Class of 1984 – 30th Reunion

“30th Reunion Weekend Extravaganza”

The Class of 1984 “30th Reunion Weekend Extravaganza” began with a Kick-Off “Meet and Greet” at the Annual Homecoming Football Game on October 10, 2014. The Lecture Hall became a room full of Griffins with many staff members stopping by to visit and reminisce. Saturday night was filled with dinner and dancing at The Crystal Point in Point Pleasant, with music by their very own Bobby Fontinelli and the band Sneekbox. The water- view room was glowing with blue and white lights and memorabilia from their old Alma Mater …everything from old uniforms, newspaper articles, and photos. Class members experienced fun and smiles in the photo booth. They strolled down memory lane as they watched a video montage of their four years, up on the big screen! Their final celebration was held at Jenkinson’s Pavilion with brunch and a trip down the boardwalk on Sunday. The reunion was spear headed by Ann Michele Thompson Sayers, Mercedes Nola, Michael Fogarty, Andrea Crowley-Papageorgiou, Tom Lebel, Mark Malland, Terri O’Neil, Sean Asay, Lisa Carny - Kay and Tony Fevola. The Class of 1984 raised $2,186 which they generously donated to purchase 2 lamp posts for the high school in honor of the friends that left this earth too soon: Tommy Gilroy, Pete Fanuele, Charlie Bitter, Gary Washburn, and Dawn Sutter. The Class of 1984 has created a Scholarship Fund to continue the legacy the way their high school taught them!!! A 50th Birthday Bash for the entire class is in the works for their next Get- Together…details to follow!!!

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 17 Graduation 2014

The 49th Commencement of Monsignor It is always our pleasure to recognize our alumni who have children graduating. Donovan High School took place on June 9, 2014 in St. Joseph’s Church, marking the last graduating class from MDHS. We are happy to welcome182 new alumni.

Bishop David O’Connell of the Diocese of Trenton presided at the Baccalaureate Mass assisted by Father Scott Shaffer, Pastor and Director of the school, Msgr. Kenard J. Tuzeneu, Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish, Barnegat, Father Fernando Lopez of Maureen Gaffney Dressler ’83 with Steven Asanza ’82 with John Covone III with St. Aloysius, Father Gary Koch and Father daughter Daria and Pamela Robinson daughter Stephanie sister Jenna ’12 Carlos Aquinos both of St. Joseph’s Church. Furey ’80 with her sons Charles and Casey Bishop O’Connell tied the celebration of graduation together with the Feast of the Pentecost, sending the message, “Go forth in faith with all you have learned; make a difference by being different, being Catholic, being just, and being holy”

Father Scott along with Principal Dr. Edward Gere, conferred diplomas on the Class of 2014. Ninety-five percent of the Thomas Murphy ’83 and Kelly Werth Murphy ’84 The Hoeler Family; Kyle Jr. ’11, class will attend college and were awarded with daughter Shannon, Michael Kearney ’80 with Samantha Hoeler ’07, Kyle Hoeler and $22,186,276.00 in collegiate grant and/or son Eamonn, Mary Goertz Mey ’78 with daughter Patty Kennedy Hoeler both Class of 1980 scholarship money. Throughout the course Kristen, and Marc Cerami ’82 with son Thomas. with daughter Kalee of their senior year, six members of the Class of 2014 signed NCAA Letters of Intent committing to play at Division I schools.

Claudia Dabrowski of Toms River was Valedictorian for the graduating class and Megan Borowski also from Toms River was Salutatorian. Vanessa Konzelmann received the Bishop Ahr Religion Award and Sean Suskevich and Claudia Dabrowski were awarded the Griffin Award. The Rev. Family Connection (L to R) Albert Larkin and Bernadette Maura Sheehan Duddy ’77 Monsignor Donovan Spirit Award was Caproni Larkin both of the Class of ’74 with son Albert “ Hank” with daughter Anna Larkin with sisters Liz Larkin ’09 and Alex Larkin ’04 , along with awarded to Dana Carbone and Matthew Victoria Caproni Saluccio ’76 with son Adam Migdon. The Spirit of St. Dominic Award in honor of the Sisters of St. Dominic who taught at the school was awarded to Daria Dressler. Two members of the Class of 2014 committed themselves to serving our country. Alexander Paggi of Toms River was recognized for superior academic achievement and leadership potential by the US Coast Guard and accepted an appointment to attend the Coast Guard Tamie Dougherty Melanie Nan Keating and Sean Francis J Pouillo ’76 and Academy. Alex was sworn in as a member Pagano ’84 Keating, both ’90, with son Jarred his children Stephanie and with son Dante Francis Jr., Melissa Bock of the Class of 2018 on June 30, 2014. John VanDeSande ’90 with son Covone III from Jackson enlisted to serve Gavin Scribellito, and Robert in the US Navy. Rowek ’81 with daughter Julie

18 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Class of 1966 Mark your calendar Donovan Catholic High School cordially invites the Class of 1966 to process and participate in theth graduation graduating ceremony class and for the Class of 2015, the school’s 50 first graduating class from Donovan Catholic. June 8, 2015, 5:00 PM Reception to follow in the school cafeteria. Formal invitations to follow.

Graduation line-up

Eamonn Kearney receives his diploma from Fr. Scott and Dr. Gere

Valedictorian Claudia Dabrowski, Dr. Edward Gere, Traditional throwing of the caps outside St. Joseph Church Salutatorian Megan Borowski Welcome Alumni Class of 2014

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 19 Class Notes

Academic Forum Class of 1983 A panel of young alumni home on break in January were gathered Joseph A. DeFeo is the new Executive Director of the Ignatian by admissions director Mrs. Kathleen D’Andrea to address Colleagues Program (ICP). Joe’s involvement with ICP began as students about what to expect in college, how to handle the work coordinator of on-line workshops and as Ignatian reflector on a trip load, and what to do in high school to prepare oneself for the next to Nicaragua. He serves at Fairfield University in student formation educational level. programs and is an adjunct faculty member of the Religious Studies Department teaching a course on Ignatian Spirituality. Our thanks to the Academic Forum Panel: Michael Bodden ’09, Tomaso DeNoia ’09, Nick Conrad ’10, Christian Krenek ’08, Pauline Dabrowski ’11, Masie Carr ’12, Dan DeToro ’13, Mackenzie Class of 1990 Sheridan ’13, Brianna Crowe ’08, Frankie Thelmo ’10 Anysia Marcell Kiel, author of the book Discovering The Medium Within: Techniques & Stories From A Professional Psychic Medium received the recognition and honors as a finalist in the 10th Annual USA Best Book Awards in the category of New Age-NonFiction. Anysia received two awards for her book within the first six months of publication through Liewellyn.

Class of 2003 Emily Heerema received her MS in Occupational Therapy from Stockton College and is employed at Bay Shore Community Hospital in Holmdel, NJ. Emily resides in Aberdeen, NJ

Class of 2004 Class of 1979 Laura Apruzzese was married on Ken Jones graduated from Ocean County College and received December 7, 2013 to Lars Vercelli his Bachelor of Fine Arts from The College of New Jersey and a of Thompson, CT. Laura earned Visual Communications Certification at Gibbs. Ken likes to work her Master’s Degree in Vocal with graphite pencil, color pencil and pen & ink. He specializes Performance/Music Theatre and in drawing people with a concentration on sports illustration. His an Advanced Certificate in Vocal drawings have graced the covers of various magazines, such Pedagogy from NYU/Steinhardt in May as the portrait of Ernie Banks (“Mr. Cub”) that was featured on 2013, after having received her BM the cover of Sports Collectors Digest in 2005, the New York Mets from the same in 2008. Her husband is 50th Anniversary illustration for the Inside Pitch Magazine cover a graduate of NYU and Columbia and in April 2012, and the Fenway 100 Illustration for the Boston Red works for Tommy Hilfiger. They reside Sox DIEHARD Magazine cover in December 2012. His portraits of in New York City where Laura has her various College Football Hall Of Famers have been on display in the own private voice studio and where College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana. she also continues to perform.

Class of 1980 Class of 2005 S. Tien Wong is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tech 200, Kathleen Napolitano is editor at Plume, an imprint of Penguin Inc. of a Herdon, Virginia based provider of advanced technology Random House Publishing. training, mobile e-learning, and mobile content management software to Fortune 500, education, and government clients. Tien is also Chairman of Lore Systems, Inc, Silver Spring, a Maryland based Class of 2006 IT professional services company. In 2001 he received the Ernst Jennifer Calafato graduated from West Virginia School of & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Greater Washington Osteopathic Medicine this past spring. and the 2003 Ernst & Young Performance Excellence Award. Daniel Goresh received the 2014 United Way of Ocean County Young Altruistic Professional Award. Dan is a full member of the East Dover Volunteer Fire Company and a full time career firefighter and EMT for Princeton University’s Plasma Physics Laboratory in Plainsboro NJ.

20 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Nicole D. Gervato was admitted to practice law in the Class of 2010 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court Meagan Brosnan graduated from the United States Military for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey, Academy at West Point on May 28th with the rank of Second and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Lieutenant. Nicole presently works for the firm of Weir & Partners, LLP, a Alexi Sinor is a senior at Westminster Philadelphia Law Firm. College in Salt Lake City, Utah and competed at the World University Class of 2007 Games held in Trentino, Italy in the Dana J. Vouglitois after graduating half-pipe and boarder-cross. Lexi Georgian Court University in 2009 with is studying to become a teacher a B.A. in Communications continued and held a dual major in elementary her education at the University of and special education. Since her Miami Frost School of Music and freshman year, Lexi has been a received a degree of Juris Doctor and member of dean’s list and a two- a Master of Music in Music Business time first team All-American and a & Entertainment Industries. three-time academic first team All Marie Ventrone completed her reign American. as Miss National US 2012. She spent much of her time in the last year as the Class of 2011 spokesperson for the Anita Kauffman Dylan Larcey graduated Valedictorian in September from Full Sail Foundation advocating for Epilepsy University. He is working aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of and also with the Elle Foundation for the Seas cruising the Caribbean, Portugal and Spain as a theatre cancer and the NJ chapter for Donate technical staff member. Life. While holding the title, she was teaching musical theater at The Paper Meg Hanna a junior at La Salle University studying nursing is Mill Playhouse, The Institute of Music completing a clinical assignment at Cooper University. Meg was and Front and Center for Performing selected to sing the National Anthem at the La Salle vs. Quinnipiac Arts. In her free time she was able University Men’s Basketball Game broadcasted on ESPN. to perform the role of Marcy in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Lauren Mosley a junior at Washington and Lee University was Bee for which she was nominated named a winter 2014 General of the Month recipient for Celebrating as Best Female Actor for the Perry Awards. She is headline Student Success (CSS) initiative sponsored by the Division of production entertainer onboard the luxury cruise line Oceania Student Affairs. Lauren is a double major in global politics and East doing world cruises. Asian Languages and Literatures, with an emphasis on Japanese. She is the head student intern in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Class of 2008 and Vice President for the Multicultural Student Association. Jordan Berardi, graduated on May, 2014, from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut with a doctorate in Physical Therapy. Robert “Bobby” McGeehan is scheduled to graduate a semester early with a BBA in Finance from the Mendoza College of the Class of 2009 University of Notre Dame. Bobby attributes his success to all those Mark Poinsett senior left-hander for Stevens Institute of AP courses he took in high school. Bobby will join the work force Technology was named to the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball this January as a Business Data analyst at DraftKings in Boston. Coaches Association Division II-III All-State second team. Harold Dauncey is working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Class of 2012 as a Network Engineer responsible for maintaining, securing, Emily Raleigh received the 2014 United Way of Ocean County and updating existing infrastructures and implementing new Young Altruistic Professional Award. Emily is a junior at Fordham technologies. University and CEO of The Smart Girls Group which fosters a unique environment that seeks to unite, inspire, and empower the next generation of influential women. The Smart Girls Group just published its 25th issue and held its first conference in New York City this past summer drawing 300 attendees from 36 states and 6 countries. The Smart Girl Group presently has members from 46 countries. Emily and The Smart Girls Group was featured in Forbes Magazine.

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 21 Around the Campus

The school year was packed full with a number of activities and events our students would like to share with all of you.

Halloween at Donovan saw seniors and staff members dressing in costume for Halloween. The senior class parade of costumes traveled through the grade school and ended with a pizza party in the cafeteria. Halloween parade featured St. Joseph Grade School teaming up with the Donovan band “The Grifftones”, and service school groups such as Habitat for Humanity to make their presence known in the community. A special thank you goes out to Carl DelPizzo and the DelPizzo family of Carl’s Fencing for the use of the trucks.

Thanksgiving prayer service recognizes and thanks individuals who reflect our mission statement through their faith and service to the community. The 2013 Saint Joseph the Worker Award was presented to Dick and Judy Schadl, long time parishioners and former teachers here at the school who consistently exhibited the qualities of Saint Joseph: Faith in God, care and compassion for others, and commitment to serving those in need. This year the Saint Joseph the Worker Award was presented to the Sisters of Saint Dominic for their dedication and service to the schools and the parish. The Dominican Sisters of Newburgh, NY were the first teachers to serve at Saint Joseph Grade School in 1932 and then at St. Joseph High School when it opened its doors in 1962. Sister Mary Anthony Schmittauer and Sister Jean Spena represented the Sisters of Saint Dominic. Continued on page 23

22 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Almost anything goes 2014 came within a few points of the freshman taking the prize. Each class put forth their best efforts and in the end the seniors had acquired the most points. However, it was the freshmen that really came away with all bragging rights on the day as they defeated the sophomores, juniors and seniors in the toughest contest of the day, the infamous “Tug-of-War”.

Photos with Santa The holiday season offered a time not only to prepare the annual school Christmas Card, but a time for classes and students to have some fun taking photos with our very own Santa (Mr. Brian DeTuro). The gym at flex was abuzz with the sound of the season as Christmas music overtook the sound of bouncing basketballs, and students lined up to try the various props and signs for their photo shoot.

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 23 Seven last words of Jesus was the theme for Holy Week this year. Mrs. Mary Beth DeBlasio, Coordinator of Campus Ministry chose to depict the Seven Last Words of Jesus at the Lenten Prayer Service. The themes of these words-- forgiveness, the feeling of abandonment, thirst, caring for the grieving ones left behind, surrender to God’s will, are part of our spiritual/life journey too. The student body heard reflections from their peers, teachers and clergy. 1st reflection: “Father forgive them, they do not know what they are doing” was given by senior Haley Seccafico. 2nd reflection: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” was given by Fr. Gary Koch, Parochial Vicar, at Saint Joseph’s Church, Toms River. 3rd reflection: “Woman, this is your son, Son, this is your mother” was a heartrending solo performance by sophomore, Rebecca Rosenberg 4th reflection: “My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?” was given by Donovan’s Pastoral Minister to Athletics and head football Coach Dan Duddy. 5th reflection: “I thirst” was given by sophomore Katie Milewski. 6th reflection: “It is finished” was given by junior Joanna Stasik 7th reflection: “Into your hands, I commend my spirit” was a song presentation of “How Could You Say No” sung by junior soloist, Arianney Dacumos.

The World Stride – Heritage Performance Festival was held on the first weekend of May in Washington D.C. Eighty members and sixty parents and staff of Donovan choirs and Jazz/Rock Ensemble traveled to our nation’s capital for this very prestigious festival performing at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and at Historic Fords Theatre. The Girls Show Choir, Mixed Show Choir, Jazz Choir and Classical Choir all received gold awards for their performances. The Jazz/Rock Ensemble took home silver. Donovan received the Sweepstakes Award; the highest honor given at the festival for a Total Program of Band and Choir.

Unsung Student Dinner is held every year in the spring to honor those students who go above and beyond to assist faculty and staff or who show outstanding promise but may not otherwise be recognized. Faculty and staff nominated students each semester. The dinner is held in the cafeteria and the faculty and staff serve the student honorees and their family and guests.

24 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Physics Club In Action This past spring fifteen students of the Physics Club traveled to Media, PA where they launched a weather balloon that reached an altitude of 93,000 ft. producing beautiful views of our planet earth. Teresa Holl, Mackenzie Dalton, Laura Guempel, Jessica Sipili, Austin Koziol, Sergio Caputo, Miya Grimaldi, Faith DeLorenzo, Marianna Singer, RJ Berardi, Michael Li, Kaitlyn Dillon, and Hursch Desai accompanied club moderator Mrs. Helga Paggi for the launch. The balloon spent approximately two hours in the air and landed in a residential neighborhood in Willingsboro, NJ. In October, the Physics Club along with other students constructed mechanical catapults mostly out of wood with the objective to see which catapult design would send a softball and then pumpkins (less than 2 lbs.) the farthest. Contestants set up their catapults on thegoal line of the football field and under the direction of club moderator Mrs. Helga Paggi treated the student body to a competition display during flex. Sophomore, Drew Tooker won the contest.

Art Show presents the outstanding artistic talent of our students under the caring hands and instruction of Art teachers, Mrs. Caren Stichter and Mr. Christopher Hrycenko.

Paper, wire, and paris craft sculptures Paper mache masks

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 25 FALL MUSICAL A Christmas Carol Christmas was in the air as the Performing Arts department prepared for its fall production of A Christmas Carol. On Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the Donovan campus was alive with the feeling of Christmas. Children of all ages along with parents and grandparents came to enjoy “A Christmas Magic Morning”. The guests enjoyed a holiday breakfast, photo with Santa, tour of the stage, and visit with the characters. A festive horse carriage ride straight from Currier and Ives completed the day. On December 5th the Performing Arts Department welcomed students from St. Joseph Grade School, Saint Peter’s, Pt. Pleasant, Saint Veronica’s, Howell, Saint Dominic’s, Brick, & All Saints, Manahawkin to a morning performance of A Christmas Carol with a presentation on The Life and Times of Charles Dickens. After the performance, two schools had lunch with the cast. On December 6th, 7th, and 8th the performing arts students presented their fall production of A Christmas Carol, bringing to life Charles Dickens famous literary work. The curtain went up on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. It was a true holiday extravaganza starring David Wintrode as Scrooge, Charley Furey as Bob Cratchit, Will Downing as Jacob Marley and our own Mrs. Kathleen D’Andrea and Mr. Ed Graichen as Mr. & Mrs. Fezzwig. Gabi Hay portrayed the Ghost of Christmas Past, Todd Kwitchoff was the Ghost of Christmas Present and Art Director, Mr. Christopher Hrycenko stood in for the Ghost of Christmas Future. The story of A Christmas Carol was told by narrators, Carly Dove, Maddie Michowski, Courtney O’Connell, Joanne Holler and Kelsey Sobieski. God Bless Us Everyone

26 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY SPRING MUSICAL Les Miserables Les Miserables was another box office smash for the Performing Arts Department here at Donovan in Gepp Gymnasium with record crowds for each of the performances held on March 20th - 23th. Les Miserables, set in early 19th-century France, is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade. Todd Kwitchoff played Jean Valjean, Will Downing played Jarvet, Kelsey Sobieski was Fantine, Kathryn Milewski played Eponine, Carly Dove played Cosette and there was a surprise performance by our pastor Fr. Scott Shaffer as the Bishop. With canons at the ready, the cast and crew of Les Miserables put on a performance worthy of Broadway. The student actors held the audience captivated to the very end and the barricade scene blew people away.

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 27 Routed in the Dominican tradition, Service our students live their faith by respecting and serving others in our community and beyond.

Riding for Heroin Awareness Catholic Athletes for Christ 107.1 FM’s popular Porkroll & Eggs morning The Catholic Athletes for Christ from Donovan joined a contingent of NFL show, dedicated a week in May to raise players from the Denver Broncos for The Knights of Columbus “Coats for attention to New Jersey’s heroin epidemic Kids” program at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Jersey City. Catholic with stationary bike stations set up Athletes for Christ (CAC) is a program directing, encouraging and guiding throughout Monmouth and Ocean County. student athletes, better known as “Cathletes”, in the practice of their faith Several Donovan student athletes traveled and sharing the Gospel in and through sports. Catholic Athletes for Christ to the Ocean County Mall with Trainer Bob was formed in response to Pope John Paul II’s call to evangelize the to ride for heroin awareness. world of sports. Chapters of Catholic Athletes for Christ exist in each of the eight high schools throughout the Diocese of Trenton. The Jules L. Plangere, Jr. Family Foundation donated $1 for every mile ridden on each Denver Broncos Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and his wife Linda bike at all locations, up to $25,000, to local have been influential in supporting the Knights of Columbus “Coats charities that fully fund recovery programs. for Kids” project via the Del Rio Foundation. Linda Del Rio serves on the Board of Directors of the Catholic Athletes for Christ. The Del Rio Foundation sponsored a new CAC Chapter at Sacred Heart School kicking off an elementary school pilot program as a national model.

Typhoon Haiyan Collection Donovan students held a special collection to raise money for the Filipino communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. The Students collected over $3700.00 to present to the Filipino Community here in Toms River to be forwarded to relief aid for those waiting for help in the Philippines. Junior Kathleen Gallardo first presented the idea to the administration who readily approved the request for the special collection. On December 4, 2013 Dr. Gere presented a check for $3700.00 to Dr. Suatengco and Dr. Gallardo and members of the Filipino community.

28 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Habitat for Humanity More than 13,000 volunteers were expected to partner with 300 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country to help build affordable housing during National Women Build Week, May 3-11. Habitat’s National Women Build program recruits, educates and inspires women to build and advocate for simple, decent and affordable homes in their communities. Donovan teamed up with employees from Lowe’s, Surf Taco and Merrill Lynch to construct three houses in the area. With a contribution of $1.75 million to National Women Build Week, Lowe’s will provide a $5,000 gift card to more than 300 participating affiliates.

On the 2nd anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Donovan students held a Sandy Recovery Celebration at the high school. The Campus Chapter helped to decorate and run the event. Habitat homeowners, volunteers, and supporters attended this event.

CHOP Coach Mark Deppen and the Powerlifting Team play Santa to the patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia each year .The Powerlifting team raffles a three foot Chocolate Santa to raise the funds to purchase the toys for the children. Coach Deppen takes great care to find out from staff members at the hospital what the children want from Santa and then he puts together a theme wish list. The team travels to Philadelphia to spend the day with the children and hand out the gifts.

Lending A Helping Hand The Valley View Middle School Concert Band and Symphonic Choir from Wachung, NJ performed at Donovan as part of the Performing Arts Consultant (PAC) Day, Six Flags Festival.

The 7th and 8th grade Band and choir from Valley View were to perform for the competition venue at another area school that eventually fell through. The band and choir performed several numbers in front of judges Harold Frazee and Cindy Wald-Harydal, both musical directors at Donovan.

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 29 Student Spotlight

State Student Council Executive Board Jessica Bowman was named an Outstanding participant in the 2014 National Achievement Scholarship Program. Outstanding Junior Jenna Panek ’15 of Brick, was elected Participants scored in the top 3 percent of more than 160,000 Secretary on the NJASC Executive Board for Black Americans who requested consideration. 2014. Jenna will serve from January 2014 to January 2015. John Goodyear received Honorable Mention by the 2013-2014 National Hispanic Recognition Program. The NHRP recognized Jenna initiated the process by indicating her 5,300 Hispanic/Latino students from a pool of over 259,000 interest to run for a state office to MDHS who took the 2012 PSAT, NMSQT/.PAA. Students have to be ¼ Student Council moderator, Mrs. Joan Hispanic and achieve a year cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Fraclose. Being selected as the Donovan representative Jenna and Mrs. Fraclose attended a slating meeting at Bridgewater Tyler DePaolo ’15 of Jackson and Michael Quigley ’15 of Bayville, Raritan HS in mid December where Jenna was interviewed by the two scholastically talented seniors have been recognized as ® 2013 Executive Board and slated to run for the office of Secretary. Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Jenna’s campaign slogan was: “Don’t panic, Vote Jenna Panek Program. As a Commended Student Tyler and Michael placed for Secretary”. among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2015 competition by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/ On Wednesday, January 9th Jenna and her campaign team National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). had one hour in which to campaign among the other high schools gathered at the student center of The College of New Loving Life Logo Contest Jersey (TCNJ). Jenna presented her two-minute speech to the presidents of all the student councils who then cast ballots for the Senior Rachel Rogers of Toms River is the persons they selected for the executive board. winner of the Diocesan “Loving Life Logo Contest” sponsored by the Respect Life Jenna is only the third student from Monsignor Donovan to hold a Ministry Office of the Diocese of Trenton. position on the state executive board. Paul D’Elia Class of ’99 was President of the NJASC Executive Board and Tyler Krenek Class The Loving Life Logo contest was opened of ’10 was Executive Member in charge of the State Charity. to all high school students living within the four counties of the Diocese of Trenton, calling Rebecca Drake ’15 signed a for them to use their unique artistic talents to letter of intent to play Softball for design a pro-life logo for Loving Life 2014. The logo design could Quinnipiac University and Kelsey be computer generated or hand drawn. It needed to reflect the McGeehan ’15 signed to play for students understanding of how to show respect for God’s gift St. Thomas Aquinas College. of Life.

Angus Yeoman ’18 is the first From a field of 131 logos representing nine Catholic high schools student athlete to receive the and eight public schools, five finalists were selected and their new Donovan Catholic Varsity names were posted on the Diocesan webpage. The overall letter, presented by Athletic winner was determined by on-line voting. Rachel was named the Director, at the Boys Cross- overall winner of the contest, receiving the most votes winning Country Banquet. her an Apple Macbook. Commended Students Casey Furey of Toms River, was named a Commended Student in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. As a Commended Student Casey placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2014 competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Being named a Commended Student, demonstrates Casey’s dedication to academic excellence.

30 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Dedication Breeds Tradition and Success… uccess has been the middle name of started with sports photography shooting the the Donovan Tennis programs over Andretti Family, and the WTA-Womens’ Tennis Sthe years with the first and last name Association events. belonging to Tom Connerton. Coach Connerton Following a music career and work in the would humbly say that it is his athletes who corporate sector, Tom returned to his alma should claim that distinction, but just as a mater in 1997 as the Boys and Girls Tennis ship is manned by its mates; it is also under Coach. In 1999 he joined the Monsignor the command of a respected captain. Tom Donovan staff as a full- time employee with Connerton has been the commander of this coaching being just one of the many hats he particular vessel since 1997. wore. He was the school’s photographer, Tom is a member of the St. Joseph High Flex coordinator, and substitute teacher. Even School Class of 1981. After graduating from though he has coached several other sports at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Tom Donovan over the years, tennis has been his worked as a disc jockey in Hartford, Connecticut true passion. Middle States High School representative and and then for New Jersey Public Broadcasting. is a NJSIAA tennis official. As part of the 1979 Coach Connerton’s career as the head boys He traveled to Nashville, State Tennis Team, Tom was inducted into the and girls tennis coach spans 17 years. He where he signed a Griffin Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the has amassed a total of 604 matches in 30 development recording Donovan Giving Tree, for sharing his time, talent seasons having coached an overall record of contract with Curb and treasures with the Donovan Community. 439 wins to 165 loses. He was named the Records and released two All-Shore Coach of the year in 1999 and has The experience Coach Connerton has brought albums. Upon returning to received the distinction of Ocean County Coach to the courts and the calm, quiet manner New Jersey, he formed an of the Year five times. To his credit Coach in which he imparts that experience and Indy Record Label (Jilcon) Connerton’s teams have achieved seven state knowledge to his players, have encouraged his and Publishing Company. final appearances, 13 divisional titles, and two players to strive for greatness. His dedication Tom is a professional Ocean County Tournament titles. Aside from and skill have resulted in the highly successful photographer. This career coaching tennis, Tom also serves as a USTA Donovan tennis program.

Sports Highlights

POWERLIFTING POWERHOUSE Danielle Ross was the strongest Griffin pound for pound to ever walk the hallways of Monsignor Donovan High School. In 2014, at the 128 lb. weight class, Danielle ranked in the top 10 in the USA out of teens 14-19 age group and top 50 out of women 20 to 35 age group. Her North America world records include a 290 lb. squat, 205 lb. bench press, and 305 lb. deadlift. She was a three- year captain on a male dominated team and is an excellent student. She holds numerous state and world records in three different Powerlifting Federations. Danielle is a three-time state champion and has received the Best Lifter award ten times. Currently she is attending the University of Texas San Antonio as a Iron Road Runner.

Lawrence Aliseo III on August 11, 2103 along with his dad, Captain Thomas ”Tucker” Colguhoun and crew of their 68 foot boat G -Rod set a new record for total number of Marlin caught in a day. Lawrence himself released 16 of the total 23 Blues caught out of Los Suenos, Costa Rica. The previous record set was 20 in one day.

Senior Rebecca Drake was named 1st Team All-American and 1st Team All-Region over the summer by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 31 NCAA Signings Six student athletes signed NCAA Letters of Intent to continue their athletic participation in college.

Dana Carbone Joey Fields Courtney Tylucki Basketball, Monmouth University Football, Central Connecticut Softball, Georgian Court University State University

Kyle Carrington Vincent Grasso Jim Cleveland Football, Liberty University Football, Monmouth University Football, St. Francis University Congratulations Winter Athletes 2013-2014 Girls Indoor Track Brian Suatengco (SR) Claudia Dabrowski (SR) • 2nd Team All Shore-100 breaststroke (Asbury Park Press) • 2nd Team All Shore-Pole Vault (Asbury Park Press) • 2nd Team All Ocean-200 IM (Star Ledger) • 3rd Team All Shore-55 Hurdles (Asbury Park Press) • 3rd Team All Non-Public-200 IM (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Ocean-Pole Vault (Star Ledger) Connor Payne (Soph) • 3rd Team All Non-Public-55 M Hurdles (Star Ledger) • 1st Team All Ocean-100 Katie Weeks (SR) freestyle (Star Ledger) • 1st Team All Ocean-Shot (Star Ledger) Alex Tenner (SR) • 1st Team All Non-Public-Shot Put (Star Ledger) • 1st Team All Ocean-200 • 3rd Team All Shore-Shot Put (Asbury Park Press) freestyle (Star Ledger) Boys Indoor Track Corbin Borrero (JR) Joey Fields (SR) • 1st Team All Ocean-100 • 3rd Team All Ocean-55meter dash (Star Ledger) backstroke (Star Boys Swimming Ledger) • Team of the Year in Ocean County (Star Ledger) Cody Keany (JR) • Team finished ranked #2 in the Shore (Asbury Park Press) • 2nd Team All Ocean 500 feestyle (Star Ledger) Corbin Borrero (JR), Brian Suatengco (SR), Connor Payne (Soph), Alex Alex Tenner (SR), Corbin Borrero (JR), George Thompson (SR), Connor Tenner (SR) Payne (Soph) • 1st Team All Ocean-200 medley relay (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Ocean-400 freestyle medley (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Shore-200 medley relay (Asbury Park Press) • 3rd Team All Non-Public-200 free style (Star Ledger) Brian Suatengco (SR), Alex Zalepa (JR), John Goodyear (SR), George Connor Payne (Soph), Brian Suatengco (SR), George Thompson (SR), Thompson (SR) Corbin Borrero (JR) • 2nd Team All Shore-200 freestyle relay (Asbury Park Press) • 2nd Team All Ocean-200 free relay (Star Ledger) Continued on next page

32 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Congratulations Winter Athletes 2013-2014 (cont’d) Girls Swimming Girls Basketball • Team finished • Team finished ranked #1 in Ocean County and team of the year in ranked #7 in the Ocean County (Star Ledger) Shore (Asbury Park • Team finished ranked #10 in the Shore (Asbury Park Press) Press) Dana Carbone (SR) Gabby Corpuz • Player of the Year in Ocean County (Star Ledger) (SR),Thea Reymann • 1st Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger) (SR),Natalie Brown • 3rd Team All State (Star Ledger) (Soph), Stephanie • 1st Team All Non-Public (Star Ledger) Cushman (Soph) • 1st Team All Shore (Asbury Park Press)and 1st Team All Shore- • 2ndTeam All Coaches Poll (Shore Sports Network) Ocean-200 medley • All B-South Team (Asbury Park Press) relay (Star Ledger) • B-South Player of the Year (Asbury Park Press) and Coaches Poll • 2nd Team All (Shore Sports Network) Shore-200 medley relay(Asbury Park Press) Chelsea Crowe (JR) Natalie Brown (Soph) • 1st Team All Ocean (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Ocean-100 free style (Star Ledger) • All B-South Team (Asbury Park Press)and 1st Team B South-Coaches Poll (Shore Sports Network) Elizabeth Spernal (Soph) • 2nd Team All Ocean-500 free style (Star Ledger) Boys Basketball • Team finished ranked #6 in Ocean County Gabby Corpuz (SR) • 3rd Team All Ocean-100 backstroke (Star Ledger) Tom Cerami (SR) • 3rd Team All Ocean (Star Ledger) Thea Reymann (SR) • All B-South Team (Asbury Park Press) and 1st Team B South- • 3rd Team All Ocean-200 IM (Star Ledger) Coaches Poll (Shore Sports Network) Eamon Kearney (SR) • 2nd Team All B South-Coaches Poll (Shore Sports Network) Congratulations Spring Athletes 2014

Track Samantha Broo (SR) Claudia Dabrowski (SR) • 2nd Team All Shore-Outfield (Asbury Park Press) • Athlete of the Year in Ocean County (Star Ledger) • 1st Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger) • 1st Team All Shore-Pole Vault (Asbury Park Press) • All B-South Team-Outfield (Asbury Park Press) • 1st Team All Ocean County-Pole Vault (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Non Public (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Non Public-Triple Jump (Star Ledger) Kelcy McGeehan (JR) Katie Weeks (SR) • All B-South Team-Infield (Asbury Park Press) • 1st Team All Non Public-Shot Put (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Ocean County-Shot Put (Star Ledger) Nikki Davis (Soph) Alyssa Wilson (FR) • All B-South Team-Infield (Asbury Park Press) • 1st Team All Ocean County-Discus (Star Ledger) • 3rd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger) • 1st Team All Non Public-Discus (Star Ledger) • Team finished ranked #3 in the Shore (Asbury Park Press) • 1st Team All Shore-Throws (Asbury Park Press) Coach Debbie Schwartz Marissa Higham (SO) • Coach of the Year for Ocean County (Star Ledger) • 2nd Team All Ocean County-Long Jump (Star Ledger) • B South Co-Champs (with Pinelands) • Team finished ranked #16 in the New Jersey Top 25 (NJ Milessplit. Baseball com) Russell Petranto (JR) Softball • All B-South Team-Infield (Asbury Park Press) Courtney Tylutki (SR) • 3rd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger) • 1st Team All Shore-Pitcher (Asbury Park Press) Boys Tennis • All B-South Team-Pitcher (Asbury Park Press) • Team finished ranked 8th in Ocean County • 2nd Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger) Rebecca Drake (JR) • 1st Team All Shore-Utility Player (Asbury Park Press) • 1st Team All Ocean County (Star Ledger) • All B-South Team-Pitcher (Asbury Park Press) • 2nd Team All Non Public (Star Ledger)

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 33 Future Griffins

Basil Edward Hrisafinis January 2, 2013 5lbs. 6oz. and 19.5 inches Son to Mihalis and Kelly Moore Hrisafinis Class of 2000

Emma Claire Snyder December 4, 2013 8lbs. 2 oz. and 19.5 inches Daughter of Maura Fraclose Snyder and Michael Snyder Class of 1997 Sister to Kaitlyn Grace Christopher James Fraclose May 12, 2013 7lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches Son of Michael and Erin Fraclose Class of 2000

SJHS/MDHS 2013-2014 Griffin Fund Giving Levels:

Legacy Club...... $25,000 or more Griffin Pride...... $500 – $999 Founder’s Cub...... $10,000 - $24,999 Griffin Spirit...... $250 - $499 Principal’s Club...... $5,000 - $9,999 Friends...... $100 - $249 Partner’s Club...... $2,500 - $4,999 Blue and White...... $1 - $99 Benefactor Club...... $1,000 - $ 2,499 

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GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 35 Into His Hands

It is with sadness that the Donovan community mourns the loss of the following special people.

FACULTY & STAFF Helen Theresa Armstrong, mother to Mary ’79, Catharine Frank ’82, Philip ’84, Robert ’85 & Michele (Tesdesco) ’86, Alice Bahring (SJHS Librarian), mother to John ’67, Nancy ’70, Francis ’86, Jeanette Armstrong Turner ’88, James ’92 Beth ’76. Sebastian Frank Gallella, father to Marc ’73, Matthew ’74, Charles “Charlie” Joseph Hayes (Former football coach and Bart ’76, Nancy ’81, and David ’84 police officer providing school security), father to Charles ’80, Andrew Virga Jr., father to Michael ’97 and Danielle Virga Thomas ’81, Michael ’83 and Nancy ’90 Strain ’99 Sr. Kathleeen Sullivan (Former Teacher 1969-2005), Sr. P. Kenneth Hershey, father to Cara Hershey ’94 Kathleen taught French and Latin, was a Guidance Counselor, NHS Moderator and assisted in TLC and Campus Ministry. Ines Carrington, grandmother to Kyle Carrington ’14 Barbara Ferrante (worked MDHS Cafeteria 1980-2009) Franca Komuves, mother to Flavio Komuves ’87 Elsie M. Kelly (SJHS Cafeteria worker for over 25 years), Emmitt Worthy Jr., father to Charlotte Worthy mother to Henry J. Kelly ’74 (1967 – Deceased), Diane Worthy ’70, grandfather to Christina Worthy ’95 William Horan (Former Teacher 1983 - 1994, Science) Constance Novozinsky, mother to Bruce Novozinsky ’79 ALUMNI Eileen Drexler Dillon, mother to Tom Dillon ’85 Kimberly Ann Ritter ’76 Charles “Chuck” Fischetti, father to Dina Maroukis Kathleen McCullion ’93, daughter to Eileen (Donovan Catholic (teacher DC), grandfather to Matthew, Joseph “JC” ’15, Assistant Principal) & Robert McCullion (Deceased) and Jacob & Michelle sister to Michael ’96 and Timothy ’99 Marie Kostyk, mother to Edward ’78, and Paul ’79 Amy Jordan O’Grady ’73, sister to Christopher Jordan ’74, Michael Abatemarco, father to Robert (former teacher, coach, sister-in-law to Pat ’69 and Claire Crilly counselor and administrator) & Thomas ’75 grandfather to Carla Louise Butterfield ’82, sister to Raye Butterfield ’80 Michael ’93, Melissa Abatemarco Parshall ’95, Matthew ’97, Nicholas ’05, Michele ’12 Richard (Rick) Clary ’71, brother to Karen Clary Speer ’73, father to Erin Clary ’04 James Burke, father to Scott ’80 and Jimmy ’82 Jennifer Gross Noon ’91, sister to Barbara Gross Robert Wiorek, father to Cyndi Wiorek-Tilley ’75 Fredericks ’75, Marilyn Gross Timony ’77, Evelyn Anthony B. Caproni, father to Bernadette Caproni & Albert Bisignano ’78, Kenneth Gross ’80, David Gross ’83, Larkin ’74, Vicotria Caproni Saluccio ’76, grandfather to Patricia Gross Fredericks ’85, Erik Gross ’94 Alessandra ’04, Elizabeth ’09, Albert ”Hank” ’14, Larkin and Edward Gambarella ’08, brother to Emily Gambarella ’09 Adam Saluccio ’14 Frances Xavier Duddy ’13, son to Dan Duddy (DC Football George Ogden, grandfather to Jonathon Hyland ’14 coach) and Maura Sheehan Duddy ’77, brother to Aileen, Dan James J. Hayes, father to James ’93 Jr., Michael ’09, Keenan ’11, Annah ’14, Grace ’16 and William Arlene Jones, mother to Melissa Jones Mahoney ’84, Kristen M. Englert ’06 Thomas Jones ’86, Melanie Jones Mitchell ’89 Jennifer Oleske Coffey ’92, sister to Suzanne Oleske Karen Fischer Messina, sister to Charles Fischer ’67 Kwitchoff ’88 and aunt to Todd Kwitchoff ’13 Robert “Bob” McCullion, husband to Eileen McCullion FAMILY (Assistant Principal), Father to Kathleen ’93, Michael ’96 and Timothy ’99 Edward Kashuda, father to Jeffrey ’67, Greg ’69, Mark ’74, and Mary Kashuda Sullivan ’76 George Lorenz, father to George ’75, Bernie ’80, father-in-law to Debbie Gray Lorenz ’81 and grandfather to Blair Lorenz ’07, Kathleen M. Halligan, sister to Gregory E. Halligan ’66 Kevin Lorenz ’10 Cheryl Novello, mother to Blake ’00 Denis A. Mitchell, father to Dennis Jr. ’79, Kevin (Deceased) ’80, Joseph ’87 and Denise Kebeck Charles Schill, father to Paul Schill ’68 (CDHS teacher), Joseph ’74, and brothers, Charles, Ed, Ray and Jim Schill 36 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Donovan Catholic High School

Annual Report

2013-2014 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 37 Financial Summary

The Annual Griffin Fund represents annual unrestricted gifts, restricted gifts, corporate grants, employee giving and matching gifts that provide funds for school programs and tuition assistance. 2013-2014 Annual Giving Campaign Unrestricted Gifts $30,398.74 2013-2014 Annual Giving Campaign Restricted Gifts $3,220.00 Scholarships $24,418.00

Donovan Fundraising is conducted by clubs, teams and school sanctioned organizations for the purpose of providing additional funds to school programs and “Paying It Forward” to charitable organizations. Fundraising $88,788.11

Pay It Forward

The Donovan community “Pays It Forward” to many charitable organizations through its fundraising and service activities.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Jersey Shore Region of the American Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Side Out Foundation Cancer Society-Making Strides Horsing Around LLC Robert Fine Pancreatic Cancer Against Breast Cancer Horse Rescue United Research Fund The Seeing Eye Second Call Thoroughbred Rescue Propagation of Faith Greater Philadelphia Search & Rescue Canine Team

Quad Sponsorships 2013-2014

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Quad Beautification Project. The Quad continues to be a work in progress and we are always seeking sponsors to help maintain and support it. To date, we are on our 5th shipment of memorial pavers totaling approximately 150 inscribed pavers. Four picnic tables and 21 benches have been purchased in the name of loved ones. The latest contributions to the Quad are 6 solar lampposts that encircle and add special ambiance around St. Joseph. We continue to accept all requests for sponsorships on the Quad.

$1000 + Club PAVERS Jason Kinloch (Benefits the overall preservation of Laura Jordan Barsh Nicholas Kriticos the Quad) Robert Berardi Corrine Kohl Lomack Citta & Moffitt, LLC Realtors Ron & Jackie Cialino Heidi Mango D’Onofrio Family Jane Coressel Rosie McGeehan Urner Barry Printing & Mailing Mark Dalton Monique Michowski Kimberly Dillon Robert & Nancy O’Hara LAMP POSTS Robert Edenfield Performing Arts Dept. Physical Education Dept. The Crowe Family David & Beverly Eiserle Virginia Gelczis Alan Smith- for SJHS Class of 1967 Grace Giacchi Thomas & Meredith Heim Trembulak BENCHES Deborah Wehrlen John Bahring & Family Bridget Hennicke David Schlendorf Robert Heschle Donovan Catholic PTA Carol Jordan

38 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Griffin Annual Fund 2013-2014

Following is the list of donors who contributed funds to the 2013 - 2014 Griffin Annual Fund. This annual report list gifts received between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. This report acknowledges the donors by giving categories, including those who requested anonymity. If you made a gift to Monsignor Donovan High School (or to St. Joseph Parish, designated to Monsignor Donovan High School) during this fiscal period and your name is missing, listed incorrectly or misspelled, please accept our apologies. Please report any errors or corrections by calling the Office of Alumni and Public Relations at 732-349-8801. PARTNER’S CLUB ($2,500 - $4, 999) Maria Alonso ’74 William & Kristen Newman ’00 Barry J. Lindenbaum Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Baker Michael Nowak ’01 Harold Beal Edwin & Betty O’Brien BENEFACTOR CLUB ($1,000-$2,499) Mr.& Mrs. Donald Bingle Christina Paccione ’82 Dr. Richard Angowski Lynn Bowe ’71 Janice Knapp Poinsett ’77 Hart & Barbara Ferrall - Meghan Heck ’15 Thomas Caffrey Maricar Polotaye ’91 Kathleen Henry Griffin ’84 Mr.& Mrs. Ronald Cialino Joseph Punday ’90 Rita Kearney Christopher Conforti Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenberg John Paggi Hon. James P. & Mrs. Courtney Rui & Maria Santos Mr. & Mrs. Emilio Cruz Nicholas Scerbo ’08 Corporate Incentives Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dalton Richard & Janet Scott Target -Take Charge of Education Paul & Rebecca D’Elia ’99 Skevakis Family GRIFFIN PRIDE ($500 - $999) Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas DeMasi The Finnegan Family Mr. & Mrs. M John Bocchino Patricia Dowd ’70 The Flanagan Family Jerome & Barbara Capasso Robert Edenfield ’86 Patricia Vanhise Carl DelPizzo Jr. ’98 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ensor ’71 Walter Veth Mr. & Mrs. Milton D’Souza Karen Erbe ’84 William Wells William & Jeanne Heisler ’72 John Farrell ’69 James & Katherine Wilson Bruce ’72 & Madeline Kinloch ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friesema, Jr. ’79 Mr. &Mrs. Eugene Woods Mrs. Carole Kowalenko Mr. James Frye Annette Wroblewski Merck Partnership Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gaffney BLUE AND WHITE ($1 - $99 ) Thomas Novakowski Maj. Joseph T. Gerard ’77 Michael & Jacquelin Adams Senator & Mrs. Robert Singer Dr. Edward Gere Mr. & Mrs. Edgardo Avalos Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Suatengco Ms. Eileen Giffoniello Jose & Reynalda Gomez Jean C. Baker GRIFFIN SPIRIT ($250 - $499) Patricia Brown Guerinot ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Todd Baker ’80 Michelle Ballecer ’91 Linda Higham Mr. & Mrs. Frank Baldassarre Mr. & Mrs. William Dougherty ’72 John Huber ’71 Jean Barto Brian Dublon ’09 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jacko Mr. Edward Benya John Fraraccio ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Paul E.Kelly Mr.& Mrs. Gregory Bigg Micheal Huber ’73 Bernard Kibitlewski Ida Bilodeau Richard Lansing ’82 Leatrice Neyland Kimener ’79 Joan Bitter, In Memory of Charles Bitter ’84 Living Trust of the Borowski Family Anastasia Lawlor Clinton Bradley ’09 Michael Manzo ’93 Paul Lienesch ’69 Micheal P.Brogan ’72 Joseph & Peggy Steigerwald McGarry ’80 Eugene & Joan Lonegran Barbara A.Busch ’78 Clifford O’Brien Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lopez ’74 Terrance J.Callow ’75 Todd C. Palladino ’91 Mr. & Mrs. John Macchiaverna Mrs. Elizabeth Ciuba Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Scerbo Kathryn Speaker Macnett ’66 Class of 1967 Thomas Thees ’78 Manuel & Judith Maroukis Richard & Fernanda Cuneo Nathalie Weber Rich & Teresa Marron Claudia D’Andrea ’87 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Martin Mr. & Mrs. Bernard D’Andrea Corporate Incentives Ms. Maryann Mattia ’80 Madonna M DeRosa ’71 Stop n Shop -A+ Rewards Victorino Matus ’91 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Dolcimascolo Bob & Eileen McCullion Erin, Kristen & Caitrin Dunn Friends ($100 - $249) Mrs. Margaret Edenfield Matthew Abatemarco ’97 Mr. & Mrs. Wayne McGee Randolph Nanna ’68 Barbara Elliott ’67 Gerard & Mary Aliseo Karen English

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Anne Ertle Gerard Lowry ’74 Corinne Piotrowski ’09 Charlotte Funkhouser Mr. & Mrs. John Macchiaverna Joan Pitarresi The Fusiak Family Elaine Mann Mrs. Eva Pulos Virginia M Gage Mr. Joseph Manning Mr. & Mrs. Marc S. Riendeau Mr. & Mrs. Robert Geardino Mr. & Mrs. Carl Marciniak A. L.Roe Antoinette Genakos Kerri Meyer Marino ’98 Jane Schadl ’88 Mark & Patty Gordon Maria Marucci Robert Schlueter Mr.& Mrs. William Gross III ’68 Domenick Mastrocola Denise Beaver Schmedes ’90 Hawkins Family ’76 Mr. & Mrs. John McEvoy John Scott Patricia Heerema ’75 Betty McGeehan T. Kristine Shirey Christopher Heisler ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. McNamara Clint Sprague Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heschle Mr.& Mrs. Richard Monaco Thomas J.Steinbacher Edward Holowienka Diana Monroe Theresa Toolan-Veverka Deborah Hrbek Linda Novak Mary Turash Diane Hudson Mary Novak ’75 John Underwood Sally Jordan ’88 Jamie Congilose Onorato ’03 Mr. & Mrs. James Vicari Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Knudsen Mr. Anthony Ordino Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wallden Mr. & Mrs. George Kresan Denise Papiernik ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Wernock Mr. & Mrs. William Lago David Penner ’66 Mr. George Wyatt Laurie Jansen Lange ’87 Michael Penner ’73 Thomas Yacovino ’77 Mrs. Mary Lohmann Bonnie Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Yetman George Lowry ’70 Betty Pierre

Restricted Giving

Gifts donors specify for a particular use or organization within the school. Listed alphabetically. Mr. & Mrs. Braaten Mr. & Mrs. William Perry Senator & Mrs. Singer Mr. Thomas Caffney Ms. Bonnie Peterson Mr. James Vicari Ms. Susan McGrath Mr. Christopher Reyman Mrs. Maureen Ward Ms. Diane Monroe Mr. & Mrs. Sadowski Ms. Laura Zybrick

ESTATE GIVING William Horan CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Many businesses and corporations provide grants or match the amount donated by one of their employees, increasing the value of their individual gift. Thank you to the companies listed below that made Gifts of Kind to the Griffin Fund during 2013-2014 EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAMS MATCHING GIFTS AT&T United Way – John Paggi Merck – John Bocchino Bank of America United Way – Barry Lindenbaum MBS EPAC PAC – Denise Papiernik United Way – Chris O’Brien VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM United Way of Monmouth County – William Wells Verizon Foundation – Susan McGrath

40 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Alumni Giving

A gift from a graduate speaks volumes. An alumni gift represents the gratitude those alumni hold for the school that gave them a solid spiritual and academic foundation. We are grateful to the alumni listed here for their commitment to their alma mater and our mission. We encourage all graduates to consider future investments that provide for continued growth and development at MDHS. Top Four Classes: By number of participants Class of 1972 - 5 • Class of 1971 - 4 • Class of 1980 - 4 • Class of 1991 - 4

Class of 1966 Class of 1975 Class of 1988 David Penner Terrence Callow Sally DeGruccio Jordan Kathryn Speaker Macnett Patricia Heerema Jane Schadl Mary Novak Class of 1967 Class of 1990 Class of 1967 Class of 1976 Denise Beaver Schmedes Barbara Elliott Hawkins Family Joseph Punday Class of 1968 Class of 1977 Class of 1991 William Gross Thomas Yacovino Michelle Ward Ballecer Randolph Nanna Major Joseph T. Gerard Todd Palladino Janice Knapp Poinsett Victorino Matus Class of 1969 Maricar Tinio Polotaye John Farrell Class of 1978 Paul Lienesch Barbara A. Busch Class of 1993 Patricia Brown Guerinot Michael Manzo Class of 1970 Thomas Thees George Lowry Class of 1997 Patricia Dowd Class of 1979 Matthew Abatemarco Charles Friesema Jr. Class of 1971 Leatrice Neyland Kimener Class of 1998 Lynn Troebliger Bowe Kerrie Meyer Marino Richard Ensor Class of 1980 Carl DelPizzo, Jr. John Huber Todd Baker Madonna M. DeRosa Denise Pulos Papiernik Class of 1999 Maryann Mattia Paul D’Elia Class of 1972 Peggy Steigerwald McGarry Michael Brogan Class of 2000 William Dougherty Class of 1981 William Newman John Fraraccio Diana Monroe Class of 2001 William & Jeanne Heisler Michael Nowak Bruce Kinloch Class of 1982 Christina Paccione Class of 2003 Class of 1973 Richard Lansing Christopher Heisler Michael Penner Jamie Congilose Onorato Michael Huber Class of 1984 Madeline Kinloch Karen Erbe Class of 2008 Kathleen Henry Griffin Nicholas Scerbo Class of 1974 Gerard Lowry Class of 1986 Class of 2009 Maria Alonso Robert Edenfield Clinton Bradley Joann Semanchik Lopez Class of 1987 Corinne Piotrowski John Novak Claudia D’Andrea Brian Dublon Laurie Lange

GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY 41 With Gratitude

The Donovan Community wishes to extend its gratitude to the various individuals and establishments who have supported different projects and events throughout the year outside of the annual giving. Special thanks to World Volkswagen for their sponsorship of the Athletic Football Scoreboard.

FOOTBALL SIGNS SPONSORSHIPS Rich Green Lawns Robert Carbone –Air conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Superior Driving School Stone Fire Grille Ocean County Sports Medicine – Joseph C. Tauro, M.D. Farro’s Tees Nicholas Pools Puglisi Egg Farms. Inc. Atlantic Physical Therapy PTA HARVEST GIFT AUCTION Oral Surgeon Associates – Stephen J. Glawson, Sr. D.M.D. Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home Shore Points Professional Driving School, Inc. Baywood Pharmacy ShopRite - Perlmart, Inc. Ms. Caroline DeCastro Orthodontics – Steven Asanza, D.M.D Ms. Louise Leone Lucky Leo’s Oral Surgeon Assoc. Toms River Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Quinn Hopping Funeral Home Silverton Memorial Funeral Home GRIFFINFEST Ray Marzarella & family **** La Fontana – Mike Durazzo ’94 A+ Lettering – Ray Finnegan Café Italia – Varriale Family Wawa of Toms River - Rte. 37 Joey’s Place – Joseph Varriale ’04 Hecht Trucks Boemio Family Carl’s Fencing Real Pizza Gallo Family Surf Taco-Courtney Boys Furey Brothers Steve D’Onofrio ’72 Horsing Around, LLC Beachcomber – Michael Carbone ’73 Jackson Memorial High School Gordon Family Mr. Ralph Bertini - OCC

Tuition Assistance 4A Tuition Assistance Program Thank you to the following parents who through increased tuition payments provided tuition assistance to students at MDHS

Jeffrey Bowen Group, Inc., Tiancheng International

42 GRIFFIN NETWORK TODAY Scholarship Giving

Donations received and designated toward Memorial Scholarships between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014

JOHN CAMARDELLA MEMORIAL Mr. & Mrs. Randy Lesperance Ms. Lucille DiSalvo SCHOLARSHIP Ms. Suzanne Marra Ms. Maryann Dyne Mr. & Mrs. John Busco Mr. & Mrs. Russell Nagy Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elliott Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Ms. Donna Falk NICHOLAS COSTELLO MEMORIAL Ocean County PBA Local 171 Goldman Sachs SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Petrecca Mr. & Mrs. Henry Graebe Dr. & Mrs. Francis Costello Ms. Edith Dunfee Ries Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hamill D’ONOFRIO FOUNDATION Ms. Dawn Santag Ms. Nancy Hayford SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Willetts Mr. & Mrs. James Hines The D’Onofrio Family Ms. Tracy Lawdor DOUGLAS OLAND MEMORIAL Mr. & Mrs. Sang Lee BROTHER FRANK GUIDO Atlantic Physical Therapy Ms. Karen Leschak SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Mark Buttacauoli Ms. Margaret E. Long Mr. & Mrs. Frank Guido Dr. John Gumina Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lozada Mr. Keith Koehler Ms. Susan Lynch MAURICE B. HILL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Nyman Mr. & Mrs. Allen Mangel Dr. Maurice B. Hill Jr. Dr. & Mrs. William O’Grady Mr. & Mrs. Joel Margolis Ron Jon Surf Shop CATHERINE LEE JONES Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mezzano Treasure Island Fashions, Inc. Mr. Ron Jones Mr. & Mrs. Brian Monash VICTORIA ROSS COSGROVE Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Moorefield LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Mr. Robert Ross Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Muller Mt. Thomas Thees Ms. Patricia Mulligan SEAN EMMETT SIMON MEMORIAL Mr. Joseph Nasella CHARLES P. LOGAN SCHOLARSHIP Ms. Katherine Neff Mr. Brian K. Logan Mr. Ralph Simon Mr. & Mrs. John O’Malley LORI LONG MEMORIAL Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Orlando CARL & IRIS SOUTH SCHOLARSHIP Mr. Peter Paul Mr. & Mrs. Jack Farrell III Mr. & Mrs. James Carrigan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Portilla Lori Long Soccer Donors THOMAS WHITNEY MEMORIAL Ms. Debra Rizzo Donovan Catholic Girls Soccer Team SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Robinsky Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barbiera Mr. & Mrs. Rowland KEVIN MITCHELL MEMORIAL Mr. & Mrs. Henry G. Behnke III Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ryan SCHOLARSHIP Ms. Michele Campagnone Ms. Linda Schiano Mr. Vincent Asanza Ms. Kari Caporale Mr. & Mrs. David Schmidt Mr. Francis A. Braun III Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cassano Mr. & Mrs. William Smithouser Mr. Hubert Brown Ms. Margery Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stabinsky Ms. Jean Cooper Ms. Karen D. Chicalese Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Strugibenetti Mrs. June DelGado Mr. & Mrs. Richard Christina Mr. & Mrs. Brian Verzolini Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Eckhardt Ms. Jacqueline Colon Mr. Justin A. Vona Ms. Joann Eckhardt Ms. Patricia Combs Ms. Maria Watson Ms. Carol Guerrero Ms. Patricia Coppolino Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Whitney Dr. & Mrs. Floro G. Guerrero Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Danna Mr. & Mrs. Carmine Zaccaria Mr. Vaughan Howard Mr. & Mrs. Edward Desch Mrs. Rita Kearney Mr. Michael Desch

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Come Spend Some Time With Us JANUARY 14th Instrumental Winter Concert 7 PM 25th Open House 1-3 PM FEBRUARY 1st Catholic School Week Mass 12 PM 13th Wine Tasting & Food Pairing 7 PM 21st Discover Your Talents (Grades 5-8) 10 AM - 2 PM 28th “Hello Dolly Tea” 10 AM MARCH 1st Music Department Spaghetti Dinner 1:30 - 3:30- 5:30PM 26th – 27th – 28th Spring Musical – “Hello Dolly” 7:30 PM 2:00 PM APRIL 19th NHS Senior Citizen Prom 1 - 4 PM MAY 4th Spring Open House 7 PM 8th St. Joseph Century Club 6:30 PM 14th Choir Spring Concert 7 PM 16th Donovan Spring Flea Market 8 AM - 2 PM 19th Instrumental Concert 7 PM JUNE 6th “GriffinFest” 6 PM For Additional information, contact Erin Lesperance 732-349-8801 x 2433

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