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2014 Magazine and 2013 Consolidated Annual Report FATHER JJudgeudgethe CONQUEST magazine STEM CENTER MAKES ITS DEBUT Visit us on the Father Judge website - www.fatherjudge.com f 2013-2014 From the President-The Transformation ADMINISTRATION Dear Alumni & Friends, Center, Development, Technology, Education and Admissions/Marketing. Through the board and these AND BOARD IN THIS ISSUE committees we’ve developed partnerships with the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Holy Lately the question I am asked most often is, “Is Judge going private?” Family University and DeSales University; and we are pursuing three more. Many believe we now operate like a private school. This is true. Our school Rev. Joseph Campellone, OSFS, President 2 President’s Message This new governance has allowed us to truly transform our school. We are the only Catholic high school to operates much differently than a traditional Catholic school. Due to our Rev. James E. Dalton, OSFS ’62, Principal success we have been given the freedom to operate like a college prep or have a STEM Center. This program and laboratory enable our students to achieve higher academic success. 2 La Salle U. honors St. Clair James Greene, Asst. Principal private school; but we are still a part of the Archdiocesan school system. Robotics will be a part of our curriculum next year and our Robotics Center will provide afterschool activity Rev. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, Asst. Principal 2 President’s Advisory Board The good news is we are now recognized by our families and students as and the opportunity to compete in national fairs. a private school but keeping our tuition cost at a Diocesan price tag. For Edward Harrington, Asst. Principal 4 STEM Center Debuts instance, La Salle is $20,000, Holy Ghost Prep is $19,000 and most other We’ve installed the latest technology in the TV Studio, which allows students to participate in all aspects of Charles Huckel, Sr. ‘66, Director of Development television and communications. And, every classroom is wired and WiFi enabled to operate our SmartBoards, private schools are way over $20,000. Our tuition for the 2014-2015 school Brian P. King ‘97, Director of Advancement 6 Interfaith Mission to Israel year is $6,450. Apple TVs, iPads, and mobile devices. 7 McKay ’76 back to campus Neither other archdiocesan high schools, nor some of the private schools, All of these in-school improvements are complemented by other campus transformations. The Oblate faculty William P. St.Clair, CPA ‘75 have the opportunities, facilities and programs that we have. Our Board of Advisors, Administration and house includes offices for the President, Operations, Development, Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc., Chairman of the Board 7 Soccer wins PCL Strategic Planning Committee have transformed our school into one that is now considered one of the most and a boardroom. The new Robotics Center is there, too. Across the street we’ve transformed the dust bowl Mark J. Adelsberger ‘80 innovative and progressive schools in our state. We have transformed our building, programs, academic that was Ramp Playground into professional athletic competition fields, just like the pros use. 8 2013 Hall of Fame Joseph T. Ashdale ‘74 initiatives, athletics, activities, and even the way we manage our school. We are now set apart from all other All of this isn’t going unnoticed. The new CEO for Catholic Education recently recognized us as a model for Charles E. Boland, Jr.’ 62 12 Alumni Spotlight schools and are seen as a school of great value. our initiatives. Yet, all this transformation comes with our continued commitment to our mission, to provide Seamus P. Boyle ‘61 Charles Jarvis ’65 So, how have we transformed our school and what sets us apart from all the other high schools? First, we a climate of academic excellence… rooted in the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales… educating the young man John Conroy ‘79 transformed our governing model. A few years ago Advisory Board Chair, William St. Clair ’75 approved spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially in the Catholic tradition. We are blessed to be Edward P. Costello, ‘66 the only boys school still administered by a religious order. Eight Oblates are present every day to reinforce 13 Alumni Spotlight a new model of governance that resembles a college. The Oblates assigned Rev. James Dalton, OSFS ’62, Christopher Creelman ‘86 Solthat mission. utions former President of Salesianum High School, a private school in Wilmington, Delaware. Father Dalton has Jude Cooke ’06 James J. Cuorato, Jr.’ 71 transformed our curriculum, including more technology to improve our educational programs. We saw a July N 2013 measurable increase in our SAT scores and student achievements. I recruited Patrick McGonigal ’81, who So, are we going private? I feel it is prudent to keep all options open, but I also feel that we need to be prepared Brian R. Dulin ‘85 14 Steering Committee retired after a very successful career in business, to serve as Chief Financial Officer, and use a business model for changes that may be out of our control. We are already more than the traditional Catholic high school, but Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CPA ‘81 for our financial controls. Pat is generously volunteering his time in this new role. We hired Brian King again, still part of the secondary school system. We will work with the Faith in the Future Foundation. But as Timothy Ginter ’94 15 “It’s not about the Bike” President, I promise our alumni to never forget “Our 27”; I promise our benefactors and friends that we will ’97, first as Director of Advancement, and now including Operations. Brian has transformed the way we James Greene communicate to our alumni, using social media, Internet blasts and solicitations, and the latest database be conscientious stewards of their gifts; and I promise present and future students and our teachers, that our 15 Tribute to Billy K management. Our annual giving has increased because of these new efforts. He helped to transform our mission will not change. Thank you for all your kindness; come and see us, see what your school has become. Very Rev. James J. Greenfield, OSFS ‘79 16 Profile of the Class of 2013 campus when he managed the project to renew the athletic fields at Ramp Playground, and now we serve Louis Guarrieri, Jr. ‘71 our students in a college-like campus. We hired James Lynch as full-time Athletic Director. Jim oversees all Dear Clients andRev. JosephF Campellone,rie O.S.F.S.ndReeses J. Hartey 16 Peter O’Neill in USA Hall aspects of athletics and has initiated a new Health and Wellness Program for all students. He will oversee any Councilman Bobby Henon new department plans and be responsible for our existing athletic facilities. We recently hired Mark Gudas Daniel P. Kilcoyne ‘00 17 Annual Report of Giving ’88 as Admissions Director, and developed a new team model for recruitment. President LaSalle University School of BuKevinsi J.n Kilkennyes ‘70s 35 Behind the Walls My President’s Advisory Board is 40 persons strong, and includes some of the most respected leaders in “As long as we live we will have passions . It is precisely in the struggle with these John E. Krol ‘73 our city. This Board is led by an ExecutiveP Committeerofes ofs 12io members,nall ywho S advisepe aandk supporting me in all passions and emotions that our victory and triumph lies.” Michael E. Kunz ‘61 PLEASE NOTE Honors Bill St. Clair aspects of decision-making. The Board established nine subcommittees made up of alumni, teachers, board St. Francis de Sales William T. Mandia, Esq. ‘96 The recent blending of the Alumni members and community leaders. These committees are: Athletics, Building, Finance, STEM, Brisson Daniel D. McCaffery, Esq. ‘82 Association into the newly named Office of Advancement and Alum- Linda A. Nitterauer, CPA/ABV, was accepted Michael J. McCloskey ‘79 Paul Brazina,Bill r CPA,ece Deanive d hisFrancis Ba cJ. hMcGarvey,elor o Jr.f ‘77 Science degree ni Affairs offered us the opportunity La Salle Universityas Schoola membe ofr o fBusiness the PICPA HonorsBusiness of the La Salle University to wait for the close of the 2013 cal- School of Business; Patrick S. McGonigal ‘81 Valuation Committee. An accredited expert Williamin St. AClair,cc IV,o uCPA;nt ing and Bachelor of Arts in endar year, to present the names Thomas F. McGowan ‘70 Bill St. Clair, Judge Chairman JeannieE cWelsh,ono PhD,mi cs from LaSalle University in 1980. of all donors to the Association. This On May 2, 2013, the LaSalle University Schoolin B ofus inThees sTimes Va Heraldluatio newspapers,n, Linda asr oneece ofn thetly region’s Chair, Department of Msgr. Charles E. McGroarty consolidated report presents do- Business honored William “Bill” St. Clair, IV,pr eCPA,sen teleadingd sem ifirmsnars for on accounting, this topi cauditing, for the and tax Accounting,Six y LaSalleears later, hWilliame fou F. nMitchellded ‘59 the company that University nations to the school, and Friends with The Michael A. DeAngelis Award atC itse n47thter Cservices.ity Proprietors Association and has become a Williamhall C.m Morsellark ‘66of high quality, of Father Judge High School, Inc. Annual Accounting Awards Dinner, sponsored by “My partners and I are proud to have built an Peter A. Naccarato, PE ‘60 the Beta Alpha Accounting Honors Societyt andhe theM onorganizationtgomery thatCou isn tconsistentlyy Chamb erankedr of among for the fiscal year ended June 30, personal servicRev.e: Bernardfor m O’Connor,ore tOSFSha n 25 years, 2013; and to the Alumni Associa- Accounting Association. This distinguished award is the best by our clients and peers in the accounting Commerce.