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Bishop McDevitt High School The Loyalist Fall 2016 Volume 29 The 2016 Annual Report Table of Contents In Loving Memory 2 Class Notes 2 Reunions & Events 3 Legends of McDevitt 4 Building Improvements 5 New Governance Model 5 Student Accomplishments 6 The Class of 2016 8 Football Trained by Navy Seals 8 The 2016 Annual Report 9 In Loving Memory... Please remember in your prayers the members of our Bishop McDevitt community who have passed away since our last publication. Notification of death occureed between October 2015 and July 2016. A full list of deceased alumni can be found on the McDevitt website. Janet Hughes Esposito ‘61 Susan Sparks Davenport ‘66 Margaret Devlin Bastian ‘79 MaryAnn McDermott McNichol ‘61 Barbara Casertano ‘67 Carlton Saunders ‘84 Marlene Brown Myers ‘61 Dennis P. Dewees ‘67 Kalin McNichol ‘88 Richard Shaffer ‘61 Kenneth Enrst ‘67 Jeanette Finkinhofer ‘90 Joan Elaine Nagle Young ‘61 Donald Sharkey ‘67 William Scully ‘91 Michael J. Custer ‘62 Kate Devlin Couturier ‘68 Brendan Moat ‘97 Maurren Farrell ‘62 Kevin Conley ‘70 Peter Hagan ‘00 David Cameron ‘64 Daniel Tierney ‘70 Matthew Zeccardi ‘03 J. Stephen DiPietro ‘64 Sally Provost Gallo ‘72 Bonnie Eckstrom ‘09 Paula Hamson Price ‘64 Thomas K. Michiels ‘72 Richard W. Smith ‘64 Diane Phillips ‘72 Terence Flannery ‘65 Karen Lombardo Clarke ‘73 Former Faculty Members: Karen Murphy ‘65 Rosemary Harmer Martinjuk ‘73 Mr. David T. Horn, Jr. Joseph Ryan ‘65 Margaret M. Kotarski ‘76 Sister Mary Immaculata, IHM Michael Vasoli ‘65 David Donofrio ‘78 Phyllis Lewy (MCIU) Class Notes Robert E. Gaffney ’61 has retired as a Bonnie Marino ’69 has been a Catholic Erin Duffy ’13 was featured on the CBS Evening Magisterial District Judge in Bucks County, elementary school teacher for 43 years, and News with Scott Pelley during the Democratic Pa. He will serve as a Senior Judge until 2022. is presently at Mater Dei Catholic School in and Republican National Conventions. The piece highlighted undecided young voters Patty O’Sullivan, Ph. D., ’65 is an award- Lansdale. and their thoughts about the upcoming winning educator, documentarian, and Ramona T. Sharpe, PHR, CCP, SHRM-CP Presidential election. Watch the interview founder of Envision Your Future (EYF). She ‘90 graduated from Columbia University in at the following link. http://www.cbsnews. was the Keynote Speaker for the Annual May 2016. Ramona received her Doctorate com/news/what-undecided-voters-thought- Education Conference for the Archdiocese in Education, focusing on Adult Education, of-the-dnc-and-rnc/ of Santa Fe Catholic Schools and the Organizational Learning and Leadership Annual Micronesian Youth Summit held through TC’s department of Organization on Tinian Island. She trains educators and and Leadership. She has co-authored several youth leaders to become facilitators in EYF chapters in scholarly publications, and is curriculum. a member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Karen Carr Rowley ’68 was involved in Honor Society in Education. founding of a North Philadelphia School Gabe Dwyer ‘13, Bridget Polansky ’13, and “Hope Partnership for Education,” serving Michelle Dubyk ’15 were each named to the middle school children and families through Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) high school, and adult education center. She All-Academic Team for their academic and continues to volunteer at the school. athletic successes at Immaculata University. 2 Reunions & Upcoming Events Class of 1964 – 70th Birthday Bash Alumni General Meetings Friday, November 25, 2016 from 7pm-11pm Thursday, October 6. 2016 – 6:30 Willow Grove VFW Spring TBD Contact: Kate Dehan Donahue 267-237-7479 Sandra Reidy Wasser 215-801-5770 Designer Bag Bingo Friday, October 21, 2016 Class of 1965 – 70th Birthday Bash Bishop McDevitt Gymnasium STILL THE BIG THRILL 7.0 Online registration only. Saturday, September 23, 2017 From the Boot, Ambler, PA Homecoming Football Game Register at www.bishopmcdevitt65.com Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 7pm McDevitt vs. Conwell-Egan Catholic at Cheltenham HS Class of 1966 – 50th Reunion Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 6:30pm Quizzo Hosted by the Robotics Team Manufacturers Golf and Country Club Friday, October 28, 2016 Contact: Kathy Bradley Montrey at 215-345-5885 www.bishopmcd66-50reunion.com A Food and Wine Pairing Class Thursday, November 3, 2016 Class of 1976 – 40th Reunion Carlow Cookery, Doylestown, PA Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 4pm -8pm Online registration only. Mermaid Lake, Blue Bell, PA Contact: John Rudolf at [email protected] Alumni Memorial Mass Sunday, November 6, 2016 – 11am Class of 1981 - 35th Reunion All are welcome to attend to honor our deceased alumni. Friday, November 25, 2016 Please note the change in time. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Williamson’s Restaurant, Horsham, PA Networking Nights Contact: Claire Rogan Halton - [email protected] Thursday, November 10, 2016 February 2017 Class of 1986 – 30th Reunion Locations TBD Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7pm Knights of Columbus, Glenside, PA McDevitt’s Birthday Cupcake Day Contact: Kathleen Delzingaro Moore at 267-280-7692 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 50+ Years Luncheon Class of 1996 – 20th Reunion Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11:30am Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 7pm to 10pm Bishop McDevitt High School MaGerk’s – Fort Washington Contact: Kristin Conran at 215-887-5575 x 256 Contact: Melisa Solivan at [email protected] Home for the Holidays Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 1pm Classes 2012-2016 Bishop McDevitt Cafeteria ADMISSIONS Events Legends of McDevitt Fall Open House Thursday, March 9, 2017 Sunday, October 2, 2016 - 12pm to 2pm Flourtown Country Club 8th Grade Scholarship Exam Alumni Career Day Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 9am Thursday, April 6, 2017 Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 9am Bishop McDevit High School Contact Admissions to register at 215-887-5575 x 257 Contact: Kristin Conran at 215-887-5575 x 256 For ticket, contact, and/or more information for each of these events, please visit the McDevitt website. http://www.mcdevitths.org/alumni-calendar/ 3 1 Bishop McDevitt hosted its first annual Legends of McDevitt event on October 15, 2015 at Flourtown Country Club. The awards honored men and women, both past and present, who have had a profound impact on the McDevitt community and served as a McDevitt representative in their own communities. Our honorees included three Legends of McDevitt, Father Francis Sabatini, Monsignor Richard Skelly, and Mr. David T. Horn (posthumously), and two 2015 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, Donna Purnell Ackridge ‘82 and Mary Beth Driscoll ‘80. Attendees from all decades were thrilled to catch up with fellow classmates and former facutly members. Special Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors! 2 The Durkin Family Stephen ‘69 and Mary Finley Flourtown Country Club The David T. Horn Scholarship Fund NFP Lincoln Benefits Group (Jim and Karen Carr Rowley ‘68) The Scully Company (Jim Scully ‘61 & Mike Scully ‘66) SAVE THE DATE - Legends of McDevitt Thursday, March 9, 2017 Flourtown Country Club Cocktails, Dinner & Awards Legends of McDevitt Honorees The 2016 Legends of McDevitt will be announced in December 2016. Please check our website and social media for the announcement. 3 Alumni Hall of Fame 2016 Nominations Bishop McDevitt High School wishes to recognize its graduates who by their outstanding achievements and continuing commitment to the values of the Catholic life have inspired an appreciation for our Catholic school traditions. Please submit your nomination for the 2016 Alumni Hall of Fame to the Office of Institutional Advancement, by email to [email protected] or by mail, Bishop McDevitt H.S., 125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095 by November 1, 2016. Please include the names, class years and contact information for both the nominee and nominator, along with a written explanation as to why the graduate should be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on his/her professional successes, involvement with McDevitt, or other organizations, 4 and personal attributes. 1 Father Francis Sabatini, Donna Purnell Ackridge ‘82, Mary Beth Driscoll ‘80, Monsignor Skelly 2 Mike Scully ‘66, Monsignor Skelly, Helen Perry Fala ‘67, Herman Fala ‘67, Jim Scully ‘61 3 Dan ‘88 and Maria Funk ‘90 Greenberg, Mr. Joe Brandley 4 4 Jennifer Dang ‘16, Joseph Madera ‘18, Father Francis Sabatini Building Improvements Boys and Girls Locker Rooms Both the boys and girls locker rooms need some upgrades because over 25% of the student population uses the locker rooms every day during the school year. Through the help of generous donors from the Football Alumni, the renovations to the boys locker room included new lockers and bathroom fixtures, and fresh paint. The generosity of our alumni and friends allowed us to install new carpets, paint, remove of free standing lockers, replace bathroom fixtures, and correct plumbing issues in the girls locker room. Student-Run School Store What better way to teach financial literacy and give opportunities for real life experiences than to have a Student-Run School Store? We received a grant for half of the funding needed from the Neubauer Family Foundation. The store will offer snacks, school supplies, and apparel, while offering an online component. The store will be run by a group of 10 students moderated by two faculty members. It will be the students’ responsibility to manage inventory, workers, and sales. The goal of the club and store is to boost students’ academic and life skills through real entrepreneurial experience. Weight Room Through the generosity of Thomas Bock, Cardinal Dougherty graduate and former McDevitt Football Coach, McDevitt was able to update and refurbish the weight room. All students will have access to core strengthening and conditioning equipment. Mr. Bock’s Construction Company also donated its time and resources to make the Physical improvements necessary to provide a state-of- the-art weight room. New Governance Model Over the past few years there have been significant changes made in the way the Archdiocese of Philadelphia manages its Catholic High Schools.