 was raised through the Emotional Appeal to enhance the Gold's Gym Raylon Corporation Willow Street Pictures spiritual lives of students through the theology curriculum at Berks Catholic. All funds raised at Extravaganza go Golden Oaks Golf Club Reading Country Club Wolverton's Cycling & Fitness Shop directly back into the school. Handy Beverage Co. Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Club Woman's Exchange of Reading Extravaganza provides a great opportunity for members of the Berks Catholic community to come together to Hiester Lanes, Inc. Reading Rocks WORLD Electronics celebrate the mission and vision of Berks Catholic. Hitching Post Reading Symphony Orchestra Wyomissing 8 Carmike Cinema HobbyTown USA Royer's Flowers Wyomissing Family Restaurant Financial Report Hollywood Cleaners Russo's Pizza Yale Electric Supply Homeroom - 10A Sam's Club Extravaganza Income - $235,316 | Extravaganza Expenses - $73,836 InHome Oxygen Santino's Family Restaurant Initials Only Schell's Miniature Golf Net Income - $161,479 | Less Emotional Appeal - $42,250 | True Net Income - $119,229 Inn at Reading Schmeck's Villa Individual Donors: J.O.Y. Bookstore Screpesi's Sandwich Shop Joe and Ann Albert Jake's Greenhouse & Garden Center Seafood Shanty Dr. and Mrs. Eric Angstadt JB Mountain Bikes Searfoss Designer Portraits Pat and Paula Barrett We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their support of Extravaganza 2012 Jimmie Kramer's Peanut Bar Restaurant Sebastiano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Glenn and Lori Bosshard through donations in both cash and auction items: Johnny's Bar & Steakhouse SHE Dr. and Mrs. Robert Brigham Business Donors: Bistro 614 Reading/Wyomissing Justin F. Bortz Fine Jewelry Shear Styles The Cannon Family 1 UP Collectibles Bixler's Lodge Dairy Queen Kenhorst Karate for Kids Family Center, Inc. Simmeria Cafe and Bistro Scott and Ann Charles 3rd and Spruce Blinds and Designs Deluxe Restaurant KDM Hair Design Sneaker Villa Fred and Barbara Ciabattoni A to Z Vacuum Stores Boscov's East Beauty Center Deluxe Window and Door KID'S CUTS Soccer Stop John and Maura Ciabattoni Adelphia Seafood Bower's Photo DeSantis Transportation Knight's Rental Sorrelli James S. Culp Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant Bowlarama Designer Bags Konopelski Katering Stein's Flowers Joe and Sheila DiCerchio Alvernia University Brewer's Bar & Grill Dooney & Bourke Outlet Store Kopicki Photography Stokesay Castle Jon and Annie DiCerchio American Flag Shoppe Bruno Furs Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Kuhn Funeral Home Strands Hair Salon Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dimmerling Anthony's Barber Shop Canal Street Pub & Restaurant East Penn Manufacturing Kyma Seafood Grill Subway Sandwiches & Salads Dr. and Mrs. Robert Doleva Anthony's Trattoria Cardinal's Driving School Educational and Fun Lbs N Ozs Super Duper Seafood Mike and Susan Duddy Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Cathy Chervanick Custom Wall Design Esposito's Lutz Funeral Home Inc. Sycamore Springs Farm & Greenhouse Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Emkey Auto Spa of Wyomissing Celtic Myth & Moonlight Fantastic Sam's Manor Golf Course Texas Roadhouse Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Emkey B & G Glass Chapel Hill Golf Course Fiesta Mexicana Mary's Garden Queen of Peace Catholic Thanx Hair Artistry David and Ann Marie Engle Baskets to Remember Chapman's Deli Fifty Fifty Tuxedo Rental Shoppe The Carriage House Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Fellin BC Saints Ambassadors Charles Hutcheson Fine Jewelry Fig & Will Mimmo's Restaurant & Pizzeria The Tavern on Penn Phil and Jane Ferreira BC Youth Football & Cheerleading Charming Nails Firefly on Penn Monte Lauro The Works at Wyomissing Bill and Betsy Finneran Program Chick-Fil-A Five & Divine Nathan Mayo & Assoc. Three-Minute Car Wash Jim and Danielle Fowler BCHS Reading Specialists Chicken Supreme Flanagan's Pub and Downstairs National Yorgey's Inc. Tom Sturgis Pretzels Steve and Kathy Gable Bella Jules Fashion Boutique Cigar Plus Flowers by Audrey Ann New York Bagelry Unique Desserts by Chef Anne Louise Pete and Maureen Gipprich Benches & Boxes Cinergi Salon/Spa Flying Hills Fitness Nino's Italian Restaurant V & S Sandwich Shop Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hagelbarger Berks Catholic High School Cloister Wash and Lube Foxchase Golf Club Off the Avenue Vanity Hair Terry and Rhonda Hanley Berks Catholic PTO Colonial Racquetball and Fitness Framer's Nook Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Victorian Bridal Salon John Hellriegel/Chiarelli Bills Khakis Courtyard by Marriott Frank & Diannah's Arbor Inn Outback Steakhouse Villa Mr. and Mrs. John Iswalt

20 21 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kase The Moser Family Ray and Beth Serafin On September 14, 2012, Berks Catholic held the Second Annual Swing For the Saints Golf Outing at Golden Mr. and Mrs. Rob Katzenmoyer In Memory of Thomas and Rev. Charles Sperlak Oaks Golf Club in Fleetwood, PA. Over 150 golfers came out to enjoy a day of golf and support Berks Catholic John and Sandy Larkin Marie Murphy Bob and Marti Spezialetti High School. All proceeds from the golf outing go towards financial aid at Berks Catholic. In 2012, over $5,800 Tim and Geraldine Lawlor Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Naso John and Terry Stelmach was raised from the golf outing. Joe and Eileen Levan Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Naso Bryan and Delia Sztukowski Brad and Elizabeth Lloyd Dr. and Mrs. A. George Neubert James and Nettie Thomas Matt and Sandi Lloyd Natalie Parisi and Thomas Bell Rev. Msgr. James A. Treston SWING FOR THE SAINTS 2012 SPONSORS Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Charlie and Jeanne Polinko Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Vath Chris Mancuso Richard H. Pratt Bob and Kitty Wright Atty. and Mrs. Jack G. Mancuso The Rado Family Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wrobel Anewalt’s Landscaping The Law Firm of Leisawitz Heller Stephen and Lisa Maniaci Joe and Sharon Reimels Neil and Grace Wummer Berks Catholic Math Department Lords and Ladies Salon Jeffrey Marshall Pat and Wendy Riccione Albert and Brenda Yoder Berkshire Vision Center Maschio’s Food Service, Inc. Sophie McDevitt Andrew and Colleen Rowan Raymond and Cynthia Zdrazinski Berks Oral Surgery Merrimack College Mr. and Mrs. Kevin A. Moore Michael D. Schorn Ben and Priscilla Zintak Fr. Tom Bortz Orthopedic Association of Reading CBL Custom Apparel Pagoda Electrical We would like to thank the following individuals for supporting the Emotional Appeal to enhance the spiritual Jon DiCerchio, D.M.D. Family Dentistry Reading Neck and Spine Center, lives of students through the Theology curriculum at Berks Catholic: Dimmerling Consulting, Inc. Stephen P. Banco, M.D. Discovery Federal Credit Union Riccione Orthopedics, Inc. Robert and Patricia Adams Stephen and Noreen Hetzel Peter and Josephine Smith Matthew Dolinksy, RE/MAX of Reading St. Catharine of Siena Knights of Columbus Mark and Holly Balatgek John and Sharon Higinbotham Robert and Marti Spezialetti Entech Engineering, Inc. St. Catharine of Siena Parish Steve and Lisa Banco John and Bridget Huemmrich John and Terry Stelmach Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, Inc. St. Ignatuis Loyola Parish Walter and Kate Banta Jeffrey and Kimberly Huntsman Brian Stoltzfus and Jean Payer John and Cynthia Beyer Corinne Killian Celeste Strobel and Michael Brennan In Memory of James Gallen St. Joseph Holy Name Society David and Claire Blaise Doug and Rebecca Kinyo Norman and Lisette Swanson Herbein & Co, Inc. Mike and Kathy Schorn and Families James Born David and MaryBeth Kroekel Landon and Margaret Vance Immaculate Conception Church In Memory of “Butch” Sullivan Rob and Amber Campitelli Leonard and Dorothy Maioriello Wesley Waugh and Diane Lindy Keystone Maintenance Services Super Duper Delicious John and Maura Ciabattoni Christopher Mancuso Robert and Mary Wert Kozik’s Home Medical Equipment Center, Inc. Villa Mary Clark Stephen and Lisa Maniaci Rob and Julie Wright Tim (HN 73), Geraldine, Timmy (HN 09) Lawlor Marcelino Collado Kevin and Marcia Martin Robert and Kitty Wright Larry and Lucy Ann Concordia Bill and Ginger Miller Donald and Bernie Wrobel David and Beverly Coveleski Kevin and Susan Moore Raymond and Cynthia Zdradzinski Ruth Daly Gretchen Naso Terry and Lori Derr Ralph and Kathy Nevel Maria DiMaggio Daniel and Cindy O’Boyle Ed Domin Chris and Debbie Pilliod Scott Esterbrook and Rose Kennedy Richard Pratt Eugene and Paula Fellin James and Susan Quaglia Phil and Jane Ferreira Stephanie Rado-Taormina Paul and Barbara Flynn Todd and Deana Reedy Gregory and Lisa Forkin Eugene Ritz James and Danielle Fowler Scott Robertson Frank Franco James and Sonia Rogers Maria Garzon James Schearer John Gibbons Raymond Schuenemann Michael and Stephanie Giles Eric Senkovich and Elaine Stone Chad and Laurie Hendrickson Gregg and Becky Shemanski

We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

22 23 In Memoriam: The following reflects all monetary contributions given to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Banta Mr. and Mrs. Jim Loomis Berks Catholic High School in memory of others. Boyer's Food Markets Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lutz James P. Born, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boylan Ms. Jeanette Lynch Gertrude Daley Ms. Lorraine Blanski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buehrer Dr. and Mrs. Robert Noga Mrs. Zelda Marcinkowski Mrs. Louise Brown Mrs. Anne Chubb Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parisi Mr. and Mrs. Paul Murray Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Getz Ms. Grace Cramp Mr. Thomas E Powers National Penn Investors Trust Company Mrs. Hart's Kindergarten Class Mrs. Irene Didyoung Mr. and Mrs. Peter Radwanski Ms. Carol Palm Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes Mr. and Mrs. P. Michael Ehlerman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Randall Mrs. Colleen Hodnik Mrs. Alice Einolf Reinsel Kuntz Lesher, LLP Michael P. Duddy Ms. Ashlynne Khaldaoul Mrs. Jill Eliff Mrs. Jennifer Stout Mr. and Mrs. Albert Yoder Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Malick Mrs. Jacqueline Ezzell Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Mrs. Christine Schifalacqua Mrs. Theresa Farina Mr. and Mrs. William D. Vath Michael K. Stanko Mr. and Mrs. Frank Szarko Ms. Laura Grant Mr. David Waligurski Mr. and Mrs. Walter Banta Mrs. Susan Trandlymayer Mr. and Mrs. Barry Groebel Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wentling The Brad Scribner Donor Advised Fund Mr. and Mrs. John Haggerty Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Fortunato Camporeale Raymond T. Kase, Sr. Herbein & Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Zintak Arthur A. Jones and Associates, Inc. Herbein Wealth Management, LLC Patricia Noon Mr. George Auchter Mr. and Mrs. William Hess Ruth E. (Murphy) Jameson Berks Catholic Girls Basketball Team Ms. Katherine Auspitz Mr. Jack Horrigan Mr. and Mrs. Walter Banta Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lawlor Mr. and Mrs. David Lineaweaver

24 25 The Berks Catholic Scholarship Endowment Fund Businesses in the state of Pennsylvania can reallocate money from their state taxes to financial aid at Berks provides 5% of principal each year for scholarships. Catholic High School. The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax It is broadly diversified and actively managed. Gifts Credit (OSTC) programs allow businesses to receive a 90% tax credit (if donating for two consecutive years), can be accepted at anytime into the Endowment and families at Berks Catholic receive tuition assistance. We extend special thanks to the following companies Fund through cash or stock contributions. If you who donated to Berks Catholic tuition assistance through EITC and OSTC: are interested in contributing to the Endowment Fund, please contact Betsy Woytovich, Director • All Star Distributing of Development, at 610-374-8361 ext. 231 or • Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. [email protected]. • Boyer’s Food Markets • First Priority Bank • Fromuth Tennis Gifts, investments, • Mid-Atlantic Fire & Air other income in Market value as of • Pagoda Electrical Inc. 2012-13 8/1/2013 • Post Precision Castings, Inc. $31,666 $ 779,178

Many companies and corporations will match the amount of a donation from one of their employees or retired employees, increasing the value of the gift dramatically. Thank you to the companies listed below that matched The following businesses have provided donations to Berks Catholic High School from alumni, parents and friends of BC. Please check with your goods and services to Berks Catholic employer to see if your company, like the companies identified below, will match your donations either in cash High School free of charge: or gifts in kind. Thank you to all of the individuals who generously • Avago Technologies • Michael Barnhart donated to the Berks Catholic athletic program this year: • E-Bay • Reese Advertising • GlaxoSmithKline • Mark and Amy Gaspari • Hallmark Global • Dr. Christopher Mancuso • IBM • Matthew Smith • Merck & Co. • Wells Fargo

Berks Catholic High School has received grant money from the following:

• Colonial Oaks Foundation • Lehigh Gas

26 27 There are several different ways to support Berks Catholic High School. Below are the different methods you can use to make a donation to Berks Catholic, and any of these gifts can be designated for the Annual Fund, Angel Scholarships, Extravaganza, Scholarship Endowment Fund, or the program of your choice.

Check may save you estate taxes later. Best of all, you have Make checks payable to Berks Catholic High School, the satisfaction of leaving a legacy that will last forever indicate where you would like your donation to go, at Berks Catholic.You can make a planned gift in a and mail to: number of ways: Bequest Berks Catholic High School · Charitable Gift Annuity Attn: Office of Development Charitable Remainder Trust 955 E. Wyomissing Boulevard · Reading, PA 19611 · Charitable Lead Trust · Life Estate Reserve Credit Card · Insurance Policy Beneficiary Credit card payments can be made at · www.BerksCatholic.org/annualfund or by phone at If you have already included Berks Catholic in your 610.374.8361 with Visa, MasterCard and Discover. estate plans, please let us know.

Gifts of Stock Matching Gifts If you have owned a stock for more than 12 months Thousands of companies and corporate foundations and it has appreciated in value during that time, you match gifts to non-profit institutions such as Berks would incur a capital gains tax by selling it. However, Catholic. Also, matching gifts are a great way to if you give that stock to Berks Catholic as a gift, you increase support of Berks Catholic without additional avoid the capital gains tax and can also claim an out-of-pocket expense. income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the gift up to an amount equal to 30% of your adjusted Matching gifts are a very important source of support. gross income. Any unused deduction may be carried You can double or even triple the value of your forward for up to five years. Electronic Transfers of donation and enhance your total for giving society Shares of Publicly Traded Stock and Mutual Funds membership by simply notifying your employer of your Shares of Publicly Traded Companies and Mutual gift to Berks Catholic. You may be eligible to submit Funds may be transferred electronically to Berks matching gift claims from both your own and your Catholic. spouse's employer for the same gift. Contact the human resources office at your employer, your spouse’s Planned Gifts employer, or even your former employer if you are re - Leave your mark on Berks Catholic! A planned gift is tired to inquire about their matching gift program. a “forever gift” – one that will live on for generations. It doesn't affect your current cash flow of assets, and it is easy to change if your circumstances change. Plus, it

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