A Reunion of Spirit to Bid Farewell to Mrs. Dorrie Bessette ...The Spellman Way! Dear Friends
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CARDINAL SPELLMAN ALUMNI MAGAZINE FALL 2017 A reunion of spirit to bid farewell to Mrs. Dorrie Bessette ...the Spellman way! Dear friends, At Spellman, the beginning of each school year brings excitement, opportunity, hope and promise, filled with infinite possibilities for new beginnings and new discoveries for the students that we serve. Because of your generosity and continued support, a Spellman Ways to Give education provides these students with boundless opportunities providing a fulfilling high school experience that will prepare them for a bright future. The Fund for Cardinal www.spellman.com/give Spellman is the financial foundation of our school’s continued growth. It helps us to Online Monthly Recurring deliver our promise to educate our students while offering them every opportunity to Giving Program maximize their potential in all areas including academic, spiritual, athletic and social growth. Your gift further supports tuition assistance, inspiring others to give and allowing Stock Transfers for a vibrant future for our students. I extend to you a heartfelt thank you for your Planned Giving support on behalf of these amazing students and families that we are privileged to serve. Matching Gifts If your Spellman family can be of assistance to you in any way, I would be happy Mail a Check to hear from you. Checks made payable to: Warm regards, Aimee Wetzel THE FUND FOR CARDINAL SPELLMAN Director of Institutional Advancement 738 Court Street Brockton, MA 02302 UPCOMING REUNIONS FOR 2017 Class of 1962 55th Held June 25, 2017 at Thorney Lea Class of 1967 50th Friday, October 13, 2017, Willowbend at 6:00 pm Class of 1972 45th Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in helping with reunion planning Class of 1977 40th Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 7:30 pm • Raynham Taunton Greyhound Park (Subject to change), see alumni website www.spellman.com for updates. Class of 1987 30th Saturday, September 16, 2017 • Point Independence Yacht Club, Onset, MA Class of 2007 10th Friday, November 24, 2017 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Point Boston, 147 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02108 contents Table Of Contents EDITORIAL STAFF Daniel J. Hodes, President’s Letter 2 President 3 Chair’s Letter Aimee Wetzel 4 Spring Sports Director of Institutional 5 Athletic Director of the Year Advancement 6 Commencement 2017 Shay Sinnott Communications Manager 7 Class of 2017 College Acceptances Joanna McCarthy 8 Faith Day 2017 Assistant Director of 9 Faith and Service Development 10 LLC Speaker Series Julie Cooney 11 Student Profile: Caroline Bavis Development Officer for Annual Fund 12 Legacy Gala and Auction 2017 Jane Westerlund ‘63 13 Flatley Foundation Grant Development Officer 14-16 The Brophy Family, A Spellman Legacy Susan Ashton ‘73 The Past, Present, and Future of Catholic Education, A Perspective 17 Development Officer 18 Paul Doherty ‘71, An Inspired Life Paul Antonelli ‘77, A Musical Journey 19 CONTRIBUTING 20 Dorrie Bessette Farewell Tribute AUTHORS 21 Spellman Theater Highlights Cathy Demers 22 2nd and 3rd Generation Alumni Theology Department Chair 23 Mark Gildea Alumni Profile Danielle Jacobs Class Notes 24-29 Athletic Trainor 30-31 Ways to Give Paul Kelly, 32 In Memoriam Principal Annual Report 2016-2017 33-39 Joanna McCarthy 40 Strategic Planning Recap Assistant Director of Development Shay Sinnott Communications Manager Design by Wendy Meehan, Standard Modern Aimee Wetzel Director of Institutional Photos by: Advancement Shay Sinnott Andy Moran Photo Natalie Woods ‘12 Katie Dunford, ‘11 Religion Teacher Tradition • Cardinal Spellman 1 president’s letter Dear Spellman Community, One year has passed since I had the privilege to enter the doors at Cardinal Spellman for the first time as its new President. Since that day I have endeavored to take up the mantle of stewardship of the legacy that is Cardinal Spellman High School, and I have been caught up in the joy, the challenges, the excitement, and the spirit that we call the Spellman Experience. We have worked hard as a team this year to forward that legacy in the classroom, on the athletic field, and on the stage. In new and innovative directions as well, through the creation of a strategic plan 2017-2022, through the collaboration of departments and faculty on new and exciting academic initiatives led by Paul Kelly, and through the spearheading of new marketing efforts led by Aimee Wetzel. Much has been accomplished and there is always more to be done. It is the life of a school. I have laughed and cried with students, alumni, parents, and faculty throughout this year. I have listened to so many stories of years gone by when meeting with and engaging alumni here on our campus, whenever they return for a visit. I have similarly listened to stories of aspiration told by prospective parents who wish for a Spellman education for their children yet to fill our halls with their exuberance. I have watched our community live and breathe and grow for this first year and I stand in amazement at the timelessness of the message of Cardinal Spellman High School and what it has meant to so many, and now…what it means to me! I have endured some personal loss this year as my mother age 65 suddenly passed from this life to receive her eternal reward in March, the very day our faith rally was moving the hearts and minds of our students! I have experienced the joy of sending my children to their first years of education in Pre-K and now Kindergarten this year, all while watching our freshman experience Spellman for the first time with me. Throughout it all, I remain convinced that the Spellman Experience does not dampen with time, but rather burns brighter in the hearts and minds of those whom it has touched. Spellman has made so many generations the better for having experienced it, and it continues to do so for today’s students… and for your faithful President. Bringing the joy of the Gospel, the pursuit of truth and the appreciation of beauty to all who seek them has been the work of this institution for so many years. I am thankful for another year in this tradition, and even more excited for the year to come, because I, like all of you, have experienced Spellman, and the flame it fans, and I know this year is going to be even greater! Daniel J. Hodes President 2 Cardinal Spellman • Tradition chairman’s letter Dear Members of the Spellman Community, The beginning of a school year is always an exciting time. Students have the opportunity to start fresh and to maximize their potential. The faculty, staff and administration are eager to engage our students in their educational endeavors. We are ready to welcome the Class of 2021 and for the new year to begin. As we launch into the school year, it is important to acknowledge our achievements because they provide the foundation and the springboard for the coming year. I am proud of our past year’s accomplishments. We continued to build on the foundation of a Catholic education established by the Sisters of St. Joseph offered through campus ministries services to our school and the broader community. We updated the infrastructure of our state-of-the art teaching and learning systems. We expanded the integration of the curriculum and continued training our faculty and staff. Thanks to the efforts of our Strategic Planning Committee, Spellman has successfully completed its third strategic planning process so that our direction has been charted for 2017-2022 and beyond. Using this framework, we will continue to focus on our goals: to prepare our students for future success, to integrate faith with action, to develop an expanded state-of-the-art campus, to strengthen our community relations and to manage our financial resources wisely. As we embark on the next important chapter for our school, I invite you to come back to our campus and join the excitement. There are so many ways that you too can experience Spellman including Masses, drama performances, athletics events, the Legacy Gala, class reunions, golf tournaments, open houses and so much more. Active engagement in our school goes beyond our students, faculty, administration and staff as it extends to all of us who share a connection to Spellman. In addition, contributing your valuable time, expertise and/or financial resources are greatly appreciated and instrumental in carrying out our mission as we continue to move our school forward. As always, Sequere Deum! For the Board of Trustees, Geradine A. Mahoney Tradition • Cardinal Spellman 3 happenings on the hill 2017 Spring Sports Re-Cap TRACK SOFTBALL GIRLS TENNIS ALL-SCHOLASTIC The Boys Track team finished The Softball team finished the The Girls Tennis team ATHLETES with a record of 7-2. They had season with a 10-12 record. finished their season with BOYS TRACK- Josue Medor, three Catholic Central League They had three Catholic a 2-14 record. James O’Neill, and All-Stars- Josue Medor, James Central League All-Stars – Dan Dorinvil O’Neill, and Dan Dorinvil. Kat Cowan, Britney Walsh, BOYS LACROSSE and Emily Donohoe. GIRLS TRACK- Maddie Loney, The Boys Lacrosse team The Girls Track Team finished Courtney Grzybinkski, Rheana finished a successful season with a record of 6-3. They had GIRLS GOLF Clermont, and Claire O’Brien two Catholic Central League with an 18-5 record. The team The Girls Golf Team finished made it the South Semi-Finals All-Stars – Maddie Loney BASEBALL- Matt McDonald with a record of 4-12. in the State tournament. and Claire O’Brien. and Will Cournan They had 6 Catholic Central League All-Stars – Jimmy BASEBALL BOYS TENNIS SOFTBALL- Emily Donohoe Lysko, Tom Redmond, Mike and Britney Walsh The Baseball team just missed The Boys Tennis team Cahill, brothers Matt and making the state tournament had a great season with a Chris Palin, and Matt Galligan BOYS TENNIS- Chris Neilan, with a record of 10-11.