June 2011 The Annunciator Find us on the web at www.school.Annunciationcrestwood.com The Entrepreneurial Spirit In good or bad econo- Each page has a pocket for Charles Menzie ‘63 has mies, Annunciation gradu- receipts and contracts, easy a BS from Manhattan Col- ates have shown that they and workable (movable) seat- lege and a PhD in Biology have the entrepreneurial ing charts, gift registry, etc. It from the City University of spirit required to start and has been a hit with brides from New York. Prior to creat- run successful businesses of every region of the United ing his own firm, Charles Inside this issue... their own. Being your own States. Peggy sold the business worked for LMS Engineers Letters from the 2 boss has its pros and cons. in 2000 and now spends her and EG&G Environmental Pastor and Principal After all, when there is trou- time enjoying her nine grand- Consulting. Wanting to ble, the buck stops at the top children, traveling, taking have more freedom over Named Scholarships 3 and when you run your own classes and welcoming her the work he was perform- business, you are the top! ―Yankee‖ friends as they pass ing and the management of Archbishop Dolan 4 On the other hand, the abil- by on I-95. Peggy lives in Sea projects, Charles started his ity to create your own hours, Island, GA. own company, Menzie- Traveling the World 8 get involved in all aspects of www.theweddingorganizer.com Cura & Associates, an envi- Family Reunion 9 a business, and be able to ronmental consulting firm capture and act on your own In 1997, Walter Lotz ‘54 which specialized in envi- Altar Boy Memories 10 creativity and drive are won- heard of a new technology that ronmental and health risk derful opportunities. prevented people from starting assessment. Most of the Milestones 17 Below you will read about their cars when they were work at many of the self-made men above the legal limit to drive. Menzie- Cura Reunions 18 and women who are Annun- Never having had a ticket or ciation graduates. an accident due to impaired involved Class Notes 24 driving, he purchased a volun- assess- In 1990, after many suc- tary unit. After a year, he de- ing the risks of Sports 27 cessful years organizing wed- cide to start helping others and dings from coast to coast, has done so since 1998. chemi- cals in Annunciation Elementary School Margaret Shalloe Mitchell Walter had spent twelve ‘53 put pen to paper and years as a volunteer fireman the environment. Menzie- 465 Westchester Avenue published The Wedding Organ- and on the rescue squad and Cura, which opened in 1983, had offices in Mary- Crestwood, NY 10707 izer, a workbook for brides. had answered many calls in- She sold it to corporations volving death due to drunk land, Wisconsin, Maine and such as hotels, clubs, and drivers. As a result, he devel- Massachusetts and thirty The Annunciator Editorial Board: event planners. They would oped a passion to expose this employees before it was recently sold. Richard Burke ‘48 put their corporate logo on technology to every parent and the cover and give it to adult who might benefit from Subsequent to this sale, James Murphy ‘57 brides who booked weddings it. His company, Sens-O-Lock Charles started another Chris Grealy Brown Daly ‘62 with them. Clients included of America, LLC business called Sediment Mary Theresa Gill McCombe ‘75 the Hyatt and Marriott hotel (www.SensOLockAmerica.com) Solutions, which sells a chains as well as many other is now in seven states (NY, NJ, technology called SediMite John Sullivan ‘82 hotels and clubs. CT, MA, RI, MI and GA) and ( w w w . s e d i m i t e . c o m ) . Marie Villani-York ‘93 The wedding organizer expanding to a total of four- SediMite aims to help treat Melissa Brennan ‘95 has a complete filing system, teen within the next year. contaminants in sediments that exist under bodies Caroline Sohr ‘08 call-back dates, payments paid and payments due. Continued on page 11 Page 2 The Annunciator Pre-K Program to Begin in September Upcoming Articles in The Annunciator Public Safety Annunciation School will be introducing a pre- Are you or were you a firefighter, police officer, correc- kindergarten program in September. The program, tions officer, FBI, EMT or other public safety officer? for four-year-olds, will be comprised of a choice of full or half-day sessions meeting five days a week. If so, please email [email protected] to be included in Over the last two years, Annunciation School has an upcoming article. graduated two grades with an unprecedented three classes per grade. This has freed up classroom space allowing for the possibility of adding a pre- Boy Scouts kindergarten. Were you an Eagle Scout from Annunciation‘s Troop "Our parishioners are very excited about the 6? If so, please contact Mary Theresa McCombe at program, which we outlined at an informational [email protected] or Thomas O‘Grady at meeting and open houses,‖ said the principal, Bar- [email protected]. Troop 1 from Crestwood has bara Kavanagh. "The pre-K will be center-based, compiled a list of Eagle Scouts from their troop from allowing for creative exploration on the part of the April 1928 to today. Troop 6, which existed from the students. The kindergarten curriculum will be re- 1960s to the 1990s, would like to do the same. vised as well, allowing for more hands-on experi- ences and less seat/workbook time than they cur- rently have. The focus in the pre-K will be emergent Musicians literacy, while the kindergarten will focus on devel- oping reading and writing at a level appropriate for Do you or have you made your livelihood as a profes- young children.‖ sional musician? Do you aspire to be a professional musician? If so, please email [email protected] to be included in an upcoming article. Letter from the Pastor Letter from the Principal Dear Alumni of Annunciation, Dear Alumni and Friends of Annunciation School, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and graduation We come to the close of the 2010-2011 school year very provide many opportunities to celebrate what makes An- pleased with the students' progress and very excited about nunciation special. Each of them bring our families to- the new pre-kindergarten program, which will commence in gether to honor our children – our future. This, our 80th September. Our graduates have received many accolades anniversary year, continues this tradition. and are attending prestigious Catholic high schools. The teachers did a great deal of work this year examining test I was glad to meet many of our alumni at various an- data and altering lesson plans to enhance our already strong niversary celebrations. Know that you are always wel- curriculum. Our Catholic identity remains a visible compo- come. Annunciation is your home. nent of our community; Archbishop Dolan commented when he visited in March that one can see that our school is Have a blessed summer. truly Catholic! Sincerely, I am grateful for your continued support of your alma mater. Know that we keep you in prayer in our school's book of intentions. Best Regards, Barbara S. Kavanagh PageJune 20113 Page 3 Named Scholarships Remember Former Parishioners and Others Each year at graduation, the school death, his friends for his accomplishments during the awards eight named scholarships in ad- and neighbors estab- short time he was pastor (1969-1975). dition to scholarships presented by the lished the John It is awarded to a graduate who dis- Home School Association and an Dougherty Jr. Me- plays good moral character, school anonymous benefactor. morial Scholarship spirit, cooperation and respect during at Iona Prep. This his or her years at Annunciation. The Men's Club of Annunciation award is given annu- presents two scholarships in loving cele- The Rev. George McAnaney, SJ ally to one Annun- bration of the cour- scholarship is presented to a graduat- ciation graduate age to try, caring ing boy who will be attending Ford- who will be attend- heart and faithful ham Prep. This scholarship was en- ing Iona Prep and is awarded at gradua- spirit of Billy dowed by Fr. McAnaney‘s brothers, tion. It is the hope of the donors that Deighan, a former Joseph, Frank and Edward, in honor the graduate who wins this $600 annual student who died of their brother who was ordained on award will strive in his lifetime to be- f r o m c a n c e r . June 22, 1941 and died in 1956. Origi- come the man Jack Dougherty was. These scholarships nally the scholar- are funded from The family and friends of Annuncia- ship was to be the annual Men‘s tion's former pastor, Monsignor John given to graduates Club golf outing and are awarded to M. McNamara, along with parishioners of Annunciation students who exhibit academic excel- of Annunciation Parish, established a School or Holy lence, general effort and Christian val- memorial to perpetuate Monsignor's Eucharist School. ues. memory in rec- Holy Eucharist ognition of his was closed many The Rose Basso Scholarship is genuine interest, years ago and the awarded to a student who exemplifies love, commit- scholarship now kindness, respect for others and follows ment and dedica- resides at Annunciation. Fr. the values taught in tion to Annun- McAnaney taught at Fordham Prep the Catholic relig- ciation Parish and was the uncle of Annuncia- ion. The scholar- and School, and Continued on page 22 ship is named after in appreciation Rose Basso, who taught kindergarten, first and third Graduates Head to High School grades during her tenure at Annuncia- The thirty-five boys and forty girls, who comprise Annunciation‘s Class of tion from 1995 to 2011, will be graduating on Saturday, June 18.