WINTER 2017 ITheNS HawkIDER the fabulous 1970s Bishop Hendricken High School Catholic Values Fostering A Tradition Of Excellence FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, As you browse through this edition of the Hawk Insider, I am sure that you’ll be amazed at the many accomplishments of our students. It The Hawk Insider is a publication could be in the academic arena, with over 140 colleges and universities of Bishop Hendricken High School, coming to speak just to our juniors and seniors, or an opportunity to a Catholic, college preparatory make radio contact with the International Space Station! Or perhaps school for young men, grades 8-12. our fabulous Arts Department, where there has been a great produc- The Insider is published by the tion of Bye, Bye, Birdie, or two of our students being selected to play in the Rose Bowl Parade! Advancement Office throughout the year for alumni and friends It could be the phenomenon that is Kwity Paye, leading his team to our 7th consecutive State of the school. Championship in football, committing to the University of Michigan, and playing in the prestigious Under Armour All-America game in Orlando! John A. Jackson '71 No matter what your area of interest, the young men of Bishop Hendricken make us proud President on a daily basis. There is no more important area than the basic mission of our school, to bring each and every member of our community into a closer relationship with God. In this Paul Danesi P'08 Vice President for Operations edition of the Hawk Insider, you will read about two initiatives, one that began last year and one this year, both spearheaded by Hendricken faculty members. For the second year, led by the Catherine A. Solomon P'14 efforts of Mr. Thomas and Mr. Mancuso, we hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for our neighbors, Vice President for Advancement and Bishop Tobin was on hand to bless the gathering and to speak to our guests. This year, for the first time, led by Mr. Johnston, we hosted a pancake breakfast on Veteran’s Day, raising Martha Murray P'06 & '11 Director of Development money to aid our alumni who are serving in the various branches of our military. A mission trip to Brownsville, Texas, led by Mr. Gambardella, was followed this February by our annual Peter J. Thomas ‘86, P'16 mission trip to Lima, Peru, where we stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized, which Director of Institutional is a basic tenet of the Essential Elements of a Christian Brother education. Advancement Grandparents’ Day, #GivingTuesday, concerts, NLI signings, and many, many more wonderful Michele King P'13 events capture the essence of the Bishop Hendricken community – loving, caring, and spiritu- Director of Communications al, dedicated wholeheartedly to the mission of our great school. Enjoy this latest edition, and please visit us as often as you can; you are always welcome home. Angelo St. Laurent ’09 Advancement Officer God Bless, Ben Dias ‘10 Website Manager John A. Jackson ‘71, President Jackie White P’06 & ‘08 Advancement Office Manager Heather Picillo CHAPLAIN’S CORNER: Faith and the Hendricken Man Annual Fund & Database Coordinator Our school’s vision states that the Hendricken man is confident in the power of the Gospel to meet the challenges of the future. In other words, the We welcome your comments and Hendricken man has faith. He knows that living faith instructs daily suggestions. Every effort is made to living. It reveals to him the sanctity of human life. It compels him to care ensure that the information in The for life at every stage. It inspires him to make a gift of his own life. Hawk Insider is accurate. Bishop I have heard many powerful testimonies of men who received the gift of Hendricken High School does not faith during their time at Bishop Hendricken High School. One of them recently shared with assume responsibility for misprints me that he believed his faith forever changed, and in a way saved, his life. These men have or incorrect information. since put their Catholic faith into action by serving the country, their family, and the Church. Did you know that three of the men currently studying for priesthood in the Diocese of Provi- If you would like to update your dence are Hendricken graduates? Over a dozen of our priests currently serving are former information or contribute a piece Hawks. They now return to the school throughout the year to bring our students Christ in the for consideration to The Hawk sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. Insider, please contact Michele King P'13 at [email protected]. In January we celebrated Catholic Schools Week. It provides an opportunity to reflect with gratitude on the rich Catholic tradition that continues to form our boys. We thank God that we can speak of Christ and to Christ in our corridors and classrooms. We praise God in our Masses 2615 Warwick Avenue and devotions. We ask God to continue to protect and bless our school, so that more faith filled Warwick, R.I. 02889 men will serve and lead our communities and the Church. The Hendricken man is confident in the (T) 401.738.6971 power of the Gospel to meet the challenges of the future. He must be. And so must we. (F) 401.732.8261 www.hendricken.com ~ Rev. Christopher Murphy 2 Hawk Report|What’s Happening at Hendricken Academics International Space Station Chat Hendricken has been chosen as one of 11 U.S. semifinalists to host a radio contact with the International Space Station during the fall of 2017! This would become the first ever contact for a Rhode Island high school. The radio contact is being arranged through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) project which links schools around the globe with opportunities to speak with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Hendricken submitted a detailed proposal in support of its bid and has three members of the Hawks CyberPatriot Team, who passed the FCC’s amateur radio examination and earned their FCC call signs, who will be allowed to operate the radio to be used to talk to the ISS astronaut. Above: The NASA crew of Expedition 50 celebrating Thanksgiving. Hendricken CyberPatriots The CyberPatriot Team placed in the top "Platinum" category and advanced to the regional round of the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition puts teams of students in the position of newly hired IT professionals managing the network of a small company. Teams are tasked with finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities and hardening the system while maintaining critical services. RJ White ‘21, Xavier Lora ‘20, and Mac Cullen ‘21 make up the team, with Mr. DiPippo as their coach. All will play important technical roles in Hendricken’s Fall 2017 "RI Space Chat #2" with the International Space Station. Left: RJ White ‘21, Xavier Lora ‘20, and Mac Cullen ‘21 make up the team, with Mr. DiPippo as their coach. In the Classroom and Beyond Peer Mentor Jordan Dagrin '17 (left) uses his study period to assist Brook Golding '18 (right). Hendricken's Peer Mentors, like Jordan, use their free time to support and encourage students in our Options Program. Each day our mentors assist with various educational assignments (as seen at right in the computer lab) while also forming bonds of friendship beyond the classroom. Right: Jordan Dagrin ‘17 and Brook Golding ’18. {Academics}3 Hawk Report|What’s Happening at Hendricken Academics RI FIRST Tech Challenge Hendricken’s Robotics Team competed in the RI FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State Tournament Qualifier at New England Tech in Warwick, RI. The Hawks finished 2nd overall and earned first place in match play as they handily qualified for the state tournament. Hendricken also earned honorable mention for the judges‘ “Inspire Award,” the “Innovate Award” and “Think Award.” The Hawks won the judges’ “Control Award” for implementa- tion of multiple technologies in design and execution during the match play portion. Congrats to the team on advancing to the state tournament! Voices for Democracy Steven Marsocci '18 was announced as the statewide winner of the VFW's "Voices for Democracy" competition for his essay “First, A Citizen,” a personal and moving piece noting “the keystone to the republic rests in each of us, in our most important role as citizens.” The junior collected a $500.00 promissory note toward his college tuition and won an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. in March to represent RI at the National Voice of Democracy Competi- tion. He is now eligible to win up to $30,000 in additional college scholarships. Steven noted "I must also credit the excellent educa- tion I am fortunate to receive each day at Bishop Hendricken High School. My teachers encourage my fellow Hawks and me to think about the world not only intellectually, but spiritually as well." Left: VFW State Commander, GinaMarie Doherty, Steven Marsocci, and Auxiliary President Stephen Doherty 4{Academics} Hawk Report|What’s Happening at Hendricken Arts 2 Hawks Perform at Rose Parade Congratulations to Jonathan Duranleau '16 (mellophone) and Ethan Lyons '17 (snare drum) who represented Hendricken and RI marching in the 128th Rose Parade with the prestigious Bands of America Honor Band in Pasadena, CA. The pair donned red, white and blue uniforms in the parade seen by millions on national television. The Bands of America Honor Band gives students from every high school band program in the country the oppor- tunity to audition for a performance spot so it's remarkable that Hendricken had 2 musicians accepted to perform in this unforgettable event! Right: Jonathon Duranleau ‘16 and Ethan Lyons ’17.