The Alumni Magazine of Paul VI High School Spring 2018

Alumni Amoré Take Your Seat in the Spotlight!

ou don’t have to be a performer to play a starring role with the Paul VI YTheatre Arts Program. Whether you were in the cast or crew of a past Paul VI production or were an appreciative member of the audience, the Paul VI Theatre Seat Campaign offers you the chance to leave a lasting legacy and play an important role in enhancing the Paul VI High School Performing Arts Program. We Saved You a Seat. Now put YOUR name on it. Take “Your Seat in the Spotlight” and enjoy having your name, or that of a person you wish to honor, laser engraved on a plate on an elegant seat.

You can name one seat or an entire row and pledge your payment over time. When you sponsor a seat, we will acknowledge your gift to the recipient of your choice. Seat donations are 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law. We will honor all seat requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Seat sponsors must still purchase tickets to any Maintain the Dream performance at the theatre. Seat name recognition does not Donations to “Your Seat in the Spotlight” will fund ongoing Paul VI Theatre guarantee use of that particular seat for future performances. programs. Your contributions helped us to completely renovate the auditorium. Purchase your seat today by sending this form indicating the name to be engraved (as noted above, three lines of up to 15 Plates are engraved metal and may include up to three lines of up to 15 characters each, for a total of 45 characters, including spaces characters each, for a total of 45 characters, including spaces and punctuation. and punctuation), along with a check.

Sponsorship Information (Please print) Seat Selection: Name______$500 Premiere Filippini Section Street Address______(House Center Seats) City, State, Zip______$250 Eagles Section Phone______(House Right and Left Seats) Email______$100 Blue & White Section Signature______(Back Seats)

If requesting an acknowledgement letter to an additional party (i.e., in honor of, in memory of), please include this request (name and address) along with your form and check. Thank you. Purchase your seat online Plate Imprint Information (Please Print) at www.pvihs.org LINE 1 Click on Seat Campaign –or– Reply by mail. Send check to: LINE 2 Paul VI High School

LINE 3 Attn: Seat Campaign 901 Hopkins Road Haddonfield, NJ 08033

For more information: For additional information on the full range of naming opportunities, please contact Mary Anne Yeager, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 856-858-4900 x343, or email [email protected]. SS OOAARR

3 IN THIS ISSUE

Diocese Honors Sister Marianne McCann 3

What’s Your Story? 4

Students in Action 7 19 Sports Update 10

Alumni in the Spotlight 14

Mary Poppins 23 23 Alumni Gatherings 24

Class Notes 26

In Memoriam 32

SOAR Magazine is published by the Advancement Office of Paul VI High School, 901 Hopkins Road, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. President Michael Chambers ’94; Principal Sr. Marianne McCann, MPF; Editor and Director of Institutional Advancement Mary Anne Yeager ’73; Contributing Editor Karla Schroeder-Kolakowski ’77.

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Spring 2018 | 1 ever-changing world.” This proclamation of truth could so easily be Message from the President applied to the way we think about love. What food and water are This issue of SOAR bears witness to Truth to the body, so truth and love are to the soul. Therefore, we strive and Love, truth and love inextricably in- to form our students’ minds to know the truth, and we call them to tertwined in the ideals—and realities—of the ideal of love by teaching them to see the good in one another. marriage and family. Within these pages In Catholic education, “truth” means much more than “proven.” we pay homage to the many loving teen- While we enable our students to learn facts and grasp concepts, age relationships nurtured here at PVI love demands that we do more. Therefore, we seek to fully educate that developed, matured, and culmi- our students by drawing them into an encounter with truth. A true nated in marriage. We highlight truth and Catholic education leads to a special encounter with Jesus; often love, both in our work and in our lives, that encounter is found in love for another. In this issue of SOAR, for the two are inseparable. we celebrate the many times that such encounters led to Christian The fortunate alumni featured in this issue all share in a loving marriage and family. It is remarkable to see how many couples experience that transcends personal advantages and adopts a share the rewards of truth and love—a blessing bestowed here at strong, self-sacrificing, compassionate union. As these Paul VI Paul VI. It is our privilege to bear witness to these couples who family members have found, that’s the beauty of a long, loving are the living embodiment of 1 Corinthians 13:13: “faith, hope and relationship—each day the bond grows more fervently. Our love—and the greatest of these is love.” married alumni are vibrant, real-life examples of what author and During this springtime season of renewal, I wish for every member philosopher Sam Keen observed, “We come to love not by finding of the Paul VI family a profound rejuvenation of the truth and love the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person harvested at Paul VI. May God continue to bless you with love that perfectly.” It is the day-to-day commitment to truth and love, the is grounded in truth, and may your lives, like those you’ll read constant dedication to renewal, that makes these stories precious about here, continue to be enlightened and transformed. and worth sharing. All the best, This is more than a celebration of truth and young love—it is the reality of our mission statement lived out. Truth is at the core of our mission statement, when Paul VI specifically “calls students to open their minds and hearts to the truth, to be enlightened and Michael Chambers ’94 transformed by it, and to proclaim it through word and deed in an President

watched as Sister greeted each one and remembered every former Message from the student by name. This is a well-deserved award for a great leader. Alumni Association President Speaking of family, this issue of SOAR pays recognition to Paul VI graduates who married one another. Just one more special reason Dear Classmates and Fellow PVI Alumni, why PVI feels like “family.” So many couples went through PVI as On behalf of the Paul VI Alumni boyfriend and girlfriend and ended up getting married. Living life Association, I would like to recognize and together in the sacred institution of marriage and PDA guilt-free! Just congratulate Sister Marianne McCann to name a few, congratulations to PVI alumni Mary Anne Rauscher for being named Parochial Leader of ’73 and John Yeager ’73; Andrea Christaldi ’85 and Jack Donegan ’86; the Year in the Camden Diocese. Sister’s Denise Vespe ’87 and Art Mascolo ’86; Ellen Aaronson ’88 and Gregg leadership in Catholic education for over Conti ’88; and Allison Kowal ’90 and BJ Orzechowski ’90. 5 decades has been unmatched and Until our next issue, please keep on supporting PVI in the many unparalleled. How can one even imagine Paul VI High School ways you are able. Stay well. without Sister? She has led us with superior Christian values. She led with strictness but also with great fairness. She is our matriarch, God bless, and we are her family in this great institution we call Paul VI High School. At a recent Homecoming game, alum after alum walked up the metal ramp toward Sister’s customary “seat” at all football Dominic J. Vesper, Jr ’88 games. As alumni paid their respects and said a simple hello, I President, Paul VI Alumni Association

2 | Soar Magazine Visionary Leader Sister Marianne McCann Recognized by Diocese Mary Beth Peabody, Communications and Marketing Manager, Office of Catholic Schools

t’s hard to imagine a leadership quality Sister Marianne McCann said she knew she would become a teacher. “I was precocious. I does not possess. Recipient of the 2018 Diocese of Camden was a public schooler… It probably comes with being bossy,” she I“Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award,” Sister Marianne has been said of her chosen career path. principal at Paul VI High School in Haddonfield since 2001. Her The decision to enter religious life was not far behind. In sixth dedicated and inspirational service began when she joined the grade Sister Marianne made the move to Villa Walsh Academy in school in 1974 as an English teacher and Morristown, where the Religious Teachers became assistant principal in 1975. Filippini taught and inspired her through “Sister doesn’t live in the here and now; Sister high school. Combining religious life with a sees three years, five years and even longer teaching career seemed like a natural fit. And into the future. In the 21st century, her vision it still does. included electronic texts and student iPad use “I’ve never lost my love for teaching. Still long before other schools,” said Lea Pittman, today, above all I love being in the classroom. Social Studies Department chair at Paul VI It takes me directly to young people.” said High School in Haddonfield. “She exemplifies Sister Marianne, who took on an extended the role of Catholic teacher, forward-thinking leader and religious role model.” substitute role just last fall. A favorite plaque in her office reads “To teach is to touch a life “Sister Marianne’s vision was forward-thinking forever.” “It’s so true. And that’s the beauty of in the arts curriculum at Paul VI. The dance the classroom,” she said. studio, where students could perform in an academic setting, helped grow the enrollment Sister Marianne McCann As principal, Sister Marianne said she loves to at Paul VI,” said the school’s president, Michael concentrate on what’s next, always thinking Chambers. about what the school needs to do to keep moving forward. In that role, she still connects with students. Chambers and Sister Marianne have a long history. A PVI alum, Chambers never had Sister Marianne as a teacher but knew her “She has taught me to be self-reliant, to never hold others from his time on Student Council. responsible for my mistakes,” said PVI junior Jack Jablonoski, a Student Council member. “We strive to make the school a great “The transition from being a student to a colleague was unique,” he place for education, and Sister Marianne gives us the tools we said. “Sister Marianne helped pull me in a direction to further my need,” he added. professional development and education. She has been a pillar of unwavering support as I transitioned from a student to a Catholic Fellow Student Council representative Grace Narducci described school teacher, to an administrator, and now as [PVI] president.” Sister Marianne as the ideal leader. “The love and dedication that Sister has poured into Paul VI is remarkable and inspiring. Never Chambers’ praise comes as no surprise to schools superintendent have I met someone who is as quick on her feet. She truly cares Mary Boyle. “Sister’s greatest asset is her ability to recognize and about each and every student,” said Grace. mentor for leadership among her staff and student bodies,” said Boyle. “Among her ‘student offspring’ are the Bishop of the Diocese For more than four decades, Sister Marianne has seen students of Metuchen (Bishop James F. Checchio), the Vicar General of the come and go at Paul VI. She has taught multiple generations in Diocese of Camden (Father Robert E. Hughes), as well as the many families. Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Camden (Father Michael “I think this is one of the most idyllic places where you can teach. M. Romano).” Maybe it’s [the students’] Catholic school training. Maybe it’s “The staff at Paul VI describe Sister as extremely visionary and the fact they come from families where parents choose Catholic talented…and keenly aware of the details a vision entails,” added schools. I find the kids as beautiful as they were 30 years ago, as Boyle. “Sister is willing to jump in with hard work and her own wonderful to talk to, as interested in service,” said Sister Marianne. elbow grease. There is not one position at Paul VI she is not capable “Incidentals—like computers and cell phones—those things change. of doing. Her energy and commitment are unwavering.” The students don’t.” n

“Four and a half. Maybe 5.” That’s the age at which Sister Marianne With permission, as printed in the Star Herald, February 9, 2018

Spring 2018 | 3 What's Your Story?

In its five decades, Paul VI has seen many stories. Some of these stories feature students who met, fell in love, and eventually married. Some continued their story by sending their children to Maybe it was love at first sight. PVI. We know of at least 143 married alumni couples. We are sure Maybe you rode the bus together. that there are many more of you, and we’d love to hear your stories. Maybe you were lab partners. Maybe you sat together in the cafeteria or the library. Maybe you were in the same homeroom or the same history class. Maybe you met on the first day of freshman year and that was it. Maybe you reconnected after graduation, when destiny took hold. Maybe you first spoke to each other on an athletic field or on stage. Maybe you always knew you'd be together and everyone else did too. Maybe you met at a Paul VI dance as far back as the late 1960s and are still together. Maybe you went to the prom together, went your separate ways, and reunited years later. Maybe you didn't know each other in school but met later through work, friends, or family. Maybe you were friends for years and then realized that you were meant to be together. Maybe your wedding doubled as a PVI reunion. Now, that's Amoré!

4 | Soar Magazine Frank Bailey ’86 and Donald Brogan ’82 and Michael Chambers ’94 and Frank Criniti ’85 and Adam Derengowski ’86 and TJ DiTullio ’86 and Christine Adams Bailey ’89 Kristen Schroeder Brogan ’82 Colleen Keefe Chambers ’98 Joanne Hunsicker Criniti ’86 Debbie Koenig Derengowski ’87 Kelliann Craig DiTullio ’84

“Our Catholic school education provided us a start for a great life together.”

Christopher Drexler ’87 and Mark Fanelli ’72 and —BJ Orzechowski ’90 James Gallo ’96 and Christopher Hambrose ’88 and Lisa Pastorino Drexler ’89 Madeleine Cassiano Fanelli ’72 Danielle Dasch Gallo ’94 Nancy Payne-Hambrose ’88

Brian Hee ’96 and Robert Jackson ’72 and Robert Kolakowski ’77 and Michael Lord ’89 and Ryan Marshall ’09 and Brendan McRea ’02 and Janine Rullo Hee ’96 Geraldine Murray Jackson ’72 Karla Schroeder-Kolakowski ’77 Tracy Birmingham-Lord ’89 Danielle Gagliano Marshall ’09 Sarah Price McRea ’04

Brian Morehead ’85 and John Murphy ’71 and Jonathan O’Malley ’00 and Robert Orzechowski ’90 and Kyle Parks ’02 and David Postiglione ’87 and Megan Gorman Morehead ’91 Marianne Sieber Murphy ’71 Ana Maria Bloom O’Malley ’02 Allyson Kowal Orzechowski ’90 Danielle Merryfield Parks ’04 Gina Gagliardi Postiglione ’87

Dave Quinn ’90 and Matthew Romano ’01 and Lawrence Schuman ’72 and Dennis Sobolewski ’69 and Richard Soper ’71 and Jeff Sparks ’88 and Karen Capotosti Quinn ’90 Cristin Harris Romano ’01 Letitia Venuti Schuman ’74 Susan O’Donnell Sobolewski ’75 Janice Thompson Soper ’71 Kimberly O’Connor Sparks ’89

Frank Starrett ’78 and Gerard Straub ’86 and Donald Wigginton ’75 and Keith Wolfer ’92 and John Yeager ’73 and Joe Zulli ’02 and Judith Gartner Starrett ’78 Leah Ballard Straub ’87 Patricia McHugh Wigginton ’76 Cara Contino Wolfer ’92 Mary Anne Rauscher Yeager ’73 Erica Kanopka Zulli ’02 Alumni

Jeremy Albergo ’88 and Lisa Skalamera Albergo ’88 Timothy Mageemoré ’72 and Donna Mascoli Magee ’74 Robert Almond ’98 and Nicole Storey Almond ’97 AScott Maley ’86 and Karen Philipps Maley ’86 Charles Arena ’84 and Claire McGovern Arena ’85 Thomas Marini ’79 and Dawn Garagozza Marini ’79 Ryan Aurilia ’02 and Sarah Brooks ’09 John Marroletti ’70 and Diane Shields Marroletti ’70 Karl Auwarter ’81 and Heather Walsh Auwarter ’81 Michael Marsh ’90 and Lisa Connelly Marsh ’90 James Badgley ’80 and Susan Hardnock Badgley ’81 Arthur Mascolo ’86 and Denise Vespe Mascolo ’87 Brett Bisaga ’95 and Augustina Chew Bisaga ’91 Gregory McCormick ’90 and Catherine DiGenova McCormick ’90 William Bisirri ’95 and Allison Tatem Bisirri ’95 Patrick McGovern ’78 and Susan Tomlinson McGovern ’78 Martin Blumenstein ’76 and Rosemarie King Blumenstein ’79 Gregory McGrath ’74 and Eileen Mackin McGrath ’74 Frank Boyle ’72 and Patricia Coyle Boyle ’71 Matthew McKeown ’96 and Lisa Watson McKeown ’97 Eric Brown ’83 and Stacie Traynor Brown ’85 Alan McLeod ’01 and Erica Blumstein McLeod ’01 Joseph Burke ’70 and Valerie Kovalchuk Burke ’70 Joseph McMahon ’77 and Diane Fultano McMahon ’77 Robert Callaway ’74 and Michele Lloyd Callaway ’75 John Meehan ’07 and Christine Colot Meehan ’08 Zachary Camerieri ’09 and Kerri Huber Camerieri ’09 Marc Mignano ’93 and Jennifer McGuckin Mignano ’93 Dennis Cardillo ’72 and Karen McDade Cardillo ’72 Gary Mullins ’81 and Kathleen Del Duke Mullins ’81 Matthew Comito ’98 and Jeannine Caputo Comito ’98 Charles Muracco ’85 and Carol Clark Muracco ’85 Gregg Conti ’88 and Ellen Aaronson Conti ’88 John Navickas ’71 and Kathleen Mrozowski Navickas ’71 Peter Curato ’93 and Tara Paglia Curato ’98 Gary O’Brien ’85 and Nancy Senatore O’Brien ’85 Daniel Cusimano ’08 and Elizabeth Macios Cusimano ’08 Kevin O’Shaughnessy ’73 and Marianne Natale O’Shaughnessy ’73 Justin Davis ’00 and Alissa Purcell Davis ’00 Mark Osman ’82 and Bernadette Celino Osman ’82 Christian DeCastro ’07 and Lauren Mitchell DeCastro ’07 Vincent Paccapaniccia ’75 and Diane Salwach Paccapaniccia ’75 Greg DeCastro ’88 and Erin Walker-DeCastro ’98 Mark Pirolli ’78 and Laura Anne Vallone Pirolli ’80 Jamie DeCastro ’91 and Chrissi Servus DeCastro ’91 Robert Polidore ’04 and Danielle Martiello Polidore ’04 Dean Delsignore ’81 and Margaret Muldoon Delsignore ’81 Francis Reilly ’73 and Linda Mackin Reilly ’73 Gregory Devone ’82 and Lynn Giamboy Devone ’82 Bill Reilly ’86 and Christine Niemann Reilly ’86 Dave Di Valerio ’04 and Stevie Veneziani DiValerio ’04 Frank Rizzieri ’84 and Ana Marie Procacci Rizzieri ’85 Bill Diaco ’84 and Danielle Woyner Diaco ’86 James Rodier ’91 and Amy Keating Rodier ’95 Justin DiGiacomo ’04 and Megan Bryson DiGiacomo ’06 Michael Rooney ’07 and Bridget Cantwell Rooney ’06 Kevin Dochney ’75 and Theresa Carbone Dochney ’75 Brian Rotchford ’94 and Tracy Cunane Rotchford ’95 Jack Donegan ’86 and Andrea Christaldi Donegan ’85 Richard Ruggiero ’76 and Maria Martin Ruggiero ’76 Paul Dougherty ’87 and Dina Verdi Dougherty ’87 Francis Ryan ’71 and Therese Decoursey Ryan ’71 Gerald Faller ’78 and Margaret Gallagher Faller ’80 Philip Salamone ’95 and Theresa Quaile Salamone ’96 George Faust ’90 and Stephanie Contino Faust ’90 David Sanchirico ’76 and Patricia Welsh Sanchirico ’71 Robert Fitzgerald ’81 and Teresa Libertella Fitzgerald ’81 John Forziati ’73 and Carol Molik Forziati ’73 Gary Sanchirico ’86 and Bridget Coulter Sanchirico ’88 Michael Frain ’78 and Maria DeFiore Frain ’78 Kevin Sayles ’94 and Patty Walter Sayles ’94 Gregory Frick ’73 and Karen Goodman Frick ’73 Mike Shumin ’01 and Tara Kirby Shumin ’01 Richard Galassini ’83 and Sharon Cope Galassini ’83 George Siefert ’84 and Frances McHugh Siefert ’84 Nicholas Giambri ’03 and Megan Sharer Giambri ’03 Mark Simonetti ’89 and Bernadette Heim Simonetti ’90 Scott Gottlieb ’06 and Dawn Mason Gottlieb ’06 Jamie Slonis ’87 and Tami Bach-Slonis ’87 William Grace ’70 and Theresa Steinhager Grace ’71 Jeffrey Slonis ’92 and Erica Siciliano ’94 David Green ’07 and Christina Dilelsi Green ’07 Eric Smith ’04 and Amanda Dougherty Smith ’04 Robert Greenwood ’89 and Gina Galzarano Greenwood ’89 Robert Smith ’73 and Regina Magee Smith ’74 Arthur Hicks ’76 and Maureen Mellon Hicks ’76 Christopher Sparks ’90 and Mary Monari Sparks ’90 Frank Iula ’78 and Rosemary Foglia Iula ’80 Jewel Spears ’94 and Melissa Torres Spears ’94 John Jeannette ’82 and Nancy Simiriglia Jeannette ’82 Donald Stablein ’72 and Denise Costello Stablein ’72 John Kasinski ’86 and Janet Jackson Kasinski ’88 Richard Stagliano ’71 and Gerrie Costello Stagliano ’71 George Kayati ’78 and Maureen Frain Kayati ’75 William Sundstrom ’83 and Kimberly Lowry Sundstrom ’84 Tod Kendzierski ’82 and Michelle Monti Kendzierski ’84 Rich Venuto ’86 and Trish Resnick Venuto ’86 Jack Kennedy ’89 and Sandy Diehl Kennedy ’89 Chuck Walter ’99 and Erin Walsh Walter ’99 Gregory Kwiatanowski ’94 and Krista Ludvigsen Kwiatanowski ’93 Shawn Waters ’89 and Michele Chiumento Waters ’84 John Lafferty ’71 and Cathy Di Tullio Lafferty ’74 Mark Watson ’81 and Julie Senatore Watson ’83 Joseph LeDonne ’06 and Sharon Hayden LeDonne ’06 Francis Weikel ’70 and Mary O’Malley Weikel ’70 Len Liebold ’86 and Caryn Louis Liebold ’88 Robert White ’79 and Diane Smith White ’79 Harry Lord ’85 and Eileen Sheldon Lord ’85 Mark Zubrzycki ’86 and Kathleen Levis Zubrzycki ’93

6 | Soar Magazine Studentsin action academic rigor of GARS greatly prepared me to enter the Honors Programs at PVI. It is the foundation of my education I received at GARS, built upon by Paul VI academics, which has led me to be successful as one of the top five students in my graduating class.” “Since attending GARS, my spiritual life has grown as well. It is the love for God, fostered in the Guardian Angels community that led—not only to success in Paul VI religion classes, but an active role in the school’s campus ministry. A few short weeks ago, I returned from leading Paul VI’s Kairos 4 retreat—a four-day retreat with no cell phones at the Malvern Retreat House in Pennsylvania. I cannot express how amazing and heartwarming it is to have seen 40 juniors and seniors come to know the Lord as I have. It is the Photo by James A. McBride, Catholic Star Herald, February 2, 2018 passion and dedication to God which was instilled in me at GARS atherine Kaderabek, a PVI senior, Bishop Dennis Sullivan, KKatherine’s sister Caroline, a seventh grader at Guardian that has led me to become an advocate for the Christian faith. As a Angels Regional School, and her brother Michael, a PVI Eucharistic minister at Mass, I have come to a better understanding sophomore, at the opening Mass at Saint Michael Church in of the role religion plays in my daily life,” said Katherine. Gibbstown on January 28, celebrating Catholic Schools Week. [Katherine’s full remarks were published in the February 2 issue of Katherine addressed the congregation about the experience and the Catholic Star Herald.] blessings she has received from her Catholic school education at Katherine is also in the process of working with an editor to Guardian Angels Regional School (GARS) and how it prepared her publish a 90,000+ word novel for young adults entitled Unravel for Paul VI. Katherine said, “I entered Paul VI High School with a by Kat Kade. sense of self-confidence. The education I received from first grade through eighth grade completely prepared me for high school. The

Kairos Retreat Students forfeited their cell phones and watches to participate and be open to the surprises of a four-day Kairos Retreat at Students at the Malvern Retreat House last January. the Malvern Retreat House this past October and January and in March at the Marianist Retreat House in Cape May Point. “Kairos” is the word used in the Greek New Testament to refer to “God’s eternal time,” a time of focus and decision. Student and faculty leaders helped Fr. Rossi to direct this spiritual experience, guiding retreatants to understand themselves better and deepen their relationships with God and others. Both juniors and seniors participate in Kairos retreats, and this consolidation of classes seems to add to the overall experience of “God’s time.” This enriching opportunity will be offered again in Malvern in June 2018 and four times in the upcoming 2018-2019 Students gathered outside the academic year. Malvern Retreat House last October.

Spring 2018 | 7 STUDENTS IN ACTION Champs Goes Global • Sorted toys for the Toys for Tots “Volunteer community service is program at the U.S. Marine Corps the measure through which indi- Center in Folsom, Pennsylvania. vidual achievement and leadership is attained. Volunteer community • Participated in the Leukemia/ service also is the measure of an Lymphoma Light the Night Walk. individual’s sense of personal com- • Donated food, games, towels, mitment and community pride.” and toiletries for the homeless Susan Marie Rupp Foundation at a dinner held at St. Joseph Church in Camden. • Through Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a national childhood cancer nonprofit, donated Christmas gifts for childhood cancer survivors and the families of those who have passed. Donna Camardo ’74, Director of Team Development, along with • Donated to the hurricane and tornado victims in Antigua and the PLACT (Play Like a Champion Today) team at PVI (“Champs” Barbuda. is the nickname for the PLACT team students), raised funds to buy phone credit for community health workers at Mali Health in Africa. Some members of the football team also contributed to the Making As part of a “Change for Change” program in the diocese, students Strides for Breast Cancer cause by participating in the Making visited numerous parishes where the pastors allowed them to pass Strides for Breast Cancer Walk on October 22, 2017. a basket around during the collection at Mass to support their specific cause. SoccerGo4TheGoal The workers at Mali Health expressed appreciation to the PLACT team and posted photos of the recipients on their website and Facebook page. The health workers received phone credit, allowing them to provide care for mothers and children in their community. Malick, a Mali supervisor, is shown distributing credit to health workers from Boulkassoumbougow, Sotuba, and Sikoro. The students are working to make this an annual fund drive.

Cheerleaders Make Strides for Breast Cancer This is the 15th year the Paul VI Cheerleaders have supported the The girls soccer team participated in the “Go 4 The Goal” event “Making Strides for Breast Cancer” event. “The girls arrive at 7:30 at Cherokee High School last August. This event raises funds to a.m. on Sunday morning and are there for whatever is needed of benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families in our area. Go them. They help hand out water bottles, root for survivors, lead 4 The Goal has a Karts for Kids program that provides snacks, gift opening stretches, and cheer on the walkers as they return. Their cards, toys, and electronics for children who are in the hospital. day usually winds down around 1:30 p.m. We are proud to say The program also grants wishes and provides family support. The that the girls have been doing this, along with other team service team participated in a 5k run and raised funds with other local high projects, over the years,” said Coach Clare (Joyce) Kenney ’77. schools. PVI freshman Natalie Schooley finished fourth overall out The PVI cheerleaders have supported other charitable projects over of more than 300 runners! the years, including: For 12 years, the girls soccer team also has participated in TOPS, • Painted faces, worked rides, and served food at the ROCK The Outreach Program for Soccer. Members of the soccer team act FOR CHOP/UP Festival, which benefits Children’s Hospital in as “buddies” to children with special needs in a peer setting. Each the care and research for children born with trisomy 21, the Saturday during their season, the girls on the team spend 2 hours gene that causes Down’s syndrome. with the special athletes. Both sides gain valuable lessons.

8 | Soar Magazine STUDENTS IN ACTION Field Hockey Promotes Ovarian Cancer Awareness Last fall, the field hockey team participated in the Ovarian Cancer Awareness field hockey game and posted teal ribbons and awareness posters around the school and at various events to raise awareness throughout the school community. The Susan Marie Rupp Foundation, which includes sisters, mothers, relatives, and friends of those affected by ovarian cancer, presented the team members with notarized certificates of appreciation and recognition for their participation and contribution to ovarian cancer awareness. What’s new in our classrooms? Cross Country Girls Walk the Talk NEW COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2017-2018 The girls cross country team participated in the Christopher Schultes 5k Run for Recovery last fall. This event benefits Genesis • Web Development HTML: Students learn the basics of Centers, a nonprofit treatment program that provides mental HTML and CSS and how to structure and style a web health and addiction-related services for thousands of individuals page and its applications. in South Jersey. • Virtual course offerings at Paul VI are now conducted through Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC). PVI Track Team Supports Philly Phaces Students can earn college credit with the following The boys and girls track and field teams donated more than $500 to courses, newly offered at Paul VI: Philly Phaces (a group that also partners with Children’s Hospital of • Introduction to Economics Philadelphia, or CHOP). Philly Phaces empowers children, adults, • Environmental Science: Pollution & Solutions and families living with facial differences in the Philadelphia area • Earth Science: Air and Space by providing peer support, advocacy, and resources. Many student • Introduction to Criminal Justice athletes attended and supported a viewing of the movie Wonder that was sponsored by Philly Phaces on December 2, 2017. NEW CLUBS FOR 2017-2018 • Diversity Club A Three-Hour Score • Environmental Club • Improv Club • Model United Nations • Ping Pong Club • Pop Culture Club • Sign Language Club • Social Justice & Awareness Club • The Rock (faith-based social club)

The boys soccer team invited students from area elementary schools to Paul VI to participate in a half-day boys soccer clinic. The Paul VI team mentored the guest players, set up drills, organized scrimmages for six teams, and provided snacks served from the Paul VI snack stand.

Spring 2018 | 9 update sports update sports update sports

Girls Basketball Wrestling The girls finished 17-10 in a hard-fought season against some tough This year, the boys team has brought forth three wrestlers to competitors, with a second round loss in the playoffs. In the off- compete in the districts, seniors John Donegan, Brooks Warren, season, the team will continue to practice and improve, as will the and Keanu Williams. coaches as they begin to plan for another successful season. Senior Sekya Campbell reached the 500th rebound mark in her career and has signed with Drew University. Senior Angela DiNunzio signed with McDaniel College. According to Coach Lisa Steele, “We are pleased with the progress our program has made. The team came together nicely for a big double overtime win versus Bishop Eustace in the playoffs. We look forward to building for the future.” Coach Steele also thanks the alumni community for their increased involvement and support for the team.

Cheerleading The team attended the 2018 High School Nationals in February, finishing in the top five in their division and the top 12 out of 42 teams in the overall high school division. Coach Clare (Joyce) Kenney ’77 stated, “We were fortunate to coach a really fun group of girls this year. Along with their duties as football and basketball cheerleaders, they competed six times this year, with two first place and two second place finishes. These girls and their parents went Boys Basketball above and beyond our expectations.” The boys readied themselves for a season of tough competition, and they came out with a steady season that earned them a spot in the playoffs.

10 | Soar Magazine update sports update sports update sportsAs of March 2018

by Jared Hancock ’20 Boys Volleyball Track The team gained a new coach, Coach Al Trubin. All bets are on our The team broke many records and gained several champions boys being led to victory this season. during the winter season. In the Nationals, running under FitsPro, the boys 4x200 placed 18th in the U.S. and 13th in the 4x400. Senior Antonio Tarantino is now the state champion, U.S. #36, N.J. #3, and N.J. #26 all time in the 55-meter dash, and he placed 10th in the 200-meter at the Nationals. Junior Aaliyah Vandergrift is the 55-meter state champion and holds the school record for the 55-meter dash. She was the first ever PVI student to be invited to the Millrose Games in New York City (the world’s longest- running and most prestigious indoor track and field competition) last February. Both the boys and girls relay teams have had major success in their events.

Swimming The swim team is no longer operating as a coed team. There are now separate squads for boys and girls. The season ended with many new records being broken for both squads. For the boys, junior Matt Watts gained records in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard freestyle; juniors Spencer Gopalan, Matt Watts, and Rob Maraski, and freshman Merrick Nowak attained the 200-yard medley; and Merrick Nowak, Spencer Gopalan, junior Ben Jennings, and sophomore Kevin Lyons gained the 200-yard freestyle. For girls, records for individual events consist of sophomore Hannah Schnell in the 200-yard freestyle, 500-yard freestyle, and 100-yard backstroke; junior Nicole Clark in the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard breaststroke; and freshman Grace Flocco in the 100- yard butterfly. Team event records include juniors Nicole Clark and Emily Fitzgerald, sophomore Hannah Schnell, and freshman A track alumni newsletter is in the works to keep the past track Katie Sparks in the 200-yard relay; sophomore Maura McGowan and field team members informed of their successors. According and freshmen Gianna Conti, Grace Flocco, and Katie Sparks in the to Coach Priscilla Fredrick ’07, “I expect the athletes to have full 200-yard freestyle relay; and Hannah Schnell, Grace Flocco, Maura confidence in themselves and the hard work they are putting in, McGowan, and Nicole Clark in the 400-yard freestyle relay. and I want them to believe they can be as great as they want to be. I strongly encourage them to remain positive and work diligently. I believe God can change anything in a moment, and they should see a bright future for themselves. We have brand new athletes for the spring season, which is very exciting. To know the athletes are enjoying the program and spreading the word is wonderful. Spring track is when the action happens, and we are ready to produce stellar results. Throws, sprints, distance, jumps: we are coming together to form something incredible.”

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Girls Cross Country Baseball The girls team won the South Jersey title earlier this year. The This year, the team is ready for the conference title and the playoffs, team’s efforts were rewarded with an impressive win! led by Coach Brett Young. Already six players have committed to playing in college, seniors Will Gambino for the University of Kentucky, Joe Matricardi for Jefferson University/Philadelphia University, Eric DiDomenico for Rowan University, Tanner Clark for Alvernia University, Ryan Maylie for Marymount University, and Anthony Curtis for Stockton University. According to Coach Brett Young, “The expectations are high for this year’s team. They’ve brought it in over the past 3 years and now understand the expectations for the PVI baseball program.” The alumni game will be scheduled in May and will be announced to baseball alumni.

Softball This year, PVI is fielding freshman, junior varsity, and varsity squads. The varsity team has four strong senior players in Bianca DiPadova, Cali Kraemer, Daphne Posey, and Dallas Urban.

All-Conference Awards The following student athletes were recognized for their all-conference awards at the PVI Winter Sports Awards & Reception on March 14, 2018. First Team All-Conference Second Team All-Conference Nicholas Arena ’21 ...... Wrestling-at-large Maniya Custis ’20 ...... Girls Basketball Sekya Campbell ’18 ...... Girls Basketball Hartnel Haye ’19 ...... Boys Basketball John Donegan ’18 ...... Wrestling - 152 lbs. Carly Stroemel ’19 ...... Girls Basketball Caroline Goffredo ’20 ...... Ice Hockey Brooks Warren ’18 ...... Wrestling - 145 lbs. Tyshon Judge ’19 ...... Boys Basketball Keanu Williams ’18 ...... Wrestling - 220 lbs. Naomi Shorts ’19 ...... Girls Basketball

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College Athletic Commitments Paul VI showcases 7 senior athletes with college commitments who formally signed with NCAA teams last November. Ava Albergo Soccer Jefferson University/Phila. University D2 Will Gambino Baseball University of Kentucky D1 Cali Kraemer Softball University of Rhode Island D1 Molly McAndrew Field Hockey Lafayette College D1 Antonio Tarantino Track and Field Rutgers University-New Brunswick D1 Grace Underwood Volleyball University of Delaware D1 Dallas Urban Softball Jefferson University/Phila. University D2 The following senior athletes signed with NCAA teams in April 2018. Jill Badgley Soccer Lycoming College D3 Bryce Bovell Soccer Stockton University D3 Lauren Calabria Soccer Caldwell University D2 Sekya Campbell Basketball Drew University D3 Tanner Clark Baseball Alvernia University D3 Anthony Curtis Baseball Stockton University D3 Ava Delaney Lacrosse Jefferson University/Phila. University D2 Eric DiDomenico Baseball Rowan University D3 Angela DiNunzio Basketball McDaniel College D3 Jamir Garland Football Delaware Valley University D3 Demetrius Hudson Football Valley Forge Military Academy D3 Hollie Jones Volleyball Widener University D3 Will Lyons Tennis Johnson & Wales University D3 Gabby Marra Soccer Jefferson University/Phila. University D2 Joseph Matricardi Baseball Jefferson University/Phila. University D2 Ryan Maylie Baseball Marymount University D3 Rylee Milligan Soccer Penn State Berks D3 Austin Rapp Football Delaware Valley University D3 Jaclyn Schultz Track/Cross Country University of New Haven D2 Keanu Williams Football Widener University D3

Seated, left to right, with their school principal, Sister Marianne Seated, left to right, with their school principal, Sister Marianne McCann, and school president, Michael Chambers, are senior McCann, and school president, Michael Chambers, are senior athletes Molly McAndrew, Will Gambino, Grace Underwood, Cali athletes Dallas Urban and Ava Albergo, who both signed with Kramer, and Antonio Tarantino, who each signed with their colleges Jefferson University/Philadelphia University on November 8, 2017, on November 8, 2017, on NCAA National Letter of Intent Day. on NCAA National Letter of Intent Day.

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Former Phillie, Paul VI High School alumnus Olivia Suarez: Service, Scholarship, Style, and RHP Andrew Bailey announces retirement Success As printed in the Sports Talk Philly (blog) By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly Olivia Suarez ’12, who received a BS in hospitality management from Widener University in 2016 and is currently employed by Harrah’s Racetrack Andrew Bailey ’02 began the first two seasons of his career as an American and Casino, overseeing 2 food markets, recently ended her reign as Miss League Rookie of the Year Award winner and a two-time All-Star with the Ocean County. This title allowed her the opportunity to compete last June for Oakland Athletics, saving 51 games in 115 total appearances overall. the Miss New Jersey title, which is the state preliminary to Miss America. She The Paul VI High School was excited to be selected as a Top 11 finalist and People’s Choice recipient. alumnus and Voorhees, New Although she did not walk that runway with the Miss New Jersey title, she is Jersey native, would pitch six proud of what she’s learned through the process and she knew that her year more seasons following his of service would continue beyond 2017. She will be competing locally this impressive early showing, spring and hopes to compete again for the Miss New Jersey title in June. also donning uniforms for Olivia noted, “The Miss America Organization requires a lot of hard work and the Boston Red Sox, New dedication to a cause.” York Yankees, his hometown Olivia’s thousands of hours of community Andrew Bailey ’02 team in the Philadelphia service have allowed her to share the spirit Phillies, and ending with the of giving with others. Along the way, she has Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Injuries affected Bailey throughout most of been awarded numerous scholarships for his career, including a season-ending shoulder ailment suffered in August of her volunteer efforts, stating, “While I wasn’t last season. seeking anything in return, I am forever The right-hander went 3-1 with a 6.40 ERA in 33 appearances with the Phillies grateful for the recognition, and these awards in 2016. He finished four games in red pinstripes and recorded a 33-15 overall were used for my college education.” Olivia Suarez ’12 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The Phillies released Bailey on August 6, 2016, and he Olivia has been volunteering since the age of was picked up by the Angels a week later. 4. She explained, “My Pop-Pop introduced me to the world of serving and In a shared post to his Instagram Monday evening, Bailey announced that his giving back to others with a project of building a children’s playground that 2017 season with the Angels, in which he went 2-0 in four scoreless innings, is still in use. I helped to sand wood, paint blocks, and soap screws, but little would be his last as a player. The 33-year-old will be retiring from the game did I know that I would become immersed as a servant leader. I got involved to join the Angels staff this upcoming season as their instant replay coordina- with Miss America because I wanted to volunteer, not because I wanted to tor and coaching assistant, according to The Orange County Register’s Jeff be in a pageant.” Fletcher. Olivia was the first contestant in New Jersey to take her volunteering platform Bailey writes: international by traveling to Honduras to work with underprivileged youth. Thank you to the A’s, Red Sox, Yankees, Phillies and Angels organizations She worked on projects that included building a library, a water well, and for believing in me, allowing me the opportunity to play the game a kitchen so that the children could have clean food and drinking water. and realizing my childhood dream. Thank you to all of my incredible This summer, Olivia anticipates returning to Honduras with her Widener teammates along the way who helped me and inspired me. Thank you University classmates for the third year. Olivia said, “I am most proud of to the coaches and coordinators who pushed me and taught me the implementing my birthday book project for the orphanage. The children are game. Thank you to the countless athletic trainers, PT’s, strength coaches, now gifted a book during their birthday month, as they do not know their surgeons and therapists who helped me through a long list of injuries. actual birthdate. Each year, the volunteers anticipate our weeklong visit as Thank you to the fans for always cheering and demanding the best out much as the children at the orphanage and school.” of me. Thank you to my wife and family for the unwavering support over Olivia explained, “The four points of my crown represent service, scholarship, the last 12 years! I am looking forward to new challenges, new memories style, and success. All of these attributes are achievable with hard work, and hopefully many championships as I am excited to announce I will be determination, and the desire to pursue your dream and the opportunity to joining the Los Angeles Angels MLB staff. n serve others.” n

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Cobblers Find Satisfaction in the Details In addition to running Pete’s Shoe Repair, Prudy recently opened a dry cleaning business, Perfect Press Cleaners, in Haddon Heights. She also offers Shoe repair has become a shrinking trade…but that’s not the case for these shoe repair services to customers from the Perfect Press location. n local cobblers. Perhaps you’ve heard the common Pennsylvania Diversity Council Honors Carol childhood story about the hardwork- ing but poor shoemaker who received (Wilson) Pandza ’76 as One of the Most unexpected help from elves who Powerful and Influential Women of 2017 would come to his shop at night and Carol (Wilson) Pandza ’76, senior vice president finish his work while he and his wife and chief human resources officer for AmeriHealth Rosanna La Mantia ’86 slept. The job of cobbler, which spe- Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed and Providenza La Mantia ’82 cializes in repairing shoes, was once much more common, but changes care and other health care solutions for those in manufacturing practices and purchasing habits led to a decline in this most in need, was named one of the Pennsylvania profession. Diversity Council’s 2017 Most Powerful and Influ­ ential Women last October. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cobblers repair and sometimes Carol (Wilson) make shoes, and they also repair other leather items, such as luggage, belts, Pandza was honored at the annual Philadelphia Pandza ’76 and handbags. Long ago, cobblers repaired shoes by hammering nails and Diversity and Leadership Conference, hosted by stitching threads. Although some cobblers still use those traditional methods, the Pennsylvania Diversity Council last fall. The Most Powerful and today, others rely on adhesives instead. For these modern cobblers, most of Influential Women Awards highlight high-ranking female professionals the stitching they do is decorative. In May 2006, there were approximately in various industries who exhibit the tenacity it takes to excel in their 7,500 shoe and leather workers and repairers employed throughout the fields of expertise. United States.

Regardless of these shrinking trends in the industry, two local cobblers and “This is a wonderful honor, and I’m fully aware that it is shared with PVI alumni have a history of success. Their story includes family tradition, my colleagues across AmeriHealth Caritas and the HR team, who fine craftsmanship, and pride in their trade. Sisters Providenza (Prudy) La do the work to create an inclusive workplace that fully represents all Mantia ’82 and Rosanna La Mantia ’86 have been working in their family residents of the Commonwealth, and all our markets,” said Pandza. business, Pete’s Shoe Repair, now at 725 North Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, “All of us need to consistently and deliberately challenge ourselves for more than 20 years. The business was established in Audubon in 1975 by to identify our own unconscious biases, listen more, and be open to their father, Pete, who had a passion for fixing shoes. Being a cobbler was in new ideas so we can create more inclusive and diverse environments. his blood. The business was passed down to him through four generations, There is always more we can do as we learn from each other.” and now it is up to Rosanna and Prudy to keep it going. In her role, Pandza oversees all of the company’s human resources Rosanna and Prudy began helping their dad after school and on Saturdays functions, including associate and leadership development as well as when they were children, and they learned from him. In 2004, they took over diversity and inclusion. Previously, Pandza served as vice president the business and moved it to a larger location in Runnemede. Unfortunately, of learning, talent management, and organizational development they lost their dad in December 2016, but they are determined to keep his legacy alive. Rosanna said, “I worked with my dad for 30 years. He taught me for AmeriHealth Caritas, where she designed and implemented the everything he knew about how to take a worn-out pair of shoes and bring company’s executive development program. them back to life, and that is what I am here to do. “ “Carol’s hard work, resiliency, and genuine nature have largely The biggest misconception about their shop is that they just fix shoes! “We contributed to her leadership success,” said Dennis Kennedy, founder handle everything, including handbags, luggage, jackets and vests, belts, boat and chairman of the National Diversity Council. “Her sincere concern covers, chair covers, anything leather, and all types of sporting equipment. for the prosperity of women and other minorities in the workforce has Our specialty is orthopedic work. We also duplicate keys,” said Rosanna. inspired many to follow her lead, reaching their full potential while In addition to the repair work, they sell all types of polishes, brushes, paving the way for the next generation.” stretchers, laces, insoles, arch supports, orthotics, and much more, including Pandza’s son, Austin Pandza, is a Paul VI graduate, class of 2011, as are a new line of leather handbags, wallets, belts, and belt buckles. They love to her two brothers, Christopher Wilson ’84 and John Wilson ’82, and see their Paul VI classmates visit! Prudy said, “When the soles or heels wear n out, don’t throw your shoes away. Bring them to us and we will restore them.” her sister, Amy Marie (Wilson) Popkin ’88.

Spring 2018 | 15 Reunions PLANNED FOR 2018 Class of 1973 Class of 1998 45-Year Reunion 20-Year Reunion Date: TBD Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Contact: Register on PVI Website at www.pvihs.org - go to Venue: Villari’s Lakeside, 2375 Sicklerville Road, Sicklerville. Alumni Tab, click on “Stay Connected” to update Cost: TBD contact information to ensure you receive an email Deadline: TBD invite. Contacts: For more information, email Al Ribeiro at Facebook: For more information, visit the PVI class of 1973 [email protected] or Jennifer Callaghan at official Facebook page. [email protected].

Class of 1983 Class of 2008 35-Year Reunion 10-Year Reunion Date: October 6, 2018, Time TBD Date: TBD Venue: Santa Maria Hall, 350 Crystal Lake Avenue, Contact: For more information, contact Charles DiGuglielmo Haddon Township. at [email protected]. Cost: TBD Contact: For more information or to register, email Sharon Planning a Class Reunion? Galassini at [email protected], Maureen Joyce at [email protected], or visit PVI Class of The remaining 5 classes should be in the process of planning 83 on Facebook. their reunions for 2018. 1978, 1993, 2003, 2008, 2013 Class of 1988 30-Year Reunion Paul VI will announce your reunion details in the SOAR, the website, and on the Paul VI Facebook page. Date: Friday November 23, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Venue: Camden County Boathouse, 7050 North Park Drive, Contact Mary Anne Yeager, Director of Institutional Pennsauken. Advancement, at [email protected] or call 856-858-4900 Cost: $75 per person or $125 per couple for married PVI x343 and ask for your most up-to-date class contact list. alum; includes top-shelf open bar and appetizer Please remember to encourage your classmates to register buffet, DJ, photo booth. on our website so that we can keep our records current and ensure you receive alumni email blasts regarding upcoming Deadline: TBD alumni events. You can provide us with your email address Contacts: Jennifer Nellany ([email protected]) or Dominic at www.pvihs.org. Click on the Alumni Tab, and then click on Vesper ([email protected]) “Stay Connected” to update your contact information. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/34014121774/?ref=group_header Let us know if you are interested in getting involved with Proceeds from this event will be donated to Paul VI alumni activities. For information about upcoming events High School. and alumni reunions, visit us on the website or Facebook. And…don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

16 | Soar Magazine Upcoming FROM THE Alumni Events For updated details, visit the Office of Institutional Advancement PVI website at www.pvihs.org

Dear Alumni and Friends, n June 2018 We are grateful to so many of you who have Monday, June 18 Paul VI Golf Tournament supported the Annual Giving Campaign as well Woodcrest Country Club as the many initiatives and fundraisers we’ve n July 2018 held so far this school year. Whether you were Saturday, July 14 able to make a donation, volunteer to help with Eagles in the Wild an activity, or attend an event, we thank you. PVI All-Class Reunion It is our hope that you will continue to participate. Your generosity and Flip Flopz Bar & Grill North Wildwood commitment to Paul VI is essential in the daily experiences and growth of 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. our students. n September 2018 We hope you enjoy reading through the pages of this issue. You will see Friday, September 21 a glimpse of some of the many talents and skills our students possess, Alumni Football Night and the myriad of ways they share these gifts with the school and the PVI vs. Clearview 7:00 p.m. surrounding community. We exist to serve our students, and your gift is n extremely important because it offers immediate resources that are directed October 2018 to their current needs and opportunities. We hope you will be part of Thursday, October 11 President’s Reception their experience throughout the remainder of this school year through Monday, October 15 your support and munificence. As the old saying tells us: “It’s good to be Annual Giving Campaign blessed. It’s better to be a blessing.” Saturday, October 20 Blue & White/Alumni Your donation to this year’s Annual Giving Campaign will help to fund air 5k Run & Walk conditioning at Paul VI. If you already gave to the air conditioning fund this 10:00 a.m. year, we thank you for your generosity! If you haven’t and would like to, your n November 2018 gift of any size does matter. There are two ways you can make a meaningful Thursday, November 15 contribution: 1) send your check in the enclosed remittance envelope, or 2) Fashion Show go to our secure online giving page at: annualgiving.pvihs.org. Lucien’s Manor Berlin Please contact me at [email protected] or call 856-858-4900 x343 if you 5:30 p.m. have any questions or would like to get involved in alumni activities. Wednesday, November 21 Homecoming Game We thank you for your enthusiasm, for your kind support, and for your PVI vs. Camden Catholic continued blessings. Home 7:00 p.m. Best regards, Tuesday, November 27 Giving Tuesday Social Media Campaign

n December 2018 Mary Anne Yeager ’73 Wednesday, December 19 Director of Institutional Advancement Christmas Concert Paul VI High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

Spring 2018 | 17 On July 15, 2017, Paul VI alumni and families, from the class of 1969 to the class of 2010, gathered at the annual Paul VI summer party at Flip Flopz in North Wildwood to celebrate summer at the Jersey Shore. Guests caught up with friends while enjoying good food and listening and dancing to music by DJ Joe Harris. The proceeds from the yearly summer event went to the Annual Giving Campaign, which is used to support scholarships for incoming PVI students. Mark your calendar for our next summer party, which will be held at Flip Flopz on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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On April 29, 2017, for the eleventh year, Paul student volunteers who served as waitstaff and assisted with the gift VI hosted Pauction VI. The theme was auction. Guests tested their luck, taking part in the evening’s events, “April in Paris.” Kevin Crockett ’04, radio which included silent and live auctions and gaming tables. celebrity DJ from country station 92.5 WXTU in Philadelphia, was the Master The incredible live auction took center stage at 8:30. The auctions of Ceremonies and auctioneer for the culminated and then the highlight of the affair—a drawing for a trip evening. The event was held in the school to Paris—went to two lucky winners! gymnasium from 6:00 p.m. until midnight. From the committee who gave their time and talent, to the parents, Over 350 guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, an faculty, students, and alumni who worked the evening as well as the open bar, and buffet stations catered by Rastelli friends, family, and alumni of Paul VI who attended the event, the Market Fresh located in Marlton, with the help of 30 evening was a huge success, raising $82,000 for the school!

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PVI Board member Rob Almond ’98, Nicole Almond ’97, Registration volunteers Jeanne Mugler, Eileen DelSignore ’78, Michael Watson ’98, Gina Watson, Steve Orihel ’98, and Michelle (Waltz) Delaney ’85, Diane (DelSignore) Goodwin ’77, Ashley Orihel. and Maggie (Muldoon) DelSignore ’83.

Pauction co-chairs Anne-Marie and Tom Gilbert, and Terry Radio celebrity DJ from country station 92.5 WXTU, Kevin and Ron Norman. Both couples are school parents. Crockett ’04, during the live auction.

Dominic Vesper ’88 and Vince Cieslik ’90. Auction gifts.

20 | Soar Magazine President’s Reception Paul VI acknowledged donors to our Annual Giving Campaign and recognized recipients of academic scholarships made possible through the campaign at the annual President’s Reception on Thursday, October 12, at Tavistock Country Club. More than 250 guests attended.

These bright and talented PVI students include 42 Paul VI academic scholarship recipients, members of the class of 2021. 2017 PVI Golf Outing The Golf Outing, held on June 20, 2017, was a smashing success, with 148 golfers and 62 event sponsors. Paul VI High School and the golf tournament committee are grateful to our many sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for their generous sponsorships, participation, and support. Because of this contribution and involvement, our golf tournament raised over $41,069 in net proceeds for the school.

Mike Brady ’82 and Kiernan Conway ’97, Michael Conway ’00, Danny Garrison ’09, Dan Garrison, Jacqueline (Frizano) Beck ’82. JP Conway ’96, and John Conway ’71. John Carty ’10, and Ian Garrison ’12.

SAVE THE DATE 2018 Golf Outing Monday, June 18, 2018 WOODCREST COUNTRY CLUB

Spring 2018 | 21 Annual Blue and White Alumni Run and Walk Brings Alumni, Students, and Parents Together to Support Paul VI

First Place Winners Overall Jake McGuigan ’18 Age 12 and under Kamryn Cieslik age 12 Female student Maria Liberatore ’20 Male student Ryan Tenerelli ’19 Female alum Caroline Snelling ’17 Male alum Shawn D’Andrea ’06 Second Place Winners Female student Annie Skiles ’19 Male student Tyler Gargano ’19 Female alum Michele Powell ’89 A total of 102 alumni, students, parents, and coaches enjoyed a fun run and walk in the park at the Male alum Neil McFarland ’13 annual 5k event, sponsored by the Paul VI Alumni Association and the boys cross country team. Third Place Winners This year’s run and walk event was held at Pennypacker Park, Haddonfield, on October 28, 2017. Female student Katie Sparks ’21 Male student Matt Slattery ’19 In addition to supporting student scholarships through the Paul VI Annual Giving Campaign, this Female alum Morgan Cieslik ’17 event provides a great opportunity for alumni and students to connect. Male alum Matt Zaccone ’14 Awards of Distinction The boys cross country team parents generously provided snacks and pitched in to help make Earliest grad year female Kristen Brogan ’82 Earliest grad year male Bill Grace ’70 this a great day. After the race, alumni participants, families, and the cross country team met for Most leisurely paced female Kristen Brogan ’82 Most leisurely paced male John Tait ’70 lunch at Mulligan’s in Oaklyn for a “dine and donate” event. Watch for details about the next 5k Youngest runner Joseph Almond age 2 run and walk event next fall. Volunteer Presenters Needed!

PAUL VI HIGH SCHOOL “Alumni Career Day” Friday, April 5, 2019 (8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Alumni and Friends, Are you interested in sharing your career experiences and the paths you took to get there with our students? If so, we encourage you to join us for Alumni Career Day! Topics can include everything from your college major, internships, expectations and professional etiquette, to the surprises and satisfactions you have experienced along the way! If you are interested, please click on the link to our online contact form to sign up. Questions? Email Mary Anne Yeager, Director of Institutional Advancement at [email protected]. Thank you! PAUL VI HIGH SCHOOL Excellence in Learning, Excellence for Life 901 Hopkins Road, Suite B, Haddonfield, NJ (856) 858-4900 22 | Soar Magazine 2018 Paul VI Musical Premiere of Mary Poppins: Practically Perfect in Every Way! Dinner Theatre, Alumni Night at the Play, and Tea with Mary Poppins Parents, students, alumni, and families filled the dining hall for three before-the-show celebrations, where they enjoyed meeting some of the cast as they mingled, visited tables, and posed for photos. Guests enjoyed the dinner theatre on Saturday, February 24; the Sunday matinee tea with Mary Poppins on February 25; and the complementary wine and cheese reception for alumni on Friday, March 2, 2018.

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Tip-Off Breakfast Brings Alumni, Students, 1970 Guys and Families Together to Support Paul VI Girls Basketball On Saturday, December 9, 72 players, alumni, and families came out to support the first annual Paul VI girls varsity basketball tip-off breakfast.

This was the first girls basketball alumni event conducted with the current coaching staff. The idea was inspired by Gregg Metzinger ’74, former assistant girls varsity coach and former PVI basketball player under coach Art DiPatri. The primary goal for this gathering Every 6 weeks, a few friends from the class of 1970 meet at Chick’s was to connect the current girls basketball family with the past girls Deli in Cherry Hill for lunch. Chick’s has been voted as the #1 basketball family in hope of continuing a rich tradition of athletics cheesesteak place in all of the Philadelphia area. Left to right: Bob Halpin, Michael Bauck, Tom Drummond, Joe Danfield (owner of and school community. Chick’s), Den Reid, Mike Chapman, and Tom Hessert. “The breakfast turned out to be a good experience, impressing upon our current players that they are a part of a legacy of Paul Bridge Run VI girls basketball. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet former players and coaches from the program’s past years of success,” said Lisa Steele, current coach of the girls varsity team.

Donna Camardo, Director of Team Development, said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the alumni breakfast for Paul VI girls basketball. It was nice getting together with both former and current players as well as my former coach, Vicki Orzechowski. I am looking forward to the event next year and hope that even more former players are able to attend.” Four Paul VI alumni met by chance after running the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event to benefit the Lark School last November. Left to right: PVI English teacher and alum Nick Markellos ’98; Stephen Sigwart ’06, who placed 12th overall; and Andrew Sigwart ’05. Another PVI faculty member, math teacher and alumnae Kelly Phillips ’06, not pictured, also ran the race to benefit disabled children.

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A few of the girls basketball alumni who attended the breakfast. Left to right: Georgianne Kloss ’70, Carol (Sclafani) Novick ’70, former coach Vicki (Sclafani-Harrington) Orzechowski, Donna Camardo ’74, Kathy (Costino) Wiechnik ’70, and Annette (Pompeano) Swanson ’70. Members of the class of 1986 gather for dinner. Left to right: Amy Walsack, Megan Farrell-Longaker, BethAnn Lumpkin, Sally Donnelly-Knapp, and Nancy Knoll.

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Class of 1972 Reunion Class of 1987 Reunion

Class of 1972 45-year reunion, Saturday, November 4, at Class of 1987 30-year reunion, Saturday, November 25, at Villari’s Merchantville Country Club. Lakeside in Sicklerville.

Class of 1977 Reunion Class of 1992 Reunion

Class of 1977 40-year reunion, Saturday, September 16, at the Kove Class of 1992 25-year reunion, Saturday, November 25, at in Audubon. Valleybrook Country Club.

Class of 1982 Reunion Class of 1997 Reunion

Class of 1982 35-year reunion, Saturday, September 16, at the Class of 1997 20-year reunion, Saturday, October 21, at P.J. Philly Sports Bar in Runnemede. Whelihan’s Pub and Restaurant in Cherry Hill. Class of 2007 Reunion

Class of 2007 10-year reunion, Saturday, November 25, at the Field House in Philadelphia.

Spring 2018 | 25 CLASS NOTES the graduate director of the department team. Since July 2016, Bill has been the 1969 and the chair of the Academic Council. owner/operator of Chick-fil-A in Audubon, Nancy Hyland Wiley ’69 recently retired She would be delighted to meet with any where he loves to see the many PVI after 45 years as a registered nurse to be PVI students who want to visit the school. students who visit. He describes the a nanny to her new granddaughter, Ella Last year, she had the honor of giving the students as “so very respectful.” Grace, born to Nancy’s daughter and son- convocation address (pictured) because in-law, Dr. Joan Wiley and Frank Olivo. she won the Distinguished Professor 1986 1969 and 1975 Award the previous year. 1980 Lori Lucente McKeage ’80 is currently an agent with New York Life in Bala Cynwyd, working with people to help them protect their assets by developing a plan Roseanne (Quigley) Tredinnick ’86 has for protecting their family, retirement, and been happily married to her husband, Joe, living needs in order to fulfill their dreams. for 24 years, and they have three sons, Nick Lori learned that life is short when her Dennis Sobolewski ’69 and Susan (20), Jack (17), and Luke (13). Roseanne brother Joseph was killed at age 15 by a (O’Donnell) Sobolewski ’75 celebrated works at the aftercare program at Edison drunk driver. She wishes that her family 33 years of marriage in March. They are Elementary School in Haddon Township, had had adequate insurance protection pictured here last summer in Niagara Falls, the school her three sons attended. Two that would have allowed her parents to Canada. Their daughter Julie Sobolewski years ago, Roseanne bestowed this mural take time from work to get much needed was married on June 10 in Ocean City. as a gift to the elementary library to thank counseling to help them through this Pictured, left to right: daughter Jamie, the school community for all it has done tragedy. Because it is difficult to think of Dennis, daughter Julie and her husband for her family. All images are from the the death of a loved ones or the need for Nick, Susan, and son Dennis. teachers’ favorite books as well as their care when family members advance in favorite quotes. 1971 age, Lori decided to change careers from Robert Harvey ’71 is retired and is a CPA working as a controller and become 1988 selling mortgages and real estate. He has an agent in this field. Lori was a volunteer three grown children and is the proud presenter for Career Day last April, sharing grandfather of Paul, who was born on her insights with PVI students about a August 15, 2016. Robert currently lives in career in this field. Marlton. 1982 1974 Reverend Brian Frain ’82 sends greetings from Kansas City, Missouri, where he moved last July 31, when he was Nancy Payne-Hambrose ’88 and assigned to Rockhurst University, a Catholic Christopher Hambrose ’88 were married university sponsored by the Jesuits. He is on December 29. They celebrated their now assistant professor of education and wedding at Auletto Caterers in Deptford chair of the Catholic studies program. with family and close friends. While Nancy and Chris were growing up, their families 1984 were neighbors, and they and their siblings Bill Diaco ’84 and Danielle (Woyner) are alumni of both St. Rose of Lima in Diaco ’86 have two children, Dominique, Haddon Heights and Paul VI. Nancy and Josephine (Jo) Koster ’74 is currently a now a freshman at Penn State University Chris first met in second grade as line professor of English at Winthrop University and a member of the Lionettes Dance partners and seat partners at St. Rose. in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she Team, and Vincent, currently a PVI They became best friends. Their friendship has worked since 1993. She also serves as sophomore and a member of the baseball grew to “going steady” during their middle

26 | Soar Magazine CLASS NOTES school years, and they were both selected as most talkative in the 8th grade yearbook. 2001 Their relationship was meant to be when they reunited after years apart. Chris legally adopted Nancy’s daughter, Miriam, and their family is complete. They happily reside in Haddon Heights.

Shawn Huber ’89 is a partner with Brown & Connery, LLP, and recently Alexis (Cifuni) Arena ’01 and her celebrated 20 years with the firm. His husband, Joe, welcomed their first practice concentrates on personal injury, children, twin boys Santino Joseph and commercial litigation, and municipal law. Vincent Mario, on June 28, 2016. Alexis has He has been certified by the Supreme worked as a paralegal for the past 12 years, Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney but has now taken on the new role of stay- since 2011. Previously, he served as the at-home mom. Mike Lyon’s ’88 and Aimee (Zaremba) municipal prosecutor for the Boroughs of Lyons were married Friday, March 16, Pine Hill, Mt. Ephraim, and Clementon. 2018 at Saint Rose of Lima Church in Shawn is also a speaker for the New Jersey Haddon Heights. The reception was held Institute for Continuing Legal Education, at the Benjamin Franklin Ballroom in National Business Institute, and Camden Philadelphia. Mike is an underwriting County Bar Association. He has appeared consultant at Fannie Mae and Aimee is a as a commentator on the television show PVI guidance counselor. They have a new Legally Speaking. home in Cherry Hill. There were several Michael Frett ’01, and his wife, Paul VI administrators, faculty, and staff Mike Ahern ’89 has been a fixture of McKenzie Frett, are the proud parents of who attended the wedding, and a few of the South Jersey sports scene since high a baby girl, Danica Jordan Frett, who was them were part of the wedding ceremony. school. He’s been head coach at Penns born March 26, 2017. She is pictured here Pictured left to right: Standing in front of Grove High School, Sterling High School, at 5 months old. the school after the wedding, PVI school and Haddon Heights High School, and he nurse Cecilia Walters, the groom Mike helped to guide three state champions Lyons, the bride Aimee Lyons, Guidance in Mark Manchio, Ivan Wiggins, and Alex Chairperson Jennifer Junck, and PVI Thompson. Twice, he was honored as English Teacher Matthew Screnci. home district Coach of the Year. In 2001 and 2002, his Silver Knights claimed South 1989 Jersey Group 2 titles. In 1989, his senior year at PVI, Mike notched three District 28 and Region 7 titles and was named Kristin Lammers ’01, MS, PhD, Most Outstanding Wrestler in the region. graduated with a PhD in chemistry Mike held a 122-16 mark at Elizabethtown from Temple University in 2015. She is College, and this is still the school record. currently a postdoctoral researcher at Mike, who lives in Blackwood, teaches at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Clayton High School and enjoys spending Livermore, California. Her nephew, Timothy time with his 8-year-old daughter and his McGoldrick, a PVI scholarship recipient, Christopher Cosentino ’89 was girlfriend. is a member of the Paul VI class of 2021. appointed president of St. Maria Goretti Members of the Lammers family have been High School in Hagerstown, Maryland. He attending Paul VI since 1983 (Jennifer ’87, officially started his new role on July 1, 2017. Kristin ’01, and Christopher ’05).

Spring 2018 | 27 CLASS NOTES Daniel Feld, Jessica (Whitman) Conway 2002 ’04, Colleen Rooney, Steve Johnson ’02, Joshua Loving ’02 is currently working Sheila Humphreys, Joe Mason ’02, Greg in the construction field as a street Burns, Sarah (Mills) Higgins ’04, Paul Glaser sweeper operator. Before that, he served six years in the U.S. Army and as a private ’02, Megan Hellander ’04, Brendan McRea military contractor. During his service ’02, Sarah (Price) McRea ’04, Lauren Price and contractor periods, he deployed to ’08, Noelle (McRea) Folkman ’93, Kevin Afghanistan four times. On November Folkman, Colleen (McRea) Pedicelli ’96, Pictured with the bride are 19 PVI alumni 17, 2007, he married his soulmate, Erin George Pedicelli, Joann Famular ’04, Patrick cousins and friends standing from bottom (Humphries) Loving. They now have two Marks ’03, and Bob Famular ’02. step up the staircase: Nancy Simiriglia boys, Samuel Patrick, born June 2, 2009, Jeannette ’82, Denise Supino Schmidt and John Maxwell, born July 16, 2011. 2003 (Mother of Alumni), Dan Samulis ’01, Michael Wilbert ’01, Joseph O’Malley ’21, James Marroletti ’01, Courtney Bowie ’09, Patrick O’Malley ’14, William Schmidt ’15, Justine Schmidt ’17, Shannon Bowie ’03, Carly Schmidt ’19, Lauren Spiers Savage ’03, Patrick Spiers ’11, Douglas Bowie ’08, Ashley Bowie Bryson ’06, Sean Spiers ’01, Katelyn O’Malley ’10, Rich Stires (Cousin of Joe Gould ’03 and his wife, Christine, Alumni), Photo of the late Kevin P. Spiers Congratulations to Erica (Kanopka) ’07 (brother of the bride). Zulli ’02 and Joe Zulli ’02, who were welcomed their second child, Mia, in married August 19, 2017, at St. Teresa March 2017. Pictured is Mia with her 2-year- 2006 Church in Runnemede. Erica has been a old brother, Joseph. faculty member in the science department at Paul VI for 11 years and has been operating a dance studio, On Pointe Dance Center, LLC, for 6 years. Joe works for the government and is a contractor for the Navy. They recently bought a new home in Gloucester Township. Bernadette Garcia ’06 is an officer in the 2002 and 2004 U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. She earned a BSN Lauren Spiers ’03 married Ryan Savage from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on September 30, 2017 in a ceremony on in 2011. After commissioning into the U.S. the beach in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Navy, she completed Officer Development The reception was held at Brick Landing School in Newport, Rhode Island, in April Plantation where 120 family members and 2012. She was assigned to her first duty friends joined in the celebration. Lauren station at the Naval Medical Center in San graduated from Gwynedd Mercy College Diego and worked on the medical-surgical Brendan McRea ’02 and Sarah (Price) in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in ward and in the emergency department McRea ’04 celebrated their wedding on Nursing and has worked at Virtua Hospital from 2012 to 2015. November 11, 2016, at the ballroom at the in Neo Natal Unit since her graduation. Ben Franklin in Philadelphia. Sarah works Bernadette transferred to the U.S. Naval Her husband Ryan is a graduate of Rutger’s in human resources, and Brendan works Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in University and works for W.B. Mason as a in sales and marketing. They currently August 2015, where she worked as a staff Food Service Manager. They are expecting live in Audubon. Counting the bride and nurse in the emergency department. In this their first child in June. groom, there were 14 Paul VI alumni in role, she provided medical care for base their wedding party! Pictured, left to right: residents, Navy fleet activities, Operating

28 | Soar Magazine CLASS NOTES Forces in support of Operation Enduring VFW, Sons of Italy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kenny Loomis ’07 is a history teacher Freedom, and Caribbean Operations on as a big brother, and the Boys and Girls and head football coach at Wildwood High board the isolated overseas Naval Station. Club of Camden County. School. In December 2017, she was pleased to report for duty in her new assignment 2006 and 2007 as department head of the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Port Hueneme, California.

Danielle Schafhauser ’07 was married to Kevin Molesworth of Damascus, Maryland, on April 21, 2018. They celebrated their Bridget (Cantwell) Rooney ’06 and wedding at the Flanders Hotel in Ocean Michael Rooney ’07 are the proud City, New Jersey. They are pictured in their parents of Connor Michael Rooney, who hometown city of Baltimore, Maryland, where David Spector ’06, former councilman was born May 10, 2017. in the Borough of Bellmawr, earned a they took engagement photos last summer. BA in political science and is currently a 2007 graduate student at Rutgers University- 2009 Camden in the master of public policy and Paul Bonamassa ’09 is engaged to be administration program. David is currently married to Chelsea Hawco, with plans the managing director of Progress Ventures for a wedding in November 2018. Paul Public Affairs, LCC. David previously is currently an EMT and firefighter in worked as an aide for the Fourth District Collingswood. Legislative Offices of Senator Fred Madden (D-4), Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (D-4), and Assemblywoman Gabriela Elizabeth (Lipinski) Speers ’07 Mosquera (D-4), where he spearheaded married Zachariah Speers of Palmyra on communications, social media, and May 5, 2017, in a beautiful ceremony at constituent relations in Gloucester the Catholic Community of Christ Our Township. David also spent time working Light in Cherry Hill. Their reception was held at the Camden County Boathouse for Chairman Donald Norcross (current on the Cooper River, and they spent their congressman D-1) and James Beach Jim Breslin ’09 was married to Rachel honeymoon in Disney World. Elizabeth (current state senator D-6) on behalf Christie in Philadelphia on August 26, and Zach relocated to Tampa, Florida, for of the Camden County Democratic 2017. They are currently living in Silver Zach’s job. Pictured with the bride and Committee in Cherry Hill. He helped to Spring, Maryland. Jim is the development groom are many of Elizabeth’s Paul VI High organize and direct political campaigns manager for RAINN (Rape, Abuse and School friends and some friends she met at all levels of government. He has also Incest National Network) in Washington, because of PVI who are not alumni. Left DC. Back row, left to right: Patricia (Breslin) been active in many charitable and social to right, standing: Sarah Lloyd ’07, Alison Fitzpatrick ’77, Maureen (Breslin) Finnegan causes, including the Jewish Family and Lloyd ’07, Eileen Kilpatrick ’07, Trish Nolan, ’75, Michael Breslin ’82, Michael Sauter Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey bride Elizabeth (Lipinski) Speers ’07, Kim ’09, James Filer ’09, James McDonnell ’09, as a peer mentor, the Jewish Community Charlesworth, Ally Canestri ’07, Lauren Gregory Stevens ’09, and Joseph Fiore ’09. Relations Council Board of Directors, the (Mitchell) DeCastro ’07, Christian DeCastro Front row, left to right: Alexandra Meier Ronald McDonald House of Southern New ’07, Caitlin Rambo ’07, and groom Zach in ’11, Bridget Breslin ’11, bride Rachel Breslin, Jersey, Cathedral Kitchen, Urban Promise the front. groom James Breslin ’09, Zach Camerieri Academy, Bellmawr Lions Club, Bellmawr ’09, and Kerri (Huber) Camerieri ’09.

Spring 2018 | 29 CLASS NOTES 2011, 2012, and 2016

Robert Caruso ’09 and Jessica Kirk Newlyweds (pictured on the front cover) ’09 are engaged to be married on Danielle (Gagliano) Marshall ’09 and Siblings Kristina Villari ’11, Deanna September 21, 2018. Rob is currently Ryan Marshall ’09 were married August Villari ’12, and Salvatore “Sal” Villari a New Jersey state trooper stationed 26, 2016, at St. Vincent Pallotti Church. ’17 are pictured at the 2016 PVI graduation. in Woodstown, and Jess works for TD They are now living in Selbyville, Delaware, Sal attends Embry Riddle Aeronautical Bank in Financial Crimes and Fraud where Danielle is a first grade teacher at University in Daytona Beach, Florida, Management in Mt. Laurel. Ocean City Elementary School. Ryan is a majoring in aeronautical science. Kristina content strategist for the Daily Times in ’11 graduated from West Chester University Salisbury, Maryland, which is part of the in 2015 and works for Aerotek in Cherry USA Today Network. They currently live by Hill as an administrative assistant. Deanna the beach with their dog, Oakley. ’12 graduated from West Chester University in 2016 and teaches kindergarten at John Michael Sauter ’09 was married to H. Taggart School in Philadelphia. Kaleena Torres on July 22, 2017, in Burbank, California. They live in Turnersville, and 2012 Michael works in Woodbury. Daniel Garrison, Jr. ’09 was married to Leigh Rojack on November 25, 2017. 2010 Paul VI alumni and staff in attendance were best man Ian Garrison ’12, Kyle Clark ’09, Laura Wade ’09, Connor Lenahan ’11, Neale DiMento ’09, Patrick O’Neil ’09, Andrew Grennor ’09, Leigh Peter Gallagher ’12 is greeted by Pope (Garrison) Juska ’72, Jackie (Philion) Francis in October 2017 in Rome. Peter Carty ’79, PVI Teacher and mother of is currently attending the Pontifical North the groom, Mrs. Lori Garrison and PVI American College in Rome, Italy, pursuing Admissions Director Mrs. Kathleen Stewart. Lieutenant Junior Grade Kelsey A. Bezila graduate studies in preparation for his ’10, a 2015 graduate of the U.S. Naval priestly ministry. Craig Lindell ’09 graduated from Penn Academy, was recently awarded a Navy State University, State College, where he and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for received a degree in kinesiology in 2013. meritorious performance and leadership He then went on to earn his doctorate in in combatting damage sustained by physical therapy last May at the University the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile of Southern California. Craig is engaged destroyer, USS Fitzgerald. LTJG Bezila is to be married and is now working as a currently serving in the surface warfare physical therapist in Glendale, California. community on board the USS Stethem, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. She is pictured with her Commanding Officer, Ian Garrison ’12 will receive an MS in CDR Douglas J. Pegher, when she received sport management from Mount Saint her award in August. Mary’s University on May 13, 2018. His mother, Lori Garrison, PVI Teacher of

30 | Soar Magazine CLASS NOTES History, earned a master of education in Association of Pennsylvania at La Salle and and is looking forward to returning this teacher leadership from Rowan University is a coordinator for the National Eating year. Marissa is pictured (first row, far right) and will be walking at her graduation at Disorder Awareness Club and Relay for with other students who attended the trip. Rowan the same week! Life. In her role as a tour guide, she enjoys having the opportunity to show fellow PVI 2013 Eagles around La Salle’s beautiful campus. In addition, she is working at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She has found college to be an amazing experience, and she is excited for the future. Megan Sweeney ’15 is finishing her junior year at the University of Pennsylvania. Last 2015 summer, she began a marketing internship at a startup company called Spring EQ. This Carlo V. Giovannitti ’13 joined the U.S. internship extends through the school year Marine Corps on September 22, 2014. He while she continues attending classes. Aside graduated from boot camp on December from her studies, Megan is a club swim 19, 2014. Since then, Carlo has graduated team coach, director of formal recruitment from Field Radio Operator School at for Alpha Phi sorority, and a member of Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms. Omega, which is a senior society for Greek life members who are very involved in their Carlo is now a sergeant and is stationed at Phil Matalucci ’15 is in his junior year Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. respective chapters. Megan is pictured (first at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, row, third from left) with a group of co- where he has been studying economics workers at her marketing internship. and statistics. He hopes to start a career with the Philadelphia Phillies in baseball operations after graduation. He 2017 has interned with the Rutgers athletic Congratulations to Meaghan Janis ’17 on department, working various events, such her award for Outstanding Youth Actress as football and basketball games. He is in a Play for her performance as Nora in grateful for his time at Paul VI and for all Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs at of the wonderful students and teachers he Haddonfield Plays and Players. The Perry Suzanne Parker ’13 graduated summa met in his four years. “Soar Eagles Soar!” awards are the New Jersey equivalent of cum laude, with a 3.98 GPA, with a Broadway’s Tony awards. They recognize bachelor of music degree in music the achievements of performers from over education in May 2017 from the College of 440 community theaters across the state. New Jersey. She is now attending the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she is studying vocal pedagogy (voice science) and pursuing a classical vocal performance career.

2014 Marissa Rossetti ’15 is a junior at La Jennifer Chominski ’14 is a senior at La Salle University and was in their five-year Salle University studying nursing and will master’s program for speech-language Congratulations to Nicholas Panichelli soon be a registered nurse. Last summer, pathology. She will graduate in 2020 with ’17 for earning the highest rank in Boy she traveled to Caldwell, Ohio, with other an MS. She participated in an immersion Scouts, Eagle Scout, with Troop 54 on La Salle students to work for Habitat for program last year, traveling to Harlan, August 30, 2017. Nicholas has been in Humanity. She also worked at a summer Kentucky, to work on several social justice scouting for over 12 years. camp as an advocate for a child with autism. and housing issues with the people of that Jennifer is president of the Student Nurses community. Marissa had a great experience

Spring 2018 | 31 IN MEMORIAM

Reverend Arthur T. Anderson Robert Eugene Hughes, Sr. John J. “Dr. John” O’Connor, Jr., Ph.D Former Faculty member Father of Reverend Robert E. Hughes, Father of John J. O’Connor III ’85, Kelly O’Connor-McConnell ’88, Kimberly Delores (Lori) Beluch ’74 Vicar General of the Diocese of Camden O’Connor-Sparks ’89, and Patrick Sister of Elaine (Beluch) Church ’70, ’81, Bernadette (Hughes) Underwood ’83, O’Connor ’94 Russell Beluch (deceased) ’72, Cathy and Nancy (Hughes) Naulty ’86 Beluch ’79, Marji Beluch ’83, and Mike Grandfather of Kaitlin Underwood’14, Lawrence Ivan Rerecich lll ’83 Beluch ’88 Blake Underwood ’17, and Grace Brother of Susan Rerecich ’81 Underwood ’18 Marie Bridget Coulter William R. Romano Mother of James Coulter ’71, Eileen Anthony J. Iuliucci, III ’96 Grandfather of Matthew Romano ’01, Rev. (Coulter) Radetich ’73, Patricia (Coulter) Father of Dominic Iuliucci ’18 Michael Romano ’99, Kerri Romano ’05, Rochford ’77, Stephen Coulter ’78, and Joshua Romano ’09 Daniel J. Knecht ’75 Christopher Coulter ’80, Thomas Coulter Father-in-law of Deborah (Murray) Brother of William Knecht ’72 ’85, Maureen (Coulter) DeMarco ’83, and Romano ’77, PVI Teacher of Religion Bridget (Coulter) Sanchirico ’88 Peter La Mantia Paul Romond Grandmother of Kelly Coulter ’02, James Father of Providenza La Mantia ’82 and Father of Erica Romond ’03 and Stephen Filer ’09, Sean Sanchirico ’12, and Neil Rosanna La Mantia ’86 Romond ’08; Sanchirico ’21; Uncle of Andrew Bailey ’02 Michael J. Laxton ’70 Mother-in-law of Martha (Elliot) Coulter ’71 Husband of Nancy Ann Garrison Laxton ’70; Thomas F. Sabo and Gary Sanchirico ’86 Brother of Peg (Laxton) Razeler ’69 Father of Kelly (Sabo) Walker ’92 and Edward P. Craig Marc Sabo ’95 James J. Leary Father of Kelliann (Craig) DiTullio ‘84, Father of Glen Leary ’82, Annemarie Mary Ann Stead Maureen Craig ’87, Colleen Craig ’87, Mother of Mary Kay Rossi, PVI Teacher of (Leary) Monico ’85, Brian Leary ’87, and Susan (Craig ) Miller ’91, and Kevin Craig ’92 Religion Aileen Leary ’89; Grandfather of Andrew Grandfather of Elizabeth Ditullio ’14 and Grandmother of Paula Rossi ’06, Elliot ’12, Elizabeth Monico ‘17, Moira Thomas DiTullio ’17 Jacqueline Rossi ’07, and Leary ’18, and Emma Monico ’21 Father-in-law of TJ DiTullio ’84 Michael Rossi ’11 Linda A. Danner Robert Cleeland Lindell Mauria (McGovern) Still ’85 Mother of Christine Cassaday, PVI English Father of Robert Lindell ’03 and Sister of Harry McGovern ’86, Teacher Craig Lindell ’09 Monica (McGovern) Deegler ’89, David J. Deeck Edward J. Lubonski, Jr. Shana (McGovern) Keefe ’90, and Father of Kendall Deeck ’16 Father of Emily Lubonski ’94 Kara (McGovern) Dixon ’92 Jeff Urban Joseph R. DiGiacomo, Sr. Jemma J. Mattio Father of Breck Urban ’16 and Father of Joseph DiGiacomo ’95 Grandmother of Gina Siciliano ’81, PVI Dallas Urban ’18 Ryan P. Donahue ’11 Vice Principal, and Jace Siciliano ’88 James A. Vacchiano Brother of Katelynn Donahue’09 John J. “Jack” McDermott Father of Marla Jane Vacchiano ’16 Eleanor B. Driscoll Father of Bridget (McDermott) Racobaldo Carol (DeBaere) Valeriano-Matozzo ’79 Mother of Bryan Driscoll ’81, John Driscoll ’91 and Adrienne (McDermott) McGovern Sister of Glenn DeBaere ’73, Nancy ’83, and Suzanne Driscoll-Beckett ’85 ’95 DeBaere ’74, and Gregg DeBaere ’77; Francis J. Feizet ’73 Michael J. Mullins ’14 Sister-in-law of Francine Cardillo, PVI Christine (Nardi) Ferrari ’76 Son of Gary Mullins ’81 and Faculty Sister of Michael Nardi ’73, Stephan Nardi Kathleen (DelDuke) Mullins ’81 Salvatore Villari ’74, David Nardi ’77, Mark Nardi ‘78, Peter Brother of Zach Mullins ’21 Father of Kristina Villari ’11, Deanna Villari Nardi ’80, and Anthony Nardi ’83 Thomas R. Nicoletti, PVI Faculty and ’12, and Salvatore Villari ’17 Sister-in-law of Laura Lieb Nardi ’75 and Guidance Counselor Roxanne M. Wixted Patricia Lieb Nardi ’79 Great uncle to Katherine Kaderabek ‘18 Mother of Dana Wixted ’97, Donna William F. Gerace ’80 and Michael Kaderabek ‘20 Wixted ’98, and Thomas Wixted ’01

32 | Soar Magazine Increase your annual gift this year to help us air condition the school! Support to the Annual Giving Campaign helps us to keep tuition at a reasonable level while allowing us to make enhancements to our academic and extracurricular offerings as well as sound, energy-efficient renovations and major upgrades to our facility. Your donation to this year’s Annual Giving Campaign (7/1/2017–6/30/2018) will help to fund air conditioning at Paul VI. There are two ways you can make a meaningful contribution to this year’s annual giving campaign: 1) send your check in the enclosed remittance envelope, or 2) go to our secure online giving page at annualgiving.pvihs.org.

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