4 1'nner-city scholarship fund A Child. A Chance. A Future. Inner-City Scholarship Fund 1011 First Avenue, Suite 1400 New York, NY 10022 www.innercityscholarshipfund.org inner-city inner-city Newsletter of Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Summer/Fall 2015 Edward Cardinal Egan, Frank Rooney, and Ann Mara CONTENTS SAYING GOODBYE TO GREAT FRIENDS COVER STORY 1,8 This year, Inner-City Scholarship Fund lost million in scholarships were awarded Save the Dates! MESSAGE FROM 2 four great champions of Catholic education: to underprivileged children to attend THE EXECUTIVE His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan, James Catholic school in the Archdiocese of The 26th Annual Lawyers Luncheon DIRECTOR B. “Jimmy” Lee, Jr., Ann Mara, and Francis New York. His Eminence was a firm believer Cipriani 42nd Street EVENTS 3 C. “Frank” Rooney, Jr. Throughout their that all children should have access to a Thursday, November 5, 2015 SCHOLARSHIP 4-5 lives, these four outstanding individuals quality education and fought passionately PROGRAMS The 39th Annual Award Dinner made Catholic education a viable option for for them throughout his episcopal career. FAMILY ALBUM 6-7 thousands of underprivileged children in Mandarin Oriental IN THE NEWS 8 New York City. Known as “The First Lady of Football,” New Tuesday, December 14, 2015 York Giants owner Ann Mara passed away VOLUNTEERS 9 On March 10th, over 2,500 guests, at the age of 85. A funeral mass was held at CLASS OF 2015 10-11 including Governor Andrew Cuomo St. Ignatius Loyola Church, the same church Published twice yearly by: and Mayor Bill de Blasio, gathered at where she was baptized and both met and Inner-City Scholarship Fund St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pay their respects married her late husband, Wellington Mara. 1011 First Avenue to Edward Cardinal Egan. During his tenure Ann played a significant role in providing New York, NY 10022-4112 as Archbishop of New York and Chairman scholarship support for children to attend ~ of Inner-City Scholarship Fund, over $100 Catholic school. Her generosity toward Tel 212-753-8583 1nner-city scholarship fund Fax 212-371-6461 A Child. A Chance. A Future. (continued on page 8) www.innercityscholarshipfund.org 1 A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CLASS OF 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Amanda Pellerano Addrian Ferrarie SACRED HEART Mya Gonzalez Timothy M. Cardinal Dolan St. Joseph’s College University at Buffalo - SUNY HIGH SCHOOL College of Mount Saint Vincent CHAIRMAN Shavanna Persaud Bernard Ferris Stephanie Mendez Johanna Hernandez Peter T. Grauer Nassau Community College Hostos Community College Mount Saint Mary College University at Albany - SUNY PRESIDENT Carrie Ann Sapinoso Darius Hodges ST. BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL Francheska Romero Iona College Hampton University John Jay College Lawrence B. Benenson Chelsea Bellamy of Criminal Justice John M. Callagy, Esq. Tonya Turner Dondre Lemon St. John’s University Joselis Salazar Anthony J. de Nicola Barry University Long Island University Ericka Miranda New York University Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr. Heather Valerio Justin Martinez College of Mount Saint Vincent Kaelyn Swensen John Q. Doyle Manhattan College Utica College Zahra Naroor Mercy College John J. Farrell Manhattan College Dear Friends, LA SALLE ACADEMY Robert Tejeda Robert Gittings John Jay College Sobrel Allison Okpo Laura Willson Johnhairo Dilone Thomas H. Golden As fall approaches, grateful students reflect on the many lessons that have marked of Criminal Justice Harvard University Hunter College Edward D. Herlihy, Esq. their growth over the past year and look forward to the new challenges ahead. At College of Mount Saint Vincent Gregory Vives Sarah Owusu ST. RAYMOND ACADEMY George B. Irish Inner-City, we are taking this time to remember four champions of education: His Leonardo Lamboglia FOR GIRLS American University St. John’s University Thomas S. Johnson Eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan, James B. “Jimmy” Lee, Jr., Ann Mara, and Francis Hope College Leigha Gonzalez NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Rohana Sosa Catherine M. Keating C. “Frank” Rooney, Jr. Through their commitment to Catholic schools, they have Davonte McLain Borough of Manhattan OF MANHATTAN Pace University Arthur J. Mahon, Esq. taught us all a lesson in kindness, deliberation and effecting change. St. Francis College Community College Michael J. Millette Joralyssa Conley ST. CATHARINE ACADEMY For over 43 years, Inner-City Scholarship Fund and its donors have worked together MONSIGNOR SCANLAN Barnard College Faith Healy Timothy C. Muccia HIGH SCHOOL Janelle Classpeter-Williams Saint Leo University to provide underprivileged children with the enormous opportunity to attend Thomas S. Murphy, Jr. Brianna Cook Undecided Egypt Chambers Alexis Pillot Ponchitta Pierce Catholic school. Their enrollment is the driving force that will break the cycle of Morgan State University poverty—and the key that will open up countless doors in their futures. We, like the Iona College Priscilla Dilone SUNY New Paltz Patricia A. Quick Diomercy Espinal students at Inner-City supported schools, have a lot to be grateful for. College of Mount Saint Vincent Kristine Ramirez Thomas C. Quick Destiny Charles University of New Haven Hartwick College Mo Rocca Mount Saint Mary College Cindy Hidalgo • Over 7,000 students receive a scholarship to attend Catholic school Princess Gordon College of Mount Saint Vincent Teniesea Russell Mauro C. Romita Mia Crooms Cornell University Stephen G. Rooney, Esq. • 98% of high school seniors graduate Undecided Nina Hodge New York University Zoraima Holguin Borough of Manhattan Howard J. Rubenstein • 96% of graduates pursue higher education Emily Estrella Victoria Urizar CUNY - Undecided Community College Frederic V. Salerno Borough of Manhattan College of Mount Saint Vincent Please read on for a glimpse into the changing lives of the students and families at Christine H. Schwarzman Community College Ourania Katehis Sabrina LoMedico Inner-City supported schools. Their stories, along with our featured Class of 2015 Justine Valentine Martin J. Sullivan Adelphi University Pace University graduates, demonstrate the impact of our mission far better than I can explain. Luis Madrigal Borough of Manhattan Mary Ann Tighe Alyssa Roldan Community College Thank you for your support—it is the reason why so many students are able to make Lehman College Kimberly Pena Walter S. Tomenson, Jr. Pace University Dominican College their dreams a reality. Leslie Parra ST. RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL Robert P. Weisz Babson College PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS Hon. Milton L. Williams, Sr. ST. GEORGE ACADEMY Justin Concepcion Sincerely, Alex Peart Anelis Acevedo Miles Nieves Nyack College Pace University St. John’s University St. John’s University TRUSTEES EMERITUS Delvin Sweeney Maria Acosta-Scagnelli Bryant Jimenez ST. JEAN BAPTISTE CUNY - Undecided Thomas S. Murphy, Sr. Susan George Five Towns College Iona College HIGH SCHOOL Wolfgang Schoelkopf Executive Director Luis Torres Kaylynn Alicea Amber Boncenor Pedro Jimenez Frank J. Tasco Southern Connecticut LaSalle University Bronx Community College Iona College State University Alicia Ballinas Kimberly Castillo Arturo Perez Nina Vazquez Manhattan College Baruch College CUNY - Undecided Bronx Community College STAFF Aida Castro Tiffany Colon Jesse Rolon Borough of Manhattan Susan George Kelvin Gentles Daniel Peters MOORE CATHOLIC Mercy College New York University Executive Director Director, Development and Development Associate HIGH SCHOOL Community College Scholarship Programs Cres Guillen Ceralde Sabrina Cruz Lucson Andre Ryan Quick Erick Anderson Pace University - SUNY Oswego Matthew Valencia Controller Michael Goldberg Director, Institutional Support Undecided Pleasantville Campus New York City College Manager, Donor Communications Christine Berko Mark Robinson Christy Enama of Technology Office Manager Mindy Goldstein Manager, Institutional Support MOUNT ST. MICHAEL Olivera Kalaj City College of New York Executive Assistant ACADEMY Fordham University Robert Velasquez Camille Brown Caitlan Rossi Ana Maria Espinal Fashion Institute of Technology Deputy Director Vanessa Luciano Coordinator, Direct Marketing Ta Juane Burnes Keyra Navas Ithaca College Christine Desposito Coordinator, Sponsorship Program Manhattan College Cornell University ST. VINCENT FERRER Alyson Vetter Escarleth Fernandez Coordinator, Job Opportunities Program HIGH SCHOOL Daniel Mileno Director, Development and Special Events Marcos Cruz Juliette Nivar Stony Brook University Director, Marketing and Communications Precious Ortega Alexandra Failla Jennifer Ward University at Buffalo - SUNY Fordham University Development Associate Ajia Gardner SUNY Geneseo, ROTC Katharine Muccia Gift Processing Associate David Dominguez Coordinator, Events Victoria Rose Rivera SUNY Buffalo State Godwin Francis SUNY Buffalo State Data Associate College of New Rochelle 2 11 CLASS OF 2015 INNER-CITY SPECIAL EVENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2015 FRIENDS OF INNER-CITY RAISE OVER $900,000 Isaura Martinez Joyner Meregildo His Eminence, Timothy Michael remarks with a moving speech. Berkeley College Fordham University Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New She emphasized the importance Stephanie Mercado Joseph Morales York, and Gala Chairs, Katherine and of education and how her scholarship College of Staten Island Siena College John Doyle of Rye, NY attended the changed her life by allowing her to Madeline Ogaldez Christian Panora event where Fox 5 news anchor overcome traumatic family experiences. New York University SUNY New Paltz Dari Alexander served as