Seton Catholic, Mount Assumption, St. John’s , Our Lady of Victory, D’Youville

VOL. 30 ISSUE 3 WINTER 2008

Dear Alumni Members, HERE WE GO AGAIN! Another year has suddenly passed! Don’t they seem to go faster as we get older? It’s already that time of year where we focus on our Annual Membership Drive from now until the end of March. It is our sincere hope that every alumni could give at the $ 10. “Patron” level. It is very understandable that times are tough and that every dime is needed. If you are able to give more, please do. Remember, any donation helps allow us to bring “The Bridge” to you. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely The Alumni Association * * * * * * * * * * Return with donation * * * * * * * * * * * ____ $ 10.00 Patron ____ $ 25.00 Associate Member ____ $ 50.00 Supporting Member ____ $100.00 President’s Club Advertisers Ads run 3 times in the Bridge annually ____ $ 100.00 2” x 2-1/2” Ad ____ $ 175.00 2” x 4” Ad ____ $ 500.00 1/4 Page ____ $ 1,000.00 1/2 Page ____ $ 2,000.00 Full Page Enclose Ad copy or your Business Card Name: _______________ Yr. Grad. (if applicable) ____ Address: _______________ City: _______________State:__________ Zip Code: __________ Please return this form with your donation or ad to: MAI-Seton Alumni Association 93 Court Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901

COMFORT INN DESTROYED BY FIRE!

One thing a calamity of the extent of last Saturday's fire at Comfort Inn teaches is that even horrible events bring out the best in some people. That fire was being proclaimed as among the worst in Clinton County's history, though, had it occurred in the middle of the night instead of the middle of the day, it surely would have been much worse. A raging fire in a fully occupied, 112-room hotel would certainly have been a bigger disaster if all of the occupants had been asleep. So, for that, we should all be grateful. But, beyond fate, there are plenty of real, live people to recognize as meeting the highest standards of kindness and compassion, and we'll start with the hotel's co-owner, Terry Meron. Rushing back to Plattsburgh from San Diego upon learning of the fire, his first words to a Press-Republican reporter by telephone were: "I'm teetering on crying all the time. This is just a disaster. I'm just happy no one was hurt." It's easy to say he should be happy no one was hurt, but consider that he'd just lost a lifetime of hard work and courageous enterprise. He could hardly have been blamed if the people who had not been hurt hadn't even crossed his mind. Shortly after that, his thoughts turned to idled employees. "I will use as many employees as possible in rebuilding," he said. "I hope whoever we can't help gets another job quickly." You can't help but respect a business owner who has just suffered a devastating loss and expresses such concern over

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the people who work for him. And then there were the firefighters — scores of them — who raced to the fire from all over the county and beyond to risk all to get that monster under control. Hour after hour, they were in and out of the building, on top of it, expertly pouring water onto and into it to smother the flames. Volunteer departments hereabouts prove again and again to be the match of any group anywhere, paid or unpaid. And let's not forget the businesses and human beings who did whatever they could to advance the cause of saving the hotel and its occupants. Competitors and unallied merchants offered rooms, food, drinks and whatever services were needed to help Meron and his staff, as well as helping the firefighters. Route 3 had to be closed to traffic, meaning businesses were forced to shut down for the day. Only a very few complained. Most couldn't have been more gracious, we're told. And this was on a Saturday — a big shopping day in the midst of economic misery. Naturally, we wish Meron and his business partner, James Murray, success in navigating the tricky waters of insurance, reconstruction and returning to normalcy. We similarly wish good fortune to the many customers who had planned events for the Comfort Inn in the coming months. A disaster, for sure. But another reaffirmation, too, that good people are the heavy majority around here. BIRTHS

1998 Ezero - A son, Liam Thomas, born August 22, 2007, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. to Daniel and Abby Ezero. Parental grandparents are Joe and Phyllis Ezero of Plattsburgh. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Lynne Borow of Delhi.

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RIP PLATTSBURGH — Donald J. King, 81, of Standish Street, passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 2008, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 28, 1926, son of the late George and Emma (Rascoe) King. Donald was a 1944 graduate of Mount Assumption Institute and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as

an electrician at Georgia Pacific and retired after 41 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Peter's Church. Donald is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris (Bouyea) King; his children and their spouses, Linda and David Richard of Plattsburgh, Steven and Mame King of Plattsburgh, Mark King of Plattsburgh, Lori and Steven Lafaive of Plattsburgh, Paul and Brenda King of Plattsburgh; a sister and brother-in-law, Annette and Charles Fields of Schenectady; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Geraldine King of Peru; six grandchildren, David Richard, Jennifer Latour, Alisen and Jonathan Lafaive, Jeremy and Sarah King; three great-

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grandchildren, Taylor Richard, Anthony Marcoux King and Caleigh Latour; several nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his parents; a brother, George King; and a grandson, Alexander King. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Donations in the memory of Mr. Donald J. King may be made to the FitzPatrick Cancer Center c/o CVPH 75 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Online condolences may be made and memorial candles lit at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.

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ENGAGEMENTS 2003 Jozwiak - Siskavich

Peru - Pamela and Leonard Jozwiak II of 768 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, announce the engagement of their daughter, Colby, to Michael Christopher Siskavich, son of Mona and Robert “Mike”

Siskavich Jr. of 42 Second St., Lyon Mountain. Colby Jozwiak graduated from Peru Central in 2002 and Plattsburgh State with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 2006. She is an accountant at Champlain Valley Educational Services in Plattsburgh. Michael Siskavich graduated as valedictorian from Seton Catholic Central School in 2003 and from Clarkson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 2007. He is a project manager at Murnane Building Contractors, Plattsburgh. A June 12, 2010, wedding is being planned. 2000 Lewis - Lacroix Clayton California - Bud and Diane Lewis of Clayton, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily, to Matthew Lacroix of 52 Lawrence Drive, Lowell, Mass., son of Roger and Sue Lacroix of 181 Quaker Highlands Road, Peru, NY. Emily Lewis is a 2001 graduate of Carondolet High School, Concord, Calif., and a 2005 graduate of Santa Clara University with a degree in art history and English, with honors. She is the assistant director of the Los Altos History Museum in Los Altos, Calif. Matthew Lacroix is a 2000 graduate of Seton Catholic Central, Plattsburgh, NY., and a 2004 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a degree in management information systems and history, with honors. He is a senior associate in the Information Security Department at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Boston. The couple will be married in the spring of 2009 1996 Castine - Terry Plattsburgh - Gary and Brigitte Castine of Champlain and Mary Ann and Roger Sorrell of Plattsburgh announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Francis Castine, of Plattsburgh, to Justin Michael Terry, son of Donald and Cricket Terry also of Plattsburgh. Katie Castine graduated from Seton Catholic

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Central School in 1996 and Plattsburgh State with a bachelor’s degree in education in 2000 and a master’s degree in 2002. She teaches and coaches at Saranac High School. Justin Terry graduated from Plattsburgh High School in 1996 and the College of St. Rose in 2001, where he received his B.A. in public communications. He is employed with New York State Department of Corrections. A New Year’s Eve 2008 wedding has been planned 2003 Dubrey - Miller Blackbrook - Christopher and Jill DuBrey of the Town of Black Brook announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Anne, to Jason Robert Miller of Grand Isle, Vt., the son of David and Alisa Langille of Cumberland Head, Plattsburgh and son of Robert Miller of Mayfield, Ky. Sara Dubrey graduated from Seton Catholic Central School, Plattsburgh, in 2003 and Plattsburgh State in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is expeccted to graduate in May of 2009 from Plattsburgh State with a Master of Speech Language Pathology degree. Jason Miller graduated from Northern Adirondack Central School, Ellenburg, in 2001. CVPH Medical Center and Emoire State College with an associate degree in math science, and radiologic technology in 2004, and Weber State College, Ogden, Utah, in the specialty of cardio-vascular interventional technology in 2006. He is a vascular interventional radiological technologist at Fletcher Allen Medical Center, in Burlington. An August 15, 2009, wedding is being planned. NEW ADDRESSES 1991 Matthew Sorrell, P.O.Box 563, Nederland, CO 80466 2002 Carol Ruiner, Breuningstrasse 14, 72072 Tuebingen, Germany 1989 Heather Lindberg, 266 Wallace Hill Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901

MAI/SETON ALUMNI Former area prosecutor adjusting to federal bench Suddaby now on federal bench

PLATTSBURGH — A former federal prosecutor who handled dozens of local cases is adjusting well to his new position on the federal bench. "It's very different," U.S. District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby recently told the Press-Republican. "It's nice though, and I'm getting used to it. My staff is in place, and I have a huge caseload already." The 1980 Plattsburgh State graduate was officially sworn to the bench in September and has been busy adjusting to his new role. It took months from when President George Bush nominated him for the job to when he was approved by the Senate and officially given the honor. "It was great to be nominated (and approved)," he said about his appointment to the Northern New York District bench. "I'm enjoying it. It's been very interesting and fascinating so far. "It's a lot quieter, that's for sure. As a U.S. attorney I was always running to a meeting or traveling. Here, it's a lot of work, but its quieter work." Before he put on the robe, Suddaby served several years as the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, where he handled a range of cases, including many that related to local border crossings. During his time as a federal prosecutor, he served as chair of the attorney general's Advisory Committee on Border Protection and Immigration and was the Justice Department representative to the Integrated Border Law Enforcement effort with Canada. After graduating from Syracuse University College of Law, Suddaby was an assistant district attorney for Onondaga County. He later spent a few years in private practice before he was appointed chief of homicide for the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office and eventually served as chief assistant district attorney there. The Syracuse-based judge said his diverse legal background and experiences not only helped him get the job but will help guide him as he presides over cases.

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"It's good to have that balance, ... and it's critical for judges to have practiced law," he said. "It's interesting being on the other side of the bench. It's a completely different role and different responsibilities. And it's been fun so far." He has already presided over a number of cases and accepted his first plea earlier this month. He was given more than 200 cases his first week on the job. Suddaby's public swearing-in ceremony will be held Dec. 11 at his alma mater, Syracuse University.

NOTICE: In the very near future, the Journalism Club at Seton Catholic Central will be taking over the publication of

“The Bridge” The format will be basically the same but the new issues of “The Bridge” will have a number of

pages about Seton Catholic.

So far, Seton has just celebrated its 20th graduating class and accounts for over one third of the active alumni.

I will be working with the group on the next issue of “The

Bridge” which will be out sometimes in March.

There has been a real hard time trying to get enough information to fill each published issue and information

from Seton as well as their enthusiasm will insure us that someone will keep “The Bridge” alive.

Please forward information you would like published to

Brother Rene (brorene2@aol.com) or to me at donr@agencyins.net

In the future, we will give you a main mailbox to send the information you want printed put in “The Bridge” – the Alumni newsletter of: Seton Catholic, Seton Academy,

Mount Assumption, St. John’s, OLVA, Sallaz, D’Youville.

Regards, “The Editor”

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WEDDINGS 1994 Brandan - Loughan Georgetown, Cayman Islands - Rebecca Branham and Daniel Loughan were marries January 22, 2008, at Sevem Mile Beach, Cayman Islands, by the Rev. MaGoo. The bride is the daughter of William Branham and Georgia Branham, both of Plattsburgh. The bridegroom is the son of William Loughan of Rouses point and Ruth Kennedy of Morrisonville. Elaine Dixon of Keeseville was matron of honor. Best man was Christopher Akey of Plattsburgh. Bridesmaids were Denise Burnell of long Island;Deanna Russell of Queensbury; Meeghan Marlow of Malone;Amy Phillips of Guiderland; Kim Covey and Dina Guynup, both of Plattsburgh, sisters of the bride; Erica Buskey of Plattsburgh; and Leslie Byington of Saratoga Springs. Ushers were Joshua Branham of Plattsburgh, the bridegroom’s brother; Manzie Lawfer and Grayson Lawfer, both of Naples, Fla.; Matthew Lawfer and Charles Lawfer of Plattsburgh; and Nathan Barton of Redford, cousins of the bridegroom, and Peter Tripi Jr. of Plattsburgh. The bride was escorted by her mother and father. A reception was held at the Wharf Restaurant and Bar, Cayman Islands. Rebecca Loughan graduated from Beekmantown Central School in 1994, and Clinton Community College and Christine Valmy International School of Esthetica, Albany, with an associate’s degree/NYS licensed esthetician. She is employed at Adirondack Plastic Surgery Center, Plattsburgh. Daniel Loughan graduated from Seton Catholic in 1994. He is Owner of Vast Automotive in Plattsburgh. After a five-night Royal Caribbean cruise to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and Georgetown, Cayman Islands, with 100 close family members and friends, the Loughans reside at 72 Golden Road, West Chazy. 1990 Dart - McGill Bolton Landing - Erica C. Dart and Christopher J. McGill were married October 13, 2007, in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Bolton Landing, by the Rev. Joseph Busch.

The bride is the daughter of Jacqueline and Ronald Dart of 170 Glezen Lane, Wayland, Mass. The bridegroom is the son of Penny and Jacl McGill of 81 Charland Road, Tupper Lake. Brigit Jeffries of Tarzana, Calif., was maid of honor. Best man was Richard Doyle of Scottsdale, Ariz. Bridesmaids were Joanne Lenfest of Springfield, Mass., sister of the bridegroom; Tracie McGill of Clifton Park and Shannon McGill of Jericho, Vt., the bridegroom sisters-in-law; and Sandra Shagat 0f Marina Del Rey, Calif. Ushers were Richard Lenfest of Springfield, brother-in-law of the bridegroom; Mark McGill of Clifton Park and Michael McGill of Jericho, the bridegroom’s brothers, and Brian Johnson. A reception was held at The Sagamore, Lake George. Erica graduated from Emerson College, Boston, Mass., with a degree in media and communications. She is a marketing communications manager at Daystar Technologists. Christopher McGill, (from Seton Catholic Central in 1990), graduated from St. Michael’s Coolege, Colchester, Vt.,, with a degree in business. He is a pharmaceutical sales specialist at Astra Zenela LP. After a wedding trip to St. John, Virgin Islands, the McGills reside in Clifton Park. 1998 Cosgro - Earnshaw

Saratoga Springs Amanda Justine Cosgro and Christopher John Earnshaw were married June 9, 2007, in St. Clement’s Church, Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Joseph Tizzio. The bride is the daughter of Donald and Judith Cosgro of Plattsburgh. The bridegroom is the son of Donald and Marcella Earnshaw of North Providence, RI, and Diana and Edward Casey of Holiday, Fla. Jill LaBombard of Albany was maid of honor. Best Man was Michael Earnshaw of Holiday, brother of the bridegroom. Bridesmaids were Maureen Donohue of Arlington, VA., the bride’s cousin; Shannon Farr of Concord, NH, Dawn Marie Abbatiello of Staten Island ; Jennifer Campagna of Peabody, MA., and Kimberly

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Dougherty of Lenox, MA. Ushers were Justin Cosgro of Plattsburgh, brother of the bride; James Jahnz of lincoln, RI., Daniel Jahnz of Cumberland, RI., Sean Lopolito at Attleboro, MA., and Michael Malone of North Providence. A reception was held at Longfellows Inn in Saratoga Springs. Amanda Earnshaw graduated from Seton Catholic Central School, Plattsburgh, in 1998 and Siena College, Loudonville, in 2002 with a degree in marketing and management. She is employed at KeyBank. Christopher Earnshaw graduated from North Providence High School in 1990 and Rhode Island College, Providence, in 1995 with a bachelor of Arts degree in geography. He is also employed at KeyBank. After a wedding trip tp Maui, the Earnshaws reside in Clifton Park. 1980 LaPlant - Garrant Plattsburgh - Jodi LaPlant and Christopher Garrant were married March 25, 2008, by Judge Sue Castine in the home of the bridegroom’s aunt and uncle, Wayne and Sandt Garrant, on the Military Turnpike. The ceremony was followed by a reception. The bride is the daughter of Allen and Jenny LaPlant of State Route 9, Plattsburgh. The bridegroom is the son of David and Faith Garrant of Wallace Hill Road, Plattsburgh. Sandy Garrant was matron of honor. Best man was Wayne Garrant. Jodi Garrant attended Beekmantown Central School. She is assistant manager at the Dollar Store at Rouses Point. Christopher Garrant graduated from Mount Assumption in 1980 and served in the U.S. Army. He is employedat U.S. Custom & Border Protection in Derby Line, VT The Garrants reside on State Route 9 in Plattsburgh. They are planning to take a trip to Cancun next spring.

2003 Jennette - Seymour

Plattsburgh -Tracy Jennette and Joseph Seymour were married August 28, 2008, in St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh, by Msgr. Lawrence Deno. The bride is the daughter of Marcel and Bessie Jennette of 8494 State Route 22, West Chazy. The bridegroom is the son of Terrence Seymour of2924 Military Rurnpike, West Chazy and the late Ann Seymour. Karen Cole of Ellenburg Depot was Maid of honor. Best man was Christopher Simpson of West Chazy. Lisa Simpson of West Chazy was bridesmaid. Flower girl was Alyssa Jennette of Plattsburgh, niece of the bride. Usher was Tyler Senecal of Albany. Aiden Schneider of Plattsburgh, the bride’s cousin, was ring bearer. Adam Seymour, brother of the bridegroom, was altar boy. Readers were Nicholas Seymour, the bridegroom’s brother; and heather Jennette, sister-in-law of the bride. Gifts were presented by Joseph Jennette and Marcel Jennette Jr., the bride’s brothers. A reception was held at Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall, Altona, in the White Room. Tracy Seymour graduated from Northeastern Clinton Central School in 1997. She is employed full-time at Salerno Plastics Corp. in Plattsburgh. Joseph Seymour graduated from Seton Catholic Central School in Plattsburgh in 2003. He is a rural mail carrier at the West Chazy Post office, as well as a shipping clerk at Medisca Inc. in Plattsburgh. After a wedding trip to Lake George, the Seymours reside at 8480 State Route 22, West Chazy.

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ATTENTION TO ALL GRADUATES

From the Alumni Office - we are asking from everyone your

E-mail address so The Bridge can be sent to you by the

internet. This will cut down on the expense of mailing the

Bridge. We would need the latest email address and any

alumni that you keep in contact. Thank you for this help in updating our alumni list. Brother Rene Demers, (Retired Director).

MAI NEWS 1977 from Ben Hagar Dear Brother Rene, I currently live in Virginia, and will retire this summer from the U.S. Army after 26 years. Although I will stay near Washington, D.C. (my son is a freshman in high school here). I hope that my schedule will allow me to make one of the alumni reunions in the future.

Thanks for your continued service to the school and its graduates. 1971 from Gabriel Olah I enjoyed reading the Bridge. I am glad I had stopped in to see the old school a few years back and also you. My email address is as follows jagapare@frontiernet.net Keep up the good work. 1980 William McDonough Brother, I wanted to thank you for the Bridge and your dedication to keeping the alumni informed.

I recently got emails from Jim Jackson (we graduated together in 1980) and Bill Sabourin (I think he graduated in 1977 with my brother Jim) after they had seen my update in The Bridge. Hadn’t talked to either of them in years and reconnecting was wonderful. Thanks again.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Alumni Association is looking for a few volunteers for this coming year!

So Far this year - Class connectors are: '59 Andre Forget (Magog, PQ) adforget@aol.com '69 Tim Rabideau (Liverpool, NY) Rab2007@aol.com '79 Randy Trombly (Platts) randy@lakechamplainhomes.com '84 Deborah Cohen-Jojo (Latham, NY) tinkerdebbie1@msn.com '89 Jessica Way-Dukett (Platts) jdukett@gmail.com '99 Keith Kane (Rouses Pt.) steel11kane@yahoo.com and also for 99 Brett Studley-Leclair (Platts) brettleclair@mac.com

CLASS CO-ORDINATORS for 2009 REUNION

We also want to start out early looking for Class Coordinators for next years Reunions. These help facilitate larger turnouts from their own

graduation classes.

Next years Class Coordinators should be from the featured years of:

1999, 1994,1989,1984,1979,1974,1969,1964,1959,1954

If you are or know of someone who would coordinate their class get-together for next years Reunion in 2009, we will get them a list of the

former classmates of theirs to start working with.

Please, If you are interested in helping with any of these tasks, please

contact Brother Rene at 518-562-0504 or you may e-mail him at: brorene2@aol.com

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

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MISSING SINCE THE LAST BRIDGE MAI/SETON 1964 Michael Kennedy 1991 Alissa M. Fehr-Leenher 1988 Reynaldo Gonzalez 1991 Salvador Cardenas 1991 Paula Cardenas 1991 Joanna M. Currier 1950 Alarico Martinez St. John’s Academy Mary Cholewinski Mary E. Kavanough Scott Ransom Matthew Cleveland Gina Ortega SETON INFORMATION 2004 Michael J. Murnane, son of Patrick and Sheila Murnane of Plattsburgh, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He is a 2004 graduate of Seton Catholic Central School. 1994 Kirsten (Recore) Moran has opened a new insurance-broker business called CV Agency, LLC, at 239 Tom Miller Road, in Plattsburgh. As part of a partnership with King-Clark Insurance Co. Inc. of Malone, she brings 10 years of experience in life, employee-benefits and other insurance specialties. Her company offers health, dental, disability, long-term care, accident and sickness insurance along with cafeteria plans that can be customized. She also offers property and casualty, auto, homeowners ad many other kinds of insurance for individuals or businesses with nearly 50 companies to choose from. She is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or evenings and weekends by appointment. Call 561-1600 for more in formation. (She is a 1994 graduate of Seton Catholic Central School). 2008 The following students have received a $300 scholarship from the MAI-Seton Catholic Alumni Association to attend Seton Catholic Middle/Senior High School:

Joseph Templin, Lauren Richter, Adam Tedford, Evan Page, Paige Spittler, Cody Quantock, George Gehrig, James Downs, Lyndale Nephew and Michael Richter. 2008 Seton Thanks Murnanes

“To the Editor” A recent photo, which appeared in the Press-Republican, comes with an as yet untold story. The 20th anniversary of Seton Catholic’s beginning was certainly cause for celebration, hence the photograph of more than 200 faculty, staff, and students in a human chain which was formed into number 20. The untold story, however, is the years-long devotion and commitment to our school by the local contractor who supplied the 60-foot crane, from which the aerial photo was taken. Murnane Construction, Pat Murnane, and the entire Murnane family, are to be thanked and recognized for their most recent contribution and for their long-standing service to Seton Catholic. Businesses who donate their time and money to charitable causes are, thank the Lord, plentiful here in the North Country. But Seton Catholic is exceptionally blessed to have as their long time friend and supporter, one of the North Country’s most generous benefactors - the Murnane Family. Thank you Pat, Darcy, Mike, and the whole gang! MARK L. BARIE. President Seton Catholic Education Council 2008 Reunion a great success... The weekend of May 23-25, 2008 became a first reality of joining all alumni from various acadamies and Catholic High Schools in the Plattsburgh area. Delegates cames from D’Youville Acadamy, St. Peter’s High, St. John’s Academy, Our Lady of Victory Academy, Seton Catholic Central High School and Mount Assumption Institute. It was a grand weekend. We hope this will grow as time go on and form one Catholic High School Alumni in the Plattsburgh Area. Msgr. Robert Aucoin, principal of Seton Catholic

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Central,was the guest speaker at the reunion. Here are the members who attended the reunion and hopefully I have the correct school represented. 1940 Napoleon Light - MAI 1941 Jud Lancto - MAI 1943 Robert Lancto - MAI Bernadette Dalton - D’YOUVILLE 1945 Peter Gload - MAI 1947 Donald Jabaut - MAI 1948 Dominick Colarossi - MAI Gerard Lancto - MAI 1949 Richard Hebert - MAI Lester Fessette - MAI 1951 George Bouyea - MAI Henrietta Bouyea - D’YOUVILLE David Pombrio - MAI 1952 Theresa Hebert - D’YOUVILLE 1957 Frank Forgette - OLVA 1958 Rafael Adames - MAI M/M Charles Laravia - MAI/SJA M/M Wayne Lashway - MAI/SJA M/M James Galloway - MAI/SJA M/M Tyrone Rabideau - MAI/SJA M/M George Bissell - MAI/SJA Sandra Buckley - SJA Peter Prairie - MAI Joan Perkins Smith - OLVA M/M Timothy Mannix - SJA Norman Langlois - MAI M/M Kenneth Rascoe - SJA M/M Maynard Ducatte - SJA Sheila Cronin Smith - SJA M/M John Provost - MAI/ Janice L. Schweitzer - SJA Carol R. Riordan - SJA Donna B. Corodimus - SJA M/M Raymond Tousignant - MAI/SJA M/M John Lewis - SJA David Defayette - SJA Joyce M. Bertoli - SJA Judith Wynn Smith - SJA M/M Gordon Chesley - MAI/SJA M/M James Landry - SJA Leslie Fountain - MAI

Judy L. Houchins - SJA Joan Perkins Smith - OLVA 1960 Michael Rubal - MAI Roy Nagle Bonnie Langlois - D’YOUVILLE 1963 Harold Brown - MAI Linda Rood - D’YOUVILLE 1964 M/M John Hay - MAI/ 1968 Norman Johnson - MAI 1970 Mark Bennett - MAI Dale Forgette - MAI 1972 M/M Donald Recore - MAI/ Claude Bouchard - MAI 1973 Wayne Suddaby - MAI David Burleigh - MAI Richard Sollner - MAI 1976 Mickey Maynard - MAI Donald Moore - MAI Robert Buran - MAI 1977 Lise F. Dermody - MAI Denise F. Tetreault - MAI 1978 Robert Deforge - MAI Joseph Forcier - MAI Thomas Ryder - MAI Marie L. Barilla - MAI Ellen T. Bouchard - MAI Billy Douglas - MAI Timothy Polhemus - MAI Kirk Polhemus - MAI Philip Moore - MAI Sonia Dufault - MAI John Guay - MAI James Langley - MAI Thomas Taylor - MAI Ronnie Rinn - MAI 1979 Stephane/France Dufault - MAI 1980 Rene Gwinn - MAI 1983 Karen G. Foster - MAI Anne-Marie B. Spear - MAI Seena F. Cushman - MAI Timothy Senecal - MAI Perry Buck - MAI 1984 Marie Helene Dufault - MAI 1986 Homero Melis - MAI Francisco Contreras - MAI 1987 Manuel Gomez - MAI

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Carlos Bordon - MAI Hector Almada - MAI 1988 Alvaro Bours - MAI Jose Gonzalez - MAI 1990 Jennifer G. Wellch - Seton 1995 Charles Prather - Seton 1996 David T. Abernethy - Seton 1997 Ryan Converse - Seton 1998 James Dolan - Seton Leighann Pilkington Greene - Seton Triska Leary Pravata - Seton Jillian M. Duda - Seton Timothy Barcomb - Seton Monticia Prather - Seton April LaValley - Seton Erica P. Converse - Seton Becky B. Ladue - Seton Irene Hendrix Laskaris - Seton Carrie Converse - Seton Kristin Fortrell - Seton Alex Chase - Seton Hillary L. Engstrom - Seton Jessica Ackey Vance - Seton

Also Brothers and actual and former Teachers... Brother Francis Blouin from Africa Brother Guy Roddy from Canton, Ohio Brother Marcel Crete from Alfred, Maine Brother Raymond Fortin, Plattsburgh Brother Charles Thomas, Plattsburgh M/M Roger and Sue Lacroix (St. Peter’s High) M/M Jack and Gayle Wilson Ms Rebecca Bosley Mrs. Sharon Relation Ms. Katherine Riley Mrs. Maureen Robinson Ms. Mary Forbes Mr. David Sponable Music was provided by “KTK” under the direction of Kevin Connolly a MAI ‘76. If you have taken any photos of the the reunion I would greatly appreciate getting a copy of them in order to put them in the Reunion Photo Album. Thank you to all who attended the 2008 Reunion. You may e-mail the photo’s to donr@agencyins.net and he will print the photo’s for me. .

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ELA Grade 7 - 2008

# Tested Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/4

Seton Catholic 25 0% 4% 96%

Diocese 119 0% 17% 83%

District (P’burgh) 136 2% 21% 77% District (Peru) 181 6% 26% 73%

District (Beek) 151 0% 27% 73%

District (Saranac) 152 3% 22% 74%

District (NE Clint) 137 2% 33% 65% District (Ausable) 91 0% 34% 66%

District (NAC) 77 4% 31% 65%

District (Chazy) 44 0% 21% 80%

State 207,278 2% 28% 70% ELA Grade 8 - 2008 # Tested Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/4

Seton Catholic 27 0% 11% 89%

Diocese 118 0% 23% 77% District (P’burgh) 131 5% 28% 67%

District (Peru) 172 3% 36% 60%

District (Beek) 163 1% 44% 55%

District (Saranac) 145 4% 33% 63% District (NE Clint) 128 4% 52% 45%

District (Ausable) 132 4% 52% 45%

District (NAC) 86 9% 51% 40% District (Chazy) 47 0% 38% 62%

State 209,180 5% 39% 56% Math Grade 7 - 2008 # Tested Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/4

Seton Catholic 27 0% 4% 96% Diocese 120 0% 5% 95%

District (P’burgh) 136 2% 26% 72%

District (Peru) 180 2% 9% 88%

District (Beek) 154 3% 8% 90% District (Saranac) 152 4% 9% 88%

District (NE Clint) 136 4% 15% 82%

District (Ausable) 93 2% 7% 91% District (NAC) 75 9% 12% 79%

District (Chazy) 43 0% 5% 95%

State 217,308 4% 17% 79% Math Grade 8 - 2008 # Tested Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/4

Seton Catholic 27 0% 19% 82%

Diocese 119 2% 18% 85%

District (Pburgh) 138 6% 17% 78% District (Peru) 173 4% 25% 72%

District (Beek) 161 4% 30% 66%

District (Saranac) 143 3% 14% 83%

District (NE Clint) 127 9% 25% 65% District (Ausable) 132 5% 22% 74%

# Tested Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/4

District (NAC) 85 11% 32% 58%

District (Chazy) 46 0% 17% 83%

State 219,414 8% 23% 69% These are the test results for English and Math for the schools in this area. This gives a clear indication as to the results that Seton students achieve. THERE IS JUSTIFICATION FOR SETON CATHOLIC! This is a list of the Current course offerings at Seton Catholic in Plattsburgh.

TYPICAL COURSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 7 & 8)

Religion English Mathematics Social Studies Science Physical Education French or Spanish Study Skills Music Computer Skills Art Health Library Skills

TYPICAL COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9 – 12)

Required Religion – 2 credits English – 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Mathematics – 3 credits Science – 3 credits French/Spanish – 1 credit Physical Education – 2 credits Health – ½ credit

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Economics – ½ credit Government ½ credit The Arts – 1 credit Electives – 3.5 credits Other Courses AP English AP History AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Calculus Business Law Math in the Real World Advanced Algebra Technology Art These are the Classes currently offered at Seton Math Offerings Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Trigonometry Advanced Algebra Math in the Real World AP Calculus Science Offerings Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics AP Biology Environmental Science Technology Offerings Literacy Graphic Design Web Design Desktop Publishing Art Offerings Art Journal Drawing/Painting Studio in Art Sculpture Other Offerings SAT Prep Acellus Science

ST. JOHN’S BUILDING BEING RAISED! The new housing development for the college is under construction as we speak with all the former buildings of St. John’s having been demolished to make way for the development. Below are a few photographs of the building demolition in various stages as taken by the editor.

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Annual Alumni Fund Drive for Seton

To the Alumni of MAI, Seton Catholic, St.

John’s, OLVA, D'Youville, The MAI-Seton Alumni Association would like to sincerely thank the alumni for the support they gave us last year. We are undertaking our annual campaign to raise funds to help keep us at the forefront of the academic institutions in this state. This year, we have included a report that allows you to see just how well Seton Students perform vs. other schools. Remember, the budget at Seton is NOT funded by taxpayers or the government and they need our help!

Seton has made great changes for the better with the guidance of Monsignor Robert Aucoin, Vicar of Education for the Diocese of Ogdensburg and principal. Msgr. Aucoin has wonderful credentials and his vision and leadership are welcome at Seton where we believe strong, moral, Christian values need to be taught and lived. Our focus on the academic, physical and the spiritual development of the students have been enhanced by his leadership. Over the last 10-12 years, the Alumni Association has been able to offer over $40,000 in scholarship aid as well as more than $100,000 towards buildings, technology, equipment and support for Seton. It is the generosity of the Alumni that has helped the small group of Alumni Officers to make a difference at Seton. Enclosed you will find a donor card that will allow you to participate. Please consider supporting the students of Seton Catholic and the Association and help us to continue to be a valuable asset to the greater Plattsburgh Community. Our public support comes from the community and Seton students learn to give back. Please accept our sincere thank you for your support The Alumni Assoc. Board of Directors

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Past Issues of “The Bridge” We have been working to get to the point where we can have Seton Catholic and their Journalism club control the publication of “The Bridge”. It is getting harder and harder to get enough information for the issues without active participation in the school. We need the alumni to continue to e-mail us articles of interest, things that have happened in your life, or items you know of other alumni accomplishments. I have been working with Msgr. Aucoin at Seton and currently, when we issue, ”The Bridge”, we send an e-mail to around 400-450 alumni. Seton Catholic has many of the past 2-3 years of “The Bridge” issues posted on their web site. You may go to the Seton site anytime to look up information and view past issues of this publication. SETON’S WEBSITE IS: WWW.SETONCATHOLIC.NET Our thanks to Seton for supporting us and helping us keep the memories of the founding schools and alumni alive and looking into the future.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Seton Catholic Central So far, there are over 1000 graduates and Alumni that are “Seton Graduates”. As a point of comparison, there are about 750 graduates from St. John’s we have known addresses for and only about 350 from OLVA and a very small number from D’Youville academy. Currently, there still is the largest number from Mount Assumption with right around 2700 valid addresses of those alums.

The Seton Education Council

Education Council

The Education Council is a partnership of the parishes in the Plattsburgh region whose mission is the operation of the formal education and religious programs at Seton Catholic. The priority of the council is to develop and define policies that shall govern the school within the parameters set forth by the various regulatory agencies to which the school is responsible, to include the Diocesan Department of Education, the State of New York Board of Education, and the New York

State Board of Regents. The council is also responsible for maintenance of the buildings and equipment, and other needs deemed necessary for the operation of the school.

The council consists of priests from each of the area parishes, parishoners of each area parish, At Large members, and Administrative staff of Seton Catholic.

Education Council meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The Council shall make no policy that shall restrict admission to Seton Catholic Central School based on race, sex, nationality, or creed.

Mission Statement

The goal of Seton Catholic Central School is to develop in our students a generous and loving concern for all people and a deep respect for God-given, individual differences. We instill in our students the desire for continuous learning, self-improvement, and self-respect in order to help them meet the challenges of life. We inspire the students to make a life-long commitment to Gospel values, social justice, non-violence, and peace in our world. In the Catholic tradition, we encourage our students to be Christ-centered, strong, upright, wise and articulate men and women who take their rightful place in the Church and in the world.

Philosophy

Seton Catholic offers an extensive curriculum that provides a high-quality academic education meeting the diversity of our student body. The school community studies the teachings of Christ and participates in liturgy and para-liturgical experiences. Extracurricular and social activities enable students to develop their leadership skills. Seton Catholic fosters responsible decision-making skills within individuals and groups as students participate in a wide variety of school-sanctioned experiences. The school promotes an awareness of the needs of others in the community and around the world. Seton enhances communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to prepare students for higher education and for life.

Parents are the primary educators of the children. Seton’s qualified faculty collaborates with parents in fostering the growth of the whole person. The school offers a diverse and comprehensive education which encourages intellectual curiosity. Through an evolving curriculum suited to particular needs, Seton Catholic strives to nurture the talents and skills of

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the students as expressed in the Mission Statement.

We believe…

We are a Catholic school. Prayer and worship connect us with God and with one another. We strengthen our relationship with God as we live out the Gospel message.

We believe that analytic and critical thinking skills are necessary. Our faculty strives to develop these in our students through our curriculum.

We believe that we are a community of faith-filled learners. Each of us is encouraged to be a responsible, contributing member who communicates with and supports the others.

We believe that each of us has the responsibility to expand our knowledge of our nation and world. As members of a global community, our differences are to be honored and respected.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Seton Catholic Central School 206 New York Rd. Plattsburgh, NY 12903

Volume 30 Issue #3 WINTER 2008 Seton, Mount Assumption, St. John’s, OLVA, D’Youville Academy