Fall 2013 MAGAZINE

Ravens Celebrate First City Championship in Baseball Since 1989

2012 - 2013 Honor Roll of Giving 1 RAVEN THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF ST. RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Volume 11 • Number 1 SAINT RAYMOND PARISH Archdiocese of New York

Monsignor John Graham Parish Pastor

School Administration Brother Daniel Gardner, FSC Principal Judith Carew Associate Principal for Academics

Andrew Sedia Associate Principal for Student Life

John Musto Assistant Principal for Student Affairs

Michael Norelli Assistant Principal for Information Services

Advancement Office Christina M. DeCrescenzo Director of Events & Alumni Relations

Stewart C. Brathwaite Director of Fundraising & Giving

Campus Ministry Brother Richard Galvin, FSC ‘82 Campus Minister

RAVEN Publication Christina M. DeCrescenzo Editor-in-Chief Stewart C. Brathwaite Financial Editor-at-Large

Design EP Graphic Design

Cover Photograph ©Jeff Bachner

Photographs Lifetouch Cesar Nunez ’14

RAVEN Magazine is published by St. Raymond High School for Boys for In this issue alumni, parents, friends, and the St. Raymond community. FROM OUR LEADERS 5

Send address changes and class information SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT to the Office of the Advancement at 2151 St. Raymond Avenue, Ravens Celebrate in 2013 6 Bronx, NY 10462. St. Raymond Chess Team 6 Video Production at St. Raymond 7 Spread the word: New Physics Lab 7 Pass this on to a friend or other alumni interested in learning more about 2 St. Raymond High School for Boys. Upholding the Mission ı Campus Ministry @St. Raymond 9 Named Scholarships, Foundations, and Bridging the Gap 10 Gifts in Kind Support 17 Connect with St. Raymond 14 Who We Are 18 Scholarships Change Lives 19 HONOR ROLL OF GIVING 2012 – 2013 Class Notes 22 Raven Fund Revenues 14 SRHS Advancement Office 23 Honor Roll of Giving Lists 15

LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 3 4 Dear Ravens and Friends of the Dear Alumni and Friends of St. Ravens, Raymond,

Greetings from St. Raymond The new year has begun and High School for Boys! The we officially welcomed the new freshmen officially joined Class of 2017 on September the school community at the 4. All 171 young ravens were Mass of the Holy Spirit and lined up, cleanly-shaven, and by participating in the annual dressed in uniform, ready to Freshman Olympic Day this begin the process of moving fall. All of our students receive from eighth grade graduates to a quality Catholic school a mature Christian gentleman education based on the new Common Core Learning Standards prepared for college and careers. As we all remember the and the US Catholic Bishops’ curriculum in religion classes. The “trauma” of the first few days of school, we must also remember new freshmen will be an excellent addition to these classes. what was the beginning of the best years of our lives — faith, family, and friends at St. Raymond! We are excited to open a new Physics Lab this year. Sponsored by the Louis Calder Foundation, the Hyde and Watson We welcome a new Advancement team to the school for a Foundation, the Gregg Family Foundation, and some private year filled with fun, fundraising, and fellowship. Mr. Stewart donors, the new lab will allow our physics students to learn in Brathwaite, Director of Fundraising and Giving, and Ms. a state-of-the-art environment. We cannot forget our friends Christina DeCrescenzo, Director of Events and Alumni Relations. at Fordham University who donated valuable equipment to the Both are energetic, committed professionals, and we believe lab. We are very grateful for the support of our benefactors. The that their efforts will bear much good fruit for our school and our creation of the new lab completes our renovation plans for the students. science department with the presence of three state-of-the-art Last school year was an incredible year of success for Athletics. laboratories for student use. St. Raymond was the 2013 Freshmen Basketball City Champions, The school is also proud to announce the final phase in our Varsity NY Archdiocesan Basketball AA Champions, Varsity B campus expansion with the addition of a new Field House on Basketball Runner-Up, Handball Runner-Up, and the Varsity the property. The project has a projected completion date of Baseball AA City Champions. We are very proud of our coaches June 2016. The Field House will accommodate numerous indoor and our student athletes for their efforts and commitment to recreational activities and have a seating capacity of 800 for sportsmanship here in the Bronx. assemblies and dramatic productions. This project will complete We continue to ask for your support for our recently completed the final phase of our ten year plan for a complete facility Annex Building (call Mr. Brathwaite for giving opportunities on renewal and renovation that began in 2006. St. Raymond High our Wall of Giving) and we will be asking for your assistance for School and “Raven Pride” are alive and well for now and into the our new project — The Field House! future.

Thanks to the involvement of our Christian Brothers and our I hope you enjoy learning about the many things happening at faculty, the religious education program of the school continues our school in this edition of RAVEN Magazine. I look forward to to grow and to form future church members and leaders. Our meeting you at the many events that will occur in this upcoming extensive program that includes Masses, Prayer Services, school year including our annual Golden Gloves Boxing Matches Volunteer Work, Sacramental Preparation, Confessions, and in February, our Raven Pride Dinner Dance in March, the De LaSalle Retreats is a constant reminder of why we are here, TO TEACH Leadership Dinner in April, and at the many reunions planned JESUS FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. throughout the year. I am also extremely grateful for your financial support of the school in the annual Raven Fund Appeal. Again, remember that you are always welcome to visit, keep us in your prayers, and by your financial support enable us to carry God bless and go Ravens! out the Lasallian Mission of St. Raymond High School for Boys — religious education and academic excellence. Sincerely, Sincerely,

Br. Daniel Gardner, FSC Principal Monsignor John Graham, Pastor

LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 5 SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT

From the cover RAVENS Celebrate in 2013

bond with his players and strong leadership CHSAA Champions and coaching skills not only lead the team to St. Ray’s read the scoreboard a city triumph, but earned him the NY Daily sign at Fordham University’s Houlihan News and MSG Varsity Coach of the Year Park on June 9, 2013. After a 7-0 win over title for 2013. Monsignor Farrell High School, the St. “I am so proud of Coach DeLuca’s hard work Raymond High School for Boys Varsity and dedication to our baseball program Baseball Team brought the “AA” New York and to our student athletes,” said City CHSAA Championship back to campus Br. Daniel Principal at St. Raymond High after 24 years of hard work and dedication. Gardner, FSC, School for Boys. “This win showcases what Marc DeLuca, head coach of the Varsity St. Raymond is all about: perseverance, Baseball team, was an assistant to long commitment, and faith.” time Raven head coach Mr. Ron Patnosh for Along with Coach DeLuca, super-star pitcher six years prior to taking over in 2011. In just and cleanup hitter , led three seasons, DeLuca was able to bring Steven Figueroa ’13 the team to the big win and to become the back a title to the baseball program that title champs. the school hadn’t seen since 1989. His deep Coach Mark DeLuca giving Francisco Araujo ’13 his championship ring. Students ‘Passing Pawns’ After School

or the second year, St. Raymond students have the opportunity to brush up on their Fchess skills, while practicing with the masters! Joining forces with Chess NYC, students are now able to work directly with a chess master after school. Working one-on-one with the Chess Pro and with their peers, students have adapted a special curriculum that is uniquely designed for St. Raymond students. This program encourages the young men to work intricately on their game, perfect the art of passing pawns, and to strive for excellence even beyond the chess board.

Twenty-two members strong, the Chess team will compete in several chess matches in the tri-state area this year, allowing them to explore a new venue of extra-curricular success.

Eric Tello ’16 and Deon Robinson ’16 playing chess in the school library.

6 From Classroom to Newsroom Our students have the edge St. Raymond students now have the hands-on opportunity to create, produce, and capture video like a professional behind the scenes of network television. St. Raymond Media Specialist, Mrs. Claudia Amaya, esteemed members of the Advancement Club, and Advancement Directors, Ms. Christina DeCrescenzo and Mr. Stewart Brathwaite, have all come together to create RAVEtube, the school’s newest and most updated video channel. RAVEtube will be the host of dynamic student-driven videos that will capture and showcase all that is St. Raymond.

A video production club has also been formed to allow students to broaden their existing media skills by effectively creating and recording documentaries and short films. Creating personal videos that can be presented to colleges and universities during the application process and for internship opportunities, students will be able to offer script writing, production, public relations, and marketing skills. These young men will also compete for a spot on the Archdiocese television station and are working to create the school’s first film festival that will take place in May.

OLDEST Academic Principles take on NEW Life

t. Raymond High School for Boys is The new Physics lab will provide an Physics lab, state-of-the-art workstations thrilled to announce the new, state-of- environment for students to learn the and docking stations are now available to Sthe-art Physics lab being incorporated main principles of physics, while problem- science students to further generate life- into the school’s science program this year. solving with several different lab activities long learning. Although the school has offered a Physics throughout the year. A fully-functional course for years, we are now able to provide a more hands-on experience in this newly equipped lab. The Science Department will integrate this new lab into its AP Physics course, which will better prepare students for college.

The school offers eight AP courses. They are Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Italian, Physics, Spanish, and United States History. Graduates that go on to college who have worked through the rigors of an AP course were better prepared for college-level work, were reviewed by college admissions offices at a higher regard, and were sometimes able to pinpoint a career focus sooner than students who have not taken these courses. By turning a standard classroom into a Physics Lab, we are able to elevate our academic program and expose our students to a more challenging work load. The new physics lab located on the second floor of the science wing.

LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 7 UPHOLDING THE MISSION

“Mildness, humility, and respect for your neighbor should always be apparent in your conduct.” - St. John Baptist de La Salle

8 CAMPUS MINISTRY @ St. Raymond

The Campus Ministry department collaborates with the school community throughout the year to foster a faith-centered environment that integrates thinking and believing – in ways that encourage intellectual growth, nurture faith, and inspire action. Under the motto of Faith, Service, and Community Br. Richard Galvin, FSC ’82, Director of Campus Ministry, dedicates several Each year, the projects a year to help those in need locally, nationally, International Council of and internationally. Below are a few ways our students Young Lasallians calls upon Lasallians are active in our community and are helping to move the across the globe to participate in peace awareness world one project at a time. projects. Beginning late September and ending late October, young Lasallians all over the world, and at St. St. Anthony’s Soup Kitchen Raymond High School for Boys, foster peace through At least once a month, students support this local soup prayer, study, and action. kitchen. Providing basic needs to the less fortunate, this St. Raymond provided its own personal touch to serves to build on the basic attributes of our boys. the four week program incorporating the “Peace is Possible” theme in daily prayer, lesson plans, and Mercy Center targeted work in the Campus Ministry office. While the Mercy Center is a support and counseling center that world continues to endure war, terrorists, poverty, empowers women to overcome challenges. Our boys and injustice, St. Raymond leans on its faith for reach out regularly to the children of those mothers and support and guidance and continues to instill Lasallian help lift up, inspire, and energize the values in our young men. community’s youth through hosting Halloween and Easter parties and working one-on-one with the children. International Lasallian Days for Peace Prayer

We pray to You, Lord, God of life and God of those who hope! Listen to our prayer for the whole world: Dollars and Cans for peace among all peoples, Collection for prosperity in all lands. A school-wide We pray to You that evil may be overcome drive that helps and that all wars may end. fill the empty shelves of local We pray to You especially for the members food pantries – this of our Lasallian Family, organization allows who suffer from war, injustice, and intolerance. our boys to give families and for the children Thanksgiving dinner. Any and young people monetary funds collected go to St. Mary’s Secondary who are poor and neglected. School in Kenya, the sister school of St. Raymond in Africa. We pray too, God, for peace in our lives; in our towns, in our schools, Pennies for Patients in our families, and in our own hearts. For three weeks in March our students donate their lunch We pray for a peace that the world cannot give us. money or personal funds to help those struggling with We pray for a peace that will make us whole blood cancers. and transform us into ambassadors of justice for Your sake. Lord, give us Your peace! Sacred Heart Learning Center New this year, students will volunteer one day a week Amen. tutoring elementary students at Sacred Heart in the Bronx.

LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 9 BRIDGING THE GAP

ALUMNI BRIDGE THE GAP Between Current and Former Students

From dinners, to golf outings, reunions, and more — Ravens continue the connection with their alma mater...

Each year, the Advancement Office collaborates with alumni and members of the St. Raymond community — all united to support the friends of St. Raymond High School for Boys to reach new heights young men of our school. This outing had the highest golfer turnout of success for our students. From class reunions to Career Day and to date – boasting over 115 golfers. This event dedicates its efforts more, it is imperative to bridge the gap between current and past to donating 100% of the proceeds to St. Raymond students – the Ravens and immerse both the past and the present in continuing boys that struggle to pay tuition, the boys that are dedicated to their the legacy that is St. Raymond High School for Boys. academics, the boys that are the genetic make-up of our society’s future, and are the boys that are moving our world. A highlight of the year – the De LaSalle Leadership Dinner – honors deserving individuals who have been active in our community. This Held at the esteemed Paramount Country Club in New City, New York, the outing raised over $25,000 that goes directly to helping year, Fr. James Cruz ’83, Mr. Pasquale DeVito ’70, Mr. Brendan pay tuition for our students. This increasingly popular fundraiser Hughes, and Mr. Peter Larkin, honorees of the event, were recognized for their ongoing interest in the education that is given strengthens camaraderie and compassion among the St. Raymond at St. Raymond High School. In April 2013, Pasquale Rigoletto’s community and is a critical event that enthusiastically supports the Restaurant on Arthur Avenue hosted more than 160 guests – the education of young men in the Bronx. highest number the dinner has had in five years – that included In addition to event attendance and monetary support, some alumni current students, alumni, supporters, and esteemed members of of St. Raymond choose to lead by example and support career the clergy — most notable, His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan. paths, offer internships, and expose our young men to once-in- St. Raymond High School, rooted in the Lasallian tradition of St. a-lifetime experiences. Alden Foster ’05 is one of our alumni who John Baptist de La Salle, focuses on meeting the individual needs of make these initiatives a priority. A law enforcement professional, each student, while at the same time preparing them with excellent Foster regularly meets with our students to build confidence, academics and strong Catholic values. The De LaSalle Leadership awareness, positivity, and opportunity in the lives of our young Dinner, which raised over $25,000 to support the school, annually men. From taking students on a behind the scenes tour of the showcases special individuals who have helped the Parkchester Police Academy, speaking regularly to our boys on violence and community and St. Raymond Parish bring positivity and talent to an crime protection in our city, and even offering work opportunities ever-growing community of hope, faith, and education. in esteemed law enforcement agencies in New York City- Foster supports St. Raymond with his heart and talents in any way he is Another longstanding event that directly gives back to the students able. of our school is the Alumni Association Golf Outing. September The world becomes better when we educate our youth. 2013, marked the 17th year of the outing which hosted over 140

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STRAYMONDHIGHSCHOOL THE GIFT SHOP, the newest way to help fund scholarships for more than 780 young men at our school, allows you to make all of your normal purchases already on your to-do list, but at the same time give back to our boys. From gift baskets, sports apparel, chocolates, and beyond – we have it ALL for you! Visit www.st-rays.givingbygifting.com StRaymondRavens RAVEtube TODAY to make your purchases and remember, “JUST DONATE”!

StRaymonds Advancement

12 LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 13 Thank you to all of the alumni, friends, and supporters of St. Raymond High School for Boys who helped to make ST. RAYMOND the 2012-2013 Raven Fund maintain consistent and steady growth. These funds were used to directly uplift the lives HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS of St. Raymond students, allowing for increased college preparation materials, student scholarship support, RAVEN FUND continued teacher training, enhanced student retreats, and athletics programs.

Securing a stalwart legacy and a brighter tomorrow requires even greater support and devotion. We are always looking to increase the opportunities we give to our boys through continued fundraising.

We are raising the bar for the 2013-2014 school year to receive $260,000 or more. Every dollar brings us closer to achieving the goals we are dreaming for our boys.

To continue to give to the Raven Fund and work with us on raising the bar, please return the enclosed giving envelope to Director of Fundraising and Giving, Stewart C. Brathwaite.

Watch US grow.... 2006 - 2013 Raven Fund totals

275,000 250,000 Goal 250,000 260,000 225,000 239,473

200,000 203,417 175,000 150,000 168,269 125,000 144,230 100,000 117,536 75,000 94,772 50,000

25,000 117,536

’05 - ’06 - ’07 - ’08 - ’09 - ’10 - ’11 - ’12 - ’13 - ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 When was the last time YOU donated?

14 2012- 2013 Honor Roll of Giving Ricardo Salaman ’77 THE FOUNDERS GUILD Mary Ellen Spiegel St. Raymond Founders Guild recognizes Costantino P. Suriano ’73 Frank Ubriaco ’66 those alumni, parents, corporations, The Laura B. Vogler Foundation, Inc. foundations, and friends who have made a gift equal or greater than $25,000.

The Louis Calder Foundation 1960 SOCIETY The donors listed in this Honor The Theresa & Edward O’Toole Foundation Roll of Giving are members of the St. Raymond 1960 Society recognizes SRHS community who are stalwart those alumni, parents, corporations, advocates of all aspects of St. JOHN BAPTIST foundations, and friends who have made Raymond institutional advancement. DE LA SALLE a gift between $500 - $999. These donors enable us to grow and African American Publications enhance the St. Raymond name. We St. Raymond John Baptist de La Salle Apostles of the Sacred Heart THANK YOU for your support. recognizes those alumni, parents, Central Avenue Chrysler Jeep Dodge corporations, foundations, and friends who James F. Cerven ’77 have made a gift between $10,000 - Daniel E. Donovan ’83 $24,999. James D. Duncan ’65 Donald Dwyer DeFoucauld Foundation, Inc. Galicia Contracting & Restoration Corp. Kathleen Gregg Hercules Corp. Robert H. Heckmann Joseph Humphry ’64 Partnership for Inner-City Education Daniel K. Huskisson ’71 Salvatore Lifrieri ’76 Timothy Mackey Michael McCarthy ’85 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS Dermot McDonnell SOCIETY Dennis M. Mulligan ’87 Memorial Foundation St. Raymond Christian Brothers Society John Poli ’73 recognizes those alumni, parents, Laurence Rabinowitz corporations, foundations, and friends who Ricardo Salaman ’77 have made a gift between $5,000 - $9,999. Santa Maria School Joseph Shanahan ’76 Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation Smart Tuition Greg Gonzalez ’83 Costantino P. Suriano ’73 Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kelly ’68 Verizon Foundation Damian P. Meehan ’87 Memorial Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tony C. O’Malley Tri-State Italian-American Congress BLUE & ORANGE CLUB St. Raymond Blue & Orange Club PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE recognizes those alumni, parents, corportions, foundations, and friends St. Raymond Principal’s Circle recognizes who have made a gift between $250 - those alumni, parents, corporations, $499. foundations, and friends who have made a These gifts were received during gift between $1,000 - $2,499. Michael T. Begley ’73 the 2012-2013 fiscal year [the William J. Bondi ’79 Aggressive Combat Sports charitable giving year is Casa Redimix Concrete Corp. Manuel Alcantara September 1 - August 31]. Stephen Cagliostro ’73 James T. Barker ’74 John P. Courtney St. Raymond High School for Boys Patrick Burns Gary T. DeCesare ’81 regrets the omission of any names Vincent E. D’Agnillo Efficient Combustion & Cooling Corp. deserving of recognition in the Ralph De Santis Jr. Christopher Gorman ’84 Michael D. DiLecce ’79 report, and apologizes in advance for H&R Block Leslie J. Garfield any such omissions. St. Raymond Kevin Halloran Goldman Sachs Hermandad De Sigma Iota Alpha Inc. welcomes and encourages Philip J. Gund ’79 Hudson Valley Bank any corrections. Frank D. Iurilli ’93 Dennis R. Hughes ’74 Feliz Lopez Paul Jenkel Ronald J. Marino ’66 Above all, St. Raymond is grateful to James V. Martin ’68 Robert J. Masone ’72 all its donors for their generosity, Kelly Matthew ‘78 MSG Varsity Brian J. McElligott ’71 and for their belief in a St. Daniel J. Murphy ’67 Patrick F. McLoughlin ’83 Raymond education. Thomas Pristavec Vincent P. Murray Monsignor Robert T. Ritchie

LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 15 Network for Good PS Marcato Elevator CO., INC. Frank R. D’Onofrio ’78 Francis X. O’Connell ’77 John C. Peace ’78 Thomas R. Doyle ’73 Thomas Robards Pearlgreen Corporation John E. Drummond ’78 Daniel A. Roche ’68 Itria M. Pena Kevin Duffy ’78 Nancy Strain Philip A. Pignatelli ’78 E & N Pet Paradise Shop St. Raymond High School for Boys Mohamed N. Qualander ’92 Christopher C. Ellis Parents Association Gene Rahilly Peter Fallon ’82 Patrick J. Thomas ’70 Carlos Rodriguez ’69 John W. Farrell ’75 University of Notre Dame Barney J. Ryan ’73 Christopher Figueroa ’02 U.S. Tax Advisors San Jacinto Deli Provisions Inc Luzbeida Figueroa Thomas P. Vitale ’82 Kevin Saulnier ’82 Malva Filer Roger M. Schoenberg ’68 Cornelius F. Finnegan ’72 Shall Hardware Inc. Jeffrey W. Fleischmann ’81 RAVEN AMBASSADORS Michael D. Simmons ’94 Alfonse ’Florio 65 Sisters of Charity Center Robert Frame St. Raymond Raven Ambassadors are St. Raymond High School for Boys – Harry A. Frank ’64 Gregory L. Fricchione ’73 those alumni, parents, corporations, Class of 1973 Alex Gandia foundations, and friends who have made St. Raymond High School for Boys Parents Association Alfredo Garcia ’80 a gift between $100 - $249. Nancy Strain Robert F. Gaspari ’78 Acura of Westchester John J. Talay ’71 James A. Giuliano ’81 Bill C. Andrews ’78 Target Take Charge of Education Salvador Gomez ’02 Aquinas High School Stephen Tetro ’64 Thomas Gomez ’69 Astoria Dental Care PC John J. Thomas ’64 Arthur Gonzalez ’78 Gerard Azzari ’78 Joseph A. Tobia ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Ed Gryczynski Thomas Blake John J. Wolak ’69 Robert W. Haran ’73 BP Elevator Company James Wolf ’66 William Heinemann ’78 Joseph M. Brescia ’81 Thomas B. Zoppo Rev. George Hill Bob Brilla ’70 Daniel Hines ’06 Andrew Brogan ’65 Joseph A. Hines ’09 Campbell’s Labels for Education FRIENDS of ST. HMSPmusic Church of St. Raymond Steven Hofler ’72 Michael C. Clark ’72 RAYMOND Jonathan D. Holloway ’11 John L. Corcoran ’78 William Jordan ’78 Friends of St. Raymond are those alumni, Pasquale A. DeVito ’70 Leo Kibler ’83 Francisco R. Diaz ’81 parents, corporations, foundations, and Frank Kugler Thomas R. Doyle ’73 friends who have made a gift up to $100. Juliane Lehr Lawrence Lifrieri ’65 Peter Fallon ’82 German E. Abreu Joshua Falto ’89 Gilbert Lopez ’68 Ahold Financial Services Michael P. Lyons ’70 Donald Foiles ’68 John Allegra Costas A. Frousios Paul L. Macchia ’77 Astoria Dental Care PC Pasquale Magneri ’08 Michael William Galligan Joseph Bia ’66 Alfredo Garcia ’80 Louis A. Marini ’69 Joseph Bonina ’73 Joseph D. Martines ’77 Charles Giles ’85 Richard C. Brilla ’68 GoodSearch Peter Masiello ’68 Andrew Brogan ’65 Owen McPike ’68 Monsignor John Graham Gregory G. Brown ’78 Carl Greco ’65 Christopher Mele ’82 Donald J. Buchanan ’71 Frank Meliota ’78 Glenn J. Hansen ’75 Don Byron Edward S. Ithier ’83 Thomas Mileti ’73 Edward A. Caggianelli ’78 Charles A. Miraglia ’78 Robert E. Kennedy ’70 Kevin Callan ’79 Gerald D. Knorr Michael A. Montelione ’72 John R. Capece ’71 Hilma Morales L. Glashow, Inc. James A. Capodieci ’70 Rose N. Lictro, Morgan Stanley Dennis J. Carroll ’68 Michael A. Mullahey ’94 Lawrence Lifrieri ’65 Gerard W. ’Chadwick ’77 Harry J. Makris ’78 Frank J. Myers ’95 Vincent J. Cirulli ’74 Emily Nestler Akeem N. Marsh ’02 Michael C. Clark ’72 Joseph D. Martines ’77 Thomas S. Nonnon ’70 Peter Clemente ’73 Peter Noonan Joseph P. Matranga ’79 Peter J. Conquet ’09 James J. McDonnell ’81 Elizabeth A. Parker John L. Corcoran ’78 PayPal Giving Ellen McDonough Michael A. Cuocolo ’70 Owen McPike ’68 John C. Peace ’78 Peter Cuocolo ’75 Daniel P. Perillo ’09 Modell’s Sporting Goods Thomas D’Arrigo ’71 Angel Morales ’89 John P. Petruzzi ’78 Donald A. Del Savio ’64 Philip G. Reitano ’82 Edward Murphy ’70 Jared M. DeLuna ’07 John G. Murphy ’69 William A. Rendino ’73 Michael DeLuna ’05 John J. Robb ’72 Emily Nestler John G. Dennehy ’73 George F. Nestler ’66 Michael Scanlon ’85 Vincent Di Palermo ’84 John Scarano ’73 Walter Nestler ’73 Lorenzo Difolco ’89 New York Life Foundation Eric Z. Scorzelli ’73 Nicholas Diolosa ’71 Anthony J. Scott ’65 Patrick M. Oliveto ’72 Mario DiStefano James O’Toole Deborah Shanahan James F. Donahoe ’67 Hilma Solis

16 2012- 2013 Honor Roll of Giving Michael A. Soto-Torrellas ’07 James A. Squitieri ’82 NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS John F. Stamatelos ’96 Steven Strain These St. Raymond students are the recipients of the following named scholarships Marcia Sulla for the 2012 – 2013 academic year: Brendan P. Sullivan ’73 Joseph D. Summo DR. NICHOLAS J. DANIELLO ‘66 MARY P. DOLCIANI HALLORAN Donald Sweeney ’77 MEMORIAL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARS John J. Talay ’71 Richardo Acosta ’16 Luis Raimrez ‘13 Peter J. Tetro ’73 Joseph Alonson ’15 Otto R. Thomas ’09 Richardo Alvar ’16 Robert J. Tougher ’69 Michael Amponsah ’15 DAMIAN MEEHAN ‘87 Genna M. Toye Pedro Barroso ’16 MEMORIAL SCHOLARS Denis M. Troy Terrance Bell ’15 Jonathan Castillo ’14 Uno Chicago Grill Restaurants, LLC Deyln Bernard ’15 Justin Concepcion ’14 Laurie Williams Anthony Boozer ’15 William De La Cruz ’14 Douglas C. Wilson’70 Ishamael Carr ’14 Adrian Drysdale ’15 John J. Wolak ’69 Dominik Marcano ’16 Brandon Gutierrez ’16 James Wolf ’66 Richardo Morlabaez ’16 Daniel Hunter ’16 Anthony F. Zuracino ’73 Pedro Perozo ’16 Ahmed Madana ’16 Jason Ramkumar ’15 Samuel Montes ’15 Jose Rivera ’16 Luis Ramirez ’14 Jonathan Santos ’15 Frank Wilson ’15 Erick Tello ’16 Stephone Vernon ’15 Thank you! FOUNDATION & ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTERS African American Publications MSG Varsity Aggressive Combat Sports Network for Good Apostles of Sacred Heart NY Alumni Chapter of Lambda Sigma Ayco Charitable Foundation Upsilon Latino Fraternity Casa Redimix Concrete Corp. Partnership for Inner-City Education Central Avenue Chrysler Jeep Dodge Pearlgreen Corporation Church of St. Raymond Schwab Charitable Fund Damian P. Meehan Memorial Foundation Sisters of Charity Center DeFoucauld Foundation, Inc. St. Raymond High School for Boys Dennis M. Mulligan Memorial Foundation Parents Association Galicia Contracting & Restoration Corp. The Laura B. Vogler Foundation, INC. Gilder Foundation The Louis Calder Foundation Goldman Sachs The Theresa & Edward O’Toole GoodSearch Foundation H&R Block Tri-State Italian-American Congress Hercules Corp. Uno Chicago Grill Restaurants, LLC Hermandad De Sigma Iota Alpha Inc. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation Verizon Foundation

GIFTS IN KIND African American Publication Ayco Charitable Foundation Campbell’s Labels for Education Fordham University Hughes and Hughes Contracting Corp. E & N Pet Paradise Shop Morgan Stanley Nancy Strain Schwab Charitable Fund Bob Brilla ’70 Alden I. Foster ’05 Charles Giles ’85 Robert H. Heckmann Elizabeth A. Parker Steven Strain

LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 17 Who WE Are A Beacon on the Hill

OUR MISSION n the Catholic tradition and the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle, St. Raymond High School for Boys, in collaboration with parents and the Iparish community, serves young men who reflect the economic, geographic, and cultural diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Our school is a unique faith centered community that integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual growth, nurture faith, and inspire action. Administration, faculty, and staff strive to touch the hearts of students through instruction that is rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Live Jesus in our hearts...forever! FACTS & STATS Bronx/South Bronx Poverty Statistics St. Raymond High School for Boys, located in the South Bronx, educates more than 780 inner city young men living in New York City. Those same young men that walk through the St. Raymond doors each day Bronx symbolize what is directly outside on Castle Hill Avenue, Purdy Street, South Bronx and beyond. The profound difference — a St. Raymond High School for Boys education. 70% 60% Providing a brick and mortar safe haven from 8:00 am to 2:10 pm every school day, St. Raymond has garnered a community of young LaSallian 50% leaders who are moving the world. Our students are becoming men in a community where 24% of children age 18 and younger reside in 40% families with a total income less than twice the federal poverty line; 77% 30% of our students face that same reality. More than 70% of our student population is classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged. 20% 10% St. Raymond is the catalyst for change. Our students come from working class families, most from single-parent homes, where mothers and fathers are working tirelessly around the clock to ensure their son Hispanic African- White Asian American receives a quality, Catholic education.

Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity

The face of St. Raymond High School rule that charges each individual to for Boys has changed; but with every preserve an existing legacy. A legacy White ı 12.8% change comes new challenges and that is rich with tradition, school pride, opportunities. St. Raymond High and fond memories. As relentless as a School for Boys is a melting pot of prodding mother who beckons her son various cultures, ethnicities, and to be home before the street lights socioeconomic conditions which not come on —­ St. Raymond now beckons only reflect our local community, but YOU. Let us not focus on the things Black ı 23.2% Hispanic ı 64% our nation. Deep within the hearts that make us different, but instead on of each member of the St. Raymond the things that make us better. community resides an unwritten

Our Student Body ı 781 9th Grade ı 220 10th Grade ı 195 11th Grade ı 185 12th Grade ı 181

18 SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES Let us examine the verbal crutch used time and again in private schools: A scholarship is important to students.

When it comes to St. Raymond High School and church members) that push these represents the hopes and aspirations of for Boys, it is important to realize the young men to regularly attend school, strive a student and his family’s promise that sentence above is the bloodline for our for academic excellence, and continue with a quality education a brighter future students and should be expressed as… onward to postsecondary education. Those is possible. A scholarship represents an who would be first in their families to attend excellent score received on the SAT Exam by A scholarship is important to students college were often reminded of why doing a student, or a home run hit by a student- who come from socioeconomically so was so significant. With 32% of the athlete. A scholarship is a way to solidify the disadvantaged circumstances. city’s youth living in single-parent families, St. Raymond Legacy and etch your name in the history of St. Raymond High School Many students understand the effects of receiving a quality Catholic education for for Boys forever. A scholarship to a student poverty on previous generations of Blacks many of them can be almost impossible. means that despite all you have going and Latinos in the U.S. and other parts of A scholarship is more than a charitable on in your life, in the midst of your goals the world. There are many nuclear and donation. A scholarship to our students for personal success and happiness, YOU extended families (which included neighbors is a dream that has not been deferred. It remembered to “Lift as you Climb.”

From Our Seniors...

Darrel Persaud (left) “Arriving to St. Raymond four years ago was like a bird drifting off from a flock during migration; it was a completely new direction that I would have never been able to experience if I did not receive a scholarship — it meant everything to me.”

Edwin Sanchez (second from left) “A St. Raymond academic scholarship gave me the opportunity to climb the ladder of success; offering me an education that was intangible without faculty that care about my success, and the feeling that college is the support from others.” actually possible.”

William De La Cruz (second from right) Cesar Nunez (far right)

“A scholarship to St. Raymond allowed me to transform from an “Receiving the Damian Meehan ’87 Scholarship meant receiving the amateur artist into a professional —­ capturing photos, making golden ticket to extra-curricular activities, an all-star baseball team, short films, and editing for clients.”

LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 19 WHERE YOUR RAVEN FUND INVESTMENT GOES From your gift to our students; a glimpse at how your donation makes all the difference!

20 LIFT AS YOU CLIMB 21 RAVEN CLASS NOTES

Where are YOU now? 1991 Keep your alma mater in the loop on all of Ed Flynn lives in Las Vegas with his wife and Forces/Military Police. He has also served your successes and life accomplishments! two children. He works in surgical device sales. our country overseas several times. We LOVE hearing about your years post St. Raymond. Email cdecrescenzo@ straymondhighschool.org TODAY! 1992 2003 Jose Velasquez lives in the Bronx and has Christopher Roscoe is currently applying to recently welcomed a new baby girl. be in the Port Authority Police Department 1969 of NY & NJ. Tom Gomez joined the Suffolk County National Bank as a Business Banker and 1996 New Business Development Officer. Nicholas Vrettos is working at the MTA as 2004 Bob Tougher has been married for 40 a train operator and is the father of two Jose F. Rodriguez is a Sergeant in the U.S. years, is retired, and living in Wolfeboro, children. Marine Corps and is currently stationed in New Hampshire where he serves on the Beaufort, SC. He is married with a three- town Budget Committee and Capital year old daughter. He is a veteran of war — Improvements Committee. 1997 serving in Iraq in 2008 and in Afghanistan in 2010-2011. Alex Torres was drafted by the Oakland A’s after playing two years of minor league 1970 baseball with the Detroit Tigers. Bob Brilla is working at Hallahan, 2005 McGuinness & Lorys, Ltd. Alden Foster is a law enforcement professional 1998 and professor at John Jay College. Victor Soto lives in Florida. He works at 1978 Universal Studios and is studying Electrical Phil Pignatelli is the CEO and Owner at CP & Engineering with a specialization in Robotics 2009 Associates Construction Corp. and Simulation. Scott Aviles graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education and is now a chef on Wall Street for Deutsche Bank. He owns a 1986 1999 private chef company called Chefs T.A.P.E. which provides memories through culinary Michael Perdoncin is currently a Lieutenant Christian Castrodad is a golf professional at experience. in the NYS University Police. a semi-private golf club in Long Island.

Matthew O’Connor is married with a daughter in her junior year at SUNY Oneonta. 2001 2011 received the Alpha Sigma Elias Aponte attended John Jay College, Brian Curran worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Lambda award from Berkeley College. 1988 joined the Air Force Reserves – where he is Kevin Martinez is married with two children currently a Staff Sergeant in the Security living in New Hampton, New York.

December 1 Deadline for Annual Toy Drive for the Homeless Mark December 22 Homecoming January 22 Winter Open House your calendars March 13 Alumni Career Day March 23 Parish Art Show April 10 De LaSalle Leadership Dinner May 16 Class of 2014 Graduation Mass May 17 Class of 2014 Graduation Ceremony

22 MEET YOUR NEW ADVANCEMENT TEAM an infographic take on your new directors

WE ARE IN THE BUSINESS TO HELP CHANGE LIVES

Christina M. DeCrescenzo Stewart C. Brathwaite Director of Events and Alumni Relations Director of Fundraising and Giving

Raised Raised ,

Vernon, New Jersey Uniondale, New York

Uniondale High School Vernon Township High School

Virginia State University, 2004 BA in Sports Marketing Iona College, 2008 BA in Mass Communications Aldelphi University, 2006 MA in Sports Management

Out in the real world Out in the real world Five years of working in Seven years of working in not- corporate public relations and for profit marketing higher education

2013 2013 St. Raymond High School for Boys St. Raymond High School for Boys Why St. Ray’s? Why St. Ray’s? I wanted to advance my career at a dynamic Serving our inner-city young male community by institution of learning. St. Ray’s is the perfect fit. creating a safe haven for those in need...why not?

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