ON THE COVER Mrs. Tina Carlstrom P’15,’18 leads a class of juniors in the new Bloomberg Financial Lab as they learn to harness the technology of the 20 Bloomberg Terminals. President IN THIS ISSUE: Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81 4 President’s letter 3 Principal Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. ’78 Giving Them the Business 4 Executive Director of Advancement Chris Hanley ’80 Young Flyer Entrepreneurs 6 8 Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Major League Talent 8 Deborah Kendric Director Emeritus of Development Flyer Student-Athletes 10 and Alumni Relations Competing in College Bro. Richard Hartz, S.M. ’59 Discerning Young Men 12 Graphic Designer Mary McKenna 90-Year Legacy of Leadership 14 Photography Peter Accardi, Chaminade Photo Service Parents Club Events 15 12 Advancement Office CAPA Events 16 (516) 742-5555 ext. 443 Alumni Events 17 Website www.chaminade-hs.org Personal notes 22 15 Calendar of events back cover President’s Letter Dear Chaminade Family, I often begin these letters with an email or an interac- tion I recent- ly had with an alumnus or with a Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M. ’81 parent. I am always re-in- Northern California alumni, from left to right: Mike Hodson ’00, Michael Riley ’08, Mike Mucciolo ’01, vigorated when I hear from them, and it very and Fred Seguritan ’00. often defines the “why” of what we do each day at Chaminade. FIRST, that no matter how far apart we of what we do here at Chaminade that it is A few weeks ago, I wrote to Chaminade may be, we are always a part of the Chami- impossible not to realize how powerful our alumni in California who were facing the nade Family. words, especially when raised in prayer to devastating wildfires. It was a simple note As one of eight children, I know a few the Word, can be. When said or written with offering our prayers for their safety and any things about large families! We may not genuine feeling, words can change the world. help we could provide. I was amazed by how always see eye-to-eye on everything, but we The Chaminade News embodies the best of many responses I received. These are just will always have one another’s backs. This is both of those lessons. It is sent with a real de- some of them: just as true when our alumni face wildfires as sire to keep you all involved with a place that • Thank you for your thoughtfulness…your when they face a more personal crisis. The has played, and continues to play, such an prayers are greatly appreciated. true mark of a family is how we rally around important role in all of our lives. As you read • Thank you for this kind note…we truly each other in times of crisis, not just how we through this edition, you will see how much appreciate your prayers and support. celebrate each other in times of accomplish- has changed while remaining true to a set of • I am so totally blown away that you ment. I see this played out regularly with the ideals and a mission 90 years in the making. have taken the time from your duties in many different drives and volunteer pro- Mineola to remember and reach out grams our students support and work with Fortes in Unitate, to us in California. each year. • Thank you…Just want you to know that SECOND, that words matter and have your email was very thoughtful and very real power. much appreciated. Words matter…use them well, be clear Their email responses reminded me with what you want to say, and be respectful. Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M. ’81 of two things: Our Catholic faith is such an important part President 3 Giving Them the Business New Space for Bloomberg Financial Lab When Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81 first he said that Chaminade would soon be get- any major financial institution. A stock ticker approached Mrs. Tina Carlstrom about teach- ting several Bloomberg terminals, I couldn’t even wraps around the wall displaying the ing a course on the Bloomberg Terminal, she believe it. That was the beginning of our Standard & Poor 100. It gives Flyers a taste of was confused. At the time, Chaminade did not vision,” Mrs. Carlstrom recalled. the fast-paced world of finance. have a single terminal to use in the course. “The creation of the new Dolan Family Sci- Now, with a brand new, state-of-the-art Realizing the Vision ence, Technology, and Research Center freed space, home to 20 terminals and two full-time Five years later, the Bloomberg Financial Lab up some of the labs in the main building, so we faculty members, Chaminade has a truly one- has outgrown its original space in the library jumped on the opportunity to move upstairs of-a-kind Financial Literacy program. and moved into a more modern, purpose-de- and create this awesome space. The move “As a parent at the time, I attended the signed space. It features tiered seating and the is already paying dividends; the students are Chaminade Christmas party where Bro. Tom same tools that one would expect to find on more engaged than ever!” explained gave his ‘State of the Union’ address. When the floor of the New York Stock Exchange or Mrs. Carlstrom. 4 These terminals and the hiring of experi- banking. It also helps students understand lessons learned in the “traditional” core class- enced faculty members, Mrs. Carlstrom and essential life skills, such as financing college es translate across disciplines, skills learned Mr. Kevin St. Pierre ’85 (below), have posi- costs, applying for a mortgage, planning for in our Financial Literacy course – critical tioned Chaminade to build a financial literacy retirement, and even avoiding credit card debt. thinking, analysis, and creativity – can easily program that is unique among American high “We want them to have all of the financial be applied to science, mathematics, social schools. Here at Chaminade, all juniors and tools they will need when they graduate from studies, and even religion. seniors are provided a firm foundation in Chaminade,” offered Mr. St. Pierre. “That way, In addition to the classes offered to current business, high finance, and personal finance when they head off to college, and then out juniors and seniors, Chaminade sponsors through our Financial Literacy course. This into the real world, they are prepared to make summer Financial Literacy workshops and program is designed not only to prepare smart financial decisions for themselves and camps for middle school students from students for a possible future in finance and for their families - spending smartly, buying a across Long Island and Queens. The lab is business but also life as a 21st-century adult house, saving for retirement, raising a family, also open to any and all alumni who want to and parent. and financing their own children’s education. use the terminals. Any senior who is interest- Flyers are given the opportunity to study What they learn here will help them con- ed can earn a certification in the Bloomberg equity and fixed income markets, business fidently navigate what can seem like over- Terminal, an impressive credential for a operations, analysis of financial statements, whelming financial decisions.” budding business student. interest rates, currencies, and the use of the It is safe to say that, whether it is paying Bloomberg Terminal as a tool to deepen the A Truly Chaminade Experience dividends or helping juniors and seniors understanding of these topics. In this way, This unparalleled initiative complements understand dividends, the new Bloomberg our Financial Literacy course does more than Chaminade’s long-standing commitment to Financial Lab is a game changer. prepare students for a future in business and educating the whole person. Just as the 5 Four young alumni take on the challenges Young Flyers of running a business, all while Soaring into the Business World still in college. Tim Ahlstrom ’18, sophomore at Anthony Capellupo ’16, senior at Dan Hepworth ’18, sophomore at Ryan O’Connor ’19, freshman at Sacred Heart University Fairfield University Duke University the University of Michigan Starting your own business can be a daunt- Tutor, a growing company familiar to many through my weekly work and have time to ing task at any age, but four Chaminade Chaminade students who have worked as a work on expanding my business.” alumni are taking on this challenge – all while tutor or utilized their test-preparation Anthony Capellupo ’16 recalls his time still navigating college. services. in high school fondly. “During all four years Juggling a growing business while studying For Dan, “taking advantage of the resourc- at Chaminade, I played in the school’s pep for exams and writing papers has become es at your disposal, doing the right thing at band. I was lucky enough to get to know Mr. second nature for Tim Ahlstrom ’18, Anthony the right time because it is the right thing Cassidy very well. We used to share our sto- Capellupo ’16, Dan Hepworth ’18, and Ryan to do, having excellent time management ried tales of chasing blitzing bluefish in the O’Connor ’19. They now realize the lessons skills, and the ability to prioritize important Western Sound or pursuing Blackfish on the they learned at Chaminade – time and rela- tasks” are just a few of the vital skills that he south shore. Our daily conversations grew tionship management, personal accountabil- learned during his time at Chaminade. He is my affinity for the water even more.” ity, and the benefits of a broad education – not alone when it comes to sharing an appre- It was this love of the water, and the have served them well as they navigate their ciation for his Chaminade preparation.