June 2017 The Annunciator

Find us on the web at www.school.annunciationcrestwood.com Parish Honors Three Alumni as Treasures

Annunciation-Our educational assemblies. Lady of Fatima Parish She has also served as honored nine individ- co-president of the La- uals at the “A Time dies’ Guild for four for Faith and Treas- years, and was the par- Inside this issue... ures” dinner dance at ent editor of this year’s Mulino’s at Lake Isle Annunciation yearbook. Alumni & Graduates 3 on Friday, April 29, Kim was pleased to Class of 2013 7 2017. Joe Furgieule ‘66 be honored alongside acted as master of cer- her mother, Georgeanne Bits of Crestwood 8 emonies, keeping the White. Alumni may evening moving and remember Georgeanne Annual Fund 9 the audience enter- from her many days tained. Around the Church & 10 working lunch duty in The honorees includ- School the school yard. A dedi- ed three Annunciation cated Eucharistic minis- Team for a Decade 12 School alumni: Kim- ter for twenty years and berly White Breen ‘86, recently serving as a lec- Brooklyn Jesuit Prep 13 Tom O’Grady ‘75 tor, you can also find and Stephen Melnyk Celebrating at Mulino’s are Marianne Georgeanne visiting the Reunions 14 ‘78, as well as one of Conlon Conefrey, Robert Melynk, Tina sick and homebound the longest-serving and bringing Holy Com- Milestones 16 Pietrantuono DellaMonica, Kimberly priests in Annuncia- White Breen, Debra O’Sullivan O’Lun- munion to them as well Class Notes 17 tion history, Fr. Sal ney and Will Crabtree, all class of as to the residents of Riccardi. Also hon- 1986. Sunrise, an assisted liv- ored were Msgr. Hugh ing facility located on McManus, Tom and Crisfield Street. Annunciation Elementary School Lucy Adamo, Celeste Hughes and 465 Westchester Avenue Georgeanne White. Tom O’Grady ‘75 went to Archbishop

Crestwood, NY 10707 Stepinac and College, where he Kimberly White Breen ‘86 went to received both his bachelor’s and master’s and then Iona degree in electrical engineering. Being a life- College for both her undergraduate and long member of Annunciation Parish, he The Annunciator Editorial Board: graduate studies. She married Patrick Breen was baptized here, schooled here and then Richard Burke ‘48 at Annunciation Church in 1997. They married his wife, Lillian, here. He raised his moved to Crestwood in 2000, where they family in Crestwood, sending his three chil- Patrick F.X. Brennan ‘53 still live with their twin sons, Jack and Dan- dren, Brendan ‘05, Catherine ‘07 and Brian Chris Grealy Brown Daly ‘62 iel, both Class of 2017. ‘11, to Annunciation School. Mary Theresa Gill McCombe ‘75 Kim, who is an elementary teacher in When Tom was ready to sign Brendan up the Elmsford School District, served on the for Cub Scouts, he discovered that Pack 6 had John Sullivan ‘82 board of the Home School Association been suspended while waiting for someone to Marie Villani-York ‘93 (similar to a PTA) for nine years. She has step up to the role of Cubmaster. He took on chaired many activities and used her teach- ing background to organize Annunciation’s Continued on page 6 Page 2 The Annunciator Letters to the Editor

To the Editor,

On a peaceful Saturday morning, I enjoyed reading The With regard to childhood aspirations, I can’t ever remem- Annunciator. Although I did not go there, it is still near and ber a desire to be anything but an airline “stewardess,” dear to my heart for the start it gave to my children. I really but alas, I was too tall. My youngest now flies, but he is in liked reading about Ann O’Brien. Thanks for the read and the front of the plane as a captain. He lives in Tokyo now. A your hard work! far cry from flight attendant. My oldest son is a doctor at Lenox Hill in City. He married an ER doctor in Catherine Franzetti the same hospital last year at a castle in Scotland.

To the Editor, Gail Acken Leggat ‘57

I just wanted to add a tidbit to the Crestwood Library story. I was in the class of 1957, but wasn’t lucky enough to call Crestwood my home. I lived in Strathmore, about 1 mile north of Annunciation and a block from Our Lady of Fatima (not built until I was in the 7th grade). I do remem- Follow Annunciation School On Twitter ber my first day of school, because I cried so hard, Sister Margaret Louise sent me home with my mother. Our clas- ses were in the convent living room, and we had a pet ca- nary! See pictures of our students as I frequented the Crestwood Library, never getting my fill they learn and follow of Nancy Drew and Cherry Ames, but I had to ride my bike, current events at which was a long ride for me. They only had one floor with Annunciation School on Twitter no basement room. It must have come later. Were you all aware that it made an appearance on the TV program Blue @AnnunciationCW Bloods?

Reunion News

The Reunion program is being suspended for the 2017-2018 year. Instead a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Annunciation School is being planned for May 5, 2018. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more information as it becomes available.

Many thanks to all the alumni who have supported the reunion program! June 2017 Page 3

Congratulations to the above Annunciation alumni and their Class of 2017 children. Annuncia- tion continues a strong family tradition that spans generations! Page 4 The Annunciator

Graduation Festivities 2017

Fifty-one new alumni of Annunciation School She closed saying, “We have indeed em- made their debut at graduation on June 10, 2017. braced the words of Green Day, saying, ‘I The ceremony was held in Annunciation Church hope you had the time of your life.’ But as on a beautiful Saturday. Fiona O’Brien was the we move on and embrace the future, we will valedictorian, and Jack Kelly was the salutatorian. take Tim McGraw’s advice, ‘Let yourself feel Fiona welcomed those in attendance and spoke the pride, but always stay humble and kind.’” of finding the lessons learned at Annunciation in The address to the graduates was given some of her favorite songs. She said, by Frank “Murphy” Doherty ‘75, a deejay in “Annunciation has been the center of our lives for Knoxville, TN on 93.1 WNOX. Frank is the past nine years. Through this school, we have also the father of two children, a grandpar- made lasting friendships, we have learned leader- ent of one and a devoted fundraiser for ship skills, and most importantly, we have learned Knoxville-based charities including Catholic how to love as Jesus did. That was the first lesson Charities. taught at Annunciation, and eventually we embod- Frank “Murphy” In his address, Frank reflected on his ied it in ourselves. In the words of country singer Doherty ‘75 gave the time growing up in Crestwood, walking to Allan Jackson, ‘Faith, hope and love are some address to the school and spending time at the Crestwood good things He gave us, but the greatest is love.’” graduates. Library, where he learned to love language She referred to the faculty using Rodney Atkins and its nuances through reading. He also words, “But the good news is there’s angels everywhere out on reflected on the experience of being a Catholic living in the street. Holdin’ out a hand to pull you back up on your Knoxville, where Catholics only make up 2-3% of the feet.” She continued, “Our teachers have always helped us up population. “Because I am in the minority, I am some- when needed or pulled us through.” Continued on page 5

A number of awards and scholarships are given at graduation, many in honor of or in memory of family members of school alumni. This year’s award and scholarship winners were:

John Duffy, Michael DeSola and William Wik Scholarships—Grace Sullivan and Kevin Haugh Home School Association Scholarship—Lauren Martyn and Daniel Breen Evelyn Cosgrove Scholarship, donated by the Ladies’ Guild—Caroline Conlon and Regina Potenza Joann and Gaetana Capozzo Scholarship—Emma Kate Sullivan John Dougherty, Jr. Memorial Scholarship—Joseph Petti Msgr. John McNamara Memorial—Jack Breen Rev. George McAnaney, S.J. Memorial—Jack Brennan Billy Deighan Men’s Club Memorial—Faith Mallon and David Sullivan Rose Basso Memorial—Mikaela Walsh Margaret and Bill Finneran Memorial—Jillian Graham and Lawrence Carrea Patricia and John Egan, Sr. Scholarship—Giancarlo Secchiano The General Excellence award in memory of Louis Capozi—Fiona O’Brien Men’s Club award for Religion—Emma Kate Sullivan Ladies’ Guild award for Mathematics—Eamon Tracey Richard Petrilli Boy Scout Memorial for Science—Cristiana Santos Neal and Johanna Madonna Memorial for English—Alanna Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Fred H. McGrath Memorial for Social Studies—Giancarlo Secchiano Annunciation Athletic Association for School Spirit—Gabrielle Adams, William Crabtree, Thomas Ryan Cub Scout Pack 6 award for School Service—Mary Branley, Carolyn Duffy, John Sullivan Ernest Pasqua Post #1506 award for Effort—Christa Maria Chondrogiannis, Meagan McMahon, Michael Mangeniello June 2017 Page 5

Graduation Festivities 2017

Continued from page 4 times put in a position where I have to defend the Catholic He closed with reminders to support and listen to your faith to other Christians…As the world gets more secular, I fellow human beings, which is “something we need more of think we are going to have to get better at defending our in the world” he said. Quoting one of his favorite sayings, he faith.” told the graduates, “Always try to see the face of Jesus in oth- He also used the story of the tortoise and the hare, as ers, and at the same time, be the face of Jesus to others.” well as lessons from his own educational experience, to en- courage the students to focus from the very beginning on Annunciation’s Class of 2017 will be attending the their work. “The hare is clearly more talented, yet he loses following high schools in September: the race. Obviously, the moral of the story is that hard work Archbishop Stepinac High School—3 trumps talent. Be the tortoise.” Emphasizing this point, he quoted the late college basketball coach Pat Summitt who Convent of the Sacred Heart—1 used to say, “Here’s how I’m going to beat you. I’m going —1 to outwork you. That’s it. That’s all there is to it.” Fordham Preparatory School—15 Frank said the lessons of the tortoise and the hare play —4 into all aspects of life. For him, this even applies to his com- Maria Regina High School—2 edy improv, which he has been doing for over fifteen years. Marymount School of New York—1 “Improv is great for hares. There’s no script to memorize, The Loyola School—1 no props, no costumes. You just show up and talk. Over the years, I’ve realized that the better improvisers are the —17 ones who put in the work. They take classes, even with Regis High School –1 years of experience. They read articles and books about im- —1 prov. They listen to podcasts about improv. They even try Xavier High School—4 to teach it to others, because you learn a lot about yourself by teaching what you love. Even in improv, it helps to be the tortoise.”

As the 8th grade graduated with ten children of alumni in it, so the Kindergarten graduation, held on June 7, had its fair share of alumni offspring. Nine members of the Class of 2025 are the children of alumni. The tradition continues from generation to generation! Page 6 The Annunciator

ter, serving in this position for Continued from page 1 five years before placing it in the

capable hands of Celeste that role for five years, and transitioned into being scoutmaster Hughes. He then joined Sean by of Troop 1 for fourteen years. Tom recently stepped down as taking on a leadership position in Scoutmaster, but remains active as an assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1, and in 2014, stood in Troop 1 and as committee chairman for Pack 6. proudly by as Sean received his The strong link between the values of the scouting pro- Eagle Scout award in the Annun- gram and his Catholic faith led Tom to become an instructor ciation gym. Stephen is now the of the Ad Altare Dei Award— Scoutmaster of Troop 1, and says The Boy Scouts Roman Cath- that he will remain in this role olic Religion Award. For the until another “son of Crestwood past eight years, he has taught heeds the call to service.” scouts in lower Westchester Stephen thanked many in his about the sacraments. Tom is acceptance speech, including his Stephen Melnyk ‘78 also a Eucharistic minister in parents, the other scout leaders, the parish and a crew coach at members of the parish, and especially his wife, “for support- Iona Prep. ing me, while I continue to spend weekends in a tent. You In his acceptance speech, give me the strength while I walk this path,” he said. Tom said, “Among the things Stephen was honored to have his family celebrating with I do in scouting, I teach the him, including Colleen, Sean, Mary Kate, his mother, Mary Catholic Religion Award to Ellen and step dad Jim D’Archangelo, his sister Suzanne ‘81, scouts—Ad Altare Dei for our Tom O’Grady ‘75 brother Robert ‘86, sister-in-law June Cirigliano Melnyk ‘91, scholars. One of the sister Cathryn Melnyk Duffy ‘92 and brother-in-law Brian things we discuss with the scouts is using your talents to Duffy ‘91. help others, and we discuss these talents being gifts of the

Holy Spirit. I used to think that scouting and coaching were just activities that I participated in. But I realize that by Many alumni will also remember honoree Fr. Sal Ric- teaching leadership, self-reliance, and scout skills to scouts, cardi, who has been a pastoral associate at Annunciation and teaching teamwork, time management and rowing skills Church since 1999 and, but for a brief departure to West Vir- ginia, has been with the parish ever to the crew team at Iona Prep, I am using these gifts.” since, making him one of the He continued, “I have heard people like me, who have parish’s longest-serving priests. Fr. lived their whole lives here, referred to as ‘Lifers’ in jest, but Sal was ordained May 4, 1962 as a rather than a sentence, growing up and raising my family in member of the Passionist religious this parish and neighborhood has been a blessing.” order. He preaches both the need

for and the promise of God’s Stephen Melnyk ‘78 moved to Crestwood in 1975, grad- boundless mercy and love with fer- uating from Annunciation School before attending Fordham vor, wit and self-effacing complici- Prep and graduating from with a degree ty. in computer science. He revels in his priestly duties, In 6th grade, John Conlon ‘77 invited him to attend a tirelessly celebrating Masses, bap- Troop 6 meeting, and he was quickly hooked. He developed tisms, weddings and funerals, and a love of the outdoors and camping, and in 1982, proudly Fr. Sal Ricciardi, C.P. offering counseling and reconcilia- stood next to James Sheehan ‘78 as they both became Eagle tion, leading Benedictions, novenas Scouts in Annunciation’s gym. and other special para-liturgical In 1989, he married his wife, Colleen, and they moved to services, as well as visiting the sick, the homebound, nursing Crestwood in 1996. Both their children, Sean ‘10 and Mary home resident and providing many pastoral services to the Kate ‘14, attended Annunciation. Sean joined Pack 6, and Sisters who reside at Marian Woods. Stephen was the Den Leader. Later, guided by Tom O’Grady, Stephen assumed leadership of Pack 6 as Cubmas-

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Class of 2013 Returns as They Prepare for College!

The Class of 2013 returned to the gym for a pizza party reunion. They dressed in shirts adorned with the names of the institutions that they will be attending in the fall and posed for the wonderful picture (above) on the school’s stage. You can see how excited they are for the next chapter of their lives at prestigious colleges and universities all across the country. Congratulations to the Class of 2013 on your high school graduations and best of luck in your next four years of educational endeavors. We can’t wait to hear about your accomplishments!

The Class of 2013 and faculty enjoy the reunion. Page 8 The Annunciator

Bits of Crestwood: Tanglewood & Central Ave. Shopping

By Mark L. Maiello ‘71

Part of living in Crestwood held de-facto landmark back in the 60s, 70s and 80s status for many Yonkers was shopping around Crest- residents, and as we wood. You had a few choices. passed by routinely, it You could partake of the de- seemed to me that they lightful, small-village, mom-and were greatly enjoyed. -pop shops on the Eastchester Perhaps better loved side of Crestwood Station, or A vintage photo of Tanglewood Shopping Center by Mom and Dad were you might drive on down to the department stores just the south side of Central Park Avenue via Tuckahoe Road. north of Adventurer’s: Korvette’s, S. Klein and Floyd’s. Of If you lived on the north side of Crestwood like I did, your the three, Floyd’s triggers a memory or two of special inter- first choice was Central Park Avenue (“Central Avenue” to est. It opened to much fanfare. Floyd’s utilized a brand new us back then) via that “mountain road” that is Crisfield specially-built building that it occupied alone (after Floyd’s Street. departed the scene, the building was divided). And that The tiny Tanglewood Shopping Center, situated at the building was big—really big. We had never seen anything as corner of Crisfield and Central Avenue bordering the west large as this before. Floyd’s was, whether the owners knew it boundary of the Crestwood Garden Apartments, holds or not, probably the first local, big box, high volume store. fond memories. Back in the 60s, and maybe through the To champion the opening, Floyd’s used search lights that 80s as well, it was the site of a deli, a “candy store” (Bronx beamed for miles over the northeast Yonkers skies. I re- slang for a newspaper, greeting card and sundry store), a member fondly seeing the beam cut past the stars of barber, a screen door replacement store, and an A&P (as nighttime Crestwood from my front yard. I still have a you may know, a recently defunct supermarket chain with a Christmas ball picked up at a visit to Floyd’s that is four or long history). five decades old. And again, if memory serves, Floyd’s was a On Sundays, Dad would always head for the candy distributor of Matchbox cars that was, for a few of us any- store to buy . It, like many of the stores way, a source of endless hours of fun and diversion. A favor- in that era, was also of the mom-and-pop variety, and alt- ite uncle of mine enjoyed taking me there to buy a car for my hough I never established a first-name relationship with the collection every now and again. owner, he was a constant presence until my last visit now Klein’s and Korvette’s were part of the family shopping shrouded in the foggy mists of an ever increasingly foggy ritual too. Neither store was particularly interesting to a memory. He, hopefully, had a successful business life—the young kid. Korvette’s—the discount department store—was place always seemed busy. Mom, prior to the arrival of the in fact, a bit ugly. The harsh fluorescent lights created an sleek Pathmark store a little further north on Central Ave- atmosphere that is best described as industrially depressing. nue, frequented the tiny, old-fashioned A&P (A&P pur- Klein’s was a bit better—a higher end store relative to Kor- chased Pathmark around 2007, so the latter is gone too). I vette’s and better decorated—but, by the early 80s, both recall how the A&P had a gravity-fed conveyor system of stores were gone. Klein’s was replaced by Britt’s, a similar some sort, whose purpose I either never resolved or long “popularly priced” department store from down south. forgot. Its many non-motorized wheels on the sloping Central Avenue has changed dramatically since the 60s. ramp to the basement of the store fascinated me. All the great stores and restaurants of that avenue were a Across Crisfield Street was Nathan’s and Adventurer’s huge part of our lives in those far off decades. I imagine that Inn, the latter a site of pinball and other electronic games. reality has not changed nearly as much. Neither was a frequent destination for my family, but they

Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish and Annunciation School are on Facebook! Don’t miss out on all the news! June 2017 Page 9 Annual Fund Hits Record for 3rd Year in a Row!

The 2016-2017 Annunciation honor of the school’s upcoming 75th an- School Annual Fund has hit a record niversary, which begins in the fall. Stay for a third year in a row—and we aren’t tuned to future newsletters, your email done yet! Bolstered by over 210 indi- and our Facebook page for more infor- vidual donors and three challenge mation on the anniversary celebrations grants at kick-off, the Feast of the An- and initiatives for next year! nunciation and the reunions, alumni, Our Annual Fund goal of $75,000 was current school families and parishioners set keeping in mind that last year’s Annual responded, utilizing over $16,000 of the Fund generated a total of $80,020. Could $20,000 offered by the challenges. The we achieve that height again? It is clear first kick-off challenge grant was met in that our alumni, parishioners, friends and its entirety. That is the third year in a current school families recognize the im- row that the challenge has been met, portance of a Catholic school education and we thank the anonymous donor and the benefit that an Annual Fund has and our matching donors who made in ensuring the financial health of the that possible. school, because we are on our way to an The $5,000 challenge grant for the all-time record. The current total is Feast of the Annunciation generated $87,968! $3,070 from the feast day on March 25 The completion of the fund will be on until the final feast-designated check August 31, and you may see an update or was received on April 5. In less than two as we near the end of our fiscal year two weeks, the fund was increased by this summer. If you haven’t yet contrib- $6,140 thanks to your generosity! uted to the Annual Fund, it is not too late The near completion of that challenge was just in time to be part of another record-setting year. See the box below for the kick-off of the Reunion Class Gift challenge of for more information and links that can be used to take you $5,000. Over the course of the two reunions (see page 14) directly to our donation page. $3,134 in gifts were generated, including a gift of appreciat- Remember that you can designate your gift in memory of, ed stock (a great way to save on your taxes while making a or in honor of, someone. Last year’s Annual Fund Report difference!). As a result of the generous gifts of our reun- listed the names of almost 70 people who our donors wanted ion classes, another $6,268 was added to the Annual Fund. to memorialize or honor. Who would you like to remember This year, the fund was also the recipient of a large with your gift this year? anonymous gift from a family who has made a multi-year If your company has a matching gift program, please re- commitment in recognition of the wonderful education that member to include the necessary paperwork with your gift or was received by the children in their family. This is the first mail it to the school, using the address below, if you make such gift, and it has launched an idea for a new initiative in your gift online.

Help Support Annunciation School

If you appreciate the Annunciation School education that you received, please consider making a donation to the school today.

Donations by Credit Card Donations by check Via the School’s Website Payable to Annunciation School http://school.annunciationcrestwood.com/giving 465 Westchester Avenue Crestwood, NY 10707 Page 10 The Annunciator

Around the Church and School 2017 Lip Sync

Jessica Iannelli, chair of this year’s lip sync writes, “I still ‘Can’t stop the Feeling’ of happiness from the 2017 Lip Sync Spectacular. I am so in- credibly proud of our amazingly tal- ented children. 250 kids and 28 jaw-dropping performances and a surprise ‘My School’ rendition of ‘My Girl’ from our principal and faculty. I’m feeling overwhelmed with all the love and support from our families who make our school and communi- ty such a priority. Sending out lots of love to all of our volunteers, coor- dinators, friends, etc., who helped pull this event together to continue this Annunciation tradition.”

Crestwood Represents and Goes Full Glam at Ursuline Senior Prom

The Ursuline Senior prom in May 2017 had lots of Annunciation Class of 2013 in attendance. Front row left to right: Julianne Raniolo, Kate McMahon, Amanda Leva, Katie McLoughlin, Emily Trizano, Kat Vitiello, Katie Finneran, Caroline Kuntz, Sofia DiSimone . Back row, left to right: Timmy Golden, Chris Mancino, Robert Rota, Michael Whelan, Ryan Fynn, Nick Febbo, Kevin Berrios, Connor Heslin. June 2017 Page 11

Around the Church and School Sea-ing Creatures Arbor Day

Some students aren’t quite sure whether they want to touch what’s in the box! The Norwalk Aquarium came Our students help Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano (right) to the school to visit the PreK-4 Class. They learned and Councilman Mike Breen (center) plant a tree at about habitats and living and non-living things. And Schultze Field to celebrate Arbor Day. those who were brave enough were able to pet a her- mit crab!

Tradition! Tradition!

Eighth-grade members of the cast of this year’s school production, Fiddler on the Roof, received a bouquet as a special thank you. A school musical production has been a spring tradition for many years. Page 12 The Annunciator

A Team For A Decade By Alexa White ‘06 A CYO era came to finished the year with a an end on February 19, record of 11 and 1, when the Annunciation earning second seed in high school varsity the playoffs. They team played their last earned a first round game together. What bye, so they could not started as a group of be eliminated in the 2nd-graders in 2006, first round for once! blossomed into a squad The boys played in grades 3 to 12 led by especially well in their head coach Bob Ryan second round semi-final and assistant coach, Pictured from left to right are: Chris White ‘74, Vincent Cavallo, Kev- game against Our Lady Chris White ‘74. There in Berrios, Jack Ryan, Michael Apostolopoulos, Gregory Zingone, Ai- of Sorrows of White were many highs, and a dan Lee, Charlie White (all Class of 2013), Bob Ryan, Ryan Flynn ‘13. Plains, and for the first few lows, along the way Why do the boys uniforms say G&R? All the boys attend either Iona time in their ten years in terms of game re- (Gaels) or Fordham (Rams). of competitions, would sults, but what re- be playing for a cham- mained constant throughout the years was the friendship that pionship. The game was held at Iona Prep against Holy endured through grammar school and high school. Family of New Rochelle, who they had beaten in the regu- They weren’t a great team; in fact they weren’t predomi- lar season. However, this game would be much different nately basketball players by trade. What they were was a group than the small home court advantage that Annunciation of athletic young men, and they put up some spirited battles had with their home gym. The court at Iona was much along the way. Coach Bob Ryan instilled fundamentals and longer and wider than the outbound walls of Annunciation. savvy that he had learned as a player for Mt. St. Michael High The game was tight, and at half time, Annunciation only School. Chris White will admit that his forte was baseball not trailed Holy Family by three points, but the boys were run- basketball, but he was a motivator who was the “good cop” to ning out of gas. The Annunciation squad of seven could Bob’s fiery passion. not keep up with the fresh bench of Holy Family’s squad of In Grades 3 to 8, the team had made a few appearances in eighteen, and in the second half, Holy Family pulled away the post-season, but never got over the hump of winning in for good. Although it was a disheartening loss, the boys the playoffs. The boys graduated from Annunciation and took enjoyed the ride. A celebration, even in defeat, was held different paths, with most attending Fordham Prep and a few following the game at the Annunciation School gym. Only to Iona. Bob and Chris switched roles, as Chris became the thirty minutes earlier, they had suffered a stinging defeat, head coach of the CYO Annunciation high school team. This but you would never know it. The boys were making fun was a CYO league comprised of graduates from Catholic of each other as they played “knock out” and were realizing grammar schools. what a special ride they had The boys continued to play The CYO players, who have been together for a decade, been on. competitive games in the high will be attending the following colleges and universities: An impressive list of school league, but again, never colleges are the next stops making it past the first round in Jack Ryan—Loyola University Chicago for this group of Annuncia- the playoffs. In fact, a disheart- Charlie White— tion alumni. No doubt, ening playoff loss to the 9th- Gregory Zingone—Bentley University there will be a day when grade Annunciation team in Aidan Lee—George Washington University they will gather and remi- 2015 was especially painful. Yet Michael Apostolopoulos—Franklin and Marshall College nisce about their CYO bas- the boys played on and, this past Kevin Berrios—Pennsylvania State University ketball days at Annuncia- season, it seemed like something Vincent Cavallo— tion. Good luck in college magical was happening as they Ryan Flynn—University of Southern California boys!

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Giving Back: Brooklyn Jesuit Prep By Robert Quinn ‘01

The Annunciation School com- To support its efforts, BJP relies munity promotes a deep sense of on the generosity of volunteers, do- compassion for others. During my nors and their board of trustees. I grammar school years, teachers and started working with students once a parents encouraged participation in month during weekend tutoring ses- various service projects such as the sions. BJP’s striking similarity to annual Handicapped Mass or Mid- Regis, my Jesuit high school that also night Run. Years later, my brothers encourages students to become “men and I continue to work alongside for others,” attracted me. Soon fellow alumni at fundraisers for enough, the hard-working spirit of BJP students and its ad- medically-challenged members of the community. My moth- ministrators convinced me to broaden my efforts. Now, I er and her friends volunteer on the boards of hospitals or serve on the board of trustees and help coordinate various charities for wounded veterans. fundraisers such as Hoops for BJP. Thankfully, Annunciation Involvement with Brooklyn Jesuit Prep (BJP) is another alumni from various classes also dedicated their time and manifestation of Annunciation’s devotion to others. I was money to help make this effort a success. Last November, introduced to BJP by the principal at Regis High School. over fifteen former Annunciation students either donated or He is a close family friend and understands how deeply I participated in the annual 3-on-3 tournament. value my education and how thankful I am for those who I encourage readers to learn more about BJP and its made it possible. commitment to creating life-changing opportunities for kids. BJP is a Jesuit co-ed middle school located in Crown The next great opportunity is a visit to the school’s summer Heights, Brooklyn serving low-income families. Although camp at Fairfield University. Students will soon escape the families pay a modest tuition, BJP must raise over 90% of its oppressive heat of Brooklyn to undergo hours of academic operating budget from donors who believe in the mission of enrichment and enjoy otherwise unattainable experiences breaking the cycle of poverty through education. Students such as campfires, hikes and swimming lessons. I visited last engage in a challenging program designed to build a strong summer and received a warm welcome from students and academic foundation and well-rounded character. This in- counselors—many of whom are BJP alumni. For more in- cludes a carefully designed curriculum with additional tutor- formation about the school and its programs, please visit ing hours, participation in extracurricular activities, an annu- brookylnjesuit.org. You can support the summer camp by al Summer Leadership Camp and graduate support. As of clicking here. 2016, 98% of BJP graduates completed a high school pro- About the author: Robert Quinn went to Regis High School and Boston gram and 100% of those students attended college. College. He works for Goldman Sachs, trading global, cross-asset futures. May 19, 2017 Declared Christopher Sullivan, Jr. Day in Yonkers

Michael Spano, Mayor of the City of Yonkers, declared Friday, May 19, 2017 Christopher Sullivan, Jr. Day in the city. Chris, a member of the Class of 2007, was a talented athlete at Annunciation, playing basketball and baseball on the CYO teams. He attended Fordham Prep and is studying at Concordia College. Chris, who has coached the current 8th-grade girls’ basketball team through many seasons at Annun- ciation, was recognized for his time and talents as a multi-year volunteer for the CYO program. The evening of May 19 was “Knights’ Night” at the school, a celebration of An- nunciation’s CYO teams as well as a touching sendoff for this year’s 8th-grade ath- letes. Awards were given to (Knights Award) Caroline Conlon, Timmy O’Brien; (O’Toole Award) Grace Sullivan, Thomas Ryan; (DeSola Award) Regina Potenza, John Sullivan; (Casella Award) Coaches Christopher Sullivan, Jr., Eileen D. Brennan. Page 14 The Annunciator

Reunions—Classes of 1957, 1967, 1977 and 2007

Spring brings flowers and May showers and reunions! The first reunion, which was for the Classes of 1967, 1977 and 2007 was a dinner held in April. The second was a luncheon held in May for the Class of 1957. The Class of 1967 was invited to a pre-party at Ellen Bro- phy Morhart’s mother’s house in Crestwood—the same lo- cation as one of their class graduation parties held 50 years ago! As always, Miss Pizzuti was an invited guest, and every- one loved seeing her just as much as she loved seeing them. She entertained the Class of 1967 (her first class at Annunci- ation) with stories from her first year of teaching and prov- ing she has an amazing memory (see Class Notes)! Next year, reunions will be suspended, while we plan the Five members of the Class of 2007 enjoyed the reunion and celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the school. catching up on jobs, pets, apartments and relationships!

The Class of 1977 gathered for a photo with former first- The Class of 1967 gather in front of a banner of their grade teacher Miss Ethel Pizzuti as they celebrated the graduation photo. 40th anniversary of their graduation from Annunciation.

Eight members of the Class of 1957 and two of their guests enjoyed a lunch in the library of Leewood Golf Club on May 13. One alumnus traveled from California to be there while another only had to drive from Crestwood! Cele- brating the 60th anniversary of their graduation from Annunciation was worth the trip from anywhere! June 2017 Page 15

Deaths

Please pray for the souls of the following deceased alumni: James Brophy, brother of Ellen ‘67, Maureen ‘71, Edward ‘73, Vincent ‘74, Matthew and Thomas Thomas Hanifer ‘49, brother of James ‘48, Patricia ‘54 and the late Marie Arthur Freddolino, father of Anthony ‘66, Linda ‘68, Joan ‘69, Gail ‘72 and the late Lorraine ‘71 Robert Casey ‘57, brother of Edward ‘54, Judy ‘65, Mary and the late William ‘60 Donald Abruzzo, husband of Daisy Junge ‘56

Robert Cotter ‘58, brother of Thomas ‘62 and Elinor Longobardi, mother of Marybeth ‘75, David ‘76 Kathleen ‘65 and Stephen ‘80

Mary Jane Horncastle Fitzpatrick ‘60, sister of the late Margaret Marsalisi, mother of Francis ‘69, Peter ‘76 Raymond ‘54 and the late Judith ‘57 and Elizabeth ‘79

Richard Vogler ‘60, brother of Robert ‘62 and the late Bernard McDermott, father of Laureen ‘71, Frances ‘58 Colleen ‘74, Jeanine ‘77, Patrice ‘80 and Brian ‘82

Robert Russell ‘78, brother of David ‘85, Alison ‘91 and Laura Scolaro, mother of Frank ‘64, Kathryn ‘72 and the late Matthew ‘80 Steven

Anthony Martirano ‘98, brother of Nicholas ‘01 and Clement Maghak, father of Basil ‘78 and Fady ‘80 Michael Christine Farah, sister of Alex ‘08 We also pray for the souls of the following family of alumni: Edward Boos, father of Patricia ‘70, Christopher ‘71 and Michael ‘74 Gail Ricchezza, mother of Jeanne ‘70 and Joseph ‘73 and grandmother of five including Olivia ‘15 and Edward Gannon, brother of Marianne ‘69, Timothy Gregory ‘15 ‘72 and John

Patricia Sweeney, mother of Mary Lee ‘68, Daniel ‘71, John Levonick, father of Sharon ‘66, John ‘69 and Richard ‘73, William ‘74, Caroline ‘75, Madeleine ‘78 David ‘76 and the late Jeanette. Also grandmother to twelve, including Jack ‘05, Katherine ‘08, Luke ‘09 and David Siino, husband of Victoria DiSimone ‘05 Bridget ‘11

Elaine O’Brien, mother of Patrick ‘80, John ‘82 and We pray for the soul of Msgr. James Cox, a former Daniel ‘85 Annunciation clergy member.

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Milestones

Weddings

Martina Parisi wed Eric Nadel at Annunciation Church on groomsman. The couple lives in Washington Heights. December 2, 2016. Martina is the daughter of former An- nunciation teacher, Nora Parisi. After the nuptials, Cin- Engagements derella’s coach took the couple for a magical ride through Crestwood. Martina, a graphic designer, and Eric, a police sergeant, honeymooned in California and Hawaii. Nora and her husband, Frank, recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary!

Ryan McCombe ‘04 and Kassi Pickel were engaged on April 22 near Belvedere Castle in ’s Central Park. Ryan and Kassi met as Irish dancers in St. Louis, MO. Ryan is the son of Mary Theresa Gill McCombe ‘75 and is a director at Lord Abbett & Co, LLC in Jersey City, NJ. Kassi received her master’s in epidemiology from Drexel University in June. A 2018 wedding is planned.

Brendan O’Grady ‘05 and Taylor Jacob were married at the Fordham University Chapel on April 22. They met Liam Dougherty ‘04 became engaged to Corinne Yorlano through mutual Fordham friends, where they both attend- on June 10. Liam is a ed school. A reception was held at Mulino’s at Lake Isle. banker for UBS and Brendan is the son of Tom O’Grady ‘75. Taylor will begin medical Corinne is a special school at Colum- education teacher. bia University in Both work in New Jer- the fall, and sey. They met while Brendan is a sen- they were students at ior strategy con- Loyola University Mar- sultant with yland. Liam is the son Ernst & Young. of Luke Dougherty Brendan’s broth- ‘75. They are planning er, Brian ‘11, was a fall 2018 wedding. his best man and his sister, Cathe- rine ‘07, was a b r i d e s m a i d . Kevin Ferrara Continued on page 21 ‘05 was a June 2017 Page 17

Class Notes

Faculty 1957

Louis Capozi’s sister, Virginia, writes, “I wanted to let Gail Acken Leggat and her husband are retired and living you know that the fundraiser that was held in honor of my in Southwest FL. After graduation from Annunciation, she brother on April 1 of this year was a great success. I want went to Maria Regina High School along with many of her to extend my sincere thanks to the phenomenal communi- classmates. They were the first graduating class for Maria ty of Annunciation and to the Knights of Columbus– Regina. After that, she went to , again with Blessed Mother Council for their support in remembering many Annunciation friends, and they were the first graduat- my brother with the establishment of the Louis J. Capozi ing class there, too. Gail was a psychology major and a biol- Service Award. I am deeply grateful. I also had the privi- ogy minor, but she ended up being a computer programmer. lege of attending the meeting where the students read their Her husband went to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy essays. I was impressed with these young women and each at Kings Point, and because of his career in the shipping in- of their presentations. As you are aware, Louis was a gift- dustry, their home in is the sixth state in which they ed teacher, and I would like to have his name forever re- have resided. Gail says, “That’s an accomplishment for me, membered at Annunciation, a place where a great portion since I never moved until the day I married. This year we of his heart was instilled in his students and community.” will celebrate our 50th anniversary.” We wrote about the Louis Capozi Scholarship in the Feb- She continues, “I love getting the newsletter and going ruary 2016 edition of The Annunciator. back over time. I loved reading about my classmate Marilyn Niesz and would love to hear about other classmates.” After Mary Ellen DiSenso retired in 2006, she did some substitute teaching at Annunciation as well as at a school 1960 for the children of migrant workers in Immokalee, FL. Mary Ellen spends winters in Naples, FL, where she en- Kathleen Vogler emailed to say, “It is with much sadness joys the warm weather and playing golf. After 33 years in that I write to inform you of Richard D. Vogler's pass- Crestwood, Mary Ellen and her husband, Dan, sold their ing on April 12, 2017. His education at Annunciation helped house and bought a co-op in White Plains. She says, shape him into the amazing, loving, compassionate man that “I feel so blessed that our three children and two beautiful he was. He carried his Catholic teachings with him through granddaughters live close-by. My eleven years at Annun- out his entire life.” ciation were the happiest days of my teaching career.” 1961 1948 Gary Lamberson, who lives in Westport, CT, is in need of a Richard Burke writes, “I pray for all graduates at this kidney transplant. He is looking for a donor. Gary is blood time of year. It is a difficult world. We need well-trained, type O positive. If you can help, please call him at 203-761- courageous, men and women, with strong hearts and wills, 9296 or 203-254-7228. to lead the world to a greater understanding, peace, and prosperity for all. I am grateful for my faith, good health, 1965 a great family, good work that keeps me busy every day, and for eager students that ask good questions. Give my Mary Feeks Halzack and Patty DeStasio Greiner have very best to the students and faculty at Annunciation. It been able to reconnect, thanks to the Annunciation alumni was there, under the guidance of Sister Emmanuel, that I newsletter. They are both retiring from teaching this year— first heard about algebra, the basis for all mathematics. Mary having taught for 35 years and Patty for 25! They are Somehow I knew, even then, that algebra and its many excited about spending a girls’ weekend in the Washington branches would become an important tree in my life. In D.C./Annapolis area, where they each have one of their chil- 2016, I reached fifty continuous years as a registered pro- dren living. Patty says, “There is so much to talk about! We fessional engineer. It all began with Sister Emmanuel.” hope all is well with our former classmates and are looking forward to our next get together .”

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Class Notes

Continued from page 17 loves his little broth- er—so sweet.” 1967 Joan notes that she had visited Crestwood At the class reunion, the attendees enjoyed visiting with Miss in May for a Cahill fam- Pizzuti. They noted that she can name, in alphabetical order, ily reunion and always every student who was in the 1st grade of the Class of 1967, loves being back there. which was her first class. She even remembered people that the “What a terrific place to graduates forgot! Fortunately, everyone’s memory appears to be grow up and how fortu- quite good despite advancing ages. Great experiences make for nate we all were—so lifelong memories. It is clear that special friendships have with- many wonderful mem- stood the test of time! The class had a banner made with their ories for me.” graduation picture on it. Despite their joint effort, it was hard to name all the people in the picture. They note that while time 1974 passes, the connection to their life transgresses the passage of time and reunions help collapse the passage of time. Mary Filardo Codispoti’s son, Andrew Peter “Michael” Codispoti, received his Confirmation, on Patty O’Moore Lausier met her husband, Mike, in college. May 4th, at Church of the Presentation, in Upper Saddle They have been married for 42 River, NJ. “We are so proud of him,” Mary says. years and have two beautiful daughters, who are married to 1975 great guys. They also have one adorable grandchild! Patty and Ann Marie Farrelly Melley, Diane Doyle Vezza and Mike moved to Charlotte, NC Mary Theresa Gill McCombe realized, by looking at 22 years ago. Patty was a con- their Facebooks, that they were all on Sanibel Island in troller for a number of different Florida at the same time in February. Mary Theresa has companies over the years. Mike a home there, Diane was on vacation and Ann Marie was a director of national ac- was there so that she could watch her son, who is in the counts. They have both recent- farm system for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, dur- ly retired and are enjoying it by ing his spring training. A few quick messages to each traveling and seeing friends and other, and they decided to get together for a cocktail. family. Patty says, “Mom (a They had so much fun, they forgot to take a picture for beautiful 91-years-old) still lives the newsletter! in Crestwood. God has blessed her with good health, and noth- 1977 ing makes her happier than spending time with her kids, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. I hope to see you all soon and would love to hear from you. You can look me up After leaving the Crestwood area, Alice Conner Du- on Facebook where I am listed as Patricia Lausier.” rante attended St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. Alice describes it as a tiny little town where there were

no traffic lights, two bars and the barber who was also 1969 the Sheriff (Barber Bill)! She returned to the Crestwood area and worked at Revlon, Marsh and McLennan, and Joan Cahill Louney Wakeman just celebrated her 30-year finally American International Group in the insurance anniversary at Boston Scientific Corporation, supporting the industry. Alice meet her husband, Tom, in Conways, a founder and chairman emeritus, Pete Nicholas. “What a won- bar in NYC, which unfortunately just closed. They derful voyage it has been for me and my family and still is!” says moved to Brooklyn and then to Morris Plains, NJ, and Joan. “The best news, however, is I have a new grandson, Lu- had three children, Lisa, Nick and Joe, before adopting cas Christopher Forbes, and now I have two beautiful grandchil- dren. His older brother is Ryan Terence Forbes, and he just Continued on page 19 June 2017 Page 19

Class Notes

Continued from page 18 1991 their fourth child, Nadia, from Chelyabinsk, Russia. Due Alexandra Pappas and her family moved to Yorktown to job changes, the family moved to Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, Heights last year. Recently, she became chief business two of their children are out of college and in the working development officer for Ridgefield VNA in Connecti- world, one is in college and one is graduating high school in cut. She says that her son, Shane, misses his friends at June, and will attend Canisus College in Buffalo, NY. Alice was Annunciation and hopes to see them over the summer. a stay-at-home mom for quite a few years but reentered the workforce in the special education field. Alice and Tom spend 1996 their free time traveling to see their children in Baltimore and Philadelphia, and enjoying all Pittsburgh has to offer besides the Kristina Remy just celebrated her 10th year of teaching Steelers and the Penguins. Alice says that it is tough being Gi- special education. She works at in ants, Mets and Rangers fans in the city that truly bleeds Black Greenwich, CT. Kristina received a second master’s and Gold! They also take the seven hour car ride and return to degree (MSed) in school leadership from Manhattan Crestwood quite often to see family. College.

Patrick Begos has lived in Rowayton, CT for the last 25 years, 1997 changing from the new kid on the block to one of the old-timers in the neighborhood. He has been married to Julie LoPresti Be- gos (Ursuline Class of 1981) for 28 years. They have three chil- Bernadette Gallen Huttner is now a family practice dren: Francesca (22) graduated from Carnegie Mellon University nurse practitioner. She earned the degree at the College in 2016 and is working at Hachette Book Group in NYC; Olivia of Mt. St. Vincent, graduating in May. Bernadette is a (18) is finishing her freshman year at University of North Caroli- labor and delivery nurse at New York-Presbyterian Hos- na (Chapel Hill), majoring in vocal performance; and Billy (14) pital. With her degree, she plans to continue practicing just finished freshman year in high school, and is a year-round women’s health. soccer goalkeeper and drone pilot. Patrick says, “In a bit of An- nunciation trivia, I learned last week that one of the teachers in Kevin Howard will celebrate four years at AMC Net- Billy’s high school (Peter Sommer) is Neil Draddy’s cousin.” works, where he has been producing award-winning Patrick says, “I’ve been a lawyer forever. I had my own firm promos for clients including Acura, T-Mobile, and Mi- in NY and CT for almost 20 years, but I left that behind in Janu- crosoft for original series including Better Call Saul and ary 2017 to join Robinson & Cole in their business litigation The Walking Dead. practice group. I am enjoying a return to ‘big firm’ life. I work primarily out of Stamford, so the commute is still good.” He 2001 visits the Annunciation neighborhood regularly, because his Mom still lives on Scarsdale Road. “I was just at a baptism at the Laura Romeo Sobel moved with her husband, Peter, church a few weeks ago, reminiscing about being able to miss to Dobbs Ferry, NY. She recently began working at class occasionally for altar boy duties. Good times,” he said. White Plains Hospital as its volunteer services coordina- tor and is an avid volunteer at Impact100 Westchester, 1987 The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, and teaches weekly Zumba fitness classes. Peter Gallagher started his career as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy after college and has been working in the pharmaceutical 2003 industry for the last fifteen years. He and his wife, Juliana, have three children—Thomas (5), Daniel (5) and Isabela (2) - and live Lacey Gutekunst Madden, the founder of The Pine- in Chatham, NJ. Peter says that he drives by his old house on apple Explorers Club, says that her company celebrated Crestwood Avenue every once in awhile. “It’s fun to think back its first anniversary in May. Lacey started her company to the fun we had playing football in the snow in front of my to offer in-home, private, group music classes for both house,” he says. Continued on page 20 Page 20 The Annunciator

Class Notes

Continued from page 19 Brianna McLoughlin graduated from School of the Holy Child and then SUNY Oneonta, earning a degree children and parents. In the 45-minute class, the group in fashion merchandising, business and communica- “travels around the globe” by dancing, singing, playing instru- tions. She also ran cross-country and track for the ments and rocking to music. Lacey says, “You will never hear school for four years. Brianna, who lives in the financial Wheels on the Bus from district in New York City, works in social media and

us!” Classes are offered advertising for Eileen Fisher. In her spare time, she still throughout Manhattan. runs and completed the NYC marathon in 2016. She An anniversary celebra- plans on running in the Chicago marathon in October tion was held at Carl 2017, and plans on entering the Boston marathon in Shurz Park and was 2018. attended by a great group of active toddlers 2010 and happy parents. Congratulations Lacey Bobby Whelan and Anthony Febbo had a chance of on your first-year mile- meeting on the field at the Division 3 NCAA lacrosse stone in business! You can learn more at championships in May. Bobby, who is a junior at Naza- www.pineappleexplorersclub.com. reth College plays defense for the Golden Flyers. An- thony is a junior at Springfield College where he plays 2007 defense for The Pride. After amazing seasons, both Springfield and Nazareth lost in the first round. Meghan Barry received her master’s of arts degree from Iona College in communication sciences and disorders in May. She 2013 has accepted a full-time position with All About Kids in New Rochelle, where she will complete her clinical fellowship, Michael Spano was named Stepinac Scholar Athlete of which will qualify her to finalize her NYS license as a speech the Week this past March. He is an outstanding student and language pathologist. and led the Stepinac hockey team to a CHSHL champi- onship and a 25-0-1 record. Michael, who was recruited Mary Margaret Soderquist graduated from Dominican to play hockey, will be attending the University of Mary- Academy before going to SUNY Geneseo, where she received land, Baltimore next semester. a B.A. in art history and communications. She met her boy- friend, Eric Bauer, a Fordham Prep graduate, during a college Joe Mascia, who has just graduat- alumni weekend. Mary Margaret works in email marketing at ed from Fordham Prep, was one Career Co. in Staten Island, NY. She telecommutes from of this year’s scholarship winners Crestwood but is planning a June move to Jersey City, NJ. from the Enrico Fermi Education- Included in the move is her Greater Swiss Mountain dog, Ful- al Fund. The fund was created 54 ton. You can follow Mary Margaret and Fulton on Instagram years ago to provide scholarships @mmsoderquist and @goodboyfulton. for students of Italian-American heritage who excel academically Nicole Mahig is a graduate of St. John’s University. She re- and are committed to doing ser- ceived a degree in childhood education and English language vice. arts. Nicole has been a first-grade teacher in the New York City Department of Education for two years. She has just Nick Chwalkowski, who recently graduated from finished a master’s degree in reading specialist from Teachers Fordham Prep, and his teammate Ryan Young, won the College, . In her spare time, Nicole is a New York State Championship for the varsity pair in makeup artist at the Richard Scott Salon in Mt. Kisco, NY. rowing in Saratoga Springs, NY. This win earns them She also enjoys doing CrossFit at CrossFit Mt. Kisco. She an automatic bid to the U.S. Rowing National Champi- lives in Briarcliff Manor. onships in Sarasota, FL in June. Nick was also a mem- Continued on page 21 June 2017 Page 21

Class Notes Monsignor James Moore Continued from page 20 Returns to the Parish to ber of Fordham Prep’s men’s 8 varsity boat, which took home the silver medal at the state championships. Celebrate the 50th

Patrick Gaughan, a member of Boy Scout Troop 1 Crest- Anniversary of His Ordination wood, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in December 2016. For his Eagle service project, he supervised the design and con- struction of a walking trail and foot bridge for the Mother- house of the Sisters of Life in Suffern, a center specializing in the care of expectant single mothers

2014

Andrew Sullivan earned the rank of Eagle Scout in October 2016 for Troop 1 Crestwood. His Eagle service project in- volved the design and building of bookcases for use in various classrooms in Annunciation School. Andrew also competed as an attorney on the Regis High School mock trial team this spring, which won the New York City high school champion- ship.

2017 and Beyond

Annunciation’s track team brought home many first-place awards in the various age groups from the Archdiocese Championship meet on June 11th. Caroline Conlon ‘17 took first in the long jump. Tommy Fitzmaurice ‘19 took first in the long jump and the 1500m. Davey Davitt ‘20 took first in the 100m, 200m and 400m. Kate Sohr ‘21 took first in the 400m, and Anna Sohr ‘21 took first in the long jump and 200m. Elizabeth Fitzmaurice ‘22 took first in javelin. Emi- ly Baron ‘22 took first in the 200m. Emma Barnes ‘22 took first in the 800m and 1500m. Maddie Barnes ‘22 took first in the long jump.

Milestones

Continued from page 16 Former long-time Pastor, Msgr. James Moore, returned to the parish to celebrate a very special Michael Dunn ‘03 and Col- anniversary. Here, he is shown wearing the leen Smith were engaged on vestments that were gifted to him by our parish! A June 10. Michael and Colleen reception was held in the gym following Mass with are both equity traders who many parishioners and former parishioners coming met while working together at back to greet him. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.