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AUGUST 16, 2013 A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CATHOLIC STAR HERALD Developing a culture of excellence in teaching By Peter G. Sánchez curriculum, instruction and assessment teachers took part in Year 2 of the Ace nities; professional sharing; a culture of in their school. Meeting at Our Lady of Collaborative program, from Aug. 5-9, continuous improvement; and teachers Camden Diocesan school teachers Hope School in Blackwood, the first focusing on instruction and assessment, utilizing a common, research-based collaborated with the professional year focused on curriculum and was at St. Joseph Elementary School in language and structure for planning. development team from the University led by diocesan teachers Esther Hammonton. Educators from the The collaborations between ACE and of Notre Dame’s ACE (Alliance for Mancinelli (St. Vincent de Paul School, University of Notre Dame, Dr. Tom local schools involves two week-long Catholic Education) program, during Mays Landing); Stephanie Callahan Doyle and Dr. Matt Kloser, led the workshops for teachers and principals, two week-long workshops this summer (St. Mary School, East Vineland); Hammonton workshops. a one-day diocesan in-service each to strengthen science and math curricu- Barbara Feketics (Cape Trinity ACE, an enterprise of the University semester, ongoing work at school level lums in the diocese. Catholic, Wildwood); and Diana of Notre Dame, works in Catholic by teachers and principals, additional From June 24-28, 58 diocesan ele- Holland (Paul VI High School, Haddon schools throughout the nation, and support for diocesan administrators mentary and secondary math teachers Township). focuses on four principles that create an from ACE, and electronic collaboration took part in the first year of a two-year Almost two months later, 49 diocesan effective curriculum: teachers partici- among schools and ACE throughout the partnership with ACE, to strengthen elementary and secondary science pating in professional learning commu- school year.
Photo by Alan M. Dumoff, ccdphotolibrary.smugmug.com Children work on a project at Camp Invention, held July 24 at St. Joseph Regional School, Hammonton. The school ran science camps for pre-Kindergarten chil- dren and students entering grades 1-6. Goggles on at St. Joseph’s Camp Invention By Rich Luongo There was also a weeklong summer adjusting to a morning school rou- teacher. During the week children enrichment program for children enter- tine. learned about recycling, city planning HAMMONTON — A pre-K science ing grades 1-6. Students worked in The science camp used materials and and exploration through hands-on camp to help children prepare for teams on projects that combine science, format set up by Camp Invention, based activities. September ran for two weeks at St Joseph technology, engineering and math. in Ohio, which helped to instill skills, St. Joseph is one of many Catholic Regional Elementary School, coordinat- The pre-K children had a variety of such as problem solving and teamwork, schools in the Diocese of Camden that ed by Barbara Romano, pre-K director. experiences with one another while according to Joseph Henshaw, science offers summer enrichment programs. S2 — CATHOLIC STAR HERALD BACK TO SCHOOL AUGUST 16, 2013 You Belong Here! Guardian Angels Regional Catholic School
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Guardian Angels Regional Catholic School offers students opportunities to Join us at excel in all areas of learning. Our O PEN H OUSE curriculum is based on the core subjects Sunday, October 27, 2013 of learning approved by the Diocese of For more information, call or visit Camden We also offer courses in Fine www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org Arts, Computer Technology, Library • CAMPUS TOURS • Science, Physical Education and World available year round Burlington County’s Catholic High School Languages. We prepare our students for the next step in their academic journey by ¨ Daily participation in over 60 creating an environment where children activities, clubs, sports and are encouraged to excel and valued for community service being themselves. ¨ Over 25% of our students receive financial assistance Full-day Kindergarten ¨ 78-Acre campus houses some of the Pre-K - 3rd Grade Campus Before and After School Care best and most dedicated teachers in 150 S. School Street ¨ 100% College acceptance Staffed by Franciscan Missionary Sisters of New Jersey Gibbstown, NJ 08027 the Infant Jesus & State Certified Lay ¨ Class of 2013 earned $12.0 million ¨ Collegiate scheduling and active 4th - 8th Grade Campus Personnel in college grants and scholarships learning 717 Beacon Avenue Financial Aid Available ¨ One-to-One Tablet PC program ¨ Proud of over 50 years of tradition, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 engages students and teachers in and ready for the next 50 years of 100% of our graduates who applied to a Catholic High School were accepted by their first choice 21st-century learning Catholic, College Prep education!
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For more information please contact the Admissions Office 5552 Route 70, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 (856) 662-2160, ext. 240 [email protected] www.eustace.org Open House Follow us on Twitter: @BishopEustace Sunday, October 20, 2013 Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BishopEustace Tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. BISHOP EUSTACE PREPARATORY SCHOOL AUGUST 16, 2013 BACK TO SCHOOL CATHOLIC STAR HERALD — S3 A partnership with immigrant students and parents By Glenna M. Harkins grant parents or are immigrants them- that her parents selves, and nearly 30 percent speak a could not help her When Teresa Rivera arrived in East language other than English at home. with because of the Camden from the Dominican Republic “Catholic schools have a long tradi- language barrier. in June, she immediately went to St. tion of helping new immigrants navi- She also provided Anthony of Padua to enroll her son gate life in the United States,” says emotional support Alberto in the second grade. executive director Sister Karen Dietrich throughout the Neither Teresa nor Alberto speaks of the Sisters of St. Joseph. “When a sometimes stressful English, so Sister Clarisa Vazquez, SSJ, family first arrives in this country, they process. the Catholic Partnership School’s bilin- are faced with so much that is new. We In the end, Cali’s gual Family Support Coordinator for want our schools to be welcoming hard work paid off, grades K-5, arrived to help translate and spaces where parents feel comfortable earning her a full connect the family to resources that leaving their most precious posses- four-year scholar- would prepare them for the start of sions, their children, knowing that they ship to Camden school in September. will be safe and nurtured and prepared Catholic High First up, a five-week English as a to be confident, compassionate, suc- School, Cherry Hill, Second Language course for families, cessful citizens of our country. It is a through donors John run by Vazquez, that focused on build- tradition of the church that we are Langan and Judith ing basic English vocabulary and lan- extremely proud to carry on.” Sister Clarisa Vazquez, a bilingual Family Support Nadel; “The guage skills. A bonus of the program The foundation of Catholic Coordinator for Catholic Partnership Schools, works with Langan-Nadel was that it allowed Teresa and Alberto Partnership Schools’ work is providing a student. scholarship is the to connect with other immigrant fami- strong academics; each of our five biggest and most lies whose children would be attending schools has been accredited by the school scholarships to extra-curricular amazing award I have ever received. It a CPS school in the fall. Middle States Association of activities like athletics and aviation to not only ensures my high school educa- Through a translator, Teresa let us Elementary and Secondary Schools. summer camps. And students have tion, but it also reassures my parents know that the experience was invalu- But we recognize that, especially for advocates to help them navigate both that moving to a completely different able: “I really liked the dynamic of the immigrant children, a strong CPS schools and high schools when world from Vietnam was worth it. The classes. My son is shy, but he has been family/school partnership is critical to their parents are not able to do so. This Catholic Partnership has blessed me able to meet classmates and get help success. Therefore, in 2011, CPS creat- support has made a tremendous positive and so many other students from the preparing for school, too. The program ed a Family Support Program to help impact: schools with scholarships and love that has been very helpful for both of us. ” create a bridge between home and “Having immigrant parents from will last us a lifetime. ” Catholic Partnership Schools is the school that would give our students the Vietnam who depended on me for Scripture says: “When a stranger non-profit entity responsible for finan- best continuum of care possible. In everything English-related was stress- sojourns with you in your land, you cial, academic and operational manage- addition to Sister Clarisa, the family ful sometimes,” says Cali Tran, a recent shall not do him wrong. You shall treat ment and oversight of the five Catholic support team includes Elena Piperno, graduate of Sacred Heart School. “You the stranger who sojourns with you as K-8 schools serving Camden’s chil- coordinator of after school and summer kind of know from birth that you’re the native among you, and you shall dren. The schools are Holy Name, programs, and Evelin Ciarrocca, coor- raised to do great, because you see love him as yourself” (Lev. 19:33-34). Sacred Heart, St. Anthony of Padua dinator for grades 6-8 and graduates. every day from your parents what the CPS takes those words to heart. School, St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral, and Through the Family Support lack of education and long hard hours Whether our students hail from the St. Cecilia in Pennsauken. Program, parents are able to learn about of manual labor can do to you. I always Dominican Republic or Vietnam, Of our more than 1,000 students, the many opportunities available to looked forward to school because it was Nigeria or Mexico, Catholic approximately 40 percent have immi- them and their children, from high where my second family was, but I also Partnership Schools is committed to knew I had to set goals for myself and helping them to learn and thrive in their work hard.” new homes. Student leaders When the time for high school came, coordinator Evelin Ciarrocca worked Glenna M. Harkins is Director of with Cali to fill out high school applica- Programs, Catholic Partnership tions and financial aid forms, things Schools Lourdes holds backpack drive
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical local children in need prior to the start Center, Camden, is hosting its eighth of the school year. Donations can be Annual Backpack Drive. The hospital dropped off at Lourdes Medical is asking for donations of new back- Associates Osborn Family Health packs and school supplies, including Center, 1601 Haddon Ave., Camden, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, fold- NJ. Drop-off times are Monday ers, glue sticks, scissors, notebooks and through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. tissues. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, All the donated backpacks and contact Deborah Bokas at 856-757- school supplies will be distributed to 3542.
Photo by Father William Weiksnar, O.F.M. Student leaders from two Catholic schools, St. Anthony of Padua, Camden, Like us on Facebook and St. Cecilia, Pennsauken, recently painted over graffiti in Von Nieda Park, www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Star-Herald/431583043585007 Camden. S4 — CATHOLIC STAR HERALD BACK TO SCHOOL AUGUST 16, 2013 When I grow up I can be anything.
Where I go to school now matters Choose a Partnership School for Why you should consider Holy Trinity Regional School for your children: your child’s ➢ Middle States Accreditation & Recognition future. ➢ Smaller class size encourages creativity releasing hidden student talents Holy Name School ➢ Zero Tolerance for Bullying Sacred Heart School ➢ School Technology: Classroom Smart Boards, Computer Labs, WiFi, and TV Studio ➢ Saint Anthony of Before and After School Programs sensitive to working parent needs Padua School ➢ Extracurricular programs: Music, Drama Club, Arts & Crafts, Student Government, Saint Cecilia School News Broadcast Team, Mock Trial State-wide Competition & SeaPerch Competition ➢ Saint Joseph Sport & Fitness Programs: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Softball & more Pro-Cathedral School “In these times of anti-Catholic/Christian values in the public sector, Holy Trinity is a place Learn more for children to be in a peaceful environment that fosters family values, a friendly “one on about us one” atmosphere and most importantly, adult and peer examples of Christ’s love”. Ms. Elsie Tedeski - Principal catholic For more information or to schedule a school tour, Partnership Schools Please call: (856) 848-6826 Educating Camden’s Children Or Email: [email protected] (856) 338.0966
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Households receiving assistance under NJ SNAP or TANF should only submit an EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 application if they are not notified of their eligibility by a specified date determined (As announced by the United States Department of Agriculture.) by the school. HOUSE- HOUSE- HOLD HOLD FREE MEALS OR MILK REDUCED PRICE MEALS SIZE SIZE In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this Every Twice per Twice per Every Two Annual Monthly Two Annual Monthly Weekly Month Weekly Month Weeks Weeks institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national ori- 1 14,937 1,245 623 575 288 1 21,257 1,772 886 818 409 gin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, 2 20,163 1,681 841 776 388 2 28,694 2,392 1,196 1,104 552 Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, 3 25,389 2,116 1,058 977 489 3 36,131 3,011 1,506 1,390 695 D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hear- 4 30,615 2,552 1,276 1,178 589 4 43,568 3,631 1,816 1,676 838 ing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal 5 35,841 2,987 1,494 1,379 690 5 51,005 4,251 2,126 1,962 981 6 41,067 3,423 1,712 1,580 790 6 58,442 4,871 2,436 2,248 1,124 Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal 7 46,293 3,858 1,929 1,781 891 7 65,879 5,490 2,745 2,534 1,267 opportunity provider and employer 8 51,519 4,294 2,147 1,982 991 8 73,316 6,110 3,055 2,820 1,410
Each Each The following schools participate in one or more of the following School Additional Additional +62 +14 Household +5,226 +436 +218 +201 +101 Household +7,437 +310 +287 Member 0 4 Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Member r After School Snack Program, Special Milk Program.
Application forms are available at your child’s school and application can be Name of School Town in Which School is Located made at any time during the school year. If a household member becomes unem- Holy Name School Camden ployed, or the household size or income changes during the school year, parents are Sacred Heart School Camden encouraged to contact the school so that all children receive the proper benefits. St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School Camden St. Anthony of Padua School Camden For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the St. Cecilia School Pennsauken following information listed on the application: names of all household members; St. Mary School Williamstown household income received by each household member; type of income; frequency Christ the King Regional School Haddonfield of income such as weekly, every two weeks, twice a month, monthly or annually; and the signature and the last four digits of the social security number of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct.
The information provided by parents on the application will be kept confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. The school will advise parents of their child’s eligibility within 10 working days of receipt of the application. Any parent dissatisfied with the eligibility determina- tion may contact the school to request an informal conference or may appeal the decision by requesting a formal hearing. Parents may call the school for further information on the program.
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Paul VI High School welcomes the class of 2017 Each Student, Each Day You are cordially invited… and would like to thank each sending school for preparing Saint Joseph High School’s Open House Sunday, October 20, 2013 from noon to 2 p.m. their students for the next four years of high school.
Eric Abruzzo Paolo D’Alessandro Lauren Howitz Monica Mercado Karleena Rybacki Ambassador Christian Academy Find out what a Saint Joseph High School education will mean to you. Megan Adams Nicole D’Amico Fiona Hughes Madeline Merinuk Justin Ryder Ann A. Mullen Middle School Assumption School Anthony Adinolfi Katherine Danovich Elizabeth Hutchinson Samuel Messina Samantha Sack Audubon Junior High School Saint Joseph High School Shannon Ahern Jason Daunoras Chanel Hutchison Lauren Misata Charles Saggiomo Beck Middle School 328 Vine Street, Hammonton, NJ Zoe Alli Kyree Davis-Townes Katherine Iocono Jacob Mock Hailee Sagnis Bunker Hill Middle School Gabrielle Ammirato Christopher DeGeorge Trevor Iocono Amanda Moffa Benjamin Salvatore Camden’s Promise Charter School 609-561-8700, www.stjoek12.org At Paul VI High School, the Freshman Katherine Andrelczyk Kaitlyn Dibsie Grace Jablonoski Michael Molle Chestnut Ridge Middle School Dorothy Sandell Christ the King Regional School Welcome Page is a proud Eagle tradition. Joseph Anyzek Jake DiGiacomo Theodore Jablonoski Elizabeth Monico Genesis Santana Clearview Middle School Myles Arthur Samantha Disbrow Meaghan Janis Anthony Moran Lauren Santella Clementon Elementary School Celine Assi Thomas DiTullio Gyu Wan Jeon Kaitlyn Morris Robert Schafer Collingswood Middle School If you’d like to see your name on the Welcome Patrick Bakey Nicholas Doctorovitz Shania Jimenez Matthew Motto Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School Justine Schmidt Erial Community Christian Church School Tyler Barnett Lea Donaghy Kyle Joyce Timothy Mulranen Micheal Scully II Page next year, we invite you to visit to Paul VI. Jacqulyn Bastelica John Donatis Nicholas Kane Kathleen Murphy Folsom Elementary School Thomas Seddon Friends School Mullica Hill Marcus Batac Joseph Dructor Lillian Kappatos Kelly Murphy Abigail Sheilds Glassboro Intermediate School Michael Baum Rachel Eggert Haley Karcher Salvatore Murphy Below are some of the dates, events and Jazzmyn Shorter Glen Landing Middle School Melissa Beach Sean Eilenberger Samantha Kehner Jenna Nace Gloucester County Christian School Afi Smith deadlines you won’t want to miss! Rachel Bello Emmanuel Encarnado Kyle Kendzierski Zay Natal Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School Taylor Bentley Robert Engelke Kerrianne Kennedy Kara Natoli Yolise Sosa Guardian Angels Regional School Haddon Heights Junior High School Gabriela Benvenutti Julia Esposito Alea Keough Alexandria Nevate Elaina Stark Tours & Touchdowns Alyssa Stefencavage Haddonfield Friends Friends School Brianne Bioni Michael Everett Eric Kinnerman Tasha Nickollof Haddonfield Middle School Friday, September 27, 2013, 6 PM Elena Bizzoco Marisa Evola Jessica Klutkowski Bryan Norquist Aliyah Stephens Harrington Middle School Friday, October 18, 2013, 6 PM Joseph Blaylock Logan Fanrak Matthew Knoerzer Jessica Norton Elizabeth Stolte Holy Name School Mercede-Lyn Boden Jake Fenton Akunna Korieh Devin O’Donnell Matthew Sutton Jr Holy Trinity Regional School Take a student-guided tour of our beautiful facility, Richard Bonczak III Maria Figurelli Ryan Labbree Analiese Pacheco Cole Tarves Howard M. Phifer Middle School Michael Taylor John Paul II Regional School and stay for a Friday night football game. Sean Bonner Julia Fischer Emahni Laws Cailyn Pacheco The King’s Christian School Francisco Borges Erin Fisher Isiah Lawson Olivia Palo Caroline Thistle Kingsway Regional Middle School No reservations needed! Emily Broderick Alexandra Fittipaldi Dominic Lepone Nicholas Panichelli Alec Thomas Lindenwold Middle School Donald Brogan III Robert Fitzgerald Kaitlyn Lewis Jin Park Kaitlyn Thomas Logan Twp. Elementary School Ashton Brown Cameron Flax Zephenia Lindsey Tyler Parsons Maggie Thompson Maple Shade Fall Eagle Days Reservations Required! Maple Shade Junior High Dominic Brown Collin Fogerty Alaina Logan Madison Pastorino Michael Thompson Mary E. Volz Middle School September and October dates available. Gregory Burek Ann Foley Jasmine Logan-Taylor Alexa Pattinson Bernadette Tiberi Medford Memorial Middle School Experience a day in the life of a Paul VI Eagle! Erin Burke Peter Gaidis Timothy Long Lance-Amir Paul Emily Torres Merchantville School Natalie Burns Samantha Gallagher Kathryn Lux Aliyah Peguese James Towson Monongahela Middle School Please call Mrs. Stewart in the Admissions Office, Nicholas Burns Michael Gambino Emily Lyles Julia Pentecost Our Lady of Hope Regional School Victoria Traini Our Lady of Mt Carmel School (856) 858-4900 ext.336 to reserve one of our fall dates. Aaron Burt Margaret Gardner Maura MacDonald Nicholas Petruzzelli Emma Trasatti Palmyra High School Richard Bush Chloe Georges Anne Marie MacKenzie Joseph Petruzzo Tyron Tucker III Pine HIll Middle School Elizabeth Caltabiano Christopher Giacobbe Caroline Mahurter Alexis Piotti Raymond W. Kershaw School Placement/Scholarship Test M. Blake Underwood Samantha Calvez Richard Giandrea Gianna Mangano Samantha Piotti Madison Underwood Resurrection Catholic School Riverton Middle School Saturday November 9, 2013 Linsey Camire Alexandra Giannini Taylor Marcinek Connor Ploski Bryan Vance Nicole Campione Michelle Gibson Juan-Lorenzo Martinez Trinity Podwats Sacred Heart School Saturday November 23, 2013 Damarielis Vargas Sacred Heart School- Mt. Holly Michael Carmody Tavian Gibson Sophia Marziello Joseph Polidoro Alyssa Villa Samuel S. Yellin Middle School Paul VI High School. Anna Maria Carrozzo Sarah Gilliams Alexa Mascolo Sean Polifrone Salvatore Villari Somerdale Park School Isabel Caruso Jasmine Gonzalez Megan Mason Elizabeth Poppalardo Southampton School Olivia Vogel Chyna Cassell Adam Goodwin Nicole Mason Megan Prendergast St. Anthony of Padua School William Voight Open House Alyssa Cavallaro Francesca Graziano Maria Maticchio Robert Preziosi St. Charles Borromeo Parish School Thomas Wardle St. Joseph Elementary School - Hammonton Katelyn Checetto Marie Green Emily McDermott Sarah Price Thursday, November 21, 2013, 6:30 to 9:00 PM Keyon Watkins St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School Morgan Cieslik Allison Grenier Jariah McFadden Alyssa Putiri St. Margaret’s Regional School Paul VI High School Kelly Coar Taylor Hall Patrick McGovern Rachael Quigley Anna Watts St. Mary School - Williamstown Adam Colclough Sammoyyeh Hargrove Emily McKeon Megan Reardigan Eilis West St. Michael the Archangel School Sydni Collins Julia Harris Lisa McKeon Lindsey Rice Madelyn White St. Paul School - Burlington Application Deadline St. Peter School Tiaerrah Coney Ryan Hart MaryKate McLaughlin Steven Rienstra Nicole Williams Haylee Wilson St. Rose of Lima School Friday, January 10, 2014. Stephen Conte Christian Haydinger Donald McMullin III Ryan Risse St. Stephen School Applications received by this date will be notified Sarah Conway Robert Heaney Edward McNair Angelique Ritrievi Cali Wingate St. Teresa Regional School John Cooney Tatianna Hernandez Erin McNally Elizabeth Rizzo Theodore Winsley Voorhees Middle School of our admissions decision by late January. Adam Costantino Branden Hightower Shannon McNamara Erick Robertson Keenan Wise West Deptford Middle School Norah Costello Elvis Hines Ryan McNeill Maximilian Rodio Hajeong (Haley) Yoo Westfield Friends School Please visit www.pvihs.org to apply. William G. Rohrer Middle School Nyra Council Timothy Hoban Alana Means Julliet Romantini Lareina Zalaf Williamstown Middle School Declan Cronin Kaylee Holmes Ian Meier Michael Root Melina Zevallos Winslow Township Middle School For more information, please contact: Gianna Curtis Robert Howard Mary Mendez Noah Rottler-Gurley Andrew Zuccarelli Woodland Middle School Mrs. Kathleen Stewart Director of Admissions
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Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing Cooperative Program with Camden County College invites you to attend our Formal Information Session/Open House at 1600 Haddon Avenue, Camden NJ 08103 on THURSDAY, September 26, 2013 Session will be held from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM on the 5th floor with a tour of school to follow.
(Directions to the school can be found on our website @ www.lourdesnursingschool.org.) We offer a Diploma in Nursing/Associate in Science Degree. Low tuition, strong clinical practice. Dual enrollment with Immaculata University for RNs to earn BSN and MSN degrees. CAMDEN Call to speak to the Coordinator of Enrollment Services COUNTY who will advise you regarding a nursing career. COLLEGE For information call 856-757-3730 You can make it happen. AUGUST 16, 2013 BACK TO SCHOOL CATHOLIC STAR HERALD — S9 ‘Fine Arts Opportunities’ at Holy Spirit High School By Rich Luongo movie around that through our music technology class,” Collins said. ABSECON — The kick-off program The dance classes offered instruction for the new “Fine Arts Opportunities” in ballet and jazz movement to enhance of the Fine Arts Department at Holy the “Ship of Dreams” performance. The Spirit High School ran this year from art classes are under the direction of June 24 to July 25. Denise Milano, who incorporated ship According to Claire Collins, fine arts themes through monotype printmaking director, the program will continue into and painting classes, said Collins. the fall and will offer “a full array of art She pointed out that the pre-school classes and individual lessons.” program, “Little Maestros,” was held The arts department is staffed “with on Saturdays for 3- to 4-year -olds. an outstanding curriculum vitae rang- Michele N. Hill, a national award-win- ing from Juilliard, Berkley School of ning Kindermusik teacher for seven Music, Temple University, years in the Alexandria, Va. area, Immaculata University, Atlantic City Collins said, is running the program Ballet Company, Phyllis Papa which teaches music, theory, and move- Director, (the official Ballet Company ment and will continue throughout the of Atlantic City), and Moore College academic year. Photos by Alan M. Dumoff, ccdphotolibrary.smugmug.com of Art.” Collins noted that Holy Spirit stu- According to Collins, the new fine dents are members of the Tri M Music During a summer arts program will offer drama, music Honor Society, a division of the arts program at Holy Spirit High technology, art classes, dance classes, National Music Educators of North School, Absecon, creative writing, and set design, among America. students wrote a other genres. “We are St. Cecilia chapter 3525,” script from the chil- During the summer program the she said. President of the chapter, dren’s book “Ship drama classes took the children’s book, Annamaria Sherma, a senior, was the of Dreams” by “Ship of Dreams” by Dean Morrissey, student director; Matthew Fabietti, a Dean Morrissey, and wrote a script, designed the sets and junior, is chapter librarian; Matt Nyce, a designed sets and costumes and acted it out, Collins candidate for the Tri M Honor Society, costumes, and noted. and two incoming freshmen, Samantha acted it out. “The summer students then took it Valentino and Gabe Dimauro, assisted from a live dramatic performance, in the production while alumnus, chose their favorite scene, and created a Abbey Werner, was stage manager.
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856 S10 — CATHOLIC STAR HERALD BACK TO SCHOOL AUGUST 16, 2013 Sam Tropiano: The teacher who coaches baseball
By Sam Bonavita Stella Maris Grammar School and St. John Neumann High School in PENNSAUKEN — In the spring of Philadelphia, he received his bachelor’s 1965 the Tropiano family moved from and master’s degrees in British litera- Calabria, Italy, to Philadelphia. Sam ture from Villanova University. He now Tropiano was 6 years old and already teaches advanced placement psycholo- involved with European soccer, having gy at Bishop Eustace. played it since he was able to run Tropiano’s coaching success began at through the streets surrounded by the St. Augustine Prep in Richland in 1984. Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. In his first year as head coach at Bishop He was one of the few children in Eustace in 1990 the Crusaders com- South Philly during the 1960s and piled a 20-5 record and won the New 1970s to play the center-forward posi- Jersey State Championship. tion because soccer was still in its form- In 24 years as head Crusaders coach ative years in America. his teams won five New Jersey State But living in Philadelphia he soon Titles, six South Jersey Championships, discovered a new passion — Phillies four Diamond Classic Crowns, and 17 baseball. Conference Titles with an overall That was the foundation for the most record of 557 wins with just 209 losses. successful baseball coach at Bishop Major colleges noticed his success Eustace Prep School, Pennsauken, with and made numerous offers to hire him. 557 wins in 24 years. The Crusaders “I’ve had college opportunities, but that coach is also ranked fourth in total All- next level requires a recruiting skill. I Time wins in New Jersey baseball. am a Catholic school teacher who “I don’t see myself as a coach. I see coaches, and in college you are a coach myself as a teacher who happens to who also recruits,” said Tropiano. coach,” he said. At age 52, “Coach Trop” is beginning It is obvious to anyone who spends to ponder the next 10-15 years. “I try to time with Tropiano to see that teaching live in the current season, I do not set Photo by Sam Bonavita is his top priority. After matriculating at long-term goals,” he added. “I still see Head Baseball Coach Sam Tropiano of Bishop Eustace Prep School, myself teaching by the year 2020, but I Pennsauken, is pictured with next season’s senior catcher John take coaching year-by-year. I enjoy the Pancella.Tropiano has won 557 games in 24 years at at the school. All-Star player kids and teaching the game of baseball. It offers them life lessons like working together, cooperation, and setting short “I see myself as a teacher who term goals for the season.” The life-long relationships are a happens to coach.” bonus for the coach. “My players come back to visit us as men. They may help — Sam Tropiano me coach and I even attend their wed- dings,” he said. “The 12-15 hour bus rides, the fast “To be a success, a coach has to run One outstanding returning player is food dinners and living on $1,000 a ‘off-season’ baseball camps, have a 1999 Crusader grad, Nick Italiano, a month as you sleep on a bus. For every summer league and run a weight room. second baseman signed as a free agent guy who makes it to the majors, there It is no longer just a three-month job,” by the Phillies in 2003, after his four are 50 who don’t,” said Italiano. he said. years of playing ball at the University Only 18 percent of players drafted Next year’s senior Crusader catcher, of Penn. make it to the major leagues and only 6 John Pancella, noted that Facebook, He decided to end his pro career and percent of high school players ever Twitter and You Tube videos have added return to Bishop Eustace to teach and make a college baseball roster. to the pre-game and post-game experi- coach baseball, after the 2005 Phillies Tropiano’s opinion is that pro base- ence for players, coaches and fans. Photo by Alan M. Dumoff spring training season in Clearwater, ball players are “fantastic athletes who “The basic knowledge of just know- St. Augustine Prep, Richland, Fla. have great hand-eye coordination. They ing in advance about the opposing baseball player Joe Gatto, seen “Coach Tropiano is the best. There is also are skilled hitters with a mental pitcher is tremendous at this level,” he above in a file photo, pitched nobody in South Jersey who spends as toughness that most players do not said. Aug. 11 at Petco Park in San much time preparing for the season and have. Internet baseball videos have also Diego, as a member of the East each game.” said Italiano. “They fail 7-out-of-10 times at bat helped with talent exposure for the stu- team in the Perfect Game All- While with the Phillies, Italiano’s and are in the Hall of Fame. What sep- dent athletes, college coaches, American Classic, which fea- manager in Clearwater was Hall of arates them is their mental toughness. recruiters and MLB scouts over the past tured 50 of the nation’s top high Fame Player Mike Schmidt. “He was The ability to forget is more important five-10 years. school players. Gatto pitched my idol growing up, the best third base- than their ability to remember. A base- A future baseball prediction from one inning, striking out 2 while man in MLB history and a very knowl- ball player has to let go of failures Tropiano included protective head gear giving up 4 hits and 1 one earned edgeable person.” quickly. They must live in the for all pitchers. “It will work through run, for the East, who lost 8-6 to How much does Italiano miss playing moment,” said the coach. high schools first, and then the minor the West Squad. Last season, in professional baseball? Coaching success comes with a league system until it eventually reach- his junior season, Gatto went 5- “Only everyday when I wake up and heavy price and sacrifice. The batting es MLB. I think it will be a light weight 3, with a 2.35 ERA. He will also pitch in the Under Armour All- every time I watch a game on TV,” he practice throws and other workouts helmet similar to Lacrosse,” he said. American Game at Wrigley Field said. have taken their toll on Tropiano’s The teacher inside Tropiano made a in Chicago, on Aug 24. The “If you really want to understand pro knees and shoulder. And knee surgery is final comment about Pancella. “John game will be televised on the baseball, watch the movie “Bull scheduled. “Plus I am a part-time works so hard to be a great student and MLB network. Durham.” Baseball is more like that, farmer out there to keep the field in baseball player. He is already a great than ESPN’s Sports Center,” he noted. good shape,” he said. person.” AUGUST 16, 2013 BACK TO SCHOOL CATHOLIC STAR HERALD — S11
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