Celebrating the Community of Union Catholic High School Magazine 2020

JUSTICE SENIORS 2019–2020

GIVING LEADERSHIP GRADUATION

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Please contact Dr. James T. Reagan, Jr. at (908) 889-1600 ext. 330 or at [email protected] with any questions or to discuss further. Mr. William McLaughlin: Past Parent - Paul ‘72, Stephen ‘80; UC Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Magazine 2020 Contents

UC Administration FEATURED ARTICLES Sister Percylee Hart, RSM Principal Dr. Karen Piasecki ‘88 Associate Principal Mrs. Noreen Korner Andrews 2 Assistant Principal 2019-2020 Year in Review Dr. James Reagan, Jr. ‘96 Union Catholic Strong Assistant Principal

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Karen Piasecki ‘88 Associate Principal Four Decades of Innovative Leadership 10 UC has been blessed for 40 years Editors Ms. Nancy Foulks ‘76 Supremely Proud of Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis Director of Alumni Relations 16 Meet the newest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Mrs. Anne Wischusen Former Director of Advancement; Past Parent ‘89, ‘91, ‘93, ‘95

Contributors 22 Development Office Graduation 2020 Planned Giving Office A special graduation celebration for a special class Design Trillion Union Catholic Class of 2020 28 These 207 graduates hold a unique place in UC history

Alumni Notes 47 Read about your classmates and friends 1600 Martine Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 www.unioncatholic.org IN THIS ISSUE

8 School Consultative Board 24 Third Generation Family 9 Experiential Learning 25 Legacy Graduates 14 “For It Is In Giving That We Receive” 26 Graduation Award Recipients 18 The Life of Reillys — at UC 32 College Acceptances 2020 19 Service Anniversaries & Retirements 33 2019–2020 Donor Report UC Administration (l to r): 24 Class of 1970 — Continuing the 45 Reunion Recap Mrs. Noreen Korner Andrews, Alumni Challenge Dr. James Reagan, Jr. ‘96, 57 In Memoriam Sister Percylee Hart, RSM, Dr. Karen Piasecki ‘88 2019–2020 Year in Review

UNION CATHOLIC STRONG

The 2019–2020 school year was filled with learning, giving, competing, mentoring, performing, growing, creating, discovering, caring, adapting, playing, praying, celebrating, and zooming. The year began as usual and then changed course in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. UC classes, events and activities continued in virtual formats, while the UC spirit stayed strong. Here’s a glimpse of this remarkable school year.

SEPTEMBER: PEER MINISTRY TRAINING Training was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for juniors and seniors who were members of the Peer Ministry team. This session prepared the Peer Ministers to lead Days of Recollection for each class year, to assist in organizing prayer services, and to provide support at school liturgies. 2 UC Magazine 2020 August

DIGITAL SIGN Students were welcomed back to UC with a new digital sign on the front lawn. The outdoor sign keeps 2019–2020 the UC community aware of school events, and the local community aware of any public service or emergency messaging. Year in Review BOOK SALE Students gathered in the gym and cafeteria for the annual Book Sale, which also serves as an unofficial “homecoming” for students who may not have seen their classmates since June. UC Service Club members volunteer their time to “pick” book orders. (l to r) Taylor Benjamin ‘22, Emme Haddad ‘22, Arminder Singh ‘21

September

LEARNING BEGINS Students are following safety guidelines as they work on the Rainbow Lab, which develops their skills and tests their precision in measuring chemicals with a graduated cylinder.

SIBLING FOR A DAY The Admissions Office hosts the Sibling for a Day program. Current UC students bring their younger brothers and/or sisters with them to experience first- hand a typical UC day. (l to r) Angelina Crotty ‘20, Jasmine Crotty ‘24

UC Magazine 2020 3 October

NATIONAL HONOR COACH SAGGIO 500 WINS SOCIETY INDUCTION UC head volleyball coach, Nancy Richardson Saggio ‘88, reached the impressive UC inducted 111 members of the junior and senior classes into the prestigious National Honor milestone of 500 UC wins during her 26th season. Coach Saggio’s teams have Society. The NHS recognizes exceptional students captured 20 conference titles, 12 county titles, and one state championship. She based on their academic achievement and has twice been named the State Coach of the Year. community engagement. The four pillars of NHS are character, service, leadership and scholarship. (l to r) Andrew Palacio ‘20, Sarah Abood ‘20, Jacob Cunha ‘20, Catherine Tangreti ‘20

LEGACY BREAKFAST JUNIOR RING There is no greater tribute to our school than an CEREMONY alumna/us choosing to send his or her child to UC. Members of the Class of 2021 received their There were 41 legacy families enrolled at Union school rings at a Mass attended by their Catholic for the 2019-2020 school year, and we families, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. welcome these parents and children to the A celebratory reception followed in the UC Legacy Breakfast each fall. cafeteria. Students took part in the traditional turning of the ring, and noted that they “symbolize memories and hold stories of our UC journey.”

CLUE ON STAGE The Union Catholic Performing Arts Company 5K RUN/WALK (UCPAC) of talented actors 2019 marked the ninth year of the annual UC 5K. More and dedicated stage crew than 200 participants from the UC community and the brought down the house local community gathered for the run. Proceeds from with their outstanding the event were directed to the ever-growing athletic production of the madcap programs at school. comedy Clue On Stage. 4 UC Magazine 2020 CABARET NIGHT SENIOR TREE TRIMMING Hosted by UCPAC, Cabaret Night features An annual UC tradition, the senior class gathers in the cafeteria to hand decorate performances by both current UCPAC members ornaments which students place on the Christmas tree. Seniors then sing and alumni who return to participate in this annual carols and enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. The tree is illuminated event. Each year, Cabaret Night honors prior UC throughout December, for the entire student body to enjoy. shows celebrating “anniversaries” of 5, 10, 15 years and more.

January

CHRISTMAS CONCERT GRANDPARENTS Under the direction of music teacher, BREAKFAST Mr. Don Frio, both instrumental and vocal This annual event is filled with love as the students students perform at the annual Christmas “show off” their school and enjoy breakfast with Concert. The concert follows the UC Parent their grandparents. The grandparents delight Council Tree of Lights ceremony, both of which in watching a slide show featuring photos of are December traditions at UC. themselves with their grandchildren, as submitted by the students. Grandparents then join in the school Thanksgiving liturgy. Cara Leegan ‘20 with December grandparents Joe and Maryellen Leegan

November

OUTDOOR SCOREBOARD VETERANS DAY CEREMONY A new digital scoreboard was added to the turf Union Catholic proudly honors all who have served our country, and specifically recognizes UC field complex. This enhancement will be enjoyed alumni who have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The annual by both players and spectators during all outdoor Veterans Day ceremony is hosted by the Hearts for Heroes Club and the Alumni Office. UC PAC sports seasons. members sing a medley of the military anthems as each veteran stands and salutes his/her branch.

UC Magazine 2020 5 FORENSICS The Forensics team at UC is a formidable group who frequently brings home trophies and medals. They compete in tournaments throughout the year with the goal of qualifying to represent the Newark Catholic Forensic League at the Grand National Tournament each Memorial Day.

THE LAST BUS As students headed to their buses on Friday, March 13th laden with books and belongings, who could have predicted that they would not return to the March building until September? Beginning on Monday, March 16th, all classes and events were held virtually for the remainder of the year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SENIOR SIGNING DAY Signing Day is a big event for senior athletes, as they officially sign their National Letter of Intent and commit to the college they will attend to play their sport. Surrounded by family and coaches, the student athletes proudly wear the shirts of their future schools. Signing Days occur throughout the year based on each sports season schedule.

SENIOR LUNCH IN THE COURTYARD For decades, the tradition of the “senior courtyard” has held true, as seniors lunch together outside at the picnic tables. Fortunately, there was a warm enough day in February for these seniors to enjoy some time in the senior courtyard.

REGISTRATION DAY CLASS OF 2024 The excitement of the incoming freshman class as they register at Union Catholic fills the cafeteria with energy. It’s time for a new school, new friends, a new t-shirt, and a new Principal. Members of the Class of 2024 with Principal Sister Percylee Hart

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Father Mike Ward ‘82, pastor of Immaculate Heart February of Mary Church, distributes ashes during the Ash Wednesday service in the gym. 6 UC Magazine 2020 EVENTS VIA ZOOM UC clubs held meetings, UC teams organized workouts, and UC events and activities continued, despite the pandemic. Zoom provided a means of connectivity and also an avenue for creativity. Big Sister Club hosts Zoom get-together

April JUNIOR/SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS REMOTE LEARNING Junior/Senior academic awards were announced Home offices became classrooms and dining room tables became desks and celebrated virtually with a video presentation as Union Catholic made the seamless transition to remote learning. highlighting those students who had achieved The Canvas Learning Management System allowed students to view various levels of success. Award certificates were and submit assignments, while the Zoom video platform enabled mailed home, and those who earned plaques were teachers and students to stay connected. able to come to school in the following weeks for an individual photo — outside of course!

MR. UC The annual “Mr. UC” competition is one that is a special tradition at UC. This year the event was virtual. Pictured here is this year’s winner, Christopher Leon ‘20. Chris loves to cook and he is shown here with his professionally-prepared gourmet hamburger. May

SPRING CONCERT The instrumental and vocal students used their remote learning situation as an opportunity to learn more about music, as well as about recording audio and video. They delivered an amazing and poignant performance of “Lean on Me”, specifically for the Class of 2020 seniors, to celebrate their virtual graduation. The song appeared on all UC social media web sites and was played on a video truck for the seniors during their graduation drive-through.

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC AWARDS Freshman/Sophomore academic awards were announced and celebrated virtually with a video presentation highlighting those students who had achieved various levels of success. While the students were not able to attend a live ceremony in the auditorium, the video version did provide an opportunity for family members not located near UC to be able to watch online and celebrate, together.

UC Magazine 2020 7 School Consultative Board

20 Years of Partnership

uring the 2019–2020 school year, Long-Range Strategic Planning process, Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark. Mr. the School Consultative Board Sister established the Union Catholic Joe Schurtz ‘71 was selected as Board Chair, D(SCB) celebrated 20 years of Principal’s Advisory Board. a position he holds today. service to Union Catholic. According to former Vice Principal Mr. Michael Marotti, Sister Percylee selected individuals from Since its inception, the charter of the this partnership was inspired by a keynote the private sector, with proficiency in law, Board has remained the same; to provide speaker at a technology conference, who finance, business, technology, education the Principal with input on strategic non- noted that the difference between a good and insurance and invited them to join the academic topics such as tuition, building company and a great company is that Board. A Board term spanned three years improvements, technology, and institutional the CEO of a great company believes that and was renewable at the discretion of the advancement. In 2006, the Archdiocese valuable ideas come from people with varied Principal. Once constituted, the inaugural modified the structure of boards from an backgrounds and educations. Sister Percylee Principal’s Advisory Board was comprised Advisory model to a Consultative model. Hart, RSM had long recognized the value of of nine voting members and non-voting Hence, the Principal’s Advisory Board advice from constituents with a broad range administrative representation from Sister became the School Consultative Board. of professional expertise, and was spurred Percylee, Mr. Marotti, and Mr. John O’Neil, Sister Percylee felt this change allowed the to action by this speaker. As part of the 2000 Associate Superintendent of Secondary Board to grow in strength. “The Board plays a significant role in the life of the school. The Administration goes to the Board for support.” The Board meets formally five times per year. School Consultative Board members also serve on a variety of subcommittees focused on specific school initiatives. Additionally, Board members participate in key school events, such as Open House, National Honor Society Induction, and Graduation, where the SCB scholarship is awarded annually.

Over the course of its 20 years of existence, more than 50 people have served on the Board. Sister Percylee is deeply thankful, and shares that “When you identify great talent and leadership combined with passion, dedication and commitment to the mission, the Board continues to grow, thereby School Consultative Board members meet via Zoom making Union Catholic stronger.”

UNION CATHOLIC BOARD MEMBERS 2000–2020

Jane Albert Michael D’Antico Donard Gaynor Margaret Willeford O’Hara ‘66 Michael Smith Joyce Alcantara ‘95 Dominic DeVito Adonna Gilbert-Blackwell ‘88 John O’Neil◆ Bryan Smith ‘04 Thomas Angelo ‘91 Joan DeVito Cheryl Cop Hart ‘89 Karen Piasecki ‘88◆ David Thornton ‘75 Marion Badala Berger ‘76 Peter Durkin Sister Percylee Hart, RSM◆ James Reagan, Jr. ‘96◆ Robert Tomlinson William Butler Susan Dyckman James Hughes ‘76 William Reyes ‘93 Reverend Michael Ward ‘82 Helen Casa Megan Dyckman ‘07 Brian Korner ‘95 Arthur Ryan Tiffany Wilson ‘90 Michael Casa Edward Esposito Joanna Kostrzewa ‘93 Mary Ryan Anne Wischusen Lisa Ciaston ‘77 Sister Loretta Fernandez Caroline Lawlor ‘90 Linda Schanz Robert Wischusen Russell Cicero Nancy Foulks ‘76 Michael Marotti Joseph Schurtz ‘71 Raymond Wuertz Thomas Cristiani ‘69 Patricia Gagliardi Paul Martinho ‘89 H. James Siburn ‘81 Timothy Yessman ‘77 Mary Cullinane ‘85 Tracey Farrell Garrett ‘90 Mary Elizabeth O’Connor Allyson Smith ‘97

 Inaugural Board Members  2019-2020 Board Members ◆ 2019–2020 Administrative 8 UC Magazine 2020 Representatives Experiential Learning

s a supplement to the traditional day-to-day instruction, UC Astudents benefit from guest lecturers, special workshops, and trips to businesses, all of which provide valuable educational experiences. Here are several examples from the 2019–2020 school year.

Law Class Remote Guest Speaker Mr. Craig Carpenito, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, spoke with UC students about the opportunities for a career in law. Each student submitted two questions for Mr. Carpenito prior to AP Environmental Science Class Visits Wastewater Plant the Zoom session, and then prepared a Students discovered how wastewater is treated and then summary report afterwards. Criminology Class Visits Forensics Laboratory returned to the natural environment during their tour of Students explored the Union County Prosecutor’s Office the Rahway Wastewater Treatment Plant. Forensics Laboratory in Westfield, NJ, where physical, narcotics, and DNA evidence is housed, analyzed, and processed for the purposes of aiding criminal investigations.

Art Class Remote Workshops UC art students benefitted from two workshops hosted by the prestigious Digital Journalism Class Visits Fox News Savannah College of Art & Design Students toured the Fox News studio in New York City and (SCAD). Via Zoom, students attended learned about broadcasting, digital journalism, streaming, “Enhancing Creativity” and learned news journalism, opinion journalism and modern technology. French Day at Montclair State University exercises to generate creative ideas, Twenty-one UC students studying French received which can then be applied to any “passports” as they “traveled” to workshops, learned about problem-solving challenge. The French culture, competed in a trivia contest (in French), “Sketching for Design” workshop and enjoyed authentic French food. highlighted the importance of sketching and design in the creation of an interactive gaming app.

Religion Class Guest Speaker from Rome, Italy Brother Ben Consigli, Councillor General Judges at Elementary School STEM Fair from the United States Province of the UC students from the Engineering: Innovation and Marist Brothers, spoke to UC Freshman Design Honors class participated as judges in an elementary Business Class Visits New York Stock Exchange religion classes from his office in Rome. school STEM Fair, using their engineering skills to Students had an amazing opportunity to see what it is Brother Ben engaged the students in a communicate about, experience, and assess the STEM like to be a designated market maker and trader on the discussion about the Blessed Virgin Mary projects of the Holy Trinity students related to United Nations NYSE floor during trading hours. and her example of perfect discipleship. Sustainable Design Goals.

UC Magazine 2020 9 Four Decades of Innovative Leadership

hen Union Catholic Boys High School and Union Catholic Girls High School opened in 1962, they occupied separate Wwings of the current school building and were led by two separate Administrations. In early 1980, the Archdiocese of Newark announced that it would be merging the two schools and appointing a new Principal. The Archdiocese was looking for a candidate who would bring administrative and financial acumen, unite the two existing faculties, and begin planning for the future. The selection of Sister Percylee Hart, RSM was insightful.

Sister Percylee arrived at UC in September, 1980, having just served as Principal at Red Bank Catholic High School. She immediately formed a formidable administrative team; her two Assistant Principals were Sister Percylee Hart, RSM – 1980 Sister Jane Albert, O.P., former Principal of the Girls school, and Mr. Michael Marotti, former Vice Principal of the Boys school. Merging two communities into one was a daunting task, as each school had its own unique characteristics, strengths and traditions. Mike Marotti noted that “Sister gave a clear message that all ideas were welcome.” The merge also resulted in staffing changes. According to Jane Albert, “Sister Percylee had the ability to find the person with the best talent for a particular job, give it to them and let them use their abilities and talents to perform that job.” Reflecting back years later, Jane shared that during the merger, “I got to know one of the most competent and skilled administrators I had ever known.” The 2019-2020 school year marked Sister Percylee’s 40th year leading Union Catholic to the forefront of Catholic education in New Jersey. Those four decades have been filled with vision and innovation. Ms. Jane Albert, Mr. Mike Marotti, Sister Percylee – 2015

10 UC Magazine 2020 Sister Percylee exemplifies leadership. She thinks big. She created a Middle States Accreditation Team at “Sister Percylee is an outstanding leader, with the Union Catholic, to insure compliance and re-certification, but also to serve as a springboard to bigger thinking. This led to the development ability to change with the times, an innovative thinker of the Long-Range Strategic Plan, which remains a dynamic working with strong faith who sees the big picture.” tool. Ms. Kathy Matthews, who worked with Sister Percylee for her entire 40-year career, described Sister as “an outstanding leader, with Ms. Kathy Matthews the ability to change with the times, an innovative thinker with strong faith who sees the big picture.”

Sister Percylee inspires innovation.

She encourages new ideas, methods and programs. Educational improvements throughout her tenure are too numerous to list, but the implementation of the laptop program, the integration of Canvas Learning Management System, and replacing chalk boards with Smartboards kept UC ahead of the curve. Sister supports new ideas in all aspects of school life. As UC sports programs grew in size and prominence, she approved the installation of an Athletic Training Room and hired a certified Athletic Trainer, thus keeping UC student- athletes healthier, safer and better prepared to play. She approved the expansion of the UC Athletic Hall of Fame to include a broad variety of categories, thus recognizing outstanding contributions from all sectors of the UC community. Jim Johnston ‘97, a member of the faculty since 2002, said: “Sister challenges us every school year to Teach as Jesus Did. We do that through failure, humility and perseverance. We model lifelong learning and by way of Sister’s example, we find Jesus.”

Sister Percylee recognizes opportunities.

When the world began shifting from hard-copy books to digital versions, Sister assessed the school library and its aisles of stacks. Those “We model lifelong learning bookshelves have been removed and repurposed, and the library is an open space with charging ports and work stations used for classes, meetings, and various UC events. When the Fanwood-Scotch Plains and by way of Sister’s YMCA needed space to host its aftercare program during construction of their new facility, Sister prudently rented them space at UC. And as Sister was formulating her plan for a Principal’s Advisory Board (p. 8), example, we find Jesus.” opportunity appeared again. On an airplane flight, Sister was randomly seated next to Mr. Art Ryan, a businessman and engineer. She struck up Mr. Jim Johnston ‘97 a conversation and by the end of the trip, Art was so impressed by Sister and Union Catholic that he accepted a seat on that new Board. “It only took a three-hour plane ride for me to recognize Sister Percylee as the most incredible visionary I have ever met!”

Sister Percylee expands the reach of Union Catholic.

Over the past 40 years, the towns from which UC attracts students has grown exponentially, as a result of expanded recruiting. This helps maintain strong enrollment. Sister also opened the door for international students at UC. Many come from Asia and benefit greatly from their UC education while the American students benefit from shared cultural experiences. Sister Percylee is an advocate of social media and its ability to connect people instantly. Another major tool in connecting the UC community is Livestream broadcasts. Sister invested in the technology and the Livestream team, and now a myriad of school events are available to all for on-demand viewing. Sister Percylee expanded the UC reach to the local business community, too. A daily listener of the Joe Connolly Business Report, Sister attended one of Mr. Connolly’s Business Networking Breakfasts and told him, “I came here to learn to think more like an entrepreneur because those of us in non-profits have to think more like business people.” That encounter led to the creation of the annual Union Catholic Business Networking Luncheon where Joe Connolly serves as the moderator. According to Joe, “You can see Sister’s love for every one of those students in everything she does, and I am always impressed with the confidence and kindness of Mr. Joe Connolly and Sister Percylee the students that UC sends out into the world.” UC Magazine 2020 11 Sister Percylee conquers challenges.

If there is an obstacle in her way, Sister will overcome. When issues “You can see Sister’s love for every one of those arose regarding bus subsidies from local towns, Sister made the decision to restructure the UC bus fees. When the highly successful UC students in everything she does, and I am always Track Team could not train outside in winter months, Sister approved impressed with the confidence and kindness of the the use of the hallways after school, and a donor generously provided cushioned running mats. In 1994, when a major snowstorm resulted in students that UC sends out into the world.” leaks in the school roof, Sister mobilized a team to shovel excess snow off the roof. Dr. Jim Reagan ‘96, Assistant Principal, described Sister Mr. Joe Connolly Percylee as an “empowerer, a collaborator, a unifier, who is fierce and loyal.”

Sister Percylee upgrades facilities.

Sister has authorized many major improvements in an almost 60-year old building, such as, updated science labs, air conditioning in the library, new sound system in the auditorium and an expanded weight room. The installation of an elevator was an enormous accomplishment, and the real game-changer was the construction of the athletic complex and turf fields. Dr. Karen Piasecki ’88, Associate Principal, remarked that “Sister Percylee has been the guiding force in so many aspects of Union Catholic’s success. Her vision of excellence is the reason UC is on the cutting edge in education. She encourages and enables all to reach for excellence.”

Sister Percylee responds to UC students.

She listens to their needs and requests. Sister expanded the educational model at UC to include six learning levels and added the sUCcess Program, to provide additional academic support. When students requested additional school clubs, Sister approved, so long as they could secure a faculty moderator. A request for new athletic uniforms brought about a partnership with Under Armour. School Consultative Board Chair, Mr. Joe Schurtz ‘71, believes Sister “sees the future with incredible clarity, but empowers others to define the path that leads Union Catholic forward.”

12 UC Magazine 2020 Sister Percylee shepherds her flock.

She shares a daily prayer via twitter (@SPH1600). She is a mentor who develops her team. Mrs. Noreen Korner Andrews, Assistant Principal, noted “Sister has been a mentor and has pushed me to the limits by telling me, ‘You can do it.’” Lisa Gambacorto was a student at Red Bank Catholic when Sister Percylee was Principal. Upon graduation, Lisa joined the Sisters of Mercy, with Sister Percylee as her sponsor. Today, Sister Lisa Gambacorto, RSM is Principal of Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, NJ and shared that, “Sister Percylee’s overwhelming perseverance and her deep faith in God are just two of her many strengths.” Sister Ann Sullivan, SSJ, former faculty member, has lived in the convent with Sister Percylee for more than 20 years. Even with the enormous task of leading a school, “Sister Percylee cared for the well-being and needs of each member of the convent community, with compassion in times of sorrow or illness, and with humor beyond belief. Sister Percylee challenges everyone to ‘Be all God calls you to be’ and her answer has always been ‘Yes Lord, Here I am!’” “Sister Percylee has an unwavering Sister Percylee engages the whole community. faith that God is present in our

Current students, their families and faculty/staff are Sister’s primary focus, but there is room school. She is a model of faith and for everyone in her world. She enjoys alumni gatherings and UC events that include new friends. In 2016, when Sydney McLaughlin ’17 represented the USA in the Olympics, Sister she passes that on to each of us.” opened the UC doors to everyone nearby, to come watch, cheer and celebrate Sydney. Sister Mrs. Joanne Jakubik Percylee enjoys a truly special relationship as a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, located across the street from school. Father Michael Ward ’82, pastor at IHM, was a UC student in 1980 when Sister arrived. When Father Mike accepted his assignment at IHM, the first meeting request he received was from Sister Percylee. Said Father Mike, “I told my staff, ‘My first day and I am already being called into the Principal’s office.’”

Sister Percylee practices what she preaches.

Sister is President of the Newark Archdiocese Regional Principals Association, member of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), Trustee Emerita of Georgian Court University, member of St. Bartholomew Academy Advisory Board, member of National Catholic Educators Association, member of National Association of Secondary School Principals. Sister has previously served as President of the Middle States Association, and on the Board of Directors of the Washington Rock Girl Scout Council. Ms. Mary Cullinane ‘85, former faculty member, remarked, “In her everyday acts of unconditional service and support, she lifts us up. She creates for us a place where we can be our best. And most importantly, she has provided us with a living example of what it means to ‘Be All God Calls You To Be.’” “Be all God calls you to be.” Sister Percylee Hart, RSM Sister Percylee exemplifies true faith.

She believes that circumstances present themselves and people arrive in our lives, because it is God’s plan. When School Counselor Dr. Cas Jakubik first met Sister, “She looked me in the eye and said, ‘God sent you here.’ Sister told me that when she needs someone for UC, she prays and God sends the right person.” Mrs. Mary Ellen Wischusen has worked as Sister’s administrative assistant since 2002 and remarked about Sister’s “unwavering moral behavior. She is thoughtful, compassionate, and committed to doing the right thing. She is guided by the Holy Spirit and believes everyone has a gift and a talent.” Mrs. Joanne Jakubik, School Counselor, shared that “Sister Percylee has an unwavering faith that God is present in our school. She is a model of faith and she passes that on to each of us.”

With Sister Percylee’s innovative leadership, the future remains bright for Union Catholic. Long-range plans will be cutting edge, carefully thought out, amazingly successful, and focused on providing a quality education in a faith-based environment. In 1981, the new merged school yearbook was renamed Momentum. In hindsight, that name change was prophetic. Forty years later, the true “momentum” at Union Catholic, Sister Percylee, is still going strong. Congratulations and may God continue to bless Sister Percylee Hart, RSM.

UC Magazine 2020 13 “For It Is In Giving That We Receive”

Service. Giving back. Doing good. Let us count the ways at Union Catholic.

In September, UC In October, SMAC donated Freshmen created more than 50 pounds of personal care item kits for Catholic Charities of the soda can tabs to Ronald Archdiocese of Newark. McDonald House.

In November, SMAC collected cereal and pasta for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation and helped sort their Food Pantry.

In August, John McElroy ‘20 attained rank of Eagle Scout; designed and built outdoor classroom at his elementary school, St. James the Apostle School (Springfield). 31+ FAMILIES SERVED

In November, the Student Council donated 31 baskets of food and 31 turkeys to Union County families In December, the UC Community In November, the Habitat for participated in Macy’s Make-A-Wish Humanity Club painted the through IHM Food Pantry. Letter Writing Campaign. For each interior of a donated house in letter written to Santa, Macy’s donated Woodbridge, NJ. $1 to Make-A-Wish Foundation, which fulfills “wishes” for children with critical illnesses.

14 UC Magazine 2020 In February, Peer Ministry spread enough peanut butter and jelly to produce 200 SANDWICHES donated to St. Joseph Social Service Center.

In December and February, C.R.A.Y.O.N. Club organized dances, game nights, and holiday parties for children with autism and other special needs, to create awareness and acceptance. In February, Students for Human Dignity attended a workshop entitled “Voices That Challenge” at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center. In January, In February, Kaitlyn Valendo ‘20 was presented with the President’s Volunteer Jillian Jacinto ‘20 Service Award. The award is granted by the was presented Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program for outstanding service to others. with the Diocese Kaitlyn volunteers as an EMT, at Special of Metuchen Saint Olympics and is a member of the UC C.R.A.Y.O.N. Club. Timothy Award for outstanding faith and service.

In March, UC students donated to a scholarship that will provide funds for an incoming freshman.

In May, UC Faculty & Staff donated food to the IHM Food Pantry, In June, a $500 grant from the Sisters of Mercy as part of Teacher grew to a $2500 donation to St. Joseph Social Appreciation Day Service Center, when faculty and staff met the drive-through. challenge to match the initial grant.

UC Magazine 2020 15 Supremely Proud of Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis

This 1998 Union Catholic Graduate is the Newest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

abiana’s parents immigrated to the US Camden — from “with not much more than the clothes north to south I Fon their backs and the American have been very dream in their hearts.” The family of seven fortunate to lived in a cramped, two-bedroom apartment have received in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY. The family a phenomenal included Fabiana’s two older brothers and education here older sister, as well as her grandmother, who in New Jersey, prepared Haitian meals daily. Creole was every step of the Fabiana’s first language. Class Trip to Washington, DC way.” Fabiana’s senior Fabiana credits her humble roots for her Fabiana clerked portrait in the Union success and work ethic. “I know how hard remembers the class trip to Washington, for Justice John Catholic 1998 Yearbook my parents worked. They made sacrifices in DC. She very much wanted to go, as she E. Wallace, Jr. the hopes of forging a path for our futures.” loved history and politics, but her parents during the 2006-2007 Supreme Court term. Her father, Joseph, a taxi driver, saved to buy did not have the money. So, Fabiana got her Justice Wallace, recalled her as “a brilliant his own cab. Her mother, Claire, worked as a first job — at Chuck E. Cheese in Union — to young attorney. You knew that she would hospital patient transport aide in Manhattan. raise the $300 for the trip. Her favorite class go far.” Fabiana then held positions of The next step in their American dream was was War in Vietnam, taught by Mrs. Myrna increasing responsibility in both the private to buy a house. When Fabiana was 8, they McManus, who shared, “I remember Fabiana and public sectors, including nine years purchased that home in Irvington, NJ. as a self-motivated and enthusiastic scholar with the US Attorney’s Office. “The thought Fabiana and her sister attended St. Paul the who excelled both in class discussions and of actually sitting on the court one day was Apostle School. The boys then attended written work. She volunteered as an active not something that came across my mind as public high school and her sister attended member of the Service Club all four years. a law clerk” she told Eyewitness News. “My St. Mary’s High School in Elizabeth, NJ. But More than her academic excellence and end game as a law student was to become Fabiana had St. Paul’s friends who were participation in activities, it is Fabiana’s ever- an attorney and hopefully make an impact going to Union Catholic; she visited UC and present smile I remember most. She was a on the legal profession, in some way.” knew it was the place for her. joy and asset to UC and was loved by both Georgette Castner, a partner at Montgomery peers and faculty.” McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP where Fabiana cherishes many fond memories of UC, including time spent in the senior In the summer following her sophomore courtyard with friends. She especially year at Rutgers, Fabiana enrolled in a pre- law institute. She realized she loved reading case law and crafting arguments. She was the youngest in the class, but received awards for Best Oral Argument, Best Written Argument, and Most Outstanding Student. Her career path was cemented. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and enrolled at Rutgers-Camden Law School, from which she graduated magna cum laude. “Every school I’ve attended in my life has played an important role in Fabiana (second from left) with former state Fabiana (center) with her sister Veronique who I am today. From my time at Saint Supreme Court Justice John Wallace, Jr. and her brother Irving, at her 2002 Paul the Apostle School, to Union Catholic (third from left) and her parents, Joseph graduation from Rutgers University — and Claire Pierre-Louis High School, to Rutgers University New New Brunswick Brunswick, to Rutgers Law School in

16 UC Magazine 2020 Throughout the selection, nomination and confirmation process, many people have spoken about Fabiana’s qualifications, accomplishments and character.

When asked to Fabiana with her husband Robert Reeves, and sons Robbie (standing) and Marc share advice with (in arms) Union Catholic students, Fabiana offered these Fabiana worked, noted, “Fabiana brings a insights: “Take Fabiana being sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court tremendous amount of energy to the office advantage of of New Jersey, with her family by her side (Credit: WABC 7) with her work ethic, and she is just a joy to be opportunities around. She’s not only smart, but extremely that come your hard-working and a genuinely good person. way. Work hard and do She has a true passion for the law and also your best. Be willing to take a chance. loves her family. She is an amazing mom and Build relationships and find a mentor. has had the ability to balance the role Be open-minded to new ideas and goals. of lawyer and mom — and to do both Go outside your comfort zone. Don’t follow flawlessly is admirable.” the money; choose a career where you can The New Jersey State Senate voted see yourself thriving.” unanimously in favor of Fabiana’s Fabiana was touched by the number of texts confirmation. She was sworn in on she received from her UC classmates, as well September 1, 2020, just days before her as emails from former teachers, and even UC 40th birthday, making her the first black alumni she had never met. female justice and the youngest justice in Official Judicial Portrait the state’s 244-year history. Fabiana wants to be a role model for minority children. “I am a black woman. I am the child of She is deeply appreciative and hopes she immigrants from Haiti. I am a first generation managed to answer each one. “I am so lucky American citizen, the first in my family to and blessed to have the support of the Union attend law school and become a lawyer. I Catholic community as I embark on this new know how important it is for young people chapter in my career.” to see people who look like them, or come from similar neighborhoods as them, or similar backgrounds, to see those people in Watch Today Show Interview positions of leadership.”

“Fabiana is an exceptionally talented attorney. She has a powerful intellect, great integrity and a passion for equal justice. She brings a sharp mind and a perspective which will be greatly beneficial to the proceedings of our Supreme Court. Everyone speaks about her humanity, her empathy, and her character; the kind of person who always seeks to serve others and always carries with her the pride and perspective of her own past. There is simply no better set of traits that I could hope for in a nominee.” Phil Murphy – Governor of the State of New Jersey

UC Magazine 2020 17 The Life of Reillys — at UC

arney and Evelyn Reilly were firm noted that “Mom wasn’t happy if you missed Evelyn sums it up best, “They were very believers in the value of Catholic the bus and she had to drive you to school, happy, busy, and productive years and I Beducation. They had heard from so somehow we made it happen.” am proud of the closeness of my family. I other families in their parish, St. Bernard’s in am thankful to see many grandchildren, Plainfield, that UC was a great school. Most “Bathroom time was challenging,” but great grandchildren and one great great importantly, the school accommodated Evelyn’s kitchen process was well executed. grandchild (so far!). The Reilly family has both boys and girls, which was especially “There was often oatmeal or cream of truly been blessed in life.” important in a large family. In fact, all 11 Reilly wheat cooking on the stove and plenty of children graduated from Union Catholic! boxes of cereal.” To prepare lunch, “brown lunch bags were lined up on a ledge in the It was September 1965, when Jean Reilly ‘69 kitchen the night before with names on each entered Union Catholic Girls High School. bag, a napkin inside, a dessert (like a Devil The building had been open just three years, Dog) and some coins in front of each bag to and the school colors were blue and gold. purchase your drink. Then, the sandwiches The mascots for the Girls school and the were made in the morning and the bags were Boys school, respectively, were the Scotch filled.” Remember, when Jean ‘69 entered Jean ‘69 Charles ‘70 Dolores ‘71 Misties and Terriers. When Joseph graduated UC, there were 10 siblings behind her; most in 1982, the two schools had merged into in grammar school and some little ones still Union Catholic Regional High School, the at home. school colors were blue and white and the mascot was the Viking. In the course of those The Reillys recalled a variety of UC 17 years, much had changed in the United memories, including the famous UC concerts States (five US Presidents had held office), (e.g., The Who, Black Sabbath, Chicago), fun Michael ‘73 John ‘74 Brian ‘75 and much had changed at Union Catholic (11 times at school dances, making bows with Principals had led UC), but the Reilly family streamers of candy for a friend’s birthday, had been constant. singing in French class, the jukebox in the cafeteria, and seeing the boys at lunchtime. Between 1969 and 1982, a Reilly graduated from UC every year except ‘72, ‘77 and ‘80. Christine’s favorite UC memory was At the time, the UC tuition model provided a “developing a friendship with Deirdre Alice ‘76 Thomas ‘78 Patrick ‘79 free year of tuition to a family with a student Lempert Monroe ‘81 that has lasted almost in every grade. Amazingly, the only time that 40 years. She was my maid of honor, and happened for the Reillys was when Alice ‘76 I hers.” entered UC and her three older brothers were there, too. For Alice ‘76, “I enjoyed high school. I would repeat it again! I had very good friends and The Reillys “felt more secure as freshmen remain in touch with a few of them. UC was Christine ‘81 Joseph ‘82 knowing that our older siblings were there if part of the foundation for my success in we needed them.” They all took the bus, and college and life.”

1989 Back row (l to r): Brian, Patrick, Joseph, Charles, Thomas, John, Michael 2019 Back row (l to r): Joseph, Patrick, John, Charles, Thomas Front row (l to r): Christine, Jean, Barney, Evelyn, Alice, Dolores Front row (l to r): Michael, Dolores, Evelyn, Alice, Christine, Jean, Brian

18 UC Magazine 2020 Faculty and Staff Celebrate Service Anniversaries

Congratulations to UC administrators, faculty and staff who celebrated service anniversaries in the 2019–2020 school year.

40 YEARS 40 YEARS

Mr. Bruce Douglas, Humanities Teacher Sister Percylee Hart, Principal (r) receives gift from Dr. Karen Piasecki ‘88

35 YEARS 25 YEARS

Mrs. Noreen Korner Andrews, Assistant Principal Mr. Elito Tanyag, Religion Teacher

UC Magazine 2020 19 FACULTY AND STAFF SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES Continued

20 YEARS 20 YEARS

Mrs. Laura Lubin, Science Teacher Dr. James Reagan, Jr. ‘96, Assistant Principal

15 Years 15 Years Mrs. Patti Caffrey, Religion Teacher Mrs. Michelle Goworek ‘00, Science Teacher

10 Years 15 Years 15 Years Mr. Ray Lowrey, Maintenance Staff Mrs. Marla James, Humanities Teacher Mr. Mike McCabe, Math Teacher

5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years Mrs. Regina Mrs. Kelliann Coleman, Ms. Nancy Foulks ‘76, Mr. Rich Geisheimer, Mrs. Mary Jo Raite, Sister Donna Jo Repetti, Fernandez-Siejack, Spanish Teacher Alumni Director Math Teacher Science Teacher School Counselor Math Teacher

20 UC Magazine 2020 Blessings On Your Retirement

Our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to these faculty and staff members who retired at the close of the 2019-2020 school year. May you be blessed with much health and happiness for all you have given to the UC community; you will be missed.

Mr. Bill Bowman has served UC for 18 Mrs. Barbara Dellanno began her Mr. John Cerimele might best years. As Maintenance Supervisor, some UC career in 1978 as Miss Will, teaching appreciate the phrase Congratulazioni of Bill’s myriad responsibilities include English, moderating Junior Homeroom per l’ottimo lavoro! regarding his career opening the school each morning, firing 109 and overseeing the yearbook team. as an Italian language teacher at Union up the boiler on cold days, and handling Barbara then married and left UC to raise Catholic. John began teaching and snow removal in the winter — along her two sons. Union Catholic was blessed coaching at UC in September 1998, but with all of the daily building cleaning to have Barbara return for 35 additional his UC journey dates back to September and general facilities upkeep. Bill has years of dedicated service. In 2010, 1970 when he enrolled as a student in certainly earned some well-deserved Mrs. Dellanno was a national finalist the Class of 1974. John’s three children rest in his retirement. for the Nonpublic School Teacher of the followed in his footsteps as UC alumni Year Award, sponsored by the Council (Fabrizia ‘00, Tino ‘03, Angelo ‘09). for American Private Education. With that life-long connection, we Barbara retires as Dean of Academics know that John will always remain & Faith Formation, Learning Area part of the UC community. Administrator for Humanities, and UC Chair of the Middle States Commission accreditation process.

Mr. Bruce Douglas has been a Mr. Julius Gottilla joined the Ms. Kathy Matthews began her UC presence at Union Catholic for 40 Humanities Department in September career in September 1977, as a Physical years. He arrived as a Humanities of 2006. Julius took his students deep Education teacher and coach. She teacher, and has been that — and much into a text and opened their eyes to retires 43 years later as Learning Area more — during his UC tenure. He has a world they did not know existed. Administrator for Physical Education, served as disciplinarian, supervisor of Students who took Mr. Gottilla’s classes and Dean of Discipline. Coach the maintenance team, and coach of during their high school tenure received Matthews will return to the sidelines several sports teams. In particular, Mr. a very special gift — they graduated UC for the 2020–2021 school year in her Douglas served as head coach of the with a true command of the English familiar role as Head Coach of the girls’ boys’ varsity baseball team and assistant language and a highly sophisticated varsity basketball team, with county, coach of the girls’ varsity basketball writing ability. conference, state championships and team. Four of those teams won state more than 700 wins to her credit. championships, and earned him four inductions into the UC Hall of Fame.

UC Magazine 2020 21 Graduation 2020

With resilient seniors, innovative school leadership, devoted teachers and understanding parents, graduation for the Class of 2020 was celebrated in a safe and special way. Check out the many events organized to keep them socially distant, but forever connected.

Zoom Alumni Meet-Ups Recent UC graduates were grouped in Zoom rooms based on their colleges and their majors. Current seniors could choose the sessions that were most interesting to them and begin networking. Pick Up Graduation Materials On Sunday, May 17, the Seniors had their first “drive-through” to return books, pick up locker contents, view congratulatory College T-Shirts messages on a video truck, listen to a special song from the UC Concert Choir, UC Seniors shared photos of themselves sporting record their parting video message, receive a personalized lawn sign, and obtain t-shirts from their soon-to-be new schools. their Class of 2020 Graduation Materials gift bag — complete with cap, tassel, gown, white carnation, alumni laundry bag, and Commencement program.

Senior Superlatives Some categories have changed with the times, but the concept remains the same. Seniors voted on their phones and the results were posted in video format.

Decorating Day Seniors showcased their Viking pride and their excitement for college by decorating their cars, caps, and UC skirts.

22 UC Magazine 2020 Welcome to the Alumni Association The alumni welcome, traditionally offered following Alumni Prayers the final graduation practice, Lawn Signs Each morning of the week leading up to graduation, was delivered virtually to the Seniors received a custom lawn sign to celebrate alumni representing six decades of UC graduates Class of 2020. their graduation. shared their prayers for the Class of 2020.

55th Annual Commencement Ceremony The Commencement Ceremony, complete with speeches, awards, and the reading of every graduate’s name, was shown via UC Livestream.

Graduation Mass Graduation Mass was held on the night prior to graduation, in keeping with UC tradition. All graduates and their families could watch via UC Livestream. The theme was “Journey to a New Life.” Messages from the Class of 1970 Graduates of the UC Class of 1970 may not have been able to celebrate their 50th Graduation Anniversary in person, but they shared advice and congratulations in video format for the Class of 2020.

Diploma & Awards Drive-Through Following the online ceremony, the new graduates arrived at UC in cap and gown in their festively decorated cars. At various stops, they accepted their Lady of Grace Medals, picked up awards which had been announced during graduation, noticed their senior pictures displayed on both the sports field scoreboard and on a large video truck, had UC Alumni magnets placed on their cars, saw their oversized yearbook photos featured in 207 of the front windows, viewed their names scrolling on the electronic signboard, heard their names called over the sound system, and were awarded their diplomas Zoom Cap Toss Immediately following the directly from Sister Percylee Hart, while “Pomp and Circumstance” played throughout. Commencement Ceremony, every graduate logged onto Zoom as Sister Percylee then declared the Class of 2020 graduated and signaled the

traditional cap toss, albeit virtually. Senior Superlatives Some categories have changed with the times, but the concept remains the same. Seniors voted on their phones and the results were posted in video format.

UC Magazine 2020 23 Class of 1970

Continuing the Alumni Challenge

he Union Catholic Class of 1968, in In addition, an anonymous member of the Gifts may be made by check (payable to celebration of the 50th anniversary Class of ‘70 has pledged $5,000 once the Union Catholic High School) or by credit Tof their graduation, began a gift class reaches the $75,000 mark, to propel card (go to unioncatholic.org, click “Donate giving initiative of an endowed scholarship them closer to their target. Now” at the top of the page, and select for current students in need of tuition “Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship” under assistance. They concluded their 2018 Class of 1970, we need your help. designation). Please contact Dr. James T. celebration with a challenge to subsequent Donations of all amounts are impactful and Reagan, Jr. ‘96, Chief Development Officer, 50th anniversary classes to continue to pay appreciated, and will truly help a UC student with any questions. 908.889.1600 ext 330 forward the benefits of the Union Catholic in these financially challenging times. We are or [email protected]. experience. The Class of 1969 responded grateful for your generosity and look forward with an endowed scholarship of their own. to the day when we can thank you face-to- face and celebrate your 50th Graduation Despite the many obstacles presented by Anniversary in person. this year’s global pandemic, the Class of 1970 has stepped forward to build upon the philanthropy of the two classes before them. Led by the Class of 1970 Gift Initiative Committee, Cynthia Krohel Losavio, Joan Duggan Lucas, Ty Nutt, Ellen O’Connell, Ginger Rachko, Don Ruggieri, Paul Stahlin, and Mike Ventura, more than half of their The Palacios — Deb Marino ‘90, Andrew ‘20, $100,000 goal has already been raised. Emma ‘17

Third Generation Family

n September 1969, when Gail Tewes ‘74 Jordan graduated in May, as a member of arrived at Union Catholic, it is unlikely the UC Class of 2020. Ithat she envisioned the day when she The Carolans — Maryann Carroll ‘86, John ‘20, Kate ‘15 and her daughter and granddaughter would For Megan and Jordan, so much of what become the first Third Generation Family makes UC special holds true for both of in UC history. them; the caring teachers, the friendships with classmates, UC traditions, the number Years later, Gail had four children, and of alumni who work at UC, and the energy allowed each to choose their preferred high and spirit of Sister Percylee Hart. school. Megan Flanagan ‘98 had listened to her mother’s UC stories and had paged Gail passed away in 2012, but Megan and through her yearbooks. When the time Jordan included Gail’s 1974 UC graduation came, Megan applied only to Union Catholic, photo in their 2020 celebration. Megan and was excited to enroll at her mother’s knows that Gail “would have been amazed alma mater. beyond expectations” that her daughter, granddaughter and grandson (Lucas ‘23) all Flash forward to 2014, and Megan was found their home at UC. Congratulations to discussing high school options with her Gail Tewes Webb ‘74, Megan Flanagan Brault 7th grade daughter, Jordan. Like her mom, ‘98 and Jordan Flint ‘20, Union Catholic’s Jordan applied only to Union Catholic; first Third Generation Family! Deana Toma Buchanan ‘90 and Olivia Rittenhouse ‘20

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Legacy Graduates

here is no greater tribute to our school than an alumna or alumnus choosing to send her/his child(ren) to UC. Union Catholic takes immense pride in educating generations Tof families. The Class of 2020 showcases 10 legacy families, eight of whose photos are featured here. (Not pictured: The Boccher Family — Catherine ‘20, Mia ‘18, Edward ‘73; The Ortiz Family — Abigale ‘20, Allison Anderson Ortiz ‘83)

Sarah Ohnmeiss ‘20 with UC senior portrait of Paul ‘82

The Palacios — Deb Marino ‘90, Andrew ‘20, Mitzi LaFarga ‘90, Jonathan DiDario ‘20, Emma ‘17 Isabella DiDario ‘18

Zachary Turner ‘20 and Christine Hamilton Turner ‘88

The Carolans — Maryann Carroll ‘86, John ‘20, Kate ‘15

Deana Toma Buchanan ‘90 and The Villanis — Frank ‘83 and Ryan ‘20 Megan Flanagan Brault ‘98 and Jordan Flint ‘20 Olivia Rittenhouse ‘20 (not pictured Brandon ‘14) with UC senior portrait of Gail Tewes Webb ‘74

UC Magazine 2020 25 Graduation Award Recipients

THE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD THE HART AWARD

The Principal’s Award is the highest recognition bestowed at UC’s The Hart Award is a unique award that has been presented only commencement ceremony. It is awarded to the student who truly a handful of times since its establishment in 1981. This special exemplifies the philosophy and character of Union Catholic. award recognizes Seniors who exemplify constant contributions to Union Catholic while overcoming difficulties and facing adversity in a noble and courageous manner. Catherine Tangreti Why UC: Catherine loved the diversity The Class of 2020 of the student body and the feeling of “togetherness” the school fostered. This year, for the first time ever, the Hart Award was bestowed She was familiar with UC well before she upon 207 individuals — each member of the Class of 2020. enrolled, as her older sister, Sophia, is a 2017 In a year never experienced before in the history of Union graduate. Catholic, this senior class remained committed to their studies, Catherine’s UC Years: Serving as Student Council Vice connected to one another, and courageous in the face of a President, Student Ambassador, Big Sister, member of the virtual completion of their senior year. Together they exhibited a manifestation of their love for Union Catholic and together Livestream team, Track and Field team, and Cross Country they earned this award. team, while maintaining membership in National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society kept Catherine busy. The classes, clubs, activities, connections to her teachers, and her many friends made UC special. “I did not realize just how much it was ‘home’ for me until the pandemic prevented me from being able to go.” Advice to incoming students: “Get involved right away. Don’t sit back and wait. The people you meet along the way are part of your journey even if you do not become close friends with them. The four years I spent at UC were the best years of my life and I feel so grateful to my parents for providing me with the opportunity to go to UC.” Attending: University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Business

THE MICHAEL MAROTTI AWARD

Michael Marotti served UC from 1969 to 2003 as faculty member, guidance counselor and Assistant Principal. The award recipient exemplifies selfless commitment to the Union Catholic community.

Andrew Palacio Andrew’s UC Years: Andrew immersed himself in all things UC, as a member of the Track team, Cross Country team captain, Why UC: What made UC “home” for Student Ambassador, National Honor Society and World Andrew was the people he met, the Language Honor Society. Andrew was a participant in the Mr. UC friends he made and the shared values pageant, and he also gave of his time to play piano at UC events. they had in common. “UC has a fantastic For Andrew, his study of Spanish was special, as it allowed him faculty and my teachers and coaches helped to speak to his grandparents in their native tongue. me achieve my goals.” Advice to incoming students: “Don’t be afraid to try new things. You will never regret trying, but you may regret what you did not try.” Attending: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; School of Engineering

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THE JANE ALBERT THE SPIRIT AWARD

AWARD OF SERVICE The Spirit Award recognizes a student who demonstrates enthusiasm for Union Catholic by being an active, involved, spirited Jane Albert served UC from 1972 to 1981 as Principal, Assistant Principal member of the school community. and faculty member. The award recipient has exemplified a strong commitment to service within and outside of the UC community. Chelsea Alves Ryan Villani Why UC: Chelsea chose to follow in her cousin’s footsteps and attend Union Why UC: Ryan has always been Catholic. interested in flying, and knew the Union Catholic felt technology-driven programs at UC would Chelsea’s UC Years: like “home” because of the relationships benefit him. “Laptop learning, the Canvas forged with friends, teachers and coaches. “I saw platform and the entire online experience my UC family more hours each day than my family at home.” will position me well for college and beyond.” Chelsea was an athlete, member of National Honor Society, Ryan’s UC Years: Ryan loved going to school each day. UC World Language Honor Society, Service Club, Connection Crew, became his second family; his teachers watched out for him. Spanish Club and Peer Ministry. “As a first-time player, I became He was a member of the Baseball team, SMAC Executive Board passionate about Lacrosse and was team captain senior year. I (Student Movement Against Cancer), Big Brothers, and Livestream made hair ties for my teammates, trying to model the support commentator. Ryan especially relished his role as Student that seniors gave to me as a freshman player.” Ambassador, guiding prospective students on tours around UC. He “Have a plan of what you want felt a sense of pride and ownership because this was “his” school. Advice to incoming students: to achieve and then take the first steps to make it happen.” Ryan was grateful for how UC orchestrated the many graduation activities and the graduation ceremony. “What they did for us Attending: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ; really showed how much they care.” Elementary/Special Education Advice to incoming students: “Everyone should be free to be yourself at UC. Don’t be shy, be confident.” Attending: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL; Aeronautics and Aviation

THE SCHOOL CONSULTATIVE BOARD AWARD

The School Consultative Board Award is presented to graduating seniors who demonstrate excellence in academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Kacey Brennan Leena Morant Why UC: Kacey came from public school Why UC: Leena chose Union Catholic with a goal of becoming a leader. She based on the recommendation of a family followed in the footsteps of her brother friend. She liked the size of the school Sean, UC ‘15, who also attended the U.S. and felt the student body “reflected the Naval Academy. Kacey describes herself as diversity of the real world.” “future oriented” and carefully chose clubs and Leena’s UC Years: Leena felt that her teachers knew activities that would provide leadership opportunities. her well, and she liked that she recognized all the faces at UC, even Kacey’s UC Years: UC allowed Kacey to be herself. Kacey if she did not know each by name. She particularly enjoyed Days of served as CRAYON Club President, Senior Class President, Girls Recollection, and the “opportunity for bonding with classmates or Soccer team captain, member of the Track Relay team, and students from other grades.” Leena was a Student Ambassador, Big National Honor Society. CRAYON Club provided Kacey with Sister, a member of the Badminton Club, Cross-Country team, and the opportunity to work with autistic children and others with Track and Field team. An outstanding runner, Leena was named special needs, to plan teen nights, dances, movie nights, and All-State and All-American multiple times. She also earned an more. This helped raise Kacey’s awareness of and compassion award at the 34th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. for those with disabilities. Leena will continue her track career at Penn State University. Advice to incoming students: “Choose a few clubs where you Advice to incoming students: “Don’t be afraid to ask questions can aim to be a leader. Build bonds and be yourself.” and join as many clubs as you can, because that is where you will meet students not in your academic classes.” Attending: U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; Chemistry Attending: Penn State University, State College, PA; Criminology

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Union Catholic Class of 2020

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Sarah Isabel Jordan Christine Gabriella Gabriella Mia Jaren Lustig Magistro Mamouzette Marti-Millward Martinez Martins Martins Mateo

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John Isabelle Colin Connor Jaden Nicholas Rosalie John McElroy McGovern McKenna McParland McReynolds Mehno Merelman Mintel

Christopher Caitlin Clarise Edward Kenneth Alexandra Paige Silvana Robateau, Jr. Roder Rueda Ruela Ryder Scerbo Scheidemann Schifano

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES 2020

Adelphi University Fordham University Mount Saint Mary College The College of Saint Rose Albany College of Pharmacy and Franciscan University of Mount St. Mary’s University The Ohio State University Health Sciences Steubenville Muhlenberg College The University of Alabama Alvernia University Franklin and Marshall College Neumann University The University of Arizona American Institute of Medical George Mason University New Jersey City University The University of Scranton Sciences and Education George Washington University New Jersey Institute of The University of Tampa American University Georgetown University Technology The University of Tennessee Arcadia University Georgia State University New York Institute of Thomas Jefferson University ArtCenter College of Design Georgian Court University Technology Towson University Assumption University Gettysburg College New York University Trinity College Ave Maria University Hampton University North Carolina A & T State Tuskegee University 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Donor Report 2019–2020

The growing legacy of Union Catholic High School has always been built from a foundation constructed by our caring donor community. Your generosity in this unprecedented year has inspired our efforts and assures the continuance of our vision. Thank you for the abundance of support you have provided. May God keep you safe and continue to bless you and your family.

Sister Percylee Hart, RSM, Principal

This report reflects gifts, pledges and pledge payments between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The Development Office made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report and regrets any errors or omissions. If we made an error or omission, please notify the Development Office at 908.889.1600, ext. 368. MISSION STATEMENT BY THE NUMBERS

Union Catholic Regional High School prepares a diverse student Financial support from gifts to and pledges body to fulfill their college and career goals by cultivating the toward the Union Catholic Fund, Major Gifts students’ achievement of academic standards of excellence Initiative, Scholarships, Paver Program, Grants, within a value-centered environment, strong in its commitment 50th Graduation Anniversary Gift Initiative to our core values (respect, responsibility, honesty, compassion, and Sponsorships totaled and community), and to the establishment of a community of faith and love in the Catholic tradition. $294,462.58 Within a cutting-edge, innovative, and technologically infused educational environment, Union Catholic develops and celebrates the unique gifts and talents of each student. Its Students contributed to the 2019- strong programs in academics, athletics, activities, and service 511 2020 Student Giving Challenge prepare students for life in the real, spiritual, and virtual worlds.

Central to its mission is a commitment to Teach As Jesus Did 1 New Endowed and 7 New Annual and to educate and inspire students to live the gospel message. Scholarships were established in 2019-2020

Thank you!

UC Magazine 2020 33 THE FOUNDER’S SOCIETY Gifts of $25,000+ Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Graf Mr. William Macnamara, Jr. Union Catholic Parent Council (Michele Stone-Graf ‘67)◆ Ms. Sydney McLaughlin ‘17

THE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Gifts of $10,000-$24,999 Mr. Michael Basile ‘67 Mr. D. Tysen Nutt, Jr. ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. H. James Siburn ‘81 Under Armour Mr. Peter Desmond ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schurtz ‘71 SCB PP◆ Mr. Stephen Langer ‘68 SCB PP FFS Turn 2 Sports, LLC

THE PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE Gifts of $5,000-$9,999 Mr. Kenneth Clifford ‘74 Ms. Nancy Foulks ‘76 FS Mr. Donald Ruggieri ‘70 The Johanna Wilk Foundation▲ Mr. Christopher Esperon ‘06 FFS Mr. and Mrs. Vito Gagliardi, Jr. SCB PP◆ Mr. and Mrs. John Tierney ‘70 Mrs. Patricia Coogan Wyle ‘73 Four Seasons Food Service Morgan Stanley (Eileen Mertz ‘71) Management Mr. Michael Ventura ‘70▲

THE PACESETTERS CLUB Gifts of $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous Mr. Timothy Fitzgibbon ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Reidy CP Mr. Brian Silva ‘09 Advance Realty Foundation▲ Flynn O’Hara Uniforms▲ Robert E. & Maureen T. O’Keefe Union Catholic Student Giving Mr. Richard Allorto, Jr. ‘90▲ Mr. and Mrs. Damian Granrath CP Family Foundation ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23 Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bonn CP Mr. Joseph Merullo ‘73▲ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Schanz SCB PP◆ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Westerman, Jr. Mr. Kevin Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Keefe Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sestokas ‘70 ‘75 (Donna Amabile ‘77) (Karen Occhipinti ‘80)▲ (Deborah Moore ‘71) YourCause, LLC

THE VIKING CIRCLE Gifts of $1,000-$2,499 Mr. Thomas Angelo ‘91 SCB▲ Mr. Stephan DiPierno▲ Imperial Painting & Coatings, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Lee Morant, Jr. CP Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ayers CP Mrs. Sheela McPhillips Donchez ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Ariel Jacinto CP Ms. Antoinette Morello Mr. Cornelius Baasten ‘66 Mr. Edwin Ehret ‘72◆ Mr. and Mrs. John Jaworski CP PP Mr. Thomas Nuara ‘66 Dr. Matthew Baasten ‘68 Eii, Inc Knights Of Columbus Summit Mrs. Margaret Willeford O’Hara ‘66▲ Barclays Educational Gift Mr. and Mrs. Edward Esposito SCB PP▲ Council # 783 Mr. Joseph Perona CP Matching Program Family Investors Company Ms. Joanna Kostrzewa ‘93 SCB Dr. Karen Piasecki ‘88 FS  Mrs. Patricia Olsen Barton ‘69 Mrs. Katherine Walsh Flynn ‘74▲ Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kutcher ‘69▲ Mr. Brian Reagan ‘00 Mr. Steven Berger ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. John Foulks PP Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Lang CP Mr. Daniel Regan ‘83 CP Deacon and Mrs. Charles Boucher ‘68 Mr. Brian C. Gates ‘75 Mrs. Kimberly Leegan FFS and Mr. and Mrs. William Reyes, Jr. ‘93 ◆ ◆ (Francine Mulholland ‘69) Mr. Charles Giaimo and Mr. Michael Leegan PP (Cheryl Sliwicki ‘93) SCB Mr. William Boyar FS and Ms. Catherine Paolella GP Ms. Eileen Leonard ‘68▲ Mr. and Mrs. John Romanow ◆ Mrs. Marybeth Boyar FFS PP Mrs. Adonna Gilbert-Blackwell ‘88◆ Mrs. Allison Lestarchick FS and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ryan, III SCB ▲ ▲ Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Mr. William Griffin ‘75▲ Mr. John Lestarchick PP Mrs. Laura Reilly Salmon ‘82 ▲ Mr. Christopher Brown ‘09 Mr. Richard Guempel ‘73 Ms. Joan Duggan Lucas ‘70 Ms. Allyson Smith ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buerle CP Greater Westfield Area Mr. and Mrs. William Madden ‘69 Ms. Christine Speck ‘68  (Trudy Meeker ‘71) Mr. William Butler PP Chamber of Commerce Sister S. Ann Sullivan, SSJ FS Ms. Janette Cardozo PP▲ Mr. Matthew Hanson ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Francesco Mastrocola ‘84 (Deborah Culley ‘84) PP◆ Mrs. Eileen Kufta Tai ‘74 Mr. Angelo Cerimele ‘09 Hartnett Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. Alan Tangreti PP▲ Class of 1979 Dr. and Mrs. Timothy McCabe ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hartnett PP CP PP CP▲ The Benevity Community Mr. Gary Dagres ▲ Mr. Charles Hausheer ‘70 Mr. Edward McNany Impact Fund MassMutual Tri State — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

34 UC Magazine 2020 ▲ Denotes 5+ years of ◆ Denotes 10+ years of  Denotes 15+ years of  Denotes 20+ years of consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving Mr. and Mrs. James Venezia, Jr. ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Williams CP Mr. J. Christopher Bonner ‘83 and Mrs. Elizabeth Zeigler PP▲ (Sandra Schultz ‘67) FFS PP▲ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wischusen FS PP Dr. Maria Yerovi ‘82 PP CP▲ Westfield Foundation — Peter J. Mr. Charles Volpe ‘73◆ Mr. Richard Wright ‘69▲ Mr. Jeffrey Zeigler FS and Tierney Memorial Scholarship

THE BLUE AND WHITE CLUB Gifts of $500-$999 Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Mr. Johnny Lee and Ms. Qiao He PP Mr. Dennis Ryan ‘71◆ Mrs. Shirley Abel FS and Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. Mr. Daniel LeRose ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schneider Mr. Ken Abel PP◆ Mrs. Christine Dill FS and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mackow ‘71 Schwab Charitables Mrs. Noreen Korner Andrews FS Dr. Michael Dill CP, PP (Nancy Scalera ‘71)▲ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seery PP  and Mr. Charlie Andrews PP Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dillon ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mahaffey CP Mrs. Melissa Gregory Sfarra ‘00 Mrs. Marion Badala ‘76 FS and Ms. Kathy Duff ‘73▲ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Marotti FFS ▲ Suplee, Clooney & Company Mr. Marc Berger PP  Mrs. Lucille Solazzi Fallon ‘70 Mr. William McLaughlin PP Mr. Michael Talty Mr. Michael Caliguire ‘73 Mr. Charles Featherstun ‘67 Mr. and Mrs. Marchand McReynolds, The IFF Foundation Mrs. Mary Cappio FFS Ms. Juanita Fernandez ‘74 Jr. PP ▲ Mrs. Betsy Mintel Thornton ‘75 FS Mr. John Chestnut, Jr. ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fuchs PP◆ Mr. William Muzychko ‘74 and Mr. David Thornton ‘75 PP Mr. Joseph Chirichillo ‘83 CP Ms. Adele Gatens ‘77 CP Mr. Robert Pekarsky ‘70 Mr. Edward Thornton ‘04 FS◆ Class of 1969 Mr. Steven Gillingham ‘69 Mr. Glenn Pittson ‘73 Mrs. Mariann Tierney Class of 1974 Mr. Julius Gottilla FS◆ Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Porcelli, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Valli PP ◆ Class of 1989 Mr. John Guempel ‘84 (Sheila Kane ‘71) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Velona PP▲ ◆ Mrs. Irene Clifford-Langley ‘73 Mr. and Ms. Andra Hayes PP Ms. Stacey Rainey Ms. Anne Ventola ‘89 ▲ Mrs. Kristen Casa Connor ‘91 Dr. Cas Jakubik FS and Mr. Paulino Rama and Mr. and Mrs. Kung-Wei Wang ▲  Ms. Diane Galdon-Rama CP PP Mrs. Cheryl Cop-Hart ‘89 Mrs. Joanne Jakubik FS Mrs. Mary Ellen Wischusen FS and Mrs. Mary Beth Cregg PP◆ Reverend Monsignor Michael Kelly Dr. and Mrs. James Reagan, Jr. ‘96   Mr. Charles Wischusen FS ▲ (Nicole Luciano ‘96) FS Ms. Donna Dandrilli CP FFS Woodbridge Township Domestic Mr. and Mrs. Michael D’Antico, Jr. Ms. Patricia Knierim ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson GP Violence Response Team SCB PP▲ Mr. and Mrs. Brian Korner ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ritchey, Jr. PP Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Yorke PP Mrs. Barbara Dellanno FS and (Alison Stowasky ‘95) SCB▲ Mrs. Karen Rudnicki FS and  Mr. Michael Zampino and Mr. Ralph Dellanno Mr. and Mrs. Roger Labrie CP Mr. Garrett Rudnicki PP Mrs. Linda Wagner Zampino PP

UC PATRON Gifts of $100-$499 Mr. and Mrs. Muncie Abood GP Mr. S. Jonathan Brown ‘90 Mrs. Nancy Pictroski Closs ‘75▲ Mr. Aaron Doherty ‘08 Ms. Jane Albert FFS▲ Mr. Stanley Bujalski ‘69 Dr. Mark Coleman ‘75 Ms. Tracy Trukowski Doherty ‘93 Mr. Stephen Alessi ‘69 Mrs. Rosemarie Buren GP Mr. and Mrs. Andre Colombo PP FS CP◆ Mrs. Kristen Angelo FS and Ms. Elise Butkiewicz CP Mr. Thomas Corridon ‘75 Mrs. Emily Eger Donahue ‘98 Mr. Bill Angelo▲ Mrs. Patricia Caffrey FS and Mr. William Coughlin ‘75 Mrs. Michele Donegan FS▲ Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Apuzzio PP Mr. James Caffrey CP PP◆ Ms. Judy Coyne PP CP Mrs. Kimberly Donnelly FS CP Mr. Frank Araneo FS▲ Dr. David Calabrese ‘70 Mrs. Patricia Ensor Crapanzano ‘74▲ Mr. Andrew Drebych ‘85◆ Mr. David Babbitt ‘75 Mr. Robert Camisa ‘19 Ms. Maryann Crilly ‘77▲ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dube ‘70 Ms. Laurie Babernitsh CP Mrs. Meredith LaCorte Carpenter ‘95 Mr. Robert Curry (Rosemary Volpe ‘71)  Ms. Genevieve Bahrt ‘69 FFS Mr. Michael D’Amico Mr. Frank Duca CP ▲ Ms. Kristina Baldridge and Mr. Paul Carr ‘77 Mrs. Jennifer Merullo D’Andrea ‘69 Mrs. Joan Dwyer FFS and Mr. Jacob Baldridge Ms. Lauren Casa ‘94 Mr. John D. Dwyer PP▲ Mr. Hoang Dao CP  ▲ Mr. Robert Dyckman PP Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ballweg PP Mrs. Helen Casa PP Mr. Kevin Del Mauro ‘04  Ms. Susan Dyckman PP FS Mr. Ralph Barone ‘69 Mr. Fred Cassel ‘82 Mrs. Janet Stanford Del Vecchio ‘68◆ Mr. and Mrs. John Becht FS◆ Mr. Christopher Castello ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Eck ‘85 Mrs. Lisa Delventhal Marelli CP (Lisa Ritthaler ‘86) Mrs. Carol Poorten Beck ‘73 Mr. John Cerimele ‘74 FS and Mr. Edward DePaola ‘72▲  Mrs. Adele Cerimele PP Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elko ‘69 Mr. Thomas Bennett, Jr. ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. John Devlin GP ▲ Ms. Louise Chardos ‘71▲ Mr. Leonard Engel ‘70 Mr. Terrence Bennett ‘77 Mrs. Diane Guempel Di Stano ‘74 Ms. Patricia Bentley ‘79 Dr. James Checchio Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fabricatore PP Mrs. Lois Checchio Dick ‘69 (Dawn Santoro ‘87) Mr. Harry Bernstein Mr. Jonathan Choi ‘21 CS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dill Mr. Stephen Farawell ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bianco ‘81 PP Mr. and Mrs. Sang Keun Choi PP Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dill GP Mrs. Maryann Farrell FFS PP Mrs. Phyllis Biunno Mr. Joseph Ciampa ‘89▲ Ms. Debra DiPace ‘74 FFS ▲ Ms. Lisa Ciaston ‘77 SCB Mr. Richard Fedison ‘74 Dr. Devin McDonald Boothe ‘98 Mr. Kenneth Dittmer Mrs. Kamila Ciringione FS▲ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feil ‘69 Mr. Dennis Boyle ‘66 Ms. Theresa Dobbin ‘85▲ (Alison Fitzsimmons ‘72) Class of 1999 Mrs. Roseann Brennan PP Mr. Gerard Dodman, Jr. ‘69 Ms. Eugenia Fernandez ‘75▲ Mr. and Mrs. James Brown ‘75 PP◆ Class of 2009

PP = Past Parent FS = Faculty/Staff GP = Grandparent SCB = Current School UC Magazine 2020 35 CP = Current Parent FFS = Former Faculty/Staff CS = Current Student Consultative Board Mrs. Diane Fernandez and Mr. Michael Lamb, Sr. ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Palacio CP Ms. Kathryn Anderson Thomas ‘68◆ Mr. Ron Fernandez CP Mr. Jim Lambert FS (Deborah Marino ‘90)▲ Mrs. Ellen Tierney Mr. and Mrs. John Ferro PP Mr. Randy Landicho ‘94 Ms. Tonette Palencia ‘02 Mrs. Nancy Tierney-Grimm ‘74 Mr. John Fieseler ‘75▲ Mrs. Catherine Gilligan Langan ‘77 Mrs. Mary Sweet Palladino ‘71 Mrs. Nancy Balakier Tillman ‘71 Mr. Brian Foley ‘79 Mrs. Ellen O’Brien Lenard ‘74 Mrs. Jane Paltz GP Mr. Joseph Tkac ‘74 Mr. Kevin Foley ‘77 Ms. Jane Lestarchick ‘14 FS Mrs. Maureen Janusz Pecoraro ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. John Tomalavage CP PP Mr. Don Frio FS◆ Mr. Matthew Lewicki ‘66▲ Colonel John Jay Pellicone, USMC Mr. James Trollo ‘08 Mr. Frederick Froehlich ‘69 Mrs. Cynthia Krohel Losavio ‘70 (Ret) ‘69 Ms. Camille Trongone ‘09▲ ▲ Frontstream Mrs. Laura Lubin FS and Mr. Peter Pepe ‘79 Ms. Jenna Trongone ‘11▲ Ms. Stephanie Boccher Frost ‘76 Mr. James Lubin PP◆ Mrs. Nancy Peralta FS and ▲ Truist  Mr. Frank Peralta CP Mr. Greg Gagliardi ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. David Luciano ‘99 FS Mrs. Marge Urso FS and Mr. Vito Gagliardi, III ‘12▲ Deacon and Mrs. Jack Lynch Mr. Frank Petranich ‘70 Mr. Charles Urso PP Mr. Daniel Galati ‘74▲ Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Madrigal PP CP Mr. and Mrs. Robert Piasecki PP Mr. and Mrs. Michael Valendo PP Mr. John Gatens ‘81 Mr. Robert Magno ‘74▲ Ms. Fabiana Pierre-Louis ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van Buskirk PP Mr. Terrence Gatens ‘84▲ Capt. Greg Maguire, USN (Ret) ‘84▲ Ms. Jennifer Power PP CP Mr. Robert Veltre ‘69 ▲ Mrs. Ida Hulme Genova ‘70 Mrs. Michele Ventura Mallozzi ‘69▲ Mrs. Colleen Schiller Prendergast ‘76 Mr and Mrs. Robert Venner Ms. Jessica Gesumaria FS Mr. and Mrs. Gene Marino GP Mrs. Sharon Quinto ‘98 (Kathleen Murphy ‘74) PP ▲ Mrs. Marilyn Gialanella GP Mr. and Mrs. James Mariucci ‘69 Mrs. Beth Burger Rawling ‘74 Mrs. Sharon Jennings Vivenzio ‘73▲ Ms. Jacqueline Gibert (Kathleen Kinney ‘69)◆ Mr. and Mrs. James Reagan, Sr. PP Ms. Carolyn Vollero GP FFS Mr. David Glass Ms. Stephanie Marshall Mr. Philip Volpe ‘77 Mr. James Revel FFS Ms. Christine Gonch Ms. Janice Masvidal PP◆ Mr. Joseph Volpe ‘74  Ms. Mary Ring ‘80 Mr. Scott Gordon Ms. Kathleen Matthews FS Mrs. Patricia King von Trapp ‘68 Mr. William Ring ‘72 Mr. Michael Graham ‘74 Ms. Noelle Matyi ‘23 CS Mr. Foster Voorhees Mr. Edward Ritter ‘79 Ms. Monica Gray ‘81 Major General Martin Mazick, USAF Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wade Mrs. Rose Robateau CP  Mr. Raymond Gunsiorowski ‘91 (Ret) ‘68 Mr. Michael Walch ‘75 CP ◆ Mr. Ed Ryan FS◆ Mr. James Gunsiorowski ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCabe FS Ms. Kathleen Walsh ‘03 ▲ Lieutenant Thomas Ryan, USN (Ret) ▲ Mr. and Mrs. Gerard McCabe GP Ms. Margaret Walsh Albanese ‘01 Mr. Edison Guzman FS ‘72▲ Mrs. Darlene Spiegel Hanley ‘73▲ Mr. Thomas McCartney ‘83 Mr. Jeff Walyus ‘88 Mr. Robert McCoid FS Dr. Edward Sagendorf, ‘07 FS and Mr. James Hanley ‘74 Mrs. Kathleen Sagendorf FS▲ Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ward ‘75 Mrs. Kathleen Lock McCondichie ‘69 (Mary Simons ‘75)◆ Mr. Joseph Hanlon ‘86▲ Ms. Loretta Santacroce ‘74▲  Mrs. Barbara Moran McFadden ‘78 Reverend Michael Ward ‘82 SCB Sister Percylee Hart, RSM FS Mr. and Mrs. Michael Saran ‘71 Mr. Edward Hartnett GP Mr. Brian McGovern ‘87 (Caroline Johnson ‘71) Mrs. Theresa Zeiss Waters ‘67 ◆ Ms. Janelle Hazell ‘96▲ Mr. Kevin McGrath ‘69 Ms. Michele Savage ‘74▲ Mrs. Kathryn Bonner Welch ‘77 Mrs. Barbara Bien Henelt ‘67 Mr. Stephen McLaughlin ‘80 Mr. Gerald Sawczyn ‘96 Mrs. Margaret Canavan Wernsing ‘77 ▲ Mrs. Eileen Kwiecinski Hinton ‘77◆ Mrs. Susan McLaughlin FS and Ms. Pamela Sawicki 96 FS Mrs. Mary Westerman-Shahrabani ‘74 Mr. Brian McLaughlin◆ Ms. Patricia Horan ‘68 Mr. Dante Scala ‘86▲ Mr. Thomas Whalen Mrs. Claire McLaughlin-Gechter ‘77 Mr. Neil Horne ‘88▲ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scarola ‘82 PP Mr. and Mrs. John Wieting PP Mrs. Nancy Hayes McNally ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Howlett CP Ms. Kimberley Schanz ‘07▲ Ms. Dorinda Jenipher Wiley GP Mr. Tim Mellin ‘68 Mrs. Linda Stevens Huchel ‘66▲ Mrs. Katherine Schmidt FS Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams PP Mrs. Patricia Kovach Mickus ‘87 ◆ Mr. James Hughes ‘69 Mrs. Diane Bengivenga Schmidt ‘68 Ms. Tiffany Wilson ‘90 Ms. Karin Moeckel GP Mrs. Megan Anderson Hurley ‘88 Mrs. Pamela Kull Schmierer ‘66 Ms. Mary Winsor PP Ms. Angelica Monsanto ‘15 Mrs. Karen Esposito Hurst ‘90▲ Mr. Robert Schneider ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. James Woods PP Mr. Andrew Moran ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Norihiro Ikemoto PP Mrs. Rebecca Venezia Schroppe ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wuertz PP Ms. Gloria Jean Morton GP ▲ Mr. and Mrs. Otto Isidron, Jr. PP FS◆ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yashay PP Mrs. Diane Vanderbeck Moyns ‘66 Ms. Shelly Jacques FS Ms. Samantha Scutieri ‘98 FS▲ Dr. Emma Yepez-Ziegenbalg ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mrozek PP Mrs. Nancy Smith Jeffries ‘75 Mr. Paul Semiraro ‘77 Mrs. Melissa Tooker Yezo ‘00 FS and Mr. David Muldowney, Jr. ‘67 Mr. Darren Yezo▲ Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jimerson PP Ms. Juanita Sheffield GP Mrs. Patricia Rhodes Mullen ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zaniewski, Ms. Lisa Kawalec ‘81 FS Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sluka PP▲ Ms. Hilary Mulligan ‘80▲ Jr. PP Ms. Lauren Kirk Mr. Kevin Smith ‘68 Ms. Mary Rose Murray ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Zapata CP Ms. Carolyn Kirkland Scotch Plains Volunteer New Jersey State Baseball Mrs. Sylvia Pramataroff Zborowski ‘75 Mr. Joseph Klenner ‘74 Firefighters Association NLC Financial Services, LLC Mrs. Deborah Varley-Zirpolo ‘73 Mr. Timothy Knight ‘75 Mr. William Stahlin, III ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Novack PP▲ Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Zukowski PP Mrs. Elizabeth Wetzler Knych ‘69▲ Mrs. Krystyn Romasz Stempinski ‘67 Mr. John Novello ‘77▲ Mr. Charles Kocot ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. William Streep Ms. Mary Elizabeth O’Connor◆ Ms. Maria Kovach ‘82◆ Mr. and Mrs. David Swinehart PP Ms. Emily O’Halloran ‘09 ▲ Dr. Joan Kowalec ‘66 Mrs. Betty Swisher Mrs. Allison Anderson Ortiz ‘83 CP  Mrs. Cindy Kraus FS and Mrs. Eileen Costigan Talty ‘74 Mr. Raymond Kraus PP◆ Dr. Bridget Lang and Mr. Elito Tanyag FS◆ Mr. Mark Ortolani PP◆ Mr. Roger Kutchaver ‘78

36 UC Magazine 2020 ▲ Denotes 5+ years of ◆ Denotes 10+ years of  Denotes 15+ years of  Denotes 20+ years of consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving UC SUPPORTER Gifts up to $99 Mr. Gregory Adams ‘67 Mr. Ryan Florek Mr. Richard Mangino Mr. John Seebode ‘14▲ Ms. Angela Amend Kwasnik PP Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fox CP Ms. Carmelyn Marinaro ‘78 Mr. Joseph Seebode ‘11▲ Ms. Jen Apicella Ms. Rosemarie Gadaire Mr. William Marsh ‘14 Mrs. Mary Ann Dosch Shaffer ‘68 Mr. Albert Ashmont, Jr. ‘84 Mrs. Adele Gatens FFS PP Mrs. Patricia Herrighty McDaniel ‘69 Mr. John Shanley ‘70 Ms. Jackie Ayers ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Sean Gaynor ‘07 Mrs. Maura McGovern FS Mr. and Mrs. Rajan Sharma PP Ms. Karen Baratta FS Mrs. Roseanne Gedman PP Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGuinness Mr. Richard Shea ‘73 Ms. Joanna Bardwil ‘88◆ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Geisheimer FS (Diane Graham ‘86) PP CP Mrs. Yolanda Sheffield Williams CP Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnes PP Ms. Keturah Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mickus GP Mr. Adam Siegal FS Mr. and Mrs. David Baughn PP▲ Mr. and Mrs. James Gilligan, Jr. PP Mr. Mark Miller PP Mr. and Mrs. Alan Sikora PP◆ Mr. Daniel Belenets ‘80▲ Ms. Rosemary Gleeson FFS Mr. and Mrs. Liam Miller CP Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sincavage Mr. and Mrs. Roger Billotto CP Ms. Ana Maria Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Moncada FS Mrs. Ann Wetzler Sisalli ‘73 Sister Mary Joseph Bircsak FFS Mr. Gregory Goossens ‘69 Mr. Dennis Motley CP Ms. Gabriella Sluka ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Blaha PP▲ Mrs. Michelle Scutieri ‘00 FS and Ms. Elizabeth Murad ‘69 Mr. Zachary Sluka ‘17 Ms. Susan Roselli Bonnell ‘80 CP Mr. Michael Goworek ‘98 Mr. Michael Murden PP Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith PP Mrs. Frances Brennan FFS Mrs. Mary Graham GP Ms. Kathleen Naymola ‘71 Mrs. Amee Preston Smolinsky ‘80  Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Breza FS▲ Mr. and Mrs. John Gresco FS Ms. Margaret Nuwer ‘98 FS Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, Inc. Mr. Alex Bricki ‘10 FFS▲ Mrs. Mary Coan Hagenbush ‘72 Ms. Patricia Nuwer ‘01 FS◆ Mr. John Stagich ‘74▲ Ms. Marigrace Brown ‘78 Ms. Hope Hall Mr. Raymond Obuch ‘75▲ Mr. David Stalker ‘90 Ms. Katherine Brown ‘13▲ Brother John Healy FFS Mr. John Occhipinti PP▲ Ms. Barbara Stampfle ‘66▲ Mrs. Victoria Candon FFS Ms. Kristen Vogel Hickman ‘99 Mr. Christos Paizis ‘09 Mr. Michael Stonack ‘71 Mrs. Maryann Carroll Carolan ‘86 FS Mrs. Laura Wischusen Hoffman ‘95 Ms. Alicia Parker ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Ary Sulistyono CP and Mr. Kevin Carolan PP Mr. Gerry Hudson-Martin ‘68▲ Ms. Andrea Parsons Ms. Kathleen Sullivan ‘12 Mrs. Janet Catherwood GP Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunsinger Mr. Joseph Pellicone ‘75 Mr. Gregory Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cicero PP FFS (Teresa Marino ‘92) CP Mrs. Janet Kennedy Pennucci ‘67 Ms. Debra Sullivan Ms. Ann Cierpial ‘12 Mrs. Rosalie Intartaglia PP FFS CP Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Pereira PP Mrs. Jennifer Sussmann ▲ Ms. Kelly Colangelo Mr. Thomas Ivanitz ‘70 Ms. Caroline Perkins Mr. Matthew Swinehart ‘19  Mrs. Barbara Chandler Coletti ‘79 Mrs. Marla James FS Ms. Gail Petrone Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Szyszkiewicz PP Mrs. Kelliann Coleman FS and Mr. Joseph Janci ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Brent Petrone Ms. Carolyn Tangreti PP▲ Mr. Jorge Perez Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston, III ‘97 Mrs. Catarina Portillo FS and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tartaglia PP (Jessica Vogt ‘04) FS Mrs. Catherine Gatens Colon ‘71 Mr. Andres Portillo Mr. Anthony Tedesco ‘69 ▲ Mrs. Kelly Kahney FS▲ Mr. Mike Conte FS Mrs. Valerie Torcivia Prince ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Temo PP Mrs. Karen Porpora Kant ‘70 Ms. Rosalie Cook Mrs. Anne Kern Provax ‘70 Mr. David Torres ▲ Mr. William Keller PP Mr. Anthony Cordillo ‘67 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Quinn CP Ms. Yaznie Tullo Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Kelly CP Mr. Kevin Coughlan ‘10 Mrs. MaryJo Raite FS and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tyburczy PP Ms. Catherine Kenny Mr. David Raite▲ Mr. John Cullinane PP Mr. C.J. Urso ‘05 FFS◆ Ms. Barbara Kiss ‘86 Mrs. Sheila Waite Ranieri ‘70 Mrs. Christine D’Amato DiNizo ‘81 Mr. Lee Urso ‘11▲ Mr. Edward Kissling ‘71▲ Mrs. Janice Almeida Reardon ‘87 Ms. Alexa DaSilva ‘13 Ms. Caroline Valenzano ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Davis PP CP▲ Mr. Robert Kizer ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reis (Wendy Mickus ‘89) PP CP Mr. and Mrs. Glen Volturo Mrs. Katherine Cherego Debari ‘78 Ms. Ellen Klecha PP (Lori Beronowski ‘82) ▲ Ms. Patricia Repko Mr. Michael Deegan ‘73 Mr. Paul Klein ‘72 Mr. Thomas Wang ‘13 ▲ Mrs. Barbara Blanchette Richards ‘82▲ Mr. Michael DeJoy Mr. Roman Kobryn, Jr. ‘97 Mrs. MaryJane Yaros Warshaw ‘68 Mr. Bryan Rigor ‘11 Mrs. Michele Cardiello DelCorsano ‘95 Mr. Brian Kopnicki FS Ms. Kathleen Webber FS▲ Ms. Noreen Riordan Mrs. Anne Ryan Dello Russo ‘76 Mrs. Lauren Occhipinti ‘84 FS and Mrs. Mary Ann Scott Weber ‘67  Mr. Donald Koppel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ritter, Jr. ‘66 Dr. Michael Derelanko ‘69 Ms. Jennifer Weiss Dr. Christine Kostek ‘67▲ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ritter, Sr. ‘69 DEUSA Enterprises, LLC — Mr. and Ms. Derek Wells CP Mr. Nick Kraus ‘02▲ Mr. Joseph Rocco ‘72 Tech Marketing Ms. Ya Wen FS▲  Mr. Robert Krupnik ‘67▲ Mr. and Mrs. Greg Roque CP Mr. Anthony DiPace ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Blake Werner Mrs. Christine Donohue Thatcher ‘83 Ms. Linda Kunka and Mrs. Kristy Rose FS ▲ Mr. James Weyand ‘12 FS Mr. Bruce Douglas FS Mr. Michael Macalush PP Mrs. Cheryl Rossi FS and Mr. Richard La Belle FS Mr. Dominick Rossi Ms. Ashley Whittemore ‘04 FS Mrs. Barbara Iwanowski D’Ovidio ‘69 Sister Helen Wiegmann, SSJ Mrs. Chiara Duane FS and Mrs. Beth Lambe CP Mr. John Rotondo ‘07 FS and  ▲ Mrs. Danielle Wolf CP Mr. Michael Duane Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lawlor PP Mrs. Rebecca Rotondo FS Mrs. Cheryl Wong CP Mr. James Dwyer ‘68 Ms. Kimberly Lawson CP PP Mrs. Michele Ruiz CP Ms. Bridget Yorke ‘15 Ms. Emily Dzioba ‘14 Mrs. Maureen Arasin Leitner ‘79 Ms. Gail Russell PP Ms. Deborah Zielinski Ms. Sylvia Elphick FFS Mrs. Amanda Parker Lejnieks ‘07 Ms. Sabina Sabados ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. David Zoppi Mr. John Ensor ‘77 Mr. James Lenox ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sardone PP Mr. Keith Zukowski ‘08 Mrs. Mary Lu Marinaro Farrell ‘72 Ms. Carol Ann Lisanti Mr. David Schanz ‘12 Mrs. Lina Pepe Fedynyshyn ‘76 Ms. Dawn Lishak CP Mr. and Mrs. Ted Schirm CP ◆ Mrs. Donna Filus PP Mr. Michael Maggio ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seebode PP

PP = Past Parent FS = Faculty/Staff GP = Grandparent SCB = Current School UC Magazine 2020 37 CP = Current Parent FFS = Former Faculty/Staff CS = Current Student Consultative Board ALUMNI ANNUAL GIVING

Mr. Robert Schneider Class of 1966 Class of 1969 Mr. Andrew Sestokas Class of 1974 Mr. Cornelius Baasten Mr. Stephen Alessi Mr. John Shanley Mr. John Cerimele Mr. Dennis Boyle Ms. Genevieve Bahrt Mr. John Tierney Mr. Kenneth Clifford  Mr. Anthony DiPace Mr. Ralph Barone Mr. Michael Ventura▲ Mrs. Patricia Ensor Crapanzano▲ Mrs. Linda Stevens Huchel▲ Mrs. Patricia Olsen Barton Mrs. Diane Guempel Di Stano Dr. Joan Kowalec Mr. Thomas Bennett, Jr. Class of 1971 Ms. Debra DiPace Mr. Matthew Lewicki▲ Mrs. Francine Mulholland Boucher◆ Mr. Richard Fedison▲ ▲ Mrs. Diane Vanderbeck Moyns Mr. Stanley Bujalski Ms. Louise Chardos Ms. Juanita Fernandez Mr. Thomas Nuara Mrs. Jennifer Merullo D’Andrea Mrs. Catherine Gatens Colon Mrs. Katherine Walsh Flynn▲ Mrs. Margaret Willeford O’Hara▲ Dr. Michael Derelanko Mrs. Rosemary Volpe Dube Mr. Daniel Galati▲ ▲ Mrs. Maureen Janusz Pecoraro Mrs. Lois Checchio Dick Mr. Edward Kissling Mr. Michael Graham Mr. Stephen Ritter Mr. Paul Dillon Ms. Patricia Knierim Mr. James Hanley Mrs. Pamela Kull Schmierer Mr. Gerard Dodman, Jr. Mr. Charles Kocot Mr. Joseph Klenner ▲ Mr. William Stahlin Mrs. Barbara Iwanowski D’Ovidio Mrs. Nancy Scalera Mackow Mrs. Ellen O’Brien Lenard ▲ Ms. Barbara Stampfle▲ Mr. Robert Elko Dr. Robert Mackow Mr. Daniel LeRose Mr. James Venezia▲ Mr. Thomas Feil Mrs. Trudy Meeker Madden Mr. Robert Magno▲ Mr. Frederick Froehlich Ms. Mary Rose Murray Mrs. Nancy Hayes McNally  Class of 1967 Mr. Steven Gillingham Ms. Kathleen Naymola Mr. William Muzychko Mr. Gregory Goossens Mrs. Mary Sweet Palladino Mrs. Beth Burger Rawling▲ Mr. Gregory Adams ◆ Mr. James Hughes Mrs. Sheila Kane Porcelli Ms. Loretta Santacroce▲ Mr. Michael Basile ◆ Mr. Joseph Janci Mr. Dennis Ryan Ms. Michele Savage▲ Mr. Anthony Cordillo▲ Mrs. Elizabeth Wetzler Knych▲ Mrs. Caroline Johnson Saran Mr. John Stagich▲ Mr. Charles Featherstun Mr. Eugene Kutcher▲ Mr. G. Michael Saran Mrs. Eileen Kufta Tai Mrs. Michele Stone-Graf◆  Mr. Michael Lamb Mr. Joseph Schurtz Mrs. Eileen Costigan Talty Mrs. Barbara Bien Henelt Mr. William Madden Mrs. Deborah Moore Sestokas Mrs. Nancy Tierney-Grimm Dr. Christine Kostek▲ Mrs. Michele Ventura Mallozzi▲ Mr. Michael Stonack Mr. Joseph Tkac Mr. Robert Krupnik▲ Mrs. Kathleen Kinney Mariucci▲ Mrs. Eileen Mertz Tierney Mrs. Kathleen Murphy Venner Mr. David Muldowney, Jr. Mr. James Mariucci▲ Mrs. Nancy Balakier Tillman Mr. Joseph Volpe Mrs. Janet Kennedy Pennucci Mrs. Kathleen Lock McCondichie Mrs. Mary Westerman-Shahrabani Mrs. Krystyn Romasz Stempinski Mrs. Patricia Herrighty McDaniel Class of 1972 Class of ‘74 Reunion Mrs. Sandra Schultz Venezia▲ Mr. Kevin McGrath◆ ▲ Mrs. Theresa Zeiss Waters Mr. Edward DePaola Ms. Elizabeth Murad ◆ Mrs. Mary Ann Scott Weber Mr. Edwin Ehret Class of 1975 Colonel John Jay Pellicone, USMC (Ret) Mrs. Mary Lu Marinaro Farrell Mr. David Babbitt Mrs. Valerie Torcivia Prince Mrs. Alison Fitzsimmons Feil Mr. James Brown◆ Class of 1968 Mr. Thomas Ritter, Sr. Mrs. Mary Coan Hagenbush Mr. John Chestnut, Jr.▲ Dr. Matthew Baasten Mr. Anthony Tedesco ▲ Mr. Paul Klein Mrs. Nancy Pictroski Closs▲ Deacon Charles Boucher◆ Mr. Robert Veltre  Mr. Michael Maggio Dr. Mark Coleman Mrs. Janet Stanford Del Vecchio◆ Mr. Richard Wright▲ Mr. William Ring Mr. Thomas Corridon Mr. James Dwyer Class of ‘69 Reunion Mr. Joseph Rocco Mr. William Coughlin Ms. Patricia Horan ▲ Lieutenant Thomas Ryan, USN (Ret) Mr. Peter Desmond Mr. Gerald Hudson-Martin▲ ▲ Class of 1970 Ms. Susan Wilk Ms. Eugenia Fernandez▲ Mr. Stephen Langer Dr. David Calabrese Mr. John Fieseler▲ Mr. James Lenox Mrs. Sheela McPhillips Donchez Class of 1973 Mr. Brian Gates Ms. Eileen Leonard◆ Mr. Richard Dube Mr. William Griffin▲ Major General Martin Mazick, Mrs. Carol Poorten Beck USAF (Ret) Mr. Leonard Engel Mr. Michael Caliguire Mrs. Nancy Smith Jeffries Mr. Tim Mellin Mrs. Lucille Solazzi Fallon Mrs. Irene Clifford-Langley◆ Mr. Timothy Knight ▲ Mrs. Patricia Rhodes Mullen Mrs. Ida Hulme Genova Mr. Michael Deegan Mr. Raymond Obuch ▲ Ms. Alicia Parker Mr. Charles Hausheer Ms. Kathy Duff▲ Mr. Joseph Pellicone ▲  Mrs. Diane Bengivenga Schmidt Mr. Thomas Ivanitz Mr. Timothy Fitzgibbon Mr. David Thornton  Mrs. Mary Ann Dosch Shaffer Mrs. Karen Porpora Kant Mr. Richard Guempel Mrs. Betsy Mintel Thornton  Mr. Kevin Smith Mr. Robert Kizer Mrs. Darlene Spiegel Hanley▲ Mr. Michael Walch  ◆ Ms. Christine Speck Mrs. Cynthia Krohel Losavio Mr. Joseph Merullo▲ Mrs. Mary Simons Ward ◆ Mrs. Kathryn Anderson Thomas◆ Mrs. Joan Duggan Lucas Mr. Glenn Pittson Mr. Timothy Ward Mrs. Patricia King von Trapp Mr. D. Tysen Nutt, Jr. Mr. Richard Shea Mr. Thomas Westerman Mrs. Mary Jane Yaros Warshaw Mr. Robert Pekarsky Mrs. Ann Wetzler Sisalli Mrs. Sylvia Pramataroff Zborowski Mr. Frank Petranich Mrs. Sharon Jennings Vivenzio▲ Mrs. Anne Kern Provax Mr. Charles Volpe◆ Class of 1976 Mrs. Sheila Waite Ranieri Mrs. Patricia Coogan Wyle Mrs. Marion Badala Berger▲ Mr. Donald Ruggieri Mrs. Deborah Varley Zirpolo Mrs. Anne Ryan Dello Russo

38 UC Magazine 2020 ▲ Denotes 5+ years of ◆ Denotes 10+ years of  Denotes 15+ years of  Denotes 20+ years of consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving Mrs. Lina Pepe Fedynyshyn Mrs. Barbara Blanchette Richards▲ Ms. Nancy Foulks Mrs. Laura Reilly Salmon Class of 1990 Class of 1999 Mrs. Stephanie Boccher Frost Mr. Ralph Scarola Mr. Richard Allorto, Jr.▲ Mrs. Kristen Vogel Hickman  Mrs. Colleen Schiller Prendergast▲ Mrs. Lori Beronowski Volturo Mr. S. Jonathan Brown Mr. David Luciano Reverend Michael Ward Mr. Matthew Hanson Class of ‘99 Reunion Class of 1977 Dr. Maria Yerovi Mrs. Karen Esposito Hurst▲ Mrs. Deborah Marino Palacio▲ ▲ Class of 2000 Mr. Terrence Bennett Mr. David Stalker Mr. Paul Carr▲ Class of 1983 Mrs. Michelle Scutieri Goworek Ms. Tiffany Wilson◆ Ms. Lisa Ciaston Mr. J. Christopher Bonner Mr. Brian Reagan Ms. Maryann Crilly▲ Mr. Joseph Chirichillo Ms. Sabina Sabados Mr. John Ensor▲ Mr. Thomas McCartney Class of 1991 Mrs. Melissa Gregory Sfarra Mr. Kevin Foley Mrs. Allison Anderson Ortiz Mr. Thomas Angelo▲ Mrs. Melissa Tooker Yezo▲ Ms. Adele Gatens Mr. Daniel Regan Mrs. Kristen Casa Connor▲ Mrs. Eileen Kwiecinski Hinton◆ Mrs. Christine Donohue Thatcher Mr. Raymond Gunsiorowski Class of 2001 Mrs. Catherine Gilligan Langan Ms. Patricia Nuwer◆ Mrs. Claire McLaughlin-Gechter Class of 1984 Class of 1992 Ms. Margaret Walsh Albanese Mr. John Novello▲ Mr. Albert Ashmont Mrs. Teresa Marino Hunsinger Mr. Paul Semiraro Mr. Terrence Gatens▲ Mr. Philip Volpe Class of 2002 Mr. John Guempel Mrs. Kathryn Bonner Welch Class of 1993 Mr. Nick Kraus▲ Mrs. Lauren Occhipinti Koppel Mrs. Margaret Canavan Wernsing Ms. Tracy Trukowski Doherty◆ Ms. Tonette Palencia Capt. Greg Maguire, USN (Ret)▲ Mrs. Donna Amabile Westerman Ms. Joanna Kostrzewa Mrs. Deborah Culley Mastrocola Mrs. Cheryl Sliwicki Reyes Class of 2003 Mr. Francesco Mastrocola Mr. William Reyes Class of 1978 Ms. Kathleen Walsh Mrs. Rebecca Venezia Schroppe◆ Ms. Marigrace Brown Class of 1985 Mrs. Katherine Cherego Debari Ms. Theresa Dobbin▲ Class of 2004 Mr. Roger Kutchaver Class of 1994 Mr. Andrew Drebych◆ Mr. Kevin Del Mauro Ms. Carmelyn Marinaro Ms. Lauren Casa Mr. J. Thomas Eck Mr. Stephen Farawell Mrs. Barbara Moran McFadden Mr. Randy Landicho Dr. Timothy McCabe▲ Mr. Edward Thornton◆ Class of 1995 Mrs. Jessica Vogt Johnson Class of 1979 Class of 1986 Ms. Ashley Whittemore Ms. Patricia Bentley Mrs. Meredith LaCorte Carpenter Mrs. Maryann Carroll Carolan Mrs. Barbara Chandler Coletti Mrs. Michele Cardiello DelCorsano Mr. Joseph Hanlon▲ Class of 2005 Mr. Brian Foley Mr. James Gunsiorowski Ms. Barbara Kiss Mr. C.J. Urso◆ Mrs. Maureen Arasin Leitner Mrs. Laura Wischusen Hoffman Mrs. Diane Graham McGuinness Mr. Peter Pepe▲ Mr. Brian Korner▲ Mr. Dante Scala▲ Mr. Edward Ritter Mrs. Alison Stowasky Korner▲ Class of 2006 Dr. Emma Yepez-Ziegenbalg Class of ‘79 Reunion Mr. Christopher Esperon Mrs. Lisa Ritthaler Eck Class of 1996 ▲ Class of 2007 Class of 1980 Class of 1987 Ms. Janelle Hazell  Mr. Daniel Belenets▲ Mrs. Nicole Luciano Reagan Mr. Sean Gaynor Mr. Christopher Castello  Ms. Susan Roselli Bonnell Dr. James Reagan, Jr. Mrs. Amanda Parker Lejnieks Mrs. Dawn Santoro Fabricatore Mr. Stephen McLaughlin Mr. Gerald Sawczyn Mr. John Rotondo▲ Mr. Brian McGovern Ms. Hilary Mulligan▲ Ms. Pamela Sawicki Dr. Edward Sagendorf Mrs. Patricia Kovach Mickus Mrs. Karen Occhipinti O’Keefe▲ Ms. Kimberley Schanz◆ Mrs. Janice Almeida Reardon Ms. Mary Ring Class of 1997 Mrs. Amee Preston Smolinsky Class of 2008 Class of 1988 Mr. James Johnston Mr. Roman Kobryn, Jr.▲ Mr. Aaron Doherty▲ ▲ Class of 1981 Ms. Joanna Bardwil Ms. Allyson Smith Mr. James Trollo Mrs. Adonna Gilbert-Blackwell◆ Mr. Frank Bianco Mr. Keith Zukowski Mr. Neil Horne▲ Mrs. Christine D’Amato DiNizo Mrs. Megan Anderson Hurley Class of 1998 Mr. John Gatens Dr. Karen Piasecki Dr. Devin McDonald Boothe Class of 2009 Ms. Monica Gray Mr. Jeff Walyus Mrs. Emily Eger Donahue Mr. Steven Berger Ms. Lisa Kawalec Mr. Michael Goworek Mr. Christopher Brown▲ ◆ Mr. H. James Siburn Class of 1989 Ms. Margaret Nuwer Mr. Angelo Cerimele Ms. Fabiana Pierre-Louis Ms. Emily O’Halloran ▲ Class of 1982 Mr. Joseph Ciampa Mrs. Sharon Reagan Quinto Mr. Christos Paizis Mrs. Cheryl Cop-Hart▲ Mr. Fred Cassel Ms. Samantha Scutieri▲ Mr. Brian Silva Mrs. Wendy Mickus Reis Ms. Maria Kovach◆ Ms. Camille Trongone▲ Ms. Anne Ventola Mr. Andrew Moran Class of ‘09 Reunion Class of ‘89 Reunion

UC Magazine 2020 39 Ms. Caroline Valenzano Class of 2010 Mr. James Weyand Class of 2015 Class of 2019 Mr. Alex Bricki▲ Ms. Angelica Monsanto Mr. Robert Camisa Mr. Kevin Coughlan Class of 2013 Ms. Bridget Yorke Mr. Matthew Swinehart Ms. Katherine Brown▲ Class of 2011 Ms. Alexa DaSilva Class of 2016 Class of 2020 Mr. Bryan Rigor Mr. Greg Gagliardi Ms. Gabriella Sluka Ms. Jacqueline Ayers Mr. Joseph Seebode▲ Mr. Thomas Wang Ms. Jenna Trongone▲ Class of 2017 Class of 2021 Mr. Lee Urso◆ Class of 2014 Ms. Sydney McLaughlin Mr. Jonathan Choi Class of 2012 Ms. Emily Dzioba Mr. Zachary Sluka Ms. Jane Lestarchick Class of 2023 Ms. Ann Cierpial Mr. William Marsh Ms. Noelle Matyi Mr. Vito Gagliardi, III▲ Mr. John Seebode▲ Mr. David Schanz Ms. Kathleen Sullivan

G.O.L.D. SOCIETY Graduates of the last decade who gave a gift of any size Alex Bricki ‘10▲ Vito Gagliardi, III ‘12▲ Greg Gagliardi ‘13 Bridget Yorke ‘15 Kevin Coughlan ‘10 David Schanz ‘12 Thomas Wang ‘13 Gabriella Sluka ‘16 Bryan Rigor ‘11 Kathleen Sullivan ‘12 Emily Dzioba ‘14 Sydney McLaughlin ‘17 Joseph Seebode ‘11▲ Caroline Valenzano ‘12 Jane Lestarchick ‘14 Zachary Sluka ‘17 Jenna Trongone ‘11▲ James Weyand ‘12 William Marsh ‘14 Robert Camisa ‘19 Lee Urso ‘11▲ Katherine Brown ‘13▲ John Seebode ‘14▲ Matthew Swinehart ‘19 Ann Cierpial ‘12 Alexa DaSilva ‘13 Angelica Monsanto ‘15 Jacqueline Ayers ‘20

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Barclays Educational Gift DEUSA Enterprises, LLC — Schwab Charitables Truist Matching Program Tech Marketing The Benevity Community Your Cause Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Frontstream Impact Fund Chubb Morgan Stanley The IFF Foundation

FOUNDATIONS

Advance Realty Foundation Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation The Johanna Wilk Foundation Woodbridge Township Domestic Hartnett Family Foundation, Inc. Robert E. and Maureen T. O’Keefe Westfield Foundation — Peter J. Violence Response Team Family Foundation Tierney Memorial Scholarship

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Edison International Imperial Painting & Coatings, LLC MindSHIFT Technologies — Shackamaxon Country Club Eii, Inc. Knights of Columbus Summit John Stewart Star Painting Contractors, Inc. Family Investors Company Council #783 NCL Financial Services, LLC The Faller Company Flynn O’Hara Uniforms Landover Cooling Tower Service, Inc. O’Donnell Construction Inc. Turn2Sports, LLC Greater Westfield Area Chamber M.J. Schipani Electric Peter Hywel Plumbing and Under Armour of Commerce MassMutual Tri State — Heating, Inc Unity Bank Herff Jones Stephan DiPierno RSI Bank Zolnier Graduate Supply, LLC Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, Inc.

40 UC Magazine 2020 ▲ Denotes 5+ years of ◆ Denotes 10+ years of  Denotes 15+ years of  Denotes 20+ years of consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving consecutive giving SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships offer alumni, family members, faculty and friends of Union Catholic an opportunity to ensure that present and future students reap the lifetime rewards of the Union Catholic Experience. By establishing a scholarship or contributing to an existing scholarship fund, you can help make the dream of a quality, faith-based education at UC a reality for qualified students.

For scholarship information, contact the Development Office [email protected] For the stories behind the scholarships, visit www.unioncatholic.org/Giving/Scholarships

Endowed Scholarships

The Class of ‘68 Endowed Scholarship The Mary J. Cullinane Endowed Scholarship The scholarship was established in 2018 by Union Catholic’s Class Established in 2015 by Mary J. Cullinane ‘86 (Faculty 1991-1999) of ‘68 in honor of their 50th Graduation Anniversary. The recipient in loving memory of her mom, Margaret O’Donnell Cullinane, this must be working to his/her fullest potential and exhibit the initiative scholarship provides a financial award to a hard-working student and pioneering spirit that characterized the early classes of Union whose grandparents provide tuition assistance. Catholic Boys High School and Union Catholic Girls High School 2020 Recipient: Christina Doria ‘23 (which merged in 1980 into the co-educational Union Catholic that we know today). The Dr. Karen S. Piasecki Endowed Scholarship 2020 Recipient: Jada Puryear ‘22 The Dr. Karen S. Piasecki ‘88 Endowed Scholarship was established in 2017 by Nancy E. Foulks ‘76 in recognition of Dr. Piasecki’s 25 years The Class of ‘69 Endowed Scholarship of service to Union Catholic and her commitment to educational The Class of ‘69 chose to celebrate their 50th Graduation Anniversary opportunities for students at all learning levels. This scholarship will by establishing a scholarship. The recipient must be working to his/ be awarded to an enrolled UC student in the Foundations Program her fullest potential and exhibit the initiative and pioneering spirit who is working to maximum potential and is actively involved in all that characterized the early classes of Union Catholic Boys High aspects of the UC Community. School and Union Catholic Girls High School. Scholarship funding in progress Scholarship funding in progress The Dorothy Grzankowski Endowed Scholarship NEW The Class of ‘70 Endowed Scholarship Established in 2012 by Susan Bischoff, parent of James Bischoff ‘01, This scholarship was established in 2020 to honor the Class of ‘70 in memory of her mother, the scholarship is awarded to a senior as they celebrate their 50th Graduation Anniversary. The recipient who intends to pursue a degree in education, preferably must be working to his/her fullest potential and exhibit the initiative elementary education. and pioneering spirit that characterized the early classes of Union 2020 Recipient: Madeline Abood ‘20 Catholic Boys High School and Union Catholic Girls High School. Scholarship funding in progress The Joseph Grzankowski Endowed Scholarship Established in 2012, this scholarship was founded in Joseph’s The Elizabeth and Robert Carolan memory by his daughter, Susan Bischoff, mother of James Endowed Scholarship Bischoff ‘01 and is awarded to a senior who intends to study Elizabeth and Robert were people of great faith and they raised at Rutgers University. their family with the same faith. Elizabeth Carolan was a nurse for 2020 Recipient: Isaac Holmes ‘20 over forty years and fulfilled her calling by taking care of others and making a lasting difference in their lives. Established in 2013 by the The Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship Fund D’Antico and Carolan families, this scholarship honors Elizabeth and Established in 2015, The Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship Fund Robert, grandparents of Michael D’Antico ‘13. offers Hall of Fame inductees and all members a meaningful way 2020 Recipients: Kyra Eason ‘20, Christopher Robateau ‘20 to give back to Union Catholic. 2020 Recipient: Michael Palacio ‘20

UC Magazine 2020 41 The Sister Percylee Hart, RSM The Nancy L. Occhipinti Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Established in 2013 by Karen Occhipinti O’Keefe ‘80 and her sisters, Established in 2015, on the anniversary of her 35 years of service Nancy Occhipinti Noe ‘81 and Lauren Occhipinti Koppel ‘84, in loving as Principal of Union Catholic, this scholarship fulfilled a personal memory of their mother, Nancy, this scholarship is awarded to a dream of Sister Percylee’s to support an industrious freshman who is graduate of St. John the Apostle School, Clark, NJ who attends determined to attend a Catholic high school and is thriving in UC’s Union Catholic. faith-filled environment. 2020 Recipient: Andrew Dohn ‘24 2020 Recipient: Erini Dagiantis ‘23 The Kathryn M. Schurtz Endowed Scholarship The Sister M. Eloise Claire Kays, RSM Kathryn M. Schurtz ‘01 recognized that a complete high school Endowed Scholarship experience meant far more than the academic success she worked This scholarship was established in 2010 in memory of Sister Eloise, hard to attain at Union Catholic. Kate discovered her gifts and who passed away in 2009. Sister served the UC Community as a grew her talents as a member of the UC Performing Arts Company, freshman guidance counselor from 2000-2009. Service Club, French Club, Environmental Club, yearbook staff and as 2020 Recipient: Julianna Bara ‘23 manager of the Girls Soccer team. She attended George Washington University and earned her MBA from the University of Notre Dame. The Rocco Lettieri Endowed Scholarship At the time she tragically passed away, Kate was Head of Platform Established in 2013 by his family, wife Caroline and sons Michael ‘83 Partnerships for Oracle Data Cloud. This scholarship was established and Joseph ‘84, this scholarship honors the memory of Rocco Lettieri by her family to honor Kate’s remarkable legacy. (UC faculty/staff 1967-2000) to help make possible the unique Union 2020 Recipient: Madeline Gunsiorowski ‘21 Catholic high school experience for a deserving young person. 2020 Recipient: Christopher Buerle ‘20 The Sister Regina Smith, RSM Endowed Scholarship Established in 2010 in memory of Sister Regina, who served Union The Coach Kathy Matthews Endowed Scholarship Catholic from 1981 to 1994, this scholarship is awarded to a rising Established in 2017 by former players and supporters of the Union senior who loves reading, writing and language and answers the call Catholic Girls Basketball program, The Coach Kathy Matthews to service at UC, home or in the community. Endowed Scholarship recognizes Coach Matthews’ historic 700th 2020 Recipient: Isabella Allen ‘21 career victory. The scholarship is intended to highlight the values of discipline and work-ethic that are hallmarks of her teaching The Sara J. Will Endowed Scholarship and coaching style. This scholarship salutes the legacy that Coach Established in 2009 by Mary Beth and Jake Cregg, this scholarship is Matthews created in her illustrious career at UC, while providing in honor of Sara J. Will, Mary Beth’s mother, who had a great respect support to a current UC student, and helping to ensure the financial for education. future for Union Catholic. 2020 Recipient: Zachary Patrone ‘23 Scholarship funding in progress

Other Scholarships & Funds

Other scholarships are funded annually by donors and distributed in accordance with established criteria.

The Cookie and Ed Esposito Future The Adele and Gene Gatens Scholarship Educator Scholarship Founded in honor of Adele and Gene Gatens by their children Past UC parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Esposito (Susan ‘96, Tim ‘98, Adele ‘77, Catherine ‘71, Christopher, Gene, John ‘81, Patricia ‘79 Matt ‘03) believe there is nothing more important than education, and Terrence ‘84, this scholarship is awarded to one graduating and a good education begins with excellent teachers. It is their hope eighth grader from St. Bartholomew the Apostle School in Scotch that this scholarship will enable a Union Catholic student to achieve Plains, NJ, who is an example of Christian charity for classmates, his or her goal of becoming an excellent teacher. teachers, family and community. 2020 Recipient: Cara Leegan ‘20 2020 Recipient: Brianna Cabrera ‘24

The Stephen A. Galdon Memorial Scholarship The Jack Haggerty Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Paulino Rama (parents of Sofia ‘19, Juliana ‘23) and The Jack Haggerty Scholarship was established in 2018 by Mr. Mrs. Geraldine Galdon created the Stephen A. Galdon Memorial and Mrs. Kevin Ayers (parents of Jackie ‘20) in memory of Mrs. Scholarship to honor Stephen’s kind-heartedness to everyone who Ayers’ father, Jack Haggerty. The award goes to a student who has was fortunate to know him. overcome obstacles and challenges by working hard to manage her/ 2020 Recipient: Nadine Rouba ‘22 his workload through perseverance and diligence. 2020 Recipient: Sarah Ohnmeiss ‘20

42 UC Magazine 2020 The Eldon M. Hammeke Scholarship The Student-to-Student Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Eldon Hammeke by The Union Catholic annual Student Giving Challenge raises funds his wife, Grace, and is supported by the Knights of Columbus Summit for the Student-to-Student Scholarship, which is awarded to an Council #783, of which Mr. Hammeke was an active member. incoming freshman, who plans to make a positive difference as a 2020 Recipient: Michael Mahaffey ‘23 member of the UC Community. 2020 Recipient: Aiden Dursee ‘23 The JoinMe @ UC Scholarship When Janessa Mendoza, SMS ‘14 & UC ‘18, came to Union Catholic The Success My Way Scholarship High School as a freshman, she was so happy with her decision that To recognize students like their daughter, Alexsandra (Alex) Ritchey she wanted other Saint Matthew School students to join her for the ‘17, who take advantage of the opportunity UC offers through the same, great UC experience. Last year, Janessa was joined by Jillian Foundations Program, students who have been able to spread their Jacinto, SMS ‘16 & UC ‘20, who helped Janessa raised funds and who wings in the process, and who use the opportunity to get themselves will continue to lead Join Me @ UC. where they want to go, Mr. and Mrs. Ritchey founded the Success My 2020 Recipient: Christian Townsell ‘23 Way Scholarship in 2018. 2020 Recipient: Isabella Gray ‘20 The Kelemen Scholarship Livia Kelemen was responsible for the Our Lady of Grace statue in the The Peter J. Tierney Memorial Scholarship Memorial Walkway on the front lawn of Union Catholic. The Kelemen The Peter J. Tierney Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 by Scholarship is awarded to two seniors who will attend four-year his Union Catholic basketball players of 1972-1974, upon whom he Catholic colleges or universities. left an indelible mark. Each year, a Union Catholic junior, who models 2020 Recipients: Gabriella Velona ‘20, Hunter Lee ‘20 Peter’s attributes of leadership, friendship, passionate pursuit of one’s interest, and caring for others, is awarded the scholarship. The Evelyn P. Lisojo Scholarship 2020 Recipient: Elijah Barlow ‘21 This scholarship was established in 2019 in memory of Evelyn Lisojo, mother of Zachary ‘13 and Christian (who both attended UC), as a The UC Girls in STEM Scholarship way to honor Ms. Lisojo’s legacy of giving back to the Scotch Plains In an effort to encourage female students at Union Catholic to community, for helping people in need and for being a strong pursue their interests, utilize their talents and explore career proponent of education. opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), 2020 Recipient: not awarded Mr. and Mrs. Ariel Jacinto (parents of Jillian ‘20), founded the UC Girls in STEM Scholarship. The Joanne Federico Malloy ‘74 Memorial Scholarship 2020 Recipient: Gabriella Pollard ‘20 Joanne Federico Malloy, a member of the Union Catholic Class of 1974, was a dedicated nurse for 30 years. This scholarship was The Union Catholic Performing Arts Scholarship in founded in 2011 by her fellow classmates. Memory of Robbie Krienke ‘10 2020 Recipient: Matthew Kelly ‘20 Robbie Krienke ‘10 was an enthusiastic member of the Union Catholic Performing Arts Company who enjoyed the opportunity The One-Room Schoolhouse Grant to use his gifts and talents onstage in UC’s fall plays and spring This grant was given in 2014 by former faculty member Mr. Bruce musicals. This scholarship was founded by family and friends in Zehnle, who served Union Catholic from 1969 to 2003. his memory. 2020 Recipient: not awarded 2020 Recipient: Clare McGuinness ‘21

The Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship The Giuliana Velona Memorial Scholarship The Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship Foundation awards Giuliana Velona was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Velona and scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will attend sister to Nicole ‘14, Robert ‘17 and Gabriella ‘20. She passed away in college and have a parent who has passed away of cancer or have November 2014 at the age of eight. Mr. and Mrs. Velona created the a parent presently battling cancer. Giuliana Velona Memorial Scholarship in memory of their daughter. 2020 Recipients: Christopher Buerle, Sihan Cao, Kyra Eason, John 2020 Recipient: Emme Haddad ‘22 McElroy, Sarah Ohnmeiss, Matthew Tracey, Michael Valentin The Johanna Wilk Memorial Scholarship The Sandra Stagg Memorial Scholarship Johanna Wilk was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and This scholarship was founded in 2009 by the Stagg and Cocoziello loved children of all ages. The goal of the Johanna Wilk Foundation families in memory of Sandra Stagg ‘83, who passed away in 1982. is to keep her spirit alive and to recognize, honor, and foster a spirit similar to hers in scholarship recipients. 2020 Recipient: Jessica Sot ‘23 2020 Recipients: Andrea Vira ‘20, Matthew Kelly ‘20

UC Magazine 2020 43 The Kevin A. Apuzzio Memorial Scholarship NEW The Guiliana Velona Memorial This scholarship was established in memory of Kevin Apuzzio ‘02, Senior Scholarship a firefighter with the East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. and Mrs. Velona created the Giuliana Velona Memorial Senior Kevin gave his life in the line of duty while attempting to save the Scholarship in memory of their daughter to honor her commitment life of another. This scholarship was founded by family and friends to taking care of other people. This scholarship is awarded to a UC in his memory. senior to recognize a personal commitment to practicing compassion 2020 Recipient: Katelyn Valendo ‘20 and putting other people’s needs first at home, at school and in the community. NEW The Lee Morant Sr. Memorial Scholarship 2020 Recipient: Kyra Eason ‘20 This scholarship is dedicated to the legacy of Pastor Lee Morant Sr. He was highly respected in the community and was a friend to NEW The Yorke Memorial Scholarship all, stranger to none. He touched lives in a special way. Pastor Lee Patrick and Anna May Yorke had seven children who graduated Morant, Sr. would have been honored to know this scholarship is from Catholic high school. They understood the necessity to have made in his name and is going to a deserving child. This scholarship a strong successful, faith-filled education. Patrick and Anna May’s is an opportunity to make possible the extraordinary UC Experience grandchildren, Bridget Yorke ‘15 and Patrick Yorke ‘19, graduated for a student who wishes to be part of the UC community and needs with a strong sense of confidence and respect for their community. financial assistance to do so. 2020 Recipient: John Wodzinski ‘20 2020 Recipient: Caudell Cajuste ‘23 NEW The Joan Wade Memorial Scholarship NEW The Linda Squillace Memorial Scholarship The Joan Wade Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020. Linda Squillace was a charter member and Coordinator of the Joan Wade was a dedicated mother of eight. Her children and Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team which her grandchildren, Bridget Yorke ‘15 and Patrick Yorke ‘19, began in October 1993. Linda was very passionate about working established this scholarship to honor Joan’s commitment to with the Woodbridge Police Department, advocating for victims. family and education. and giving help to all victims in any way she could. Linda worked 2020 Recipient: Colin McKenna ‘20 tirelessly to put an end to domestic violence until her death in October 2012. NEW Turn 2 Sports Sportsmanship Scholarship 2020 Recipient: Isaac Holmes ‘20 This scholarship was created in 2020. Mr. James Gregory, owner of Turn 2 Sports, is honoring a varsity athlete in good academic NEW The Fred J. Chemidlin Memorial Scholarship standing, who demonstrates sportsmanship, and possesses Mr. Peter Chemidlin and Mrs. Darraugh Valli created the leadership qualities. This scholarship will be awarded at the end of Fred J. Chemidlin Memorial Scholarship to honor Fred’s each sports season. entrepreneurial spirit, faithful strength, and strong 2020 Fall Recipients: Sarah Abood ‘20, Madeline Abood ‘20 community involvement. 2020 Winter Recipient: Sabrina Araujo ‘21 2020 Recipient: Thomas Armstrong ‘21 2020 Spring Recipient: Christopher Tomalavage ‘21

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Class of 1969, 50-Year Reunion | November 2, 2019 The Class of 1969 kicked off their 50-Year Reunion weekend with a casual Meet-Up at Stage House Pub in Scotch Plains on Friday night. Saturday afternoon provided the opportunity for tours of Union Catholic, followed by a dinner at Shackamaxon Country Club. More than 80 people enjoyed the dinner, silent auctions, raffles, a memorabilia display, photo opportunities and a wonderful sense of school spirit. Welcomes were provided by both the Girls School Student Council President Kathy Kinney Mariucci, and the Boys School Student Council President, Jack Tarantin. Quite a few alumni flew in for the reunion, from as far away as Florida, Utah, and New Mexico.

Class of 1974, 45-Year Reunion | October 19, 2019 It was an amazing night when the Class of 1974 came together at the Best Western in Murray Hill for their 45-Year Reunion. The lead committee members worked non-stop to track down and personally invite their classmates, resulting in a fabulous turn out. Other committee members added extra special touches, including illuminated centerpieces that featured yearbook pictures of every attendee. The Class of ‘74 gifted Union Catholic with a generous donation, which will be used to establish the Class of 1974 Endowed Scholarship, with the hopes that the scholarship will be fully funded by the time they celebrate their 50th Graduation Anniversary in 2024. Perhaps the greatest tribute was this observation from a spouse who attended the reunion, “I am in awe of the phenomenal class spirit and loyalty that the alumni have for Union Catholic. God bless you all!”

Class of 1974, Christmas Get-Together | December 12, 2019 Bill Courtney ‘74 generously hosted a Christmas get-together at his local winery, Winemakers of Somerset in Bound Brook, NJ. Bill provided the wine and classmates brought snacks and their holiday spirit. Attendees included: Bill Courtney (center black jacket), Rich Fedison, Gary Skocypec, Joe Smeraglia, Jim Clark, Dan Galati, Joe Klenner, Jeanne Coogan (missing from picture), Sue Klenner ‘76 (missing from picture). Bill invites all UC Alumni to stop in and say hello when it is safe to do so.

Class of 1979, 40-Year Reunion | October 19, 2019 The Class of 1979 has always been an active participant in UC events, such as Pub Night and Tricky Tray. So, it was no surprise that more than 65 classmates attended their 40-Year Reunion at Darby Road in Scotch Plains. The room was buzzing and the energy level was high with hugs all around. There is no doubt that this group will be back together multiple times before their 45-Year Reunion rolls around in 2024.

Class of 1994, 25-Year Reunion | November 9, 2019 To be able to celebrate your 25th Graduation Anniversary is a special occasion, and the members of the Class of 1994 who came back to their alma mater to mark 25 years truly had a special time. As soon as they entered the front door at UC, they were hugging each other as if they had not been together since 1994 — and in many cases that was accurate! No worries, they were instantly reunited and sharing life stories. The reunion took place in the UC Library, and began with a building tour hosted by UC Student Ambassadors. The alumni had fun visiting science classrooms, lounging in the cafeteria, and posing for photos on the auditorium stage.

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Class of 2004, 15-Year Reunion | October 12, 2019 The Class of 2004 celebrated their 15-year reunion at 80 River Bar & Kitchen in Hoboken, NJ. All attendees agreed that much has changed in their lives since they graduated from Union Catholic — such as college, jobs, marriage and children — but that their love for UC and friendships with classmates remain forever strong.

Class of 2009, 10-Year Reunion | November 30, 2019 The words of one member of the Class of 2009 best sum up the sentiments of the more than 60 classmates who celebrated their 10-Year Reunion at Cranford Social in Cranford, NJ; “Had an amazing time with you all tonight! After 10 years the Class of 2009 still looks amazing. Let’s not make it another 10 years before we see each other again! I love you all! ‘09 still fly!!!”

Class of 2014, 5-Year Reunion | November 29, 2019 Being home for Thanksgiving meant that members of the Class of 2014 could get together and give thanks for their UC friendships. Classmates gathered at the Stagehouse Tavern in Mountainside for a fun “pub meet-up.”

Geographic Gatherings

hen members of the UC administration, faculty and staff meet other UC alumni living nearby, and to hear about the many travel to conferences and conventions throughout the great things happening at their alma mater. These gatherings are WUSA, they use that opportunity to connect with alumni, open to all UC graduates, from 1966 on, so the memories that are past parents, former faculty and friends who no longer live in the shared represent much UC history. New Jersey area. Also, when there is a large population of alumni In the 2019–2020 school year, Geo Gatherings were held in: Hoboken, located in a particular geography, that is another opportunity to NJ on November 1, 2019; Miami, FL on December 9, 2019; Naples, FL on connect. These “Geo Gatherings” provide alumni with a chance to January 30, 2020. Below are photos from Hoboken and Naples.

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46 UC Magazine 2020 Alumni Notes

Class of 1966 Charles Featherstun After Superstorm is a member of the Sandy hit New The Baasten brothers - Cornelius ‘66 and law firm of Kitchens Jersey, Greg Matthew ‘68 - and their families enjoyed a New Cleghorn, LLC in Sumer decided special vacation in Australia and New Zealand. Atlanta, GA. Charles is an it was time experienced corporate to move his Barbara Mauri Malloy, her husband John, attorney having worked mattress business their son, daughter, one grandson and two for Bell South Corp, elsewhere. So, granddaughters, all live and work on Marco Bell Communications in 2014, Greg (r) and his son Rick (l) opened Island, FL. The family surprised Barbara and Research, Inc. and as Vice President and Marco Island Mattress Company in Marco John with a cruise for all of them, to celebrate General Counsel of Cypress Communications. Island, FL. Stop in and say hello if you live in their 50th Wedding Anniversary! He specializes in domestic & international the area. business, legislative and regulatory matters, Sister Percylee Hart spent a few days in FCC proceedings, mergers and acquisitions Florida in January. While purchasing tickets and contract issues. Charles earned his for a boat ride, the conversation with ladies undergraduate degree in Government from Class of 1970 in the ticket office turned to New Jersey. A The Ohio State University and his Juris few questions later and they realized that Doctorate from Georgetown University. John Barnes was Barbara Mauri Malloy was in the first Union Bermuda’s Director Catholic graduating class and Sister Percylee of the Department of was now the UC Principal! Agriculture, Fisheries and Class of 1968 Parks. He represented Bermuda and the United Richard Geisler was Kingdom on behalf of a pretty good runner its overseas territories and hurdler and also at the International played baseball at UC. Commission for the Conservation of Now he can celebrate Atlantic Tunas. John serves as secretary to another sports the Bermuda Game Fishing Association, achievement - a hole the organization responsible for keeping in one! Bermuda game fish records. A trained fisheries scientist, he is often called upon Thanks to Mark to verify catches and potential world record Russell for applications. donating his Class of 1967 Student Council Dr. David Calabrese arm patch which has been in practice as Since 2005, Reverend was worn by 1960’s an internist for more Monsignor Joseph Student Council than 20 years. David is Anginoli, JCL has served members to each affiliated with multiple as pastor at St. Joseph’s meeting. It is a hospitals in the Edison, Catholic Church in wonderful addition NJ area. He earned his Mendham, NJ. Monsignor to the UC archives. undergraduate degree Anginoli received a from Mount St. Mary’s Bachelor’s Degree in College, Emmitsburg, MD, his medical degree Philosophy from Saint Mary’s College, KY. from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara He then earned a Masters Degree in Pastoral Class of 1969 and completed his residency at St. Michael’s Theology, and completed his studies for the Medical Center, Newark, NJ. priesthood at Saint Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, MD. He was ordained Dr. George Markowitz, is a Internal Medicine Dr. Ronald Criscitiello, a priest in May, 1975. Msgr. Anginoli taught at MD Specialist in Montclair, is a medical doctor in Paterson Catholic High School and served as NJ with more than 41 Arlington, MA and has Pastor of Saint Simon the Apostle Parish in years of experience in the been practicing for 43 Newfoundland, NJ. He was also the Parochial medical field. years. He graduated Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton, NJ, from State University of at Annunciation Parish, Wayne, NJ, and New York Syracuse in part-time Parochial Vicar at Saint Patrick’s, 1977 and specializes in Chatham, NJ. internal medicine.

UC Magazine 2020 47 The Honorable Bernadette DeCastro Class of 1972 SHOW YOUR McDonald is a superior court judge in UC ALUMNI Hudson county (NJ). Mary Lu Marinaro Farrell PRIDE Dr. Michael Patmas was delighted works as a Physician when she spotted Executive with Maui her UC ‘72 Health, based in Hawaii. classmates in the He also serves as a audience as she consulting physician for was performing Teladoc and MDLive. with her duo, Girls Night Out. The is the Dan Pienciak photo taken at the founder and director of Warren Library on the Awakening Journeys 12/7/19 includes: (from top left)Sue Faber, Center for Wellness Mary Lu Marinaro, (bottom left)Donna of Mind-Body-Spirit, Siedler and Marian Ryan. “What a treat it was founded in Bradley for me!” said Mary Lu. Beach, NJ in 1997. Dan is certified as a Reiki Jerry Huelsenback lost UC Alumni Hoodie Master. He studied Thai Yoga Body Massage, his wallet at UC when he and he is an accredited instructor in T’ai Chi was a student. Decades To purchase, scan code or email Chih® with Seijaku certification. later, the wallet was found in the boiler room [email protected] Michael Rescoe retired from his career as at UC. Jerry’s 1969-1970 an investment banker and Chief Financial UC ID was still in the Officer. He lives in New Orleans, LA and is wallet and is now on looking to reconnect with his UC friends. display in the alumni archives case in the Contact [email protected] if you Tradition Meets Tomorrow Hallway on the want to reach Michael. second floor, outside the library. Sheila Waite Ranieri is semi-retired Psychiatric Social Worker. Her part-time work Reverend Robert K. allows for time to travel; she recently visited Suszko earned his BS Europe, Iceland and Australia. in Accounting from the University of Scranton, his MBA in Finance from Rutgers University, and his Masters in Divinity UC Alumni Magnet Class of 1971 from Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology. To receive yours, email Dr. Calvin Maestro, He was ordained to the priesthood for the [email protected] MD is a Family Medicine Archdiocese of Newark in 2002. He served Specialist in Oscoda, as parochial vicar at St. Catherine of Siena, MI. He graduated from Cedar Grove, NJ, and at Our Lady of Lourdes, UMDNJ medical school West Orange, NJ. Currently, Father Suszko in 1979. Calvin has more is Vice Rector and Business Manager at than 12 years of clinical Immaculate Conception Seminary School of and 14 years of medical Theology at Seton Hall University. administration experience, including with a government Medicaid subcontractor and a not-for profit health insurance company. He has experience with Medical Policy, Medical Coding, Audit Fraud and Abuse, and Class of 1973 employee and medical education. Calvin’s interest in computers led him to Healthcare Dr. Carol Samuels is Information Technology. a Chiropractor in the UC Commemorative Atlanta, GA area, in Pavers Gail Kane Russell resides in Georgia. Now practice for more than retired, Gail has plenty of time to travel and 35 years. Carol earned Honor or memorialize a classmate, visit her three grown daughters, and to spoil her bachelor’s degree her seven beautiful grandchildren. in Nutrition from The teacher, friend, or family member. Ohio State University, To purchase, scan code or email her master’s degree in Equine Nutrition from [email protected] the University of Florida and her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University. Carol is also certified in pilates, swims with a master’s team, and rides her horse Dillon.

48 UC Magazine 2020 David Wetzel maintains his sense of humor Mary Ellen Zientek Cook recently moved Class of 1978 after having survived FIVE heart attacks two from New Jersey to South Carolina, and is years ago. He refers to himself as a member enjoying life in Bluffton. Dr. Lee(wood) Lane is Chief of the “Class of ‘73 Stent Club.” Thankfully, of Emergency Medicine David is able to enjoy time with his daughter at Holy Family Hospital in Caitlin, son Drew, and granddaughter Diana. Methuen, MA. Class of 1976

In March, Steve Barbara Moran Class of 1974 Coleman retired McFadden travelled to following a Uganda in 2019 to teach Bill Courtney, an nearly 21-year in a school of 1,100 girls, accomplished lawyer, career with the ages 5-12. It was an is also a professional Port Authority incredible experience wine maker. He and his of New York and and a once-in-a-lifetime business partner own New Jersey, journey. Barbara also Winemakers of Somerset serving at Deputy Director/Media and shares, “Our tight group of UC classmates (NJ), where friends chief media spokesperson. Prior to that, still gather several times a year. We have gather to make their own Steve worked for The Courier-News and NJ celebrated many milestones: weddings, wine, under the tutelage of experts. Transit, all in media. Said Steve, “I could babies, birthdays and sometimes just a Bill hosted a Christmas gathering for his UC never have imagined when I graduated Union night of dinner and laughs. We’re blessed to ‘74 classmates, and invites UC alumni of all Catholic in 1976 that I’d someday be able to have such true, long-lasting memories and years to stop in for “tours, pours and more.” retire and enjoy the rest of my life, but the day friendships!” is finally here.” Reverend Paul Helfrich is a priest in the Brotherhood of Hope order, based in Boston, Mary Coogan serves MA. To listen to one of his sermons, as Vice President and scan the code. Attorney at ACNJ - Class of 1979 Advocates for Children of New Jersey. Mary directs Dr. Christopher N. ACNJ’s KidLaw Resource Hobbie graduated Center; her primary from the Yale University policy areas are foster School of Medicine in care, kinship care, children’s health, and 1991. He has been in juvenile justice. She has also authored guides practice for more than 20 years, specializing in on child welfare, and has represented ACNJ before the NJ Supreme Court. Diagnostic Radiology and working in Scranton, PA. Lisa Hilliard earned both a bachelor’s Jacqueline Ricciani degree and a Ph.D. in earned a Masters Degree chemistry, and enjoyed Class of 1977 in Public Administration a successful business with a concentration in career. Now retired, Reverend Timothy Graff is a priest in Health Care Policy and Lisa volunteers her time the Archdiocese of Newark and currently Administration from helping others. One of works in the areas of Pastoral Planning, Seton Hall University. her most rewarding “jobs” is Government Relations and Social Justice. He After working in the delivering meals to homebound served for a number of years as a missionary health care industry, she earned her law seniors, with a smile and a short in Bolivia. He is also an Adjunct Professor degree from Pace University. She is currently visit. For many of these seniors, in the Theology Department at Caldwell a partner in the firm of Ricciani & Jose, Lisa is the only person they University. In March, Father Graff visited the L.L.P., in Monticello, NY, handling cases in come in contact with on a regular basis. Refugee Simulation Camp at UC, constructed family law, criminal defense, municipal law They refer to her as “a blessing.” by the Students for Human Dignity Club. and more. Read more by scanning the code. Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Russo serves as an Examiner/Instructor Class of 1975 Pilot C17 for the US Air Force, and recently Beth Kseniak is now returned from a lengthy head of external overseas assignment. communications at Standard Industries. Prior to that, she served as executive director Dr. Alan Czarkowski served as a physician of communications at for the Federal Government for 29 years; 14 Vanity Fair for 25 years. with the Department of Defense and 15 with the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Alan then fulfilled his lifelong dream of retiring to Key West, FL. UC Magazine 2020 49 Dr. Joseph Yarze Gerry McIntyre has Class of 1981 was a member of been seen on Broadway Gastroenterology in many shows including Dr. Catherine (Robin) Associates in Glen Falls, Anything Goes, Once On Salvati Boinest, MD NY from 1994 to 2017. This Island, Chicago, received her In 2017, he relocated to Uptown It’s Hot, and bachelor’s degree Boston, MA and works Joseph...Dreamcoat, from the University in the Gastroenterology also reprising that role of Pennsylvania, her Unit at Massachusetts in the film starring medical degree from General Hospital. Donny Osmond. Gerry is a highly sought Jefferson Medical after director and choreographer. Gerry has College in Philadelphia, PA and completed Deacon Michael York appeared in television programs such as her residency at George Washington serves at St. John the The Rosie O’Donnel Show, Major Dad and University Hospital in Washington, DC. Apostle Church, Linden, Designing Women. Dr. Salvati Boinest is an internist focused on NJ, where he is a lifelong comprehensive medical care, preventative shared, “I have been parishioner. Deacon Joseph O’Bryan medicine, women’s health and young married since 1989 to the beautiful Gabriele Mike attended Stevens adults. Catherine lives in McLean, VA, where Thoma (of Mainz, Germany). Three kids all Institute of Technology, she enjoys spending time with her husband doing their thing (Joan - Ph.D. candidate, earning both Bachelor of Engineering and and three children, as well as reading Pat - Army officer, Miles - senior at Drexel). Master of Engineering degrees. He is a and pilates. licensed Professional Engineer, who worked Working too much for AT&T while living for IBM Corp for over 29 years. Deacon Mike in Herndon, VA. Committed Catholic. now works as the Director of Religious Wondering how my old soccer/swimming/ Education, and as a trained facilitator baseball buddies are doing? Glad to see UC for both the Bereavement Group and for thriving.” Class of 1983 Protecting God’s Children. He also served in prison ministry for more than 12 years. Amy Szot Torchia-Bottega is employed by John Keller is the the Newark (NJ) Public School District as a Executive Director of the social worker on the child study team. NJ Turnpike Authority. In 2018, John received Class of 1980 After 27 years,Robbyn the Dr. John L. Buzzi Chambers Woolridge Engineering Excellence retired as a Quality Award from The New serves Kenny Conroy Assurance Regulator for Jersey Alliance for Action. as the Athletic Director the State of New Jersey. Scan the code to watch an at Hilton Head Christian She is exceptionally proud interview with John. Academy in Savannah, to have co-founded and GA. directed the Parents and Children Program which provided a safe, healthy, child-friendly environment for Dr. Frank DiCataldo, imprisoned parents to reconnect with their Class of 1984 Ph.D. is a professor children. Currently, Robbyn educates people of clinical psychology about sustainability, is a motivational Kevin Bogan is at Roger Williams speaker, a classical pianist and volunteers the owner of B&N University, specializing at local food pantries. She shared, “Most Performance & in risk assessment and importantly, I graduated from Union Transmission juvenile delinquents. Catholic Girls High School which instilled Automotive Repair Shop. Dr. DiCataldo is regarded as an expert in his in me the tools that made me a success in Kevin takes advantage field and is often called to testify at trials. He life—and I couldn’t be happier.” of the many outdoor is also a published author. adventure opportunities in Colorado, as he loves jeeping and snowmobiling in is the Don Eichhorn his free time. General Manager at Leopardi’s Italian Dr. Carol Blanchette is a restaurant in Fort Myers, Research Biologist at the FL. Stop in and visit if Marine Science Institute you are local. - University of California at Santa Barbara. Her research is focused on marine ecology, however, she also has UC Valedictorians a wide range interests in topics ranging & Salutatorians from network theory to science education. Carol received a B.S. in Biology from the Help us confirm our records! University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in Email alumni@unioncatholic. Ecology from Oregon State University. Dr. org with the names of your class Blanchette has over 20 years of experience coordinating and implementing field-based Valedictorian & Salutatorian. ecological research programs. 50 UC Magazine 2020 Dr. Kathleen Ohleth, Class of 1985 Paul Rundzieher lives in Ph.D. is the President North Carolina and works of Precise Publications, Christopher Mears is for Resources Global LLC. With more than 20 a Partner and National Professionals (RGP), a years of scientific training, Sector Leader in Hedge global consulting firm that publication planning, and Funds at KPMG in enables rapid business medical writing experience, Short Hills, NJ. Chris outcomes by bringing together the right Kathleen founded her medical has more than 20 people to create transformative change. communications company years experience in Paul is the Senior Vice President for the that specializes in medical alternative investments, Advisory & Project Services practice. publication management with an particular emphasis on investment and communication services. partnerships, offshore funds, venture capital Watch an interview with Kathleen. and private equity funds. In January, the UC business class visited Chris at KPMG. Class of 1988 Matt Uyttendaele lives in Seattle, WA. Matt Prior to the pandemic, Shellece-Jeannette Ria Cuppari Acciani is the owner and earned his Masters in Earles enjoyed a fabulous week in Cabo San operator of Advanced Canine Rehabilitation Electrical and Electronics Lucas with friends. She was thankful for the Center in Warren, NJ. Ria earned her BA in Engineering from opportunity to relax and refresh in paradise, pre-med from Miami University of Ohio, her Rensselaer Polytechnic before getting back to “the grind.” Masters in Physical Therapy from University Institute. Matt currently of Saint Augustine, and her Canine works for Facebook as the director of the Rehabilitation Practitioner certification Core AI Group within Facebook Camera. from the University of Tennessee. She is Areas of work for his group include: widely sought out for her experience in both vision on devices, visual perception, deep rehabilitation as well as injury prevention neural nets, imaging algorithms, and for professional and sporting dogs. computational photography.

Kelly Waters, law partner at Wood Smith Henning & Berman, LLP was recognized by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, as one of New Jersey’s Class of 1986 Best 50 Women in Business for 2020. Joseph DiRienzo is a Union County (NJ) Colleen Yewaisis Mahr based Certified Civil Trial John Del Giorno was unanimously Attorney with general is an Emmy award appointed to the trial practice, including winning airborne position of Deputy personal injury, real reporter for Administrator for estate, wills/trusts/ WABC-TV in New Somerset County (NJ). estates, business formation, immigration, York City. Flying “Colleen Mahr is an criminal defense, and family law. over New York amazing, bipartisan choice. longer than any TV chopper Whether rebuilding downtowns, reporter, John celebrated 25 growing businesses, or spearheading the Christopher J. Kinsella, is a lawyer with offices in years with Eyewitness News fight for Raritan Valley One Seat commuter this year. John specializes in service to Manhattan, Colleen’s energy, Union and Tinton Falls, NJ. Chris has been in live coverage of breaking news. intelligence, and commitment shine John has been at the scene of countless through,” said Freeholder Director Shanel business for more than 25 years, specializing in breaking news events, including TWA Flight Robinson. Colleen also serves as Mayor of 800, Egypt Air 990, and the search for JFK Jr. Fanwood, NJ. civil litigation, wills and estates, and residential On September 11, 2001, News Copter 7 was and commercial real estate. airborne as the tragic events at the World Watch an interview with Chris. Trade Center unfolded, and the second plane flew past John’s helicopter; parts of his work are featured at the Newseum in Washington DC. When not flying in News Copter 7, John can sometimes be found cruising above major sporting events nationwide, serving as a blimp camera operator. John is a graduate UC Memorabilia of Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio. John and his wife, traffic Willing to donate your UC keepsakes and photos to reporter Cristina Lang, are parents to three the Archives? email [email protected] children. Watch the WABC celebration of John’s 25-year work anniversary.

UC Magazine 2020 51 Dan Geddes is certified Thank you to Class of 1992 by the Supreme Court George E. Miller of New Jersey as a who donated a Jamiyl Mosley is the Workers’ Compensation 1989 edition of Head of Burton and Law Attorney. Dan has The Prophet to Garran Hall at The practiced law for more the UC archives. Australian National than 20 years. He has George is a proud University in Canberra, also served as an adjunct UC parent; his son, George R. Miller, is a Australia. professor at Kean University, an instructor sophomore at UC. for the Union County Police Academy, and an instructor for the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. Dan began his professional Class of 1996 career as a Police Officer for the City of Class of 1990 & 1992 Elizabeth. He retired from the police force in 1998, after 26 years of dedicated service. John da Graca has been Shout out to Deb Marino Palacio ‘90 and a realtor since 2008. Terri Marino Hunsinger ‘92. These sisters He is currently affiliated Prior to moving to organize a Used Book Sale every year to Scarsdale, NY to raise with the RE/MAX office raise funds for St. Michael’s Grammar School in Elizabeth, NJ. her family and work in Cranford, NJ. It’s a rewarding way to in real estate sales, give back to their parish and to help the Jill Gettinger lived in environment. Manhattan where she Major Mike Dvorak serves in the US Army worked in commercial as the robotics branch chief at the Army and residential real Capabilities Integration Center, whose focus estate marketing and advertising, creating is Robotic & Autonomous Systems (RAS). successful marketing campaigns for some Class of 1990 of the city’s largest real estate projects. Jill has worked with the titans of New York City Joe Sorce is the real estate: Barbara Corcoran, Tishman CFO at DKI Ventures, Class of 1998 Speyer and Cushman & Wakefield. In this LLC, which provides emergency response highly competitive atmosphere, Jill learned Carrie Bolger Dhillon came home to that honesty is the most effective way to be and restoration UC in November, 2019 to speak with services. The successful! Mrs. (Rebecca Venezia ‘93) Schroppe’s company offers art class. Carrie earned her BFA in Painting Dr. Joseph Karch, Jr. water damage, and Printmaking from the San Francisco Art specializes in General fire and smoke, storm damage, mold Institute, and in May 2020 completed her Surgery and is affiliated remediation, catastrophe response services. Masters of Art in Art Education at Boston with Bon Secours St University. Carrie is currently the Assistant Mary’s Hospital and Director of Transfer Admissions at California Bon Secours St Francis College of the Arts in San Francisco. She Medical Center in Class of 1991 works to educate students on careers in Midlothian, VA. the arts, helps them find the right college Jason Lioy serves as fit, and instructs them on how to build Gaetano (Guy) Virone the global Chief Human their portfolios. is Vice President at Resources Officer for Irrigation Association of Dawn Foods, the leading New Jersey, is a member bakery ingredient of the New Jersey State manufacturer, with more Board of Landscape than 4,500 employees Irrigation Contractors, around the world. Jason earned his BA in and is President/CEO of Environmental Psychology from Monmouth University Designers Irrigation. Guy holds a dual degree and his Masters in Human Resources from in Business and Finance from the Stern Rutgers University. Jason also volunteers School of Business at NYU. He is licensed with several youth organizations in the and certified in numerous areas of irrigation, greater Detroit (MI) area. and is a leader in water conservation technologies and methods. Christine Wischusen McCoid earned Class of 1999 her doctorate Class of 1989 in education Elizabeth Lee is the Director of Institutional from Monmouth Research at the University of Portland (OR). Patricia Dulinski is an attorney whose University in June. Elizabeth shares, “My tenure at UP had a office, Dulinski Law, LLC, is located in Dr. McCoid is the promising beginning as Matthew Baasten Westfield, NJ. Patricia specializes in family Principal at Hazlet Middle School in (UC ‘68) was the Associate Provost. What law, including divorce, custody, child Hazlet, NJ. a small world! Since then, Matthew and I support and more. developed a productive working relationship creating a successful accreditation report while reminiscing about good times at UC.” 52 UC Magazine 2020 Thomas Chatterton Class of 2003 On July 14, UC faculty Williams is an member Edward accomplished author In July, Tino Cerimele and his wife Melissa Sagendorf successfully and cultural critic. He celebrated the birth of their second child. defended his dissertation lives in Paris with his Amelia Rose joins big brother Gianluca, as part of the Doctoral wife Valentine Faure, who is 2 years old. Congratulations also Program in Education their daughter Marlow to newly retired UC Italian teacher, “Nonno” at Saint Elizabeth’s and son Saul. Thomas (grandpa) John Cerimele ‘74. University in Morristown, is the author of the 2019 book Self-Portrait NJ. The defense took place virtually, which in Black and White, a contributing writer at was appropos, as the topic of Dr. Sagendorf’s The New York Times Magazine, a 2019 New dissertation was “Teaching in the Virtual Age: America Fellow and a Berlin Prize recipient. Class of 2004 The Impact of the Learning In a July interview for Good People, written Management System.’’ by Raman Frey, Thomas answered the Matthew Lubin and his wife Kady welcomed question of what gives him hope right now: daughter Hadley Robin to their family in “Genuine friendship. I’m 39, and probably October, 2019. Hadley joins big brother the best thing that happened to me this year Liam. UC science teacher, Mrs. Laura Lubin, Class of 2008 was to reconnect with my best friend from is the proud “Grammy.” high school. We’d fallen out of touch about a Congratulations to Kevin decade ago, had had some differences and Cascone, NJ Realtor then I moved away. It was life-affirming to sit Circle of Excellence Silver down for lunch just before the pandemic hit Class of 2006 Sales Award Winner. Kevin and reestablish a bond that in fact had never works for Coldwell Banker completely withered away.” Julianne Berger Lucid and her husband Realty in Westfield, NJ Kevin moved to the San Francisco and recorded more than area. Julianne works as the Senior QA $6.5 million in sales. More Raw Materials Specialist at Sangamo importantly, Kevin and his wife welcomed Class of 2000 Therapeutics, Inc. in Oakland, CA. their new baby boy in September.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Powell Cain Dr. Amy Dooley graduated from Rowan In December, Tony and her husband Brendan, who welcomed University School of Medicine in 2014. LaRocca successfully their first child, Nolan George, in October, She married Stephen Lucafo in 2016. She defended his dissertation 2018. Blessings to the whole family. completed her Pediatric Fellowship in as part of the Doctoral Pediatric Pulmonology in June at Children’s Program in Education Thomas Zielinski National Hospital in Washington DC. Dr. at the College of Saint earned both a Dooley is now a Pediatric Pulmonologist Elizabeth in Morristown, BA in Computer at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in NJ. Dr. LaRocca’s Science and a BA Hershey, PA. dissertation was entitled “Examining the in Physics from Impact of 1-1 Technology in High School Drew University. Melissa Patterson- Math & Science.” He then earned Adams works as a Digital his Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Community Engagement Elizabeth Peach was inducted into Fairleigh Rochester. For the past 10 years, Tom has Specialist at Virtua Dickinson University’s Phi Omega Epsilon been employed as an Optical Engineer at the Health. Her social media honor society and is a member of Sigma Theta NASA Goddard Flight Center. Tom’s computer experience inspired her Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. expertise has allowed him to write code and to take up photography, algorithms for NASA telescopes and to work on and she has now many other fascinating projects which “have launched Melissa Jay Photography. Her the potential to produce profound science.” passion has turned into a small business; Class of 2009 you can check out her work on her website. James Lubin was “excited to share that I am officially PMP® certified. Grateful to Class of 2001 the Project Management Academy for Class of 2007 their training and invaluable resources For the past five years, and to pymetrics for allowing me the time to prepare.” James is currently the Andrea D’Addario Amanda Parker Enterprise Implementation Manager, PMP®, has served as the lead Lejnieks married Carlos preschool teacher in Lejnieks in February, at pymetrics. Perth Amboy, NJ, in a 2018 in Quito, Ecuador. Elizabeth Tartaglia graduated from predominately Hispanic The newlyweds Fairleigh Dickinson University in September, population classroom honeymooned for three 2020 with a Master of Arts in Student with four-year-old weeks in South Africa. Services Administration. Liz’s goal is to work children. Amanda is employed with college students or students preparing as Secretary of the Board of Trustees for for college, in an administrative or higher Christina Kraus became engaged in June Housing Partnership of NJ. 2020, and is planning a May 2021 wedding at educational setting. Beaches in Turks & Caicos.

UC Magazine 2020 53 Class of 2010 Katherine (Katie) Brown purchased a new Class of 2014 & 2017 home in South Plainfield, NJ. She’s busy with some light renovation and looks forward to Nicholas Malapit Terelle Cooper ‘14 when she can officially move in. Also, she married Victoria Michael (known as Steven at UC) earned a promotion at L’Oréal USA and moves in February, 2019. Nick is and his brother Juwan from the research labs in the Clark, NJ facility the Community Manager ‘17 (known as Thomas to Quality Assurance Manager in the Franklin, at Landmark Properties, at UC) are two of the four NJ manufacturing plant. in Tampa, FL. members of the Gospel sensation The Group is currently Rosa Cuppari Fire. Terelle is the lead a Graduate Research vocalist and Juwan performs Congratulations to DJ Assistant at the Center on bass guitar and sings tenor. Thornton and his wife on Financial Risk in The Group Fire, was nominated Tayla, as they celebrate Environmental Systems, for Duo/Chorus Group of the the birth of their first at UNC-Chapel Hill, where Year, and Contemporary Duo/ child, Benjamin David she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chorus Group of the Year by the Stellar (10/9/20). Blessings upon Environmental Sciences Gospel Music Awards. Their hit song “Again’’ the entire Thornton and Engineering . Rosa earned her BS in climbed to No. 17 in Billboard Magazine family, including the Science, Technology and International Affairs on the Gospel Charts. The Group Fire has joyous grandparents Betsy (Mintel) ‘75 & from Georgetown University, where she performed at 2019 McDonald’s Gospelfest, Dave Thornton ’75. minored in Arabic. She recently earned her MS and on the Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Environmental Sciences and Engineering show. Listening by scanning the code. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Throughout her studies, Rosa Class of 2011 & 2012 has earned internships and assignments in many locations: three months as an intern for Congratulations to the U.S. Department of State in the Bureau of Class of 2015 Jonathan Sagendorf ‘11 Oceans and International Environmental and and Katie Bree ‘12 who Scientific Affairs; three months as a Visiting After graduating from became engaged in Scientist at The International Center for Water UCLA in 2019, Meagan March. Resources and Global Change in Germany; Beriont spent a year participated in a workshop on village-level working in NYC prior to water resource management in India; spent joining the David Realty one year in Oxford, UK as the Research Group (Westfield, NJ) Specialist for Global Water Intelligence. as a real estate agent. Classmates will tell you Class of 2012 Kathryn Smilowitz Meagan could often be found looking at completed her houses during her UC days. Meagan shares that she would be excited to help her “UC Molly Luppino is a 3rd and 4th grade special undergraduate education family in any way possible.” education teacher in the Philadelphia, at Seton Hall University, PA school district. Molly earned her BS in earning a BA in Social and Bridget McAllister graduated from the Special/Elementary Education from Saint Behavioral Sciences. She graduated from Rutgers Newhouse School of Journalism at Syracuse Joseph’s University and her MA in Special University in 2019. She is currently writing Education from Kean University. University in May 2020, earning her Masters in Social Work (MSW). In July 2020, Kathryn was for HipNewJersey.com. Bridget is also a skilled illustrator, and is working in video is a CPA promoted to the position of Social Worker at David Schanz production with a focus on children’s and works at KPMG in Hackettstown Medical Center. programming. Short Hills, NJ as Senior Associate Auditor. Angelica Monsanto is the Program Class of 2014 & 2016 Coordinator at IESE Business School. Victoria Parnes graduated from Seton Hall George Papas University in May 2019 with a degree in ‘16 and Devine Public Relations. Class of 2013 Eke ‘14, were teammates at UC Nicholas McTernan is studying Computer but were opponents Science at Union County College. Kathryn (Katie) Bricki became engaged to Frank when Monmouth Bridget Yorke was named to the Dean’s List Sinoradzki on May 27, University played at Fairleigh Dickinson University for the Fall 2019. Radford University on 11/26/19. Papas, 2019 semester. a 6-5 junior guard, buried two three pointers, scored nine points, and had three assists to help lead Monmouth to an 80-63 victory over Radford. Eke, a 6-8 Class of 2016 forward, finished the game with five points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots for Elizabeth Bart was named to the Fall 2019 Radford. He played at Rider before becoming Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland. a graduate student at Radford. 54 UC Magazine 2020 Perry Christie is a red-shirt senior on the Sean Dorcellus is a senior at the S.I. Nicholas Sepe has been inducted into Rutgers University Track & Field Team. Perry Newhouse School of Public Communications Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Phi Zeta is a jumper, and in February, he broke the at Syracuse University, working towards a Kappa honor society for the Fall 2019 Rutgers indoor record for high jump by BS in Broadcasting and Digital Journalism. semester, and named to the Dean’s List. clearing 7’3.75”. (Photo credit: Ben Solomon) Just as when he was at UC, Sean has availed himself of every opportunity to network and Zach Sluka shares, “I took part in Deloitte’s learn. Check out a couple of the people he empowering culture in my sophomore met this year - Tom Brady and Jimmy Fallon! year of college through the firm’s Audit Innovation Challenge. This past summer, following my junior year, I participated in an incredibly engaging and formative internship with the Deloitte Securitization team. Now, I am humbled to have received and accepted a full-time offer to begin my professional career at Deloitte, as a first- year analyst, following my graduation from Goldy Malhotra was named to the Dean’s List Boston College.” at Rochester Institute of Technology. Goldy is enrolled in a five-year Masters program at RIT Erin Suler was named to the Dean’s List for studying computer engineering technology. the Fall 2019 semester at the University of His target graduation date is May 2021. Lauren Guerra has been inducted into Vermont. Erin is a Business Administration Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Phi Omega major in the Grossman School of Business. Julia Nowicki graduated Epsilon honor society for the Fall 2019 magna cum laude in semester, and has been named to the Deanna Vagueiro has been named to the May, from Syracuse Honors List. Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University University, with a for the Fall 2019 semester. bachelors’ degree in Daniel Hopkins was named to the Dean’s Information Management List for the Spring 2020 semester at the and Technology. Julia is University of Alabama. currently pursuing her Masters in Marketing Class of 2018 at Syracuse University. Jack Levy was named to the Dean’s List at Susquehanna University (PA). Jack is Ethan Filiault was named to the Dean’s List Taylor Salomon graduated cum laude in May a junior, majoring in Marketing. For the for the Fall 2019 semester at Lasell University from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Spring 2020 semester, Jack participated in in Newton, MA Hall University, with a BS in Mathematical the school’s Global Opportunities program Finance and a certificate in Leadership where he spent time studying in Hamilton, Makay Johnson is a student at Baldwin Studies. Taylor is now working towards her New Zealand. Jack also plays soccer and Wallace University, majoring in music Masters degree in Accounting at SHU, with volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. theatre. Makay earned the Donald & Connie hopes of sitting for the CPA exam soon. Rebar Scholarship and the Doris Currier Kyle Lofton is a junior Scholarship. Check out the Baldwin web Franz Smith graduated at St. Bonaventure page to see Makay in some upcoming virtual from Susquehanna University. Kyle is a productions. University (PA) with a member of the Men’s bachelor’s degree in Basketball team, where Janessa Mendoza is a junior at Georgetown Strategic Communication. he has established University School of Nursing and Health While at Susquehanna, himself as one of the Studies. She is an officer in the Georgetown Franz managed the nation’s top point Club Filipino. Janessa was scheduled to campus coffee shop, was a member of the guards. As a Bonnie, Kyle has been named serve as an English Second Language Rugby Team, and achieved Dean’s List status. to the All-Rookie team, the All-Tournament Instructor in Health Literacy this past Franz is currently employed by Enterprise in team, and first team All Atlantic 10 summer, in Anchorage, AK, but due to the their Management Trainee program. Conference. pandemic, taught remotely instead.

Michael Morgan, a junior at the University Destinee Monasterio of Scranton (PA), was named to the Dean’s is a neuroscience major List for the Fall 2019 semester. Michael is in the Class of 2022 at Class of 2017 majoring in Strategic Communications. Susquehanna University in PA. Destinee was Emily Blum has been named to the Honors Tressa Novack also a member of the List at Fairleigh Dickinson University where was named to the Dean’s 2019-2020 cheerleading she is majoring in Elementary and Special List at Assumption squad, which performed Education. College in Worcester, MA. at all home football and basketball games. Tressa is a senior Julia Bonaccorso has majoring in Psychology, Brian Power was named to the Honors List been named to the Dean’s and a four-year member at Fairleigh Dickinson University. List at Fairleigh Dickinson of the Women’s Track & University where she Field Team. Asia Starks transferred to Kean University is studying Behavioral where she is studying Business, with the Neuroscience. Julia is goal of one day opening her own beauty enrolled in an MBA 4 +1 business. program with the goal of graduating with her Masters degree in 2021. UC Magazine 2020 55 Ivanna Wijedasa is a junior at Boston Mark Pita was named to the Dean’s List at Sister Mary Elizabeth Fallon, O.P. spent College majoring in International Studies. Fairleigh Dickinson University for the Fall all of the 1980’s at Union Catholic, where Ivana spent her summer interning at 2019 semester. she taught religion. Sister Mary recently the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant celebrated her 60-Year Jubilee as a Justice. She is now working as a Student Dominican Sister of Caldwell. Ambassador at the McMullen Museum of Art in Chestnut Hill, MA. Former Faculty & Staff

Shellann Worthen was one of 14 students Reverend Carl Arico celebrated 60 years selected as a Mosaic Mentor at Lebanon since his May, 1960 ordination. Father Arico Valley College for the 2019-20 academic year. served as the school chaplain at Union Shellann is pursuing a BS in biochemistry Catholic from 1962-1972. and molecular biology. The Mosaic Mentors assist first-year students with academic, social, and personal transition, and with completing the requirements associated with the Multicultural Fellowship Program.

Shellann was also inducted to Tri Beta, the Sister Mary Immaculate McGovern, O.P. celebrated 65 years as a Dominican Sister Biology Department honor society. of Caldwell. Sister Mary Immaculate was a founding faculty member at Union Catholic Girls High School, where she taught Latin, music, music appreciation and moderated Class of 2019 the Glee Club and Sodality. Sister Elizabeth Michael Boyle, O.P. Jamie Bonaccorso was named to celebrated her 75-Year Jubilee as a the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson Dominican Sister of Caldwell. Sister University for the Fall 2019 semester. Elizabeth Michael was at UC when the Natalie Colon was named to the Honors doors first opened in 1962 and was here List at Fairleigh Dickinson University for the throughout the 1960’s. She taught a variety Fall 2019 semester. of English and writing classes. Sister was also the moderator for Encounter yearbook, Matthew D’Aleo was named to the Oasis magazine, and National Honor Society. President’s List (GPA 3.75 or higher) for the Fall of 2019 at the University of Hartford, where he is majoring in Finance. Sister Catherine Waters, O.P., who taught at UC during the 1972-1973 school Uchenna Duru was named to the year, celebrated her 60-Year Jubilee as a President’s List (GPA 3.75 or higher) for the Dominican Sister of Caldwell. Fall of 2019 at the University of Hartford, where he is majoring in Psychology.

E’lana Kovacs was named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University for the Fall 2019 semester. Sister Mary Ann Brezina, O.P. celebrated her 65-Year Jubilee as a Dominican Sister of Jerika Lufrano attends LaSalle University where she is studying Health Sciences. Caldwell. She was known as Sister Jonathan Jerika was named to the Atlantic 10 while at UC, where she taught science and Commissioner’s Honor Roll, a distinction math and moderated the Forensics League, for student-athletes. Jerika is a member from 1965-1970. of the LaSalle Track & Field team. Jerika was named the LaSalle Athletics Rookie of the Year, and was named to the Atlantic 10 Conference All Rookie Team. To update your contact information, email [email protected]

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56 UC Magazine 2020 The UC community prays for the repose of the souls of two beloved educators.

Sister Irma Gazzillo, SSJ 61 years as an educator Union Catholic High School 1997–2004 Religion Teacher, Music Teacher, Club Moderator, “Doll Baby”

Sister Margaret Virginia Blum, O.P. 80 years as a Sister of St. Dominic Union Catholic Girls High School 1966–1980 History Teacher

IN MEMORIAM We remember and pray for the members of our UC Community who have passed away this year and those whose earlier passings were recently made known to us.

The Union Catholic Alumni Memorial video Reginald Alcindor ‘92 Sister Irma Gazzillo, SSJ, Michael Murray ‘80 board, donated by the Class of 1979, is Frank Angele ’76 faculty Lesley Pitts ‘84 prominently located in the main lobby of Sister Margaret Virginia Blum, Patricia Hook Glaydura ‘66 Carol Maslowski Pompey ‘70 school. The display scrolls continuously O.P., faculty Deborah Greh, faculty Louis Puopolo ‘68 throughout the day, exhibiting names of Charles Boucher ‘68 Joseph Hanley ‘80 Kevin Quinn ‘70 faculty, staff, students and alumni who have Stephen Brady ‘78 John Horbacewicz ‘84 Alfredo Regala ‘98 passed away. This helps ensure that they Reverend Salvatore Busichio, Brother Robert James, F.M.S., Angela Nittoli Reitemeyer ‘67 faculty faculty remain forever in our hearts. Richard Rosko ‘73 Diane Cannis ‘79 William LaPointe ‘93 Brian Schaar ‘78 Paul Clausen ‘74 Thomas Laucik ‘86 We remember and pray for the members of David Schmid ‘80 Brother Philip Cote, F.M.S., Michelle Lorenc-Cihanowyz ‘85 our UC Community who have passed away Lawrence Seested ‘70 faculty John Loughren, faculty this year and those whose earlier passings Joyce Sevilla ‘91 were recently made known to us. Camille Crincoli Creter ‘69 Teresa Faraone Lynch ‘70 Sister M. Walter, O.P., faculty Jerome Thomas Daly, faculty Pasquale Martirano ‘81 Kelly Whitley-Price ‘84 Michaelson Ferdinand ’00 Stanley Maslowski ‘69 Michael Ziobro ‘03 Joseph Ficchi ‘93 Anthony Mastrianni ‘70 Joseph Freed ‘82 Linda Lataro Mocarsi ‘68 This list is inclusive of all information received as of November 8, 2020. To share news of the passing of a member of the UC Community, please email [email protected]

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WHICH FAMILY HAS SENT THE MOST CHILDREN TO UC? Do you recognize any of the faculty who 18 19 celebrated career milestones this year?

TEN IS THE ANSWER; 25 WHAT’S THE QUESTION?

What UC landmark occasion includes Gail Tewes Webb ‘74, 24 Megan Flanagan Brault ‘98 and Jordan Flint ‘20?