Table of Contents
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Table of Contents 2 President’s Letter 3 Re-Engage. Re-Imagine. Re-Discover. 4 2020 Sports Recap 6 Commencement 2020 8 College Acceptances 10 Educating Virtually 12 Theatre Recap 14 NCYC 16 Veterans Day 17 Spellman’s International Program 18 Fidelity Stock Market Challenge 19 Symposium 2020 20 St. Joseph Chapel - Awash in Color and Light 22 Carolyn Cooke ‘20 - An Ambassador for Spellman 25 Honoring Jane Connor 26 Spellman’s New Turf Field! 28 Pillars of Spellman Alumni Challenge 30 Firefighter Twins 31 Heroes 32 Limitless Fortitude 34 Catching Up with Mike and Tiara Dowd ‘08 35 Ann Ladouceur ’73, Creating Lasting Positive Change 36 Class Notes 42 In Memoriam COVER PHOTO Spellman Alumni and Friends Business Listings Steve Chiavaroli ‘08 43 PHOTOS BY: 44 Letter from the Chairman Steven Chiavaroli ‘08 45 Annual Report John Peresada with Lifetouch Joanna McCarthy P’23 50 Spellman Heritage Society Tommy Crane ‘16 51 Virtual Legacy Gala Recap DESIGN BY Wendy Meehan, Standard Modern Company 54 Drama Hall of Fame president's letter Dear Spellman Community, “Without courage, all other virtues lose their meaning.” Winston Churchill uttered these words when facing the last truly global threat to mankind, World War II. In fact, over the last few months I have heard World War II referenced more than I would have liked to, in contrast to the pandemic we are weathering. I noticed it first in reference to the Olympics, when news commentators covered the cancellation of the summer games they made mention that the last time the games were cancelled was during WWII. Next, I heard it referenced when discussing the cancellation of The Open Championship, golf ’s oldest contest! There have been quite a few once in a lifetime losses during this global pandemic, but throughout it, we have found something as well, our collective courage! People in all walks of life have stepped up to face the challenge of our lifetime. Front line workers, and first responders have led the charge against this viral foe, but also, teachers, administrators, moms, dads, and our students here at Cardinal Spellman have been battlefield commissioned into this fight for which no one had been prepared. Months ago we began preparing for re-entering Cardinal Spellman in the midst of this fight, we collaborated with teams of experts in government, education and the medical field. We spent countless hours working through our protocols for re-entering school, and mapping out one-way hallways in order to RE-ENGAGE RE-IMAGINE RE-DISCOVER ensure that our students could return to school safely. The Re-Engage. Re-Imagine. Re-Discover Plan was the fruit of that labor and laid out a course for a full in-person re-entry of Cardinal Spellman High School. Finally, on September 8th, we opened the doors to Cardinal Spellman once again! The students and teachers bravely fought back for the opportunity to enter these halls again and dispel the darkness of a worldwide Five day in-person learning at Cardinal Spellman amidst a pandemic tragedy with the light of education! This fall, we began a new school year prepared for in-person learning with almost 500 It has been a privilege to steward Cardinal Spellman through this crisis, because it has afforded me the opportunity to see so many profiles of fortitude, the theme of this year’s Tradition Magazine. The fortitude of students enrolled in grades 9-12. We recognize the challenges we’ve faced in a year like our administrators who took on the onerous task of re-imagining the process of educating our students. The no other and a time that is not yet behind us. However, we face this in true Cardinal fortitude of our faculty who bravely faced the prospect of becoming frontline workers in a vocation where form; with a grateful heart for all that we have accomplished. We propel forward with they never imagined that would be part of the job description. The fortitude of our parents who worked with unwavering faith as we re-discover high school life at Cardinal Spellman. our teachers as true partners in learning, taking on the challenges of remote education on the home front, and working with the school to maintain safety protocols. Lastly, the fortitude of our students who have had to re-discover what school is each day! Remaining flexible, excited and engaged, they are a portrait of this new generation of courage, embodying all that the Spellman spirit stands for, all that you, the alumni, as their progenitors have demonstrated through decades of self-sacrifice and perseverance. These profiles in fortitude only echo the history of courage demonstrated by so many Spellman Alumni, faculty, and parents, past and present. It is a daily reminder of the lasting legacy of this institution on the South Shore of Boston and beyond. As we begin the celebration of the birth of our savior this holiday season, and on behalf of our Board of Trustees and the faculty and staff of Cardinal Spellman High School, a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, and as always know that we are Spellman because YOU are Spellman! Pax et Bonum, Daniel J. Hodes, M.A., A.B.D. President 2 Cardinal Spellman • Tradition worked well as a unit in the middle of the field, and junior Tyler Bobbin held Winter Sports the defense together at sweeper. 2019–2020category ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL: 10–11 category The team was led by captains Craig CCL All-Stars: Tyler Bobbin, Zach Nassar, Ben Rosado Faria, Jakai Gall, and Will McAlpine. Catholic Central League co-MVP senior Enterprise All-Scholastics: Tyler Bobbin, Zach Nassar, Ben Rosado Craig Faria averaged 25 points and 8 rebounds per game. A big highlight was the team winning the Oliver Ames Christmas Tournament. Jakai Gall ran the floor as point guard for the Cardinals, and strong play by seniors Tyler Chabot. It was a hard-fought Will McAlpine and Mike Finneran season with many games lost by Spring Sports contributed to the team’s successes. only one or two goals. Anthony was In the time leading up to the a top performer at forward, scoring unfortunate but necessary cancellation CCL All-Stars: Craig Faria, Jakai Gall 13 points in the season and finishing of spring sports because of COVID-19, Enterprise All-Scholastics: his career with 55 points, putting our spring athletes were training hard, Craig Faria, Jakai Gall him fourth in the program’s history. GIRLS’ SoCCER: 11–8–1 continuing to prepare for the sports Zachary Richards had his best year The girls’ soccer team finished an they love to play. We are proud of them GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: 6–14 in the net, with a 1.25 goals-against exciting season, advancing to the for not giving up hope and working The team was led by captains average and two 50-plus save games. second round of the state tournament through unpredictable times. led by a talented group of seniors. Mariah Harris and Laura Sexton. Tyler Chabot was a welcome addition Mariah Harris was team MVP, for the Cardinals with his strong play Senior captain Madison Frye, a It was particularly tough for our senior two-time enterprise all-scholastic averaging 18 points per game and as a defenseman. 80 steals for the season. Talented athletes. We would like to honor them and two-time team MVP, finished her for their dedication and hard work. career with 66 points, 45 goals, and sophomores Mairead Gallagher and CCL All-Stars: Anthony Nardelli, Alyssa Belmont consistently provided Zachary Richards, Tyler Chabot 21 assists. Junior Alyssa McColl had OUTDOOR TRACK: another strong season, with a career hustle and a positive energy to Enterprise All-Scholastics: the court. Anthony Nardelli, Zachary Richards Courtney Grzybinski, Ava Moliere, of 22 goals and 21 assists. Senior Madison Frye, Mike Bowen, captains Laura Sexton and Molly Ferro CCL All-Star: Mariah Harris Jayden Germana, Will McAlpine, were also top contributors. Laura Mike Glass, Bobby Hamilton, played outstanding in net, and Molly Enterprise All-Scholastic: Mariah Harris CJ Chevallier, Parker Hall, held down the defense for the Lady Colin O’Keefe Cardinals. INDOOR TRACK: 6–0 CCL All-Stars: Madison Frye, GIRLS’ GolF: Alyssa McColl, Molly Ferro, A talented group of returning seniors Mary Kate D’Arcy, Ali Holbrook, Laura Sexton led the undefeated indoor track team Molly Ferro, Kaitlyn Khoury, Enterprise All-Scholastics: to a Tri-County League Championship. Paige Boisclair Madison Frye, Alyssa McColl, The girls’ distance medley team set Molly Ferro the school record and placed first at the Division 5 relays. The boys’ BOYS’ LACROSSE: 4x200 team also took first place in the GYMNASTICS: Rocky Grillone, Stephen McBrine, VOLLEYBALL: 15–5 Ayden Doyle, Joe Redmond, The volleyball team finished as Division 5 State Meet. Two Spellman student-athletes, Damauri Amado, Collin Mullen, Catholic Central League Champions. juniors Morgan Oliveira and Lili David, Peter Vu GIRLS' CROSS-COUNTRY: 9–0 Enterprise All-Scholastics: The team was led by senior captains Tri-County League All-Stars: participated with a co-op team hosted captain Jovan Marrero had over 4,000 The girls’ cross-country team finished Mike Bowen Alex Achenbach and Allison Pearson. Courtney Grzybinski, Emma Grzybinski, by Brockton High School at Spectrum Fall Sports rushing yards and 44 touchdowns an amazing undefeated season by Alex had 137 kills, 45 aces, and 108 Ava O’Donnell, Rylie McDonough, Gymnastics. A top team performer last GIRLS’ LACROSSE: FOOTBALL: 7–3 in his career. Senior Rocky Grillone Laura Sexton, Gianna Grillone, clinching the Catholic Central League BOYS’ GolF: 2–18 digs. Allison achieved 92 kills, 69 Mike Bowen, CJ Chevallier, season, Morgan unfortunately suffered The football team had an outstanding gained 734 yards on 64 attempts.