ALUMNI/PARENT HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Heritage Schools St. Joseph’s, St. Ann’s, Cathedral Academy, St. John’s, Cardinal McCloskey, Vincentian Institute Bishop Maginn High School Administration Joe Salamack, Head of School Joseph Grasso, Associate Head of School Richard Gilooly, Dean of Students, Director of Instructional Technology Valedictorian Salutatorian School Board Sean Spath chriStina craSto Sean is attending Syracuse Christina is currently studying at Sr. Anne Tranelli, CSJ, President University. He enjoyed his high Marist College in Poughkeepsie. school career, excelling both As captain of both the Masterminds Thomas Rutkowski, PhD., Vice President academically and athletically. He and track teams in high school, was on the High Honor Roll for Christina obtained leadership Richard S. Zazycki, four years and was a member of experience and was taught hard Secretary the National Honor Society since work and team spirit. She was a William Bowen, 2010. Sean enjoyed participating member of the National Honor Treasurer in sports and was honored by the Society and maintained high honor Sister Florence Edward Kearney, D.C. National Football Foundation as a roll for her entire high school career. Scholar-Athlete. He also received Christina earned presidential merit Dr. Margaret Kirwin Presidential Scholarships from scholarships from Siena College, Reverend C.B. Marbury Siena College, Manhattan College Elmira College, Marist College, and Alfred University along SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick Paul McGrath, Esq. with the Clarkson University College. She also received a Roger Sokol Leadership Award. scholarship for social services from Honorable Gary F. Stiglmeier the University of Rochester; along Sean’s parents are Anne and with the Presidential Service Award. Mr. Stephen T. Ziembiec Edward Spath with siblings Christina’s parents Tammy and Megan, Coleen, and Eileen, all Conrad Crasto are proud of both graduates of Bishop Maginn. Christina and their other daughter Teresa, alumnae of Bishop Maginn class of 2010. Please remember Bishop Maginn High School in your wills, trusts and planned giving arrangements. Visit us at www.bishopmaginn.org Summer/Fall 2012 Message from Message from the School Board President the Head of School Dear Parents, Alumni, Friends and Dear Friends of Bishop Maginn Supporters of Bishop Maginn High High School, School, It is and continues to be for me a Last year you welcomed privilege to be part of the Bishop me into the Bishop Maginn Maginn Family (its administration, family and I was impressed its Board, its parents, its alumni, its students, and with your dedication and support of the school. its supporters) and it is with pride that collectively After a busy first year, I am happy to be able to we refer to ourselves as “our school.” At last June’s report to you that we have reversed the trend of Commencement Exercises, one of our graduating declining enrollment and look forward to continued growth in the years ahead. Our freshman class is students with whom I spoke said, “I am so happy approximately 50% larger than last year’s class and to have arrived at this point in my life but I am also we experienced growth in the upper grades as well, saddened to know that I will be leaving a school that has with a healthy number of transfer students. been ‘family’ for me. Aside from challenging me to be the best I can be, the school has made me feel important Our increase in enrollment was due to a and cared for. It is my hope that as I go forth I may treat number of factors, including but not limited to others as I have been treated here at Bishop Maginn recommendations from current and former families, High School.” increased publicity and presence in the community, and improved and innovative programs. While Our mission and all we do incorporates and furthers we are encouraged by current trends, we also the mission of our heritage schools which include St. recognize that all schools face financial challenges. Joseph’s, St. John’s, St. Ann’s, Cathedral High School, A recent Siena College poll reports that only 35% Vincentian Institute, and Cardinal McCloskey High of New Yorkers consider themselves better off than School. We continue to develop a Christian-based they were 4 years ago, and economists continue to educational community where the life and mission of be cautious about economic growth in the next few Jesus are the foundation of our teaching and learning, years. These fiscal realities make our fundraising and where each student is valued, loved and challenged efforts all the more critical. to be the best that he or she can be. Our students We know that current and prospective families learn acceptance and respect for others through their make significant sacrifices to afford a Catholic interactions among students of diverse backgrounds. education and we know that the investment that Through the years we have depended upon the support they make in their children is well worth the of all those who are part of our heritage – that is you, sacrifice. In order to provide a superior education, we need to do all that we can to promote the our parents, our friends, our alumni, and our supporters. financial health of Bishop Maginn High School. What you have and hopefully will continue to contribute While this newsletter shares highlights of the past will assist the school’s administration in realizing its year, it does not tell the entire story. Please check mission – “to provide young men and women with out the school website at www.bishopmaginn.org an experience of values and learning in the Catholic to see how your donation is making a difference in Tradition that will last a lifetime.” the lives of our students. As we enter the holiday season, we thank you for your generosity and As we enter this new academic year, permit me to thank deeply appreciate your continued support of Bishop you for all you have done for the well-being of our Maginn High School. school – that is for our students. May the good Lord reward each of you at least a thousand-fold. May God bless you and your family, With blessing to all … Joseph G. Salamack, III, M.S., M.A. Sister Anne Tranelli, CSJ, School Board President Page 2 Summer/Fall 2012 Maaz Kevin angel libero jay-r aMjed anderson ayala berghela briceus albert nicole Matthew Mariah wali bruton caranfa church cooper cooper christina Khadijah Mary Kate alexa MacKenzie crasto davis degroat dibiase friebel deandre MeKesha Keisiah desiree devon gibbs gill griffin griMes-thoMas hobbs nicholas MarKae sead Keith aaron jira johnson jusic Kindlon Kippins Page 3 Summer/Fall 2012 Alexandra Siearra Kristina austin brenell Kollias lacy lefort Matteo Mayfield Shaquille Mathias joseph Kayla Maniah Mccarthy McKinnon Miller Miller Murphy Alyssa shatierra lala edo ashleigh Objio oliver purdy rizvanovic ruso MarK anthony John tanisha sean Mar’yiKa Sibal sica sMith spath stubbs Teresa zachary alice perla xavier ThoMas tully uwiMana vasquez vazquez Page 4 Summer/Fall 2012 “Camera Shy” zachary javon rushon nathan VicKers williaMs young iKoKwu Congratulations to the Class of 2012 Bishop Maginn High School Providing young men and women with an experience of values and learning, in the Catholic Tradition, that will last a lifetime. Class of 2012 54 Graduates 24 National Honor Society 4 Advanced Regents with Honors 5 Advanced Regents 41 Regents 4 Local Awarded over $2,720,242 in Scholarships Colleges and Universities to which the Class of 2012 has been accepted Albany College of Pharmacy, Alfred University, Bay Path College, American International College, Beck College, Boston University, California State University: Long Beach, Canisius College, Cazenovia College, Central Connecticut State University, City University of New York, York College, Clarkson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of the Holy Cross, College of New Rochelle, College of Saint Rose, Culinary Institute of America, Delaware State University, Dominican College, Elmira College, Flagler College, Fordham University, Franklin Pierce University, Fulton-Montogomery Community College, Hartwick College, Herkimer County Community College, Hilbert College, Hudson Valley Community College, Iona College, Ithaca College, Jireh Prep School, Johnson & Wales University, Keystone College, Kingsborough Community College, Le Moyne College, Loyola University, Maria College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mount Holyoke College, Orlo School of Cosmetology, Paul Smith’s College, Penn State, Proctor Academy, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Roberts Wesleyan College, Russell Sage College, Sage College of Albany, Schenectady County Community College, Salve Regina University, Siena College, Southern Vermont College, Springfield College, St. John Fisher College, St. John’s University, St. Michael’s College, Stonehill College, SUNY College at Buffalo, SUNY College of Agricultural and Technology at Cobleskill, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY College of Technology at Canton, SUNY College at Oneonta, SUNY College at Oswego, SUNY Farmingdale State College, SUNY University at Binghamton, SUNY University at Stony Brook, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, SUNY University at Albany, SUNY University at Albany Honors College, Syracuse University, Union College, University of Hartford, University of Rhode Island, United States Navy, Universal Technical Institute, University of Rochester, Utica College, Washington College, William Paterson University Page 5 Summer/Fall 2012 S c h o o l N e w s MARCH MADNESS AND THE WINNER IS !!!!!!!!!!!!! Mrs. Kim Williams, a teacher at Bishop Maginn High School, reacts when she found out she was the $2,250 winner of our 2012 March Madness Raffle. We sold 45 tickets at $100 each. Mrs. Williams split $4,500 with Bishop Maginn HS. Next year we hope to sell two hundred tickets so we can split $10,000 with the winner. We would like to thank everyone who bought a raffle ticket and for supporting our events. Javon Williams and Zack Vickers on superbowl dress down day Lahjahniek Ramdene (’13) and Demere Han- nah (’13) on Valentine’s Day.