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ß A Publication for the Alumni/ae, Parents and Friends of Cardinal Spellman High School ß

Paula Madison ’70 Wins Urban League Award

Congratulations to alumna fundraiser, providing greatly need- advisor and mentor in the com- Paula (Williams) Madison, class of ed resources for education, eco- munity, living up to the legacy of 1970! Mrs. Madison, Executive nomic literacy, job preparedness the late Whitney M. Young, Jr., for- Vice President of Diversity and and placement, minority business mer National Urban League Company Officer, GE, recently development and advocacy on Executive Director. "What a received the 2010 Whitney M. behalf of African Americans and blessing to be recognized by an Young, Jr. Award, the highest other minorities. The event also organization that I have admired recognition bestowed by the Los celebrated the 100th anniversary for so many years," said Madison. Angeles Urban League. The award of the National Urban League. "Mr. Young was an iconic hero of was presented at the 37th Whitney The Urban League's Board of mine who advanced the cause of M. Young, Jr. Awards Dinner, Directors and Executive Team people of the African Diaspora which took place on April 29th at unanimously agreed on the honor, and added his voice to the cry for Mrs. Madison is also a mem- the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza praising Madison for being a pio- fairness to those who are disen- ber of the Cardinal Spellman High Hotel in Century City, CA. The neer in the telecommunications franchised. I am humbled because School Board of Trustees and the dinner serves as the Urban industry and in the business arena I don't expect recognition for sim- Support Our Spellman Students League's most important annual and serving as an outstanding ply doing the right thing." (S.O.S.S.) Brunch Committee.

Patrick Boyle ’71 Honored by New York Life with Endowed Scholarship Fund

After 34 years at New York Life, Patrick Boyle, class of 1971 has retired. To mark this milestone, Pat’s colleagues at New York Life have donated funds to help endow a scholarship fund in his honor. Incorporating Pat’s love of the golf game, and his long standing support for CSHS, this scholarship partners with The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, a non-profit educational youth development program based at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx. The scholarship will benefit students at Cardinal Spellman High School who are participants in programs of The First Tee. “It is a wonderful feeling to be able to give back and help my alma mater, especially those that do not have access to golf. This program not only teaches students how to play the game but reinforces that dedication, sound values, and education are keys to success,” stated Mr. Boyle. Spellman’s President Visits the The First Tee teaches positive values through the game of golf, promot- ing nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Confidence, Perseverance, U. S. Postmaster General Courtesy, Respect, Judgment, Responsibility and Sportsmanship. Rev. Trevor Nicholls travels to Washington D.C. Participants will also learn Life Skills that will help them not only on the golf course, but also in the classroom and their community. Dedicated classes to surprise alumnus John Potter ’73 will be created at the Mosholu Golf Course facility to introduce students to the curriculum and also give them golf course access and instruction. The Alliance of Non-Profit Mailers celebrated its 30th anniver- In 2002, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York started its Chapter at sary with a reception held at the City Club in Washington D.C. on Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx. Since then the program has grown to Tuesday, March 23rd. The guest of honor was Mr. John Potter, U.S. several locations throughout the Tri-state area including: NYC, Bronx, Postmaster General, Spellman Class of 1973. Brooklyn, Essex County NJ, Fairfield County CT, Nassau County LI, Suffolk Fr. Trevor was invited to the gathering and took the opportunity County LI . Many programs are offered at little or no cost to the junior golfers. to say a few words about Cardinal Spellman High School. He then Mr. Boyle is also a member of the Cardinal Spellman Foundation Board and presented John with a special Spellman football jersey. Board of Trustees. CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:47 PM Page 2

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Dear Alumni/ae, Friends and Parents, Alumni/ae Return This issue of our newsletter con- to Speak with Students tains details of a rich variety of activities that have taken place in recent We always welcome Alumni/ae to months, with advance notice of a come back to Spellman and speak with number of others planned for later in our students. Recently, Denise Garcia ’94, the year. One way and another it Loanne Johnson ’02, Charles Leerhsen ’67, Terry seems to have been a particularly McCormack ’63 and Bryan Robinson ’90 returned to busy time and I hope you will find share with students their experiences in the “real much of interest within the following world” while also emphasizing the importance of pages. Rev. Trevor Nicholls education. If you are interested in speaking with In terms of news, however, PRESIDENT our classes please contact Jennifer undoubtedly the main item must be Rivera at 718-881-8000 x205 or the announcement, made in early March, of the retirement of our [email protected]. Principal, Dr. Cornelius McCarthy, as of August 31, 2010. Neil has served Spellman for fifteen years in a variety of roles and has led the school for the last five. His vast experience within the field of education has stood us in good stead, especially as we have negotiated the challenges presented by our change of status to a separately chartered Catholic High School within the Archdiocese of New York. This process is ongoing, of course, with further challenges ahead but thanks to Neil, I think it may safely be said, that we have the wherewithal to face and deal with them. As we wish Neil a long and happy retirement, naturally our thoughts run toward the task of finding a successor and all I can say at this stage is that the process has begun. Please make it a Bryan Robinson with Mary Jane matter of prayer; the school is definitely on an upswing at present Denise Garcia ’94, Field Marketing Gorges ’67, his former teacher and Manager, TD Bank with a projected enrollment of new students for September 2010 current Chairperson of the English in excess of 400 (we hope to graduate about 330 seniors this June). Department. Bryan spoke with her journalism classes about his Credit for this happy state of affairs is shared by everyone who position as a web producer at works at Spellman in whatever capacity and for all those of you Fox News Channel. who support us. Your interest, concern, and your generosity in terms of financial help underpins our mission and is a key com- ponent in its success. We thank you for it and urge you – please keep up the good work!

With every good wish, Yours very sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Trevor Nicholls President

After speaking with the Marketing Loanne Johnson '02, Manager of classes, Terry McCormack '63, the Corporate Financial Planning & first student body president, poses Analysis for NBC Universal poses with Renee Morrison '10, the with two students. Spellman Registration a Success! current student body president. Initially, fears for the new school year were apparent as 1,000 fewer students took the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools, also known as TACHS exam, when compared to last year. Since most of the students entering Catholic high schools take this test, there was great concern. However, due to the remarkable efforts of all our staff, most notably Director of Admissions, Carol Popp ’70, we are pleased to inform you that Spellman had about 100 more applicants this year when compared to last year, certainly a remarkable achievement. As of registration day in March, we are proud to announce that we Charles Leerhsen ’67 donated his latest novel Crazy Good: The True Story expect more than 400 freshmen to enter Spellman in the fall. of Dan Patch, the Most Famous Horse in America to the school library. Our current senior class will graduate 336 students in June. CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:47 PM Page 3

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A section of the CSHS Marching Band as they make their way up 5th Avenue. Kelly O’Brien, a cheerleader at Cardinal Spellman High School, presents flowers to Archbishop of New York Timothy M. Dolan on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral as Spellman President Rev. Trevor Nicholls, and Principal Neil McCarthy, Ph.D. look on. Spellman Marches to Honor St. Patrick Faculty, students, and alumni/ae march in NYC

Cardinal Spellman High School once again marched up 5th Avenue in the 249th Annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Wednesday, March 17th. Blessed with beautiful weather, Rev. Trevor Nicholls (President), and Neil McCarthy, Ph.D. (Principal), were joined by faculty, alumni/ae, the marching band, cheerleaders, twirlers, and flag corps to honor the Patron Saint of Ireland and the Archdiocese of New York. At St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a bouquet of flowers was presented to New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan. Large crowds greeted the Spellman marchers as the school contingent made its way up forty-four blocks to the parade’s end at 86th Street.

Peg (Hedrich) Fiore ’71, Lisa Alberti ’08 & Friend, Ms. Jennifer Rivera ’96 Ed Berry ’64 and Kathleen (Hughes) Mr. John Drew ’86 (Faculty, English (Director of Advancement and Alumni) Chiaravalle ’65 with her Dept. and Moderator of the AV Club) Granddaughter and Mr. Joseph Alfano (Faculty, Fine Arts Dept. and Band Director)

Mr. John Schoenberg (Faculty, Classmates, Timothy Dunleavy ’68 The CSHS Twirlers Social Studies Department) and his and John Kiernan ‘68 two sons, Paul and Brian

Tori-Anne (Cass) Phelps ’73 and Daniel Murphy ’66 with his son Spellman began marching on W 45th Street and 5th Avenue. Paula Wicklow ‘74 CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:47 PM Page 4

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Alumni Night at the Play Cardinal’s Players Production of Crazy for You

On Saturday, March 20th, more than 100 alumni/ae attended the Cardinal’s Players’ 47th Annual Dramatic Presentation. This year’s production was the musical Crazy for You, directed by Mr. Michael Philp of the Social Studies Department and starred sophomore, Isaiah Mendez as Bobby and senior, Nora Laboy as Polly. The show consisted of a very hard-working cast and crew nearing 75 students, all of whom committed to rehearsing and building sets for five and a half months. Prior to the show, alumni/ae, faculty, and production staff were invited to a wine and cheese reception in the cafeteria. For more photos from this and other events please visit the alumni section of www.cardinalspellman.org

Christopher Morales ’00, Mr. Michael Steve Dewey, Rosemarie Muranelli Ms. Jennifer Rivera ’96 Mr. Mark Anthony F. Basa ’05 Philp (Faculty, Social Studies Dept. Baker ’70 with niece, and Joseph C. (Director of Advancement and Alumni) (Faculty, Science Department), and Director of the Cardinal’s Lynch ’73 with his family. and Kristina P. (Hernandez) Gomis ’96 John A. Cortez ’05, Triana M. Urraca ’05 Players) and Christopher’s wife. and Carlos V. Pimentel ’05.

Thomas P.Carelli ’78 with wife Mauro A. Contrastano ’68, Louis G. Paul Chiapetti and Michael Laterza ’01 and Altieri ’68, and Timothy J. Dunleavy ’68 Rev. Trevor Nicholls (President) Daniel Louis F. Basa ’08

Stephen E. Smith’02 and Theresa C. Perillo-Stanton ’80 and family Mrs. Carmela M. (Russo) Killeen ’73 Demetra S. Savelidis ’03 and Ms. Meredith Masciotti ’02 and husband, John Killeen Elyse M. Torres ’03 (Director of Annual Giving) CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:47 PM Page 5

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Spellmanites Attend a Private Exhibit Viewing The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci

On Wednesday, March well as Italian culture during been fabricated from 24th more than 70 the Middle Ages and Leonardo's own drawings, alumni/ae, past and present Renaissance. which were recorded in his faculty, Following the lecture, notebooks until his death in parents, and friends attended the exhibit hall was opened 1519. Through models such an exclusive private viewing and guests enjoyed viewing as the Hydraulic Screw that of the Inventions of Leonardo the exhibit along with a true prefigures the water turbine, da Vinci at the Westchester Festa Italiana, which includ- and the Variable Speed Professor Joseph Spedaliere, M.A., Ms. Meredith Italian Cultural Center in ed hot and cold antipasto Drive, which is much like the Masciotti ’02 (Director of Annual Giving), and Rev. Trevor Nicholls (President of CSHS) Tuckahoe, NY. and numerous choices of transmission of the modern Upon arrival, guests entrees. The exhibit featured automobile, the exhibit were greeted in the library conceptual models of demonstrates how with a champagne toast. mechanical devices con- Leonardo's drawings con- Soon after, Professor Joseph ceived and designed by the tained the guiding principles Spedaliere, M.A., a distin- Renaissance genius of many devices that revolu- guished professor at Leonardo da Vinci, including tionized society and industry Concordia College gave the suspended Parachute and nearly four centuries later. a fascinating lecture on the Flying Machine. Sixteen fully Thanks to all who background of da Vinci as operational models have attended and helped to make

Rosalie Maiale ’02 (Faculty, Religion Dept.) with her mother, Maria, and Sr. Veronica Wood ’75 (Assistant Principal of CSHS)

Guests were able to try out some of the models. Denise Valrosa-Albertelli ’71 with classmate, vBarbara Hoppmann ‘71 Guests enjoy dinner and drinks in the exhibit hall.

Timothy J. Dunleavy ’68 tests out one model. Former Coaches Daniel Eagel and Fred Calaicone enjoy the exhibit.

Mrs. Toni Glikes, retired Math Faculty member, vattended with a guest.

Former Math Teacher Bob Doonan ’64 and his Guests of all ages enjoyed Leonardo’s wife Arlene Inventions. v Alums reminisced as they enjoyed the exhibit. CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:47 PM Page 6

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Cardinal Spellman High School Alumni Golf Outing For the benefit of the Student Scholarship Fund

Thursday, Outing June 24, 2010 Schedule Dunwoodie Golf Club Yonkers, NY 10:00 am to 11:45 am Cost per person: $200.00 Registration, Driving Range, Dinner Only Price: $75.00 Putting Contest • • 11:00 am BBQ lunch on patio overlooking course • • 12 noon

Fred Opper Shotgun start Boys’ Athletic Director • • “It gives us great pleasure to bring 5:00 pm back the Cardinal Spellman Alumni Golf Outing. This event will help raise Cocktail Hour much needed financial support for the Spellman Scholarship Fund. It is • • also a wonderful opportunity for Raffles 6:00 pm classmates to get together and spend Door an afternoon on the course. We hope Dinner & Awards Ceremony you will be able to join us for a great Prizes day of Spellman pride.” & Gifts!

Golf Committee Members: John Endres ’71 Robbin Harrison ’81, Fred Opper, Joe Alfano Vice President, Alumni Association Faculty, Science Department Boys’ Athletic Director Fine Arts Department John Farrell Frank Leone ’77 Sal Schiazza Lou Brescia Faculty & Chair, History Department Moderator of Alumni Coach, Boys’ Varsity Baseball Terry McCormack ’63 Anne Gevlin Kieran McTague ’76 John Smith, Joe DeFazio ’71 Former Assistant Principal Faculty, English Department President, Alumni Association Dan O’Connell ’72 Msgr. John Graham ’66 Dave Oniffrey Donald Van Bomel Sr., Michael Duignan Coach, Boys’ Varsity Baseball Frank Granito ’77 Faculty & Chair, Religion Department CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:47 PM Page 7

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REGISTRATION FORM Cardinal Spellman High School Golf Outing – Thursday, June 24th 2010

Please select your participation level below. We appreciate your support of the Cardinal Spellman Scholarship Fund!

□ CARDINAL SPONSOR...... $7,500.00 Includes Foursome; Prominent Sponsor Identity at Registration & Dinner; (2) Hole Sponsors; and Premiere Dinner Seating

□ GOLD SPONSOR...... $5,000.00 Includes Foursome; Sponsor Identity at Lunch; (1) Hole Sponsor; and Prime Dinner seating

□ SILVER SPONSOR...... $2,500.00 Includes Foursome; (2) Hole Sponsors; and Preferred Dinner seating

□ SPONSOR A FACULTY FOURSOME...... $800.00 This sponsorship will cover registration fees for four members of the Cardinal Spellman High School faculty to participate in the golf outing. Individual/Company’s name/logo will be listed on event signage.

□ BEER HOLE SPONSOR ...... Qty: ____ @ $500.00 Individual/Company’s name/logo on signage at beverage cart on course

□ CART SPONSOR...... Qty:____ @ $350.00 Individual/Company’s name/logo on signage on all golf carts at outing

□ HOLE SPONSOR...... Qty: ____ @ $250.00 Individual/Company’s name/logo on signage at a tee box

□ PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE ...... Qty: ____ @ $200.00

□ DINNER TICKET ONLY ...... QTY: ____ @ $75.00

TOTAL ...... $______(Greens and cart fees, BBQ Lunch, Cocktails and Dinner are included in the cost of registration for each player)

➢ IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING A RAFFLE OR AUCTION ITEM – OR – GOLF FAVORS FOR 92 PLAYERS, PLEASE CONTACT JENNIFER RIVERA, USING THE INFORMATION BELOW TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS.

Company Name______Contact Name______Class Yr. ______Address______City ______State ______Zip ______Email ______Day Phone ______

Name of Player(s) *If you are a single player, we can match you with a foursome. 1.______Class. Yr.______2.______Class. Yr.______3.______Class. Yr.______4.______Class. Yr.______

Method of Payment: □ Check Enclosed (Payable to CSHS) □ Credit Card (Please fill out the information below) MC, Visa, Discover, Amex accepted

Total amount of transaction $______Credit Card #______Exp. Date______3-digit Security code ______(Amex has a 4 digit # located on the front of the card.) Name as it appears on card ______Billing address (if different from above)______Signature ______

FORWARD THIS ENTIRE REGISTRATION PAGE WITH PAYMENT TO: Jennifer Rivera, CSHS, One Cardinal Spellman Place, Bronx, NY 10466 Email: [email protected]; Phone 718-881-8000 x205, Fax 718-547-5640 OR you can register online at www.cardinalspellman.org, click on Alumni, Upcoming events CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:48 PM Page 8

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Students Receive Awards

On Saturday, March 6th, Cardinal Spellman students were acknowledged for their outstanding computer and business literacy at the 35th Annual High School Awards Program of The College of Westchester. This luncheon, held at the Tarrytown Marriott, recognized more than 90 students from more than 60 area high schools as 2009 High School Scholars. This program, administered at Spellman by faculty members Vilma Mazzella and John Schoenberg, awards students scholarships based on their high school grade point average and score they received on a competitive examination administered by The College of Westchester. The recipients are also eligible to become members of The College’s Honors Program if they enroll at the College of Westchester. An added highlight to the day was a featured keynote address by Cardinal Egan, former head of the Cardinal Egan joins Spellman award recipients at the College of Westchester luncheon. Archdiocese of New York.

Spellman Students Perform Shakespeare Cardinal Spellman High School held the 15th Annual Shakespeare Competition

On Tuesday, February 9th, Shakespeare's language through erature, through the study, inter- competitors. The runners up of 26 students competed in the the National Shakespeare pretation and performance of the competition are Krystal Annual Shakespeare Competition, Competition. Shakespeare’s monologues and Hernandez, Jillian O’Rourke, which is held in the Little Theater Annually, 16,000 students sonnets. Ashley Antwi, and Janell Salmon. and organized by Mr. John Smith and 2,000 teachers from 60 ESU Congratulations go out to Special recognition was given to of the English Department. Since Branches participate in a curricu- junior Mariah Bailey who not only senior Angelique Rivera who is 1983, approximately 250,000 stu- lum-based program designed to won the competition and will rep- the first student to participate in dents from public, independent help high school students develop resent Spellman in the Branch the competition for four straight and parochial high schools have their communications skills and competition, but was also voted years. explored the beauty and scope of appreciation of language and lit- “People’s Choice” by her fellow

Spellman Marches in Washington Students join thousands to advocate life

On January 22nd, Spellman students, faculty and some alumni/ae, trekked down to Washington D.C. to participate in the Annual March for Life. The trip to our nation’s capital was organized by Fr. Peter Pilsner, Moderator of Spellman’s Pro-Life Club and long time faculty member of the Religion Department. Our group was joined by tens of thousands of other marchers from around the country to protest the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. The group from Spellman, many holding signs advocating life, walked up Constitution Avenue, past the Capitol Building and to the Supreme Court, where marchers called on the nation’s justices to support policies that protect all human life. CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:48 PM Page 9

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100 Nights Dinner Spellman Seniors prepare for graduation Supports Haiti On Tuesday, March 16th, the senior class gathered for the annual One Hundred Nights Dinner (one hundred nights before graduation) hosted by the Spellman students, administrators, faculty, Cardinal Spellman High School Parents’ Association. The original date of the and staff raise money for Haiti relief dinner had been postponed due to a severe winter storm, so in reality, the seniors celebrated an Eighty-one Nights Dinner. The Cardinal Spellman High School community is hard at work raising funds to help Haiti. Students, administrators, faculty, and staff at Spellman were given the opportunity to make a small donation to aid the relief effort in Haiti in exchange for a dress down day. This is the third drive Spellman has sponsored in support of Haiti. In the weeks following the tragedy, the Mission Collections, Directed by Sr. Philip Dolores Cacciatore, were sent to Haiti and Chili, both countries recently suf- fering from devastating earthquakes. Sr. Philip has been Mission Director for over fifteen years and is grateful for the continuous generosity of our students. Spellman also organized a “Winter Pep Rally” t-shirt drive which proved to be very successful. To date, Spellman has been able to contribute nearly $10,500 to assist Haiti in their time of need.

A Mural for the Band Room

Spellman Celebrates African Culture At the 2010 African American Show

On Wednesday, March 24, Spellman students gathered in the Mary Anne Payne Robertson Auditorium to celebrate African Culture at the 2010 African American Show. The show was hosted by the African American Club with members of the Singing Sensations and the Step Team also participating. Beginning with the Black As part of a special collaboration between the music and art divisions of the Fine Arts depart- National Anthem, the show progressed to ment, senior students have begun painting a 16 foot wide mural for the school’s band room. Under include traditional African Dance, a routine the direction of Fine Arts Chairperson, Marie Murray, these students have drawn and painted all from the Step Team, and a spoken word the images themselves. “We had a barren wall that really needed some color. Ms. Murray and I poetry and rap session. Audience members worked with the students to create a concept spanning music history,” stated Joe Alfano, faculty were given the chance to compete in the member and Band Director. “Black History Game Show” where they The mural begins with a piano that projects a rainbow, leading into a musical staff that brings could show of their knowledge of this rich the viewer on a musical journey through classical, jazz, and rock music. Included are images of culture. The Student Body President, classical composers—Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky; jazz greats—Louis Armstrong, Renee Morrison, took the stage solo to per- Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis, along with rock and roll pioneers—Elvis, The Beatles, and Jimi form a traditional Praise Dance. Thanks to Hendrix. “The students are very enthusiastic about this project and have worked very hard to make the members of the African American Club sure it is a success,” stated Ms. Murray. The mural will be unveiled along with other student art and its moderators, Ms. Ellis and Mr. projects at the Fine Arts Showcase on May 18th. Special jazz music will be performed by Spellman Holleran for putting together such a great student band members to compliment the viewing experience. show! CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:48 PM Page 10

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Spellman Joins the New York Archdiocese for the IN MEMORIAM Annual Vocations Mass Please remember in your prayers the follow- On St. Joseph’s Day, Friday, March ing members of the Spellman community. 19th, more than 150 men, eighth graders through to high school seniors, gathered

Catholic Catholic New York at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, Yonkers, NY along with more than three dozen priests of the Archdiocese, to James T. Cannon ’75 celebrate with Archbishop Timothy Thomas Dowd M. Dolan at the annual Vocations Mass. Elaine Garvin ’65 Following the Mass, dinner was served Ann (DeGiorgio) Wilkinson ’65 in the Refectory and Fr. Luke Sweeney, the Peter K. Murphy ’69 Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese, James J. Normile ’76 Photo courtesy of Chris Sheridan, and Fr. Louis Saldana, his assistant, introduced a number of young men who Thank you for your gifts to Cardinal Pictured with Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan spoke about their own vocation to the Spellman High School in Lieu of flowers. at the meal are two Spellman students: Andre priesthood and gave details of the total Your generosity and thoughtfulness is Brooks of the senior class and Thomas Le, a Seminary program. appreciated. sophomore, along with Rev. Trevor Nicholls, President of Cardinal Spellman High School. Our School counts among its alumni a number of Archdiocesan priests; please pray that other Spellman students will follow in their footsteps.

Postscripts: Alumni/ae Notes Submit Postscripts through the Alumni/ae Online Community at: Jane (Filos) Dagley recently accepted a position at http://www.alumniconnections.com/spellman Camden National Bank located in Camden, Maine as or email: [email protected] Vice President/Branch Manager, Jane recently was employed at Key Bank NA as a Small Business Relationship Manager. 1965 Class Representatives needed to help plan your 45th 1985 reunion. Please email [email protected] Class of 1985’s 25th Reunion – if you would be interested in joining the committee. Saturday, November 20, 2010

1966 1989 Rob Chandler received the following awards from Tahesha (Wright) Way was recently appointed as an the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Administrative Law Judge for the State of New Jersey. for 2009: Best News Story; Best Personal Profile- Tahesha resides in Wayne, NJ with her husband, Dean Meminger Short; and second place for Best Feature Story. The Charles, and their daughters, Fallon, Farrah, and awards were handed out at the WNPA’s Annual Faythe. Honored by Bronx Convention in Yakima, WA in October, 2009. Borough President 1990 1967 Class of 1990’s 20th Reunion – Spellman alumnus and NY1 Bronx Marie (Delgado) Travis was Saturday, October 9, 2010 honored as the local Author reporter Dean Meminger, class of 1988, of the Year by the Houston 1995 was honored for his contributions to the Hispanic Book Festival on African-American community. February 21, 2010. Her new Class Representatives needed to help plan your 15th book, What If … an illustrat- reunion. Please email [email protected] Presented by Bronx Borough President ed version of her award win- if you would be interested in joining the committee. Ruben Diaz, Jr. in a ceremony at the ning poem is available at Bronx Museum of Arts, this award recog- www.lulu.com/marilu 1999 Idally Cruz-Romero and nized those in the Bronx community 1968 Marcus Romero are happy to who have set examples for the youth. Gerard Tortorelli just published his first book: Loose announce their marriage on Diaz called Meminger a role model Screws, Anecdotes from a Bronx boy who has lived October 10, 2009 in Holy Cross for the community. “These are the indi- around the world. Church, Bronx, NY. They cur- rently reside in the Bronx. They viduals that our young men and women are very happy that life has are going to look to,” said Diaz. “A young 1970 brought them back together, black man, or Latino, or Latina, or a Class of 1970’s 40th Reunion – they were elementary school black young lady can now look at NY1 Saturday, October 16, 2010 friends. Idally is a nurse at Montefiore’s Children Hospital and see him doing his job and say, ‘you 1975 and Marcus is an MTA Bus know what? I can be that as well.’” Class of 1975’s 35th Reunion – Operator. They plan to purchase a home in “I’m not an advocate, but as a journalist Saturday, November 13, 2010 Connecticut. The newlyweds honeymooned in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and had a wonderful time. and a reporter I think it’s my obligation to tell the stories of those people who 1980 2000 cannot tell it for themselves, that they do Class Representatives needed to help plan your 30th reunion. Please email [email protected] Class of 2000’s 10th Reunion – not have the power of the mic and the if you would be interested in joining the committee. Saturday, September 25, 2010 TV and the radio like I do,” said Meminger. CSHS Spring 2010 News Final_CSHS Winter News 9x12 6/1/10 4:48 PM Page 11

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2010 Spellman Block “S” Dinner & Hall of Fame Inductions

On Saturday, May 15th, Cardinal Spellman High School student athletes will be recognized at the annual Block “S” Dinner. Special Hall of Fame honorees Anne Gevlin, former Assistant Principal and Moderator of the Girls Basketball team and Paul Piliero, former faculty and Track and Field Coach, will be inducted into the Spellman Hall of Fame. It looks to be another great evening of Spellman pride. Coverage and photos of the event will be highlighted on the school website and in the next edition of the newsletter. Anne Gevlin Paul Piliero

Fred Opper is honored by the CHSAA Hall of Fame

Cardinal Spellman High School would like to congratulate Mr. Fred Opper, Director of Boys’ Athletics and long-time Basketball Coach on his induction into the Catholic High Schools’ Athletic Association’s (CHSAA) Hall of Fame. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Golf Outing and Hall of Fame Dinner taking place Thursday, May 13th. Mr. Opper has been a part of the CHSAA since 1973, as a high school athlete at Mt. St. Michael Academy, he was a star baseball (making the All-City Team 3 years in a row) and basketball player. Mr. Opper went on to coach at Mt. St. Michael and St. Agnes each for five years. Finally, Coach Fred Opper Presenting Orlando he came to Cardinal Spellman High School where he has been coaching for 24 years. Rodriguez ’09 with the Basketball MVP Award at the 2009 Block “S” Awards Dinner.

The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team Girls’ Varsity Basketball Finishes an exciting season The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team Girls’ Varsity Basketball coached by Ms. ended the season Jane Morris ’71 finished an impressive season on a high note, with a final record of 21-6 as Division champs, making the CHSAA and Class A runner-up in the Archdiocese. The Playoffs. The team team lost to Sacred Heart Academy of Buffalo in worked hard all the Catholic State championships. They were season, but was ranked number 9 in NYC CHSAA by the New defeated by St. York Post. Joseph’s by the Sea All five starters will return next year. Seniors in the first round of Julia Blasl and Asia Strickland started at the playoff games. beginning of the year but both missed most of Troi Melton made Spellman the regular season due to injuries. Troi Melton history by becoming the first was our leading scorer averaging 16 points per junior to score over 1,000 Chris Manhertz, Class of 2010, game and scored her 1000th point against career varsity points. Plays for USA! Bishop Kearney in the win in round one of the Senior student Chris Manhertz, class of State Finals. She is the first junior in Spellman history to reach this 2010, represented the United States in the milestone. Tia Scott averaged 10 points per game and 6 assists. Juniors prestigious Albert Schweitzer International Amber Griffin and Cari English controlled the boards. Both averaged in Basketball Tournament in Manheim, double figures for rebounds. Laura McCaffrey rounded out the starting Germany during the school’s Easter break 5. (April 2 - 10th). The U.S. team last made a 2nd place finish at the U19 World Championship in 2007. Chris joins a very distinguished group of players who will also represent the United States at this tournament. Some past participants include: Magic Johnson (1975), Tim Duncan (1993), and Vince Carter (1994). Most notably, Chris, who will be attending Canisius University on a full scholarship in the fall, reached another career milestone this year as he is the fourth boy in Cardinal Spellman history to score over 1,000 career varsity points. Congratulations to Chris, we hope to see many more great things as his career progresses! Cardinal Spellman High School NON-PROFIT ORG. One Cardinal Spellman Place US POSTAGE Bronx, New York 10466-5897 PAID WHITE PLAINS, NY ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT #5432

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