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Bishop Eustace Alumni magazine, Tradition, Spring 2013
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www.eustace.org THE TRADITION, SPRING 2013
SPRING ISSUE 2013 Over fifty years of Academic Excellence
The Charity The Charity The Charity
of Christ of Christ of Christ
Urges Us On!Urges Us On!Urges Us On!
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PHOTOS FROM CAMPUS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Crusaders Aim for Perfection…………………………………………………………………………….. ..4
From the Headmaster…………………..…….………………………………………………………………..5
Campus News……………………………………………………………………………………………………....6
Bishop Eustace Robotics……………………………………………………………………………………....8
Fall and Winter Sports Highlights …………………………………………………………………………9
Bye Bye Birdie……………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Crusaders for a Cause………………………………….……………………………………………………..13
Faculty Profile: Mr. Bleistine……………………………………………………………………………… 14
Ryan Ruggerio ‘05: A Voice for the Voiceless……………………………………………………...16
BE Outreach: Service Without Borders .……..……………………………………………………...19
Alumni Profile: T.J. Sharpe ‘93………………………………………………………………..…………..22
Alumni Profiles: Toni Walton ‘03 and Chrissy Walton ‘04 …………………………………..24
Alumni Profile: Meghan Baker ‘03……..…………………………………………………..…………..26
From the Advancement Office…………………………………………………………………………...27
Class of 2002 10-Year Reunion……...……..…………………………………………………………….28
Class of 2007 5-Year Reunion..……………..…………………………………………………………….29
Alumni News………………………………………………………….…………………………………………..30
In Memoriam………………………..……………………………….…………………………………………..40
Annual Fund…………………………………………………………….………………………………………...41
Eustace Goes Social…………………………………………………………………………………………. ..42
Summer at Eustace.…………………….………………………………………………………………….....43
Tradition Volume 24, Number 1
Editors: Richard Bannar
James Brady
Joseph Marquart, ‘65
Angelo Milicia, ‘95
Katie Williams, ‘04
Marylou Williams
Contributors: Grace Carita, ‘14
Dwight Jessup
David Moffa, ‘06
Photography: Crusader Yearbook
LifeTouch Photography
Director of Advancement: Nick Italiano, ‘99
Publisher: Garrison Printing Company, Inc.
The Tradition is the magazine of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School. It is written and edited by the faculty and
alumni of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School for the Bishop Eustace community. The purpose of the magazine
is to keep the Eustace family and others aware of all aspects of Bishop Eustace today, to convey news about
alumni via the alumni news, and to provide alumni with information about reunions and special campus
events.
PHOTOS FROM CAMPUS
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Crusaders aim for perfection
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School congratulates
the Class of 2013 for excellence in their SAT scores. Top 10% of class (mean score)
Critical Reading: 714
Mathematics: 715
Writing: 720
Top 25% of class (mean score)
Critical Reading: 674
Mathematics: 685
Writing: 684
Entire class (mean score)
Critical Reading: 568
Mathematics: 578
Writing: 565
We congratulate the members of the Class of 2013 who achieved perfect scores:
Terry Gao – perfect 800 score in Writing (March 2012 testing date)
Chae Hee Lim – perfect 800 score in Critical Reading and perfect 800 score in Mathematics (October 2011
testing date), plus a perfect 800 score on Mathematics 2 subject test (June 2011)
Sean Udicious – perfect 800 score on United States History subject test (June 2012)
We congratulate the members of the Class of 2014 who also achieved perfect scores:
Ronald Berna – perfect 800 score in Mathematics (October 2012 testing date)
Jason Ronkin – perfect 800 score in Mathematics (January 2013 testing date)
Nicholas Vigilante – perfect 800 score in Critical Reading (December 2012 testing date)
Alan Wang – perfect 800 score in Critical Reading (October 2012 testing date) and
perfect 800 score on the Mathematics 2 subject test (January 2013)
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FROM THE HEADMASTER
Friends and Family of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School,
I am pleased that The Tradition is once again being published. Many thanks to
the alumni and faculty who took on this huge undertaking and produced such a
quality product. Kudos!
One of the cornerstones of a Bishop Eustace education is Christian Service, as
we follow the teachings of St. Vincent Pallotti to help those in need. While all
of our students participate in Christian Service for all four years at Eustace, I
am very happy to see that many choose to continue this legacy of service after
graduation. One such alum, Ryan Ruggiero ’05, is featured on our cover for
her work with the Peace Corps. Others are helping through events such as the
Conor O’Kane Memorial Ice Hockey tournament and Alumni Game. It is
very gratifying to me to see that so many took this most important lesson to
heart.
Our current students continue to amaze us with their many talents and abilities. In this issue, you will read
about their commitment to service, exceptional scholarship as shown through SAT scores, and athletic and
activity prowess. They continue to be the best part of my day!
Finally, no school can survive without excellent leadership, and this is embodied by our principal, Mr.
Bleistine. His faculty profile touches on just some of his many contributions to the students of Bishop Eustace
Prep. I know they all join me in thanking him for his constant and caring presence in their lives.
Many thanks to the alums who sent in news of their lives post-Eustace. I greatly enjoyed catching up with all
of you in the Alumni News section, and encourage all alums to drop us a line with details of their lives.
I wish you and your families a Blessed Easter Season.
Sincerely yours in Saint Vincent Pallotti,
Brother James W. Beamesderfer, S.A.C.
Headmaster, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
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N ew on campus this year is our Chinese Language and Culture Club. Under the direction of Eustace
parent Mrs. Huang and advisors Mrs. Collier and Mr. Carwile, students are becoming more familiar
with the pronunciation of difficult tonal vowels and consonants. The club recently celebrated the Chinese
New Year and is planning future cultural experiences.
The Friends of Rachel Club, which celebrates the legacy of kindness
of Rachel Joy Scott, the first person killed at the Columbine High
School massacre, sponsored Random Acts of Kindness Week February
11 to 15. Students were encouraged to join together in small groups to
practice kindness to others.
The Ukulele Club, under the direction of Mr. Dave Moffa ‘06,
continues to delight audiences, such as the Bishop Eustace Book Fair in
December. They are scheduled to play the National Anthem at the
Ultimate Frisbee Club’s upcoming tournaments.
BETV continues to provide student-produced television programming to the
school community. Senior Anthony Lario and junior Cristina Johnson
were chosen to participate in KYW Newsradio’s Newstudies Student
Reporter Program. Both wrote, recorded, and produced segments that
aired on KYW in December. Anthony’s segment highlighted the campus-
wide “Pink Out” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, while Cristina’s
segment presented student reaction from the Rachel’s Challenge Program.
On Wednesday February 6, family, friends and fans of Bishop Eustace student-athletes gathered as several
seniors signed National Letters of Intent: Conner Bor (football) – Lafayette; Montana Fleming (field
hockey) - University of Connecticut; Ashley Gault (girls soccer) - Duquesne University; Alexandra
Pecora (field hockey) - Iowa State University; Kelly Quinn (field hockey) - University of Richmond; and
Nicolette Wilkins (soccer) - Drexel University.
These students joined their classmates who made their commitments during
the fall signing period: Zachary Gallen (baseball) - University of North
Carolina; Mikaela Gekas-Robinson (diving) - University of Richmond;
Devon Griffin (crew) - University of Michigan; Kylie Primeau (lacrosse) -
Villanova University; Kirby Quinn (diving) - Duke University; and
Kendall Wenzke (crew) - Drexel University.
Other student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers at the next
level include Christina Alleva (crew) - Drexel University; Taylor
Baranowsky (girls soccer) - Ithaca College; Ry’n Bland (boys basketball) -
Catholic University; Thomas Falconiero (boys basketball) - Washington College; Jessica Kowal
(swimming) - American University; Anne Stevens (crew) - Duquesne University; Troy McCartney
(soccer) - University of Delaware; and Austin Lenart (boys soccer) - Bucknell University.
Congratulations to all the student-athletes who continue our tradition of excellence.
CAMPUS NEWS
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On January 23, BE Outreach presented "The Coffeehouse," an event which gives
students and teachers the opportunity to collaborate musically together. The event
raises money for BE Outreach, which sponsors service trips to the Navajo Nation, El
Paso, and New Orleans. The library was transformed from an academic environment
to a coffeehouse, as students filled every area of the library, relaxing and enjoying
the wonderful music. The most memorable moments of the night came from the
three faculty guest performers — Mr. DelRossi ‘06, Mr. Jaep, and Mr. Jarrett.
Everyone agreed it was a great night that supported a great cause.
Junior Allan Wang was selected on violin for the 2013 All-
Eastern Honors Orchestra. The general managers of the National
Association for Music Education (NAfME): Eastern Division
selected only 150 student musicians from the finest student
musicians throughout the Eastern Division for the
orchestra. States representing the Eastern Division are
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Eastern Division
Conference, which is held every two years and is hosted by a
local state Music Educators Association, will take place from
April 4-7, 2013, at the Connecticut Convention Center. The 2013
All-Eastern Honors Orchestra will perform at the Bushnell
Center for the Performing Arts, Mortensen Hall on Sunday,
April 7, 2013, at 3:30 p.m.
Members of the class of 2013 traveled to Orlando, Florida,
March 11-15 for the annual Senior Class Trip to Walt Disney
World. Seniors enjoyed everything that Disney and Universal
had to offer, including a VIP dinner “behind the velvet ropes”
in EPCOT and a group lunch buffet in Margaritaville. The trip
offered lifelong memories and excitement, and the friendships
and close bonds formed will stay with them well pass
graduation.
Members of the class of 2014 traveled to
Washington, D.C., March 14-15 for the annual
Junior Class Trip. Students embarked on a
“learning vacation” as they toured the museums
and historic sites in our nation’s capital. The
highlight of the trip was the twilight cruise on
the Spirit of Washington, which was a great
adventure with great food.
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S tudents at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School are now participating on a robotics team providing hands
-on experience in the fields of science, engineering, and technology.
The robotics competition is a highly regarded international program
developed by F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science
and Technology – www.usfirst.org). Conceptualized by Dean Kamen,
a research scientist in the field of robotics, the F.I.R.S.T. program
seeks to combine the rigors of academic excellence and the excitement
of sports.
With the assistance of teachers and professional engineers, students
learn about electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering, as well
as web programming and design, as they build their robot. This
experience will help shape their scientific interests and build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills that
may motivate them to pursue opportunities in the hard sciences.
The robotics season started on January 5, 2013, with a live web cast from
NASA revealing the competition specifications for this year. Teams are
required to build a robot that will throw/place Frisbees in scoring areas, as well
as climb a pyramid.
With help from faculty advisors, Mr. Carlin and Mr. Jessup, three “mentors”
from Lockheed Martin — Mr. Hemann, Mr. Schnell, and Mr. Sharp — and Mr.
Milberger and Mr. Vandegrift of the Eustace Maintenance Department, students
worked after school and on Saturdays to complete the design. The robot has
taken on a personality and the team named the robot “Bert” (Bishop Eustace
Robotics Team). The first competition was March 15 and 16, 2013, at The
College of New Jersey. The team had the only rookie robot that made it into
the quarter-finals and received the "Highest Rookie Seed Award" and the
"Rookie Inspiration Award". A second competition was March 23 and 24 at
Seneca High School in Tabernacle, NJ.
The program would not be possible without sponsors who help pay the entrance fee, buy the required base
kit, provide meals during the long working days, and purchase supplies
for the design and build of the robot. If you would like to become a
robotics team sponsor by assisting with any of these needs, the team
would be most appreciative. Your generous donations assure the success
of this program and our endeavor to prepare the students for careers in
engineering, computers, business, machining, and manufacturing.
If you would like to meet our team or would like more information,
please feel free to contact the advisers: Mr. Ray Carlin
([email protected]) or Mr. Dwight Jessup ([email protected]).
BISHOP EUSTACE ROBOTICS FRC #4750
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Fall and winter sports recap
FALL HighlightsHighlightsHighlights
FOOTBALL (2-8)
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Conner Bor, Harrison Brown, Cameron Lindh, and
Samuel Steele
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Jack Brandt, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Roy Hansen, Eddie
Hill, and Vince Papale
The Touchdown Club of South Jersey honored
Cameron Lindh, Conner Bor and Phil Livecchi for
their game day performances. Sean Cirone was
honored as the team’s Unsung Hero and Dan Metrick
and Sam Steele were named to the All-Academic
Team. Dan was also recognized as Scholar Athlete of
the Year.
CHEERLEADING
In addition to preparing for competitions held during
the winter season, the squad continued the tradition of
supporting our teams and promoting good
sportsmanship. They also ran a cheerleading clinic for
grammar school children for a fifth consecutive year.
Boys Cross Country (4-1)
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Eric Franklin and Anthony Morelli
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Shawn Hutchison, Alexander Stelmaski, and D’vonne
Trumbo
All-South Jersey: Eric Franklin
Third Team All Non-Public: Eric Franklin
Individually, Eric Franklin placed 51st among the
state’s best runners at the Meet of Champions and set
school records at Holmdel Park, Delsea HS, and
Gloucester County College.
Girls cross country (4-1)
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Dominique Ceretti and Sarah DiDomenico
South Jersey Track Association All Non-Public
Team: Natalie Kelly
The team placed second in the Olympic Conference.
Girls Soccer (14-9)
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Taylor Baranowsky, Alexandra Fiato, Ashley Gault,
and Nicolette Wilkins
All South Jersey Selection: Nicolette Wilkins
NJ Coaches’ Association All-State Selection:
Nicolette Wilkins
First Team All Non-Public: Nicolette Wilkins
The team played in the state sectional finals and
finished the season ranked #5 overall in Non-Public
rankings by the Star Ledger.
Boys Soccer (16-6-2):
Conference Champions
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Nick Hanuscin, Jake Heyser, and Alec Palmieri
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Patrick Biché, Ernie DiVincenzo, Vince Maiorino,
Marc-Daniel Montinard, and Andreas Papadourakis
All South Jersey Selection: Nick Hanuscin
NJ Coaches’ Association All-State Selections: Nick
Hanuscin, Jake Heyser, and Alec Pamieri
First Team All Non-Public: Alec Palmieri
Second Team All Non-Public: Nick Hanuscin
The team played in the state sectional finals and
finished the season ranked #9 in the Courier Post Top
Ten, and #8 overall in the Non-Public rankings by The
Star Ledger.
Girls Tennis (16-6):
Conference Champions
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Ania Krawiec, Julia Rosen, and Chelsea Stratton
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Juliana Bidic, Valerie Huertas, Sarah Sperling and
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Fall and winter sports recap (Continued)
Caitlyn Sorelle
All South Jersey Selection: Ania Krawiec
Star Ledger Non-Public First Team: Ania Krawiec
The girls won their conference championship for the
15th time in the past 17 seasons. Ania Krawiec led
the way with a 28-3 record and ended her career with
103 wins.
Field Hockey (20-2) :
Conference Champions, South Jersey
Champions, State Champions First Team All-Conference Selections:
Montana Fleming, Sarah Furey, Alexandra Pecora,
and Kelly Quinn
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Eileen Dzwill and Lauren Crudele
First Team All South Jersey: Alexandra Pecora,
Kelly Quinn
Second Team All South Jersey: Sarah Furey
First Team All-State: Kelly Quinn
Second Team All-State: Montana Fleming,
Alexandra Pecora
Third Team All-State: Sarah Furey
Field Hockey Coaches of South Jersey “Rookie
Coach of the Year”: Danielle Senior
The Star Ledger ranked Eustace Field Hockey #3
overall, #2 in South Jersey, and #1 In Group 2.
Winter HighlightsHighlightsHighlights
Cheerleading
In addition to cheering at basketball games, the squad
hosted its annual “Show Night” that featured local
middle and grammar school teams, and also competed
in six competitions in local, state and national events.
They took 3rd Place at American Masters Nationals
in Baltimore, MD and 3rd Place in NJCDCA State
competition against nine teams in Mega Varsity
Division. They also placed third overall for the Group
Title in the Non-Public Division. Lara Mabanta was
named team MVP.
BOYS BASKETBALL (18-10)
Despite returning only one starting member of last
year’s squad, this year’s team continued their winning
tradition, highlighted by two wins over rival Camden
Catholic and a win over previously undefeated Paul
VI. The team went 6-1 in Showcase Tournaments,
and lost in the state quarterfinals to defending state
champions St. Joseph’s Metuchen. Senior Ry’n
Bland was selected to participate in the senior all-star
game.
First Team All-Conference Selection:
Ry’n Bland
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Brandon Cazan, Shofolahan Da-Silva, Thomas
Falconiero
GIRLS BASKETBALL (11-12)
The team finished in second place in their conference
and once again qualified again for the state
tournament. Junior Darby O’Kane was honored by
the Girls Basketball Club of South Jersey as Unsung
Hero. Senior Taylor
Hudspeth was named to
the All-Non Public team
by the GBB Club of SJ.
Taylor joined Bishop
Eustace’s 1000 point club
and ended her career with
1,168 points.
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Fall and winter sports recap (Continued)
First Team All-Conference Selection:
Taylor Hudspeth
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Natalie Alleva, Alexis Santarelli, Kelly Quinn
Wrestling (3-27)
The wrestling team qualified for the NJSIAA
tournament and several wrestlers competed in
Districts. Senior Michael Lenihan placed third at
Districts, third at Regions and participated at the
individual state tournament in Atlantic City this past
month. Mike was also named team MVP.
ICE HOCKEY (3-16)
The ice hockey team played in the highly competitive
Gordon Conference, which features the best NJ high
school ice hockey programs. They participated in the
Gordon Cup playoffs and qualified for the state
tournament for the 10th consecutive season.
Sophomore Anthony Altamuro was the teams
unsung hero, starting all nineteen games in goal.
Senior Christopher Lem received a Coaches Award
and Nicholas Tarquini and Eric Tomasello were
each named team MVP.
Boys bowling (25-31)
Although this year’s team was filled with young
talent, it finished with a 17-15 division record and a 25
-31 conference record. The team is expected to
content for a conference title next season. Michael
Mastrangelo was named team MVP.
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Michael Mastrangelo, Praveen Vulimiri
Second Team All-Conference Selections:
Thomas Dewitt, Anthony Miraglia
Girls bowling (35.5-16.5) :
Conference Champions
The girls won the Freedom Division Title in the
Olympic Conference with a 27-5 division record, 35.5
-16.5 conference record, and finished third in
sectionals. Nicole Schields was named team MVP.
First Team All-Conference Selections:
Nicole Schields, Caitlyn Sorelle, Chelsea Stratton
Girls swimming (4-9)
The girls qualified for the state tournament and upset
rival Gloucester Catholic in the first round. Senior
Kirby Quinn was named Co-Female Diver of the Year
by the Swim Coaches’ Association.
First Team All South Jersey Selection:
Kirby Quinn
Second Team All South Jersey Selection:
Mary-Kate Davis
Boys swimming (5-7)
The boys qualified for the state tournament. Ian
McGroarty received the team’s sportsmanship award,
and John Alloway, Anthony DiCarlo and Matthew
Georgetti received Coaches Awards.
First Team All-Conference Selection:
John Alloway
Girls winter track
The girls team enjoyed another successful season.
Junior Gina Bischof qualified for the Meet of
Champions and the 4x400 team of Michelle Carrie,
Katherine Damato, Gina Bischof, and Kristine
Biche ran the fastest time in South Jersey. Kathleen
Simalchik received a Coaches Award and Gina
Bischof was named team MVP.
Boys winter track
The boys team enjoyed another successful season.
The 4 x 800 relay team of Alexander Stelmaski,
Benjamin Tso, Connor McTear, and Eric Franklin
broke the school record and qualified for Nationals.
Connor McTear and Alexander Stelmaski received
Coaches Awards and Eric Franklin was named MVP.
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Bye bye birdie
T he Performing Arts Department of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School proudly presented Bye Bye Birdie
March 7 through 9 at the Collingswood Theatre.
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T o his friends and teammates, Conor O’Kane ’09 was larger than life. A
four-year varsity defenseman for the ice hockey team, Conor was an
intimidating force patrolling the blue line with a unique blend of size and skill.
However, Conor’s tough guy on-ice persona differed from the person who
strolled around campus. He was an outgoing young man with a smile on his face,
the team jokester everyone loved. He was also known for bursting into 90s pop
songs. Vanessa Carlton’s “Thousand Miles” became the unofficial anthem for
the 2008-09 squad.
He was "easily the most popular" player on the ice hockey team, said varsity
coach Mike Green. “Looking back on that 2008-2009 team, I have so many great memories of those guys.
We had such a great team and were ranked #1 in the state for most of the year,” added former assistant coach
Angelo Milicia ’95. “Conor was definitely a ‘defensive defenseman.’”
Conor passed away suddenly during his sophomore year at LaSalle
University from a congenital heart condition. Since his death, Conor’s zest
for life has been honored each November in the Conor O’Kane Memorial
High School Ice Hockey tournament and alumni game. This year’s alumni
game featured many of Conor’s teammates from both Eustace and La Salle
University. The entire weekend supports the Conor O’Kane Foundation,
which was created to preserve Conor’s legacy by promoting faith, family and
friends. The goal of the Foundation is to encourage the Catholic faith and
education, promote community service, recognize peer respect, and honor commitment to family. Since its
inception, the Conor O’Kane Foundation has distributed $30,000 in tuition aid and scholarships for students
attending various Catholic schools, including Bishop Eustace.
For friends and family, the weekend is a chance to come together and remember a young life that ended too
soon, but it is also much more than that. It is a celebration of a young man full of energy and promise. For
those who play in the alumni game, the final score doesn’t matter. It is a chance to skate together one more
time in memory of a beloved teammate and friend. Lifelong friend and teammate Zach Green ’09 summed it
all up perfectly: “The part of the game I like the best is that in the locker rooms; no matter where guys are
now or how much we've kept in contact, it is like we are all back in the high school room again joking around
and remembering him. It's one time a year where we are all thrown back in time a little to when we were all
together.”
The third annual Conor O’Kane Memorial High
School Ice Hockey tournament and Alumni
game is scheduled for November 29 –
December 1, 2013. More information will be
posted on the Eustace Facebook page as it
becomes available.
CRUSADERS FOR A CAUSE:
Conor o’Kane’s legaCy lives on
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Faculty profile: mr. bleistine
F or many graduates, there are members of the faculty who are unequivocally synonymous with Bishop
Eustace. One such individual, who has been a vital part of the Eustace experience for close to forty
years, is Mr. Cyril Bleistine. Since his arrival at Eustace in 1974, Mr. Bleistine has been a fixture at a variety
of Eustace events and has witnessed first-hand the evolution of Bishop Eustace as an institution.
Mr. Bleistine is originally from Penns Grove, NJ, and attended Saint
James High School in Carney’s Point. Ironically, it was at Saint James
that his involvement with Bishop Eustace began, as the two schools
were athletic rivals. In addition, Mr. Bleistine attended Boys State with
Eustace’s Student Council President Jim Maccaroni ‘62, a friendship
that still exists today. He attended Saint Joseph University as an
undergraduate and attended graduate school at the University of
Southern California’s satellite campus in Japan and Glassboro State
College (today known as Rowan University) for his degree in education.
Before joining Bishop Eustace, Mr. Bleistine spent four years in the Air
Force, taught for two years at Saint James, and served as Administrative Assistant for Secondary Schools (a
position later renamed to Assistant Superintendent) for the Camden Diocese, which he remembers as being “a
little too far away from the students.” He was named Eustace’s Vice Principal of Academic Affairs in the
summer of 1974. In that position, he acted as the school’s College Placement Officer, created the master
schedule each year, and planned faculty meetings. He is credited with helping to establish the school’s
chapter of the National Honor Society and overseeing the school’s first Middle States Accreditation in 1977.
In 1986, his title was revised to Vice Principal. He was named Acting-Principal in December 1999, and in
September 2000 he was officially named Principal, a title he still holds.
His career has been filled with many professional highlights, including
co-teaching a course on Charles Darwin and coaching the golf team for
two seasons. A high spot for him, however, was the ‘07 senior class trip.
Bad weather closed Philadelphia International Airport on the day the
students were to return home. While there are certainly more
intimidating places to be stranded than sunny Florida, being stranded
with 200 students and faculty chaperones could have been nerve-
wracking, but Mr. Bleistine took it all in stride. “That ‘07 trip is one of
my fondest memories. Those students and chaperones were fantastic. I
remember at graduation that year saluting what we called ‘the final 24,’
the students who didn’t arrive home until early Monday morning, nearly
three full days later than anticipated.”
Mr. Bleistine sent four children through Bishop Eustace – Cy ‘86, Tim
‘89, Chris ‘91, and Meghan ‘03. Each went in different directions
professionally, but all are “a testament to the quality of a Eustace
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Faculty profile: mr. bleistine
education.” He feels that being a Eustace parent allowed him a better
insight into what Eustace was doing as an institution for its students,
and is grateful to the Pallottines for giving him that opportunity. He
recalls, “I’d like to think I became a better educator and better
administrator because of it.”
Much has changed since Mr. Bleistine’s arrival at Eustace, such as
newer buildings, and improvements on campus. There have also been
ebbs and flows in student enrollment: “That class of ’75 had 122
students and total school enrollment was between 525 and 550,” but
the school’s reputation continued to grow. Mr. Bleistine commends
the Pallottines for their continued support and their willingness to
adjust accordingly with the times to move the school forward. “The
programs we offer now are so much more sophisticated than when I
first arrived. We may have had only one AP course, and now we have
over fifteen. The quality academic program we offer and the people
we have here are all a testament to the support of the Pallottines.”
"Remember that the Christian life is one of
action; not of speech and daydreams. Let
there be few words and many deeds, and
let them be done well."
Saint Vincent Pallotti introduces
CRUSADERS HELPING CRUSADERSCRUSADERS HELPING CRUSADERS In the tradition of Saint Vincent Pallotti , Bishop Eustace Preparatory School makes every effort
to provide a quality education for deserving students, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
The current economic climate, however, finds many of our families facing financial hardship.
Crusaders Helping Crusaders endeavors that all students can complete their education at Bishop Eustace
Preparatory School. Sponsors can donate any amount. To take part in Crusaders Helping Crusaders,
please send a check payable to Bishop Eustace Preparatory School with “Crusaders Helping Crusaders” in
the memo section to: Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Finance Office 5552 Route 70 Pennsauken NJ
08109.
Thank you and God bless you for your support of the students of Bishop Eustace!
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B ishop Eustace, in addition to fostering quality education and providing a positive community in which
students thrive, holds fast to the motto Quod Deus Vult – “that which God wills.” This motto is reflected
in all members of the Bishop Eustace family – students, faculty, and alumni. For almost sixty years, Eustace
graduates have carried this powerful motto with them.
Ryan Ruggiero ’05 has made great contributions to the Peace Corps, forming an organization to teach and
train invaluable skills to underprivileged South African youth, organizing “Stars of Tomorrow” in January
2011. Ruggiero says, “I wondered why it took me coming as an American – 8,000 miles away – to educate
people in the community about HIV.” This altruistic attitude, in addition to strong willpower and confidence,
has carried Ruggiero to her current degree of success.
But how did she get to this point? It all began at Bishop Eustace.
In all aspects of her high school experience, Ruggiero noticed an underlying message: because she was so
blessed, she felt it was her responsibility to help others. She learned at a young age that “poverty is not a
choice, but a cycle.” Ruggiero got involved in campus ministry and traveled to Appalachia for a weeklong
service retreat.
After the retreat, Ruggiero continued to give back to her
community by orchestrating the annual homeless event and
hunger banquet at Eustace her senior year. She cooked meals at
St. Mary’s homeless shelter twice a month, providing not only
hot meals but a listening ear to those who were hungry. She
also volunteered at a center for the mentally disabled. When the
time came for senior year awards, Ruggiero earned the “Serving
Spoon” award and the “Corpus Christi – Love of Christ” award
for her outstanding acts of charity.
Ryan’s passion for helping others goes hand-in-hand with her
fierce determination. “I do not like to quit,” she says. Being a
Ryan Ruggiero: “a voiCe for the voiCeless”
Grace Carita ‘14
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Ryan Ruggiero: “a voiCe for the voiCeless”
Grace Carita ‘14
member of a two-time state championship soccer team taught her the
importance of resilience – she worked hard after losses because they
renewed her drive to win. Her coach’s mantra “No excuses!” left an
impact on her, even when she was not on the field.
After graduation, Ruggiero continued to pursue her interest in
volunteering at Lehigh University. Enrollment in a Global
Citizenship Program took her to Africa after her freshman year. She
fell in love with it, eager to return. Soon after, she ventured to
Tanzania where she worked with the mentally disabled. The more
time Ruggiero spent in Africa, the more she realized that she wanted to continue serving there, despite
obvious challenges.
Ruggiero continued to pursue her international interests during college. She was elected President of the
Global Union, the largest student organization on campus. In this position, she was able to interact with many
international students and organize events to engage other students’ interest in global affairs. Ruggiero took
what she loved and shared it with her classmates – she was that passionate about it. Finally, in her senior year,
she decided to enlist in the Peace Corps. Since then, she has been making great progress in bettering the lives
of countless people.
Ruggiero was drawn to the eye-opening aspect of the Peace Corps. “You get to live with and like the people
you are working with as closely as possible, which allows you to see life through their eyes,” she says.
Ruggiero has made dozens of friends in her experiences; she has helped one get accepted to a youth
ambassador program, another hired by the police force, and another earn a degree in social work.
These relationships began with Ruggiero’s desire to educate out-of-school youth in South Africa. “Stars of
Tomorrow”, her youth development project, focuses on addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the KwaZulu
Natal area of South Africa. After its inception, the organization distributed surveys and informational
handouts to determine how much the general public knew about the disease. Ruggiero was surprised at how
little people knew about AIDS, considering that 38% of the population suffered from it. She began educating
the community right away, especially youth, about HIV/AIDS
prevention, contraception, abuse, and other “stigmatized”
sexual health issues.
As she worked, Ruggiero began realizing just how much help
the people needed – not just in sexual health education, but in
life skills and job training. Many resources that American job-
hunters take for granted are not accessible to the people of
KwaZulu Natal, such as job-seeker services, listings of
available jobs, or even copy machines to duplicate a résumé.
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Also, because of the high percentage of AIDS victims in the area, many children are left orphaned, with no
one to direct them in the job-hunting process. These injustices, as well as the despicable corruption of many
employers and municipal leaders, inspired Ruggiero to take further action.
“The Stars of Tomorrow” program has evolved into an organization called “Simunye”, meaning “we are one”
in Zulu, emphasizing the unifying struggle faced by so many young African people. This youth development
program provides computer training, volunteer opportunities, and job-seeker services to out-of-school and
unemployed African youth. The knowledge and skills taught by Simunye allow these young people to acquire
a stable job and earn a living.
Ruggiero, although incredibly proud of the people she has helped, knows that in order for Simunye to work
best, the youth must run it themselves. She has faith in their capability and will offer guidance and mentorship
from the U.S., but feels that it will soon be time for her to move on to a new chapter in her life. She provided
the spark necessary to start Simunye, and trusts those that she trained with tending its flames.
Ruggiero’s time in the Peace Corps has been a give-and-take experience. While she offered life skills, the
people she met offered her life lessons. “I learned that just when you think things are ending, it is very
possible that they are just beginning,” she says. This realization reminded her to never give up. She firmly
believes that any one person has the power to make a huge impact on the world. All it takes is perseverance,
hard work, and a goal.
Of course, challenges arise on all journeys. Ruggiero has struggled to keep her youth motivated – they have
been disappointed many times before by volunteers who made empty promises, only to leave before providing
real assistance. By being patient, Ruggiero slowly built trustworthy relationships with many people to prove
how serious she was about helping them. She knows that they are very capable of making a difference with
the proper skills and knowledge, and often she reminds herself of this to stay motivated.
All the time and hard work Ruggiero has put into the Peace Corps over the past four years have definitely paid
off. In addition to improving the lives of countless African youth, she has made many self-discoveries: “I have
had my morals, beliefs and standards tested on many occasions, and it has forced me to look deeper at who I
am and why I do the things I do.” Her service has taught her
how strong she is and how much she is capable of
achieving.
She is not done yet. When asked where she hopes to see
herself in five years, she described her goal of holding a
master’s degree in an international development field. Also,
she has high hopes for Simunye, envisioning it as a strong,
sustainable organization that inspires similar programs to
form across South Africa. Ruggiero’s inspirational
accomplishments manifest the great impact one person’s
willpower can have in making a difference.
“a voiCe for the voiCeless” (Continued)
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B ishop Eustace has always been committed to providing its students with unique opportunities to serve the
community, and BE Outreach extends the boundaries of that community to reach new lengths. Based in
the foundation of Christian Service, BE Outreach is a year-long program which culminates in a cultural
immersion experience. Participating students meet bi-weekly before school throughout the year, with a focus
on education and community building. BE Outreach challenges students to develop a heightened awareness of
social justice and spirituality. Currently, the program offers three different service destinations, each with a
uniquely different focus.
When BE Outreach began, there was an emphasis on the
social justice issues associated with our country’s Native
American tribes, and that continues in the Navajo Nation
experience. Students are taken to a Navajo reservation in
northern New Mexico, where they experience and contribute
to the Native American culture of the Navajo Nation.
Volunteer projects include building community gardens,
learning and working with organic and traditional farmers,
assisting with water conservation efforts, and learning adobe
construction.
Another opportunity that Outreach offers Rustic Pathways,
an organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. Participants in
the New Orleans experience work to rebuild the areas
affected by Hurricane Katrina. Students partake in various
service outings, including the rehabilitation of houses and
organizational work within charter schools. Students also
tour the areas to understand the impact on the entire New
Orleans community.
The newest service opportunity is based in El Paso, TX, and
Las Cruces, NM, two cities along the Mexican
border. Eustace students will work and live side-by-side
with the predominantly Mexican communities, where they
will be immersed in the culture of the American Southwest
to provide an unfiltered experience within an immigrant
community and a glance into global concerns that extend
beyond our nation’s boundaries.
be outreach:
Service without borders
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Reflections from be outreach
“The service learning experience of the BE Outreach
program has been invaluable to me, and has
undoubtedly shaped my path in life and my studies at
Gettysburg College.”
Michael Lahoda, ‘07
“We were taught at Eustace that the charity of Christ urges
us on and that service was an integral part of our faith.
Through BE Outreach, I gained a deeper appreciation for all
the blessings I have in my life and developed a deeper and
more profound faith in God. I am forever in debt to Bishop
Eustace for all they have given me and for BE Outreach,
which helped me grow into the person I am today.”
Xavier Roque, ‘07
“I learned a lot about the value of community service
from Bishop Eustace and BE Outreach. I am grateful
for all the opportunities I had, and I look forward to
traveling and meeting people and forming
relationships on future service opportunities.”
Hayley Boyle, ‘08
“Being a member of BE Outreach has proven to be
an invaluable experience for me in many ways. The
trip broadened and enhanced my own spirituality in
incredible ways and has not ceased to influence me.”
Matt Potts, ‘09
A ll three BE Outreach service trips offer a unique and powerful experience. Outreach alumni have gone
on to assume numerous leadership roles within their college ministry programs, with some choosing
career paths related to community building, service, and social justice. The program continues to challenge
young minds and bolster the tradition of service at Bishop Eustace.
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“I honestly had the best experience of my life, and
I’m holding back tears thinking about it because I
wish we could stay together on the Navajo Nation
forever.”
Nicole Aguiar, ‘11
“The experience I had working in New Orleans charter
schools really made me appreciate the educational
atmosphere at Bishop Eustace. Sometimes we take for
granted that not every child is lucky enough to go to a
school where the teachers are supportive and the
environment is so welcoming ”
Kristen Leen, ‘12 “BE Outreach has been one of the most rewarding
things I have ever been a part of. It has made me
realize that an easy way to make yourself happy is by
making someone else happy. One smile can change a
person's life.”
Kevin Love, ‘12
“Because our experience was so positive and
transforming, we decided to continue the work we
started last summer with the BE Outreach Program
and return to the Reservation, this time as Bishop
Eustace Alumni.”
Nevin O’Kane and Gianna Murabito, ‘12
“BE Outreach Navajo Nation was the most amazing
experience of my life. It was uplifting, enlightening,
humbling, beautiful and transforming.”
Luke Mazzochette, ‘11
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A profile of courage: t.j. sharpe ‘93
C ourage is not some fictitious super hero who can fly or climb a building. Courage is not people who
dare themselves to go high speeds or jump out of a plane. Courage is a self-
described man of many titles – father, husband, son, brother, friend, and fighter.
Courage is Eustace grad T.J Sharpe ’93. T.J. has already battled stage 4
melanoma once, and is now in his second battle. It’s a grim diagnosis, and yet T.J.
points out it’s not absolute; his positive attitude that serves as an inspiration for all
who closely follow his story in his blog for philly.com.
At an early age, T.J. knew he wanted to be a Crusader. His father and aunt were
alumni and his brother and cousins would soon follow in his footsteps. He has
many fond memories of the school. Some were within the classroom: Father
Nolan’s world history class and any large group lectured by Mr. Lange stand out. What T.J. remembers most
is the life-long bonds that began at Eustace.
T.J. played football and baseball for four years, and credits those four years for shaping a lot of his future and
friendships. The time spent with teammates transformed classmates into best friends, culminating in the ’93
senior trip to Walt Disney World. T.J. recalls, “Our senior class trip capped off all that shared time, a week of
running around Disney and acting like the teenagers we were, knowing that in a few short months, we would
all go our separate ways to college and life beyond that. I still think of that trip every time I go to Orlando and
smile, and likely always will.”
Success in the classroom and athletics led to admission to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and the
chance to play Division III football. He majored in psychology and business and credits Eustace for some of
his success. “The freedom allowed by Eustace gives a great ‘prep’ for learning on your own once you are
really on your own. I wasn’t the best student when I arrived at Eustace, but being in a challenging academic
environment enabled me to understand how to study and
spend my time wisely.”
After college, T.J. became an IT consultant and relocated to
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after stints in Hoboken, NJ, and
Haverford, PA. He met his wife Jen in Florida and the pair
married in April 2008. The couple have two children: 2-
year-old Josie and 5-month-old Tommy.
Shortly after the birth of Tommy, T.J.’s life “came to a
screeching halt.” A weekend with a high fever prompted
him to go to the hospital, where he faced grim news – there
were multiple tumors in his lungs, spleen, liver, and small
bowel. The diagnosis was stage 4 melanoma. During his
hospital stay, he lost 30 pounds, had the small bowel tumor
removed, and began to prep for a long battle with cancer.
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Subsequent tests confirmed it was a reoccurrence of a malignant
melanoma that was removed twelve years earlier.
Months after a diagnosis that would paralyze many in fear, T.J. is
determined to beat the odds. He is currently receiving treatment, the
first of its kind, at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL, in a clinical
trial which combines a new FDA-approved drug (Yervoy) with an
existing experimental treatment involving his own T-cells. He draws
strength from a support network of family and friends, including two
generations of Eustace grads. He says, “My lasting friendships with
many of my classmates and teammates have endured nearly twenty
years since graduation. Our class was something that almost all of us
cherished – there were a lot of differences in the individuals from 1993,
but together we were a pretty close group. Eustace helped foster that
sense of community.” This past fall, the Eustace football team sent an
autographed ball and get well card arranged by Coaches Rob Cormier
and Vincent Angelucci ’92, a heartwarming gesture that showed just how large T.J.’s extended Eustace
family had become.
T.J. continues to blog the ups and downs of his treatment for philly.com’s health page and twenty years after
receiving his diploma on the quad, he offers this advice to the next generation of Crusaders, “Take advantage
of everything Eustace has to offer – there are few high schools in the area that can match the opportunities you
will be given over those four years. I was surprised when I went to college how different my experience was
compared to many of my Carnegie Mellon classmates and teammates. You have a chance to be part of
something special, not just in the four years you are a Crusader, but for a long time afterwards. Build those
relationships – with your classmates, the students in grades above and below you, even your teachers. You
will be surprised at how many times many of them end up in your life well past graduation.”
T.J. is determined not only to live his life to the fullest, but also to share his inspirational story with others.
Through it all, he remains as positive as he was in his
days at Eustace. “Tomorrow is a new day and
another one to choose to define life instead of letting
its circumstances define me.”
Inspiring words from an inspiring man, indeed.
You can follow T.J. Sharpe on his blog
www.philly.com/philly/blogs/patient1/, and
www.tjsharpe.com.
You can also support T.J.’s charity work by visiting
apromtoremember.org.
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alUMni profiles: toni Walton ‘03 anD Chrissy Walton ‘04:
sWeet eats at sWeet t’s
Katie Williams ‘04
E ver since they were little, Toni
Walton '03 and her sister Chrissy
Walton '04 knew they would open a shop
together. They used to think maybe it would
be an ice cream parlor, but their dream
became a reality in an even sweeter way.
The two sisters are the owners of Sweet T's
Bakeshop, located in Haddonfield, which
specializes in creative specialty cakes and
inventive desserts. The shop, which opened
in November of 2011, has become a South
Jersey sensation. It’s a cozy, friendly spot,
with a large exposed kitchen that lets
customers watch the staff prepare their treats.
Toni has been baking since she was a child, but she was always focused on other art mediums. After
graduating Eustace, where she created the banner for the Class of 2003, she attended the University of
Hartford and earned a fine arts degree in illustration and graphic design. It wasn’t until she was asked to
make a friend’s wedding cake, however, that she realized that cake creation was how she wanted to use her
talents.
Hoping to get more experience in cake decorating, she decided to move to New York. On a random stroll
through Hoboken, NJ, she passed a bakery that “called out” to her. She immediately ran inside and asked for
a job. A week later she was hired as an intern.
As fate would have it, that bakery was Carlo’s
Bakery, run by Buddy Valastro. Two weeks
into her internship Toni would be on national
television, appearing in seasons 1 and 2 of
TLC’s Cake Boss.
From there, Toni moved out to LA to get a
different perspective on the field. Chrissy
joined her on the West Coast, and the girls
began to craft their dream store. Returning to
New Jersey, the two worked out of their house
for a year until they were able to move into
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their Haddonfield store.
Still an artist first, Toni finds cake decorating to be the most exciting part of the process. One of her favorite
creations was a hand-painted Victorian wedding cake.
“I love making new flavors and being creative. That’s what this is all about,” Tori said, standing in front of
the counter displaying the dozens of cupcake flavors available every day.
Blueberry velvet cake is the shop’s specialty invented by Toni, though Chrissy noted that “the people’s
favorite” is chocolate peanut butter. They offer everything from standards like Chocolate, Carrot Cake, and
Cookies and Cream, to specialties like Apple Maple Bacon and Root Beer Float. Their menu even asks that
customers feel free to invent their own flavors if they want something that is not listed.
Their favorite cake so far was one they made for Haddonfield’s 300th anniversary party. Weighing almost
400 pounds, the five-story cake featured hand-painted decorations, a model of the Haddonfield dinosaur, a
train, and a spinning top.
“It was a family project,” Toni explained.
“Everyone helped work on it. Our brother
Michael ‘01 painted the clock tower, and
our mother [former Eustace faculty member
Gia Walton] did the base layer.”
“Our family follows us,” Chrissy said with
a laugh, “here, from Eustace.”
A community vibe is a part of their shop,
which is why they are so grateful to the
Eustace community.
“They’ve been very supportive,” the sisters
explained. “They’re a big part of our
customer base.”
Sweet T’s Bakeshop is located at 7 Kings Ct. Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Phone: 856-428-0222.
Visit www.sweettbakes.com
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M eghan Baker ‘03, most recently a journalist for the Fox
News Channel and freelance reporter for Philadelphia Fox
29, had a very different start in reporting. “When I’m asked in
interviews ‘how did you get started in the news industry?’ my half-
serious response is ‘As the morning announcement girl at Bishop
Eustace Prep.’”
After graduating Bishop Eustace in 2003, Meg attended Lafayette
College. After her graduation in 2007, she began working in New
York City. She started at ABC Family in advertising, and then
moved to news at ABC, working in production for the show 20/20.
After that, it was on to Fox News as a news editor and reporter. More
recently, she worked locally for Fox 29 and is working for a new
show called Chasing NJ, which will air in the New York and
Philadelphia markets on a major network this spring.
Meg remembers, “It was the late Mr. Kiessling, my track coach at
the time, who got me involved with the morning announcements at
Eustace. ‘I know you can run, but can you read,’ Kiess asked me in
his sarcastic tone.” That comment got her involved in working on
Mr. Kiessling’s no-frills morning announcements.
This first introduction to broadcasting helped relieve any camera-
shyness Meg might have had. “Kiessling's no muss, no fuss, just do it
attitude pushed me to do just that – read the announcements on TV in front of the entire school.”
Meg came full circle with morning announcements at Eustace. Last winter Angelo Milicia ’95, an adviser for
BETV, invited Meg to talk to the current morning announcers. However, she took it to the next step by
inviting the group to help her shoot a segment for an "App Attack" video based column at Fox. She also
continues to mentor alumni and current students interested in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism.
Some of her fondest Eustace memories also involve Mr. Kiessling. “From the outside, he was a prickly old
man you weren't sure you wanted to say hello. But those close to him knew he was all mush and love on the
inside. As my coach and mentor for years after graduating Eustace, he gave me the confidence to see my
strengths and pursue my dreams.” He and assistant coach Roxanne Hughes ‘95 encouraged Meg in running
the 800m sprint, known as one of the hardest races; Meg went on to run Division I track in the Patriot League,
and currently holds the 800m record at Lafayette.
Running has been her connection to many opportunities. While a member of the ABC running team at ABC
Family, her fellow runners told her about an open production assistant position at ABC News 20/20.
Meg summarizes her success in the news industry by saying “Bishop Eustace gave me the confidence and
support I needed to set big goals and forge my way through a tough industry. Thank you, BE Prep!”
alUMni profile: Meg baKer ‘03
froM eUstaCe “Morning annoUnCeMents teaM” to netWorK neWs
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From the advancement OFFICE:
Excalibur and Hall of Fame Nominations
Excalibur Award
“This word evokes an image of courage, audacity, tenacity and tradition. Bishop Eustace
Prep School has always encouraged these characteristics in its students; it is therefore fitting
that its most prestigious alumni award carries the name Excalibur!”
Frank McGrath ‘60
The Alumni Association introduced the Excalibur Award in 1991 to recognize alumni for civic, religious,
humanitarian, professional or academic accomplishments. The award could be for a single act or for a
lifetime of achievement.
We are proud to announce the Bishop Eustace Preparatory School graduates who have been designated to
receive this year’s Excalibur Awards.
The honorees are:
Maj. Gen. John Casciano, USAF (Ret.), Class of 1961
Mr. Carmen Mitcho, Class of 1966
Mr. Richard Miller, Class of 1970
Dr. Joann (Rigolizzo) Gurenlian, 1974
Mr. Gerald “Gerry” Browne, 1974 (posthumously)
Athletic Hall of Fame
Since 1958, many of the over 7,500 men and women who have graduated from Bishop Eustace Preparatory
School have made significant contributions to the school’s sports programs.
The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor those individuals, regardless of their sport, who had a significant
impact on the athletic program at Bishop Eustace and projected a positive image of the Crusaders, to the
community outside of our school.
Upcoming Ceremonies
The Excalibur Awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame Awards are given biennially.
The next Hall of Fame induction will take place in April 2014, while the subsequent Excalibur Awards
ceremony will occur in April 2015.
If you would like to nominate a distinguished alumnus for either award, please submit their name and as
much supporting information as possible to [email protected], or mail the nomination to: Bishop
Eustace Preparatory School, 5552 Route 70 Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Attn: Director of Alumni Relations
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Class of 2002 - 10 YEAR REUNION
O n Friday, November 23, 2012, members of the class of 2002 met at the Public House in Philadelphia.
Over seventy-five classmates, class advisers Mrs. Penza and Mr. Brady, as well as Alumni Director
Mr. Bannar were in attendance. Special thanks to all who made it a memorable night, especially organizers
Katie Ross and Romeo Pacifico.
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Class of 2007 - 5 YEAR REUNION
O n Friday, November 23, 2012, members of the class of 2007 gathered at Bridget Foy’s in Philadelphia.
Over 80 classmates and Alumni Director Mr. Bannar were in attendance. Special thanks to all who
made it a memorable night, especially organizers Madeleine DiLeonardo and Phil Jaworskyj .
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ALUMNI NEWS
Class of 1960
Ralph Ipri has been elected to the
South Jersey Coaches Hall of
Fame. The long time tennis coach
at Cherry Hill East High School
was inducted in a ceremony on
March 7, 2013.
Class of 1962
The Class of ‘62 celebrated its
50th reunion on September 15,
2012. Classmates from around
the country came home for a
weekend of activities. Some
attended the Eustace home
football game versus Gloucester
Catholic, some took a guided tour
of the campus on Saturday
afternoon, and all attended Mass
at Christ the King Church,
celebrated by classmate, Msgr.
Roger McGrath, with a reunion
dinner immediately following
Mass.
Jack Long wrote a book about
creative leadership titled Three
Wellsprings of Leadership. Jack’s
goal in writing the book was “to
persuade my readers that the
Wellsprings of Character, Hope
and Imagination are the seminal
sources of those aspects of
Leadership that are relevant to the
presenting opportunity or
challenge.”
Class of 1964
Robert Schneck recently retired
from Saint Thomas Aquinas High
School after 42 years of teaching
physics and computer science. He
and wife Barbara reside in
Hollywood, Florida.
Class of 1965
Col. William F. Reyers, USA
(Ret.), has been appointed the
Assistant Deputy Under Secretary
of Defense for Command and
Control. Col. Reyers retired from
the U.S. Army in 1998 and until
this appointment was Vice
President of program
management at Science
Applications International
Corporation (SAIC) in Fairfax,
Virginia. He and wife Kathy have
three children — Courtney,
Katie, and Billy.
Class of 1973
Mark Lonetto was inducted into
the Camden County Sports Hall
of Fame October 25, 2012. Mark
is also a member of the Bishop
Eustace Athletic Hall of Fame as
an individual and a member of
the 1973 Basketball Team.
Brian O'Reilly is a writer/
producer and was the creator and
executive producer of Food
Network’s Dinner: Impossible.
His new book, Angelina’s
Bachelors is his third book and
first novel, after Mission: Cook!
and Impossible to Easy. His
culinary collaborator is his wife
and partner, Virginia, a lifelong
cook and culinary producer of
their production company.
Class of 1975
Lawrence Mroz is a doctor of
optometry at the The Eye
Professionals in Millville, New
Jersey. He and wife Linda have
two children, Douglas and David.
Class of 1978
Anthony Ierardi, who was
promoted to a Major General in
the United States Army in
November of 2010, was named
commander of the US 1st
Cavarly, based at Fort Hood,
Texas. His most recent
assignment was the director of
force management for the Office
of the Deputy Chief of Staff in
Washington, DC. He held
numerous assignments during his
career and spent two previous
stints with the 1st Cavalry-
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division operations officer and
commander of the 1st Squadron,
7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Brigade.
Class of 1979
Diana (Castorina) Behling
recently traveled to Malawi in
Southeast Africa to educate birth
attendants through a "Physicians
for Peace" program. She has
traveled to other parts of the
world to train caregivers,
reinforcing the importance of a
holistic approach.
Patty Leone received her D.O.
from the New York College of
Osteopathic Medicine in 2005,
finished her residency in 2008 at
Long Beach Medical and is now
practicing family medicine in
Manhattan. She lives in Long
Beach, Nassau County, New
York.
Class of 1981
Joe Bovino is a practicing
attorney in Hollywood,
California, and is also a
successful author, who released a
new book Field Guide to Chicks
of the United States.
Shahid Saigol has written an e-
book called Guerrilla
Interviewing...Closing the Sales
Job You Want on the First Try.
Class of 1982
J. Kenneth Leap has completed
yet another wonderful stained
glass project at the New Jersey
Transit station in Lindenwold,
NJ, and was featured in an article
in the Courier Post on Thursday,
January 10, 2013. Ken has been a
stained glass artist for the past 21
years and has completed many
other high-profile projects in the
state of New Jersey.
Class of 1986
Kim (Anderson) Iles and
husband Michael live in Medford,
New Jersey with sons Mike and
Max, both members of the Class
of 2016.
Class of 1992
Trae Lamborne is the President
of Egress Solutions, Inc.and
TraeDon Construction, Inc. He
and wife Donna (Perrone) live in
Wenonah, NJ, with children
Grace (8) and Jack (7).
Dr. Matthew Pinto was recently
profiled on 6-ABC for his work
helping patients successfully lose
weight. He recently helped Tony
Luke Jr. lose an amazing 125
pounds.
Class of 1993
Vincent DelPidio is a business
analyst for a company called
Cynergy, The Experience
Agency, which helps companies
develop strategies for design and
development for the web, mobile
and desktop technologies.
Donna (Perrone) Lamborne is
the Director of Marketing and
Assistant to the Dean of Temple
Law School. She and husband
Trae live in Wenonah, NJ with
children Grace (8) and Jack (7).
Carmen Mitcho is an Executive
Producer, having worked on
many television shows on E!
Entertainment television and
other networks. After 18 years in
Los Angeles, CA, he and wife
Tara now live with their son
Charlie in Montclair, NJ.
Class of 1994
Marlena (Cianciarulo) Kennard
is the Brand Manager for ILEX
Consumer Products Group based
in Baltimore, Maryland. She and
husband Matt make their home in
Baltimore.
Class of 1995
Birth: to Jamie (Brady) Kuchta
and husband Mike, a daughter
Abigail Rae born on February 10,
2012. She entered the world at 7
lbs. and 20 1/4 inches and joins
her big sister Samantha.
Kim Field married Andrew
Jacobs on September 8, 2012 in
Asheville, NC. The couple
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resides in Bellefonte, PA and is
expecting their first child in June.
Kim is the Director of
Development for Student Affairs
and Undergraduate Education at
Penn State University. She
received her M.B.A. and Ph.D. in
Higher Education from Florida
State University in 2011.
Roxanne Hughes earned her
Doctorate and was honored by
Phi Delta Kappa International
(PDK), the premier professional
association for educators. PDK
named her research one of five
outstanding doctoral dissertations
internationally. Roxanne is a
former faculty member of Bishop
Eustace.
Engaged: Nicole Johnson to Cale
Pendergrass. A September 20,
2013, wedding is planned at the
Breakers in Palm Beach Florida.
Classmates Katie Nickels and
Lisa Galliera will attend her in
the wedding. Nicole recently
became a partner in the
accounting firm of Hafer &
Company in Palm Beach.
Ryan Lawrence is the Phillies
beat writer for the Philadelphia
Daily News. He is routinely a
guest on Daily News Live on the
Comcast Network and Sports
Radio WIP.
Kathleen (Linck) Monforto was
featured in Kevin Callahan’s
Courier Post segment called
“Where Are They Now?”
Kathleen, a standout in track and
cross country, both at Eustace
and Georgetown University, was
elected to the Bishop Eustace
Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.
Birth: to Angelo Milicia and wife
Bobbiann, a daughter Alexandra
Grace born on December 25,
2012. Their beautiful “Christmas
present” arrived at 7:25AM and
joins big brother Anthony and big
sister Ava.
Matt Mitcho is a Brand Director
for Salix Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. He and wife Morgan live
with their son Gray in Raleigh,
North Carolina. Matt and Morgan
are expecting a baby girl in July.
Keith Parker, a Senior Strategist
at Deutsche Bank in New York,
is responsible for global asset
allocation research. He and his
wife Colleen live in Garden City,
NY, with their three children
Logan, Braden and Katelyn.
Birth: to Luke Repici and wife
Judy, a daughter Norah Mae born
on March 17, 2013. She joins big
brother Joshua. The family lives
in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
John Schmidt is currently living
in Istanbul, Turkey. He is
teaching at Yeditepe University’s
Law School.
Birth: to Jocelyn (Smith) Talbert
and husband Richard, a son
Richard Eric Talbert III, born on
March 12, 2013.
Married: Bryan Weist and Lisa
Kinney on December 3, 2011. In
attendance were Eustace
classmates Greg Brown, Andrew
Lund, Luke Repici, John
Schmidt, and Angelo Milicia.
Class of 1996
Joe Vallee is the owner of the
website 'philly2philly.com' which
has its finger on the pulse of
what's happening in the greater
Philadelphia area, i.e., politics,
sports, entertainment, etc. Joe also
wrote a book entitled A Snowballs
Chance-Philly Fires Back Against
the National Media.
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Charles (CJ) Schiavino is a sales
representative for Volvo Rentals
in Bristol, Pennsylvania, dealing
in the rental of construction
heavy equipment. CJ lives in
Swedesboro, New Jersey with
wife Tracy, step-son Zach, and
four dogs.
Class of 1997
Married: Drew Chiesa and
Jennifer Juice in September 2012.
A graduate of Gettysburg College
in 2001, Drew graduated from the
Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine in 2008
and is now a Gastroenterology
Fellow at UMDNJ in Stratford,
New Jersey. Jennifer is a resident
at Christiana Care Health System
in Newark, Delaware.
Matthew Collings was inducted
into the Rutgers-Camden Athletic
Hall of Fame for 2009. He was a
three-sport letterman (track, golf
and cross country) and was a two
-time NCAA Division III All-
American in the 400-meter
intermediate hurdles. Matt was
also a three-time participant in
the NCAA Championships, a
three-time winner of the Most
Outstanding Male Track Athlete
at the New Jersey Athletic
Conference Outdoor
Championships, and a four-time
Most Valuable Player for the
Rutgers-Camden track program.
Married: Paul Drzal and
Christina Mathewson on April 7,
2012. Paul is an architect for
Paul Drzal, LLC in Northern
Liberties in Philadelphia PA.
Class of 1998
Birth: to Justin DiGaetano and
wife Kristie, a son Joseph born
January 25, 2013. Joe arrived at 6
lbs., 3 oz. and 19.5 inches. Justin
is a partner in the accounting firm
of Fidato Partners, LLC in
Wayne, Pennsylvania and the
family lives in Mount Laurel,
New Jersey.
Marc Sauer is a former pitcher
for the Florida Marlins and
Oakland Athletics baseball
organizations. He has been the
Northeast area scout for the
Oakland A's and was recently
promoted by the A's to East Coast
Supervisor and has relocated to
Tampa, Florida.
Birth: to Sandra (Stock) Beyerly
and husband Mark, a daughter
Emma Frances born on August
16, 2011. Emma entered the
world at 6 lbs., 4 ozs. and 19 1/2
inches. Sandy is formerly director
of the library and media services
for Fairfield College Preparatory
School. The family lives in
Fairfield, Connecticut.
Class of 1999
Birth: to Bruce Ciallella and wife
Danielle (Feigenbutz) '01, a son
Brayden Blair born on August 19,
2012. Bruce received his J.D.
degree from Widener University
School of Law in May of 2012
and is currently the Deputy
Attorney General of the State of
New Jersey. Prior to his
appointment, Bruce was the Head
Index Derivative Trader at
McGowan Investors.
Birth: to Nicholas Italiano and
wife Amanda, a daughter Juliet
Catherine born on November 25,
2012. Juliet was 8 lbs., 7 ozs. and
joins big sister Maddie. Nick is
the Advancement and
Admissions Director at Bishop
Eustace Preparatory School and
the family lives in Marlton, New
Jersey.
Birth: to Matt Morgan and wife
Liz, a son Charles Oakes born on
October 26, 2011. The family
lives in Elkton, Maryland. Matt is
the director of business
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development at Tutor Perini
Corporation in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Birth: to Angela (Zielinski)
Lamorte and husband Tom, a
daughter Danielle Rose born on
October 2, 2011. The family lives
in Sicklerville, New Jersey.
Class of 2000
Birth: to Mike Iannucci and wife
Christie (Sacchetti), twins
Alexandria Elizabeth and Lucas
Michael, born on July 14, 2012.
Mike is an attorney with Blank
Rome in Philadelphia, and
Christie, who received her
Master's Degree in School
Counseling, works at Resource
America, Inc., also in
Philadelphia. The family lives in
Marlton, New Jersey.
Birth: to Dan Mancini and wife
Paula, a daughter Ava Celeste
born January 9, 2013.
Class of 2001
Stasia (Botis) Bahring graduated
from Richard Stockton College in
2009 with a Doctor of Physical
Therapy, BS in Biological
Sciences and a BFA in Dance.
She is employed at Cross Keys
Physical Therapy in Turnersville
and teaches classical ballet and
modern dance at L'Ecole de la
Dance in Mt. Laurel, NJ. She
and her husband Brad currently
live in Sewell, NJ
Mike Drzal is a Multimedia
Artist at Exponent Inc.
He specializes in visual
communication techniques
including studio photography,
digital imaging, and accident and
site investigations using both
photography and video. He is
responsible for photographic and
video evidence, video post-
production, and creation of
demonstrative evidence used in
litigation support. He currently
lives in South Philadelphia. Mike
is a Philadelphia Mummer and
banjo player in the Pennsport
String Band.
Birth: to Danielle (Feigenbutz)
and Bruce Ciallella ‘99, a son
Brayden Blair born on August 19,
2012.
Married: Margaret Gatti and
Darren Mays on April 10, 2010.
A graduate of Trinity College in
2004, Maggie received her
master's degree in public health at
Emory University in 2007,
graduated from Georgetown
Medical School in 2011 and is
now an internal medicine resident
at Georgetown University
Hospital. She and Darren live in
Chevy Chase, Maryland.
J.P. Mangalindan recently wrote
the cover story on the turnaround
of eBay for the February 25th
issue of Fortune magazine. A
graduate of Fordham University,
J.P. has written for GQ, Popular
Science, Entertainment Weekly,
and nymag.com.
Dr. John Mirmanesh married
Holly Sortino on December 1,
2012. John’s groomsmen
included Best Man Michael
Mirmanesh ‘06, Anthony
Nordo ‘01, Bill Colarulo ‘01,
and Michael Walton ‘01. John
is a Physician with Advocare
Pediatric and Adult Medicine in
Marlton, NJ.
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Married: Cameron Morgan to
Lindsay Smith of Moorestown in
April 2012, at the Methodist
Church in Moorestown, New
Jersey. Cameron joined the law
firm of Parker McCay in 2012,
practicing school board law.
Class of 2002
Birth: to Megan (Ferber)
Clinthorne and husband Graham,
a daughter Charlotte Grace born
on May 18, 2011. Charlotte was 7
lbs., 6 ozs. and 21 inches. The
family is doing well and living in
Oaklyn, New Jersey.
Bob Hennefer is the Head Golf
Professional at the Links Golf
Club in Marlton, NJ. He has
been named the 2013
Philadelphia PGA Section Player
Development Award Winner for
growing the game of golf in our
area. He and wife Diana have a
son Chase, who was born on
November 2, 2011.
Katie Ross co-authored a paper
that published in the New
England Journal of Medicine
entitled "A Randomized Study of
How Physicians Interpret
Research Funding Disclosure."
Katie received her M.B.E. from
the University of Pennsylvania
and works full time doing
research at the American Board
of Internal Medicine while
writing her
dissertation for
her doctoral
program. She
recently
completed a
marathon in
Birmingham,
AL—the 26th
marathon of
her 50 state
mission! Number 50 is scheduled
for November 2015 in New York
City.
Married: Meghan Smith to Dave
Gentleman on July 28, 2013.
After receiving her degree in
elementary and special education
from Mount St. Mary's, Meghan
began her teaching career as a 5th
grade special education teacher at
Walter Hill School in
Swedesboro, New Jersey. She
and Dave are living in Cherry
Hill.
Class of 2003
Barbara Angelino has been
accepted into Purdue University
Veterinary School for the Class
of 2017.
Married: Meghan (Bleistine)
Morgan to David Morgan on
June 11, 2011. She received her
M.Ed from Holy Family
University and is a member of the
faculty at Bishop Eustace
Preparatory School.
Birth: to Christine (Blom) Sands
and husband Mike, a daughter
Erin Elizabeth born on March 14,
2013. Erin was 7 lbs. and 20.5
inches
Married: Mark Kohler and Julia
Gaffield on January 26, 2013.
Mark recently received his Ph.D
in Organic Chemistry from Duke
University. He is working as a
consultant for PriceSpective in
Morristown, NJ.
Engaged: Lauren Kramer to
Kyle Moran. The wedding will
take place on June 15, 2013.
Lauren is a graduate of Fairfield
University, is doing recruiting for
PepsiCO, and is pursuing her
master's degree at UConn. Kyle is
a UConn grad who works in
finance for Pepperidge Farms.
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Mike Regina is working in the
film and television industry in
Los Angeles, California. He has
worked on the production staffs
of several motion pictures and
television series. He is currently
working on Go On, starring
Matthew Perry.
Married: Michael Wagner and
Ashley Kline on October 20,
2012.
Class of 2004
Todd Johnson is a correspondent
and video producer for NBC
News’ theGrio. His work has
been featured on NBC's Today
Show.
Married: Eric Krawiec and
Christine Moylan (‘05), on
November 9, 2012.
Married: Joseph Licata and Kim
Wong, on May 6, 2012.
Married: Christina Maniaci and
Chad Berner (of Clifton Park,
New York) on September 8, 2012
in Philadelphia. Several Eustace
classmates were in attendance.
Christie met Chad while
attending Georgetown University
and they now
live in New
York City.
Married:
Nick
Tomasello
and Erin
Cowan on June 2, 2012. Many
Eustace alum attended, including
father Jim Tomasello ‘77, sister
Kristen Tomasello ‘09, brother
Eric Tomasello ‘13, Joseph
Marquart ’65, Nick Regina ’77,
Joan Perry ’84, Ian Sbalcio ‘04,
John Khouri ‘04, and Alex
Sbalcio ‘07.
Class of 2005
Engaged: Christopher Bernardi
and Amanda Pasquarella on
September 22, 2012. The
wedding is planned for October
18, 2014.
Birth: to Will Hargrave and
Adriana (Capella) Hargrave, a
son Dylan Paul born on January
29, 2013. Dylan was 7 lbs, 12 oz
and 20.5 inches. The family lives
in Williamstown, NJ.
Married: Christine Moylan and
Eric Krawiec (‘04), on
November 9, 2012.
Engaged: Thomas Schiavo and
Lydia Botis. The wedding is
planned for September 8, 2013.
Lydia is a certified massage
therapist currently attending
Drexel University for Health
Sciences and Nursing. Thomas
graduated from Virginia Tech
with a degree in Business and is
employed by Cardone Industries
in Philadelphia.
Class of 2006
Franny Buderman received a
B.S, in Natural Resources, with a
concentration in Applied Ecology
from Cornell University and a
M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries
Science from
Penn State
University. She
is currently
working toward
her Ph.D at
Colorado State
University. Her
doctoral research focuses on
movement and connectivity
modeling of large carnivores.
Birth: to Adriana (Capella)
Hargrave and Will Hargrave, a
son Dylan Paul born on January
29, 2013. Dylan was 7 lbs, 12 oz
and 20.5 inches. The family lives
in Williamstown, NJ.
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Nicole Grace Haslett is an
emerging opera professional in
New York City. In addition to
studying in the studio of Ashley
Putnam, she most recently has
performed at the Martina Arroyo
Foundation, the Hanyu Academy
of Vocal Arts in China, and will
perform at the Opera Theatre of
St. Louis.
Michael Mirmanesh is a third-
year medical student at Drexel
University College of Medicine.
David Moffa graduated from
Saint Joseph's University in 2010,
and has returned to Bishop
Eustace as a faculty member in
the History Department. He
facilitates Kairos retreats
throughout the school year and
coaches the Crusaders Girls’
Soccer team.
Caitlin Smith was nominated for
the MAC Conference 100
Century Team. She played field
hockey for Elizabethtown
College and was voted All-
Conference in 2007 & 2009.
Class of 2007
Katie Burdalski will graduate in
May with a PharmD from the
University of the Sciences.
Lindsay Gallagher is a first-year
veterinary student at the
University of Pennsylvania.
Class of 2008
Jessica Bravyak graduated with a
degree in nursing from the
University of Delaware and is
currently an Emergency Room
nurse at the Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia.
Caitlin Fox recently graduated
from the University of South
Florida with a degree in Business
Management and now works as
an allocator for Burlington Coat
Factory. She also returned to
Eustace in the fall of 2012 to
coach our Freshmen and JV girls
soccer teams.
Leah Furey graduated from
Fairfield University with Honors
and is a risk financial analyst for
UBS' Investment Bank in
Stamford, CT.
Tara Hall graduated from
Fairfield University and is a nurse
at Stamford Hospital in Stamford,
CT. Her roommate is Crusader
classmate Leah Furey.
Kaitlin Margraf founded "Hark
Society," a New York non-profit
organization of young
professionals inspired to help
children in underserved
communities develop their
passions through extra-curricular
and extra-classroom activities.
Jeffrey Savio, a graduate of
Villanova University with a
degree in finance, is an analyst
for Goldman Sachs in New York.
He is also the co-founder and
CEO of Keep It Warm, LLC, a
socially responsible apparel start-
up specializing in winter wear.
For every product they sell, Keep
It Warm will donate one warmth
item to someone in need: "One
for one, warmth for warmth."
Class of 2009
Kevin Casey is a senior at
Lafayette College, majoring in
Economics. He is still playing
baseball and spent this past
summer playing in the Alaska
Baseball League. After
graduation, he has the
opportunity to play baseball as a
fifth year at the College of
William & Mary, where he will
pursue both his baseball career
and his interest in Economics
Class of 2010
Greg Bukowski recently
returned from study in Australia,
He will be spending the summer
conducting chemistry research at
Ramapo College.
Meg Comunale continues her
studies at Catholic University.
She is a member of the field
hockey team which recently
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captured its second consecutive
conference championship.
Clayton Cozzan received an
award for "Best Undergraduate
Poster" at University of Florida’s
I-Cubed Graduate Student
Research day for his research
titled "Novel Processing
Conditions for Ferroelectric Thin
Films for Capacitors." Clayton
participated in the 2012
Undergraduate Research
Apprenticeship Program (URAP),
sponsored by the United States
Army Research Office.
Elise DiDonato continues her
studies at Drexel University,
where she helped lead the Drexel
University field hockey team to
the 2012 Colonial Athletic
Association Championship for
the first time in program history
Gabrielle Giunta is a junior Food
Marketing major with a minor in
Family Business
Entrepreneurship at Saint Joseph
University. She is currently
interning with Love Beets. She
will take part in a study tour this
spring that travels to several
Italian cities to learn about
authentic food production, etc.
Heather Hotz transferred to
Delaware State University on a
full equestrian Division I
scholarship. A Movement
Science major with a 4.0 GPA,
Heather works at the Wellness
Center on campus, and was
recently invited to an individual
invitational to compete against
other D1 equestrians in Texas in
March.
Fran Iula attends Loyola
University, where he is producing
a show called The Pilot, a
comedy about a group of kids
who are looking to produce a TV
show yet they cannot agree on a
single idea - basically every
episode is a new pilot. Fran was
also selected to lead a Loyola
Men’s Retreat, a small group of
men who are trying to figure out
who they are, as men, in the
world.
Stephanie Kass, a neurosciences
major at Lafayette College, is
studying abroad in Copenhagen,
Denmark.
Alana Keeley is a junior at Iona
College. She was selected for a
spring internship with NBC
Studios in Stamford, Connecticut.
Alana will be working behind the
scenes of both the Jerry Springer
and Steve Wilkos shows.
Jenna Snyder is a third-year
student at Northeastern
University. She is employed at
Children’s Hospital of Boston, is
a service learning teaching
assistant on campus and is the
coordinator of Northeastern’s
Alternative Spring Break
Program.
Class of 2011
Adam Bartholomew is a
sophomore Entrepreneurship
major at York College of
Pennsylvania and is currently a
member of the Spartan baseball
team at York.
Catherine Casey is a sophomore
Communications Major at
Villanova University, where she
earned first semester Dean’s List
Honors. She will study abroad
for five weeks in Greece this
summer.
Jay Furey is a sophomore
Psychology major with a minor in
Medical Diagnostics at the
University of Delaware. He has
made the Dean's List for the Fall
2011 and Fall 2012 semesters and
intends to go to Medical School.
Jay is a member of the National
Society of Collegiate Scholars
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and serves as the Scholarship Chair
and Vice President of the Epsilon
Pledge Class for the Delta Kappa
Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
His undergraduate research will
focus on social value orientations.
Lauren Farmer is a second year
student in the PharmD program at
University of the Sciences on the
Dean’s List. She is involved in a
Professional Sorority (Kappa
Epsilon), Student Government
Association, and a student/peer
mentor of the Stepp program.
Samantha Walters, an aerospace
engineering student at the
University of Maryland, will be
spending the summer in Southern
California working at NASA’s jet
propulsion lab.
Sarah Wulk is a sophomore at
West Chester University after
transferring from Rider University.
Sarah was part of West Chester’s
Atlantic Region Champion soccer
team.
Class of 2012
Annie Caglioti made the Dean's
List in her first semester at Notre
Dame University.
Allie Canal is a freshman at
Georgetown University and a
writer for the website “Her
Campus: Georgetown.”
Katie Ewell made the Dean’s List
in her first semester at Boston
College.
Erin Logue made the Dean’s List
in her first semester at Penn State
University Park.
Allie Salisbury made the Dean’s
List in her first semester at Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State
University.
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This list reflects all alumni deaths of which we have been notified since March 15, 2009, until publication.
In memoriam
ALUMNI
Nicholas Kellmayer ‘58 Robert Jamison ‘63 Rocco Santoro ‘74
Steve Weir ‘58 Stephen Weglarz ‘63 Michele Radcliffe ‘78
Robert 'Greg' Wood ‘58 William Bogsch ‘65 Steven Donlin ‘79
Daniel Connelly ‘59 Robert J. Eith ‘65 Patricia Szczepanski Strauser ‘79
Silvio DiMedio ‘59 Gregory Hufner ‘65 Anthony D'Angelo ‘80
Chester Kozarski ‘59 Arthur Croce ‘68 Christopher Besoushko ‘82
Mark Lacovara ‘61 Joseph Kelly ‘68 Matt Potena ‘83
Ronald LaVoie ‘61 Eusanio Giancola ‘69 Leslie Frayne ‘85
Oswaldo Sandora ‘61 John McCurry ‘69 James Martin ‘86
Louis Scalfani ‘61 Dennis Calvarese ‘70 Michael Furey ‘88
Nicholas Bovino ‘62 Greg Coffey ‘70 Gia McGinley ‘90
John Rodgers ‘62 Kieran Lynch ‘70 Jonathan Page ‘96
Robert Waite ‘62 Lawrence Massanova ‘72 Michael Pelliciari ‘01
Frank Ward ‘62 Gerald Browne ‘74 Conor O'Kane ‘09
James Carroll ‘63 Dennis Deacon ‘74
FACULTY AND STAFF
Russell Henderson Downs, Jr. Fr. Angelo Palermo, S.A.C
Edith Knetz Jerry Remenicky
Vivian Martinez-Vidal RoseMarie Santanello
Teresa Mungiole Suzanne Stashis
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THE ANNUAL FUND
T he Annual Fund is our ongoing giving campaign to meet the critical needs of families that request
financial aid each year. In addition, it has financed equipment purchases, campus enhancements and
special projects through unrestricted gifts. The annual fund allows our donors to help the future
generations of Bishop Eustace graduates and fulfill the Mission Statement of Bishop Eustace Preparatory
School.
For nearly sixty years, our alumni, parents and friends have contributed to the mission of Bishop Eustace
Preparatory School. The contributions of our supporters continue to help our students who would not
otherwise have the opportunity to attend Bishop Eustace. In addition, it has provided new equipment for
our athletic teams and student activities, created new opportunities for faculty development, and increased
opportunities for our students to give back to the community through Christian Service. When one
considers the fact that tuition only covers eighty-eight percent of our expenses as a school, every student
receives some type of financial aid. Every year, we ask our alumni, parents and friends to support our
Mission and help future generations of Crusaders.
Every gift can make a difference for our students - no gift is too small or too great. Our annual giving year
runs from July 1 to June 30 the following year.
Levels of Support:
How to Give:
For gifts through check, make check payable to Bishop Eustace Prep and mail donation to
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
Office of Institutional Advancement
5552 Route 70
Pennsauken, NJ 08109-4798
For gifts through Visa or MasterCard, please call the Institutional Advancement Office at (856) 662-2160,
extension 252.
Society of Saint Vincent A gift of $10,000 or more
Marco Martorelli Guild A gift of $5,000 to $9,999
Father Ralph Firneno Society A gift of $2,500 to $4,999
Headmaster's Society A gift of $1,000 to $2,499
Principal's Circle A gift of $500 to $999
Black and White Society A gift of $250 to $499
Eustace Ambassadors A gift of $100 to $249
Eustace Friends A gift of $1 to $99
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Bishop Eustace goes social
I n addition to our website, www.eustace.org, did you know Bishop Eustace has its own official Facebook
page and several Twitter feeds?
Stay connected to all things Eustace by “liking” Bishop Eustace at www.facebook.com/BishopEustace.
Bishop Eustace utilizes several Twitter feeds that are designed to keep you informed:
Follow BishopEustace for updates from the Advancement Office.
Follow BEPCrusaders for sports scores and more.
Follow BEPAlumni for updates from the Alumni Director.
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SUMMER AT EUSTACE
For more information on any of the Bishop Eustace Summer Programs, visit www.eustace.org/summer
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Bishop Eustace
Preparatory School Office of Institutional Advancement
5552 Route 70, Pennsauken, NJ 08109-4798
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