Spellman News – SUMMER/FALL 2009 –
l A Publication for the Alumni/ae, Parents and Friends of Cardinal Spellman High School l Spellman Celebrates Alumna, Justice Sonia Sotomayor on her historic appointment to the Supreme Court
This is a very proud time in the history of Cardinal Spellman High School. As Cardinal Spellman celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we celebrate the achievements of all our alumni. Today, we are especially proud of the achievements of Class of ’72 graduate, Sonia Sotomayor, as she is appointed Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Her appointment is one
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Sotomayor grew up in the Bronx after her T m o parents moved to New York from Puerto Rico. r F At the age of nine, she suffered the death of A New Justice Takes the Oath her father. Under the care of her mother, Justice Sonia Sotomayor was congratulated by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. after he swore her in as a she went to Cardinal Spellman High School. Supreme Court Justice on August 8, 2009 as her mother, Celina, and brother Dr. Juan Sotomayor ’75, watched.
“She sent her children to a background. She was first appointed by a Republican, President George H.W. Bush in Catholic school called Cardinal 1992; and in 1998, she was appointed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals by a Spellman, out of the belief that Democrat, President Bill Clinton. The road to Justice Sotomayor’s great with a good education, here in success started with her decision to excel in school. In her opening statement at her America, all things are possible.” confirmation hearing, Justice Sotomayor said: “My mother taught us that the key to success –President Barack Obama in America is a good education; and she set the example, studying alongside my brother From Cardinal Spellman High School, Justice School where she was an editor of the Yale and me at our kitchen table so that she could Sotomayor earned scholarships to Princeton Law Journal . Upon graduation from Yale, become a registered nurse. We worked hard. University. After graduating from Princeton she worked as a trial lawyer in the Manhattan I poured myself into my studies at Cardinal summa cum laude and receiving Princeton’s district attorney’s office, as an attorney in Spellman High School, earning scholarships highest undergraduate honor, the M. Taylor private practice, and then as a federal judge. to Princeton University and then Yale Law Pine Honor Prize, she went on to Yale Law As a judge, Justice Sotomayor has a bipartisan (Continued on page 3) SPELLMAN NEWS
Dear Alumni and Friends of Spellman,
We call them the “dog days of In Memory of summer”, that period of hot sultry weather between July and early Mr. John Costello September defined by Webster as a time of ‘stagnation and inactivity’. On the first anniversary of his passing, I don’t think so…not this year, John Costello, a beloved member of the anyway. The huge media interest in the History Department was remembered by appointment to the Supreme Court faculty and staff at Spellman. of Justice Sonia Sotomayor (’72) A Mass was offered in the school chapel Rev. Trevor Nicholls continues, even the BBC in London has PReSIDeNT by Fr. Kraljic for John Costello and a plaque contacted the school and featured her was placed in his memory outside the Social in one of their weekly programs called, Studies Office. John taught at Spellman from appropriately enough “Profile.” This is a very proud time for the 1973 until his retirement in 2006. Most of those years were dedicated Spellman community. to teaching U.S. History and Advanced Placement American History. Meanwhile, we are making our way full steam ahead towards Hundreds of AP students learned the art of essay writing under John’s our new form of governance scheduled to come into effect on guidance. A graduate of Our Lady of Mercy, Fordham Prep and September 1st. In the language of the Turf, the odds are now very Fordham University, John also taught at Visitation elementary School much in favor of the proposed change, despite the fact that, at this prior to coming to Spellman. He spent nearly his entire life, first as a writing, several fairly major issues remain to be resolved. Beyond student and then as a teacher, in Bronx Catholic Schools. that, of course, lies the Gala to celebrate Spellman’s Fiftieth Anniversary on October 30th and for which plans are now well advanced. Although the issue demands – and will in due course receive The Plaque Reads: – much greater and more detailed attention, I want to take this opportunity to mention our S.O.S.S. Fund (Support Our Spellman In Remembrance of Students). There is increasing tension between our parents’ often John Costello desperate desire to have their children receive a Spellman educa - Beloved Teacher, Mentor, Friend tion and their ability to pay for it. Social Studies Department 1973-2006 I have to say quite frankly that some parents do not appear to AP American History Teacher make altogether prudential judgments in financial matters and to Loyal Alumnus of Fordham University be even more blunt, others are totally irresponsible in relation to Defender of God and Country their offspring. Yet there are many who through no fault of their Role Model for thousands own have been cruelly affected by these difficult economic times of Spellman Students and yet others – of whom we hear very little – who make Herculean efforts to pay their fees and never ask for assistance. Like Solomon of old, I constantly find myself having to make judgments about requests for financial aid. One tries always to err on the side of charity and that we are able to assist so many par - ents is thanks to those of you who support our S.O.S.S. Fund. Contributions are always welcome – thank you in advance! Spellman Students Receive By the time this appears, for most of us, holidays will be but a memory but I do hope that any ‘inactivity’ allowed you to Academic Awards ‘recharge your batteries’ in order to face the challenges of the coming year. Cardinal Spellman High School was well represented at the 35th Annual High School Awards Program of the College of Westchester held at the Yours very sincerely in Christ, Westchester Marriott Hotel. A select group of seniors who currently take elective courses in either Marketing and Finance or Computer Applications were honored at the event. These students received Rev. Trevor Nicholls certificates in recognition of their outstanding achievement. All of them President are students of Vilma Mazzella (Computer Applications) or John Schoenberg (Marketing).
First Row: Raquel Phillips, Alexandra Tunjian, Gabriella Delgado, Saralisa San Antonio, Raisa Cruz, Jasmin Rivers, Christina Kallop, Shanice Parker, Kaila Thomas. Second Row: Mr. Darnell Gatling, Dayna Heckstall, Teana Martin, Renee Robinson, Aaron Ramos, Basil Mohabir, Jennfier espady, Jamie Ramos, Kurtis Haughton, Brandon Snell, Darnell Gatling II, Abigail Cadle, Geralda Moise, Christian Jacobs, Nicholas Massey, Wyatt Thompson, Mr. John Schoenberg, Janeen Moore, Christopher Nunez, Kevin emmanuel.
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SONIA SOTOMAYOR (Continued from page one)
Spellman High School, earning scholarships to Princeton University and then Yale Law School, while my brother went to medical school.” Three years ago Justice Sotomayor returned to Cardinal Spellman High School as the keynote speaker at Spellman’s biennial Career Day. Her inspira - tional presentation to the student body that day made everyone Sonia Sotomayor, class of 1972 Sonia Sotomayor speaking with students at Career Day present realize what a remarkable graduation photo. woman and outstanding role model she is. Justice Sotomayor serves as As part of an exclusive interview a reminder to all students that with Good Morning America , Dr. through diligence and hard work Juan Sotomayor, brother of Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Spellman you can be anything you want in graduate, class of 1975, returned this world. All members of the to Cardinal Spellman High School Spellman family; the present for the first time since graduation. student body, alumni, faculty, Dr. Sotomayor took the camera crew for a tour of the school and and staff; are extremely proud of noted, while walking past the this most notable and prestigious guidance office, that he remem - Spellman graduate. From now on, bered the exact moment he decid - ed to become a doctor in that office. we can all walk a bit taller and An emotional moment came while smile more proudly when we say, viewing the special tribute display “We are Spellmanites!” case, created by Fr. John Monaghan, in honor of Justice Sotomayor’s accomplishments as a student at Spellman and beyond. “It just means so much to see how far we have come since our days here at Spellman. We’re all just so Rev. Trevor Nicholls, President, Dr. Juan Sotomayor, Jennifer Rivera, overwhelmed with pride!”, stated Advancement Director, Neil McCarthy, Ph.D., Principal Dr. Sotomayor.
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Twenty-one new members inducted
On Thursday, March 26th, the National Honor Society of Cardinal Spellman High School proudly accepted and inducted twenty-one students. The ceremony took place in the Little Theater and was attended by parents, relatives, faculty and administration. Ms. Keane, the moderator of the National Honor Society, officiated over the distinguished ceremony as new members took their oaths and presented a rose to their parents. The evening concluded with a small reception. Congratulations to Ms. Keane and all members of the Sequere Deum Chapter of the National Honor Society. The following members The following members of the Class of 2009 of the Class of 2010 were accepted: were accepted: Amanda Alvarado Shanna Bhagan Xhorxh Kacaj Randy eustache Julia Blasl Ambar Lara Latisha Harriott Adrian Camino Brian McNiff Christian Jacobs Natasha Culpepper Renee Morrison Brianne Rivera Francis DiFiore Christopher Perez Robert Dziedzic Philippe Sepulchre Siegfried Owen Fetiza Mehrun Uddin Patricia Gordon Kamal Williams
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Ms. Anne Gevlin gives the keynote Valedictorian Lauren Carew speech addresses her classmates
Rev. Trevor Nicholls, Randy eustache, Julie Fuentes, and Neil McCarthy, Ph.D. posing with their Spellman Alumni Award Plaques
families had made enormous sacrifices to with its first freshman class of approximately enable them to attend Spellman, and “as 150 students at a temporary location on ardinal Spellman High School graduates, [they] are a part of Spellman and are Marmion Avenue. Forty-seven commencement held its 47th Annual Commencement always welcome back.” Recognition was given ceremonies later 19,158 have graduated from oCn Saturday, June 6th at the Lehman College by Dr. McCarthy to teachers that have reached the school, including Sonia Sotomayor, recently Performing Arts Center, with 298 young men anniversary years: Michael Philp, Fred Opper, nominated for the Supreme Court by President and women receiving diplomas. Rev. Trevor and Frank Nardone (20 years); Timothy Rivlin Obama. Ms. Gevlin stressed how the nervous Nicholls, President of Cardinal Spellman, (25 years); Loretta Tomasiello and Jeri Faulkner boys and girls that entered the school on presided over the ceremony, and welcomed (30 years); Vilma Mazzella (35 years); and Fr. September 2005 have become the men and everyone in attendance. An invocation by John Monaghan (45 years). women graduating in 2009. Rev. Francis J. Principe, Director of Spiritual Prior to the awarding of diplomas, Anne Student speakers were Valedictorian Activities, was followed by Kristiana Brooks of Gevlin, who was at Spellman for 29 years, most Lauren Carew, the top ranked student in the the Class of 2009 singing the National Anthem. of them as Dean and Assistant Principal, Class of 2009, and Salutatorian Jobeth Arceo, Neil McCarthy, Ph.D., Principal of Cardinal addressed the graduates. She recounted that who was second. Lauren will attend Adelphi Spellman, reminded the graduates that their 50 years ago this September, Spellman opened University in the fall, while Jobeth will be off
Members of the Class of 2009 celebrate their graduation from Spellman!
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Rev. Trevor Nicholls, Devon Osei, Frances Trosa, e Cardinal Spellman High School band performs at Members of the Biolsi family who had and Neil McCarthy, Ph.D., posing with their the commencement ceremony their sixth child graduate from Spellman Spellman Spirit Award Plaques in 2009.
to City College of New York. The Cardinal Spellman Trophy and Memorial Scholarship, given to two students who best embody the spirit of Francis Cardinal Spellman, was awarded to Christian Jacobs, who will be attending State University of New York at Albany, and Barbara Ofosu-Somuah, who will be at Middlebury College. Devon Osei and Frances Trosa received the Spellman Spirit Award, while the Spellman Alumni Award went to Randy eustache and Julie Fuentes. The Seton-DeLaSalle Award, named in honor of St. elizabeth Ann Seton, founder of the Sisters of Charity, and Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, was presented to Jamie Lee Ramos and Matthew White. Special recognition was given to the Biolsi Family, who had their sixth child graduate from Spellman Trophy Winners, Barbara Ofosu-Somuah and Christian Jacobs, with Rev. Trevor Nicholls, President (left) and Neil McCarthy Ph.D., Spellman this year. Kimberly Biolsi of the class of Principal (right) 2009 was preceded by Theresa ’01, Matthew ’02, Andrew ’04, Timothy ’05, and Nicole ’07.
Kristiana Brooks ’09 singing the National Anthem Corianne Siegel ’09 with her father Mr. Siegel a faculty Darnell Gatling II with his father Mr. Gatling member of the Mathematics Department at Cardinal a faculty member with the Mathematics Spellman High School department at Spellman
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HONORARY COMMITTEE
Gala Honorary Chairman His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan
HONORARY VICE CHAIRS John M. Fahey, Jr. ’69 CEO, National Geographic Society 50th Anniversary Weekend!
Sr. Mary Ann Garisto, S.C. 2 Days of Celebrations! Former Faculty Friday, October 30th 2009 Anne M. Gevlin 50th Anniversary Gala at the Villa Barone Former Assistant Principal 6:30pm Cocktails 7:30pm Dinner (Please fill out the adjacent Order Form to attend) Br. Bernard Hanson, F.S.C. Former Faculty Sunday, November 1st 2009 Harold Hoffmann Alumni Memorial Mass, Brunch, and Football Game Former Principal (A separate invitation for Sunday events will be mailed to ALL alumni) 11:00am Alumni Memorial Mass Gen Arthur J. Lichte, ’67 12:00pm Brunch in Cafeteria Commander, Air Mobility 1:30pm Varsity Football Game vs. Bishop Ford Command, U.S.A.F.
John Patrick Shanley Honoring Playwright & Director Stephen J. McGuinness ’77 Managing Director, equities, Goldman Sachs & Co. Msgr. James P. Sullivan Daniel S. O’Connell ’72, Chief executive Officer, Vestar Capital Partners Former President
50 TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CELEBRATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEES
Rosemarie Muranelli Baker ’70 Class of 1964 John O’Keefe John Barkley Frank Vairo Maureen A. Corbett ’85 Rich Sheridan Joseph DeFazio ’71 Class of 1984 Steve Dewey, esq. Class of 1969 Teresa M. Duffy-Sedran John endres ’71 Grace Conforti LaForge Liz (McKiernan) Healy Dolores Cuchinelli Fasanella Kerry (Melia) Ikone Amy Featherstone ’04 Jacqueline Jackson Stephanie (Marsilia) Hettinger ’65 Class of 1974 Donna LaSpina Carmela M. Russo Killeen ’73 John Coleman Meredith Masciotti ’02 Gennaro John Fulvio Class of 1989 Dr. Geri Krista Jasmine Bellamy Terence J. McCormack ’63 Sr. Veronica Wood Gina Marie DiUbaldo-Pesca Michelle McTighe ’05 Yolanda Fordham erica Popp ’00 Class of 1979 Rocky Gonzalez Richard Popp ’68 Sal Bongiorno Mary Ludwig Victoria Dengel James Norberto Jennifer Rivera ’96 Rella Fogliano Jennifer O’Leary-Leon Dr. Victoria Rizzo-Nikou ’71 Warren Harr Sonia Santiago Rita Sicurella-Milo ’72 Jeanette (Ricci) Horn Heather Williams Kathleen Stanley ’71 Colleen Johnson Frances (Chen) Levine Class of 1994 Anthony Mascio Anelise Ortiz Marge Mullins Collin Smith Norina (Bruno) Ocampo Keila Soto
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He was presentation of the Schiazza “S”, School recognized the contribu - Spellman coaches and moderators. named to the All-City team in both which is given to students who tions of nearly 300 student athletes The evening included the his junior and senior year. Phyllis have received eight or more varsity at the Block “S” awards dinner held induction into the Spellman Hall was at Spellman for over 20 years. letters over their four year high at the school on Saturday, May 16. of Fame of Glenn Grant , class of She was coach of the Varsity school career. It is named in honor President of Cardinal Spellman, 1985, and Phyllis DiPalermo , a Cheerleaders, and organized the of Salvatore Schiazza, former Rev. Trevor Nicholls, and Neil longtime member of the Spellman Parents’ Association annual father- Athletic Director and current McCarthy Ph.D., Principal, wel - staff. Glenn, who attended Iona daughter dance. Phyllis retired Moderator of the Alumni comed everyone in attendance, College on an athletic scholarship, from Spellman in 1996. Association. Seniors Darnell and acknowledged the dedication, is still the all time leading scorer in The night also featured the Gatling II , Patrice Johnson, Linda Cardinal Spellman High School recognizes the contributions of nearly 300 student athletes. – 8– SUMMER/FALL 2009 HALL OF FAMe Glenn Grant Phyllis DiPalermo SCHIAzzA “S” ReCIPIeNTS Darnell Gatling II Patrice Johnson Linda McCaffrey Sophia Ponce Corianne Siegel Frances Trosa Joseph DeSimone SCHOLAR-ATHLeTeS McCaffrey, Sophia fall, Christian is heading Girls’ Basketball: Osei ; Boys’ Outdoor Lauren Carew Ponce, Corianne Siegel, to The State University of Stephanie Dowe ; Track: Brandon Sligh ; Christian Jacobs Frances Trosa and New York at Albany, and Bowling: Nicholas Girls’ Indoor Track: Frances Trosa Varsity Football Coach Frances to St. John’s Rivera ; Cheerleading: Patrice Johnson and Joseph DeSimone were University. Shawambie Webbe ; Janiene McMaster ; Girls’ ATHLeTeS OF THe YeAR recipients of the 2008 Athletes of the Year Football: Devon Osei and Outdoor Track: Karimah Damir Redzepagic Schiazza “S”. were Damir Redzepagic Damir Redzepagic ; Ice Figueroa ; Boys’ Cross- Patrice Johnson Scholar-Athletes, and Patrice Johnson . Hockey: Kevin Coogan ; Country: Robert recognized for their excel - The following received Boys’ Soccer: Stephen Dziedzic ; Girls’ Cross- MOST VALUABLe lence in both athletics the Most Valuable Player Carty ; Girls’ Soccer: Country: Janiene PLAYeR AWARDS and academics, were award in their respective Natalee Rivera and McMaster ; Boys’ BASeBALL Lauren Carew, Christian sports: Baseball: Kevin Kimberly Biolsi ; Softball: Volleyball: Bryan Young ; Kevin Coogan Jacobs, and Frances Coogan ; Boys’ Basketball: Sophia Ponce and and Girls’ Volleyball: BOYS’ BASKeTBALL Trosa . Lauren will attend Orlando Rodriguez and Frances Trosa ; Boys’ Pearl Mensah . Orlando Rodriguez Adelphi University in the Christopher Manhertz ; Indoor Track: Devon Christopher Manhertz GIRLS’ BASKeTBALL Stephanie Dowe BOWLING Nicholas Rivera CHeeRLeADING Shawambie Webbe Football Devon Osei Damir Redzepagic Ice Hockey Kevin Coogan Boys’ Soccer Stephen Carty Girls’ Soccer Natalee Rivera Kimberly Biolsi Softball Sophia Ponce Frances Trosa Boys’ Indoor Track Devon Osei Boys’ Outdoor Track Brandon Sligh Girls’ Indoor Track Patrice Johnson Janiene McMaster Girls’ Outdoor Track Karimah Figueroa Boys’ Cross Country Robert Dziedzic Girls’ Cross-Country Janiene McMaster Boys’ Volleyball Bryan Young Girls’ Volleyball Pearl Mensah – 9– SPELLMAN NEWS Postscripts: Alumni/ae Notes reunion. Please email Geri at [email protected] 2000 if you would like to update your contact information Crystal (Lombardi) or anything else on this website. Cortese and Anthony Submit Postscripts through the Alumni/ae Cortese are happy to Online Community at: 1984 announce their marriage http://www.alumniconnections.com/spellman on May 30, 2009 in St. or email: [email protected] Liz McKiernan Healy “Hello class of ’84! There will be an informal get together for the class of ’84 on Claire’s Parish, Bronx, NY. 1967 Saturday, September 19th at 7 pm at Rory Dolan’s They currently reside in the Bronx. Marie (Delgado) Travis on McLean Ave in Yonkers. This is not a school 2002 writes, “Greetings, spons ored event, but an initiative by the class of 1984. Spellmanites! There has been The cost is $75 for 4 hours of food, drink, music laughter Christine (Benhabib) lots of excitement among the and catching up. For more information please contact Ramirez and Douglas Ramirez girls of the Class of ’67 regard - me at 914-419-6156 or [email protected]. are proud to announce the ing the Hon. Sonia birth of a baby boy, Christian Sotomayor’s ’72 nomination 1991 Fernando Ramirez. He was to the Supreme Court. It’s an honor for all of us and a born on March 16, 2009 in CALLING ALL GRADUATES FROM THE Lawrence Hospital, and special tribute to the dedicated religious and lay teach - CLASSES OF 1991-1995 ers who taught us well. Sonia is a beautiful reminder weighed 7 lb., 0 oz. As excited parents we would like to Join us for The Unofficial Cardinal Spellman High that the American Dream is possible for each of us. For share the birth of our little angel! School Reunion December 2009. Contact photographs of the Class of ’67’s FORTIeTH [email protected] for details, or visit us ReUNION, see http://web.mac.com/ lord - 2005 on Facebook @ Cardinal Spellman Reunion Remix!! cuzzins/CSHS_Reunion/Welcome.html Thanks Natasha Gutierrez will be receiving her B.A. in DON’T MISS OUT! ** ALL are welcome regardless of to Juan Gonzalez for helping us capture history / Biological Science with a minor in Jewish Studies from your graduating year.** herstory. www.mariedelgadotravis.com ” Mount Holyoke College. For the next six years, she will be working on her ph.D. in Biology at Rutgers 1970 1992 University in Newark. On April 21, 2009, the American Bar Association Dominick Police is expecting a child in November of Commission on Women in the Profession honored 2009. Sherry F. Bellamy , Vice President & Deputy General Want to reconnect with your classmates? Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory, Verizon Business, 1998 Please visit our newly redesigned online community: at a reception benefiting the ABA Women of Color Antija M. Moore and Marlana M. Pressley started a http://www.alumniconnections.com/spellman Research Initiative. Other honorees at the event were picnic basket delivery company called That Picnic ABA President-elect Carolyn B. Lamm; Congresswoman Place (www.thatpicnicplace.com). It is the only year Where you can: eleanor Holmes, Norton and Beverly Perry, Senior Vice round full service picnic basket delivery business that – look up classmates President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Pepco exists. We have been enjoying great success with it – update your listing Holidings, Inc. and want to share with our fellow alums. In addition, – submit postscripts Hon. Lizbeth Gonzalez is proud to share that Carolyn Antija graduated in ’04 with an MA in Psychology – donate online Porco ’70 was the science consultant for the Star Trek from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA, and movie that came out this spring. is working towards her ed.D. in Adult Learning & If you are not already registered, please contact the Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University. Alumni/Advancement Office for your constituent ID. 1973 William Herrmann is currently the Utilities Field Superintendant at the City of Pompano Beach Florida. The position is responsible for all field operations of the utility (potable water, reuse water, waste water, IN MEMORIAM and storm water). A few years ago we completed a project that has continued to work very well. Last year, Please remember in your prayers the following members of the Spellman community. he wrote a paper that was presented at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Distribution Angelica Luz Celeste Gomez ’65 Madeline (Maddy) Moyles System Symposium in Austin. Stephen Kerins Shaka Pendleton ’95 Marc Anthony Stewart ’90 1974 Dr. Geri Krista has started a new website for the class Thank you for your gifts to Cardinal Spellman High School in Lieu of flowers. of 1974 http://Spellman1974.DoctorGeri.com/. She Your generosity and thoughtfulness is appreciated. will be updating the site for your upcoming 35th STEPHEN J. KERINS Hayes High School and Manhattan College (’64), Stephen worked for Western electric for nearly 20 years Remembered before becoming a teacher at Cardinal Spellman High School in It is with deep sadness that we inform Beloved father of the Bronx. He will be remembered you of the passing of Spellman’s long time Tracie, adored PopPop most affectionately for his sharp faculty member, Mr. Stephen J. Kerins of of Alyssa Ponce, mind, his outrageous wit and for the Business department. Our deepest predeceased by his always leaving us laughing. He is condolences and prayers go out to his family. cherished wife, eileen deeply mourned by his 10 brothers Mr. Kerins will always be remembered fondly (nee Collins). Born and sisters, their spouses and Dave by the Spellman community. February 11, 1942 to the Ranalli, as well as many nieces, Reprinted from the Journal News : late Hugh and Dorothy nephews, cousins and friends. Stephen J. Kerins of Woodlawn entered into C. Kerins of Woodlawn. Interment at Gate of Heaven eternal rest on Sunday, June 21, 2009. A graduate of Cardinal Cemetery. – 10 – SUMMER/FALL 2009 Spellman Celebrates Retired Faculty and Staff Members On Friday May 8, 2009, Faculty and staff (past and present) of Cardinal Spellman High School gathered to celebrate the retirement of their colleagues: Jose Casanova (Maintenance Department), James Dawson (Mathematics department), Dianne Milder (Science Department), All of the retired faculty and staff members in attendance posed together. Left to right: Anne and Marlene Rubicco (Art Department). Gevlin, Dom DeCurtis, Bob Doonan, Jim Dawson, Julie Cominsky, Regina O’Donnell, Sr. Margaret Aileen Fennell, S.C., Jim Hanbridge, Paulette Sirakos, Dianne Milder, Jose Casanova, Marita Donnelly, Marlene Rubicco, and Maria Notaro. Faculty Members Celebrating Anniversaries in 2009 As the 2008-2009 School year comes to an end, we celebrate the anniversaries of 8 Faculty members at Spellman. Mr. Michael Philp (Social Studies Department), Mr. Fred Opper (Physical education), and Mr. Frank Nardone (english Department) celebrate 20 years. The Social Studies Department’s Mr. Timothy Rivlin has reached 25 years of service at Spellman. Dr. Loretta Tomasiello (Religion Department) and Ms. Jeri Faulkner (Dean of Students) have made 30 years. Ms. Vilma Mazzella of the Mathematics and Foreign Language Departments has completed her 35th year. Celebrating an impressive 45 years with Spellman is Fr. John Monaghan , heading up the Audio Visual Department. Ms. Jeri Ms. Vilma Fr. John Mr. Frank Mr. Fred Opper Mr. Michael Mr. Timothy Dr. Loretta Faulkner Mazzella Monaghan Nardone Philp Rivlin Tomasiello Prom 2009 The Class of 2009 Prom was held on Wednesday May 20th at the VIP Club in New Rochelle, NY. – 11 – Cardinal Spellman High School NON-PROFIT ORG. 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