These Young Men Have Enrolled in the Following High Schools, Earning a Combined Total of $1,808,000 in 4-Year Scholarships and Grants

REACH REGIS HIGH SCHOOL

We are pleased to announce that REACH’s biannual newsletter is back and newly improved, after taking a year oﬀ to make way for the production of our 10th Anniversary Report. If you didn’t receive the anniversary report in January 2012, you can still ﬁ nd it on the REACH website at www.regis.org/reach.

During the last year, REACH continued to expand its reach. The Class of 2008 graduated from high school in the spring and entered college in the fall. Members of this class are the fi rst REACH alumni to touch down at Bowdoin College, Brown University, Bucknell University, Carnegie-Mellon University, Columbia University, Le Moyne College, New York University and Siena College. The Class of 2012 fi nished out their REACH commitment in the summer and entered high school in September, setting new program records: 43% earned a Regis scholarship, 96% enrolled in a Jesuit high school and altogether they won 4-year fi nancial awards totaling $1.8 million. Finally, we welcomed 35 new members into the Class of 2015. A number of these students are the fi rst to be admitted from their respective grammar schools: Bronx Charter School for Children, Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy, Our Lady of Angels (Bronx), P.S. 14: Fairview School, P.S. 172: Beacon School of Excellence, P.S. 175: Henry H. Garnet School, St. Anselm (Bronx), St. Joan of Arc (Queens) and The Equity Project Charter School. More detailed information on each of these classes is shared throughout this report.

Since our last publication, not only have the faces of our students changed, so have the faces our administrative team. With much regret we said good-bye to two part- time members of our team, Mr. John Russo and Mr. Kevin Lardner, both graduates of the Regis Class ‘97. Mr. Russo had worked in REACH since the summer of 2005, REACH serving as an English/Language Arts teacher and advisor for our 1st year students. Since 2007 Mr. Lardner had served as the English/Language Arts teacher and advisor ADMINISTRATIVE for our 2nd year students, as well as the coordinator of our mentoring project. In TEAM addition to these primary responsibilities, they both contributed to the day-to-day Mr. Todd Austin operations of REACH in other signiﬁ cant ways. Though we were sad to see them Director leave, we are delighted that they have become ﬁ rst-time fathers and excited to see them pursuing new paths in education. We remain grateful for their service to Mr. Brian Daley REACH and are often reminded of their many contributions. Assistant Director (Recruiting and Admissions) Going into the summer, REACH reorganized its administrative structure and welcomed a new member to the team. Mr. Brian Daley remains a full-time REACH Mr. Doug Eickman employee, taking up the mantle of Assistant Director with primary responsibilities Academic Dean for Mathematics for student recruiting and admissions. Mr. Doug Eickman has grown into his role as the Academic Dean for Mathematics, while he continues to teach in the high Mr. Kyle Mullins school program as a member of the Regis Math Department. We created a new Academic Dean for English & Academic Dean for English/Language Arts position and hired Regis alum and long- Language Arts time REACH summer employee, Mr. Kyle Mullins. Mr. Mullins comes to us most recently from Boston College where he completed his Master’s Degree in American Literature. In addition to his REACH responsibilities, Mr. Mullins teaches in the high school program as a member of the Regis English Department. I remain the CONTACT REACH Director and am thrilled to work with such a dedicated and talented team. INFORMATION

God’s love and grace lead us onward.  212-288-1100  212-794-1221  [email protected] www.regis.org/reach Todd Austin Director REACH Class of 2012 These young men have enrolled in the following high schools, earning a combined total of $1,808,000 in 4-year scholarships and grants:

REGIS HIGH SCHOOL Justin Apun, Daniel Deacon, Cesar Diaz, Richard Gonzalez, Prince Hunt, Carlos Navarette, Nicolas Ortiz, Kevin Quiah, Hector Reyes, Oliver Rozario, Jeﬀ rey Suliveres, Carlos Ventura

XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL Luis Arias, Vidal Baez, Adrian Filpo, Edward Gonzalez, Anthony Miguez, Mark Pillco, Andrew Rivera, Bernabe Villegas, Gianni Villegas

FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Derrick Capa, Justin Gomez, Geﬀ rey Ogando, Daniel Pena

THE LOYOLA SCHOOL Chris Gathers, Ericson Hernandez

CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL Louis Rosario REACH Parents Helping to Recruit New Students Events Calendar DECEMBER 15 Christmas Party By Brian Daley Chaired by Ms. Yvonne Alier, Ms. 22 Alumni ’09-’12 Reunion Rosemary Apun, and Mr. Abelardo We say it and hear it often: “REACH Zeron, the RPC is currently supported JANUARY is a family program.” Without the by over 50 parents, representing all 6 Alumni ’05-’08 Reunion support and love of their families, our current classes as well as alumni parents. 24 Notifi cation of Regis Scholarship Winners students could not do what they do. The mission of the committee is to help But the same could be said for our recruit families who can benefi t from 26 Winter Meeting staff . From the beginning, the REACH REACH in the same way that previous FEBRUARY team has relied upon the assistance of families have. The plan is to have our 1 Nomination Deadline our families on important occasions REACH parents contact nominated 5 Memorial of Pedro Arrupe throughout the year, particularly families in the winter months to say 6 Feast of St. Paul Miki admission events. On Information congratulations and to encourage them 14 Information Night Night, Exam Day and Interview Day to follow through on the application, MARCH our families provide hospitality and and to answer any questions they might 2 Spring Saturday encouragement to interested families, have along the way. Session Begins and we are consistently told that 23 Entrance Exam / meeting and speaking with current When asked what inspired her to join Application Deadline REACH students and parents are the RPC, Ms. Apun remembered back MAY among the most convincing reasons for to when her family was applying: “We 11 Interview Day applying. really didn’t know anyone, and we 12 Memorial of didn’t know much about REACH. Matteo Ricci Nevertheless, reaching out to families This program has benefi ted our sons 22 Spring Recognition who are not familiar with Regis or so much that we want others to know Ceremony Catholic schools in general does present what it can do for their sons. It’s a JUNE its challenges. Last year we had a challenging process and we want to help 9 Candidate Orientation record number of nominations (211), them navigate the obstacles. We want but over half of them did not apply—a to tell these families that the rewards are large percentage of these students were bigger than they can imagine.” enrolled in public schools. We did a survey of our nominators to learn why; close to 60% of the respondents said that it was because of concerns expressed by the parents. The most common concern was that parents were not comfortable with their children going away for three weeks, followed closely by parents not being comfortable with their sons commuting to Regis.

To address this issue, we have organized the REACH Parent Committee (RPC) so we can personally connect REACH families to families of nominated students at the very beginning of the admissions process. REACH is new, diﬀ erent, sometimes confusing, and maybe even a little scary. What better way to assure parents of nominees than to have a current REACH parent talk to them? A Report on Meet Your Mentor Day 2012

By Wilfred Guerron ’09, Regis ’13 student, a REACH mentor and a students with their mentors giving their REACH Alum and Current Mentor member of the Mentor Leadership two cents when they have a chance. Board. Each time has been diff erent At snack time everyone can be seen On a chilly Saturday morning only from the last, but all share the same laughing and swapping stories while a few days after Hurricane Sandy moments of great anticipation: the sipping on boxes of apple juice and had wreaked havoc on the city, an mentor hears his name called and munching on bags of chips. The smiles eager group of 35 fi rst-year REACH begins to move to the front of the room worn by the mentors and mentees students waited in the Great Room at looking for some sort of sign as to express the joy and excitement of the St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School. whom his mentee might be, while each new pairings. As Mr. Mullins was explaining the REACH student shifts nervously in his unique experience and relationship chair waiting for his name to be called. No mentor or mentee will forget this they were about to embark on, a similar When the student’s name is called and day. They spend the fi rst of many days discussion was being held downstairs. the match made, gasps of surprise and getting to know someone who shares In the cafeteria, 37 Regis sophomores a round of applause break through the similar interests, understands the fun listened to Mr. Austin as he went over pregnant silence. A handshake seals the and challenges of REACH life, and the activities planned for the day and deal; then anticipation builds again for knows what being a good friend is all the responsibilities each will have as the next introduction. about. I still talk to my own REACH REACH Mentor. As their discussions mentor from time to time, which came to a close, each having their own Throughout the morning the mentors has inspired me to keep a strong and thoughts about how the day would and their mentees are inseparable. They growing relationship with my own unfold, “Meet Your Mentor Day” participate in ice-breakers and small mentee. I know fi rsthand that the bond offi cially began. group discussions, slowly beginning to formed on this day has the potential to learn more about one another. They grow everyday into something more and I have now taken part in four “Meet have conversations about an array more special. Your Mentor Days,” as a REACH of topics, always led by the REACH

Welcome REACH Class of 2015 Grammar school attended and Regis mentor listed below each name

Enrique Abreu Diego Cordova Stanley Grullon Joshua Jimenez Fernando Nova St. Elizabeth (Manhattan) M.S. 228 Jonas Bronck Ascension (Manhattan) Columbia Secondary Incarnation (Bronx) Michael Faucher (Bronx) William Lajes (Manhattan) Michael Morigi Justin Sansone Gabe Nacion Christopher Alvarez Jonathan Guillen Ramses Pena M.S. 51 William Alexander John Cortez-Loja TEP Charter (Manhattan) Robert Lucero KIPP Infi nity Charter (Brooklyn) Sacred Heart (Bronx) Conor Dillon Bronx Charter School for (Manhattan) Ariel Camilo Andreas Nolan Children Daniel Tenreiro-Braschi Milton Guzman Breidy Cueto Alexander Alvarez Wilkin De Los Santos Ascension (Manhattan) Memphis Peralta Our Lady Queen of Angel KIPP Infi nity Charter Monserrate De Leon Deuri Marte Our Lady of Refuge (Manhattan) (Manhattan) Our Lady of Sorrows (Bronx) Enmanuel Hernandez Ariel Sanchez Joshua Mesfi n (Queens) Esteban Angeles I.S. 61 Leonardo DaVinci Elliot Sanchez Johan Bueno Nelson Elgue (Queens) Ethan Perez Incarnation (Manhattan) Our Lady of Fatima Padraig Comer Antonio Martinez KIPP Infi nity Charter Sean Phillips (Queens) St. Frances (Manhattan) William Hernandez Tim Foxen Cabrini (Brooklyn) James Flatow Marques Campbell Our Lady Queen of David Sniff Annunciation Moises Espinal Martyrs (Queens) Felipe Santamaria (Manhattan) St. Anselm (Bronx) Griffi n Hornung Jesus Mendez Most Holy Redeemer Patrick Ndukwe Kieran Talty St. Athanasius (Manhattan) Catholic Academy Brian Hernandez Daniel Sullivan (Queens) Raymon Cato Gabriel Gomez-Tirado St. Joan of Arc (Queens) Minh Tran St. Sebastian (Queens) Our Lady of Angels Michael Scacalossi Oscar Mendoza Jared D’Sa (Bronx) M.S. 51 William Alexander Kelvyn Vargas Edwin Hernandez Frederick Kauber (Brooklyn) Our Lady of Lourdes Franklin Cevallos KIPP Infi nity Charter Brandon Baldovin (Queens) Our Lady of Angels Tyler Graham (Manhattan) Matthew Grillo (Bronx) St. Brendan (Bronx) Paul Torre Julio Montero Brendan Powell Edward Natkin Annunciation (Manhattan) Universal Mentors Bryan Hidalgo Bernie Tyson Daniel Baldwin I.S. 5 (Queens) Alexander Koniuta Evan Nagel A Collegian’s Refl ection on Camp REACH

By Anthony Negrin, Regis ’08 but nervous at the same time. I was Over the course of the three weeks entering the lives of 3rd Year REACH in Scranton, surely my patience was During my three years as a REACH students, seasoned veterans of this tested; yet, my love and care for the mentor, I always heard about the camp life. I knew nothing about it, students grew each day. I was touched summer session at Scranton, better except that I was teaching Test Prep, by the fact that these guys were already known as Camp REACH. Regians the routine of the day, and where practicing the principles I was taught would come back the next school year recreation was being held. I was as a Regis student, striving to be “men and tell me about how great of an certainly the rookie, but the greeting for others” and “contemplatives in experience it is to be out there with I received from my advisement could action.” They treated one another the REACH guys. Until you get out not have been any better. with respect and generosity. And there and work, I was told, you really every night we would prayerfully don’t have a grasp of the entire REACH Before departing from Regis, my refl ect on the day with either a song experience. advisement told me everything I should or a poem; the insights shared by my expect from the lifestyle at Scranton, students were so remarkable that I This past summer, I fi nally experienced including allowing them to have soda, would get the chills running down my Camp REACH in my role as a which I knew was not going to happen! spine. It became clear to me that these Collegian for the 3rd Year students. This was the beauty of being a Collegian young men desired for themselves A Collegian is in charge of his for these REACH students: I was able to and one another a future fi lled with specifi c advisement throughout the laugh and have fun with them, but they good opportunities and meaningful day whether that is in the dorms, knew when it was time to be serious. challenges—true indicators of the transporting the students between As their Test Prep teacher, I was very strength of their individual characters buildings, during meals, on the rec impressed with their work ethic. They and the bonds they share with one fi eld and in study hall. Obviously, I was were so engaged and focused on doing another. very excited about this opportunity, their best each and every day.

Anthony Negron (far left) with a group of REACH students this past summer. 2012 Summer Awards 2012 Summer Staﬀ

CANDIDATES General Excellence FACULTY COUNSELORS Enmanuel Cruz and Roberto Hidalgo English / Language Arts Mr. Joe Carroll John Balletta (Ricci) Brian Hernandez (Loyola) Xavier ‘02 Regis ‘12 Randiel Zoquier (Healy) Jesus Mendez (Claver) Ms. Lee Chua Nidgel D'Souza ’08 Moises Espinal (Xavier) Music: Jiho Chang Mr. Michael Dion Xavier ‘12 Daniel Echevarria ’08 Enrique Abreu (Pro) Latin: Uziel Dominguez Mr. Chris Fox Regis ‘07 Regis ’12 Mathematics Leadership Award: Airam Cruz Ramses Pena (Loyola) Ms. Terra Holman Shaquille Gonzalez ’08 Felipe Santamaria (Claver) Mr. Colin Levitt Xavier ‘12 Ethan Perez (Xavier) 3RD YEARS Ms. Raquel Martinez Mike Rogers Regis ‘12 Raymon Cato (Pro) Ms. Carol Martino English / Language Arts Brandon Solis ’08 General Excellence Mr. Nick Mosca Jonathan Rivera (Campion) Xavier ‘12 Memphis Peralta (Loyola) Brian Reyes (Gonzaga) Ms. Jennifer Shields Wilkin De Los Santos (Claver) Ciaran Coﬀ ey Mr. Edward Walsh William Hernandez (Xavier) Algebra I Regis ‘13 Regis ‘06 Stanley Grullon (Pro) Carlos Lopez (Campion) Wilfred Guerron ’09 Gabriel Van Oordt (Gonzaga) Mr. Ed Young Regis ‘13 Music: Antonio Martinez Regis ‘90 General Excellence Hao Lam ’09 Latin: Felipe Santamaria Kevin O’Neale and Fernando Morales COLLEGIANS Regis’13 Membership Award: Ethan Perez (Campion) Joshua Payen ’09 Danny Ortiz (Gonzaga) Tony Negrin Regis ‘08 Regis ‘13 Music: Jose Matos Pedro Ramirez ’05 Pedro Polanco ’09 2ND YEARS Regis ‘13 Independent Research Project: Loyola ’09 English / Language Arts Danny Ortiz Stephen Sanchez ’05 Arthur Severino (Ricci) VOLUNTEER Xavier ’09 Joshua Mora (Healy) MAGIS Award: Brian Reyes COUNSELORS Joe Sullivan Greg Chin Pre-Algebra Regis ‘08 Paolo Merisier (Ricci) Regis ‘14 Alex Wright ’05 Alexpander Prasak (Healy) Thao Nguyen ’10 Cristo Rey ’09 Regis ‘14 Bryant Ramon ‘06 Luke Passannante Regis ’10 Regis ‘14 Chris Chavez ’07 Warren Thimothe ’10 Xavier ’11 Regis ‘14 Tim Nowak Regis ‘11 Philip Suwada ’07 Regis ’11 Shane O’Connor Notre Dame ’15 (Volunteer)

REGIS HIGH SCHOOL Founded in 1914, Regis High School off ers a tuition-free Jesuit college preparatory education to Catholic young men who live in the New York City area and demonstrate superior intellectual and leadership potential. In the admissions process, special consideration is given to those who cannot otherwise aff ord a Catholic education. REACH (Recruiting Excellence in Academics for Catholic High Schools), a 3-year educational and leadership program, prepares middle school boys from families with fi nancial need to earn scholarships at Regis and other leading Catholic high schools in New York City. Dr. Gary Tocchet, Principal Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J., President NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 314 55 East 84th Street | New York, NY 10028 JERSEY CITY, NJ

www.regis.org/reach

Number Crunching John Doe, REACH ’XX contemplates the answer to a math problemThe during REACH a classroom algebra exercise. Class of 2008 Enters College We recognize 26 members of REACH ‘08 for whom we have high school and college information:

Raymond Alvarez Xavier Gonzalez Jonathan Koonce Brandon McKenzie Anthony Nguyen Fordham Preparatory School St. Raymond’s High School Beacon High School Xavier High School All Hallows High School Le Moyne College New York University St. Francis College University of Scranton SUNY Buﬀ alo Gabriel Calleja Shaquille Gonzalez Mark Maduro Daniel Morales Dung Nguyen Regis High School Xavier High School La Salle High School Bard High School Regis High School Bucknell University Syracuse University John Jay College SUNY Binghamton The College of the Holy Cross Sandy Campos Warren Pearson Regis High School Bishop Loughlin Memorial HS Villanova University Siena College Ariel Diaz Sean Phan Regis High School All Hallows High School St. John's University SUNY Buﬀ alo Jean-Franco Diaz Christopher Rodriguez Regis High School Xavier High School Columbia University Baruch College Nidgel D'Souza Rodell Rodriguez Xavier High School Regis High School Syracuse University SUNY Binghamton Daniel Echevarria Jason Roman Regis High School St. John's Preparatory School Brown University Loyola University Maryland Ramon Espinal Brandon Solis ABC Program Xavier High School Rochester Institute of Tech. Villanova University Borge Feliz Brian Trinidad All Hallows High School Fordham Preparatory School Carnegie-Mellon University Pace University Jeremiah Gipli David Vargas Xavier High School Regis High School SUNY Albany Bowdoin College