Valedictorian Caitlin HUPE Salutatorian Mary Preston
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Alumni/Parent Newsletter Fall 2013 Heritage Schools: St. Joseph’s • St. Ann’s • Cathedral Academy • St. John’s • Cardinal McCloskey • Vincentian Institute Bishop Howard Hubbard celebrates the Catholic High Schools Mass with newly ordained Fr. Scott VanDerveer at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Sept. 6, 2013 VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN CAITLIN HUPE MARY PRESTON aitlin is an exceptional young lady. ary has exhibited exceptional CShe has excelled both academically Mschool spirit throughout her high and athletically. Caitlin maintained high school years. As the captain of the honor roll throughout high school and varsity cheerleading team, she was a was a member of the National Honor So- leader and motivator. Mary excelled ac- ciety. Caitlin is currently studying at Syr- ademically maintaining high honor roll acuse University where she was the recip- throughout high school. She was also a ient of the Syracuse University Founders member of the National Honor Society. Scholarship. Caitlin received presidential Mary is currently studying at Elmira scholarships from Sacred Heart, St. John College where she was the recipient Fisher and LeMoyne Colleges. She also of the Elmira College Key award and received scholarships from the College of the Elmira Valedictorian/Salutatorian Caitlin Hupe Mary Preston Saint Rose, Siena and Holy Cross. Cait- scholarship. Mary’s parents, Eric and lin’s parents, Charles and Michelle Hupe, are extremely proud of her Theresa Preston are very proud of their daughter along with their accomplishments along with their older daughter Meaghan, alumna sons Edward, Eric, Keith, Kevin and William who are all Bishop of Bishop Maginn class of 2011. Maginn alumni. FroM tHe deSk oF FroM tHe deSk oF Mr. Salamack Sr. Anne Tranelli HeAd oF SCHool SCHool boArd PreSIdeNt Dear Alumni and Bishop Maginn supporters, Dear Parents, Alumni, Friends and Supporters of Bishop Maginn I hope this note finds you enjoying your Fall. It has been beautiful High School, here in the Capital District and the students are gearing up for many Needless to say, these are exciting times to be a part of the Bishop exciting events! Our Golden Griffin Walk for Maginn Family- and even though we are a wee Education, Homecoming, Breast Cancer Walk, bit reluctant to “let go of Summer”-- together we Spirit Week, Eighth Grade Day, Open House… know that we will face a new academic year with and we can’t forget Halloween! What a busy all of its planning and moving forward. We are October! I am happy to be able to report to you delighted to welcome two new members to our that we continue to reverse the trend of declin- Board- Francesca Sidotti and Mary Grimes. I am ing enrollment and look forward to continued sure that the expertise and wisdom of both these growth in the years ahead. Our freshman class women will be enriching for all of us as together is larger than last year’s class and we experi- we continue to work for the well-being of our enced growth in the upper grades as well, with a healthy number of entire school community. transfer students. On September 6th an Opening School Liturgy celebrated by Our increase in enrollment was due to a number of factors, in- Bishop Howard Hubbard took place at the Cathedral for all four of cluding but not limited to strong recommendations from current and our Diocesan High Schools. It was an impressive sight and all those former families, increased publicity and presence in the community, in attendance felt the strength that comes with unity. The event was and improved and innovative programs. While we are encouraged followed by a luncheon held at Bishop Maginn High School and by current trends, we also recognize that all schools face financial thoroughly enjoyed by all. Once again our Mission was evident challenges. Fiscal realities make our fundraising efforts all the more — our hospitality exemplary. The Opening School Liturgy for our critical. School Community was celebrated on September 11th and we were Bishop Maginn High School is fortunate to have an active and delighted to have Bishop Howard Hubbard as our celebrant. His successful alumni and Heritage School alumni organization. Togeth- presence and support of our endeavors has been with us throughout er, former students and families contribute over $100,000 annually all of his years of ministry to our Diocese. to the operation of the school. Bishop Maginn High School is also In the last Alumni/ Newsletter i said that one of any school’s fortunate to have many non-alumni supporters of Catholic education assets was its students — they have been and will continue to be as regular contributors to our school. With more than 16,000 alum- our “ambassadors” to the community at large. Another asset is and ni, Bishop Maginn High School knows there is strength in numbers. will continue to be YOU our supportive parents, friends and alumni. These donations are greatly appreciated by the school and we count one of our goals this year is to foster more school spirit — your on them for continued support but if everyone gave even a little presence and support of our school, athletic and fund raising events or a little more, we could greatly increase our annual revenue. An will contribute a thousand-fold to the well-being not only of this analysis of school contributions suggests that we could be so much academic year but for many future years to come. Bishop Maginn stronger financially if everyone gave just a little more. The power High School needs yoU — so consider being an active member of of this approach is the number of contributions, not the size of the our Griffin Club. Both Robin Jira and Lori Anderson, Griffin Club contribution. Co-Presidents would welcome your assistance. You can reach them We are asking you to contribute to the Annual Fund in any at [email protected]. amount that you are able. No donation is too small! What we One of the ways you can assist us is by participating in the are seeking is full participation and we thank you in advance for “School Bucks Program.” Did you know that just by doing your your consideration of our request. ordinary shopping, you can help our school by participating in We know that current and prospective families make significant Price Chopper’s “Tools for Schools,” Hannaford Market’s “School sacrifices to afford a Catholic education and we know that the in- Bucks” as well as Target’s “Schools Program”? Give the school’s vestment that they make in their children is well worth the sacrifice. office a call (463-2247) for further information as to how to par- In order to provide a superior education, we need to do all that we ticipate. Even a little spending on your part can help us meet our can to promote the financial health of Bishop Maginn High School. financial challenges. Please know that any donation that you are able to make is making Even though as a school community we will continue to face a difference in the lives of our students. To see how your donation many challenges I know that with your supportive commitment, is being put to work please visit the Bishop Maginn High School Bishop Maginn High School will be here to respond to the needs of website at www.bishopmaginn.org or call to arrange a tour so you our youth for many years to come. Together with God’s supportive can see for yourself. As we enter the busy season of the holidays, grace we will continue to offer our students an education which will it is my pleasure to be able to thank you for your generosity and respond to their spiritual and corporal needs. express my deep appreciation for your support of Bishop Maginn God’s choicest blessings be with you and all those you love — and High School. together “let us go forward on the road that has brought us to where May God bless you and your family, we are ...” Joseph G. Salamack, III, M.S., M.A. Sister Anne Tranelli, CSJ, School Board President 2 Fall 2013 Sharmell Brown Quiana Colon Shiann Coons Joey Deso Shokri Enbawe Maurice Friend Belinda Goodridge Demere Hannah Caitlin Hupe Kahree Langston Sierra McPherson Kathryn Nowosielski Mary Preston Lahjahniek Ramdene Kia-raja Smith Tommy Wheeler Charlita White Ja’Juan Williams Imani Young Brian Ziembiec Providing Young Men and Women with an Experience of Values and Learning in the Catholic Tradition that will Last a Lifetime. Fall 2013 5 • lookING AHeAd • “We have seen a fundamental shift in our students and faculty toward wireless internet availability and portable devices. Students no longer want to be tied to a computer lab to complete their work. They wish to have the ability to do their work from anywhere, at anytime. Likewise, teachers wish to, and are more confident and comfortable when they can incorporate internet activities in their classroom environments, where they and their students have an established learning environment.” — rich Gilooly, director of Instructional technology, bishop Maginn High School Technology in the Bishop Maginn Classroom The Challenge The Plan Bishop Maginn High School is acutely aware of the importance • Introduce Students to Google apps, docs and of incorporating technology into classroom education. The school chromebooks and the full range of resources of has taken a proactive approach, incorporating laptops, iPads and their gmail account. Bring Your Own Device programs while expanding availability • Implement a pilot program of inclusive labs in core of internet capabilities with wifi in the school building. classrooms to facilitate collaboration, engagement, As a small, but growing, Catholic high school in the south research and interaction.