magazineFall 2009 For Alumni and Friends of the University

The New St.John’s

Reverend Donald J. Harrington, C.M.

FIRST GLANCE

Alumni and their families enjoyed a variety of fun events at the Alumni Reunion Great Lawn Party and Concert on the Queens campus and the Alumni Reunion Barbeque and Family Fun Fair on the Staten Island campus as part of Alumni Reunion Celebration 2009. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Friends, One of my favorite weekend pastimes is walking through the Jamaica Estates neighborhood with my dog, Stormy. One recent walk took us past the new St. John’s off-campus residence hall, located on Henley Road, which houses almost 450 students as well as several faculty who have a special commitment to enhancing our University’s residential community. As I continued on, I reflected upon the concern so many of us have had over the past year about the impact of the economic crisis Walking Stormy gives me time to reflect. And I often reflect that upon the University — especially as we opened yet another residence perhaps St. John’s is so blessed because, regardless of the circumstances, hall — and I realized how blessed St. John’s is. we have never strayed from our mission. We continue to serve those As we begin the academic year, our new off-campus residence whom we were founded to serve — in a new and always changing is filled — as are all of our residences in Queens, Staten Island, way. In so doing we are also blessed by dedicated and competent Manhattan, Rome and Paris. Our enrollment numbers remain faculty, administrators and staff. And our students are the greatest! strong, and our SAT scores are at an all time high. In addition, the And finally, my reflections would be incomplete if they did not number of our freshmen who were classified as having “very high” include acknowledgement of the many ways by which we are blessed financial aid needs is the highest in many years — approaching 48% by generous and committed alumni. This issue of theSt. John’s of our class. At the same time, the University’s budget has been University Magazine includes the Honor Roll of Donors, very stretched as a result of the need to provide additional institutional special women and men whose support, especially critical in these financial aid, the largest dollar amount in our history to help difficult economic times, helps to assure that our mission continues. students who would otherwise have been unable to continue their Thank you for all that you continue to do for St. John’s. education. And despite this tremendous infusion of resources, I am aware of students whose financial situations were such that they were not able to return to classes this fall. Certainly we are mindful of our blessings, but, at the same time, we are not without Donald J. Harrington, C.M. serious challenges. President

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The St. John’s University Magazine is published by the Division of Institutional Advancement for alumni, staff, faculty and friends of St. John’s. Correspondence: The staff welcomes your thoughts and The past two comments. Please address letters to: 24 Editor, St. John’s University Magazine decades have been St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 a time of tremendous or e-mail [email protected] Letters and articles may be edited transformation at for publication. Send address changes to: alma mater. Lisa Capone Division of Institutional Advancement St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 by fax to (718) 990-6859, by e-mail to [email protected] or return the enclosed form.

PUBLISHER Donald J. Harrington, C.M. President EDITORIAL STAFF Our benefactors help Sheri Welte 34 Managing Editor the Vincentian mission to Dorothy E. Habben, Ph.D. ’66G Contributing Editor flourish at St. John’s and Danielle Bushell Alumnotes around the world.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Thomas Burke ’68C, ’71G

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Adam Bell Peter Freed Steve Grimes Giscard James ’05CPS Jihad Nammour Christopher Semetis ’04CPS, ’06MBA Charles Thompson

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OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS William Schaeffer ’73CBA DEPARTMENTS Director NOTEWORTHY 5

Consistent with the University’s mission as a Catholic, Vincentian and Metropolitan institution of higher CHAPTER HAPPENINGS 16 education, the University abides by all applicable federal, state and local laws which prohibit UP FRONT 19 discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including sexual  D’Angelo Center Opens harassment), sexual orientation, marital status or  Advantage Academy disability in admitting students to its programs or in administering its educational policies, admissions  Society of St. Vincent de Paul policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletics  Partnership with Unicaritas and other institutionally administered programs or activities generally made available to students at  New Board Members the University. In accordance with these laws, the Visit our Web site for the latest University also prohibits retaliation against anyone who has complained about discrimination or otherwise CAMPUS BRIEFS 50 updates, news and events at exercised rights guaranteed under these laws. In addition, the University continually strives to fulfill GIVING BACK 54 www.stjohns.edu/alumni its educational goals by maintaining a fair, humane,  or call (877) 758-ALUM. responsible and non-discriminatory environment Class of 2009 Gifts for all students and employees. All University policies,  Lacrosse for Autism practices and procedures are administered in a manner  which preserves its rights and identity as a Catholic Golf Outings and Vincentian institution of higher education. ALUMNOTES 58 ON THE COVER A CONVERSATION 64 Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M.

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Graduates Assume New Status As Alumni

On a day filled with the traditional pomp and circumstance that make all university commencement ceremonies both moving and memorable, members of the Class of 2009 were welcomed into the ranks of the alumni by the staff of the St. John’s University Office of Alumni Relations. At the conclusion of the formal ceremony graduates were congratulated by staff members who presented each new alumnus and alumna with a St. John’s University Alumni tee shirt and a copy of Cap and Compass, a publication containing useful resources and information to assist the new graduates as they begin the next period of their lives. about his student days, Rubin Simkhayev “This was a great day for the graduates ’09TCB remarked that what would stand and their families,” said Bill Schaeffer out most in his mind was “…the great ’73CBA, Director, Office of Alumni atmosphere on campus. I really liked the Relations. “We’re proud of what face-to-face attention I received from my these young men and women professors. The whole experience was great!” have accomplished and we’re Commencement is, of course, a beginning happy to welcome them into rather than an end, and the members of the the ranks of our alumni.” Class of 2009 are certain that the education Schaeffer and his staff urged and values that they received at alma mater everyone to stay connected to St. John’s will allow them to go forth and make a and “…take advantage of everything that difference in our world for years to come. the alumni network has to offer. Remember, your status at St. John’s isn’t over, it’s simply changed. The St. John’s family is forever.” their lives, and looked back fondly The new graduates were appropriately on their time at St. John’s. “I’m excited,” said excited about achieving this milestone in Earlene Fernandez ’09GEd. “At last I’ve done it, and now I’m ready to move on. I’m considering the possibility of coming back for my Ph.D.” Kaushal Shah ’09MS felt confident with his Master’s in Biotechnology firmly in hand. “Today is very special for me. It was a lot of hard work and long hours, and I’m pretty sure that I’ll be able to overcome these tough economic times with my degree from St. John’s.” When asked what he would remember most

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Alumni Honor students and alumni in career-related relationships.” Outstanding As the honorees accepted their awards, Business Professors each acknowledged a special attachment to the University that has been their Alumni and friends gathered in April at professional home for so many years. The Inn at New Hyde Park on Long Island “I’m absolutely in awe to think that the for St. John’s The Peter J. Tobin College alumni have thought of me,” noted Dr. of Business Alumni Association (TCBAA) Magee-Egan. “I’m being honored for doing Networking Reception, a popular annual what I have loved doing for the past 51  Son James, wife Veronica and daughter event which this year honored three of years — teaching our wonderful students. Kimberly Ehret accept the Jim Ehret Board St. John’s most exceptional business Our students move on and move up, and Member of the Year Award in memory of Jim Ehret ’82CBA. professors. they’re a reflection of our great University.” The honorees included John W. Dobbins, “The St. John’s community has given me we shared everything for the first 16 years Jr., Ph.D. (posthumously), Pauline C. the opportunity to be what I am today,” of our lives. It’s great for me to meet so Magee-Egan, Ph.D. and Jay Nathan, Ph.D. said Dr. Nathan. “The diversity and the many people from John’s extended family TCBAA President Catherine Camera '65CBA Vincentian mission are things that I truly …which is his St. John’s family.” described the honorees as “incredibly talented, feel deep in my heart. I am happy and A unique feature of the event was gifted individuals. This event is important humbled to receive this recognition and the inaugural presentation of the Jim because it gives us an opportunity to I’m grateful to be in the company of these Ehret Board Member of the Year Award, spotlight the excellent, dynamic teachers wonderful honorees.” named in memory of Jim Ehret '82CBA. that we have at St. John’s. It also helps to Accepting the award on behalf of his This annual award honors a member of fulfill the University’s mission of supporting late brother, Bill Dobbins shared a the Tobin College of Business Alumni number of personal insights and Association who has made outstanding memories of the wonderful ties contributions to St. John’s while embracing that existed between him and the University’s Vincentian values throughout John. “I never knew my brother his or her life. Accepting the award in as ‘Dr. Dobbins’…he was just memory of her late husband, Veronica John. He was a year older Ehret expressed the appreciation of the than me, and growing up Ehret Family. “Jim was the best, and after him they broke the mold,” she said. “This Honoree Jay Nathan, Ph.D. award will be greatly treasured, and we is joined by two of his appreciative students. thank you for this honor.”

Notre Dame College was also introduced as the recipient of the days. “Some of my wonderful friends who Hon. Mary Egan Scholarship, named in helped me through college are sitting with Alumni Celebrate memory of Notre Dame College alumna me today and are still true friends,” Homecoming Judge Mary Egan ’38NDC, ’45L. remarked Raffaela Caputo ’58NDC. Camaraderie filled the room as the Reflecting on their days at Notre Dame In May, Notre Dame College alumnae alumnae reconnected with the friends who College, the alumnae agreed that, as college enjoyed their annual Homecoming on the were such an important part of their student students, they definitely had their share of Staten Island campus. fun. “I remember climbing the trees in The day began with Mass in memory of front of Flynn Hall on a beautiful spring Sr. Helen Flynn, followed by a champagne day,” recalled Frances Norris-Pettersen hour and luncheon buffet. While all classes ’66NDC, ’84PD. Other pastimes included were welcome, Homecoming specifically “…meeting in the cafeteria to play recognized the anniversary classes of 1939, bridge and listening to music in the 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964 and 1969. music room of Spellman Hall,” noted During the luncheon, alumni from the Janis Forsyth ’50NDC and Joan Dobis Golden Anniversary class of 1959 were ’66NDC, President of the Notre Dame presented with commemorative brooches College Alumnae Association (NDCAA). and guests were introduced to Robert Today, the NDCAA has more than Hrankiwskyj, Jessica Marini, and Kathleen 1,500 active members and is deeply Herron, recipients of a four-year, $4,000 woven into the fabric of St. John’s Sr. Helen Flynn Scholarship. Noel VanEgas University.

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Future Teachers Benefit from Grant

At a formal presentation in August, St. John’s University was awarded a $150,000 grant from MEN’S the Richmond County Savings Foundation to Nov. 13 LIU Carnesecca Arena convert two rooms in the DaSilva Academic Nov. 20 Brown Carnesecca Arena Center on the Staten Island campus into Dec. 2 Stony Brook Carnesecca Arena Teaching and Learning Laboratories. These Dec. 13 Fordham Carnesecca Arena technologically sophisticated facilities will HOLIDAY FESTIVAL provide enhanced learning environments for Dec. 20 Hofstra MSG teacher candidates in St. John’s The School Dec. 21 Championship/Consolation of Education, allowing them to cultivate a Dec. 23 Bryant Carnesecca Arena variety of sound pedagogical practices. Jan. 3 Providence* Carnesecca Arena “These labs will immerse our students Jan. 13 Cincinnati* MSG in technology enhanced environments Jan. 17 DePaul* Carnesecca Arena characteristic of those they will be called upon Jan. 23 Villanova* MSG to create as future educators at the primary, Feb. 6 West Virginia* MSG elementary, middle and secondary levels,” said Feb. 11 Louisville* MSG Nicholas A. Legakis ’97SVC, ’07MPS Director, Feb. 17 Seton Hall* Carnesecca Arena Feb. 24 Marquette* Carnesecca Arena Institutional Advancement, Staten Island campus. Feb. 27 Pittsburgh* MSG Students will have opportunities to engage in inquiry-based learning using hands-on materials and investigative procedures, facilitate WOMEN’S large and small group discussion and elaborate Nov. 21 Boston University Carnesecca Arena on course projects in preparation for their Dec. 1 Stetson Carnesecca Arena future teaching profession. Dec. 10 LIU Carnesecca Arena An Instructional Materials Center equipped Dec. 13 Rhode Island Carnesecca Arena with the most up-to-date curriculum materials Dec. 19 Texas-Arlington Carnesecca Arena Dec. 20 Virginia Tech/UAB Carnesecca Arena will allow faculty to easily access materials Jan. 2 West Virginia* Carnesecca Arena for comprehensive course integration while Jan. 5 Marquette* Carnesecca Arena affording education students the opportunity Jan. 12 Seton Hall* Carnesecca Arena to develop the skills necessary for successful Jan. 23 USF* MSG classroom practice. An Instructional Technology Jan. 30 Providence* Carnesecca Arena Center will allow teacher candidates to Feb. 10 Louisville* Carnesecca Arena integrate Web-based resources, software and Feb. 16 Notre Dame* Carnesecca Arena smartboard technology into their teaching Feb. 27 Villanova* Carnesecca Arena practices. It will also provide resources for *denotes Big East game. podcasting, digital storytelling and video editing. The Richmond County Savings Foundation has partnered with St. John’s in the past by providing a number of grants, including a $300,000 award to support the development of Instructional Technology Laboratories in the DaSilva Academic Center. “We’re very grateful to the Richmond County Savings Foundation BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! for their ongoing support of St. John’s,” said Legakis. “Their generosity continues to make a real difference for our students, a difference For ticket information call that will ultimately benefit the young people and families with whom they will interact 1-888-GO-STORM or visit during their years as professional educators.” www.redstormsports.com

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New Dean for St. John’s Dean for Faculty Scholarship from 2005-2008. School of Law “In the 10 years that I have been part of this law The St. John’s University Board of Trustees school community, I have appointed Professor Michael A. Simons as never failed to be impressed Dean of St. John’s School of Law. by St. John’s. Everything Simons became the School of Law’s ninth I know about this law Dean in its 84-year history. He replaced Dean school — about our faculty, Mary C. Daly who passed away in November about our students, about 2008, after a successful four-year deanship our staff and about our dating back to August 2004. alumni — fills me with “Dean Michael Simons’ reputation for great hope for our future,” scholarship and for teaching make him said Dean Simons. “It is a especially qualified to lead our School privilege to follow Mary of Law at this time in its history,” said Daly as Dean. She was both Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President a mentor and a role model of St. John’s University. to me, and I look forward to carrying on her Friedman & Shaw in New York City (1991-95); A graduate of the College of the Holy work in advancing our mission.” as a Staff Attorney for The Washington Cross, magna cum laude, 1986, and Harvard Prior to his tenure at St. John’s, Dean Post (1990-91), and as a Law Clerk to the Law School, magna cum laude, 1989, Michael Simons worked as Assistant United States Hon. Louis F. Oberdorfer of the United A. Simons has been a member of the St. John’s Attorney in the Southern District of New States District Court for the District of faculty since 1998, and served as Associate York (1995-1998), as an associate at Stillman, Columbia (1989-90).

Global Studies participated in some form of global education. was a real life-changing experience.” Of the many Global Studies programs, the Reflecting St. John’s commitment to Celebrates most popular is Discover the World, where globalization, students can also choose 25th Anniversary students spend an entire academic semester from specialized programs in a variety of living and learning in historic cities, including additional locations, including Egypt, Berlin, When the Global Studies program began at Rome, Paris, Dublin and Salamanca, Spain. India, Guatamala, the Galapagos Islands, St. John’s University over a quarter-century London and Bermuda. ago, it bore little resemblance to the thriving, True to the Vincentian mission, students multi-national program that is available to participating in the programs are required students today. Back then, students seeking to engage in service to the needy in the to experience learning within other cultures overseas communities in which they live and had only a single location in Europe to which learn. The study abroad experience involves they could travel, offering enriching but students and faculty working side by side to limited opportunities for academic growth serve others all around the world. and cultural immersion. One of the most recent innovations in the Twenty-five years later, students flock Global Studies program now allows for the to take advantage of the chance to study participation of incoming freshmen. This past abroad at a number of the world’s most summer, 30 incoming freshmen took part in interesting and exciting places. “We’ve really a program on the University’s Rome campus, reinvigorated people’s perception of what it allowing them to be global even before means to study abroad,” said Karl Rutter, becoming local. Director of Recruitment, Office of Global Looking ahead, plans are already underway Studies. “We have a wide variety of programs For most of these fortunate young men and to expand to other locations in Latin America now, some that run for a full semester and women, the experience allows them to see and Asia. “St. John’s has a true commitment others that take place during St. John’s the world in vastly different ways. to global education,” noted Rutter. “When winter or summer recess. We’ve moved “I went to Dublin, Rome and Paris,” it comes to giving our students the best from one fixed location to programs that said Mark Yassa ’10C. “It was very different experience possible, we’re prepared to are totally global in nature.” from what I expected. Dublin was very spread our wings and poised to offer them During the past academic year, over 500 Americanized, but I hit major culture shock unique learning opportunities literally all students, most of them undergraduates, when I went to Paris and Rome. For me, it around the world.”

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alumni insider’s view…

Alumni Insider’s View…offers students and alumni the opportunity to network as students learn about various career fields from alumni who graciously offer their time by participating. This illustrious program enables St. John’s students to obtain real-world knowledge about a chosen profession and/or field while drawing upon the myriad of experiences from some of our most accomplished alumni.

New York State Capital forging strong relationships now towards a career in public service. A group of enthusiastic students from The strength of the alumni community St. John’s University traveled to Albany, NY, was demonstrated for students who learned in April to gain a behind-the-scenes look not only about the experiences of these at state government from alumni holding particular alumni but about what they significant positions in and around the New themselves can expect after graduation. York State Capital. “My experience with this program has They were quickly immersed in current led me to believe in the possibilities of life. issues, which included the budget and Who knew that an undergraduate psychology MTA fare hikes, through engaging panel major and former waitress, as well as past discussions, an educational lunch where they restaurant entrepreneur, would end up in heard from State Senator and alumnus the State Senate?” remarked Kristina Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. ’86CBA and a private Murani ’10C. “The path from college to

tour of the Capital. career discovery is thought provoking.  Richard Mulvaney, Esq. ‘89SVC, ‘93L (l.) General Senators Martin J. Golden ’97SVC of Thank you for allowing me to partake in Counsel for the New York State Troopers PBA and New York State Senator Craig Maclean Johnson, the 22nd Senate District and Diane J. such a rewarding opportunity.” Esq. ‘96L participate in the panel discussion, while Andrea Papa ‘88SVC (c.) moderates. Savino ’86CBA of the 23rd Senate District The alumni participants, comprised of passionately discussed the state budget in senators, assemblymen and others in related St. John’s students, as well as my colleagues,” light of current economic hardship, giving professions, were justifiably proud of their said Senator Golden. “I hope the students students a glimpse of a healthy bi-partisanship involvement in the day’s activities and found it as enriching as I did.” rivalry in their elected officials. expressed their willingness to help further the Senators Golden and Savino took time to Another panel of alumni candidly shared education and careers of St. John’s students. personally guide the group of students onto the value of their St. John’s education with “Participating in the panel presentation the Senate floor where they could observe students and advised them to consider was a great opportunity to interact with members of the State Senate in action as well as take photos of their memorable experience. “I am always happy to participate in Students toured the New York State Capital. any activities that St. John’s holds,” said Senator Savino. “My experience at the University was the highlight of my education. I am proud to participate with the University as it continues to grow and become even greater.” Students were pleased with the day’s events and acknowledged the benefits of this rare privilege. “From the eruption of a spirited debate to the sincere words of advice and encouragement, the alumni truly made this experience worthwhile,” said Chenele Francis ’10TCB. “I cannot wait to be in their shoes one day, making such a huge difference in the workplace, community and with students.”

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Alumni Sharpen Students’ skills in a particular field. E-portfolios have Interview Skills now been implemented throughout the curriculum of The School of Education. In April, more than 40 students, alumni and In addition to career advice, keynote friends took part in the Alumni Insider’s View speaker John Fodera emphasized the …Fourth Annual The School of Education importance of rethinking societal views Career Forum. of success. He advised students to excel in Patricia Campbell ’54NDC, ’60GEd, their careers and invest in values that Associate Professor, St. John’s University; would lead to fulfilling lives. Anna Castley ’89PD, Principal, P.S. 54; Mary Chiapperino ’97GEd, ’02PD, Principal, Our insight and the practical skills necessary Upcoming Alumni Lady Help of Christians; John Fodera ’66UC, when interviewing for a profession within Insider’s View…Events ’93PD, Principal, St. Peter’s Boys High School; the field of education. Natalie Hendrix ’02Ed, ’03GEd, Teacher, Alumni offered students the benefit of  Tobin College of Business P.S. 58 and Ryan Murphy ’03C, ’06GEd, their experiences by speaking candidly about Speed Networking Teacher, I.S. 75 participated in the forum what is required for success as a professional November 4, 2009 7 p.m. that was designed to provide students with educator or educational administrator. They Kiernan Suite, Kelleher Center also conducted mock interviews Staten Island campus with two volunteers to prepare the students for the challenges  Day On Wall Street of the interview process. November 4, 2009 During her interview scenario New York City one student demonstrated  Tobin College of the use of an e-portfolio, an Business Etiquette Class electronic portfolio containing February 2010 the digital equivalent of a Staten Island campus resume and sample work that  Communications Connection demonstrates an applicant’s March 24, 2010 Kiernan Suite, Kelleher Center Staten Island campus

Meet Your Alumni Insider’s View Leaders  Accounting

The heart and soul of our Alumni Insider’s View…Programs are Andrea T. Papa ’88SVC, Spring 2010 Associate Director of Student Engagement and Regional Programs, Office of Alumni  New York State Capital Relations and Nicholas A. Legakis ’97SVC, ’07MPS, Director of Institutional April 2010 Albany, NY Advancement on the Staten Island campus. Whether fine-tuning existing programs or implementing new  The School of Education ones, these dedicated alumni are committed to Mock Interview April 13, 2010 making the Alumni Insider’s View…a positive and 4:30 p.m. memorable experience for both alumni and students. DaSilva Academic Center If you would like to participate in upcoming programs Staten Island campus please contact Andrea at (718) 990-5811 or e-mail  Hotel Management [email protected] or Nick at (718) 390-4146 April 26, 2010 or e-mail [email protected]. 7:30 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, NY

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young alumni

St. John’s offers relevant and dynamic programs for alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years. ● ISLAND JAMMIN’ We offer resources and services exclusively for our recent graduates designed to address their unique social, educational, financial or career enrichment needs. The Young Alumni Happy Hour series is part of a number of activities suggested by the Young Alumni Committee, a group comprised of graduates who were student leaders and/or involved in student organizations and are willing to volunteer their time to discuss ways to better engage young alumni through social, service and networking events. Happy Hours are held on a monthly basis at popular locations throughout the greater New York area. During the past six months they’ve visited Calico Jack’s Cantina, Tonic East, BowlMor and the Village Pourhouse in New York City and E.B. Elliott’s on the Nautical ● Mile of Long Island. MARTINI MADNESS Recent graduates are happy to reminisce and reconnect over cocktails and appetizers with other young alumni, many of whom they haven’t seen since their student days. In addition to the obvious attraction of enjoying an opportunity to socialize at the end of a busy work day, these events offer young alumni a chance to network with other St. John’s graduates for personal development and possible career advancement.

meet your  young alumni representative Elisa Douglas ’05C serves as Assistant Director, Office of Alumni Relations, Student and Young “This event has Alumni Engagement. As a young alumna herself, inspired me to attend she is committed to working with St. John’s recent some of the other ones graduates to develop programs and activities that will allow them to stay connected to each other and alma that are coming up in mater. She enjoys the opportunity to build and maintain the next few months. relationships with constituent groups of young alumni It seems that St. John’s as well as with student groups, knowing that the students of today will soon become the alumni young alumni events of tomorrow. For more information about are pretty great!” our programs for young alumni or to work  Nicole Ann on creating new initiatives please contact Piampiano ’06CPS Elisa Douglas at (718) 990-6168 or e-mail [email protected]. NOTEWORTHY

“This is great for people who work in the city. Getting back to Queens can be difficult during the week, but this is close to my job and on my way home.”  Michael Graffeo '03CPS

● SUMMER KICK-OFF

“This happy hour and the last let me see people I haven’t talked to since graduation. I know I’m going to keep coming.”  Adelyn Ruiz '03CPS

upcoming events  Thursday, January 21, 2010 6 – 8 p.m. Join us at an upcoming Happy Hour Flute Gramercy 40 E. 20th Street  Thursday, November 12, 2009 New York City 6 – 8 p.m. Legends  Thursday, February 18, 2010 ● CANTINA CARNIVAL 6 W. 33rd Street 6 – 8 p.m. New York City Tonic East 411 Third Avenue  Thursday, December 10, 2009 New York City 6 – 8 p.m. 40/40 Club  Thursday, March 25 6 West 25th Street 6 – 8 p.m. New York City Location to be determined

We gratefully appreciate the valuable assistance of the members of the Young Alumni Committee in the creative implementation of event programming, communications and benefit opportunities: ● BOWL-A-RAMA Vincent Accardi ’05CPS Matthew Herlihy ’08CPS Rich Baidal ’05CPS Amanda Horvat ’00CPS, ’02GEd Jeanne Beck ’02Ed, ’08GEd Daniel Jean Toussaint ’06CPS Jodi Cox ‘98C, ’02GEd Frank Jerome ’06CPS Joann Danis ’07CPS Jeffrey Magloire ’08CPS Heloise Danis ’04CPS Kerri Pastor ’05TCB, ’06MBA Jason Danisi ’99C Samuel Pierre ’05CPS Saskia De Caires ’00C, ’08G Spencer Reames ’99C, ’02L Shelly Garcia ’05TCB, ’07MBA Elizabeth Salagub ’04TCB Melissa Gardner ’03TCB Maria Suma ‘05CPS, ’06G Cherie Glover ’04CPS Samantha Torres ’05CPS Lauren Harding ’07CPS Natasha Vaughan ’99CBA, ’03MBA Michael Yetemian ’02CPS, ’05MBA

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the school of education honors 100 years

St. John’s School of Education is in the midst of Fourth Annual L.E.A.D. in Queens celebrating its centennial with a variety of events highlighting the exceptional school founded in 1908. In April, five alumni and friends of St. John’s University who have Below are recaps of just a few of the events held recently: distinguished themselves as professional educators or educational administrators were honored at the fourth Annual Leaders in Education Centennial Celebration at Reunion Awards Dinner at the University Center on the Queens campus.

Alumni, faculty and administrators of The School of Education played a special role in the Centennial Celebration Great Lawn Party and Concert at Alumni Reunion Celebration 2009 in May. Twenty undergraduate School of Education students assisted alumni who brought their children to campus to enjoy the various activities taking place throughout the afternoon and evening. The students supervised the children engaged in arts and crafts, watched over them as they enjoyed the carnival-style rides and painted their faces with a variety of festive shapes and colors. “It was wonderful to see that so many alumni from The School

of Education came back to St. John’s to celebrate with us,” noted Nearly 200 alumni and friends gathered to acknowledge the Clarisse E. Willis ’89SVC, ’91GEd, ’95PD, Associate Dean of The achievements of the exceptional honorees, each of whom was School of Education. “Everyone had a great time, and the presence recognized for enhancing the field of education with his or her of young children on campus added a very festive touch to this significant contributions. Honorees included Marie Brown '63Ed, wonderful event.” '70GEd, Robert A. Mangione '77P, '79GP, '93PD, '99Ed.D., Alumni were grateful for the opportunity see the many additions Sr. Catherine Mezzacapo, C.S.J. '52Ed, '56G, William Sanders and to the campus while reconnecting with friends from their student days. James Sheerin '65Ed. Jerrold Ross, Ph.D., Dean of The School of Education expressed his appreciation for everyone’s support of the School’s Centennial Celebration. He noted that the evening’s honorees were an important reflection of those achievements. Four of the honorees received their awards from Joseph Sciame '71Ed, Vice President for Community Relations at St. John’s University, who was himself honored at last year’s event. Sciame expressed his appreciation to Margaret D’Angelo '70Ed for her exceptional efforts as Chair of the Centennial Celebration Committee. He also commended the honorees for “…the many years of work and devotion they have given to the field of education.” After Sciame presented the first four awards, Dean Ross returned to present the final award to his St. John’s colleague and friend “I’ve had the honor and the privilege of reconnecting with my college friends and because of them I’m reconnecting to St. John’s now and it’s wonderful,” said Virginia Kordoski ’70Ed, ’73GEd. “Please have more family get togethers and I’m sure that more of us will come back.” “All of us have never been apart from each other,” noted Joanne Trimarco ’71Ed. “We had a very good experience at St. John’s and we’d like to come back in the future.” At the end of the day it was the presence of other School of Education alumni that made the event especially memorable. “I came back because my friends were coming and we’re having a great time today,” said George Frank ’71Ed. “We’ll come back next year, too!”

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Dr. Robert Mangione, Dean of St. John’s College of Pharmacy and L.E.A.D. Event at Oakdale Allied Health Professions. In April alumni and friends gathered at Alumni were quick to acknowledge the importance of events the Bourne Mansion on St. John’s Oakdale such as this. “These L.E.A.D. events continue to grow in size and campus to honor the achievements of six stature,” remarked Steve Rosenberg '73Ed. “It’s always a pleasure exceptional educators and educational administrators whose to attend. The honorees are quite impressive and really show the contributions have made a lasting impact that will be felt locally, quality of our School of Education graduates.” nationally and internationally. Outstanding Educators Honored on Staten Island

In April, alumni, students and faculty members gathered at the Staten Island campus to honor the achievements of five individuals who have made significant contributions in the area of education and educational administration. The honorees, Joann Assante ’80NDC, Mary Lee ’06GEd, Rosann Mezzacappa ’71Ed, Maureen O’Brien ’62NDC and Carl A. Perrino ’68Ph.D. were recognized for the impact they have made during the course of their careers on the lives of their students.

Honorees included Richard Castellano ’73Ed, Carla D’Ambrosio ’06Ed.D., Joseph Geoghan ’59CBA, Debra Kalabza-Balsamo ’06Ed.D., Michael Keany and Rev. Christopher Okorie ’05G, ’06GEd. The 162 guests were welcomed by Jerrold Ross, Ph.D., Dean of The School of Education. Dean Ross expressed his appreciation to everyone for making this inaugural event at Oakdale so successful. He noted that he expects the event to continue to grow in the years ahead, and acknowledged the unique contributions that each of the honorees has made to the field of education and educational The evening’s festivities included dinner and the presentation administration. of apple-shaped awards in appreciation of the honorees’ hard Serving as the Master of Ceremonies, Jim Monnier ’74Ed, ’79GEd, work and dedication by Jerrold Ross, Ph.D., Dean of The School Assistant Vice President, Development, St. John’s University, urged of Education. Dean Ross spoke about his appreciation for the everyone to remember the importance of the Vincentian values role alumni play in the community and University, remarking that, that have served as the University’s foundation since 1870. “I am encouraged by “This has been a tremendous evening for St. John’s University the way our alumni and our School of Education,” noted Bill Schaeffer ’73CBA, Director, respond and by their Alumni Relations. “This L.E.A.D. event emphasized the importance willingness and ability of education, a reality that was clearly displayed by the deserving to give back.” honorees and their contributions to the various fields of education. Nicholas Legakis ’97SVC, All of us at St. John’s University are very proud of our alumni.” ’07MPS, Associate Guests enjoyed the first of what will definitely become an annual Director for Institutional tradition. “This was a great evening at a wonderful location that Advancement on the brought together a terrific group of education professionals,” said Staten Island campus Thomas Gilroy ’68Ed. “It was nice to be able to honor these six noted that, “The University is extremely proud of our honorees very deserving L.E.A.D. award recipients.” and of the outstanding contributions that they have made to the “This was a first class, professionally-run event,” said John educational community. The influence that they have had will be Schwartz, a guest of honoree Michael Keany. “St. John’s University felt for years to come.” has much to be proud of, especially The School of Education.”

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 Long Island Ducks Baseball Game In July, alumni and friends gathered to enjoy dinner and a minor league baseball game at Citibank Park, the home of the Long Island Ducks in Central Islip, NY. The event attracted alumni of all ages, from the Schermerhorn Street and Lewis Avenue campuses to the more recent graduates and their children. Guests received an alumni branded baseball cap and access to the Entenmann’s Picnic Area for an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, where families and friends shared picnic-style fare and spent quality time together before the game began. “We appreciate St. John’s planning a family event in Suffolk County,” shared Joseph (’56UC) and Alba Nastasi '56UC who brought their grandchildren. “It’s a lot easier than going into the city.” “I hadn’t really been that involved up to this point,” noted Ed Wildermuth '79P who celebrated the 30th anniversary of his graduation from St. John’s at Alumni Reunion Celebration 2009 earlier this year. “But the fact that [the Office of Alumni Relations sponsored] a lot of interesting and nice things to do has stimulated me to get involved.”

 Lakewood BlueClaws Host Hagerstown Suns In August, alumni and friends gathered to enjoy a minor league baseball game between the Hagerstown Suns and the Lakewood BlueClaws in Lakewood, NJ. The event was hosted by the Central New Jersey Alumni Chapter, and those in attendance also enjoyed a family barbeque in chapter the picnic area of the stadium. “It’s a great event for families to gather and bring their kids,” exclaimed Ernie Feiteiria '98CBA. “I love meeting new alumni that attend and having the opportunity to catch up with old friends.” Judith Hoyer '64UC, who made the trip from Long Island so that she could spend some time with her cousin at the ball game, was genuinely appreciative that “…the University hosts fun events like this one.” Mike Brill '79MBA, one of the Chapter leaders for the Central New Jersey Chapter, has been involved in planning this event for the past seven years. “We love hosting this event,” he said. “It’s great for families, there are activities for the kids, there’s good food and it’s affordable.”

 Minor League Baseball in Connecticut Members of the Fairfield County Alumni Chapter and the Central Connecticut Alumni Chapter, gathered to watch the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs play the Bridgeport Bluefish at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT. Many expressed their satisfaction with the event and were grateful for the opportunity to gather with other area alumni, a reflection of the strong bond that continues to exist with alma mater even years after graduation. “St. John’s has meant so much to me and it’s great to see alumni and friends come out and enjoy a nice day at the ballpark,” commented Philip Wax, Jr. ’66Ed, ’69G. “I always try to make these outings because I am so proud of my St. John’s connection.” Paul Bailo ’86CBA also shared his sense of pride in the University. “St. John’s is like a family to me,” he stated. “I still keep in touch with my classmates and friends and really enjoy these gatherings that keep me connected.”

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 Saratoga Day at the Races  Belmont Brunch In August, the Albany Alumni Chapter and the Mid-Hudson In July, St. John’s University alumni Valley Alumni Chapter sponsored an exciting day at historic and friends gathered to watch the Saratoga Racetrack for St. John’s University alumni and exciting horse races at Belmont friends. A unique feature of this event was the presence of Park on Long Island. Guests a number of new incoming students who would begin their relaxed and shared memories of classes at the start of the Fall 2009 semester. As was expected, their student days while enjoying the alumni were quick to make them feel at home as they an elegant Sunday brunch in a welcomed these newest members into the St. John’s family. private room overlooking the Guests enjoyed the experience of gathering at the rail to track at the exclusive Turf and watch the races from this coveted trackside vantage point. The Field Club. event included a delightful buffet where alumni came together Many were appreciative of to catch up with each other while recounting stories and sharing the opportunity to get together, memories of their student days at St. John’s. citing this event as an ideal way “I’m so glad St. John’s offers opportunities to get together to reunite. "This event is another with other alumni,” said Kathleen Evers ’04CPS. “This event great way for alumni to meet and totally exceeded my expectations.” reconnect with one another,” said John Neary ’61CBA, an avid Albany Chapter volunteer, shared her Kevin Hawkins ’86SVC. enthusiasm, noting that, “…after this great turnout and sharing the at the rail experience, "This is my first time to Belmont I’m convinced that, going forward, this is really the way to do it.” Park and I love it—especially this room,” raved Lisanne Schatz ’86Ed. “This is a lot of fun and another way to meet old friends and get acquainted with new ones." happeningsThe Belmont Brunch was  Opening Day Fun co-sponsored by the Nassau County at Monmouth Park Alumni Chapter and St. John’s  Arizona Alumni Enjoy Golf Outing In May, the Central New Jersey Alumni The School of Education as part In June, more than 60 alumni and friends Chapter hosted its annual opening day of the continuing SOE Centennial gathered for the Fourth Annual St. John’s at Monmouth Park Race Track in Celebration. Arizona Alumni Golf Classic and Luncheon at the Monmouth, NJ. Rio Verde Country Club in Rio Verde, AZ. Brian The afternoon’s activities featured a Egan ’78CBA led his team to win the best ball picnic in a private area designated for St. John’s with an up-close view of the finish flight and Vic Benedetto ’86NDC of Manhattan line. Alumni enjoyed a barbeque buffet as they mingled with former classmates and Studios photographed all the action. waited in anticipation of the St. John’s sponsored race. Following golf, a luncheon sponsored by retired “This is one of the biggest St. John’s University Professor of Marketing crowds we’ve had here,” Dr. Eberhard Scheuing and his wife Carol was commented Chapter Leader another highlight of this wonderful event. Mike Bart '85CBA. “It has really "Every year this event grows. It is nice to see become a popular event and we so many alumni from different schools and hope it continues to grow.” campuses get together and have a fun time,” Many in attendance agreed, noted Arizona Alumni Chapter Leader Dr. Peter citing their satisfaction with O'Reilly '69CBA, '74MBA. what has become a tradition The Fifth Annual St. John's Arizona Alumni for Chapter members. “We come Golf Classic and Luncheon will be held in June every year and we really enjoy 2010 at the Pebble Creek Country Club in this event,” said Maureen Goodyear, AZ. Alumni residing in Arizona who are Babula '65UC. interested in participating in upcoming chapter In addition to a day of family fun in the sun, members of the group were given the events are encouraged to contact Dr. O'Reilly at opportunity to pose for pictures in the winner’s circle with the horse that won the [email protected] for additional information. St. John’s sponsored race.

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The D’Angelo Center Opens

When the students, faculty and staff returned Peter D’Angelo serves on the University’s variety of options. The lower-level dining area to the Queens campus this fall, they were Board of Trustees, chairs its Fiscal Resource offers everything from deli to brick-oven pizza, drawn to visit The D’Angelo Center, the Management Committee, and serves on while a Coffee House on the second floor most recent addition to serve the University the Executive, Nominating, Facilities, and provides grab-and-go fare in a casual setting. community. Investment Committees. St. John’s conferred Strategically located adjacent to Sullivan Hall an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science and opposite Sun Yat Sen Hall, The D’Angelo degree upon him in 2006. Peg D’Angelo Center now serves as the hub of student life served as Chair of the Centennial Leadership on the Queens campus. The stone and brick Committee for The School of Education’s building is inspired by the existing campus architecture, with a majestic tower designed to serve as a beacon both on and off campus. “The D’Angelo Center brings To enhance the wide variety to our campus a place where of student activities offered at students can come and be St. John’s, the building also with each other for terrific features a series of areas that interactions,” said Rev. James include office space and J. Maher, C.M. ’84C, Vice activity space for student President for Student Affairs organizations; meeting rooms and Executive Director of for student programs; and a the Vincentian Institute for multi-purpose room that can Social Action. accommodate a lecture for “For the students, it’s like going into their 100th Anniversary and this year received the 450, a banquet for 325 or up to three new home. The former facility had served its President’s Medal. Peter and Peg together were events simultaneously. purpose but with the growth of our campus actively involved in the University’s recently “The D’Angelo Center is a great addition population we needed something bigger and completed capital campaign, serving on both the to our campus,” said Patrick McBurney, ’10C, better. The D’Angelo Center has allowed us National and Executive Campaign Committees. President of Student Government, Inc. “It was to meet those challenges of growth.” “The most striking feature is the two-story wonderful to watch it being built and now “Faculty have long hoped for a place where central seating area with the large fireplace and that it’s here the students are really taking they could meet with students after class to the grand staircase that leads you to the Coffee advantage of all that it has to offer.” continue a discussion, address some issue of House,” said Brij B. Anand, Vice President of Serving a dual purpose as both an academic consequence or just grab a cup of coffee,” Facilities. “The lounge area will definitely and student services facility, The D’Angelo noted Julia Upton, RSM, Ph.D., ’73G, ’75G, become the living room of the campus and Center contains 14 new classrooms of various University Provost. “The D’Angelo Center, will be a center for student engagement, sizes equipped with digital media capability. the University’s living room and academic learning, interactions and social activities.” Nine of these classrooms are furnished to crossroads, addresses those needs and many “I love the fact that as you walk in you get allow flexibility in set-up, from traditional we had not even considered. We’re using a real sense of the history of St. John’s and how lecture style to team-teaching. The largest of both the learning spaces and the gathering it ties in to New York City,” noted Fr. Maher. these spaces is a 144-seat lecture space, with spaces to optimize our opportunities to “Appropriately, as you enter the building tiered seating to allow better sightlines and engage students.” you’re looking out at New York City on the large-format video projection. The D’Angelo Center is named in honor other side. The D’Angelo Center really speaks Anand reflected on what it was like to watch of trustee Peter (’78MBA, ’06HON) and Peg to being at St. John’s in New York City while this magnificent structure take shape. “The D’Angelo ’70Ed, generous alumni of the looking out on the rest of the world. That’s a transformation from the initial architectural University. Providing the organ for St. Thomas great reflection of our global mission.” plans and design drawings to an actual structure More Church and endowing the D’Angelo Adjacent to the central seating area is a has been an exhilarating experience,” he said. Chair in the Humanities are just two examples student services center where students can get “The building design, the sheer volume of the of the many ways in which they have helped information about all aspects of student life at interior spaces and the student interactions to make St. John’s stronger and better. St. John's. Two food service venues provide a have exceeded our expectations.”

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Advantage Academy Gives Hope to the Homeless

As Department of Homeless Services (DHS)  Dr. James P. Pellow presents a wireless laptop computer to a member of the first class of the Advantage Academy. Commissioner Robert V. Hess read from a  Advantage Academy students gather on the steps proclamation signed by Mayor Michael of the Manhattan campus. Bloomberg declaring June 11, 2009, as Advantage Academy Day in New York City, program participants in the front row openly wept at the thought of one day graduating with a college degree. The decree came as Commissioner Hess and St. John’s University Executive Vice “I am thrilled to President and COO James P. Pellow, Ed.D., work with an institution were announcing a strategic partnership like St. John’s. There between DHS and the University to provide couldn’t be a finer more than 40 homeless and formerly homeless partner in this individuals an opportunity to obtain an community. They have associate degree in the fields of Information welcomed this idea Technology and Business. from day one,” While enrolled in the program students said Commissioner will receive free housing and support services Hess. “It’s absolutely from DHS and academic curriculum and life remarkable and I don’t skills training from St. John’s. The Advantage know of any other Academy strives to prepare participants for institution of higher learning that could have “Students applying for acceptance into independent lives and career paths and done this any faster, could have been more this unique program are required to meet ultimately to break the cycles of poverty and committed and reached out and pulled this all the same admission standards and academic homelessness through higher education. together with their best resources to make it requirements as traditional St. John’s students,” “We think this is not only one of the happen in such a productive way.” noted Kathleen Vouté MacDonald, Ed.D., boldest programs we have embraced but one Advantage Academy classes began June 1 Dean of St. John’s College of Professional of the quickest timeframes that we’ve taken at the University’s Manhattan campus. In its first Studies. “They are being taught by some of on — in support of a vision by one of the great year of existence, the Advantage Academy our most engaging faculty members, who leaders of the City of New York in Rob Hess,” exemplifies a positive collaboration between have really embraced the program.” said Dr. Pellow. “We accepted the challenge DHS and the University, in tandem with its One of the first faculty members that the to partner with DHS and instantly turned to Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA). students encountered was Prof. Larry Pitilli, our deans and faculty to develop a program VISA provides an organizational focus for a who was quick to share Dean MacDonald’s that would serve this special population.” variety of new and ongoing St. John’s programs enthusiasm. “The [Advantage] Academy is through which faculty and groundbreaking — a new frontier in education. students can work together to This program has the right chemistry and karma explore causes of and develop of students and faculty coming together.” solutions for poverty and social Many students who comprise the first injustice throughout the world. group of Advantage Academy participants “This program represents are mothers and fathers who hope to set a just one way in which St. John’s positive example for their children about the is responding to the Mayor’s importance of education. call for all New Yorkers to “St. John’s University has given me a embrace service and increase second chance,” said Tamekka Major, a civic engagement to create a participant in the Advantage Academy program. standard for how cities can “My son and I are grateful to DHS, St. John’s tap the power of their people and the Advantage Academy for being a  Prof. Larry Pitilli lectures the first class of Advantage Academy to tackle our most pressing bright light in what is no longer the end of students. challenges,” added Dr. Pellow. a dark tunnel.”

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Students Keep Vincentian Spirit Alive

As the Church celebrates the Year of St. Paul and Branch Campuses. “It is especially by reflecting on his conversion and ministry, relevant because it was started by a student St. John’s University continues to help students who saw in St. Vincent a paradigm for the and faculty discover their own capacity for way in which other college students could life-changing service by embracing the respond to society’s needs in a manner which Vincentian charism. complements their academic careers.” Just as St. Paul advised, “Never grow The SVdP combines service with prayer weary of doing what is good” (Gal 6:9). and reflection, seeking spiritual growth St. John’s sees service to the poor and needy through exposure to — and empathy with as central to a well-rounded college education. — society’s marginalized and abandoned. The University assists students in transforming This practice dovetails with St. John’s goal of concern for others into concrete service while training students to become well-rounded helping them develop academically as well individuals who develop spiritually as well as spiritually. as academically. One campus organization that truly “This is what St. John’s is all about,” says exemplifies the continued vitality of the Pedro Gomez ‘09TCB, who had been active in University’s Vincentian mission and its intimate the SVdP since his freshman year. “The Society connection to the teachings of St. Vincent de of St. Vincent de Paul has shown me that, Paul is the student-run conference of the for service to be meaningful, it needs to be Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). accompanied by prayer and reflection. We their transformation from seeking to help the Founded in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam, also focus on getting to the root causes of poor because it’s the right thing to do, to 20-year-old Sorbonne law student and social injustice to enable the poor to regain helping them because they see themselves as disciple of St. Vincent de Paul, the Society their dignity by becoming self-sufficient.” called upon to serve.” was envisioned as a lay Catholic organization During academic year 2008–2009, Living as Vincentians in the 21st century, dedicated to serving the poor. Today it has Queens and Staten Island participants have, St. John’s SVdP participants are reaping an grown into an international association with for example, helped elderly residents of the understanding of the commonalities of conferences in 130 countries and a membership Chapin and Lily Pond Nursing Homes, worked humanity while gaining compassion, knowledge of almost one million men and women. with sick children at St. Mary’s Children’s and perspective. According to Gipsa Joseph, In keeping with its commitment to Hospital, delivered necessities to Manhattan’s who graduates in 2010 with a double major Vincent’s legacy, St. John’s was the first homeless, volunteered to assist underserved in biology and pre-med, “So many of the university in the U.S. to establish an SVdP single women with children and taught homeless that I have gotten to know started conference. “The SVdP is a model of migrant workers basic English. out just like us. They had college educations the Vincentian charism that is Noting the life-altering impact of and good lives and then bad luck struck. accessible to college the Society, Melissa Gibilaro ’02C, It could happen to any of us. None of us is students,” says Staten Island Campus Minister and immune, especially in an economic environment Rev. Patrick SVdP Northeast Region like the one we are living in now.” Griffin, C.M., Youth and Young Adult Says Fr. Griffin, “It is wonderful the way Executive Vice Representative the Gospel and life come together in the President for confides, “It’s Society.” He explains that like St. Vincent de Mission been a humbling Paul, “our members demonstrate that the experience more one learns about the Gospel, the better working with one can love and serve others and, conversely, the students the more one learns about the less fortunate, in the Society the better one can live out the Gospel. The and watching SVdP offers the hope that the twin experiences of the Gospel and a life of living the Vincentian charism will nourish each other and produce better men and women while changing our society. This is the Vincentian mission.”

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Partnership with Unicaritas Brings Our Mission to the World

When the first students assembled in Rome in University Provost Julia A. Upton, RSM, Ph.D. the summer of 2006 to begin their graduate ’73G, ’75G. “Our professors learn so much studies in Global Development and Social from the students who are studying and Justice, they were reflecting the unique mission working among the poor in other parts of the of caring and concern for others that has world that they’d never be able to visit.” served as the foundation of the St. John’s The program begins with a month-long University experience since 1870. experience in Rome, allowing the faculty and Initially begun as a Master of Arts in students to meet and get to know each other. Liberal Studies with a concentration in Global During an extended orientation the students Development and Social Justice, the program receive their personal computers and familiarize has now received approval from the New York themselves with the online resources and State Department of Education to offer the databases they will be accessing as part of this degree as a Master of Arts in Social Justice innovative distance learning program. They also and Global Development. complete their first on-site academic course. The program is a joint effort between Following their time in Rome, the students Master’s students and guests gather at the Trade Commission in Rome for a St. John’s and Unicaritas, a participant in return home to begin the two-year online conference on the impact of the economic a world-wide network of Catholic relief, component of their studies, mentored by crisis on low income countries.

development and social service agencies.  Annalisa Sacca, Ph.D., Director of the Master of Arts in Global It accepts an annual cohort of 20 Development and Social Justice students, many of whom come from addresses graduate students in Rome. areas of the world with greatly impoverished populations. Within each cohort, up to 15 students are working in a missionary capacity. The remaining five students come from St. John’s. “The diversity of the student population enriches the educational experience of everyone, students and faculty alike,” noted

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Academic excellence. Service to others. A global perspective. Technologically sophisticated learning. A commitment to diversity.

These are just a few of the characteristics that have made St. John’s University one of the world’s most unique and highly-regarded institutions. While the University’s well-deserved reputation began over 140 years ago, it is widely agreed that the myriad changes that have taken place during the past two decades have been the driving force behind what has frequently been referred to as the “new St. John’s.” Twenty Years of Great Change 24 St. John’s University Magazine hen Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. arrived on campus to assume his role as the 15th President of St. John’s WUniversity prior to the beginning of the Fall 1989 semester, he brought a vision that would transform the institution to a degree that had not been seen since the first students entered its doors in 1870. Prior to Fr. Harrington’s tenure, St. John’s was a well-respected, two-campus University that primarily served the needs of students from the greater New York metropolitan area. With no residence facilities on campus it was, with rare exceptions, a commuter school from which most students quickly departed for part- or full-time jobs as soon as their last class of the day was over. The absence of housing facilities on campus also made recruiting out-of-area students difficult, and the University’s international reputation had yet to become a reality. Back then, St. John’s received 7,372 undergraduate applications for admission and those entering students had an average combined SAT score of 985. The University’s commitment to technology was in its infancy, with only 125 on-campus computer workstations available to students and 30 designated for use by faculty and staff. There were no technologically enhanced podium classrooms, and laptop usage was basically non-existent. Financially, during fiscal year 1989-1990 the University had an operating budget of $112.9 million and a modest endowment of $22.4 million. The transformations that have occurred they will have the tools to succeed during under Fr. Harrington’s leadership speak for their collegiate experience. themselves. St. John’s currently serves more During fiscal year 2008-09, the University’s than 20,000 students on four domestic operating budget was approximately $410 and two international campus locations. million and its endowment had grown to Applications for admission to the class that $375 million at its peak in 2007. entered during the 2009-2010 academic year There is no doubt that Fr. Harrington were approximately 53,000, more than any was the driving force behind these incredible private college or university in New York. successes. “His most important achievements The average combined SAT score has steadily are almost too many to mention,” noted increased, rising to almost 1100 in 2009. Thomas E. McInerney ’64UC, ’01HON, During the past 20 years, St. John’s has Chairman of St. John’s Board of Trustees. repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to “The facilities are dramatically different. The offering our University family a plethora academic profile has increased tremendously. of state-of-the-art facilities and is now The financial profile of the University has acknowledged as one of the country’s most increased to the point where St. John’s today technologically-sophisticated universities. is an investment grade institution. The Today’s students have access to 1,228 Vincentian spirit is much stronger and much on-campus computer workstations, with more evident than it was when I went to an additional 2,396 available for faculty St. John’s. Fr. Harrington has truly touched and staff use. There are now 172 podium every aspect of the University.” classrooms, and since 2003 the University Rev. Joseph V. Daly, C.M. ’73G, ’75GEd has distributed a wireless laptop to each knows Fr. Harrington better and longer incoming undergraduate student so that than almost anyone else at St. John’s, first

Top: Fr. Harrington confers an honorary doctoral degree upon Mary McAleese, President of Ireland. Above: Fr. Harrington exchanges gifts with Ma Ying-jeou, President of Taiwan. Right: Fr. Harrington applauds former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s remarks to members of The Loughlin Society at their Annual Winter Reception. Far right: Fr. Harrington welcomes 2006 Nobel Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank, to St. John’s to announce a partnership between the University and Grameen America. Below: Fr. Harrington congratulates Hosni Mubarak, President of Egypt after conferral of his honorary doctoral degree.

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI greets Fr. Harrington in 2008.

26 St. John’s University Magazine meeting him when Fr. Harrington was a process, based upon comprehensive self- seminarian of the Vincentian community. studies designed to assess the University’s When Fr. Harrington arrived at St. John’s challenges and opportunities while critically from Niagara University, it was Fr. Daly who evaluating the outcomes of past initiatives. first drove him onto the Queens campus as “Fr. Harrington is probably one of the the University’s new President. 20 best collegial leaders that you’ll ever find,”

Now serving as Assistant to the President, Since 2003, every incoming remarked James P. Pellow Ed.D., Executive Fr. Daly noted a number of unique character- undergraduate student has received Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. istics that, in his opinion, offer insight into a free laptop computer. “He’s a master at building consensus, at Fr. Harrington’s extraordinary personal bringing in different viewpoints and and professional success. “The energy that encouraging people to share their vision he brings to his leadership each day is and ideas for possible solutions to particular unbelievable,” he said. “The size and scope past achievements while boldly reaching for problems.” of the University present multiple challenges the exciting opportunities of the future. One of the most significant outcomes of every single day. I don’t know where he gets “A president has to reflect a lot,” he said. planning at St. John’s were the University’s his energy, but it’s an inner energy that’s “If you’re always busy, you’re going to fail. two highly successful capital campaigns. fueled by his intelligence, by his love of what You’ve got to take the time to reflect. If you The first campaign in the University’s history, he does, by his love for God and by his love don’t stay focused and plan, you get caught “Expanding on Excellence”, was launched of our Vincentian community.” up too much in today and lose sight of during fiscal year 1990-1991 with a goal of The new President arrived at the University tomorrow.” $50 million, a target that was ultimately with a powerful vision that set the tone for He has always believed in listening to exceeded by an additional $4 million. The everything that followed. “I came to St. John’s the ideas and opinions of individuals from success of this fundraising initiative allowed with a strong conviction that the University all segments of the University, and was the St. John’s to construct Belson/Finley Hall on should be, quite literally, an oasis for our driving force behind the implementation of the Queens campus and the Kelleher Center students,” Fr. Harrington remembered. St. John’s multi-year strategic planning on the Staten Island campus, enhance its “Many of our students were coming from real poverty. They were all commuters. I wanted this to be an oasis of learning that was clearly a different place from the homes and neighborhoods they were coming from. When I got here there was a chain link fence around the [Queens] campus. I wanted to change that, and so I had it taken down and replaced with the wrought iron one that stands today. To me, the removal of that fence was a sign that St. John’s was a very special place.” “The removal of the fence was not without controversy,” remembers Dr. Dorothy E. Habben, ’66G, Vice President and Secretary Clockwise from above left: of the University. “But, looking back, I think Spirit of Service Award Honorees Thomas E. it stands as a symbol of Fr. Harrington’s (’64UC, ’01HON) and remarkable vision and, ultimately, his Paula G. McInerney with ability to lead others toward sharing in that Fr. Harrington at the Annual President’s Dinner. vision. He has changed the character of the University — making it much more collegial Eleanor B. Taffner ’94HON receives Holy than ever before — and he has certainly Communion from changed its landscape into something that Fr. Harrington. is truly stately and beautiful.” Fr. Harrington is joined by From his first days on campus Peter D’Angelo ’78MBA (l.) and Joseph C. Fr. Harrington stressed the importance O’Connor ’82CBA. of thoughtful planning as an absolute requirement to build upon the University’s

Fall 2009 27 athletic facilities through the addition of DaSilva Field, establish an endowed chair at the College of Business Administration and support additional scholarships for the University’s deserving students. Following the success of this campaign, a second initiative was undertaken a few years later. The Campaign“ for St. John’s — Fulfilling the Dream” was a multi-year capital campaign that emerged from the1998 Campus Master Plan. The original goal was to raise what was then for St. John’s the unprecedented sum of $100 million. Under Fr. Harrington’s leadership, the early outpouring of generosity from alumni and friends was motivation to increase the goal — twice — to $200 million in 2002 and to $250 million in 2004. The

Clockwise from top, this page: Founders Village townhouses, student residence halls, Montgoris Dining Hall, the Belson Moot Court, the Newman Courtyard, The Taffner Field House and The Rev. John B. Murray House are just a few of the brand new structures that have improved the Queens campus over the past several years.

28 St. John’s University Magazine campaign concluded in 2006 after having vertical campus features an airy, five-story raised over $271 million to support student entrance atrium, 16 conference and seminar scholarships, faculty and academic programs, rooms, a Student Activity Center, cafeteria and technology and facilities enhancements. residential facilities for nearly 200 students. The appearance of the University changed As a result of Fr. Harrington’s commitment with the addition of striking facilities such 20 to thoughtful planning, the University as St. Thomas More Church, the DaSilva Fulfilling the Dream capital campaign under took a number of additional milestone Academic Center, the Taffner Field House begun in 1998 concluded in 2006 initiatives that would dramatically enhance and Belson Stadium, each of which was after having raised an unprecented the uniqueness that has always been the constructed as a result of funds raised during sum of $271 million. hallmark of the St. John’s experience. One the second capital campaign. In addition, such defining aspect took place when the this monumental initiative generated more first residence facilities opened on the than 80 new endowed scholarships, an President of the Singer Sewing Machine Queens campus in 1999. additional endowed chair, the establishment Company from 1877 to 1905, who purchased “The residence halls came about when it of the Student Managed Investment Fund the property for a summer home. became clear to us that to enhance the quality and numerous faculty research grants. Two years later, on May 31, 2001, the of our education, we couldn’t limit the As the reputation and mission of St. John’s University merged with The College of experience of our students in the classroom continued to expand, the University took Insurance, which was then renamed The and in the laboratories to just people from advantage of a number of opportunities to School of Risk Management, Insurance and New York City any longer,” said Fr. Harrington. establish additional campus locations to Actuarial Science and was established as a “That focus was just too narrow, and we better serve students within the greater separate discipline within St. John’s The Peter needed a broader geographic diversity. I was New York metropolitan area. J. Tobin College of Business. As a result of very hesitant to build residence halls on In 1999 St. John’s acquired the former the merger, St. John’s established a campus at campus until I saw clearly that we wouldn’t LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale, Long the former TCI site in downtown Manhattan. be moving away from mission but rather Island. Overlooking the Great South Bay, The Manhattan campus is situated at 101 enhancing it. That was the real basis of the St. John’s 175 acre Oakdale location provided Murray Street across from the historic lower residence halls decision.” graduate academic opportunities for the Hudson River, a few blocks from Wall Street suburban counties of Nassau and Suffolk. and the bustling financial district. In addition The Oakdale location combined the benefits to traditional classrooms, this 10-story of a St. John’s University graduate education with the convenience and beauty of studying at the magnificent former estate of Frederick Bourne,

Campus locations within the greater New York metropolitan area include Staten Island (top left), Oakdale (lower left) and Manhattan (above).

Fall 2009 29 The presence of on-campus residences a global marketplace, and therefore we allowed students to be recruited both needed to give our students more and more nationally and internationally, enhancing opportunities to share in a global experience the ability to extend the University’s unique if they were to be truly prepared for the future.” mission and commitment to service-learning One of the most striking initiatives of into new areas. As a result of these new 20 Fr. Harrington’s presidency has been the demographics, the cultural environment on establishment of international campus “The decision to embark on globalization was campus shifted to one of greater diversity, locations, first in Rome in 1995 and most a direct result of the realities of our changing offering students the opportunity to interact recently in Paris in 2008. These international world…we needed to give our students more with individuals from a variety of backgrounds sites allowed for the implementation of and more opportunities to share in a global with whom they might otherwise never have St. John’s innovative Discover the World experience if they were to be truly prepared come into contact. program, where students spend an entire for the future.” Like many faculty members, English semester living and learning in three of the Professor Jack P. Franzetti ’45UC, ’46G, world’s most exciting cities. An academic ’56Ph.D. believes that the decision to a truly worldwide education, Fr. Harrington experience coupled with cultural immersion, construct on-campus housing was one of quickly realized that it was not enough to Discover the World remained true to the the most important in St. John’s history. bring the world to the students, but that to be University’s Vincentian values by adding a “Building those dormitories was a very truly global the University had to engender service component for participating students, important step in the development of ways to bring the students to the world. And requiring that they extend their hand to St. John’s,” he said. “It expanded the University it had to be done in a way that would both those in need in communities at every site into what I like to call a ‘multi-versity,’ and reflect and enhance its unique Vincentian during their semester abroad. The Vincentian St. John’s immediately became more dynamic values and mission. philosophy inherent in the study abroad through the diversification of so many “The decision to embark on globalization experience involved students and faculty new students on campus who came from was a direct result of the realities of our working side by side to serve others all different areas.” changing world,” noted Fr. Harrington. “We around the world. Not surprisingly, the transformation of had clearly established a planning culture here “The mission of the institution is the University didn’t end at the gates of the at St. John’s, and that meant that we were absolutely present in all of our global campuses. Deeply aware of the reality that reading the signs of the times. It became so programs,” said Dr. Pellow. “When Fr. St. John’s students deserved nothing less than clear to us that the marketplace was now Harrington challenged us to develop our global programs, it was the result of a discussion about whether we were indeed St. John’s commitment to globalization offers students an opportunity providing our students with a quality, to study in exciting locations around the world, including the University’s campus locations in Paris (top) and Rome. 21st century education. We recognized that students really needed to travel, to embrace the world and experience other environments. And Fr. Harrington insisted that we develop our global programs in a Vincentian way.” Attesting to the University’s Catholic identity and Vincentian values, another milestone transformation was the long-awaited construction of St. Thomas More Church. Since its move to the Queens campus in 1955, St. John’s had intended to build a freestanding church that would serve as the spiritual home for the entire University family. Under Fr. Harrington’s leadership, and with the generous support of alumnus John (’63C, ’66L, ’93HON) and Anita Brennan, that dream became a reality when the church officially opened its doors to the St. John’s community on September 27, 2004. A strikingly beautiful building, the Church

30 St. John’s University Magazine Inset: Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, C.M., Anita and John V. Brennan ’63C, ’66L, ’93HON with Fr. Harrington outside St. Thomas More Church.

is filled with signs and symbols that are truly “Fr. Harrington’s priesthood is very over the years, and his ministry has really unique to St. John’s. The walls of the narthex similar to the priesthood of St. Vincent,” noted epitomized that. People generally look to are adorned with vibrant hand-crafted mosaics Pamela G. Shea-Byrnes, D. Min. ’86SVC, the buildings on campus to see what imported from Italy that depict scenes of ’90G, Vice President for University Ministry Fr. Harrington has accomplished. And Vincentian history, including the founding and University Events. “He’s a priest first but they’ve been magnificent buildings; a huge of the University. Also located inside the one who understands the enormity of his Residence Village, our beautiful St. Thomas church is the 9/11 shrine, serving as a space responsibilities through the lens of being a More Church and now the D’Angelo Center. for reflection and prayer for members of the priest. Like Vincent, he’s a priest for the real But the building we are all constructing is University who have lost family and friends world. He’s done great things to build the the educated person. From his very first during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. University and take it to a global state, all day, Fr. Harrington had a vision of what “Faith lies at the core of our mission,” the while making sure that St. John’s remains the University could be and he made noted Fr. Harrington. “We are a Catholic and Catholic and Vincentian.” it happen.” Vincentian university, and one of my dreams The educational environment is another As the academic leaders of St. John’s, when I came here was to have a church that area of the University that has been signifi- the faculty have both witnessed and been could serve as the heart and soul of the cantly transformed under Fr. Harrington’s empowered by the sweeping changes of the campus, in the very center of the campus. presidency. past two decades. They are grateful for the We’re here because of our faith, and the University Provost Julia Upton, RSM, continued upgrades in facilities that enhance church makes that statement very clearly. Ph.D., ’73G, ’75G noted an absolute the teaching and learning process and are It’s very rare that you go into St. Thomas consistency in Fr. Harrington’s commitment pleased to be sharing their expertise with More Church that there aren’t students and to enhancing the educational experience of energetic students in what has now become faculty praying — and not just Catholics. every student from his very first day on a world-class institution. One of the high points of my week is the 5:30 campus. “When Fr. Harrington came here “I’ve known Fr. Harrington since his p.m. Mass on Sunday night — the church is in 1989, in his inaugural address he noted days at Niagara University,” noted Andrew J. literally filled with students.” that we at St. John’s have ‘a sacred trust’ that Bartilicci, Ph.D., ’44P, ’98HON, Dean Not surprisingly, the philosophy of overrides everything that we do, especially Emeritus of St. John’s College of Pharmacy St. Vincent de Paul is one that resonates as it pertains to providing our students with and Allied Health Professions and formerly within him in the most powerful ways — as a superior education while enhancing the Executive Vice President of St. John’s a priest, as a person and as the President of one Vincentian mission upon which we were University. “He has always been committed of the world’s most respected universities. founded. He’s used that phrase repeatedly to the faculty and staff of St. John’s, and

Fall 2009 31 especially to the students. From the time he one that really captured the religious and came here he’s done everything possible to ethical values of the University.” make sure that every student got the best “I’m absolutely thrilled with the core education possible, one that would allow curriculum,” said 30-year faculty member them to grow as caring persons and succeed Frank Cantelmo, Ph.D., Associate Professor in their professions for the rest of their lives.” 20 and Assistant Chairperson of the Department According to Frank P. Le Veness ’63Ed, The core curriculum was created to view the of Biological Sciences of St. John’s College of ’64G, ’68Ph.D., a long-time Professor of arts, culture, economics, history and the sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences. “It’s great for the Government and Politics, the changes of the from a variety of different perspectives. students to have specific courses that aren’t past 20 years have had a significant impact in their major. You need these courses to on the educational milieu for both faculty develop skills in life and also to develop the and students. “The University has been century, and given the faculty great resources ability to think ethically and act responsibly. remarkably invigorated over the past two for using technology in our teaching, which It allows our students to go out into the world decades,” he said. “From a faculty viewpoint, is, of course, what the students really want. able to solve problems, not just in their we’ve had wonderful opportunities to enhance He’s globalized our teaching and technology, particular discipline but as truly educated our teaching abilities and our research both of which have expanded well beyond human beings and global citizens. The capabilities. That allows us to offer our New York and allowed us to project our implementation of the new core curriculum students a superior education with a global Vincentian spirit all around the world.” was one of the most important initiatives perspective that emphasizes the Catholicity One of the ways in which the University’s that really changed the University. St. John’s of St. John’s, as well as our commitment to academic climate became enhanced was would not be what it is today without the the needy of the world.” through the establishment of a new core dynamic leadership of Fr. Harrington.” The introduction of technology into curriculum. Containing some courses that An innovative component of the new the teaching and learning process has were universal for all undergraduates and core curriculum is a course entitled Discover been another hallmark of Fr. Harrington’s others specific to individual majors, the core New York, attesting to the reality that, since presidency, one that has been roundly curriculum was created to view the arts, its founding, St. John’s has not only been in perceived as contributing to St. John’s well- culture, economics, history and the sciences New York but of New York as well. Students deserved reputation for academic excellence. from a variety of different perspectives. research the city’s growth, visit museums, see “After 52 years at the University I can Fr. Harrington recalled the combined effort Broadway shows and tour historic locations remember when all I had was a textbook,” of the faculty and administration to establish as they explore the city’s relationship to remarked Pauline C. Magee-Egan, Ph.D., what would ultimately evolve into today’s our nation and world. In many ways, this Professor of Management at The Peter J. core curriculum. “When I came to St. John’s, component of the core curriculum has Tobin College of Business. “Now I have so I realized very quickly that we really didn’t allowed the city to become a living much technology at my fingertips, and that’s have a solid core curriculum. Finally, in our extension of the University. wonderful. Fr. Harrington has really brought 1995 Strategic Plan we determined that by the academic environment into the 21st 2001 we would have a viable core in place,

St. John’s students learn in a technologically sophisticated academic environment with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.

32 St. John’s University Magazine him “the mission president,” while others global perspectives and experiences to characterize him as “the dialogue president” prepare St. John’s students for a rapidly or “the relationship president.” changing environment. According to former Board of Trustees Highlights of the Strategic Plan include Chairman Denis P. Kelleher ’65CBA, creation of the Vincentian Institute for ’91HON, Fr. Harrington’s success stems Social Action (V.I.S.A.), enhanced outreach from a variety of personal characteristics. opportunities to engage students in direct “He’s extremely bright, energetic and has the service to the poor, the implementation of highest level of integrity which, for me, is increased proactive outreach and intervention most important,” he remarked. “He’s a great efforts for at-risk students, the development CEO who listens to everyone’s ideas and of opportunities for academic and student opinions before he arrives at a plan of action. integration into the University’s environmental He has a passion for excellence in education, sustainability efforts and the integration of has immense vision and foresight and is a global education as part of every student’s great listener. I really believe that he could educational experience. easily be the CEO of a major corporation. As with everything at St. John’s, the And on top of everything else, he’s a good Strategic Plan was a collaborative effort that priest, who’s always there for us.” involved every segment of the University Educated by the Jesuits, Fr. Harrington community. Developed from a series of entered the Vincentian order because he planning groups in which input was received more strongly identified with St. Vincent’s from members of the faculty, administrators, mission of service than the Jesuits’ main staff and students, the plan is a living commitment to education. Given that reality, document which is subject to continued even though he has become a respected review and modification. It reflects a university president, his dedication to the responsiveness to external realities coupled Vincentian mission of service remains as with a commitment to excellence and is strong today as it has ever been. subject to ongoing scrutiny by the University’s It is that mission of service, combined Board of Trustees, a group to whom with a commitment to academic excellence Fr. Harrington is genuinely grateful. that makes St. John’s future so incredibly “When I became president we did not bright. Reflecting the University’s now well- have an extremely active Board,” he said. Top: Fr. Harrington confers an honorary doctoral degree upon Hollywood actor Andy Garcia. established planning culture, the initiatives “They were committed without a doubt, but contained in the 2008-2013 Strategic Plan they were not directly involved in the life of Middle: Fr. Harrington enjoys a moment with former U.S. Representative and former New York State “…will focus on transforming the manner in the University. Our recent Boards have clearly Governor Hon. Hugh L. Carey ’42C, ’51L, ’67HON. which St. John’s serves its students while strengthened St. John’s because of their Bottom: Fr. Harrington confers an honorary doctoral continuing to offer them a most exceptional remarkable expertise in business, education degree upon New York City Police Commissioner and distinctive educational experience. and so many other areas. Their involvement Raymond W. Kelly ’71L, ’98HON. Already underway, these initiatives “…will has helped our alumni and friends see our visibly embed our Catholic and Vincentian mission more clearly, and they have been “We should be able to pick up any mission into all aspects of the University, extremely supportive and generous.” syllabus for any core course and quickly significantly enhancing the levels of student Fr. Harrington’s pride in the University’s realize that we are a New York City university,” engagement while incorporating global accomplishments of the past 20 years is said Fr. Harrington. “The richness and perspectives to prepare the students for a decidedly more institutional than personal. vibrancy of New York City can be felt rapidly changing environment.” When asked how he would like to be throughout our academic offerings.” A comprehensive document that outlines remembered when his days at St. John’s were Attesting to the significant changes that the University’s plans for both the short- over, he observed that “…realistically, any have taken place at St. John’s during his and long-term, the University’s current president has to realize that it’s the institution time as President, Fr. Harrington has been Strategic Plan contains three major areas that lives on, not the president. I believe so variously referred to as both a mentor and an of institutional focus: the embedding of strongly in the University’s mission, and any agent of change, an extremely intelligent and St. John’s Catholic and Vincentian mission gifts that I have I’ve tried to use to rally perceptive individual who encourages input into all aspects of the University experience, people to support that mission. To whatever from others and actively listens to their a significantly enhanced level of engagement extent I’m remembered, I hope that’s what suggestions and concerns. Some have called for all students and the incorporation of it will be for.”

Fall 2009 33 2008-2009 Honor Roll of Donors Expressions

34 St. John’s University Magazine Our Donors Make a Difference

of gratitude.During the past fiscal year our donors have again stepped forward to extend a hand to the more than 20,000 young men and women who have entrusted their educational futures to St. John’s University. Their generosity has made a real difference, because without that help many of these deserving students would be unable to pursue their dream of a St. John’s education. The spirit of St. Vincent de Paul is vibrantly alive in every person, family and organization whose name appears within the 2008-2009 Honor Roll of Donors. They are our benefactors, our supporters, our partners and our friends, and we will forever be grateful for their ongoing support. The names listed here represent those donors who have made gifts totaling $1,000 or more within the 2008-2009 fiscal year. To view the Honor Roll of Donors in its entirety, please visit k youwww.stjohns.edu/alumni/honorrollofdonors

Fall 2009 35 The Founders Society

THE FOUNDERS SOCIETY is a donor recognition group for the Jerome Belson ’48L, ’80HON Margaret A. Montgoris ’68Ed Maxine Belson ’98HON William J. Montgoris ’67CBA, ’88HON University’s most generous supporters. Bruce R. Bent ’61CBA, ’79HON Adeline Pannizzo Nancy Bent ’06Ph.D. Frank J. Pannizzo ’59UC, ’62L Gifts are acknowledged cumulatively. John D. Birchby ’73L Jocelyn Pascucci Mary Beth Birchby Michael C. Pascucci Donors of $1 million or more to the Anita Brennan Betty Pierce John V. Brennan ’63C, ’66L, ’93HON Leo W. Pierce, Sr. ’39C, ’99HON University are eligible for membership Richard F. Chapdelaine ’84HON Donald F. Reid ’58CBA, ’62L, ’87HON Therese Chapdelaine Helen Reid in this prestigious society. Lesley H. Collins ’83SVC Ellen Riley William L. Collins ’76C James P. Riley, Jr. ’74CBA, ’75MBA, ’03HON Congregation of the Mission of St. Vincent DePaul Bernard Rittenberg ’88HON Margaret LaRosa D’Angelo ’70Ed Lorraine Rittenberg ’92HON Peter P. D’Angelo ’78MBA, ’06HON James J. Schiro ’67CBA, ’95HON Leon R. DaSilva ’99HON Tomasina Pia Schiro Dorothea Hayes Davatzes ’66Ed Marlene Schroeder Nick Davatzes ’62C, ’64G, ’95HON Ronald T. Schroeder ’69C, ’73MBA, ’93HON Elizabeth Donovan Joseph H. Schwartz ’70C, ’72MBA Thomas F. Donovan ’55C, ’86HON Maria C. Schwartz Carol L. Evanson Marlene W. Stein Paul J. Evanson ’63CBA Martin A. Stein ’65C, ’96HON Leon Finley ’29L ✝ Eugene J. Sullivan ’42C, ’73HON Maryanna Guarino ✝ Gloria Elizabeth Ann Sullivan Dr. J. Jean Hecht ✝ Donald L. Taffner ’53C, ’89HON Carol A. Kelleher Eleanor B. Taffner ’94HON Denis P. Kelleher ’65CBA, ’91HON Alois J. Theis ’33C, ’82HON ✝ Bernard D. Kennedy ’54CBA, ’58L, ’99HON John T. Thornton ’59CBA, ’72L, ’02HON Dorothy B. Kennedy Patricia Thornton Barbara Ellen Lerner Mary P. Tobin ’00HON Dr. Theodore R. Lerner Peter J. Tobin ’65CBA, ’96HON Charles E. Long ’65CBA, ’97HON Chin Ling Wang ’06HON Peggy Long Sallie Wang Joseph M. Mattone, Sr. ’53C, ’55L, ’94HON Jayson S. Williams ’90SVC Mary Ann Mattone Helen Yeh Paula G. McInerney Dr. M.T. Geoffrey Yeh ’82HON Thomas E. McInerney ’64UC, ’01HON Kenneth Yen and the Yen Family Hon. James B. M. McNally ’17C, ’45HON ✝ Michael Yip Kim Po ’06HON Richard E. Meyer ’55C, ’88HON

✝ Deceased To view the complete Honor Roll of Donors, visit www.stjohns.edu/alumni/honorrollofdonors

36 St. John’s University Magazine The Loughlin Society

THE LOUGHLIN SOCIETY is the leadership gift society that helps the BENEFACTORS’ COUNCIL Robert J. Fuentes, Pharm.D. ’77P $25,000 and above Eileen M. Gaffney University build on the legacy that began James J. Gaffney ’63CBA, ’07HON Rev. John W. Gouldrick, C.M. ’99HON over 139 years ago. The Society recognizes Charles J. Antonucci, Sr. ’78CBA Frank H. Granito, III ’87L David Belt Monica Granito St. John’s alumni, parents and friends who Bruce R. Bent ’61CBA, ’79HON Corrine Greenberg Nancy Bent ’06Ph.D. Maurice R. Greenberg made contributions totaling $1,000 or John D. Birchby ’73L Dr. Shirley A. Griggs ’08HON Mary Beth Birchby Irene Halloran ’85CBA more during the period of June 1, 2008, Anthony J. Bonomo ’80C, ’84L Robert P. Handal ’57CBA, ’69MBA Mary Ellen Bonomo Mary Jane Helenek R.Ph., ’82P, ’84GP, ’87MBA through May 31, 2009. Anita Brennan Heidi E. Hutter John V. Brennan ’63C, ’66L, ’93HON William J. Janetschek ’84CBA Jeanne K. Liteplo Carroll ’70Ed, ’80MBA Peter James Johnson ’47UC, ’49L Paul M. Carroll ’69CBA, ’71MBA, ’79PD Veronica Johnson Gregory C. Case Corrine Kalenka Carole Cavaliere Robert F. Kalenka ’84CBA, ’91MBA Richard F. Chapdelaine ’84HON Mark Kotowski Therese Chapdelaine Harvey Krauss Robert J. Chrenc ’66CBA Susan Krauss Susan L. Chrenc Carol Louisa Kwiat ’63Ed Prof. John P. Clarke ’55CBA, ’57L Kenneth B. Kwiat ’68MBA Lesley H. Collins ’83SVC Very Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. ’90HON William L. Collins ’76C Pat Lionel James E. Costello ’61C Samuel S. Lionel ’40L Patricia E. Costello Rev. Gerard H. Luttenberger, C.M. Margaret LaRosa D’Angelo ’70Ed Dennis Mahoney Peter P. D’Angelo ’78MBA, ’06HON Jeff Martin Dorothea Hayes Davatzes ’66Ed Joseph M. Mattone, Sr. ’53C, ’55L, ’94HON Nick Davatzes ’62C, ’64G, ’95HON Mary Ann Mattone Carol L. Evanson Paula G. McInerney Paul J. Evanson ’63CBA Thomas E. McInerney ’64UC, ’01HON Olga Fuentes Richard E. Meyer ’55C, ’88HON Grace M. Molnar Mary Ellen Nerod Richard C. Nerod ’59C Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M. ’05HON Rev. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M., S.T.D. Joseph Plumeri Bernard Poole Donald F. Reid ’58CBA, ’62L, ’87HON Helen Reid Maria Repole Michael Repole ’91SVC Dr. Jerrold Ross James J. Schiro ’67CBA, ’95HON Tomasina Pia Schiro Joseph H. Schwartz ’70C, ’72MBA Maria C. Schwartz

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Fall 2009 37 The Loughlin Society

Frank J. Sciame, Jr. Mahendra G. Shah ’77GP, ’85Ph.D. Brian T. Shea ’83CBA Patricia M. Shea ’83C Claire M. Smetana Joseph C. Smetana ’69TCI, ’06HON Gerard A. Sodano ’49CBA Valerie L. Sodano, Ph.D. ’49CBA Donald L. Taffner ’53C, ’89HON Eleanor B. Taffner ’94HON Mary P. Tobin ’00HON Peter J. Tobin ’65CBA, ’96HON Florence Tutunjian John P. Tutunjian ’59UC Mary Kay Vyskocil ’83L Catherine M. Walsh ’57UC Helen M. Williams Rufus J. Williams, III Linda L. Young Mark F. Young ’83P, ’86Ph.D.

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Jeanette Albanese Joseph R. Albanese Nancy Albanese Niki Albanese Vincent A. Albanese ’92L Vincent M. Albanese ’49L, ’09HON Thomas J. Donohue ’63C, ’85HON Elizabeth Mirante Nina R. Aversano-Boudria ’66Ed Elizabeth Donovan Arthur J. Mirante II ’68L, ’98HON Bernard J. Babb ’53C, ’58L Thomas F. Donovan ’55C, ’86HON Deena Nahmias Frances Babb Joseph J. Dvorak ’56C, ’58G Edward B. Nahmias ’80L Andrew J. Bartilucci, Ph.D. ’44P, ’98HON Rosemarie Dvorak Paul J. Napoli ’92L Lucy A. Bartilucci Erica B. Fine ’82L Deborah Nobile Harry R. Beeth ’67CBA, ’70MBA John G. Foerst, Jr. ’50C, ’05HON Robert James Nobile ’84L Vanna Beeth Marion Foerst Nancy and Brian O’Hara ’06HON Jerome Belson ’48L, ’80HON Donna S. Gartner Josephine M. Pacini ’08HON Maxine Belson ’98HON Steven J. Gartner ’84L Adeline Pannizzo Sueli C. Bonaparte ’97GEd Fr. Louis V. Gigante Frank J. Pannizzo ’59UC, ’62L Tony H. Bonaparte, Ph.D. ’63CBA, ’64MBA Anita S. Gilligan Joseph W. Plunkett, Jr. ’78C Lawrence J. Boudria ’67C Loretta Golinski Doris Powers Debra Ann Breslawski Paul A. Golinski ’60CBA, ’63L Edward D. Powers ’54C, ’04HON James P. Breslawski ’76CBA Kenneth F. Gorman ’62CBA, ’94HON Marilyn Price William C. Brown Kerry Gorman Diane Quinlan James B. Burke Bruce B. Halpin ’76SVC, ’88MBA Thomas J. Quinlan III, ’90MBA Clare M. Byrne ’76C, ’80MBA, ’06MLS Suzanne M. Halpin ’78SVC, ’86MBA Kevin F. Reed ’75C Jim Byrne Robert P. Handal, Jr. Mark L. Regante ’78L Nicholas M. Cannella ’75L Matthew W. Hart Joan K. Reilly Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON Michael Huebsch Paul J. Reilly ’79CBA Mary Carnesecca Suzanne Huebsch Martin H. Rettinger Patricia A. McLernon Castel ’74Ed, ’77L, ’04HON Marie E. Kaiser-Napoli ’89C, ’93L Barbara E. Rudish Daniel Clivner ’88L Carol A. Kelleher Laurence Rudish Florence Cocino Denis P. Kelleher ’65CBA, ’91HON Joan A. Ryan ’47Ed Jill M. Considine ’65UC, ’86HON Mary A. Kennedy ’66Ed William F. Ryan ’47C James A. Coufos ’68UC Lee Kuntz Linda S. Sanford ’74Ed, ’98HON Viki Coufos Charles A. Lamendola ’55C Lawrence J. Sapanski ’81CBA Carl A. D’Angelo ’58L Joan A. Lamendola Robin L. Sapanski ’81Ed Patricia D’Angelo Steven Lanza Joseph M. Scharfenberger ’69C Ralph M. DeBiasi ’41C Edwin James Lawrence ’69CBA, ’72MBA Barbara J. Sciarra ’61P Matthew Deckinger Maureen Lawrence Dr. John J. Sciarra ’51P Nancy Deckinger Bridgett Lundy Sunny Sessa and Leonardo Sessa ’03HON Daniel A. DeVito ’87L Lina Ma ’87CBA, ’89MBA Anissa R. Shannon ’89SVC, ’91Ed Gina DeVito Joseph Mauriello ’66CBA, ’72MBA James J. Shannon ’87CBA Rosemary R. Dilgard ’73MBA Dorothy McCabe ’82L Gary Shapiro William P. Dilgard, Jr. ’66CBA, ’72MBA Christina McConville Margaret Shouvlin Beatrice C. Dinger John P. McConville ’62L Patrick J. Shouvlin Frank S. Dinger, Jr. ’71MBA JoAnn McDermott Reed Janet Slavin Anthony Distinti Ann F. McHugh, Ph.D. ’50UC Timothy J. Slavin ’70C Roberta L. Doherty ’67NDC Philip McManus ’68C, ’72L Edward F. Smith ’66CBA Elizabeth Donohue ’63Ed Carole and Edward D. Miller Mary F. Smith

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38 St. John’s University Magazine Charles J. Sullivan ’79CBA, ’89MBA Barbara A. Carew Peter G. Lapina ’88CBA Patricia G. Sullivan ’79SVC, ’89G, ’96MLS John H. Carew, Jr. ’59C, ’00HON William K. Lavin ’65CBA, ’92HON Eileen A. Tarantino ’80CBA Hon. Hugh L. Carey ’42C, ’51L, ’67HON Let Lee Joseph A. Tarantino ’80CBA Ana Cenanovic Shields ’03L Michael S. Lessing Helen Tartaglione Mary Beth M. Clair Anna R. Lukachik ’80Ed Reginald Tartaglione Jaime M. Clark ’01Ed Daniel Stuart MacDonald, Jr. Daniel T. Torpey ’86CBA Marilyn Clements Kathleen Voute MacDonald, Ed.D. Patti Torpey Robert Clements Constance S. Maffei Kaiser Joanne Welty ’76L Marc Cohen Roger Marti The Wengroff Family Alex M. Coladonato Rosalie Marti Judith A. Wild Frank Comerford Elizabeth Mastrangelo Robert Andrew Wild ’67L Maura Concannon Ralph M. Mastrangelo ’69CBA Richard J. Concannon ’58C, ’60L Janet B. Constance PRESIDENT’S CABINET Thomas E. Constance ’64L $5,000  $9,999 Jacqueline Costello James E. Costello, Jr. Laura Jeanne Cranston ’84P Klaus M. Albert ’78C, ’81CBA Jack Curran ’52C Donna G. Antico Jerre Dawson Steven R. Antico ’86CBA Thomas M. Dawson ’80L Noreen E. Axon Robert S. de Gruchy III, ’82SVC, ’86MBA Thomas Axon Susan E. de Gruchy Morgan Baumann Geraldine P. DeMilt ’63Ed, ’68GEd Albert J. Beer William A. DeMilt ’63CBA Mary Beer Dorothy DeNike Geralyn Berg-Oddo James H. DeNike ’53C, ’84HON Marc J. Berman Ernest Dicker ’47CBA Dileep Bhagwat ’79GP, ’83Ph.D. Jeanette Dicker Felicitas Bhagwat Carole DiFranco Nancy Blum Joan V. Dobbs, M.D. ’56UC Richard H. Blum Cornelius T. Dorans ’57L Margaret M. Bott, Ph.D., ’52UC ✝ Jean R. Dorans Mary Mauriello Roy W. Breitenbach ’88C, ’91L Bernadette Duffy ’87CBA, ’90GEd William E. McCahill, Jr. ’60CBA, ’62L Sr. Virginia Ann Brooks, D.C. Edmund C. Duffy John P. McEntee ’85L Marie N. Brown ’63Ed, ’70GEd Thomas P. Duffy ’87CBA Pamela McEntee Stephen Brown Kathleen Dunne James P. McGinty ’64CBA, ’66MBA, ’85HON Kim Cagnazzi Helen Evanson Patricia Gallagher McGinty ’65UC Robert Cagnazzi ’80SVC Robert E. Evanson ’58CBA Anne E. McGowan Mr. Joseph G. Cairo, Jr. ’70L Ellen Farella John L. McInerney ’66UC, ’70L Louise Calabretta Steven J. Farella ’77SVC Maureen McInerney Peter J. Calabretta ’55C, ’58G, ’65Ph.D. John F. Farmer ’76C, ’80L Patricia McKessy Natalie Calabro, Ph.D. Linda Fay Farmer ’77SVC Stephen W. McKessy ’59CBA Jeremiah M. Callaghan Joseph J. Fennessy ’72CBA Catherine McKeveny Karen Callaghan Rogelio O. Fernandez ’92P Mildred E. McSkimming ’63Ed, ’80PD Catherine A. Camera ’65CBA Nissren Gadelrab James F. Morris ’62C, ’65L Dominic A. Camera ’64C Lawrence Gaslow Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mozzillo Charles M. Carberry ’73C Joseph E. Geoghan ’59CBA Anita R. Depaola Murphy ’85MBA Kathleen Geoghan Stephen V. Murphy ’85MBA Denise Gray Georgian ’76CBA Kenneth E. Newman ’71L Stephen J. Georgian ’76CBA Michele Newman Edwin I. Gorski ’71L Elizabeth O’Connor Tiffany Gosnell Robert L. O’Connor ’43C Carol Ann Graham Domenick Oddo ’80NDC William J. Graham ’56C Kathleen O’Neill-Albert ’83P Carol Gresser ’59Ed, ’08HON Barbara U. Opiola Hon. Lawrence Gresser, Jr. ’58C, ’62L Edward J. Opiola ’60P, ’69GP James J. Grifferty ’57CBA Greg Ozzimo Barry Grossman Ben Paulino Richard S. Guyer ’51C, ’53L Mary Paulino Robert V. Hatcher, Jr. James P. Pellow, Ed.D. Les Helmers Karyn M. Pellow Patricia M. Hynes Todd Perrotta John W. Kaiser ’49C Betty Pierce Jennifer Kalenka Leo W. Pierce, Sr. ’39C, ’99HON Richard F. Kalenka ’82CBA Irene M. Principe Sr. Carol Keehan, D.C. ’01HON Thomas J. Principe ’69C, ’73L Candice Quinn Kelly Nancy P. Quinn Edwin L. Kelly ’63CBA Roy L. Reardon ’54L, ’00HON James P. Kelly ’51C, ’99HON Elaine Robertazzi Rosaleen Kelly Robert X. Robertazzi ’56CBA Jacqueline M. Kucich ’91C, ’94L Linda Roemer Joan M. Lacagnina ’88CBA Michael E. Roemer ’84CBA Elizabeth LaCasse Eugene C. Rogers, Jr. ’93MBA Greg P. LaCasse ’80SVC Ellen S. Rogoff Major A. Langer ’66L Jean M. Rossi ’77SVC

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Fall 2009 39 UNIVERSITY FELLOW Brenda Curtis The Loughlin Society $2,500 - $4,999 Allan J. Da Costa Pinto ’93SVC Lara Danmola Barbara Ruisi ’72Ed Taiwo K. Danmola ’84CBA Theresa P. Ahlstrom ’83CBA Lawrence J. Ruisi ’70CBA, ’75MBA Leon R. DaSilva ’99HON Robert J. Ahlstrom ’85C, ’88L Gaynor J. Ryan ’57CBA, ’61L Hope Della Ratta Patricia L. Alberto ’78NDC Lee Ryan John P. Della Ratta ’59L Thomas E. Alberto ’75MBA Dr. Deborah Carr Saldana Anthony M. DeLuise ’76CBA Andrea M. Alonso ’78C, ’81L Michael C. Sapnar Helene A. Demisay Scott Alper Marlene Schroeder Nicholas D. Demisay ’51UC Jill K. Amato ’78NDC Ronald T. Schroeder ’69C, ’73MBA, ’93HON John J. Desmond ’74CBA Donna M. Amore Andrew J. Schulson ’93SVC, ’97L Donald P. Devane ’65CBA John Amore Ashlesh K. Sheth ’86GP, ’91Ph.D. Kathi Devane Robert T. Angeletti ’75SVC Sejal Sheth Kenn Devane ’78SVC Joseph M. Antonucci, Ph.D. ’53UC Camille Sinatra ’93GEd Maureen Devane Judy Antonucci Dr. Richard Sinatra George E. Devine ’52C, ’55L Patricia Castel Skarulis ’66C, ’68G Dr. Theresa J. Barz ’61UC, ’63G Jane R. Devine Mary Ann Smith ’52Ed Nancy Basel William E. Devine Robert G. Smith ’52C Robert S. Basel Frank Di Fazio A. Ronald Sorvino, M.D. ’54UC Dale Braun Gerard DiConza ’94L Barbara Sonowski Sorvino, M.D. Nicholas C. Braun ’58CBA Christopher Doherty Michael T. Strianese ’79CBA Brian V. Breheny ’90CBA, ’96L Mary Ellen Wood Donaldson ’80CBA Carol Striano Andrew J. Brislin ’42C Robert J. Donaldson ’79CBA Peter J. Striano ’98HON Gloria J. Brislin Andrew P. Donovan ’50L Katherine Anne Strubing ’71C, ’79MBA Gail Bundrick Mary Donovan Laurence Strubing Thomas J. Bundrick ’74C Lawrence J. Durso ’75NDC Deborah M. Stuckey Barbara Burke Patricia Facciponte Durso ’75NDC James P. Stuckey ’75NDC, ’77G Thomas J. Burke ’57CBA Brian Eccleston James F. Sullivan ’62CBA Ellen Calamis Lee D. Eisenberg, M.D. ’67C, M.P.H., F.A.C.S. John M. Sullivan Natale P. Calamis ’72SVC Nancy Eisenberg Lynn Sullivan Patricia T. Campbell ’54NDC, ’60GEd William F. Emmel ’82CBA Michael J. Sullivan ’84CBA Robert E. Campbell Thomas I. Fan Patricia A. Sullivan ’84Ed, ’88GEd Enes Carnesecca Beverley Fernandez James and Rita Sullivan Eileen Christmas Gerard Fernandez, Jr. ’50L Brandon W. Sweitzer James W. Christmas ’70CBA Cary Fields ’86HON Lise Sweitzer Toni E. Coffey Kathy Fields Christopher V. Waldorf Vincent F. Coffey Annabel L. Fielitz Stephen Waldorf Robert Anthony Coli ’05CPS Richard Fielitz ’50P William G. Waldorf Anne Colleary Robert S. Finkelstein Charles R. Walsh ’66MBA, ’85HON Brian T. Colleary Margaret M. Fitzpatrick, S.C., Ed.D. ’00HON Marianne Walsh ’90GEd Doris Colligas Dr. Adrian P. Fitzsimons ’68Ed, ’71MBA Mary Wang John Colligas ’38P Diane Fitzsimons Robert Wann, Jr. ’07L John P. Conway ’53Ed John J. Fitzsimons ’63CBA Shirley Wann John I. Coster Mary Fleischli A.B. Whitfield Robert L. Cranston II Charles Foley Marion Zinman Anthony G. Croghan ’56CBA Kathleen M. Foley, M.D. ’65UC, ’92HON Prof. Robert M. Zinman Eileen B. Croghan Andrew J. Forminio ’94SVC Anthony Zito ’99SVC, ’01MBA Kevin K. Crowe ’81SVC Annette Forminio Salvatore J. Zizza ’67UC, ’72MBA, ’07HON Lawrence N. Curtis ’74C Anthony J. Franze ’63P, ’66L Kaoru Franze Gerard P. Frunzi ’76C, ’83G, ’93Ph.D. Carol T. Fusaro ’70Ed Frank G. Fusaro ’69CBA Anne Marie Fusco Louis C. Fusco Claudia L. Gaglione ’79SVC Sam Gaglione William A. Gallina ’67L James E. Galowski ’85CBA Kevin Geiger James Gentilcore ’62CBA Carl F. Gerster ’64C Veronica A. Gerster ’64MT Anthony R. Giardina ’85C Josephine Giardina ’86C Stephen Anthony Gillen ’61CBA Barbara Goldrick Thomas F. Goldrick, Jr. ’61CBA Charles A. Granito, Jr. Kerri M. Granito Thomas M. Greene ’77NDC Eugene Greenlaw ’94CBA Joan Greenlaw Catherine M. Grillo Robert M. Grillo ’90CBA Kathleen Q. Grzinic

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40 St. John’s University Magazine Rino Grzinic ’77SVC Dorothy E. Habben, Ph.D. ’66G “This scholarship has helped me to attend the Doctor Elaine Hallett William C. Hallett ’83P of Pharmacy Program, an intense six-year program, Russell Hamilton Joseph Harkins Mary Harkins which has been much easier for me to pursue with Donald H. Hazelton ’82CBA, ’86MBA, ’89L MaryAnn Hazelton ’97SVC the generous support from our donors.” Gloria F. Henn ’64Ed, ’65GEd Alan B. Hodish ’89L Denise Hodish – Yoojung Yang ‘08P, Presidential Scholarship Recipient Donna J. Holverson Paul Ingrey Jeffrey W. Jaenicke Kathryn Jaenicke ’95GEd Thea Graves Pellman ’57CBA Julia Murphy Turk ’71UC Vidar Jorgensen Michael Portegello ’86CBA Maureen Turk Bernard D. Kennedy ’54CBA, ’58L, ’99HON Roberta Portegello Tarik S. Turner ’98C Dorothy B. Kennedy Norma Quigley Deborah Vander Heyden Darrin Jay Kneute ’91NDC, ’00MBA Thomas J. Quigley ’83L Nancy Verderosa Lucy Kostelanetz Gina M. Ramos ’97MBA Vincent Verderosa Vincent J. La Sala ’55C Victor E. Ramos ’91CBA, ’93MBA Andrew Vindigni Mary Ellen Welk Van Sise ’74C Richard G. Ramsay ’58CBA, ’63L Kelly Von Schack Richard F. Laskowski ’66Ed, ’70GEd, ’72PD, ’81Ed.D. Virginia Ramsay Mary Von Schack Mary A. Lederman ’65CBA Kevin S. Rentko Wesley W. Von Schack ’72MBA Edward Limoli ’86SVC, ’88CBA Thomas C. Rice ’78C, ’81L Joann Bonanno Walker ’77NDC Michael Liotti Lynn Rickard ’63Ed Chin Ling Wang ’06HON Magaly Maldonado Paul J. Rickard ’98SVC Sallie Wang Diane M. Mandel Walter I. Rickard ’62C Gary B. Mandel ’94L Rev. Msgr. William J. Rodgers ’67G, ’78Ph.D. Janet E. Mangione ’97C, ’01G Anita Tobin Rogers ’55UC PRESIDENT’S CLUB Robert A. Mangione ’77P, ’79GP, ’93PD, ’99Ed.D. Edward A. Romano ’63CBA $1,000  $2,499 Loretta A. Scavelli-Marcoux ’86GP Murphy W. Romano Thomas A. Marcoux ’77P, ’80L Dr. Lisa B. Rooney Glenn Martin Robert G. Rooney ’78CBA Unalane C. Ablondi Gina M. Martorana ’92SVC Hila Rosen Kathleen Abrusci ’92Ed, ’96GEd Lisa M. Matelwich Leonard Rosen Matthew D. Abrusci ’89C, ’94L Robert A. Matelwich ’88C Phyllis Rosen John Adamovich, Jr. ’75CBA, ’88HON James F. McCarthy ’63C Saul Rosen ’74L Roberta A. Adamovich ’75CBA Dr. Patrick Pearse McGuire ’84C Donald Rosenberg ’75L Lisa Adams Raymond McGuire Stacy Rosenberg Patricia Adams Kathleen F. Meehan ’75Ed, ’79GEd Frances Ryan Patrick F. Adams ’53L Louis Meehan ’74C, ’77L, ’96G Michael Ryan ’66CBA Robert J. Adams ’84CBA, ’88MBA Drew R. Menta, ’73CBA Thomas J. Ryan ’53CBA Walter E. Adams ’64CBA James J. Minogue, Jr. ’83CBA Joseph M. Saggese Robert John Adamski Mary Ellen Minogue ’78Ed, ’81GEd John A. Schepisi ’68L Susan E. Adamski Chris P. Monasch ’81SVC Peggy Schepisi Emmet Agoglia ’58L Anne C. Monnier Stan Schwarz Kathleen C. Agoglia James E. Monnier ’74Ed, ’79GEd Ann Shea Florence B. Ahern Franklin Montross, IV William F. Shea, Jr. ’46CBA William F. Ahern, Jr. ’56L Joseph A. Moran Hon. Ben Paul Siino ’58L Anthony J. Albanese ’96L Marguerite Moran ’92GEd James P. Slattery ’73CBA Samuel A. Albano ’75C Donald R. Morgan ’79P, ’86MBA Joanne Slattery Anne D. Alexander ’76C, ’80L Doreen V. Morgan ’79P, ’82GP, ’92Pharm.D. Brian W. Smith ’68UC, ’71L Dr. Vincent C. Alexander ’75L Elizabeth A. Muchow ’87CBA Kevin Smith Gemma Alexander-Mozeak ’88C Patrick L. Muchow ’87CBA, ’92MBA Cathy D. Spano Ignacia Alfonso Annamarie Murphy Peter F. Spano ’64CBA William Alfonso Mark J. Murphy ’83CBA Michael Spataro ’92NDC Answorth A. Allen, M.D. Rian Nelson Stephanie Spataro Jeffrey D. Alter ’84CBA, ’88MBA James Norum Michael P. Stafford ’67Ed, ’72L Lisa Ann Alter John O’Brien Jill Steiner Jorge J. Amadeo Antoinette O’Connor ’82CBA Roy Steiner Rosa Amadeo Brian E. O’Connor ’74C, ’77L Charles M. Strain ’77L Geraldine DiSalvo Amoscato ’43UC Helen O’Connor Denise O’Brien Strain ’78L Kathryn M. Anderson ’80CBA Joseph C. O’Connor ’82CBA John Sullivan Thomas G. Anderson ’80CBA, ’86MBA Joseph E. Oliva ’91CBA, ’94L Frederick A. Suzel, Jr. Helen F. Andrew Mary Jayne Oliva Jean W. Tock Leonard D. Andrew ’68L Christopher P. O’Reilly ’91SVC Joseph J. Tock ’81SVC, ’83L Dr. John Angelidis Monica E. O’Reilly Dr. Charles R. Traina ’74G Joanne Lynch Antun ’88CBA Alec P. Ostrow Michael J. Tricarico ’91L Margaret M. Ashworth ’75MT Liz Ostrow Fanny Tucciarone Robert W. Ashworth ’73C Anthony R. Pacheco Mario A. Tucciarone ’53L Elfriede Aterno Niurka Pacheco Ellen Tufano ’74C Dr. Joseph P. Aterno ’52P, ’79HON Maria J. Pantina ’97L Joseph J. Tufano ’73C, ’75G Joseph A. Atkinson ’51L Paul Patella Frederick J. Turk ’64CBA Kathleen C. Atkinson John J. Pellman ’56CBA Hugh Turk Edward V. Atnally ’59L

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Fall 2009 41 Ceil Breitwieser Elena Cirenza The Loughlin Society John D. Breitwieser ’65CBA Emanuel Cirenza, M.D. ’80C Karen Brennan Lynn Clair Mary T. Atnally Raymond J. Brennan ’55CBA Michael R. Clair ’66CBA Hon. Patrick J. Attridge ’51C John Christopher Briody ’03L John Clarke Teresa Glynn Attridge ’51UC Brian G. Brown, CPA ’77CBA Michael Clarke ’82CBA Laura A. Aylmer Patricia A. Brown Claire R. Cleary Michael T. Aylmer ’87SVC Brian T. Browne ’93C, ’97G Neil M. Cleary ’56UC Catherine R. Ayrovainen Joan Browne Gary E. Clemente ’74CBA, ’79MBA William A. Ayrovainen ’49C Thomas J. Browne ’57CBA Rose Marie Clemente Maria Bachynsky ’71GP Eileen M. Browne-Heary ’52UC Hon. Margaret O’Donnell Coffin ’49L Inez P. Bailyn Angela M. Brusco ’61CBA Hollace Topol Cohen Robert J. Bailyn Louis E. Brusco ’60CBA Scott Cohen John P. Bajit ’91C, ’93L Peter W. Buchbauer ’79C Jeffrey Coleman Ellen Barone Evelyn Buckstein ’51L Jean Marie Colman Robert A. Barone ’07PD Stephen Bunker Vincent P. Colman ’82CBA James P. Barrett ’58CBA, ’61L Alice C. Burke ’75C, ’77G Joanne Brennan ’88CBA Rosemary Barrett Katherine R. Burke Mark Competiello Carmela Basilice ’74GEd Kathleen B. Burke ’69UC, ’73L Lillian Connelly Patrick J. Basilice ’48UC Lawrence J. Burke ’73Ed, ’77GEd Hon. James P. Connors, Jr. ’53L Edna T. Battaglia Thomas G. Burke ’68C, ’71G John V. Connorton Thomas S. Battaglia ’64CBA Ann Butler Joan C. Conway Elizabeth Baun John M. Butler ’50C Bethanne K. Cople Lawrence Baun Jeffrey R. Byrnes ’83SVC William J. Cople III, ’80L Francis A. Bausch ’54C Pamela G. Shea-Byrnes ’86SVC, ’90G Anthony Cornachio ’71L Mary P. Bausch Honorable Gerald A. Calabrese ’50CBA Clarence Corneliusen ’74PD Charles E. Baxley ’58L Marion Calabrese Eugenia Corneliusen ’66G Mary Louise Baxley Thomas Calabrese ’79SVC John F. Corrigan ’68L Thomas Baxter Mary J. Calabro Lorraine Coyle Koppell ’80L Katherine Bayer Dr. Alina Camacho-Gingerich Rev. Kevin G. Creagh, C.M. ’91SVC, ’04PD Robert F. Bayer Gerald E. Cremins ’75L Prof. Leonard M. Baynes Kelly K. Cremins Janet M. Beard ’59NEd, ’61GNEd Susan Cremins Susan Jane Beck William C. Cremins ’84L John Beirne Marie Croutier Rosanne M. Bell Mary A. Croutier Thomas D. Bell ’77TCI William J. Croutier ’52C, ’58L Hon. Joseph W. Bellacosa ’59C, ’61L, ’87HON William J. Croutier, Jr. ’78L Mary T. Bellacosa Josephine Cuccia ’45L Robert J. Bellini Kathy Cullen James A. Benson, Ph.D. William J. Cullen ’61UC Arthur J. Benvenuto ’65P, ’02HON Patrick G. Culliney ’67C Fred Bercari ’77C,’81MBA Shirley M. Culliney Dr. James S. Bethea Charles T. Cunneen ’55CBA Martina L. Bethea Mary Cunneen Frances A. Bianco Nicholas Cutaia ’07L William F. Bianco ’59C, ’62L Nestor D. Cybriwsky Charles E. Biblowit Anthony F. Daddino ’62CBA Myra Biblowit Glenn C. D’Agnes ’74CBA, ’78MBA Patrick F. Bisogno ’86NDC, ’89L Suzanne B. D’Agnes Edward A. Blankmeyer Dennis J. Dale ’65CBA Susan S. Blankmeyer Meghan Elizabeth Cannella ’07L Joan M. D’Andrea ’80SVC, ’82MLS John Kuhn Bleimaier ’75L Brian Cannon Joseph A. D’Andrea ’49CBA, ’54L Mary Bohner Dr. Michael F. Capobianco Pamela D’Andrea Robert J. Bohner ’56C, ’58L Dorothea M. Capone ’98L Mary Ann Dantuono ’81L Robert G. Bombara ’73L Ron Capone Michael A. Dantuono ’83L Michael A. Bonarti Very Rev. Michael J. Carroll, C.M. ’09HON Michael Davi ’00L Frank J. Bonet ’58C, ’61L Anita B. Carton Rosa Davi Mary Ellen Bonet ’61Ed Joseph M. Carvalhido ’67CBA Joan Roche Davis Albert R. Bongiovi ’48CBA Marie Carvalhido Mel J. Davis ’75CBA Eleanor A. Bongiovi Elaine Casey J. Wayne de Nazarie Cornelia Bonhag Frederick B. Casey ’62CBA, ’66MBA, ’87HON Theodore DeBonis ’05L Thomas E. Bonhag ’79MBA Mary Alice Cashin ’87CBA, ’93MBA Yvette E. DeGannes ’86CBA Marilyn C. Boomer Kaylor ’87MBA Edmund F. Cass, Jr. ’57C Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Patricia Boozang Sarah B. Cass Kenneth Delco Maryann Borriello ’83CBA Eddie Cassel Natalie M. Dengler ’73Ed, ’76MBA Sebastian Borriello ’81C P. Kevin Castel ’72SVC, ’75L, ’04HON Gregory C. Depp Mildred Bovino Robert Catell Maureen Glacken Depp ’76NDC Jonathan Boyer Judith Cedeno Gregory S. Derderian ’82MBA Matt Brady Hon. Alfred C. Cerullo III, ’83NDC, ’86L Mary Jayne Vasilisin Derderian ’83CBA, ’84MBA Michael J. Brady ’86C Cecilia S. Chang, Ed.D. ’79MBA Pascal Desroches ’86CBA Sally A. Brady Boyer ’66Ed Joseph Chavez ’07MBA Fred T. DeWald ’68C Rhonda R. Brandt Jae Sup Choi ’84MBA Maria L. DeWald ’68Ed Stephen Brandt ’53P Regina Mee Choi Louis Di Cerbo Michele Brasco Dr. Yeong C. Choi Alice B. Diamond Robert Brasco ’88PD, ’91Ed.D. Paul J. Cienki Joseph A. DiBenedetto ’96L

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42 St. John’s University Magazine Petrina DiGangi ’91MBA Steven Sanford Fitzgerald ’03L Stephen J. Hannan Carmen DiPersia Mary Anne Ford Elvira Haray ’80CBA ✝ Geraldine Ruggieri DiPersia ’65Ed, ’67GEd Alexander Forger Richard J. Haray ’78C, ’88L Judith DiSiena-Gawel ’49UC Carolina M. Franco-Rosen ’79C, ’85MBA Diane Hardej ’95G, ’03Ph.D. Frank M. DiTaranto ’73CBA, ’90L Jack P. Franzetti ’45UC, ’46G, ’56Ph.D. Borys Harmaty ’80SVC, ’83MBA Edward M. Doda ’52C Carol A. Freeborg Mary T. Harper Eleanor A. Doda Gregory Freeborg James F. Harrington ’76C Dorothy G. Dologite, Ph.D. ’72G Lee Friedlander Dr. John Harrington ’72G Hon. Lawrence Donohue ’59C, ’62L Maria DePaoli Friedlander ’54UC Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. ’85HON Nancy Donohue Michael Fusco William W. Harrington ’04CPS Brian Drake Bernadette P. Gallagher-Gaffney ’89L Anne P. Hartigan Daniel J. Driscoll ’74L Joseph P. Gaffney ’89L Lorraine Hazan Marie Haggerty Gallagher ’48NDC Scott L. Hazan Steven G. Gallagher ’92CBA Nancy M. Healy Thomas J. Gallagher William A. Healy, Jr., M.D. ’57C Charlotte Gannon Francis C. Heary ’52CBA John J. Gannon ’60CBA, ’68MBA Christopher J. Heckman ’82SVC Mary Jane Gannon Joann Folger Heckman Patrick J. Gannon ’61CBA Sr. Beryl F. Herdt ’67Ph.D. Shelly Garcia ’05TCB, ’07MBA Diane S. Hergenrother ’97PD, ’00Ed.D. Margaret E. Garland Melissa Herley Richard M. Garland ’63CBA Michael D. Herley ’96MBA Michael Garvey ’98L Susan Herman William S. Gaskill James D. Herschlein ’85L Estelle K. Gearon, Ph.D. ’54UC Marilyn Herschlein Patricia Gehring Mary Hertlein Skip Gehring Rudolph L. Hertlein ’62CBA Robert E. Genirs ’61CBA Catherine A. Hession ’76GP Frederick W. Gerbracht, Jr. ’76G Melissa Hicks McCormack June S. Gerbacht Rita Hirschfield ’70Ed Judith Germano Bonarti ’96L Robert K. Hirschfield ’70C, ’75GEd Theresa Gershberg Rich Hosein Diana M. Driscoll Joseph Giaimo ’69CBA, ’73MBA Jean Houston Margaret Dubrowski Hon. Joseph F. Gibbons ’51L Jeremiah Houston ’65CBA Robert J. Dubrowski ’75CBA Geraldine Gilmartin Elizabeth Hughes James J. Ducey ’50C, ’72MBA Patrick J. Gilmartin ’54UC, ’59L Thomas D. Hughes ’74SVC James R. Duffy ’61CBA Rosemarie K. Gimmler Nancy A. Humes Mary Ellen Duffy Anthony C. Ginetto ’74L Robert E. Humes ’67C Hon. Francis J. Duggan ’59C Grace M. Ginetto Henry J. Humphreys ’50CBA Joseph Duggan ’86CBA Dr. Willard P. Gingerich Joanne Mary Humphreys Richard J. Dunn ’69Ed Karen P. Giunta Alfred F. Hurley, Ph.D. ’50C Richard T. Dunne ’68UC Christine M. Goodwin ’96C, ’98MLS, ’02G, ’07PD Johanna Leahy Hurley ’51Ed Clement S. Dwyer John A. Gose Karen Ianniello Martha H. Dwyer Marilyn Gotkin Dr. Robert M. Ianniello ’76C, ’79G Phylis M. Bartilucci-Earnest ’75P, ’77GP Michael Gotkin Anthony L. Ippolito ’78CBA Thomas E. Earnest, Jr. Howard Graf Evelyn Ippolito Carol A. Egan Nancy W. Greene Kim Jackson Margaret Lenihan Egan ’46NDC Peter A. Greene ’58CBA Patricia E. Jackson Roger E. Egan Dr. John B. Greg ’62C Richard G. Jackson ’69C Charlene Eisen Douglas A. Gregory Trevor A. Jackson ’83CBA, ’85MBA Robert F. Eisen, Jr. ’69CBA Margaret Grifferty Christopher A. Jarvinen Christopher A. Emmel ’04C Thomas Grimaldi ’82P Fran D. Jeffers David W. Emmel ’99C Beatrice C. Grimes ’54CBA George J. Jeffers ’58UC, ’74Ed.D. Pauline Eng Francis W. Grimes Mr. Insang Ji Hon. Randall T. Eng ’72L Jacqueline H. Grogan ’90SVC, ’95MBA, ’01PD Mark D. Kalimian James E. Fagan ’77G Domenic Guastadisegni ’55CBA Lawrence W. Kalsch ’59C, ’72G Dr. Jeffrey W. Fagen Marion Guastadisegni Barbara E. Kammerer ’66Ed, ’69G Linda Falabella E. Francine Guastello ’79Ed, ’82GEd, ’98Ed.D. Leonard I. Kaplan ’88SVC Michael J. Falabella ’78CBA, ’85MBA Kathleen Guckenberger ’61Ed Nancy S. Kaplan ’90SVC, ’92MBA, 94PD, ’00Ed.D. Donna A. Fallacaro Robert Guckenberger ’60CBA, ’65MBA Amy H. Kay Joseph Fallacaro ’88CBA Dennis Hagan Dr. James Kaylor Kevin J. Falvey ’77C, ’82MBA George E. Hagerty ’74L Bruce A. Kellogg ’71C Fon-May Fan Gretchen Hagerty Jo-Ann Cristiano Kellogg ’70Ed Yu-Mei Fan Alicia Hahn Carleen Kelly ’83CBA Joseph E. Farrell ’62L Robert J. Hahn ’79C, ’84L Carol Kelly Theresa Farrell John H. Hajjar, M.D. ’77C Gerard R. Kelly, Jr. ’89CBA Robert J. Feinstein Sharon F. Hajjar ’79SVC, ’86P Janet Kelly Dorothy M. Fenton ’44CBA Patrice Halas Robert D. Kelly ’61CBA Emmett P. Fenton ’41CBA Walter P. Halas Shawn P. Kelly ’77L Al Ferrara David Halberstam Ryan T. Kenny Ardele Ffrench Donna Halberstam Herbert J. Kett ’54P, ’79HON Robert N. Ffrench ’56C Clover Hall, Ed.D. Patricia Kett Theresa M. Figueira, M.D. ’51UC Kevin E. Hall ’81CBA John R. Keville ’95L E. John Finn Ronald Hall Sandra V. Keville Jeanne C. Finn ’93HON John Hamilton Deborah Kleiner Francis D. Fisher Maureen Smith Hannan ’83CBA Erik Klingenberg ’93L

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Fall 2009 43 Mary Ann Leonard ’65Ed, ’67GEd Michael S. Mantel The Loughlin Society Marjorie Lesch ’77L Nunzia A. Manuli ’97MBA Solomon Lesch Michael F. Manzulli ’65L, ’88HON Lisa Klingenberg Dale Lewis Rosemary Manzulli ’64NDC Alan J. Klutch ’71MBA Debra A. Lewis Marie V. Marano ’93CBA Joan Klutch Francis R. Lewis ’56G Virginia S. Marchetti ’74Ed, ’78GEd Helen D. Kopczynski-Antonelli ’41L, ’55NEd Loida N. Lewis Roberto N. Marchitelli, M.D. ’79C G. Oliver Koppell Jeanne Lieb Rose Marchitelli ’80C John J. Kowalski ’76CBA, ’83MBA Richard Lieb Michael M. Mariani ’75L Patricia Kowalski Steven H. Lim Patricia Mariani Melvin Kracov ’65L Raymond Lipinsky ’80SVC Anthony Marin ’04C Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Kugelman ’66C Frank J. Loprest ’50C Robin J. Marsico ’84C Steven S. Kuntz, Ph.D. Jane Loprest Maria E. Marti ’93L Guy A. Kwan Joan Lorber David Martinez Susan M. Kwan ’89CBA, ’96MBA M. Philip Lorber ’39L Dr. Marilyn A. Martone ’86G John Kyriakides ’86CBA Neil P. Lucey ’65UC Joan Marvin Grace Ann C. LaForgia ’82CBA Virginia C. Lucey Robert J. Marvin ’50CBA, ’53L Jennifer Hsu Lai ’07L Anthony Luisi Dr. Howard Mase Deborah LaMantia ’71Ed Donald Luneburg Roberta Mase Peter J. LaMantia ’72Ed Carol Lutz ’50UC Adam Mason John E. Lane ’74NDC Margaret MacAvoy Teresa A. Mason ’79SVC, ’02HON Margaret I. Lane ’74NDC Thomas C. MacAvoy, Ph.D. ’52G, ’73HON David Masur ’03Ed.D. Donald W. LaPalme ’59C, ’61G, ’68Ph.D. Karyn Macher ’94CBA Shannon Masur Richard E. Lapchick ’67C, ’01HON Margaret Kreafsey MacKrell ’53Ed Mary Ann Bartilucci Matteini ’73C Thomas Michael Laquercia ’69L Thaddeus E. MacKrell, Ed.D. ’53Ed Thomas E. Matteini ’76MBA Allan Larsen ’93G Carolyn Madaio Eileen Marie Mattingly ’76G Madeline Larsen Alberta M. Maggio ’56UC, ’65G Joseph M. Mattingly ’75L Kathleen M. LaVache ’74Ed John J. Maggio ’62L Mary I. Mazeau ’55MLS Bernadette Grogan Lavin George Maggiore ’81MBA Paul Mc Auliffe James Lavin Josephine Maggiore Janet McCaffrey McCabe ’64CBA Katherine Lavin Rev. James J. Maher, C.M. ’84C Thomas W. McCabe ’64CBA Thomas J. Lavin ’63CBA Barbara J. Mahoney ’04GEd Alice McCabe Browne ’93CBA, ’97MBA Irene C. Law Kwan ’74G Brian C. Mahoney Barbara McCaffrey Mary Ann Lawlor ’61UC, ’80HON Michael Mandel ’88L Gerard E. McCaffrey ’57CBA Richard P. Lawlor ’60L Sandra S. Mandel John J. McCarrick ’64CBA, ’71GEd Eileen Lawrence Rosemary C. Mandella John H. McCord ’60L Thomas J. Lawrence William L. Mandella ’67C Maureen M. McCord ’61L Cathi Guglielmo Legakis ’98SVC Debra Manetta Thomas F. McCormack ’76SVC Nicholas Legakis ’97SVC Edward J. Manetta, Jr. ’77SVC Richard J. McCracken ’62C, ’66G Deanna Lennon Anne T. Mangano Patrick F. McCullogh ’57CBA James M. Lennon ’48Ed Hon. Guy J. Mangano ’55L, ’83HON Sandra McCullogh

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44 St. John’s University Magazine Edward F. McDougal, Jr. Jay Morrow Maureen Palmieri ’69Ed Sheila Leonard McDougal ’68UC Paul V. Mozeak Fabian G. Palomino ’54L Stephen T. McFadden ’63C Dr. Erach D. Munshi Joanne G. Panzarella ’77C, ’85MBA Jane McFarland Perin Munshi Andrea T. Papa ’88SVC Thomas F. McFarland ’81CBA Andrew F. Murphy ’62CBA Ann L. Pasnak Mary Elizabeth McGarry Ellen Mary Murphy ’62GEd, ’70PD Allison Pastor ’99CBA Suzanne McGee Cienki ’83C, ’87L Irene M. Murphy ’54UC Basil A. Paterson ’48C, ’51L, ’79HON Nancy C. McGeveran Kevin G. Murphy ’90L Portia Paterson William McGeveran Godfrey H. Murrain Laura Pearson Constance B. McGillicuddy Peggy Murrain ’83Ed.D., ’98HON Frank Pedone, Jr. ’68C, ’69G John F. McGillicuddy ’79HON ✝ Patrick J. Murray ’87SVC Arnold S. Penner Alice McGowan Theresa E. Murray Carl A. Perrino ’68Ph.D. Joan C. McGowan Margaret White Nally ’49CBA Joseph Petrone John K. McGrane ’58C, ’65L ihad Nicolas Nammour Cynthia R. Philips ’88MBA, ’06PD Marian McGrane Clara Nania Steve Phillips Peter J. McGuinness ’81SVC, ’84L Frank A. Nania ’85P, ’03Pharm.D. Joseph F. Picone Joan W. McGuire Marion Franzese Napier ’65Ed Chuck M. Piluso ’76SVC, ’78G, ’86MBA Robert J. McGuire ’61L, ’80HON Thomas P. Napier Ian M. Pinnavaia ’06CPS Michael J. McInerney ’72NDC Dr. Jay Nathan Edward M. Pinter ’89L Nancy J. McInerney Cheryl L. Naughton Peter E. Pisapia ’94CBA, ’97L James E. McKeon ’60C Paul F. Naughton ’69MBA Frances M. Piscitelli Joan K. McKeon Thomas E. Nedell ’96MBA Peter A. Piscitelli ’58L Michael T. McKiernan ’64CBA Ann Marie Nelson Susan Piscitello-Pall Maura A. McLoughlin ’91L Arthur B. Newman Diane M. Pistey ’74C Francis T. McNally ’58C Thomas J. Newman ’51L Simcha Pollack Lorraine B. McNally ’59Ed Michael Nicholson, Esq. ’70L Benedict J. Pollio ’55CBA, ’61L Jane McNicholas and Diana Nicholson, Esq. ’76 Nancy Pollio John P. McNicholas ’60UC, ’79GEd Barbara Nicosia Dolores Prendergast ’86C Margaret M. Meagher Salvatore J. Nicosia ’59CBA, ’62L James L. Purcell ’52L Thomas F. Meagher ’53CBA Amelia Neihoff Regina Purcell ’55UC, ’61L Dr. and Mrs. Paul T. Medici ’42C, ’48P, ’51G, ’96HON Hon. James F. Niehoff ’51L Kevin J. Purtill ’87NDC James B. Meehan ’53UC, ’83HON Lawrence F. Noble ’61L Robert Quadrino Mary T. Meehan Mary Noe ’87L Frances M. Quast Joseph G. Meighan ’60CBA, ’67MBA Sterling E. Nunnally ’86Ed Peter M. Quast ’71MBA Mary M. Meighan Barbara A. O’Brien ’58Ed, ’62G Nancy C. Raferty Al Menendez Eileen O’Brien James R. Rafferty, Sr. Barbara Menges Elizabeth O’Brien Judy Rafferty Charles P. Menges ’66MBA Joseph P. O’Brien ’69CBA Edward C. Raftery ’59C Patty Menges Maureen C. O’Brien ’62NDC Donna M. Raleigh Robert A. Menges ’59CBA Thomas J. O’Brien ’57CBA Thomas J. Raleigh ’96CBA Laura A. Merola ’81NDC Thomas M. O’Brien ’77L Leslie Anne Ramirez-Fisher ’93L Richard Merz Mary Ellen O’Brien-Palmieri ’99L Anne M. Randisi Terry Messner Thomas J. O’Connell ’53CBA Alma Rangel Thomas G. Messner Frank A. Odeh ’93P Hon. Charles B. Rangel ’60L, ’83HON Joseph M. Milano ’74CBA Ann Oestreicher Grace Razukas Linda M. Milano ’76Ed Eileen C. O’Flaherty Thomas P. Razukas ’75MBA Dawn Baker Miller John J. O’Flaherty ’56C, ’60L Michael Rea Harvey Miller Robert A. O’Hare ’93L Spencer L. Reames ’99C, ’02L Henry G. Miller ’52C, ’59L Stanley J. Okula ’87L Gail Regan Jason P. Miller Joseph A. Oliva ’90C, ’93L Harold J. Regan ’65CBA Mary Miller Nina Pannizzo Oliva ’56P and the Oliva Family James J. Reilly ’63CBA Ruth Miller June Olszewski Rita P. Reilly Jilian Mincer Hon. Peter Paul Olszewski ’52L Bernard Rencher ’80SVC Daniel M. Mirro ’96SVC Donna O’Meara Sharon L. Rencher ’82SVC Margaret M. Mirro ’96SVC James J. O’Meara ’70CBA Linda A. Restivo ’85CBA Kathleen H. Mitterway ’95CBA, ’00MBA Colleen O’Neil Salvatore Restivo ’85CBA, ’89MBA Dr. Robert J. Mockler Terry O’Neil ’67C, ’70L Claire Reynolds James T. Molloy ’49UC Elizabeth Orfanides James T. Reynolds ’66C, ’71L Margaret Molloy Kerry Orlich Cheryl Christman Rice Chrisjenna Gordner Monahan Robert F. Orlich ’69CBA, ’75MBA Michael Rice Michael F. Monahan ’91CBA James A. O’Rourke George Richardson Anne Montalbano ’79CBA Patricia Ann McGoldrick O’Rourke ’54UC Mary Richardson Florence Monteleone Jane F. Ortiz ’80C Jonathan Riegel Hon. John A. Monteleone ’42C, ’43L, ’82HON Patsy D. Orzo ’42CBA Frank J. Rienzo ’53C, ’58L Edward Moore Cornelius J. O’Sullivan ’52CBA Hon. Reinaldo E. Rivera ’76L Keith R. Moore Virginia O’ Sullivan ’66Ed Gerard Rizza ’90CBA Edward G. Moran ’60C William O’Sullivan ’63C ’69GEd Rita L. Rizzi Laura T. Moran ’75NDC, ’77GEd, ’78PD Kevin Owen Francine Roach Robert S. Moran, Jr. ’75NDC, ’78L Anthony Pace ’98HON Peter T. Roach ’78L Sonja M. Moran Faye M. Padgett Norman P. Roberts Joseph O. Morgan Andrew J. Pagliughi ’96L Pascale Roberts Monique Morreale ’98L Jeannine Palladino ’86SVC Janet W. Robinson Anne Marie Jacobsen Morrell ’69NDC Michael Palladino ’87CBA John F. Robinson ’56CBA Michael P. Morrell Ronald Palmese ’03L John F. Rogers ’42CBA Jeanne F. Morrone ’73Ed, ’75G Hon. Daniel Palmieri ’64C, ’65L Mary O’Connor Rogers ’42CBA Catherine Morrow Frank G. Palmieri ’68CBA Sandra Rogers ’69GEd, ’75PD

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Fall 2009 45 Charles Schellaci ’81CBA Stephen G. Sultan ’67UC The Loughlin Society William E. Schiffer, Jr. Marea M. Suozzi ’80L Timothy M. Schlameuss ’78CBA David Sutter Joan T. Romano ’64UC Arthur J. Schmeiser ’71CBA Nora Brosnan Sutter ’60NDC Salvatore A. Romano ’61C, ’64L Nancy Schmeiser Cheryl C. Sutyla Howard Rosen Gail D. Schure Richard F. Sutyla ’73P Sandy S. Rosenberg ’93CBA, ’96MBA Joseph Sciame ’71Ed Joseph A. Sylvester ’60C Yael Rosenberg Gregory Sciarra, R.Ph. Roslyn W. Sylvester Heath D. Rosenblat ’02LLM Emily A. Scinto Marylou Curcio Szabo ’67Ed, ’68GEd, ’73Ph.D. Dorothy Rosenman Lawrence F. Scinto ’56L Prof. Paul Szabo ’60Ed, ’67G Kenneth Rosenman ’56P Anthony Scorcia Diane Tam ’86C Mary and Alex Ross Anne Mulgrew Scott ’54UC Loretta Taras ’86C, ’88MLS, ’93Ph.D. Margaret A. Rossi ’65Ed, ’90Ph.D. Charles T. Scott ’54UC Peter M. Taras ’96G William Royall Gavin W. Scotti ’05L John J. Taylor ’42C, ’74HON Cynthia G. Ruback ’01L Donna Scovotti Smith ’79Ed, ’81L Lorraine Taylor Harvey S. Ruback Kathleen T. Seifried ’76Ed William T. Taylor ’52CBA Jack Rudin ’48CBA Steven C. Seifried ’76CBA Carol F. Teichman ’74SVC Ed Rufrano Bernadette Seneca Richard B. Teiman Peter M. Rumak Steven K. Seneca ’87CBA Janet Tenreiro Diane Russo Abu T. Serajuddin ’82Ph.D. Kim A. Tenreiro ’81P James J. Russo, Ph.D. ’74C Hamida K. Serajuddin Sr. Mary Thaddeus ’61NEd Ronald G. Russo ’73L Frank J. Serravalli ’83CBA, ’93MBA Ann T. Thompson Maureen P. Rutigliano Margaret Serravalli Dr. James W. Thompson Paul V. Rutigliano ’60CBA Dr. Jessica C. Sessions James J. Tolle ’59C Ronald G. Rutledge ’84SVC Linda A. Shannon ’90C, ’93L, ’95G Claire A. Tomasi ’82CBA, ’86MBA Amanda Ryan Thomas J. Shannon ’93L Vincent C. Tomasi ’85CBA Devin Ryan ’05L Kristin G. Shea ’86C, ’89L Jerome M. Torsney ’84CBA Kevin J. Ryan ’98C, ’01L Carolyn Ann Sheehan ’81C Virginia Travers ’79C Michael C. Sabatino ’86CBA John A. Sheehan, D.M.D. ’81C Margaret M. Treacy ’57UC Susan Sabatino Lorraine A. Sheehan Dr. Teresa A. Trimarco ’00HON Edgar Sabounghi ’84C Robert R. Sheehan ’60CBA John J. Troy ’70CBA Jon Shields Margaret Turner Cynthia R. Shoss Robert L. Turner ’62C Nina Shreve ’77L Janet Tymeck ’81SVC David D. Siegel ’58L Joseph J. Tymeck ’81SVC Rosemarie A. Siegel ’58NDC, ’69G Jeanne M. Umland ’79C, ’82G, ’93PD Michael E. Simon ’85CBA John Umland Michele Simon Dr. Pauline M. Vaillancourt ’47UC James V. Simone ’86CBA Erin VanDeusen Carl Simoni ’69CBA, ’72L Scott VanDeusen Andrew J. Simons, Sr. ’65L Bernardette Vaskas ’57UC Eileen G. Simons Elizabeth K. Venuti Karen Moritz Simons Michael Venuti ’84CBA Michael A. Simons Victor J. Visconti ’68Ed William Singleton ’91SVC John L. Vitsas Anne Marie K. Skalicky Joan C. Vivian Steven S. Skalicky ’70CBA, ’75MBA James A. Vollkommer ’53C Priscilla A. Skalko Marie N. Vollkommer Richard G. Skalko, Ph.D. ’59G Karen Volpe Edward G. Skirde, Ph.D. ’67UC Michael A. Volpe ’74CBA Priscilla Skirde ’67NDC, ’90GEd Robert G. Volpe ’60CBA John J. Sadlier ’59CBA Katherine Smirti Harry A. Wagner Mary Sadlier Stephen J. Smirti, Jr. ’76L James F. Wagner ’78CBA Denis J. Salamone Anita E. Smith Kathleen L. Wagner Joanne Montalbano Salamone ’75NDC Diane Smith ’88SVC, ’90SVC Leon M. Wagner Joseph P. Salanitro ’63C, ’65G George L. Smith ’81L Marsha C. Wagner Sylvia K. Salanitro Rev. James A.D. Smith ’52C Rubin Wagner Dr. Linda M. Sama Patrick J. Smith ’00C, ’06L Minta Walker Hon. Alfred F. Samenga ’38C, ’41L Robert J. Smith, Jr. Solomon Walker ’57CBA, ’94HON Ethel Samenga Thomas J. Smyth ’65CBA John J. Walsh Amy C. Samuelson Yvette Smyth John J. Walsh ’52C, ’55L Rose V. Sapelli ’57UC, ’84L David E. Snediker ’75L Marilyn Walsh Hon. Patricia P. Satterfield ’77L Mary Snediker Shan Wang Preston T. Satterfield ’82MBA Rich Soja Edwin R. Ward ’68CBA, ’72MBA J. Gregory Saver ’74L Joann Somma Lucille Ward Linda C. Saver Ralph J. Somma ’65CBA George R. Warner Filippina Savo Thomas E. Stagg ’90L David Watson Leonello Savo Hon. James G. Starkey ’57L Scott C. Watson ’81L Suzanne O’Neill Scanlan ’40CBA, ’42L Suzanne Colette Starkey Morty and Mary Weinberg Jeanmarie Horan-Scaturro ’85SVC, ’87MBA F. Michael Steed ’97P George Weiner Thomas Scaturro ’86CBA Ellen M. Stoll ’88Ed, ’98GEd Connie Weingart Linda Jean Schaeffer ’73C Kenneth R. Stoll ’83CBA Joseph J. Weingart ’86CBA, ’96MBA William G. Schaeffer ’73CBA Catherine M. Sullivan Aurora Whalen Fern Schair ’65L Eugene J. Sullivan ’42C, ’73HON Joseph J. Whalen ’51CBA, ’55L Christine Scheer Gloria Elizabeth Ann Sullivan Gabrielle J. Wile ’05CPS William P. Scheer ’72P William D. Sullivan ’55C Robert D. Wile ’99SVC

✝ Deceased To view the complete Honor Roll of Donors, visit www.stjohns.edu/alumni/honorrollofdonors

46 St. John’s University Magazine Bernard Williams Meredith Masciotti ’06CPS LOUGHLIN SOCIETY PATRON Kenneth M. Williams Beth McCabe ’04Pharm.D. Rosemarie Williams Kelly McDonald ’06LLM Victor J. Acosta Te-mika Shantell Warner ’97C Alison McElvery ’07CPS Brij B. Anand Charisse E. Willis ’89SVC, ’91GEd, ’95PD Skip McElvery Kamal Anand Sylvester Willis ’92MBA Jan B. Melville ’05CPS Kevin M. Wirsch Tina Mereos ’04C Laura Anne Andrews Patricia K. Wirsch Patrick R. Mohan Mark A. Andrews Christopher C. Wong Patricia Morrison ’07P Corey S. Aronstam Shuk H. Wong Daniel Morse ’06L Stephen Aronstam Edward J. Woods ’77SVC Maureen Mulligan ’02Ed, ’05GEd Michael J. Barry Maura A. Woods ’79CBA Eric Murrell, ’07L Vanessa Barry Rae Wright Jennifer Baum Charles J. Wroblewski ’63C, ’66L Patricia L. Bean ’80CBA, ’88MBA Brian Wruble David J. Becker ’87L Mary M. Yenches ’51NEd Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez Mrs. Eunhee Yi Audra M. Brown Anthony M. Yorio Elissa J. Brown Mary E. Yorio John J. Buscini ’92P Dennison Young, Jr. ’68L Kim M. Buscini Elizabeth Yun Erin Calamari Steven L. Zelkowitz ’78L Louis Calamari Gonzalo Zorrilla-Lequerica Paneda Damary Castanheira Torres ’96P, ’98Pharm.D. Lisa Catalano Saskia D. DeCaires ’00C, ’08G LOUGHLIN SOCIETY ASSOCIATE Cheryl Tousey Delaney Kevin F. Delaney Vincent J. Accardi ’05CPS Devon M. Dominick Johnson Alexander G. Arsenis ’06TCB Margaret Donnellan Dominick D. Barbieri ’04L Greg Dorata ’79C Kevin Barry ’06MBA Nina Dorata ’79CBA, ’88MBA Nerissa Nandram Laura Bartolomeo ’06TCB Richard C. Farley ’93L Lizette Nieto ’06C Germana Berni ’07CPS Joseph Fernandez ’86C Kenneth E. Nolan Luigi Berni Thomas R. Fike Patricia D. Nolan ’07G Patrick M. Birney ’08LLM Louise Mauro Fitzsimons ’91L Jennifer Nucci ’07CPS Mary V. Cascio ’06CPS Sean Fitzsimons ’85L Steven Cascio Tara E. Nugent ’05TCB Aaron A. Fossi Margaret Cashin ’03CPS Ike Okoli ’07L Dr. Sylwia Gornik-Tomaszewski Shu Zhen Chen ’07CPS Mark Thomas O’Rourke ’02L Louis G. Graziano ’72C, ’85L Lillian Chun ’07GP Valerie Ortiz ’08GEd Colleen M. Greaney, Ph.D. Brandon Clar Thomas O’Shea ’07TCB Pamela J. Gregory-Fernandez ’87P Paula A. Clarity ’07L John Parise ’01C Amin Hernandez Travis A. Clark-Cox ’08CPS Anurag Parkash ’05L Alex J. Hoehn Richard Corbi ’07L Rachna Parkash Clarence Francis Crasto ’03MBA Monica S. Peborde ’08MBA Mei-Ching Hsiau ’96G Megan E. Cremins ’07L Robert T. Polemeni ’04L Danny Frank Hughes Dr. Carla L. D’Ambrosio ’06GEd Benjamin J. Proce ’06TCB, ’07MBA Chad Johnson Robert D’Ambrosio Frank Puglisi ’03MBA Adrian Kerrigan Matia Damiani ’03CPS, ’06MBA Michael Ring ’06GEd Sandra Boucher Kerrigan Erickson P. Davis ’05MBA Claudia V. Robinson ’07TCB Amy Kvilhaug Minerva Dolezalek ’02GEd Nazli Rodriguez ’07C Frank T. Lavrigata ’83CBA Maureen Ann FitzSimons ’08L John C. Rowland ’04 MPS Louise Lavrigata ’83SVC Donna Furey ’01L Barbara M. Russell ’05MLS William Lipson Sabina Gamez ’05Pharm.D. Keith N. Sambur ’04L Philip J. Maroney Antonietta Giglio Jillian K. Sandoval ’05C Theresa M. Maylone Frank Giglio ’98C, ’99G Anne Marie Schettini-Lynch ’03MBA Anna Maria Montuori ’68Ed, ’70GEd, ’82P Esterina Giuliani ’02,’06L Craig Schmidt ’06Pharm.D. Daniel N. Paccione Robert H. Grandinetti ’07CPS Christopher Scott Shviraga ’06C Heather G. Pistell Jesse Adamo Grimes ’08C Meghan E. Silhan ’05L Lawrence Pistell Mason Chandler Simpson ’02L Steve A. Grimes, Jr. Kevin G. Quinn Neil J. Smith ’05L Kathleen S. Henry ’04C Timothy Roth Jaime Toro ’07MBA Thomas M. Hogan ’06L Gloria E. Schmidt Jennifer N. Toussaint ’05CPS Allan J. Jacobs ’08L Niels N. Schmidt ’98MBA Holly L. Kane ’06L Deirdre E. Tracey ’07L Prof. Jane E. Scott Anil Khanna ’03L Paul J. Tramontano Benjamin R. Silliman Gregory F. Kipp ’07MBA Douglas Trani ’04GEd Elaine Jackson Stack ’79L Edward M. Kull ’05MBA Elaine Turley ’07L Maria Christina Summers Roselyn M. Lanzano ’02TCB, ’07MS Harry Tyson ’06MBA Joseph L. Tirone, Jr. ’90MBA Jay Larry ’07LLM Mark M. Ulrich ’06TCB, ’07MBA Francis Tloczkowski John E. Lavelle ’01C, ’04L Ann Varghes Lisa Hyunji Lee ’05L John Varghes ’99SVC, ’04MBA Penni Tloczkowski Andriana Lewinsky ’04CPS John C. Villacci ’05C Bijoy Varghese Calvin K. Li ’03CPS, ’05MPS Paul W. Vitale ’08L Stacey Varghese ’99C Honglin Lin ’08MBA Carol L. Wood ’91C, ’06L Patricia M. Voisin Kimberly Lok ’07Pharm.D. John C. Wright ’05L Stephanie M. Maggiore ’08CPS Therese L. Wycklendt ’06C

✝ Deceased To view the complete Honor Roll of Donors, visit www.stjohns.edu/alumni/honorrollofdonors

Fall 2009 47 The McCallen Society

THE McCALLEN SOCIETY

Named in honor of former University Hon. Paul J. Abbate ’49L ✝ Salvatore R. Campofranco ’80CBA and Alice Campofranco Frederick Abbazio ’65CBA and Joetta Abbazio Dr. Francis Cano ’65C, ’67G and Karen Kearns Cano ’66Ed treasurer Reverend Thomas J. McCallen, Robert A. Aherne ’58CBA and Arilla Aherne Louis Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON Maria Albergo and Mary Carnesecca C.M., The McCallen Society was Lucas J. Amato ’55CBA and Barbara Amato Arthur J. Carter ’61C Joseph Antonucci, Ph.D. ’53UC and Judy Antonucci Anthony S. Cavalieri ’68CBA established in 1998 to recognize Gary M. Aron ’65C, ’67G and Janet Aron Monica Chang, Ph.D. James Audino Richard F. Chapdelaine ’84HON and Therese Chapdelaine a core group of esteemed donors who Bernard J. Babb and Frances Babb Lillian DeAngelis Chimenti ’58UC and Joseph Chimenti Carolyn S. Bach ’68PD Prof. John P. Clarke ’55CBA, ’57L have remembered the University Nicholas A. Baglivi ’52CBA and Jean Baglivi Joseph B. Cleary, M.D. ’69C Catherine R. Ballarene ’45NDC Ambrose A. Clegg, Jr., Ph.D. ’50C ✝ in their estate and financial plans. Charles T. Barnes ’55C and Judy Barnes Daniel Clivner ’88L Judith Bartley ’63GEd Florence Cocino Lilia M. Beauchamp ’53UC Margaret Coleman ’54NDC and John F. Coleman Norma Beck ’67Ph.D. Mary A. Conlon ’69Ed Altagrace Belmar, M.D. ’89C and Donald Frankle Hon. James P. Connors, Jr. ’53L Jerome Belson ’48L, ’80HON and Maxine Belson ’98HON Thomas Constance, Esq. ’64L and Janet B. Constance Arthur Bent ’54CBA and Joanne Bent Harry T. Constas ’51L Bruce R. Bent ’61CBA, ’79HON and Nancy Bent ’06G James Costa ’01CPS, ’06CPS John A. Bianchi, Jr. ’64C, ’69GEd Hon. Peter J. Costigan ’56L and Victoria Costigan and Theresa Bianchi ’60Ed Lorraine Coyle ’80L and G. Oliver Koppell John Kuhn Bleimaier ’75L Theodore J. Crausway ’50CBA George F. Boser and Irma Boser Jason Croft and Tracy Croft Margaret M. Bott, Ph.D. ✝ Thomas Cutie ’62UC Ruth Botwin ✝ Joan D’Andrea ’80SVC, ’82G Michael J. Brady ’86C Leon R. DaSilva ’99HON Sally A. Brady Boyer ’66Ed and Jonathan Boyer Patricia Goodwin David ’49UC Nicholas Braun ’58CBA and Dale Braun James DeNike ’53C, ’84HON and Dorothy DeNike Arleen Britton ’49CBA Michael DeNunzio ’64CBA and Annette DeNunzio Gregory T. Brodbeck ’68C Kay Ronald Devonshire ’59UC, ’64G Ellen Brown ’63Ed Lori Lee Dickson, Esq. ’91L Helen Bryan ✝ Edward DiDonato ’62CBA Mildred A. Butler ’61NEd, ’74GEd Geraldine Ruggieri DiPersia ’65Ed, ’67GEd Clare Byrne ’76C, ’80MBA, ’06MLS and Carmen DiPersia Wendie P. Cadle ’79P and Dennis Cadle Judith DiSiena-Gawel ’49UC Natale P. Calamis ’72SVC and Ellen Calamis Hon. Cosmo DiTucci ’51UC, ’53L and Marie T. DiTucci Dominic Camera ’64C and Catherine A. Camera ’65CBA Margaret Dixson ✝

✝ Deceased To view the complete Honor Roll of Donors, visit www.stjohns.edu/alumni/honorrollofdonors

48 St. John’s University Magazine Edward M. Doda ’52C and Eleanor Doda Joanne LaMalfa-Feit ’74Ed and James E. Feit Richard Ramsay, Esq. ’58CBA, ’63L and Virginia Ramsay Thomas J. Donohue ’63C, ’85HON Jean F. Lamond Joseph I. Reed ’47C and Elizabeth Donohue ’63Ed Donald W. LaPalme ’59C, ’61G, ’68Ph.D. Donald F. Reid ’58CBA, ’62L, ’87HON and Helen Reid Andrew P. Donovan ’50L and Mary Donovan Paul Lasher ’61G, ’62GEd ✝ Desmond Reilly, M.D. ’59C Thomas F. Donovan ’55C, ’86HON and Elizabeth Donovan Richard F. Laskowski ’66Ed, ’70GEd, ’72PD, ’81Ed.D. Frank Rienzo ’53C, ’58L Pat Dowd Maurice V. Lattari ’58CBA and Deanna Lattari Bernard Rittenberg ’88HON and Lorraine Rittenberg John F. Doyle ’81CBA and Merl McFarland-Doyle Richard P. Lawlor ’60L John Robinson ’56CBA and Janet W. Robinson Madeleine Doyle and Mary Ann Lawlor ’61UC, ’80HON Alyce Maloney Rochford, Esq. ’48L Theresa Doyle Gerard J. Lawrence, M.D. ’56C, ’88HON Edward A. Romano ’63CBA and Murphy W. Romano William Duggan, Jr. ’58CBA and Mary Duggan and Fleur Hahne-Lawrence Prof. William Ronalds Richard L. Dunning ’89C and Jane Dunning Joseph J. Lawton, Jr., Esq. ’53L Rev. Aidan Rooney ’78NDC Joseph Dvorak ’56C, ’58G and Rosemarie Dvorak Dr. Theodore R. Lerner and Barbara Lerner Barney Rosenstein ’30L Robert F. Elliott ’60C Beatrice Levine Dr. Jerrold Ross Hon. Herbert B. Evans ’50L and Audrey Evans Charles E. Long ’65CBA, ’97HON and Peggy Long Henry W. Rossi ’62CBA and Arleen Rossi Dr. Richard Fabrizio ’60C Carol Lutz ’50UC John S. Ruggiero ’52P and Marguerite Ruggiero Edward T. Fagan, Esq. ’40C ✝ Jeanette Lynch ’59CBA Dr. Mariann Russell ’55UC John L. Farrell, Jr., Esq. ’55L and Beverly Farrell Janet Maikis ’51UC Christine Roth Rutherford ’67UC Richard J. Feil ’99MBA George N. Mangiaracina ’58UC Edward J. Rutkowski ’64CBA, ’69MBA Catherine M. Fennelly ’39NDC Carl C. Martorana ’57P, ’60GP and Rosalind Martorana and Jane Elizabeth Rutkowski Emmett Fenton ’41CBA and Dorothy M. Fenton Joseph M. Mattone, Sr. ’53C, ’55L, ’94HON Michael Ryan ’66CBA Richard Fielitz and Mary Ann Mattone Suzanne O’Neill Scanlan, Esq. ’40CBA, ’42L Major Michael Figa, USAR ’54NEd James T. Mayerhofer ’66C and Nancy M. Mayerhofer ’67Ed Vincent S. Scerbinski ’74MBA Theresa M. Figueira, M.D. ’51UC Mary I. Mazeau Mary Carole Schafenberg ’70Ed, ’80PD Linda Fraccalvieri Fiorella James F. McCarthy ’63C Joseph Schafenberger ’69C Margaret E. Fitzgerald ’69Ph.D., ’99HON Mary Louise McCarthy John F. Scheich ’63C, ’66L John G. Foerst, Jr. ’50C, ’05HON and Marion Foerst Joseph P. McCartney, Esq. ’52L and Rita McCartney Col. Charles W. Schudt ’38CBA Sophia Favero ’67Ed John McCauley ’54CBA and Jacqueline McCauley ’64CBA Joseph Sciame ’71Ed Francis B. Fontana John McConville, Esq. ’62L and Christina McConville Charles T. Scott ’54UC and Anne Mulgrew Scott ’54UC Josephine A. Fontana ’66CBA Henry A. McGinnis, Ph.D. ’65G and Lucille M. McGinnis Margaret Scott William P. Ford ’66L, ’93HON and Mary Anne Ford Anne E. McGowan Rudolph J. Scrimenti, M.D. ’54C and Annerose Scrimenti Robert J. Fuentes, Pharm.D. ’77P and Olga Fuentes Dr. Patrick Pearse McGuire ’84C Sunny Sessa and Leonardo Sessa ’03HON Patricia M. Gaal ’72Ed and Peter Gaal Robert J. McGuire ’61L, ’80HON and Joan W. McGuire Glen Shane ’63CBA Virginia J. Galizia ’70P, ’75GP Ann F. McHugh, Ph.D. Dr. Sidney Shanker Virginia Mulcahy Gallagher ’46NDC and John Gallagher Emmett F. McNamara ’37L Graham C. Slodden Gene F. Gallo ’58CBA and Rosalie M. Gallo ’62Ed James Meehan ’53UC, ’83HON and Mary T. Meehan Eleanor Smirti, Esq. ’42UC, ’43L Robert E. Genirs ’61CBA Elizabeth Hassan Meismeyer ’57CBA Helen J. Smith ’57NEd and John M. Smith Sally Gerity Diane M. Memmoli ’76C, ’79L Marie Elizabeth Cimino Smith ’40Ed Joseph O. Giaimo Richard Mikaliunas ’65CBA, ’67MBA Gerard A. Sodano ’49CBA Patrick Gibbons, Esq. ’53C, ’58L and Eileen T. Mikaliunas and Valerie L. Sodano, Ph.D. ’49CBA and Irene R. Gibbons ’57GEd Edward J. Millin ’52C and Judy Millin Michael Steck ’77CBA Anita S. Gilligan Kyle Mills ’86C Martin A. Stein ’65C, ’96HON and Marlene W. Stein Aldona M. Gobuzas ’50NDC Marie E. Miskowitz ✝ Frank A. Stevens ’58MLS Kenneth F. Gorman ’62CBA, ’94HON Mary Molloy ’69CBA Charles J. Sullivan ’79CBA, ’89MBA Rev. Walter F. Graham, C.M. ’64GEd Prof. Anna Maria Montuori ’68Ed, ’70GEd, ’82PD and Patricia G. Sullivan ’79SVC, ’89G, ’96MLS G. Joseph Gregory and Mary S. Gregory Harry Morgenstern ’40CBA, ’47L and Sydell Morgenstern Jeremiah J. Sullivan ’39C, ’42L and Eileen Sullivan Elizabeth Griffin ’56UC Hon. Nancy Mottola-Schacher ’46UC, ’47L John J. Sweeney, Jr., Esq. ’66L Professor Emerita Shirley A. Griggs Grace Mueller-Kurzius Donald L. Taffner ’53C, ’89HON Anne Gunnels Eleanor M. Muhlmeyer ’43UC and Eleanor B. Taffner ’94HON Robert Handal ’57CBA, ’69MBA Andrew F. Murphy ’62CBA Alice Tallman Donald W. Hanley ’60CBA and Ellen Mary Murphy ’62GEd, ’70G John J. Taylor ’42C, ’74HON and Lorraine Taylor James J. Harold, Jr. ’64CBA and Peggy Harold Edward V. Murtaugh, Esq. ’63L William T. Taylor ’52CBA Mary Harston Paul F. Naughton ’69MBA and Cheryl L. Naughton Sr. Mary Thaddeus ’61NEd Robert V. Hatcher, Jr. Richard C. Nerod ’59C and Mary Ellen Nerod Kathleen M. Quinn Thomas ’65NEd Eileen D. Hayes Richard Nicotra ’76NDC, ’86HON Hon. James F. Tierney ’39C, ’41L ✝ Matthew Hayes, M.D., Ph.D. ’57C and Mary Beth Hayes and Lois T. Nicotra ’77NDC, ’83GEd Peter J. Tobin ’65CBA, ’96HON and Mary P. Tobin ’00HON Gloria F. Henn ’64Ed, ’65GEd Dennis A. O’Connor ’75SVC John P. Tutunjian ’59UC and Florence Tutunjian Sr. Beryl F. Herdt ’67Ph.D. Nora A. O’Keeffe ’85SVC Lucille C. Verdu Stephen G. Hoffmann ’66CBA, ’71MBA Nina Pannizzo Oliva ’56P and the Oliva Family Robert G. Volpe ’60CBA and Barbara Hoffmann Martin T. O’Shea ’78L Joseph G. Von Hatten ’48CBA and Florence Von Hatten John J. Howard, Esq. ’50UC, ’54L Frank J. Pannizzo ’59UC, ’62L and Adeline Pannizzo Dahlia G. Votta ’46UC Ann Hyer ✝ Evelyn J. Paola ’57Ed, ’59GEd Christine Votto Helene M. Hyland ’68Ed, ’73GEd, ’82PD Sheila R. Paticoff, Esq. ’84L George A. Wahl ’61CBA Joseph Isolano ’65CBA and Susan Isolano John J. Pellman ’56CBA and Thea Graves Pellman ’57CBA Catherine Walsh ’57UC Helga Karker Fioravante G. Perrotta, Esq. ’52C, ’55L, ’02HON Charles R. Walsh ’66MBA, ’85HON Donald F. Keating ’52C and Patricia Ann Keating Bernice Pesenti and Marianne Walsh ’90GEd Gloria A. Kelley ’52UC, ’59MLS Marie Prather Peterson ’50NEd John J. Walsh ’52C, ’55L and Marilyn Walsh George A. Kelly ’66C and Genevieve Kelly Leo W. Pierce, Sr. ’39C, ’99HON and Betty Pierce Loretta Carey Walsh ’57Ed James P. Kelly ’51C, ’99HON and Rosaleen Kelly George Pietramala and Josephine Pietramala Sallie Wang and Chin Ling Wang James L. Kenefick ’56L and Alice Kenefick Joseph W. Plunkett, Jr. ’78C Joseph Whalen, Esq. ’51CBA, ’55L and Aurora Whalen Mary Kinsley ’48UC Richard J. Power, Esq. ’60L Kenneth M. Williams and Rosemarie Williams Paul Kissinger ’55C, ’68G Marilyn Price Patricia Woltman ’49UC ✝ Harvey and Susan Krauss Eugene M. Quadvlieg ’66CBA Stanley H. Young, Jr. ’53CBA James A. Krueger ’68P, ’77MBA Kathleen Rabbito ’67Ed, ’70GEd Dr. Louis C. Zuccarello ’58C and Barbara Zuccarello Eva Krugman Florence V. Rainone ’50P

✝ Deceased To view the complete Honor Roll of Donors, visit www.stjohns.edu/alumni/honorrollofdonors

Fall 2009 49 CAMPUS BRIEFS

’93MBA, Associate Vice President for concerteun by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Something R Institutional Advancement at St. John’s. Jukes that had more than a few people for Everyone at “Everybody’s having so much fun and already singing along to the well-known tunes of this Alumni Reunion talking about coming back next year.” outstanding group who held the audience “I’m the secretary for the [St. John’s in the palms of their hands. Celebration 2009 University] Staten Island [campus] Alumni “We wanted to create a real family-friendly Association,” remarked Diane Anselmo party that everyone could enjoy,” said Bill Over 1,000 alumni, family and friends came ’96NDC “and I came out to reunite and Schaeffer ’73CBA, Director, Office of Alumni home to alma mater in May for Alumni reconnect with old friends while enjoying Relations “and judging by the number of Reunion Celebration 2009. the nice weather on campus. I’m very people here today and the positive comments The events included a wide range of happy to see friends that I haven’t seen that everyone’s making, it seems like we’ve food, games and attractions that created a in years.” made it happen.” carnival atmosphere on both the Queens and On the Queens campus, excited alumni Alumni were effusive in their praise Staten Island campuses as everyone enjoyed and their families arrived for the Alumni and all seemed glad that they had decided hours of great outdoor summer fun. Reunion Great Lawn Party and Concert, to attend this year’s events. “This is a The Alumni Reunion Barbeque and eager to sample exceptional barbeque food great idea and it’s a lot of fun,” said Patty Family Fun Fair opened at noon on Saturday while enjoying the carnival rides, rock Sullivan ’79SVC, ’89G, ’96MLS. “I saw on Staten Island and featured volleyball climbing wall, giant fun slide, arts and crafts Southside Johnny when he came to campus games, face painting, arts and crafts displays, displays and a petting zoo. Music was in and performed in Marillac auditorium a magician and an inflatable bouncer, the air throughout the event, provided by quite a few years ago.” supported by the music of an exciting DJ talented St. John’s alumni. First up was “I’m glad I’m back,” noted Mike who kept the party going at full speed. DJ Jimmy (James A. McGuire ’92SVC) Papagianopoulos ’85CBA. “I thought this was “It’s absolutely wonderful to see our followed by the sounds of Quickdraw a great opportunity to bring my family down Staten Island alumni enjoying themselves (featuring Kevin M. Hawkins ’86SVC). as well, my sister and her kids. I’m looking on the campus that was home to them during The Alumni Reunion Great Lawn Party forward to meeting up with old friends.” their student days,” said Victor Ramos ’91CBA, and Concert came to a close with a memorable Brenda Sullivan Schilling ’91C, ’93G

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nion’09marveled at the variety of things to do and alumni who were celebrating or have Basketball Coach Lou Carnesecca ’50C, the amount of fun to be had on the Great already celebrated the 50th anniversary of ’60GEd, ’00HON. Lawn. “We walked in and just went ‘ahhhh’. their graduation from St. John’s gathered “Seeing everyone here reminds me of Everything is here, for every age. We had to in the elegantly outfitted Montgoris Dining the good education we all got at St. John’s,” go straight to all of the rides and can’t wait Hall for a cocktail reception and dinner, said Coach Carnesecca, who will celebrate to get to the food.” followed by dessert under the stars on the the 60th anniversary of his undergraduate For Pedro Gomez ’09TCB, this was his outdoor terrace. graduation next year. “We’re forever indebted first event as an alumnus, having enjoyed his “You, the alumni, have helped this to the Vincentians who instilled in us all commencement on the same Great Lawn a University in so many ways,” said Father the values that reflect the dignity of all few weeks ago. “I just graduated, but being Harrington. “You have walked with us along human life.” back on campus as an alum is a completely this journey to make St. John’s University so The celebration concluded with the different feeling. The excitement… everyone very special. I thank you most sincerely for Annual Alumni Mass in St. Thomas More is connecting, everyone is smiling and continuing to be a part of our University, Church, followed by the Champagne Brunch that is what I have to look forward even after 50 or more years.” with the President in Montgoris Dining Hall. to for the rest of my life. Coming One of the highlights of the evening was Many graduates of St. John’s former back every summer to the presentation of commemorative campus locations on both Lewis Avenue and St. John’s.” pins to the members of the Class Schermerhorn Street returned to alma mater Another activity of 1959, each of whom was to share memories with friends that had been of Alumni Reunion celebrating his or her an important part of their student days. Celebration 2009 was 50th anniversary. “I have such fond memories and great the Saturday evening Pins were presented friends,” remarked Dr. Marilyn Verna ’66Ed, Jubilarian Candlelight individually by ’96Ed.D. “St. John’s is a wonderful college, Dinner. Hosted by Father Harrington, and I’m still in touch with many of my St. John’s University who was assisted by friends. This [campus] is definitely different President Rev. Donald St. John’s legendary from Schermerhorn Street, but it’s St. John’s, J. Harrington, C.M., Hall of Fame and it’s home.”

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Bricks & Mortar Update

Carnesecca Plaza

As part of the ongoing commitment to undergone a significant renovation. Located Paved with traditional red brick intersected upgrade the facilities and enhance the between Carnesecca Arena and Bent Hall, throughout by beautifully designed paving appearance of Carnesecca Arena on the the area now known as Carnesecca Plaza has stones, Carnesecca Plaza features ample Queens campus, the exterior space directly been transformed into an airy pedestrian mall bench seating for visitors to Carnesecca in front of this historic structure has also that is closed to vehicular traffic. Arena or Bent Hall or for students seeking a relaxing outdoor break between classes. Exterior Carnesecca Arena ticket windows will allow Red Storm fans to purchase tickets directly on the Plaza, alleviating lobby congestion and providing for more convenient and faster customer service. A variety of trees, shrubs and other seasonal plantings add to the visual attractiveness of the Plaza while reflecting the University’s commitment to a continued reduction of its energy and carbon emissions. To see pictures of Carnesecca Plaza please visit www.stjohns.edu/campuses/enhance- ments/construction

New Home for Office of Student Financial Services

One of the busiest and most important locations on the Queens campus is the Office of Student Financial Services. In recent years approximately 95% of St. John’s undergraduate students have received some form of financial aid, which is why, in 2007, the Financial Aid and Bursar’s offices were consolidated into one, known as the Office of Student Financial Services. Due to the increase in student traffic and limited meeting space, the office has relocated from Newman Hall to a new location on the ground level of Bent Hall, opposite Carnesecca Arena. The new space includes a student/family waiting area their financial As part of St. John’s ongoing efforts to with flat screen televisions and individual aid information help to eliminate long lines. provide quality service to students and their offices (inset) where financial discussions “This new facility is a big improvement families, the office has extended business can take place in private. An increased for the students,” noted Sasha Thomas ’12C. hours to reduce congestion during peak number of customer service windows and a “It’s not as crowded and we can get everything registration periods. computer kiosk where students can access done in one visit.”

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Courtyard a Lasting Tribute to Student Government, Inc.

When the members of Student Government, Inc. were considering what would be most appropriate for a gift to St. John’s, they decided that they would like to fund the construction of a courtyard and barbeque pit. Located adjacent to the Great Stairway in the tree-shaded area behind St. Vincent Hall, the barbeque pit is constructed of rough-hewn fieldstone to match the appearance of many of the existing campus buildings. Situated on a raised stone platform, the structure is topped by a tapered stone chimney, giving it an overall height of approximately 15 feet. Outdoor heaters ensure that the area will be enjoyed on a year-round basis. The courtyard features three distinct seating areas with benches, conventional “Student Government, Inc. was extremely Government, Inc. “It’s an excellent space to table and chair seating and Adirondack excited to be able to contribute to this hang out with friends outdoors from the chairs designed to create a restful bucolic beautiful courtyard,” said Christina morning hours all the way into the night.” atmosphere. Zaccarelli ’10TCB, Vice President of Student

Sr. Jane M. Durgin Pharmacy Education Center

In July, St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Mangione, ’77P, ’79GP, ’93PD, ’99Ed.D. Allied Health Professions dedicated the noted that “Sr. Jane…was always an renamed Health Education Resource Center inspiration to her students, including me. and on-campus Drug Information Center Without her encouragement and wisdom, I for Sr. Jane M. Durgin, C.I.J. ’52P, ’79Ed.D. would not have chosen the path I followed.” The Sr. Jane M. Durgin Pharmacy Education Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci ’44P, ’98HON Center will provide students with information Dean Emeritus and St. John’s University on the practical applications of the material Vice President Emeritus said that, “Sr. Jane’s they learn in pharmacy courses. accomplishments are numerous. She is St. John’s College of Pharmacy and responsible for initiating one of the nation’s During her time at the College of Allied Health Professions Dean Robert earliest hospital-based pharmacy technician Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, training programs. I say Sr. Jane served in many roles, including thank you for all the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Programs, students who benefit Department Chairperson and Professor. from the innovations you As Professor of Hospital Pharmacy initiated years ago.” Administration and Assistant Dean for “I am touched by this Faculty and Curriculum Development, she honor,” said Sr. Jane Durgin. also was a consultant to Dean Bartilucci. “Without the support of Sr. Jane retired from St. John’s in 1994 Dean Bartilucci I would and continues to use her skills as a nurse- not have had the freedom in-residence in Alfred, ME. to do what I did.”

 Sr. Jane M. Durgin (c.) is joined by Professor Cesar Lau-Cam and Professor John Conry at the dedication.

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Class of 2009 Leaves Their Mark Lacrosse Team on Alma Mater Plays to Support Members of the Class of 2009 continued the The consensus among the seniors was Autism Center tradition of raising funds for a Senior Class that since The D’Angelo Center will now The St. John’s University lacrosse team Gift that would serve as a lasting reminder serve as the center for student life on the hosted Lacrosse For Autism Day in May. of their days on campus. Queens campus, the fireplace would be an The game coincided with the annual Seniors on both the Queens and Staten appropriate gift that would be enjoyed by Alumni Day, where the Red Storm Island campuses were asked to select the gift students, faculty and staff for years to come. recognized Joe Weingart ’86CBA, that best represented their feelings about the “This is a very special gift to St. John’s ’96MBA, an honorable mention NCAA University while serving as a reminder to that demonstrates our appreciation and All-American and St. John's all-time leader in career-saves. The cause has a special meaning for Weingart whose 8-year-old son, Patrick, was diagnosed with the complex developmental disability at a very young age. Both Weingart and his wife, Michele are active supporters for autism awareness and the development of programs to support children with special needs. "The Lacrosse For Autism campaign absolutely ties into the Vincentian values of this University," said Head Lacrosse Coach Jason Miller. "The more I have gotten to know Joe, and learned about all that he and Michele do for Patrick, it has really brought the importance of this game and this cause close to home for our team." Lacrosse For Autism events were dedication to alma mater,” said John Kelly created to celebrate and show appreciation ’09 TCB, who served as Vice President of to all teachers and therapists of children Student Government, Inc. (SGI). with autism and bring autism awareness Seniors on the Staten Island campus to the lacrosse community. were also encouraged to make individual A portion of the proceeds from the gifts of $20.09. A gift of wooden tables, game were donated chairs and umbrellas was purchased to directly to the Cody create an outdoor seating area Center for Autism and adjacent to the Campus Center. Developmental In addition to the practicality Disabilities on of providing something that Long Island. The future students can enjoy, mission of the senior class gifts help to remind Center is to promote the students who would follow in their graduates that the spirit of excellence in clinical footsteps of the importance of giving back. giving back is an important treatment, research, Each senior on the Queens campus was aspect of the St. John’s community service, and asked to make a gift of $20.09 toward their experience, reflecting the educational programs class gift. Once the goal was reached and a values that have served as benefiting those with Autism number of options were considered, they the foundation of the Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and decided to direct their funds to “gift” the University’s mission related developmental disabilities. fireplace in the new D’Angelo Center. since 1870.

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Baseball Alumni Enjoy Bullpen Golf Outing

In July, former players, coaches, alumni and what he stands for,” he said. “He’s a classy friends of the Red Storm Baseball Program man, and to get an award in his name is gathered at the Garden City Country Club truly humbling and very much an honor for the 12th Annual Bullpen Golf Outing. for me. St. John’s is home for me. I played This popular event was highlighted by the on some great teams with some great guys. presentation of the Coach Jack Kaiser My experiences at St. John’s have been Baseball Advocate Award. truly wonderful.” This award is the highest honor the “The Bullpen Golf Outing is so important St. John’s University Baseball Program to me personally because I see so many of bestows on an alumnus, friend, benefactor, my former players,” noted Coach Kaiser. parent, coach or fan. The recipient is “We have a real bond, on a very personal selected because he or she possesses the level. And this event is also important same characteristics as Coach John W. because the money that we raise goes to  Honoree Anthony J. Bonomo ’80C, ’84L with his “Jack” Kaiser ’49C — loyalty, dedication, support our team, a northern team, to wife Mary Ellen. hard work and exceptional support of the begin our season with a trip down South with and see what they’ve done over the years. Baseball Program. Coach Kaiser is the every spring.” Once you make your friends it’s important former St. John’s Head Baseball Coach who Guests agreed that the opportunity to to keep your friends, which is what tonight led his teams to three appearances in the reconnect with former friends and teammates is all about.” College World Series. was an important factor in the continued “Our baseball alumni are great people,” Anthony J. Bonomo, Esq. ’80C, ’84L was success of this event. “I played with Tony said current Head Baseball Coach Edward honored to be the recipient of this year’s [Bonomo} when we were both on the St. John’s A. Blankmeyer “and are always very award. “It’s very humbling for me to receive team,” remarked Randy Caden ’80SVC. “It’s supportive of our program, as they’ve shown this award because of Coach Kaiser and good to see the guys you were on the team again by their presence here tonight.”

Alumni and Friends In June, the Hempstead Country Club was friends and enjoy the relationships that the site of the Father Dorr Golf Classic as 84 we’ve built up over the years.” Enjoy a Day of Golf alumni and friends combined a day of golf A highlight of the event was the While Funding with scholarship support for St. John’s introduction of Jessica Lazo ’09TCB, a University students. recipient of the Fr. James Dorr Scholarship. Scholarships “We’ve raised over $2.75 million for “As a first generation student I couldn’t scholarships over the past 22 years,” noted be more thankful to Fr. Dorr,” she said. Fr. Dorr as he welcomed the guests to the “Because of my scholarship I was able to post-golf dinner, which included both a pursue many opportunities at St. John’s, and regular and silent auction. “I thank you for it’s always been important to me to give your generosity for allowing us to cast our back to the community. I graduated from bread upon the water to support our [St. John’s] The Peter J. Tobin College of wonderful students.” Business in May and have already started “I enjoy coming back to St. John’s, helping the Summer Institute at St. John’s School with fundraising and giving back something of Law. As I said, I’m so thankful.” to the school that did so much for me and Alumni were universal in voicing my career,” noted Father Dorr Golf Classic their enthusiasm for the Classic, and Co-Chairperson Joseph Tarantino ’80CBA. particularly for Fr. Dorr. “I’m glad to be here with so many good

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Staten Island Golf Outing

In July, alumni and friends participated in “The accomplishments of our the 30th Annual Staten Island Golf Outing University and our campus are many, at the South Shore Country Club. This and our future is indeed bright,” noted popular event helps to support the Sipp/ Rev. Patrick Griffin, C.M., Executive DeStefano Scholarship Fund, created to offer Vice President for Mission and Branch financial assistance to students on St. John’s Campuses, as he addressed the guests Staten Island campus. Since the scholarship during the formal portion of the began in 1998, 81 students have received post-golf program. “And yet, the needs grants totaling more than $146,000. of our students remain great, which is why we’re all here.” Honored at this event “…they have upheld the mission of St. John’s were Joseph Caldarera University in the Staten Island community. ’78NDC, Joseph Ferreri, They are a role model for our students Donna Narducci ’75NDC, who strive to emulate their Vincentian ’78GEd and Daniel zeal for service.” Wheeler ’77CBA. According “To be recognized by one’s peers is a very to Nicholas A. Legakis ’97SVC, gratifying and rewarding experience,” said ’07MPS, Director of Institutional Dr. Narducci. “It was great to see so many Advancement on the Staten classmates and colleagues who are supporters Island campus, the honorees of alma mater. Thank you for a wonderful were selected because evening!” ALUMNOTES IN THE NEWS

50s Hardwood Hall of Famers Francis Duggan ’59C is President of the Victims In September, William G. Schaeffer ’73CBA (r.) and John Kresse ’64C, ’70GEd (l.) were of Pan Am Flight 103, Inc., and serves on the Board of the Cheney Cardiac Institute at George inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame at the New York Athletic Club. Washington Hospital in Washington, DC as well Following a stellar as the Head Injury Rehabilitation Center in collegiate career as a Rockville, MD. three-time all league selection at St. John’s University, Schaeffer went on to play 60s professionally in the David Kenney ’61C is a Programmer/ ABA, first as a member Programming Manager for Bistate Oil of the New York Nets Management Corporation in New York City. and later with the Virginia Squires. He Theodore Schwartz ’64L was named to the currently serves as 2009 Super Lawyers List for New Jersey and Director, Office of Alumni is an Attorney with Scarinci Hollenbeck in Relations at St. John’s. Freehold, NJ. Kresse began his collegiate career as a Frances Hynes ’66Ed is an Artist. Her paintings walk-on at St. John’s, playing for legendary Head Basketball Coach Joe Lapchick. He later are displayed in museums, corporate and private collections throughout the United joined the coaching ranks, first as an assistant to St. John’s Hall of Fame Basketball Coach States. Lou Carnesecca, followed by a coaching stint in the ABA with the New York Nets. “This is not only a great honor for John and I, but also for St. John’s” said Schaeffer. Edward Sullivan ’66C was awarded the 2009 “It’s nice for us, and our alma mater, to be recognized, especially right here in New York.” Community Programs Center Leadership Award for Chapter Volunteer Service Recognition.

Rev. Robert Guglielmone ’68Ed is the Bishop Warren Inducted into Hall of Fame of Charleston Diocese in Charleston, SC. In May, St. John’s University basketball great John Warren ’74C, ’88HON (c.) as inducted into the 70s Basketball Old Timers of Kevin Daley ’72CBA, ’79MBA is Vice President America Hall of Fame. and Assistant Controller at Hess Corporation Warren’s play in the late in New York City. 1960s coined the term “swingman” as he played Richard Reilly ’72GEd played Lord Capulet both inside and outside in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” at the for Hall of Fame Coach Beijing Playhouse-China’s English Broadway Lou Carnesecca ’50C, Theater in Beijing, China. ‘60GEd, ’00HON (l.). He was among St. John’s most Daniel Goitia ’74Ed, ’77GEd was named 2009 Administrator of the Year by the Western Suffolk complete players, scoring Counselors Association and is the Principal for 1,306 points in a career Great Hollow Middle School in Nesconset, NY. that spanned 84 games with 65 victories. Michael Ciaffa ’77L was sworn in “We were all delighted January 2009 as District Court Judge to see John inducted into for the Town of Hempstead at the Old Timers Hall of Nassau County Supreme Court in Fame,” said John W. Mineola, NY. He is a partner at Meyer, “Jack” Kaiser ’49C (r.), Hall Suozzi, English & Klein in Garden City, NY. of Fame Coach and long- time Director of Athletics. Thomas Devlin ’77C retired from the Federal “He is a great role model Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic …one of our best ever.” Control Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK.

58 St. John’s University Magazine Deidre McVey ’78C, ’80G, ’85G, A Well Deserved Honor ’94MS, ’09Ed.D. completed her fifth degree in May from the University Melvyn J. Davis ’75CBA (l.) where she received her Doctorate in was honored by New York Education, she also was awarded a City Mayor Michael R. certificate in Theology from the University in 1997. Bloomberg (c.) and New York City Housing Authority Chairman John B. Rhea at 80s Gracie Mansion in August as Joseph Cervia ’80C received the part of the 75th Anniversary Alumni Medal of Honor by the celebration of the New York Board of Governors of New York City Housing Authority. Medical College for his academic Addressing an audience of achievement and contributions to business and political leaders, the field of medicine. He is a Clinical Professor Davis expressed his gratitude of Medicine and Pediatrics at Albert Einstein to the Housing Authority College of Medicine in New York City and Medical for allowing him to grow up Director, Senior Vice President, Biomedical in a stable and secure environment, from which he went on to earn his St. John’s degree Division at Pall Medical in East Hills, NY. and maximize his talents as a professional athlete and business executive. “As I reflect on my former community, I was fortunate with a supportive family, Nancy DiLiegro ’80P was named a “Woman of Distinction” by the unwavering determination, sacrifice and luck,” said Davis. “Being blessed and touching American Heart Association and is another life is important to me, so they too may have the opportunity to realize their dreams.” an Administrative Vice President Building upon his success as a student-athlete at St. John’s, Davis went on to a stellar at Trinitas Regional Medical Center career in the NBA, first as a member of the New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets and in Elizabeth, NJ. later as President of the NBA Retired Players’ Association. He currently serves as Director of Leadership Gifts in the Division of Institutional Advancement at St. John’s University. Joseph Tarantino ’80CBA was honored with The Father Sheridan Award from the Boys Hope Girls A Shining Electronics Star Hope of New York. He is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Paul J. Reilly ’79CBA has been promoted to Protiviti, Inc. in New York City. Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations at Arrow Electronics, a Long Island (NY) based George Victor ’80CBA was installed as Director-at-Large for the New global provider of products, services and solutions York State Society of Certified to industrial and commercial users of electronic Public Accounts, he is a Partner of components and enterprise computing solutions. Quality Control at Holtz Rubenstein He will also retain his previous position of Chief Reminick LLP in Melville, NY. Financial Officer. Under his expanded responsibilities, Reilly Rubens Pamies ’81C was named oversees the alignment of the global operations Chair of the Department of Health and value-added services organization within and Human Services Advisory the company’s functions and processes worldwide. Committee on Minority Health, In September, Reilly was the honoree of St. John’s he is Vice Chancellor for Academic 2009 Alumni Golf Outing. Affairs at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.

Fred Pane ’81P was recognized as a Fellow Linda Rosa-Lugo ’77Ed, ’79GEd received the Martin Carter ’78SVC is an Associate Staff of the American Society of Health-Systems 2009 Hispanic Women Who Make a Difference Analyst with the Office of Policy and Compliance Pharmacy and is a Senior Director of Pharmacy Award and the 2008 Editor’s Award from for the New York City Department of Correction Affairs for Premier Inc, Charlotte, NC. Communication Disorders Quarterly for her in New York City. November 2008 article, “Effects of Parents James Soressi ’81CBA, ’84L is owner of The Law Instruction on Communication Turns of Latino Kathleen Marks ’78Ed, ’81GEd received the Offices of James A. Soressi with offices in Queens, Children Using Augmentative and Alternative New York State English Council’s Educator of Manhattan, Westchester and Long Island, NY. Communication During Reading.” She is an Excellence Award for teachers who are leaders Associate Professor at the University of Central in the classroom, collaborators with colleagues James J. Wynn, Sr. ’81CBA, ’84L was appointed Florida, College of Health and Public Affairs, and mentors for those new to the profession. by Governor David A. Paterson as the Executive Department of Communication Sciences and She is a Sixth Grade Teacher at Great Neck Director of the New York State Insurance Fund Disorders in Orlando, FL. North Middle School in Great Neck, NY. in Albany, NY.

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Mary Brenner ’82SVC is a Medical Health Specialist at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.

Paul Engelhart ’82GEd received the Caritas Medal from the President of Molley College and is the Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Charities www.facebook.com/stjohnsalumni of Rockville Centre in Hicksville, NY.

James Kassar ’82PD is Coordinator and Assistant If you haven’t Professor of Mathematics for the College of Arts and Sciences at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. already, join our

Robert McLaughlin ’86L is a growing alumni Partner at Hodgson Russ, Real community on Estate and Finance Practice Group in Albany, NY. Facebook to find old friend and John Barry II ’87CBA was named “2008 Retirement learn what’s new Plan Adviser of the Year” and is President at JMB Wealth Management, Inc., in Torrance, CA. at St. John’s

Congratulations, General! In August, Michael A. Rocco ’83CBA was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General of the United States Marine Corps. General Rocco is currently assigned to the United States European Command as Deputy Director of Operations. He is stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. Robert Marshall ’89CBA was voted 2009 Risk Thomas Geraghty ’92C is a Tax Partner at and Insurance Power Broker and is Senior Vice Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL. President for Willis HRH in New York City. Rocco Lombardo ’93CBA is Senior Vice President, Peter Micca ’89CBA has joined the The Peter J. Director of Sales and Marketing of the Fine Wine Tobin College of Business Board of Advisors and is Division and Chief Operating Officer Wholesale a Partner at Deloitte and Touche LLP in New Division at Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd., in York City. New York City.

William Porr ’93CBA, ’96MBA is Controller at 90s Fischer Foods of New York, Inc. in Congers, NY. Regina Walsh Drennan ’90CBA received her Juris Doctor degree Albert Tamer ’93MBA is Assistant from St. Thomas University, School Vice President – Retail Support for of Law in Miami, FL, was admitted Teachers Federal Credit Union in into the Florida Bar and practicing Farmingville, NY. Elder Law in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rocco began his military career in 1983, immediately following his graduation Joseph Oliva ’90C, ’93L is a Partner Frank Casano ’96CBA is Director from St. John’s University. Besides getting at the Law Firm of Goldberg of Navy Programs for L-3 a great education and the opportunity to Segalla LLP in White Plains, NY. Communications, Link Simulation pursue a wonderfully rewarding career, and Training Division in Rocco met the woman he describes as Arlington, TX. “the love of his life” on his first day at Scott Schneider ’90L was the Nassau County St. John’s. He married Susan Marra ’83CBA Pro Bono Attorney of the Month in January 2009 Sandra Milo-Prisco ’98CBA is a Tax Manager at just after their graduation. and is the owner of Law Offices of Scott R. Loeb Partners Corporation in New York City. Schneider in Hicksville, NY.

60 St. John’s University Magazine Lisa Primiani ’98CBA graduated from the University School of Medicine at Ross University in North Brunswick, NJ. We Need Your Help

Jack Gremli ’99Ed.D. was named Yale University We are looking to reconnect with alumni School of Music Distinguished Music Educator with whom we have lost touch. If you and was selected as a delegate to Yale’s 2009 Symposium on Music in Schools. He is Director know of anyone with whom we have of Music (K-12) in the Nanuet Public School lost contact or who has lost contact with District in Nanuet, NY. us, we would like to hear from you. Please submit their contact information, including 00s e-mails, to [email protected] and Michael Nassy ’00CBA is Senior Vice help us stay in touch with our alumni. President of National Real Estate Credit Underwriting Team for National Cooperative Bank in Peter Milcetic ’02TCB is a Supervisor for Anchin, Teacher at Martin dePorres High School in Washington, DC. Block & Anchin LLP in New York City. Rosedale, NY.

Vinay Patel ’00P, Kathlyn Caguiat ’02P, Richard Harmon ’05TCB is a Field Supervisor at Frances Athias ’04CPS received her Master’s of Eva Holdbrook ’03C and Neil Jaglall ’04C National Futures Association in New York City. Science in Library and Information Science from graduated from the University School of Medicine Pratt Institute in New York City. at Ross University in North Brunswick, NJ. Jermaine Cole ’07CPS is releasing his debut mixtape titled “The Come Up.” A mash up of Paul Franzese ’06C is working on his masters David Pierson ’00CPS is a reporter for the everything from the carefree days of college to Beijing Bureau of the Los Angeles Times in degree in Special Ed and History at Mercy College the seemingly endless plight of those have-nots Beijing, China. and is a High School English and Global Studies scrapping for change.

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Richard Lamb ’53Ed published Heal William Drennan ’56UC published Daniel Fitzgerald ’69MBA published Lewis Rice ’74SVC is the author Your Thought Life: A Reminder Lay Words for Lawyers: Analogies his third novel Donovan’s Dilemma of DEA Special Agent: My Life (PublishAmerica, 2008) and And Still and Key Words to Advance Your (AuthorHouse, 2008) on the Front Line (Dorrance He Heals: Experiencing in Stories Case and Communicate with Clients Publishing Co. Inc., 2008) from the Bible Your Healing Today (American Bar Association, 2009) (PublishAmerica, 2009)

Chrysa Smith ’82CBA is the author Jilliane Hoffman ’89SVC, ’92L David Brower ’91SVC is the author Mary Green Burke ’04Ed is the of The Adventures of the Poodle published her third novel Plea of of Harnessing Winners: The author of In Case It Comes Up In Posse (The Well Bred Book, 2007) Insanity (Vanguard Press, 2009) Complete Guide to Handicapping Conversation…Almost Everything Harness Races (DRF Press, 2009) Everyone Should Be At Least Vaguely Familiar With (CreateSpace, 2009).

IN HOLY MATRIMONY IN THE FAMILY WAY

80s 90s Mary Brenner ’82SVC to Todd Surber – September 6, 2008 Thomas Geraghty ’92C and wife, Georgie, a son, Nelson David Mark Yarkin ’83CBA, ’90L to Lucy Slajsova – December 28, 2007 – March 31, 2009 Beatrice Castano-Wala ’93SVC and husband, Piotr, a daughter, 90s Paola Krystyna – January 29, 2009 Frank Casano ’96CBA to Ashley Lippert – January 16, 2009 William Porr ’93CBA, ’96MBA and wife, Carina, a daughter, Gianna Rose – December 9, 2008 Roballine Jones ’97C, ’09GEd to Amadou Tall – August 22, 2008 Sandy Rosenberg ’93CBA, ’96MBA and wife, Yael Geula, a son, Jill Buttner ’98CBA to John O’Sullivan ’98CBA – June 27, 2009 Ari Noah – March 14, 2009 Andrea Makrinos ’99C to John Fikaris – February 15, 2009 Jorge De Jesus ’95SVC, ’01GEd and wife, Jesenia, a daughter, Ava Summer – April 9, 2009 00s Nicholas Legakis ’97SVC, ’07MPS and wife, Cathi Legakis ’98SVC, Peter Milcetic ’02TCB to Sarah Johnston – September 21, 2008 ’06GEd, a son, Jason Timothy – June 30, 2009 Steven Ulitto ’02TCB, ’07GEd to Rosaria Castania – July 11, 2008 Sandra Milo-Prisco ’98CBA and husband, Donato, a son Brian Gibbons ’03L to Laurie Spinella ’03L – September 29, 2007 Dominic James – October 17, 2008 Salvatore Samà ’03TCB, ’05MBA to Panagiota Dritsas ’06MBA Robert Wile ’99SVC and wife, Gabrielle Weir ’05CPS, a son, – June 21, 2009 Jackson Robert – July 30, 2009 Richard Harmon ’05TCB to Emmaline Ramos ’06C, ’08GEd – June 20, 2009 00s Paul Franzese ’06C to Melissa Affa – February 21, 2009 Anthony Portello ’02C and wife, Christina, a son, Anthony Sarah Sonom ’07C to Zaimur Rahman ’09P – June 21, 2009 Benedict – August 12, 2009

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Albina Manzione ’49NDC Joseph O’Sullivan ’56CBA Alfred Grotell ’69L 30s John Marchi ’49L John Sprizzo ’56C, ’59L Thomas Sparico ’69CBA T. Mildred Rotkin ’31L Eileen Stack ’56NEd David Greenwald ’32L John O’Connor ’57C Henry Plitkin ’33L 50s Peter Baron ’58P 70s Bernard Rubin ’35CBA Thomas Christy ’50C Dorothy Madden ’58CBA Ron Silver ’70G, ’04HON Herbert Sperber ’35L Robert Courtney ’50UC Louise Nuccio ’58C Bernadette Curtin, LCM ’71GEd Valentine Meehan ’36L Richard Doherty ’50L Mark Roland ’58C, ’64GEd Robert DiGiulio ’70UC, ’75GEd Louis Caronna ’37L William Downie ’50CBA William Walters ’58CBA Mary Maguire ’70C, ’75MBA Monica Donnelly ’37NDC Carl Hoeflich ’50L Thomas Boyd ’59CBA John McCarrick ’71GEd Timothy Shea ’37C Edward Killian ’50C Ann Currie ’59NEd Michelangelo Delfino ’72C Herbert Friedman ’72SVC Joseph Castronovo ’38CBA Edna Shervington ’50L Mary Lou Facciola ’59Ed Maureen Gordon ’75NDC Abraham Goll ’38L John Buser ’51C, ’58L Joseph Horohoe ’59CBA Valente Raymundo ’75MBA Victor Tardino ’38CBA Sivestre Condez ’51UC Francis Jones ’59C Elliot Stern ’75L Herman Angstreich ’39L John Gibbons ’51C Frank Logan ’59CBA James Brady ’76C Vera Condello ’39NDC, ’42L Henry Keating ’51CBA Ronald Mott ’59CBA Catherine Kirk ’76L Sidney Myers ’39CBA William Kinn ’51L Angelo Perrone ’59CBA Dan McNabb ’76CBA James Riordan ’39CBA Michael Passarella ’51GEd Robert Mudry ’76MBA James Tierney ’39C, ’41L Dolores Pomianowski ’51NDC Bonita Bua ’77Ed, ’82GEd John Scaduto ’51L 60s Aldo Frustaci ’77NDC, ’80L Charles VanVolkenburg ’51L Thomas Ford ’60G Richard Jackson ’78L Walter Williams ’51C, ’53L Vincent Johnson ’60L 40s Daniel Patrick O’Connell ’78SVC Harry Bosco ’40C Robert Driscoll ’52CBA Robert King ’60CBA James Amato ’79CBA, ’82L John Meehan ’40C Richard Jameson ’52CBA Mary Radkowski ’60NDC Wanda Dodrich ’79PD Julia Saia ’40Ed, ’42G James Lappin ’52CBA Joan Durante ’61L Alan Paster ’79GP Mary Berley ’41NDC Frank Litz ’52L William O’Connor ’61CBA Thomas Reilly ’79SVC Rev. Thomas Hendel ’41C, ’65GEd Eileen Montgomery ’52NDC Joseph Trotta ’61CBA Thomas Smith ’79GP Irving Kramer ’41L John O’Hara ’52CBA Robert Clarkin ’62CBA Julius Mendalis ’41L Terrence O’Neill ’52L Joseph Conway ’62CBA Bernard Sumliner ’41L Benedict Rizzuto ’52L Thomas Gilbart ’62GEd, ’70Ph.D. 80s John Viggiano ’41L Joan Schiano ’52UC Leonard Mitrik ’62P, ’87MBA Elvira Haray ’80CBA Jayne Doherty ’42NDC John Sullivan ’52L Diane Raphael ’62NDC Kathryn Lagana ’80NDC Vincent Grill ’42C Edward Timmes ’52C Donald Reid ’62C, ’65L Carl Gullans ’81Ph.D. Anthony Pesiri ’42C Joseph Kunzeman ’53L Sarah Sergiacomi ’62Ed Constance Ingleton ’81GEd Salvatore Torricelli ’42L Raymond McGovern ’53L Francis Burkart ’63UC John McNicholas ’82C, ’85G, ’93L Ruth Bramnik ’43L Evelyn Oakley ’53NEd Kevin Langan ’63CBA Judith Stephens ’87SVC Ann Damrau ’43NDC George Sandalls ’53L Donald Martin ’63C Tara Debek ’88CBA Doris Holt ’43NDC William Tash ’53C Clifford Still ’63P, ’68GP Joseph Thompson ’89NDC Edward Walsh ’43C Robert Victor ’53L Richard Bertoli ’64CBA Patricia Tritini ’89C, ’91G William Lavelle ’44UC Stanley Yosnow ’53CBA Lawrence Curtin ’64CBA Marita Smith ’44L Edward Murphy ’54L Pierre Smith ’65CBA Isaac McNatt ’45L John Roche ’54CBA Vincent Borgia ’66MBA 90s Shiela Rossi ’45UC Robert Bennett ’55L Albert Rudge ’66Ed Michael Lutz ’98SVC Donald VanCook ’45CBA, ’68L Gerald Dieffenbach ’55CBA Thomas Simons ’66L William Coby ’46CBA William Fenwick ’55UC Rita Hill ’67Ed, ’72GEd Frank Carnese ’47L Gerard Hogan ’55L Kenneth McGinniss ’67G 00s Akhim Allen ’07CPS Frances Iovino ’47UC Robert King ’55CBA David Shaughnessy ’67C Seymoure Adams ’48L Thomas Polizzi ’55CBA James Angiulo ’68C Caroline McCabe ’48NDC Matthew Sczesny ’55CBA John Greeley ’68CBA, ’74MBA St. John’s University has made every Dominick Rando ’48C Denzil Carter ’56C Geraldine McDonnell ’68C effort to verify the accuracy of the William Beckert ’49C, ’51G Kathleen Hulse ’56UC Catherine Spurlock ’68Ed, ’71G data contained herein. We apologize Joan Conway ’49NDC George Larezzo ’56P Carol Wittmann ’68NDC for any errors or omissions and ask that you bring them to our Santiago Duaso ’49CBA Maj. Gen. Edmund Looney ’56CBA Mary Egan ’69C attention for subsequent correction. Philip Kane ’49L Raymond McGrath ’56L Elizabeth Gibbons ’69Ed

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Fall 2009 63 A CONVERSATION WITH

Doing Well…and Doing Good

John R. Bender ’87CBA knows that the keys to success include decided to use the March 17, 2000 event as a fundraiser for childhood cancer. We taking advantage of opportunity, working hard and never asked 17 colleagues to shave their heads losing sight of your goal. During his student days at St. John’s and donate $1,000 to the cause, and by the University he worked long hours in a supermarket to help pay end of the day we had surpassed our goal of $17,000 and had raised over $100,000. for his education, and while it might have been burdensome What’s next for St. Baldrick’s? The then, it ultimately served as his pathway into an outstandingly Foundation also offers fellowships for successful professional career. pediatricians who are interested in specializing in childhood oncology. We’re After graduation, a fellow St. John’s Operating Officer. Things worked out hoping to attract young doctors who are alumnus and supermarket co-worker well, both for me and the company, committed to doing whatever they can introduced John to the insurance industry. and I was promoted to President a few to help alleviate this terrible disease. He decided to give it a try, and today weeks ago. Our fellowships are a way to help ensure serves as President of Allied World How did you decide to found the that today’s research can become the Reinsurance Company. St. Baldrick’s Foundation? It all began treatment, and hopefully the cure, for Demonstrating his Vincentian values during the summer of 1999. Two of my childhood cancer in the years ahead. of caring and compassion for others, friends, who were also reinsurance That would truly be a wonderful thing! John is Co-Founder of the St. Baldrick’s executives, and I had just finished a day of Foundation, the world’s largest volunteer- golf and were enjoying a leisurely barbecue. driven fundraising organization for We began talking about how blessed with childhood cancer research. A loyal alumnus success we were and how it would really devoted to alma mater, John was happy be nice to do something for others who to share his thoughts with St. John’s might not be as fortunate. We had no University Magazine. idea what we wanted to do, but the John, what exactly is reinsurance? conversation got around to the fact that In simplest terms, reinsurance is insuring each of us knew someone whom we went an insurance company for risk over and to school with who had died of cancer. At above what they are willing to assume as that point we agreed that we would get a primary insurer. For a price, insurance something going to help childhood cancer companies can limit their liability by patients, and St. Baldrick’s was on its way. transferring some of their risk to St. Baldrick’s is known for shaving reinsurance companies. We basically heads. What’s that all about? insure the insurers. At first my friends and I didn’t Can you tell us a little bit about your know what we could actually do career in the insurance industry? to raise money. But we soon I started as a claims assistant at St. Paul’s realized that since kids who Reinsurance Company, which was the undergo chemotherapy for company I was referred to by my former cancer often lose their hair, supermarket colleague. After three years offering to shave our heads I moved from claims to underwriting. might not only be a good way Years later, St. Paul Companies spun off to raise money, it would also their reinsurance operation into Platinum give us a real, personal sense Underwriters, and I was named Senior of what these kids were Vice President for Commercial Liability. going through. Our industry In November of 2007 I moved to Allied has an annual St. Patrick’s World Reinsurance Company as Chief Day gathering, and we John Bender ’87CBA

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