Recruiting Excellence in Academics for Catholic High Schools

10TH ANNIVERSARY | 1

REACHRECRUITING EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

From Experiment to Achievement Philip Judge, S.J. | President, Regis High School

In 1914 only fi ve Catholic high schools served young men was never limited to serving immigrant and underprivileged in Manhattan. They charged tuition of up to $200 a year – boys, the reality of Catholic history from 1914 assured well beyond the means of most Catholic families, whose that it did. There was certainly never an intention to children often worked by day and went for basic schooling stop serving them in 2000. How to ensure that all gifted at night. Nationally, less than a quarter of teenagers were Catholic young men who were willing to work hard had enrolled in high schools. Education was a real luxury. A access to Regis emerged as a new challenge for the Regis free Catholic secondary school could hardly have been Trustees and Administration. How to provide access without imagined, until it actually appeared: Regis High School compromising standards was the puzzle that was solved opened in September of that year, with a class of young spectacularly by REACH, starting with the fi rst class of fi fth men achieving 85% -- oops, make that 90% after the fi rst few grade candidates in the summer of 2002. months of registration -- in their grammar school grades. While everyone at Regis needed to be bright and come REACH seemed a curious hybrid: bits and pieces borrowed with a willingness to work hard, money for tuition was no from summer programs, Saturday tutoring expanded, obstacle. The school welcomed all who had academic talent mentoring provided by Regis students, three years instead of and who honed it well under the tutelage of the good sisters one. Maybe with lots of extra work before the Regis entrance who staff ed the parochial schools. Regis served the brightest exams, a few of the fi rst cohort of 35 students might make young men in the city, very many of whom were the sons up for missing opportunities and make it past the exam of immigrants (the normal to the Interview stage on reality of Catholics early their own. Twelve did the in the 20th century). And fi rst year, and roughly a so began an incredible third have continued to do educational story and so each year since. Almost accomplishment. all of the rest have won scholarships and/or need- A funny thing happened by based grants to our “core” Ten years later we invite you to celebrate with us not how much more they receive than they give. The REACH the turn of a new century. schools (the New York Jesuit an academic experiment, but an increasingly well- students teach us what is really at stake in education. School A growing educational high schools: Fordham documented educational achievement. It is possible for is not some kind of fashion statement, but a life-changing divide had taken its toll as Prep, Xavier, Loyola School, socio-economically disadvantaged boys not just to avoid possibility. Hard work does not simply prove something, suburban school districts and Cristo Rey), substantial knowledge drain and poor achievement during their middle but is essential to real achievement. Immigrant stories and surpassed inner-city schools scholarships at other school years, but instead to make great educational strides, struggles are too often things we shield ourselves and our and Catholic grammar Catholic high schools, or to win access to highly coveted schools, and to continue students from. In the end, an achievement that costs little schools there continued an inevitable decline, as wealthier admission to competitive public high schools. If seven years to achieve alongside students who very often have a great in personal investment is worth even less. REACH students Catholics more often sent their children to private schools, of high school admissions have been strong, three years of many more advantages. The work is challenging, the show us that every July departure day when they leave for as immigrant families with fi nancial need found themselves college admissions have been incredible for young men time away from home signifi cant, the formation rigorous, three summer weeks at the University of Scranton, every with few educational options. For the fi rst time talented whose families could never have dreamed of paying tuition leadership expectations high, and community palpable. August morning they return to Regis, and every Saturday young men faced a fi nancial barrier that neither they nor and many of which did not speak English: MIT, Williams, The cost? A fraction of Catholic grammar school tuition. they cheerfully appear at 84th Street. We remain proud Regis had created. A new generation of immigrants found Boston College, Fordham, the University of Scranton have There remains more to celebrate. When Regis sends its of their achievement. We are more than blessed to be of itself unable to compete equally with other young men who all welcomed REACH graduates, almost universally the fi rst seniors out into the Metropolitan area for Christian service service to them. In 1914 an incredible gift made educational had access to gifted and talented and similar enrichment in their families to get to college. This was success beyond during the week, and even for a whole trimester as an opportunity available to qualifi ed young men. Since 2001, programs in high-performing grammar schools. While Regis anything Regis thought possible. optional capstone experience, we expect they quickly learn REACH has meant that it still is. 4 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 5

Reﬂ ecting On 10 Years of Service Todd Austin | REACH Director

After ten years of operations, REACH has fi nally established and evaluation and 4) determine new objectives and chagrin of these young men, the faculty team continues a program logo. It might seem odd that, in this era of improvement plans for the coming years, like the hiring to prevail over the staff squad in our summer faculty- aggressive marketing and bold branding, the design you of a Dean of Student Recruitment and a Coordinator of staff basketball game. Most importantly, our students see on the cover of this publication is making its fi rst the Math Curriculum. The most important development continue to strive to become more open to growth, appearance. We just never got around to it—as at any new over the last ten years would have to be the growth and more intellectually skillful, more faithful, more loving startup, there was always something else to do. It is also achievement of the student community within REACH, and better servants to their communities—and God is the case, of course, that REACH has been able to ride the which has grown from 35 to 292. Twelve members of still good, all the time. good name of Regis through our fi rst decade. Adding our the fi rst REACH class earned a Regis scholarship; that acronym opposite the name of our school on the offi cial number has since grown to 68 Regis scholarships. Our As REACH moves into its second decade, we do so not letterhead was enough to get us going, and going strong. 206 alumni have won over $8.1 million in fi nancial only with a new logo, but also with a motto chosen awards at New York City’s top Catholic high schools, have three years ago. Current members and their families But REACH has since developed a reputation of its own, enrolled in outstanding colleges and universities and are know it as lux luceat—let your light shine—but many one worthy of its own logo. Regis remains our home and a enthusiastically giving back to REACH as Counselors and may not know its source. In his Sermon on the Mount, principal goal for REACH members, so it is only right that Collegians. Needless to say, we hear no more from those as it appears in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus off ers the it includes the Regis seal. But REACH is making its mark who once doubted the REACH initiative. following counsel to his disciples: in other places too—in families, parishes, grammar schools, other high schools and colleges—so it showcases our name Despite these developments, the design and character of “No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel as well. REACH did not begin with its own brand, but with our program remains unchanged. Our annual calendar basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the resources of faith and hard work our students, families, looks much like it did in the early years. Camp REACH the house. In the same way, let your light shine before teachers, mentors, benefactors and friends have built up the at the University of Scranton remains the heart of the others, so that they may see your good works and give one that we celebrate this year. REACH year and continues to challenge our students to glory to your Father in heaven.” take developmental steps toward greater independence Since REACH’s inception in 2001, a number of important and thoughtfulness. Our advisement names, inspired by All too often the gifts of students like ours go developments have occurred. Over the course of the 2005-06 Loyola, Xavier, Claver, Pro, Ricci, Healy, Gonzaga, Campion, unnoticed, like a lamp put under a bushel basket, and school year, REACH experienced its fi rst major leadership Miki and Hurtado, continue to capture the imaginations the world is darker for it. REACH is their lampstand. transition. The founding team of Mr. Jim Power (Board of our members and build community among them. We promise to provide our students and alumni with Chair), Fr. Tom McClain (President), Fr. Vin Biagi, S.J. Candidates still read Lois Lowry’s The Giver in their the opportunities to develop their gifts, and in return, (Principal) and Fr. Chris Devron, S.J. (REACH Director) summer English class. Mealtime at Scranton is still our we ask them to let their light shine for the benefi t of handed the leadership mantle over to a new team which favorite time of the day and Fr. Mohr, of the university’s others and for the greater glory of God. included Mr. Anthony Domino (Board Chair), Fr. Phil philosophy department, still darts around Chapman Lake Judge, S.J. (President), Dr. Gary Tocchet (Principal) and in his speedboat with fearless students in tow. Every day God’s love and grace lead us onward. myself. The signifi cant but seamless switch ensured that at Regis still begins in prayer in the school’s Chapel of the REACH would continue to thrive beyond its founding Sacred Heart, and everyday ends in play in the school’s years. In the spring of 2009, REACH completed its fi rst gymnasium. The summer musical continues to take the strategic review. That process allowed us the opportunity stage, giving our students the opportunity to explore their to: 1) present a detailed overview of REACH’s seven musical gifts and increase their confi dence. Regis High operational areas, 2) confi rm with extensive data collection School students continue to support REACH through and analysis what we knew to be the early achievements of our mentoring project and serve alongside alumni on our REACH, 3) establish a set of data points for future analysis summer Counselor and Collegian teams. Much to the 6 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 7

REGIS HIGH SCHOOL REGIS HIGH SCHOOL REACH REACH BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATIVE

Ms. Zeena Abdulahad Mr. Brendan R. McGuire ‘94 TEAM MISSION Director of Development, Assistant U.S. Attorney MISSION Memorial-Sloan Kettering Southern District of New York The REACH administrative team includes the following full-time and Founded in 1914 by an anonymous benefactor and REACH serves middle school boys in the New York City area who are Ms. Caroline F. Berry Mr. Gary J. Mezzatesta ‘76 part-time members: supported by the generosity of her family, its alumni and Assistant Headmaster President and Chief Operating Catholic, academically gifted, possess leadership potential, and whose families friends, Regis High School off ers a tuition free Jesuit college The Buckley School Offi cer demonstrate fi nancial need. REACH admits students in the spring of their Mr. Todd Austin Mr. Kevin Lardner preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from UPP Entertainment Marketing 5th grade year. Director Dean of 2nd Year Rev. Vincent L. Biagi, S.J. the New York metropolitan area who demonstrate superior Program Provincial Assistant for Dr. Margaret M. Minson Designed as an educational and leadership program, REACH prepares Mr. Brian Daley intellectual and leadership potential. In the admissions Secondary Education, P’88 students to compete for scholarships at Regis, as well as at other top Catholic Dean of Student Mr. John Russo process, special consideration is given to those who cannot New York Province of the Executive Director high schools in New York City. Whether at Regis or elsewhere, REACH hopes Recruiting Dean of 1st Year otherwise aff ord a Catholic education. Society of Jesus Student Sponsor Partners Program that all of its members develop into young men willing to serve as leaders in Mr. Doug Eickman Mr. J. Andrew Bugas P’06’08 Mr. Thierry G. Porte ‘75 their communities, schools, the Church and the wider world. The program is Dean of the Math As a Jesuit school Regis is committed to both academic Partner Operating Partner an outstanding opportunity for boys to nurture their gifts of mind and spirit. Curriculum excellence and fostering a spirit of generosity and service Radar Partners J.G. Flowers & Co. LLC to those in need. With an emphasis on academic rigor and Catholic formation, the school’s program is designed to Mr. Thomas B. Burke ‘85 Rev. Thomas R. Slon, S.J. Chief Operating Offi cer Socius/Executive Assistant to promote each student’s intellectual and spiritual growth XL Capital Investment the Provincial grounded in a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. Partners, Inc. New York Province of The Regis seeks to inspire and train the ethnically diverse young Society of Jesus men in its care to become imaginative leaders committed to Mr. Vijay B. Culas ‘91 promoting justice and exerting leadership in the Church, in Managing Director Rev. James A. Stoeger, S.J. Goldman Sachs & Co. President the civic community, and in their chosen profession. Jesuit Secondary Education Mr. Adrian Dollard ‘80 Association Dr. Gary Tocchet, Rev. Phil Judge, S.J., Chief Operating Offi cer Principal President Qatalyst Partners Dr. Gary J. Tocchet Principal Mr. Anthony J. Domino, Jr. Regis High School ‘80 P’08 Board Chairman Rev. James R. Van Dyke, S.J, President Fordham Preparatory School Associated Benefi t Consultants Mr. John R. Walsh ‘88 Mr. Thomas P. Hanrahan ‘68 Partner Partner Ernst & Young Sidley Austin LLP Rev. George M. Witt, S.J. Rev. John J. Hanwell, S.J. Pastor President Church of St. Ignatius Loyola Fairfi eld College Preparatory School

Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. ‘80 President Regis High School 8 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 9

To develop as a leader in REACH is the REACH class days in the summer High School Placement to grow as a faithful disciple of Jesus and on Saturdays, 4) show respect REACH seeks to place all of its Christ. The various components of for peers, adults and property and 5) graduating 8th graders at Regis and the leadership program seek to foster show ongoing commitment to the 5 at other top Catholic high schools in in students the courage, spiritual principles of REACH. New York City. REACH considers each discipline, faith and skills needed to of the high schools in New York City REACH membership serves as a strong overview realize their potential as servants and with a Jesuit affi liation a “core school” motivational force for students as leaders. and strives to place as many students as OF THE they strive to fulfi ll these conditions possible in one of these “core schools.” REACH seeks to foster the leadership and realize their goal. The student Other than Regis, these schools include development of its students advising program is in place to provide Cristo Rey High School, Fordham through the explicit promotion of the individual attention needed to Preparatory School, the Loyola School the 5 REACH principles, a vibrant hold students accountable to these and Xavier High School. Georgetown program spiritual life program, the formal conditions and to support them as Prep in Washington, D.C. presents C.O.R.E.(Challenging Outdoor they face challenges and setbacks in REACH students with a Jesuit REACH Experiences) curriculum and their grammar school years. REACH boarding school option. The high the Arrupe Saturdays. The 3-week seeks to advise students in partnership school placement program actually access to a wide range of academic Spring Saturday Session C.O.R.E. curriculum is designed with their parents and grammar school Academic Development begins in a student’s second year in and recreational resources on campus. From early March to mid-May, students to develop students’ self-awareness, teachers. REACH serves its members outside the REACH and continues throughout his Camp REACH is designed to provide attend classes at Regis on 10 Saturdays. communication skills, cooperative traditional school calendar. REACH third year. consists of a 6-week summer session, students with an accelerated academic As in the fall, REACH Saturdays run problem solving skills and capacity Mentoring Project a fall Saturday session and a spring and leadership development program, from 9:00am to 2:00pm and include for measured risk-taking. By inviting Each REACH student is paired with Saturday session, as well as a winter all in the spirit of meeting new friends academic course work, guidance and students to experiment with roles Alumni Support a mentor from Regis High School reading project. Accelerated classes with similar interests and abilities. recreational opportunities. as leaders and team members in R EACH alumni attend Regis, other student. By assigning members to in Math and English Language Arts the pursuit of specifi ed objectives, Catholic high schools and selective REACH at Regis: Upon returning to In order to graduate from REACH, a Regis High School student as his as well as classes in the visual and C.O.R.E. allows students to learn and specialized high schools in New New York City from Camp REACH, students must complete three full years mentor, REACH seeks to introduce performing arts, Latin, computer from their successes and failures in York City. For the most part, these students continue their summer classes in the program as 6th, 7th and 8th members to a young man who has applications, research writing, public these roles. The Arrupe Saturday high schools immerse students in a at Regis High School for an additional graders. Prior to entering high school, already achieved their shared goal of speaking and study skills defi ne the program for graduating 8th graders culture and provide them with the 3 weeks. Class days during REACH at students are required to attend a 3-week winning a high school scholarship. core academic program. Additional stands as the capstone of the leadership academic, spiritual and guidance Regis run from 8:45am to 5:00pm. Rising 9th Grade Program at Regis. Mentors can provide REACH students elective courses are off ered in the development program. programs needed to ensure that they Participation in this high school prep with motivation and support (social, summer. realize their high potential as college- Fall Saturday Session program marks the fourth REACH intellectual, and spiritual) beyond bound students committed to lives From mid-September to mid- summer for members. Student Advising what is available in their homes and Summer Session of faith and service. Three classes of December, students attend classes Upon accepting their REACH schools. Each year roughly 100 Regis The 6-week summer session is REACH alumni have now entered at Regis on 10 Saturdays. REACH membership invitation, students students serve as mentors in the divided into two 3-week components. college. A REACH Alumni Council, Saturdays run from 9:00am to Leadership Development commit to preparing themselves to program. The mentoring relationship The session typically begins at the an alumni directory and an online 2:00pm and include academic course The 5 principles of the REACH compete for scholarships at Regis spans the three years during which the beginning of July and ends in Mid- alumni community help students work, guidance and recreational program lie at the heart of the and other top Catholic high schools. mentor is at Regis (sophomore, junior August. maintain their friendships throughout opportunities. leadership development program. Toward this end, students agree to and senior years), and the mentee is a the high school years and beyond. As Camp REACH: The summer begins REACH seeks to graduate students fulfi ll the following conditions of their REACH member. Winter Session REACH grows, the program continues with a 3-week academic camp who are becoming more: 1) open REACH membership: 1) earn and Between mid-December and early to consider opportunities and new located at the University of Scranton to growth; 2) intellectually skillful; maintain a 90 or above in all subjects March, students engage in an strategies for serving its alumni in Pennsylvania. Under the close 3) loving; 4) faith-centered; and 5) in their grammar schools, 2) earn and independent reading project designed throughout the high school and supervision and care of the REACH dedicated to serving their community. maintain high conduct grades and by REACH. college years, and beyond. professional staff , students live in REACH promotes these principles as attendance records, 3) attend all of university residence halls and enjoy the defi ning characteristics of a leader. 10 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 11

ABOUT THE REACH Revenue Support COMMUNITY

STUDENTS parent was born outside the U.S. In 67% MENTORS of current REACH families, both parents Expenses REACH annually enrolls 125 students At any one time, roughly 100 Regis students were born outside of the United States. between grades 6 and 9. Students come serve as mentors to REACH members. REACH families represent more than 30 from neighborhoods throughout New York diff erent countries across Latin America, the City and represent the city’s wide ethnic Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Europe. ALUMNI diversity. The REACH alumni network includes 206 The FY 2012 REACH budget is $499,453, a cost of $3,027 FY2012 REVENUE SOURCES FAMILY INCOME & BOROUGHS students currently in high school or college. 80% of REACH families have an income per student served. Development eff orts on behalf of 22% from Brooklyn, 34% from the Bronx, below the 2011 area median household 21% from Manhattan and 23% from Queens. ADMINISTRATION, REACH generate gifts from philanthropic foundations, indi- income for New York City ($53,466). 61% vidual donors and corporations that cover 38% of REACH’s of families qualify for the federal free and FACULTY & STAFF FOUNDATIONS ETHNICITY annual budget. Individual gifts to Regis High School’s 20% Hispanic/Latino 71%; African/African- reduced lunch program. Each member of the REACH administrative team teaches in the program. REACH annual operating fund cover the remaining 62% of the American/Afro-Caribbean 12%; Asian/ Asian-American 6%; Caucasian/European- hires additional faculty and staff for each REACH budget. The following is a more detailed summary REGIS PARTNER SCHOOLS American 6%; Mixed Ethnicity 5%. of its academic sessions. REACH teachers ANNUAL FUND* INDIVIDUALS Over the last 10 years REACH has served of REACH’s fi nancial activity for the current school year. 62% (REACH) include members of the Regis faculty, Regis 16% students from more than 130 diff erent alumni and teachers from other schools STUDENT FAMILIES grammar schools in New York City. with experience educating gifted students. The large majority of REACH families are Members of the REACH staff include immigrant families. SCHOOL TYPE current Regis students, REACH alumni and revenues Currently 80% of REACH students attend Regis alumni. CORPORATE GIFTS FAMILY STATUS Catholic schools while the remaining 20% Foundations 20% $99,890 2% In 94% of REACH families, at least one of students attend public schools. Individuals (REACH) 16% $81,923 *Individual giving by Regis alumni, alumni parents and Corporate Gifts 2% $9,989 current parents supports the Regis High School Annual Fund. Regis Annual Fund* 62% $307,650

Total $499,453 FY2012 EXPENSE ALLOCATION

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 17% ACADEMIC expenses DEVELOPMENT 27% STUDENT Academic Development 27% $135,589 SERVICES 11% Camp REACH 20% $101,872 Leadership Formation 13% $62,645 RERCRUITING & ADMISSIONS CAMP Recruiting and Admissions 12% $60,103 12% REACH 20% LEADERSHIP Student Services* 11% $54,709 FORMATION General Admininstration 17% $84,535 13%

*Includes the Mentoring Project, High School Placement and Total $499,453 Alumni Support. 12 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 13 benefactors measures friends OF success BENEFACTORS FOUNDATIONS Mr. Michael Deegan, Superintendent of & Inner-City Schools, New York City Individuals / Organizations Altman Foundation of REACH students academic scholarship or need-based Timothy McNiff , Ph.D.,Superintendent of Mr. John P. Collins '67 Mr. Donald J. Donahue '41 Family Foundation Schools, Archdiocese of New York 90% who enter the 6th grade grant totaling $8.1 million. Ms. Gail Cortez REACH P’06 Goldman Sachs Foundation Mr. Rudy Vargas, Field Consultant for the as high-achievers (national exam scores Richard J. Cronin, M.D. '56 Leavy Foundation of Los Angeles Catholic School Advantage Campaign Ms. Kristin Cupillari Charles Hayden Foundation in top quartile) persist as high-achievers REACH alumni at Mr. David Di Certo, Student Recruitment, Regis matriculate at Mr. Leo E. Denlea '50 The Heckscher Foundation for Children Archdiocese of New York through the 8th grade. Nationwide, 95% Mr. Anthony J. Domino '80 Homeland Foundation the same rate as the general student Mr. Philip Gorrasi, District Superintendent the persistence rates of high-achieving Mr. Donald J. Donahue '41 Louise Calder Foundation of Westchester Catholic Schools students from the lower half of income population (95%). Overall, 95% of Mr. Donald J. Dougherty '44 Davi d A. and Mildred H. Morse Philip Franco, Ph.D., Director of Religious REACH alumni fi nish on-time at the Mr. Thomas E. Dudar '74 Charitable Trust Education, Diocese of Brooklyn brackets over the elementary and Mr. Henry J. Ferrero '59 Achelis-Bodman Foundation high school in which they fi rst enroll. Sr. Joan Curtin, CND, Director, Catechetical high school years are just 61% and Mr. Thomas F. Flood '85 Fairfi eld County Community Foundation Offi ce, Archdiocese of New York 73% respectively; persistence rates Mr. Brian T. Foley '68 P'95'00 Sage Foundation Ms. Fran Davies, Communication & of the 81 REACH Mr. John V. Forrest '58 Anonymous for students from the higher-income Marketing, Archdiocese of New York graduates who have Mr. and Mrs. James T. Gorman P'12 Sr. Jeannette Chishibanji, Director, Bronx brackets over these same periods are 96% fi nished high school have enrolled in a Mr. Charles P. Guarino '84 FRIENDS Catechetical Offi ce 71% and 81%.1 Mr. J. K. Hickman '46 4-year college or university.2 In roughly Sr. Catherine Ryan, FSP, Regional Director, Ms. Therese Klay P'01 Grammar School Principals, Teachers and Manhattan Catechetical Offi ce of the 206 REACH 85% of their households, these students Mr. Roger T. Knight '00 REACH nominators 33% graduates have earned would be the fi rst male to graduate Mr. Michael G. Lavallato '80 REACH Parents and Families Mr. Michael Leone '84 a Regis High School scholarship. from a 4-year college or university. REACH Mentors Ms. Deborah Lumley P'09 The Regis Parent’s Club This rate surpasses the overall Regis Mr. Patrick J. McGreal '80 The Regis Rep acceptance rate of 15%. REACH has welcomed Mr. Raymond G. McGuire '56 The Regis Book Store 84% 348 students into the Mr. Charles Miceli P'07 REACH P’11 Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp Overall, REACH has program as members over the last 10 Ms. Dung T. Nguyen REACH P'14 The University of Notre Dame, SSLP 1 Mr. Richard E. O'Connell, P'07 Tom Cupillari, Ph.D., Keystone College placed 78% of its The Achievement Trap, The Jack Kent Cook 78% years; 292 (84%) of these students have Mr. David A. O'Keefe, '52 Foundation (2007) Observatory graduating members in a “core” high successfully completed the rigorous Mr. William G. Passannante '80 P'10’14 Mr. Benjamin Hamm, Admissions Director, 2 school (Regis, Xavier, Fordham Prep, 3-year REACH commitment or REACH is currently tracking down Mr. James E. Power '57 Xavier High School college attendance data on three alumni Loyola, Cristo Rey), 14% in other currently maintain their membership Mr. Michael P. Punzalan '99 Mrs. Lillian Diaz-Imbelli, Admissions from the fi rst two classes. Mr. John J. Roche '53 Director, The Loyola School 3 Catholic high schools and 9% in status. 3 To fulfi ll the requirements of their Mr. John J. Scollay '43 Mr. Christopher Lauber, Admissions specialized or sel ective public high REACH membership, between their 6th Ms. Tina Throckmorton Director, Fordham Preparatory School schools. Through REACH, over and 8th grade years, students must maintain Ms. Susan T. Wengler P’09’13 Mr. Bill Porcaro, Admissions Director, 300 300 Regis students have a 90 average or higher in their grammar Anonymous Cristo Rey New York High School Williams & Connelly LLP Ms. Roseann Carotenuto, District of REACH alumni had an opportunity to serve as a mentor school classes, annually attend REACH’s 6-week academic summer session and New York Province of the Society of Jesus – Superintendent of Bronx Catholic Schools 99% who have attended a to a middle school student during their annually attend REACH classes on 20 Brooklyn Prep Fund Mr. Michael Pizzingrillo, Asst. Catholic high school have won a 4-year sophomore, junior and senior years. Saturdays during the academic year. The University of Scranton (In Kind) Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Brooklyn 14 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 15 student & alumni testimonials

MY NAME IS CHRIS CHAVEZ, AND strengthened through retreats MY NAME IS KELLY GARCIA, AND summer without REACH. and, looking back on it, the They might go on trips, watch Jesuit principles and values REACH has TV and play videogames. REACH is the introduced to me at REACH But those memories will remain close to my heart today. fade without having made helped me come an impact on your character. first step on a Having graduated from REACH makes an impact. Xavier in 2011, I am currently a long way. path to success. a freshman at Marquette To be an alumnus of Regis It made me aware of what I am capable of. Through my University (yet another is to live out the ideals of teachers and my friends, I saw just how good a person could Jesuit school!) studying Journalism in the College of excellence and being a man for others. It is to live humbly I heard about REACH through my middle school principal be. I was in an environment where I was expected to give it Communications. I’m working as a sports analyst for and always have a positive attitude towards life. It is to bring at Our Lady of Fatima in Jackson Heights and decided my all. I was encouraged to do so because all of my friends the student television station and writing for the student community to wherever you go and to always do your best. to apply after talking to a few members about their were also working hard and doing their best. REACH newspaper, all while maintaining a few writing gigs for Coming from Regis, I see all of the wonderful people that experiences at Scranton. I would be equipping myself for helped me to learn to have goals for myself and to achieve websites on the side. I’m going to continue to work hard infl uenced my life and all of the friendships I had. Regis is a the high school admissions process down the road and, at them. It made me aware that I had skills that I needed to in pursuit of my goal of serving as a reporter for a trusted second family to me. the same time, it sounded like a lot of fun. Sacrifi cing your develop and put to good use. REACH gave me community media source like ESPN or CBS. summers in middle school may seem tough, but when you and love that I was compelled to express in my own life. It means that I have come a long way. I am taking advantage look at where some of their alumni end up, the reward is I know REACH has a bright future, and I hope that the of the opportunities that my parents never had. I am great. After a solid candidate summer, I just had a feeling There were many sacrifi ces. My Saturdays and summers program continues to serve the types of students that have been studying what has always interested me. At Cornell, that that all this hard work in the classroom was going to pay off . were spent in schools. I had to wake up early to commute going and growing through this program for ten years now. means that I am one step closer to achieving my dream of to Regis. I had homework to worry about. But I learned going to medical school and becoming a doctor. Although Sure enough, REACH always had me one step ahead of Chris Chavez is the older of two children born to Beatriz and English and Math; I learned to use a computer; I learned the world is tough and competitive, I will do my best. my middle school classmates. The program taught me Silvestre Chavez. A fi rst generation American, Chris traces his how to swim. At Regis, I studied philosophy and current that being open to growth means trying new things and family heritage through his mother to Colombia, and through his events, developed debating skills, and made new friends Kelly Garcia is the second of three children born to Hilda father to Peru. The Chavez family keeps their Spanish-speaking and Humberto Garcia. Of Columbian descent, Kelly is a fi rst meeting new people from all backgrounds, and it gave me that remain with me to this day. I learned to challenge the confi dence that I had this gift of intellect—and I could home in the East Elmhurst section of the Queens. Chris was generation American who lived with his Spanish-speaking family nominated for REACH by his principal at Our Lady of Fatima myself and always go for the highest goal. I was part of a use it! I graduated from REACH in 2007, and the program in the East Elmhurst section of Queens, and he attended the St. School in Jackson Heights and went on to attend Xavier High community. We learned what it meant to be a true friend— Gabriel School as he progressed through the REACH Program. put me on the path to attending Xavier High School, where School in Manhattan. He is currently a freshman at Marquette helping each other. That’s what got us through it. Nothing Kelly graduated from Regis High School in 2011, and he is becoming a “Man for Others” is the motto. My faith was University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. feels more satisfying than achieving something you worked currently a freshman at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. so hard for. I would tell new applicants to think about a 16 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 17

MY NAME IS JOSE ALMANZAR, AND day. We help each other with There’s a lot of work to be done when they get home too, At Regis, Josh strives everyday to do better, because that’s homework and buy each other even when they’re tired after a long day of class. But it is so what he learned at REACH. You can do better. You just meals when someone doesn’t worth it to just see your child grow from being this little have to focus. You just have to want it. I tell other parents REACH is the best have money. We trust each other. baby who everybody takes care of to being a mature young all the time: If you can get your child into the REACH They always have my back, and man. Josh was learning so much that he was happier—just Program, that’s the best thing you can do for him. It’s going thing that ever I have theirs. REACH taught us because he was challenged. to be diffi cult. It’s going to take time. It’s going to take that there’s no excuse not to love commitment. But the education is worth it. When it came time for high school, we didn’t have to worry. each other, and we remember I knew he was ready. He would get a scholarship from a After fi nishing high school in 1983, Ms. Marie Payen left Haiti happened to me. that every day. good school. Sure enough, he got into Regis, where we and settled for two years in Montreal. There, she completed two years of college before relocating to New York City. Her youngest, We encouraged each other to set goals and meet them. Mine found such a sense of family. Everyone welcomes you, and I can understand why a young man would be hesitant Joshua, attended Incarnation Grammar School in Queens Village was to get into Regis, and I worked as hard as I could to you become part of a community where everyone pushes to join the REACH Program. I was. Giving up six weeks and is now a junior at Regis High School. accomplish that. When I got that letter of acceptance, it was you to do the best that you can do. People want to support or your summer and a lot of Saturdays during the year is the best feeling. I couldn’t have done it without the REACH your child and watch him succeed. tough. The Scranton experience takes you away from your Program or without my friends. parents. You have to learn to decide for yourself what’s good to do and what is not. It’s your turn to step up. I had to rely Jose Almanzar is the second child and only son born to Ms. on myself and trust myself, so I’m more independent now. I Jeannini Landron. A fi rst generation American of Dominican don’t need somebody on my back telling me what to do. I descent, Jose lives near Fordham University in the Bronx, where he teachers must have seen that attended Our Lady of Mercy Grammar School. He is currently a MY NAME IS GIANNI VILLEGAS, AND know what to do. potential as well, because they junior at Regis High School. treated us like mature young We also learned to rely on each other. The bonds that I made men and pushed us to meet with friends from the REACH Program stay with me to this REACH will their standards. I had to put change your life. in a lot of time and eff ort into my studies, and I couldn’t give up on myself easily, so it was When I fi rst entered the REACH Program, I struggled to important to know that my MY NAME IS MARIE PAYEN, AND discipline. Everything was adjust. Scranton felt like a nightmare in the beginning. I friends and teachers would help me up when I fell down. organized. The work had to be missed my parents so much that I couldn’t even sleep for We were all struggling together for better futures. done on time and in a certain the fi rst week or two. I felt like something had been taken way. He started to realize that REACH is away from me, and I wanted it back. But every time I cried, I see such a diff erence in myself now as an eighth grader in he could learn more, that he my parents told me that the experience would pay off , so I Flushing and third year student in the REACH Program. could do more. It gave him challenging… just kept on persevering, knowing that it was worth it and I feel more confi dent, because I’ve met challenges and the opportunity to see just something good would come out of it in the end. overcome them. I want to continue to make progress but worth it! how much was out there for beyond what everyone expects of me. My friends come up him. At home, Josh was the The Scranton experience taught me how to be independent. to me after school and ask me to explain things to them. I baby. Everybody did things for him, helped him, and told You had to bring your own alarm clock to wake yourself feel like there’s something inside of me, a new me that can I’m from Haiti. When I was 23, I moved to Canada, where him what to do. All of a sudden, Josh started to grow up. He up. You had to be very organized with your things and keep lead them and show them a better path. I completed one year of college, and then I moved to the became his own person. He was making decisions for himself. everything together in your book bag. It showed me when I United States when I was 26. We, my family and I, were He had places to go and things to do. He knew what had to was on my own, I had to take care of myself. I’d be happy for anyone who has this opportunity. It ecstatic when Josh was accepted into the REACH Program. be done, and he was on top of it. changed me so much. You’ll pull through. You’ll stand out He went to a very good school, but he needed something At the same time, I connected with my classmates and made from your friends. You’ll be the leader. As a parent, you have to realize that if you’re going to get more. He needed a challenge. The REACH Program seemed so many new friends that I now consider brothers. I saw A fi rst-generation American of Ecuadorean and Colombian involved with the REACH Program and see it through, you such bright futures in all of them. They had the potential like the perfect fi t. descent, Gianni Villegas is the younger of two children born to have commit your time and energy. You have to be there to to achieve, to do what they wanted to do. They motivated Susana Aguas and Rene Villegas. He lives in Flushing, Queens, Josh had been doing well in school, but it was a completely drop them off and pick them up. You have to be there on me like role models. I wanted to follow in their footsteps currently attends JHS 189 and is a third year student of the diff erent setting once he started at REACH. There was Saturdays. You have to be there for special appointments. and show them that they could look up to me too. Our REACH Program, poised to enter high school next year. 18 | REACH PROGRAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY | 19 awards alumni AND REACH Alumni High School Report REACH Alumni College Enrollment Of the 206 REACH alumni, 160 School; Mt. St. Michael's High 81 REACH alumni have now graduated from high school. Our thanks or 78% have enrolled in one of School (2); St. Agnes High School alumni currently attend the following schools: our “core” high schools (Jesuit (3); St. Francis Preparatory School; affi liation) with a scholarship or St. John's Preparatory School (2); Baruch College (3) Polytechnic Institute of NYU Tribute to past Ignatian Award winners Tribute to past James E. Power Award for grant. REACH alumni have also St. Raymond’s High School (2); Boston College (2) Providence College enrolled at Georgetown Prep and Xaverian High School Boston University (3) Queens College Excellence winners Fairfi eld Prep with awards. Bryant University Rochester Institute of Named in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this award honors 7% have enrolled in a specialized Colgate University Technology (3) an individual whose outstanding support of REACH has 15% have received a scholarship to or selective public high school: College of the Holy Cross (3) Seton Hall University Named to recognize the vision and leadership of James E. attend another Catholic high school: Aviation High School; Bard Cornell University (4) Skidmore College uniquely contributed to the growth of its students as young Power (Regis ’57), who in his role as chairman of the Regis All Hallows High School (7); Early College High School; CUNY College of Technology St. Francis College (2) Catholic leaders. The Ignatian Award is presented at the Board of Trustees led the school to establish the REACH annual Spring Recognition Ceremony. Archbishop Molloy High School Brooklyn Tech High School (2); Drexel University St. John’s University Program, this award is granted for exemplary embodiment (3); Bishop Loughlin High School Bronx High School for Science; Fairfi eld University SUNY Albany (4) of the REACH ideals. The Power Award is presented (5); Cardinal Hayes High School City College High School for Florida International University SUNY Binghamton (2) Mr. Christian Talbot (2005), for his service to REACH as a annually to a member of the graduating class. (2); Cardinal Spellman High Math, Science and Engineering; Fordham University (6) Syracuse University (4) teacher and author of the REACH English Language Arts Columbia Preparatory School; Hunter College (2) The United States Military curriculum King’s College (PA) Academy Preparatory School Ruben Martinez ’05 Joseph Nivar ’09 NUMBER OF REACH ALUMNI TO High School for American Studies ENROLL IN A JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL at Lehman College; High School Labor Institute of The University of the Rev. Joseph McShane, S.J. (2006), for his service to REACH Regis ’09, SUNY Binghamton ’13 Regis ’13 CRISTO REY for East-West Studies; LaGuardia Merchandising Sciences (2) as the [former] President of the University of Scranton LOYOLA 7 Bryant Ramon ’06 Adrian Alonzo ’10 9 High School for the Performing Lafayette College (2) The University of California Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. (2006), for his service to REACH as the Regis ’10, Boston University ’14 Fordham Prep ’14 Arts; Manhattan Hunter High Loyola College in Maryland (3) at Fullerton [former] President of the University of Scranton School for Science; Masconomet Loyola University - Chicago The University of Delaware (2) Gabriel DePena ’07 Patrick Ndukwe ’11 FORDHAM High School (ABC Placement); Manhattan College The University of Notre Dame Mr. Jim Phillips (2007), for his service to REACH as the fi rst Regis ’11, Fordham University ’15 Regis ’15 PREP Stuyvesant High School; Marist College The University of Scranton (3) 24 REGIS Marquette University Vanderbilt University and long-time director of the REACH summer musical 68 Townsend-Harris High School Daniel Echevarria ’08 Massachusetts Institute of Villanova University (2) Overall, REACH alumni have won Rev. Christopher Devron, S.J. (2009), for his service to Regis ’12 Technology Williams College (2) $8.1 million in scholarship and REACH as its founding Director XAVIER Pace University 50 grant awards at these schools. Rev. Patrick Mohr, S.J. (2011), for his service to REACH as a priest and friend at the University of Scranton

Phillipe Chatelain ’05 The REACH Alumni Council invites you to join the Regis High School and the REACH Program REACH Regis ’09, Boston University ’13 REACH alumni facebook page: express our deepest gratitude to the University of Scranton RECOGNIZING Kwaku Frimpong ’06 10 years for hosting Camp REACH in each of our ﬁ rst 10 summers. Alumni REACH Program at Regis High Loyola ’10, Providence College ’14 School — Official Alumni Group Council Chris Chavez ’07 OF generosity Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., President, 1998-2003 Xavier ’11, “Marquette University ’15 Rev. Scott M. Pilarz, S.J., President, 2003-20011 Danny Echevarria ’08 Update your personal information in the Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J, President, 2011-Present Regis ’12 REACH Alumni Directory: Miguel Palines ’09 1. Go to www.regis-nyc.org/reach. On your campus, and within your community, our Regis ’13 2. Click on the REACH Alumni link. 3. Click on the Link to REACH Alumni Database button. students have deepened their experience of religio, mores Adrian Alonzo ’10 4. New users must click on New User Registration button. and cultura. Fordham Prep ’14 5. Once you are registered, update your home address, email address, Esteban Angeles ’11 high school attended and college attended. Regis ’15 6. Use the directory to look up your REACH and Regis friends. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID REACHRECRUITING EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS PERMIT NO. 314 JERSEY CITY, NJ

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2012 PROGRAM CALENDAR JANUARY 26 FEBRUARY 5 MARCH 3 MAY 12 JUNE 16 JULY 31 Notiﬁ cation of Regis Memorial of Pedro Spring Saturday REACH Interview Day Feast of St. John REACH @ Regis Begins Scholarship Winners Arrupe Session Begins Memorial of Matteo Ricci Francis Regis Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola JANUARY 28 FEBRUARY 6 MARCH 24 MAY 23 JULY 7 READ for REACH Day Feast of St. Paul Miki REACH Application Spring Recognition Depart for Camp REACH AUGUST 17 Deadline Ceremony @ 7:00pm Summer Celebration Arrupe Saturday Meeting FEBRUARY 15 JULY 27 @ 6:00pm REACH Entrance REACH Information JUNE 10 Return from FEBRUARY 1 Exam Day Night @ 6:30pm Candidate Orientation Camp REACH AUGUST 18 REACH Nomination Feast of St. Deadline Alberto Hurtado