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catholic school Graduates of 2019

T op, Cardinal Hayes High School senior Dennis Bujan Jr. beams with excitement as he accepts his diploma and congratulations from Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 1. Principal William Lessa is at left. Left, the senior class of St. Barnabas High School in joins the cardinal on the steps of the parish rectory May 31.

photos by Maria R. Bastone 14 catholic new york • high school graduation June 6, 2019 June 6, 2019 catholic new york • high school graduation 15 Class of 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Each year, Catholic New York salutes the hard work and dedication of seniors graduating from Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. The valedictorians and salutatorians of each school are recognized for their academic achievements in the listings below. If a school does not use those designations, and instead has student speakers, they are noted. Also listed is the number of graduates of each high school.

Academy of Mount St. Ursula, the Bronx LaSalle Academy, St. Philip Neri Church, 3025 , St. Patrick’s Cathedral the Bronx Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m., 73 graduates Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m., 66 graduates Valedictorian: Kristian Olvera Valedictorian: Konstantina Sgolombis Salutatorian: Christopher Sanchez Salutatorian: Rosemary Perez John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, Somers Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia St. Joseph’s Church, Somers Tom Collins Gymnasium (on campus) June 1, 144 graduates May 30, 117 graduates Valedictorian: Eileen Cooney Valedictorian: Mary Rose O’Connor Salutatorian: Patricia Curtin Salutatorian: Nicholas Anthony Fisher Invocation: Anthony Sanseverino

All Hallows High School, the Bronx Loyola School, Manhattan St. Patrick’s Cathedral St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, Manhattan June 1, 126 graduates May 31, 52 graduates Valedictorians: Elijah Diaz and Andres Valenzuela Student speakers: Chandler Naylon and Mary Salutatorian: Steven Contreras Torres Elizabeth Nacion

Aquinas High School, the Bronx , Hartsdale Fordham Preparatory School Theater, the Bronx life touch photography Maria Regina High School May 31, 75 graduates DYNAMIC DUO—Valedictorian Abraham Castillo and May 30, 138 graduates Valedictorian: Martina Amate Perez salutatorian Jason Williams led the 135 graduates Valedictorian: Salutatorian: Amelia Maria Quezada in the Class of 2019 at St. Raymond High School for Salutatorian: Emily Cioppa Boys in the Bronx. Stepinac High School, Plains Marymount School of New York, Manhattan Archbishop Stepinac High School St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Manhattan May 23, 204 graduates Gold Award: Rashaun Edwards June 4, 61 graduates Valedictorians: Patrick Austin III and Jiayan Liang Silver Award: Joelis Paula Valedictorian:Aubrienne Krysiewicz-Bell Salutatorians: Matthew Alamon and Mario Colon Salutatorian: Gwyneth Bernier , Manhattan Cardinal Hayes High School, the Bronx St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Manhattan Msgr. Farrell High School, St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 31, 34 graduates Msgr. Farrell gymnasium June 1, 228 graduates Valedictorian: Veronica Mimi Lee May 25, 174 graduates Valedictorian: Andy Lin Salutatorian: Kayla Ellena Thomsen Valedictorian: Erik Kaiser Salutatorian: Laert Sallaku Salutatorian: Joseph Brogle Fordham Preparatory School, the Bronx Cardinal Spellman High School, the Bronx Fordham Lombardi Fieldhouse Msgr. Scanlan High School, the Bronx Lehman Performing Arts Center, the Bronx May 29, 238 graduates St. Helena’s Church, the Bronx June 1, 332 graduates Student Speaker: Jackson C. Goodman May 31, 120 Graduates Valedictorian: Walter Ohams Valedictorian: Matthew Dela Cruz Salutatorian: Massiel Javier , New Rochelle Salutatorian: Ama Achampong , New Rochelle Cathedral High School, Manhattan May 23, 158 graduates Moore Catholic High School, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Valedictorian: Matthew Hono Staten Island June 5, 140 graduates Salutatorian: John Curanaj International Christian Center, Valedictorian: Rossena Peteva Staten Island Salutatorian: Kayla Valentin John A. Coleman Catholic High School, Hurley June 1, 113 graduates School auditorium Valedictorian: Lea Delacruz Convent of the Sacred Heart, Manhattan Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m., 35 graduates Salutatorian: Alexis Percia Brick Church, Manhattan Valedictorian: Michelle Moughan Tuesday, June 11, at 4 p.m., 52 graduates Salutatorian: Jonathan Wright Mount St. Michael Academy, the Bronx Valedictorian: Fiona Calcagnini Richard J. Tricario Sports Center (on campus) Salutatorian: Isabella Cruz John S. Burke Catholic High School, Goshen June 1, 143 graduates Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh Valedictorian: Stephen Crespo Cristo Rey High School, Manhattan June 1, 100 graduates Salutatorian: Antonio Corrado St. Cecilia’s Church, East , Valedictorian: Anna Henderson Friday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m., 82 graduates Salutatorian: Jennifer Lawless continued on page 17 16 catholic new york • high school graduation June 6, 2019 CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Where boys and girls with dreams become men and women of vision CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019! Vincenzo Antonio Brianna Lyn Brown Joseph N. DelGrosso Camilla Anjelica Graham Angela Marie Lando Francesca Muccio Anissa M. Rivera Mark Williams Tejeda Agovino, Jr. Paul Brown Daniel Vincent Nalima Gramboute Njoba Laye Ma hew John Muñoz Madison Rivera Anyah Chanel omas Joy Agyemang Joshua S. Burne DeMartis Akili L. Greene Hannah Reanna Legister Dominique Vincent Sabil C. Robinson Ryan Russell omas Andrew omas Alexa Marie Cajigas Brianna Lise e Diaz Gabrielle Andrea Gabrielle Danisha Murphy Janiece Ariana Robles Alexis Julianno Tigua Alessandro Lucas J. Cala Courtnian Brianna Gregory Lennard omas J. Nguyen Caitlin Rodriguez Gabriella Nicole Tinelli Amer F. Ali Dixon Wayne George Anthony Kaitlyn Ninoska Guity Brianna Marie Levy Vincent Nguyen Elizabeth Rodriguez Giovanna Tolbert Amanda Alicka Konstantina Douvris Callender Melissa Nisa Gunraj Shengbin Li Shirley K. Nicasio Marco Anthony Kamryn Jayda Tommy Allan A. Alvarez Jodiann Abby-Gail Taina G. Edmond Johnny Ha Natalia Liccese Serenidy Sierra Nieves- Rodriguez Joshua Michael Toohey Kristian E. Alvarez Campbell Joachim Vryan I. Mawiyah Akilah Hacker Isaura E. Linares Rios Jada Brianna Rogers Ti any N. Toro Elegado Bridge T. Amoateng Rohanna Peyton Sanaa Chelsea Monica Hall Rosemary Antonia Laila Gianna Nuñez Fabian Romano Phoenix Torres Yosvanny Andreu Campbell Jadé-Ann Dominique Llauger Adetayo Odutayo Ennis Allana Ashley Hamilton Alex Khai Rosa, III Gabriel E. Trinidad Kelvin R. Angeles Vanessa Capistran Josmeyri Lora Walter Ohams Jevonnii S. Esco ery- Gregory P. Hamilton, II Zoe G. Russell Ghavindra S. Tulshi Magdalene Enyonam Christopher O’Neil Davida E. Okeke Pothemont Kemar Perez Hernandez Alanah Alexis Lorenzo Nicolas M. Sacco Kevin Ukaj Alora Anumah Cardenas-Benavides James Olivares Hilary M. Espinal Alyssa M. Hill Rebecca Makenzie Rudy Daniel Salcedo Camilo A. Umanzor Briana M. Aponte Nichole K. Carillo Lubelli Rebecca Lyn Olmedo Jessica R. Facey Niki Hormovas Ma hew D. Saldana Oscar A. Uribe Letizia Marie Apruzzese Zoilo A. Carmona Ceasar Jaron Lugo Emmanuel Olugbeko Tyler Zachary Denzel Jordan Howden Nadia D.Chandanee Emily Lelani Valerio Mia Marie Aquino- Nicholas T. Carrasquillo Salvatore G. Maida Madison C. Onate Fairclough Meki T. Howell-Browne Samaroo Marques Cameron Van Márquez Breanna B. Carty Eric Anthony Martinez Natalia Opoku Tatiana Aixa Falu Ran Hu Sydney Ciara Sampson Duyne Justin Arce Melanie Marie Casado Albert B. Mason Chelsea M. Ortiz Caitlin H. Faughnan Miyoshi Huicochea Triston Elvin Sandy Scarlet Rae Vargas Aziel Arias Alex Casamassima Melissa Matamoros Noel L. Ortiz Christian David Felix Shanoy Sashawna Kiara H. Sanichara Madyson Alexandra Mercy Oluwafunmise Camille A. Casanas Kayana A. Maynard Rachel Osei Vasquetelles Arijesudade David Feliz Hylton Erwin Santos Reina V. Castané Kyle D. Maysonet Ryan Ma hew Alanah Gabriella Vasquez Amani-Janae Arkorful Maxine Elizabeth Brianna Rae Iglesias Nicole Ann Sassone Nya J. Castro Figueroa Rahul Mazarally O’Sullivan Justin I. Veith Reginald Asiamah Rhianna R. Iglesias Jya M. Sears Julian Jose Centeno Joshlyn Zoe Fleischer Jasmine Leia-Alexandria Nicholas G. Payne Jaylee Velazquez Omar Calvin Awartey Gabriella Domenica Angeles Sequeira David Gerard Cerbone Dhamar N. Flores McCook Megan M. Pecora Albert Ryan Villalobos Jesmely Baez Ignarra Johan Severin Belen Chavez Zaria L. McCroskey Christy Nicole Peguero Ardi Volaj Madison Elizabeth Tiana Kailey James Azeem M. Shameer Joeseph Angelo Baez Nicholas V. Chevere Fonseca Kenedi Noelle McLane Trent M. Pennicooke Rasheda A. Wallace Guicella Jaramillo Jahajah T. Shaw Rafael Enrique Baez Gabriela Sabrina Chinga Alina Melanie R. McQueen Chelsea Peralta Bilyin J. Washington Josaine I. Jarvis Leann Shawna Shaw Imani Alexis Bailey Anny Elizabeth Cid Ma hew Hector Forti Jason Joshua McWillis Ruchama G. Petit-Frere Christine M. Whelan Massiel Javier Lauren Nina Sheehan Alina Arielle Baksh Jasmin Iris Colon Raquel M. Francis Jason A.R. Mendez Amaris Daniella Elena Green Wilkins Sydnee Nyah Jenkins Julie e Sierra Rojas Suanu Gi Barima Elijah L. Colón Bisean Christopher Emily I. Menendez Pimienta Jordan M. Williams AnnTonya Jade Jennings Michael Simoni Taylor Pheonix Barnes Nathaniel Maximus Franklin-Everson Frank John Mennona Nyah Mia Pineda Shemar Christian Aliscia Rosemarie Johns Dylan Singh Desireè Benee Bell Colón Chanté Alisé Gant Kasey Maya Middleton Abigail Brianna Placeres Williams David Shawn Johnson D’Andre Sirkissoon Justin Vincent Kiani M. Copeland Destiny Garcia Priscilla Sirena Mieses Jayden Amaya Pow Trinity Reneé Williams Bellantese Jalen Aaron Johnson Ciera Queen Smith Ryan Corniel Nathaniel Luis Garcia Josee Katherine Molina Alissa I. Powell Ti any T. Wilson Michael Angelo Ben Nyel Xhadu Johnson Lance Troy Powell Kathleen M. Smith William F. Crean, III Nelson Jr. Garcia Miguel A. Molina, III Camere S. Wollery Rashaun A. Bent Jada Marie Jolly Shyna Quadras Silas A. Smith Devonne Steven Croll Ayana L. Gatling Nicole Montella Mikayla Janae Wray Ardian Berisha Novell D. Jordan Arielle Marie Ramirez Amaya Ashli DaCosta Kavita Ghansham Cayden Michael Ylianna M. Soriano Megan M. Wright Kutemwa Kasonde Angela J. Bernard Roxxy Y. Dacosta Daniel A. Gomez Montoya Jason B. Ramos Alaisia K Spence Sualée Cherry Wright Arunroat Keo Kevin C. Blades Camille K. Davis Gabrielle M. Gomez Naomi E. Moore Katelyn P. Reid Lillian Georgianna Zaria Michaela Wright Tianna K. Khourie Mauricia Joanna Blake Kaitlyn Penelope De La Katherine S. Gomez Andrew Moreira-Acosta Gianni Caridad Reyes Spence Susagi Naomy Cornell Boakye-Ansah Rosa Julianne Gomez Diana Marie Kilgallen Arianna Elizabeth Madison Lyn Reyes Ashley Stor Zambrano Michael O. Bolaji Gustavo B. de Souza Cristina Elizabeth Travis D. King Morrison Ti any Michele Reyes Emma Isabel Sukhoo Gabriel Zane i Ariel Brian Bonifacio Jeremy Delerme Gonzalez Mark Anthony Kocaj Sereena K. Morrison Jada Sidney Richardson Angel Tafoya Sidorela Ze Kaitlyn Lee Brandste er Nicholas Daniel Indiana J. Gonzalez Kira Lyric Kurmemaj Caleb Lawrence Melissa E. Richmond Anthony J. Tavarez Xin yuan Zhai Angelina E. Briggs Delgado Keylani M. Gordon Gabriel Lamboy Mouzon Britney R. Rivas Denene C. Taylor Michael X. Zheng Prayers and blessings on your graduation and for your future! Class of 2019 Accomplishments: *Awarded over $42 million in college scholarships *Acceptance into top-tier and *Led the Pilots to numerous athletic championships *Completed over 38,000 hours of community service

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Notre Dame Academy High School, Saturday, June 8, at 3 p.m., June 1, 295 graduates Valedictorian: Aldona Chorzepa Staten Island 54 graduates Valedictorian: Kayla Lafferty Co-Salutatorians: Sophia Harris and Notre dame Academy High School Student speakers: Student Salutatorian: gianna ungaro Kristina Stenstrom Friday, June 7, at 5 p.m., 103 graduates government president Elizabeth Valedictorian: Julianna Meyer Hasfal and Senior Class president St. Peter’s Boys High School, , New Rochelle Salutatorian: Ciara Marro-Wilson grace gardella. Staten Island The ursuline School St. peter’s Boys High School May 24, 180 graduates Notre Dame School, Manhattan St. Barnabas High School, the Bronx Friday, June 7, 7:30 p.m., 127 graduates Valedictorian: Naomi Caiola Koh. The great Hall at , School auditorium Valedictorian: daniel Elkik Salutatorian: Jillian Elizabeth Manhattan May 31, Graduation Mass celebrant: Salutatorian: Matthew Verardi pearson. June 4, 79 graduates Cardinal dolan, 52 graduates Valedictorian: Sarah Trieu Valedictorian: Briana Allen St. Raymond Academy for Girls, , Farewell address: Sarah delaney Salutatorian: Elizabeth Sheehy the Bronx Mount Vernon St. Raymond Church, the Bronx The Montfort Academy chapel Our Lady of Lourdes High School, St. Catharine Academy, the Bronx May 31, 51 graduates Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m., 40 graduates Poughkeepsie Salesian High School gymnasium, Valedictorian: Amanda perez Valedictorian: Alyssa Seonarain, our Lady of Lourdes High School New Rochelle Salutatorian: Kasey Cambrelen Valedictory address June 1, 176 graduates May 30, 104 graduates Salutatorians: Thomas Curro, Joel Valedictorian: Albert YuQing Zhu Valedictorian: Leeana Mullamphy St. Raymond High School for Boys, E. Shin Memorial oration, and Salutatorian: Tara petronio Salutatorian: Amber Rivera the Bronx Stephanie Karam, Salutation Msgr. Tierney Auditorium, the Bronx greek oration: Makayla Josiah Preston High School, the Bronx St. George Academy, Manhattan May 18, 135 graduates preston High School St. george ukrainian Valedictorian: Abraham Castillo Xavier High School, Manhattan June 1, 118 graduates Salutatorian: Jason Williams St. patrick’s Cathedral Valedictorian: Ariana pizzo Saturday, June 15, at noon Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Salutatorian: Zenaida Marie perez 8 graduates St. Vincent Ferrer High School, 250 graduates Valedictorian: Yevheniya Solomyana Manhattan Valedictorian: Christian deem Regis High School, Manhattan Salutatorian: Karina Solomyana St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Manhattan Salutatorian: Terence Moriarty St. Ignatius Loyola Church, June 1, 110 graduates Manhattan St. Jean Baptiste High School, June 1, 127 graduates Manhattan Student speaker: Jacob Kaiserman St. Jean Baptiste Church, Manhattan Don Bosco Prep May 31, 84 graduates empowering young men for life Sacred Heart High School, Yonkers Valedictorians: Jessica Figueroa and College of Mount St. Vincent, the Bronx Elizabeth pinos May 31, 80 graduates Salutatorian: Melanie paquiyauri Valedictorian: Liana Acevedo Salutatorian: Karl Muller St. Joseph Hill Academy High School, Staten Island Salesian High School, New Rochelle on campus grounds. Wiegand Center (on campus) Friday evening, June 7, 121 graduates June 1, 113 graduates Valedictorian: Kasey Ann Shashaty Valedictorian: Antonio Ferrer Salutatorian: Alexandra Rose Salutatorian: Justin Le Matarazzo

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CARDINAL HAYES COMMENCEMENT—Above, Cardinal Hayes High School seniors throw their hats in the air outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 1 after graduation ceremony inside with Cardinal Dolan. Top right, a student shouts an encouraging word to a classmate. Bottom right, students stand for the national anthem. The Class of 2019 had 228 graduates.

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ST. BARNABAS GRADUATION— Far left, seniors enter St. Barnabas High School chapel in the Bronx for the start of the Baccalaureate Mass May 31. Top left, Cardinal Dolan talks to the 52 graduates during Mass. Bottom left, students smile to welcome Cardinal Dolan during the opening procession. 20 CATHOLIC NEW YORK • HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION June 6, 2019 ONE OF THE TOP 50 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS >> 65 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN >> 100% GRADUATION & & ACCEPTANCE ACCEPTANCE RATE RATE >> 4 HONORS ACADEMIES >> 22 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

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A >> > CONGRATULATIONS TO >> THE STEPINAC CLASS OF 2019! H > I L With a committed and talented faculty, an innovative, personalized blended learning environment and a G O H S C H O highly diverse and outstanding extracurricular program, Stepinac is proud to be ranked as one of America's top 50 Catholic high schools. With deep pride, the entire Stepinac family of parents, friends, faculty and administration applauds the graduates as they take the next step in building their future success. www.stepinac.org

Aquinas High School Congratulates the Class of 2019 Graduates earned over $12.5 million in academic scholarships and grants to attend the following colleges and universities:

Adelphi University CUNY LaGuardia Maryland Institute SUNY Alfred Community College College of Art Alfred University SUNY Binghamton CUNY Marymount American University SUNY Buffalo Becker College CUNY Medgars Evers College SUNY Canton Buffalo State- Muriel Howard CUNY NY City College SUNY Cobleskill Honors Program of Technology Morgan State University SUNY Cortland Caldwell University CUNY Queens College Mount St. Mary College Cazenovia College CUNY Queensborough SUNY Fredonia Community College New England College Clarkson University SUNY Geneseo CUNY York College New York Institute of College of Mount St. Vincent SUNY New Paltz Delaware State University Technology SUNY Oswego East Strougsburg University College of St. Rose SUNY Plattsburgh Fordham University Concordia College Norfolk State University SUNY Polytechnic Institute Georgetown University College Northeastern University SUNY Potsdam George Washington University Cornell University SUNY Purchase Georgia State University CUNY Baruch College Penn State University SUNY CUNY Baruch College - Macaulay Honors Program CUNY Borough of Manhattan Syracuse Unniversity Educating and inspiring young women for a Seton Hall University Community College Hofstra University Thomas Jefferson University lifetime of faith, learning and CUNY Bronx Iona College University of Connecticut Community College St. Francis College compassionate action for a more just world. Ithaca College University of Hartford CUNY City College St. John’s University Lincoln University University of Pennsylvania CUNY College of Staten Island St. Thomas Aquinas College AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL LIU Brooklyn CUNY State University of NJ Virginia Commonwealth 685 East 182 Street | Bronx, NY 10457 LIU C.W. Post University CUNY Hunter College - SUNY Albany 718-367-2113 | www.aquinashs.org Macaulay Honors Program Manhattan College Virginia State University SUNY Albany College of “SUCCESS BEGINS HERE” CUNY John Jay College Marist College Pharmacy & Health June 6, 2019 catholic new york • high school graduation 21 High School Students Devote Hours to ’s Cause

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Maria R. Bastone Graduates! SAINTLY ASSIGNMENT—Father Richard Welch, C.Ss.R., judicial vicar of the The D.A. Class of 2019 includes a National Merit Commended Scholar (top archdiocese’s Metropolitan Tribunal, discusses decrees and oaths before admin- <3%), a National Hispanic Recognition Program Finalist (top <3%), and a istering them to, from back right, senior Kayla Irizarry, instructor Aulina Presend- National Merit Scholarship recipient (top <.5%). Just 34 graduates were ieu and senior Christine Llano, all of St. Jean Baptiste High School, Manhattan. awarded over $12.5 million in merit scholarships and grants The three were each named typist/copyist of the diocesan inquiry of New York’s Dorothy Day. At far left is Maria Luisa Rivera, a notary in the tribunal. Marist College Trinity College Dublin Carnegie Mellon * University of By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE what we call the acts of the cause.” University Miami University San Diego Christine, a 2015 alumna of Sacred Clemson University Nazareth College University of at s student transcribers in the Heart School, the Bronx, said she is Urbana-Champaign diocesan inquiry of Servant of proud to have been chosen for the en- College of the Holy Cross New York University* University of Notre Dame AGod Dorothy Day, two seniors deavor. “Knowing the (canonization) Pennsylvania State at St. Jean Baptiste High School in process and how difficult it is, to be CUNY Baruch College University University of Pennsylvania Manhattan have made history. a part of it is very surreal. To see a Sacred Heart University Christine Llano and Kayla Irizarry glimpse of everything was very, very University of Rhode were each named typist/copyist of the interesting. As I learned more about Fordham University* San Diego State Island University diocesan inquiry of New York’s Ms. her, I just felt very privileged to be Georgetown University University of Toronto Day, as was Aulina Presendieu, sopho- able to do something like this. ” Loyola University Yale University Maryland more religion instructor and director Kayla, who graduated from St. St. John’s University *indicates multiple of library and media resources at St. Luke’s School, the Bronx, in 2015, said Manhattan College* State University of New students attending Jean Baptiste. she is “very grateful to be a part of York Binghamton Father Richard Welch, C.Ss.R., judi- this project. It was very exciting. I feel cial vicar of the archdiocese’s Metro- like I learned a lot about her, and the politan Tribunal who is also Cardinal canonization process. I feel very ac- Dolan’s episcopal delegate, signed the complished in a way because…I have decrees (as did a notary) that named done my part.” the three typists/copyists, and admin- When the work in New York is com- istered oaths of the same, which in- plete, it will be transmitted directly to cluded a confidentiality component, the Congregation for the Causes of May 3 at St. Jean Baptiste. Saints at the Vatican in . “That “It was obvious talking to them becomes part of the permanent re- that they are on fire with the exam- cord that will then establish the cause ple of Dorothy Day and what they’ve moving forward,” declaring Ms. Day learned,” Father Welch said of Chris- venerable, followed by her beatifica- tine and Kayla. “They’re transcribing tion and sainthood, Father Welch said. Dorothy Day’s own handwritten dia- “Like I was kidding with the young ries and letters” and other materials, girls, this takes many years, but they’re DOMINICAN ACADEMY he said. young enough that they’ll probably be “And they are a part of history. What around for the canonization.” Catholic College Preparatory School for Girls they’re transcribing is very important,” He also told them that they should Father Welch said, “because it becomes continued on page 36 44 East 68th Street, New York, New York 10065 DominicanAcademy.org 22 CATHOLIC NEW YORK • HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION June 6, 2019

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GRADUATION MASS—Cardinal Dolan, left, greets a student after he celebrated a graduation Mass for eighth-graders from Catholic elementary schools in the Northeast/East Bronx region. The May 30 liturgy was offered at St. Theresa’s Church. During the Mass, students sing, above, and pray, below. “And now you are part of that legacy,” the cardinal told the students about joining the proud multitudes who have graduated from archdiocesan elementary schools.

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t St. Theresa Church in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan told eighth grade students, “Class of A2019, congratulations—you’ve done a great job.” The graduation Mass was for 660 students graduating from 19 Catholic elementary schools in the Northeast/East Bronx region. “It’s especially appropriate that as you approach your graduation from grade school you would say, “Well, one great thing I learned in my Catholic school was to thank God—to thank God every day for all His graces and mercy—and for all the blessings that He’s given me,” the cardinal said in his homily at the Mass offered on Ascension Thursday, May 30. “So how appropriate it is that you come to gather now for the greatest of thanksgiving we have, the holy sacrifice of the Mass, to thank Him for the gift of your Catholic education. We’re very proud of you.” Speaking about the hard work it takes to keep Cath- olic schools strong and successful, Cardinal Dolan told the students, “You make it all worthwhile. And for you— the Class of 2019—and with you, we thank Almighty God.” He expressed gratitude for the hard work and support of administrators and teachers in the schools, of parents and grandparents, and of sion Thursday, and that as Jesus sent off his apostles Jacob Opare, 13, was one of the eighth-graders at- pastors and staff of the region’s parishes. to spread the Good News to the world after prepar- tending the Mass. He is graduating from Our Lady of “They sacrificed to get you to this spot,” said the ing them with his teachings for three years, so does Grace School on Bronxwood Avenue. “I could take cardinal, who noted he often meets people who he as cardinal, and their pastors and their educators words from (the homily) to become a better person gratefully tell him they attended a Catholic school send them forth to be witnesses for Christ. and follow in the apostles’ footsteps,” Jacob told in the Bronx or elsewhere in the archdiocese. “He’s the best teacher ever. We call Jesus the Di- Catholic New York after the liturgy. “I’m very grate- “And now you all are part of that legacy. So congrat- vine Teacher,” the cardinal said, noting the impor- ful that the cardinal came here for the eighth-grade ulations,” he said, his words greeted with applause. tance of trusting in the Lord in times of joy and sad- (graduation) Mass.” Jacob said he was also thankful Cardinal Dolan told the students that it was Ascen- ness during high school, college and beyond. continued on page 32 24 catholic new york • high school graduation June 6, 2019

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Saint Vincent Ferrer High School Congratulates the Class of 2019!

tHe claSS oF 110 memberS: • Volunteered 4,000+ hours of Christian Service • Formed friendships that will last a lifetime • Became women of intelligence and faith • Earned $23 million in merit-based scholarships • Will be continuing their education in such colleges as Duke, Cornell, FIT, Fordham, Saint John’s University, Boston College, New England Conservatory of Music, Manhattan College, SUNY, Hunter College Macauley Scholars Program, Virginia Tech, Wellesley, and many others

Saint Vincent Ferrer HigH ScHool 151 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065 Sister Gail Morgan, O.P., Principal www.saintvincentferrer.com EducatiNG YOuNG wOMEN iN cathOlic aNd dOMiNicaN valuES SiNcE 1888 “No matter where you travel from, Ferrer is worth the trip!” June 6, 2019 catholic new york • high school graduation 25 Gala Raises $1.2 Million for Inner-City Scholarship Fund maya Rojas is thankful the Inner-City Schol- arship has given her the opportunity to take GALA EVENING—Left, Aa step toward achieving her goal. St. Raymond Elementary The seventh-grader at Santa Maria School in the School students perform Bronx shared her story with the more than 400 the “Sky is the Limit” at guests who raised $1.2 million at the 43rd annual In- the 43rd annual Inner-City ner-City Scholarship Fund Friends Gala at the Cipri- Scholarship Fund Friends ani 42nd Street in Manhattan May 21. Gala at the Cipriani “This program has given me the opportunity to be 42nd Street in Manhat- able to take the first steps to achieve my dreams,” tan May 21. Bottom left, said Ms. Rojas in her gala speech. “My dreams when Cardinal Dolan gives his I was younger were a little imaginative to say the remarks. Below, Amaya least—I was sure I was going to be a unicorn or Rojas, a seventh-grader working with unicorns. at Santa Maria School in “Now that I am older, my hopes and dreams have the Bronx, delivers her become more realistic. My goal now is to help people. speech on behalf of the I hope to grow up to become a doctor or a teacher, to students who receive spread my own knowledge to other people, and to be tuition assistance from in a position where I can share the wisdom and sup- the scholarship fund. port that I have been given with others.” Ms. Rojas mentioned the impact of her Catholic school education, and how her teachers used creative teach- ing methods to educate and guide her. “I love going to Santa Maria because I am very passionate about learning everything I can, and I know my school is helping me achieve my full po- tential and reach my dreams for the future,” Ms. Rojas said. “Without Inner-City, I would not have had the opportunity to become the confident, com- passionate and dedicated per- son that I am. This program has helped both me and my family. My mom is an amazing woman and I love her with all my heart. She chose to put me into a Catholic school, so I can photos by Matthew adam photography have access to many opportunities and so that God can be in my life all the time.” seniors attending inner-city Catholic high schools stantly reminded of the importance of a quality edu- Founded in 1971 by Cardinal and graduate, and 98 percent pursue a college education. cation,” said Susan George, executive director of the a group of executives from many religious back- This year’s gala included a “Sky is the Limit” per- Inner-City Scholarship Fund, in a statement. grounds, the Inner-City Scholarship Fund assists formance by students from St. Raymond Elementary “I’m amazed by the generosity of the people in some 8,000 Catholic school students each year in School, the Bronx; Notre Dame School, Manhattan; this room, especially (gala chairs) Margaret Crotty the archdiocese by providing more than $13 mil- and Mount St. Michael Academy, the Bronx. and Rory Riggs, who are so dedicated to supporting lion in tuition assistance. Ninety-nine percent of the “As the school year comes to a close, we are con- Catholic education for future generations.”

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Celebrating 130 years CONGRATULATIONS ST. JOHN'S PREP GRADUATES Class of 2019 the leo House Historic Catholic guesthouse est. 1889 St. John's Prep Board of Trustees, Administration and Faculty congratulate the Class of 2019 on their scholarships, service and scholastic achievements! The Leo House Congratulates the Graduating Class of 2019. • 100% accepted to four-year colleges and universities Millions of dollars received in scholarship awards to more than 75% of our graduating class New beginnings, New chapter, New endeavors, Graduates accepted to colleges include: New challenges. Boston College Fairfield University Fordham University May God’s graces be with Brown University Johns Hopkins St. John's University you as you step ahead towards your dreams. Keep Irvine Catholic University UCI - the courage as you face Cornell University New York University Vassar College new challenges in life. Dartmouth College Polytech Institute

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Sister Margaret Fitzpatrick, President of St. release stated Sister Margaret’s service as president includes “being the chief executive officer and aca- Thomas Aquinas College, to Retire in 2020 demic leader.” Sister Margaret led the college in strategic plan- ister Margaret Fitzpatrick, She noted how proud she was of ning and assessment, and advancing institutional, S.C., who has served as pres- everything she and the employees internal and external relations. She is alsoACCOUNT a tenured NAME Sident of St. Thomas Aquinas of St. Thomas Aquinas College professor teaching in the fields of education, math- College in Sparkill since 1995, has have accomplished. After retiring, ematics, science and religion. announced she will retire at the she said, she would take a one- Sister Margaret’s accomplishments and contribu-2/3 horizontal end of June 2020 after completing year sabbatical and then plans to tions to the college’s growth and success include 25 years as the college’s president. return to the college to teach for reorganizing the college into three schools—School “I feel I am so fortunate to have several years. of Arts and , School of Business and School been the president and to have Peter Skae, chairman of the col- of Education; creating the National Center for Eth- been able to work with you,” lege’s board of trustees, in a state- ics and Social Responsibility at St. Aquinas College; Sister Margaret told college em- ment, said, “Dr. Fitzpatrick has and recruiting faculty members who strengthen ployees via video May 10 after been an exceptional leader, amaz- core academic programs and create the academic the college’s 62nd commencement ing visionary and true friend to St. programs of the future. ceremony. Thomas Aquinas College.” Sister Margaret, a Sister of Charity-Halifax, holds “The best part of being presi- Skae will lead the search com- a in from Columbia Uni- dent has been to serve the col- mittee that has been formed to versity. She has master’s degrees from Columbia lege’s students alongside you; hire the next president, who will and Fordham University, and a bachelor’s degree thank you for this privilege.” Sister Margaret Fitzpatrick, S.C. begin July 1, 2020. A college news from Boston State College. 28 CATHOLIC NEW YORK • HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION June 6, 2019 Congratulations to Saint Saviour High School the IHA Class of 2019 Park Slope, Brooklyn As this year’s graduates leave IHA, they take with 101 years of forward-thinking them a tradition of academic excellence, athletic education for young women competition, and creative expression grounded in traditional Catholic values. They also carry forward Congratulations to the Class of 2019! bonds of sisterhood that will last a lifetime! 100% graduation and college acceptance rates $10 million earned in college scholarships Shannon McLoughlin Margaret O’Dea 100% 3 seniors Wesleyan University Stevens Institute of college acceptance are attending international Technology colleges and universities

50% More than of the senior class is attending “most competitive” or “highly $31M in scholarship awards competitive” colleges earned by the Class of 2019 (Barron’s)

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Amherst College Babson College LehighUniversity Loyola University Maryland Berklee School of Music North Carolina State University Boston University Northwestern University Bryn Mawr College Sacred Heart University College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Trinity College Trinity College, University of Dublin Tufts University Duke University Tulane University Fairfield University Naval Academy Fordham University University of California, Berkeley Georgetown University University of Pennsylvania Hamilton College University of Southern California Harvard University University of St Andrews Howard University University of Western Ontario Worcester Polytechnic Institute

1026 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028 marymountnyc.org | 212.744.4486 June 6, 2019 catholic new york • high school graduation 29 Billionaire Helped Toussaint Scholars Before Morehouse Gift illionaire Robert F. Smith capped off the May 19 com- mencement ceremony at Atlanta’s Bwith a surprise announcement—he pledged to pay off the graduates’ student loans. Smith, who is the founder, chairman and CEO of the pri- vate equity firm Vista EquityP artners, said he and his family would set up a fund that would clear the student loan debts of the class of nearly 400. Smith was the 2015 recipient of the me- dallion in the archdiocese, which was presented by Cardinal Dolan in Harlem that November in recognition of his global philanthropic work. During that time, Smith made an indi- vidual donation of $100,000 to the Pierre Toussaint Scholar- ship Program. Administered by the archdiocesan Office of Ministry, the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors of diverse backgrounds from public, private and parochial schools throughout the archdiocese to assist them with the educational fees and ex- penses associated with their college studies. Additionally, the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Program provides mentor- ship and support to student leaders who attend colleges and Chris Sheridan universities throughout the country. Pierre Toussaint schol- SECURING FUTURES—Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman and CEO of the private equity firm Vista ars major in various fields of study, including engineering, Equity Partners, poses with Pierre Toussaint scholars at the Pierre Toussaint Awards Dinner in Novem- education, , nursing, economics, pre- ber 2015 in Harlem. med, pre-, film and marketing.

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Convent of the Sacred Heart congratulates our newest alumnae, who will be attending the following colleges and universities: The University of Alabama Fordham University University of Southern California (2) American University Georgetown University (2) Southern Methodist Valedictorian IE University University Grace Aulisa Berklee College of Music Lehigh University Swarthmore College Binghamton University University of Miami Syracuse University Boston College Trinity College Boston University (2) The University of North Tufts University (2) Carolina at Chapel Hill Tulane University Northeastern University University of California, University of St Andrews (2) Congratulations Los Angeles (2) University of Notre Dame Villanova University (2) College of Charleston University of Pennsylvania (3) to the University of Virginia Colgate University Pomona College Wake Forest University Class of 2019! Cornell University (2) Washington and Lee Salutatorian Duke University Purdue University University 100% College Acceptance Rochelle Chin Elon University University of Richmond Washington University Smith College in St. Louis

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Our 79 graduates will attend highly selective colleges including:

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photos by lee ferris SALUTING THE GRADUATES—Left, Mount St. Mary College recognized the recipients of 120 master’s degrees and 480 bachelor’s degrees at its 56th annual Commencement Ceremony at Dominican Center Field on campus in Newburgh May 18. Above, Dr. Jason N. Adsit, president of Mount St. Mary College, welcomes the graduates. 32 CATHOLIC NEW YORK • HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION June 6, 2019 Eighth-Grade Graduates... CoNTINuEd FRoM pAgE 23 to the educators in his school and to his parents for school, and how we should be proud of that,” An- the students and others at the Mass, including the 14 helping and supporting his academic pursuits. gela said. She participated in St. Theresa’s theater concelebrating priests, most from the region’s par- In September, Jacob will attend St. Raymond High program, and in September she will attend Talent ishes. Also attending were Michael deegan, interim School for Boys in the Bronx, where he plans to play unlimited High School, a performing arts school in superintendent of schools in the archdiocese, and basketball as he did for our Lady of grace. Manhattan, where she will focus on dance. Linda dougherty, regional schools superintendent Another eighth-grader at the Mass was Angela Josephine Fanelli, principal of St. Theresa School, for the Northeast/East Bronx. Acosta, 14, from St. Theresa School. Angela said it said the cardinal’s message “was enlightening… Msgr. Thomas derivan, pastor of St. Theresa par- was clear from the homily that the cardinal “appre- hopefully the students will go out into the world ish, in closing remarks, told Cardinal dolan, “Your ciates everything” the schools, parishes and families and be witnesses of our faith for all to see…I’ve told Eminence, I know they all want to thank you.” of the students have done to help the young scholars the eighth grade that it’s like going on a vacation “You’re welcome,” the cardinal quickly said. reach this educational milestone. now. We’ve packed their bags—we’ve given them “So, we’re going to do it together,” the pastor con- “He helped us understand what everybody is everything that they need to go out into the world tinued, leading all into a loud round of applause. doing for us, and how we’re going to make an im- and succeed, and to be witnesses of Christ.” Father John Figueroa, who was ordained by Cardinal pression in the world because of where we went to Cardinal dolan, toward the end of liturgy, thanked dolan the weekend before, gave the closing blessing.

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Happy 73 100% Graduates in the College Class of 2019 Acceptance Graduation! $21M awarded in financial aid and scholarships

Valedictorian: Kristian Olvera Attending Villanova University on a full scholarship Salutatorian: Christopher Sanchez Attending New York University STEPHEN CRESPO ANTONIO CORRADO VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN THE 143 GRADUATES HAVE EARNED OVER $13M IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO SOME OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE NATION. WE ARE LA SALLE. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019! Celebrating 171 years of Lasallian Catholic education on the Lower East Side MOUNT ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY|4300 MURDOCK AVENUE|BRONX, NY 215 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003 WWW.MTSTMICHAEL.ORG 212-475-8940 • www.lasalleacademy.org June 6, 2019 catholic new york • high school graduation 33 To St. Brigid School, With Thanks ttorneys who appear before me often say Lower East Side was anachronistic: Avenue C was a walk-up tenements. We knew about drugs and crime with surprise that when they approach the marvelous hodgepodge of family-owned small shops and many of us were poor. Some of our parents were Abench, they can read my trial notes upside and outdoor stands. There were even two horses illiterate; our dad only finished third grade. At school, down. In law school when we worked in study that pulled wagons full of fruits and vegetables. The we were taught that just like the art masterpieces we groups, my handwritten outlines stood out for their bustling bakery at the corner of Seventh Street and studied, we were each unique and beautiful. clear, concise print. “Guess I didn’t go to Catholic Avenue C sold Italian bread, onion bread, bialys, I recently read with heart-wrenching sadness that school” is the rueful refrain I éclairs, rugelach and hamentashen. Yiddish, English St. Brigid School will be closing its doors in June. I HON. lizbeth often hear when an attorney’s and Spanish were freely spoken and, in the spring, don’t know where you are, or whether you’re even Gonzales scrawl is indecipherable. merchants sold fragrant lilac branches. Our class- alive, but to all the teachers and staff and my class- Penmanship was prized rooms smelled very good, indeed. mates, I want to simply say “Thanks.” when I attended St. Brigid School on the Lower Throughout the years, I’ve thought often about the East Side, where the Sisters of Charity taught us. small oasis where we learned about social justice, Lizbeth González is an associate justice of the Appel- After lunch and robust play in the schoolyard, Martin Luther King and our responsibility to help late Term (1st Dept.) and a Supreme Court justice in we practiced the art of beautiful writing while others. Some of us lived in the projects and others in Bronx County. listening to classical music. The small hands that grasped pencils to trace the alphabet eventu- ally held ballpoints, quill pens and fountain pens to practice cursive writing and calligraphy. Our educational foundation was outstanding. I still use fountain pens—and diagram sentences in my head—when I write. Art was also an important part of our curriculum. When we visited the Met and other museums with Mom, my younger sister Betty and I marveled at how large the masterpieces were in comparison to the replicas we pasted into notebooks at school. The simple essays we wrote next to each picture card helped us understand color, perspective, sym- metry, symbolism and context. When Betty became a public school principal in the , she made sure that an arts curriculum was available for her students, too. Our school reflected the diversity so typical of the Lower East Side: We were Italian, Irish, Puerto Congratulations Rican, African-American, Polish, German, Portu- guese and more. One of my classmates was Buddhist, Preston High School Class of 2019 traveling from Chinatown each day. Mom walked us Aiyana Jasmine Adams Julia Alyze Espinal Tyler Nicholson Madison T. Sanchez to and from Lillian Wald Houses, the public hous- Angela Adanna Akalonu Katie Anne Gannon Blessing Njoku Soraya Sanchez ing project on Avenue D where we lived. Our little Abigail Fareena Lakshana Akbar Maria Nallely Garay Amara Nnadiri Marycarmen Santillan Emmanuela Melody Akuamoah Gabrielle Gardini Ezinne Favour Nwosu Breanna Chandany Shievdayal sister Josie eventually joined us in her stroller and Raquel Lorraine Alicea Marisa Garvin Idamene S. O’Grady Panayiota I. Siskos became an artist when she grew up. Back then, the Megi Alikaj Renee Geanina Gail Villarama Oralie Orozco-Ortiz Yeriel Smith Tyler Elizabeth Arena Giron Isabella Palompelli Elizabeth A. Solis Chelsea Arney Daniela Hernandez Vittoria Maria Paturzo Ashley Sonitis Cathedral Student to Attend Michelle Avila Nevaeh Hoyte Kiara Paylor Gabriella Carmen Spencer Patricia G. Baiden Jasmine Johnson Leena Marie Peloso Alanna Lee Spina Harvard Summer Program Tatiana Balasenowich Zoie E. Johnson Lisandra Peña Jimenez Katerine Sukaj Rena Marie Beban Angelina Louise Juarbe Zenaida Marie Perez ** Alisha Parbatie Devi Sukhram atya Hybran, a freshman at Cathedral High JoMarie Benedetto Stephanie Kalaj* Annamaria Petrosino Brianna Rose Tarul School in Manhattan, has been accepted Adriana Lyn Bracco Catherine Vuong Kien Destiny Pimentel Kyra M. Th omas into the Academies at Harvard. The Acad- Olivia Braun Hannah Filomena Kildoyle Ariana Pizzo* Bryana S. Th ompson K Amanda Isabel Brown Nancy Angelina King Laura Planas Ava Tulipano emies are intensive, five-day academic enrich- Daphne K. Buitron Emma LaFrossia Nicolette Radparvar Ally K. Valera ment programs for high-achieving high school Celiveth A. Castro Daivina P. Littles Tasnimah Rahman Valentina Villanueva students, offering lessons in coding, business, Rebecca G. Cerini Briana Nicole Lopez Lisa Camille Ramcharran Jaidyn Warren politics and pre-med. Taylor Karen Chambers Sofi a Lucciola Victoria Ann Ramnarine Ashley Najà Williams Katya will attend the Summer Politics Academy Paloma Chrissotimos Lianna Roxanne Lutchman Krystal P. Reinosa Jennifer-Lynn Colon Marisa H. Mancini Jarelyn Maria Rivas in July. The SP Academy will cover topics such as Mia Christine Comerico Brandi J. Mandina Kalani Rivera Over $33 million earned American news media, free speech, constitutional Jamie Sabrina Crique Taveras Jaylin Marines Niashaly Luz Rivkin law and American education policy. The goal is for Alyssa Emily Criscione Samantha Lynn Mazza Loralye Rodriguez in scholarship and grants students to learn how addresses Aja Mariama Darboe Ijeoma A. Mbonu Katherine Rolon important issues of our time, and how public of- Ashley Renee Davis Ciara Angeli Mercado Taylor Alexis Rondon Mariah Ashley De La Cruz Dahlia Giselle Michilena Priscilla Rosario ficials implement policy in response. Daniella Ann DeAngelis Mirelys Montano Ciandra Maria Rosas Cynthia Garcia, Katya’s guidance counselor, said Joy Clara Del Gigante Byanca Anise Moore Kayla Rue Katya is an honor roll student who hopes to attend Rebecca Del Toro Lucianny A. Muñoz Natalia F. Ruzzi Yale University and become a lawyer. “When I Tiff any Marie Dineen Annie Huyen Nguyen Elysa Liane Salgado came across the program, I thought it would be a Gina Marie DiNicuolo Jayla Hazel Niass Antonella Lourdes Salvatico great opportunity for Katya, and I nominated her * Valedictorian **Salutatorian for it,” Ms. Garcia said. 34 catholic new york • high school graduation June 6, 2019

OFF TO CAMP—Alex Santos, center, joins his Mount St. Michael Academy teammates after being pre- sented his jersey and cap for the inaugural Prospect Development Pipeline League in a ceremony May 16 at the Bronx school. Mount St. Michael Pitcher To Play in Elite League By DAN PIETRAFESA

ount St. Michael Academy’s Alex Santos is one of 80 high school juniors in the Class M of 2020 draft eli- gible players invited to participate in the inaugural LISA BENNETT Prospect Development Pipeline League at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The 17 year old is one of two players from New York state and the only one from New York City par- ticipating at the invitation-only camp running from June 13 to July 4 and sponsored by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball. “Being able to show my talents with other players with the same amount of talent and play in front of the (professional and college) coaches, it’s going to be a great experience and I can’t wait to get there,” Santos told CNY. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, who has verbally committed to attend the University of Maryland, has a 94-mph fastball and changes speeds to keep hitters off-balance. “Kids like Alex don’t come around very often,” said Mount St. Michael coach Walter Stampfel. “When he came into our school, we knew he had tons of potential and we moved him up to varsity “Being able to show right away. The second my talents with other half of this season, he re- players with the same ally started to blossom, amount of talent and and he has gotten a lot play in front of the tougher on the mound.” (professional and The camp will offer college) coaches, it’s instruction on and off going to be a great the field from individu- experience and I can’t als representing the 30 wait to get there,” Major League Baseball Santos told CNY. teams and college base- ball coaches. A classroom setting will give players the opportunity to learn from guest speakers and receive tips on topics such as nutrition, leadership skills, training, life beyond baseball, character de- velopment, and proper usage of social media Four teams of 20 players will be selected for games, with former MLB greats Chipper Jones, Ryan Howard, Barry Larkin and Derek Jeter serving as coaches. Teams will have the opportunity to play at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. The top PDP League players will be given the chance to compete in the High School Home Run Derby and the inaugural high school showcase game in Cleveland during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week. Forty PDP League players will be invited to the 2019 18U National Team Trials in Los Angeles in Au- gust. A 20-man roster will be chosen for the World Baseball Confederation U-18 Baseball World Cup in Busan, , Aug. 30-Sept. 8. June 6, 2019 catholic new york • high school graduation 35 Two Presidents, Principal Appointed at High Schools wo presidents are right at home and a princi- teacher and assistant principal at the school, was Ms. Natale, the dean of academics at Iona Prepa- pal is making history as three appointments named principal. They succeed Msgr. Edmund Wha- ratory School in New Rochelle since 2006, will suc- Twere recently announced at Catholic high len, who served as principal since 2010 before becom- ceed Sean Sullivan, who has served the school for 50 schools in the archdiocese. ing vicar for clergy in the archdiocese in January. years and will be principal emeritus. Lou Tobacco is the president and CEO of Msgr. “I look forward to all of us—administration, faculty, Ms. Natale, who taught for 10 years at The Ursu- Farrell High School, effective June 17, and Kath- staff, coaches, students, parents and alumni—working line School in New Rochelle, earned a bachelor’s de- ryn Jaenicke was named president of Notre Dame together as one team to bring Farrell, in an exciting gree in math from Manhattan College and a master’s Academy, effective July 1. Both are graduates of the way, to new heights,” said Tobacco in a statement. in teaching and educational leadership from Iona schools they now lead on Staten Island. Ms. Jaenicke, who began her teaching career at College. She has supervised the faculty and over- Susan Natale will be principal of All Hallows High Notre Dame Academy in 1991 and has served as seen the curriculum evaluation and enhancements School in the Bronx for the 2019-2020 school year, principal of the school since 2011, will succeed Sis- as academic dean of Iona Prep. becoming the first woman principal at the 110-year- ter Patricia Corley, C.N.D., who served as president All Hallows and Iona Prep were both founded by old boys’ high school. of Notre Dame Academy for 11 years. the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Tobacco, who was student council president as a se- Ms. Jaenicke, who has chaired the Staten Island “In a changing educational landscape, my philoso- nior at Msgr. Farrell, is a graduate of the University at Al- Catholic High School Principals Council, received a phy is to make certain that students and their teach- bany and served three terms as a New York State Assem- bachelor’s degree in English education from the Uni- ers have all the tools needed to continue to produce blyman, representing the 62nd district on Staten Island. versity at Albany, a master’s in literacy from St. John’s graduates who, in the Christian Brothers tradition, His appointment completes the school’s new lead- University, Queens, and a master’s in administration are critical thinkers and ethical leaders,” said Ms. ership team. In January, Larry Musanti, a longtime and supervision from Fordham University, the Bronx. Natale in a statement.

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Senior lead- ing example of heroic virtue.” Joseph’s Collegiate Institute of Buffalo in New Ro- ership really came through in the playoffs on both Father Welch said of Christine and Kayla: “You chelle May 28. offense and defense. can see it in their faces, how inspired they are and Sophomore John Mitchell scored his fifth goal “We emphasized effort as the key to victory, and privileged to be part of this process, which is quite of the match with a minute remaining to seal Iona they gave us all they had.” technical and involved…They are personally being Prep’s first state title since 2015 and fourth overall. The Gaels earned a berth in the state final May 24 by enriched by their work and, at the same time, they Senior All-American John Schreiber contributed beating Kellenberg Memoral High School in New Ro- are making a significant contribution to the cause.” three goals. chelle for the 10th Downstate CHSAA championship. Father Welch said he is “just so happy to have The Gaels finished with a 17-4 overall record. “We will have a lifetime of great memories from young people, a whole new generation—we’ll be “I’m extremely proud of this team, the way they this season,” Trizano said. bringing in more next year—getting involved in the cause.” Ms. Presendieu, who has overseen the graduating seniors’ recently completed work—as will others, as is customary—estimated they collectively tran- scribed between 300 to 400 pages of Ms. Day’s writ- — DISCOVER THE — ings in a corner of the school library since Septem- ber on Wednesdays during the school’s Christian service day. Father Welch anticipated the transcrib- IONA PREP ing task, likely to be resumed by other students, DIFFERENCE would be completed within the next year. Alumnus Elected President Of Franciscan University F ranciscan Father David Pivonka, the newly elected president of Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, has assumed his leadership duties immediately, and his CONGRATULATIONS formal inauguration will take place later this year. The friar, who graduated from the university in 1989, TO THE CLASS OF is a nationally known preacher and evangelist who for seven years has been director of Franciscan Pathways, an evangelistic outreach of his Franciscan community. He has senior-level administrative experience from holding various posts at the university, 1996-2008. Ordained a priest in 1996, he is a solemnly professed member of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province of 2019! the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance, which founded and operates the university. “It’s both humbling and an honor to be chosen to lead Franciscan University of Steubenville,” Father Ĥ Iona Prep’s Class of 2019 earned more than $20 Ĥ Seniors have been accepted Pivonka said in a statement. “Over 30 years ago, I first AN IONA PREP million in merit scholarships, with an average award to their top choice schools, arrived at Franciscan as an undergrad and received an in excess of $60,000--more than $120 million has including Boston College, outstanding education as well as life-changing spiritual EDUCATION IS been amassed by the last five graduating classes! Bucknell University, the Cooper formation as part of a dynamic, Catholic intellectual and faith community. ONE OF THE BEST Ĥ To ensure college success, Iona Prep provides Union, , Cornell “A lot has changed in our culture in the last 30 years, INVESTMENTS YOU a two-tiered college counseling approach where University, Georgetown University, students are assigned a college counselor in their Howard University, Johns Hopkins but Franciscan University continues its mission to pro- CAN MAKE FOR junior and senior years, serving as an additional University, University of Notre vide a superior education in a vibrant faith community support to the student’s regular school counselor. Dame, Rensselaer Polytechnic where students and parents alike can be confident in Institute, Syracuse University, their choice of Franciscan University,” he said. YOUR SON’S Ĥ More than 72% of Iona Prep’s 2019 graduating Trinity College, the United States In a unanimous decision May 21, the university’s seniors earned merit-based academic scholarships to Coast Guard Academy, Vassar and board of trustees elected Father Pivonka to succeed the colleges of their choice. SUCCESS many others. Franciscan Father Sean O. Sheridan, who served as president since 2013. He resigned in April but stayed on as president until his successor was named. A native of Durango, Colo., Father Pivonka received a BEGIN YOUR COLLEGE PREPARATORY JOURNEY THIS FALL bachelor’s degree in from Franciscan Univer- Contact [email protected] or visit IonaPrep.org sity and went on to earn a master of divinity degree and a degree in theology from Washington Theological Union in 1996. 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