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HEAD OF SCHOOL MESSAGE FROM THE Dr. James Schlegel Meet Our Cadet Colonel 4 ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Disney Trip 7 Charles Abba HEAD OF SCHOOL ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Honor Roll and Recognitions 8 Brother James Dries ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CBA Athletics 10 Dear CBA Family, Blaine Drescher ’04 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Flag-Raising Ceremony 12 As we welcome the New Year, I am very pleased to report on the status of Christian Brothers Academy. FOR STUDENTS In September, our school year opened with tremendous excitement, both at CBA and throughout Robert Groelz ’94 Freshman Review 14 the Lasallian world. This year commemorates both the 300th anniversary of De La Salle’s passing MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Roger Powers Homecoming Weekend 16 into eternal life and the 10th anniversary of our district, the District of Eastern North America. As DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS a Catholic school in the Lasallian Tradition, CBA is deeply involved with the worldwide network of Brian O’Connell CBA Lecture Hall Project 18 Christian Brothers and Lasallians to ensure the mission of De La Salle lives today. DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY Alumni Events and Notes 20 Owen O’Leary MEET BROTHER JAMES DRIES While all religious orders are experiencing a decline in numbers, I am proud to report that in the DIRECTOR OF STUDENT GUIDANCE In Memoriam 24 past two years, three new Brothers have come to work at CBA. Brother James Dries serves as an David Doemel ’71 If you have seen Brother James Dries on campus, he was probably assistant principal and teaches chemistry, while Brothers Richard Lalime and Timothy Jones teach CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER making someone laugh, mentoring a student or listening to some Saint LaSalle Society News 27 theology. In addition, we have five retired Christian Brothers living in our on-campus community: Vicki Roberts of his favorites - the Beatles or Kenny Chesney. Brother James was Brothers Joseph Schafer, Mark DePietro, John Farrell, John Gavin, and Bernard Hanson. Also, we DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL born and raised in Woodside, Queens. He was the oldest of four with welcomed our first Lasallian Volunteer to CBA, AnnaMarie Carmazzi, who is working ADVANCEMENT with our students as an academic counselor. The Lasallian spirit and commitment to Colleen Ward two brothers and one sister. Brother James attended Mater Christi the Lasallian Mission are strong at Christian Brothers Academy. Diocesan High School where he was taught by De La Salle Christian BOARD OF TRUSTEES Brothers and lay teachers. He went on to St. John’s University to study Last May, on Bronation Day, the CBA community rallied in support of a special project for Christopher Scaringe, Esq., CPA ’82, Environmental Science. As a freshman, he chose to become a Christian the students. Thanks to the support of 702 donors, we raised over $100,000 to renovate Chairman Brother. In high school, Brother James recalls Brothers being impressive our lecture hall. The redesign, upgrades, and improvements give us a modern learning Dr. James Schlegel, classroom with a capacity for an entire grade of students. Our first event was a presentation Head of School men with a sense of humor who were present in the community and to our seniors featuring Bill Burns ’06, an award-winning preservation carpenter who Todd Mesick ’85, great teachers. This was the way he wanted to live. Brother James Vice Chairman works to inspire the next generation of master craftsmen and artisans. Thanks to your help, believed in living by John F. Kennedy’s famous words, “Ask not what our lecture hall is the learning space our students deserve. This May, our Bronation Day will J. Timothy O’Hearn ’58, Past Chairman your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”. feature a new project for our students that will add to the CBA experience. William Anthony ’81 Brother James has taught at 12 Although the school year is young, there is much to celebrate at CBA. During Homecoming, we Carm Basile different Catholic schools across inducted five athletes and two coaches into the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame. As we recognized historical Britt Carmer achievements, our current students continue to excel. At the end of the fall athletic season, every varsity Thomas J. DiNovo, Esq. the world in areas ranging from team was recognized as a Scholar-Athlete Team by the New York State Public High School Athletic Brother Thomas Gerrow, FSC Jamaica, the West Indies, East Association. Over Thanksgiving, our Marching Band and Drill Team performed in a parade at Walt Disney Sheila Greco Africa, Rome, and more recently, at World and on Veterans Day, our full brigade honored our troops and veterans in the Albany parade. Mark Hulbert, CFC ’83 Calvert Hall in Baltimore, Maryland. As you read through this issue of The Chronicles, I hope you see that today’s students are having Robert Jones ’83 His message is simple, “Work hard, a great high school experience and their achievements make our alumni proud. All of the great Robert Marini, Jr. ’84 play hard. Don’t work hard, don’t things at CBA can only happen with the support of this strong, vibrant, and dedicated community. Eugene Napierski, Esq., ’61 play.” Brother James emphasizes Please continue to stay involved, stay connected and informed through social media, and please Maureen O’Brien to his teachers that consistency is visit CBA. Thank you for your continued support of Christian Brothers Academy. James O’Toole key - the way you handle a situation Joseph A. Reilly ’56 CBA LECTURE HALL St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever! on Monday should be the same Brother Joseph Schafer, FSC way you handle the situation on RENOVATION James Spillman Sincerely, Friday at 1pm. Students need and thrive with rules and regulations. As PROJECT COMPLETE Christopher Themistos a Christian Brother, Brother James’ mission is to teach our students a Lynn Zielinski From start to finish we couldn’t do it code of conduct, responsibility, and strength so they have the ability to Brother William Martin, FSC ’55, without you. Turn to page 18 to see Emeritus make good decisions. CBA is fortunate to have Brother James teaching Dr. James Schlegel more photos and details from the three Chemistry sections and as an Associate Principal. Head of School exciting project!

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John Cox with his sons, Tyler Cox ’21, Jackson Cox ’26

Donald Jones ’24, James Dixon ’24, and George Iacobaccio ’24 FATHER-SON DINNER On October 20, the annual FLOATING CLASSROOM Father-Son Dinner was held at On September 30, 8th-grade biology students traveled the Albany Capital Center. This to Lake George for a hands-on adventure on the Floating tradition has been a great way Classroom. Students studied water quality while traveling for our young men to thank the lake and then walked along streams at the Recreation and celebrate the amazing Center to study how various aspects of the land can affect dads, uncles, grandfathers, water quality. godfathers, and other special people in their lives. Special thanks to the Parents Association for their hard Christopher McLaughlin ’26 and to work in planning this his father, Scott McLaughlin memorable event.

Fred Smith ’20, Tyler Richter ’20, Brother Timothy, Brother Robert, Michael Tan ’25, Dr. Schlegel, Dominic Sementilli ’24, TEACH Daniel Kelly ’20,Blake Mahieu ’24, Dominick Jones ’20, Christian Lewis ’24, Alexander Nguyen ’26, Alejandro Torres ’20, MEET OUR CADET COLONEL - ISAIAH SCARLETT ’20 Brother Richard

In 2014, Isaiah Scarlett entered 7th grade at CBA. He recalls When asked what he is most thankful for, Isaiah responded, his first day like it was yesterday: He showed up for school “I am most thankful for my mother because through her SUPERIOR GENERAL BROTHER ROBERT intimidated and uncertain. As he adjusted to his new guidance and high expectations she instilled in me the SCHIELER, FSC, VISITS CBA school and met new friends, Isaiah realized he possessed a confidence to work hard to reach my goals. I am also thankful CBA had a few special visitors on campus - Brother Robert BARD COLLEGE MATH COMPETITION leadership quality amongst his peers. The idea of becoming for the teachers at CBA who have left a positive impact on me, Schieler, FSC, Superior General of the Brothers of the On Tuesday, November 12, six of our 8th graders traveled to the Cadet Colonel appealed to him, and he worked hard to and also my friends who are always by my side.” Isaiah loves Christian Schools, Br. Richard Galvin, FSC, Auxiliary Visitor Bard College for the AMC 8 math competition. The AMC 8 is attain this position of honor. to work out, listen to music, and learn from Real Estate Agent, for the District of Eastern North America, and Brother a challenging problem-solving exam for 8th graders held by Investor, and YouTuber, Graham Stephan. His favorite show is Timothy Coldwell, FSC, General Councilor for the Lasallian In May 2019, at JROTC Officers’ Commissioning, Isaiah was the American Math Competition. Bard College also hosted The Mandalorian on Disney+. Region of North America. Br. Robert, Br. Richard, and Br. named Cadet Colonel of the Class of 2020. Isaiah said that our young men for dinner and an interesting math talk Timothy were given a tour of campus by our middle school the role of Cadet Colonel helped him mature as an individual Next year, Isaiah will attend the University of Notre Dame to about the Fibonacci Sequence and Binet’s Theorem by one and high school students and joined them for lunch. Thank and to learn more about relating to his peers. This past fall, study Business Management. Isaiah wants all underclassmen of their professors. CBA attendees included: Hubert Huho, you to Br. Robert, Br. Richard, and Br. Timothy for visiting us he played a key role on the varsity football team. He was a at CBA to enjoy their time here because it truly flies by. “Keep Kagame Rama, Justin Trey, Dominic Sementilli, Asif Alam, for the day. Section II Second Team Selection and was awarded the Tom living in the moment and having fun with your boys because and Nathan West. Vielkind Courage Award. His favorite memory at CBA was on these are the days you will be talking about for the rest of the football field when they beat Troy High School on their your life.” home field this past season. WINTER 2019/2020 | 5 CHRONICLES | THE CBA MAGAZINE THE CBA MAGAZINE | CHRONICLES

Team Bro-Bots: Robert Strubel ’24, Kagame Rama-Munroe ’24, Giovanni Clary ’24, Tyler Campbell ’25. Front row: FIFTH GRADE EXPERIENCES THE NINJA LAB 5TH GRADE D.A.R.E GRADUATION Jaden Calderon ’24, Aidan Febus ’24, Isaiah Thomas ’25 The fifth grade went to the Ninja Lab in Albany. The boys The 5th-grade class celebrated their graduation from Drug tested themselves on the Ninja Lab obstacle course and many Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) with Officer Carey and LEGO ROBOTICS other acrobatic and strength challenges. If you’ve seen the TV a Canine Unit demonstration from Albany Police Officer Dyer, show American Ninja Warrior, you will have an idea of the kinds a 1990 CBA alum, and Colonie Police Officer Clough. In December, the CBA Robotics team won the first round of challenges the boys had to face. Aside from having fun and of First Lego League Robotics (FLL) Tournament. The getting a great workout, the Ninja Lab program is designed tournament was held at Ballston Spa Middle School. This is to help our newest and youngest CBA students support each the third year the team has competed in the tournament, other and work as a team. The students had a blast! and it is the first time they came away as the overall winner. Seven CBA middle school students, otherwise known as Team Bro-Bot, are eligible to advance to the next round of competition this February. This year’s FLL theme, City Shapers, required participants to identify and examine an issue concerning a local urban problem, develop an innovative solution, and present their innovation to a panel of experts. Preparation also included the design and programming of a Collin Mesick ’20, Michael Cochran ’20, Lego robot to compete in the FLL Robot Games challenges. Athletic Trainer Jackie Coyne, and Andrew Decker ’21 The CBA Robotics program expanded this year to feature two competitive teams and one non-competitive group of fifth- and sixth-grade students interested in learning about LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPORTS robotics. Mrs. Calderon, Dr. Andrade, and Ms. Labatt-Simon Chris Ermides, Mr. Dave Doemel ’71, MEDICINE CENTER Dr. James Schlegel, and Bill Burns ’06 spearhead the program, and they are looking forward to CBA is fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive, preparing for the next round of competition. highest-quality sports medicine centers in the area. The Sports Medicine Center is equipped for the full spectrum of SENIORS BEGIN FUTURE PLANNING STUDENT COUNCIL’S FALL EVENTS your son’s neuromusculoskeletal injuries, from prevention of Bill Burns ’06 and Chris Ermides from the TV show and injuries to acute care and evaluation of an injury, and offer CBA Student Council celebrated magazine “This Old House” joined us on campus to talk to our aid with general questions about sports medicine, injury Harvest Day. Teachers carved seniors about job opportunities in the trades through college. prevention, health, and fitness. pumpkins and displayed them This presentation gave our seniors more information about for the middle school students different types of jobs and how different college degrees can CBA’s Sports Medicine Center offers various modalities to vote on. Most Creative was lead to diverse opportunities. Our seniors spent two hours that are readily available to expedite your son’s return to Ms. Hewitt’s silly face pumpkin, with Chris and Bill in our newly renovated Lecture Hall. Chris the sport or activity they love. What sets CBA apart is the Most Challenging was Mr. and Bill shared their personal stories and what they were electrical stimulation, Game Ready machine, and Cold Laser Smith’s (math) St. John Baptist currently working on and demonstrated to students how their Therapy. These modalities can be used for a wide variety of de La Salle portrait, and overall college degrees helped open opportunities in unexpected injuries such as sprains, strains, and even fractures. Electrical winner was Mr. Smith’s (bio) areas. Our students walked away with more information stimulation uses electrical currents to elicit a reaction from DISNEY scary face pumpkin. about different types of jobs in a vital field and how college a muscle or nerve. Game Ready is a cryotherapy device can help open up opportunities in many different professions. developed to deliver circumferential, intermittent cold On November 25 at 6:30 PM, 54 members of our Marching The day ended with the 1st Annual Mac-N-Cheese Cook-Off. Thank you to Mr. Matt Agan for organizing this presentation. compression. Cold Laser Therapy uses different wavelengths Band and Drill Team performed under the Christmas lights Third place went to Mrs. Coyne’s Buffalo Chicken, 2nd Place and low-level light to target areas which then absorb the light of Main Street, USA at Walt Disney World. More than 150 went to Mrs. O’Brien’s Goat Cheese and Bacon, and the Overall and heal at the cellular level. These modalities have been family members, friends, faculty and students traveled to Winner was Mr. Stanton’s Jalapeno popper and bacon. crucial in the treatment of student-athletes. Orlando, Florida to show their support during the parade. On Thanksgiving, Ms. Waite coordinated a catered dinner for over 90 people. They had a great time! 6 | WINTER 2019/2020 WINTER 2019/2020 | 7 HONORSCHRONICLES NIGHT FIRST HONORS On October 2, CBA recognized students’ academic A semester average of 90 in their full Carnegie RECOGNITION achievements for the second semester of the 2018-19 school unit courses with no semester grade under 85. year. At our Honors Night Ceremony, students received AWARDS academic awards for cumulative marks in all courses, as well as recognition awards for academic achievements in individual CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2023 subjects, community service, and musical performance. Matthew Burns Dillon Goodwill NATIONAL MERIT AP SCHOLAR Andrew Mabeus Matthew Gregory SCHOLARSHIP LETTER Ryan Basile ’20 Jonathan Picchione Jake Hammond OF COMMENDATION Jordan Proulx ’21 THE BROTHERS LIST Gavin Piskutz Willem Mizenko Presented to Ajit Saran ’20 Zander Poole Christopher Murphy A semester average of 95 in their full Carnegie unit Jacob Kennedy ’20 Nathaniel Sullivan ’20 Eugene Zielinski ’58, Mrs. Melanie Carroll with daughter, Trevor Skumin Samuel Smith courses with no semester grade under 90. Emerson, and husband, Mike, and Lynn Zielinski. Nicholas Souvorinov Carter Tripp JOSEPH J. ROMANO ’65 AP SCHOLAR Nathaniel Sullivan Evan Turcotte MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WITH HONOR MRS. CARROLL RECEIVES ZIELINSKI Alejandro Torres CLASS OF 2024 Presented to Dominick Jones ’20 CLASS OF 2020 Andrew Bulalo Michael West Chris Bulalo Frederick Smith ’20 Jacob Kennedy ’20 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Jameson Howley David Clement Jacob Woodruff Matthew Campbell Jakob Weidman ’20 JUNIOR ATHLETIC AWARD Mrs. Melanie Carroll was presented the Lynn F. & Eugene Joshua Huckans Jarvin De Jesus CLASS OF 2021 Giovanni Clary J. Zielinski ’58 Distinguished Teaching Award. This award Gavin Jeffers Peter Murray Ryan Abatto Matthew Cuthbert Donated by the family of Edward GENERAL EXCELLENCE Daniel Kelly IV Jack Paradis Zain Aziz Jake Darwak T. Romanzo in his memory AWARD, FRESHMAN YEAR was established by the Zielinski family in recognition of Nicholas Mandato Noah Ryan Gregory Beaulieu Aidan Febus Presented to One hundred dollar award great work being done at CBA. This award celebrates CBA Jaideep Saran Nicholas Mattice ’20 donated by the Christian Tyler Richter Reagan Buhrmaster Adam Gonzalez faculty members for their accomplishments and outstanding Colin Roche Noah Smith Carson Curran Kaelan Leak Brothers Academy Board of EDWARD J. BARRY ’34 teaching performance. Ajit Saran Michael Vogel Andrew Decker Victor Pascucci Trustees and the family of Nora Isaiah Scarlett TOP HISTORY STUDENT A. Smith, BFSC in her memory. CLASS OF 2024 Sean Hendricks CLASS OF 2025 Frederick Smith Jacob LaPlante AWARD, JUNIOR YEAR Awarded to Mrs. Carroll is the Lasallian Animator and Spanish Department Asif Alam Joshua Albritton Donated by the family of Edward Jakob Weidman Christian Anderson Ian Lashway Cullen Sausville ’22 Chair. She works within the Campus Ministry Department, Michael Calagna Barry ’34 in his memory CLASS OF 2021 Ulderic Boisvert IV Michael Losavio focusing on Mission and Service with our students. Mrs. Jack Lyman Presented to GENERAL Ethan Connolly Daniel Hannoush Thomas McAvoy Joshua McSwieney Carroll developed and teaches the University in High School Ajit Saran ’20 EXCELLENCE AWARD, Dominic Cornelius IV Hubert Huho Thomas Nattrass Daniel O’Keeffe SOPHOMORE YEAR Spanish classes through SUNY Albany. Mrs. Carroll also directs Tyler Cox Christian Lewis Joshua Pesnel Ethan Pellerin Luke Pezzano RENSSELAER One hundred dollar award our spring musical each year, a department she revived at the Jonah Dohr Thaddeus Mangione Jack Prestigiacomo POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Austin McCabe George Reynolds-Cotzas donated by the Christian Brothers request of Jack Rento ’17 five years ago. Kyle Ellenbogen Salvatore Raso MATH & SCIENCE AWARD Finnegan McFarland Connor Rogler Academy Board of Trustees and Ryan Hotaling Aidan Ryan Presented to Colin Lansing Colin McMahon Jack Ryan the Parents Association. Isaiah Thomas Ajit Saran ’20 Ben Paquin Joseph Perry Mason Tocci Awarded to CLASS OF 2026 Jordan Proulx Kagame Rama-Munroe Conlon Van Epps Ben Paquin ’21 Brayden Hart ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Matthew Ucci Francesco Raso Anthony Zaccaria Gabriel Losavio TECHNOLOGY COMPUTING William Vivian Matthew Ryan GENERAL PROGRAM (CEP) RAFFLE WINNERS CLASS OF 2022 Kellen Lue MEDAL AWARD Dominic Sementilli EXCELLENCE AWARD, CLASS OF 2022 Akm Alam Ryan Nusbaum Presented to $5000 Prize $1000 Prize Matthew Sgambati JUNIOR YEAR Noah Anderson Ahmad Amir Keegan Tan Nathaniel Sullivan ’20 Karen Fontana, The Pacifico Family, Robert Strubel One hundred dollar award Marc Anson William Bashford IV Cameron Vining Justin Trey donated by the Christian sold by Nick Fontana ’20 sold by Ian Pacifico ’21 Christian Blood Ryan Bilka LEMOYNE COLLEGE Nathan West Antonio Calderon, Jr. Brothers Academy Board of Ezekiel Caldon HEIGHTS AWARD $3000 Prize $1000 Prize Noah Caney Trustees and the Honorable Michael Ding CLASS OF 2025 Presented to Vincent Durante, Jim Colton, Brady Dubay Harold E. Koreman ’33 in Gabriel Donovan Tyler Campbell Daniel Kelly IV ’20 sold by Vinnie Durante ’23 sold by Noah Smith ’23 Brandon Gallagher Luka Di Fabio Hayden Engert memory of Arthur S. Koreman Evan Gregorius CLARKSON UNIVERSITY ’40, who was killed in Iwo Jima. Robert Hicks Jackson Mackenzie $2000 Prize $1000 Prize Ethan Raucci Jack Gregory LEADERSHIP AWARD Awarded to Ivan Huang John Michoian, The Van Epps Family, Benjamin Huckans Andrew Sommo Elias Hannoush Presented to Jacob Kennedy ’20 sold by Joey Shanahan ’24 sold by Conlon Van Epps ’21 Jack Mangione Michael Tan Connor Hart Jacob Kennedy ’20 John O’Keeffe Karu Mbugua CLASS OF 2026 $1000 Prize $1000 Prize Joshua Richardson John O’Connor BOYS STATE ATTENDEES Timothy Barcomb Michael O’Shaughnessy Jacob Kennedy ’20 Patty Pinho, Steve Gray, Cullen Sausville Brandt Cadet Thomas Scholz Joshua Patterson ’20 sold by Drayden Dunn ’26 sold by Tyler Fort ’20 Carter Epting CLASS OF 2023 Anthony Sementilli Jonathan Picchione ’20 Nicholas Abatto Parker Lachanski Joseph Toomey Ajit Saran ’20 Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for Phillip Bianco Edgar Monroy Alexander Nguyen ’26, Michael Zeoli II Joseph Thayer ’20 participating in the CEP Raffle. Dixon Boggs Alexander Nguyen Cameron Vining ’26, Jack Lyman ’25 Jakob Weidman ’20

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FOOTBALL GOLF

SUBURBAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIC ACADEMIC SOCCER TEAM TEAMATHLETICSCoach Drescher ’04, Coach O’Connor, and seven student- AVERAGE AVERAGE athletes represented CBA at the Suburban Scholastic Council 93.71 Leadership Conference at the Union College Conference 90.25 The varsity golf team had ACADEMIC Center. The conference gives students from all member another solid year, as six This season the CBA football team made it to the Section schools the opportunity to communicate with one another TEAM golfers (Jake Kennedy ’20, 2 semi-finals. The Brothers defeated the Guilderland and talk about important topics involved in high-school AVERAGE Zander Poole ’20, Conlon Van Dutchmen 21-18 after a go-ahead touchdown with nine athletics and the Suburban Council. 93.04 , , seconds remaining. CBA knocking off the future Section Epps ’21 Dixon Boggs ’23 The CBA Soccer team finished the season with a 14-2-2 Kevin Carey ’23, CJ Strong ’25) 2 finalists earned us a spot in the four-team AA playoff. overall record and ranked 10th in New York State. The 11-1-2 Congratulations to Coach Burke and the football program. qualified for the sectional golf Suburban Council record crowned the Brothers Suburban tournament. Zander Poole ’20 Council Champions for the second straight season. and Dixon Boggs ’23 advanced Congratulations to our senior class for being the winningest to the state qualifier. From class in CBA soccer history! the leadership of our seniors, both on and off the course, As a gift to Coach Steve Freeman and Coach Phil Farinacci, to the development of each the varsity soccer team made a donation in their honor to underclassman, and the entire Charity Ball, a soccer charity that hand delivers new, quality team representing our school soccer balls to girls and boys in disadvantaged situations Senior captains with class; we are very excited around the world. The donation that the varsity boys gave will Ryan Bilka ’22, Jack Gregory’22, Peyton Doyle ’21, Elias Hannoush ’22, Zander Poole ’20 and about what the future holds. Jacob Kennedy ’20 be used to give 17 new soccer balls to kids in rural Africa. WilliamVivian ’21, Carson Curran ’21, Ben Paquin ’21

INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS TIMES UNION ALL-STARS: Jack Mendrysa ’20 was named to the All State and All Region SECTION 2 FOOTBALL NYS SPORTSWRITERS 1ST TEAM Team and nominated for Class ACADEMIC AA FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION - TIMES Wyatt Leto ’20 AA Player of the Year. TEAM Jack Mendrysa ’20 ALL STAR TEAM: UNION ALL AREA LARGE Dan Kelly ’20 nominated for AVERAGE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Class AA Goalie of the Year 93.28 1st TEAM SELECTION 2ND TEAM TEAM (AA AND A) The CBA Varsity Cross Jordan Proulx ’21 Leto Wyatt ’20 won the Mike Barber ’20 Country team had another 1st TEAM SELECTION Alejandro Torres ’20 Ideal Brother Award Anthony Carroll ’20 banner year in 2019, led Nick Guzi ’20 Anthony Carroll ’20 by Suburban Council All Dylan Jones ’21 Nick Guzi ’20 Star Sean Hendricks ’21. Dylan Jones ’21 Evan Williams ’22 and Jack 2nd TEAM SELECTION Mangione ’22. They broke 2nd TEAM SELECTION Dayne DeGregory ’20 the 17th minute 5K barrier Nick Matttice ’20 Mike Barber ’20 at the tough Saratoga Isaiah Scarlett ’20 ACADEMIC Champion Cross Country Savion Blunt ’21 Course. Phil Bianco ’23 and Colby Dodson ’21 TEAM Thaddeus Mangione ’24 Fred Smith ’20 AVERAGE rounded out the top 5 in the 91.52 Sectionals for CBA. Zeke HONORABLE MENTION The Christian Brothers Academy Athletic Department Caldon ’22 was a constant Andrew Pemrick ’22 welcomed a new program in 2019. CBA started a volleyball team as our 4th or 5th man on Jacob Angelides ’20 for the first time in school history. The Brothers participated varsity. Varsity placed 3rd Anthony Clement ’20 in the challenging Suburban Council and held their own place in Class B Sectionals. Jack Leach ’20 in each match. Aidan Harrison ’22 and Zach Konopka ’20 CBA finished ranked 26th in Dylan Jones ’21 received honorable mention recognition for their performance the NYS rankings for Class B. Jack Mangione ’22, Evan throughout the season. We look forward to watching the Williams ’22, Sean Hendricks ’21 volleyball program expand and improve each year.

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BRIAN BARR, AFSC ’56 Club partners with St. Catherine’s Center for Children, Parsons Child and Family Center, the La Salle School, St. Anne Institute, Brian Barr, AFSC ’56 followed his older brothers to CBA by Community Maternity Services to the direction of his father who was a NYS Trooper and a fan of and Equinox to honor a student Christian Brothers Academy. Through parenting and schooling, from each of the six agencies. Brian developed a call to service to help his community. Brian worked to have a positive influence on these kids’ lives Brian is truly passionate about working with others. His first to make sure they do not feel job was with Catholic Charities. Within a few years, Brian forgotten by the community but and his wife Barbara moved with their two sons to Boston to affirmed and appreciated for their attend Boston College where he received a master’s degree. hard work and effort to be a good He then returned to the Albany area and continued his person and to succeed despite the career as a social worker. obstacles they face. He is a selfless In the early 80s, Brian joined the Rotary Club of Albany where servant who puts the wellbeing of SERVE he founded the Rotary Youth Recognition program. The Rotary others before himself.

CBA OPENS THE YEAR WITH JROTC HALL OF FAME FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY ROBERT G. CONWAY, JR. ’69 COL CHRIS BOGIAGES ’52

While at CBA, Bob graduated with the rank of Cadet Colonel, Col Chris Bogiages ’52 was a well-liked student who On September 6, alumni, family, and friends joined us and during his time at CBA he received the Superior Junior participated in sports and theater at CBA. He was a natural for our annual flag-raising ceremony held to signify the Cadet Decoration award Medal, Platoon Leader’s Medal, Plebe’s leader and graduated with the rank of LT QM and went on to Medal, and was part of the Wansboro Rifle Drill Team. attend Niagara University to study law. Chris then joined the beginning of the 2019-20 school year and remember those Air Force and, at the age of 34, on March 2, 1969, the plane he who lost their lives 18 years ago on September 11, 2001. Upon graduation, Bob attended Dartmouth University and went was piloting went down in Laos, Vietnam. According to public on to Albany Law School and St. Bernard’s School of Theology, During this ceremony, Col. Robert Conway ’69 and information, Colonel Bogiages’s plane was hit by hostile fire earning a Bachelor of Arts, Juris Doctor and Master of Divinity. and crashed. Col Bogiages’s remains were never recovered Col. Christos Bogaiges ’52 were inducted into the JROTC Hall In 1975, Bob became a commissioned officer and served his but after a bone fragment found in Vietnam was linked to him of Fame for their outstanding contributions to the school, country for 30 years, retiring with the rank of Major in the through DNA, he was laid to rest in 2004 in Arlington National Marine Corps and Colonel in the NYS Naval Militia. service, and country and Brian Barr, AFSC ’56 was honored Cemetery. A life was given for the protection of his country. Thank you Colonel Bogiages. with the LTC Todd J. Clark ’90 Memorial Service Award. During his time in the Marine Corps, Bob received personal service medals including the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Marine Corps Unit Commendation Ribbon and the Georgia State Commendation Medal. After retirement from active duty in the Marine Corps, Bob was appointed as a lieutenant colonel in the NYS Naval Militia and served as a senior judge advocate, retiring in 2011.

Bob has been the counsel and director of legal affairs for the NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs since 1996. He is the chair of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Albany’s Diocesan Pastoral Council, secretary of the Dartmouth Club of Eastern Robert G. Conway, Jr. ’69 Phil Donnelly ’59 accepting on NY, and active alumni of Albany Law School, St. Bernard’s behalf of Colonel Bogiages’ family School of Theology and CBA.

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ANGELMAN SYNDROME FUNDRAISER LASALLIAN YOUTH RECOGNITION DONOVAN WINS YOUTH IN On September 21, the CBA This summer, William Bashford ’22, Antonio Calderon ’22, Colin PHILANTHROPY AWARD and AHN Student Councils Campbell ’22, Gabe Donovan ’22, Nolan Field ’21, Rollin Gold ’20, Congratulations to our Youth in teamed up to support the Owen Naef ’21, Joe Toomey ’22, Tommy Vogel ’22, Mr. Gormley, Philanthropy Award Winner, Gabriel Foundation for Angelman Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Smith attended the Lasallian Youth Donovan ’22. The Youth in Philanthropy Syndrome Therapeutics Summer Assembly in Philadelphia. During mass on October 4, recognizes an outstanding youth (or youth (FAST) at All-For-Fun. we recognized those group), age 18 or younger, demonstrating Students and families students and teachers the true spirit of philanthropy through came out for a fun night for their participation time, treasure, and talent. of mini-golf, go-karts, and presented them Through the Center for Disability ice cream, raffles, and an with Lasallian tokens Services, Gabe met a teen named Lilly important cause. Together to remind them of their who needed some support she couldn’t CBA and AHN raised $1,212 time in Philadelphia and afford. Gabe decided to create an for FAST. commitment to artwork called “Adirondack Lilly” and sell Lasallian Youth. it to raise money. He set a goal of $16,000 and far exceeded it by raising more than $50,000 that will not only help Lilly but others at St. Margaret’s as well.

The Hotaling Family MODIFIED SOCCER GOES PINK In an effort to further support the Real Brothers Wear Pink campaign, the modified soccer team had a special match on October 24 to honor those who have battled cancer. Colin Roche ’20, Dominick Jones ’20, William Devane ’20, Joseph Ringer ’20, Jacob Angelides ’20, Anthony Carroll, Jr. ’20 Players wore their loved ones names on special pink jerseys and gave BHBL and officials pink bracelets after the game. The team has raised more than $300 in donations for the Real Brothers Wear Pink campaign to be donated to the American Cancer Society. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE We are happy to announce that with the help of our students, FRESHMAN REVIEW parents, families, and local businesses, we surpassed our Thanksgiving Food Drive goals! 175 turkeys, over 8,000 food items, On September 13, we celebrated our annual Plebe Review REAL BROTHERS WEAR PINK and over $5,000 in cash were to honor freshman students, referred to as Plebes, on their In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CBA participated donated to St. John’s/St. Ann’s induction into the JROTC program. In the weeks prior to in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Outreach Center and LaSalle the ceremony, Plebes were instructed and drilled until they campaign. For the second year in a row, Brothers dressed down School, the Children’s Cafe, and reached the proficiency necessary for induction into the in special “Real Brothers Wear Pink” shirts to raise awareness the Ronald McDonald House. program. After hours of hard work and practice, they earned for breast cancer. Survivor Maggie Hotaling, mother of Ryan Special thanks to Mr. Michael the title of Cadet. With this title comes the responsibilities Hotaling ’21, spoke to the CBA community about her personal Raucci, New Country Toyota, of upholding and sharing CBA’s traditions and values battle with breast cancer and the importance of encouraging VETERANS DAY PARADE and DeCresente Distributing throughout the community. others to support the fight. On November 11, the full brigade honored Americans and veterans Company for their generous of the United States Armed Forces by marching in the Veteran’s Congratulations to the top 10 Cadets: Michael Vogel ’23, Special thanks to Anthony Marino of the American Cancer donation and delivery of 100 Cameron Morton ’25, Ethan Pellerin ’25, Day parade in Albany. High-school and middle-school students, Jack McKenna ’23, Jaideep Saran ’23, Joseph Morbidelli ’23, Society, Camelot Printing, Hannoush Jewelers, and Wicked turkeys and three pallets of Aidan Ryan ’25, Salvatore Raso ’25, taking up several city blocks, represented CBA proudly. The Ethan Raucci ’25, Andrew Hopper ’25, Thomas Stallmer ’23, Samuel Smith ’23, Attilio Scaccia ’23, Smart for helping to make this event a success. food items. brigade was led by Cadet Colonel Isaiah Scarlett ’20. and Michael Calagna ’25 Reis Brammer ’23, Dillon Goodwill ’23, and Austin Dean ’23!

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On September 13, students, alumni, family, and friends cheered the Brothers to a 26-8 victory over Colonie High for the 2019 homecoming game! During halftime, we recognized our Athletic Hall of Fame members and the 2019 inductees. After the game, alumni joined us in the cafeteria for the 3rd Annual Alumni After Party. We had a blast and look forward to next year!

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Liam Hotaling ’21, Cameron LaRosa ’20, Gavin Piskutz ’20, George Parker ’21, and Aidan Necaise ’21 Don Gallagher, Herb Moreland ’69, Joe Fagan Jr., Joe Fagan, Joe Bova ’05, Nancy Forster-Holt, TJ Dwyer ’91, and Sean Murphy ’86 ANNUAL THANKATHON 2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CBA held its annual Thankathon in November to give students the opportunity to call and thank our donors for their generous On September 14, family members and friends gathered at the gifts to our school. Our student volunteers had fun and did a Century House to celebrate the success of seven elite athletes wonderful job speaking with alumni, family, and friends of CBA. as they were inducted into the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to Herbert J. Moreland ’69, Mark T. Fagan ’79, GOLDEN PLUS LUNCHEON Sean B. Murphy ’86, Thomas J. Dwyer ’91, Joseph A. Bova ’05 CBA held its annual Golden and William Mehleisen Distinguished Service Award recipients Plus Luncheon at the Century Robert J. Forster ’47 and Don Gallagher. House on September 25 to Accepting on behalf of Mark Fagan ’79 was his father, Joe, and honor alumni from the class brother, Joe. Accepting on behalf of Robert Forster ’47 was his of ’69 and prior. Students in daughter, Nancy Forster-Holt. grades 7-12 joined alumni to share stories about their time at CBA. Once a Brother, Always a Brother!

DENA ASSOCIATION CELEBRATION On November 8, 2019, CBA hosted a professional development celebration for all faculty and staff to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the passing of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the tenth anniversary of DENA (District of Eastern North America). We were joined by Craft Fair Co-Chairs, Pam Smith and Carolyn Kelly faculty and staff from LaSalle School and LaSalle Institute. The 300th celebration is a CRAFT FAIR celebration of Saint John CBA hosted another amazing and successful day for the 22nd Baptist De La Salle’s passing Annual CBA Craft Fair on Saturday, November 23. Sponsored into eternal life and a passing by the Parents Association, the craft fair continues to be the on of the mission to the most popular craft fair in the Capital District, with thousands of Brothers. Today, that mission people attending. incorporates Brothers and Josh Lewyckyj ’09 the many lay faculty, staff and WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! and Brother Joe supporters. From all the students, faculty and staff at CBA, a big ‘thank you’ to the designers, craftspeople, vendors, volunteers and supporters that made this impressive achievement possible! WINTER 2019/2020 | 19 CHRONICLES | THE CBA MAGAZINE ALUMNI NOTES ALUMNI EVENTS ALUMNI NOTES New York City CLASS OF 1989 ’40s ’60s Networking Night Celebrates 30 Years Don Brockley ’64 recently retired as a Group President Alumni and friends met at the Capital Grille on Thursday, The Class of 1989 got together on Saturday, July 28 at the for Berkshire Hathaway November 14, for the 19th Annual NYC Networking Night. Saratoga Raceway in the Paddock Tent to celebrate their 30 Company. He celebrated his 50th Alumni Anniversary Thank you to James O’Keefe ’66 and Mike Van De Loo ’90 year reunion. A special thank you to Mike Robelotto ’89 for at the University of Notre who generously hosted the event. helping to plan this great time for his class. Dame, and his 50th Wedding Standing from left to right: Noah Sausville ’16, John McKenna ’96, Americo (Cal) Calogero ’45 Anniversary with his wife, Eddie Gulino, Chris Powers ’91,Brian Shanly ’96, James Mnich ’91, turned 92 years young Pat. They currently live in Mike Kayo ’90, Mike Van De Loo ’90, Troy Heidenberg ’13, Marty on Oct 3. He had a very Venice, Florida. McGraw ’77, Eric DiBari ’03, Paul St. Lucia ’03, Tom Dubois ’13, CLASS OF 1969 rewarding life since George Nachum ’03, Brian Newell ’10, Liam Harrison ’16. Sitting graduating from CBA and “CBA was a turning point in left to right: Matt Agan ’05,Steve Patnode ’96, Sam Gelman ’09, Celebrates 50 Years Siena College. He was a my life. Grew up in Arbor Brendan Dalcol ’11, Aaron Drescher ’07. microbiologist for the VA Hill. Awarded an Army and Not pictured but in attendance: Jack O’Toole ’12, Nick Bourne ’06, Earl Thorpe ’93 The Class of 1969 had a great time at their 50th reunion on Hospital in Albany and Navy ROTC scholarship to Saturday, September 21. Twenty-four members of the Class of 1969 retired from his career Notre Dame. Spoke to CBA participated in a golf outing at Western Turnpike. Herb Moreland ’69 as the east coast director students on the request is the PGA at Western Turnpike Golf Course. of regulatory compliance of your PMS once I was for Dow Corning. His commissioned. Served ALUMNI REUNIONS Members of the Class of 1969 also got together at the 2019 wife passed away in 2014. in Vietnam as a Captain Athletic Hall of Fame Induction to support their classmate, 2019 He has five children, six in combat. CBA was the grandchildren and 12 great- pinnacle to my personal life CLASS OF 1959 Inductee Herb Moreland ’69. Brendan Burke, Tom Evers, Alan Alexander, Heath Hawk, Sean Perkins, Michael Robelotto, John Conaway, Ed Jennings, grandchildren. His oldest and Brother C. William, who Celebrates 60 Years Todd Donnelly, Kevin Kussmaul, Bill Biscone, Joe Shananhan, great-grandson is currently coached and taught at that Bob Powers, Greg Pesta, Tim Bongiovanni, Greg Fowler, attending Professional time, was the catalyst to my Phil Mangione, Derek Paradise, Chris Culnan, and Jim Richter Golf Career College in success. I owe much to his On Friday, September 27, the Class of 1959 celebrated their 60th South Carolina to pursue guidance to a kid from Arbor reunion at Martel’s restaurant. On Saturday afternoon, a mass was his dream of playing and Hill. I was honored that he held for the deceased teaching golf. Cal welcomes attended my wedding. members of the class. any member of the class of CLASS OF 1972 ’45 to contact him. On Saturday evening, the class had dinner at Breakfast Reunion Wolfert’s Roost. Standing, left to right: Carm Barletta, Phil Maiello, Tom Cavallino, Ray Fox, Jim Kelly, Mike Podgorski, Rich Leisenfelder, Bill Maxwell, The Class of 1972 got together for breakfast on ’50s Maury Walsh, Mike Foley, Bryan McCarthy, Dave Marcy, John Garrett, Herb Moreland, Frank Hacket, Peter Reuss, Tim Monroe, Jim Romano, November 2 at the Gateway Diner in Albany. Bill Clark, Mike White, Rich Stack, seated: and Pete Stephens. Sitting, left to right: Joe Trapasso, Andre LaBier, Charlie Boutin, Bob Jordan, Tony Franze Paul Forget, Doug Lechleiter, and Charlie Nardiello. Herb Moreland ’69 was inducted into the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame in September. His entire family joined him at the Maria Roberts FFL and ceremony. Herb and his Everett Roberts ’56 PSD FM wife, Judy, currently reside at 137th Supreme Convention in Guilderland, NY. They Minneapolis MN 2019. are the proud parents of Erica and Reid. Herb is also a member of the Mike White, Bill Clark, Phil Donnelly, John Matthews, Congratulations to Marge Northeastern New York John Vroman, Charlie Boutin, Dave Yezzi, Sandy Brousseau, Chet Sowinski, Butch Stackman, Ken Kennedy, John Looby, and Jack Koreman ’58 who PGA Hall of Fame. Rich Stack, Bob Young, Bob Jordan, Tom King, John Picotte, Jim Kelly, Bob Conway, Herb Moreland, Mark Leonard John Yanas, Ernie Labier, Dan Clement, Tom Link, Jim Moran, just celebrated 60 years of Bradu Loudis, kneeling: Joe Cotrofeld, Tony Franze and Carm Barletta. Dan Cunningham, Frank Scovello, Mike Diaz, Ernie Casile marriage.

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Parkinson’s Amateur Golf of estate planning and real training in neurological surgery Physiology & Biophysics ’70s Championship” was held at estate law representing at Albany Medical Center. at Georgetown University Saratoga National Golf Club both buyers and sellers in School of Medicine. He will Michael McKinley ’70 on September 26, 2019. The residential and commercial be graduating in May of just celebrated his 30th tournament was a huge real estate transactions. 2020. While he completes year with the Federal success and the organization He received his bachelor’s his graduate studies, Aviation Administration. will be presenting a $20,000 degree from Cornell he is going through the He is a Senior Attorney for check to the Albany Med University and graduated admissions process for General Law and Litigation Neurosciences Institute to Sean Murphy ’86 was Garrett Fittizzi ’96 is a producer summa cum laude from medical school. Jim Vitale ’10 completed in the Office of the Chief assist in their research for a inducted into the CBA for NFL Films. He has been Albany Law School. his Masters of Divinity Counsel, FAA Headquarters, cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Athletic Hall of Fame in part of nine Emmy Award- degree at Luther Seminary Washington, D.C Pictured is the Board of September. Sean has had winning sports programs, Joe Bova ’05 was inducted into Directors taken on the day a 24-year career with including HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame in St. Paul, MN with a ’14 Pella Windows and Doors culminating internship in Dan Clement ’72 resides in of the event. Dan Smith, Lisa Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” and in September. He owns his in various capacities. He Berlin, Germany. He and his Ithaca NY. He made the long Smith, Dawn Lange, Tim Amazon Prime’s “All or Nothing,” own practice in Scotia, Bova currently owns two Pella wife, Isabel, and son, Ezra, drive to Albany in November Lange ’77, Rodger Wyland. Health + Wellness, where he distributorships, based in moved to Pennsylvania to meet with his classmates helps patients live their lives to Scranton, PA and Syracuse, where Jim now serves as and talk over old times. the fullest. He currently resides NY. He currently resides in ’00s in Glenville with his wife, Allie, pastor of Beaver Lutheran ’80s New York and is the father and their son Marco. Church in Beavertown. Jim Jim Moran ’72 has recently was ordained a pastor in the of Erin, Shane, and Emma. Blaine Drescher ’04 is the retired from a long and Sean joined his father, John Evangelical Lutheran Church Director of Athletics at CBA. Bill Burns ’06 is a project distinguished career with L. Murphy ’53, in the CBA in America on Oct. 26, 2019. He and his wife, Kimberly, manager with Asher Nichols the State of New York. Jim Athletic Hall of Fame. travels a lot and was recently got married on August 10, & Craftsmen, a general in Germany. 2019 in Saratoga Springs. contracting and historic preservation firm. His projects ’12 Zachary DeThomasis ’14 John Looby ’72 retired from ’90s range from small additions earned a Bachelor of Science counseling at Hospitality Ron James ’82 is the current and remodels to entire home degree from the University of House. Butch Stackman head coach of the Atlantic renovations. Over the past six Maryland Baltimore County ’72 is retired from the NYS City Blackjacks of the Arena years, Bill has worked with in December 2018. He Legislature. John and Butch Football League. He received Michael L. Magguilli MD ’00 programs, like Build America, currently attends graduate play golf together on a the 2019 Gus E. Paris has established his practice with to train and mentor students school at Washington State regular basis Distinguished Service Award OU Physicians. He has also been in carpentry. His goal is to University where he is also at the Kentucky Wesleyan named an assistant professor educate students on the employed as a graduate opportunities in the trades. Chet Sowinski ’72 is still College Homecoming. with the University of Oklahoma assistant for the Department TJ Dwyer ’91 was inducted hard at work--Chet has been College of Medicine. Magguilli of Intercollegiate Athletics, in into the CBA Athletic Hall of Taylor Dugan ’12 finished a technician/cameraman for Tim McGraw ’84 is the is board certified in anatomic Phillip Monthie ’06 the office of Student-Athlete Fame in September. He has his third bachelor’s degree WRGB CBS-6 for more than insurance account executive pathology, clinical pathology completed Ironman Mont Development & Wellbeing. been working for Morgan Dan Kirchner ’04 is a trainer from UAlbany this past year. 30 years. at ONEGROUP Risk and cytopathology. He is board Tremblant in Mont Tremblant, as the #5 intern in the He is currently completing Management Insurance Stanley for 19 years. TJ lives eligible in forensic pathology. at the Saratoga Ninja Lab. Canada on August 19, 2019. entire company. with his wife, Caryn, and his master’s degree in In the wake of Hurricane in Oneonta, NY. He was awarded the 2019 Alan his two children, Rachel and Dorian, Pat Horan ’75 Tommy, in Guilderland. voluntarily deployed to Donovan, Outstanding ’10 Florida to help the American Community Leadership Red Cross fill tractor-trailers Award. with emergency supplies.

Lawrence P. Magguilli ’03 Alexander Riccio, MD, ’04 is the managing member is a fellowship-trained spine of the Magguilli Law Firm, surgeon at The Bone & Joint John Toomey ’91 married Center. Dr. Riccio received PLLC and concentrates Conor O’Malley ’10 returned Ashley Morley on November his Bachelor of Arts degree his practice in the areas of home earlier this year after 23, 2019. Nearly 30 CBA alumni in biology at Siena College. creditors’ rights litigation, his third tour of duty. He Tim Lange ’77 founded Stand were in attendance at their He attended Albany Medical Greg Christenson ’85 is debt collection and judgment spent a good part of 2019 in up to Parkinson’s following wedding in Saratoga, NY. College and earned his Doctor the chief financial officer at enforcement. Mr. Magguilli Afghanistan. He is currently his diagnosis with PD. The of Medicine degree. Following Champion Petfoods, maker of also represents creditors stationed in Fort Carson, organization is dedicated medical school, Dr. Riccio the award-winning ORIJEN in bankruptcy proceeding Colorado and is doing well. to helping find a cure. The completed his residency inaugural “Stand up to and ACANA dog and cat foods. and practices in the areas JOE TESSITORE ’89

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1986 Sean Hughes THE CHAIRMAN 1977 Kevin Robinson Dear CBA Community, 1975 Paul Zanotta is Zackary Terry ’17 As we say goodbye to 2019, we mark the half-way point As good as this decade currently in his 4th year 1972 Stephen Fisher at Northwestern Mutual of the last school year of this decade. It is also a time has been at CBA, we Ben Anthony ’15 was as a financial advisor. He 1968 Edward Day to look forward to the upcoming decade. The CBA cannot take it for selected to D3football. finished #1 in the company Community can be proud of what was accomplished over granted. The mission com’s All-East Third Team. Ian Schultz ’16 made a last 1965 John Tutein in his peer group and #1 in the last ten years. We began our 2010-2011 school year for the next decade Ben opened the season second basket to lift the the Eastern Region of the 1962 Anthony Bucca is one of Continuing with a 32-yard interception Oneonta men’s basketball US in his peer group this with 336 students. This school year, we opened with 541 return for a touchdown team over Potsdam 62-60 Improvement. As far as year. Zack is grateful for the 1959 Stephen Krause students, which is a 60% increase over this time period. against Amherst. He in December. experience he had at CBA This is an accomplishment that no other private school enrollment, we believe led the Ephs with four and says it was a vital part Kenneth Toomey in this area can claim. In fact, most private schools that a range of 535-560 is optimal for maintaining a low interceptions this fall and of making him who he is saw their enrollment decline over the same period. So, student-teacher ratio, which allows for smaller class sizes he added 1.5 sacks, 2.5 ’17 today. Michael Fish ’13 is an 1955 David Bean tackles for a loss, and 32 intern with Northwestern something very special is going on at CBA. and maximizes academic and extra-curricular opportunities solo stops to his total of Mutual and was recognized Edward Kimmins for all students. 49 tackles this season. Ben as the #5 intern in the To support this growth, the CBA Community helped finished third on the team entire company. Thomas O’Brien complete the largest Capital Campaign in the school’s To maintain our current level of excellence, we must continue in total tackles. Ben was selected by head coach 1951 Kevin Allen history. The funds were used to build an arts and to invest in our academic programs, faculty development and Mark Raymond to be science wing, add new STEM classrooms, remodel all facility improvements. Our Capital Campaign allowed us to represented for the 2019 ’19 Steve Falvo existing science labs and expand educational offerings bring our academic offerings, technology and science labs Eph Spotlight. to an outstanding level. In the coming year, we will look to Michael Kendrick ’19 is Charles McCarthy and faculty development. With these improvements majoring in computer and the unwavering dedication of our faculty and improve our athletic facilities. Gym time during and after Austin R. Thomas ’15 1950 Walter Chico graduated from UAlbany science with a double administrators, CBA students continued its record school is challenged. Also, practice fields cannot be used in minor in math and with a B.S. in Human 1949 William Goes of 100% college acceptance, with many students inclement weather. This forces our teams to rent artificial Nolan Isabella ’17 was business at Springfield Biology. He plans to named captain for the receiving collegiate scholarships. At the high school turf fields off campus. To address these concerns, the College, MA. 1948 James Germano pursue his doctorate in upcoming lacrosse season level, our students excelled in academic and athletic administration has been analyzing several options which it will Physical Therapy in the at SNHU. near future. Dennis Murnane competitions, including capturing Section II titles in present to the Board of Trustees at its next meeting. To make SHARE YOUR football, basketball and soccer. these projects a reality, we will need strong support from the NEWS Cyril Murphy CBA community. As soon as information becomes finalized, we William Murphy will share it with you. Alumni notes are a great way 1947 George Lasher I could not be more proud to be associated with all of the to let your classmates know great successes CBA has experienced over the decade and I 1946 Robert Bytner about your professional and am energized and encourage to help make the next decade personal achievements. To William Miller even better. I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2020. appear in the next issue of Max Jones ’17 played in all 1945 Jasper Biondo 10 games for the Harvard the Chronicles, contact St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us. Live Jesus in our Crimson. He led the team Fallon Marini at marini@ hearts, forever! Josh Wynn ’15 is doing 1943 Henry Miller with three interceptions cbaalbany.org. great at UAlbany in on the season, which 1941 Frank Cappozzo Faithfully Yours, football. He started ranked him third in the the season with an Ivy League, and finished THANK YOU! Peter Giso interception against sixth in the Ivy League Bryant College and an with eight pass break- Thomas Monahan interview with Chris Thank you to all of our ups. Max is studying to alumni, parents, and Oranato, sports anchor/ Clifford Ruhl Christopher Scaringe ’82 become a doctor. friends who shared their reporter at WNYT Chairman of the Board of Trustees NewsChannel 13. photos with us!

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THE SAINT SAINT LASALLE LASALLE SOCIETY SOCIETY MEMBERS Saint LaSalle Society members are a special group The Saint LaSalle Society was established to honor and of people who have chosen to extend their legacies celebrate individuals who have made a provision in their while furthering the work of the Christian Brothers. long-term plans to benefit Christian Brothers Academy. If Michael J. Alvaro, III ’76 you have included CBA in your bequest or other planned Albert E. Burkhard ’51 gift, please contact us as we would like to recognize your generosity by enrolling you in our Saint LaSalle Society. Timothy M. Campion ’59 Paul F. Carpenter ’57 Please visit our planned giving website at Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Christenson ’85 www.cbaalbany.org/estateplanning to learn more. Mr. Brian M. Culnan Esq. ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. DeCosmo ’60 Mrs. Mary E. DePietro HAVE YOU CONSIDERED LEAVING A Mr. James C. Donahue ’56 GIFT TO CBA IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN? Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ford ’50 Mr. and Mrs. Irving J. Gale ’32 There is another way for you to express your commitment to Mr. William A. Hartigan ’48 CBA’s goals through a planned gift. Once you have provided Mr. Richard J. Huether ’51 for loved ones in your will, you may want to include a gift of money, stock or property to CBA. Your gift will be a lasting Mr. and Mrs. John Jennings tribute to your concern for our mission, while guaranteeing Mr. Gerald C. Kelleher ’26 the future of CBA. Please consult with your financial planner Mr. Raymond J. Lauterborn ’34 on your estate planning and notify CBA by contacting Colleen Mr. John P. Liuzzi ’37 Ward, director of institutional advancement, at (518) 452-9809 Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Manhey ’64 ext. 113 or [email protected] with your intention to join Saint Mr. Patrick W. McCann LaSalle Society with your legacy gift. Mr. and Mrs. Todd C. Mesick ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Mulderry Esq. ’50 Mr. Peter J. Neumann ’22 Hon. and Mrs. Howard C. Nolan, Jr. ’49 Mr. Robert C. Novak ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. O’Connor ’73 Mr. Thomas A. Partenope ’67 Mrs. Cynthia Pettit Mr. Peter E. Platt ’57 Dr. James H. Puleo AFSC ’52 Mr. and Mrs. David Quinn Mr. Nicholas J. Quinn ’61 Mr. Joseph A. Reilly ’56 Mr. Richard J. Salisbury ’54 Mr. and Mrs. David B. Smith ’75 Mr. William B. Spendiff ’47 Mr. Geoffrey B. Van Epps ’84 Mr. George A. Weber ’40 Mr. and Mrs. David L. Wibbelsman ’54 Mrs. Virginia Zellman Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Zielinski ’58

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SAVE THE DATE 2019 ALUMNI CLASS REUNION INFORMATION FEBRUARY 13 | Honors Night Class Reunions: MARCH 19 | Spring Open House CLASS OF ’55 CLASS OF ’85 MARCH 20 | 11th Annual Purple & Gold Gala celebrates its 65th Reunion celebrates its 35th Reunion Join us for the biggest party of the year! The Annual Purple & CLASS OF ’60 CLASS OF ’90 Gold Gala will be held on Friday, March 20 at Franklin Plaza in celebrates its 60th Reunion celebrates its 30th Reunion Troy. Formal Invitations will be sent in February. CLASS OF ’65 CLASS OF ’95 celebrates its 55th Reunion celebrates its 25th Reunion APRIL 9-APRIL 19 | Easter Recess CLASS OF ’70 CLASS OF ’00 celebrates its 50th Reunion celebrates its 20th Reunion MAY 5 | Mother Son Communion Breakfast CLASS OF ’75 CLASS OF ’05 celebrates its 45th Reunion celebrates its 15th Reunion MAY 14 | #BronationDay CLASS OF ’80 CLASS OF ’10 celebrates its 40th Reunion celebrates its 10th Reunion MAY 27 | Mothers’ Review If you would like to know whether or not your class is planning a MAY 29 | Graduation reunion, or would like to be involved in planning one, please contact Matt Agan ’05 at 518-452-9809 ext. 165 or [email protected]. JUNE 5 - 7 | Spring Musical

JUNE 12 | 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

JUNE 15 | CBA Golf Tournament at Shaker Ridge Country Club

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